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NEW YORK — Congress stopped the country from going over the so-called "fiscal cliff" — and that's great news for some small business owners. But with a deal that doesn't immediately address federal budget cuts, for many, the uncertainty drags on.
The compromise bill that passed the House late Tuesday raises taxes on couples earnings $450,000 or more and individuals earning at least $400,000. That affects small company owners who report their companies' income on their personal 1040 returns. Democrats and small business lobbying groups had estimated that just 5 percent of owners would have paid higher taxes under President Obama's proposal to raise rates on couples earning $250,000 or more, and individuals earning at least $200,000. The number of owners who will pay higher taxes now is likely to be even less than those estimates.
"That will help out tremendously," says Nate Nelson, who owns a medical testing company, Frontera Strategies, based in Dallas. He sets aside money to pay his taxes, and the higher threshold means he may have more cash available to make two hires and $80,000 in equipment purchases he's been putting off.
"It will help us loosen the belt a little," Nelson says.
The bill avoids widespread tax increases, but it delays deciding on for two months about spending cuts that could be deep. Companies that benefit from government contracts — whether they work directly for the government or do business with companies that contract with the government — still don't know how they might be affected by cuts in defense and other federal programs. Without the cliff compromise, the Pentagon and numerous federal agencies would have been subject to billions in budget cuts as early as this month. Cuts are still expected but it's unclear where, or how much, they will be.
Kaney Aerospace, an engineering services company in Rockford, Ill., does business with federal contractors. If the government cuts their business, owner Jeff Kaney expects his company to be affected. He's not sure yet what the impact will be on his business.
Nelson shares some of Kaney's concern. He's worried that the budget debate could result in a reduction in Medicare reimbursements on the medical tests he provides. "It could have a detrimental effect on our business," he says.
The unknowns will lead owners to keep running their businesses conservatively, says Dennis Ceru, an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Babson College in Wellesley, Mass.
"The concern I see is expressed in the form of not signing longer-term leases, looking to defer expensive equipment expenditures, looking to defer hiring and using seasonal and part-time workers instead of full-time ones," he says.
Compounding owners' concerns are the weakness in the economy and the government's inability to come up with solutions to its budget problems, says Scott Meadow, a professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.
"All of those things are kind of the foundation of this anxiety that's out there — when is the sword going to fall, what is the effect going to be," he says. "It's that anxiety that causes (a small business owner) to slow down."
That means 2013 is likely to look a lot like 2012 for small businesses, says Kathleen Allen, a professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business.
"I don't think that this kind of uncertainty and volatility is going to change anytime soon," she says.
Some other important issues for small businesses related to the fiscal cliff deal:
Business tax breaks survive: Owners contemplating equipment purchases got some help. The bill maintains what's known as the Section 179 deduction, which allows small businesses to deduct rather than depreciate the cost of many types of equipment, at $500,000 for 2013. It was scheduled to fall to $25,000.
Also extended for another year is what's known as bonus depreciation. That allows businesses to deduct 50 percent of the cost of equipment or real estate. It gives them a quicker tax break than the tax code's standard depreciation schedules, which require that the cost of property be depreciated over the course of a few years or decades, depending on the type of property.
The continuation of these deductions means Traxler Tees can buy more equipment and hire three full-time staffers, says Zachary Traxler, owner of the Columbus, Ohio-based company that makes custom-printed T-shirts.
"That's going to allow us to do a major expansion," Traxler says. He wants to branch out into business cards and other products. The tax savings he expects from the bill will help fund that growth.
Payroll taxes will hurt spending, but jobless benefit-extension could help: The end to the 2-percentage-point cut in the Social Security payroll tax is worrisome for many owners. The payroll tax cut, first enacted two years to encourage people to spend, will be allowed to lapse. A worker earning $50,000, for example, will now have $1,000 less in take-home pay. Workers will start feeling the pinch as soon as the first paychecks of 2013 are issued. Many people will respond by cutting back on discretionary spending and that's bound to hurt many small businesses.
"Think about the person who runs the local sandwich shop, the coffee shop, the local business person … they'll feel it more," says Ceru, the adjunct professor at Babson.
On the flipside, the bill extends long-term jobless benefits, keeping money in the pockets of many people who are actively seeking work for another year.


text: The F word #WTF!?#engagement#identity Updated Oct 12 2015 (Posted Apr 4 2011) Megan Finley Horowitz meggyfin Photo by docksidepress, used by CC license. I'm putting this out there because I believe I can't be the ONLY ONE to have felt this way. Okay, here's the deal: I hate the word "fiance." My partner Aaron and I were engaged for a year and we never got used to saying it. It just felt funny on my tongue and weird coming out of my mouth. Another one of those "this feels too fancy for me" things. (I swear, I must have some sort of insane anti-"fancy shit" complex. Is there a name for that? Okay, I'm getting off topic, rein it in Megs.) It got to the point where I started to dread when I would have to introduce Aaron to someone new. There was always that moment where I thought that I'd be okay saying "my fiance" — I'd just grin and bear it, no big deal, people do it all the time, what the fuck was wrong with me — but when it came to that moment I'd just freeze. Then this kind of thing would happen all the time… John: Hey Megs, have you met Wendy? Me: No, I haven't. Hi Wendy, it's nice to meet you. Wendy: Hi Megan, nice to meet you too. Me: Wendy, this is my… (pause for inner conflict) …boyfriend, Aaron. John: Wow, you're still fighting that word, aren't you? Me: Yup. I just couldn't bring myself to use the "F word." And it caused some confusion too, like, there were whisperings about whether or not we were still planning on getting married because Aaron and I just flat out refused to switch from saying boyfriend and girlfriend to saying fiance. Aaron was the same way. From the moment we were engaged we talked about not wanting to use the word "fiance," but what are we to do!? There's no other term for it that didn't give us the wiggens; betrothed, intended, future spouse? Nope. Uh-uh. Too formal. But the fact remains that he's more than a "boyfriend" but he's not a "husband" yet. To anyone who is freely and happily using that term — good on ya mate for that! I think people should be happy to, both, be and have a fiance. For the longest time I couldn't wait to be affianced. But once I was, I just couldn't bring myself to ACTUALLY use the word. I'm telling ya, sometimes I hate myself. 😉 Related Post My Nigerian engagement ceremony bridentity crisis I'm generally of the belief that your wedding is not always about you, but it should reflect you: your beliefs, your values, and your community.... Read more So, here are some of the terms we finally came up with to use instead of "fiance." Feel free to use them as your own… "Marrying girlfriend" or "marrying boyfriend." "My future partner in crime," sometimes shorted to just "partner." "The one I caught" "The guy/girl who's making an honest girl/guy out of me" "The one who would have me, despite all the glaring flaws." "That guy/girl that I'm gonna marry." "Matrimonial candidate" "Spousal Unit" as suggested by a reader Or, my favorite, introduce your partner in a french accent as in "Zees ees mah fee-yon-say." Does anyone else feel the same way about the "F word?" If so, what terms do you use instead? Megan Finley Horowitz When Megan's not writing, traveling, and sleeping, she's eating like the fate of the world depends on it. (You're welcome, world!) You can snoop into her personal life over on her website The Dash and Dine! @meggyfin @thedashanddine @meggyfin PREVIOUS Brilliant blues and some red details, too NEXT Save the Date bookmarks do more than just help you save the date! Show/Hide comments [ 437 ] Whenever I introduced my boy to someone new in the 7 months we were engaged (which wasn't too many people) I would just ignore the title all together and only use his name. My thought was that people would either figure it out by the ring on my finger, or they wouldn't…. and it didn't matter haha Reply I hated using that word. Ugh. It just sounds weird. Maybe introduce your partner with an entire french sentence so the word at least sounds at home. "C'est mon fiancé" I think? Reply I hate the word myself, so I refer to my fiance as my "f-word." Making it a little silly takes the snob factor out of the whole thing. Reply My man has always just been "the boy" or "the dude". But I like husband elect and hubs. I am not comfortable with the F-word or the H-word for that matter. How about instead I call him "my man meat"? I like that! Reply I love the idea of using "the boy". Trouble is that's what I sometimes call my brother which would make it more than a little