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Hosting a holiday party should be fun…not just for your guests, but for you, too! Unfortunately, entertaining can leave your spirit feeling more broken (or broke) than bright, especially this time of year, when you feel like you're literally trying to juggle jingle bells 24/7. We're here to bring a little more joy to your world with a few helpful hints for keeping your seasonal soirees simple and smart…just like Our Life Covered℠!
Have a plan.
This might seem overly obvious, but it's amazing how often we set things in motion without really thinking them through. Before you get caught up in a festive moment and start inviting everyone from your best friend to your barista over to your house for a cup of cheer, take some time to think about what kind of cheer you're going for and, if you're one to follow glassware conventions, what kind of cups you'll need to hold it.
Midmorning mimosas with a light brunch? Craft beer and a crockpot of chili? Wine pairings for a multi-course dinner? Martinis and oysters? Coffee and cookies? There's no wrong direction to go…you just have to pick one so you don't end up as tangled as those twinkle lights you just pulled out of the garage.
Start with the basics.
The holidays come with a lot of tinsel and trimmings, and it's way too easy to get caught up in the little details of your party and forget about the pesky logistics. Just as the most dazzling collection of ornaments isn't much use if you don't have a Christmas tree stand, that ambitious list of Pinterest projects you've stacked up won't go very far if you don't have a solid foundation. So before you go crazy at the craft store or sign up for a calligraphy class so you can make hand-lettered labels for your cheeseboard, make sure you a.) own a cheeseboard and b.) you don't blow your cheese budget on fancy pens.
It's tempting to go full-on Martha Stewart and/or Buddy the Elf this time of year, but for the sake of your budget (and your sanity), it's usually best to keep it simple. Mixing in a few store-bought goodies with the ones you make lovingly from scratch will keep things manageable. Smaller decorations = more room for food. Inexpensive votive candles = instant coziness (and low light means no one will notice if you don't scrub the baseboards—bonus).
Prep, prep, prep!
It's always better to work hard before your party than to work hard during your party, so plan your menu and activities accordingly. You don't want to spend the evening (or the morning/afternoon, depending on that direction you chose earlier) sweating in the kitchen with no one to talk to…you want to spend it sparkling next to a spread of elegant pre-assembled appetizers and signature beverages, laughing and chatting with all your favorite people (and maybe a few random ones who just showed up).
If your shindig is scheduled to last for a while, you may not want to put everything out at once, but you can still have it ready to go. Cut up or portion out extra veggies, cheese, meats, etc. so you can keep your crudités and charcuterie boards magically fresh with a quick trip to the fridge. Have hot bites ready to pop in the oven as needed, and if you have them (or can borrow them, better yet) use chafing dishes or warmers to keep everything toasty.
The payoff of all this prep work and planning? You'll have way more time to bless your guests with your Mariah Carey impression when the DJ (AKA, your phone) drops "All I Want for Christmas is You."
Don't be afraid to outsource.
Does Santa work himself into a frenzy making all those toys by himself every year? Heck, no! He has a team of experts behind him every step of the way, and there's no reason you can't have your very own elf squad helping you out. If you love to decorate but hate to cook, deck the halls to your heart's content and have your party catered.
Before visions of canapés being passed around by servers in crisp white shirts make you dismiss the idea as too fancy, remember that Chipotle has a catering menu, so…your options range from champagne on silver platters to burritos wrapped in silver aluminum foil.
Have fun!
We should have started with this—oh, wait…we did! Remember that while your guests will absolutely appreciate that amazing artichoke dip, that sparkly sangria, and that impeccably crafted playlist (pro tip: check Spotify for gems like this before you take the time to make your own), they really just want to spend time with you. So do your homework, do your prep work, and then throw on your ugliest sweater or your prettiest party dress and enjoy yourself!
All the merriest and all the brightest from all of us at Our Life Covered.


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Celebrating 150 years of great value
We are very proud to celebrate our 150 year milestone and it gives us an opportunity to reflect on our history, the growth of the company, the development of strong customer relationships and the innovation of quality products. …READ MORE…>>>
Octavius Hunt back at PestEx in London – Stand 54
After a successful debut at PestEx in 2017 the Octavius Hunt team are looking forward to returning to the exhibition in March 2019.
PestEx is one of the largest pest management shows in the pest control industry and is hosted by the British Pest Control Association (BPCA). Held every two years, the exhibition is targeted towards pest management business owners, pest control technicians and pest control distributors.
The Octavius Hunt team will be located at Stand 54 and will be on hand to discuss the specific products and services they offer.
They are also keen to embark on new product development projects so if their current range does not cover the application or pests you are targeting you can speak to the team about developing a smoke using a new active. Octavius Hunt's unique blend of formulation skills and product expertise enables the development of tailored products to meet customer demands.
As a manufacturer, Octavius Hunt is able to offer private labelling and flexibility of product size.
Visit their stand at PestEx to learn more about how their current pesticide and disinfectant smokes can be customised to suit your business needs.
Key team members will be available for private meetings at the Octavius Hunt stand at PestEx so ensure you make contact to arrange a set time to meet.
Visit Octavius Hunt's team at Parasitec Paris 2018 – Stand D192
We are delighted to announce our participation at the Parasitec event to be held at the Paris Event Center, Porte de la Villette, France between 14th and 16th of November 2018 –Stand D192!
If you are looking to develop a new smoke product, Octavius Hunt can manufacture and offer full support in the production of new pesticides, disinfectants and repellents by providing a unique blend of formulation skills and production expertise.
Or perhaps you'd like to speak to our team about using your own branding on one of the existing products in the Octavius Hunt range?
We will also be available for private meetings at our stand.
Octavius Hunt are proud to announce the receipt of ISO 9001:2015 Certificate of Approval
We are proud to announce that Octavius Hunt has successfully transitioned to the revised ISO standard for Quality Management Systems, being awarded ISO 9001:2015 approval certificate from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Limited (LRQA).
The certification confirms that Octavius Hunt's Quality Management Systems fully meet the requirements of the international standard.
Our commitment to maintain ISO 9001 approval emphasises our dedication to anticipate and meet the needs of our clients and stakeholders through an effective quality management system.
The scope of this approval applies to the design, development, manufacture and supply of specialist smoke generators and pellets.
To become ISO 9001:2015 accredited, Octavius Hunt underwent an independent evaluation and audit process, assuring their continual improvement in the on-going growth of the company.
Octavius Hunt is exhibiting at the PPC Live event!
Octavius Hunt is delighted to announce its participation at the PPC Live event to be held at Malvern, Worcestershire, UK on the 14th March 2018 – Stand 36.
Organised by the British Pest Control Association, PPC Live is one of the UK's most popular single-day pest control event. It is designed for professional UK pest control technicians, managers and company owners, and brings the whole sector under one roof to share and learn from each other to make a stronger, safer pest control industry.
Come and visit Octavius Hunt to find out more about their effective and cost efficient pesticide and disinfectant smoke products developed to combat and prevent the numerous diseases, carried and spread by various pests and microorganisms.
Octavius Hunt's specialist smoke generators require lower quantities of pesticide than other existing products on the market, offering fast effective ways to ensure a clean and safe world, protecting people from health problems, improving global food security while at the same time limiting the impact on the environment.
If you are looking to develop a new smoke product Octavius Hunt can manufacture and offer all the support in the production of new pesticides, disinfectants and repellents by providing a unique blend of formulation skills and production expertise.
Or perhaps you'd like to speak to our team about using your own branding on one of the products in the Octavius Hunt range? Their technical and marketing teams will be available on the stand to discuss all of these opportunities.
If you would like to arrange a meeting with the Octavius Hunt's team at PPC Live, please contact us to arrange a suitable time.
We are pleased to announce our new Managing Director
Octavius Hunt has recently appointed Nick Dale as their new Managing Director.
Nick has been Technical Director for the company for over 10 years but with Octavius Hunt for 26 years. "When I relocated to Bristol I thought my position with Octavius Hunt would only be short term but 26 years later I'm still here!"
Nick started at Octavius Hunt as a projects technician and has moved up through the company to Technical Director and now Managing Director.
"It's a great team to work with. We all have much-valued industry knowledge and experience along with a history of new product development. Combine this with our unique product which allows us to adapt to various pest control and disinfectant applications I feel really positive about the growth and future of the company."
Based in Bristol, Octavius Hunt are developers and manufacturers of smoke generators and pellets which effectively treat pests and diseases in any enclosed area.
Don't Miss Out…Make Sure You Visit Octavius Hunt At PestTech In Coventry, UK
Octavius Hunt will be exhibiting at PestTech for the first time.
Octavius Hunt looks forward to meeting you at the largest one day pest control event in Europe – PestTech. The exhibition is held on the 15th of November, 2017, at Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
PestTech caters for every sector of the industry with exhibitors covering all facets connected with vertebrate and invertebrate management. This exhibition is essential for all those involved within the industry or on its periphery.
If you are visiting the exhibition please come and visit us at stand D, where we will display our range of ready-to-use smoke products, including insecticide smoke generators used for Public Health.
Make sure that you don't miss out the opportunity to have a chat about your requirements and see what we can offer. We also look forward to seeing our existing customers who are visiting or exhibiting at the event.
If you would like to arrange a meeting with our team at PestTech, please contact us to arrange a suitable time.
Meet Octavius Hunt's Team At Parasitec!
We are excited to announce that the Octavius Hunt team will be attending Parasitec this year.
Parasitec is the Pest Control and Public Health exhibition held at the WOW Convention Center in Istanbul on 28th and 29th of September.
Please ensure you contact us to arrange a meeting if you have any ideas or requirements for new products including different sizes for our current pesticide and disinfectant smoke products. Check out the product list for more details about our smoke products here: www.octaviushunt.co.uk/products
In the meantime, if you have further enquiries, please feel free to contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Future Events:
Visit Octavius Hunt's Stand at PestEx in London
Octavius Hunt will be exhibiting in the UK for the first time.
After a successful exhibition at Parasitec in Paris last year, we are keen to continue to reach out to current and new customers and look forward to PestEx at the London Excel Centre in March.
PestEx is the largest UK trade show for the pest control industry and brings visitors from across the world. Hosted by the British Pest Control Association it is held every two years with this year's exhibition taking place on the 22nd and 23rd March.
You can find Octavius Hunt at stand 54. Not only will we display our full product range of smoke generators but we are also running an exciting competition where you will have a chance to win a limited edition case of "Smoked Porter beer" – brewed by our very own Technical Manager (in his own time… no pesticides!).
If you would like to meet with our team at PestEx, please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
For more information on PestEx: www.bpca.org.uk/pages/index.cfm?page_id=61&pestex
Some pictures from our previous exhibition:
Octavius Hunt to Exhibit at ConExPest, Poland
Octavius Hunt is really excited to be exhibiting at ConExPest in Poland this year. This exhibition is run by the Polish Pest Control Association and is held every 3 years so this is a great opportunity for us to showcase our smoke generators and pellets.
ConExPest 2017 will be held on the 11th and 12th May at the Wroclaw Conference Centre. It is one of the largest pest control industry events in Eastern Europe and is an ideal meeting place for distributors, manufacturers and service providers. The Polish Pest Control Association has been operating for over 20 years and is working towards increasing awareness of the challenges within the industry and promoting pest control methods in order to protect public health.
Octavius Hunt can be found at stand 66 at ConExPest where we will display our current product range but also be available to discuss new product development or collaboration with new partners. Please contact us if you wish to arrange a meeting or for more information on our products and services.
For more information on ConEx Pest: http://conexpest.pl/en/


