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Hot Springs Around the World
Rejuvenate in the world's most relaxing hot springs. Mother Earth heats the water, now you just need to slip into it. From Idaho to Lhasa, discover the world's best geothermally heated springs.
Banjar Hot SpringsLess than a mile from the village of Banjar in northern Bali, this hot spring is a relaxing 98.6 degrees. The hot spring water pours from the mouths of 8 stone-carved naga (mythical, dragon-like creatures) into a rectangular-shaped pool. 960 1280
Calistoga Spa Hot SpringsHead to Napa Valley for a dip in this mineral pool, one of 4 geothermally heated pools on the grounds of Calistoga Spa Hot Springs hotel in Calistoga, CA. Recline in waters ranging from 80 to 104 degrees, while enjoying the surrounding beauty of nearby Mt. St. Helena. 960 1280
Dunton Hot SpringsA century ago, miners in southwestern Colorado soothed aching bones in these natural hot tubs. Today, the tradition continues: Choose from among 5 different pools, the hottest of which reaches 106 degrees. The wine-red waters are rich in iron and magnesium, with a dash of lithium. 960 1280
Cascate del MulinoTake a dip in the most famous natural springs in southern Tuscany. Consisting of several natural pools of warm thermal water, the Cascate del Mulino are open to the public -- and free -- throughout the year. At a warm 99.5 degrees year-round, the waters contain properties that have been known to help skin, digestive and circulatory ailments since Roman times. 960 1280
Banff Upper Hot SpringsWith the spectacular Canadian Rockies just beyond, settle into the soothing waters of Banff Upper Hot Springs. Located in the town of Banff, these hot springs were discovered in 1884 and continue to draw visitors with their year-round temperatures between 98 and 104 degrees. Minerals such as bicarbonate, which may assist in opening peripheral blood vessels and improve circulation to the body's extremities, can be found in the waters. 960 1280
PamukkaleFor thousands of years, people have bathed in the hot springs of Pamukkale, located 12 miles north of the city of Denizli in southwestern Turkey. The hot springs, 17 in all, are saturated with calcium. When the calcium cools on the hillside, it forms a white limestone known as travertine. This explains the name of the hot springs -- literally translated as "cotton castle." 960 1280
Big Bend Hot SpringsAfter a long day of hiking through Big Bend National Park, consider a dip in these hot springs -- 105 degrees bubbling up from a hole in the ground. The water carries dissolved mineral salts that some say have healing powers. Just make sure you limit the exposure of little kids to these warm waters -- they can feel super-hot in summer! 960 1280
Arenal Hot SpringsUntil 2010, Arenal in Costa Rica was one of the 10 most active volcanoes in the world. Arenal has been calming down, leaving room for travelers to kick back in area hot springs, heated by an underground geothermal river. 960 1280
Lava Hot SpringsWho says Idaho is all about potatoes? The small, sleepy town of Lava Hot Springs (population: 407) is noted for its many hot springs, suitable for bathing as well as a bumpy inner tube run through part of town. The waters range from 102 to 112 degrees. 960 1280
Blue LagoonThis outdoor geothermal spa owes its steamy waters to a lava field in the fishing town of Grindavik on Iceland's southwestern coast. The waters are rich in minerals such as silica and sulfur, and is said to help people suffering from skin conditions like psoriasis. 960 1280
Ma'In Hot SpringsMix a journey back into ancient times with a relaxing reprieve in the Middle East. Situated 866 feet below sea level, this hot freshwater mineral spring and waterfall offers a refreshing spa experience. The hot springs are located on the edge of Wadi Mujib, a gorge in Jordan that feeds the Dead Sea; nearby attractions include the Tomb of Moses (Nabi Musa) and the city of Petra (about 3 hours by car). 960 1280
Grutas de Tolantongo, MexicoAbout 125 miles from Mexico City is a small canyon with steep walls called Tolantongo. Near the bottom of the steep box canyon are heated pools, as well as warm waterfalls that flow down the steep canyon walls. 960 1280
Yangbajing, TibetWelcome to the highest altitude hot springs in the world. Set at an altitude of 14,764 feet above sea level, these hot springs are located about 54 miles northwest of Tibet's capital city of Lhasa. While taking a dip, visitors can view the far-off snow-covered Nyainqen Tanggula mountain range. 960 1280
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Detox and Unplugged VacationsOn a quest for quiet? Need to unplug from your gadgets? Resorts and hotels are answering our growing addiction to technology with detox vacation packages that promise not to have Wi-Fi or TV on isolated grounds, but rather wellness services like yoga and meditation -- all designed to quiet your mind. 960 1280
Vacation With Your PetAccording to a recent PetRelocation.com survey, nearly 1/3 of all pet owners planned to travel outside the US with their pets this past year. Pet travel is likely to grow, as more hotels and airlines, such as Pet Airways, continue to make it easier to bring your pooch along on your next break. And since traveling with your pet guarantees a more active vacation, you won't have to worry about hitting the hotel gym. 960 1280
Weight-Loss CampsWant to take off work and pounds at the same time? The Biggest Loser resort at Fitness Ridge, in Ivins, UT, offers healthy meals, a day full of exercise, the power of group motivation, and plenty of spectacular scenery with daily canyon hikes. 960 1280
Healthier Options for In-Flight MealsFruit on a plane? For some airlines, yes. Air Canada and Virgin America offer the healthiest in-flight food, a recent nutritional survey found. Pictured here is Virgin America's "protein box," sure to help give you an energy boost on your next redeye. 960 1280
Healthier Cruise ShipsWhen you think of taking a cruise, you may think of buffet food and unlimited drinks, aka a vacation of overindulgence. But in 2012, cruise lines are offering more ways to experiment with fitness trends or at least keep up with your daily workout regimen. Fred Olsen Cruise Lines offers yoga, Pilates, personal trainers, daily organized walks around the deck, and even pools with waves for resistance swimming. 960 1280
Holistic HolidaysTop US spas, such as Miraval near Tucson, AZ, offer more than physical benefits. In addition to helping you find your freshest layer of skin, Miraval's spa services help calm your inner core enjoy with programs designed around mindfulness and self-discovery. 960 1280
Fitness Friendly HotelsHotels are feeling the pressure to offer healthier food options and better exercise facilities for travelers who don't want to fall off the health wagon while on vacation. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts not only offers state-of-the-art cardio and weight-training equipment, but also studio classes and personal trainers. 960 1280
Medical TourismFrom Lasik to knee replacement, the high cost of health care is continuing to push a growing numbers of Americans to go abroad for health care. Perhaps it's easier to recover from surgery, too, in tropical paradises like Costa Rica and Thailand. 960 1280
Spa Breaks Not Just for WomenSpas aren't just for the girls anymore. Couples are choosing romantic spa getaways. Don't worry, guys. Spas are making services more appealing to men, too, with less "girly" options, such as sports massages and gentlemen's facials. 960 1280
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The three White Mountains campgrounds each offer a different experience. Campgrounds are maintained during the summer season (June thru mid-September) and have hand pump wells, trash cans, and outhouse-style toilets. Each campsite has a parking area, picnic tables, and fire rings. Firewood is not provided. The nearest RV dump station is in Fairbanks.
All three campgrounds are recreation fee sites with registration and payment information near the entrances. Fees are $6 per night per site on a first-come basis.
Two of the campgrounds are located at either end of the Nome Creek Valley, on the southern edge of the White Mountains NRA. Starting in the 1890s, this area was home to miners and trappers living a subsistence lifestyle in the Alaska wilderness.
To reach Nome Creek from Fairbanks, take the Steese Highway to mile 57 and follow the U.S. Creek Road for seven miles to the Nome Creek Road.
Four miles up the valley from the road junction is the upper end of Nome Creek Valley, the Quartz Creek Trailhead, and the Mount Prindle Campground, which has 13 campsites. This campground sits below expansive alpine tundra meadows and Mount Prindle (5,286 feet), making it the ideal spot to begin a trip into the high country. Well water is available during the summer. Bring your own firewood.
Taking a left at the road junction, it is 12 miles to lower Nome Creek, the Ophir Creek Campground and the put-in for floating Beaver Creek National Wild River. At Ophir Creek are 19 campsites nestled in tall white spruce trees on the bank of Nome Creek. From here you can enjoy fishing in Nome Creek or take a short day-hike over to Beaver Creek. Also nearby is the 3-mile loop trail to Table Top Mountain, with awesome views of the higher peaks in the White Mountains.


