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Release Date: 2010
DVD Release Date: November 9th, 2010
Not Yet Rated|1 hr 30 min
Plot Summary
After her mother's death, Lisa (Natasha Henstridge) returns to her childhood home. It has been 20 years since her departure, and her father, Clay (Lawrence Dane), and brother, Jim (Harry Hamlin), own a financially shaky cattle farm. Jim has purchased a flock of sheep, but is without a herding dog. While Lisa is staying with her family, she goes to a shelter, where she finds Lucky, an abandoned dog. Lucky may be just what the farm, and the family, need to get back on their feet.
Cast: Natasha Henstridge, Harry Hamlin, Lawrence Dane, Anthony Lemke, Geri Hall, Janaya Stephens, Alex Cardillo, Maya Lowe
Director: John Bradshaw
Genres: Drama
Production Co: Chesler/Perlmutter Productions
Keywords: Moving, Family, Father, 2000s, Brother, Love, Rise, Underdog, New York City


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Gardeners are always thinking ahead, not least when the days shorten and toiling in the garden holds as much appeal as chewing a brick.
With spring being the next season when you can expect a burst of vivid floral colour, it's tulips which should be grabbing our attention now.
There's a wonderful choice of tulips, from the more traditional cup-shaped ones to the lesser-seen species types such as Tulipa humilis, whose flowers – white, pale pink, crimson or purple – open to a star shape in the sun. More unusually, some have a steel blue blotch at the base. Another good choice is the low-growing Tulipa tarda with fragrant star-shaped flowers, yellow with white tips.
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Against this strong competition, lily- flowered tulips always win top prize for me. This medium-sized group has the most subtly shaped flowers, their long, often slender petals culminating in a fine, dagger-shaped point. The outsides of the petals may be one colour, as in one of my favourites, Cistula. The overall impression is pale lemon, with a slightly darker edge. I always go for yellow flowers, but I confess to being captivated by Burgundy's deep claret. The soft purple petals of the much taller (70cm) Claudia are set off by white edges, while Marilyn is white, prettily flamed with pink.
Lily-flowered tulips are similar to Turkish tulips, once all the rage in the Ottoman Empire. In the 16th century, Suleyman the Magnificent even had his cream gowns embroidered with the tulip. Designers, artists and illuminators frequently used this imperial flower in his studios. The craze for tulips continued throughout the 1500s and beyond. The English traveller, George Sandys, wrote: "You cannot step abroad without you shall be presented by the Dervishes and Janizaries with tulips and trifles."
Sultan Selim the Blond (1524-74) was just as mad on tulips. He ordered the Sheriff of Aziz to supply 50,000 for his gardens and later required a further 300,000 from Kefe. In 1582, the tulip figured prominently in a 52-day feast to celebrate the circumcision of Sultan Murad III's heir. Miniatures show gardeners carrying model gardens, made with wax or marzipan. Needless to say, the borders were crammed with tulips.
This craze peaked during the reign of Sultan Ahmed III, whose son-in law laid on tulip festivals for the monarch and his five wives. In an open-air theatre, tulips were arranged in pyramids and towers with bird cages and lanterns suspended between them. At the sound of a cannon, the sultan's harem was paraded out by a party of eunuchs to join the fun. The guests, dressed in clothes to match the tulips, ran the risk of being set ablaze as thousands of tortoises ambled around with candles on their shells.
This kind of extravagance led to the sultan losing his throne in a revolt in 1730, and the Turkish tulip sadly fell with its monarch. No specimens now exist and we have to rely on illustrations in a Book Of The Tulip, probably compiled during Ahmed's reign.
The sultans cultivated fields of tulips, but container growing is our best, albeit less grand, alternative. This lets you put your choice specimens in a sheltered spot during severe weather and take them away after flowering.
If you buy bulbs at a garden centre, select ones that are good and firm, ideally soon after they appear on the shelves, but you get much greater choice by mail order and you'll find they're reliably fresh. Order soon for the varieties you want.
Like all bulbs, tulips need good drainage. Put a layer of pottery shards or pebbles at the bottom of the pot and use coarse-textured general-purpose compost, mixing in grit. As an extra precaution, place pot feet or bricks beneath the pot to let water drain away. Choose somewhere sunny to show it off.
It's fun designing a colour scheme for the bulbs. Choose one variety per pot or mix different colours and shapes to complement or contrast. If you have several pots, it's best to select one variety per pot and then arrange all the pots for best effect.
Plant tulip bulbs deeply, preferably three times the height of the bulb (8cm at least) which will encourage bulbs to put energy into producing flowering stems rather than bulbils. Put the bulbs close together, but not touching each other or the pot edge. The more you squeeze in, the better the display.
Take this further by layering. You'll need a 40cm-deep pot. Select two varieties of tulips – long and medium-short stemmed ones. The short-stemmed variety should flower first. Cover the shards or pebbles at the base of the pot with compost and plant the long-stemmed bulbs. The bulbs should be 30cm below the final surface of the compost. Cover the bulbs with 5-6cm of compost, plant the short-stemmed bulbs then fill with compost.
This layering gives you a longer flowering period. When the first flush is over, cut back the stems and enjoy the next display. n
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Let's face it: kids can be messy. And most of the time, it's you that's left to clean and declutter their room. What if you could simply prevent the room from getting messy in the first place? We know—it sounds crazy, but with the right storage solutions all of their toys, clothing, and other accessories can be perfectly put away, leaving your child's bedroom sparkling clean. Here are a few creative storage ideas for your little one's room:
[Before and After: Four Steps for Organizing a Small Space]
Every little kid needs a space to store all of their keepsakes, whether it's a book, a stuffed animal or a picture that they drew at school. Open shelving provides a way to both display their treasures and easily put them away. Choose a bookshelf in a neutral color with a simple style that will easily adapt to your child's changing tastes as they get older.
Storage Bins
Color code your kid's room with bright plastic bins. Each color can hold something different, whether it's books, colored pencils, stuffed animals or shoes. It will be easy for your child to identify where things should be put away based on the color.
Hanging Shelves
Stylish storage ideas are sometimes hard to come by, but not with hanging shelves. You can choose a color and texture that matches your child's room. By utilizing wall space, you don't have to worry about the floor getting cluttered. Just make sure to put the shelves at the right height so your little one can get toys and put them away whenever they would like.
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I am a 31 yr old male who lost 100lbs prior to surgery, I am currently one month Post op i had my surgery on Nov 5,2012 and so far I am regretting every minute of it. I wanted to get rid of the excess skin that i could never get rid off with gym and excercise so i decided to get a tummy tuck and have lipo on the pecs and flanks.I feel and look bigger than before i had the surgery I dont have a flat belly and i still see the massive flanks i had , i see a line that goes below my belly button, I'm thinking he pulled down on the skin more than the other areas and im not sure what to do, I was thinking of asking for my money back and getting it done somewhere else, how long do i have to wait again to do the surgery again?
