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You are here: Home Gallery Case Studies Introducing 'Cask Ale' to The Millhouse - by Ian Kernot
The unique floating system for the upright dispensing of cask ales
Jul 07. Prior to this we had sought advice from various people within the trade around Ayrshire, all of which recommended not getting too precious with your own desires. Quote "if lager is what they want give em lager" was preached more than once. With this in mind we continued our fact finding for over a year before taking the plunge into cask/real ale.
In the early days it was simply finding cask ale outlets to find out if it sells. Polite questions usually with explanations were always received well. The same approach to non cask ale outlets worked equally well, the research here to find out why the manager or proprietor chose not to provide it. Within a matter of months we had concluded that:
• Lager is by far the most preferred draught beer in the region – No surprise here
• Keg beer/ale sales are low and in decline
• A high proportion of publicans don't want the additional work associated with looking after real ale
• A surprisingly large proportion of publicans don't know what cask ale is
• Publicans are put off by recommended sell through period once the cask is breached
• There is definitely a market for Real Ale in the area
Having identified a demand for the real stuff we decided to stock a range of bottle conditioned ales to test the water. The problem was to source them at a price that they would sell, achieved by avoiding the main drinks suppliers and sticking to special offers at wholesalers. Bottle beers were sold throughout 2008 with limited impact on turnover. They did however give a strong indication to our customers that we were prepared to offer them greater choice and to ourselves how big the demand was likely to be for cask.
Decision made, you could ponder it forever and a day, but the only way to find out if it will work is do it! So, more research and investigation regarding how and why do it a particular way. My first consideration was length of pipe run from the cellar. I wasn't happy with a 4 pint pipe run traveling through 3 rooms of different temperature. If I don't dispense from the cellar I need an alternative means of cooling the casks, also space and stillage would present problems too. Eventually, I decided to dispense from upright cask under the bar directly below the hand pump. I sourced two cask cooling jackets and a recon beer engine from Colin Farrar Brewery Services and after a little online searching opted for the Cask Widge system (available direct from caskwidge) to draw the ale from the cask. Fortunately for me I had a spare under the counter cooler to circulate cold water round the built in cooling pipes in the cooling jackets. Once the dispense equipment had been ordered (Feb 09) It was time to checkout ale suppliers, a little understanding of the product, the brewing and fining process was very useful here. We spoke to local breweries (Kelburn, Strathaven and Houston) to establish pricing and delivery, and a national supplier for other brews. It made sense to start with the local brews and to that end we offer thanks and appreciation to Derek Moore of the Kelburn Brewing Co for his advice, assistance and of course his rather excellent beer. It all arrived as planned, positioned it, clamped on the beer engine, plumbed water to jackets, put casks in jackets and connected the very short (20 cm)beer line. It took a couple of hours and the beer was pouring well. The advantage of using local ale is the short time it takes to drop (clear) in the cask.
After a few minor tweeks on the cooler thermostat we achieved the ideal temperature with exceptional clarity and excellent condition cask ale. The short pipe run produces almost NO waste and easy cleaning. The Cask Widge is superb, it draws the beer from the top of the ale using a float system not the bottom where the sediment is.
Our first cask (Kelburn- Misty Law) went on sale on Thu 26 Feb 09 at 11:00 am and sold through by 12:00 on Fri 27th. We expected healthy sales initially, dropping off when the novelty wore off. This has not been the case. By 14 Mar we had moved 9 casks, sales had exceeded expectation and all through a single hand pump. Still expecting a decline, we consistently monitored throughput with a view to a second hand pump. As 06 Apr (Cask Ale Week) approached, the thought of a second hand pump was never far away, as luck would have it, Mr Alan Dawson of the Smugglers Inn - Stewarton very generously gifted us a hand pump he no longer required. Cleaned and tested, the pump was fitted and working on Fri 3 Apr, again using Cask Widge to dispense it. We kept two ales on over cask ale week and have continued to do so. Since then, bottled ale simply has not sold.
The gifted hand pump immediately pointed out a massive difference in quality and the requirement for a cooling jacket on the hand pump. We have since purchased another two Angram hand pumps both of which are cooled. Volumes have remained steady at 3.5 – 4 casks (9 gals) per week and hope to grow this over the coming months.
Dec 09 Update
All four beer engines up and running for the Local CAMRA Christmas function, all casks upright and not a single problem from any Cask Widge.
Jan 10 Update
In many ways it's still early days for cask ale at the Millhouse Hotel, but at nearly 12 months in we can say that it has been a great success. The turnover has been significant and many times that of Keg ale. Dispense does not have to involve costly stillage, tilt or dispense equipment. The Cask Widge system is simple, clean, and efficient, and its performance is excellent. Once more, they can be stored easily when not in use, even sterilised & ready to go.
If anyone wishes to see or discuss the equipment in use please visit or call (Ask for Ian).
Pauline and Ian Kernot
Millhouse Hotel
Tel 01560 482255
Registered Office: 72 Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2BB Registeed in England, Company No. 04012202


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A magnificent central role performance and some marvelous supporting voices made Palm Beach Opera's production of Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto one to admire and remember.
Returning to this 1851 mega-hit after an absence of nine years, the troupe's A-cast mounting was led by baritone Michael Chioldi, who should be close to considering Palm Beach Opera his home company. His strong, rich, mellifluous voice keeps getting better each time he appears, and on Sunday afternoon at the Kravis Center, he unleashed an instrument that was huge and powerful from the beginning and that never lost one iota of strength.
Chioldi has been moving into the Verdi dramatic roles in recent years (he did Macbeth for Palm Beach Opera in 2104), and it suits him ideally. In his reading of the tortured man of mirth for whom his daughter is the only thing that keeps him donning the motley every day, Chioldi made Rigoletto's anguish and fury plain.
As Gilda, the young Andrea Carroll was delightful, with an impressively large, agile and beguiling voice from such a petite person (she's 5 feet tall). She was Juliet-like in her innocence and the power of her passion, and therefore her sacrifice at the end of Act III seemed quite in character. Her voice was even and accurate in the bel canto effusions of her "Caro nome," displaying no difficulties in the highest reaches of her range as she turned out round and beautifully shaped melismas.
The Russian tenor Alexey Tatarintsev was a very fine Duke, with a virile, muscular voice that had a thrilling top. His Questa o quella was somewhat sloppy; he rushed through it, forcing Italian conductor Antonello Allemandi to play a few bars of catch-up ball. But he soon reined that in, turning in an excellent performance. His Duke was brash and arrogant, yet at the same time persuasively ardent.
A true standout came in the person of the Slovak bass Štefan Kocán, who sang the finest Sparafucile I have ever heard (and indeed he's made it one of his specialties). This is a true profondo voice, a giant and rumbling instrument with beautiful dark coloring. With the exception of a slightly wobbly low F on his walk offstage following his first entrance, his singing was marvelous. (You can hear him in this role next month at the Metropolitan Opera and also as the Commendatore in Mozart's Don Giovanni that same month.)
As Maddalena, mezzo Audrey Babcock offered a throaty, lovely voice that she deployed ably in the service of a criminal abettor consumed by desire. She was believably seductive and enamored of her handsome visitor.
In the much-admired "Bella figlia dell'amore" Act III quartet, Babcock, Tatarintsev, Chioldi and Carroll blended with outstanding ensemble. This was sheerly beautiful singing, and it made the ending of the opera that much more poignant.
Matthew Treviño's Monterone was intelligently sung, and he has a pleasant baritone, but he was underpowered and hard to hear. Andrew Simpson, an opera Young Artist, had a memorable couple lines as Count Ceprano, and baritone Joshua Conyers was an unexpectedly strong Marullo, with a big, hefty voice that it would be good to hear more of soon.
The all-male chorus, prepped by chorus master Greg Ritchey, was quite good, with excellent ensemble and crisp diction as they tell the duke of the abduction they've just made, and they were reliable and accurate for their offstage sliding chromatic thirds in the storm music.
Stage director Jay Lesenger, adapting an old New Orleans Opera Company production, kept his courtiers busier than most; they did some line dancing, for one, and he handled the abduction scene logically, with men coming in and out, rather than simply planting a mob in a street.
But Lesenger's take on the atmosphere of the court was more undergraduate hijinks than a mini-society in decay, and that was to its detriment. The duke's depravity and Rigoletto's disgust are easier to believe if the court is creepily licentious, a group of people indulging their worst instincts and finding nothing to check them. There wasn't any of that in this Disney-fied staging; the only time he explored that part of the duke's diseased lifestyle was during Act III as he coupled with Maddalena on the table of the hovel she shares with her assassin brother. For an opera in which sex is the crucial motivator, this production was oddly lacking in it.
The production itself looked terrific, in large part because of its use of projections, provided by Michael Baumgarten. During the orchestral prelude, the final scene was foreshadowed, with Monterone standing in the window of the castle's second floor, Rigoletto cradling a dead Gilda below him, while behind him, blood-red clouds raced across the sky presaging some unspeakable hell to come. Those projections added a lot to the atmosphere of the action, as did a full moon in the sky during the last moments of Act I.
Allemandi did an expert job of leading the Palm Beach Opera Orchestra, which sounded excellent. Allemandi's reading of the score illustrated why the scores of Verdi's early maturity were so admired, and are still so beloved today. This is music that never stands still, always giving life and energy to the drama, and that you could notice that while watching this production says something about how solid it was.
Rigoletto has been a popular choice for area opera companies; I think this is the fifth one I've seen in the past few years. While this one didn't have the sexual heat it needed, it did have splendid singing, and overall was probably the best-sung local production I've heard of this durable work.