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An institution in Champaign County for over 40 years, Papa Del's is known for their deep dish pizza. Some argue the best south of I-80, many say the best in the state. University of Illinois students and alumni have clamored for Papa Del's since opening their doors in 1970, waiting the 45-minutes it takes for the dough to cook and the mass amounts of cheese to melt. Alumni all over the country have such an insatiable taste for their favorite pizza, that Papa Del's now ships up to 8 pizzas overnight anywhere in the country. As one Yelp reviewer says, it's "Legendary in every sense of the word."
A little bit of Italy & a whole lot more located in the heart of student life on Green Street in Champaign!
Pekara Bakery & Bistro is a clean label artisan bakery in downtown Champaign serving the community since 2005. Pekara prides itself on delicious handmade pastries, cakes, and breads in which all-natural ingredients are used. From omelettes made from local, organic eggs, breakfast sandwiches and bagels, savory sandwiches on artisan breads, salads, crêpes, and hearty soups, to sweet pastries, pies, and cookies, you can find most anything you'd like at Pekara. Pekara's well-trained baristas serve up superb coffee that has been responsibly sourced and harvested from Abakundakawa, the certified Fair Trade cooperative in Rwanda where the heart of our house blend is grown. Pekara Bakery & Bistro even helps you stay ahead for that special event, baking pastries, baklava, breads and other treats for those special occasions.
Delicious savory soft meats, crispy tantalizing appetizers, steamy mouthwatering vegetables, hot beds of rice, fine wines, boutique beers and whiskeys are the classic comforts of Peking Garden--a 200 seat restaurant offering delicious Mandarin/Szechuan Cuisine every day and every holiday in the heart of downtown Champaign IL.
Pia's is Chambana's Number 1 Sports Bar! Known for airing every University of Illinois game, both home and away, Pia's is the perfect spot to ensure that you never miss a beat. Grab a refreshing brew and hang with your fellow Illini Fans as you chow down on their delicious nachos.
Serving delicious breakfast's and great lunches from an impressive menu, dishes include homemade soups, salads, and fresh sandwiches.
Features steaks, ribs, and fresh seafood specials every weekend. Full bar, outdoor patio, and piano player every Friday - Sunday. Also offers large banquet rooms for large gatherings.
Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery
Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery is Illinois' first farmstead cheese making facility, founded in 2004. Visit this off the beaten path farm and learn about their cheese-making process and their "Animal Welfare Approved" Goat Dairy. Taste their delicious, award winning varieties of goat cheese and sample their amazing goat milk gelato and organic fruits. The farm is open weekdays for drop-in visitors to see the goats, walk the grounds and purchase farm products. During the summer, you can also visit the farm during Wednesday afternoon open houses. In addition to self-guided tours of the farm, you can get gelato by the scoop and purchase products from their farm as well as those from other farms and food artisans. Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery also offers additional food events in the summer with Dinners on the Farm, Third Friday Pop-Ups, and tasting trail events. This is a working farm, so check their website for hours and activities before venturing out to the farm.
Quality is a simple bar with a big-city vibe that can only be described oxymoronically as "rustic modern." Quality offers a wide selection of American craft beers on tap and new beers are introduced every week.
Radio Maria is a restaurant and tapas bar run by artists. Head chef, Brian Wong, creates the eclectic dishes that suit the vibrant ambiance, such as his Coffee Crusted Filet and Green Curry Hot Pot.
Rainbow Garden Restaurant has been serving the residents of Champaign, Urbana, Savoy and the surrounding area since 1999. Rainbow Garden offers the finest selection of authentic Chinese cuisine, specializing in the most popular styles; Mandarin, Cantonese, and Szechuan.
This restaurant serves down-home country cooking right in the heart of Monticello! With a diverse menu there truly is something for everyone. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, rich lunch or simple dinner. At Red Wheel, your wish is their command!
Red Wheel Restaurant in Rantoul, IL provides home made family style food. Conveniently located off Highway 57, this is a great stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Events at Refinery's 7000+ square foot ballroom is the perfect setting for any reception style. Our ballroom has hardwood floors, floor to ceiling windows, and a stunning bar. Our reception packages include everything from centerpieces to champagne, and our professional event coordinators are ready to make your reception dreams a reality.
Start your day off right with a stack of HOT pancakes, or whatever breakfast combo you'd like. Located on Mattis Avenue just across the street and few blocks from Dodds Softball & Soccer Complex and near Parkland College.
Welcome to Siam Terrace, a restaurant that serves you authentic Thai food. We provide fresh, healthy food, and friendly service. Our chefs DO NOT USE MSG in any of the dishes and use only the freshest ingredients and pure vegetable oil.
Silver Mine Subs® offers the freshest and finest hot and cold submarine sandwiches, wraps, salads, sides, soups, and chili this side of the mine. There is no grillin' or fryin'. We bake fresh bread on the premise and make sub sandwiches to-order, fast! We are proud to offer a healthy alternative to fast food. Fresh sub sandwiches can be made-to-order, or choose from over 20 sandwich options, soups and chili. We also offer box lunches, kid friendly meals, and catering services to all our miners!
Urbana's Silvercreek Restaurant is a perfect locale for casual fine-dining. Experience a vast array of tasteful delicacies such as fresh fish and juicy steaks, along with enticing vegetarian-friendly dishes. They also use fresh, local ingredients, and all of their artisan breads are baked in-house from scratch every day.
Sleepy Creek Vineyards offers more than just great wine. Experience live entertainment, unique shopping, and tastings from local farms. Group tours of the vineyards can be scheduled, and rental space is available for special events including business meetings, parties, and weddings.
Talk about setting the mood. With an atmosphere flushed with warm reds and bathed in caramel and gold lighting, the mood at Soma is always one of urbane expectation. Anything can happen here, and it does.
Choose your classic Chinese cuisine and keep returning to the buffet line while visiting this fine Chinese cuisine establishment.
Dedicated to offering the most memorable dining experience for you, we pick ingredients carefully and use only the freshest and nature ones to prepare every dish. A cozy and inviting ambiance allows you to enjoy not only a great meal but also the authentic atmosphere.
Sweet Indulgence Bakery is the perfect spot to satisfy that sweet tooth! Treat yourself to their decadent cakes and savory chocolates.
Tang Dynasty offers authentic Chinese cuisine to the Champaign and Urbana communities. Conveniently located in the Lincoln Square Mall, our elegant yet casual atmosphere is perfect for a business lunch, a family party, a romantic date, or a gathering of close friends. And our traditional Mandarin and Cantonese-style food is prepared by our szechwan-trained chef.
Thara Thai Pan-Asian Restaurant
Loved by locals and students alike, Thara Thai serves the community a variety of Pan-Asian dishes that aren't available anywhere else in town. The meals are prepared fresh and cooked with care by the family that owns the restaurant.
Located in Campus Town, The Clybourne is a University of Illinois student favorite. During the day have lunch with friends and at night enjoy cocktails in a refined atmosphere.
The Cookie Jar...in the heart of the University of Illinois campus! We carry a full line of unique handmade iced decorated cookies and gourmet cookies each one handmade one by one. We have all occasion and holiday designs for special dates such as Valentine's Day, Halloween, Birthday, Christmas, and more. Come on in to our webstore and take a look around. We know that you will find exactly what you are looking for! Our cookies are made with natural ingredients with no change in flavor, presentation or biological characteristics. Our company meets all government agencies standards required to produce and export edible products. We have been appointed with all the necessary permits to bake, operate and sell our products Quite Possible the World's Best Cookies!!
Wake-up to one of the ORIGINAL pancake houses located in the Midwest. Specifically opened just for serving breakfast (closes at 2 p.m.) try all types of pancakes they offer at the original pancake house! The Original Pancake House is a second and third generation family business, which takes great pride in maintaining the high standards that make our food so outstanding.
The Seaboat is a landmark restaurant in Champaign-Urbana, IL where Midwest hospitality meets great food in a casual environment. Famous for serving Tasty Fish and Chicken Delights, all of The Seaboat's entrees are cooked to order using the finest ingredients.
Specialized in casseroles, quiches, soups, salads and desserts all made from scratch on premises. Setting: a 1901 Sears-Roebuck ordered catalogue house.
We serve ice cold beer and offer daily drink specials, as well as $5 lunch specials Monday - Friday. The Stop Bar & Grill are biker friendly, but everyone is welcome and the only requirement is to have fun!
Charming diner in historic Paxton. Fresh salad bar, appetizers, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Full menu includes chicken dinners, salmon, Yellow Fin Tuna, Steak and more. Make sure you save room for a slice of fresh pie. Host your next event at the Tin Pan.Dine-in, carry-out, catering and event hosting. Special catering menu available.
