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Placon Corporation
Madison, WI 53719
Dec 21, 2009
Fresh 'n Clear(TM) bowls are offered in sizes ranging from 8-64 oz, including 32 oz shallow bowl. Providing horizontal storage, products are manufactured with EcoStar(TM) food-grade recycled PET containing minimum of 35% recycled content. Tight-fitting and leak-resistant lid styles include flat lid with embossed design, flat lid that accommodates self-adhesive labels, and dome style lid which adds storage space. Bowls and lids are available in clear or black.
Liquid Container/Plaxicon
West Chicago, IL 60185
Nov 20, 2009
ThermaSet(TM) hot-fill, wide-mouth polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers include stock and custom jars that offer sustained thermal stability at 205°F and shrinkage of less than 1%. Based on proprietary process that increases PET's glass transition point and barrier properties, products feature structural design that includes base that absorbs pressure and vacuum. Food manufacturers can choose from 5 different stock designs: 18, 24, and 32 oz round or 45 and 48 oz grip jars.
J.W. Winco, Inc.
New Berlin, WI 53151
Oct 01, 2009
Featuring swivel brackets made of chromium-nickel plated stainless steel with bolt hole fitting, LIXR-VKHT has heat-resistant Blickle Hotline® special solid black rubber wheel. Caster features double ball bearing in swivel head, strong central kingpin, Teflon®-coated stainless steel axle tube, and zinc-plated bolted wheel axle. Metric caster withstands temperature from -22°F to 500°F and temporarily up to 535°F.
Plastican, Inc.
Leominster, MA 01453
Sep 16, 2009
Container 36BR is designed to provide cube efficiency and volume packaging of goods for food, consumer, and do-it-yourself markets. Suitable for liquids as well as moist, dry, and frozen goods, these rigid yet lightweight containers tolerate wide temperature range. Produced using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or propylene, they are available with hinged lids and feature tamper-evident tear strip. They can also be stacked, nesting closely to maximize number of units per pallet.
Sugatsune America, Inc.
Carson, CA 90746
Apr 01, 2009
Offered in plate type or threaded bolt type, MX-125 Series features Swivel Only or Wheel and Swivel brake function. Units operate as rigid type when in Swivel Locked Only position. With load capacity of approximately 264 lb each, casters ensure stability in medical, automotive, marine, electronic, entertainment, and food equipment applications.
Florida Casters & Wheels
Tampa, FL 33634
Jun 18, 2008
Providing consistent smooth spring action with loads from 100-1,200 lb, Albion 41 Series features fully heat-treated double ball bearing raceway. Top plate and legs are ¼ in. cold-formed steel, and springs are encapsulated by urethane Spring Guard(TM) for added safety. Designed to fit 5 x 2, 5 x 2.5, 6 x 2, and 6 x 2.5 wheels, casters are suited for institutional, laboratory, and medical equipment, as well as food processing workstations and mobile storage racks.
Sealed Air Corp., Packaging Products Div.
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Dec 18, 2007
Cryovac® Grip and Tear(TM) end-seal bag can be opened by pulling tab, which can eliminate mess created by opening some bags, and keep fingers, counters, and utensils clean. It can be used for processed meats, cheeses, and variety of fresh red meats, such as roasts. Suited for non-abrasive applications, bag comes in sizes ranging from 5½-18 in. wide and 6-48 in. long, and can be used with existing Cryovac® rotary chamber vacuum systems.
Sealed Air Corp., Packaging Products Div.
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Dec 17, 2007
Featuring hole in header, Cryovac® HangPak multi-layered bag enables retailers to merchandise vacuum packaged cheeses and processed meats in retail pegboard display cases. It offers secure sealing, mechanical resistance, and clarity. Puncture-proof product is available in plain and printed options with up to 10 colors, and ranges in size from 2½-6 in. wide and from 6½-18 in. long.
Alcoa Closure Systems
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Dec 13, 2007
Injection-molded and available in 16 and 32 oz sizes that share common lid, Fresh-Lock® Twist&Store(TM) containers accommodate products from food to nuts and bolts. Specific products include square, stand-up, 24 oz bacon/meats container with one-touch seal cover; 39 oz deep entree container; and 32 oz container. All containers - suitable for use in dishwasher, freezer, and microwave - can be customized with logo, graphics, and marketing message.
Multi Dimensional Resources
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Oct 08, 2007
Using Fresh System, brand marketer can show foods in displays of varying sizes and configurations to fit individual retailer needs. System is crafted of laminated MDF and can be customized with graphics to convey marketing messages. Heights are adjustable to accommodate products and packages of different sizes and shapes. Shelves can be used as shelf extenders on existing gondolas or affixed with suction cups to cold vault freezers, refrigerators, or meat cases.
Hickory Hardware
Portland, TN 00000
Jul 17, 2007
Providing 275 lb capacity each, Faultless 700 Series is designed with glass-filled nylon bodies and sealed precision bearings in wheels and raceways. Units include recessed axle with plastic caps, polyolefin hub, and zinc-plated top plate. With operating range of -40 to +180°F, casters are maintenance-free and resistant to water and most chemicals, solvents, oils, grease, and salt. Wheels are available in non-marking thermoplastic rubber or polyurethane.
International Dispensing Corporation
Hanover, MD 21076
Oct 01, 2004
Aseptic gravity flow valve (GFV) allows liquid product to be dispensed from flexible bag or pouch without bacteria or oxygen entering package, reducing or eliminating need for preservatives and refrigeration. Tamperproof closure and airtight seal add to product safety. Featuring clean, predictable flow rate, product can travel through aseptic fillers and withstand irradiation and steam sterilization. Applications include food and beverage and medical industries.
IPL Products Ltd.
Worcester, MA 01605
Jul 22, 2003
Reusable SmartCrate 3513-11 is designed for shipping bone-in-loin pork and beef primal meat cuts. Hand-held product provides cooling, product protection, minimized solid waste, and product tracking. Ventilated, fold-out walls allow access to meat contents without having to lift containers. Cross-stacking design features lock container layers together for stable pallet loads, while bottom design allows corners of container to sit flush on pallet.
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Worcester, MA 01605
May 28, 2002
SmartCrate(TM) hand-held returnable container features 2-step assembly and high cube utilization. It is 48 x 40 in. GMA pallet compatible and cross-stackable. Container is suitable for moving perishable groceries and other products in retail as well as plant-to-plant transfers of work-in-process materials.
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Baldwin Hotel provides choice aplenty thanks to a large selection of attractive rooms. These hotel rooms are rated with a 2 star category. With the proximity of Caltrain King Street Terminus, you can easily come here by public transport. War Memorial Opera House or AT&T Park are worth a visit, even if you're in San Francisco for only a short period. TransAmerica Pyramid is a landmark close to this accommodation; Transbay Train Terminal and City Hall are nearby as well. Great points of interest can be found in the direct surroundings. Coit Tower is at a distance of only 1.4 km (0.9 miles).
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Chilled Beets With Sour Cream
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- 6 medium beets, tops trimmed
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons vinegar (such as cider or Champagne)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 sprig fresh dill
- Place the beets and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until a paring knife can be inserted smoothly into a beet, about 25 minutes, depending on size.
