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Eating? Last year we were so disorganized with starting the farm and getting the house repaired, barn built, etc, etc, that we often 'asked' our market customers what time we should show up for dinner. :-) This year, now that we have moved to the farm and are leading far less hectic lives (still busy, just less frazzled), eating the great food we grow and that of our fellow farmers is our nightly pleasure!
However, sometimes we are eating so late in the day (we try to use every daylight hour outside at the farm) that a 'big meal' is just too big and there is not enough energy left to fix a multi-course meal anyway. So, by making sure we always have just a few simple ingredients on hand (and rice cooked up ahead of time), this easy, simple stir-fry supper is just right for us in addition to being beautiful and delicious.
(Photo: Baby bok choi, a mild and beautiful member of the Brassica family, from Green Things Farm in Ann Arbor plus our garlic scapes)
Cooking and eating does not need to be complicated to be satisfying nor does the table need to be 'groaning' with too much to eat or appreciate. This was 'just right' for us that night!
Where kale plus baby bok choi are more than decoration on my plate!
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The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.
The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think.
Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling.
The road to success is always under construction.
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo ingles."
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils ... - Louis Hector Berlioz
What you call dog with no legs?
Don't matter what you call him, he ain't gonna come.
"Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together."
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
Girls are like phones. We love to be held, talked too but if you press the wrong button you'll be disconnected!
Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.
Everybody wants to go to heaven; but nobody wants to die.
I told my wife that a husband is like a fine wine; he gets better with age. The next day, she locked me in the cellar.
If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?
I told the doctor I broke my leg in two places. He told me to quit going to those places. - Henny Youngman
"Marriage is give and take. You'd better give it to her or she'll take it anyway." - Joey Adams
Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.
I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants. A. Whitney Brown
Is it good if a vacuum cleaner really sucks?
How Many Roads Must A Man Walk Down Before He Admits He`s lost?
Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Guys: No Shirt, No Service - Gals: No Shirt, No Charge
If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?
The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not. - Mark Twain
In God we trust; all others must pay cash.
Son, employees are like mules. Some you stand in front of and coax them along with a carrot. Some you stand behind and kick them in the ass.
The key to managemeant is knowing which mules are which.
Everyone needs to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.
Men should be like Kleenex, soft, strong and disposable. - Mrs. White, (Clue 1985)
Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil. - Jerry Garcia
Why is it called 'after dark' when it really is 'after light'?
He who laughs last didn't get it.
Behind every successful man is a surprised woman. - Maryon Pearson
When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder a second seems like an hour. That's relativity. - Albert Einstein
Car service: If it ain't broke, we'll break it.
Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain. Lily Tomlin
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You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is 'never try'. -Homer Simpson
All generalizations are false, including this one.
Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.
What do you mean, my birth certificate expired?
I have opinions of my own -- strong opinions -- but I don't always agree with them. - George Bush
There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot.
There are worse things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman?
My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher. - Socrates
There are three sides of an argument -- your side, my side and the right side.
Wear short sleeves! Support your right to bare arms!
Men are like bank accounts.
Without a lot of money they don't generate a lot of interest.
Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?
What if everything is an illusion and nothing exists? In that case, I definitely overpaid for my carpet.
Money doesn't make you happy. I now have $50 million but I was just as happy when I had $48 million.
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What do you get when you cross the Godfather with a lawyer?
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I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers.
A penny saved is ridiculous.
It is impossible to travel faster than the speed of light, and certainly not desirable, as one's hat keeps blowing off.
If your wife wants to learn to drive, don't stand in her way.
Ideas don't stay in some minds very long because they don't like solitary confinement.
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Sew News is excited to announce fun sew-alongs that will be happening throughout the year. Our first sew-along is the Amy Butler Beautiful Belle Handbag. Rhonda Buss of Rhonda's Creative Life will be our guide as we stitch up this beautiful and essential bag. Our Beautiful Belle Handbag Sew-Along will be happening February 3rd! So stay in touch with the blog for updates, video-help and more!
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August 2013 - The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is pleased to announce the following Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshops to be held in Texarkana, AR:
Who Should Attend:
All candidates attending the Mobile Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop must hold current CCO mobile crane operator certification.
NCCCO reviews all potential participants' applications before admission to a Workshop is granted. All applications must include payment and resumes or will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. The mobile crane workshop is strictly limited to fifteen (15) participants. The overhead crane workshop is strictly limited to eleven (11) participants. The workshops are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Was Killing Osama Bin Laden Just?
"For the United States, a Long-Sought Prize; for Obama, a Welcome Victory." The New-York Times headline last week captures a critical truth about Bin Laden's assassination: it carries more symbolic than strategic significance:
How much his death will affect Al Qaeda itself remains unclear. For years, as they failed to find him, American leaders have said that he was more symbolically important than operationally significant because he was on the run and hindered in any meaningful leadership role. And yet, he remained the most potent face of terrorism around the world and some of those who played down his role in recent years nonetheless celebrated his death.
Killing of any kind, even of someone as wicked as Osama bin Laden, should give us pause, as Patrick Clark observes over at catholicmoraltheology.com. In the Christian tradition, it is by no means a foregone conclusion that wicked people should be killed for their transgressions. Operative here are Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount:
You have heard it said 'An eye for an eye and a tooth fora tooth.' But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also.
Thomists, following Augustine, do not take this passage as commanding passivism or non-resistance. Aquinas holds that is just to kill sinners "if a man be dangerous and infectious to the community, on account of some sin . . . in order to safegard the common good" (II-II, Q. 64, art. 2). In a bit of a departure from Augustine, Thomas also allows for killing in self-defense:
It is not necessary for salvation that a man omit the act of moderate self-defense in order to avoid killing the other man, since one is bound to take more care of one's own life than of another's. But as it is unlawful to take a man's life, except for the public authority acting for the common good, as stated above (Article 3), it is not lawful for a man to intend killing a man in self-defense, except for such as have public authority, who while intending to kill a man in self-defense, refer this to the public good, as in the case of a soldier fighting against the foe, and in the minister of the judge struggling with robbers, although even these sin if they be moved by private animosity.
This passage forms the basis of the just war tradition which allows Christians to engage in warfare for the protection of the common good. There are, however, important limitations to the circumstances in which such killing might be justified, patricularly regarding proportionality and the protection of the innocent (II-II, Q. 64.2, ad. 1).
Thus, if killing Osama bin Laden was simply an act of self-defense, it would seem like a relatively unproblematic act in the Thomistic moral tradition. But it was not self-defense that most motivated his execution:
Mr. Obama called Mr. Bush on Sunday evening to tell him that Bin Laden had been killed. Shortly after Mr. Obama's announcement at the White House, Mr. Bush issued a statement congratulating his successor, saying, "No matter how long it takes, justice will be done."
