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Saturday, September 1, 2012
* Homemade Fairy House
I've posted our homemade fairy house before but that was in 2008,
when I had about 10 readers.
Today, I'm posting newer photographs of what is one of my children's favorite toys.
It's also a favorite of every kid that ever comes over to play at our house!
Here's the original post,
if you want to see a tiny 5 year old "E."
Geoff and I built the house for the girls as a Christmas present.
We screwed the various parts together with Geoff's drill and drywall screws.
The natural "floors" were made from three irregular tree "rounds"
ordered from Walnut Hollow (the 3 circles cost me under $7.00)
We made the staircase with a bag of "Wood Craft Rounds"
The base for the whole fairy house was an unfinished pine table top from Lowes.
The columns came from tree branches around our neighborhood and an
old rotten up-cycled patio table umbrella pole.
There's a small basket attached with a wooden spool and yarn pulley
that the fairies use to transport their supplies up and down the various
levels of the house -- I didn't get a good shot of it from this angle - sorry!
Love the clothes lines the girls made with yarn
and tiny wooden clothespins from the craft store.
My dad made the little wishing well with twigs and a small wooden cup.
The twig furniture came from a set I found at Five Below,
I've gone back several times since and never found it again.
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Fibromyalgia is a complex, chronic, and debilitating condition. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, in conjunction with specific tender (trigger) points, generalized fatigue, and sleep disturbance. People with this syndrome may also experience gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, trouble concentrating, or psychological symptoms, such as anxiety or depression.
It is estimated that approximately 2% of adults in the US have fibromyalgia. The majority of the people with fibromyalgia are women, but the condition can occur in men and children as well. Most cases occur between the ages of 20 and 60 years, although fibromyalgia can develop at any age.
The exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, and there has been significant controversy in the medical community about its origin.
Currently, there are several theories regarding possible causes of fibromyalgia, including the following:
Sleep disorders —Sleep researchers have noted that people with fibromyalgia consistently show a disturbance during the stage IV (delta) cycle of sleep, which is considered the deepest and most restorative phase of sleep. Lack of restful sleep may be the cause of the overwhelming fatigue experienced by many with fibromyalgia.
Infections —Some researchers believe that there may be a viral or infectious agent that triggers the onset of fibromyalgia.
Preceding incidence of trauma —A high percentage of people with fibromyalgia have reported traumatic emotional or physical events, such as an automobile accident or divorce, shortly before the onset of fibromyalgia symptoms. Although it is not believed that the events themselves cause fibromyalgia, they may serve as triggers in people who are genetically or otherwise susceptible to developing this syndrome.
Biochemical abnormalities in the nervous system —Studies have shown that people with fibromyalgia often have highly elevated levels of Substance P, a pain neurotransmitter, in their spinal fluid. Levels of other neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, or hormones, such as cortisol and growth hormone, may play a role.
Researchers continue to explore these and other explanations for the possible causes of fibromyalgia. Currently there is no cure, but symptoms can be diminished by a combination of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments.
Doctors have noted that many people with fibromyalgia are also likely to have other syndromes, such as:
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)
- Tension headaches or migraines
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Restless leg syndrome
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Dysmenorrhea
There has been some speculation that fibromyalgia may not be a separate condition, but instead represents a constellation of symptoms that overlap with other illnesses, all of which may have the same cause or causes, which are still unknown.What are the risk factors for fibromyalgia?What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?What are the treatments for fibromyalgia?Are there screening tests for fibromyalgia?How can I reduce my risk of fibromyalgia?What questions should I ask my doctor?What is it like to live with fibromyalgia?Where can I get more information about fibromyalgia?
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Industrious Secures First Location in Downtown Phoenix
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By: My Millennial Guide In recent years, coworking spaces have become increasingly popular in the gig economy, and for good reasons. The spaces are a great opportunity to network, economize, and fuel creativity. They have exponentially changed the way budding local entrepreneurs, freelancers, an...
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Ramp it up! Creamed ramps recipe the essence of spring
Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are a harbinger of spring in certain parts of the country, including the Southern Appalachians and the band of rain-blessed forests running from the Northeast to Pacific Northwest.
A story I wrote for the Food cover of the April 23 edition of The Denver Post put me in mind of classic ramp recipes, including this terrific one for creamed ramps offered by Eugenia Bone, a food maven who blogged and wrote for us for a while. (She recently started a new blog called The Kitchen Ecosystem.) Her version will work beautifully with chicken or pork, plus as a star on an all-veggie plate.
Here it is. Thanks Eugenia! (And click on the above link to find additional ramp recipes.)
Creamed Ramps
Serves 4 as a side dish
In general, about ½ lb of fresh ramps sauté down to 1 cup. You will need a food processor or blender to prepare this dish.
1 pound fresh ramps
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup chicken stock
1/3 cup pine nuts
Salt to taste
About 1 teaspoon butter
1/3 cup grated cheese (gruyere, mild cheddar, or pecorino, or a combination)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons unseasoned breadcrumbs (homemade is best)
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the ramps and sauté for about 5 minutes, until they are wilted and tender. You will notice them filling with air and then deflating. It's okay. Be sure to keep moving the ramps around so they don't scorch.
Place the ramps in a food processor with the pignoli nuts, chicken stock, and salt. Pulse to blend to a rough puree. The ramps will be quite loose and wet.
Butter a baking pan—I used a 9-inch copper pan—and pour in the ramps mixture. Gently toss in the cheese and swirl in the heavy cream. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top and bake for 10 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the vegetable is piping hot.


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Pregnant Again After Preeclampsia?Last Updated on Friday, April 01, 2011
If you've had a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy in a prior pregnancy, deadling with a subsequent pregnancy can be emotionally difficult. Preparation is the key to a positive emotional and physical experience, with the best possible outcome.
Learn: Ask your health care professional for a write-up of your prior pregnancy. Focus on what happened to your body and how your symptoms manifested. Have a preconception check up with a specialist who can test for underlying conditions such as clotting disorders or chronic hypertension. The more you know about what happened to you, the more you can be aware of signs and symptoms should they repeat themselves. Read about all the various signs and symptoms in case preeclampsia presents itself again, but perhaps differently.
Rally Your Support Group: Every pregnancy ends with Mom needing additional help. Add a pregnancy complication and you may wish for a small army at your disposal. Line up the folks you know you can count on and trust to fulfill certain duties while you cannot and keep them informed of your health status. Not only will they be better equipped to help you, but sometimes it takes another perspective to see things - like changes in our appearance that may signal key symptoms.
Create a Sanctuary: If bed rest is in your future, start preparing the area in which you plan to spend the majority of that time. De-clutter it as much as possible and leave only the things that let your mind and body relax. Perhaps spruce the room up with a calming new paint job or some aromatherapy candles. Start collecting the things you know will help get you through the time, too - like books, movies, music, crafting supplies, a laptop computer, etc.