Triyptch Brewing, an award-winning microbrewery in Savoy, is dedicated to the production of high quality craft beer. Triptych beers, rooted in old world brewing traditions, draw upon a variety of inspirations including local ingredients and cover a very wide gamut of tastes. At the tasting room in Savoy, Triptych offers up to 8 different beers in a lineup that changes with the seasons. Their Dirty Hippy English brown ale recently received a silver medal at the 2014 World Beer Cup.
Urbana Garden Family Restaurant
Stop off of Interstate 74 to grab breakfast at this prime location for travelers off the major roadway, around the corner from the Super 8 Motel in Urbana.
Small town dining at it's finest! Stop off to feel like the olden days visiting with the locals who gather every morning at this fine small town establishment! Located in between Route 47 and Interstate 57 (turn off at Rantoul exit, and drive 10-15 miles into Fisher)
Enjoy the "best steak and prime rib dinners in Central Illinois". Try their ribs, chops and seafood.
Although this shop is located in downtown Champaign, it does not sit directly on the strip that gets the bulk of foot traffic, and thus it might be easily overlooked. Don't be afraid to go for a walk on the beautiful streets of downtown Champaign, and sooner or later you'll find this fine little establishment producing all sorts of tea beverages a tea lover would love to get their hands on!
Try your hand at some of the best Korean cuisine served up within the campus limits of the University of Illinois!
Wyldewood Cellars Winery is one of the largest and acclaimed wineries in the Mid-West. Wyldewood Cellar's - St. Joseph - is the latest in addition to the Wyldewood Family of Wineries. All our locations offer free wine tastings and samples of our delicious jellies and fudge. Family owned since 1995, Wyldewood Cellars takes pride in offering quality wines at an affordable price.
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Since 1974 Ye Olde Donut Shoppe has been serving Champaign-Urbana with the highest quality handmade donuts. Real fudge, real maple. Fresh, never frozen. Since the shop closed in 2013, Ye Olde Donut has opened a food truck - catch them at the Farmer's Market and other community festivals!
Delicious greek food that has been a staple Campus town eatery since 1973! Don't forget to try their gyros!


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Kyle Visser's speech was slow, but his words sounded loud and clear throughout the Valor Christian High School gymnasium.
"When someone calls me 'retard,' it really hurts," said the 19-year-old Special Olympian. "It can leave me feeling angry and depressed. (It's) a hurtful word for people with disabilities. We have the same desires and emotions as normal people."
Visser, an Aurora resident, spoke to Valor students at a March 8 all-school assembly urging students to help eradicate the 'R' word. "Spread the word to end the word" is a Special Olympics campaign hundreds of Valor students joined by signing pledge sheets after the assembly.
"Pledge not to use the word," Valor student Cooper Youngs said, "not only that but to hold other people accountable.
"Really, this campaign is all about respect. People with intellectual disabilities aren't any different than we are."
Youngs founded the Valor Special Olympics Club, through which students can coach and volunteer for the athletic competitions.
Youngs said he's richer for his involvement with Special Olympics. He started volunteering at his father's urging, but did so begrudgingly.
"Three and a half years later, it totally changed my life," he told his fellow students.
Ten-year-old Aurora resident Jake Whitney, who has Down syndrome, also addressed the students. He sat cross-legged on a stool and described the sports he loves to play. Whitney then led them in a rousing dance, immediately endearing himself to them.
"He's so cute!" several teenage girls whispered as Whitney grinned and waved at his audience.
That response is common, his mother said.
"He's always the center of attention," Casey Whitney said. "I just think we're so lucky that he was born in this time where he's accepted. There's been one kid in his 10 years that's ever said anything (negative)."
The R-word campaign asks people to stop using the word "as a starting point toward creating more accepting attitudes and communities for all people," according to a website dedicated to the effort. For more information or to take the pledge, visit www.r-word.org.


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PRICE-Our loving mother, grandmother and beloved day care provider, Barbara Ann Crisp, age 72, passed away July 25, 2011 at her home in Price, Utah.
She was born in Needham, England on July 22, 1939 to Frederick and Vera Mary Dunnett Newstead.
Married Colin Leech, later divorced. She later married Keith Anthony Crisp, June 24, 1969 in England; he preceded her in death on Jan. 4, 1981.
"Bobby" was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved being surrounded by her family and for the past 31 years she opened the doors of her home and loved and cared for many children in the comforts of "Bobby's Place". Her children and four grandchildren were the light of her life and she was deeply proud of their accomplishments.
She enjoyed watching western movies and murder mysteries. "Bobby" overcame many obstacles in her life and on May 25 of this year she received her US citizenship.
Survived by her daughter and son, Andrea (Greg) Ghirardelli, Sean Crisp, both of Price; grandchildren, Richard Ghirardelli, Price, Ember Ghirardelli, Salt Lake City, Kenyon Crisp, and Brodey Crisp, both of Price.
Graveside service, Saturday, July 30, 2011, 11 a.m., Cliffview Cemetery in Price. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price, where friends are welcome daily and may share memories of "Bobby" at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.


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WE'RE HEARING as it's the holiday season, it's fitting that a holiday metaphor is being used to describe the accelerating shortage of affordable housing in this country: there's no room at the inn.
And we're also hearing the shortage is spreading. No longer confined to the major cities with historically large numbers of renters, it is growing across the country.
Despite efforts to maximize the effect of low-income housing development tax incentives, the continuous imbalance between supply and demand of affordable rental housing options of recent years has reached "critical shortage" levels.
Findings from a study conducted by CohnReznick LLP, one of the nation's largest tax and business advisory firms that specializes in Fortune 1000 market analytics, show the popular belief that there is "too much housing" available in the U.S. is not supported by data.
And they're not the only ones. Tom Deyo, deputy director of NeighborWorks America's national initiatives and applied research, told me "mounting evidence indicates the strain is growing especially for lower income renters" for whom it is harder to find affordable lodging.
Data, including findings from housing reports released by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, support insiders' concerns about the nation's affordable housing shortages, he added.
The CohnReznick report, titled "The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program at Year 25: An Expanded Look at Performance," analyzes state-by-state housing data between 2008 and 2010 when the foreclosure and overall economic crisis reached its peak.
It focuses on the operating performance of apartment buildings financed through LIHTC.
The study is based on information from 38 active organizations (syndicators and investors) managing over 17,000 multifamily properties, which represent over 70% of the LIHTC properties placed in service since 1986.
Performance evaluation is based on occupancy rates, debt coverage, cash flow for unit, "and the incidence of underperforming properties" by state, region and metropolitan statistical area.
This sample size represents roughly $73 billion in LHITC credits and $62 billion in equity contribution from investors that specialize in property development financing.
The analysis focused on whether affordable housing has been overbuilt and whether LHITC properties meet their financial obligations as required by the law.
The study once again confirms that the nation's shortage of affordable housing persists and raises new concerns: Not only has the shortage of affordable rental housing reached an unprecedented, critical level, it also is a widespread issue across the country.
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Posted on 09/14/2012 9:20:54 AM PDT by ColdOne
President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will on Friday watch the return of the remains of the four Americans killed in Libya earlier this week.
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is POSOTUS going to have a fund raiser at this event?
May God grant them both an ENLIGHTENED conscience....to understand their own contributions to this atrocity.
That ain't happening. It's the movie's fault.
And Romney's...AND Bush's...AND Fox News'...
" President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will on Friday watch the return of the remains of the four Americans killed in Libya earlier this week."
Foreign version of "Fast & Furious"
Nice job, you two..
Oops...you forgot the sarcasm alert.
I wish I was his wife or mother for just the afternoon. I would say things on camera and to the President that would make headlines that would be remembered for generations...
What a bunch of no-class jerks.
Naturally the press was alerted to this somber and private moment.
LOL! Yes he will and Hillary will run off with a stolen coffin.
Can we make a trade 2 for 4 ?
no this is a calculating trick.
Obama is trying to say Obama=clinton (bill)
rather than continue the realization that Obama IS Carter.
clinton is just a prop just like the corpse is a prop.
If this was sincere and honest it would be PRIVATE without the fawning media.
They are headed to Joint Base Andrews for the Transfer of Remains Ceremony, which is set to take place in the early afternoon. Obama and Clinton are both scheduled to make remarks.
The only ting that needs to correced in this statement is the removal of "to make remarks" and replaced with "to lie about their total lack of interest even though fore warned"
No words needed..pray for their families...:(
and this one ...freakin evil ANIMALS!!
What is that photo of? Is it something to do with the death of the ambassador?
Was a campaign email sent out so those that send in $3.00 have a chance to win and attend this and meet Obama and Hillary?
Yep! And CYA.
Never mind I found it. It was what I was afraid it was.
Burning Obama eff'n effigy. Who loves you baby!