What is this justice that has been done? I suggest it is rather vengeance that has been accomplished, "the infliction of a penal evil on one who has sinned," as Aquinas defines it (II-II, Q. 108 art. 1). It is vengeance that has sent people dancing in the streets all over this country (or in the libraries as the case may be at my own Boston College, where amid celebrations, exams and papers still have to get done):
"I don't know if it will make us safer, but it definitely sends a message to terrorists worldwide," said Stacey Betsalel, standing in Times Square with her husband, exchanging high fives. "They will be caught and they will have to pay for their actions. You can't mess with the United States for very long and get away with it."
For Aquinas, vengeance is not evil in and of itself, but its moral evaluation depends on the mind of the avenger. If the intention of the avenger is evil of the person on whom she takes vengeance, the act is rendered unlawful,
because to take pleasure in another's evil belongs to hatred, which is contrary to the charity whereby we are bound to love all men. Nor is it an excuse that he intends the evil of one who has unjustly inflicted evil on him, as neither is a man excused for hating one that hates him: for a man may not sin against another just because the latter has already sinned against him, since this is to be overcome by evil, which was forbidden by the Apostle, who says (Romans 12:21): "Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good."
Vengeance is only justified when the intention is good, "for instance that the sinner may amend, or at least that he may be restrained and others be not disturbed, that justice may be upheld, and God honored." Moreover, vengeance, when motivated by an upright will, is actually a special virtue, reckoned under the virtue of justice: "Man resists harm by defending himself against wrongs, lest they be inflicted on him, or he avenges those which have already been inflicted on him, with the intention, not of harming, but of removing the harm done. . . Therefore vengeance is a special virtue" (II-II, Q. 108, art. 3).
I think there is a relatively good chance that a Thomist could justify vengeance in this case. Thomas even goes so far as to say that killing out of vengeance can be profitable to the common good. Notice, though, the contingency of these two sentences. Merely because vengeance can be justifiable does not mean it ought to be sought out. The justification of an act of vengeance depends on whether or not the act was prudent.
I want to suggest that in this case, killing Osama bin Laden was not prudent. First of all, it seems he was killed with relatively little resistance. With our highly-trained Navy Seals responsible for the mission, there is no reason that I can see that he could not have been captured and tried. Bin Laden's capture could have prevented criticisms like the ones we see from his own family, published recently in the NYTimes:
If he has been summarily executed then, we question the propriety of such assassination where not only international law has been blatantly violated but USA has set a very different example whereby right to have a fair trial, and presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a court of law has been sacrificed on which western society is built and is standing when a trial of OBL was possible for any wrongdoing as that of Iraqi President Sadam Hussein and Serbian President Slobodan Miloševic'. We maintain that arbitrary killing is not a solution to political problems and crime's adjudication as Justice must be seen to be done.
Moreover, Osama bin Laden's execution resulted in the death of non-combatants, including a woman. The Christian tradition has a precedent that in executing vengeance, the "wheat should not be uprooted with the chaff," and if the innocent suffer along with the guilty, vengeance ceases to be virtuous. Aquinas acknowledges that vengeance may be executed on a populace that bears a common guilt, thus providing a possible justification of the killing of a non-combatant in the execution, but again, only if in conformance with the demands of prudence:
On the other hand, if it is not the whole but only a part of the multitude that has sinned, then if the guilty can be separated from the innocent, vengeance should be wrought on them: provided, however, that this can be done without scandal to others; else the multitude should be spared and severity foregone. The same applies to the sovereign, whom the multitude follow. For his sin should be borne with, if it cannot be punished without scandal to the multitude: unless indeed his sin were such, that it would do more harm to the multitude, either spiritually or temporally, than would the scandal that was feared to arise from his punishment (II-II 108.1, ad. 5).
It is not clear to me that Osama bin Laden's death has not caused a scandal, especially if the remarks made by his family are commonplace, as I suspect they are:
I Omar Ossama Binladin and my brothers the lawful children and heirs of the Ossama Binladin (OBL) have noted wide coverage of the news of the death of our father, but we are not convinced on the available evidence in the absence of dead body, photographs, and video evidence that our natural father is dead. Therefore, with this press statement, we seek such conclusive evidence to believe the stories published in relation to 2 May 2011 operation Geronimo as declared by the President of United States Barrack Hussein Obama in his speech that he authorized the said operation and killing of OBL and later confirmed his death. . .
In making this statement, we want to remind the world that Omar Ossam Binladin, the fourth-born son of our father, always disagreed with our father regarding any violence and always sent messages to our father, that he must change his ways and that no civilians should be attacked under any circumstances. Despite the difficulty of publicly disagreeing with our father, he never hesitated to condemn any violent attacks made by anyone, and expressed sorrow for the victims of any and all attacks. As he condemned our father, we now condemn the president of the United States for ordering the execution of unarmed men and women.
Relying on the political and moral realism of Aquinas, we don't get clear answers to the justifiability of Bin Laden's execution. We get no categorical statements like "Killing is always wrong" or "Christians should never pursue vengeance." Both killing and vengeance have a place in Aquinas' moral system. I am just not so sure they have a place in the recent execution of Osama Bin Laden. Regardless, as a Thomist, I am forced to sit uneasy with the president's decision to call for his execution and not respond, as he did, with certainty about the justice of his actions.


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A North Carolina couple build a stone house with a gentle soul
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Stories about houses built of stone usually demand adjectives like stately, dark, or formidable. Downton Abbey, Wuthering Heights, Gosford Park—you get the picture. But Beth Hanson's new home in Charlotte, North Carolina, couldn't be further from images like that. Tranquil, breezy, casual—these are the words that leap to mind as you cross the threshold.
This is actually the fifth house Beth and her husband, Jim, have built as they've moved around the country following the path of Jim's career. No innocents in the intricacies and pitfalls of new construction, they knew up front that it would take a special team to work through their conflicting desires. Beth wanted a sweet and soothing cottage, while Jim craved the solidity, stature, and permanence of stone.
In an inspired choice, the couple hired Charlotte architects Ken Pursley and Craig Dixon, who cheerfully accepted the challenge. "How do you build a structure out of stone that's not a repressive castle? That was our conundrum," Pursley says, laughing.
They found the first piece to their puzzle in an abandoned Kentucky distillery, of all places. The building's limestone walls had been blackened by a century's worth of soot, but the sides of the stone slabs that had faced away from the smoky business of making whiskey had kept their original complexion—shades of pale blue, light gray, and honey gold—which was perfect for the house's facade.
Blue shutters pick up the coolest color in the limestone and create curb appeal.
Photography: Emily Jenkins Followill
Produced by Sandra L. Mohlmann
Architect: Ken Pursley and Craig Dixon, Pursley Dixon Architecture, 201 S. College St., Studio 2700, Charlotte, NC 28244; 704/334-6500, pursleydixon.com.
