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You're not alone. It's easy to get confused about grass seed. What kind of seed to use, how to plant it, and even weather conditions can all add up to one big question mark for many people. That's why we had our experts answer some of the most commonly asked questions about planting grass seed.
General Questions About Grass Seed
What Spreader Settings Should I Use?
I Planted My Grass Seed and It Didn't Grow. What's Wrong?
How Do I Know What Type of Grass I Have?
What Is Overseeding or Reseeding? Why Should I Do It?
What About Reseeding Bermudagrass?
How Long Can I Store Grass Seed before It Goes Bad?
Buying Grass Seed
Where Can I Buy Scotts� Grass Seed?
How Much Grass Seed Should I Buy?
How Do I Know Which Grass Seed to Buy?
Planting Grass Seed
How Do I Plant Grass Seed?
When Is the Best Time to Plant Grass Seed?
Can I Plant New Grass AFTER Using a Weed Control Product? (i.e. weed preventer or weed killer)
Why Should I Use a Starter Fertilizer?
What Products Can I Use When Planting New Grass Seed?
How Long Does It Take for Grass to Begin Growing?
Should I Put Straw Down to Protect the Grass Seed?
Caring for Newly Planted Grass
How Much Do I Need to Water My New Grass?
How Soon Can I Mow After Planting New Grass?
When Can I Use Weed Control Products (i.e. Weed Preventer or Weed Killer) on My New Grass?
Do You Have Additional Questions?
Spreader settings for Scotts� Grass Seed can be found on the package as well as on the product information page on scotts.com.
For Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed
Go to the Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed product page, click on the product you're interested in, and then click on the Details and Usage tab. You'll find your spreader settings there.
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Go to the Scotts® MLB Grass Seed product page, click on the product you're interested in, and then click on the Details and Usage tab. You'll find your spreader settings there.
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There are many things that could have happened. Too much or too little water, weather conditions, use of weed control products, and/or poor soil conditions can all be possible causes. Because each situation is different, it is best to call and speak with one of our experts to help diagnose the problem. 1-800-543-TURF (8873)
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Grass types can vary, depending on where you live. Our Grass Seed Identifier Tool can help you determine what type of grass is growing in your lawn.
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Reseeding (also called overseeding) simply means spreading grass seed over an existing lawn to thicken the turf and fill in bare/thin spots. Over time, seasonal stresses such as heat, drought, winter conditions, and pests can cause your grass to deteriorate. If your lawn is just thin or damaged, reseeding is a fast, inexpensive way to help bring your lawn back to its lush, green, healthy self without tearing everything out and starting over.
This article provides an easy how-to guide on reseeding.
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If you live in the south and your bermudagrass goes dormant in the fall, you may want to reseed your bermudagrass lawn with perennial ryegrass for a temporary green lawn all winter long. In certain areas of the country, such as the deep south or southwest, this practice is referred to as putting in a winter lawn.
If you live in Arizona or Southern California, you might want to try Scotts� Turf Builder� EZ Seed� Ultimate Winter Mix.
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If stored in a cool, dry place, grass seed can last for 2-3 years. However, the germination rate (the number of seeds that will grow) will decrease over time, so you may not get the same results you would if you were using fresh seed. For best results, use fresh product and try to plant it within a year.
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Our products can be found at most home improvement centers, mass merchants, hardware stores, and garden centers. However, you can use our Retail Locator to learn which stores are closest to you.
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First you need to know the size of the area you want to plant. If you already know how many square feet you are seeding, then proceed to Step 2.
Step 1:
Sometimes it's hard to guess how big your lawn is just by looking at it. Square footage adds up fast. To help you estimate how much lawn you have, compare it to the examples on this helpful diagram.
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Once you know the square footage, the next step is to look at the package to determine how many bags you need to buy. There are usually 2 coverage numbers listed on a grass seed package:
1: Overseeding (Reseeding) Rate: The higher of the two coverage numbers is typically what's called the Overseeding Rate. This is how many square feet the package would cover if you were reseeding, or spreading grass seed across all or most of your existing lawn.
2: New Lawn Rate: The lower of the 2 coverage numbers is normally the new lawn rate. This is how many square feet the package would cover if you were repairing bare spots or planting a new lawn from scratch.
It's important to read each grass seed package carefully to make sure you buy the right amount. All Scotts grass seed products have the coverage listed on the package. The number on the front of the package is usually the Overseeding coverage. The new lawn coverage can be found on the back of the bag.
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Fortunately, Scotts® makes this decision easy for you. Just answer a few questions and our Product Finder Tool will recommend the product that's right for you.
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We have several how-to videos and articles on our website to help with your seeding project. Here are a few of the most popular topics:
Helpful Tips for Seeding Success (Video),
Repairing Bare Spots (Video)
Revive Your Lawn by Overseeding (Article)
Seeding a lawn from Scratch (Article)
Click here for a link to all of our seeding project resources
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The answer depends on the type of grass you're planting.
Cool-season grasses grow best when temperatures are between 60-80 degrees. Early fall is the best time to seed because of its shorter days, cooler nights, and heavier dews. Your most successful seeding time is right around Labor Day. Seeding 2 weeks before or after that easy-to-remember holiday gives your new seedlings time to build strong roots before the winter.
Spring is also a great time to plant cool-season grasses because of its moderate temperatures and heavier rainfall. However, spring also provides a good environment for crabgrass to begin germinating. If you want to prevent crabgrass from invading your newly planted grass, we recommend using Scotts® Starter® Brand Fertilizer Plus Crabgrass Preventer. Applying this to your newly seeded areas will boost root development and prevent crabgrass.
Warm-season grasses grow best when temperatures are between 75-90 degrees. So the best time to plant is from late spring (after the last frost date) through early summer.
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All weed control products are different, but in general, it is not recommended to plant new grass within 4 months of using a crabgrass preventer, or within 1 month of using other weed control products.(Unless the product is designed to be used when seeding.) Always refer to the product label for specific information related to the weed control product you are using.
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Just as a baby needs formula to grow and develop, young seedlings also have special nutritional needs. Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Brand Fertilizer provides your new grass with the nutrients it needs to build strong roots. As a result, your new grass will grow in faster and thicker than if you didn't feed it at all.
If you want to prevent crabgrass from invading while you are growing new grass, look for Scotts® Starter® Brand Fertilizer Plus Crab Grass Preventer to prevent crabgrass when seeding. (Note, this product cannot be used on warm season grasses. Refer to the product label for compatible grass types.)