Be Proactive: Take control of the things you can - your diet, routinue, stress levels, etc. Get yourself in the best possible physical condition before you get pregnant, including lowering your BMI (body mass index) if you are overweight. After you're pregnant, self monitoring by using a portable blood pressure cuff and keeping a journal of your symptoms can help your health care provider by providing trends he/she would not otherwise see during your regular visits. But be careful, obsessing over every BP reading or pain can also be problematic. Your health care provider can guide you on how much information to gather.
Have an Emergency Plan: Know what you will do if your symptoms suddenly become severe. Do you live alone? Do you have access to emergency services like 911? What if you are out shopping or at work and become incapacitated? If you have other children at home, do you have childcare providers on standby? Make a list of all necessary numbers that anyone could use during an emergency and post them in your house, in your vehicle and carry them on your person. A medical ID bracelet or necklace is a great way to ensure this info is always with you. At home, program your speed dial with emergency numbers or utilize an alarm system with emergency medical services.
Stay Positive: History doesn't always repeat itself. Although a previous history of preeclampsia is the largest risk factor for getting it, you still have a greater chance of NOT getting it again. Your attitude may be the only thing left in your control at some point in the pregnancy, so make sure you're making every effort to enjoy this time and focus on the outcome - a healthy baby.
In the end, there are no guarantees to whether or not you will develop a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy like preeclampsia. But getting healthier, knowing your history, knowing yourself, knowing the facts and being prepared can help ensure that you've done everything possible to sway the odds of a safe and healthy outcome in your favor.


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I think I hold a Tesla record
I think I hold a Tesla record
wtf, model S wasnt even anounced in 2008, confused...
@joey - With reservation #65, i think you are indeed the one with the longest wait.
@kilimats - Model S was announced back in June 2008. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_S)
I only waited 1 year, 6 months, 1 day and 2 hours :o) Congratulations on your delivery & record.
Joey, I'm sure one of my fellow 40kWh buyers will eventually beat your record. Congratulations on getting your car. You deserve it!
Reservation placed 3/26/2009 at the launch event (# R75)...still waiting (patiently) for the 40kwh w/ standard suspension. Happy and excited for everyone that has received their car!!! This is not a record I want to hold...
@DaveR75, great job on waiting!
Even if I order something simple, it goes FedEx or UPS, so that I can track it every day.
It sure would be cool, if the "My Tesla" page displayed something like this:
1. Reserved.
2. Ready to Build.
3. Waiting on paperwork.
4. Queued for build, you are currently position 1,234.
5. Tesla is building your car.
6. Begin your financing on your loan.
7. You car is close to completion, please send funding.
8. Payment received.
9. You car is ready for pickup / delivery from 2/1/2013 - 2/15/2013
Chuck Lusin: +1
When I finally get my car I may beat you by ~12 months: I reserved as soon as the S was announced (UK #5) and it looks like we won't get our cars until the end of 2013 :-(
I initially had a reservation down for the Roadster in 2007 and transfered it across to the model S, so I've been funding Tesla for over 5 years!
Chuck Lusin +1
Who knows, living in the UK and placed the order ages ago, I might beat you
@Chuck Lustin
Don't forget the last important part which IMO should be your car is in transit with the carrier and here is the Bill of Lading number to track it's progress with the carrier. This of course does not happen and currently requires multiple calls to carrier or Tesla PS/DS and being reluctantly given conflicting and changing information during transit. I still don't understand why I can easily track a tiny/cheap package I order on Amazon but an $80,000 car is shrouded in mystery during transit.
My prediction is that the record will eventually go to someone from AUS/NZ.
Very true, it really can not be that hard.
Come on Tesla programmers, we know that you can do it!
@joey: I will come close to your dubious achievement, don't think I will beat it though. Looks like DaveR75 will have the best shot. I'm P-482 (60kW, air suspension) and this April it will be 4 years since plunking down $5k. The current (moving) estimate from Tesla is March, but I have not received any call yet.
It sounds like Tesla needs to hire UPS or Fedex to deliver their cars. ;-)
Or at least hire them as consultants to help the figure out a tracking system.
Not backing Tesla on who they use, but I deal with and I am also a programmer of transportation system tracking and processing for a US manufacture. Because Tesla has to deliver to all parts of the country and these are bulk transportation companies there are lots of Mom and Pop companies that have to be used and as hard as it is to believe, there are lots of companies that do not have up to date systems or programmers to provided the tracking information required. All of that being said, it is up to Tesla to choose and force their sub-contractors to live up to the level of customer service that Tesla wants to be known for!!
Now that there are iPhone/Andriod apps for the Model S, all Tesla needs to do is associate your VIN with that system before they ship your car. You would then be able to track the vehicle's location from the app. Much more precise even than what you get from FedEx/UPS.
Yeah, and you can also honk the horn, flash the lights, and open the sun roof while the car is in transit! ;)
Thereby driving the driver bonkers and into the ditch. Bad plan!


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Apocalypse Now
Back in 1979, $31 million, much of it from director Francis Ford Coppola's own pocket, was considered overly indulgent by critics and poo-pooers, as was everything about Apocalypse Now. Many cinefiles were outraged over the vastness of the film and Marlon Brando's big paycheck for his supporting role. And then they were disappointed, calling the film empty and void of ideas or, worse, solutions. But now, decades later, it can be seen for what it is, a big, exciting masterpiece. Coppola was a major filmmaker working at the peak of his powers; the spectacle is as good as it gets, especially in a pre-computer manufactured effects era.
Kinda-sorta based on Joseph Conrad's novel Heart of Darkness, Apocalypse Now opens with a distraught and drunken Captain Willard in a Saigon hotel room battling his demons. We now know from Eleanor Coppola's book on the making of the film and the brilliant documentary Hearts Of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse that actor Martin Sheen was actually drunk on the set and fighting his own personal demons which helped lead to his astounding performance (he replaced Harvey Keitel two weeks into shooting). Willard is one of the black-op soldiers brought in to do dirty jobs for his handlers. After getting cleaned up, he is given a new assignment: get a boat crew together, travel up the river (into the heart of darkness), out of Vietnam and into Cambodia, and assassinate a decorated American Colonel, Kurtz (Brando), who, with a ragtag army of followers, has gone AWOL, gone native, and gone quite mad.Continue Reading
Carve Her Name With Pride
Honestly, I picked this one up because of the cover. The title struck me, as did the image of a flaxen-haired beauty brandishing a handgun. This is the true life story of British spy Violette Szabo (Virginia McKenna). Since her real life was gussied up for this film, I am simply going to refer to the film, not her life. Widowed in 1942 (her husband was a French soldier), she is propositioned to act as a liaison between British and French troops. Being fluent in French and athletics, she was a swell candidate. We follow her journey from 1940-1944. It's a nice time-warp to a period when evil was so easily defined. Nazis? Yes, EVIL! Torn between her only daughter and fulfilling her civic duty, she quickly decides to leave the former behind and finish what she felt her husband had been fighting for. We follow her to her unfortunate end in 1944.