Tummy Tuck with Lipo on Pecs and Flanks - Texas, TX
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I went in for another lipo and tummy, he also did the flanks..i am one month post op..i will post pics in the next day or so...this time it was free of charge cause I was very upset with the dr's previous work
1 month Post Op
here are the most recent pics, one month post op, this time it looks much better than the first 2 times, looks like the doc finally got it right :/ oh well at least he corrected his work I was very doubtful after the first 2 surgery's he could get it done but as of now...I don't see much swelling or atleast I don't want to but hopefully it goes down some more
1 month postop
My procedure was on 11/08/13, just FYI cause i couldnt edit previous post... :)
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Mar 19, 2014
poll to see if necessary or luxury
please vote.
There is no poll... But I'd say no to them. I'd rather someone hit my wing mirror which is easily replaceable than taking out the whole door
should be working now
How would they take out your whole door?
The folding mirrors also fold when hit by the way.
Sorry I meant in a supermarket car park for example. I always try to align my car so if someone opens their door wide it will more than likely hit the wing mirror and not the car door. To avoid any dings etc if you get me? As they stick out further etc
I don't think they are necessary. We have ordered them though. As you say - a little luxury.
The automatic ones are good for knowing that the car is definitely locked.
I have to manually control the folding mirrors on the Golf. Rarely use them.
Folding mirrors are a definite necessity down here in Cornwall, especially around the country lanes.
During the holidays ('silly season' as it's known), the place is full of tourists who either have no idea of their own car width, or cannot reverse when meeting on a narrow lane.
I'm forever folding my mirrors in to help some holidaymaker squeeze past (except for the dozy woman last year who firstly refused to reverse into a gateway she had just passed and then when the traffic behind me began getting impatient, she reversed flat out into and up a hedge!)
Don't need folding personally, but would love auto dip! I don't know if that's available or not.
my big garage at home has 2 daft 2M door entries, hence the need for folding mirrors. it fits without folding but it's tight.
Why aren't they automatic? When you unlock the car the fold out and when you lock the car they fold in?
I have so many times forgot to fold them out when I'm driving away suddenly I notice that I can't see anything in the mirrors
With single track roads near where I live I wouldn't be without them. However I found out to my cost when I got the car they don't retract until you drop <10mph. On my old car they folded in at any speed.
Likewise my garage is too narrow so I use it every time I park.
I've spent some time sat in the car waiting when my wife goes to pick something up from a shop in town. The way people mindlessly walk between cars in car parks is another reasoning glad they told in, particularly in very tight spaces, but I'm tempted to try the suggested method of leaving them out as a 'door stop' as suggested above.
they do there's a setting in the menu to make them auto.
Do they unfold on remote unlock?
Or only on ignition?
I have the keyless entry system and when you open the door the mirrors stay folded until you turn the ignition on.on touching the door from the outside to lock the car the mirrors fold. not tried the keyfob but assume it will be the same.
What? I don't have that...or I need to check that again. Tried to find it before but I didn't
Maybe I just missed it.
Mine fold when I lock the car and unfold with the ignition.
in the drive select screen go to menu....car...systems...vehicle settings...central locking.....fold mirrors ON
the mirrors work the same with the key as with the keyless.
It's in the settings under central locking.
I'd quite like the mirrors to unfold with the remote unlock.
To be honest the mirrors are tiny and folding doesn't make much if a difference in my opinion
I think they are really useful, but not essential.
I was wondering why it wasn't working on mine then followed this and it now works!!, cheers
It would be annoying to lock the car and leave it, return to get something in the glove compartment and watch the mirrors fold out and in again, I think. I like the way it is done: fold on lock, fold out on ignition.
How did I miss that Thanx!
It seems to be working now.
This is one of those things that if you don't have it you don't miss it. I love it, confirms that the car is locked, looks cool too!
Agree, while you walk away from your car doubting whether you locked it, you don´t have to press the key again, one look is enough.
useful for getting in the garage, that's about it! I spec'd em though
My guess is somewhere between the two options; they are not a necessity but neither are they a luxury especially @ £150, so I will obstain.
I am good with my choice to have them.
Not got folders on mine and after getting it in and out of the garage for 4 months I wish the bloody hell I had them
While they really should be standard on S-line and even Sport, £150 is a steal compared to the price of having it done afterwards.
I find that having the mirrors in their normal position is essential to getting the car through my narrow garage door without damaging the sides of the car; after all, if the mirrors go through so will the rest of the car!
I have folding mirrors in my 2010 A3 Sline , but only on adjustment switch in drivers door panel ?
I have the Audi Nav plus in it ? But can't find central locking in dash display or in head unit ? Am I doing something wrong or does it not have it ?
Confused.com lol
Never had them before so won't miss them now in the new one.
Almost didn't bother... But like rain sensing wipers, now I've got them I wouldn't be without them - very useful, especially the near side dipping function on reverse...
I've had two cars need replacement mirrors... once something must have driven to close and knocked it off. The other time someone had kicked if off. I don't know why but when mirrors are folded in the just look more difficult to remove.
Just out of interest can the mirrors go out of sync? Could one fold faster than the other?
Yeah, I have them on my A1 and one of the mirrors folds ever so slightly quicker than the other... but they always fold to the correct place. That's the main thing.
yeh same here 2 stupid 2m wide garages designed for a1 sized cars and nothing else
it baffles me why builders don't make single garages that fit an average sized car like the a3 and made after 2000. instead garages are designed for a small car made in the 1970s!!
Because of money of course. A small garage is cheaper, and a large proportion of people never park more than the lawnmower in there.
Hi folks, first post, I ordered an S3 saloon last week, specced the Comfort Pack, DSG and ACC but forgot to spec the electric folding mirrors.
I noticed on the configurator it says they're body coloured mirrors, I presume on the S3 they'll still come in aluminium colour, is this right?
Just wanted to double check before I amend my order.
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Joe:Thanks for the clarification. I had it backwards, I was attempting to use the i1 Profiler software to profile the monitor.
That is where it was asking me to adjust the luminance contrast etc. I am going to try with spectraview and the i1 again later today.
The other issue I have is that since i1 Display upgraded past 1.0.0 it constantly is telling me the monitor is out of calibration (you get a warning down in the systray), easy to close that, but it is something that xrite should fix, in that their software is unaware that another calibration software is in operation, in this case Spectraview II.


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Smart skiers and riders can be first in line for powder days for less by buying their Stratton season pass before the Oct. 8 deadline. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a pow-hungry local, there's a Stratton season pass to satisfy every skier and rider's appetite for winter. The full spread of Season passes are available now for $50 to $150 less than regular season prices.
The Stratton Value Pass is the ticket (without a ticket) to the whole mountain—corduroy, powder, bluebird days and all. At a budget-friendly price of $649 before Oct. 8, a full season of great skiing and riding is at your feet with direct-to-lift access. The Value Pass is valid at Stratton only during non-holiday periods. Or, choose the Value Plus pass and get the same access to Okemo and Mount Sunapee for $749.
Want early lift access at 7:45 a.m., zero blackout dates at three northeast mountains and a $50 retail certificate toward some new season swag? Then the Ultra Pass is right up your snowy alley.