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The length of time varies by grass type. The product package should tell you how long it will take for your new grass to begin growing. For the general guidelines used by Scotts experts, click here.
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Using straw to cover newly seeded areas is not recommended. Some straw may contain weeds and unwanted plant seeds that can invade your lawn. We recommend putting down a thin layer of Scotts® Turf Builder® Lawn Soil on top of your newly planted seeds instead.
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Watering is crucial for seeding success. Water twice daily (or more if conditions are extremely hot/dry) to ensure the top 1 inch of soil stays moist. Continue watering daily until you have mowed the new grass 1-2 times. Once your new grass is established, you can go back to a normal watering routine.
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If you planted seed from bare ground, avoid mowing until the new seedlings have reached a height of 3 or 3 1/2 inches. Mow on a dry day and make sure the mower blade is sharp to avoid damaging the new grass blades. If you reseeded your lawn (applied grass seed over all or part of your existing lawn), you can continue to mow, but try to limit the frequency to reduce traffic on the new seedlings.
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All weed control products are different, but in general, it is recommended to wait until the new grass has been mowed at least 4 times before using a crabgrass preventer or other weed control product. (Unless the product is designed to be used when seeding.) Always refer to the product label for specific information related to the weed control product you are using.
If you want to prevent crabgrass from invading while growing new grass, we recommend using Scotts® Starter® Brand Fertilizer Plus Crabgrass Preventer. The ingredients in this product prevent crabgrass when seeding and boost root development of new grass plants. (Note, this product cannot be used on warm season grasses. Refer to the product label for a list of compatible grass types.)
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How to cut 400 calories from your burger
It's burger season! While some people will choose to simply enjoy an occasional calorie splurge without worrying about the consequences, there are many of us who are eager to find ways to indulge without ruining our diet. It's easy to save calories when you're hosting your own cookout; it's a bit harder when you're just a guest at someone else's shindig.
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As a sometime grill-master and EatingWell associate food editor, I thought I'd share a few simple, cookout-ready strategies—whether you're a host or a guest—to help you save more than 400 calories from your hamburger bun, patty and toppings while still enjoying all that juicy, beefy flavor.
The Bun
Your average hamburger bun can really up the impact of a burger. Many come packed with 236 "empty" calories in a normal, white-bread bun.
If You're a Guest: Try scooping out the inside of the bun. By doing so, you can reduce your calorie intake by 25%—a savings of about 59 calories!
If You're Hosting: You can save even more calories by swapping in whole-wheat English muffins for your standard hamburger bun. This simple switch will save you 121 calories—and net you an extra 2 grams of fiber to boot!
Don't Miss: 6 Slimming Carbs to Keep in Your Diet
The Patty
The problem with many premade burgers is that they're way too big. Many weigh in at a hefty 6 ounces, delivering 11 grams of saturated fat and 460 calories.
If You're a Guest: Cut it in half! By reducing your burger to a healthy 3-ounce portion, you can eliminate 203 calories.
If You're Hosting: By making your own burger patties, you can control how big they are and how lean they are—while still making them taste great! Try making 4-ounce (raw) patties with 90%-lean beef. You'll slash 231 calories and 6 grams of saturated fat.
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13 Expert Grilling Tips
The Toppings
As if the burger and bun weren't enough, you can add a ton of calories to your cookout meal by smothering it in condiments. A puddle of sodium-packed ketchup and mustard and a square of fatty cheese add 84 calories. Of course, no one wants to eat a plain, dry burger, so what's the best way to slim down your toppings?
If You're a Guest: If you're a party guest, the quick answer is to go Mexican! Try scooping a tablespoon of guacamole from the bowl on the chips table. You can drop 65 calories and an incredible 517 mg of sodium.
If You're Hosting: Consider offering grilled vegetables like peppers and onions as toppings. They pack tons of delicious flavor and can help save you 72 calories, 585 mg of sodium and a bonus 3 grams of saturated fat.
Total Savings: Your average cookout burger can weigh in at a hefty 780 calories. If you're a guest at a summer picnic and looking to save a few calories, you can scoop the bun, halve your patty and top it with guacamole instead of ketchup and cheese. The result is a lean 453 calories. If you're hosting a cookout, you can take things even further by serving whole-wheat English muffins in place of buns, offering lean 4-ounce patties and swapping standard condiments for healthy grilled veggies. The end result will be only 356 calories—less than half the calories of a standard burger!
Don't Miss: 6 Tips for Cooking a Healthy, Flavor-Packed Burger

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By Joe Brewin
Martin Angha says there is no better club for a young player than Arsenal.
The 17-year-old defender joined the Gunners from his native Switzerland in the summer of 2010 and has risen through the youth ranks to establish himself in Neil Banfield's Reserves set-up this season.
Having been an Arsenal fan from an early age, Angha believes his development is in the best possible hands.
"I don't think that as a young player you could get a better club than Arsenal," he told Arsenal.com.
"The boss gives young players a chance, maybe more if they need them, and then it is just up to you to take it. To be a proper footballer I think I am at the best club to develop."
Angha has had the chance to train with the first-team squad numerous times this season and the Swiss defender knows he is under scrutiny.
"Arsène Wenger is very calm on the training ground, it seems as though he is studying you when he looks at you," said Angha.
"Sometimes you don't know what he is thinking but you know he sees everything you do. He watches the young players very carefully and I think he is a very good coach.
"For the first few times I was a bit nervous because it is just so different when you're training with all these world-class players," he added. "But now I get used to it and they help me a lot in training, giving advice.
"It helps so much when you train with these top players - you can learn a lot off of them."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Transfer Students
Barnard has long welcomed transfer students from colleges and universities in this country and abroad. Some of our most well-known alumnae, such as Margaret Mead '23, Zora Neale Hurston '28, and Lauren Graham '88, entered Barnard as transfer students. About 80 transfer and visiting students matriculate to Barnard each fall, and 20–50 enter in the spring.
Transfers find Barnard a welcoming community both because of the flexibility of our curriculum and because of the type of student we attract - goal-oriented and eager to make their mark on the world, articulate without being unapproachable, confident without being arrogant, and ambitious without being ruthless. Transfers find us a wonderful match for their goals and interests. With a supportive community, flexible general education requirements, and a diverse student body, there are many ways for students to fit in quickly.