I found the film highly enjoyable, in part from the very subtle camera work and non-invasive directing. In a scene when Violette is handed her husband's death letter by her mother, we simply see a door close. This was a very subdued and nice touch that goes along with the slight tension throughout the film. We don't see her reaction to her husband's death, and more importantly we never see McKenna overact. Her military training is fun to watch. Akin to a less nefarious Le Femme Nikita situation. Training montage, nasty drill instructor, and hijinks all included. There is a very striking scene of her wandering the streets of a German occupied French city while on her first mission. A stark contrast to the lightness of her home life in London.Continue Reading
Inglourious Basterds
Though it almost shares a title (but little else) with director Enzo G. Castellari's 1978 spaghetti-war flick The Inglorious Bastards, which was just a dirtier Dirty Dozen knockoff, Quentin Tarantino knows a good title when he sees it. With a minor spelling change he gave us his own comic book WWII movie, Inglourious Basterds. With a definite nod to François Truffaut's The Last Metro, it's like a Powell & Pressburger (49th Parallel, One of Our Aircraft Is Missing) piece of propaganda, if those guys were still making those flicks in the 1970s. What at first glance may seem like a nasty and mean Nazi revenge fantasy is actually a tribute to the power of cinema and the power of Tarantino's beautifully composed dialogue. This may be the most talky war script ever written, but unlike the pointlessly inane ramblings of the film he made two years before this, Death Proof (his half of the double feature movie Grindhouse), this dialogue is used to constantly build suspense, and in the hands of an expert actor like Christoph Waltz, it often sounds like an evil poetry. Aided by the clever score, pirated from other films, and the sharp period detail, Inglourious Basterds proved to not only be one of Tarantino's most ingenious creations, but is a film that has aged well (in the brief years since) and is sure to take its place with the best of the genre (lets call 'em Naziploitation flicks).
Inglourious Basterds is an equally shared international ensemble piece divided into chapters. First you are introduced to a cat n' mouse playing German SS man, "Jew Hunter," Col. Hans Landa (Waltz in a mannered piece of scenery chewing that deservedly won him an Oscar). The film opens with him interrogating a French dairy farmer who is hiding a neighboring Jewish family in his floorboards. He toys with the man before his soldiers shoot up the floor, but the teenage daughter Shosanna (Mélanie Laurent) manages to escape into the countryside. Meanwhile an American unit commanded by a very Southern Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt acting like a cross between Yosemite Sam and Foghorn Leghorn) leads a group of Jewish soldiers known as the "Basterds" on a dirty trick mission to torture and wreak havoc on Nazis, becoming legends and the thing of nightmares to Nazis, including even a flummoxed Hitler (Martin Wuttke). A few years later, Shosanna, now known as "Emmanuelle Mimieux" (and resembling a young Catherine Deneuve), runs a hip cinema in Paris and is any movie geek's dream girl. Unfortunately she has the unwanted attention of a young German war hero, Fredrick Zoller (Daniel Brühl of Good Bye, Lenin! and The Edukators). He is even starring as himself in a recently completed film about his sniper exploits called Nation's Pride, directed by head Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels (Sylvester Groth). Zoller convinces the higher-ups, including security-chief Hans Landa, to hold the premiere at Shosanna's cinema, with the German high command in attendance, including the Führer himself. Shosanna and her boyfriend hatch a plan to burn the theater down during the screening.Continue Reading
Robert Altman's MASH, 40-something years later still works as a funny, dark comedy and as a kinda-sorta anti-war statement, but most impressive is what Altman was able to do with his innovative sound design, still cutting edge today. Though it was a big hit film, for a number of years it was more famous as the inspiration for the then even more popular television show, M*A*S*H*, but as that show now feels musty and dated, MASH the movie is just as relevant today as it was in 1970.
M.A.S.H. stands for mobile army surgical hospital. Made during the heart of the cantankerous Vietnam War, MASH is actually about the medics near the front lines of the "forgotten" Korean War of the 1950s. These are talented doctors and surgeons, but drafted away from their private practices they fight the stifling rules of the military. They deal in blood and guts (at the time the surgery scenes were rather graphic for audiences), but when casualties aren't mounting they drink, party, and cause mayhem just as hard as they work.Continue Reading
Stalag 17
Stalag 17 is flawed, but entertaining Billy Wilder. It's not in the great director's top tier, which would include Sunset Boulevard, Double Indemnity, and Some Like It Hot. Some might put The Apartment in that top group, but I would put it in the second group with Ace In The Hole, Witness For The Prosecution, and Stalag 17 (that third level of his films is also still very interesting and might include One, Two, Three, The Major And The Minor, Kiss Me, Stupid, Sabrina, and The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes).
Stalag 17 is the story of WWII American soldiers, prisoners of war in a Nazi camp, based on a popular play by Donald Bevan and Edmund Trzcinski. In recent years there was talk that director Spike Lee was going to restage it on Broadway with British actor Clive Owen, but it never happened. The film adaptation by director Wilder and Edwin Blum is said to follow the stage version pretty closely. It's been made less stagy by opening it up, out of the barracks and into the camp around them. The POWs live a boring and cramped life, working whenever possible to put one over on their German captors. One POW, Sefton (William Holden), is an "operator" trading favors with the guards, running a still and a betting track. He is a survivor, in it for himself. When he places bets against his fellow Americans it alienates him from his prison mates even more.Continue Reading
The Bridge on the River Kwai
After his weepy romantic travelogue Summertime, director David Lean took an evolutionary jump with The Bridge on the River Kwai, the first part of his super epic trilogy (followed by Lawrence Of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago). If The Great Escape is the ultimate German prisoner of war flick (with apologies to Stalag 17) then Kwai is the quintessential Japanese POW story. The performances are top notch—the British chameleon Alec Guinness deservedly won an Oscar for his powerful performance. As both a human drama, a giant war spectacular, and just a kick-ass action flick Kwai is still a hair-raiser with a famously shocking ending.
A cynical American POW named Shears (William Holden, cynical was his trademark in the fifties) watches Colonel Nicholson (Guinness) lead his British regiment into a Japanese camp deep in the harsh jungles of Burma (while whistling the "Colonel Bogey March" which became a hit record). There the prisoners working as slave laborers are building a military bridge, but Nicholson will not work and demands to keep his rank among his men. A battle of wills takes place between the overly proud Brit and the camp's Japanese c...