Stratton's most affordable pass, the Sunday Pass, is a secret weapon for weekenders at just $289 before Oct. 8. Take advantage of each and every weekend minute and ski and ride on non-holiday Sundays for the same great snow and lifts for less.
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MLB Baseball - Preview
The Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Rangers Ballpark.
The Orioles will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Chris Tillman in this game. Tillman has a 11-3 record and a 3.95 ERA this season.
The Rangers will counter Tillman with Martin Perez. Lefthander Perez has a 3.00 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.
Baltimore won its last outing, a 7-4 result against the Rangers on July 20. Bettors who backed the Orioles at -106 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (11) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Current streak:
Baltimore has won 3 straight games.
Texas has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 55-43 SU
Texas: 54-43 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 6-4
After playing Texas are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
Texas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Next up:
Baltimore at Kansas City, Monday, July 22
Texas home to NY Yankees, Monday, July 22


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democratic primary
Coming off of a surprise loss in Michigan, Clinton is looking ahead to primaries Tuesday in this Rust Belt state and others rich in delegates: Florida, Missouri, Illinois and North Carolina. Continue reading
An exit poll released Saturday following South Carolina's Democratic primary showed African American voters helped drive Hillary Clinton victory, while women also favored the former Secretary of State. Continue reading
Ignoring her primary challengers, Hillary Rodham Clinton focused instead on the expanding field of Republican contenders as she and her fellow Democrats tried to impress influential party activists in Iowa. Continue reading
Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama made a final push to court Pennsylvania voters Monday, a day before the state's primary contest. Two Pittsburgh city council members, who are split in their endorsements, discuss the city's political leanings. Continue reading
In a county west of Cleveland, the mayors of two remarkably similar Ohio cities have endorsed different Democratic candidates in Tuesday's presidential primary — highlighting just how tough the choice is for many voters in the state. Continue reading
New polls indicate Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama now running neck-and-neck in the former Clinton stronghold of Ohio. Two state officials discuss which candidate they support and why. Continue reading
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Brownie Milkshake: made with triple chocolate brownies and a hefty amount of vanilla ice cream, this milkshake is a dream!
Adults (I'm referring to those over 21), get all sorts of fun drinks during the holidays- spiked punches, rum eggnog, hot toddy, and bourbon cider cocktails. Asides from hot chocolate and non-alcoholic sparkling cider, what do kids and non-drinkers get?! In my house, they get brownie milkshakes.
Earlier this week, I made these fudge-like triple chocolate brownies. Alex and I could have happily devoured the entire pan, but we refrained and stashed half of the brownies. I figured we'd share with neighbors the following day. That didn't happen. It was cold and rainy. There was no way I was going to go outside. There was also no way that I was going to allow these brownies go to waste. I took out the blender and set to work.
Aristotle said, "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts." That's how I feel about this brownie milkshake. Individually, I love brownies, I love vanilla ice cream, and I love rainbow sprinkles. Put them all together and I'm head over heels.
Sure, milkshakes taste great during the summer when it's hot and humid outside. But I prefer to enjoy rich and decadent treats the end of the year. This is the kind of drink you savor during the holidays before new year diets and healthy eating commences.
Brownie Milkshake
Yield: makes 1
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- two 2-inch square triple chocolate brownie pieces
- whipped cream
- rainbow sprinkles
- caramel sauce
- maraschino cherry
- In a blender, combine milk, vanilla ice cream, and brownie pieces. Blend until smooth. Pour into serving glass. Garnish with toppings and enjoy immediately.
Note: If you'd like to make this boozy, you can add 1 -2 oz of your liquor of choice. I suggest chocolate liqueur, coffee liqueur, or whiskey/bourbon.
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Thanks for the replies, really appreciate it a lot.
@hifilover: can I ask you why you stuck with the bx5's and sold the rx2? And would you agree that the rx2's are more fatiguing than the dynaudio's?
And also, as i mentioned earlier, my library only contains 320 kbps, I read some raving reviews about speakers and than ended with: they can be too revealing and if your quality of the source isn't that good, they will enlarge this (eg eb acoustics eb2). So maybe that leaves out a few? or can 320 be fixed with a decent dac to sound as good as a decent cd player or flac-files?
And is it maybe best for the long term to choose a very neutral amp like rotel or better marantz, which read from reviews do tend to sound warmer. Or yamaha as-500? very exciting review on whathifi, but on the fora, not that many fans...
Re the above bolded comment:
I sold my M/A RX2's as I had sold off my NAD pre/power combo and NAD integrated hifi set-up as I was looking to reduce to an all in one system (i.e. the Marantz CR603). The speakers were also sold as the wife doesnt like speaker stands.
In NO way did I EVER find the M/A RX2's fatiguing; they're superb speakers as long as theyre matched with the correct amp and source (i.e. as what I said above in my 1st comment - Arcam, Rotel, NAD etc...)
I demo'd the B&W CM5's with the Marantz CR603 as I had them with my NAD pre/power set-up) as well as the Dynaudio 2/6's and 2/7's as well as the B&W 685's and M?A RX1's and the RX2's, for me, stood heads above the rest.
I listen to a lot of music such as Fischerspooner, Layo & Bushwacka, Hed Kandi, Mount Kimbie, Zero 7, Unkle etc... The RX2's control over the soundstage along with their superb, deep, and very taut bass as well as crisp/clear treble (but with no harshness) was superb
The RX2's do need room to breathe though; they're rear firing so they need at least a foot of space around them and a biggish room as well; they were very capable of getting our house shaking indeed but also a superb speaker to sit back and enjoy with the likes of the Late Night Tales music series or some Dean Martin / Nat King Cole etc...
With regards to your music and amp selection; have you ever considered the all-in-one system such as the Marantz CR603 or Arcam Solo Mini etc...?
If you are after an amp and DAC then the likes of a NAD C356BEE, Rotel RA04SE, or the Yamaha AS500 amp will work superbly as long as you choose the right speaker and cables etc... As for a DAC; you're spoilt so the worlds your oyster currently.
You REALLY need to demo as much as possible though so you are able to understand what works better with each component etc...
Currently, my money would be on a decent 2nd hand amp (more bang for your buck) such as an Arcam FMJ A32, Musical Fidelty XA200, NAD C352 (PD version) or C355BEE, Arcam Alpha 10 etc...


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Raw & Manufactured Materials: 2004 Review & Forecast
Although the U.S. recession officially ended in November 2001, economic recovery over the past couple of years has been sluggish. As a result, consumption of many raw and manufactured materials were flat to slightly lower in many industrial segments in 2002. However, the ceramic industry appears to have bucked this trend, with material consumption in some segments-particularly pottery, tile and refractories-posting double-digit increases. Consumption in many other ceramic segments was also higher. While 2003 figures were not yet available at the time this article was written, the continued strength of the building industry, combined with solid gains in gross domestic product figures, likely provided an additional boost to the ceramic industry. The worldwide economy has also begun to stabilize, which could provide increased opportunities on a global scale.
Following is an overview of how some specific material sectors fared in 2002, along with their prospects for the near future.