- Drain and rinse under cold running water until cool enough to handle. Remove the skins. (They should slip off easily, another sign of doneness.) Place the beets in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Slice them in half lengthwise. Arrange the halves on 6 serving plates. Drizzle with the oil and vinegar, then sprinkle with the remaining salt and the pepper. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on the side and some snipped dill.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 83.44Calories From Fat 68%
- Calcium 31.12mg
- Carbohydrate 5.97g
- Cholesterol 8.43mg
- Fat 6.36g
- Fiber 1.03g
- Iron 0.47mg
- Protein 1.46mg
- Sat Fat 2.82g
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Last but not the least. Dedicated to Hannah. hahahahah sorry sorry sorry sorry
oh God. It's stupid but this issue was what made Tony Stark my favourite Avenger. Like, lol, bye Wonder Man, Tony needs my hugs.
No but seriously.
This fucking issue.
I love Marvel Christmas specials.
I was also given the 9/11 issue. I lost the cover from the re-reading, but it was a plain black one.
Idk, it was a hard read but for someone living in the middle east, it was a little bit of an information source in the eyes of an American? It was hard for everyone in the UAE that year. Especially for my muslim friends. I mean, there were a lot of fights that got personal between a lot of people that year over this whole thing. They were afraid. They were angry. All you see on tv for the first few weeks were just hate against muslims in general, and it got in the way of a lot of friends, if I remember.
Oh man. I really wanted to get all four issues, but fucking UAE didn't have them?! Like, the two Marvel issues they will ALWAYS have are Uncanny X Men and New Avengers. God forbid they try selling more than that. If they do, they only do iy once in five months.
But yeah. The cover is glossy, and the inside pages are SO. DAMN. COLOURFUL. I pick up a lot of issues based on the covers, and I never regret them.
I genuinely don't understand how Salvador Larroca's art got so bad. I remember being initially surprised at his artwork in Iron Man because I really liked his stuff of X Treme X-Men. Like, his Storm is probably one of my favourites. I really liked them. Like, look at these and compare them with his shit on Invincible Iron Man.
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Saturday @ 9am Black College Expo Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 South Figueroa Street Downtown Los Angeles (877) 427 4100 www.thecolleexpo.org The Black College Expo returns to Los Angeles, celebrating 13-years of help more than 300-thousand students attend college. Meet college administration officials, you might get accept to the institution of your choice ON-THE-SPOT, find valuable information about the always important financial aid, learn about internships, and more.
Saturday @ 6:30am
Coastal 5K, 10K Walk-Run
Dockweiler State Beach
Playa del Rey
Saturday morning, enjoy beautiful Dockweiler State Beach for the second annual Children's Outreach Advancing Social Transformation and Learning 5K, 10K, Walk-Run. The non-profit organization known as COASTAL, for short, is sponsoring this fitness fundraiser to provide resources to support Children's Mental Health.
Saturday @ 7pm
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
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Gene Autry Way
Southern California motor sports fans can experience the massive collection of the world's best monster trucks battling it out in the ultimate event of high-octane speed, racing and destruction! It's the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam ripping up Angel Stadium of Anaheim. This Monster Jam lineup includes the legendary GRAVE DIGGER , celebrating its 30th anniversary of car crushing mayhem! Oh! And, there's the debut of Brian Deegan's Metal Mulisha Monster Truck.
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The Year of the Dragon Weekend
113th Annual Golden Dragon Parade
Parade - Saturday @ 1pm
Festival - 727 North Hill Street @ 10 a.m.
Festival - 943-951 North Broadway @ Noon to 8 p.m.
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LA's Chinatown kicks off the Year of the Dragon this beginning with the 113th Annual Golden Dragon Parade. You will find spectacular floats, customized cars, dancers and bands as they parade through the heart of Chinatown. Also, there two festivals Saturday. You will find entertainment on Hill Street at 10am and more fun on North Broadway at Noon.
Sumo Demonstrations
Riverside Lunar New Year Festival
Downtown Riverside
(951) 453-3548
Also, you will find Lunar New Year celebrations in downtown Riverside. Traditional Asian music, Taiko Drums, dance performances, art displays, and martial arts, are designed for fun and education about the Asian culture. Also performing, three time World Sumo Champion Byamba and other Sumo wrestlers, who will provide demonstrations and information about their sport.
This Weekend!
The Bodybuilding.com Los Angeles Fitness Expo
Los Angeles Convention
1201 South Figueroa Street
Downtown Los Angeles
(818) 545-0290
How are your New Year get fit resolutions coming along? If you're starting to let your get in shape plans slip, slide over to the Los Angeles Convention Center for the Bodybuilding.com Los Angeles Fitness Expo. In addition to a variety exercises, exercise information, and exercise equipment, there's exercise information for children, as well as healthy eating areas, and don't forget body building demonstrations.
L.A. Times Travel Show
Los Angeles Convention
1201 South Figueroa Street
Downtown Los Angeles
Thinking about the possibilities of a vacation this coming Spring and Summer. You might find the information you're looking this weekend at the Los Angeles Times Travel Show. Ranked as one of the Top 10 Trade Shows and Conventions in Southern California by Biz Bash, this is your one stop spot for details about everything from safaris to scuba diving, wind surfing to wine tours, archeology excursions to relaxing on a pristine beach. You will discover amazing travel destinations, attractions, activities, resorts, products, luxury goods, services and more!
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A study was released by American University and the Centro de los Derechos del Migrante on Wednesday that documents experiences of Mexican women who have migrated to work as crab pickers in Maryland. Crab pickers are generally women because it is considered "lighter" work. They interviewed 43 women of the approximately 1,000 women that worked with crab companies last year. The findings resemble the human rights abuses of many companies that hire low wage labor from overseas and claim to support them effectively.
They described being charged illegal fees by recruiters in Mexico and enduring substandard working conditions in Maryland.
The women, few of whom spoke English, said they lived in housing with backed-up sewage and no working stove, lacked transportation to buy groceries or seek medical care, were not trained for their jobs or told how their paychecks and taxes were handled, and had a hard time picking enough pounds of crabmeat to make minimum wage.
"They get no formal training, they get cuts and infections, and they are charged fees to participate," said Jayesh Rathod, an American University law professor who co-wrote the report.
Jack Brooks, president of the Chesapeake Bay Seafood Industries Association, claims that the crab pickers are paid and treated well. Different owners have different stories of what is considered good working conditions, but take "treated well," with a grain of salt. One seafood store owner said in response to his employees sleeping ten to a room that, "they want to sleep in one room together." Uh, right. The authors of the report recommend stricter oversight of guest-workers working conditions and better enforcement of rules protecting temporary workers.


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I am a little unsure how I missed the Summer 2011 Press photos when they were released but I did. However I thought it was better late then never so here goes....
These images look far more professional then any I have previously seen by Primark that it looks like a completely different store!
I think all these images show that Primark is moving in the right direction and although they haven't got it 100% right they have done well considering their clothes are so well priced.
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Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain well.
Place beef mixture in a large bowl. Stir in tortilla pieces, next 4 ingredients, and 1 cup cheese; spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake at 400° for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Serve casserole with desired toppings.