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Home Made Picture Frames
Disclosure: I received product from M-D Building Products for this post. All views and opinions expressed in this post are my own. You can read my disclosure statement.
It's another week of the One Room Challenge hosted by Calling It Home . With all the weather issues around the country, for the first time in the history of the challenge, we have been granted a one week extension. This lucky break could't have come at a better time. Our son was on leave from over seas, and in all honesty, I wanted to soak up every single moment with him versus working on my One Room Challenge. He flew out last Sunday so now I am busy getting caught up in our teen age son's room.
For this week I partnered with a family owned business called M-D Building Products. Inspired by a need for weatherstripping in his home, L.A. Macklanburg launched his business back in 1920 with his lead salesman, H.M. Duncan. From there the Macklanburg-Duncan Company was born. Their products have been American Made ever since.
While the company still specializes in weatherstripping, they also make some neat aluminum sheets that can be used to create a number of fun household project.
For my son's room I used a 12×24 inch piece of the diamond tread aluminum sheet. This stuff can be used on high traffic surfaces or for industrial floors and stair treads.
I thought it would be neat to make some simple picture frames to hold the aluminum sheets. This will go well with the industrial vibe going on in the room as well as some art work that will be going up next week.
I can't tell you how easy it was to make these fun little frames. Using left over 1×2 wood from our shop, Fitzy quickly cut the proper angles and used his name gun to put them together. 8 quick cuts and the frames where together in no time. We used wood filler to fill the holes left in the wood from a prior use.
Next I gave the picture frames a quick coat of Sherwin- Williams Iron Ore that I used on our Accent Barn Wall.
The M-D tin snips made cutting the aluminum sheet a breeze. I wanted each sheet to be 12×12 inches so I used a permanent marker and drew a straight line on the back of the metal. Then carefully made my cut. I also used the M-D hobby gloves to protect my hands as the edge of the metal can be sharp.
Using my staple gun, I simply stapled the back corners of the aluminum sheet to the picture frame. The staple hugs the corners to keep the metal in place.
The final step was to add a little picture hanger that I found at a local craft shop.
We hung the frames as you walk into our son's room. They add a nice amount of visual interest and texture to the little wall.
Here is a little peak of the picture frames with the accent barn wall in the back ground.
The final reveal is quickly approaching for the One Room Challenge and we have a few more projects to complete. Fingers crossed I can get it pulled together in time.


