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#nowsmoking: Laranja Reserva Volta
Laranja Reserva Volta: medium-bodied, offering a well-balanced and creamy smoke with notes of sweet spice, nutmeg, graham cracker, and orange zest. What else do you need to know about it? Click now and see…
I recently ran a survey question on Cigar Advisor asking if smokers rotated their cigar accessories. After all, you rotate your cigars, so why not your accessories? As of this writing, 37% did not rotate their cigar accessories, per se, they just wait until one or the other breaks and buy a new one. But running second at 31% was "It depends on the cigar."
This may sound like an off-beat topic, but as I get a lot of my subject matter, it came from my own personal experience. One night, I was about to light-up a cigar in my "man cave" (a/k/a the basement), and instead of using my usual "everyday" lighter, I took out my dual torch lighter. As I was doing this I wondered, "Do other cigar smokers rotate their cigar accessories?" And so, there it is.
I've got a decent amount of cigar cutters and lighters I've collected over the years. They include a few Xikar cigar cutters, several other double-blade guillotine cutters, a couple of V-cutters, and a pair of small folding cigar scissors. I suppose I should also include the punch cutters built-in to two of my lighters, but they're not that sharp. Speaking of lighters, I have several single jet torch lighters (one of which I keep in my car for emergencies), a double and a triple jet model, plus a Zippo.
What's interesting is that each of these tools can serve a specific purpose. For example, one of the reasons I switched to my twin torch was because the cigar I chose that night had a 50 ring, and the two flames seem to work better, especially during toasting. For even wider cigars, I might even pull out the triple flame. Sometimes I'll opt for a V-cutter to clip a Torpedo, rather than a double blade. Or, I'll use a punch cutter to make a "figure 8" or "cloverleaf" cut in the head of a 50+ ringer.
That said, one might be inclined to presume that a good number of cigar smokers also rotate their lighters and cutters. According to the survey, only 18%. rotate their cigar accessories for the sheer purpose of giving them "equal usage." However, if 31% of smokers are using different cigar accessories depending on the type of cigar they plan to smoke, then they really are rotating their cutters and lighters. I suppose I would be a member of this group.
What I find even more surprising is that 14% of the cigar smokers polled so far had only one cutter and lighter. Huh! I figured that even the one to three cigars-per-week smoker would have at least a couple of cutters and lighters. In my opinion, it is to every cigar smoker's advantage to have a few couple or even a few of each. You never know when your lighter is going to fire-off its last round ever, or when your cutter has become so dull, you might as well use a butter knife to clip it (though the latter is easier to gauge.)
If you're among those who only have one cutter and lighter, now's a great time to add at least another of each to your collection of cigar accessories. If you have a single flame lighter, pick up a dual or triple flame. If you prefer buying cheap cutters, be adventurous and pick up a high quality blade that will last more like two years rather than two months.
Finally, if you're in the camp that has a good variety of cigar accessories, more power to you. Whether you intentionally rotate them is not all that important. It's more like, if you got 'em, you might as well use 'em.
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Gary Korb has been writing and editing content for CigarAdvisor.com since its debut in 2008. An avid cigar smoker for over 30 years, during the past 12 years he has worked on the marketing side of the premium cigar business as a Sr. Copywriter, blogger, and cigar reviewer. A graduate of the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, prior to his career in the cigar business, Gary worked in the music and video industry as a marketer and a publicist.Show all Gary Korb's Articles
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Join Cape Cod National Seashore Geographic Information Systems Specialist Mark Adams at 7 PM on Tuesday, July 22 at Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham for a one-hour presentation about how scientists are using long-term observations in the park to understand nature and to prepare us for the future enjoyment of Cape Cod.IF YOU GO: Salt Pond Visitor Center is located at the intersection of Route 6 and Nauset Road in Eastham, and can be contacted by calling 508-255-3421. The center is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with staff to assist with activity planning. Visit the museum, view a park film, enjoy panoramic views of Salt Pond and Nauset Marsh, and shop in the gift and bookstore featuring national seashore-related items. For more information about the seashore's programs, visit the park website at www.nps.gov/caco.

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The range of reactions to the movie went from the girl sitting near me and my husband sobbing quietly during one of the heart-wrenching scenes, and the group of friends in the back row giggling at Gus's blond armpit fuzz.
We sat in the second row. The first row was filled with a bunch of children who were about five to seven years of age. I chuckled at their squirming parents during the kissy scenes, in which a couple of the kids pretended to cover their eyes.
The Fault in Our Stars film is a coming-of-age romance between two older teenagers whose bodies have been touched by cancer at some point in their lives, based on John Green's novel of the same title. The phrase "fault in our stars" reminded me of the "star-crossed lovers" phrase from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, so the entire title is a presagio of its own.
Hazel starts out as a nihilistic teenager who feels that perhaps there is no point in anything, no larger reason or purpose to the world. Sometimes she can come off as a bit morbid in her view of life and the world, but I thought she was just really pragmatic and down-to-earth about it all, even a bit resigned to it...until Gus comes along and befriends her with his optimistic charm.
Unlike Hazel, who has resigned herself to a shorter life with its limits, Gus wants to be great--recognized and remembered by everyone for something--he's not sure of what it should be, but he disagrees with Hazel's view of the world. He thinks there has be a purpose out there, and the thought of dying without being written into the eternal songs of history makes him sad. It's related to the fear of being forgotten after you're dead.
I think that the choice of actors was excellent. Shailene Woodley and a pageboy haircut becomes the chubby-cheeked Hazel Grace. I was surprised by her wide range of emotional expressions, and similarly so by Ansel Elgort's as Gus. The film adds more enjoyable sensory details that Green's storytelling style skimmed over, from the insides of Hazel's mom's car to the Jesus carpet in the cancer support group.
Hazel has such cool, supportive parents. Who gets such parents with a great sense of humor? Rah.
The drama in the movie had less to do with compatibility issues and more to do with coping with the idea of dying and leaving (or not) a legacy for survivors. This take on the coming-of-age romance is quite remarkable in the way that I didn't feel like the story was only out to manipulate my emotions like The Notebook. It asks existential questions about living on despite the fact that you're on a different schedule from fellow humans. It shows how different people cope with loss, features a protagonist with an unconventional teenagehood (homeschooled after a certain year, GED), and reminds us of our own mortality and small infinities.


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Well, this winter has been very wet. And very cold. The last time we had a shitty weather year like this, I was just about ready to defect, but this time around, I am as in love with Washington as I ever was. (In fairness, that blog post was written in mid-July and now we're only in April. Ask me again if we're still living inside a cloud come summer.)
What's changed? I've embraced the magic of (a) lowland forest trails and (b) trail running. It started back in 2013, when I grew tired of depending on sunny days for my mood to lift. Instead, I hit the trails on Tiger, Cougar, and the Redmond Watershed no matter what the weather or month, and learned to love the feeling of soft rain drizzling on my face. Running and hiking the same trails over and over and over again may not sound very interesting, but it feels really rewarding to see the changing of the seasons, especially these days when the trees are a little bit greener with every visit and the trails are, uhm, fragrant with the arrival of skunk cabbage. Spring is definitely running late this year, but I finally saw my first trillium of 2017 yesterday.