AbrasivesEstimated production of regular-grade fused aluminum oxide (Al2O3) in the U.S. and Canada in 2002 was 20,000 metric tons (t) with an estimated value of $5.3 million. This was a decrease of about 60% by weight from the 2001 regular-grade fused Al2O3 production, largely due to a strike by workers at Washington Mills Ltd. in Niagara Falls, N.Y., that began in the third quarter of 2001 and lasted throughout 2002. Data on the production of high-purity fused Al2O3 could not be obtained. The total value of fused Al2O3 abrasive grain consumed in the U.S. was estimated to be $35 million in 2002-nearly a 45% decrease from 2001. Exports of fused aluminum oxide increased 15% to 10,300 t in 2002, and the value of those exports increased by 19% to $31.4 million. Of the exports shipped to 32 countries, 77% went to Canada, Germany and Mexico. Imports of crude fused aluminum oxide were received from 14 countries and decreased by 16% to 82,900 t valued at $20.2 million compared with those of 2001. Imports of ground and refined fused aluminum oxide were received from 24 countries and decreased by 8% to 95,900 t valued at $47.5 million. Some of the imported crude fused aluminum oxide was refractory-grade material. China, Canada and Venezuela supplied 63%, 21% and 16%, respectively, of the crude imports; while China, Germany, Austria, Brazil and Canada provided 70%, 7%, 6%, 5% and 4%, respectively, of the ground and refined material. Compared with 2001, ground and refined imports from China increased by 18%, while imports from Canada, Austria, Brazil and Germany decreased by 80%, 18%, 8% and 6%, respectively.
Production of silicon carbide (SiC) in the U.S. and Canada decreased 25% during 2002 to an estimated 30,000 t valued at $15.9 million, compared with an estimated 40,000 t valued at $24 million in 2001. However, the total value of SiC consumed in the U.S. was estimated to be more than $99 million in 2002-nearly a 27% increase from 2001. Much of this increase in consumption was filled by imports-imports of crude SiC increased by 26% during the year to 134,000 t valued at $42.6 million, while imports of SiC in ground or refined form increased by 15% to 30,600 t valued at $37.1 million. China accounted for 95% of the crude silicon carbide imports and 35% of the ground or refined SiC. However, a large portion of the Chinese imports reportedly included metallurgical-grade material.
SiC exports from the U.S. and Canada were also higher-the total value of crude silicon carbide exports increased by 16% to $3.36 million, while exports of refined or ground SiC increased by about 32% to 13,000 t valued at $8.96 million.
U.S. production of industrial diamond in 2002 rose 0.6% to an estimated 310 million carats. The U.S. remained the world's largest market for industrial diamond; however, U.S. apparent consumption declined 16% to 432 million carats. Much of this decline was likely in areas outside the ceramic markets, including stone cutting and highway building and repair.
According to a recent study by The Freedonia Group, demand for abrasives in the U.S. is projected to increase 3.5% annually to more than $5.3 billion in 2007.1 The increase is based largely on better fundamentals for many of the key markets in which abrasives are used-particularly the durable goods markets, which make up about three-quarters of total abrasive demand. The best growth opportunities will be found in the electrical and electronics market, which is expected to see gains of more than 9% per year through 2007. Some of these gains will result from an improved outlook for electronic products in general, as the U.S. recovers from the bursting of the tech bubble at the end of the 1990s. However, by far the more important demand driver will be improvements in and a greater acceptance of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) processes in electronic component production.
Increased competition from certain types of abrasives from low-labor-cost countries, particularly China, will prevent prices from rising greatly. However, such competition is also likely to force additional consolidation among the traditional suppliers in the Western industrialized nations, which could lead to fewer product advances and reduced customer service in the future.
Bauxite and AluminaWorld production of bauxite increased 5% in 2002 compared to 2001, with Australia, Brazil, Guinea and Jamaica accounting for about two-thirds of the total mined bauxite. In the U.S., nearly all bauxite consumed is imported; of the total imported in 2002, about 95% was converted to alumina. While overall consumption of bauxite in the U.S. was higher, bauxite for refractory uses declined by about 34% to 115,000 t (dry equivalent), compared to 175,000 t in 2001.
In the first six months of 2003 (the latest period for which data are available), imports of crude and dried bauxite in the U.S. increased 5% over the same period in 2002 to 3.9 Mt. Imports of calcined bauxite also increased by 43% to 157,000 t. Imports of alumina, however, were down 22% to 1.2 Mt. Domestic production figures for alumina could not be obtained, so it is uncertain whether the decrease in imports signified a drop in demand or an increase in domestic production.
World output of alumina increased 4% in 2002 compared to 2001, with Australia, China, the U.S. and Brazil (in descending order of output) accounting for almost 60% of the world's total production. U.S. production of alumina was essentially unchanged from 2001, and about half of its required alumina was imported. Of the total alumina used in the U.S., about 91% went to primary aluminum smelters, while the remainder went to nonmetallurgical uses such as abrasives, chemicals, refractories and advanced ceramics.
According to a report from The Freedonia Group, demand for advanced ceramics in the U.S. is forecast to increase 9.2% per year over the next several years to reach $11.6 billion in 2007.2 However, the increasing popularity of higher performing materials, such as ferrite, titanate and cordierite, could limit the growth potential for alumina materials in this market.
Bauxite resources worldwide are estimated to be 55 to 75 billion tons and are located in South America (33%), Africa (27%), Asia (17%), Oceania (13%) and elsewhere (10%). Resources of bauxite in the U.S. are inadequate to meet long-term demand, but the U.S. and most other major aluminum-producing countries have essentially inexhaustible resources of aluminum in materials other than bauxite. Many industry observers believe that there could be significant growth in worldwide aluminum demand over the next few years; however, supply expansions, especially in China, are expected to more than meet the increase in demand.
BoronBoron produced domestically during 2002 totaled 1.05 million metric tons (Mt), about the same as in 2001. The value, however, was slightly higher at $513 million, vs. $506 million the previous year, while the boron oxide content was about 3.4% lower at 518,000 t. U.S. exports of boric acid were down slightly (1.3%) to 84,400 t, while imports declined by about 13% to 48,500 t. The U.S. and Turkey remained the world's largest producers of boron in 2002.
U.S. consumption based on boric acid content was up 3% over 2001 levels to 359,000 t. The glass industry remained the largest market for boron production and again accounted for 78% of total consumption. Insulation-grade glass fibers accounted for an estimated 50% of domestic consumption (up 2% from 2001); textile-grade glass fibers, 19% (down 1%); boron sold to distributors, 8% (unchanged); soaps and detergents, 6% (unchanged); borosilicate glasses, 5% (up 1%); enamels, frits and glazes, 4% (unchanged); and other uses, 8% (unchanged).