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Unlike my one day foray into apiculture, I believe that I could actually become an at-home cheese maker for life. Number one, it's a lot less sticky, and number two, it doesn't require endless hours of hands-on attention. I started out small, with just one batch of ricotta. I know cheese making can get a lot more complicated than that, but I found the ricotta to be really easy to make and really delicious to eat. This is what I did to create the cheese dreams are made of.
Ricotta Cheese
(I got the recipe here. I halved it and ended up with three decent-sized balls. I've just included pictures of all the steps.)
1. Add milk (ahem, I used whole), buttermilk (whole again, sue me), heavy whipping cream (have I told you how rich and delicious and creamy this cheese is?), and salt.
2. Stir occasionally for 10 minutes, and then just leave it alone until it reaches 190 degrees. Mine took about 90 minutes. Watch a couple episodes of Mad Men, give yourself an at-home perm, bathe your dog, or just sit and watch it grow.
3. Once it reaches 190, take it off the heat and let it rest. (Note: I highly recommend using thermometer, but apparently it's not totally necessary, as I was using what now appears to be a broken one. Mine got stuck on 175 for about 20 minutes. After it started to rumble like the boiling mud pots at Yellowstone, I called it 190 and took it off the heat.)
4. Once it rests for an hour, you are ready to scoop out the curds. Put them in a cheesecloth-lined colander in little batches. (See all that yellow liquid? That's whey. Save that liquid gold. You've earned it.)5. Tie each batch with some cute string, leaving at least 6 inch tails. Tie the tails around a dowel rod positioned over a big pot and let the cheese drain for two hours.
6. After two hours, put the packets of gloriousness: cheese, cheesecloth, string and all into a bowl and refrigerate overnight. You weren't planning on eating this today, were you? Oops. Hope you didn't invite the boss over to try your cannoli.7. Wake up, and realize it's Christmas morning. You get to unwrap presents. Wow! Santa left you three beautiful balls of rich and creamy and delicious cheese. How did he know??
8. Grab a spoon, fork, knife, or your bare hand, and take a bite. You will never buy ricotta cheese again. I know it seems like a lot of work, but it's very little hands-on time. Trust the Patti Wagon. Totally worth the effort.


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A while back, "The Dish" noted that the Leopard Lounge & Restaurant at The Chesterfield has two feline siblings: Leopard-named bars/eateries with leopard-spotted decor accents at the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in Capetown, South Africa and the Hotel D'Angleterre in Geneva, Switzerland.
All three hotels are among London-based Red Carnation Hotel Collection's properties.
Now comes the Leopard Bar and Restaurant (shown, right) at the Duke of Richmond Hotel in St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands. The Duke of Richmond re-opened yesterday after extensive renovations under the new ownership of Red Carnation.
The Duke of Richmond's Leopard features a wall of glass so you can watch the chefs at work, plus a conservatory and outdoor terrace for alfresco dining overlooking St. Peter Port harbor and neighboring islands.
The menu has some things in common with Palm Beach's Leopard—grilled steaks, Cobb salad, etc.—but one thing's for sure: Palm Beach's Leopard, where a new interior design (shown, right) was unveiled this past fall, won't be serving mushy peas with its fish and chips anytime soon.