I'm finally able to run again after the bladder prolapse, thanks to five million kegels and a bit of structural support from my trusty ol' Diva Cup. Sun Mountain is less than two months away, so I won't really have the time to get into the kind of shape I had originally hoped, but I want to at least get to a point where 25K won't feel miserable and I won't have to walk too much of the course. I "ran" ten miles yesterday, but it included a lot of walking (and trillium photo breaks). But! I did focus on actually running the uphills, and was shockingly successful, something my thighs keep reminding me of today.
I've spent a lot of time on the Cable Line this winter, slogging up and running a variety of longer trails back down, but lately I've decided I should probably focus on more runnable, rolling trails, like my favorite Shy Bear loop on Cougar Mountain or, closer to home, the Redmond Watershed.
I also suffered another minor setback that fortunately turned out to be much less of an issue than I had originally thought – I got shingles! That was the last illness I expected I would ever end up with, but in hindsight it makes sense – almost a year of hardly any sleep and a pretty serious bout of depression can do that to you. The Norwegian word for shingles translates to hellfire, and man alive is that accurate. Luckily for me, it was really only that painful for a day and a half, and then the lesions disappeared a couple of days after that. Hopefully that means that my immune system is finally on the mend, which would come in handy since Nora started daycare three times a week and is bringing home every virus under the sun.
JK is back to work now which means that from now on, most of my running will happen on my old friend, the Powerline Trail, after the kids (it still feels so unreal to use the plural form there) are tucked into bed. That means the days are getting longer, friends! In the good way, not the dreary way.
I usually like to listen to upbeat music while I run, but this drizzly, muddy winter called for a more mellow soundtrack. My constant auditory trail companions have been:
- Ingrid Olava | From Up Here
- Ingrid Olava | Jupiter
- Michael Kiwanuka | Cold Little Heart (ohmigod how good was Big Little Lies??)
- The Slow Show | Bloodline
These songs are so mellow that they need to be listened to on headphones, loudly (especially Jupiter) – preferably while running through the forest, enveloped in an ethereal Pacific Northwest mist.


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BonChon Chicken
G/F TriNoma, EDSA cor. North Ave., Quezon City, Metro Manila
- 32 Reviews
- 8 Recommend
- 29 Reviewers
Primary Details
- Category:
- Fried Chicken
- Business Hours
- Reopens: 10:00a - 9:00p
- Phone
- +6326331818
More Info
- 10:00a - 10:00p
- 10:00a - 9:00p
- 10:00a - 9:00p
- 10:00a - 9:00p
- 10:00a - 9:00p
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- 10:00a - 10:00p
Price Range
₱95 - ₱145
Most Recent Reviews
- No. of Comments: 9
- No. of Likes: 3 Likes
Beef and Chicken Creamy Curry Bibimbowl - overall taste was ok but the taste of curry should be improved.
- No. of Comments: 2
- No. of Likes: 2 Likes
I loved it.
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 0 Likes
Bonchon at the Landmark food court has become my go-to place before grocery-shopping. I usually ask to be upgraded to Seoul rice. Yum!
- No. of Comments: 1
- No. of Likes: 3 Likes
Tried their squid meal with Bulgogi soup and lite iced tea. The squid was not as yummy as I thought. Next time will stick to my usual fried fish or shrimp meal instead.
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 2 Likes
After so many attempt to try this place, Finally!?
I can't say I was disappointed but maybe yes. Hahaha
When we enter, we're greeted with okay lng daw ba 20 mins na ung serving time? Hndi na dpat kme tutuloy pero naisip ko na kung hndi pa kme tumuloy gnun din, it'll take us more than 20 mins to find a place but when I placed my order, only took 5mins to be served! Hmm, ayaw lng ata ni ate na kumain kme dun?? Hahaha baaaaadd!?
The only good thing about their chicken ung outer part lng, ung skin. Un Lang ung may flavor? Ung laman Wala, ang tabang.
Tska ung iced tea nila masarap!
the serving size and the price I think okay nman.
If you'll ask me if I'll come back, maybe yes, maybe no. Maybe I'll try kyochon first and lets see! Haha
- No. of Comments: 3
- No. of Likes: 2 Likes
Crispy Fish Fillet with Honey Citrus
Spicy Mayo
Blueberry Ko-yo
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 3 Likes
Their calamari has been my all time favorite! Hindi nakakasawa. I love it!
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- No. of Likes: 1 Like
This branch is one of the best.. My partner and i went here almost closing time.. We ordered food that we liked even if they still need to cook it. Thanks for extending working hours and for letting us satisfy or chicken cravings :)
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- No. of Likes: 2 Likes
The taste was okay but the portions are just too small.
- No. of Comments: 1
- No. of Likes: 3 Likes
It was a big hit when bonchon came here in the phils.
A client of mine who came all the way to new york told me about bonchon's best tasting fried chicken.,
the first try never had a chance again.
For me, nothing is special with their chicken.
It was too small. Value for money wasn't worth it. I better eat jolly chicken instead....
This time i was surprised that they improved their menu as far as i can remember they offered most of those chicken stuffs.
So i ordered their calamari plate(129) and tried this chapchae... And i liked it.. So now i had reasons to comeback and give this place MORE chances. Hehe
Will try fish and chips box - looks yummy!
And im a bit curious of their strawberry crispy crepe..
Next time, next time.
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 0 Likes
Mom: Oh, picturan mo muna.
Ok. Ako na inuutusan ng nanay ko magpicture ng food. Wala sa plano ko to eh. As usual, ang sarap ng balat. The end. Wag na natin pagusapan yung loob kasi sobrang walang lasa. Also got their snackwhich double soy, it was okay. I'd go for McSpicy na lang. I find it too small. Ang tagal ko naghintay tapos dadating sakin ang lamig. Kudos to their crispy skin kasi nagustuhan ng nephew ko na sobrang pihikan. Pero niluluwa niya yung meat part. Service was too slow. Ang konti lang naman ng costumer.
- No. of Comments: 5
- No. of Likes: 12 Likes
I never thought something like this would left me craving for more. I got their Oriental Salad (if i got it right). Trying to be healthy that week so I only eat salad. #poser Greens were fresh! I love their tofu OMGerd. Chicken strips were kinda bitin that I wish I added some more. Super love the dressing. I wish this thing is still healthy.
- No. of Comments: 6
- No. of Likes: 4 Likes
Bonchon adding on to their menu, expanding their dessert line... And doing it well! We already know that their soy chicken is great, whether chops or drumsticks... Now their crepes are winners too!=)
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 2 Likes
We had an early dinner here today after watching Thor. Ordered their medium chicken box, chicken sandwich box, crispy shrimp rice box, and Mango Sansrival Ko-Yo.
Medium Thigh Box (365 Php)
Rating :
The medium contains 6 pieces of chicken thighs. As for the food review, all I can say is... Who doesn't love BonChon's chicken?