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A highly mercerised, twisted non-divisible, lustrous 100% cotton thread. This thread will not fluff, kink or knot, and will keep its shape throughout the job. PerlĂ© by the House of Embroidery is perfect for for any kind of embroidery. Hand-dyed, it is sold in tris of skeins of about 9 mt. each, different baths but similar colors. Thus the advantages are two: the possibility to increase the shadows of the color in the same embroidery and good savings. The perlč threads by House of Embroidery, like all the hand-dyed threads can change in tone from one skein to the other. The producer guarantees the best engagement in order to give you the best consistency of the colors among different baths.
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Iris Goldstein makes plaster-relief sculptures, using materials found in hardware stores to create presences which explore the connections between surface form and an emotive impact of color. Her primary interest is abstraction, and the repeated patterns of the forms, which are often geometric but also sensual, playing against the subtle shiftings of the color. She studied sculpture at Smith College with Leonard Baskin and received an MFA in drawing and painting at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has traveled and shown her work in Europe and Japan and has been a member of ARC Gallery for 20 years and is now serving as president of the gallery.
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Normal Cholesterol, High Triglycerides
Even though your latest physical may have shown that your cholesterol levels are normal, you may still be at risk for heart disease if your triglycerides level is high.
A 20-year study conducted by the University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine found that a pattern of elevated levels of triglycerides, the main form of fats (lipids) circulating in the bloodstream, even when cholesterol levels are normal, can mean a two- to three-fold increase of deaths by cardiovascular disease.
Blood triglycerides come from two main sources: the food you eat-especially sugar, animal products and saturated fats-and from your liver. Although it's not exactly clear how, high triglyceride levels can result in hardening of the arteries or thickening of the artery walls (atherosclerosis), which can raise your risk for stroke, heart attack, and heart disease.
- Normal triglyceride levels are less than 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl)
- Borderline high is 150-199 mg/dl; high is 200-499 mg/dl
- Very high 500 mg/dl. A triglyceride level of 150 mg/dl or above is considered a risk for metabolic syndrome-a constellation of conditions resulting from too much fat around the waist-which in addition to raising your risk for heart disease, it can also increase your risk for diabetes.
Lowering Your Triglyceride Levels
Making some simple lifestyle changes can go a long way in helping bring down your triglyceride levels, including:
- Losing weight. Dropping just five to ten pounds can help lower your triglycerides.
- Avoiding sugary and refined foods. Stay away from simple carbohydrates, such as sugar and foods made with white flour.
- Eliminating trans and saturated fats. Trans fats are found in fried foods and commercial baked products like cookies and crackers and saturated fats are found in meats. Instead, choose healthier monounsaturated fats found in plants, such as olive, peanut and canola oils, and fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon and mackerel.
- Limiting alcohol consumption. Alcohol is high in calories and sugar and effects triglycerides. Even small amounts of alcohol can raise triglyceride levels.
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Kelly Clarkson Covers Etta James' 'I'd Rather Go Blind' (VIDEO)
Kelly Clarkson paid tribute to the late Etta James Saturday night before a sold out crowd at New York City's Radio City Music Hall, the latest stop on her Stronger tour.
Performing before a sold-out crowd, Kelly belted out her own rendition of Etta's classic song, I'd Rather Go Blind, honoring the legendary R&B singer, who died Friday of complications from pneumonia.
Kelly also performed a wide range of covers, including Coldplay's 'Fix You' and 'My Man' from Funny Girl (seriously, can Broadway re-launch the Funny Girl revival and have Kelly star?), making us all sad we weren't there to catch her live.
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On July 1, 2014, the new Virginia Voter Photo ID law goes in to effect. In order to vote in upcoming elections, a voter must present one of the following forms of identification:
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If you do not have one of these forms of identification, you may apply for a free photo ID (valid only for voting purposes) at the Registrar's Office, located on the lower level of the DMV Building, 3236 Odd Fellows Road in Lynchburg.
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Congratulations to Tombow, who are celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2013. The company has a special site with many photos to commemorate the anniversary.
As part of the celebration, Tombow has issued a recreation of a vintage pencil, complete with packaging. The pencil is internally a Mono 100, possibly the world's finest pencil, so there was no skimping on quality. In Japan, the product sells for about $15. Alas, the price in other countries reflects several additional costs. (As an aside – the top Japanese pencils are reasonably priced inside Japan. If only they had better global distribution channels!)
I initially balked at the price I first saw for this anniversary pencil, but read that only 100 boxes were made, so it really is a limited edition. Fueled by a love for Tombow's pencils, I decided to indulge. (I've since seen that Tombow USA sells the set for $15 – I wish I had known.)
There is an outer sleeve with a graphite rendering (in progress) of the pencil box's design. I think this is one of the best parts of the recreation:
The metal box:
Inserts, etc. all reproduced:
The product is great – a tribute to the past while using modern production techniques. I am grateful that Tombow took the effort to create something for themselves and us – the citizens of pencil nation. (I cannot imagine that there is any financial return for such a small run of a specialty product like this.)
I am also pondering the number – 100 sets for 100 years? Or is 100 the realistic number of people who will purchase something like this? Or is a distributor who acquired 100 sets making an exaggerated claim? This blog has advocated for historical pencil recreations for years, and it was a disappointment that a major pencil company anniversary a couple of years ago didn't give a nod to the past. But maybe they knew something?
And a note – despite what I've read from Tombow, this thing called the web informs me that a set in grade 4B has been issued in some Asian countries.]]>
The product is housed in a black cardboard box (mine was crushed in the mail, but I can imagine that a pristine store bought version would look rather nice) and contains three pencils and an extender. The pencils are black, round, and composed of Staedtler's new WOPEX extruded wood product. Each pencil is also capped with a non-removable capacitive stylus.
The extender has a rounded square cross section, a clip, and features a sharpener and replaceable eraser.
The pencils have a unique appearance. Round in shape with four paired lengthwise grooves, the combination of graphite/grey/black is unlike any pencil I've ever seen. The styling is cool, fashionable, and current. The pencil is capped with a silver coloured cap that houses a capacitive stylus for use on capacitive screen smartphones and tablets. ("Capacitive" is used in contrast to "Resistive", which is the technology that was used by the Palm Pilot.) The pencils are about 135mm stylus to tip – quite comfortable to hold.
The extender fits somewhat loosely on a pencil. The extender has three parts – the pencil fits into a sharpener (the first part). The sharpener is housed in the exterior container (the second part), and the container has a cap that houses an eraser (the third part).
The pencil can be sharpened with just the bare sharpener – or, owing to the exposed rectangle in the exterior section, a single sharpening turn can be taken with the exterior attached, expelling the pencil shaving from the rectangle. Another feature – a smaller rectangle on the other side of the extender allows for viewing the point while the cap is on.
So the pencil – it writes very well with a medium dark lead that seems to respond nicely to some pressure. The WOPEX is probably still a product under development, and I believe this pencil writes much better than the first Wopexen that I tried in 2010. The pencil body is dyed black – it looks great, and I wonder if we'll soon see other colours?
As to the stylus – a Monteverde pen with stylus that is in the household never really worked well enough to use. It seemed to be formed from a solid rubbery substance. The Pencil is different – the stylus seems to be a balloon over an air pocket that houses a solid nub in the interior. I tried the stylus on my BlackBerry Z10 and Sony Xperia Z tablet – it worked as well as I'd hope. Thinking back to the learning curves associated with these devices, the stylus did well. A full evaluation would no doubt take quite a bit of time.