weird! Reply I called him my Fianch, with a hard CH. I simply couldn't get around to feeeeaaaahnsaaaay – so I skipped it and made it phonetically gratifying. Reply We like to say "we are affianced" or "this is my betrothed" because they are so ridiculously fancy that no one can take us seriously. Reply Dude. It took me like a year to even call him my boyfriend. Which, I've since switched to "the fellow" anyway. It's almost certain my brain'll balk at "fiance". Reply We still just say boyfriend and girlfriend. Fiance reminds me of the Seinfeld episode in which a woman keeps saying things like "has anyone seen my FIANCE?" "where has my FIANCE gotten off to?" (to which Elaine responds "the dingo ate your fiance!"). Our friends used the term FUNCE (fun-say), so there's that too. Reply I love the french accent Fi-YOHN-cee….it cracks me up everytime. I also think of Seinfeld everytime I hear the word. I think of that lady "Have you met my fiance, oh where is my fiance…" My MOH laughs now because she got married last Sept and now she can't say it with a french accent…husband doesn't have the same french ring to it….My future husband (which is another one i use) calls me his "ball and chain installer" Reply Hmm. Never really thought about it. I haven't had a problem using the term. Actually, I don't think I have yet. Reply We call each other engagemos or gagemos for short. We're kind of goofy and silly, so it fits us perfectly! My engagemo's brother considered calling his fiance is ex-girlfriend instead, for a while. 🙂 Reply I'm not keen on the fiance word at all, in fact I cringe when I hear himself use it to others. I find it easier to call him the Trainee Husband! Reply I call her my "ole lady" Reply I have used fiance twice in the 1.5 years I've been engaged. Only around those whom it seeemed necessary. We've got the marriage licence, the dress, tuxes are rented, we live together, have had a baby together, share finances together, but I can't do it. So it's partner for me. He calls me his girlfriend or his wife. I can't call him husband yet since we aren't married. When I use partner many people have said they thought I was a lesbian. He doesn't use the word partner because he feels it implies he is gay… and he's also been thought to be gay. In the end, we know who we are and what we are to each other, regardless of what others think and what we call each other. I guess it will soon be husband & wife. I'm okay with that but it'll take me a bit to switch from partner to husband. Reply literally can't say fiance without putting beyonce in front of it. feels wrong without it. Reply We prefer using the French accent whenever using the word fiance. I guess we're not the only ones! Reply I don't hate the word, I have used it on occasion, but it does feel too frilly and floaty for me to use it all the time comfortably. Usually I just introduce him as Patrick, lol. Reply My girlfriend hates the word fiance. She hates the word wife, too. So when I don't just say "girlfriend," I use "APG": Almost-Permanent Girlfriend. I suppose she'll become my PG in September, although "partner" will probably suffice as well. Reply My f-word and I use almost-a-husband and almost-a-wife when we have to use the f-word. So it comes out: "Hi have you met my almost-a-wife, Tiffany?" It's funny that when spoken aloud that you can hear the hyphens. Reply I definitely feel the same way! We called eachother "F-bomb" and now he's my "H-bomb". While "W-bomb" is pretty lame, hearing it is no where near as weird as hearing myself refered to as "wife". Reply "W-bomb" can be shortened to "Dub-bomb," which is awesome. Reply I occasionally babysit for a little girl who is rather… precocious. At about 5 years old, she's very aware of relationships. She'd met my fiance J. a few times, and we'd explained to her who he was and that we were GOING TO GET MARRIED (these things are VERY exciting/ freaky to cootie-concious young girls). At a kid's party at which my fiance was in attendance, her mom came up and asked if she knew that J. and I were getting married. "Yes!" she said, talking also to her friend next to her. "I already barfed about that!!!" She then turned to her friend and told her, "That's J. He's Meryl's FRIEND-SAY!" So, out of the mouth of babes- I give you, Friend-say. So true. Hilarious. Reply My lady and I use "girlfriend" with strangers and "future wifey" with our friends and family. I don't hate "fiancée" I just feel like I'm about to get called out for trying to be fancier than my pedigree calls for. 😉 Reply I have no problem with the word fiance but I sometimes feel like it sounds pretentious. But yet, that's what he is. Maybe it has to do with my stage in life (college student and first of my friends to get engaged). Reply I always used pseudo-husband since we were living together with a kiddo… Some might take offense, but really – he felt like a husband – not a fiance. But that's just me. Reply I say "this is Dave!" I've never found it necessary to spell out our relationship to someone who doesn't even know us (if they knew us, they would know we were engaged). If someone asks "Is this your boyfriend/husband/fiance?" I just say yes. I don't really care how they want to label us as long as they don't use offensive terms like "baby daddy" 🙁 Reply I'm SO glad you did this post! My man and I have actually been engaged for 5 years…long story but a kid and a job decided to jump in and take up most of our wedding cash and planning time. ANYWAYS – I can't say the F word either. I like "guy I'm going to marry!" it's cute, casual, and gets the point across without having to make up a fake accent to say those wierd forign words. Thanks! =) Reply I agree completely – we go by wifey to be and hubby to be Reply it is SUCH a 'poncie' word, isn't it? I always find myself putting on a 'posh' voice when I say it. this is my 'fiyonceee' Phil, and often find myself saying Boyfriend or partner out of habit because I feel like a complete noob when I say it, even to strangers (like telemarketers/survey types) on the phone! Thanks for the options, they're tres cute. I think I'll stick to saying 'I am Leish and this is my Phil.' 🙂 Reply Oh, do I know that awkward pause before saying (or not saying, as it were) the F-word! I've tried to identify my reasons for not wanting to use the F-word and have come up with a few possibilities: 1. I don't really want to go through the whole story of 'the engagement' with every individual I meet… nor do I really need to be congratulated 5 months down the track by people I don't really know. 2. I'm not sure that deciding to get married necessarily warrants the sudden transformation in 'title'. I get a bit nervous at the prospect of 'being transformed' via wedded bliss. I hope that nothing substantially changes! My impending nuptials are about publicly demonstrating my love and commitment to my other half… I want him and I to be the same people before and after. Reply i am the same it just makes me feel snobby… i just call him my partner when i talk about him to people who don't know us…the big problem is i REALLY HATE 'husband' and 'wife' so i think we will just go on being partners forever Reply I usually call him "my fella" as it has such an old timey and folksy feel to it. Plus it can mean whatever I want it to mean. Although I will admit that if I am talking to someone who doesn't really need to know the particulars, I just round him up to "my husband". I figure that we have been living together for years now and bought a house together so we are pretty much married without the tax breaks. Reply We pronounce "fee-ancy". Also takes the serious off it, but will be using the french accent suggestion too! Reply It's not the word I hate, but the reaction on the rare occasion that I use it. I hate the over-zealous "oh, congratulations!" which sounds like it means "that's unbelievable–at your age–you finally found someone to accept you, he must be the last penis on earth. You are soooo lucky." Thanks for the Spousal Unit! Reply We don't have a word. "Oh, this is Hisname, I'm going to marry him." Reply A friend of mine one day made the comment that all he can think of when people use "that word" is Beyonce. Now I can't get that out of my head, and lovingly refer to my husband-to-be as my Beyonce. 🙂 Reply I have struggled with the "F" word as well, we normally ontroduce eachtoher as "almost wife" or "Almost Husband" normally gets a laugh everytime, then we tell them how we hate using the "F" word 🙂 Reply Me too! My man and I have been together for 8 years and though I was sick and tired of calling him my boyfriend, "fiance" just seems so…ugh! So very ohh, daaahling, get the good crystal vaase would you? Company is coming. Blech! When I was 18, I looked forward to fiance. Now, I wish we weren't taking our good old time getting to the alter because I just want to skip straight to husband. Reply My boyfriend asked me to marry him repeatedly when we first started dating…five years ago. We talk about our formal engagement and wedding all the time, so we've always been working under the assumption we'll get married. I regularly refer to him as my- Faux-ancé Reply I tend to use "intended" in place of fiance. Sure, it sounds outdated, but I rather like the classic feel of it. It balances avoiding strange "fiance/e" terms and employing something everyone understands. I tend to avoid using "my partner in crime" or its equivalent, because it seems to lose the specialness of an engagement: "partner in crime" could well be a best friend rather than a marriage candidate. It's worked well enough for me. Reply I just call Matthew my boyfriend. Or my lover. My thinking is, why do I have to call him anything special? Everyone important knows I'm gonna marry him. I have a ring on my finger. Isn't that enough? Why do I have to label us as affianced anyway? I call Matthew my boyfriend, and that's enough for me. He knows I'm spending the rest of my life with him, and I know he's spending the rest of his life with me, and I don't understand why I have to call him this weird french thing. At first, I wanted people to take my relationship seriously. But that got me thinking, who has to take my relationship seriously except for me and my lover? Why does their judgement of me make me nervous and change the way I act? It shouldn't. And now it doesn't. 