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Monday, December 26, 2011
Christmas Time
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Cross Everyone Off Your Christmas List
I have over half of the people on my Christmas shopping list crossed off, but there are still a few I'm a bit stuck on. Living in Boston has definitely given me more options for finding gifts, but sometimes there can be too many. At times, I have little trouble finding what I'm looking for, but at others I feel like I'll never be able to weed out enough to find the perfect gift. One thing I've learned from this year's shopping is that return policies can be a determining factor. Some stores will let you return an item for a cash refund and others will only give you a store credit. Don't wait until the cashier is presenting your bags to find out the store's return policy!
One mistake people often make when gift shopping is going into a store expecting the right gift to find them. A better approach is to understand the kind of person you're shopping for and to have at least two items to be on the lookout for. An open mind is necessary as well. Sometimes the gift that you stumble upon may be a better decision than what you had planned. You always want the gift you choose to embody the personality of whoever you're buying for--it's more personal than a gift that could be given to anyone. A gift card is great when you're in a rut, but unless you're buying one for a shopaholic, it doesn't say much about the person recieving it. I've put together some types of friends you may be buying for this year and a few ideas to get you started. Plus, every gift is under $50, so it will help if you're in a money jam.
The Booze Babe
This friend loves a good party but she keeps things classy. A simple gesture to her favorite pastime with a cocktail ring or recipe book is sure to be a hit.
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The Health Nut
She's all about staying fit so keep her motivation going with a present that will encourage her to stay on track, like a water bottle or yoga pants.
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The Bookworm
This friend likes to cozy up with a good read. She probably has a book collection the size of Barnes & Noble so get her something to complement it, like coffee or a warm scarf.
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The Stylista
She probably likes to pick out her own clothes, but there are plenty of fashion-forward things you can get her. Any fierce accessories like cheetah print shoes or a metal cuff will look great with her daring wardrobe.
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The Travel Star
She's been all around the world so you can guess that there's nothing more original that what she's accumulated. Get her a gift that will ease her next trip like a passport wallet or travel size body care set.
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The Music Maven
This friend is always listening to the latest music, so it would be hard to keep up with her favorite artist. Instead of buying her an album or concert tickets, reflect her eclectic flair with neon nail polish or 45-record coasters.
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The Little Princess
You want to make the little girls in your life feel sophisticated without taking away playfulness. A trendy metallic sweater is sure to make her feel special while some cupcake flavored floss is fun and may actually encourage her to take care of her teeth!
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
Hairspiration - Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl has always been one of the most fashion-forward shows on tv and in it's fifth season it's still a strong style influence. What I love about this season in particular is the hairstyling by Jennifer Johnson. The styles have evolved from the school-girl look of pin-straight hair and headbands to elegant updos and intricate braiding. The characters have grown up, defined their individual styles away from school uniforms, and their hair has become more sophisticated. The styles look relaxed and effortless yet are unique and hard to duplicate. I've tried...no such luck! If I could have Johnson as my personal stylist, I would never have a bad hair day again!
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Book Of Shadows is the first book in the Wicca series and The Coven is the second.
In the first book, Book Of Shadows, Morgan and her friend Bree are introduced to Wicca by new boy Cal. Morgan falls for Cal immediately and discovers that she has strong magical powers.
In the second book, The Coven, Cal helps Morgan accept the truth. That Wicca is in her blood. And as she learns more about Wicca, she realises that she needs to find out more about her parentage.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was well written & descriptive but fun and light-hearted at the same time and as a result I flew through it. The only downside for me was that there wasn't enough packed into each individual book! As I read further through the series I understood more of what happened and why.
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In order to prove its value, the impact your social media strategy has on your business must be measurable. By measuring your results against your objectives at regular intervals, you can identify what strategies and tactics work well, those that don't, and adjust course as necessary. This ensures that resources such as time, payroll and other expenditures are used wisely.
The best time to think about how you'll measure the success of any given strategy is in the development stage. Before you undertake a certain strategy, take the time to establish baselines, targets and benchmarks, so when it comes time to report, you can clearly articulate your progress.
The two types of measurement to consider for your KPIs are Quantitative and Qualitative. Quantitative measurement focuses on numerical values and their growth or decline over time. A good way to think about quantitative metrics is through a framework of Base, Reach, Engagement, and Conversion. For example, if you're a healthy grocer, you may be considering a content strategy that involves publishing four e-books about healthy cooking. First, take a look at your base or potential audience size, in this case, your Facebook and Twitter followers. As you release the books, track the reach of the posts through Facebook Insights and Twitter Analytics. Next, analyze the engagement the posts recieve - are you getting a lot of comments and shares on this content? Lastly, track the number of conversions, or in this case, the number of downloads. If you see growth in these numbers with every release, you can infer that your content strategy is resonating with your customer base and you can look for ways to optimize any problematic areas.
Base and Reach numbers are important as they provide guidance on what kind of strategies and tactics you want to focus on. If you only have an audience of 100 people, dedicating resources to developing high quality e-books may not be the best first step. However, Engagement and Conversion are much more meaningful metrics as they indicate the actions taken on your content, so even if your base audience isn't very large but a lot of shares and conversation are happening around your content, it's indicative of success.
The metrics you may want to consider in your quantitative KPIs are follower growth, engagement rate and conversions such as email sign ups, qualified leads and sales transactions.
In contrast, qualitative measurement is a more nuanced approach to collecting insight and is best done on a post by post basis. For example, you may have set a goal to increase interactions on your brand page. And while the number of comments on your content has gone up, it's necessary to also examine the nature of the comments. Do they include many positive expressions of love for your products? Or is there a lot of disgruntled feedback expressing frustration with your service? Or lets say you've set a goal to to connect with influencers in your industry. Are those relationships bringing you new customers that are interested in your brand?
Lastly, establish reporting intervals that make sense for your strategy. Analyzing variations in your follower growth every day won't give you a clear picture of your success - look at the trend over a period of weeks. Likewise, give your content strategy some time to take hold as you'll need more than a few days worth of data to make an intelligent assessment of its performance.


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What Inspires American Workers Most?
American workers may be down, but we're not out. A recent Inspiration Index survey found that U.S. employees continue to be inspired -- on average we give ourselves an inspiration rating of 66 on a 1 to 100 scale. And who inspires us most? Our dear old moms ... and sisters.
The survey was taken by Don Francisco's Coffee, which probably hoped to find that coffee and the caffeine it contains would rank high as a source of inspiration. The survey did indeed find that 40 percent of the people surveyed cited coffee breaks as inspiring moments, but other activities ranked substantially higher.
Relaxing alone was ranked as an inspiring moment by 78 percent of those surveyed, walking or exercising was cited by 73 percent, and hanging out with family and friends was third, with 66 percent saying the activity is relaxing. Believe it or not, even driving beat out the coffee breaks as an inspiring activity, with 56 percent saying that they get inspiration while in their cars.
And when Don Francisco's asked participants to cite a source of inspiration? Coffee missed out yet again! Immediate family members, especially mothers and daughters, topped the list. Break it down by profession, and teachers were found to be the most inspiring. Professional athletes came in a distant second, celebrities were third, and politicians dragged behind in the fourth position. However, President Barack Obama was the one public figure most frequently named as a source of inspiration.
The Don Francisco researchers were able to get some positive coffee stats out of the survey: four out of 10 would rather give up alcoholic beverages, chocolate and going to the movies than lay off their coffee. But we do have our limits. The things that American workers are least likely to give up for coffee? Our cars, jobs and sex. They didn't mention if there was even one respondent who picked coffee over any of those three things.
The results of the survey are interesting, but are they worthwhile for the coffee purveyor? Leonor Gavina-Valls, vice president of marketing at F. Gavina & Sons Inc., spins it like this: "With this survey, we hope to gain better insight into what motivates and inspires Americans, and in doing so, continue to evolve our brand so that it always represents those ideals." Now there's a smart employee.
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The road to the library is paved with good intentions
I love the public. Really.
I made change for this guy out of my own pocket because he was having a real hard time figuring out what "Dollars full, please insert coins" meant. I was sort of on my way to do something else, so I had to help him out quickly.
I did learn it's easy to hide in the young adult room if you sit at the librarian's desk and move her ALA "Read" poster stand in front of the computer.
I installed OpenOffice.org on a few computers today. I don't want to bankrupt the library buying Office suites after I bought the very necessary staff antivirus. I use OO.o in Linux and it's very capable, and plays fairly nice with Word and Excel. It seems just as good in Windows. My direct supervisor is getting a copy tomorrow. Then she won't have to take work home.
Speaking of viruses, some nice person downloaded one on one of our new internet terminals. Of course, it's the internet terminal that doesn't want to start anyway. I guess this virus likes to randomly rename dlls. Ahem. Norton (public access computers, at least, are pretty protected) says there's nothing toxic on the computer. I hope it nailed it. I really don't want to play the old "regedit"/repair game. Things were working so nicely.
I ordered some health books for reference today. Updated our HIV books, and got a cancer encyclopedia. And some books on diabetes. Next up, atlases. How long has the Soviet Union been defunct?