The sharpener is acceptable in a pinch, but seemed too cheap and plastic based for a product at this price point. Perhaps weight minimization was a design consideration.
The eraser worked well. In fairness, I believe the WOPEX lines are not known to be as erasable as typical graphite lines.
As an extender, that silvery piece on the pencil is used to form a grip – this is a nice feature.
The extender seemed fragile and unsubstantial. I realize Staedtler probably didn't want to create a metal extender, but there are so many high quality plastics and carbon fibres today that I feel there must have been better alternatives.
Overall, this is an interesting product, and hard to assess – an innovative design, new materials, and a new marriage of pencil to stylus. Could the stylus be produced as a standalone pencil attachment? It almost looks so.
I think this is a product for early adopters to try, and for most of us to observe – it could very well reappear in a new iteration with improvements.]]>
Both editions shown together:
The walnut, blue zebrano, and cedar pencils are the ones that catch my eye.
Get them while you can. Caran d'Ache says the series is tremendously successful.
See also: Edition No. 1]]>
Cult Pens seems to have both lines in stock – here and here.
Staedtler has a brochure further describing their new line. Printing a personal photo on a pen barrel is among their interesting concepts.
There is a lot of artistic diversity, with realistic and abstract styles, cartoons and classical studies all getting a place of honour.
As soon as I heard about this venture, I ordered a copy. Posing with some unprocessed graphite and clay:
And some photos provided by Tiny Pencil:
By Alex Higlett:
By Yoko Tanaka:
By Rachel Bray:
By Sigrid Rodli:
These images are copyright the individual artists, and used with the permission of Tiny Pencil.
When I'm in a public gallery, graphite drawings are often only present when the curator has decided to feature (and has the luxury of sufficient space to do so) the artist's preparatory work. But when I look at one these haunting drawings by Yoko Tanaka, I don't think that any finishing is necessary – it is a complete work.
Though it calls itself a "zine", the volume is professionally bound and printed. If you order a copy, please let them know you heard about it here.
I am really glad to have learned about Tiny Pencil, and thank Amber for contacting the blog.]]>
A very belated clarification…
Staedtler Canada gently let me know that this post featured the wrong WOPEX pencil. The 2010 post reviewed a light blue finished version – but in Canada and the US, a green version (the same colour as the 2H WOPEX sold in Europe, as far as I can tell) is the general offering.
The photo above shows a package of WOPEX pencils as sold in Canada.]]>
Leading pencil manufacturer Faber-Castell recently extended their popular Grip pencil line with the "Sparkle".
While at first glance it might seem easy to dismiss the product as just a novelty, the pencils really do exude charm when seen in person. They come in a variety of colours – only a few are shown here, and the lead is a B grade.
I don't really know what the small sparkling pieces are made of – perhaps plastic? Using a less expensive sharpener might be a wise precaution.
Faber-Castell has created an interesting and affordable product – these pencils are not premium priced, and have a remarkably nice finish.
Does anyone like them?]]>
Early last year, posting at pencil talk started to trail off. There was no plan for a break. It just seemed to be harder and harder to create posts, until there came a point where it became a significant effort.
The interest in pencils and stationery hadn't diminished, but family challenges and work duties have both called for greater attention. The blog was started in 2005, so there is little surprise that life has changed over these eight years.
A few recent posts have been an attempt to see if the energy and interest remain.]]>
A vintage blotter or advertising card for Dixon Ticonderoga. The Scottish bagpiper (bagpenciler?) character is reminiscent of Canadian Tire money and Sandy McTire.
The Plymouth Building was demolished in 1965 according to Winnipeg Buildings. The six digit phone number might be another guide to dating the ad.]]>
Posing with my morning newspaper are two letter openers. One is from Graf von Faber-Castell, and the other from E+M Holzprodukte.
The GvFC letter opener has a beautiful leather handle and considerable heft.
The E+M letter opener continues that company's beautiful Zebrano wood writing implement line.
The GvFC letter opener has an engraving:
Also, a possible opportunity for custom engraving on the cap:
As well as the great writing and careful review of the Blackwing's story, the article has the bonus of interviewing Sean from The Blackwing Pages!
The appeal of the pencils has led me to some informal discussions with pencil companies about what would be involved in creating a new set. What I've heard is that using alternate species would be technically challenging, and possibly damaging to carefully tuned pencil manufacturing equipment. For a niche product, even an investigation might not be worthwhile.
Yet, one major manufacturer seems to have had a renewed interest in testing their ability to make truly beautiful and amazing pencils from exotic wood species. This year, Caran d'Ache unveiled Les crayons de la maison Caran d'Ache, a series of pencils made from Titanium Oak, Macassar Ebony, Lati Gray, and American Walnut.
A note about the photo – I had already used all four pencils before taking photos, so that isn't the factory sharpening we see.
If you love beautiful pencils, I cannot imagine that you would not find these amazing. My personal favourite is the Walnut pencil. I enjoyed using it to take notes, and felt quite aware that it has a dual identity – an undeniable luxury, yet still, just a woodcase pencil.
A review at Lexikaliker pointed out some technical shortcomings such as off-centred lead. I didn't observe this in my pencils, and in any case I believe the achievement in creating an Oak or Walnut pencil is such that I'll forgive small flaws.
L. to R.: Ebony, Lati, Walnut, Oak
Yes, I have sharpened one (so far), the Macassar Ebony, using a handheld M+R:
Highly recommended for all pencil aficionados.]]>


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this year's election has proven incredibly inspirational for many of the artists that i follow regularly. artist bishop lennon sent over a link to this beautiful limited edition print by cody hudson. regardless of your party affiliation, i think it's a super cool print. click here for more details.
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Too bad nobody will be able to afford all of this design stuff when Obama wins and taxes the crap out of everyone.
Dangling Vestige-
As someone who was very worried about taxes being raised by either candidate, I've done a lot of research on this. It's easy to spout off generalizations, but the facts are:
-Barack Obama's tax plan proposes to raise rates on couples making more than $250,000 or singles earning more than $200,000 per year.
I personally feel that if I'm earning over $200,000 in the current economy a small increase is fair to help those who are having a hard time making ends meet.
If you'd like more information on either candidate's tax plan, The Washington Post did a great story on the breakdown of each candidate's plan. Perhaps this will help people who'd like to read some facts on the issue:
Oh Grace… you handled that questionable comment with, well, grace :)
And the original post was diplomatic, but still very brave.
Great stuff.
really gorgeous poster! go Obama!
This is beautiful!
beautiful post (and poster!)
I love it! Go Obama! :)
I love it!
It's really gorgeous. What a nice souvenir to have from a not-so-nice time in history.
Go Obama! Beautiful artwork 4 a beautiful man.
Regardless of which way you're voting, this is very nice!
I have seen what happens during a Republican gov't to my paycheck and it isn't pretty. As an artist who licenses her art for product this shaky economy will affect my job greatly, especially since many retailers will go under like Linens n' Things which just went. I did extremely well when Clinton was in office and since the Bush administration it has gone down hill. I am looking forward to having Barack Obama as the next President of the United States!