🙂 ((Really, I'm counting the days until he'll let me call him my husband!)) Reply I'm the same way! I feel so pretentious using that word. Reply The thing that was always weird about fiance for me was that every time I said it, I felt like I was shoving the fact the I was getting married in people's faces. Like I was saying, "This is him! Now ASK ME ABOUT MY WEDDING." Every time he was introduced it lead to a discussion of our wedding and when/where/what and let me say, it's exhausting talking about the wedding while planning. Repeating the gory details to everyone who has just met your 'fiance' is just plain irritating. It almost felt like bragging to me. "Look where I am with my life! I'm getting married!" Yeah…not a fan. We didn't come up with anything better. Usually I sucked it up, sometimes it just came out boyfriend. Oops. 8 months and it was over. He is now husband/partner/roomie, which I don't mind. Because that's what he is. : ) Reply When I refer to my future husband, I used to say "my boyfriend, er..fiance, uh…Brad, whatever…." I wasted a lot of time because I don't dislike the word fiance but I don't like it enough to care/remember. I've gotten to the point where I just call him by his name or "my future husband". Reply Ewww I hated using the word "fiance" when my hsuband and I…well boyfriend then…were about to get married. "Fiance" just sounds so pompous. Reply I've used future life insurance benficiary, my bethrothed, or feyonce like beyonce when I need to make joke to get through the word. Shrug. Fiance status is relationship purgatory. Fiance/Fiancee are awkward words for an equally awkward place. Reply My boyfriend and I are picky about words as well. He wouldn't refer to me as his 'girlfriend' until we were sixteen, because where we live, people just assume that if you use those words you are having sex, which we weren't and aren't. Also, I am not french at all. My brother refers to my boyfriend as my 'husband' because I picked him out when we were thirteen, six years ago. I really like the term 'marrying boyfriend'. You go girls! Fight that crazy french word! Reply My love and I have been engaged for about a year and a half now and we call each other, "my fancy" I love it! example, "I'm here with my fancy, Lynsie" you know, play on words…cute though! Reply My favorite way to refer to my significant other is "lover." We have been together so long that boyfriend and girlfriend don't seem appropriate and fiance is such a temporary title. Lover is fun because it will usually get a raised eyebrow or a chuckle, and I never have to stop using the term. Reply I always hated fiance, but I didn't know what to call my now-hubby. Finally I settled on my man or future-better-half (or if in a bad mood worse-half). He called me his special someone and therefore avoiding all the other labels for boyfriend/fiancee/husband. Or my soulmate if you're a real romantic. 🙂 Reply I've always felt weird about the word fiance, but "boyfriend" doesn't always quite give the impression I'm hoping for. When I was applying for jobs overseas one of the questions asked was if I would be living alone or with someone, and if so, what relationship were they to me. Just saying "my boyfriend" didn't sound professional or serious enough, yet at the time we weren't engaged. I got used to using "my significant other" in those types of situations to keep things vague, but then many just assumed we were already married. Even now that I'm engaged, saying fiance just sounds so weird. I still tend to use boyfriend when I'm talking among friends and co-workers. We've been dating five and a half years, and I don't feel like anything has changed between us since I got the ring on my finger some months back. The ring is just a confirmation of something we already knew and felt long before it was "official". Reply Read more comments ‹ 1 2 3 4 5 6 › Join the conversation Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sign me up for your offbeat awesomeness newsletter! 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The balm is an effective way to utilize the power of pure botanicals for aromatherapeutic uses: rub on the temples or under the nose to ease tension headaches, ease into sleep or a state of calm, relieve anxiety and stress, use in ritual manner to induce a state of relaxation. I find this an incredibly effective balm for all of these reasons, and more.
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There are some bodily function jokes, which seems to be more and more common these days, but beyond that there isn't much for parents to worry about. The story even has a good message about loyalty and finding out who you are when it comes right down to it. For the most part, you and your kids will probably be laughing through a large portion of the film.
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Open Season is a fun, quality film. The high quality animation helps bring to life the fun, lively performances of the voice actors. The story progresses in a natural way that I found entertaining. With so many glowing qualities for a children's movie, the true indicator of its quality is my daughter. Whom sat through spellbound throughout the movie. And believe me, when she's bored I hear about.
Boog (Martin Lawrence) is living the perfect life. In the tranquil town of Timberline, the genial grizzly bear enjoys all manner of creature comforts, courtesy of his surrogate mother, Beth (Debra Messing), the kindhearted forest ranger who rescued him as a cub. Boog relishes the perks of fame as the star of Beth's nature shows in the town's amphitheater; and in Beth's converted garage, Boog watches his favorite tv shows, eats eight square meals a day and nestles in a comfy bed each night with his teddy bear, Dinkelman. Yes, Boog seems to have the perfect life ' until Elliot appears.
Elliot (Ashton Kutcher) is a scrawny, fast-talking mule deer who arrives in town unconscious, missing an antler and strapped to the hood of a truck belonging to fanatical hunter Shaw (Gary Sinise). When Elliot awakes, he begs Boog to untie him. Boog finds Elliot's rapid fire pleas hard to ignore, and he releases the hapless mule deer. However, as if to prove that no good deed goes unpunished ' Elliot tracks Boog down to his home and lures him out for a crazy night on the town' a bender which results in both of them being relocated to the forest.
Boog awakens in the wilderness, panicked to find himself far from the comforts of home. When Elliot promises to help Boog find his way back to Timberline in exchange for space in Boog's cushy digs, the bewildered bear with no survival skills has no choice but to agree to the unlikely partnership. With open season upon them, Boog and Elliot must first work together merely to survive. The odd couple embarks on a hilarious journey, enlisting the aid of some helping hands' er, paws' along the way as they join forces with the denizens of the forest to turn the tables on the hunters, and once again make the forest safe for its four-legged inhabitants.


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2019 Kia Sedona for Sale in Kailua-Kona, HI
Starting at $33,300.00
Please see our incentives page for available current offers
Crash-Test Ratings
2019 Kia Sedona VAN FWD
|Front Crash Overall
|Front Crash Driver
|Front Crash Passenger
|Side Crash Overall
|Side Barrier Overall
|Side Barrier Driver
|Side Barrier Passenger
|Side Pole Driver
|Side Combined Front
|Side Combined Rear
Additional Vehicle Information
- Features
- Specs
- Mechanical
- Safety
- Technology
- Exterior
- Comfort
- Interior
|Battery rating
|Battery saver
|150 amps
|Rear brake type
|Rear brake diameter
|Front brake diameter
|Front brake type
|ventilated disc
|Braking assist
|Electronic brakeforce distribution
|Power brakes
|Cornering brake control
|Electronic parking brake
|Front suspension classification
|Rear suspension classification
|Front struts
|Rear suspension type
|Rear spring type
|Front stabilizer bar
|Front spring type
|Front suspension type
|lower control arms
|Rear shock type
|Front shock type
Stability and Traction
|Stability control
|Traction control
|Hill holder control
|Axle ratio
|Rearview monitor
|in dash
|Cross traffic alert
|Driver attention alert system
|Autonomous braking
|Automatic emergency braking
|Child safety door locks
|Child seat anchors
|LATCH system
|Energy absorbing steering column
|Impact sensor
|door unlock
|Body side reinforcements
|side impact door beams
|Camera system
|Impact absorbing bumpers
|Parking sensors
|rear, front
|Blind spot safety
|Lane deviation sensors
|Crumple zones
|front, rear
|Airbag deactivation
|occupant sensing passenger
|Side airbags
|Front airbags
|Side curtain airbags
|front, third row, rear
|Side-curtain airbag rollover sensor
|Anti-theft system
|engine immobilizer, alarm with remote
|2-stage unlocking doors
|Power door locks
|Side mirrors
|integrated turn signals
|Side mirror adjustments
|power, manual folding
Audio System
|voice operated, touch screen display, AM/FM
|Auxiliary audio input
|Bluetooth, jack, USB, iPod/iPhone
|Internet radio app
|Antenna type
|diversity, mast
|Total speakers
|Radio data system
|Speed sensitive volume control
|Satellite radio
|Electronic messaging assistance
|with read function, voice operated
|Smart device app function
|vehicle location, maintenance status, lock operation, maintenance scheduling
|Wireless data link
|voice operated
In Car Entertainment
|Connected in-car apps
|Google POIs, Google search, app marketplace integration
|UVO, Apple CarPlay ready, Android Auto ready
|Infotainment screen size
|7 in.
|Instrument cluster screen size
|3.5 in.