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TWXXD Guest Stripon November 20, 2011 at 3:11 am
We were only too happy to do a guest strip for LC. And nothing says
Javis like two chicks making out, right?
If you're in the market for another nerdy web comic, check out our
stuff at twxxd.com.
Yeah, I really enjoyed enjoyed researching the reference material for this one.
As for me (Javis) please enjoy the great strip, and stay tuned for another guest strip on Wednesday. I am going to use this time to get ahead on strips for LC, and fine tune some stuff for the site. With the help of my web ninja over at binaryarmor.blogspot.com, I hope to have Legacy Control 2.0 up soon after the Thanksgiving holiday (hopefully). Enjoy!
And a sincere thanks fellas, you know how much I needed this time:)


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My Fave Off-White Cream Paint Colour – Creamy
I always get a giggle when my E-design clients say that they love cream, but don't love yellow. Why is that so funny? Well, because a) I'm easily amused when I've had 2 glasses of wine and b) because, without yellow – there is no cream!
Creamy behind the mirror and on the wall in the reflection
The basic idea behind cream is that you start out with a light yellow paint colour and you add a neutral base to it, like beige/black/gray. Once you start doing that, your 'yellow' turns into a cream. The more neutral you mix into it, the less yellow it gets until you eventually have beige or greige. You'll also find creams with notes of orange, red or green in them, adding more layers of flexibility.
Now, if you've read my colour review on BM Gentle Cream, you'll have learned about a 'heavy cream' – a cream that is not 'fresh and light', but has a bit of weight to it. You might have also explored my review of BM Ballet White, which is on the very EDGE of cream/beige/greige. So today, we're going to talk about a DIFFERENT type of cream – one on the lighter, fresher end of the scale – Sherwin Williams Creamy.
The Undertones of Creamy
YELLOW! Surprise surprise! Well, actually, yellow is its 'colour', but what it has is a NEUTRAL undertone that calms it down, so that it's not day-glo yellow – it's cream.
It also has a tiny touch of an orange feel, via the beige in it, which stops it from being as yellow toned as SW Dover White (which I find a touch too yellow, personally).
The LRV of Creamy
If you aren't familiar with LRV, you should read this, it's a game changer when choosing colours – trust the Ginger. The basic idea is that the higher the LRV number is, the lighter a colour is; the lower the LRV number is, the darker the colour is. Creamy has an LRV of 81, which in the colour world is PRETTY DARNED HIGH and plants it nicely in the off-white range.
Creamy in a South Facing Room
South facing light is a warm, yellow light. This light will enhance warm colours, bringing out their glorious warmth. So, when you put Creamy in a south facing room, you can expect that creamy yellow warmth to rise UP and become more noticeable. You may find a similar effect in the afternoon in a west facing room.
These 2 photos show the ABSOLUTE warmest Creamy will look (south facing/warm bulbs)
The same thing will happen in the evening if you have warm bulbs in your fixtures, as shown below.
Read more: The Best Paint Colours for a South Facing Room
Creamy in a North Facing Room
I LOVE Creamy in a north facing space, I feel like that's where it's at its very best. Northern light is a gray light with a blue cast. This light calms Creamy right down, so it acts like a soft, subtle warm – almost not creamy colour. There is still residual warmth in it, but it's not noticeably 'yellow'. (You may find a similar effect in an east facing room).
Shown here with BM Cloud White trim
And take a moment to look at those last 2 photos. Same area, but the top photo is in the evening and the bottom photo is in the daytime – just shows you how much colour changes throughout the day!
Read more: The Best Paint Colours for a North Facing Room
Creamy in a Dark Room
Well, I've said it before, and because I like to hear myself talk, I'll say it again…
'If you have a dark room, there is no paint colour that will save you' – Moi
You need to improve your interior lighting before you can find a paint colour that will work. Sure, Creamy will 'help' and might reflect a bit of the minimal natural or artificial light it's given, but don't expect it to work wonders if it's not GIVEN enough light.
Creamy in a Bright Room
Well, with that killer high LRV, you can totally expect Creamy to wash-out on a well-lit wall – particularly at the height of day with direct sunlight on it. In a 'generally' bright room, it will hold itself as a soft warm white/off-white as long as it has some white (trim/cabinets) to contrast with.
Creamy on Trim
This is where you want to be careful. Whereas Creamy is gorgeous on walls, it's a tougher sell on the trim. Because it has that creamy warmth, it's a harder one to partner up with paint colours on the walls compared to more flexible whites and off-whites.
Let me show you 3 GORGEOUS colours hand-picked for you and your room via my E-Design and Online Colour Consulting packages.
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Read more:
Colour Review: Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream
Colour Review: Benjamin Moore Ballet White


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Once upon a time, Warner Bros. had Steven Soderbergh and Scott Z. Burns working on their Man from UNCLE movie. To their own detriment, however, they didn't throw on the greenlight and eventually, the project went back to the drawing board.
Now it's going to keep Guy Ritchie and producer Lionel Wigram busy while possible Sherlock Holmes threequels are spun in the air.
Tom Cruise joined the project back in March, much to my surprise. I guess he can't get enough of these franchise pictures. I don't think I'd be able to cope with the load, myself.
At that time, I said:
There are two lead spies in The Man From UNCLE. I can't imagine Cruise will be playing the Russian Illya Kuryakin, so I expect he's the American Napoleon Solo, as played by Robert Vaughn in the original.
And now we've got our Kuryakin, and he's Armie Hammer. And that's not just my guess work matching up the characters either. Here's how Deadline put it:
Hammer would play a version of the role originated by [David] McCallum.
Version how? I hope he'll still be Russian.
Should you bee too young to remember UNCLE, you can see McCallum and Vaughn in the image at the head of the post. And, heck, while we're here, let's have a clip, the intro from an early episode.