Rio Tinto Borax, a leading supplier of refined borates and reportedly the world's largest boric acid supplier, announced plans in August 2003 to increase its boric acid production capacity by 90,000 to 100,000 metric tons by 2005. This increase is in response to growing global demand and will bring the company's total global boric acid production to more than 360,000 metric tons per year. The company reported that manufacturers in established markets such as reinforcement fiberglass and ceramic frits are increasingly converting from mineral feedstock to refined boric acid-or increasing boric acid concentrations-to lower energy use and improve product performance. Demand increases are also being driven by modest regional economic recovery; growth in existing markets; and promising development of new applications for boric acid, such as fuel cells.
ClaysTotal U.S. production of clays-including ball clay, bentonite, common clay and shale, fire clay, fuller's earth, and kaolin-decreased by about 0.7% in 2002 to 39.3 Mt valued at $1.58 billion. This follows a 2.9% decrease in 2001 and a 3.3% decrease in 2000. While 2002 exports were basically in line with 2001 levels, imports rose by 31.8% to 217,000 t.
Production of ball clay in 2002 was up nearly 1% to 1.12 Mt valued at $47 million. While consumption declined slightly (0.4%) for sanitaryware, it increased for virtually all other ceramic applications, including floor and wall tile (up 2%); pottery (up 11.3%); refractories (up 1.4%); and miscellaneous ceramics, such as catalysts, electrical porcelain, fiberglass, fine china/dinnerware, glass, mineral wool and other products (up 20.1%). These gains were offset by declines in exports (down 19.8%) and miscellaneous uses such as fillers, extenders, binders and waterproofing seals (down 26.4%).
Production of bentonite was flat compared to 2001 levels; however, consumption in heavy clay products, chemical manufacturing and other unknown uses was up 22.5%. (A separate figure for bentonite consumption in heavy clay products alone could not be obtained.)
Production of common clay and shale was slightly lower (down 0.9%), possibly due to a slight decline in consumption for heavy clay products (down 1.1%) and ceramic floor and wall tile (down 5.4%). However, the amount of common clay and shale used in refractory applications increased 6.8% over 2001 levels. The amount of fire clay used in refractory applications was also higher-up 16.7% over the amount used for refractories in 2001.
The amount of kaolin produced in the U.S. in 2002 was slightly lower, down 1.2% to 8.01 Mt, with Georgia kaolin accounting for 85% of the total, South Carolina kaolin accounting for 4.6%, and other sources (including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas) accounting for the remainder. Although production of air-floated and calcined kaolin increased (up 1.9% and 11.6%, respectively), these gains were offset by reductions in water-washed and delaminated kaolin (down 6.2% and 2.7%, respectively). Consumption of Georgia kaolin in ceramic and glass applications increased by 0.8% to 560,300 t, while consumption in refractories increased 48.8% to 258,000 t. Consumption in heavy clay products was unchanged from 2001 levels. South Carolina kaolin also saw an increase in consumption for ceramic uses (up 1.9% to 104,000 t). However, consumption for refractory applications decreased slightly (down 4.4%).
Overall U.S. kaolin consumption (from all regions) in ceramic applications increased by 8% in 2002 compared to 2001 levels, with the biggest gains in pottery (up 65.8%), floor and wall tile (up 36.8%) and electrical porcelain (up 16.4%). Consumption for sanitaryware and fine china/dinnerware also increased (up 4.8% and 4.0%, respectively), while consumption for ceramic roofing granules and catalysts (oil and gas refining) declined slightly (down 2.4% and 0.9%, respectively). Consumption of kaolin for refractories increased by 29.5% to 904,000 t, while consumption for common and face brick declined by 41.9% to 70,900 t.
U.S. exports of ball clay declined by 27% compared to 2001, with the biggest decrease (97%) coming from exports to Mexico. Exports of ball clay to Canada, however, increased by 37.3%, while exports to other countries remained about the same. Exports of other clays, including bentonite, fire clay and kaolin, were higher (up 13.1%, 5.2% and 6.5%, respectively).
U.S. imports of ball clay were also significantly lower, dropping 88.6% to 407 t compared to the 3570 t imported in 2001. Much of the decrease was due to a 90.1% decline in the amount of ball clay imported from the UK. However, imports of china clay or kaolin increased 27.9%, with the largest increase (27.5%) coming from Brazil.
Imports of bentonite were also significantly higher, increasing 85.3% over 2001 levels. While bentonite imports from Canada, Mexico, Italy and Spain increased slightly, the largest quantity (24,400 t) came from Greece. This country was not included in last year's data, which most likely accounts for the significant increase in 2002 bentonite imports.
Several trends in the U.S. point to increased consumption of clays for ceramic applications in the near future. First, the U.S. housing market stayed strong through 2003 and is expected to remain robust in 2004. Remodeling and renovation spending has also continued to increase. These trends bode well for clay producers selling into markets such as floor and wall tile, which are closely tied to the health of the building industry. The advanced ceramics markets are also expected to recover in 2004, which will boost demand for electrical porcelain and other high-purity clays. And as the overall economy continues to improve, the effects of higher consumer confidence will undoubtedly lead to increased sales of dinnerware, pottery and other decorative ceramic products.
However, an increasing number of ceramic manufacturers are shifting their production facilities to low-labor-cost regions, particularly Asia. According to a recent report from Roskill Information Services Ltd., Asia might well be the fastest growing market for kaolin3-and this will probably also hold true for other ceramic clays and materials.
Feldspar and Nepheline SyeniteThe amount of feldspar produced in the U.S. declined slightly in 2002 to 790,000 t, compared to 800,000 t produced in 2001. The amount of nepheline syenite imported for consumption also decreased, sliding from 336,000 t to 333,000 t. (Nepheline syenite is not produced in the U.S.)
Of the feldspar sold or used in the U.S., approximately 67% went into the production of glass, including glass containers and glass fiber-down 3% from 2001. Pottery (including electrical insulators, sanitaryware, tableware and tile) and other uses, such as fillers, accounted for the remaining 33%. Consumption data were not available for nepheline syenite.
The largest use for both feldspar and nepheline syenite is in glass containers, so future demand for both materials will depend to a large extent on the health of the glass container industry. A recent report from The Freedonia Group indicates that glass containers will continue to hold their own in the U.S. beverage sector through 2007, as glass takes an increasing amount of market share from metal cans in the premium beer market and growing "malternatives" segment.4 However, glass containers will experience little overall growth, since plastic containers will continue to be the container of choice for most other beverages. Freedonia forecasts that glass beverage containers will grow only 1.1% per year over the next five years, while plastic containers will grow 4.9% per year.
Ceramic tile might provide more growth potential. According to Robert Daniels, executive director of the Tile Council of America, U.S. consumption of ceramic tile is currently the lowest for any developed country (9.3 square feet per person per year, compared to southern Europe at over 40 square feet),5 which leaves significant room for improvement. Continued low interest rates could help fuel demand-thereby boosting demand for feldspar, nepheline syenite and other materials used to manufacture tile.
GraphiteNo natural graphite was mined in the U.S. in 2002, but the reported production of synthetic graphite was 256,000 t with an estimated value of $657 million-a decrease of 14% and 28%, respectively, compared to 2001. However, U.S. consumption of natural graphite increased by about 17% to 39,400 t in 2002 from 33,800 t in 2001. The crystalline grade increased in 2002 by nearly 17% to 17,500 t from 15,000 t in 2001, and the amorphous grade increased by more than 16% to 21,900 t in 2002 from 18,800 t in 2001. This increased use translated to about a 16% increase in total graphite value in 2002.