|Trip computer
|Electroluminescent instrumentation
|Driver information system
|Multi-functional information center
|Digital odometer
|External temperature display
|Warnings and reminders
|lamp failure, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, tire fill alert
|Multi-function display
|Fuel economy display
|MPG, range
|Trip odometer
|Power windows
|front and rear, safety reverse
|Rear wiper
|intermittent, with washer
|Window defogger
|Front wipers
|variable intermittent
|Rear privacy glass
|Solar-tinted glass
Exterior Features
|Front bumper color
|Mirror color
|Door handle color
|Rear spoiler
|Rear spoiler color
|Grille color
|chrome surround, black
|Exhaust tip color
|Rear bumper color
|Window trim
Tires and Rims
|Spare tire size
|Tire type
|all season
|Spare tire mount location
|Spare wheel type
|Tire Pressure Monitoring System
|Daytime running lights
|rear center spoiler
|auto delay off, auto on/off, halogen
|Side door type
|dual power sliding
|Liftgate window
|Rear door type
|Roof rails
|Roof rails color
Convenience Features
|Wireless charging station
|Adaptive stop and go cruise control
|front, third row, 12, rear
|Steering wheel
|tilt and telescopic
|Adaptive cruise control
|side window
|Power outlet(s)
|12V cargo area, center console, two 12V front
|One-touch windows
|Reading lights
|front, rear
|Multi-function remote
|illuminated entry, panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release
|Cargo area light
|Power steering
|Retained accessory power
|Power windows
|lockout button
|Courtesy lights
|Overhead console
|Steering wheel mounted controls
|audio, cruise control, phone, voice control
|Push-button start
|Vanity mirrors
|dual illuminating
|Assist handle
|rear, front
|Center console
|front console with armrest and storage
|Rearview mirror
|Conversation mirror
|front seatback, sunglasses holder, door pockets, accessory hook
Air Conditioning
|Front air conditioning zones
|Rear air conditioning zones
|Front air conditioning
|Rear air conditioning
Comfort Features
|Shift knob trim
|Steering wheel trim
|Interior accents
|rear center with cupholders, rear outboard seats
|Floor material
|Door sill trim
|scuff plate
|Driver seat power adjustments
|height, 8, lumbar, reclining
|Third row headrests
|3, adjustable
|Passenger seat
|Driver seat
|Rear headrests
|3, adjustable
|Passenger seat manual adjustments
|4, reclining
|Front headrests
|2, adjustable
|Third row seat type
|40-60 split bench
|Front seat type
|Rear seat type
|40-20-40 split bench, folding removable center seat
|Third row seat folding
|fold flat into floor, split
|Rear seat folding
|folds up
|Rear seat
|Seatbelt pretensioners
|Emergency locking retractors
|rear, front
|Seatbelt warning sensor
|Third row seatbelts
|Rear seatbelts
|Front seatbelts
|Steering ratio
|Turns lock-to-lock
Drive Type
|Drive Type
|Standard Seating
|Max Seating
|Head Room (front)
|39.8 in
|Head Room (rear)
|39.4 in
|Hip Room (front)
|59.3 in
|Hip Room (rear)
|66.1 in
|Shoulder Room (front)
|63.9 in
|Shoulder Room (rear)
|63.1 in
|Leg Room (front)
|40.9 in
|Leg Room (rear)
|41.1 in
|Seating Rows
|Head Room (third row)
|38.9 in
|Hip Room (third row)
|50 in
|Shoulder Room (third row)
|59.4 in
|Leg Room (third row)
|34.8 in
Measurements of Size & Shape
|201.4 in
|89.3 in
|Width (without mirrors)
|78.1 in
|69.1 in
|120.5 in
|Ground Clearance
|6.7 in
|Angle of Approach
|15.8 degrees
|Angle of Departure
|19.9 degrees
|Track Width (front)
|68.5 in
|Track Width (rear)
|68.8 in
Measurements of Weight
|Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|6085 lbs
|Gross Vehicle Weight Range
|6001-7000 lbs
|Curb Weight
|4503 lbs
|Max Towing Capacity
|3500 lbs
Truck Specifications
|Max Payload
|1582 lbs
Interior Dimensions
|Cargo Volume
|33.9 cu ft
|Interior Volume
|142 cu ft
|Passenger Volume
|108.1 cu ft
|Cargo Volume (rear seats down)
|78.4 cu ft
|Cargo Volume (third row down)
|62.1 cu ft
Performance Specifications
|Turning Circle
|37.7 ft
Fuel Tanks
|Fuel Capacity
|21.1 Gallons
Wheels and Tires
|Front Tire Type
|Front Wheel Diameter
|18.0 x 7.0 in
|Rear Tire Type
|Rear Wheel Diameter
|18.0 x 7.0 in
Green Score
EPA Green Score
( California LEV-III ULEV70
EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
|Fuel Type
Air Pollution Score ?
The Air Pollution Score is based on the government emission standards for which the vehicle was certified to comply with and reflects vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze, and health issues.
Greenhouse Gas Score ?
This score reflects fuel emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
Smartway ?
SmartWay is a designation earned by those vehicles that have combined Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores that place them in the top tier (approximately the top 20%) of environmental performers. SmartWay Elite is reserved for the best of the best.
EPA Green Score
( Federal Tier 3 Bin 70
EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
|Fuel Type
Air Pollution Score ?
The Air Pollution Score is based on the government emission standards for which the vehicle was certified to comply with and reflects vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze, and health issues.
Greenhouse Gas Score ?
This score reflects fuel emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
Smartway ?
SmartWay is a designation earned by those vehicles that have combined Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores that place them in the top tier (approximately the top 20%) of environmental performers. SmartWay Elite is reserved for the best of the best.
Current Inventory
2019 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Mini-Van for Sale
|Stock #
|Exterior Color
|Silky Silver
|Interior Color
Location: Aloha Kia Maui
Retail PriceMay include any additional dealer installed options.
- $38,045
- Dealer Discount
- - $3,000
- Aloha Kia Price
- $35,045
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- $10,000,000
- $34,595
|Stock #
|Exterior Color
|Aurora Black
|Interior Color
Location: Aloha Kia Leeward
- Retail
- $28,995
- Internet Discount
- - $4,007
- Aloha Kia Price
- $24,988
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Dealership Information
" Aloha and Mahalos Paulette! Very impressed with Paulette and Allan. It was if we were already family and they worked to find us exactly what we asked for. I have spent longer in Home Depot ordering an… "
" Aloha and Mahalos Paulette! Very impressed with Paulette and Allan. It was if we were already family and they worked to find us exactly what we asked for. I have spent longer in Home Depot... more "
" Aloha and Mahalos Paulette! Very impressed with Paulette and Allan. It was if we were already family and they worked to find us exactly what we asked for. I have spent longer in Home Depot ordering and paying for an appliance than it took for Paulette to complete the purchase of our 2020 Kia Soul. Maybe, sometimes, everything just works out. I think that this dealership just cares and loves what they do. It showed in every step of the way today. I believe that the Kia Soul is the perfect car for our family. I would recommend Aloha Kia Kona over most dealerships in the state of Hawaii. If it's not on the lot or Big Island they have ways to find what we want. Aloha and Happy New Years! "
" Alan and his staff are the greatest. I cringe at the thought of dealing with car dealership people - until I had the pleasure of dealing with Alan and his staff. They are so awesome, always making sure you are satisfied. Gave my mom a great deal in a nice used car. Even if you are buying a car on a small budget, he treats you like you are buying a Ferari. Never been treated so good by a car dealer. And the deals and warranty they offer is unmatched. Alan goes above and beyond! Aloha Kia really has aloha. Never buying another car from anyone else. "
" Great place to buy a vehicle if you want great service before, during and most importantly after the sale We strive to keep you a happy kia or pre owned vehicle owner. If you ever have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me directly. 960-0355 "
" Love that Ohana great team "
" I've never been to this Kia dealership and Kia doesn't currently make a car that I have an interest in owning (sans the Stinger, that thing is dope). But since negative reviews are dramatic exaggerations by egomaniacs who want to take retribution against businesses and make them 'sorry' for not placating their inflated entitlement. I thought I would leave a 5 star review here to balance things out. The owner of this chain of dealership shoots commercials with his dog and any person that attached to their dog is an excellent human being. "
" Great place to buy. They recently lost a great salesman few weeks back uncle phil "
" My 21 year old daughter was 'over' her starter car and ready for her first big purchase. She went to Aloha Kia on her own, explaining she still owed money on her well-worn trade, and that she wanted a small SUV with no money down. (easy, right?) An hour later Allan and Jerry had her deal put together with a great SUV, full warranty, good interest rate and a payment lower than she'd budgeted. Freshly detailed and a tank full of gas too. When she was done she called me to come in and sign over the trade-in. She did it all on her own and I sincerely appreciate how well they took care of her. No nonsense. Honesty and integrity. Mahalo! "
" We were privileged to find the best car dealership of our lives, and we are senior citizens and that says a lot. We just moved to the island and needed a car. Because we had owned Kias in the past we went to their dealership in Kona. The general manager, Allan Jose, turned out to be not only a fair negotiator but gave us the deal we wanted on even better terms than we could have imagined. We told him we weren't interested in haggling back and forth. We laid out our parameters and he not only came back with fair terms that met our needs and got us a new car for only $15 per month more than a 3 year old used car. We have always found Kias to be the most reliable cars, and we have owned them all. We would recommend Allan to anyone trying to buy a car on the Big Island of Hawaii to get a fair deal, and honest person to deal with that makes buying a car a good experience, something most of us don't look forward to. The salesperson we worked with, George, also went above and beyond the call of duty and serviced us in getting insurance at a good price, walking us through the details of the new car and made us feel very taken care of. We recommend him highly. We visited other dealerships and didn't find any of them on the island as fair, knowledgeable about their products, and service anywhere near as much as Allan and George. If you don't want to waste time and want a good deal with excellent backup service, we highly recommend Aloha Kia in Kona. "