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How to Start a Blog // Tips For Bloggers
People are always asking me how I started Yep, it's Prep. I guess starting a blog seems much more complex than it actually is–– it's not that hard at all! Once you find a blogging platform that you like and design your actual blog, the only hard part is thinking of posts and posting consistently (as y'all can see, I'm having a little trouble with the consistency part lately but I'm working on it). As long as you have something you're truly passionate about, it's worth giving blogging a shot! The key is passion. If you're not truly passionate about whatever subject you're blogging about, you will not be able to effectively impact readers. You must absolutely love what you're writing about! Okay, now that I am done rambling on about passion, here's the technical part on how to actually start:
Find a blogging platform that suits your needs. I personally use Blogger, but many people prefer Wordpress or Squarespace. Blogger and Wordpress have free options, but Squarespace starts at $8 a month.
Decide whether or not you want to purchase your own domain name. You don't have to do this immediately (it's easy to do this later) but it's nice to have consistency with your URL so your readers don't get confused! Here's how to set up your own domain with Wordpress, Blogger, and Squarespace. I used GoDaddy to host my own domain name!
Find a template that suits your blog's design needs. My template is the "simple" one from Blogger, but I edited the appearance of it a ton by changing the CSS. You can google practically anything and it'll tell you how to tweak the CSS to achieve your desired design. For example, here is how to automatically add your signature at the end of every blog post! If you aren't that good with computers (and seriously, it's understandable because doing all of this requires time and research), you can buy blog templates on Etsy for your blog! CarrieLovesDesign on Etsy has some cute, low priced options.
Start posting! Once you have your design all settled, it's time to start cranking out content. It's best if you spend a little time on each post... you don't want to rush them and make grammatical errors, or else your posts may seem sloppy to readers. It's always fine to save your posts as drafts and work on them for a few days! Although I typically finish my outfit posts within 20 minutes (since they mostly consist of uploading photos and resizing them), I spend much more time on content/informative posts like this one!
Easy, right? Now that you have started your blog, here are some tips for successfully running it:
Make friends with other bloggers. Join a blogger group! If you're a female in college, a great one to apply for is the HerCampus Blogger Network. It's helpful to have connections when you first start blogging.
Make money blogging. What? I can do that? Yes, you can. My recommended way for doing this is signing up for ShopSense. I've made a notable amount of money through ShopSense in the past few months, so it is definitely worth a shot!
Invest in a quality DSLR camera. I have always had a DSLR camera, but when I first started taking outfit photos, I used my iPhone because I figured it was easier. Easier is not always better. People enjoy professional looking images over images shot with a phone. I would also recommend purchasing a lens with a lower minimum aperture, such as a 50mm 1.8 or 50mm 1.4. The 50mm 1.8 lens is only $125 on Amazon! These lenses create that lovely background blur that is perfect for outfit photos. Grace from the blog A Southern Drawl has excellent blog photography tips that are definitely worth reading.
Give feedback, and you'll get feedback. When you're reading other blogs and you truly enjoy a post, comment on it and let the blogger know. It might lead to that blogger clicking on your blog and doing the same for you if they enjoy your posts!
Advertise your blog using other social media platforms. This is the best way to get page views in my opinion. I usually post links to my new blog posts on my Tumblr, and I'll also upload outfit photos to tumblr with the corresponding blog links! Since I have over 15,000 followers on tumblr, many of them will stumble upon my links. I also have an Instagram account for my blog that I will post images on so my followers can see them there. Pinning from your blog to Pinterest is also a good way to increase traffic to your blog.
Be consistent with posting. Admittedly, I need to work on this, but it is better to post a set amount of times a week rather than posting 5 times in one week and then none the next week.
Pay attention to what your readers love. Monitor which posts get the most love, and take this into consideration when writing future posts. For example, if your recipe blog posts aren't getting much love from your readers, then they may not fit into the theme of your blog!
Proofread your posts before publishing them. This seems like a no brainer, but you would be surprised with how many people make silly spelling and grammatical errors in their posts. Be professional!
What are your tips for successful blogging? Feel free to share in the comments below!


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December 25, 2009, Moscow. – From January 20 2010, JSC Aeroflot Russian Airlines suspends its Moscow – Norilsk – Moscow flights.
The carrier guarantees transportation to the final destination point to all passengers who already have bought Aeroflot tickets for later dates.
February 20 2004 was the first time Aeroflot had suspended regular passenger flights Moscow – Norilsk – Moscow, which had been performed since the winter 2002. The air connection was restored on May 16 2008.
You can obtain more information at Aeroflot's call center 8-800-333-55-55(free inside Russia) and 8(495)223-55-55, or at 0933 (paid call) from cellular phone.
AEROFLOT is Russia's leading air carrier, member of the global SkyTeam alliance. Its consolidated route network covers 856 destinations in 169 countries. The company accounts for over 42% of Russia's regular international traffic. In 2008, Aeroflot carried 9.3 million passengers, with its subsidiaries, 11.6 million.
Aeroflot was the first Russian carrier to enter the IOSA Registry, and has multiple times confirmed the certificate. Aeroflot has successfully passed the ISAGO (IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations) procedure. The company's Quality Management System is certified for compliance with ISO 9001:2000О.
Aeroflot operates one of Europe's youngest air fleets that consists of 115 aircraft. Aeroflot is based in Moscow, at the Sheremetyevo International Airport. Find more at www.aeroflot.ru.
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£35 per night dinner, bed and breakfast (per person sharing twin room), £200 for the full week. (Concessionary rate for bunk in dormitory £15 dinner b & b.)
Join us for a day, a night, or a week at our annual gathering and discuss the midwifery issues of the day with like minded and supportive colleagues. People who have never been before or are coming on their own are more than welcome. Everybody takes a turn in preparing and clearing up after vegetarian meals. A great way to recharge those batteries.
A non refundable deposit of £35 is required to book, with the remainder due four weeks prior to 20th Sept. For single nights, £35 non refundable to book. (£15 rate for bunk bed in shared dormitory.)
The house at Colwyn Bay, Snowdonia, North Wales looks amazing and is in a wonderful location. You can be as sociable or otherwise as you please. We always organise some informal group walks, trips and other activities but it's fine to do your own thing too. The bedrooms are all good sizes with twin beds or bunks.
The tickets link will take you to our shop where you can purchase tickets. However, before purchase please send an email to Linda Wylie at email@example.com to confirm your booking and to explain which nights you would like to stay and if you want to share with anyone in particular. We can often accommodate babies and children but please check with Linda first. Can you also let Linda know about any accessibility requirements which we will do our best to accommodate (this will depend on the venue but we'll help if we possibly can). Your receipt is proof of purchase, please save this as we don't issue tickets. Linda will send you a confirmation email when all the details are finalised.
There are limited beds and we reserve the right to change or even cancel and refund bookings if we are over-booked (but we will do our best to avoid this of course).
We look forward to seeing you in Colwyn Bay.
Returns: The deposit of £35/£15 is non-refundable and books your place. Once you have paid for your full ticket this is non-refundable though you may exchange your ticket so please ensure you really want to come before you book.
Colwyn Bay 2 miles; Llandudno 5 miles; Conwy 6 miles.
Old Colwyn is a sleepy seaside town located to the east of the larger coastal resort of Colwyn Bay. A wide promenade winds along the sweeping bay from Old Colwyn to Penrhyn Bay, with access to a long coastal cycle track, three miles of safe sandy beaches and the pier and harbour at Rhos-on-Sea. Nearby attractions include the famous Welsh Mountain Zoo, Eirias Park with its fantastic indoor and outdoor leisure facilities, a number of local golf courses, and a selection of restaurants and pubs in both Old Colwyn and Colwyn Bay. Enjoy interesting day trips to Victorian Llandudno with its excellent shops, the picturesque medieval town of Conwy with its 13th Century castle, Bodnant Gardens and the stunning scenery of Snowdonia and Isle of Anglesey. In fact, Old Colwyn is a perfect location for touring all of North Wales.


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After exploring Cummer Museum, marveling at the animals at Jacksonville Zoo, or catching a wave at Hanna Park, you'll want to relax. Unwind after a day of fun with a massage. Soothe delivers professional massage therapists straight to your door across the Jacksonville area at the touch of a button. Order a Soothe massage using the Soothe app or this page.
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How to Connect an Inkjet Printer to a Wireless Networkby Contributor
Connecting your inkjet printer to a wireless network will let you share the printer with many different computers without the hassle of tangled cables and connectors. Follow these steps make the connection.
Connecting to a Router
Step 1
Check if your printer is network ready. Many newer models are designed to work on networks. Examine the documentation to see if your printer supports Wi-Fi (802.11x) or Bluetooth.
Step 2
Add network support to your printer. If your printer is not already wireless you can connect it to a wireless router using the RJ-45 Jack (it resembles a large telephone jack). You can also buy an expansion card that will add a jack or buy an external print server that will connect to the USB or parallel port.
Step 3
Connect your printer to the network. If your printer is not wired, you'll have to connect it directly to your wireless router. Connect a networking cable from the RJ-45 Jack on the printer (or adapter) to the router. Plug it into any jack except the UPLINK. The printer should automatically connect to the network when turned on.
Step 4
Install printer drivers on all computers. Using the disc that came with the printer or drivers downloaded from the manufacturer, install the printer's drivers onto each computer on the network.
Print. You should be able to access the printer just like any other wireless device. Select the printer from the Print menu when you print.
Share Your Printer in Windows
Step 1
Install the printer. Set up the printer as normal on a machine that is already connected to the wireless network. Connect all necessary cables and install all necessary drivers.
Step 2
Open the printers and faxes folder. Click "Start," then "Control Panel," then "Printers and Other Hardware" and then "Printers and Faxes."
Step 3
Share your printer. Find the icon for the printer you just installed. Click the icon once and then select SHARE THIS PRINTER in the tasks pane on the left. Now, right click the icon, select properties and go to the SHARING tab. Click "Share Name," and then click "Okay."
Step 4
Connect to the printer. On the other computers within the network, open the control panel and click "Printers and Other Hardware." Select "Add a Printer."
Step 5
Select "Printer Connection." When prompted, select this option instead of the local printer. Find and select the printer you just installed and select it.
Print as normal. Next time you print a page, send it to your networked printer.
- You may need the drivers' disc handy when adding a printer.
- Install the printer in a central location. If you have many computers in your home, connect it to the one in the kitchen or living room rather than the one in your teenager's bedroom.
- For shared printers, your printer does not have to be network ready. All you need is a computer that is connected to the wireless network.
- Be careful when sharing your printer! Consider setting up security on your network to limit access.
Items you will need
- Computer
- Printer