Chicken Sandwich Box (149 Php)
Upgrade of Side (+15 Php)
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Two pieces BonChon's chicken chops (soy garlic or spicy) with tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise sandwiched in buns.
I love how consistent the flavor of the chicken was. At first sight, I thought the chicken would be bland since it was pale, but it wasn't! The combination of chicken, tomatoes, crispy lettuce, and mayo was thor-iffic!
Crispy Shrimp Rice Box (125 Php)
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Shrimp coated with BonChon breading. It's like tempura but instead of having some breadcrumbs as its breading, BonChon uses their secret chicken breading. Very tasty and yummy!
Mango Sansrival Ko-Yo (75 Php)
Rating
Layers of frozen yogurt, crushed grahams, mangoes, and cashew nuts. Although the mango tastes like Zest-O's mango juice, it tastes good when eaten with the yogurt and cashew nuts. The graham crumbs on the other hand, was t
so good that you can eat it and not get disappointed with or without yogurt. For 75 pesos, it's a very good and "sulit" dessert!
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 1 Like
Love the soy garlic chicken! Crispy apple crepe tastes like apple pie of mcdo and mangoes and cream tasted like peach mango pie of jollibee..
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 1 Like
We all love BonChon's chicken!
- No. of Comments: 3
- No. of Likes: 2 Likes
The chicken was so good as always
Soy Garlic i like the most
For me its too cool if their rice is
also unlimited
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 0 Likes
Trying out poppers and fries. Taste like chicken nuggets. Yum!
- No. of Comments: 1
- No. of Likes: 2 Likes
We had our dinner last night at BonChon because I was craving for its Spicy Fish Fillet. It was my all time favorite. We had our tummy filled with these food..
✖ Spicy Fish Fillet
I love anything spicy and crispy. This has been my favorite and I always order this one. Haha
✖ Crispy Chicken Fillet
It was a little oily but it also tasted good. It goes with some veggies and when you look at it, it looks like a katsudon.
✖ Spicy Chicken Poppers
I think it's kinda pricey for a 5-8 pieces of small chicken balls. And I prefer if their poppers are as crunchy like those in KFC.
✖ Chap Chae
Chap chae is also an instant favorite. Korean glass noodle (a little bigger than our sotanghon) in sesame oil with sesame seeds, chicken and spinach. It's comfort in a bowl. Recipe to follow on my next posts.
✖ Banoffee Pie Kō-yō
This is a korean yogurt layered with BonChon's own baked graham pie crust providing a pleasurable crumbly bite. One of my favorite desserts and a must try!
- No. of Comments: 3
- No. of Likes: 3 Likes


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WE'RE ALL ABOUT THAT TRANSPARENCY.Here are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Shoot us a message and we'll fill you in!
About sir kensington's
General questions
Our products
Ingredients & allergens
About sir kensington's
How did Sir Kensington's start?
How long has it been around?
Sir Kensington's was a lofty dream shared by Mark Ramadan and Scott Norton during their undergraduate studies. The two noticed the food world was changing for the better, but that condiments hadn't quite caught up yet. Mark and Scott set out to change that. They left their corporate jobs and took on their dreams by officially launching Sir Kensington's in 2010.
Who is Sir Kensington?
Sir Kensington is an imaginary explorer, adventurer, and spice trade enthusiast. He's basically the fun-loving, food-loving spirit animal of every Sir Kensington's team member.
Where is Sir Kensington's headquartered?
Sir Kensington's is located in the SoHo neighborhood
of New York City.
General questions
How do I contact Sir Kensington's?
We've created a nifty contact form.
Fill it out, hit submit, and we'll take it from there!
Where do I buy Sir Kensington's?
You can find Sir Kensington's at retailers and e-commerce partners nationwide. Find your neighborhood provider by dropping your zip code into our product finder.
Do you ship internationally?
We do not ship internationally from our e-commerce site, however, some of our products may be purchased and shipped to most countries through vitacost.com.
I want to work at Sir Kensington's.
Any job openings?
Check out all of our available job listings on The Muse.
I'm interested in sharing Sir Kensington's on my blog, how do I do that?
Click over to our handy contact form and we'll get back
to you as soon as possible.
I'm interested in having Sir Kensington's sponsor an event. How do I do that?
Great! Send us a note on our contact form and we'll be in touch.
Our products
How often do you come out with
new flavors?
We release new products every May. Be sure to sign up for our email list and follow us on Instagram to stay ahead of the curve!
Do I have to refrigerate my Sir
Kensington's condiments after opening?
Our eggless Fabanaise should be kept refrigerated at all times, including before opening. All of our other delicious products should be refrigerated after opening. We preserve good taste, not preservatives!
How long can I enjoy my condiments after opening?
After opening, store your condiments in the refrigerator.
For best taste and quality, we recommend consuming mayonnaise and ranch within 1 month, ketchup within 2 months, and mustard within 3 months after opening.
Is Sir Kensington's Kosher?
All of our retail products are Certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union.
Are your condiments organic?
We are very excited to have launched an Organic Classic Mayonnaise. Every Sir Kensington's product is Non-GMO Project Verified, and uses the best ingredients to make the best tasting condiments. Sometimes that means using organic ingredients, as with the use of organic sugar. Other times, like with our tomatoes, it means sourcing the best-tasting, non-GMO ingredient we can find.
Does your mayonnaise contain dairy?
No, our mayonnaise is dairy-free.
Why is there sugar in your mayo?
We use trace amounts of sugar to balance the acidity of the lemon juice and achieve the well-rounded flavor you love. Our mayonnaise contains .25 grams of sugar per serving. By FDA standards, this trace amount does not register as a per-serving quantity. As a result, it is listed as 0g.
What do I do if my mayonnaise
appears separated?
If your mayonnaise appears to be separated, do not eat it. Because Sir Kensington's does not use artificial stabilizers or preservatives, the contents may separate when exposed to freezing temperatures. Please contact us if you recently purchased a mayonnaise that may have separated.
What type of eggs do you use in
We proudly use Certified Humane Free Range eggs in our products, sourcing them from cooperatives of family farms in and around the Eastern Iowa region. These standards are more well-defined than the USDA Free Range definition, specifying the amount of time and space hens need access to the outdoors. Certified Humane production never uses cages and ensure hens are provided the conditions necessary to engage in natural behavior so they can be the plucky animals they're known to be.
your mayonnaise and ranch?
Are the eggs in your
mayonnaise pasteurized?
Yes, the eggs in our mayonnaise are pasteurized.
What kind of oil do you use in your Classic Mayonnaise, Fabanaise (vegan mayo), and Ranch lines?We use 100% sunflower oil in our products. The sunflower oil in our Mayonnaise, Fabanaise, and Ranch is mid oleic. The oil is extracted from the seeds of the sunflower using a solvent. The sunflower oil in our Organic Mayonnaise is high oleic and expeller-pressed. All of the sunflower oil we use is refined. Each of these products does have a version available made with 100% avocado oil.