I hear ya Dangling Vestige! So Obama will tax those making over $200,000….it's fair to penalize those who are successful? I don't think so. Raise taxes on those perhaps business owners ,who then WILL pass those costs onto consumers, so we will pay more for our belongings. If a businesses taxes go up, will they have to lay off employees to cut costs, cut back on benefits??? It's important to think through all the consequences of a tax raise on anyone…
Right, I'll turn down a $250k job because I don't want to pay the extra taxes? Give me a break. I'd kill to make $250k a year and the few extra thousand I pay in taxes will be pennies compared to my income.
I love how Obama is inspiring artists and causing people to invest in art. This is a great print — out of my price range, but still great.
"I personally feel that if I'm earning over $200,000 in the current economy a small increase is fair to help those who are having a hard time making ends meet." Grace, i believe you just defended socialism, which doesn't work.
People that aren't making ends meet usually need to be better managers of their money. There are unfortunate cases, but the majority of people are just living out of their means. You can't spend more than you make.
thanks for the post grace. it is a beautiful print. it takes courage to open the dialogue. speaking for myself i appreciate it very much. :)
thanks for sharing grace – i agree, some beautiful art has been inspired by this election. i am in love with all the election related prints yee-haw is producing.
Good for you for posting this Grace – a lot of bloogers would have steered clear. And to the moaners – this isn't a politics blog, it's a design blog. Gripe about the design all you like and the rest of us will happily engage with you.
Sigh — I come here to get away from this kind of back-and-forth over politics. Design sponge is supposed to be my happy place. I appreciate the print, Grace, as I do all of your posts, but I like the sponge so much better when it's politics-free.
Beautiful poster! Like Lucy, I also love the Yee Haw Industries election prints. Just ordered one today!
I'm amazed by all the beautiful art inspired by this election. I'm even more amazed by how many people throw out the term "socialism" without having any concept of what it means :)
I think the print is really cool!
and then there's sheppard fairey's poster print which has already become an icon…
Thanks for posting this Grace. Some incredible posters have come out of this election. It's too bad these comments had to get political, and we couldn't just enjoy & comment on the great design. (though kudos to you Grace for your eloquent comments)
"People that aren't making ends meet usually need to be better managers of their money. There are unfortunate cases, but the majority of people are just living out of their means. You can't spend more than you make."
Yes the Republicans have been spending more then they make these past 8 years. If the economy was good and we cut WAY WAY back on spending then maybe, just maybe we could get back to a balance budget and work on paying down the debt. But we are in a huge hole and the economy(and therefor tax revenue) is shrinking. Americans need to wake up and take resposibility for this mess. Taxes have to be raised and any candidate who tells you otherwise is lying or planning to send us deeper in the hole.
If taxes are raised for the wealthy and reduced for everyone else than the assumption is middle and lower class people will have some money to spend and it will kick start the failing economy. It's sort of the opposite of what Reagan did. Funny when tax breaks are given to the rich it's called trickle down economics but when it's given to the middle and lower classes it's called socialism.
Thanks for the post Grace! I respect you even more!
what a beautiful poster! we recently enjoyed the poster offensive here in minneapolis, which was a great display of posters. i came away with this one http://www.missamyjo.com/display_details.php?page=6&image=378, a gem by miss amy jo. i love the art that this election is inspiring. we need truth!!!!
very nice poster!
i've been VERY impressed with the work done by artists and designers inspired by obama and his campaign :)
re: tax issues–it best to grant more relief to the multitudes than the privileged few; trickle-down economics has proven itself to not be the best standard as greed, obviously, has stunted the "trickling" to the middle class.
Great Poster.
Hi and thank you for this post. I am happy to report that I waited on line y'day for two hours to vote. No one left the line. There was a vibe of elation in the room (a line circling a community center lobby) with lots of smiles. I asked the black guy in front of me if I could ask a personal question. He said yes. I asked if he ever thought he'd see this day. He said no. I said me either. Then I got goosebumps. I said he will take the USA into the 21st cent, if he wins. I am not rich, so I have been subsidizing their tax breaks along with the rest of the middle class for the last 8 yrs. I used to think it was impossible for people to vote against their own economic interests, but stupidity and willfull ignorance trump logic and reason. That's a painful truth.
Go Obama
Oh and a tv station from France was there! Interviewing voters. B4 anyone ignorantly bashes France, please note that France financed the American Revolution, so we wouldn't be here without them.
Grace, thank you for posting. It is a beautiful piece of art. I never usually make comments, always just an avid reader. I agree with the other post..that Sponge is my happy place, too and I'd rather not see politics in it. But I'm glad this was posted and that people are commenting from both sides. It's why I live in this country, for that freedom to think and say whatever I want.
Regarding taxes, I am disappointed to hear that there are folks who think Obama's tax plan is a "redistribution of wealth" or some sort of welfare initiative. Think of it this way. If you are fortunate enough to make more than $200K a year, you probably own your own business or work for a company that is very successful. How does that success come…most likely by having lots of great customers willing to pay you for what you are asking. Well, what if your customer base dries up because like 95% of this country, those customers are middle class and below and now can no longer afford to pay you? Would you rather just keep that 3% tax increase in your pocket, which will average $7.5K more in taxes. Or do you want to the potential of keeping all your middle class customers as paying clients in the future so that you can continue to earn $250K+ a year? Perhaps I'm oversimplifying the math…but if 95% of this country continues to hurt economically, there will be very few of us who can count on making $250K+ a year.
Inspiring artwork. Thank you for sharing. This election affects us all which is why it's important that we discuss it no matter what the venue. Throughout the history of design, politics has had an impact on artists. The current political and economical crisis will no doubt inspire artistic interpretations that will forever mark this generation. For example, an Obama presidency would inspire intelligent and timeless designs whereas a Mccain presidency would give way to increased production of portal pottys and polyester pants. Let's all hope for the former.
love the design too! good for you grace. many non-political bloggers won't mention the election, but the blogs i love all have an individual, strong voice.
I love this — would make a great t-shirt. i'd buy it.
Grace, I'm a little surprised that you would use your blog to endorse a candidate. But since you opened the door….
For those of you praising Obama's tax plan, you should probably take a closer look, as the views here are an oversimplification of the plan, and fail to accurately demonstrate the potential harm it will cause to small businesses.
Obama's tax plan would increase taxes for S Corporations from a current rate of 32% to almost 40%, and it would increase taxes on sole proprietors from a current rate of 37% to a rate of…….51%!!!!! Plain and simple, this will cause businesses to either lay off employees or shut their doors completely.
And I don't care how much a person makes, whether it's 250,000 or 250 million…I cannot even fathom the sheer arrogance and audacity it takes for Obama to think that our government deserves over 50% of a small business owner's hard-earned profits.
Nice response Grace :-)
Unfortunately, I think this election has brought extreme ugliness in people that I never thought was possible.
maybe if McCain was inspiring to artists & designers (as both a person & a politician) in the way that Obama and his campaign have been, maybe there'd be some stunningly beautiful things for design blogs to post about for the other side – and all these angry folks would have something to gush over, instead of posting up flagrant & gratuitous political comments every time a blog puts up a beautiful product or piece of art that just happens to be in support of (someone else's) political candidate.
I hate to harp on this, but the information posted by Kristi is just plain incorrect. Businesses pay federal taxes on net profit, not gross receipts. You're only paying taxes on what's left over after all other expenses are paid, including the owner's salary, payroll, cost of goods sold, advertising, everyday expenses, etc. And, if you still have $250,000 left over after all those expenses are deducted, your tax rate under Obama's plan will be 39% instead of 35%.