Interior design: Phoebe Howard, Mrs. Howard and Max and Co., 425 Peachtree Hills Ave., Suite 23, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404/816-3830, phoebehoward.net.
Stone (reclaimed limestone): Bourbon Boards, bourbonboards.studiobanks.com.
Slate roof: Evergreen Slate Co., evergreenslate.com.
Shutters: Spanish cedar.
Shutter paint (custom): Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com.
Light-Filled Living Room
"The tendency with most stone houses is to do dark, natural wood interiors," Pursley says, "and while we did want paneling, beams, and wainscoting, we painted them very light to keep the rooms from feeling heavy and frumpy." With stone walls lined with expansive arched windows and a relaxed modern floor plan that combines living and dining rooms into one light-filled great room, Beth and Jim were on their way to fulfilling their respective wish lists. Beth wanted to be sure the furnishings stayed in keeping with her vision of "a very serene house with a calming feel." Again, she found just the right partner in Atlanta-based interior designer Phoebe Howard, a virtuoso of the muted palette.
The palette of porridgy cream and whispery blue flows from room to room as easily as people do. "We used pale gray-blue threads through the entire house to pick up on the cooler tones of the stone," says Howard. It's a decidedly subdued color scheme, but one that doesn't seem blanched of life or warmth.
The living room's soaring ceiling is brought down to a more intimate scale with a chandelier from Ainsworth-Noah. A tufted chair covered in a subtle fabric from Kravet and a club chair in a TylerGraphic print add bits of misty blue to the neutral tones.
Throughout main floor—
Wood flooring (10-inch wide white oak, custom finish); windows (custom, fabricated by Victor Franz): Pursley Dixon Architecture, 704/334-6500, pursleydixon.com.
Rug ("Sicilia"); Stark, starkcarpet.com.
Wall paint ("Cloud Cover" #855); Benjamin Moore & Co., benjaminmoore.com.
Double sided drapery ("Glace"/Pistachio #8900-04 and "Glace"/Daiquiri #8900-02): Donghia, donghia.com.
Chandelier ("Bruges"/Ladew White Finish #41-0919): David Iatesta, davidiatesta.com.
Sofas ("Park Avenue" #1029): Cameron Collection, cameroncollection.com.
Sofa fabric ("Cervo"/Raffia #92702-08): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Round table, right of sofa ("Tristan" #256): Rose Tarlow, rosetarlow.com.
Table with shelves ("Three Tier Painted Curved Leg Side Table"): John Rosselli, johnrosselli.com.
Table lamps ("Ginseng"/Dune #TL480): Hwang Bishop, hwangbishop.net.
Cocktail table (custom): Mrs. Howard, phoebehoward.net.
Vase on cocktail table ("Inez Spherical Vase"): William Yeoward Crystal, williamyeowardcrystal.com.
Armchairs opposite fireplace (#207): O. Henry House Ltd., ohenryhouseltd.com.
Armchair fabric ("Peony Garden"/Blue): TylerGraphic, tylergraphic.com.
Fireplace surround (honed slate with wooden surround): Pursley Dixon Architecture, pursleydixon.com.
Mirrored sconces ("Paris Oval Sconce" #11-00903-08-01-V23): Niermann Weeks, niermannweeks.com.
Wing chair ("Hussar Host Wing Chair"): custom.
Wing-chair fabric ("Bennett"/Beige #F3624-03): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Tufted chair ("Windsor Lounge Chair" #6357): Baker, bakerfurniture.com.
Tufted chair fabric ("Shelter"/Eucalyptus #25389.123): Kravet, kravet.com.
Airy Entry
"You do have to be very careful when working with a palette this light," warns the designer. "Bold color is very easy to hide behind, but neutrals? They leave you naked out there! You have to pay much more attention to your forms and shapes—they're going to stand out more." Taking her own advice, the designer chose furniture with eye-catching silhouettes—like a lovely scallop-edged living room coffee table, a scene-stealing inlaid English chest in the master bedroom, and an updated Stickley-style bench in the foyer. Just as she predicted, the arresting lines of the pieces spring forward from the reserved background.
A sculptural bench by Michael S Smith stands out against the white backdrop in the entry.
Rug (#RH-2037 (A2) in Desert): Rugs by Robinson, 404/364-9042.
Bench ("X-Back Bench" #301-1, by Jasper): Michael Smith Inc., michaelsmithinc.com.
Bench cushion ("Inigo Stripe"/Cloud #M210/01): Mark Alexander, through Romo, markalexander.com.
Drapery ("Windsor"/London Fog #1301/04, by Great Plains): Holly Hunt, hollyhunt.com.
Entry - Opposite
Matching curved stairways are tucked into opposite ends of the entry to make them less imposing.
Railing (custom, iron): through Volodko, volodko.com.
Lantern sconces ("Dalen Wall Lantern"): Gregorius/Pineo, gregoriuspineo.com.
Floor (reclaimed limestone): Paris Ceramics, parisceramics.com.
Paint ("Cloud Cover" #855): Benjamin Moore & Co., benjaminmoore.com.
Casual, Classic Dining Room
English-style armchairs from John Rosselli mix with more contemporary upholstered side chairs—a surprisingly casual combination around a classic Rose Tarlow table. The dining area in this open-plan space is delineated by a rug from the French Market Collection sitting atop a larger Stark rug that extends into the living room.
Dining table ("Pickwick Dining Table" #2013): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, rosetarlow.com.
Side chairs ("Minor Chippendale-Style Side Chairs" #1415); host chair ("Irish Sheaf-Back Arm Chairs" #1422A): John Rosselli, johnrosselli.com.
Side-chair fabric ("Mixed Capri" #28687.135): Kravet, kravet.com.
Host-chair leather ("Brighton"/Linen): Moore & Giles Leather, mooreandgiles.com.
Chandelier ("Bruges"/Ladew White Finish #41-0919): David Iatesta, davidiatesta.com.
Sideboard (custom design through A. Tyner): A. Tyner Antiques, swedishantiques.biz.
Lamps on sideboard ("Pleated Lamp (Peridot/Large)" #BBS02PL, by Barbara Barry): Baker, bakerfurniture.com.
Rug: existing.
Art (by Elizabeth Stockton): through The Mercantile, elizabethstockton.com.
Porcelain planter with orchids: John Boone Inc., johnbooneinc.com.
Double-sided drapery ("Glacé"/Pistachio #8900-04 and "Glacé"/Daiquiri #8900-02): Donghia, donghia.com.