We accept applications for both the fall and spring semesters.
Am I considered a Transfer Student?
A student who has completed 24-60 transferable credits at another institution following high school is considered a transfer applicant. If you anticipate completing fewer than 24 credits, you must apply as a first-year student. The number of transfer credits accepted by Barnard will be determined by the Office of the Registrar and students will be notified of their credit status at the time of admission. A maximum of 60 points can be transferred from another college or university toward a degree at Barnard College. Applicants who are currently first-year students in college may not apply for Spring transfer admission - we do not admit second-semester first-year students. Students currently enrolled in and in the process of completing at least 24 credits by the end of the term may apply as a transfer applicant.
Pre-evaluations of transfer credit are not conducted by the College. Students are advised to compare and contrast the course descriptions at their institution(s) against Barnard's online course catalogue to gain a sense of possible credit transfer outcomes. Generally, if courses taken at another institution are in alignment with courses offered at Barnard, credit is likely to be awarded but not guaranteed. At this time, we do not grant transfer credit for distance learning courses. Additionally, AP or IB credits are not considered as part of the minimum 24-credit requirement. Students may request credit for qualifying scores upon enrollment at the College.
Admitted transfer applicants receive a transfer credit evaluation with their offer of admission indicating transfererable credits and notification of which Nine Ways of Knowing requirements have been satisfied. Barnard College reserves the right to accept or decline transfer of credits based on specific academic expectations or prerequisites.
Who should I contact if I have questions about the transfer process?
In general, any admissions officer should be able to answer your questions about the process -- if you are visiting the campus, be sure to let the admissions officer leading the information session know you are a prospective transfer student. Once you apply, if you have more specific questions about your application or transfer of credits, contact the Office of Admissions at email@example.com and we will route your question to the appropriate staff member. While we cannot accommodate individual appointments, students are welcome to contact the Office of Admissions during business hours to direct questions to our counseling staff.
› Application Requirements for Transfer and Visiting Students
Visiting Students
Are you a degree candidate at another college planning to spend a semester or two at Barnard? Visiting Students love spending time at Barnard for much the same reasons as their degree-seeking peers. They join a small community within a large university and city and are able to choose from more than 3000 classes and reap all the benefits of being in a dynamic urban setting, including internships, co-curricular activities, or simply taking a bite of the Big Apple.
Am I considered a Visiting Student?
Undergraduate degree candidates at other colleges who have completed at least one year of college by the date of enrollment may apply for admission as visiting students for one or two semesters. Applicants to the Fall or Spring program must complete the Transfer/Visiting Student version of the Common Application, present a satisfactory college record and a submit a letter of approval from the dean or major adviser from the degree-granting institution.
Are Visiting Students eligible to live on campus?
Similar to Transfer Students, while we do our best to assign housing for those who wish to live on campus (and are often very successful), we cannot guarantee placement for every visiting student. That being said, we prioritize housing placement for any student who would be outside of commutable range and work closely with students for whom placements cannot be made to help them find appropriate accommodations locally.
What courses are Visiting Students eligible to take?
Visiting Students are eligible to take any class a degree-seeking Barnard student would be eligible to take as long as she meets any stated prerequisites for that course (ie, an introductory course may be required before taking an advanced course or certain seminars may be reserved for majors.) Visiting students are assigned an adviser to assist with navigating registration procedures and to act as a general resource during the student's stay at Barnard.
Are internships available for Visiting Students?
The Office of Career Development (OCD) is a tremendous resource for Barnard students and is a hub for not only internship and career advice, but also for volunteer and civic engagement work and on campus employment. Visiting Students may work with OCD to best prepare themselves for any of these opportunities. (Also, note that most Barnard students do not have classes scheduled for Fridays, giving students a full day to devote to gaining practical experience.)
VISP: The Visiting International Students Program
As part of Barnard College's broad initiative to internationalize its campus, the College created the Visiting International Students Program (VISP) for the spring semester only. Through a limited number of collaborative relationships with international universities, our partners send cohorts of 3-15 undergraduate students to Barnard to spend the spring semester as full-time visiting students in residence.


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'Then, without warning, it was all taken away from McKee. In the second round against Ottawa, McKee had taken a shot off the inside of the left leg — just above the ankle — leaving a quarter-inch cut. The cut was thoroughly cleaned but not stitched, McKee said. And after Game 6 against the Hurricanes, a staph infection began to double the size of the leg. "I woke up at 5 a.m. the next morning and by 7 I couldn't walk," McKee said. "It was really indescribable to sit there, knowing your team is one game from the Stanley Cup Finals."'
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Bruce Hanson
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June 16, 2004, 12:30:35 PM »
HELLO BEEKEEPERS Hi I'm a beeman from South Dakota runing about 3500 hives of bees.The bees are placed on clover and alfalfa fields after spending the winter in Texas and California.The bees are shipped to Ca. to pollonate the almound groves We raise our queens and nucs in Tx.to replace our losses. I have been working bees for 32 years,starting when I was 18 so makes me the big 50 ,sounds so old maybe thats why those deep honey supers are so heavy these days.
Beth Kirkley
House Bee
Posts: 103
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June 16, 2004, 05:28:58 PM »
Hello Bruce-
Good to have you! We need more "old-timers" in here. I don't mean that as in you're old, but just that you've been doing beekeeping for so long. :) It often seems to me that the majority of the forum are new to beekeeeping (like myself) and the experience and background you can offer will be wonderful.
You're not the only old-timer though. :)
But, I am wondering something. What brings you to the forum? (To share your knowledge? Make friends?) Sorry to sound so nosey.
A big welcome to you,
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June 16, 2004, 05:39:33 PM »
Welcome to the forum Bruce. We all can certainly benefit from your experience and I look forward to your input.
I have a question for you already. When you overwinter your bees in Texas, and California, what steps do you take to protect from AHB? I recently read that they have reached as far north as the Bay area of California.
Bruce Hanson
House Bee
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nasty weather
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June 17, 2004, 11:58:44 AM »
Hey Beth. The reason I'm here was boredem it has been raining and cold for the last week and can't get out and work the bees,so was killing time surfing the net,and Ithink Ifound what I was looking for. So far we have been one jump ahead of the AHB ,we used to winter in south Texas but moved 200 miles north to stay clear of them and so far have had no problem with them all colonies are requeened with our queens also
Beth Kirkley
House Bee
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June 17, 2004, 01:55:09 PM »
LOL Now that's honesty! :)
I'm addicted to this place. I'm always wandering in here even before checking my mail. In a way it's like a chat room, where we visit, but different too because we get to see what anyone said while we were away. John actually did try to start up a chat room, and still has it set-up, but there was rarely anyone there. We just never got times fixed to meet there. (And anyone out there that wants to get it going, just say something.)