I'm really tired of all the scare tactics being used to claim this tax plan will hurt small businesses, because it's just not true.
I forgot to mention…with sole proprietors, there is no "owner's salary". All business profits are considered "owner's salary", and the business owner is taxes on ALL profits the business makes.
My original comment didn't go through, and I keep getting error messages when posting my comment.
Jamie, let me just say that your information is absolutely incorrect. I am a small business owner and have done extensive research.
My comment was based on fact, and has absolutely nothing to do with "scare tactics".
As this is not a political blog, I would be more than happy to engage in conversation with you on another forum. You may click on my name to contact me.
I would suggest that you educate yourself on the issue using MANY sources, including non-partisan sources, rather than simply using the Obama website as your source of information, as it has been shown by several fact-finding organizations that much of the information on his website is misleading.
Wow people, all this ugliness just took a huge dump on my day and on my enjoyment of all the pretty design. Let's make 2009 the year of DIY– we'll save money and express ourselves through design! Don't buy corporate design! Make it yourself! Keep it positive! Yeah!
Kristi, you need a better accountant to get you using some of those loopholes in the tax code. Save you some money.
Kristy – It would be helpful if you posted your source for Obama's tax plan for small businesses. I've found nothing that agrees with your figures in a 2-minute Google search. Just repeating the opposition's views won't cut it. If you want to spread the truth, you've got to show us where you found it.
great post grace, so glad to see the dialog open here -it's good to see that people are actually paying attention and getting involved!
the poster and other artwork which has surrounded Obama's campaign has been inspiring indeed.
as a small business owner, we are voting for the change Obama offers.
First, I really think both candidates are shameful and abhorrent, but I still really like the poster from the design point of view.
As for Obama's tax policies, remember what Bill Clinton promised in 1992. Essentially, the same thing. And what happened in 1993, he raised taxes on people making as little as $25K per year (probably around $45K per year in current dollars). Why? Because the stock market crashed and the government wasn't getting enough revenue. Part of the issue is that there really aren't that many people making over $250K per year and those that there are, are already paying a huge share of the taxes (thanks in no small part of the Bush tax cuts). Obama plans to take even more people of the federal income tax rolls.
Also, the US has one of the highest corporate tax rates in the developed world and Obama wants to go after the corporations. When you raise taxes on them, who do you think pays? And where do you think they will go? Germany, for example, where corporate tax rates are a lot lower.
As long as people think that Obama provides "hope" and "change we can all believe in", there is no point in having a rational discussion. Because, you know, he's JFK, and Lincoln, and MLK, and Jesus, all in one.
But you can't criticize McCain either because you know, he was a war hero which means if you criticize him, you're a terrorist and a socialist and you hate women and think that Sarah Palin is a pig.
love this print!
Kristi & Gene
I question your conclusions regarding the effect of Obama's tax plan on S-corps and sole proprietorships. In both an S-corp and a sole proprietorship, the business income flows directly to the owners and the owners are then taxed based on their personal income tax bracket. There is no corporate tax rate for either entity. This effectively avoids corporate taxation on the business income thereby preventing what many characterize as double taxation when a business has to pay corporate taxes on its income and then the shareholder has to pay individual taxes on his dividend income. Since there is no corporate tax rate on an S-corp where did you get the 32% tax rate figure you quoted let alone the increase to 40% you claim Obama's plan would have on such a corporation? Likewise, since a sole proprietorship does not have a corporate tax rate, where did you get
the figures relative to your claims about the effect Obama's plan would have on a sole proprietorship? I am certain we are all willing to review any reliable information you have, however, I believe it is incumbent upon you to provide us with reliable and accurate information when you make assertions about Obama's tax with the use of numbers. As I understand the Obama plan, there will be an increase in personal income taxes for those who have taxable income in excess of $250,000.00. Moreover, the greatest increase will be reserved for those in the top 1% of income earners. Philosophically, this is a very palatable concept because those fortunate enough to earn so much in our country should want to perpetuate the continued stability of our nation. After all, their continued wealth is linked to our entire nation's financial well being. They can best afford the taxation and their taxes will help maintain the government that runs
the economy from which they derive their wealth. Rather than looking at it as a re-distribution, why not view as an insurance premium made to protect their source of income; the United States of America? Finally, please share with us how Mccain's plan would be better for not just small businesses but for the overall economical welfare of this country.
this print is just so happy and lovely! it really captures some of the spirit of the election – the hope that a (relatively) left-wing president, and also a large step against racial discrimination.
that being said there is also (as some have mentioned) TONS of ugliness as well… in the candidates, campaigns and general public. I was on Threadless and followed a link to a republican blog, and was absolutely appalled at the hate and unwarranted anger that was there. i was also surprised by all the ugliness here..
.. wish i hadnt looked at the comments now, it's detracted from the feeling of the print.
(i do admire you for posting it, though, and also for your response.)
sittingbull and julio, unfortunately, it is when I try to attach URL's to my sources that I get error messages when posting, which is why I invited Jamie to contact me directly.
As this is not a political blog, I find it incredibly inappropriate to continue hijacking this blog for political discussion. I would gladly engage in political discussion and debate in an appropriate forum.
Can't make comments of a political nature and then go back and say it's wrong to do so. Maybe because you don't know as much about what you're talking about as you wanted us to think, and don't wish to continue the discussion now that you've been questioned. Sounds like we got a future Senator on our hands. Or maybe the Gov. of Alaska?
Sample url link:
I had no problem providing a link.
My objection to your proposal is that your initial post was intended to influence all the readers on this thread of your "facts", therefore your sources should be shared with all of them so that they can evaluate the legitimacy of your claim. I do not wish to engage in a political discussion with you in private. It serves no purpose. Simply provide your sources via a link or spell it out for us to verify. Allow Design Sponge to moderate this discussion at their discretion not yours.
Julio, I don't think I ever claimed anything about S Corporations. I was talking about regular ole corporate tax breaks. I think it's no secret that Obama wants to increase those.
His proposal sounds all nice and pretty, but there's no way he'll be able to derive as much revenue from it as he thinks (which is what Bill Clinton realized when he backtracked on his 1992 campaign promises… his economists told him he had to raise taxes on the middle class… there was no choice).
And then there's the issue of Obama's healthcare plan driving out private healthcare and forcing all of us into a government plan. Incidentally, McCain's healthcare plan was actually written by Jason Furman, one of Obama's two main economic advisors (along with Austen Goolsbee). Look it up, he had proposed the same idea years ago.
As for Obama inspiring artists, that's great, but that says nothing more than what we all already knew. Artists tend to be pretty liberal. You can go back to, say, Italy's Divisionist painters who painted scenes of anarchist strikes and socialist rallies in Milan at the end of the 19th century, sympathizing with the proletariat. Pablo Neruda wrote a glowing obituary to Stalin. etc. etc. No surprise. I can still appreciate the art without necessarily ascribing to the political message (though as someone whose family members died in the Holomodyr and were sent to concentration camps by Stalin, I have a hard time swallowing Neruda's mostly pedestrian work).
Sorry, I meant "corporate taxes" not tax breaks.