Cool Family Room Colors
In the family room, the house's luminous stone walls make an indoor appearance. A floor-to-ceiling array of limestone outlines a beautiful arch of glass and greenery and dominates one end of the room. Howard says she was more than happy to play off the stonework's massive presence. "The strength of Ken and Craig's architecture keeps the pale colors from floating away," she explains. "This room is all about hard stone against soft fabrics, the mix of rough with refined—the same as in the kitchen, where the contrast of the warm, wormy chestnut pantry door looks so great against the painted cabinets."
Architects Pursley and Dixon used reclaimed limestone to give the new house the settled feel of an older home. Interior designer Howard framed the arched window in fabric from Hodsoll McKenzie and covered furniture in linens from Victoria Hagan Home and Cowtan & Tout. The coffee table is from Mrs. Howard.
Stone wall (reclaimed limestone): Bourbon Boards, bourbonboards.studiobanks.com.
Rug (Design #2037, Tibetan Carpet #2589 in color MC-627): Stark, starkcarpet.com.
Drapery ("Cadogan #21040-853, by Hodsoll McKenzie, discontinued): Zimmer + Rohde, zimmer-rohde.com.
Drapery hardware (custom); sofa in front of window (custom): Mrs. Howard, phoebehoward.net.
Sofa fabric ("Heart & Soul"/Barry White #3801/01, by Great Plains): Holly Hunt, hollyhunt.com.
Pair of pillows on sofa ("Soma"/Blue Lagoon, Sand #2344/06): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, rosetarlow.com.
Center pillow on sofa (Hudson Ribbon Pillow," Trader Vics Collection): Dransfield & Ross, dransfieldandross.biz.
End tables: antique.
Table lamps (discontinued): Simon Pearce, simonpearce.com.
Armchair ("Tuscany Bergère" #345): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, rosetarlow.com.
Chair fabric ("Darby"/Aqua #11051/04): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Coffee table (custom); sofa opposite armchair (custom): Mrs. Howard, phoebehoward.net.
Sofa fabric ("Heart & Soul"/Barry White #3801/01, by Great Plains): Holly Hunt, hollyhunt.com.
Window shades ("Cadogan" #21040-853, by Hodsoll McKenzie, discontinued): Zimmer + Rohde, zimmer-rohde.com.
Sleek Kitchen
A wormy chestnut pantry door provides a dramatic textural counterpoint to glossy painted cabinets and the sleek steel of the Sub-Zero refrigerator and the Thermador range.
Roman shades (#1742 Twilight, Conrad Original Sunshades): Conrad, conradshades.com.
Range (Professional Series, custom fabricated stainless steel): Thermador, thermador.com.
Range hood: custom.
Backsplash: Calacatta Regina marble, honed.
Refrigerator (700 Series integrated refrigerator): Sub-Zero, subzero-wolf.com.
Sink (stainless steel): Franke, frankeksd.com.
Faucet: Rohl, rohlhome.com.
Cabinetry: custom.
Cabinetry finish; wall paint ("Cloud Cover" #855): Benjamin Moore & Co., benjaminmoore.com.
Cabinetry knobs (polished nickel): Whitechapel, whitechapel-ltd.com.
Drop pulls (polished nickel): Gerber Hinge Co., gerberhinge.com.
Stainless steel cabinet pulls: Arthur Harris & Co., ahchicago.com.
Perimeter countertop: Calacatta Regina marble; polished.
Island countertop: London Gray limestone slab.
Backsplash Details
Honed Calacatta Regina marble on the backsplash offers a subtle variation to the polished marble countertops.
Custom Breakfast Area
A light fixture from John Rosselli illuminates a custom-made kitchen table and Hickory Chair seating.
Table (custom): Mrs. Howard, phoebehoward.net.
Banquette: custom.
Banquette fabric ("Hopscotch" #21041-685, by Hodsoll McKenzie, discontinued): Zimmer + Rohde, zimmer-rohde.com.
Chairs ("Chippendale Side Chair" #1820-02): Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com.
Chair fabric ("Coda"/Whey #7500006-02): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Light fixture (by Lewis James): John Rosselli, johnrosselli.com
Style + Function
Custom white cabinets near the breakfast area are both functional and, with the addition of glass cabinet doors, aesthetically pleasing .
Master Suite
To add a hint of texture to the master bedroom's sleepy tranquillity, Howard upholstered the walls in the same tone-on-tone crewelwork embroidery she chose for the curtains. Enveloping and cozy, the lovely space is hushed and peaceful. Combined with the bucolic three-way views of the surrounding woodlands through a large bay window in the room's serene sitting area, it's a bedroom to get lost in.
The headboard and bedskirt are in a creamy Calvin fabric that harmonizes with the walls, furthering the room's soothing appeal. Mirrors reflect the glow of bedside table lamps from Roy Hamilton.
Area rug ("Ebb and Flow"/White): Stark, starkcarpet.com.
Wall fabric; drapery fabric: discontinued.
Wall fabric trim ("Desert Linen Border"/Burlap #977-43150/19); drapery trim: Samuel & Sons, samuelandsons.com.
Ceiling and trim paint ("Seashell" #926): Benjamin Moore & Co., benjaminmoore.com.
Sheer drapery ("Flurry"/Glace #939002-01): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Drapery hardware (mechanical): Lutron, lutron.com.
Chandelier ("Jolie 6-Light Chandelier" #8027): Ironware International, ironwareinternational.com.
Headboard (custom): Mrs. Howard, 704/376-8900, phoebehoward.net.
Headboard and bedskirt fabric ("Calvi Linen"/Pine Nut #10207): Calvin Fabrics, calvinfabrics.com.
Bedskirt trim ("Ghent"/Birch #9122): Pindler & Pindler, pindler.com.
Blanket ("Renaissance Quilted Scalloped Coverlet"/Ivory): Home Treasures, hometreasureslinens.com.
Duvet ("Delano"/Ivory, Sand #M213): Matouk, matouk.com.
Bedside chests: custom.
Table lamps ("Large Double Gourd"/Linen Beige on Cream): Roy Hamilton, royhamiltonstudios.com.
Mirrors (#09-M-057): Parc Monceau, 404/355-3766.
Bench ("Courtland Bench" #1523-30, by Suzanne Kasler): Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com.
Bench fabric ("Goddess Garden"/Javanica #92524-06): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Upholstered chair (custom); cocktail table (custom): Mrs. Howard, phoebehoward.net.
Chair fabric ("Country Cloth Plain"/Borax #92501-02): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Master Bedroom Sitting Area
The embroidered tapestry fabric from Schumacher makes the bedroom feel like a lacy cocoon. Dressmaker details on the tufted chairs create romantic appeal in the master sitting area.
Drapery fabric: discontinued.
Sheer drapery ("Flurry"/Glace #939002-01): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Drapery hardware (mechanical): Lutron, lutron.com.
Sofa ("Colefax" #509-75): Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com.