The Deer Hunter
The Deer Hunter - a film about three Pennsylvania steel worker buds who go off to fight in Vietnam, and how the war affects them and the people around them - was massively praised on release back in '78. Time has been a mixed bag for the film, though everyone would agree the acting, with Robert De Niro leading a cast of then mostly unknowns, is exceptional; it's the film's murky politics and point of view that has been put into question. Much of the reevaluation has arisen with the epic rise and brutal fall that director Michael Cimino went through. But regardless of what the film was trying to convey, what is on screen is a stunning looking piece of filmmaking. Like a great symphony, it is often gentle and quiet, but still emotional and then loud with a horn section of shocking violence, giving the film a massive punch to pack.
The first third of the film's three-hour running time follows a group of steel workers first preparing for Steven's (John Savage) Russian Orthodox wedding and then a deer hunting trip as Steven, Michael (De Niro), and Nick (Christopher Walken) are about to be shipped out to Vietnam. They are joined by three other friends played by George Dzundza (Basic Instinct), Chuck Aspegren in his only film role, and the great John Cazale (Fredo of The Godfather and Sal of Dog Day Afternoon in his fifth and final film role before he died). The overly tense Michael also has a little thing for Nick's girlfriend, Linda (Meryl Streep), but acting on it would play against his machismo code.Continue Reading
The Dirty Dozen
The Dirty Dozen, the granddaddy of action super-team flicks, took the sheen off the WWII big ensemble picture (The Longest Day, The Great Escape) and mixed in the military cynicism that was bubbling up (encouraged by doubt about the Vietnam War) with rowdy anti-heroics (MASH, Kelly's Heroes). Like so many films to follow, the film breaks into two halves easily: first, assembling the team full of anti-authority types (Stripes); and second, the undercover suicide mission behind enemy lines (Inglourious Basterds). After years of dependable supporting performances in The Wild One, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and Ship of Fools, this may be silver haired, tough guy actor Lee Marvin's signature role (with apologies to the great crime thriller Point Blank and his Oscar winning work in the otherwise forgettable Cat Ballou). The Dirty Dozen gives Marvin the perfect opportunity to showcase his brawn as well as his sense of humor. As Major Reisman, he is assigned the task of putting together a WWII team made of 12 creeps and criminals, many of whom are facing the noose, to first train and then sneak into France before D-Day to kill a group of high-end Nazis (with their dates) at a fancy chateau shindig.
The team is made up of many future stars, or at least interesting cinematic curios...Continue Reading
The Great Escape
After putting together a super team for the exciting western The Magnificent Seven, director John Sturges assembled the rat-pack for the much duller western, Sergeants 3; so down but not out, Sturges reconvened some of his Magnificent Seven cast for his masterpiece, the WWII POW epic The Great Escape. With apologies to King Rat, Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, Empire of the Sun, The Hill, and even Victory, the official, no- arguments-allowed Big Three of POW flicks are (in order of release): Stalag 17 then The Bridge on the River Kwai, and finally The Great Escape; you can argue which of the Big Three is tops, but all three are wonderful and will rank in any war movie best-of list.
Like the recent action flicks The Expendables or The Avengers, The Great Escape is about assembling the team of super cool (now familiar) faces. The Magnificent Seven put the young supporting Steve McQueen on the A-List. Here, he's the top dog and it may be his most memorable role; joined by two of the other Seven co-stars, Charles Bronson and James Coburn (who would both go on to be big stars in the years to come), with James Garner bringing his awe-shucks charm that would captivate TV audiences for decades and, rounding out the team, the British actors Richard Attenborough, Donald Pleasence, David McCallum, and James Donald (who was also in The Bridge on the River Kwai), lending some class to the team.
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The Pianist
Moving pictures concerning WWII concentration camps have a tendency to romanticize the subject matter, and probably for good reason. But since Polanski experienced it for himself, the film naturally becomes personal for the viewer. The Pianist is filled with raw intensity and beautiful storytelling. Instead of focusing on the account of such an incredible turning point of world history, Polanski chooses to emphasize human character, conditions, flaws and strengths.
The story is based on the memoir of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jewish pianist who performed for Polish Radio and composed classical and popular music. His survival in the Holocaust is an incredible and moving tale. There is no way to define the tragedies of the Nazi march through Poland in any simple terms, but here is a film that depicts an intimate portrait of one who has traversed the witnessing of human death, loss of career, home, and family, and the persecution among his own race.Continue Reading


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Bacardi 8-Year is a blended rum, filtered using the Bacardi-pioneered charcoal filtering system and aged for eight years.
This rum was not released to the public until 1995, when the first limited edition Bacardi 8 was sold with a sherry oak finish in a Baccarat crystal decanter. Despite a price tag of $400 per bottle, the rum was hugely popular and led to the larger release of the blend without the collectors' features and price.
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Just bought one, I didnt expect great things from it.
I was pleasantly surprised as it is quite nice, very smooth with a long lasting taste.
worth a try..
Very smooth with a smokey, almost Scotch-like finish. An excellent sipping rum with good (if not very strong) flavor, and lacking the heavy kick of many aged rums. I'd recommend this as a first step for anyone looking to explore sipping rums. It's an excellent value for the price (I paid $19.99 for 750 mL), one that doesn't make me hate myself if I decide to use it as a mixer.
Really nice tasting rum. Smooth, with a little bit of smoke and a lot of dark berry fruits. Definitely a sipper. If you like Appleton, this is a rum for you. Also one of the cheapest out there, no matter where you are. Sorry Bacardi haters, but sometimes you gotta give the devils their due.
Smooth, smooth, smooth! Very drinkable. Subtle Smoky, woody, spice notes. Not overly sweet with great character and depth. Very enjoyable!
Yeah, not bad at all, but not really a sipper for me. Makes for a great grog or cocktail, though!
It tastes exactly what people think rum tastes like.nothing is too special about it.
And I see why. Quite enjoyable.
Nose: Quite enjoyable light floral.
Feel: A little light and watery but warms up increasing the flavours along the way. Not overly harsh but a little warm at the end.
Taste: Light caramel, not much wood or other complexity.
Colour: You can see in the picture as the bottle is not tinted.
Presentation: Nice bottle.
While not quite as good as the limited reserve, at a mere fraction of the cost, I would pick this one every day.
One of my favourite rums, Bacardi 8 tastes great straight, with coke and makes banging Old Fashioneds.
Great entry level rum to convince newbies.
For the price, it's delicious. Great way to open your eyes and see what sipping rums can be and test them out. Strong molasses flavor, has a auburn color, and a bit sharper than some others that are pricier. But, clearly, that's what you're paying for.
Great flavour for such little money. Would have scored higher if it had a better nose.
This have its advantages. Suitable in mixed drinks any day of the week!
I like my rum to have some sweet to it. If i wanted scotch i would drink scotch. Rum, to me, should be sweet, but not overly sweet. 8 Anos has no sweetness. It may be good mixed with a Mexican coke but that's not my MO. I like to sip rum - maybe I'll buy some coke and try it.
I tried, I really tried, but this is just awful.. The superior in a bit aged, just not good.