I've been doing sort of the same thing as you. It's been really rainy here, and I want to get in the hives to see what progress they may have made since I made some changes. I've had bees on the brain so bad it makes it hard to sleep at night. :) So I've been doing some research about different hive designs on the net, and re-reading my Beekeeping For Dummies book.
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June 17, 2004, 06:30:47 PM »
Hi Bruce:
Glad to see a commercial Beekeeper (or what is your preferred title) aboard the forum. Sounds fascinating and I have helped (at a much smaller level) with a few hundred hives brought in locally for cranberry pollination and I appriciate the hard work and time consumption of your profession - you have a lot of interested people here who will be picking your minds, but you should feel at home in this forum - it is a terrific group and growing all the time.
I do have a question about Almond honey - I've always heard it is horrible for human consumptions, so I assume (if that is indeed true) that is it primarily beefood - but given your climate I wonder what percentage is consumed throughout the seasons?
Also, is there a market for the almond honey? Is it really that bitter or nasty to humans, or is this exaggerated to the point of bee urban legend???
Just really wondering if it can serve as a sweetener in ALMOND based cakes, etc..
I'm totally at the opposite end of the beekeeping spectrum, collectively I doubt we have as many hives as you in this forum - but our passion for this hobby are real and very important to all of us.
The unsung heroes here are 1) the moderators who are always busy keeping the flow and the pace of the forum always moving forward and 2) the want-to-be Beekeepers who are learning this hobby through interaction within the forum BEFORE spending the bucks to get involved into a hobby that does have a lot of pluses and minuses.
Collectively though, this group is a fascinating vision of beekeeping world wide, letting all of us know how others keep and raise bees in their homelands.
Glad you are with us Bruce, I hope you enjoy a long and interactive stay with the forum - I hope you get to share photos and insight that you have learned through trial and error throughout your decades of high-end beekeeping: we've been awaiting a large scale member who we can learn by through examples and teachings.
Thank you again for joining and a prosperous year to you.
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Almound Honey ???
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June 18, 2004, 02:17:47 PM »
With thousands of colonies in the almound groves any necter that the hives makes goes for feed,bees do bring in lots of pollon which is needed for good buildup,but feeding is required because of the rapid buildup,lots of brood for the bees to feed.Almounds bloom the middle of Feb.untill middle of March then are trucked to Tx.where they are split and given new queens
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June 18, 2004, 02:49:03 PM »
Looks like you got SNAGGED (as we all have) by the LOG-IN Glitch. Please read this post, it will help you overcome log-in issues. But if you are asked for your username and password AT A POST OR REPLY WINDOW, you are not logged in - look up in the log-in section of the screen -
it should say:
Log out [Bruce Hanson] (this means you are logged IN)
If it says:
LOG IN (you are NOT logged in, it is asking you to)
Here is the FULL ARTICLE - it has a learning curve, but it's easy to get use to:
The big problem is it USUALLY takes TWO TRIES to get logged in and you need to see that your username logged in right!!!!
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Bruce Hanson
House Bee
Posts: 51
winter in Texas
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December 22, 2004, 11:49:38 AM »
Hi from east Tx.,been awhile sense I have had time to write. We had a good honey crop in South Dakota that kept everyone busy extracting untill after Thanksgiving.The bees also had to have a mite treatment and medicated for foulbrood and shipped to California in November. They will be kept in holding yards untill Feb. then move to almonds for pollination.I sent 6 semi loads from SD.,,so have been busy. I will spend most of the winter here in TX. building supers and new covers,waiting for the bees to come back from Cal. in March ,we then make up our splits and replace queens. Then the cycle starts again for another year.
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December 22, 2004, 07:44:03 PM »
Hi Bruce,
I'm from the northeast, where the bees definitly cluster up and stay in all winter from the cold ( last night it was 1 degree F in Concord ). What do they do in CA in the winter? Is it warm where you winter them ( I know some parts of CA can get quite frosty in winter ), and if so what's in the holding yards for forrage?
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December 23, 2004, 12:27:22 AM »
Bruce, you are living my dream. Maybe I can come out and see you next summer and see your mass production of bees. I will get my license in 3 more weeks so I can drive myself out. Bye
Ryan Horn
Bruce Hanson
House Bee
Posts: 51
Nuc making done
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April 13, 2005, 07:31:06 PM »
Well we finished making our nucs today,made up around 2000 in ten days so been busy ,just have to put in 400 queen cell tomorrow oh my akeing back.Now a little feed and some time and they will be ready for the trip to South Dakota mid May for the honey flow.
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April 13, 2005, 08:53:34 PM »
As always, GREAT to see you here! Please keep us filled in on the frequent going-ons of the commercial business - as Ryan said, many people would love to "Send some time in your shoes" experiencing the business end of this hobby we all share, but in many various ways.
Just wondering, how did the Winter go for you? Sounds like a lot of nucs, just wondering if you build, assemble or start all your own nucs and hive bodies - or just ssemble or even buy preassembled woodworks? and raise the bees to hive bodies from there, or how it all works.
I mentioned a while ago I helped a pollinator for two seasons, and I had a first hand experience at the HARD and EXHAUSING work it can be - thank God (Literally) for equipment that can do MOST of the moving and lifting.
Even nucs get hard to handle after a few thousand pass through your hands as you assembly line your processes.
Thanks for the post - I really hope you can find the time to give us some story line as the season progresses. Best wishes and great beekeeping.
Side note: During that short time I worked with migrational pollinators, traveling a relatively short distance from Cranberry bogs to Blueberry fields, I got to work with about 1400 colonies - I am very humbled by the backache that Bruce must be feeling - it is hard hard work doing ANYTHING large scale with bees.
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April 13, 2005, 09:00:31 PM »
How many of you are working to get that many nucs prepared?