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Celebrity Smile Tips: How to get Hollywood smile
A straight row of white teeth can cut 10 years off your shoulder. And of course who knows how to maintain a Hollywood smile better than celebrities and their star-stylists?
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some great smiling
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No Doubt! Jessica Alba has such a pretty smile in the pic above.
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If you follow my path or twitter, you know that I love healthy food a lot!! So.. I was so excited when I got an invitation to Mika Japanese Bistro Opening Launch Event on Thursday, January 31st 2013. The first time I saw the interior, I thought the menu is European food & drinks. Then I'm wrong! XD The menu filled with International cuisines & drinks in Japanese touch! Even one of the chef is Japanese, Chef Takeshi Kato, collaborates with Chef Nicholas Stanly. Let's take a look at the pictures… ^^
The menu, simple & vintage!
The whole interior.
FYI, the decorations are taken from the owner's wedding. So sweet isn't it?
I took a picture with the owner, Mrs Sylvia Gunawan (left). There's also a photobooth. Ria, Erfan (the PR of Mika) with me strike a pose! ^^ (right). Bottom: Some vintage details.. Love it! ^^
I love the lamps! So classic!! It match up with the ceiling pattern.
This is one of their most recommended food.. Omurice with Demiglace Sauce! It was made from the authentic Japanese rice, so delicious!!! It also looks pretty, right?
Harajuku Pop! Guess what is it around the glass? It is POP ROCK candy! Do you know it? XD
This is one of the best dessert I've ever try in my life. Bonafie Pie! Imagine the combination of Banana + Whipped Cream + Chocolate Powder + Coffee in your mouth.. =d You have to try it at least once in your lifetime. You won't regret, believe me!
We look really happy XD My friend, Onisi ate Bonafie Pie alone! (U_U")
Stuffs for us.. Lovely! ^^
Thank you so much Mika Japanese Bistro for inviting me over! Can't wait to try those lovely foods & drinks? Just come over to:
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Travel in 1855. Maryport and Carlisle Railway train hauled by Crampton locomotive No. 12
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Painting, oil on board by Cuthbert Hamilton Ellis. Travel in 1855. Maryport and Carlisle Railway hauled by Crampton locomotive No. 12. Original painting for British Railways (London Midland Region) carriage print, 1951. Framed and glazed, perspex.
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The Firehouse Suite and the adjacent Firehouse Loft can be connected to provide a spacious apartment with four fireplaces, two bedrooms and spacious bathrooms, two separate living rooms, and views over Chiltern Street and the Courtyard. The living room benefits from the beautiful bay window overlooking the Courtyard and which provides a comfortable seat from which to observe Marylebone's Chiltern Street. The entrance lobby provides guests with a double wardrobe and dressing table. The spacious bathroom includes full-height windows, a freestanding pewter bathtub, shower and double marble console. The bedroom has a second fireplace, king bed with 400 thread count sheets, mirrored wardrobes and comfortable seating area. There is also a separate WC in the entrance hallway.
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Qlikview Custom Sort Order
In the following post, I describe how to setup a Qlikview Custom Sort Order, which allows you to control the way a field is sorted and displayed. Whether it be in a list box, chart or visual, as a designer you want to make sure the data is presented exactly the way it is intended. You would think that something as basic as … Read more


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Quavo is an unstoppable force! Over the past few months, he has linked up with fellow superstars like YG, DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber & Chance the Rapper, Drake & 2 Chainz, and so much more.
Earlier this month, Quavo unleashed absolute madness when he released not one, not two, but three new anthems. Today, Quavo returns with the official music video for "WORKIN ME," one of those three recent releases. So check out the new visuals and if you haven't already, download the track below.
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Chelmsford Genealogy Group- DNA Part 2
Tuesday, May 02, 2017
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You Have Your DNA Results - Now What? Part 2 is more of a workshop format, actually
working with matchlists and results at multiple levels, using chromosome browsers, painting
chromosomes, determining who to test next, how to transfer results to GEDmatch to
compare results from all 3 companies, additional tools available, etc. It includes interactive
examples for the audience in choosing which tests are best and who to test next.
After a career as a research cell biologist, Sandy Murray happily continues
to work with DNA in a genetic genealogy setting. She is particularly
interested in helping genealogists who have received their "DNA results"
and "matches" but have no idea how to work with them. You can utilize
those results in breaking down brick walls, confirming relationships, filling
in family trees and suggesting new directions for traditional genealogical
The Chelmsford Genealogy Group is an informal genealogy group sponsored by the Library for sharing of information and ideas serving Chelmsford and surrounding towns. At many of our regular meetings we host speakers on various topics related to genealogy. When no speaker we will offer one or two 20 minute talks to get you started on your genealogy quest. Some of the topics are; Where to Start, Using Census Records, Visiting National Archives in Waltham, Using State Records in Boston, Choosing Software,etc. Check the library's events calendar for news of special programs.
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News and commentary about the reigning royal houses of the United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Spain, Monaco -- and the former European monarchies as well.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Grand Duchess Alexandra of Mecklenburg-Schwerin celebrates
Grand Duchess Alexandra of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in the middle of a family group:
Back row: Duke Christian Ludwig and Duchess Barbara (nee Princess of Prussia), Hereditary Grand Duke Friedrich Franz and Hereditary Grand Duchess Karin
Middle row: Duchess Thyra of Mecklenburg, Princess Elisabeth of Schleswig-Holstein, Grand Duchess Alexandra, Princess Irene of Schleswig-Holstein, Princess Anastasia of Schleswig-Holstein (nee Mecklenburg), Princess Margaretha of Schleswig-Holstein.
In the front: Duchesses Donata and Edwina of Mecklenburg, Princess Sybilla of Schleswig-Holstein and Prince Friedrich Ferdinand of Schleswig-Holstein.
This photo may have been taken on the occasion of Alexandra's 80th birthday on September 29, 1962.
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Sea Dwellers' Instructor Daniel shows us his take on Key Largo diving! An awesome video that highlights the great and diverse Marine Life scuba divers experience while diving Key Largo!
All the creatures are here, and most importantly, the Octopus! We're partial to Octopus, as some of you may know…this one was awesome, don't you think? Moray eels, turtles, sharks both Nurse & Reef…you name it it can be found on the reefs while scuba diving Key Largo! The marine life in Key Largo is unmatched in the Caribbean, as those who have been diving in the Caribbean know…it's our little secret!
A big thanks to Daniel, for this awesome video, but also for working with us this Spring! Daniel is a great Instructor, and a great guy, he will be missed! BTW Daniel is now in Hawaii, gonna provide some great Instruction there and enjoy Paradise, Pacific style! All the best to him and we hope to see him again in Key Largo!


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"O you heavenly charmers,/What things you make of us! For what we lack/We laugh, for what we have we are sorry; still/Are children in some kind."
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If you have tried to buy a short sale, chances are you will never try it again. And for the brave real estate agents who get involved…..let me just say, my heart goes out to you.
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"Oh, I know you have plans. You were gonna call me from a bar with an idea? You think elves do this?" — Don Draper
The classic Old Fashioned is the drink of choice for Don Draper. And if you have to work for a prick like that, you'll need to be mixing up double batches of of Mason Shaker's The Rye Old Fashioned made with Michters Rye Whiskey.


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After years of burning the candle at both ends, I finally had to take a step back and realize the importance of making self-care a priority. Day to day, I'm always paying attention to what I put in and on my body. In this section you will find some of my favorite products, healthy tips and recipes (I love to bake!). I would love for you to share any of your heath tips with me: email@example.com
Coconut Flour Pancake Recipe
If you're looking for a healthier alternative to regular pancakes, here's a recipe for coconut flour pancakes! I eat them almost every weekend and they're super easy to make. Do you have any favorite coconut flour recipes?read more
105 Uses for Coconut Flour
Coconut flour has quickly become one of my favorite items in my kitchen! Coconut flour has many health benefits including that it's gluten free and it contains lot of good fats and protein. I make coconut flour pancakes almost every weekend and they are delish! Check...read more
Some Healthy Skin Care Products
I always try to use skincare products that don't have parabens or harsh chemicals. One of my favorite lines is Annmarie Gianni. All of her products are organic and natural. There are lots of different options when it comes to face wash, face masks and acne remedies....read more
Healthy Superbowl Recipes!
Of course the Superbowl is coming up and I LOVE eating while watching the game! It's so hard to be healthy though. Some of my favorites are chips with dip and pizza! I was happy when I came across THIS link that has several ways to make some Superbowl favorites that...read more
My Favorite Healthy Face Cream
A few years ago a man named Denie Hiestand came into the B96 studios to talk about his book and the concept behind a new face cream he invented. Denie explained that many topical products on the market for men and women contain harmful chemicals that can lead to...read more
The Power of Positive Thinking
Health isn't just about your physical well-being, but it's also about your mental and emotional well-being too. This year my goal is to be healthy all around! That's why I wanted to share this article on not only the importance, but the science that shows why positive...read more