But...they love us overseas. They just hate BUSH! How could they hate us when we gave them freedom?
hope it doesn't interfere with his tee-off time or an important fund raiser.
Or maybe his intelligence briefing, my God he needs as much intelligence as he can get. /sar.
blessings, bobo
Yes, after beating the hell outta the Americans they dragged them out by force then killed them outside the courtyard ....I'M so angry I'm SPITTING NAILS!!! !!
Photo op scum.
And they should kiss the asses of all four dead Americans. Incompetent boobs. Dangerously incompetent boobs.
"O" doesn't want FULL reponsibility. So, he likes the idea of a larger assembly of officiels and very public ceremony
Of course, the MSM accomodates!!
I am upset as well.
Followed by a "Not In Our Name!" parade of "moderate" muslims.
Yeah right. The ROP. Might as well make the hypocrisy complete.
The answer to that is the beginning of WISDOM, when discussing the muslim animals.
THEY LIE, it's in their koran bookie thing written in ChickenScratch and a little chickenschitt for punctuation.
Viewing the murdered victims they are responsible for murdering. Why don't they include Congress too?
Will they be laughing and joking like Billy Boy did at Brown's funeral?
That would be like being sodomized a 2nd time.
Bbbb-But; the oceans are supposed to be falling; and the world's supposed to be just one big "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" now that BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA Mmm-mm-mmm! is in control, and that EEEEE-EVIL BUSH has been gone since 2008! Blubber....bbbblubber......
Clinton protesteth too much about an insignificant video. She got the particulars out of the way, now she talking about politcal aspects......Now obama fecklessly makes his declarations.
Makes me sick. Her saying they will bring the ones responsible for to justice. All she has to do is look in the mirror along with Obama and Congress.
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In 1970, La Maurice National Park became the 23rd park in the Canadian National Parks network. It covers 536 km2 and protects a representative sample of the Canadian Shield, the central part of the Precambrian region of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence. Discover the park's natural characteristics and how the Resource Conservation Service is protecting it.
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PBS Teachers
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PhET Simulation: Projectile Motion
This projectiles lesson from The Physics Classroom Tutorial provides a thorough background of projectiles to complement the PHET simulation.
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In Unit 1 of the Physics Classroom Tutorial, we learned a variety of means to describe the 1-dimensional motion of objects. In Unit 2 of the Physics Classroom Tutorial, we learned how Newton's laws help to explain the motion (and specifically, the changes in the state of motion) of objects that are either at rest or moving in 1-dimension. Now in this unit we will apply both kinematic principles and Newton's laws of motion to understand and explain the motion of objects moving in two dimensions. The most common example of an object that is moving in two dimensions is a projectile. Thus, Lesson 2 of this unit is devoted to understanding the motion of projectiles.
A projectile is an object upon which the only force acting is gravity. There are a variety of examples of projectiles. An object dropped from rest is a projectile (provided that the influence of air resistance is negligible). An object that is thrown vertically upward is also a projectile (provided that the influence of air resistance is negligible). And an object which is thrown upward at an angle to the horizontal is also a projectile (provided that the influence of air resistance is negligible). A projectile is any object that once projected or dropped continues in motion by its own inertia and is influenced only by the downward force of gravity.
By definition, a projectile has a single force that acts upon it - the force of gravity. If there were any other force acting upon an object, then that object would not be a projectile. Thus, the free-body diagram of a projectile would show a single force acting downwards and labeled force of gravity (or simply Fgrav). Regardless of whether a projectile is moving downwards, upwards, upwards and rightwards, or downwards and leftwards, the free-body diagram of the projectile is still as depicted in the diagram at the right. By definition, a projectile is any object upon which the only force is gravity.
Many students have difficulty with the concept that the only force acting upon an upward moving projectile is gravity. Their conception of motion prompts them to think that if an object is moving upward, then there must be an upward force. And if an object is moving upward and rightward, there must be both an upward and rightward force. Their belief is that forces cause motion; and if there is an upward motion then there must be an upward force. They reason, "How in the world can an object be moving upward if the only force acting upon it is gravity?" Such students do not believe in Newtonian physics (or at least do not believe strongly in Newtonian physics). Newton's laws suggest that forces are only required to cause an acceleration (not a motion). Recall from the Unit 2 that Newton's laws stood in direct opposition to the common misconception that a force is required to keep an object in motion. This idea is simply not true! A force is not required to keep an object in motion. A force is only required to maintain an acceleration. And in the case of a projectile that is moving upward, there is a downward force and a downward acceleration. That is, the object is moving upward and slowing down.
To further ponder this concept of the downward force and a downward acceleration for a projectile, consider a cannonball shot horizontally from a very high cliff at a high speed. And suppose for a moment that the gravity switch could be turned off such that the cannonball would travel in the absence of gravity? What would the motion of such a cannonball be like? How could its motion be described? According to Newton's first law of motion, such a cannonball would continue in motion in a straight line at constant speed. If not acted upon by an unbalanced force, "an object in motion will ...". This is Newton's law of inertia.
Now suppose that the gravity switch is turned on and that the cannonball is projected horizontally from the top of the same cliff. What effect will gravity have upon the motion of the cannonball? Will gravity affect the cannonball's horizontal motion? Will the cannonball travel a greater (or shorter) horizontal distance due to the influence of gravity? The answer to both of these questions is "No!" Gravity will act downwards upon the cannonball to affect its vertical motion. Gravity causes a vertical acceleration. The ball will drop vertically below its otherwise straight-line, inertial path. Gravity is the downward force upon a projectile that influences its vertical motion and causes the parabolic trajectory that is characteristic of projectiles.
A projectile is an object upon which the only force is gravity. Gravity acts to influence the vertical motion of the projectile, thus causing a vertical acceleration. The horizontal motion of the projectile is the result of the tendency of any object in motion to remain in motion at constant velocity. Due to the absence of horizontal forces, a projectile remains in motion with a constant horizontal velocity. Horizontal forces are not required to keep a projectile moving horizontally. The only force acting upon a projectile is gravity!
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The Hagstrom Jazz Model HL-550 Hollowbody Electric Guitar features a mahogany body and set mahogany neck. The Hagstrom patented H-Expander truss rod provides tension at either end and runs the entire length of the neck. The rigid yet lightweight alloy truss rod allows for very low action and a thin neck.
Another Hagstrom exclusive is the resinator fretboard, an extraordinary, homogeneous wood composite that maintains a strong fundamental harmonic and eliminates wolf tones. It offers the articulate sound of high quality ebony but with more consistency and durability. Silky smooth, reliable and fast.
The Hagstrom Jazz HL-550 Guitar has a single floating custom HF-50 humbucker, combined with the resonant hollowbody to provide lots of warm, rich tone.
The self-lubricating graphite composite nut is much harder than bone or plastic resulting in more string vibration through the neck. Tuning is also improved and string binding is eliminated by self-lubrication.
A long travel Tune-O-Matic-style bridge and trapeze tailpiece further increase tone, sustain, and intonation quality.
18:1 Gear Ratio machine heads ensure fully accurate tuning.
A high-grade polyester finish that is hard, smooth, and more dense than polyurethane. The finish on the Hagstrom HL-550 electric guitar looks great and provides excellent protection and sonic performance. Case sold separately.
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- Body: laminate mahogany body
- Neck: mahogany set neck
- Fingerboard: resinator fretboard with Hagstrom pearl block position marks
- Truss rod: H-expander truss rod
- Tuning keys: Hagstrom 18:1 die cast tuners
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Comments about Hagstrom Jazz Model Hl-550 Hollowbody Electric Guitar:
I purchased this guitar two months ago and now am having some issues: the trapeze tailpiece has warped and pulled the strap bolt out of the wood. I did purchase a "repair" warranty, but unfortunately I have to deal with Hagstrom and not MF. The quality control on this--and probably other MIC Hagstroms--is weak at best. The product support is nonexistent. I called them and received a message that said they were on holiday, and good bye. Email to the Hagstrom USA website yielded zero response.If you are still inclined to take the risk, PURCHASE A FULL REPLACEMENT WARRANTY. Hopefully you will get lucky and receive a decently constructed axe. I was not so fortunate and am now out a total of $1100 minus whatever I might recover on a resale.