Bruce Hanson
House Bee
Posts: 51
Nuc Making in Texas
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There were three of us working which inclued grafting ,spliting and going back and puting in queen cells in all new splits after they sat for two days. I had two semi loads of double deep bees come here to Texas from Calif. after the almond pollination and basicly split them into a strong single and doing away with the old queen and givingthem all a ripe queen cell.So will have to go through all one more time and check for laying queens and replace the ones that did'nt mate or bad layers. I had about a 15% loss of bees wintered in Calif. a lot beter than most,some lost 50% or more. Still have 4 loads in Calif.that or inthe oranges now and will be shiped to South Dakota first of May. Hope this helped a little to know how us << big guys >> do it.
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It is amazing. Very impressive. Thanks for taking the time to answer.
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Beetle Juice (1988) - Comedy | Fantasy
wrote... on 3/25/2012 1:38:36 AM
I never ever ever watch this kind of movie~~~~may lead to a terrible dream
chao wang
wrote... on 11/22/2014 1:55:06 AM
I love this film!
Alexander Zapryagaev
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The Crying Game (1992) - Drama | Thriller
The film opens as a psychological thriller - IRA foot soldier Fergus and a unit of other IRA fighters, including a woman named Jude, kidnap Jody, a black British soldier. The IRA demands the release of other jailed IRA members, threatening to execute Jody in three days if their demands are not met. While the amiable Fergus guards Jody, they develop a bond - much to the chagrin of the other IRA men.
It soon becomes clear that Jody will be killed, and Jody begs Fergus to meet his girlfriend, Dil, after he is dead and make sure she is all right. Although Jody makes a break for it and Fergus finds himself unable to shoot him in the back, Jody is accidentally hit by an army van and dies anyway.
When it seems that the other IRA members have been killed by the British army, Fergus makes good on his promise and finds Dil in a hair salon in London. But some things are not as they seem, and when Fergus develops feelings for Dil, things get complicated.
Fergus also finds that escaping his violent past isn't as easy as he'd hoped.
This movie is filled with touching scenes of love and compassion as well as gripping suspense and philosophic observations.
IRA - Irish Republican Army
Kidnap – take a person against their will
Execute – kill
Amiable – friendly, good-natured
Bond – attachment, understanding, friendship
Chagrin – annoyance, irritation
Make a break for it – try to escape
wrote... on 7/8/2012 9:05:32 AM
There's a extremely shocking scene in this movie. You'll know which one it is when you see it..
Big Boss
wrote... on 7/31/2012 11:16:22 PM
he is good movie...
Cabaret (1972) - Drama | Music | Musical
Straight-laced Cambridge University student Brian Roberts arrives in Berlin in 1931 to complete his German studies. Without much money, he plans on making a living teaching English while living in an inexpensive rooming house, where he befriends another of the tenants, American Sally Bowles (played by Liza Minelli). She is outwardly a flamboyant, perpetually happy person who works as a singer at the decadent Kit Kat Klub, a cabaret styled venue.
After Sally's unsuccessful attempt to seduce Brian, the two embark on an unlikely friendship. Numerous amusing singing dancing numbers in the cabaret provide a stark contrast to the Nazi movement that is unfolding around them. In the beginning they are considered little more than a group of ruffians, and a means of getting rid of the communists, but as the film continues, violence and bloodshed begin to put a sobering tone on events.
The film follows Sally and Brian on numerous adventures involving a hilarious singing dancing emcee, a rich playboy baron, a beautiful Jewish heiress, a poor German student who wants to be a gigolo, and a group of violent Nazis who beat Brian senseless.
Funny, sad, heartwarming, though-provoking – this musical is a classic for good reason.
Straight-laced – sensible, prim
Flamboyant – flashy, colorful
Perpetually – always
Decadent – indulgent, marked my unrestrained gratification
Cabaret - a nightclub serving liquor with entertainment, always involving singing and dancing
Ruffian – hooligan, thug, low-level gangster
Emcee – MC – master of ceremonies
Baron – a nobleman in Europe
Heiress – a woman who inherits great wealth
Gigolo – a man who is paid to accompany women
To beat senseless – to inflict severe violence upon someone
Alexander Zapryagaev
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Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the dream — he's got a good job, nice house, and great kids. However, he gets the surprise of his life when he learns his wife Emily (Julianne Moore) has been cheating on him with a coworker, David Lindhagen (Kevin Bacon), and wants a divorce. After moving into his own apartment, Cal begins grieving at a bar night after night talking to himself about his situation where he meets a young man named Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling) – a womanizer who successfully sleeps with different women every night.
Not wanting to watch Cal keep drowning his sorrows night after night, Jacob agrees to teach him his tricks so that he can have the confidence to earn Emily back. Because Emily is the only woman Cal has ever been with, Cal doesn't have much experience, so Jacob gives Cal a makeover and has him watch his tricks at the bar.
With a new haircut, an expensive wardrobe, and a collection of pick-up lines, Cal hits the town to try out his seduction techniques. But can he really find happiness through multiple partners, and is it possible to meet 'the one' in a bar? And how will he manage his relationship with his children with his new lifestyle?
Alexander Zapryagaev
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30 Minutes or Less (2011) - Action | Adventure | Comedy
Nick (Jesse Eisenberg) is a small town pizza delivery guy who has trouble completing the "30 minutes or less" policy of his employers.
Dwayne and Travis are two delinquents who need $100,000 to have Dwayne's domineering father killed, so they can collect the inheritance. Dwayne's father has won the lottery, but is squandering his winnings, and the boys want to get their hands on it before he spends it all.
Instead of robbing a bank themselves, they decide to kidnap a stranger and force him to do their dirty work by strapping a bomb to his chest (Travis being skilled with explosives). After seeing an advertisement for the pizzeria where Nick works, they order a pizza and set the trap.
When he wakes up with an explosive vest strapped to his torso, Nick has ten hours to pull off the impossible task. Failure to comply will detonate the bomb. Going to the police will detonate the bomb. Trying to deactivate or remove it will detonate the bomb. It looks like his only choice is to actually rob the bank, not that he's sure he can do that successfully anyway…
Nick enlists the help of his ex-best friend, Chet, and as the clock ticks, the two must deal with the police, hired assassins, flamethrowers, and their own tumultuous relationship.
Delinquent – criminal, offender
Domineering – controlling, bossy
Inheritance – money that you get when someone dies
Squander – waste
Dirty work – disagreeable tasks
Pull off – complete successfully
Comply – do what you're told
Detonate – cause to explode
Assassin – someone who kills for a job
Tumultuous – chaotic, troublesome
Hilary Shiue
wrote... on 9/24/2012 1:47:14 PM
kind of ridiculous, I still remember it...