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Electric Bicycle e-bike Retail sales Person - Learn to sell e-bikes (Denver):
https://denver.craigslist.org/sls/d/ele ... 56553.html
Wouldya believe BEST electric bikes USA & Pedego Denver?:We are one of the largest E-Bike stores in the country, and still Growing!
*Currently looking for a professional sales people to demo & sell electric bikes.
*1+ years of sales experience.
*Full/part time available.
*Above average compensation including Base Pay plus commission.
*Income based on experience and performance.
*Management and E-bike experience would be excellent but not required.
*E-Bike training will be provided.
*The Largest & best E-Bike store in the country?
*Come make your mark in the fastest growing segment and the future of the Bicycle industry!
Hehe... "sales people to demo & sell electric bikes"... Repeat after me "Would you like a test ride?"


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Carol Lee is the author of nine books,
including the bestselling To Die For.
Her work has been praised for its compassion, insight and originality - and for its scope, taking in subjects like sex education, (The Ostrich Position), post-apartheid South Africa, (A Child Called Freedom), the struggle for masculine identity (Talking Tough) and the relationship between mind and body (Crooked Angels), which was short-listed for a national prize.
Born in Wales, Carol spent much of her childhood in East Africa before returning to the UK to begin a career in journalism.
Working in National newspapers, radio and television, she has been a reporter for the BBC, and a contributor to the Observer, the Guardian, the Independent, the Times and Sunday Times, the Evening Standard and the Daily Mail.
Her short stories have appeared in London Magazine and New Welsh Review and a play, Feet First, was performed at the King's Head Theatre, Islington, not far from her home in London.
Carol has taught extensively, both at University and secondary school level. She has been a Fellow with the Royal Literary Fund and is a Life Member of the National Union of Journalists.


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Leading the organization with quarter century of industry experience in information technology. He is also hands-on over business activities making sure our clients get best of Pristine services. Priyantha started his career working in local information technology company and moved on to local operations of a multi-national before investing his time as an entrepreneur.
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In addition to leading the management team, Sales and business development is directly handled by him. Sanath come with diverse back ground of expertise in Accounting, Information technology and sales with over a decade of experience.
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Will our "modern" appliances become obsolete?greenspun.com : LUSENET : TimeBomb 2000 (Y2000) : One Thread
My mind is full these days. Just wondering, will a lot of our modern appliances, TV's, video games, ect. become useless junk after Y2K becomes a reality? I mean, does most of our home appliances have embedded chips that will fail? Will we wait years to get the chips replaced, if that is possible or even affordable? I was considering having a big garage sale! Mary
-- Mary Howe (email@example.com), October 14, 1998
Mary: While I'm not investing in much new high-tech stuff right now, I'm also not selling what I do have. Here's why:
Even the gloomiest, most pessimistic estimates say that 'only' 10%-20% of these chips will fail - mostly this figure has been hovering between 1%-4%. And more significantly, these failures will not occur uniformly either in terms of industries/products nor across time (i.e. not everything fails at midnight, Jan 1, 2000 It's clear from the Frautschi paper that embedded systems failures will peak on this date but that some failures will occur for years to come).
Finally, a large percentage of these failures, when they do occur, will be of the 'oh darn' nature, meaning the product will still function in some diminished capacity. So, the odds are very good that, given sufficient electricty, most of your household electronic products will still function just fine. Unless you are in desparate need of the cash the sale of such items might bring, I'd say you risk very little to bet on the most likely outcome here and hold on to your stuff. In fact, if the odds were anywhere close to that good at my local casino, I'd quit my day job! :)
It's not the 'oh darn' problems that are our biggest concern. It's the critical infrastructure (power, telephone, transportation, banking, etc.) that deserves the focus. If these are protected through a combination of remediation, disclosure and solid contingency planning, we can collectively survive billions and billions of 'oh darn' problems.
To digress for just a moment, it is today's lack of full disclosure and independent verification on the status of critical public utilities which gives me the most cause for concern at the present time. I am no longer comforted by the "don't worry, we'll be there" statements being made by the public relations officers and CEOs of these utilities. My background in information systems development tells me that many of these statements are wildly optimistic and simply not based on facts. Without true independent verification of their status, such statements are essentially worthless.
If "Joe's Widgit Corp" wishes to make such wildly optimistic statements and they turn out to have been wrong and, as a result, Joe's Widgit Corp goes under, that just too bad. Unless I'm an investor or a customer or a supplier or an employee or unless they are a major employer in our city, I'm not likely to care much whether poor old Joe has deluded himself or not.
But because our very lives depend upon the public utilities, I believe we have the right, even the obligation, to insist upon full disclosure and independent auditing and verification. In return for such full disclosure and auditing, I believe full immunity from litigation should also be part of the package. They cannot be treated as you might treat Joe's Widgit Corp.
End of digression.
-- Arnie Rimmer (email@example.com), October 14, 1998.
Right on Arnie. Disclosure is a necessary thing and I wish they would get off the stick and do it.
-- Paul Davis (firstname.lastname@example.com), October 14, 1998.
I read something a while ago (but I don't have the URL, I'll try looking for it) about a test on a microwave which had failed completely when tested and advanced to 2000, that they couldn't turn it back on at all and the chip had to be replaced. Has anyone seen this one? Have the URL?
I've been wondering how one goes about advancing a chip's date to test. Is it possible to do at all in a home environment? I'd be willing to get the tools needed if someone could provide me with instructions. I'd sacrifice an appliance or electronic item gladly if I could test any one of them myself. Our house has been completely renovated, and -everything- is digital; heating, lighting, security system, outdoor lighting with sensors etc., kitchen appliances (all from GE who won't answer our questions!). I'm convinced that at least one of them will fail.
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Case Named New Volleyball Coach
Apr 12th, 2006 @ 9:32 am | Author: Vikings Sports News
Valey City State University athletic director Doug Peters is pleased to name Craig Case as the 9th volleyball coach at Valley City State University. Prior to accepting the position, Case was the head volleyball coach, interim athletic director and instructor at St. Gregory's University in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
An Elk River, MN native with an undergraduate degree from St. Cloud State University and a graduate degree from St. Lawrence University, Case also has prior coaching experience at Northern State University (Aberdeen, SD) and St. Lawrence University (Canton, NY).
'Coach Case is an energetic person who has a passion for the game of volleyball,' commented Peters. 'I expect to see our volleyball program continue to improve.' The Vikings finished 5th in the DAC with a 7-7 record and eventually lost in the first round of the conference tournament.
Case is excited to be coming to Valley City. 'There is some obvious talent and I'm confident that Coach Peterson has done a nice job training them. This is a great situation to be coming into,' he commented