Sorry, but not even close to Appleton's 8 and Bercelo's Imperial. There's no body at all, the smell is faint, and the finish is rough.
Its not that good witout anything. But with a pice of dark choclate its realy good.
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I would still advice to go for similar aged Havana, but still not a bad buy if you are considering this, has also a classy look that i like!
There are so many excellent rums out there to drink straight up, and this isn't one of them. It's a middle-shelf spirit, fine for flavored drinks, but too hot and one-dimensional to be enjoyed on its own. A great mixer, however.
I tried it on a whim one day and was pleasantly surprised. It's a good dark mixing rum. I can't stand the regular Bacardi but this was pretty smooth.
I've been drinking and enjoying Bacardi 8 for the past 10 years, but the new bottle I bought recently had a new label and I see that it is now made in Puerto Rico. In the past I understood that it was the last rum that Bacardi produced in the Bahamas. Anyway, this recent bottle is very bad and nothing like what Bacardi 8 has been for years. What's up??
This is exactly the taste that 99% people imagine when you say rum. Then i discavered that rum can taste better than your imagination, but it takes time to enjoy this rum. Not for beginers.
This rum does not taste aged to me, need a lot of adjuncts to make it drinkable would pick Havana 7 over this all day long
First smell is a bit strong on the alcohol, but it goes away pretty quickly. Lots of flavor and super balanced - no one note stands out. It's definitely not plain, there's a lot going on. Very delicious and blends perfectly with Coke Zero.
Klasika Bacardi...do drinkov alebo s kolou..nic proti tomu, presne na to je urceny.
Widely available around the world, this is a good rum to bank on if uncertain of what else is out there. Initially I drank this straight as my regular rum while keeping the rest of the cabinet untouched but I was probably not given this rum the credit it deserves.
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Now fast forward to the early 2000's to a hypothetical US homebuyer (say VJ Gutkowski) in say Las Vegas --- "I have come to buy this Five Hundred Thousand $ House, and I have No Down Payment."
Sanjeev Kumar (a builder of homes and owner of Raj Constructions) agrees to sell the plot to Amitabh. Upon hearing that Amitabh is going build a colony of houses on that plot, a financiar Prem Chopra agrees to lend five lakh rupees.
In the USA, Sanjeev Kumar and his company would be any homebuilding company; and Prem Chopra could be a well known investment bank. VJ Gutkowski was categorized as SUBPRIME, and probably held an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM). His reasoning was "House prices are rising and I will probably sell this house before the ARM resets to a higher rate.". The investment bank took his mortgage and other similar mortgages and securitized them, i.e. created mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and collateralized debt obligations (CDO).
Amitabh creates his own construction company (Shanti Constructions), and begins competing against Sanjeev Kumar. Both attempt to purchase more land to build more houses, and end up bidding against each other at a land auction. The net result is an inflation in land prices, with Amitabh outbidding Sanjeev and wildly overpaying. Revenge is Amitabh's reason for doing so, he was born out-of-wedlock and Sanjeev is his father.
Spurred by the low interest rate policy favored by the US Federal Reserve (US Central Bank) many people (PRIME as well as SUBPRIME) rush to buy homes. Since MBS & CDO's diversify risk and increase profitability, Investment banks make home lending a priority. This causes land and home prices to inflate, leading VJ Gutkowski and other Americans buy more houses. Note that the initial impetus to the housing bubble may have been different (Trishul-Revenge Vs. USA-Low-Interest-Rates-MBS-CDO's); but the effects are similar.
The Indian Govt. creates a scheme to promote affordable housing, and both Amitabh and Sanjeev tender bids. Using underhanded means (gets the senior Govt. official to believe that Amitabh is trying to bribe him), Sanjeev Kumar wins the bid. An incensed Amitabh purchases all the available adjacent land and advertises his intent to build sell and better houses at half the price. This naturally leads to a collapse in housing prices, and brings a lot of trouble for Raj Constructions. Suppliers start demanding immediate payment and investors/bankers are loath to lend any further money. Sanjeev Kumar has to mortgage his home and office in order to borrow money to keep his business afloat.
What the Federal Reserve gives, the Federal Reserve taketh away. From 2004 to 2006, the Fed hiked the Fed Funds rate from 2.0 to 5.25; thereby effectively pricking the US housing bubble. Homebuyers saw their house prices collapse and simultaneously their ARM's adjusted to a higher rate of interest. Many subprime homeowners defaulted on their mortgages, and this lead to an increase in losses on the underlying MBS & CDO's. To prevent further losses, Banks began to tighten lending standards.
Sanjeev Kumar enlists the help of Prem Chopra to try and prevent Amitabh's colony from being built. Prem also controls cement distribution, and refuses to supply Amitabh. An enraged Amitabh informs the police who promptly sieze Prem's assets. Prem and Sanjeev gang up and plot to kill Amitabh. Meanwhile, Amitabh has purchased all of Sanjeev's mortgages and IOU's; and in a grand gesture returns them back to Sanjeev. After the obligatory fight scenes, the movie ends with Sanjeev sacrificing his life, and Shanti & Raj Constructions merging to creating Shanti-Raj Constructions.
Remember that Prem Chopra in the US is an investment bank, and one that is deeply affected by the housing/MBS/CDO collapse. This investment bank declares bankruptcy, leading to a severe credit crunch. Again different reasons for the discontinuation of Prem Chopra/Investment Bank; but again the effects are similar --- credit crunch.
A reader may well insist that no such credit crunch happened in the movie, if anything in the movie "All's well that ends well". But did all really end well ? Note that the two merged companies still owned a surplus of houses that were rapidly depreciating. Also, Amitabh must have had to go into debt to be able to buy all of Sanjeev's debt (note that in a distressed environment even his assets must have collapsed.). Add to this fact that one major financier had disappeared and others will unwilling to lend --- has to result in a credit crunch.
OK, OK, OK; this economic stuff may finally be too much for some people --- peace.
Trishul happens to be one of my favorite Amitabh Bachchan movies. I apologize for taking some liberties in this review, my intentions were to try and explain the circumstances leading to the current financial crisis. Both Amitabh and Sanjeev deliver powerful performances, and are ably supported by Shashi Kapoor, Hema Malini & Rakhee.
On a more serious note, to better understand some of the issues and some possible solutions; I recommend the following books/sites.
1) Structured Finance & Collateralized Debt Obligations - Janet M. Tavakoli.
2) Monetary History of the United States - Milton Friedman & Anna Schwartz
3) Essay in the Great Depression - Ben Bernanke
4) Writings and Commentary of NYU Prof. Nouriel Roubini (www.rgemonitor.com).
Some definitions
SUBPRIME - Persons with an irregular or incomplete salary history, probably had a bankruptcy in the past. (FICO score < 620)
ARM - A mortgage whose interest rate changes at pre-defined points in time. The new rate is a fixed spread added to well-known rate such as LIBOR.