What oil do you use in your Avocado Oil Mayonnaise, Avocado Oil Fabanaise, and Avocado Oil Ranch?
The oil used in our Avocado Oil Mayonnaise comes from two varieties of avocado: Hass and Fuerte. Avocado Oil is made by pressing the pulp of the avocado fruit, without the skins or seed.
How much sugar is in your ketchup?
Our ketchup has 2 grams of sugar per serving. We're proud to use organic cane sugar, never high fructose corn syrup.
Could you tell me more about the tomatoes you use in your ketchup?
We source our tomatoes from a collection of farms in Central and Northern California. Our vine-ripened tomatoes are processed within 4 hours of being picked to ensure the ultimate freshness and the best-tasting flavor.
Where do your mustard seeds
come from?
Our mustard seeds come from Saskatchewan, Canada,
where the highest quality mustard seed are produced.
Ingredients & allergens
Are your condiments gluten-free?
Yes, all of our condiments are Gluten Free. Our facilities have processes in place to prevent cross contamination of products. All of our condiments undergo routine gluten testing and are tested at under 10 ppm.
Do your products contain soy?All of our products contain no soy.
Do you use high fructose corn syrup?
Never! Our products are sweetened with organic sugar; never high fructose corn syrup.
Why do you use sunflower oil instead
of other alternatives?
We choose to use sunflower oil because it is true to the classic French tradition of making mayonnaise, and we believe it produces exceptional flavor. While Canola Oil is most often used in conventional mayonnaise, it is typically derived from GMO seed. Our 100% sunflower oil is only extracted from non-GMO sunflower seed.
What kind of vinegar do you use?
We use white distilled vinegar derived from sugar and non-GMO corn for our Mayonnaises, Fabanaises and Ranch. We use Organic white distilled vinegar dervied from sugar cane for our Mustards and Ketchups.
Do your products contain peanuts?
No, our condiments do not contain peanuts. They are produced in a peanut-free facility.
Do your products contain tree nuts?
Our condiments do not contain tree nuts, but they are produced in a facility with tree nuts. While our team has strict cleaning and allergen programs in place to minimize the possibility of cross-contamination, any item produced on a shared line runs
a slight risk of contamination. Customers with severe allergies should take this into account when deciding whether
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Lane Furniture gets a Three Star Rating from Rushing Furniture Repair.
I have been in the furniture Industry over 25 years. In that time, I have managed three stores and sold an awful lot of furniture. I can say honestly that I know the furniture Industry. In January of 2000, I started Rushing Furniture Repair and more recently, I started writing reviews hoping to aid my friends and family in buying quality furniture. I developed a 5 star rating system for the furniture I review. Before I give a product my stamp of approval, I check and rate, 5 major areas that are important to the end user
- The over all quality of the product
- Manufactures warranty
- After sale customer service.
- Location of manufactures
- Pricing- Is it worth what it costs.
To that end, I am giving Lane Industries 3 stars.
Quality: Half A Star.
One of the first things I ask is, will this product deliver what it promises? Lane Industry is best known for cedar chests and reclining furniture. Formed originally by John Lane in 1912, they gradually built their reputation on delivering quality product that lasted. Sadly, in today's market they have not been able to retain that reputation. Due to a larger, more competitive, global market, and a struggling American economy, they have become a low to middle ranged manufacturer. The product that you purchased from Lane today is not as good as the product you purchased 20 years ago. In all fairness, this can be said of most American furniture manufactures. Lane has my respect for remaining in business when many others have failed. Today, Lane Industries is holding their own and, in my opinion, deliver what they promise. While they do offer some higher end product, they do not pretend to be the best furniture on the market. If you are looking for an American made single recliner or sofa recliner that will last, on average, between 5 and 10 years with normal to high usage, Lane's furniture is a good choice.
Manufactures Warranty: Half A Star
Lane's Warranty on their furniture is as good as the majority manufacturers. Basically they expect to stand by their wood product for one year and up to seven years on their reclining furniture. They will replace frames for 5 years, foams for 2 years, and their covers for one year from the date of delivery. If you have any problems with your product with in the first year, Lane will pay for parts and service. After that first year they will provide parts but you will be responsible for any labor charges needed for installation. They do have some products with extended warranties; make sure you check before you buy.
After Sale Customer Service: 1 Star
It is here that Lane industries shine. They have developed the most consumer friendly system I have ever dealt with. As a service technician I see how the majority of manufactures treat their customers after the furniture is in their home. I have found that Lane Ind. Go further and try harder, on average, than the majority.
If you as a consumer can not get satisfaction from the dealer, you can take your appeal directly to Lane. They have people like me that are not connected to the store who can come and honestly appraise your situation. I can assure you that if they can, they will remedy your situation. Keep in mind that Lane is looking at manufacturing defects. Abuse and preference issues will not be resolved by Lane Industries,
To request service go to www.lanefurniture.com and find the "contact us" link at the bottom of the page. Fill out their request form and they will respond to you via email, recommending several service centers in your area that you can trust.
If you live in Florida between Jacksonville and Sanford you can contact me at www.rushingrepair.com as I am an authorized Lane Service Center. I will see what I can do.
Geography of Manufactures: Half A Star
Despite the fact that Lane industries is an American company, I am only able to award them with half a star for they, like the majority of American manufactures, are importing more and more of their product from over seas.
When it comes to customer service, it is imperative that I am able to get replacement parts quickly. When the parts come from other countries, there is huge delay in shipping and often replacement parts are unavailable altogether.
Currently I have not had any problems getting replacement parts for my Lane customers, however my experience tells me that the more they manufacture outside the US. The more problems I will have. I suspect it is just a matter of time.
Pricing- Is it worth what it Costs: Half A Star
Over the years, I have learned to recognize if a piece of furniture is worth the asking price. It is a sad reality, when it comes to furniture, you do not always get what you pay for. The cost of a piece of furniture is a reflection of the overhead of the furniture Store. That is why the same product will sell at a different price at different stores. With this in mind it is essential that you buy your furniture from a reputable furniture store. Even so you can expect Lane's products to fall within a certain price range. Keep in mind that Lane Industries target the mid-level price points. If you are in the market for a Lane recliner you can expect to pay between $499 and $899 for a regular recliner and between $1,100 and $2,000 if you put that same recliner in leather. This, in my opinion, is a little high. However, if you are a smart shopper you can get those prices down.
In reality all new furniture is expensive. Lane Furniture is no exception. But if you are looking for a recliner that is with in reach of the average budget with fair reliability and excellent after sale customer service. It is my opinion that Lane Industries is a reasonable choice.
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Where did all the years go, it doesn't seem that long ago when I was 19, 23 years to be exact YIKES. Have made an 8x8 card, which I don't usually make cards this big but I'm really pleased with how it's turned out. The image is from Saturated Canary and is called Fancy, and she is beautiful. Coloured using promarkers and flexmarkers, the backing papers are from Printable Heaven, the flowers are from my stash and given extra sparkle using Stickles Star Dust. Have used MFT fancy flourish and added pearls from my stash, have used a ribbon tag from Spellbinders (trio two) and the sentiment is from LOTV.