Three major industries-refractories, steelmaking, and brake linings-continued to dominate in graphite usage and accounted for more than 55% of the graphite consumed by U.S. industry in 2002. The foundries and lubricants industries together made up almost another 17% of U.S. graphite consumption. The refractories industry was the major consumer of crystalline flake graphite, increasing its graphite use nearly 6% compared with 2001.
Despite the increased consumption, total imports of natural graphite decreased in tonnage to 45,100 t in 2002 from 52,100 t in 2001, a decline of a little more than 13%, and the value declined to $22.3 million in 2002 from $23.3 million in 2001. The principal import sources of natural graphite, in descending order of tonnage, were China, Mexico, Canada and Brazil, which accounted for more than 70% of the value of total imports. Mexico continued to be the major supplier of amorphous graphite, and Sri Lanka provided the lump variety. A number of other producers supplied various types and grades of graphite to the U.S., among the more notable being China and Japan. Total graphite exports decrease about 11% in tonnage to 81,700 t valued at $99.6 million in 2002, compared with 91,900 t valued at $100 million in 2001.
World production of natural graphite decreased about 1% in 2002 to an estimated 813,000 t from 821,000 t in 2001. China maintained its position as the world's leading graphite producer with 450,000 t. India was the second largest graphite producer with 130,000 t, followed by Brazil, Canada, the Czech Republic, Mexico and North Korea, in decreasing order of tonnage produced. These seven countries accounted for more than 92% of the world production. Sri Lanka continued to account for nearly all the high-purity lump graphite produced, with deposits estimated to average 95% graphite in situ. China accounted for more than 55% of world production.
Many believe that the graphite market is a large growth industry, particularly in the high quality coarse crystalline flake used in the production of fuel cells. The refractory use trends of graphite will closely follow the events in the steel industry because it is mostly used in the manufacture of refractory brick used in iron and steel furnace linings. In December 2003, the Bush Administration decided to prematurely drop the steel tariffs implemented in March 2002 to stem the flood of low-priced imports, and this decision could have an adverse effect on the industry. However, the steel industry is reportedly working with the Administration to establish other protective measures against import surges.
Brake linings and other friction materials are expected to steadily consume more natural graphite as new automobile production continues to increase and more replacement parts are required for the growing number of vehicles. Flexible graphite products such as grafoil (a thin graphite cloth) will probably be the fastest growing market but will consume small amounts of natural graphite compared with major end-use markets, such as brake linings and refractories.
LithiumAlthough U.S. data for lithium production in 2002 were unavailable, consumption continued to decline, falling an estimated 21% to 1,100 t. This followed a 50% decrease in 2001. A decline in primary aluminum production, a major end use for lithium carbonate, has probably been partially responsible for the decrease. However, the largest use of lithium in the U.S. is in ceramic and glass manufacturing processes, so it is likely that demand was also weaker in these areas. (Specific data on glass and ceramic consumption could not be obtained.) Imports of lithium compounds also decreased by 4% in 2002 following a 31% decrease in 2001. An estimated 84% of lithium imports came from Chile, 9% came from Argentina and 7% from other countries. Lithium concentrates from Australia, Canada, and Zimbabwe were believed to have been consumed in the U.S., but no import data were available.
Total exports of lithium compounds from the U.S. increased by 9% compared with 2001. About 44% of all U.S. exports of lithium compounds were to Germany and Japan.
Worldwide, Chile, China and the U.S. were the leading producers of lithium carbonate, in decreasing order of quantity. Significant quantities of lithium compounds and concentrates also were produced in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Portugal, Russia and Zimbabwe. Total production was down about 11.4% to 32,000 t, compared to the estimated 36,102 t produced in 2001.
In the U.S., the future health of the lithium industry remains closely tied to the performance of the primary aluminum and the ceramics and glass industries, as well as the U.S. economy in general. Recently there has been a push on the part of lithium suppliers to incorporate lithium in glass batches as a means to reduce energy consumption. According to Charles Merivale, senior vice president of Amalgamet Canada (a Division of Premetalco Inc.), "There are documented cases of glass and ceramic companies adding lithium to their batch and lowering melting/firing times and furnace temperatures, thereby conserving fuel."5 These cases suggest that as much as 5-10% of energy use can be saved through this simple measure. Lithium can also provide other benefits, such as increased production speeds and improved product quality. While the U.S. glass and ceramic manufacturers have so far been reluctant to consider the use of lithium as an energy-saving solution, this may change as companies are forced to look for more ways to reduce costs without compromising productivity and product quality.
Talc and PyrophylliteApproximately 791,000 t of talc valued at $76 million was sold, used or exported in 2002, an increase in tonnage from 784,000 t valued at $84.8 million in 2001. Domestic sales by U.S. producers declined to 629,000 t in 2002 from 671,000 t in 2001. Exports and imports increased to 166,000 t (up 17.5%) and 232,000 t (up 22.4%), respectively, while apparent consumption in the U.S. declined about 7.2% to 841,000 t. Talc was sold for paint, ceramics (sanitaryware, tile, etc.), paper, roofing, plastics, rubber, miscellaneous applications and cosmetics, in decreasing order of consumption. Sales for paper applications accounted for most of the decline; other applications (including ceramics) were relatively unchanged.
Of the 232,000 t of talc imported in 2002, an estimated 85,000 t was consumed in plastics; 40,000 t, paint; 22,000 t, cosmetics; 20,000 t, ceramics and refractory products; 14,000 t, paper; and 7,000 t, rubber. The remaining 44,000 t went to unknown uses.
Both production and sales of pyrophyllite increased in 2002. Pyrophyllite was used in refractory products, ceramics, paint, insecticides and rubber in decreasing order of consumption. Sales for paint and refractory products increased, while sales for ceramics, insecticides and rubber decreased. Ceramic and refractory uses accounted for more than 70% of domestic pyrophyllite sales.
China remained the world's leading producer of talc, followed by the U.S., India, France, Brazil (crude) and Australia. The Republic of Korea was the largest producer of pyrophyllite, followed by Japan and Brazil. China, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the U.S. produced 70% of the world's talc and pyrophyllite.
Future demand for both materials depends largely on the continued strength of the building industry. In the U.S., housing is expected to remain robust as interest rates stay relatively low, and the commercial and industrial building sectors are also expected to recover. In the refractories industry, higher-performance mag-carbon and dolomite-carbon products are increasingly being used in place of pyrophyllite, which could lead to declines in pyrophyllite demand in this sector.7
As with other materials, Asia is expected to offer significant growth opportunities. The region is currently estimated to account for more than 40% of world talc consumption and over 85% of pyrophyllite consumption, and these numbers will undoubtedly increase as the building and industrial sectors in Asia continue to grow.