MBS - A bond that pays interest and principal from the monthly mortgage payments of the underlying pool of mortgages.
CDO - A derivative instrument that uses MBS and other securities.
10 comments:
- couchpapaya said...
lol that was truly inovative! not being all that familiar with hindi movies, was reading along thinking it was ur own plot! fab read...and explanation. i know i shld seek out the rest of the recommended books, but my brain short-circuits when it comes to finance :(
- February 5, 2009 at 7:46 AM
- samir said...
Thanks for the really generous response. Trishul is a really great movie, one of Amitabh & Yash Chopra's best. Do see it, and I understand the "short-circuit" with finance; you are excused from reading the reco'ed books (HeheHe).
- February 5, 2009 at 12:10 PM
- Ava said...
I liked Trishul a lot too. But like CP, my eyes glaze over when there is so much instruction.
my mind was singing - gapuchi gapuchi gum gum
- February 16, 2009 at 9:02 AM
- samir said...
Ava :)))
Like most songs in Trishul, except that one; and the movie was excellent.
Thanks for the response.
- February 16, 2009 at 6:47 PM
- Ava said...
i know.. it was a silly song.. but catchy. I like har taraf husn hai jawani hai...
- February 17, 2009 at 8:08 AM
- samir said...
Ava :))
That is a great song, absolutely loved the picturization. Those lights and the general outdoor evening ambience, really wonderful.
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- Ava said...
Samir you are tagged
- February 27, 2009 at 8:01 AM
- samir said...
Ava :
Working on it, hopefully will finish soon.
- February 28, 2009 at 3:26 PM
- harvey said...
Well, I think that people who were once singing 'ek banglaa bane nyaaraa' started singing 'paisa yeh kaisa' and then 'yeh duniya yeh mehfil mere kaam ki nahin'!
- June 9, 2011 at 11:44 AM
- samir said...
Harvey :))
ROFL @ your great comment, perceptive picks (as usual).
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Jurikas Part 2
The Jurikas family also butted up against the authorities, but earlier than Otto Freibergs of the 1905 revolution. Families would apparently do what they could for survival and self-respect. Back in about the 1830s, Juris (George in English) Jurikas was said to be of Estonian origin, living in Latvia as a tenant farmer. It's unclear where this estate he worked on was located, but presumably within some kind of reasonable distance from Estonia. The estate owner ordered the men of his village to build a Lutheran church. Juris refused to work for no pay and encouraged his neighbours to object. For this offence he was sentenced to a public whipping (a commonly favoured punishment for 'misdemeanours') but managed to evade the sentence by slipping away to Riga. He joined the Russian Orthodox church, perhaps out of defiance, which gave him some kind of sanction. It is said his original punishment was revoked but instead he was evicted from the property he farmed.
The Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Riga (photo) was not built until the 1870s so was not the exact church where Juris converted.
With some savings, Juris was able to secure a farm near Limbazi in the Livonia, or Vidzeme, region. We don't know if his second farm was in the same general region as the first. Certainly it would not have been on the same landlord's estate! The story is that only some rough, uncultivated countryside was available to him. He named his farm Krumini, meaning "bushes," alluding wryly to the dismal condition of the land. All of the above is family hearsay, as yet. It's likely that more years of hard work were necessary to clear the land and establish some family comfort. We do know that the land was part of the Ladenhof estate. The Germanic name Ladenhof is translated as Lade in Latvian.
This imperfect photo, taken from the bus window as we sped north along the Baltic coast, shows a typical countryside izba, much like that of the Jurikas home. I was able to snap it near the crossroad leading to Limbazi.
The name of Juris' wife is not known. He may have married before he appeared in Lade parish, as the name Jurikas does not seem to appear in the registers of the Limbazi-Lemsal Alexander Nevsky Orthodox church before 1856. His wife was said to possess healing powers for sick animals and was called upon to help neighbours in this way. It is unknown when Juris died, although it is said he lived to a fine old age assisted by a daily quart of whiskey. I have a report of a marriage at the Limbazi-Lemsal church for Ivan Juriyev (John, son of George) Jurikas of the Schloss Lemsal estate, a widower aged 67, on 4 November 1856 to widow Maria Jacobova Kruklin. The translation from Russian is still in question. Since this man was born about 1789, his father Juris/George is clearly not the man under discussion. It would make sense if the bridegroom's name was Juris or Georgiy, making this a second marriage for the aging Juris. But "Ivan" is quite evident on the record. Still, clergymen have been known to make errors!
The family ties with the Russian Orthodox church were to serve them well in succeeding generations. To be continued.
3 comments:
- Steve Danko said...
This is a very interesting story, Brenda. I look forward to reading more about your Latvian ancestors.
When I first saw your "imperfect photo" I thought that you had purposely manipulated the photo for artistic effect! As it is, the photo has an ethereal quality to it.
- Wednesday, 02 January, 2008
- Unknown said...
hi very intressting, my grandfater
Ernest Jurikas lived in vidrize limbaza. our family tree Mari Jurikas (1819 - 1826)
Daughter of Mihkel and Ann
Sister of Mihkel, Liiso, Jaan, Jaak, Tõnnis and Ann
Half sister of Jüri
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- Sunday, 27 December, 2009
- BDM said...
Hi Mitzi:
Thank you for your comment! I'm aware of Dr. Ernest Jurikas in the 1940 census. I feel there must be some connection, back in the 19th century. Jurikas is not a very common surname, is it? What do you know about the parents and grandparents of Ernest?
We could exchange more information, but I don't know how to access your family tree ... I am not a member of geni.com. Reach me at email@example.com.
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BEWARE! If you have fallen behind on your mortgage or you are going through foreclosure, you may hear from someone offering to save your home or fix your credit. Watch out! This may be a scam! You may be giving away your home without even knowing it. Don't sign anything until you can talk to a lawyer or reliable housing counselor. You can also report scams here.
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I Can't Pay the Taxes on my House: What Can I Do?
In Maine, if you cannot pay your tax bill for the property you live on, there is something you can do. Your city or town can decide that you don't have to pay some or all of it. This is called a "poverty tax abatement."
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El Cobro de Deudas en las Cortes del Estado de Maine
Si usted le debe dinero a alguien, esa persona puede tratar de cobrárselo con una demanda en la corte. Esta guía le ayudará a usted entender cómo funciona ese proceso en la corte e informarse sobre los derechos que usted tiene.
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Foreclosure Prevention Toolkit
If you're being threatened with a foreclosure of your home, you are not alone. Here are some tools to help: if you are having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments, if you are already receiving threatening notices from your loan servicer, or even if you are already facing foreclosure.
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It is illegal for a Maine landlord to refuse to rent to you because of your color, race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, having children, or getting public aid. Contact us if you have questions or think you have suffered illegal housing discrimination. Here is a list of self-help information about fair housing - in several languages.