Sofa fabric ("Linen Velvet"/Cream #10767-01): Cowtan & Tout, 212/647-6900, cowtan.com.
Floor lamps: owner's collection.
Upholstered chair (custom); pillows; cocktail table (custom); console table (custom): Mrs. Howard, phoebehoward.net.
Chair fabric ("Country Cloth Plain"/Borax #92501-02): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Bedroom Bureau
An antique chest of drawers in the master bedroom lends weight to the room's airy palette.
Chest of drawers; urn: antique.
Lamp: discontinued.
Wall paint ("Seashell" #926): Benjamin Moore & Co., benjaminmoore.com.
Blue Bathroom
A Waterworks tub is set against an elegant backdrop of floor-to-ceiling curtains in a Pindler & Pindler acrylic fabric that's impervious to moisture. A painted vanity has decorative nickel legs from P.E. Guerin.
Cabinet legs: P.E. Guerin, peguerin.com.
Wood cabinetry (custom): Bill Truitt, billtruittwoodworks.com.
Cabinetry hardware (pendant pull in polished nickel): Gerber Hinge Co., gerberhinge.com.
Sink ("Caxton"/white with custom top): Kohler, kohler.com.
Faucet: Waterworks, waterworks.com.
Countertop ("Calacatta Regina"): Walker Zanger, walkerzanger.com.
Sconces ("Lyon Sconce" #SC-219, by Palmer Hargrave): Dessin Fournir, dessinfournir.com.
Mirror: Mrs. Howard, phoebehoward.net.
Mosaic floor tile with inlay rug (field color, "Calcatta Gold"; accent color "Blue Celeste"); wall tile ("Blue Celeste"): Renaissance Tile & Bath, renaissancetileandbath.com.
Towel bar warmer ("Warma Towel Hydronic Heated Towel Warmer" #H542): Quality Bath, qualitybath.com.
Bathtub ("Empire"/White #EMBT01): Waterworks, waterworks.com.
Oval bench (custom): Mrs. Howard, phoebehoward.net.
Bench fabric ("Brabant"/Oyster #7727); drapery ("Camellia"/Ivory #8734): Pindler & Pindler, pindler.com.
Drapery trim ("Endless Mist"/Sea #6200/96): Chella, chellatextiles.com.
Chair: antique.
Chair fabric: Lee Jofa, leejofa.com.
Blue Bathroom
Walls are sheathed in Blue Celeste marble tile from Renaissance Tile & Bath. The pattern of the Lee Jofa fabric on the chair echoes the curves in the mosaic floor-tile border.
Homeowner Beth Hanson
Beth perches on a chaise covered in creamy Rogers & Goffigon natural linen in the master bedroom.
"I think the house really reflects Beth," designer Howard says. "It's lovely and understated but also solid. Not glitzy or flashy. It very quietly unfolds. Beth understands that restraint brings peace." For her part, Beth brushes aside her designer's compliments. "I think this house really played to Phoebe's sweet spot! She makes rooms that draw you in. In our other houses, we would walk right by the living room. Here we use the whole house every single day."
Chaise (custom): Mrs. Howard, phoebehoward.net.
Chaise fabric ("Nevis"/Milk #91301-01, discontinued): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Accent table: antique.
Pool House Paradise
Jim is clearly delighted with the interiors of his new home, but Beth confides he'd rather be outdoors. "He loves the pool house. The doors are bi-fold, and the whole building opens up and becomes one big open-air room. It's Jim's favorite place to be, his little getaway. He says his blood pressure drops the minute he gets out there!"
Bar stools ("Edward Counter Stools with Back"/Ivory): Janus et Cie, 800/245-2687, janusetcie.com.
Bar-stool cushions ('Dinghy"/Olive #DL1003-09): DeLany & Long, 203/532-0010, delanyandlong.com.
Bar counter (concrete): Mudwerk, 704/533-2790, mudwerk.com.
Pool house stone (reclaimed limestone from the Old Crow Distillery): Bourbon Boards, 704/376-0575, bourbonboards.studiobanks.com.
Steps to pool house (cut Indiana limestone): Indiana Limestone, 812/275-3341, indianalimestonecompany.com.
Roof (slate): Evergreen Slate Co., 518/642-2530, evergreenslate.com.
Doors and windows (custom wood by Victor Franz): Pursley Dixon Architecture, 704/334-6500, pursleydixon.com.
Pleasing Porch
Pursley says relaxed informality is exactly what he'd hoped for. "This isn't a showplace. Beth and Jim just wanted something they'd love every day. I think the house reflects their lightness of spirit."
Chairs from Janus et Cie circle around a coffee table and outdoor fireplace.
Chairs ("Jackson Lounge Chairs"/Ivory): Janus et Cie, 800/245-2687, janusetcie.com.
Chair cushions (#DL1003-09): DeLany & Long, 203/532-0010, delanyandlong.com.
Porcelain garden seats: Mrs. Howard, 704/376-8900, phoebehoward.net.
Flagstone (Indiana Bluestone): Charles Luck, 888/475-5825, charlesluck.com.
Stone wall (reclaimed limestone from the Old Crow Distillery): Bourbon Boards, 704/376-0575, bourbonboards.studiobanks.com.


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Going along with Ed's usual flair of adventurous back-story (this one no doubt inspired by the 1981 blockbuster "Raiders of the Lost Ark) we learn that just after archeologist Indiana Jones had retrieved the all powerful Ark of the Covenant from the Nazis, it was secretly stored away in a giant warehouse by the United States Government, never to be found again...
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With a name like "Gimme a W!", you could probably already guess that the presentation from Kathy Stewart of Ellipse Fitness would involve a bit of cheerleading. In this case, the "W" stands for Stewart's why, when, where, who and what of cheering clients on to weight-loss success.
Stewart started her session by describing a Duke University study that compared weight loss amongst three groups of dieters – one had done it on their own, a second had used online tools, such as journaling, and the third had worked with a counselor. The study found that the last group regained the least amount of weight, Stewart said, explaining the first W of weight-loss counseling: why.
"If you think you're there just to weigh people and tell them what to eat, you're missing 99 percent of the job," said Stewart.
The role of a counselor isn't just to provide information, she stressed, but to motivate clients who want to lose weight and give them some accountability.
But while "face time" with a counselor does make a difference, Stewart pointed out the importance of making sure the client knows that it's not really the counselor to whom they're accountable.
"I make my clients sign a contract with themselves," Stewart explained. "I tell them: your meeting with me is as important as any other meeting you have today, as getting to work on time, as going to your kid's soccer game. This is your life we're talking about."
But while she obviously takes her responsibility seriously, Stewart also tries to keep it fun and positive. And she says some cheerleading should definitely be involved.
"Even if the progress is slow, I'll shout out: 'Woo-hoo! You lost half a pound!' to encourage them," Stewart said as she demonstrated with a fist pump and a leap in the air. "I'm a freak in our counseling room. That's why they have to shut the door."