Alexander Zapryagaev
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The Smurfs (2011) - Animation | Comedy | Family
In faraway land, there is a village filled with mysterious creatures who have lived happily for hundreds of years. Until today. Now they'll have to escape to a world they've never imagined.
When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours. Papa Smurf, Clumsy, Smurfette, Grouchy, Brainy and Gutsy are sucked into a giant vortex, leading them to New York, where they befriend Patrick and Grace, a married and expectant couple who befriend them and allow them to stay in their apartment.
It seems the only way back is for Papa Smurf to figure out the magic spell required, but simple as this may seem, the evil Gargamel and his cat Azrael will do everything in their power to stop them. And when Papa Smurf is abducted, everyone will need to help out in order to save him.
Full of smurfy adventures and cute jokes, this family movie is full of action and wholesome messages for the kiddies about friendship and heroism. Complete with a star-studded cast including Katy Perry as Smurfette, Hank Azaria as Gargamel, and Neil Patrick Harris as Patrick.
Wizard – a man who practices magic
Tumble – fall without meaning to
Vortex – a spinning, magical doorway
Expectant – about to have a baby
Alexander Zapryagaev
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In Mississippi during the 1960s, racism and segregation is in full swing. This movie takes a look at what happens when a southern town's unspoken code of rules and behavior is shattered by three very different, extraordinary women who strike up an unlikely friendship.
Aibileen Clark (Viola Davis) is a middle-aged African-American maid who has spent her life raising white children and has recently lost her only son.
Minny Jackson (Octavia Spencer) is an African-American maid whose outspokenness has gotten her fired many times, but she makes up for this with her baking skills.
Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan (Emma Stone) is a young independent white woman who has recently moved back home after graduating from the University of Mississippi to find that her beloved childhood maid has mysteriously disappeared. Although Skeeter's friends are all getting married and having children, her only desire is to become a respected writer.
When Skeeter's childhood friend Hilly comes up with the "Home Help Sanitation Initiative", a proposed bill to provide outdoor bathrooms for black help, she resolves to write a book exposing the ill treatment of coloured maids in white homes.
Despite the risks, the maids are gradually convinced to come forward with their stories, and a remarkable sisterhood emerges, instilling each woman with courage to transcend the lines that define them, and perhaps even bring about some major changes in society.
Deeply touching, appalling, and entertaining. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be inspired.
Segregation – separation of white and coloured people
Outspoken – says more than one should
Proposed bill – a potential law
Resolve – to decide in a determined way
Remarkable – amazing, outside of the ordinary
Instill – to implant, introduce with consistent effort
Transcend – go beyond
Touching – moving emotionally
Appalling – horrific, terrible
wrote... on 11/10/2011 2:56:03 AM
I saw this movie yesterday and i liked it so much.
It's not the end that I waited but it's a good movie with feelings. In French it's untitled "The feeling's colour".
Alsu Zamalieva
wrote... on 5/23/2013 3:11:24 PM
it's a wonderful film! my husband didn't understand it, but i enjoyed it till the end))) must-see!
Alexander Zapryagaev
wrote... on 6/20/2016 12:36:29 PM
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) - Action | Drama | Sci-Fi
This film is set in present day San Francisco, where man's own experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.
Will Rodman is a San Francisco scientist who has been trying to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease by testing a genetically engineeredretrovirus on chimpanzees. The virus mutates the chimpanzees, giving them a human level of intelligence. When one of his test subjects goes on a rampage, Will's boss gives orders to have the chimpanzees put down, but Will keeps one of the babies and raises him under the name of Caesar.
Will's father, an Alzheimer sufferer, tries a sample of the cure and his condition improves. However five years later his dementia returns, and in the confusion, the highly intelligent Caesar attacks a neighbour, and ends up in a cruel primate facility. When Caesar escapes and gains dominance over the other apes, all hell breaks loose. The other apes are exposed to a new powerful strain of the drug and the result is an enormous, angry army of highly intelligent and seriously pissed off primates.
And their plan appears to be world domination!
The action scenes are creatively spectacular, the story is evocative and engaging, and the movie is crafted with astonishingly effective motion CGI technology.
Genetic engineering – changing genetic material in a living thing
Onset – beginning
Supremacy – superiority, domination
Retrovirus – a virus that allows the genetic material of the host to be changed.
Mutate – change
Go on a rampage – to go crazy, in this case causing violence
Put down – killed
Dementia – loss of mental ability
Primate – monkes, apes, chimpanzees, baboons etc
All hell breaks loose – things become crazy and uncontrollable
Alexander Zapryagaev
wrote... on 6/20/2016 12:36:30 PM
Life in a Day (2011) - Documentary
This extraordinary documentary film by Ridley Scott is a compilation of Youtube videos filmed on the same day in various locations around the world, by various people.
Youtube users sent in videos of themselves on July 24, 2010, and then Ridley Scott produced the film and edited the videos into a film, consisting of footage from some of the contributors. The completed film is 94 minutes 57 seconds long and includes scenes from 4,500 hours of footage in 80,000 submissions from 140 nations
Life in a Day is a historic cinematic experiment that attempts to capture what life looks like on one day, July 24th, 2010, around the entirety of the world. Thousands of hours of video were captured and then compiled to give a glimpse into what constitutes an average day amongst humanity.
This film is ultimately about connection; the connection of humans to one another and all of the mundane, regular, everyday things that we share despite our differences in culture, location, and upbringing. The fact that we all sleep. We all wake up in the morning. We all eat breakfast. We brush our teeth. We walk around. We smile. We love. We fear. We breathe. This film is an affirmation of the simple joys and sorrows that we experience merely as a result of living on this earth and being human. It is an affirmation of life at its rawest, truest, grittiest, and loveliest.
Birth, death, war, love, rejection, poverty, religion, family – all important topics are covered, compared, and contrasted in this unprecedented film.
Extraordinary – unusual, surprising, special
Compilation – collection, something made up of many parts
Footage – video, recording
Historic – historically important
Glimpse – a quick look
Unprecedented – first time, never been done before
wrote... on 10/17/2012 1:17:24 AM
two weeks ago ,i had seen this documentary,a wery good film. Different people in different time, at different places, doing different things. Describes the real life.
wrote... on 10/17/2012 1:17:33 AM
two weeks ago ,i had seen this documentary,a very good film. Different people in different time, at different places, doing different things. Describes the real life.