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Will Getting A Big Tax Refund Make Me Lose My Benefits?
This year, you won't have to worry about losing your benefits if you get a big tax refund. Starting in 2011, any tax refunds you get will not affect most public benefits, or how much you get! Under the law passed in December 2010: Any Federal Tax Refund (including the Earned Income Tax and Child Tax Credit) WILL NOT count as income in determining:
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Tips for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Watch this video to learn some basics about foreclosure in Maine. Then go to our Foreclosure Prevention Toolkit to view more videos and read more detailed self-help information.
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Foreclosure - Simplified Answer and Request for Mediation Form
You can file the attached form in the Maine District Court if you get court papers saying that your home is being "foreclosed." You must act right away; there is a 20 day deadline. Get more important information here.
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*The purpose of this page is to inform you of the options available. PTLA does not endorse or critique any of these services. You may want to check with reliable consumer sites before signing on with a wireless company. Free and Low-Cost Cell Phones Safelink Wireless is providing eligible, low-income Mainers with free cell phones. The phone plan includes 68 monthly minutes, unlimited access to 911, voicemail, call waiting, caller ID, and international calling.
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My Maine Connection: Online Benefits Application Tool
Maine DHHS is offering this online tool My Maine Connection as another way to apply for benefits. You may still apply in person, if you prefer, or over the phone (in programs that allow phone applications). But this is now the most streamlined way to apply. "Sign up" You can apply online for:
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Foreclosure: Net Present Value Calculator
In a foreclosure situation, the bank may be required to determine the "Net Present Value" of your home. Doing this math can help the lender know whether a loan modification would be in everyone's best interests. The attachment below is the calculator the FDIC posted on its website until recently and the one that Maine mediators are still using to guide the lender and homeowner in the foreclosure mediation process. This tool is difficult to use if you are not familiar with it.
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Common Defenses in Small Claims Cases (Third Party Collections)
You have been sued in small claims court. The company suing you says that you did not pay a debt, like a credit card debt. But, this is not the company who sold you the credit card (or who loaned you the money). Learn more about the debt collection process in Maine: Debt Collection in the Maine Courts The company suing you must do the following things:
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Can a Creditor Put a Lien on My House?
Yes. But there may be something you can do about it. Maine law has some protections for homeowners in this situation. When can this happen? As a general rule, before a creditor can put a lien on your home, they must get a court judgment against you. A judge must decide that you actually owe the money and that the creditor has the right to try to collect it from you.
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Debt collectors are calling me. What can I do?
We have drafted three form letters to help you respond to debt collectors. These letters will not fit all situations, but they address some of the most common issues. Please read through the following information to find out if one of these letters fit your situation. If it does, you can use the letter as a model - to communicate with your credit collector. Note: Keep a copy of any letters that you send and store them in a safe place.
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My fatherOctober 29th, 2006. My dad (57) sneezed, fell to the ground and never got up again, despite all attempts by my mother, me and the paramedics to get his heartbeat back. Being a U2 fan, I just had to play this song at his funeral. And I'll never forget the 2 words a friend said to me afterwards about my song choice: "I understand." I still have a very hard time listening to the song without tears.
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It's been nearly a year since I shared that we'd finally gotten our backyard chickens. When I last wrote, they were itty bitty chicks living in a cardboard box in our basement while they grew bigger and my husband Jody built their permanent home. Now they are a year old, doing well and living in their palatial coop, built by Jody and painted by yours truly, but their life wasn't always rainbows and unicorns (or mountain scenes and prayer flags as the case may be).
One day last March — only weeks after getting our chicks — I arrived home to find the smoke alarms going off and the house filled with smoke! HOLY CRAP! I think I was in shock as I quickly unlocked the front door, let our confused dog Piper out of her kennel and looked around trying to figure out the source of the smoke. I only had my son with me at the time and I instructed him to take the dog outside. Unable to figure out where the smoke was coming from, I joined Julian outside and called 911. While I was talking to the dispatcher it dawned on me — maybe it was the brooder heat lamp and the cardboard box that the chickens were living in in the basement! OH NO!! NOT MY CHICKS!!!
Against the advice of the 911 dispatcher, I took a deep breath, ran downstairs, grabbed the frantic chicks and shoved them into the ferret carrier, unplugged the heat lamp that started the fire and ran up and out of the house. The box had indeed caught on fire and appeared to be smoldering. If there had been flames, I'm sure I would've turned around and ran back upstairs, but it didn't look too menacing, just smokey. It probably wasn't the smartest thing to do, but I
coughed for a while lived and my chicks were safe and sound with me, Julian and Piper in the front yard as we waited for the fire department to arrive.
It turns out I had neglected to turn around the protective cover on the heat lamp so it keeps it AWAY from things and prevents fires. A helpful firefighter showed me how to do it. I thanked him, all the while thinking I may die of embarrassment. There I was, one of the people who spoke out in favor of backyard chickens to our city council, saying they wouldn't cause any trouble or use any additional city resources and I was the one who called 911 after having a fire in my basement because of my ineptitude! Oy. Of course I didn't tell the firefighters that. I just smiled and nodded and apologized profusely. (Thank you for your quick response and help, fire department! 🙂
Thankfully there was no damage to our house, just some water to clean up and soot on the wall and carpeting. The chicks' cardboard box, on the other hand, had seen better days and I had to find them new living quarters. The girls
desecrated lived in our bathtub for several days until we borrowed a friend's dog kennel to house them in while work on the backyard coop was started in a hurry completed.
Lucky for us, the smoke and fire scare didn't seem to cause permanent trauma (three cheers for resilient chickens!) and the girls started laying eggs in the summer just like happy little hens should. For a while we got the occasional double yolker (two yolks in one egg) as the girls sorted out the whole laying business, but these days they tend to be single yolks. Generally we have plenty of eggs — even enough to give some to my parents — but the girls have slowed down their laying over the winter as hens tend to do and we've had to supplement our supply at Vitamin Cottage.
Now spring is just around the corner and we're hoping to add a few more chicks to the mix. Ava may be taking some to the county fair this summer as part of 4H, where she'll have the option of selling them when it ends so our flock won't get too big. This time around, however, I will be putting the protective cover ON the heat lamp (or maybe even buying an EcoGlow Brooder — how cool is that?) and using a large plastic bin for a brooder.
The next time I attempt to smoke a chicken, it will be in a smoker, not in my house. 🙂
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Enjoy this special curated collection hand picked by Lauren & the Tribe to give you the perfect styles that encompass everything that we love about California. Where the possibilities are beyond the horizon and the sun never sets on a good time. xx
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This effortless sweater by 12th Tribe x Lauren can be styled with our best selling Vintage Thrasher shorts and snakeskin booties or your favorite sneakers while you enjoy that California breeze.