This card I've made is from her brothers and I've used Pippa Longsocks from Sugar Nellie. Coloured her with promarkers, the backing papers are from Printable Heaven, flowers from my stash. The sentiment is from LOTV and have used Spellbinders circle die and the corner is from Cheery Lynn Designs (Lace Corners Deco F). Have used the Fancy Flourish again and added Stickles Star Dust to give extra sparkle.
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Kayaking & Canoeing for Beginners : Tips on Getting in a Kayak at the Dock
Next thing we're going to talk about is getting in and out of your kayak on the dock. First boat we're going to use is a sit-on-top kayak. So the first thing you want to do is take your paddle, stick your paddle on the back of the boat with the blade overhanging the boat, one blade on the dock.
Reason you do that is, you always want to have your paddle ready to go, that way you know where it's at, it's also out of your way, but it's easy to grab. The last thing you want to do is get in your kayak, remember that your paddle's sitting over there on the dock where you can't get at it. So this way you know where it is, you can even use it to stabilize yourself if needed.
So getting in at a dock what I want to do is I want to keep my center of gravity as low as possible. What that means is keeping my butt as low as possible. If I stand up and I try and step into the boat, my center of gravity's going to be too high, it will make the boat tippier. So it's best that I go ahead and I sit on the dock like this, I put both feet in the boat like this, and I grab across. I'm keeping one hand on the dock underneath me and one hand on the far side of the boat. In this case I can grab the straps, I can grab the line on the other side of the boat. What I want to do when I get into the boat is I want to twist my knees and pull them towards my body.
If I pull them towards my body, it will keep the boat against the dock. If I push my knees away from me, it's going to push the boat away from the dock, and there's a good chance I'll be in the water. So if I push my knees and my legs away, see how the boat starts leaving the dock? Then there's a good chance I'm going to end up in the water rather than in the kayak. So what I want to do is pull my knees towards my chest, grab on, lift up with this hand, and, keeping my butt low, bring myself over into the boat.
Then I'll adjust the seat so that I'm ready to go. I can grab my paddle. I remember to grab it so that the labels on the blades are facing me, and I'm ready to go kayaking. Always make sure you're wearing your life jacket, or have it with you. I know on this lake you're required for one life jacket for every person in the boat.
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
There can be miracles
What is a life coach and why would I need one? Well, first of all let's talk about what a life coach is not. A life coach is not your mommy or daddy or best friend forever. They are not a counselor, therapist or psychiatrist. They are not your thought police, your agenda-setter or your number-one rescuer. They will not solve all your problems, set all your goals or climb all your mountains. In short, they are not miracle workers.
A life coach is a mentor, an accountability partner, a questioner, one who challenges you to be better. A life coach is a friend who sees where you are, where you want to go and helps challenge you to set goals to get there. They see the big picture, as well as the small pieces of the puzzle that have been hiding from you in plain sight. They are another set of eyes and ears, another heart, to look at your journey with you. They are the person you can count on to ask the tough questions and wait for you to discover the answers.
Using a simple book Conversations on Purpose for Women, your life coach will listen to your answers to some interesting topics and questions. Believe me, it is in the questions and the conversations that change begins as your trained life coach gently nudges and challenges you to discover where you are stuck and how you can move forward.
Ever wonder why you might be so resistant to setting and keeping a budget, exercising, starting a college class, cleaning house or any one of a myriad of other well-meaning overall goals? Many times there is disconnect between what you have good intentions of doing and what your overall values are. For instance if you place more value on having time to play with your children, maybe the house won't get cleaned. But if you really want both, then you have a disconnect. Sometimes, we need a life coach to help us define and take those fist steps.
Life coaching is about helping you find your reason for being and, then, working toward it with all diligence. It is about ordering your priorities and life goals to achieve what you can only now dream about. It's about learning to dream. It's about focusing on the positives in your life and taking full advantage of them so that the dreams can become a reality.
You might say, "That would be a miracle." The truth is nothing happens if no one moves. Without action, no change is made. And waiting for someone or something to change only succeeds in nothing different happening. The other truth is miracles still happen today. We hear about them every day. Mostly they happen to those who are doing something. They happen to those who believe enough to dare to take the first step. For many that first step is placing themselves in partnership with a life coach And for them, that is where the miracle begins.
"There can be miracles when you believe. Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill. Who knows what miracles you can achieve when you believe? Somehow you will. You will when you believe." (When You Believe by Stephen Swartz from The Prince of Egypt sound track)
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I am excited about your courage and energy to make a difference for others. My interpretation of the great commission (Matthew 28:16-20) for my life purpose - As you go through your life; teach others, helping them to become teachers. This commission was given for doubters- those not knowing their purpose. God's will for my life purpose is very clear. Life coaching is endorsed by our creator.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 9, 2010 at 9:50 AM
I have benefitted from life coaching with a dear friend, Val Snell. She was truly my accountability partner and I tried to serve her in the same capacity. Val passed on recently and I miss our conversations, creating & reviewing our 'to do' lists and mostly our fellowship celebrations together. Just this past weekend, during prayer & meditation, I asked for guidance toward another...now I am here reading and commenting on your Blog...Jehovah JIRAH! :oDReplyDelete


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Jen in Colorado Jan 10, 2011
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Very yummy! I followed the directions exactly with the exception of adding some almond extract. It can be a bit pricey but it gave it a deeper level of flavor. So good! 5 stars
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Excellent cookie! I would definately make this recipe again. I may also try adding some orange zest as well. 5 stars
Suzanne in Loveland CO Nov 7, 2010
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I used half whole wheat flour with good results, This recipe is definately a keeper. Thinking of adding white chocolate chips for the next batch. 5 stars
A cookie baker Aug 17, 2010
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These turned out sooo great! I substituted egg whites to make it a little healthier. I also only had to cook them for 11 min- taking them out early kept them soft and chewy. 5 stars
silvia in Laval, Quebec Dec 22, 2009
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I made these cookies for Christmas...very good!.I replaced the walnuts with chocolate chips (allergies) and therefore reduced the sugar...Didn't need 3 cups of flour....I will definitely make these again...everyone loved them! 5 stars
A cookie baker Dec 19, 2009
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Delicious! Tangy with fresh cranberries but we confess we added chocolate chips to make them even tastier 4 stars
A cookie baker Dec 14, 2009
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big hit at cookie party1 recipe seems to call for a little too much flour. to make up, I added more OJ & liquor... worked out well as it added to the aroma and more flavor. I bet adding some orange zest would be a nice zing too! I'll try that next time! : ) 5 stars
A cookie baker Dec 14, 2009
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These were a big hit at my friend's Christmas cookie party! The recipe seems to call for a little too much flour so to make up for it, I added more OJ & orange liquor. In the end, the extra OJ worked out well as it added more aroma & nice flavor. I bet adding some orange zest would be a nice zing too! I'll try that next time! : ) 5 stars
Jennifer in San Antonio, Texas Oct 20, 2009
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VERY TASTY! Since I was looking for a lighter, healthier cookie - I substituted applesauce for butter, splenda for sugar and splenda brownsugar blend for brown sugar. I used frozen cranberries.. the dough was a little dry so I added a tad bit more milk and applesauce. Very good alternative for those wanting a little sweet without the added fat or calories! 4 stars
DennisinOhio in New Carlisle, OH Dec 23, 2008
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This was fun to put together. I used real butter, fresh cranberries in the food processor and a little more juice to make it more moist and gooey! I make big cookies, so it only made about 60, not 72. These are perfect for a holiday treat. For the table, I also blend chopped cranberries with ground up whole seedless oranges for a nice relish for the turkey plate, etc. 4 stars
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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Will Transfer to West End's Apollo, March 1; Casting Complete
The National Theatre's highly acclaimed sell-out production based on Mark Haddon's award-winning novel, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, will transfer to the West End's Apollo Theatre from 1 March.