WollastoniteU.S. wollastonite production in 2002 was essentially unchanged from that from 2001 and was estimated to be between 115,000 127,000 t. Consumption was also estimated to be about the same as in the previous year.
Imports were estimated to be between 2,500 and 3,000 t in 2002. The U.S. imported 600 t to 800 t from China, 1,400 t to 1,500 t from India and about 1,000 t from Mexico. However, Imports from China and Mexico were probably in the form of lower-value wollastonite grades. A small amount (about 115 t) of wollastonite was also imported from Finland. Exports were estimated to be between 4,500 t and 5,000 t in 2002, with the greatest portion of exports being shipped to the Netherlands.
Worldwide production of wollastonite was estimated to be between 550,000 t and 600,000 t in 2002, with China comprising about 53% of the total. India, the U.S., Mexico and Finland were the other key producers, in decreasing order of quantity.
The improving economy is expected to boost demand for wollastonite, especially in plastics. Although growth rates in the ceramic industry overall are expected to remain modest, consumption in Asia could see significant increases over the next several years.
ZirconiumU.S. production of milled zircon decreased by 37% to 37,000 t in 2002, while production of zirconium oxide (ZrO2) decreased by 18% to 17,600 t. Domestic production of zircon concentrate also decreased from 2001 levels. Demand for zircon, however, continued to increase, leading to a further tightening of supply. As a result, prices were also higher-the average value of imported ore and concentrates increased by 11.5% to $397 per metric ton in 2002, compared to $356 per ton in 2001. Although actual figures could not be obtained, domestic prices of standard- and premium-grade zircon were also higher as a result of a shortage in domestic supply and an increase in global demand. The greatest demand was from foreign markets for ceramics, especially in China and Europe.
Excluding U.S. production, world production of zirconium mineral concentrates in 2002 was estimated to be 756,000 t, a minor decrease compared with that of 2001. Australia and South Africa supplied about 87% of all production outside the U.S. World reserves of zircon are estimated to be 37 Mt of ZrO2, while identified world resources of zircon are about 72 Mt of ZrO2.
Demand is expected to increase an additional 3% to 5% per year during the next few years, which will push prices higher in the short term. Longer term, however, the zircon supply and demand are expected to be in closer balance as new deposits and plant expansions come online, especially in the U.S. and Australia. Expansions in supply are also expected in Mozambique and South Africa, and further exploration and development efforts are under way in Australia, Canada, India, Kenya, South Africa, the Ukraine and the U.S.
Editor's noteThe foregoing report, except where noted, is based on information compiled from the U.S. Geological Survey (www.usgs.gov) and supplier information. All units are in metric tons.
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TAMPA — The activities of the U.S. Navy Veterans Association "constitute immediate, serious dangers to the public welfare," the state of Florida says in a new order, and the same order says the group must cease operations immediately.
Last week the state gave the nonprofit 21 days to appeal its order to cease operations, but on Tuesday the state filed an emergency order that said it cannot wait.
"We have cited quite a lot of misrepresentation by this group. We think consumers would be hurt if this group continues to be allowed to solicit funds," said Terence McElroy, a spokesman for Charles Bronson, commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
The emergency order immediately suspends the Navy Veterans' registration to solicit charitable donations in Florida. The order said the group has continued to solicit contributions under a registration "obtained by knowingly providing false or misleading information."
Bronson's emergency order was sent to officers of the Navy Veterans association never located by investigators, as well as to the group's general counsel and to three professional fund-raisers: Associated Community Services of Michigan, Community Support of Wisconsin and Charity Support Services.
The three companies keep 60 to 90 percent of every dollar collected and account for most of the $4.58 million the Navy Veterans Florida chapter said it brought in during 2008.
Helen Mac Murray, the Ohio attorney representing the Navy Veterans, did not respond to a request for comment Wednesday.
Bronson's original complaint came after state investigators tried to find Bill Abrams, commander of the Navy Veterans Florida chapter, Rob Ray, the chapter vice commander, and Dale West, the chapter vice president.
Abrams' address turned out to be a Hilton Hotel in Miami where no one by that name was registered. Ray's address was an Orlando condominium where no one by that name ever resided. West's address was a nonexistent address in Tarpon Springs.
Where the Navy Veterans officers are and what happened to all the money the charity collected remain the focus of an investigation by Florida consumer services officials.
Similar investigations sparked by a six-month investigation by the St. Petersburg Times are under way in New Mexico, Ohio, Hawaii, Virginia, Missouri and Oregon. U.S. Sen. Jim Webb has asked the Department of Veterans Affairs and the IRS to investigate.
Granted tax-exempt status when it was founded in Tampa in 2002, the group recently claimed nearly 67,000 members, dozens of officers in 41 state chapters, and income in excess of $22 million a year.
But its state offices are rented mailboxes and its multimillion-dollar expenses are mostly unaccounted for. The Times found a single officer, Bobby Thompson.
Thompson, who founded the organization, has represented himself as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and as a sailor who served in Vietnam after taking someone else's identity to enlist in the Navy at age 15. No records have been found to corroborate his military service.
Thompson, 64, has contributed more than $181,000 in his own name to candidates around the country while living in a $600-a-month duplex in Ybor City. He lived there 10 years, but after the Times began asking questions, he moved out and left his landlord no forwarding address.
The Navy Veterans reported in the fall that Thompson had resigned his post as director of development. But this week, an expert on nonprofit tax matters that the Navy Veterans hired said Thompson continues to run it.
"That's fair to say, that he is in charge of the organization,'' said Darryll K. Jones, who said he previously assisted the Navy Veterans with an audit in a state chapter.
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Thanksgiving Carols – Medley
A few years ago, our family and a friend were lamenting that fact that stores and radio stations were already playing Christmas music even though it was still weeks before Thanksgiving. But, then we realized that there really were no good Thanksgiving songs – at least, not like the foot-tapping Christmas songs. So, we wrote some Thanksgiving Carols of our own, to the tune of popular Christmas songs. I hope you enjoy these, and feel free to sing them with your family and friends around your Thanksgiving dinner.
Here Comes Thanksgiving
(to the tune of Here Comes Santa Claus)
Here comes Thanksgiving
Here comes Thanksgiving
Long before Christmas Day
No jingle bells, no Christmas trees
No songs about a sleigh
We will eat and we will sleep
We'll watch some football games
Cause it is almost Thanksgiving
And it's long before Christmas Day
Giblet Gravy
(to the tune of Jingle Bells)
Giblet gravy, giblet gravy
What is it anyway?
Pour some on my dressing, please,
Don't let it run away.
Giblet gravy, giblet gravy
What is it anyway?
Oh, I don't care, I'll eat it up
Cause it's Thanksgiving Day!
Good Christian Men Eat Up
(to the tune of Good Christian Men Rejoice)
Good Christian men eat up
With fork and knife and cup
Give ye heed to what we say (gobble, gobble)
This is surely Thanksgiving Day
Macy's floats and Pilgrim hats
You know Black Friday's coming fast
Turkeys were made for this
Turkeys were made for this
The First Thanksgiving
(to the tune of The First Noel)
The first Thanksgiving the pilgrims did eat
And invited the indians to their feast
They all had turkey and venison
But they did not watch football; there was no ESPN
Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving
Let's all sing some carols for Thanksgiving.