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Eggless Mango Cake
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Soft and moist cardamom flavored cake :)
Delicious cake, I too made it but with condensed milk.
Super spongy and flavored cake !
spongy flavorful looking desi cake..
Mmm...delicious looking cake with lovely flavors and beautiful pics
soft and delicious cake.. will try this..
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X-rays, just like any other kind of light, can be thought of as either
electromagnetic waves or as massless particles. Both ways are
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X-rays in a given context is the way that makes the problem the
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So, when an X-ray stops in a detector, it has given all of its energy
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give energy to other electrons. In some materials, these
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When I first saw this stat I had a hard time believing it was true, but after researching it a bit it appears to be accurate.
"High Tech stocks in Canada have gone from representing 41% of their stock market index to just 1.8% in the twelve years since 2000." That is simply staggering. Imagine if our tech heavy indexes collapsed to the same degree. Thankfully, for Canada there has been a huge commodity boom around the globe and everyone wants Canadian oil, lumber and gold. If not for those resource rich regions, Canada might look a lot more like Spain.
Ok, it's homework time. I read this article over the weekend and I don't know what to make of it. It really calls American parents out for being overindulgent and for doing WAY too much for our children. I saw myself in many examples cited in this story and while it feels like we're doing the right thing for our kids at the time I wonder about the longer term damage we are doing if our entire culture is coddling our kids.
Check out this intro and see if it draws your interest.....
"In 2004, Carolina Izquierdo, an anthropologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, spent several months with the Matsigenka, a tribe of about twelve thousand people who live in the Peruvian Amazon. The Matsigenka hunt for monkeys and parrots, grow yucca and bananas, and build houses that they roof with the leaves of a particular kind of palm tree, known as a kapashi. At one point, Izquierdo decided to accompany a local family on a leaf-gathering expedition down the Urubamba River.
A member of another family, Yanira, asked if she could come along. Izquierdo and the others spent five days on the river. Although Yanira had no clear role in the group, she quickly found ways to make herself useful. Twice a day, she swept the sand off the sleeping mats, and she helped stack the kapashi leaves for transport back to the village. In the evening, she fished for crustaceans, which she cleaned, boiled, and served to the others. Calm and self-possessed, Yanira "asked for nothing," Izquierdo later recalled. The girl's behavior made a strong impression on the anthropologist because at the time of the trip Yanira was just six years old."
The entire article is worth a read (here's the link) and I'd be interested in your feedback. While I don't expect my children to collect and clean crawdads for dinner perhaps they could handle their own breakfasts and lunches during the summer?
Drop me a note in the comment section, shoot me an email at blantier2 at gmail.com or share this article with your friends on Facebook like the kids used to do back in the good old days of 2009.


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Let's go rafting along the beautiful Tamagawa river with some cliff/rock jumps here and there!
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Revealed: the cars most (and least) likely to speed
Insurance companies are increasingly offering discounts in exchange for drivers fitting black boxes to their cars, providing them with information such as how often the car exceeds the speed limit, how fast it takes bends and if it's regularly driven during peak hours.
Admiral is one such insurance company – and it's been monitoring 300,000 of its policies to reveal the car makes and models most likely to break the speed limit.
Admiral's Justin Beddows said: "It's interesting how we can use our internal data to build up a picture of certain drivers, like how speeding is tied to certain car models. There's definitely a trend in owners of more affordable cars being less likely to break the speed limit. The data doesn't seek to tarnish certain drivers with the same brush, but rather show that these trends do exist."
Mercedes-Benz C250
So which cars are the most likely to speed, according to Admiral? We've got the lowdown on the top 10, starting off with the Mercedes-Benz C250. Be prepared for a few German cars appearing…
Mitsubishi L200
This is a slightly surprising one. The pick-up truck isn't the fastest vehicle on the roads, but the latest model will hit 62mph in 10.4 seconds. That's quicker than some superminis.
Mercedes-Benz C220
A top 10 appearance for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Amusingly, the lesser-powered C220 is more likely to be driven above the speed limit than the C250.
BMW 535i
You know those stereotypes about BMW drivers? Apparently they're all true – with BMWs appearing more than any other model in the top 10. The fairly rapid 535i is the car seventh most likely to be caught speeding.
Volvo V50
You'd associate the sensible Volvo V50 estate with mature, law-abiding motorists. But, when people aren't looking, Volvo drivers apparently like to put their foot down. The black box never turns a blind eye.
Audi A5
It's a view anyone who regularly drives on the motorway will be used to: an Audi badge in the rear-view mirror, a little close for comfort. No surprise, then, that the sleek Audi A5 coupe is one of the most likely cars to break the speed limit.
BMW M135i
Put a 320hp straight-six engine into a small 1 Series hatchback and what do you get? A car that likes to speed. The M135i can break the national single carriageway speed limit in less than 5.0 seconds.
BMW 420d
The diesel-powered 4 Series Coupe isn't as fast as the M135i – but that doesn't stop drivers breaking the speed limit more regularly. It boasts the third highest number of speeding offences out of any model.
Audi Q5
The only SUV to appear in the top 10, the Audi Q5 is more likely to break the speed limit than performance four-wheel-drives such as the Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover Sport.
Bentley Continental GT
So which car is most likely to speed? It's the footballers' favourite: the Bentley Continental GT. In V8 form, the 4.0-litre Bentley will hit 62mph in 4.8 seconds and can reach the dizzy heights of 188mph. Even with a black box fitted.
Fiat Stilo
Now we're onto the cars least likely to break the speed limit – and in 10th place is the Fiat Stilo. The stodgy family hatchback takes a tedious 13.8 seconds to reach 62mph in entry-level 1.2-litre form.
Ford Streetka
If you've bought a Ford Streetka, you'd be better off dropping the roof and soaking up the rays than trying to get anywhere quickly. Its drivers aren't that bothered about speeding, apparently.
Volkswagen Lupo
The Volkswagen Lupo's diminutive dimensions means it's far from king of the road. But it is likely to be found driving below the speed limit.
Nissan Pixo
Remember the short-run Nissan Pixo? The Suzuki Alto twin was targeted at an elderly audience, so it's no surprise to find they rarely drive this city car fast.
Chevrolet Matiz
It might have a Chevrolet badge, but that definitely doesn't give the Matiz sporting credentials. It's the sixth least likely car to break the speed limit.
Honda HR-V
The Honda HR-V is the slowest crossover on the block, apparently.
Daewoo Kalos
We're starting to notice a theme among the cars least likely to speed. The Daewoo Kalos (pictured here as a Chevy) takes fourth place…
Hyundai Amica
…while the Hyundai Amica grabs third.
Fiat Seicento
The Fiat Seicento is no longer made, but when it was, it was never the sturdiest city car on the market. Its drivers might be scared to drive one quickly, even though a warm(ish) Sporting variant was offered.
SEAT Mii
The car least likely to speed is the SEAT Mii, beating its Volkswagen and Skoda brethren. The popular (and very good) city car takes 14.4 seconds to hit 62mph in entry-level 60hp guise.