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I pulled the MicroSIM out of my iPhone 4 and shoved it, ungracefully, into the normal-sized SIM slot and while it's not kosher, it totally works. I'll go get an converter/adapter at some point. Here's some things I was impressed with: Windows Live, Google, Yahoo, and Exchange are all peers. I was able to add my work Exchange account, my own Gmail (Google Apps), my wife's email and Google Calendar, and my Windows Live in less than 5 minutes. I customized the calendar colors as well. When I added Windows Live, it automatically figured out I had Xbox and downloaded my Avatar and Achievements. This was particularly cool because I had just won "Limbo" the night before and my little Avatar dude had a Limbo T-shirt on. My wife's Zune Pass just worked. Leasing music rocks. I put 6 gigs of music and podcasts on it. There's a dedicated camera button (this is apparently in the hardware spec) so one button gets you a 5 megapixel camera with flash. The screen is really clear. 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Elisabeth Dunker • Fine Little Day
Elisabeth Dunker is a photographer, designer, stylist, and illustrator.
Can you tell us about some of the things on your inspiration board?
I don't have a board really, but spots, corners, places in the apartment where I display things, keep them there for a while, then put them away.
It can be piles of textiles, pictures I tear out from magazines, shoes, clothes, toys, old books, etc.
I also have "inspiration drawers" where I keep stuff I find inspiring. Vintage pieces, worn surfaces, and objects that are not so perfect attract me in particular.
Who or what is inspiring you right now?
Right now I'm enjoying folk art and 50's and 60's books, none in particular. I like to look at old black-and-white photos of people, animals, and nature. I'm always inspired by vintage pieces and kids! Kids' characters, drawings, and play are an endless inspiration source.
Tell us a little bit about your blog/work.
My blog works like a ventilator for me, and a window to the world. It's a place where I collect and share what I think are inspiring pictures, connect with people, get feedback and ideas. But most of all it's about appreciating everyday beauty.
How long have you been making your art? How did you start?
Oh, I don't know when it started. Like many creative people I've always been drawing a lot and making stuff. I was 25 or something when I first realized that I could actually make a living from it.
What is your background?
I worked as a TV photographer for several years before I started studying design. I had my own business for which I produced textiles, wallpapers, and kids' accessories for awhile. Then I started to work as a freelance stylist and photographer with interior design and fashion.
Now I'm doing all things parallel — graphic design, illustration, photography, and whatever comes my way…
Where does your training come from?
I studied for five years at HDK, School of Design and Craft, Gothenburg University.
How did you get your start in crafting, and what kinds of crafts do you do?
It pretty much started with when I wanted to learn how to sew, so I bought a sewing machine and started to sew bags, childrens' clothes, etc. After awhile I started my own brand (it doesn't exist anymore) and sold my stuff in local stores here in Gothenburg and in Stockholm.
Nowadays, when I'm not working on an assignment, I work with my friend and colleague, Camilla Engman, for our company, Studio Violet. So far we've done prints, posters, and journals. This spring we're planning to do some new fun, projects together.
What are some of your current projects?
Except for the projects for Studio Violet, I'm working with logos and web page design.
How do you come up with your next idea?
My ideas always come up by random chance (if I'm not working on an assignment) — at least I think so.
What do you do to "refill the well"?
The best way I know to refill is to go to flea markets and vintage stores. I go several times a week, not to buy stuff necessarily, but to absorb impressions, look in books, and dig into vintage textiles, toys, or children's clothes.
Have you ever been stuck creatively? How did you get past it?
When I don't create, I get depressed. I have periods of big doubts. What am I doing, what is it good for, who needs it… But creating is a must for me. I couldn't stand a life without making. It's a way of escaping things, I guess, but also a way to express and find meaning. When I'm stuck, I rest for awhile, cry, and clean.
What do you do to keep yourself motivated and avoid burn-out?
I work hard, but with something I love, that is a condition of feeling well during work I think. But that is also a risk — I tend to work too much in periods. My kids and family life keep me down to earth, though, and make me take job breaks. Confirmations from other people, like nice comments on the blog and commissions, keep me motivated. Progress by learning also keeps me motivated.
How does being a mother affect your work?
I think I've been more effective and aware of the fact that time is short.
What's your perfect creativity-inspiring day?
Sleep long in the morning, out in nature with the kids all day, work late.
Is there something new you want to try?
Sing and dance! (In the next life…)
Any advice to the many people who are inspired by you?
Listen to your intuition, go with the flow, and try to be happy.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
There are no limits.
What activity inspires you?
Besides strolling in flea markets and vintage stores, I like to read, eat good food, look in magazines and children's books, and travel.
What places inspire you?
The woods, a big city, libraries.
What craft blogs, websites, and/or books do you enjoy?
Japanese crafting books, Milk magazine, all work by John Melin, Stig Lindberg, and Tove Jansson.
The blogs and websites I enjoy are numerous. Here are four:
Mieke Willems
Reference Library
Kindra is here!
What other talents do you possess that we might not know about?
Well, I like to do animations/stop motion. I was very proud to win a students' animation competition a couple of years ago. :)
What's your favorite thing in your studio and/or house?
My computer and camera (a bit sad maybe? but true).
Do you have a favorite spot in your house, in the world?
Wherever my family is. It's the best thing I know, to be with them.
Spot, I like to be in my imaginary summer house. I've dreamt of my own summer house for several years now. I hope that dream will come true one day.
Studio Violet
17 comments:
- Elisabeth Dunker said...
Lori, thank you so much for featuring me :)
- March 25, 2009 at 2:28 PM
- Cindy said...
fine little day is one of my favorite blogs. i enjoyed this interview very much. thanks ladies!
- March 25, 2009 at 2:34 PM
- Lori said...
elisabeth, thank you so much for agreeing to be interviewed - i find your blog and your photography endlessly inspiring!
- March 25, 2009 at 2:42 PM
- marie-louise said...
It was interesting and lovely to read about this nice lady!
And so many good photos!!!!!
- March 26, 2009 at 6:57 AM
- Billy said...
Lori, thanks for the interview! I´ve been following Elisabeth´s blog (+Studio Violet) for a while now so it´s great to getting to know more about her.
- March 26, 2009 at 9:24 AM
- Anonymous said...
I've been a reader, off and on (I go through strange phases of thinking I should stop reading blogs), for a couple of years now. I learned something new here, which is what a good interview should do! Thanks!
- March 27, 2009 at 5:07 AM
- Jo said...
elisabeth, you are like dust of gold :)
- March 29, 2009 at 1:06 PM
- Megan.K. said...