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Recent production Hagstrom, made in (China) 22 frets, 24 3/4 scale, 1 5/8" width at the nut. 16 1/2 " bout. Max body depth is 3 1/2". One volume and one tone button, on the pickguard. Single humbucking neck-mounted (floating) pickup. Laminated construction, inexpensive gold art-deco style non-locking keys. Factory installed gold strap buttons. The fingerboard is a resin-composite, looks like ebony. Features the famous Hagstrom shaped-beam neck reinforcement. This neck is a big plus to this instrument. It feels a lot like an epiphone dot I own, so it's rather thin, but not flat in any way. Exactly the right proportion. Quite fast playable.Acoustically this guitar sucks. It sounds thin and soft, exactly as loud as my dot, which is a thinline, but......amplified this guitar starts to sing. The braced top and back seem responsable for the thin acoustic sound. But on the other hand, they also seem responsable for the nice sustainy tone. A tone I have been looking for. For a while.I did own a Hfner New President, but i recently sold it as it was the opposite to this guitar: loud acoustic sound, no sustain and a bulky long scale neck. Looking for a nice sound, not too boomy, I tried a Peerless Monarch. Nice. But the neck was too thick. The Hagstrm has a sound just a tiny bit thinner than the Monarch (which has the same bracing by the way), but with a much easier neck. Every single note played has a nice ?popping? attack. Sweet. Funny thing is, when amplified, the Hagstrm sounds much more acoustic than the Hfner or the Monarch. I really like the pickup of this guitar.Setup:The nut is quite square and sharp and the frets are not leveled nor polished. It's so bad, that the 13th fret makes a dead tone. Ouch. So in a few weeks, when the guitar is used to the more humid conditions of the Netherlands ( bought it in New York) it will be completely reviewed and setup by Patrick Koopman (guitar builder and guitar tech of Steve Vai)I sold the Hfner, got this Hagstrm cheap on Ebay, and kept 1200 euros in my pocket. I received this guitar on Tuesday, now it's Saturday and I haven't put it away since. Not bad for an all-laminated, China made Hagstrm re-issue. Bottom line: no matter how expensive, no matter how well made, no matter what exquisite materials used, a guitar has to breath and inspire you, invite you to play. Even if it were made out of a cardboard box.
Comments about Hagstrom Jazz Model Hl-550 Hollowbody Electric Guitar:
Watching my playing style change, I needed something that supported runs and chords up the neck that had the feel of a good electric but still maintained an acoustic presence. Did a lot of research. This instrument for the money had the greatest features without being more than what I needed.The instrument played well right out of the box.However, there were some inconsistencies across the strings. I had a professional set-up done. Sanded some frets, re-contoured the bridge, shimmed the tailpiece, readjustment of action, and screws for pickups. This cost $75 dollars but placed the instrument into the next level of playing. I am pretty happy with my Hag. Providing a case would be a nice feature considering the going price.
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I've been playing guitar for over 10 years - I've used Ibanez, Gibson SG and a Fender Strat. I wasn't even looking to replace the strat when i discovered this in the local music store - extremely playable and feels like an extension to my arm when i'm playing.I actually play blues and some classic rock aswell as jazz but this copes brilliantly with all these genres. Suppose is almost a crime to put abit of drive through such a guitar but sustain and general soloing sounds great.
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I've played guitar for 42 years now and have many kinds of guitars. This guitar for the money is one of the best guitars I have. And better than most that cost alot more. If your looking for a guitar that sounds great and plays great,try this one.
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I'd been looking for a nice semi-acoustic jazz guitar for about 5 years and had played quite a lot of instruments around the price mark (epiphone, Ibanez, yamaha, tanglewood) and I've got to say that the Hagstrom blows them all out of the water in terms of playability and is the only guitar that I'd even considered buying. The guitar's got a really skinny neck (I know some people probably don't like this, but it's what I was looking for) and after I set it up properly the action is super low. As far as I can see the build quality, hardware and finish is also spot on. The sound is pretty much exactly what I was looking for too, really warm and jazzy, also quite acoustic. I don't understand a couple of negative reviews that I've read about this guitar, there are better jazz guitars out there but not without spending another 300 or so. The only thing I can think of there is that Hagstroms are manufactured in China now and I've heard that the instruments produced can sometimes vary in quality. I'm glad that I've got a good one and I'm looking forward to playing this guitar at gigs in the near future...
Comments about Hagstrom Jazz Model Hl-550 Hollowbody Electric Guitar:
I am 56 and had about 40 guitars. I worked many years as a music teacher for schools. I consider my Hag a very good guitar for the price. I got back to electric guitars only recently. I have spent more time playing classical guitar in my life. For someone who played on nylon stings for long, the HL-550 is an excellent guitar to get used to the steel strings. The neck is comfortable and wide enough for a classical player. Since the bridge is adjustable, you can set it just right. With flatwound strings you can get a fine acoustic sound if you play without an amp. The floating pickup works good but you don't get many colours from the bass and treble control. I think it's a good first jazz guitar.
Comments about Hagstrom Jazz Model Hl-550 Hollowbody Electric Guitar:
What hits you straight away is the playability of the guitar, instead of the usual 11's {Ist string guage] it feels like you are playing 9's or 10's -remarkable! It's so 'twangy' you can't believe it. Play it unamplified and it's an excellent acoustic, amplify it and be suprised at it's clarity. I've had mine two days and am very impressed. I burnt a cd recording on a boss studio recorder and the cd is very sweet indeed. I have a strat custom and a les paul custom, these are hand-made guitars so I have owned the best [including a nightmarishly heavy Gibson Chet Atkins country Gent] and I would sincerely say that I will definitely be using the Hagstrom along with these. How does it look, and feel, in a nutshell? Well, first of all the finish is absolutely flawless; a very attractive headstock; the very fast slim neck is enhanced by pearl [or perloid?] fret markers that have been laid out precisely to the thou', if a player is used to a strat or similar this will seem cumbersome and chunky - but the price to pay for less comfort is of course a much different acoustic sound, and that's another difference, it is a unique creation: very light good action, acoustic, yet still turning out a 'jazz' sound. The only thing I would have changed would be the switches, I would have preferred aluminium, therefore I scored 4.0 for features, nit-picking really. As I believe Chinese and Korean guitars can be variable then perhaps I got a lucky one or, better still, they are all manufactured to the same standard? I have heard that these chinese made hagstroms are 'proto-types' and that the Swedish Hagstrom family will go back to manufacturing for the more 'discerning' Guitarist..... -I believe that this is an excellent opportunity to purchase a very playable guitar at very fair price.
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Jazz Model HL 550 Save your money. I won't even give this toy the privledge of being called a musical instrument. The individuals responsible for making this thing really should be ashamed of themselves.But, If you choose to buy one anyway, you may want to pray that real glue will be used on the tail- piece decoration and that your stings are at least a good make if not brand new.


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Microsoft blasted recent claims that the new TDL-4 botnet was indestructible. No botnet is impervious to decapitating C&C takedowns and a concerted attack, it states.
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Company points to takedown of "indestructible" Rustock, Waledac as case studies in how to kill a tough botnet
Today, networks of malware infected computers called "botnets" are controlled by malicious masters to spread spam and orchestrate takedown attacks across the internet. The botnets are growing very, very well crafted, leading some to suggest that they may be "indestructible".
In response to one such claim by Dell Inc. (
) SecureWorks research Joe Stewart, who said that the
TDL-4 botnet was "pretty much indestructible"
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Richard Boscovich comments in
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, "If someone says that a botnet is indestructible, they are not being very creative legally or technically. To say that it can't be done underestimates the ability of the good guys. People seem to be saying that the bad guys are smarter, better. But the answer to that is 'no.'"
TDL-4 will certainly be a tough. The malware has infected 4.5 million PCs thus far, and embeds a rootkit deep in the hard drive, in the master boot record. The malware removes other pieces of malware found on the machine to avoid detection. And it uses peer-to-peer connections to update its list of command and control (C&C) servers, safeguarding the botnet from takedown of C&C servers.
However, Microsoft takes major issue with the idea that TDL-4 is indestructible. After all, Microsoft already killed a botnet called "Waledac" that used similar peer-to-peer updates. Waledac, known for sending up to 1.5 billion pieces of spam daily, was decapitated in February 2010 when a court order allowed Microsoft to cut off
276 domains associated with the botnet
Microsoft also used additional undisclosed measures (perhaps denial of service attacks) to make sure the peer-to-peer network was fully dead and unable to update the C&C information.
In March, with help from Microsoft, federal agents raided a hosting company, seizing servers responsible for the Rustock botnet. With the botnet brains decapitated, the botnet effectively died, taking half of spam in the U.S. with it. And in April Microsoft and federal authorities successfully
killed the 10-year-old "Coreflood" botnet
via a similar C&C decapitation approach.
Mr. Boscovich comments, "[Waledac] was a proof of concept that showed we are able to poison the peer-to-peer table of a botnet. Each takedown is different, each one is complicated in its own way. Each one is going to be different, but that doesn't mean that there cannot be a way to do this with any botnet."
Symantec security researcher Sergey Golovanod says the botnet is "practically indestructible." He remarks, "[TDL-4 is] the most sophisticated threat today."