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You create a secret spoken language which only you and those you teach know how to speak.
Prerequisite(s): Int 15, Linguistics 7 ranks, 2nd-level chronicler
Benefit: You invent a secret spoken language which only you have the ability to understand. The language is complete and able to get across any ideas that you could with normal speech. You can teach the language to another creature with an Intelligence score of 10 or more by spending 8 hours per day instructing them for a number of days equal to 10 minus your chronicler level. A creature with Intelligence less than 10 requires twice that amount of time, and a creature with Intelligence less than 3 cannot learn the language.
Special: You may take this feat multiple times. Each time, you invent a new spoken language.
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The gentlemen over at LURKER'S PATH are the first to have a stream of the upcoming STARVE / TERZIJ DE HORDE split 12". Check out their review and the stream, or listen to it directly below.
The split should be out in a few weeks.
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Push/Pull (2005). With Geon Dong Kim
Interactive installation that explores the role of the physical interface in virtual environments. Conceptualized by fellow RISD student Geon Dong Kim, my role in the project concentrated on the development and production of the piece. The project involves a bicycle pump that, when depressed, triggers a series of "dust" particles that are projected on the floor. These particles can then be "cleaned up" by the use of a vacuum cleaner directly on the projection surface. Technically, the project required the crafting of a sensor system that would detect air coming out of the pump, the tracking of the vacuum cleaner via a simple computer vision system, the calibration of the vision system and the projection and the generation of the graphics, which was performed using OpenGL. The tracking of the vacuum cleaner was simplified by the use of a fully IR LED that was grafted on it; the camera was then filtered so that it was only sensitive to IR light. Through additional manipulation of the source image, a single point of light was obtained.
Developed in C++, using SDL and OpenGL.
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HUNTER MIKLES (Ensemble; u/s Robbie Gould). National Tour debut! Hunter is ecstatic to join the Dirty Dancing family! Favorite credits include Newsies and Big! The Musical at the Fulton Theatre, and Chicago at Park Playhouse. Hunter graduated Magna Cum Laude from Point Park University, earning his BA in Jazz Dance. Endless love and gratitude to my family, friends, and LDC fam. Follow along! @hunter_mikles


text: The idea behind Lord of the Fries began over late night snack excursions early in 2004. Mandy (Toronto) and Mark (Melbourne) met while living in Taiwan (Tainan). Their love for fries drew them closer, and their disdain for nasty frozen chemical fries inspired them to create the perfect fry.They wanted fresh potatoes, thick but not too thick, crispy but not too crunchy, delicious and saucy, the mission began. It was the beginning of a fast food revolution.


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How to Install a Kitchen Sink Cabinet
A kitchen remodel or new installation involves setting new kitchen cabinets. As you work with the base cabinets, you install the kitchen sink cabinet slightly differently than the rest of the cabinets. Sink cabinet installation involves drilling holes through the cabinetry for the plumbing. Careful measurement makes this installation no trickier than any other kitchen cabinets. Two options are available for a sink cabinet installation. You can use a standard kitchen sink cabinet that matches the rest of your cabinetry, or you can make your own from matching stock pieces available from a cabinet supplier.
Install the kitchen cabinets in the run on one side or the other of the sink cabinet installation. Make sure they are level. If they aren't, use wooden shims to level them.
Measure the distance from the wall where the water pipes sit. Measure their distance apart as well as the diameter of the pipes. Transfer this information to a piece of paper. Replicate the size of the holes and their spacing on the paper to create a template. Cut the holes out of the paper and slide the template over the pipes to make sure it is accurate. Make adjustments as necessary. Repeat this process for the drain hole in the back of the cabinet.
Set the paper template in the base of the sink cabinet. Mark where to locate the holes. Repeat for the drain hole. This is a measure-twice, cut-once situation. Use a hole saw attachment for a drill to cut the two holes in the sink cabinet floor and the single hole in the back panel.
Lift the cabinet high enough to be able to set it over the plumbing pipes. Square the cabinet to bring it in line with the rest of the run of cabinetry. Check its level. Add shims if necessary.
Clamp the sink cabinet to its adjoining cabinet. Drill a pilot hole for the cabinet mounting screws in the face frame. Make sure the screws you use are long enough to go from one face frame to the next. Screw the adjoining cabinet in place. Secure the back of the cabinet to the wall studs with additional cabinet mounting screws.
Continue placing cabinets on the other side of the kitchen sink cabinet. Join the next cabinet with cabinet mounting screws as well.
Things You Will Need
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- Level
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- Measuring tape
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- Hole saw
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- Cabinet mounting screws
- Screwdriver
- Use personal protective equipment such as goggles when using electrical power tools.