Lori, so good to see Elisabeth here. I, too, am a huge fan of hers, and visit the blog daily for inspiration.Elisabeth, I do hope your summer house dream comes true ;)
- March 29, 2009 at 5:42 PM
- Laura said...
Thanks for the great interview.I especially appreciate hearing from artist-moms, being one of that tribe myself!
- March 30, 2009 at 8:10 PM
- Avalanche Looms / Susan Johnson said...
This was a treat--I am such a fan of E. Dunker. & the other artist interviews you have done here are very good
- April 3, 2009 at 12:20 AM
- comfies said...
oh! this is lovely. i think she's just wonderful. thanks for doing this blog so we can get to know our favorite people a little bit more...
- April 11, 2009 at 11:49 AM
- Evie said...
great interview. I love Elisabeth's blog and work at Studio Violet, this was a beautiful little something extra.
- April 16, 2009 at 12:54 AM
- Make it Easy said...
elisabeth (fine little day) is one of my favourite blog friends!
i find her lifestlye so refreshing, beautiful, and inspiring. when i want my mind to start thinking nice, i just visit her blog!
this interview was so great.
it made me smile, the answers were so wonderful
- April 16, 2009 at 4:55 AM
- Raymund said...
The list of questions are quite though provoking. Thanks
- April 19, 2009 at 7:03 PM
- Leciawp said...
I am an admirer of Elisabeth's blog and photography; it was a pleasure to read this interview. Thanks!
- April 19, 2009 at 10:47 PM
- la casita de wendy said...
I love elisabeth´s work. She is amazing!!
- April 22, 2009 at 5:03 PM
- Elle Moss said...
lovely read :)
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Whether you're into commercial construction, agriculture or recreational towing, if you use a truck as a truck you'll benefit from the Super Duty's enhanced capability, refinement and convenience. And while the custom-spec car may have died a long time ago, the variety of permutations available from Ford's Louisville truck plant gives the Super Duty customer a chance at real customization, seemingly with more content variables than the U.S. tax code.
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If you're looking for a pickup (especially in Crew Cab configuration) as a substitute for your SUV, you'll quickly realize the Super Duty's principal mission: Hauling things and people – not just people. To be sure, both Extended and Crew Cabs accommodate passengers quite comfortably, but if you're not regularly hooking up to a 10,000-pound trailer or loading an eight-foot bed with more than a couple of two-by-fours, you've overbought what Ford has overbuilt.
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A new spray-in bedliner is available later in the model year, while the SYNC communications and entertainment system is enhanced with an application that allows users to get personalized traffic reports, search local business listings, and find the best price on fuel.
Interior Features
With the debut of the current F-Series, Ford established a benchmark for pickup interiors. In the new Super Duty the benchmark is moved upward in available choices, functionality and appointment. The XL interior provides feet-on-the-dash utility, XLT, Cabela's Edition and Lariat trim levels give the customer more expressive design and the King Ranch and Harley-Davidson packages coddle you in highly refined leather and wood trim. Lariat and King Ranch owners will enjoy dual-zone climate control. All audio systems are MP3-capable, so download your Toby Keith collection.
Exterior Features
The Super Duty's corporate three-bar opening is flanked by expansive vertical inlets and topped by "SUPER DUTY" in big capital letters. The expansive grille is for more than simply show – it fronts a confluence of cooling capability for engine, transmission and the intercooler that serves the diesel's two sequential turbochargers. Better cooling means, of course, bigger towing. Beyond the imposing edifice are new fender-mounted vents, available telescoping mirrors and optional 20-inch forged aluminum wheels. When compared to the last generation Super Duty, the grille and hood blister provide the main visual differentiation.
Driving Impressions
In most recent redesigns much is made of a "stiffer structure." Ford's design team complies, with higher-strength front-end structures, fully-boxed front frame rails, thick C-channel frame rails and crossmembers secured by, according to Ford, a "method that optimizes frame capability." The end result, enjoyed over some two hundred miles of south Texas roadway, is a truck offering the maximum in capability while still providing a full measure of comfort and control. This is a big truck but, from steering, to braking, to ride motion – enhanced by lengthened rear leaf springs – to interior quiet, the Super Duty impresses as one highly refined tool, and not merely a "truck."
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Regardless of budget, Ford builds a 2010 Super Duty model to fit it. At a base price that starts just under $27,000 (the diesel adds about nearly $8,000) the two-wheel-drive F-250 Regular Cab will serve most fleet and commercial needs, while the diesel-powered Crew Cab F-450 in the XL trim level has a base price of about $45,000 and, depending upon trim and options, can top out at well over $64,000. The pricing of a 2010 Ford Super Duty is fully competitive with what Chevrolet and Dodge are marketing for the 2010 model year. Chevrolet prices its base 2500 HD Regular Cab around $28,500; the diesel is an additional $7,000. The Dodge Ram 2500 has a base of $28,000 and opting for the diesel is an additional $7,500. As far as resale values, Ford's residuals trump both those of Chevrolet and Dodge when compared over time.
Notable Equipment
We'll start at the front, where Ford has located a front step bumper – under-the-hood checks are made easier when the step-stool is built-in and not something you need to carry with you. In back Ford includes a hitch receiver – matched to each model's capabilities – on every Super Duty, along with seven-pin and four-pin connectors. Given the importance of towing capability to the Super Duty mission, the receiver is a standard feature any owner can appreciate.
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Those intending to tow with their 2010 Ford Super Duty trucks will appreciate Ford's factory-installed TowCommand System. The system fully integrates the trailer brakes, anti-lock brakes (ABS), TorqShift automatic transmission and tow/haul mode into one safe, capable towing platform. Functional enhancements include a foldable bed extender, which improves load utility when in place and stays out of the way when not needed, and a spray-in bedliner. Accessing the bed is made easier – and safer – by the why-didn't-they-think-of-this-before tailgate step option. And for those venturing off into the Great Unknown, an optional navigation system should get you there and – hopefully – back again.
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King Ranch TrimConstituting both interior (Chaparral leather) and exterior (PowerScope mirrors) upgrades, the King Ranch enhances over-the-road comfort with material, workmanship and appointment upgrades, adding immeasurably to the Super Duty's attractiveness. And, unlike some luxury pickups, there's no intention of appealing – overtly – to the Country Club set; this remains a work truck and not a work-in-progress.Power Stroke DieselWith its 6.0-liter predecessor, the clattering came from both under the hood and consumer websites. But with last year's introduction of the new 6.4-liter version, Ford has created a diesel offering more power (350 horsepower) and torque (650 pound-feet), along with a cleaner burn, quieter operation and better throttle response (via dual sequential turbos). Add a five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty for peace of mind and you've got a segment-leading package.