Why do people keep insisting Obama's health plan will "force us" into a government plan? As far as I can tell, that is not the case. The facts are, if you want to keep your healthcare that your employer offers you, then do so. If you don't want to, you can join the same group as our members of gov't (who assuredly get the cadillac of plans- much more in benefits than I get, and here I am paying for THEM to have these great benefits)…isn't that the idea? Doesn't sound like anyone is forcing me to do anything. I can keep my crappy employer based healthcare with Aetna if I want it.
Gene, are you comparing Obama to Stalin? Stalin was a liberal? wha?
Julio, I'm not sure what you would have me do. I just tried submitting a comment WITH links again, and got the same error message.
And to be clear, I did not invite you or anyone else here to have a PRIVATE conversation with me. Read my comment again. I said "another forum". Forums are generally public, with others involved.
But since you are so adamant about discussing this here, and I can't include links, I will simply suggest that you:
1. search for "And argument against Obama's tax plan" on politico.com.
2. search for "European Levels of Taxation: Barack Obama's Tax Plan"
And again, I would warn against getting all of your information from EITHER campaign's websites.
I've already said that Obama's website has been shown to be full of misleading information. A case in point is the information provided by politifact.com regarding Obama's tax calculator located on his website, about which they "issue a "Buyer Beware" and rate the Obama tax calculator Half True." They're quite generous with their wording. I'd rather call it a "half false."
I just wanted to add…I was accused of using "scare tactics", when in fact, my comments were based on evidence on a topic that I've carefully and thoroughly researched.
However, I will agree that "scare tactics" are all-too-often used in politics. But just in case anyone here has been misled into thinking that it is one-sided (something that only Republicans do), you might want to check the facts.
Obama himself uses this same technique, and has done so as recent as Friday, and is now doing so in a new ad, in which he insists that "John McCain would pay for part of his (health care) plan by making drastic cuts in Medicare–$882 billion worth."
That statement has been shown to be completely FALSE by politifact.com, however, Obama continues to use it. Why? Because of the number of baby boomers currently worried about the state of Medicare. It's nothing but a scare tactic.
I know we will all never agree when it comes to politics, but when one side is painted as "evil" while the other side is seen as completely faultless and full of virtue–that's dangerous.
Let's all get real and realize that there's nothing new here, and regardless of what you'd like to think or believe about your candidate (whichever side you're on), this is politics as usual, and it's as dirty as ever–on BOTH sides.
I think it's no secret that, being a communist, Stalin was on the left. Much of the academic left defended the guy during his rein. Even Einstein was an apologist for the guy. In no way, however, am I claiming that Obama is like Stalin. I'm just saying that artists defend those on the left.
As for the healthcare point, it's not that Obama's plan directly requires that we all join government-run healthcare. Rather, the commissions that he sets up in order to force private insurers to do certain things will eventually drive private healthcare out of business. It's not that he mandates it, it's that the effect will be that there will be nothing left but government insurance. For example, in states like Massachusetts, where the state did essentially what Obama now proposes, private insurers left the health insurance market. It's important not to take what people say at face value, but to look one or two steps beyond. Also remember, with a Democratic Congress and Presidency, will there be any restraint shown on regulations of and mandates to private insurers? Highly doubtful.
Finally, Obama's claims that the current crisis is a result of deregulation and the Gramm-Bleach-Bliley Act portray a level of ignorance or untruthfulness that is pretty incredible. No one has been yet able to explain how deregulation (or what aspect deregulation in particular) led to the current problems.
Despite my preference for McCain's healthcare plan, I don't like the guy. His style viscerally frightens me. I am not yet sure who I will vote for, if at all. I think that the two choices offered are pretty abysmal. Though hard to imagine anyone worse than George Bush. Maybe if Biden was at the top of the ticket.
For further evidence on Stalin being on the left, in the 1930's and 40's, there was an actual split within the American Communist Party between those who supported Stalin and those who considered themselves Trotskyites. To say that the American Communist Party was not leftist or liberal, would be a major revision of history. Even The Nation, ran pieces at the time supporting Stalin. Walter Duranty, the NYTimes' Moscow correspondent filed reports saying that there was nothing wrong in the Soviet Union and that the Holomodyr (the mass starvation in the Ukraine in the 1930's) was not happening.
I am using, of course, a slight shorthand here where by liberal in modern-day language, I mean "on the left." In the 19th century and even for a while afterwards, liberal actually meant what we consider modern-day libertarians.
Or is your definition of "liberal" just basically, "good, cuddly, and a person I like"?
I'm not in any way convinced that as Gene says, under Oabama's plan "there will be nothing left but government insurance". but so what if that were to happen?
i'm from Spain where we have nationalized health care. it actually works and everyone gets free health care. medicine has not become a "profits first" business — there is still respect the hyppocratic oath, unlike what has happened in this country.
oh, and there are many private insurers in Spain for those who choose it over the government plan. for about 90 euro a month premiums – it's actually something one can consider.
Well, I gave you the benefit of the doubt and visited politico.com as you suggested. I entered the search terms you provided word for word and was unable to find anything to support your claim. I then typed in "European levels of taxation: Barack Obama's Tax Plan" in google and guess what I came up with as the sites for that search term? 3 right wing conservative sites Heritage.org , free republic.com and theabsurdreport.com. Are these your so called "non-partisan" sources? Where are your facts???? Alas, your arguments go unverified.
However, is it possible for you to at least clarify if your "source" actually discussed the tax rates of S Corps and Sole Proprietorships? I suspect you cannot since you've already led me on a wild goose chase. Again, there are no tax rates for S Corps or Sole Proprietorships. If you do not support Obama simply because you are a faithful Republican then be honest and forthright and say so. Stop posing as someone who made a decision based on un-bias facts.
My response was collectively addressed to you and Kristi; I know you did not mention S Corps or Sole Proprietorships. You indicate that Obama's tax plan won't be able to raise as much revenue as he thinks but you do not assert that McCain's plan will raise as much revenue as he thinks. The economic crisis either candidate will likely have to make tax plan amendments to deal with the situation. Nevertheless, at least Obama's plan starts with an attempt to shield the middle class from tax increases .
McCain will continue the Bush tax breaks that exist for the rich. Clearly, those tax breaks have not helped our economy. How is Obama's plan going to drive out private healthcare? I have not had an opportunity to confirm that McCain is receiving healthcare plan advice from Obama's former advisors, however, how does that fact support your contention that Obama's plan will drive out private healthcare? How do you propose insuring the uninsured?
What point are you trying to make regarding politics and artistic inspiration? You reference the influence of fascists and dictators on the arts. That is not germane to the inspiration of the progressive politics of inclusion that are the hall mark of Obama's platform. Artists have always represented free thinking which is a progressive value. You profess a shared abhorrence to both candidates, but your strident attacks on Obama and your vituperative posts belie an apparent preference for McCain.
No, my definition of a liberal is not a good cuddly person that I like. I am not a registered democrat, nor do I think that all democrats are "liberals". I just think it's funny the way words get tossed around these days. And it was hilarious to me to see a reference to Stalin while we were discussing Obama and his supporters. Though I feel compelled to point out to you that I am not an Obama worshiper either. I just happen to think he's smarter than McCain. And McCain, these days, disgusts me, too. But that's just so you know I am not a "cuddly liberal", for perspective's sake.