" This is the BEST place I have ever purchased a vehicle! Allan went above & beyond to make this purchase timely with the best deal. The customer service even after purchasing has been exceptional! Thank you for all the effort you put into caring for your customers!!! "
" I highly recommend Aloha Kia in Kona! Great place to get a car! They were able to help get me out of my used vehicle and into something brand new! Allan and Phillip are the best! It was quick and easy and they got me into the car I wanted. Go to Aloha Kia kona! "
" No words can express how grateful I am to Allan of Aloha Kia Kona for taking a chance on me. He helped me get into my dream car even though I thought it was impossible. He never made me feel intimidated but comfortable enough to ask for what I was looking for and what I could afford. He worked diligently to find me the best rates and to ensure that I was totally happy with my purchase. It wasn't about the commission but about a satisfied customer leaving his dealership. Let me tell you that he will go over and beyond to ensure that his customers are well taken care of and will literally move mountains on your behalf. Anytime I needed assistance he would say "done" without any hesitation. What more could you ask for? He's even built relationships to promote local businesses that'll satisfy all your automotive needs.To this day, four of my family members have entrusted in Allan's expertise and got into their dream cars and trucks. He's gained loyal customers since we will never shop anywhere else. We are family!If ever you're shopping for a new or used car, look no further but to Aloha Kia Kona. Allan, George and Phil are there to help you land the best deals that'll fit your needs. No matter your circumstance, they will provide you the best options. Take that chance because I promise you will not be disappointed. "
" Best place to find a new or used vehicle. My daughter was looking for a nice, classy but yet powerful vehicle. She compared BMW, Toyota and decided to check out the Kia Stinger. We both went to Aloha Kia Kona and she instantly fell in love with the Kia Stinger! We test drove it with Allan, the GM and then Phil showed her all the great features. Wow! This car has it all ! We were in and out fast with a brand new car! No pressure , just pure great customer service! Couldn't have asked for more! Check it out for yourself if you want to have a vehicle that drives like a BMW but yet affordable with GREAT customer service. Mahalo Aloha Kia!! "
" Where do I start. Allan has been our to go person when it comes to buying our cars and trading them in. The customer service they provide is top notch service and George and Phil have learned from the best. They are a great great group of guys and god has blessed me with all of them to take care of all our car needs. They will be our dealership for life. Wish there were 10 stars to give them. The service department is awesome as well with all your regular maintenance. "
" You know you love Aloha Kia Kona when your whole family has vehicles from them!! Allan, George, and Phil have really become a part of our 'Ohana. From downsizing to buying a dream truck, they continue to exceed our expectations time and time again. Knowledgeable, timely, and caring are just a few words to describe the awesome team at Aloha Kia Kona. Although purchasing a vehicle can be nerve-wrecking, Allan always had our best interest in mind and made the process quick and easy. There is no other place we'd recommend! Mahalo nui for all you do! We love you guys! "
" Aloha KIA staff did a superb job working with my husband and I to make the best decision for us. Allan was patient with us as we weighed the pros and cons and financing of the various vehicles. He genuinely was there to help us over a year ago and continues to let us call on him with any questions or service needs. Phil went through our car and patiently taught us how to use all the settings as well as program our phones to sync with our new vehicle. This is my 6th car I have purchased and the first time I felt really helped and not just a sale for them. "
" Allan Jose is a miracle maker! He, George and Phil has helped my family over the years whenever we needed to get a car. Allan is able to create the impossible be possible- that's why such a great guy! Always friendly, helpful and the can do attitude! Mahalo Allan and the Aloha Kia Kona Team!Talk about car salesmen's with big hearts! In addition to helping with all car buying related needs, Allan Jose goes above and beyond with helping non profit community project such as Children's Miracle Network with Kapiolani Medical Center and Relay for Life. Over the years, he's helped fundraiser over thousands and thousands of dollars for various organizations and community relief efforts. Aloha Kia Kona is more than just a place to get a car, it's a community player and a role model for other businesses to follow. "
" Last Tuesday I contacted Allan he told me to just come in with my wife and so we did. Both my wife and I have no credit not bad credit just no credit and no money for down payment we tried for a car that was on special and just wasn't enough to put us in that car so we both decided to just go home think about it call him back when we decided what the next step would be well it turns out we both decided to try for a different car. Allan agreed so he told us hold on I'll get back to you guys. A couple days later I get a call from him saying you are now the proud owner of a brand new 2019 Kia Soul my heart beat so hard it almost flew out my chest. Allan did as he promised and made our dreams a reality. Mahalo Allan and Team Aloha Kia Kona. You guys are the real MVP. Mahalo "
" Alan Jose is Top Notch! He has helped to make purchasing our 3 Kia Souls easy and effortless. I have sent several friends to go see Alan and his team for their needs and I know they were just as happy with the results as I have been. Alan goes the extra mile with support and is very involved in our community as well! He is always friendly and quick with making things work for our situations and I really appreciate his personal touch! Thank you Alan, Phil and George! You rock! "
" I needed to get a used 4x4 truck. I saw one out front of aloha kia kona before I could get out of my car I was greeted with a warm greeting. The salesperson George listened to me while I explained wha… "
" I needed to get a used 4x4 truck. I saw one out front of aloha kia kona before I could get out of my car I was greeted with a warm greeting. The salesperson George listened to me while I explained what I wanted and what I needed. I really enjoyed working with both him and Allan the sales manager. Who went back and forth with banks to make it happen for me. This was a no pressure experience where I felt like my business meant something regardless of the amount of down payment I had. I will definitely go see them again next time, and I highly recommend you giving them a shot too! "
" I needed to get a used 4x4 truck. I saw one out front of aloha kia kona before I could get out of my car I was greeted with a warm greeting. The salesperson George listened to me while I explained... more "
" Great. Relaxed helpful energy. "
" Karly rocks! "
" Everyone was great ! I spoke to Philip and Allan , they had the best attitude ... they were awsome when it came to answering any questions I had and made everything so easy truly the best service compared to all the other dealers I went to ! Thank you so much ! (And who can forget karly, she is amazing) "
" I wouldn't buy a car from anyone on the island but Allan! He goes the extra mile! If I have a question or concern about my car, he and his staff make sure that I'm safe and the car is serviced and ready for the road. On a scale of 1-10 they're 100!! "
" Responds quickly and politely without pressure. "
" What can I say that others haven't said before.Allan & Phil at Aloha Kia Kona are so easy to work with, buying a car from them was seamless & painless.I have not purchased a car in 18 years and had no idea what I even wanted.Allan & Phil were very patient with me bringing cars from the upper lot to help me decide which one suited me best.Once we decided Allan worked his magic getting me the car I really wanted at the price I could afford. Phil assisted in answering all my nervous questions & reassuring me everything would go smoothly & that I will love my new car as much or more than I love my 2001 Hyundai Sonata. And after having it less than 24 hours I think I agree with him.I feel I got the right deal for me & Allan & Phil made that happen.Thank you to both of them & the rest of the friendly staff at Aloha Kia Kona for taking good care of me. "
" Allan and Phil are the best! They worked with us and did everything they could to make sure we left with a car that we loved. Their personalities are the cherry on top. Phil made sure our 2 yr old... more "


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Popover Sundress from Oliver + S. It was a free pattern they offered last summer. I added a little ruffle detail at the bodice.
For baby, I took an Oshkosh corderoy jumper and made my own pattern from it.
Baby's dress has a small ruffle flower sewn on with a button center, similar in design to this.
I made their headbands based on calico's tutorial.
In case you're interested, the bottom fabric is a seersucker stripe, the top fabric a cute calico print that coordinated. The polka dot is scraps left from Baby's Summertime Romper.
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The Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin Tug, did an encore in San Antonio today taking his second BIS in as many days in San Antonio TX. His fellow finalists in G Timothy Doxtater's ring at the Comal County Kennel Club show were the English Springer Spaniel, CH Wil-Orion Twenty Twenty, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, CH Cammcastle's Friar Tuck, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Sunclipse Mystique, and the Briard, CH Celebratia VintageEightyFour. Does anybody know the all breed BIS record for Affenpinschers?


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It's a good bet that Barbra Streisand probably won't ever be asked to sing at a Super Bowl halftime show – unlike, say, Beyoncé, a current superstar with similarly impressive vocal and audience reach, not to mention movie appeal. We also wouldn't expect to see Streisand at any future Olympic ceremonies, unlike her contemporaries in age, if not musical style, like The Who and Paul McCartney, who rocked before a world viewership at last summer's London Games.
But it's fitting, on multiple levels, that the music and film great is set to sing before perhaps her biggest TV audience ever Sunday at the Oscars. Her first Academy Awards performance since the Carter Administration is a must-see for people who still need Streisand – as well as a chance for younger viewers to learn what the last half-century or so of fuss has been about.