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Well — what a week it's been! Last Wednesday I received the all-clear from my biopsy, and what a massive relief it was"¦ So massive that I hadn't fully understood how much I had been stressing over the whole episode. Yes, I know, it's only natural to feel anxious over the potential of discovering a life-threatening illness, but I hadn't appreciated just how much I'd been holding in, boxing off, pushing away so that I could deal with life on a day-to-day basis.
It took a good couple of days for the good news to sink in, and since then I've felt more "˜alive' and full of beans than I have done for a long time. It's only now that I'm feeling lighter and brighter, that I realize just how tense and low I had allowed myself to become. I guess there's a whole lot of truth in that old sayings "we don't know what we don't know" — and let me tell you, now that I do know how much better I'm feeling, I am ready to grasp life with both hands. I'm enjoying a newfound and sense of liberty and excitement, and I notice that I have a huge smile most of the time now — inside and out. I also have a new level of calmness and confidence that I'm not sure I've ever experienced before.
Minor Irritations
Funnily enough, I'm also experiencing a number of "˜hiccups' that I'm finding quite irritating — businesses closing just when I need to make an appointment, people not returning calls, my car breaking down, electrical equipment playing up. In previous times, I would likely have reacted one of two ways. Either I would have let it wash over me as if nothing had happened, or perhaps I would have scrunched up my face and clenched my teeth — but still not let anything "˜bad' escape my lips. Now though, and this last week in particular, I have certainly been expressing my frustrations! I don't think I've ever really done that before — well, certainly not in the way I have been cussing and stamping my feet over recent days. And you know what? It's actually been feeling pretty darned good!
Previously, you see, I'd learned and believed that the more I chose to focus on something, the more I would bring similar experiences in to my life. The fact is I still believe that to be true. What I believe I hadn't fully appreciated in the process before though, was that I can still focus on the "˜good stuff' while also honoring very real sensations of irritation or frustration. Instead of doing that, however, I'd succeeded in pushing aside anything and everything that I'd deemed remotely "˜negative' within my experience, which simply resulted in me ignoring myself. In doing so, I believe I also succeeded in shutting down my own intuition. After all, if I wasn't respecting the niggling feelings because I'd judged them to be in some way harmful, then surely it stands to reason that I'd been equally incapable of accepting the good emotions as well"¦?
Thoughts Create Experiences
So here's the irony. Many years ago I studied and worked as a Louise Hay trainer, where the whole ethos is all about loving and accepting ourselves — exactly as we already are. It's also about the notion that thoughts become things. That changing our thinking radically changes our experiences and, therefore, our lives. That negative or unconstructive thoughts will naturally create negative experiences — right? Yes, all of that makes sense (and I still hold true to that perception of the world) and yet at the same time I was consciously choosing my thoughts, I now believe that I was subconsciously squashing myself. Despite myself, therefore, I had been living against the principal of loving myself — exactly as I already am!
How on earth could I trust my intuition if I couldn't acknowledge and accept every response and emotion that was true for me? How on earth could I expect myself to know — to truly know — the difference between what was good or bad for me, if I steadfastly ignored the signs to say that something is wrong? Yes, I could (and still can) choose my thoughts and create a more positive reality for myself — but in the process I couldn't possibly fully know and accept myself within that positive reality.
Bottom line is, I wasn't trusting myself. At least, that's the way I see it now.
Now I'm really learning to trust myself — more so than ever before. And for me, that means allowing myself to feel, accept and express all manner of emotions. While I'm sure it may sometimes mean that a few of my responses may appear to be a little heavy handed while I get used to acknowledging the annoyances, I do believe that with practice I'll find a level ground. And I also believe, that as I continue to recognize these little (or large) frustrations and express them honestly, that I'll have less and less need for nuisances in my life. By which I mean, that the more I accept these "˜not so positive' emotions as they arise — without judgment, labels or blame — then surely the more and more I am trusting and accepting myself?
Surely that therefore means that I can expect — and accept — an even more fulfilling life than I am currently enjoying"¦?
So, I am grateful for all the annoyances that have been showing themselves this week. And, rather than think that perhaps my thinking is somehow flawed for such things to be turning up in my life, I'm choosing instead to know that these are all more opportunities to express myself with more authenticity.
I guess the one thing to be aware of, though, is to make sure I don't start enjoying showing my fierce or annoyed self too much — otherwise I could turn in to a perpetually grouchy person! Note to self — frowning will create a whole new batch of wrinkles. Much better to just make sure the smiley lines become more deeply engrained 🙂


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This is starting to really heat up. I am really intrigued with the ND vs TOSU battles since I live in South Bend, I hope it's all good for the good guys! Thanks Birm!!!
I laughed a few times. I'll watch it again!
I am a weber nut. I grill about 5 times a week regardless of the weather,and use charcoal and wood most of the time. I have a gas grill for emergencies. Boston butt on my smokey mountain is probably my favorite thing to smoke. I usually smoke it over night and use a wireless thermometer to keep track of the temp. Grilling probably chicken wings or bacon-burger-dogs. If you have never tried them you are missing out!
Is he still going to be a Buckeye?
Cool, I am originally from Newcomerstown. Go Bucks!
Where are you from 740?
Urban was throwing multiple haymakers at invisible people last night. Lol. What a phenomenal coach. It's not hard to see why his players love him and will go to battle with him.
Trey sounds a little too faded.
I love my never finished shirt. God Bless Buckeye Nation!!!
When Urban said the future is bright...it just got really bright!
Trying on women's underwear?!
I have all week off due to my daughter having surgery, but what a perk to not worry about getting up for work tomorrow. OH!!! This hasn't sunk in yet!!
What a great night. This team is relentless.
Wow!!! Let's keep it going!!
Wow!!! Let's keep it going!!
Typing pretty good! Lol
Let the party begin!!!!
Wow!!! Wasn't prepared for this!!
"The future is bright at Ohio State" - Urban Meyer
Love his whole game. Vision, speed, power.
Straight baller. That is all
Hilarious post.
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Gotrek & Felix: Road of Skulls, the thirteenth book in the long-running WHF series, and my first full-length novel featuring the characters, is now available to purchase in print or e-book format from Black Library. From the blurb:
Gotrek and Felix: unsung heroes of the Empire, or nothing more than common thieves and murderers? The truth perhaps lies somewhere in between, and depends entirely upon whom you ask… Gotrek and Felix race to the dwarf hold at Karak Kadrin, finding it besieged by one of the grand armies of Chaos under the command of Warlord Garmr. When King Ungrim Ironfist speaks of the legendary 'Road of Skulls' and of the hated foe's attempts to open a portal into the Realm of Chaos, Gotrek senses that a great doom awaits him – though it may not be the one he would choose for himself. As the king's own son leads his army of Slayers to fulfil an ancient prophecy, it seems that Garmr's hour of victory may be at hand…
Black Library have also released two brief excerpts from the book.
Here's the first:
'Where are we going?' Felix said. He kept his voice pitched low. Sound carried surprisingly far in the mountains, as he'd learned to his cost more than once. And with a Chaos force in the immediate area, the slightest shout could draw the veritable wrath of the Dark Gods down on their heads. 'I trust you have a plan of some sort.'
'We're going where we've always been going, manling. Karak Kadrin,' Gotrek said.
'Gotrek, it's back that way,' Felix said, 'And under siege.'
'So?' Gotrek said.
And here's the second:
Gotrek stamped forwards, never wavering or retreating. Felix thought that he might actually be incapable of even thinking of doing either. One of the Chaos marauders lunged desperately, but Gotrek simply shrugged out of the way, letting the edge of the blade graze his impossibly muscled forearm even as he grabbed the shaggy furs the warrior wore and jerked him forwards into a skull-shattering head-butt. The last warrior, rather than fleeing, flung himself at Gotrek. Gotrek's blow was lazy, and he watched the two halves of the marauder fall with disinterest. He looked at Felix. 'You walked right into that one, manling,' he said. 'If you get your head lopped off, who will record my doom?'
And, given the recent flurry of perfectly understandable questions regarding the book, I also put together this handy-dandy FAQ, for readers.
So…what are you waiting for? Go buy that book.