The production was acclaimed by critics and audiences alike during its sell-out run in the Cottesloe Theatre and set a new record with its NT Live broadcast to worldwide cinemas, seen by over 40,000 people in the UK alone.
Luke Treadaway will recreate his 'astonishing' (Time Out) performance as Christopher Boone. He will be joined by Matthew Barker, Niamh Cusack, Sophie Duval, Rhiannon Harper-Rafferty, Nick Sidi and Howard Ward, who were also in the original cast.
Holly Aird joins the company to play Judy, with Johnny Gibbon as the alternate Christopher, Sean Gleeson as Ed and Tilly Tremayne as Mrs Alexander.
Luke Treadaway will perform on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
150 tickets at £12 will be available for every performance.
Suitable for 13yrs+
Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs Shears' dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington.
He has an extraordinary brain, exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Tomorrow I do what I love...5 miles scheduled!
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The weather is cold and rainy here in Houston too this week. Makes me glad my workout today is indoors lol!ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm actually considering doing my 5 miles on the dreadmill tomorrow instead of outside because I think it's still going to be cold tomorrow before it starts to warm back up. 5 miles on the TM sounds really long though! LOLDelete
But you did it in that weather! And THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS!!! :) Hey, question for you. You have plastic frame glasses (as do I) and you run with them right? (as do I?). What do you do when you start to sweat and they start sliding down your nose? It drives me NUTS when I run... so I end up taking them off and then I'm running pretty much blind. And that stinks too. I really wish my eyes tolerated contacts better.... do you have a super secret that maybe I'm missing?ReplyDeleteReplies
I run blind. It's SO frustrating! I'm not sure what I'm going to do for the half, I really don't want to run that far without being able to see that well. Besides, how will I enjoy running down Main Street if I can barely see it?? My glasses not only slip off, they fog up after about a mile. I cannot wear contacts either. If you figure out a solution, let me know!!Delete
- lisavioletApril 12, 2013 at 1:51 PM
You need a solution Karen! There must be something to spray on them - MUST BE.ReplyDeleteReplies
There should be?? I haven't gone looking though...I did see someone say something about SOAP???Delete


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In this episode, Bryan shared his experinece on building his own blog and why anyone if possible should build your own space on the internet. While Chris shared his thoughts on startup outsourcing.
Writing on medium: why is it bad link
> If you're writing on Medium, you should be doing it either because you A. Want to share something to as large an audience as possible, or B. you want your writing to gain exposure. Medium isn't about 'professional writers', in the same way Twitter was never about the ideas of celebrities and CEOs. It's a simple system for enabling communication in medium-length format.
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> Startups never should outsource their main advantage or the skill required to win in the market. If a team of founders believes product design will revolutionize mobile social networking, the team would blunder to outsource that design. Instead, the startup must cultivate a team to master that discipline.
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We had a great discussion and this podcast ran slightly long.
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Friday, February 22, 2013
Can I Use Louise Brooks Photo?
link (2nd photo in along the bottom). There is no named photographer attached to it so I assume that no one knows the photographer??? I've seen the same picture on other sites in a better quality so other's have made improvements via photoshop or other software I'm guessing. Any help would be appreciated. We used Google's "Search by Image" feature and found over 600 reproductions of the Louise Brooks image, which either means that the the owner of copyright isn't policing the use -- in which case you're probably fine -- or that the work is in the public domain. Although works published before 1923 are in the public domain, the photograph in question most likely was published after that date as Brooks' film career did not really get going until 1925 when she was signed to a movie contract and began her "degrading enslavement." The photograph also may have fallen into the pubic domain if the copyright was not renewed -- for example, only seven percent of all book copyrights were renewed. Regardless of the PD status, so many reproductions have been published -- and so many of them are by poster merchants -- we assume that you won't be pursued for your reproduction.
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Aarsun Woods bring you this Handmade Folding Partition Screen / Room Divider made from Mango Wood & MDF (Medium Density Fiberwood) with jaali work that gives an elegant and traditional look (matte finish) to your living room. Consists of 3/4 Panels each of 72″ Height and 20″Width. This stylish partition separates the living room area from the rest of the house or can be used for separating Puja Space from the rest of the house. Add a classy feel to your living room.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Seven newcomers will grace the Harvard Nordic and Alpine skiing rosters for the 2013-14 season, head coaches Chris City and Tim Mitchell announced. The Nordic squads gain four first-years competitors while the Alpine teams add three rookies to their ranks.
Buoyed by a strong senior class, the men's Nordic squad looks to be a constant force in the EISA this season with the addition of two freshmen. Ian Meyer joins the squad from Weston, Mass., and has been working out with the Harvard crew team this fall, while Devlin Shea, from Waitsfield, Vt., rounds out the men's roster. Telluride, Colo., native Rachel Hampton comes to the women's Nordic squad after spending the fall with the women's cross country team, and Maile Sapp joins the team from Morrisonville, N.Y.
The men's Alpine team gains a pair of new talents in Daniel Fowler (Winhall, Vt.) and James Stevenson (Villars sur Ollon, Switzerland). Canadian Kaitlyn Gibson, hailing from Bragg Creek, Alta., is the lone member of the class of 2017 joining the women's Alpine team.
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First on the list the couch (since I'm sitting on it). Ideally it had to cover these basic points:
- be affordable (didn't expect that did you?)
- can be turned into a bed, if needed
- have slip cover which we can wash
- have an ottoman side or lounge
- be solid and practical
- go well with the wood floors, posts and beams in the flat
Essentially their couches were all variations on this model I found a picture of here but the ones we found in real life were either faux leather or upholstery.
I don't even know any normal Czech person with a living room large enough for such a couch. We calculated one such sectional couch at 10sqm. That is the size of a bedroom! But let me finish the story.
After visiting Ikea and giving a second chance to a shop close by we were left with 2 choices. Only two options and we are not even that picky, really. On one hand we had the Kivik from Ikea and on the second, the one we ended up buying.