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The holder of 50 gold records will lead an all-star ladies-of-song lineup that includes "Goldfinger" singer Shirley Bassey, Jennifer Hudson, Adele and Norah Jones. And with the Oscars set to salute movie musicals in the year of "Les Misérables," it's hard to imagine a more appropriate headliner than Streisand, who helped keep the form vibrant, from "Funny Girl" to "Yentl," in the post-"That's Entertainment" era.
If that all sounds like a vocal victory lap in the making for the 70-year-old singer, well, it is. But Streisand proved last year that she's an entertainment marathoner who shows no signs of slowing down. Sure, "The Guilt Trip," her mother-son comedy with Seth Rogen, went nowhere fast. But "Release Me," a compilation album of rare cuts, made Billboard's Top 10. And a brief tour, which included a triumphant stop in her hometown of Brooklyn, packed in plenty of fans.
Sunday's appearance could become a high note in Streisand's up-and-down history with the Academy Awards. Streisand tied for Best Actress honors for Katherine Hepburn in 1969 amid a controversy over whether the then-Hollywood newcomer should have been allowed to vote.
Streisand last sang at an Academy Awards ceremony in 1977, when she won an Oscar for co-writing "Evergreen," from her remake of "A Star is Born." But perhaps smarting over past directing nomination snubs ("The Prince of Tides," "Yentl"), she nixed a chance to take the stage in 1997. Celine Dion stepped in to perform Streisand's Oscar-nominated "I Finally Found Someone" from "The Mirror Has Two Faces."
It's unclear exactly what Streisand will sing Sunday, but our best guess is "The Way We Were," the 1974 Oscar-winner penned by her pal Marvin Hamlisch, who died last year. Whatever song she chooses, the gig offers a prime opportunity to see and hear Streisand the way she is.
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Do you ever revisit previous content?
Not in the sense of best of 2010, best of Expansion X, not even visiting the content you may have missed.
No I mean, do you ever go back to the zone (or part of the zone) you just completed?
Until WoLK there was absolutely no value in returning to areas you had comprehensively completed.
WoLK and it's limited phasing introduced this to some extent, flight masters and vendors would appear where previously there were none.
Wrathgate ensured we could forever hear the screams of the burning fallen and their tormented souls.
Apart from that, I don't ever remember a reason to return to a zone, to observe MY heroic impact on that zone.
Let's face it, unless you had a damn good reason (like you are a gatherer) why would you.
You completed the quests, got the achievement, you are done, there are better loots in the next zone, more story lines to ignore, raids to be prepared for.
Gnomes don't blink backwards.
Ok, sure, 6 years down the track we can still blink and stay in the same place, which given the right conditions feels like I have gone backwards, but I digress (as usual).
As much as I have been at pains to read the quest text, follow the stories and develop that hero that we all know Gnomeaggedon is.
There have been weird moments, like doing The Throne of the Tides and not understanding the significance of the squid head, only to complete the zone and do a big…
Ahhh now I get it!
But, for all my care, Gnomeaggedon always moved forward, never looking back and what he had wrought.
Possibly it is too late now as the constant burning desire for fire has burnt many of my brain cells out and most zones are long behind me.
Squidly's affinity for the ancestors.
Squidly is different.
It's not really his affinity for his ancestors, his desire to return to the past to draw on it's power. Neither is it his alien curiosity exploring his new found world.
No, Squidly is a gatherer in a desperate search for herbs, herbs he can't find anywhere.
When Squidly enters a new zone, he does a quick sweep of the whole zone, then heads off to start the quest chain that will save the world.
Every now and then, Squidly stops questing and does a circuit of the zone… and that's when I noticed… the world had changed, forever.
It was Mount Hyjal, burnt, devastated, showing all the signs that a Gnome Fire Mage has saved this part of the world in the only way he knows how…
Of course this wasn't the work of the worlds most loved Gnome Fire Mage, no this was the work of Deathwing and his minions.
Squidly the Restoration Shaman
OK, well he was spec'd Elemental at the time, but you know, he's happy to heal.
As Squidly worked through Hyjal he started to restore the balance.
What was devastated and burnt became lush and green.
Nasty mobs disappeared, different herbs grew amongst the new growth and birds and animals returned to the land.
While there really isn't much there for Gnomeaggedon, Squidly can appreciate the change, enjoy the new vistas and the restored world.
If only he could find some fricken herbs!
Mirror images on Twisted Nether
This screenshot is just for Fimlys, Hydra and Gazimoff (OK and everyone else in the chat room discussing cooking Gnomes… cheeky buggers), just to show, that the mirror images of Gnomeaggedon in the chat room wasn't by chance.
Gaz was on TwisterNether Blogcast on Sunday afternoon… well my Sunday afternoon, Fim & Hydra's Saturday night and Gaz's… well, I don't quite know what you call 4am… but it's interesting to know his wife was by his side the whole time (yeah OK, she was playing WoW by his side… but she also felt the pain right?)
Moving right along with 2011, we welcome Gazimoff from the Mana Obscura Blog and the Obscurecast Podcast! He handles the early morning hours stupendously (he's in the UK) and keeps us well entertained. We discuss the fine art of Gnome cooking, setting things on FIRE and, of course, the best Horde race to kill. News this week was sparse but we manage to still find "something" to talk about including the PTR build and changes to Guild Cauldron requirements. Tune in, Turn on and Hang out with us as we bring you an Episode 114 unlike all other Episodes of TNB numbered 114.
The podcast is great… OK, I haven't listened to it on the Podcast, because I was there… which you should have been too.
Not only was the bit with Gaz in it great, but the bits after the show… well, I said at the time it is a shame Fim doesn't record them, because I think they were some of the best pieces of TNB I have ever heard… Me, not you… you weren't there!
Fim assured me they were just for ME, ME, ME!
Of course, this will also explain why Streakers had to put up with a Mage with only 1/2 a brain on the job… sorry guys… I am so used to hearing orders barked down through Vent, that it was constantly grabbing my attention.
Gnomer and Out, Squidly and Stout!
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Agi Architects, the creator of the highlighted design Star House - Beach House by Agi Architects explicates, Nestled into the landscape, this beach house blends with the natural topography of the coastline of Kuwait. Approaching from the desert, it slowly begins to unfold to the visitor. The formal structure of the house is designed to maximize views to the sea. Upon entry, one catches a glimpse of the sea whilst descending into the public space. On this lower level, the chalet extends into the landscape and the sea, accentuated by an infinity pool and surrounded by a garden. The private side, located at the entry level, is concealed from the visitors by a bamboo wall. .
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An INFIELD FLY is a fair fly ball (not including a line drive nor an attempted bunt) which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when first and second, or first, second and third bases are occupied, before two are out. The pitcher, catcher and any outfielder who stations himself in the infield on the play shall be considered infielders for the purpose of this rule. When it seems apparent that a batted ball will be an Infield Fly, the umpire shall immediately declare "Infield Fly" for the benefit of the runners. If the ball is near the baselines, the umpire shall declare "Infield Fly, if Fair." The ball is alive and runners may advance at the risk of the ball being caught, or retouch and advance after the ball is touched, the same as on any fly ball. If the hit becomes a foul ball, it is treated the same as any foul. If a declared Infield Fly is allowed to fall untouched to the ground, and bounces foul before passing first or third base, it is a foul ball. If a declared Infield Fly falls untouched to the ground outside the baseline, and bounces fair before passing first or third base, it is an Infield Fly. Rule 2.00 (Infield Fly)
Comment: On the infield fly rule the umpire is to rule whether the ball could ordinarily have been handled by an infielder —not by some arbitrary limitation such as the grass, or the base lines. The umpire must rule also that a ball is an infield fly, even if handled by an outfielder, if, in the umpire's judgment, the ball could have been as easily handled by an infielder. The infield fly is in no sense to be considered an appeal play. The umpire's judgment must govern, and the decision should be made immediately. When an infield fly rule is called, runners may advance at their own risk. If on an infield fly rule, the infielder intentionally drops a fair ball, the ball remains in play despite the provisions of Rule 6.05 (L). The infield fly rule takes precedence.
The call is left up to the discretion of the umpires. It's a subjective call. So, those clamoring for instant replay seem off the mark. To me, watching the highlights, shortstop Pete Kozma was circling under the ball, even used a jab step with his right leg to slow his progress, and called for the ball before hearing imaginary footsteps and breaking off the play. I fail to see the reason for the uproar except that people were caught up in the heat of the moment, which is why just watching the highlights may have, for better or worse, given me a different perspective on the issue. Regardless, based on a reading of the rule, the umpire seems to have gotten it right. And, if you don't agree, you ABSOLUTELY MUST WATCH THIS video in which Harold Reynolds breaks the video down to demonstrate why the infield-fly call was CORRECT. Seriously, if you do one thing today, WATCH THIS CLIP, it's brilliant:
And, if that doesn't convince you, then nothing probably will. But, if you still need MORE convincing, here's a strong take by Rob Neyer stating that the call was correct.