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Ford offers three engine choices for work, play or any combination of the two. Base powerplant is a 5.4-liter Triton V8 offering 300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. For those seeking more from the gasoline side of the Ford family, the 6.8-liter Triton V10 should satisfy, putting 362-horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque under your right foot. Finally, there's the aforementioned 6.4-liter Power Stroke diesel, infusing the Super Duty with both "tow" and "go."5.4-liter V8300 horsepower @ 5000 rpm365 pound-feet of torque @ 3750 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A6.8-liter V10362 horsepower @ 4750 rpm457 pound-feet of torque @ 3250 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A6.4-liter V8 Turbo Diesel350 horsepower @ 3000 rpm650 pound-feet of torque @ 2000 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A
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Here at Limu we work to realize the goal of awakening native languages and cultural resurgence by teaching and sharing the teachings of Elder Generations.
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The Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment (GEWEX) is a program initiated by the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) to observe, understand and model the hydrological cycle and energy fluxes in the atmosphere, at land surface and in the upper oceans. GEWEX is an integrated program of research, observations, and science activities ultimately leading to the prediction of global and regional climate change. The International GEWEX Project Office (IGPO) is the focal point for the planning and implementation of all GEWEX Projects and activities.
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New Spillman analytics software on display in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – Oct. 17, 2013 – Spillman Technologies will host demonstrations of its new map-based analytics and community crime software for intelligence-led policing, along with more than 40 other software modules and dozens of interface options next week at the International Association of Chiefs of Police's (IACP) 120th Annual Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.
Attendees can visit booth 400 to discover two new intelligence-led policing (ILP) modules: Spillman Analytics and CrimeMonitor, both powered by tight integration with BAIR Analytics, an analytical software and services company headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Josh Smith, R&D Manager for Spillman Technologies, said that this partnership will allow public safety agencies to use their data for enhanced decision making.
"We are excited about Spillman's partnership with BAIR Analytics," said Smith. "Their experience, expertise, and focus on innovation will allow our two companies to work together in bringing Spillman users reliable innovation in the area of analytics for years to come."
Through Spillman Analytics, a map-based analytics module, field personnel and supervisors can initiate queries from a map, delve into data, and easily determine crime trends and plan responses accordingly. The CrimeMonitor community map allows the public to search nearby crime activity, visualize crime trends, and identify hotspots in their neighborhoods and communities. The public will also be able to submit anonymous tips and receive neighborhood watch reports.
Spillman representatives will be on hand at IACP to show attendees how Spillman Analytics and CrimeMonitor are just a part of Spillman's overall ILP offerings. Spillman's CompStat and CAD Management Dashboard modules enable command staff and management to efficiently view crime trends and events that impact the quality of life in communities, such as gang problems, graffiti, and animal attacks. With these ILP tools, they can also view traffic information within jurisdictional boundaries, helping them to determine the best use of agency resources. IACP attendees will see how they can customize reports pulled from their jurisdiction's data and view it in an array of easily readable and understandable formats. Attendees may also see how Spillman's Visual Involvements® feature improves situational awareness by exploring relationships using an interactive, web-like structure, quickly placing associations at individuals' fingertips. Spillman's mapping solutions will also be demonstrated, showing attendees how up-to-date maps improve real-time tactical coordination and enhances situational awareness for field personnel.
The IACP Annual Conference begins Saturday and ends Oct. 23. The conference features renowned keynote speakers, forums and technical workshops, and the largest exhibit hall of products and services in the law enforcement community. It is the premier event for law enforcement, providing thousands of dedicated professionals from across the country and around the world with an exceptional, concentrated forum for learning, collaborating and experiencing new technology.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Spillman Technologies is a public safety software provider serving more than 1,000 police departments, sheriff's offices, fire departments, communication centers, and correctional facilities nationwide. Spillman specializes in integrated software solutions, including Analytics & Intelligence-Led Policing, Computer Aided Dispatch, Records Management Systems, Mobile Data & Field Reporting, Mapping & GIS, Jail Management Systems, Fire, Data Sharing, and Personnel & Resources. For more information about Spillman, visit www.spillman.com.


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If you have been wondering where I went I'm still around, but hardly scrapping. Since November my 3yr old son has been going to different doctors and having different testing for his eye sight and suspected learning disabilities.
My down time has been devoted to other things, like SLEEP!! I've only been able to scrap 5 layouts this year and our Valentine cards.
Earlier this month I set out on a quest to find a cool St. Patrick's Day kit to make my St. Patty cards for my wee little Irish boy. Besides Anna BV's Only The Lucky - which I used last year because I was on her CT, I couldn't find a kit I liked.
This failed hunt then put a spirit back in my soul and set me on my own mission to make all the elements for my card... that lead to late night designing, and trying different ideas then before I knew it I had more than 50 elements, 4 graffiti splatters and 18 papers. And I'm still designing!!! I am working on some word art and an alpa all of which will be the first kit I sell right here on my blog.
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One of the biggest challenges in writing a grant proposal is developing a budget for your project. Finding the balance between too much detail and not enough to demonstrate what your school or district will do with the grant funds is difficult. This article will help you create a realistic budget and carefully think through exactly what you need from the funding agency to successfully implement your project.
Not all donors are the same and there is no "universal " donor culture.
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One aspect of a strong grant proposal that is important yet easily overlooked is an organization's past successes.
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Federal grants follow a linear pattern from the creation of the funding opportunity to the implementation of the award. The lifecycle is divided into three main stages.
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Funders might retract grant money if it is not used as proposed. Grant applicants must know how to use their funds before developing a grant proposal.
Effective time management is one of the most valuable skills when writing a grant application.
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Fiscal sponsorship can increase the number and diversity of community programs. The San Francisco Study Center created this directory as a tool to connect community projects with fiscal sponsors.
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Building the right team of people to help you complete your project is an essential part of submitting the perfect application. Here are some tips to help you find and build the perfect research team.
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I LOVE this project - especially for beginner crocheters. It is so quick and easy, and the result is the perfect addition to your Christmas Decor. It's also a perfect little gift if you are on a budget (It literally uses next to no yarn).
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Drawing a triangle is not always as easy as you might think!
Can you make sense of the three methods to work out the area of the kite in the square?
Can you find sets of sloping lines that enclose a square?
This task requires learners to explain and help others, asking and answering questions.
In abstract and computer generated art, a real object can be represented by a simplified set of lines. Can you create a picture using mathematical instructions?
Position the lines so that they are perpendicular to each other. What can you say about the equations of perpendicular lines?
How does the position of the line affect the equation of the line? What can you say about the equations of parallel lines?
Investigate what happens to the equation of different lines when you translate them. Try to predict what will happen. Explain your findings.
Investigate what happens to the equations of different lines when you reflect them in one of the axes. Try to predict what will happen. Explain your findings.
I took the graph y=4x+7 and performed four transformations. Can you find the order in which I could have carried out the transformations?