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Dude, you should put out a record or something. 🙂
Except I can't sing the first carol, about no Christmas trees. Ours went up last week. Oops.
Great! I completely agree with you. This is a big annoyance for me too. I clipped these for next year and hope to sing them as part of our Thanksgiving get together!


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Have you tried to communicate with your state or federal representative lately? How has that worked out for you?
Rep. John Garamendi always responds to me with a form letter to tell me of his personal accomplishments, but has never answered specific questions posed. Sen. Barbara Boxer usually responds with evasive comments on my questions and Sen. Dianne Feinstein seldom responds at all.
I do not expect the representative to personally prepare answers to each question, but taxpayers provide unlimited funds for staffers who can prepare reasonable answers for the boss's signature.
I am not speaking from inexperience.
In my earlier life, whether I received a complaint from a senator or a complaining customer, the complainer always received an answer to the point, prepared by my staff and reviewed by me.
From the quality of answers I have received, I can only judge my representatives as either incompetent managers or intentionally deceptive.
For direct meetings with representatives, the ratio of office holders to constituents is a growing problem. How does the office holder ration time between direct business and meeting constituents?
The result is frequently an overly protective staff or a defensive office holder.
Examples are state Sen. Lois Wolk, who started glancing at her watch three minutes after our meeting started, and Assemblymember Mariko Yamada, who indicated interest but never provided any feedback.
One local issue before the Environmental Protection Agency indicates that the inability to obtain appropriate corrective action is, in part, a result of unresponsive elected representation.
The Solano County Taxpayers Association spent three years researching this issue, which involves an expenditure of $150 million by Vacaville, as mandated by environmental agencies without adequate scientific data.
Though Vacaville waste is given as the example, the larger issue is that every city in the country is subject to similar mandates, as stated by members of the Central Valley Water Control Board. Five factors have been identified as leading to these costly EPA decisions and the first two require congressional correction.
I presented this situation to Rep. Garamendi at a Dixon Town Hall meeting nearly three years ago. Since then, I have provided written documentation and made repeated verbal and telephone requests to his staff for the congressman to meet the taxpayer committee to review the problem. Despite alleged support, that meeting has never occurred.
The founders of this nation expressed concern about whether citizens would be educated enough to maintain good representation. The citizens have met their responsibility.
European leaders, particularly those who suffered for 40 years under Communism, such as Vaclav Havel of the Czech Republic, have seriously questioned the American public for its choice of elected officials. American congressmembers have higher re-election rates than representatives to the Russian Duma.
When our legislators vote on measures without knowing the contents, when they approve bills even though public polls measure the citizens opposition at 65 percent, when they give their dismissive self-serving responses to thoughtfully prepared letters, why do we re-elect them?
Ask yourself: Are you a responsible citizen when you re-elect an incumbent who has strapped your grandchildren with national debt by approving expenditures that have no measured value?
The author, a Vacaville resident, is part of a committee developing articles titled "The Right Stuff" to "promote thought and ensure accuracy within political campaigns and issues." The articles can be found online at solanorepublicans.org (click on "The Right Stuff," which can be found under the "Newsroom" pull-down menu at the top of the page.).


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The Radical Middle Class:
America has a long tradition of middle-class radicalism, albeit one that intellectual orthodoxy has tended to obscure. The Radical Middle Class seeks to uncover the democratic, populist, and even anticapitalist legacy of the middle class. By examining in particular the independent small business sector or petite bourgeoisie, using Progressive Era Portland, Oregon, as a case study, Robert Johnston shows that class still matters in America. But it matters only if the politics and culture of the leading player in affairs of class, the middle class, is dramatically reconceived.
This book is a powerful combination of intellectual, business, labor, medical, and, above all, political history. Its author also humanizes the middle class by describing the lives of four small business owners: Harry Lane, Will Daly, William U'Ren, and Lora Little. Lane was Portland's reform mayor before becoming one of only six senators to vote against U.S. entry into World War I. Daly was Oregon's most prominent labor leader and a onetime Socialist. U'Ren was the national architect of the direct democracy movement. Little was a leading antivaccinationist.
The Radical Middle Class further explores the Portland Ku Klux Klan and concludes with a national overview of the American middle class from the Progressive Era to the present. With its engaging narrative, conceptual richness, and daring argumentation, it will be welcomed by all who understand that reexamining the middle class can yield not only better scholarship but firmer grounds for democratic hope.
"[A] magnificent work of political and historical reconstruction. . . . The excitement of this book lies in its engaging combination of passion and rigor."--Jeffrey Sklansky, Reviews in American History
The Radical Middle Class credits the lower middle class with providing the leadership and grassroots support for a variety of reform and even radical measures that animated politics in Portland, Oregon during the first quarter of the twentieth century. . . . Johnston has presented scholars with another template of reform that needs to be taken seriously and applied elsewhere."--John F. Reynolds, H-SHGAP
"If progressives are to enjoy any success rebuilding a democratic populism that questions a corporate political economy, Johnston's book might suggest some useful (and hopeful) perspectives."--Ken Fones-Wolf, Enterprise & Society
"[An] extraordinarily ambitious work. . . . Sure to spark debate, this book is a fine example of the renaissance in political history."--Ron Formisano, Journal of Southern History
"[F]ew interested in the history of American social movements, the political role of the middle class, or the contemporary revival of populist politics will fail to find this book insightful and provocative."--Daniel Geary, Labor: Studies in Working-Class History of the Americas
"[An] exhaustive and illuminating critique of the historiography of the petit bourgeoisie. . . . Robert D. Johnston has convinced this reviewer that we need to know much more about this crucial middling group and the impact it has had, and continues to have, on U.S. politics as both a local and national force. Historians need to take the lead this book provides."--Adam J. Hodges, H-Net Reviews
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The Glasgow-based company revealed its largest ever deal in Latin America, which will see it provide 100 megawatts to the national grid in Panama.
Initially covering 12 months, the deal with the Panamanian state power generating utility, Empresa de Generacin Elctrica, comes after Aggreko identified Panama as a key market three years ago, recently opening a new regional hub in the country.
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Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by mvaness, Feb 28, 2012.
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Lol, Skater. It look like you change your themes around as much as I do.
I have actually stayed with the honeycomb theme for CTMod, I love it. I have made a few changes myself, but all in all it runs seamless, and everything works. So it's my d.d.
But i do get bored from time to time. lol
Hey Skater, I dig the Stargate theme bro. One question. What did you use for your lock screen on the shot that's not the stock one?
Thanks. I used holo locker. It's a jellybean lock screen.
I just installed Holo Locker. Nice bro. Thanks.
If your using holo locker, might i recommend disabling your lockscreen in CTMod settings. It fixes the double lockscreen problem
I haven't had that problem bro but thanks
Well, it looks like Jelly Bean anyways. LOL
Not really a home screen. But I finally got Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala to run.
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All At Once – Whitney Houston
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