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Vance and I are so blessed with such wonderful friends. Barb Theobald and her teenaged daughter Jordan came over tonight to help me out.
I've been feeling a little (hah!) overwhelmed this week. When I went out of town last weekend, I left the kitchen a disaster, and stuff all over Fox's room. Guess what? When I came back, it was all exactly as I had left it.
Sooo...my hormones are a total mess (I'll leave out the gory details for our sensitive male readers) and I have apparently gotten into this funk where I spend most of my time looking at everything that needs to be done in the next 9 1/2 weeks and I can't figure out where to start.
I was really struggling on Monday and in a moment of desperation called Barb. We talked about our schedules and she offered to come over on Wednesday (tonight) and help me do anything I wanted help with. Apparently what she meant by help was for she and Jordan to come over and clean my kitchen while I sat on my butt and told them where to put things. As all of you are aware, that is a tough thing for me to do. But I did, for the most part.
I'm supposed to make a list of the things I need to get done and then she'll come over every few days and help me get it all done. It is so hard for me to admit that I can't get it all done by myself, when I'm so used to being able to, and having the energy to spare to go over and help my friends get their stuff done too. I know I really have to slow down and get enough rest for Fox and I, but instead of slowing down everything seems to be speeding up. Kinda like that silly quote about life seeming to get faster toward the end, like the end of the roll of toilet paper, except this is life getting faster at the end of my pregnancy.
I'll have to finish this later...and I'll post pictures of Dylan from this weekend.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
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Stan Martin Memorial Mud Bog Truck & ATV Competition
Photo above by HARP Photography
Hosted by the Swamp Rats 4x4 Club, this annual event (Fourth Weekend of July) has grown into one of the largest of its kind in Northeastern Ontario. Held at the Charlton Fairgrounds, the mud bog allows free onsite camping and over $7000 in prizes and trophies.
There are various events and features throughout this full weekend mud bog.
- Truck Pull
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- Charlton Agricultural Society Breakfast
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Rosacea Free Forever
INTRODUCTION Leukemia is a result of neoplastic proliferation of bone marrow-derived leukocytes, the majority of which are of B-cell origin. The disease may be subdivided into acute or chronic forms. The acute form presents with anemia, thrombocytopenia, hemorrhage, adenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, and a rapidly fatal course. The chronic indolent form is often incidentally diagnosed following prolonged episodes of fever, weight loss, and infection. The acute leukemias are more likely to show eye involvement than chronic leukemias. Leukemia cutis may occur concurrently with bone marrow involvement, as an isolated site of relapse, or as the initial manifestation of leukemia. Leukemia cutis occurs in 25% to 30% of infants with congenital leukemia. In older persons the incidence of leukemia cutis at diagnosis is approximately 10% in acute myeloid leukemia and 1% in acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Between 75% and 90% of patients with leukemia will show eye or adnexal involvement at some stage of the disease.
CLINICAL PRESENTATION Leukemia cutis of the eyelid skin manifests most commonly as multiple 1 to 2.5 cm discrete nodules ranging from a solitary lesion to involvement of 70% of the body surface. These lesions rarely ulcerate, and may be associated with urticaria and pruritis. Lesions vary in color from blue to red, to purple to green, to brown, depending on the amount of myeloperoxidase present within the immature blast cells. Diffuse infiltration of the dermis by leukemic cells may be seen. Associated ocular involvement may include lesions of the retina, optic nerve, globe, or conjunctiva. The retina shows the most frequent clinical involvement in leukemia with hemorrhage, cotton-wool spots, venous dilatation, micro-aneurysms, and leukemic infiltrates.
Associated orbital disease is not uncommon and presents with pain, lid edema, and exophthalmos. Systemic manifestations include purpura due to thrombocytopenia, urticaria, pruritis, erythema multiforme, leonine facies, alopecia, exfoliative dermatitis, and infection with opportunistic organisms may be seen. Death may result from infection or hemorrhage.
HISTOPATHOLOGY The appearance of the leukemic infiltrate is a reflection of the underlying form of leukemia.
An example of acute monocytic leukemia is illustrated, demonstrating neoplastic cells with folded, monocytoid nuclei.
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS The differential diagnosis includes syphilis, dermatitis, leprosy, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, and infection.
TREATMENT The treatment of leukemia depends upon the stage of the disease, the cell type, site of involvement, and clinical symptoms. Systemic disease is best treated with chemotherapy, and bone marrow transplants following total irradiation of the myelopoietic tissues. Central nervous system leukemia may be treated with intrathecal methotrexate, and cutaneous nodules may be palliated with local X-ray irradiation. Death may result from infection or hemorrhage.
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Rosacea and Eczema are two skin conditions that are fairly commonly found throughout the world. Each of them is characterized by different features, and can be both discomfiting as well as result in undesirable appearance features. In a nutshell, theyre problems that many would want to deal with.


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Bill Mullikin, who played over 2,000 performances as Cornelius Hackle in Hello Dolly!, has died of Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in Variety. He was 83.
Mullikin played the role on Broadway and on tour throughout the U.S. and Australia, appearing opposite such stars as Ginger Rogers, Phyllis Diller and Dorothy Lamour. Among his other stage credits are the national tour of South Pacific, The Baker's Wife, as well as New Faces of 1952 and New Faces of 1956 on Broadway.
The actor also appeared in the film version of 1952 New Faces. Among his other screen and television credits are Hell Is for Heroes, The Brady Bunch, and Little House on the Prairie.
Mullikin is survived by a son and a daughter.
MULLIKIN, Bill (William Mullikin)
Born: 4/1/1927, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
Died: 4/3/2010, Santa Cruz, California, U.S.A.
Bill Mullikin's westerns - actor:
Stoney Burke (TV) - 1962 (Leroy Sutter)
Little House on the Prairie (TV) - 1977 (hotel clerk)
Father Murphy (TV) - 1982 (clerk)


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The on-again, off-again rain this weekend is adding to the traffic nightmare in two parts of North Texas.
Construction has major freeways in Tarrant and Collin counties shut down.
"It's really bad out here right now," driver Ali Williams said.
Crews are demolishing part of the Tennyson Parkway Bridge to make space for two extra lanes.
As a result, the entire Dallas North Tollway is closed this weekend from Texas 121 to Spring Creek Parkway.
It's leading to bumper-to-bumper traffic along the DNT and its frontage roads.
Drivers are in the same dilemma on Texas 183 in Euless.
Crews are demolishing the Euless Main Street Bridge as part of a road widening project.
The entire highway betweek Industrial Boulevard and Main Street is shut down.
It turned a morning coffee run into a marathon for Tracey Flemister.
"Usually it would take me five minutes to come across. Now it's taking me 15-20 minutes just to come and get coffee," Flemister said.
Both freeways will remain closed the rest of the weekend and re-open by the Monday morning commute.
The DNT will shut down again next weekend.


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For years Eclipse has been the most used IDE among Java developers — even as much as two thirds of them use it. But IntelliJ IDEA has been gaining a lot of ground as well lately, no doubt thanks to the free Community Edition that first appeared a couple of years ago. NetBeans holds the third spot in the popularity list and in 2012 made strong gains compared to our data from 2011 – a nearly 80% increase in usage among those surveyed. MyEclipse continues to maintain a solid niche among happy customers, and RAD continues to release new versions for their core market.
Every IDE has a base of ardent followers who swear by it and claim it to be superior to all the others. Is there any objectivity in such claims? We think it's all very subjective. The IDEs are very similar in their core functionality, but each has some minor or major details that are different or that the others lack. Perhaps the best reason to prefer one over another is being used to one and knowing all the shortcuts by heart.
If you make a switch to another IDE, you might get used to it after a few months, but huge gains in productivity will likely not happen. The key to achieving high productivity with an IDE is to get to know all the ins and outs of the one you are already comfortable with, especially knowing all the keyboard shortcuts.
In any case, we wanted to give a quick look into what has happened in 2012 in the IDE space, and help you think about what features and improvements you want to see in 2013.


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"Furniture lends itself to combining materials in a way that I particularly respond to. I love
combining the depth, warmth, and comfort of wood, with the punch of polymer clay and metal.
I use a variety of techniques from traditional mortise and tenon joinery, to grinding, texturing,
painting, and patinas. Planning becomes very important when working with so many mediums,
so I create full-scale drawings to work from in order to plan out the various steps and
Polymer clay is a relatively new plastic material with an enormous range of uses and
techniques. I am increasingly drawn to using it as a sculptural material, including drawer pulls
and knobs, as well as a two-dimensional material, such as veneer or an inlay material.
Recently I have focused on the borrowed metalwork technique of mokume-gane, where a
series of layers are laminated, interrupted, and then sliced to reveal patterns. I believe
finding personal balance between technical exploration and artistic voice is crucial for both
myself as an artist, and the advancement of a young medium."
Process: Mokume
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Teachers, ministers, jurors and public officials were required to take a loyalty oath. Below is the oath signed by C.W. Threlkeld, who was authorized to solemnize the rites of matrimony in 1864. This is from Livingston County Loose County Clerk's Papers 1863-1867, Box 16, filed October Term 1864.
I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this State and be faithful and true to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Laws and government thereof so long as I continue a citizen thereof and I do further solemnly swear that I will not aid assist abet or comfort directly or indirectly the so called Confederate States or those now in Rebellion against the United States or the State of Kentucky so long as I continue a citizen of this state. So help me God. [signed] C.W. Threlkeld
Subscribed and sworn to in open Court Oct 4th 1864. Att: J.W. Cade, C.L.C.C. [Clerk of Livingston County Court]
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