However, even Dell backed off somewhat from their initial remarks, with a SecureWorks spokesperson saying this week, "Since mid-March 2011, Dell SecureWorks' CTU [Counter Threat Unit] research team has seen a significant decline in the number of attempted Rustock attacks, and we do attribute it to the comprehensive efforts of Microsoft."
Indeed Alex Lanstein, a senior engineer with FireEye, a security organization who worked with Microsoft on the takedowns says cooperation between Microsoft, other companies, and U.S. law enforcement agencies has proved integral to creating combined assaults capable of bringing down tough botnets. He states, "It's the trust relationships Microsoft has created and I think [the technique] speaks to any malware infrastructure where some kind of data feed exists. It really, really works. With the Rustock takedown, Microsoft has built the framework for others to do the same. This is definitely not the last botnet we're going to go after."
So, TDL-4 may be tough -- but "indestructible"? Not so much.
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Monday, January 9, 2012
Stashings & Scrap Giveaway!
How was your weekend? I wonder if it was as lovely and warm as ours. In South Carolina, January feels a lot like April lately! My littles have been enjoying their Christmas gift - a pretty sweet tree house made by dad and grandpas. The weather is so balmy, I even washed my car. You might envy us now, but when summer comes and we're roasting, you'll be glad to be anywhere else!
Meanwhile, mama has been washing and drying and pressing fabric. Yessiree, my fabric ship has come in (times 4). And since I prefer to prewash all my goods in order to remove manufacturing chemicals and induce shrinkage, I've been spending some time tending these lovely new cloths so as to return order to our space. Here are some new faces bound to show up in my stitchings before long:
First up, Red and Aqua. Luckily Hawthorne Threads restocked that Timeless Treasures Crosshatch in Aqua that I used up in my Star Blossoms project. And look how much self-control I showed when shopping the Woodland Lecien collection? I'm seriously impressed I whittled it down to two prints. The Meet the Gang birdies round out my little stash enhancement. I'm actually putting some of these into action right now in a Curves Class project!
When I evaluated my stash, I decided to look for two-tone prints. These dots from My Minds Eye, So Sophie are right along those lines. I've also added the Lodge Lattice for a nice soft lavender and more of the Meet the Gang birds in teal, because I was out already. This shade of teal is akin to Kona Everglade. Love that color!
Have you all noticed Maude Asbury? These prints from her Kitchy Kitchen and Calypso lines were picked up at Hawthorne Threads. I don't know why she hadn't caught my eye before, but I'm really diggin this mod retro vibe. Even though my mom said, "not the veggie print" I had to. Just had to. It's my first "kitchen" print, OK? It's not like a have a problem. Even though I haven't figured on a project for it yet, I have a stack of fabrics including these cuties set aside. Cross fingers inspiration will strike soon.
I also stashed some simple prints like these by Michael Miller to balance out my extravagant, multi-color picks. That works, right?
But here's the motherload. Black. White. Ok, a little brown.. but mainly black and white! And TEXT. Yah! From left that's Metro Living Trellis, River Shine from Lark, Premium Prints Dandelion, French General Fa la la la, and Old Script from Michael Miller. Slay me now. The urge to throw these heavy contrast designs in with a rainbow of solids is going to come to fruition soon.
Well, as you can see, I feel quite strongly about my new stashings. I hope my ramblings did not bore you to pieces. To makeup for your patience, I do have a giveaway from my friend Brenda at Pink Castle Fabrics. Now, you should know that Brenda has a blog at Just A Bit Frayed. And, it so happens that she's teaching a scrappy quilt pattern in her Bust Yo Scraps Quilt Along which she just launched. Check out her gorgeous mockup:
So, there's another great option for your Scrap Attack quilt.... or quilts? Yes, I'm starting to think more than one might be in order! I'm totally inspired by all the action I already see in our Scrap Attack Flickr group. Those of you who have already started sewing get 2 gold stars!
But the giveaway! Brenda has a scrap pack for one lucky commenter. It's about 3 yards by weight of assorted goodies cut from Pink Castle Fabrics. And look at that - it's chock full of text. Isn't she an angel? Just comment to enter and I'll choose a winner on Wednesday afternoon.
Good luck!
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And the winner is Amy. I'm emailing you now, lucky lady!
326 comments:
I love those fabrics! What a lovely giveaway.ReplyDelete
I love the "Meet the Gang" birdies. I just put them in a top a couple weeks ago!ReplyDelete
Oh Boy! Text Heaven!!ReplyDelete
what lovely fabrics! i really like the mm script.ReplyDelete
What lovely fabrics! Thanks so much for a chance to win.ReplyDelete
Text fabrics are just so intriguing!I am busy sewing here, but so far have ignored the scraps. Need. To. Get To. It.ReplyDelete
A tree house- what a great Christmas gift! And such pretty fabrics too :)ReplyDelete
Oh my, the fabrics look awesome. ANd I have to consider joining Bust Yo Scraps QAL... that would be also a great way to use all of the older fabrics which I have in my stash.ReplyDelete
I am looking for a cute bird print for a quilt for my niece and the Meet The Gang print may just fit the bill. Thanks so much! (and I really need scraps, so thanks for the chance to win!)ReplyDelete
Love your new fabrics! Thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
I like the fun writing. Especially the one that looks like cursive.ReplyDelete
I love all of those scraps! And I love your new stashings of course. And I want a tree house for ME!ReplyDelete
I love the modern look of these neutral, but far from plain, fabrics.ReplyDelete
love you new fabrics and yes you are good to be able to only pick two of the woodland prints - they're so cute - and thanks for the chance to win some scraps - I'd love to use them :)ReplyDelete
Brenda is awesome! Thanks for the giveaway :)ReplyDelete
Love all your new fabric! It's always so much fun to stare at those untouched pieces of fabric and imagine what it might become! I've been working today on me Bust Yo Scraps... it's fun seeing something coming out of all the scraps.ReplyDelete
Wow, what a great stashing!!ReplyDelete
Love LOVE all your new fabric ! Color combs are just beautifulReplyDelete
thanks for the give-away chance !
What amazing 'scraps'! I prefer to call it a bounty! I would love to win!ReplyDelete
i love the plan for your quilt! and i'd absolutely love to win the give away :)ReplyDelete
ohhh what great fabrics, would love to win, thanks so muchReplyDelete
Love the Kitchy Kitchen and Calypso lines retro fabrics. Great giveaway.ReplyDelete
What a wonderful stash pack and her quilt-a-long looks like so much fun!!!ReplyDelete
Oooh, I love text fabric!!! Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance!!ReplyDelete
I love scraps!ReplyDelete
Count me in please!
Brenda's QAL looks fun - I'm off to check it out!
Awesome! Thanks for the giveaway.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the giveaway - LOVE those text prints :)ReplyDelete
Your new fabric is fantastic. I love it.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance of winning the lovely giveaway.
Wow! I can't buy any fabric this year so I have to rely on my stash, WIP and these awesome giveaways! Hope I win. I really like those prints.ReplyDelete
Your new fabrics are gorgeous! The tree house looks like a fun place to play! Thanks for the giveaway.ReplyDelete
Just been evaluating, and I'm pretty sure I'm in need of a major stashing soon! So I'm sure I could find a spot for those lovelies! Thanks!ReplyDelete
Fabulous giveaway and Christmas prezzie for kiddos!ReplyDelete
Love, love, love the text - a fun way to add interest ( and personality if you fussy cut) to any sewing project. I can see the smaller text (bottom left) finding its way to bind my current quilt and would love to use the others as 'exclamation marks' for a quilt I'm dreaming up at the moment! Thx for the chance :)ReplyDelete
Whoaaa...these fabrics are fantastic!!! I've only been following your blog for a short while, but love your bright and vibrant quilts, plus your links to where to we can find them.ReplyDelete
Great tree house...there will be lots of fun to be had up there.
Off to check out your latest fabric links.
Jacky xox
I love those fabrics! My wallet has been itching lately to buy some word fabric and this would really "fix my itch"? Lol! (At least it would make my husband happy, right?)ReplyDelete
Thanks for the giveaway!
Your new fabrics are gorgeous!, the treehouse is fantastic. I wouldn't mind a little bit of good weather in this side of the planet, there is so much rain I can cope with! Thank you for the chance!ReplyDelete
great fabricsReplyDelete
great giveaway
thank you for tha chance
I actually need scraps...Is that weird? I'd love some pretty prints to keep on hand.ReplyDelete
Great fabric selection! Thanks for the opportunity. Love, love, love the tree house! ;-)ReplyDelete
I got a sample of the river shine from lark in an order I got recently and I've been wondering what to combine it with, you just gave me some great ideas, thank you!ReplyDelete
The birdies are so cute! I also love the words.ReplyDelete
Looks like some lovely stashings to me! And, I am loving all the scrappiness I am seeing in blogland, as well!ReplyDelete
Happy sewing!