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Cleveland is a football town. There really isn't anyway other to describe it.
Yes, there are two other professional sports that garner just as much of the Cleveland faithful with the Indians and the Cavaliers, but for the latter LeBron is gone and the Indians were swept in the playoffs.
Normally, in the last couple of years these events would crush the Cleveland sports faithful. It didn't.
A funny thing happened on the way to start of the football season. HBO's Hard Knocks, featuring none other than the Cleveland Browns. This set the tone to bring back the faithful and it generated the highest viewer ship the show has enjoyed. That was step one.
Then the real test began. Step two.
With little hope of winning against the Steelers the Browns did the next best thing they came back and tied. The faithful started to take notice. A glimmer of hope..
Growing up outside of Cleveland, football was a religion all its own. My home town, like many others in Northeast Ohio set their Sunday scheduled around the game. If you went to noon Mass you were guaranteed to be home by kickoff.
If you have ever been to country auction you know how fast the auctioneer speaks. Well if the Browns were in the playoff. The Homily or Sermon if you will, would be spoken just like those of those country auctioneers much to the delight of the faithful and the Browns faithful. I suppose my favorite Homily during those days was when our Priest look at his congregation and said simply this. "You know what you did and so does he!" Communion was more like a discus competition except you had to make sure your tonsils were ready to receive the host. No one ever complained. After all kickoff was quickly approaching. Our Priest would then race down the aisle faster than a groom in a shot gun wedding, yelling half way down "Mass has ended go in peace and go Browns" on this day no one was going to get out of the church faster because he knew he wanted to get to the rectory and not be stampeded on by the faithful.
Sunday meals were prepared as if it was a holiday; starting in the morning and served after or before the game. Even if football wasn't Mom or Grandma's sport they knew what had to happen. After all it was the second religion in the house and someone would always say "God must love football or we wouldn't have it on Sundays!"
Back then there was never any worry about cameras shooting a take a knee because the National Anthem was never televised. Even during the playoffs.
In 1980 I was part of the Singing Angels that were asked to sing the National Anthem and do the half time show during the Oakland Raiders and the Browns playoff game. While my Dad was a parent escort, my Mom and everyone else stayed home and grew angry when they could not watch us perform- when they called the TV station they simply stated it was valuable advertising time. It was also the same day a certain nickname, Clevelanders have called it red right 88 and the rest of the country would refer to it as "Mistake on the Lake" which eventually became the reference for the whole city. But still the faithful remained.
Even in 1995 the faithful remained and Cleveland was the first team ever to keep the history in Cleveland and retain the name of the team. The faithful were promised a team and waited for 1999.
Its hard to shake us diehard Browns fans. But it happened. Now for me living in Louisiana it's hard to get games unless you are willing to spend extra on a two drink minimum or NFL game pass. However, I can listen to the games on Cleveland Browns Radio network. Thank god the Browns have the best play by play man in the universe in Jim Donovan. Up until 2016 I was an avid listener. Then Dad passed away and well football left me. It was our religion after the game we would talk for an hour about what was good, bad and ugly. He would tell me what I would have to wait for in sparse highlights on ESPN..his replays always sounded better than the National Media would convey. So I left football. No more fantasy leagues, no more NFL Network nothing my heart wasn't in it anymore.
Little did I know the faithful came with me and so did the Browns. For me it was too painful, I missed my Dad. For the Browns and the faithful it was two years of only winning the number one draft pick.
In May of this year, I decided to tune back in.
Hard Knocks, 92.3 the fan, ESPNCleveland, and the Browns Daily. I watch every preseason game and marveled how Hard Knocks kept up with it and just how much talent it takes to produce such a show. I felt bad for the players who were cut. Checking the Browns website for the final roster and keeping tabs on cuts and additions.
I rejoiced knowing we were playing the Saints! I could see a game in my home! I cringed as we lost and diligently kept and ear open all week if we would pull the trigger on the quarterback position.
I became so wrapped up waking up to 92.3 the fan in my morning haze I heated the traffic report. 480 and 271 were backed up and for a moment I thought great my commute is gonna suck.. then I remember where I lived in Baton Rouge. Homesick is my only excuse.
Then a Thursday night with color rush jerseys came to my TV. Cleveland looked fantastic the city and the team and I was more homesick then I could remember. But it wouldn't last.
The Jets flew through the defense and were 14-0 it was then I changed the channel shut the radio broadcast off and muttered nothing has changed. Until…..
My phone started going off. News alerts from the major sports outlets and the Browns filled my phone "Baker Mayfield has taken the field…." my heart leaped which I thought was stupid but as I fumble around for my remote then couldn't remember what channel number it was on I began that hurry up panic. Finally I found the NFL Network and I was electrified as if I was at FirstEnergy Field.
I wasn't the only one. The faithful and those who hopped on the Bandwagon were there too. As if the sports gods reaped their brilliance and rewarded the faithful for their long suffering. The losing streak snapped, the faithful cheering, and the team smiling. The Bud Light coolers where going to be open. To hear Jim Donovan make the call "is this what it feels like?" WOW!
As the game began to turn around my text notification went off. "Beth is this still your number?" A friend of mine who moved to Texas, (who's name is also Beth) was wanting to know if I was watching. She had become a Browns fan through Hard Knocks. And I now had someone to share the game with! Just like Dad used to text me during the game.
Even my work here in the Deep South you might have thought I was the Haslems. The congrats, the texts and FB shout outs made me realize what I had been missing since my Dad passed.
Over the next week friends from all over were sending me joyful responses and anger when the bad calls in Oakland became center stage.
The Browns/Raven game wouldn't be any different as I was on a Sunday afternoon with my new Browns partner in Crime (Beth) were feverishly texting. I was listening as she watched. My granddaughter was asking me what I was listening to? Nearly six she looked at me oddly when I said the Browns. "You mean the color on TV?" Ummm WHAT!?!
CBS switched from the blowout Chiefs game to the Browns and I didn't notice. Now I could really texting with Beth and we could enjoy the game together! Thank goodness the Saints were on MNF or she would be swapping back and forth I thought.
The Browns would win again! My phone lit up like Christmas with all my Baton Rouge friends cheering for me because of my love for the team and Cleveland friends cheering because we the faithful had something to cheer about.
The faithful and new faithful have returned.
This week I was in Atlanta racing across the airport to catch my connecting flight to Cleveland. In the midway I abruptly stopped and knew which gate was mine. Not ever having to look at the gate sign–The legions of Browns fan were proudly dressed for a flight to Cleveland. Orange and Brown gear was everywhere! I immediately regretted not wearing mine.
See it is not just the winning. It's the feeling, the excitement that is bringing the legions of faithful back. Just like when our children leave home and come back, they usually bring more with them. So have the faithful and it includes the sports media. Jim Rome told Jerry Jones to move over "The Cleveland Browns are America's Team!"
The Cleveland Browns showed up in time to pick us up and to return hope to the most hopeful city in the country Believeland and sent a bandwagon for the new faithful.
Someone needs to explain to Hue Jackson this:
You know the pressures of losing, now you need to learn the pressures of winning. Instead of asking where were you over the last two years. Consider this– whether you were a fan for 50 years or 2 months there is room for all the support and love we can get. Hey Hue think about it next you want to say something less stellar.
The support is buying tickets, gear and viewership how can there NOT be room for more?
Maybe you Coach Jackson missed it, but….
Hope has return to Believeland.
I hope it never leave us again.
Or maybe it's just The Rally Possum!