Remember my above list? We had to narrow it down because of budget limitations. It seems that if you want your couch to act as a spare bed you have to pay the price of a second couch. Same if you want a lounge side but a separate ottoman is a good option.
Even if in the end we didn't go for the Kivik (the other couch was on sale and available right away, 300m from our house), Ikea was still the best option, I have to admit. And did I mention that for the chairs I had the same horror story? Guess where we got them from in the end.


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We know how there has always been that style rule telling you to only wear one print at a time but this spring/summer trend has being doing just that - mixing prints. However if you are going to mix prints you have to be careful as to what pieces you are mixing together so you don't end up looking like a crazy lady. Therefore, here are some safe ideas of how you can mix prints and look super fashionable and chic while doing it.
Floral and Stripes
Dainty floral prints with small and hazy stripes go very well together as the free flowing nature of the floral contrasts well with the sharp look of the stripes. Try going for a more colourful floral print and a more neutral tone for the stripes as well as try and find a floral the incorporates some of the colours of the stripes to really bring the look together.
Geometric Patterns
This look can be a bit overwhelming if not done right. However as long as you mix geometric patterns which have similar colour pallets and the vary in size your outfit will look great. Ohh and don't forget - since there is so much going on with the prints, try and stick with shoes and accessories in solid colours.
Same print, Different colour
You would not usually wear the same print from head to toe but this look can work if you use varying colours to break the print monotony. A tip to keeping it modern is to wear one in a realistic print and the other in a more artful print. Also try and keep the accessories and shoes in neutral tones to balance and keep the look together.
Printed Scarf and Nautical Stripes
Light, printed scarves are a great way to add an extra print to an outfit without being too "hey look at me!" as well as it's a great way to wear two prints if you have never done so. Adding a printed scarf over nautical stripes is a perfect combination. The trick to pulling this together is to find pieces in the same colour family and keeping the shoes and accessories simple for a chic look.
Big and Small prints
This combination of one large print and a smaller on can be done with absolutely any two prints, but they work best in the combination of polka-dots and a floral prints. To pull the look together it is good to pick two prints with similar colour pallets and remember to keep the accessories to a minimum and in solid colours.
Hope this gave you some inspiration and ideas of how to wear this trend right. Comment telling me which is your favourite way to mix prints, I would love to hear from you.
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Converting an arbitrary object into a human-readable string is something I need all the time, specially for logging.
TEAM.Commons has the PrettyFormat() extension method for the object class that performs this task. For an instance of a class like this:
public class CyclicClass { public int IntProperty { get; set; } public SimpleClass SimpleProperty { get; set; } public CyclicClass CyclicProperty { get; set; } }
The output of .PrettyFormat() would be:
CyclicClass { IntProperty='7', SimpleProperty='SimpleClass { StringProperty='My string', IntProperty='5', DateProperty='3/2/2010 12:00:00 AM', }', CyclicProperty='CyclicClass { nIntProperty='7', SimpleProperty='SimpleClass { -- EXCLUDED (Too deep) -- }', CyclicProperty='CyclicClass { -- EXCLUDED (Too deep) -- }', }', }
As you can see, by default it will go down only 1 level . Properties beyond that level will be rendered as "-- EXCLUDED (Too deep) --". There is an overload to specify an arbitrary deepness: .PrettyFormat(10).
The PrettyFormat method handles a lot of special cases: enum, IEnumerable, DateTimes, string, int, etc, providing an appropiate format for these types. You don't want to see an string as:
String { Length=14, Empty=... }
but rather as:
The value of my string
Thanks to the "magic" of extension methods, you can even call it on null references, saving a lot of "if" instructions:
object o = null; o.PrettyFormat();
The output of the former code is: <NULL>
Remember, you can get all this code for free at bitbucket: http://bitbucket.org/rodolfograve/team.commons/overview
Check it out to get ideas, or simply use it as it is. It's working out for me and my team.


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Challenging Knowledgeable PlayersBy Jason Nelson-Brown
This column provides advice for DMs whose campaigns are in trouble. Do your players constantly bicker or complain about issues both inside and outside of the main campaign action? Do your best ideas fall flat? Have you set up a situation that you now wish you hadn't? Worry no more, because Jason Nelson-Brown has the answers to save your game!
Challenges for Jaded Players
This installment of Save My Game continues to examine what happens when players bring out-of-character knowledge into the game. What's a DM to do when player knowledge of the Monster Manual takes all the surprise out of encounters?
Problem: Keeping the Element of Surprise in Your Game
My players have memorized the Monster Manual, so they recognize every monster I throw at them. How can I provide surprises and challenges for them without making them feel cheated out of using their knowledge? -- Maggie at Wizards of the Coast
You can always find an interesting, weird, and surprising monster to spring on your party, but unfamiliarity alone isn't enough to make the encounter a challenge if the creature just isn't tough enough to mix it up with your PCs. Conversely, a straightforward, unsurprising encounter can be a serious test. Sometimes the tactics that work are not a surprise because everyone knows darn well that they are at the top of the option list, but the encounter is a satisfying challenge anyway. A red dragon is perhaps the most stereotypical of all D&D monsters, but no one would deny that facing one down in mortal combat is a challenge.
One obvious suggestion for adding the element of surprise to an encounter is to use creative spellcasting (especially high-level spells) to alter or boost enemy capabilities. Another is to make use of new monsters from any of a zillion sources, or create NPCs with new magic items and prestige classes. Another good option is to apply templates from the core books, or the various supplements that Wizards has produced (just take a look at our Elite Opponents archives at, or the new Creature Incarnations column -- Coming Soon), or even Dragon Magazine.
But DMing style and strategy can also play a big role in keeping players on their toes. Below are a few suggestions for making encounters both surprising and challenging for players who memorize the books. For the most part, they involve only the core books, though other books can also provide plenty of ideas. If you use these concepts to beef up the opposition, however, be sure to increase the CR/EL of your creatures and encounters accordingly to avoid overwhelming (or under-rewarding) your PCs.
Solution 1: Use Different Equipment
Don't just equip your monsters and NPCs with the standard gear. Better armor and weapons -- especially a mix of reach, close-combat, and ranged weapons -- can vastly improve their combat effectiveness while staying nice and legal. PCs often carry more than one type of weapon, so why shouldn't your monsters?
Consider your monsters' gear carefully prior to each encounter. For example, giants throwing rocks is the stuff of classic D&D, but are rocks really better than appropriately sized composite longbows or slings? And why shouldn't they have access to masterwork weapons or heavy armor, just like PCs do?
In some cases, logistics may seem to present a barrier to improving a monster's equipment. For example, you might wonder who's making all these items for the monsters. For the most part, however, buying and selling weapons, armor, and magic is pretty easy in the D&D world. Arms dealers don't usually care who's good or bad as long as they get paid. And why wouldn't evil races have their own "in-house" experts maintaining forges and armories, or trade with other evil races or cultures that do?
Specialty items do cost money, no matter who commissions them. But giants and other monsters have treasure, don't they? Some monsters may collect gold for the sake of collecting, like a dragon does, but wouldn't reasonably intelligent creatures think about sacrificing some of their shiny-brights for better armament?