This is perfect! I've been wanting some text fabric.ReplyDelete
Oh I love texted fabric... but if I win we'll have to keep it a secret... the hubs already thinks I already have enough fabric rattling around in my crafting room!ReplyDelete
I would love to win! I live in SC too. We recently moved from the Upstate to the coast and I am still not sure about this weather. Doesn't feel much like winter to me!ReplyDelete
Text fabrics - wonderful!ReplyDelete
My jaw just dropped! I just splurged on fabric at Hawthorne last week and decided against the veggie garden in navy at the last moment...and just because my guilt was setting in and I had to put down something. Now I see it nestled into the html codes on your blog and I'M SO JEALOUS! Fabulous print...your mom will see!!! And I spy some Hometown by Sweetwater in your giveaway...I might start sweating! XxoReplyDelete
Oh I have nothing with text in my sewing fabrics! would love some scraps of it!ReplyDelete
I love your selections. You have a great eye for color. Thanks for the chance.ReplyDelete
Those fabrics are so lovely!!ReplyDelete
Wonderful choices!!ReplyDelete
I can never seem to have enough scraps. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your great giveaway!
OMG text on fabric is just one of my favourite things. LOVE.ReplyDelete
Loving the fabrics you've added to your stash. I have a couple of your choices and I'm loving those whimsy style 'shroom prints
I would love to win those scraps... Thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
I have so been wanting some text fabric. If I win I give somme of my scraps away!ReplyDelete
Love all the collections of fabrics :)ReplyDelete
Great pattern and love all those yummy fabrics! Hope I win!!ReplyDelete
Great giveaway! Hope it comes my way. By the way I LOVE the vegetable print!ReplyDelete
Oh! Now that's a lovely bundle! I've been thinking about doing a block a day for Thing-a-Day to get me more comfortable with patchwork, these scraps would come in handy! Thanks so much!ReplyDelete
Love the text fabrics you picked up!ReplyDelete
It's been like spring here too (Minnesota), but I know it won't last through the winter. I sure am enjoying it though. :)
Lovely fabrics - thanks for the opportunity to win!ReplyDelete
ooo...you've shown some things I wasn't familiar with - thanks! ;-)ReplyDelete
So pretty! These would be great for my scrap quilt!ReplyDelete
Oomph, my stash is sorely lacking texts and black and whites. I'd love these!ReplyDelete
I really love this mix. Exactly what I would have chosen if I could. Thanks for the giveaway.ReplyDelete
As a relatively new quilter, I don't have the same variety of scraps that so many of you more seasoned veterans have, which is a shame, since I love the look of scrappy quilts! So - this would be a wonderful thing to win!ReplyDelete
I like your layout for the scrapquilt, it looks great as alle the fabrics too.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance to win some ☺
I'm really dying over these text fabrics, Yum!ReplyDelete
I would love to win - I've been enjoying letters and words on fabric lately.ReplyDelete
Love the fabrics! I'm going to have to check a few of those lines out...ReplyDelete
I love your new stash. Meet the gang is amazing. and that black and white stash is making me go and fill up some shopping carts. Can't wait to see the goodies you come up with.ReplyDelete
I love giveaways too. They are so mucy fun.ReplyDelete
I love texty fabrics - thank you for the chance to win! :)ReplyDelete
i have no fabric with text of any kind... would love some!ReplyDelete
I adore the colors and designs! love the text the best. thanks for the great giveaway.ReplyDelete
Those text fabrics are glorious!ReplyDelete
great giveaway, thanks!ReplyDelete
I'm loving your new stash and I'm totally digging the black and white with rainbow concept. Thanks Pink Castle for the giveaway.ReplyDelete
Love the text prints.ReplyDelete
Ha ha, ironically enough, when I discovered the veggie print last night I immediately had to order some FOR my mom! Not sure what I'm going to make with it yet but she's a huge gardener (she grows all her own organic veggies) so I just couldn't resist!ReplyDelete
Her scrappy quilt pattern is fabulous! I may have to go take a look at that a little more closely. PS- sweet tree house!!ReplyDelete
I'd love to win that scrap pack. I have no text fabric.ReplyDelete
Lovely give away! Thanks!ReplyDelete
I am a ascrap addict and would love those scraps! Thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
Seriously impressed at your restraint while re-stashing! I don't know if I could have kept a Maude Asbury buy so limited, but this does make me want to go add it to my shopping cart! :) Thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
LOVE the tree house!!! The fabric is great too!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!ReplyDelete
Love the fabrics, especially the map fabric. Is it the streets of Paris?ReplyDelete
Ooh! I love the text fabric. It would be really great for some zipper pouches or a clutch. Pair it with some solid red. It could be really cute. Hope I win. :)ReplyDelete
PS. I love your blog. It's always so fun and inspiring.
~ Krysta
THanks so much for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
I love scrap bags!! They are such a fun way to build up stash...thanks for the chance! :)ReplyDelete
I love those fabrics! What a lovely giveaway. Thank You for the chance.ReplyDelete
Love those prints and I love your fabric choices. Thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
Oh I need to build a scrap stash up - I hardly have any! Those are great prints.ReplyDelete
I couldnt sleep last night so as usual my thoughts turned to quilting (yes Im sad i know) and I decided I needed to do a grey quilt, these would be perfect, so it must be meant!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the giveaway! What beautiful projects you're showing off...ReplyDelete
This is awesome!ReplyDelete
What an awesome giveaway! I'd love to win!ReplyDelete
I love those fabrics! I've been looking for blacks, greys, and text prints lately.ReplyDelete
What an awesome tree house! My hubs has been dying to make one too, I just have to convince him to wait until the kids are a tad bit older!ReplyDelete
I love all your wonderful fabric choices!ReplyDelete
Oh goodness, more fabrics I need to add to my stash! Thanks for enabling lol!ReplyDelete
Love those neutrals!!ReplyDelete
Love your new fabric. Great choices. Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
I was far less restrained when I bought Woodlands. I got 4 prints but I stuck to just the grey.ReplyDelete
I have 3 packages of fabric waiting for me when I get back home this week but I need scraps! Yay giveaways!
oh man! i'd so love to win! those are amazing stashers!ReplyDelete
I'm one of those who LOVE to read about your fabric purchases! Although it's not good for my own restraint. And those prints from Pink Castle Fabrics are wonderful!ReplyDelete
I desperatly need some scraps, thanks for the chanceReplyDelete
those are some fabulous-looking scraps!ReplyDelete
Not sure which I love more, the tree house or the fabric!! OK the fabric, but I am trying not to be shallow!ReplyDelete
Oh, to be a lucky winner of these gorgeous fabrics!ReplyDelete
Ahh, glad I wasn't the only one shopping the sales ;o)ReplyDelete
Love that pack, thanks for the chance to win!
OOoooH! Fun fabric!ReplyDelete
I love the Paris street fabric. I love it so much I used all that I had...ReplyDelete
I love scraps! I buy fabric and can't wait to cut it just so I can collect the scraps. Thanks for a lovely giveaway.ReplyDelete
SWEET GIVEAWAY!ReplyDelete
I would very much like to win some of those... :)ReplyDelete
Love the text fabric.ReplyDelete
I enjoyed reading your rationale for selecting your stash fabric. I don't have unlimited funds, so I go through a similar thought process when buying fabric.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the giveaway!
-Andrea H.
Your new fabrics are so wonderful! I love them all. I would love to win Brenda's scraps. Scraps rule!!ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh I love that! Just got the Reunion line by Sweetwater, and those would compliment perfectly!ReplyDelete
Great giveaway! I'm also a big fan of Pink Castle, but I didn't realize she had a blog. I'm off to check it out!ReplyDelete
new year stashing is the best! Thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
Love the fabrics...I'm totally addicted to anything with writing...sigh. Thanks for the chance to win :)ReplyDelete
A giveaway and text fabric. What could be better than this.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the giveaway and the information that Pink Castle has a blog.