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My (since Aug. 2013) HSU 15h thoughts...
This sub is a BEAST. I'm sure all if not most in the same category are.
The only problems I can think of are:
1. You're face might hurt from smiling ear to ear because you will be happy with it.
2. Thinking your house may come down.
3. Probably the only realistic...
The size. You'll read about it being huge. However, when you get it... It's not huge.
It is VERY HUGE. It is big and may be hard to find the best placement for a lot of people out there. Measurements may show it will fit and may not be so big, but the visual appearance is bigger. And don't think that it'll sound good in the same spot as a smaller sub. For some reason that was the case for me.
Overall, this is sub is great. It gets to the low frequencies nice and clean. Will definitely give you the deepness you want out of a movie and at a high volume. If you live in a condo. You will not be liked.
The fact that you can modify the sound is awesome. Tuning is very important to sound best in different locations and occasions. If you want it boomy you can set it for that. If you want it tight, you can set it for that too. After a few days/weeks, you'll find your favorite setup and will understand the settings enough to make quick changes if you want.
The build is very nice. Solid, clean, and nice finish. You can put it near expensive furniture or decor and will not look out of place.
Now, the real reason why I wanted to start the thread...
What is better than the 15H?
I'm sure the other big subs you compare this one too are great. Whether they are better or not.
However, only hearing the 15h. The only thing better than the 15H to me is two 15H. And that's only because I already have one.
Most have heard "if you want big sound, you need big sound/speakers". Even with the new technology for smaller stuff. I feel this is true.
It's is wanted? Oh, hell yeah.
Is big needed? I don't think so.
The most important thing to me in sound is BALANCE. I think having balance is more of a quality vs quantity type of thing. So if I were to do it again, I may have done it a little different.
Think of these things:
Budget sets a cost limit.
Balance sets the need.
Growth sets an idea for more speakers. :) it's never enough.
Space sets room space limits. Think realistic space. Not "It'll fit here... but I'll have to walk around it"
The 15H is fantastic is many ways. But it is really a lot of sub in size and the "My whole house is shaking" kind of way.
Honestly, the longer I have it, the more I tend to turn it down. Of course I do turn it back up to impress someone. :) Favorite scene to show from Oblivion when Tom Cruise's line breaks and he falls down. Chapter 3.
Having one sub drives me nuts sometimes because I can tell it's coming from the right rear corner. After doing the sub Crawl, it's the cleanest/loudest/deepest spot. I do want to try and put some thick sound panels in the corner where the sub is. Will this help with it being easy to locate?
In my opinion, two VTF-3 subs and a HSU 12" MBM should be an awesome setup for most. Covering all ranges in the best way must be awesome.
After reading the 12"MBM reviews. It seems awesome.
Understanding frequency range is important. Spreading it out is too. Giving a specific job to a specific speaker lets it focus on giving you the best result for that one job because that is where the power will focus.
80hz-120hz + to speakers (Dialog/directional bass)
50hz-150hz to 12" MBM (Mid Bass) (quick, tight, punchy bass that you can feel in the chest.)
50hz and below to low bass sub. (non-directional big bass and low bass that shakes everything.)
To me, that makes more sense now.
And I thought I liked my 15H's.
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AVR: Denon X2200W
Mains: Klipsch RF-62ii x 2
Center: Klipsch RC-62ii
Surrounds: Klipsch RS-42ii x 4
Subs: Dual Hsu VTF-15H's
What do you mean?! lol you have TWO!!!
My one still makes my wife and I look at each other and smile during movies. :) But I definitely want to have another and add the MBM.
This thread was more for people shopping but have a 1 big vs. 2 smaller budget.
After reading certain MBM reviews I feel like I am missing out in the range though...
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StyleGQ Office Style: Market Director Ted StaffordApril 3, 2014FacebookTwitter1/17My job as market director consists of hunting down the best menswear and accessories for the magazine and a typical day means bouncing around between GQ's offices, designers' showrooms, stores (like the Prada boutique here), and after-work events. For me, putting on a suit each day ensures I'm appropriately dressed no matter where I have to be but also gives me a blank canvas that I can add pops of personality to, like a bold blue sock. Suit and shirt by J.Crew. Bag by Prada. Socks by Falke.
2/17In addition to working with European and American fashion brands, I also cover the worldwide watch market for GQ. This one is from Uniform Wares, a British company that make cool, minimal timepieces. I love the tonal mix of grays on the bezel and band that work back to the charcoal suit. Prada's vibrant color mixes, bold patterns like these exploded graphic Hawaiian prints, and standout tailoring, from the Spring 2014 collection, have been go-tos for many of our spring stories. Watch by Uniform Wares. Shirts by Prada.
3/17I've been favoring a wingtip shoe more lately because I like how the brogueing detail adds another layer of texture to my look. This pair is by Church's, which is actually owned by Prada, and while they're definitely an investment, they're extremely comfortable and built to last. I would advise any guy to spend his money on quality shoes that will stand up to the wear-and-tear without ever going out of style. And talk about Mrs. Prada's amazing sense of color, this oxblood red rolling suitcase is the perfect amped-up take on a run-of-the-mill carry-on bag. Shoes by Church's. Suitcase by Prada.
4/17Two iconic bosses I've been able to work for, Calvin Klein and Jim Moore, are kings of the uniform and how they dress has definitely influenced how I wear my own uniform, a suit. Some days it's the full thing, done up with a more formal shirt and tie, and others I'll break it up and wear the jacket with a pair of jeans. I usually build a look around the suit I plan to wear, but today I started with my shirt and tie and selected a neutral navy that worked with them. When it comes to pocket squares, my tip is to try and bunch before you head out the door; often times the one that looks best isn't the one you were thinking. _Tie Bar by Tie Bar. Tie by Steven Alan. _
5/17Tom Ford's Madison Avenue store is always a must-hit when I'm in the area and a navy blue suit is a must-have in every man's wardrobe. It's a great dark backdrop to crisp white or blue hues and can even ground bolder plaids or madras in warmer weather. A tonal mix like this striped shirt and textured cotton linen tie comes to life when set against the neutral navy. Suit and shirt by J.Crew. Tie by Alexander Olch. Pocket square by Cucinelli.
6/17Another reason every guy should visit a Tom Ford store: to scope out the shirting room. Not only is it artfully arranged with loads of beautiful dress shirts, it's also overflowing with fresh takes on shirt and tie combos Suit and shirt by J.Crew.
7/17When it comes to transitional weather, you can't beat a mac-style jacket to keep you dry and just warm enough while you wait for the spring weather to really kick in. This one is from our GQ x Gap Best New Menswear Designers in America capsule collection, designed by Bespoken. Not only is it a great modern cut, but the gray color goes with everything. Coat by Bespoken for Gap.
8/17A hit of color and/or pattern on the ankle is a way more and more guys are injecting a little personality into their outfits. A bold striped pair is always a safe bet and I really like how the blue and burgundy play off the burnished brown of the wingtips. It's a small detail with big payoffs, like a small roll on the cuff of a pair of jeans. _Shoes by Church's. Socks by Gap. _
9/17Via Quadronno is a hidden gem on the Upper East Side where I can recharge between appointments with a coffee. It's a taste of Europe here in New York, and the perfect place to check on the status international requests. Part of my job is making sure the runway samples we see in Europe arrive in time for upcoming shoots and sometimes that means having to play air traffic control to see where items are. Suit and shirt by J.Crew. Tie by Band of Outsiders.
10/17A classic Rolex was always one watch I aspired to own and it wasn't until my mid-thirties before I acquired one. This Oyster Perpetual is very sentimental to me because it's an heirloom I received from my grandmother. I'm someone who doesn't wear jewelry, but I do wear a watch every day and this one almost daily. It's the perfect size and goes with everything, whether I'm suited up for work or dressed down on the weekend. Watch by Rolex.
11/17This olive green suit by Neil Barrett is a bit outside my usual navy and gray palette, but one thing I've learned at GQ is how to add a hint of pattern or color into my tailored clothing. What's great about olive green, in particular, is that you can treat it just as you would any standard navy or gray; it will pair up with all the same underpinnings, like a denim dress shirt, but ensure you really stand out in a crowd. Suit by Neil Barrett. Tie by Paul Smith. Shirt by J.Crew.
12/17I've had this Jack Spade bag for five years and it's still the perfect hold-all for my daily grind. It carries everything I need for a day out in the market, but isn't overly bulky or too stiff. I look for things that are built to last because I believe in using things again and again, and in my job I need them to hold up--this bag is doing just that.Bag by Jack Spade.
13/17Aaron Faber Gallery is an amazing resource for vintage watches. Edward runs the family business and he and his team do an incredible job of hand-picking a selection of watches with some pedigree, but that look totally modern too. Not only can you walk out of the shop with a unique timepiece, but they also have a huge selection of watchstraps and can fix almost any watch out there.14/17One of the things that sets Aaron Faber Gallery apart from the pack is their abundance of colorful timepieces. The colored dial is a trend that's been brewing in men's watches for a few years, and if the most recent BaselWorld watch show was any indication, anything-but-ordinary dials aren't going anywhere. I love how unique this IWC one is with its matte black case, a rich blue face, and textured rubber strap. _Watch by IWC. _
15/17On my way back to office I like to duck into Leather Spa's Plaza Hotel outpost to pick up shoes for a shoot that needed repair. While waiting, I made the most of my time and grabbed a quick shine. It's a little effort that makes a big impact below a pant hem and ensures my favorite loafers will be around for even more years to come. And whether it's a five-minute shine or a full shoe resoling, I can always count Leather Spa for an expert finish. _Suit by J.Press York Street. Shirt by J.Crew. _
16/17As I said, I like to invest in pieces that are built to last, and these Tod's loafers are the perfect example of that. Over years of wear they've developed a truly personal patina, the result of everything from city street scuffs to paint from an unfortunate bar encounter, that's turned them into a pair I can truly call my own. Shoes by Tod's.
17/17Tod English's Food Hall (also on the ground floor of the Plaza Hotel) has everything you can think of, including Billy's Bakery cupcakes for a last minute birthday celebration back at the office. Spring means I get to break out my cotton suits and I look at one in khaki as the warmer weather version of those classic navy or gray wools. A crisp cotton suit not only keeps you looking dressed-up in unrelenting heat, but it also gives you a pair of dressy khakis that'll add some polish to your favorite polo.Related Stories for GQPradaShoesSuitsOffice Style