The call was right. The Braves have no one to blame but themselves for the loss. If they wanted to win, they shouldn't have thrown the ball around like the Bad News Bears or hit Texas Leaguers in key situations. It's not the fault of the umpires and saying that it is cheapens the Cardinals' win and improperly damages the integrity of baseball officiating.


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Study of the Effectiveness of Cevimeline on Oral Health in Patients With Radiation Induced Xerostomia (SMILE)
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00466388
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : April 24, 2007
Last Update Posted : May 22, 2014
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|Condition or disease
|Drug: Cevimeline
|Phase 4
Treatment of advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (SCCA) requires aggressive therapy often combining surgical interventions with radiation therapy. Besides surveillance for persistent or recurrent cancer, clinicians seek to help minimize the side effects resulting from these aggressive treatments. Xerostomia, or "dry mouth", impacts each patient's long term health and quality of life due to the significant and diverse health consequences of having too little saliva. Normal swallowing, speaking, resistance to infection, and taste acuity are health domains that are affected by dry mouth. Psycho-social functioning decreases for many of these patients due to the extra effort to communicate and socialize (Locker D 2004).
Xerostomia is often a consequence of radiation treatment (XRT), especially when the XRT fields encompass the parotid glands and submandibular glands bilaterally. The disability and consequences of xerostomia extend beyond dysphagia, poor appetite secondary to difficulty of mastication, and loss of taste (Chambers et al. Xerostomia 2004). Since saliva is essential to normal oral flora and healthy teeth, the lack of saliva in these patients can dramatically and rapidly result in a decline of the patient's oral health. Dental complications can occur and present significant ongoing medical and surgical problems.
Our study proposes to use the Oral Health Impact Profile, OHIP-49, to measure disease-specific quality of life and functional outcomes due to radiation related xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients. The evaluation of patient QOL concomitantly with patient functioning as proposed in the SMILE protocol is an "evidence study to evaluate treatment effectiveness". The use of patient-oriented outcome measures are increasingly important to health insurers and government, but these measures are also aligned with the World Health Organization's mandate that health is a resource to manage which must be utilized and preserved so that individuals experience and gain satisfaction from living (Epstein J.1986). The OHIP-49 is patient reported outcome measure which is publicly available, validated in adult populations world-wide, and can be used an effectiveness measure. The questions are easy to answer and are based upon a 5 level likert type scale reflecting frequency of "bother" within individual psychosocial domains.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|54 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|Double (Participant, Care Provider)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|An Investigator-Initiated,Multicenter,Randomized,Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Design Study to Assess the Effectiveness of CeviMeline to Improve OraL Health in Patients With XErostomia Secondary to Radiation Therapy for Treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
|Study Start Date :
|May 2007
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|June 2009
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|August 2009
Experimental: Cevimeline
Evoxac tid for xerostomia
Drug: Cevimeline
Other Name: evoxac
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
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Drug: Cevimeline
Other Name: evoxac
- To assess the impact of increased salivary flow due to treatment with cevimeline compared to placebo in patient reported oral health using the OHIP-49 [ Time Frame: 6 weeks ]
- To evaluate if increased salivary flow due to cevimeline treatment results in improved patient reported quality of life using the UW-QOL-HN [ Time Frame: 6 weeks ]
- To evaluate which subscales of the OHIP-49 are improved most by increased salivary flow due to cevimeline treatment [ Time Frame: 6 weeks ]
- To evaluate which subscales of the UW-QOL-HN are improved most by increased salivary flow due to cevimeline treatment [ Time Frame: 6 weeks ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subject is at least 18 years old and able to give written informed consent
- Subject has received external beam radiotherapy > 4000 cGy for SCCA of the head and/or neck
- Radiation therapy was completed at least 16 weeks (4 months) prior to enrollment into the study but not greater than 52 weeks (12 months)
- Radiation included at least three of four of the major salivary glands (submandibular and parotid glands) in the initial field (boost fields may or may not include the parotid gland)
- Primary therapy was designed with curative intent. Surgery is permitted if the remaining inclusion criteria are met
- Grade 1 or 2 xerostomia by CTC version 3.0 criteria (Appendix D)
- Demonstratable salivary flow as assessed by the clinician after administration of a potent sialogogue such as lemon juice (1 teaspoon)
- Subject has at least one anatomically intact parotid gland and one submandibular gland
- ECOG performance status of 0, 1, or 2
- An EKG obtained has been performed in the past 6 months showing no arrhythmias or contraindication to administration of a muscarinic agent AND there has been no interval change in cardiac health
- Subject is able to eat an oral diet to maintain adequate hydration and nutrition
- Subject has provided informed consent
- Subject is English speaking and of sufficient mental capacity to comply with the study requirements
- Female subjects of child bearing potential have a negative serum pregnancy test and agree to use an approved method of birth control
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subject has a life expectancy less than 12 months.
- Subject is known or suspected to have persistent disease after curative intent
- Subject is greater than 12 months out from completion of radiation therapy
- Subject is pregnant or nursing
- Subject had previous cancer of the head and/or neck and is being treated with a second course of radiation therapy
- Subject has a history of an autoimmune disease with pretreatment xerostomia (i.e. Sjogrens) or other underlying systemic illness known to cause xerostomia independent of prior radiation therapy exposure
- Subject has had resection of both parotid glands
- Subject has history of cardiomyopathy or untreated moderate to severe CAD
- Subject has known cardiac arrhythmias
- Subject has grade 3 xerostomia (CTC v.3)or no demonstratable salivary flow after the test dose by visual inspection
- Subject has history of significant renal or hepatic impairment
- Subject uses a gastrostomy tube for nutrition supplementation
- Subject is taking medications specified in Appendix C
- Subject is taking or has taken any investigational new drug within the last 30 days or is planning to take such a drug during the course of this study
- Subject has a contraindication to administration of muscarinic medications.
- Subject has been treated previously with a muscarinic agent for xerostomia (i.e., Pilocarpine HCl)
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00466388
|United States, Colorado
|Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
|United States, Illinois
|Carle Clinic Association
|Urbana, Illinois, United States, 61801
|United States, Kansas
|University of Kansas Medical Center
|Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66160
|United States, Kentucky
|Commonwealth Ear, Nose and Throat
|Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40207
|United States, Pennsylvania
|Associated Otolaryngologist
|Palmyra, Pennsylvania, United States, 17078
|University of Pittsburgh
|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213
|United States, Virginia
|Fauquier ENT Consultants
|Warrenton, Virginia, United States, 20186
|Principal Investigator:
|David Witsell, MD
|Duke University
|Responsible Party:
|American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|April 24, 2007 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|May 22, 2014
|Last Verified:
|May 2014
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Some Halloween implications here.
Tiny tombstones. Darker plants.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Bulb Terrariums
Some Halloween implications here.
Posted by Rot at 8:29 AM
Labels: bulbs, garden, light bulbs, miniatures, plants, terrarium
3 comments:
- Sara said...
Eeek! These are so darn cute! And practical....
- February 16, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- Goneferalinidaho said...
Those remind me of these:
- February 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM
- Jack Oh' Lantern said...
Wow, great idea...I have a bunch of dead bulbs saved up for such an occasion as well....hmmm...
- February 16, 2011 at 4:33 PM
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Hi everyone, and Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I know it's been a bit quiet 'round these parts. I wound up unplugging and taking an unexpected (but much-needed) break from most things electronic over the holiday break.
We had a great Christmas here in the Quilt Dad house -- we actually stayed home for the first time, and it was a joy to see the kids wake up in their own beds on Christmas morning. After Christmas, we headed up to New York City, where we visited with family, saw the tree at Rockefeller Center, and took the kids on their (now annual) pilgrimage to the American Girl store on 5th Avenue. We stayed in the Big Apple -- more specifically, Brooklyn -- through New Year's, and returned home on January 2nd.
While I work on gettin' my groove back, I wanted to let you know that I put together a new block pattern to celebrate the start of the new year! I call it "Modern Starlings", and the free pattern is available over on the Generation Q blog. I was excited that Scott, Jake, and the crew at Gen Q invited me to be a Guest Block Designer as part of their Playdate series, and quickly actualized this block that had been rattling around in the back of my head for weeks. I think it's a fun block with a lot of potential -- Scott and I have even been batting around some full quilt pattern ideas using this block.
I hope you like the block, and if you make any, I'd love to see them. Be sure to add them to the Quilt Dad is my Homeboy Flickr group.