Solution 2: Use Nonstandard Feat Selections
A lot of monsters come preloaded with handy feats such as Alertness and Improved Initiative. Except for racial bonus feats, however, individual monsters are free to choose any feats they wish, just like PCs are. So if you wish, you can reshuffle their feats a bit to tailor your monsters to their equipment or their situations.
You can find plenty of options for feat restructuring just within the core rulebooks, so look for feats tailored to a monster's particular fighting style. For example, a monster with great attack rolls could have Combat Expertise (if it normally faces a lot of foes) or Power Attack (if it has a lot of attacks per round), or both. Big creatures could specialize in tripping (especially with reach weapons), bull rush, and other attacks that bring their size advantage into play. A creature with spell-like abilities should try to Empower or Quicken those if possible, and it can use Skill Focus (Concentration) or Combat Casting to ensure that it always succeeds in casting defensively.
You can get even more feat options from supplements that focus on the type of monster in question, such as Libris Mortis for undead, Draconomicon for big creatures (not just dragons), or the Planar Handbook for extraplanar creatures. You could also add bonus feats that emulate effects you want. For example, you could give Improved Teamwork (+4 on flanking attacks) to pack attackers such as wolves, or Spring Attack to leaping predators such as leopards.
Solution 3: Use Terrain to Your Advantage
Look at the special terrain rules in the Dungeon Master's Guide, as well as Frostburn, Sandstorm, and the other terrain books. You can plan some interesting encounters around unusual terrain features that are suited to the enemy and the way it fights. Such a tactic forces PCs to overcome natural obstacles and may prevent them from taking advantage of known monster weaknesses for a while.
To plan such an encounter, think about the movement options of the creature you plan to use and how it can use position to stymie the party. Don't have flying creatures land and enter melee except as a last resort. Instead, have the creature snatch up a PC and fly away with him, thereby forcing the party to focus (at least temporarily) on rescue ahead of victory. Give aquatic creatures enough room not only to swim normally, but also to bull rush or grapple enemies into the water. If your monster can burrow or climb, think three-dimensionally about the space in and around the dungeon corridors where the PCs walk. Finally, use cover and concealment to complicate your encounters, and ruthlessly enforce any and all penalties relating to position, movement, or visibility.
Solution 4: Use Tactical Thinking
Not every monster is a tactical genius, but most are basically aware of their own abilities and shortcomings, and they instinctively know how to fight in ways that maximize their advantages and minimize their vulnerabilities. A wise enemy flees from a fight in which the conditions are unfavorable and returns when it can set the rules of engagement, choose a battleground that is advantageous for itself and inconvenient for the opponents, and prepare for combat with all the resources at its disposal. Even animals don't necessarily fight to the death or attack an obviously greater threat. Instead, they try to pick off scouts or stragglers, attack mounts rather than the iron-shod warriors on their backs, and harass or menace PCs rather than starting an open battle.
Solution 5: Use Teamwork
The teamwork benefits presented in Dungeon Master's Guide II offer another interesting option for creating surprising encounters. If you have multiple monsters that often work together, you can select teamwork tactics that can stymie the characters in your campaign -- or at least provide their foes with an advantage. Including even low-level bards, clerics, or marshals (from the Miniatures Handbook) in enemy forces to rally, exhort, and bless groups of enemies, or uniting a group of foes with a companion spirit (see Dungeon Master's Guide II), can also greatly boost the effectiveness of your monster hordes. Even simpler tactics for using teamwork were described in an earlier column about hitting opponents with high Armor Class values. Use feats such as Swarmfighting for multiple small creatures, and coordinate attacks with bull rushes to provoke attacks of opportunity or push characters into pits or other hazards. Likewise, your monsters can trip foes to give allies a better chance of hitting them, and also force the opponents to provoke attacks of opportunity just to stand up again.
When designing complex encounters, don't neglect the possibility of reinforcements. If the fight takes place in an inhabited area, the noise of combat may draw other monsters as well -- either random predators or allies of the enemy who have come to lend a hand. Bad guys generally have enough sense to set up signals for rallying the troops, so a fight against a few guards could easily become a large-scale battle if one of them has time to ring the gong and bring the rest of the regiment running. When such possibilities exist, give some thought to response time, the order in which allies will arrive, and what preparations (such as spellcasting) they can make before they appear at the scene.
Your players won't feel cheated out of their hard-earned expertise if you take the fight to them with a little creativity. It's even okay to fudge die rolls once in a while if a fight is turning out to be too easy, but it's more satisfying for everyone involved if the challenge stems from inventiveness rather than just manipulation. Heck, your players may even appreciate the fact that the bad guys aren't just popping out of the official Monster Manual cloning vats, and that they have to exercise their brains a little more. Obviously they enjoy tactical thinking, since they've spent so much time memorizing monsters and figuring out the standards. By altering the monsters and the situations within the legal limits, you're just giving them more food for thought and whetting their appetite for the next challenge.
About the Author
Jason Nelson-Brown lives in Seattle with his wife Kelle, daughters Meshia and Indigo, son Allen, and dog Bear. He is an active and committed born-again Christian who began playing D&D in 1981 and currently runs one weekly campaign while playing intermittently in two others.


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Monday, March 12, 2012
The Build Has Begun & A Look at Our House Plan
And here are our house plans! We decided to go with a 2-storey house. Three bedrooms plus a bonus room upstairs. Small laundry room upstairs as well. Open concept living area with a large walk through pantry and mudroom.
There are still a few little things that we'll change with the plan. Things like the kitchen layout have yet to be finalized, but this is more or less it.
We are thrilled and very thankful that we get to do this. And our builder has been amazing to work with. (I'll tell you more about him another time.)
I'm on cloud 9 over here!
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This is so exciting! Thanks for sharing the house plans. I can hardly wait to see the photos of the progress, and eventually the final product! =)ReplyDelete
That must be so enjoyable to have a say in every aspect of your new home. Each home we've lived in, we've gained some insight into what we like and works and want does not work. We currently live in a 2 story with bonus room...very similar to yours...and really love it. The bonus room is our favorite place as the kids can hang out or we can watch a movie while the kids are just down the hall at night. It really keeps your main floor kid clutter free. I am envious of your upper laundry...great idea...as that IS where all the clothes end up! Can't wait to see the fixtures and personable aspects you choose. Enjoy the process!ReplyDelete
Sounds very interesting! I will check this out! 6 bedroom house plansReplyDelete
So exciting! The plan looks great!ReplyDelete
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I hope you're looking at a bench for the dining area. It would be a natural. I can't imagine it without one.ReplyDelete
Congrats! SO exciting!!ReplyDelete
Hi Sarah. How exciting! Have fun. Looking forward to following the progress. :)ReplyDelete
I go away for a week and things change! Congrats on the new house, how exciting!!!ReplyDelete
Just found your blog...it's always nice to find other Saskie bloggers :) Looking forward to seeing your build progress.ReplyDelete