Alexander Zapryagaev
wrote... on 6/20/2016 12:36:34 PM
Police Academy (1984) - Comedy | Crime
As a crime wave sweeps through a city that doesn't have enough police officers, the mayor decides that part of the problem may stem from overly restrictive qualifications for police officers, so she opens the door of the city's Police Academy to anyone who wants to join. Chief Henry Hurst does not agree with the mayor's decision.
Soon, the academy is overrun with misfits, including parking lot attendant Carey Mahoney, who has been arrested before. Captain Reed, a longtime friend of Mahoney's father, gives Mahoney the choice of taking the 14 week course and joining the force, or going to jail. Mahoney chooses the academy.
Karen Thompson is an attractive cadet whom Mahoney has his eyes on. Florist Moses Hightower is a mountain of a man who likes to tend flowers. And Larvell Jones has the ability to imitate the sound of virtually anything. Also in the academy are guy-magnet Debbie Callahan, squeaky voiced Laverne Hooks, gun loving Eugene Tackleberry, and Leslie Barbara, a cadet who has been picked on one too many times.
Befuddled Commandant Eric Lassard and his lackey, Lieutenant Thaddeus Harris, are not exactly thrilled with the new recruits. As Lassard and Harris try to wash their hands of them, Mahoney and his classmates become all the more determined to make good, even when one of the recruits accidentally starts a chain reaction of fights that lead to a riot in the city.
The result of this combination of unusual people is, of course, hilarious mayhem. This film proved so popular, it spawned 6 sequels!
Crime wave – a lot of crime at the same time
Sweep through the city – occur in many places
Overrun – with a lot
Misfits – people who are different or unusual
Tend – take care of, look after
Squeaky – high pitched, like a mouse or bird
Befuddled – perplexed, confused
Lackey – assistant, messenger
Chain reaction – when one thing leads to another, which leads to another, etc
Mayhem – chaos, craziness
To spawn – to cause, to give birth to
Alexander Zapryagaev
wrote... on 6/20/2016 12:36:35 PM
Clerks. (1994) - Independent Comedy
Dante has had a crummy job at an small convenience store in New Jersey since graduating from high school three years ago. On Saturday morning, April 15 1994, he gets called in on his day off. Once there, he must deal with multiple problems.
The shutters outside won't open.
His ex-girlfriend Caitlin, whom he is still in love with, is getting married.
His long-suffering girlfriend Veronica, who bugs him constantly about starting college, has revealed certain, uh...stuff about her past.
His boss hasn't come in to take his place.
He has a hockey game at 2 o'clock.
Another ex has died, and today's the last day he can go to her wake.
His friend, Randal, a clerk at the video store next door, is even less dedicated to his job than Dante, and is always bothering Dante's customers.
Jay and Silent Bob, two dead-beats who pass their days smoking outside the store, are trying to shoplift the merchandise.
And the biggest problem of them all: HE'S NOT EVEN SUPPOSED TO BE THERE TODAY!!
Dante is left with no choice but to bend the rules a little with work, customers, and most of all his love life. Can he get away with it all?
This is an amusing, off-beat, low-budget and utterly authentic independent film. And if you like it, there's a whole range of spin-offs you can follow it up with!
Crummy – not very good, low quality
Day off – a day without work
Deal with – handle, control
Shutters – wooden window covers
To bug someone – to hassle, complain to
Dead-beats – worthless, jobless, useless people
Shoplift – steal goods from a store
Bend the rules – do something that is not really allowed – but only a little
wrote... on 10/25/2011 11:26:35 PM
thank for larrisa's explanation. especially words"dead-beats". now i can understand. contiunous to discuss this comedy. i like to share.
Alexander Zapryagaev
wrote... on 6/20/2016 12:36:37 PM
Sleepless in Seattle (1993) - Comedy | Romance | Drama
After his wife Maggie passes away, Sam Baldwin (played by Tom Hanks) and his adolescent son Jonah relocate from Chicago to Seattle to escape the grief associated with Maggie's death. Eighteen months later, Sam is still grieving and can't sleep. Although Jonah misses his mother, he wants his father to get a new wife despite the fact that Sam hasn't even contemplated dating again.
On Christmas Eve, Sam, on Jonah's initiative, ends up pouring his heart out on a national radio talk show about his magical and perfect marriage to Maggie, and how much he still misses her. Among the many women who hear Sam's story and fall in love with him because of it is Annie Reed (Meg Ryan), a Baltimore based newspaper writer.
Annie is already engaged, but her relationship with her straight-laced fiancé Walter is unlike her dream romance. She even writes to Sam proposing they meet atop the Empire State Building on Valentine's Day.
Back in Seattle, Sam has received hundreds of letters from women wanting to meet him. Jonah is excited by one letter in particular from Baltimore and will do whatever he needs to to get his father and Annie together. However, old fashioned Sam wants his future love life to be based on meeting a woman the traditional way, and he, in turn, becomes infatuated with an unknown woman he spots a few times in Seattle.
Will magic happen twice in Sam's life, and if so will it be with this unknown woman or Annie?
Adolescent – a child between puberty and maturity
Grief – deep sadness
Contemplate – think about
Initiative – proposal, plan, sceme
Straight-laced – proper, strict in conduct
Infatuated – feeling passion and attraction to someone
wrote... on 6/4/2012 3:20:33 AM
I heard about but haven't seen Sleepless in Seattle. It must be a nice movie. I hope I'll have the opportunity to watch it soon. I saw Love Happens and loved the movie.
Alexander Zapryagaev
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Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup (Video 2009) - Documentary | History | War
Loose Change is a series of films released between 2005 and 2009 which argue that the September 11 attacks were planned and conducted by elements within the United States government, and base the claims on perceived anomalies in the historical record of the attacks. These are some examples cited by the movie.
What's your theory? Do you believe the September 11 attacks were an inside job? Watch this movie and see what you think.
Perceived – noticed, apparent
Anomalies – irregularities, things that aren't quite right
Bogus – false, not real
Pretext – reason, excuse
Allege – say without concrete proof
Debris – mess, wreckage
Prior – something that came before
Confiscate – take away
Collapse – when things fall down
An inside job – performed by someone on the inside – not an outside enemy
Alexander Zapryagaev
wrote... on 6/20/2016 12:36:42 PM
The Last Boy Scout (1991) - Action | Comedy | Crime
During a rainy football game between two teams from Los Angeles and Cleveland, star player Billy Cole receives a threatening phone call during half time from someone named Milo warning him to win the game or lose his life. Cole takes a gun onto the field, and shoots three opposing players on a run to the end zone. As the police move in, he kneels down and announces "Ain't life a bitch?" before shooting himself in the head.