Oh, and P.S. thanks for all of the love on my Hey Girl post. I am so glad that it was able to provide some laughs to so many of you over the past few weeks. I literally received hundreds of positive comments via the blog and Twitter, and one really ugly, nasty, negative email from someone who I clearly offended. Oh well, you can't win them all. I haven't had any flashes of Hey Girl inspiration since before the holidays, but who knows ... Ryan may make another appearance here on the blog soon.


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Falling, striking, transforming—
Plump in early spring.
Sunlight cuts through ice,
Thaws like blood into water—
Easter morn arrives.
Pressurized clouds burst.
Rain falls, washes the gutters—
A starved earth suckles.
Jade grass, wildflowers,
Sapphire, lapis lazuli—
Iron skies subside.
Time won't slow down,
Time is time, ever constant—
Time is all, is now.
Don't they know to look away—
They flaunt their brightness.
Relationships spark.
Rushing pheromones prevail—
Love perfumes the air.
Daylight lingers on,
As long as a day can last—
Till turning its back.
Bared skin seeks the light.
Sun warms, burns fragile body—
Eden climaxes.
The grass browns and dries
Yet carries running children—
Facing but one way.
August asteroids
Fill each night with grand wishes—
Money, power, food.
Scrounging through trash cans,
Bears stuff for hibernation—
Living day-to-day.
Inspiring warm fashion coats—
Clothing demands cash.
Bare trees whip about,
Lashing lamely at the sky—
Temperature falls.
A bleak as hell time,
Thanksgiving serves a great feast—
Heads bow, prayers rise.
Evergreen trees trimmed,
Feasts grace fine linen tables—
Christmas closes shops.
The old year expires,
Heralding snowy Times Square—
Down to a second.
S.A. Bort / 22 April 2014
all photos by S.A. Bort


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Vanessa Williams was born and raised in Montana and currently lives in Denver, Colorado where she is signed with the prestigious Wilhelmina Modeling Agency. She currently holds a World Title and 3 National Championships in Tae-Kwon-Do.
Vanessa is a graduate of the University of Montana getting her degree in Pre-med and plans to move to Los Angeles in the fall to continue her education in Acupuncture. Currently, she works full time at Pangea Organics in Boulder, CO as their Sales and Logistics Coordinator.
She promotes Organic skin care and facial care and realizes as a pre-med student that health is of utmost importance even for your skin. She started modeling 3 years ago in Montana and made several trips to Seattle, in order to build her portfolio.
It was important for her to connect with the young women of today and break the standards that are portrayed in today's society. Standing 5'3, her presence is larger than life when she steps in front of a camera. Vanessa believes that through hard work, determination and perserverence any goal can be accomplished, you just have to want it bad enough. Her role models include, Twiggy, Carolyn Murphy, the Dali-Lama and her mother.
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text: Sharks of varying sizes and species slowly encircle visitors inside this 225,000-gallon, ring-shaped exhibit. Come nose to nose with several species of sharks and learn to identify the many characteristics of these toothy predators of the deep. Animals in This Exhibit Largetooth Sawfish The largetooth sawfish's most prominent feature is its rostrum, also referred to as snout or saw, which has 14 to 23 large rostral teeth protruding from it, and comprises almost a quarter of the total length of the sawfish. Nurse Shark Nurse sharks spend most of their time resting on the bottom of the ocean. Roughtail Stingray 公和我做好爽Perhaps the most eye-catching feature of this stingray is its long, whip-like tail, which may be 2.5 times as long as the body. Sand Tiger Shark Visitors react strongly to this shark! Large in size and with a mouthful of protruding spike-like teeth, this shark, like the great white shark, is the image that most people picture when they think of sharks. Sandbar Shark This species gets its common name from the sandy and muddy flats, bays and estuaries in which it's commonly found. Back to the Top


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Family Weekend
Oct. 2-4, 2020
Check out photos from the 2019 weekend here.
This annual weekend event provides the perfect opportunity for families to visit campus and experience life at YHC. Meet faculty and staff, watch athletic events, catch a musical theatre production and pose for family pictures during your visit.
- Find information about the area and local accommodations before you visit. Book early because rooms are in high demand during this beautiful time of year in the mountains.
- View waiver for using facilities provided by the Recreation and Fitness Center and/or participating in activities sponsored by the Recreation and Fitness Center (waivers for anyone under 18 must be signed by a legal guardian).


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"There is no affinity between Eastern and Western Virginia"
Extract from an editorial in the Wheeling Daily Intelligencer, December 25, 1860.
Responding to a recent article in another newspaper about the possible effects of secession on Virginia, Archibald W. Campbell, editor of the Wheeling Daily Intelligencer, made a case for separating the western counties of Virginia from the rest of the state. One grievance against the East that he mentioned was the clause on taxation in the Constitution of 1851. It placed a limit on the taxable value of slaves that worked to the interest of eastern slaveowners but provided no limitations on the taxable value of any other property. This was especially unpopular in the western counties where there were comparatively few slaves. "We have been treated and regarded as a separate people," Campbell proclaimed. "And such indeed we are. There is no affinity between Eastern and Western Virginia. There never was, and while geography and climate holds sway there never can be."


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Simplistic? Sure. Corny? Yeah, sometimes. Funny? Darn straight, thanks to one of the most beloved comedians of our age. And I'm not talking about Malcolm Jamal Warner, trust me.
My grandmother used to make a huge deal out of Thursday nights. Nobody could make her laugh like Bill Cosby, so we all had a great time with the man's mega-smash sitcom hit. By the time the third season had arrived on NBC, the Coz had hit his groove. The series gave the man a perfect stage on which to deliver his family-friendly, yet slyly insightful, brand of warm-hearted comedy. For those who just MIGHT not know, I'll remind you that The Cosby Show is about a good-natured OB-GYN who has a lovely wife and five (strategically aged) kids: Little Rudy, pre-teen Vanessa, high-schooler Theo, college freshman Denise, and grown-up Sondra. (Well, she's about to graduate college, anyway.)
Obviously the wide array of ages gives Cosby something new to work on every week: one episode he's goofing around with little kids and the next one he's dealing with college-age issues or teenage angst. And then sometimes we get a visit from all four grandparents so we can get a corny-but-sweet lesson about jazz music or Martin Luther King Jr. (This isn't a knock on the fine supporting cast, but without Bill Cosby at the helm, this show would have been forgotten in about two years ... plus it would've been called something different.)
Here's what you'll find in the third season of The Cosby Show:
Disc 1
1. Bring 'Em Back Alive
2. Food for Thought
3. Golden Anniversary
4. Man Talk
5. Mother, May I?
6. The March
7. Theo's Flight
8. Vanessa's Rich
9. Denise Gets a D
Disc 2
10. A Girl and Her Dog
11. War Stories
12. Cliff in Charge
13. Monster Man Huxtable
14. Rudy Spends the Night
15. Say Hello to a Good Buy
16. Denise Gets an Opinion
17. Calling Doctor Huxtable
Disc 3
18. You Only Hurt the One You Love
19. The Shower
20. Cliff's 50th Birthday
21. I Know That You Know
22. Andalusian Flu
23. Bald and Beautiful
24. Planning Parenthood
25. Hillman
And here's some good news: After delivering The Cosby Show's first season in a really lame "syndication cut" edition, the producers fixed the problem on season 2 -- and continued to do so in seasons 3 and 4. As far as I can tell, these are the full-bore, uncut and completely intact network versions from NBC. (If I'm wrong, I do invite one of the experts to come along and correct me. I do NOT want to put my full endorsement behind a "chopped up" season set.)
And needless to say: If you don't dig Bill Cosby, you'll find very little to like here. Although how you couldn't like Bill Cosby is a mystery to me.
Special note to the DVD producers: "Play All" is a great option. Try including it on future releases!
The DVD
Video: Full-frame and just a touch better than what you'll find on syndication. Colors are a little soft, backgrounds a little fuzzy.
Audio: A simple Dolby Digital 2.0 presentation. For a sitcom like this, it's fine. Subtitles are available in English and Spanish.
Extras: None.
Final Thoughts
Pure sitcom formula through and through, but it's delivered with a good deal of charm and warmth, too. Plus Cosby is hilarious, period. (And the DVD case promises the "original, uncut" episodes, so don't worry!)


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It's been a little quiet on the blog lately as I feverishly try to pull together a million ideas into one "relaxed" party. This weekend is a fairly significant birthday milestone for me, and for the purposes of my vanity, let's just round down and pretend it's my 25th.
Next weekend I'll be having a party to celebrate/mourn the occasion, and quite frankly I'm a little scared. What if everything looks terrible? What if it looks great but nobody shows up? What if my attempts at cooking give someone food poisoning?
I truly wish I had the spare cash to outsource everything, from the styling and setup through to catering and drinks, but it's just not possible on a freelancers budgets.
So it's a DIY party-planned event by the most disorganised, anxious person in this corner of Queensland.
Wish me luck!
PS. If you want to see what kind of ideas I'm trying to pull together, have a look-see at my Pinterest!