Material & Fit Details:
-White knit sweater with fringe sleeve detailing
- Relaxed fit
- Crew neckline
- Model wears size Small/Medium
- 100% Acrylic
- Hand wash cold
Model Details:
- Lauren is 5'4
- Bust: 32B
- Waist: 25"
- Wearing size Small/Medium
12th Tribe x Lauren L Collab Collection is only eligible for store credit. Don't love the size? We'll help you find something new!.
Frequently Asked Questions
Due to high demand, festival collection will be available for a free return. All returns and exchanges will be issued ONLY as a giftcard. If you would like a new size, we recommend placing the order immediately as we will sell out with no restocks. (non returnable items [like accessories] excluded)
*All Lauren's Luyendyk's collection is only eligible for a store credit return*
Showroom items and "Showroom Exclusives" are final sale.
- How do I submit a return request?
- How long from the time of purchase do I have to return my items?
- 15 Days from the time it was delivered to you! No returns will be accepted if they are outside of our 15 days window.
Do you offer free return shipping?
- Return costs are deducted from total refund amount. This will be as low as $4.
Can I exchange my items?
- To exchange we ask that you return your item and place a new order.
Can I send items back together from different orders?
- Include BOTH packing slips with the other. Missing information will delay in processing.
- Can I return sale items/ jewelry / accessories, or vintage clothing?
- No, these items are final sale and are NON-RETURNABLE
How long will it take to receive my refund?
- Please allow 12-16 business days for processing from the point the item is delivered to us
How long will a refund take to show up on my original form of payment?
- 1-3 business days.
- Why didn't I receive the full amount?
- Return costs are not included in the refund amount.
- Can I still return even if I used a discount code during purchase?
- Yes. However, sale marked items listed as on-sale are final sale.
Do you price match other stores or previous sales on 12th Tribe?
- No we do not price match no matter the circumstance.
- Can I ship my item(s) back for a return with my own shipping?
- No. We will not accept any returns that are not requested in our shipment and a 12th Tribe label used. If another label is refused 12th Tribe is not responsible for mis delivery, delays or missing items.
- What time do I have to order by to receive my overnight by next day?
- 12:00pm EST.
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- 12th Tribe gladly accepts returns of unworn, unwashed, undamaged, or defective merchandise with all original tags on for a refund within 15 days of stated delivery date.
- You are provided with a return label after your return has been approved. Returns are only accepted with 12th Tribe return labels. Delays may occur if return doesn't meet requirements.
- Please allow 1-3 business day for approval or denial of a return request, and up to 48 hours to receive your return label via email.
- Vintage Thrasher shorts and Vintage Thrasher jeans are only eligible for store credit
Non-Returnable Items
- ALL SALE AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS ARE FINAL SALE & MAY NOT BE RETURNED FOR EITHER A REFUND OR STORE CREDIT. This includes a sale promotional discount code used at purchase.
- All bundle items are final sale. (This includes the 2 Wrap Tops for the Price of one!)
- ALL JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES (this includes earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, belts, hats, body jewelry, bags, scarves, bandanas and glasses)
- ALL INTIMATES & SWIMWEAR (swimwear and east n west label are eligible for gift card only)
- ALL VINTAGE ITEMS (this includes vintage tees and vintage jackets. However, thrasher jeans and thrasher shorts are eligible for store credit.)
- If you are returning Thrasher Shorts or Thrasher Jeans we are happy to assist you with new sizing when you submit your return. Thank you for your cooperation.
- All Lauren's Luyendyk's collection is only eligible for a store credit return
- Please allow us 12-16 business days from when we receive your return to issue refund or store credit.
- Once your return has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email containing either your refund receipt, or store credit.
- Please allow up to 1-3 business days to receive your refund back to the original form of payment. This is dependent on your bank.
Vintage Items
- Disregard sizing on label. Some items (including thrasher shorts) have been re-purposed and resized.
- Some of our vintage items are up to 30 years old. With Vintage and age comes natural wear. Please be mindful of this if you are seeing any coloring or natural distressing
- Vintage Thrasher shorts and Vintage Thrasher jeans are only eligible for store credit
International Returns
- 12th Tribe is not responsible for International customers must cover the cost of international return postage, as well as any additional duties or taxes assessed by customs.
Lost/Stolen/Damaged Packages
- 12th Tribe is not responsible for any loss packages. If you feel as though your package has been lost, please submit a claim to USPS here.
- If item arrives damaged, please send an email containing a photo of the damaged item within 2 days of arrival date to email@example.com.
Damaged After Wearing/Washing
- If an item has been worn and/or tried on, and becomes damaged, 12th Tribe will not be held responsible to replace the item and will not accept the return.
- If an item is washed, 12th Tribe will not be help responsible to replace an item and will not accept the return.
Return To Sender
- If your package has been returned to sender due to insufficient address, 12th Tribe is not responsible.
- If your item has returned to sender, when the item is returned successfully we will contact you to resend the item and you will be charged the reshipment label cost.
- If your item is return to sender the shipping cost will be deducted from the refund total if you would like to return that package.
- If an order needs to be cancelled or changed, an email must be sent to email@example.com ASAP within 12 hours of placing your order. We ship fast! (Since we do ship items out super fast, we do not guarantee cancelations or changed addresses).
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Love this sweater, took a little longer to get it because it was backordered but I just got it in the mail and it's adorable, just as I thought it would be, the only weird thing is that it does have a really weird musty smell which I think is a little strange but other than that, love it!
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Four days into Longmont's fracking ban, the eyes of other Colorado communities remain on the city. Even Longmont city leaders are watching for what's about to happen.
If history is an accurate indicator, city attorney Eugene Mei will receive notice any day that the state is suing to "ban" the ban. Then what?
Question 300's passage did not bring any hydraulic fracturing activity to a halt, nor has any oil and gas company, as far as we know, scrapped plans to start drilling in the heart of the city. But Longmont residents drew a line in the clay that challenges oil and gas operators and dares the state to do something — sue, or work with the community to create drilling regulations that are acceptable in Colorado's urban centers.
That's why other Colorado cities are watching. Longmont isn't alone in considering what to do about oil and gas operations within its limits, but it is alone in passing a ban on this particular practice.
Earlier this fall, Gov. John Hickenlooper said that it would be better for Longmont to address its oil and gas concerns through agreements than through regulation. But as the state is the regulator of oil and gas drilling, it would be better for the state to sit down with city leaders and find an agreement, rather than take this to court. This would serve the state, the city of Longmont and the other cities now watching from the sidelines.
But if Question 300 ends up in a court — brought by the state or by an oil and gas company — the matter of oil and gas drilling in city limits at last might be settled, albeit at Longmont's expense. Opponents of the ban warned that Longmont taxpayers would pick up the tab for Question 300, in the event of a lawsuit or to pay for mineral rights taken. But as the majority of voters took this route, the community as a whole must be prepared to follow through.