Bruce Willis stars as Joe Hallenbeck, who was once a top-of-the-line Secret Service agent but has since become an alcoholic private detective. While performing the chores of a two-bit shamus, he discovers his wife Sarah is having an affair with his best friend Mike. After finding the two in his house together, Mike leaves… and is blown up in his car when he turns the key in the ignition.
Joe is hired to protect Cory (played by Halle Berry), a stripper who has been getting death threats. However, her boyfriend – Jimmy Dix – believes he can protect her himself, and after taking her away in his car… she (not surprisingly) gets blown to smithereens.
That's a lot of death…
Jimmy Dix was at one time a NFL football quarterback, but was thrown out of the game for gambling and drug addiction. Smelling something fishy, Joe and Jimmy begin investigations which uncover layers of corruption, dirty money, and murder.
Full of smart-arse quips, love and friendship, betrayal and bribery, The Last Boy Scout is a high action movie with enough laughs and mystery to keep anybody entertained.
End zone – the last part of the field where players make touchdowns in American football
Kneel – get down on your knees
'Life's a bitch' – common phrase to complain about life's difficulties
Two-bit – worth very little
Shamus – slang for private detective
To have an affair – to be romantically involved with someone outside of your relationship
To be blown to smithereens – to be shot and killed
To smell something fishy – to feel that something is wrong or suspicious
Quips – clever, witty remarks
Alexander Zapryagaev
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Hot Fuzz (2007) - Action | Comedy | Mystery
Nicholas Angel (played by Simon Pegg) is the finest cop London has to offer, with an arrest record 400% higher than any other officer on the force. He's honest, reliable, and dedicated to public duty. In fact, he's so good, he makes everyone else look bad. As a result, Angel's superiors send him to a place where his talents won't be quite so embarrassing - the sleepy and seemingly crime-free village of Sandford – statistically, the safest town in the country.
Once there, he is partnered with the well-meaning but overeager police officer Danny Butterman. The son of amiable Police Chief Frank Butterman, Danny is a huge action movie fan and believes his new big-city partner might just be a real-life "bad boy," and his chance to experience the life of gunfights and car chases he so longs for. ("Have you ever shot two guns while jumping through the air? Is it true that there's a place in a man's head, where if you shoot it, it will blow up?")
Danny's puppy-like enthusiasm only adds to Angel's growing frustration. However, as a series of grisly "accidents" rocks the village, Angel is convinced that Sandford is not what it seems, and as the intrigue deepens, Danny's dreams of explosive, high-octane, car-chasing, gunfighting, all-out action seem more and more like a reality. It's time for these small-town cops to break out some big-city justice.
A highly amusing cop comedy which plays on all the stereotypes of police action movies and will make you laugh constantly if you appreciate British comedy!
Reliable – trust-worthy, doing what one says
Public duty – serving the people, as in police work
Sleepy – uneventful, not much happening
Well-meaning – trying to do the right thing
Overeager – trying too hard
Grisly – gruesome, horrible
Intrigue – mystery
Shaun of the Dead (2004) - Comedy | Horror
29 year old Shaun (Simon Pegg) is having some problems.
His long-time girlfriend Liz has dumped him due to his fierce loyalty to The Winchester (the local pub), his refusal to meet her mother, his total lack of romance and consideration, and his seeming inability to progress anywhere in life or remember their anniversary.
His temporary management job isn't going well at Foree Electronics, with his teenaged subordinates walking all over him and his actual promotion prospects minimal.
His flatmates, Pete and Ed, are at each others' throats – one being an arrogant jerk and the other a lazy drug-selling deadbeat who seems unable to get a job or lock the front door.
And, oh yeah, London is overrun with multitudes of zombies.
Now, Shaun must rise to the occasion – save himself, his ex, his mother, and his precious record collection. As one by one the people around him turn to zombies and London becomes overrun with the slow moving, flesh-eating undead, can Shaun save his loved ones, win back Liz's love, put her snide friends in their places, and finish it all with a cold pint in the Winchester?
This is a hilarious and not particularly serious comedy full of fun characters, amusing retorts, and entertaining fight scenes. Good light watching when you're not up for too much thinking!
Dump – leave someone (as in a romantic relationship)
Subordinate – someone who works beneath you
Walk all over sb – treat them badly, have no respect for them
To be at each other's throats – always arguing, not getting along
Arrogant jerk – someone who is rude, selfish, conceited
Deadbeat – someone who is lazy and has achieved little
Overrun – covered with
Multitudes of – very many
Zombies – the walking undead
Snide – rude, snobbish
Pint – a large glass of beer
alex madrigal
wrote... on 2/4/2015 9:59:13 PM
I recommend you this movie, is very funny!
alex madrigal
wrote... on 2/4/2015 9:59:14 PM
I recommend you this movie, is very funny!
alex madrigal
wrote... on 2/4/2015 9:59:26 PM
I recommend you this movie, is very funny!
Alexander Zapryagaev
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Opening Hour
12.00 - 11.00
Opening Days
Tuesday - Sunday
At Salvatore's you have a great choice among all the exclusive suggestions of first and second courses. For instance, in our Salvatore's Restaurant, you may taste the palatable spaghetti with the original bottarga (Sardinian mullet's caviar); then you may have a choice between classical chowder, a bass in salt crust or a dentex oven with potatoes and white wine. Without taking into consideration a rich salad, chosen among the many salads listed into the menu, which may be a valid option to those courses.
The bread? We produce it at home every day!
To end with flourish, one of our spoon-desserts …
Salvatore Cossu arranges everything: chef, owner and 100% Sardinian.
The wine list, finally, is nearly a little encyclopedia: it includes some 60 different labels among the most famous Italian winery.
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Oh boy. Another list.
12. Jerky!
13. Blow-up doll!
14. Other alcoholic beverages and drink mixers
15. Blender
16. Portable power supply for blender
17. Ice cooler stocked with ice (block or cube)
18. Disposable cups to contain the mixed beverages
19. (optional) fruit to garnish said beverages
20. Chem-lights to enjoy the Disaster Rave!


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