Once again, you've made me want to try something I never thought I would...text print! It really does look amazing as a binding or when pieced together. I would love to get my hands on those giveaway fabrics *fingers crossed*ReplyDelete
Maybe I'll get lucky~ thanks for the opportunity!ReplyDelete
What a great treehouse.....she can 'girly' it up a bit, too! :o)ReplyDelete
Beautiful fabrics....thanks for the chance!
love these fabrics, and I'm dying over your stash additions. YUM!ReplyDelete
What a neat bundle- I love the grey and black. Thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
Aahhh!! That post made my heart race. Love all your fabric buys! That tree house is awesome!ReplyDelete
That tree house is amazing! We have a grove of trees that could use something like that! I love the black with white circles!ReplyDelete
Great collection; thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
Text fabric. I love 'em!!ReplyDelete
Love the fabric! Thanks for the giveawayReplyDelete
LOVE! I need those!! Fingers crossed...ReplyDelete
I am in a serious need mode for fabric with words on it for a WIP. PLEASE chose me!ReplyDelete
Love the giveaway fabric and your choices!ReplyDelete
i just love fabric stashing!! too fun! you found lots of goodies ive never seen before!!ReplyDelete
i love brenda's scrap selections! im really into black/gray/text right now!
Who doesn't love free fabric?!?!ReplyDelete
love it! thanks for the chanceReplyDelete
Ooooooooh (to the tree house AND the fabric)! :)ReplyDelete
Oh Brenda is the best! What a great start for a scrapbuster project. Busting My Scraps .... YolandaReplyDelete
Ooh, I love those fabrics! : )ReplyDelete
I love all your fabric!!ReplyDelete
We've been having a really mild winter north of the border too. No complaints - last year we got record amounts of snow!ReplyDelete
Lovely fabrics, your new ones as well as the giveaway.
What lovely fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
Nice selection! Would be excellent for men's gifts.ReplyDelete
I love 'writing' fabric & I love scraps. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
oh my, i looooove those fabrics! pick me, pick me! :-) and by the way, thanks for all the inspiration each time i see 'stitched in color' in my inbox.ReplyDelete
Love those fabrics, your washer must be going 24/7 - great giveaway too - also like how that mock-up looks. Wouldn't it make a wonderful autograph quilt!ReplyDelete
I think, I noticed map fabric? What a lovely bunch of scraps. My son would never come down from a tree house like that, it's beautiful. Your children are very lucky, their Dad and Grampa's love them very much. ;-> Toni AnneReplyDelete
I really like text on fabric. What lucky children you have. I bet they are loving that cool tree house!ReplyDelete
I don't have any black fabric, so this would be a great addition to my stash. Thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
I suppose I'm the only quiter on the planet that doesn't have any fabric that has text on it. I do like the fabric. Guess I've just never been inclined to make anything with it. In looking at this giveaway fabric I can see several project possibilites. Thanks for a chance to win.ReplyDelete
Love all of your fabrics. Also loving the idea of Brenda's scrap quilt-along. Thanks for a lovely giveaway.ReplyDelete
okay those fabrics are a must have for me. I am in love@!!!!!!ReplyDelete
Great giveaway. Love the fabric with the text. Can think of so many ways to use that fabric! BTW, our weather in CNY has been absolutely balmy for this time of year, and we are so grateful. Last winter we had a record snowfall (over 170" - 4th snowiest record in 60 yrs!).ReplyDelete
Such a great giveaway! I also love your new fabric...I'm drooling over the Crosshatch in Aqua! Beautiful!SaReplyDelete
What a nice grouping of fabs--I'd love a chance. Thanks so much!!ReplyDelete
I'm loving the black and white prints you got and text are a fav of mine too so thats for sharing some :)ReplyDelete
oooooh, aaaaaah lovin' me those pretty fabrics!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the giveaway!
Isn't it heaven! Never thought I would be waiting by the door for fabric to arrive! Thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
I just LOVE text fabricsReplyDelete
my husband just finished building a tree house with both grandpas for our kids, too! we're an air force family, and this is the first time we've been close to family, so it was a nice little experience for him and the dads. :) love the fabric - hope i win!ReplyDelete
I'm sure I could find a good home for those! I love scrappy quilts, especially where the blocks form a secondary pattern once assembled.ReplyDelete
More fabric is always a great thing :) Thanks for hosting the giveaway!ReplyDelete
ah, text - gorgeous - and i have the exact same fabrics in my stash as your 'mother lode'- i just keep looking at them - defo don't want to cut into them and interested in what you'll be doing with them. thanks for the op re your giveaway - most generousReplyDelete
Oooooohhhh-just love text fabrics, I did a stash cleanout and am donating a bunch of older fabric to a charity quilt group, but could not part with any text fabric, even though I've had it for several years. It has moved back to the top of one of the very big piles of favorites.ReplyDelete
We actually had a rose bloom in our garden in December that lasted into this month (in CT!). I love those fabrics! Thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
And what a great tree house for the kiddos-they will play in this for years & years.ReplyDelete
We had a tree house at my grandmas house growing up, it had screens on the windows to keep the skeeters out, and it had bunkbeds in it too. Loved that place. That is a wonderful handful of fabrics, your giving away. I love your Motherload of black and whites with the old script writing too.ReplyDelete
tree house and fabric envy!ReplyDelete
thanks for the giveaway...
Great bundle! I would love to work with some more text-oriented fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
I would love to win - after the weekend my family of 5 has had (stomach bug all around!) This might make me feel a little better....thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
I have a small stash of text-y fabric, just waiting for the perfect quilt in which to use them. Though, given how happy it made me to see the text fabrics in your photo, perhaps I should just bust them out and get them into something I would enjoy every day. See, that's a great reason for reading blogs? A new perspective.ReplyDelete
Giveaways are a bonus!
I have a small stash of text-y fabric, just waiting for the perfect quilt in which to use them. Though, given how happy it made me to see the text fabrics in your photo, perhaps I should just bust them out and get them into something I would enjoy every day. See, that's a great reason for reading blogs? A new perspective.ReplyDelete
Giveaways are a bonus!
Those fabrics are beautiful!ReplyDelete
Beautiful fabrics - and I SO need more scraps!!! (ha ha!) But I'll put them to good use if I win them, promise!ReplyDelete
I love the Sweetwater print, well I love all the text prints!ReplyDelete
Those scraps are divine and she's so nice and generous to give away some of her extras!ReplyDelete
Love all the fabrics, would love to have them moreReplyDelete
Ooh...I love scraps.ReplyDelete
I love all of your new fabrics and the giveaway fabrics, too! Thanks so much!ReplyDelete
Love, love, love your fabrics!!! Would love to win some for a quilt I'm planning on.ReplyDelete
these would balance my stash nicely - thanks for the opportunity! and love your treehouse, kids must be thrilled!ReplyDelete
Love the fabrics you used to build up your stash...especially the My Minds Eye dots! Also that tree house looks like such a fun place to play. I had one when I was a kid and it was my favorite hang out =)ReplyDelete
More stash envy. I must check out Maude Asbury's fabrics. Would love to win the scraps.ReplyDelete
I have NO text fabric in my stash. Shocking, I know! Pick me to remedy this problem :)ReplyDelete
Oooh the scraps would find a welcome home in my houseReplyDelete
OMG, I so need that stash! I'm on a rock in the middle of the ocean. Do you have any idea how hard it is to rebuild a stash?!? lolReplyDelete
Oh would I love to have such great scraps! Thank you for the chance to Pink Castle.ReplyDelete
How great. Love scraps, and those are great! Thanks for the giveaway.ReplyDelete
Love all that fabric in your pictures! Makes me want to go shopping!ReplyDelete
I love scraps! Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
I LOVE the Red & Aqua fabrics! They're one of my current favorites right now. :)ReplyDelete
Sweet fabrics. I would be happy to give them a good home. Thanks for sponsoring the giveaway.ReplyDelete
I love your fabric choices and especially the aqua and red. I love those colors and my husband teases me about those colors calling me MaMaReplyDelete
Smurf! Thanks for a chance to win some great fabrics.
esterling1923 at gmail dot com
Text prints and darks! Awesome.ReplyDelete
Whoa, holy 3 yards! :) Thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
Oooo, so many lovely fabrics. I'm still a newby, so I haven't much of a stash yet.ReplyDelete
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E1310, E1320, E6681 U.S. Pat. No. 8,008,006 and European Pat. No. 1341808.
E1310, E1320 U.S. Pat. No. 7,728,118.
E6681, E6911, E6921, E6931 Patent Pending.
E6911, E6921, E6931 U.S. Pat. No. 7,906,282 and European Pat. No. 1341808.
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Dr. Karen McClusky is retiring after 37 years of teaching and directing plays at Harrisburg Middle School.
When the curtain opens on the musical "Willie Wonka Junior" 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15 at at the common area of the middle school it will be the last of more than 25 plays that McClusky has directed at the school. She has been the choir/drama director all those years.
"Because of the size of the cast we have drafted some former students who are now at the high school to perform in the show," she said.
Speaking about retirement she said, "It is bittersweet. I look forward to retirement but I will miss working with the students."
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