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I love a good Moscow Mule, but I love a Bourbon one even more. With the holidays and the season I wanted to try to add some cranberry to the mix.
You could use this recipe with Bourbon or Vodka. The cranberry might stand out a little more with the vodka also.
2 oz Bourbon or Vodka
4 oz Ginger Beer (I used Trader Joe's Ginger Brew)
1/2 oz of lime juice
Cranberry Ginger-ale
Cranberries (optional)
Fill Mule Mugs with ice, Add Bourbon, then lime juice, and top with the Ginger Beer. Top with Cranberry Ginger-ale and stir. Add lime slice to glass, and top drink with Cranberries.
Mix these up for a festive night at home, a Holiday Party, or just because. What cocktails do you enjoy for the Holiday Season?


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(Omaha, NE) — Forget about putting trash at the curb tonight! The City of Omaha has announced that it "would be unsafe for collection employees to work on Monday" January 6, 2014, due to the EXTREME cold and windy weather.
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Garbage, yard waste and recyclables are scheduled to be collected on Tuesday for residents of Elk Creek Crossing. In a statement, City of Omaha Solid Waste Collections Department said that "Collections for the week of January 6 will be delayed by one day, with normal Friday collections (to) be completed on Saturday, January 11, 2014."


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There are many times that you start your math homework and find out that it isn't as easy as it looked in the classroom. In these situations, you need to get a little help. You can find online homework help from these places.
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10 Things I HATE About Go-Go Bars
This list is me taking a general pot shot at no bar or area in particular rather it's a rundown of the annoying things you can encounter on a tour of Bangkok's chrome pole palaces that can easily spoil the fun and put a dampener on your night out.
Generally I don't come across many of the problems listed below in my usual haunts but I always try to stick my head in places I don't visit often to see what's what and this is usually when the things I hate about go-go bars raise their ugly head.
#1 Unfriendly Doormen
Far too many of these guys studied at the school of no smiles or manners which for me is no use. They are the first faces many see as they enter a bar and a dour faced doorman who looks like he's ready to rumble at any opportunity is not a welcoming sight.
It's time to have those burly bouncers turn those frowns upside down.
#2 Car Alarm Techno
After making your way past the bouncer who looks like he is chewing a wasp and head through the curtain the last thing I want to hear is that Thai car alarm techno crap so many bars insist on playing.
I've been here before and I'm not going to go on like a broken record, pardon the pun, but the sooner bar owners realise they should be catering to their customers and not the moody maidens on stage the better.
#3 Sour Faced Staff
With the earplugs in place to drown out that drivel the "DJ" is knocking out and a seat has been found what we should see next is a smiling service chick to take the drinks order.
What you don't want to be looking at is a scowling face that is desperate to get back to her phone or food which is far too often the case.
#4 Bad Service
Two beers and two vodka mixers is something a three year old could memorise but for some wait staff a simple 4 drink order is the stuff of scientists. Notepads and pens don't seem to have made it into the bar world yet despite being sold for pennies at every 7-Eleven.
And when the beer does arrive it should be cold. ICE COLD. Not something hot enough to poach an egg with.
#5 Watching The Skytrain Shuffle
Go-Go Bar. Stage. Lights. Music. Girls. Sexy Outfits. Dancing.
It should be captivating, right? Of course it should but sadly what you often get is the Skytrain Shuffle.
Girl holds pole, moves just one leg by bending it at the knee and every minute or so you might get lucky and she will move her foot four inches from side to side.
Seriously, you can see more action on the BTS when it hits a bend or brakes a bit too hard than this excuse for dancing.
#6 Ladyboys In The Lineup
Another one I've covered here before that I'm not going to bore you with again and one I'm still waiting for an answer to.
I know, it will never come but I live in hope that one day someone, somewhere will explain the thinking behind this crazy concept.
#7 Mooching Mamasans
These big old boilers hover around trying to milk that money tit for lady drinks annoyingly asking you to buy another within 30 seconds of your girls glass being emptied while at the same time trying to snare one for themselves.
Sorry love, that's just not gonna happen unless you are chatty, friendly and doing something to make my night better but bugging me for booze is most definitely not going to do that so take you big ole ass elsewhere and give me peace.
#8 Daft Drink Rules
Two drinks for this, three drinks for that… be it for a dancer to join you during her routine or how many lady drinks you need to buy before you can even barfine her.
Some bar owners are just as bad as the girls seeing customers as nothing more than walking ATMs.
#9 Crazy Barfine Prices
This has come up more and more of late as the number of bars increasing their base barfine rate spreads like a disease with 1,200 becoming an all too common starting price for a regular go-go dancer.
For me a 1,200 baht barfine is a physiological thing. It just sounds greedy. Ask for 900 baht and I wouldn't bat an eye.
The 1k mark is a threshold many are not willing to cross and if bars want to keep losing loot to Line hookups that is their choice, not mine but that's exactly what's happening as guys are often giving the girl a little extra for some afternoon action before she gets to work meaning the bar loses out in more ways than one.
#10 No Tip Tantrums
So you've spent a couple of thousand baht, bought a few drinks and it's time to be on your way as you're not handing over 1,200 baht to barfine what could potentially be a starfish.
Then out of nowhere hands start pulling on bra tops and arms stretched out with requests for tips rolling off the lips of the little lady you've just bought a couple drinks for, her pal who couldn't even crack a smile and the sulking service chick who got your order wrong.
9 times out of 10 it's a case of dream on ladies, you've had your fair share of my hard earned and calling me a cheap prick in Thai just goes in one ear and out the other. If they hadn't been so greedy I'd probably have given them a little bit of something if I'd had a good time.
See you when you see me… and off I go.
Have you got something else to add to the list that you hate about go-go bars?
I'm certain the non-smokers would have puffing punters in their top 10 somewhere or the naughty boys who enjoy bars that flash some flesh cursing the coyotes in their short shorts and vest tops.
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