I think you know a lot of facts about history, and surely Obama's (or even McCain's) plan will change healthcare in this Country. But for anyone who has actually USED our current system, they know it sucks and it is broken and in need of changing. Flat out. Something is wrong when someone with kidney disease is denied coverage because it's an existing condition. Something is wrong when insurance doesn't cover a medication for a cancer patient, so that person must fork out $2,200 for something that will LITERALLY keep their eyes from rotting out of their head. Something is wrong when my coverage is changed to cover no birth control, and on top of that now my regular Dr. is considered a specialist so I have a $50 copay- just because he actually knows me and knows what he is doing. I've given thousands of dollars to my insurers. And when I actually need something they don't cover it.
Healthcare in America WILL have to to change. Bottom line. So who would you rather see tackle that problem.
here's an interesting article from the LA Times about where both candidates stand on the Arts issues: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-et-artscandidates24-2008oct24,0,7660935.story
Right, progressives are all about inclusion and inspiration. It's just like the Republicans are all about happy families. Both are just slogans that are pretty much meaningless. Progressives used to think that the "progressive thing" is to support Soviet-style dictatorships.
No McCain didn't get direct advice from Jason Furman, but read Furman's work from when he was at Brookings (there's good references on Greg Mankiw's blog http://gregmankiw.blospot.com) and at NYU. McCain's healthcare plan is nearly identical.
As for McCain's tax policies and how unrealistic they are, McCain doesn't claim to provide tax cuts to people who pay almost no taxes. To make himself budget neutral, he'd merely have to not give more tax cuts to the upper class. Obama's tax projections are so unrealistic that he would not only have to cancel the tax cuts on the middle class, but perhaps even raise taxes as well.
Are there major Spanish pharmaceutical companies? Why do Spanish students in biological sciences come to the US to study and or do postdoctoral fellowships? Does the Spanish system do anything to control costs? I would be surprised if not, since everywhere else in Europe they do things to control costs that most people in the US would find really objectionable (e.g. in the UK, if you're above a certain age, you can't get dialysis from the NHS since you're going to die anyway… and their private insurance is at least as expensive as that in the US). I don't know much about the Spanish system (I know a bit about other European countries), so I could just be wrong and things in Spain are wonderful when it comes to healthcare. But please, don't call it free. Money doesn't grow on trees. People just pay punitive taxes for their healthcare system. It's also not clear if the US had a nationalized healthcare system, it would look like Spain's rather than the UK's or worse.
To queenpretty, of course the current healthcare system sucks. But the government helped create it. Employer-sponsored healthcare is one of the major culprits, as most economists agree. It really perverts the costs of healthcare and makes it totally unaffordable for everyone else since the user of healthcare feels only minimal change in their healthcare costs. This is caused by perversions in the tax code, which McCain is going to eliminate. This is, by the way, essentially the same argument used by Jason Furman in his academic papers about the issue. In New York state, for example, insurers are not allowed to pool risk by age group. That's why insurance rates for young people (even for fairly minimal insurance) are way higher than even in nearby states. Young people are healthier than old people, but the benefits of this lower risk category are minimal when it comes to cost. There's also a lot of people who choose not to buy insurance even though they can afford it. They just think that having a Blackberry or new shoes every month is more important. Not saying they're wrong. It's just their choice. But, just because the current system is highly problematic and something must be done, that doesn't mean that Obama's proposal is the thing that must be done. It's like saying, "Something must be done. This is something." It doesn't have to work that way.
Don't get me started on McCain. But it didn't appear that there are that many intelligent people, especially on this blog, who worship McCain in the same way people do Obama. No one thinks that McCain is a harbinger of hope and progressiveness and inclusion and hugs and puppies for little children. Most of my friends are Obama supporters, some of them are Ph.D.'s and extremely well-educated, but to hear them speak the way they do about the man makes me wonder if their brains were switched off in those moments. As I said, McCain is insane and I don't trust him. But yes, I would slightly prefer the guy only because I fear what would happen with Democrats controlling all branches of government (just as it was awful when the Republicans did). And at least during McCain's Senate career he cared about spending and budget deficits.
Juan, search for the first one in Google…not on Politico. But the article is on Politico. Also, you can visit Americans for Tax Reform, which is a non-partisan organization.
The fact of the matter is, you already have your mind made up. It doesn't matter what information I provide. No matter the source, you will claim that it's invalid because it's written by a conservative, or a Republican, or it's a source you're not familiar with, or….. and therefore must be full of lies, blah, blah, blah.
But you're all too willing to take Obama at his word, even though he's been shown to be a typical politician who will do and say whatever he needs to in order to be elected.
Unfortunately, his charm has blinded this country. You think you're getting "change". You think you're getting something new…a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, the facts prove otherwise. It's politics as usual with him.
And let me clarify…the issue of taxes is not the only one I have with Obama. There are many, MANY others.
One BIG one is the fact that he says we need to stop spending 10 billion dollars a week in Iraq in an effort to build the Iraqi government, and instead, we need to start spending that money here rebuilding America. But then HE SPONSORED a bill that would send $845 billion of American taxpayer's money to other countries, mainly in Africa–a cost that's about $200 billion MORE than the cost of the Iraq war.
That bill that he sponsored, called the Global Poverty Act, also calls for America to adhere to the UN resolution. That UN resolution requires all participating countries to ban handguns and small weapons. It is fact that Obama is not a supporter of our Second Amendment rights.
I'm also furious that Obama laughs at allegations that he's a Socialist. However, he said himself that he believes we should "spread the wealth around." Also, Obama actively CAMPAIGNED FOR Bernie Sanders, the first Socialist elected to the US Senate. There's a video of him campaigning for Sanders on YouTube.
I'm also concerned that Obama is shrouded in secrecy. There are even questions surrounding his citizenship, and therefore, his eligibility for office. It could easily be solved if he would release a CERTIFIED birth certificate. However, he absolutely refuses to do so. Why? What is he hiding? And three separate forensic analysts have concluded that the BC he has on his website is fraudulent. I just want to know what he's hiding. And it causes curiosity…and doubts…when his own paternal grandmother says that she was present at his birth…IN KENYA. If that's true, that would mean that he as born outside of the country to an African father and an American mother under the age of 19, and therefore, American citizenship would not have been passed on to him, according to the citizenship laws on the record in the 60s.
I'm also curious as to how a politician who was practically unknown four years ago has come to be the most popular politician in recent history, and has raised the most money of any candidate in US political history. Where is his money coming from? It could be completely above board, but we'll never know. Why? Because again, HE REFUSES to release those records. Again, I ask….why? What is he hiding? McCain has released ALL of his campaign contribution records. He has nothing to hide. But again, Obama is shrouded in secrecy.
I could go on and on…and on…and on. But I'll leave it at that. I won't be continuing this conversation. It's a waste of my time. The information is readily available. The problem is, it takes EFFORT to find it…something that most American today seem unwilling to do. Most Americans would rather form their political opinions based on the 10-second soundbites that the media spoon feeds them each night. That's sad.
tax rates in Spain (central govt. plus autonomous, similar to federal and state) for someone w/ an income of up to 53K euro (US$ 66K) are 37%. Guess what? in the US, tax rates for the same income (federal plus state) for someone who, like myself, lives in California are 37.3%. So YES i do call it free when i pay the same amount of taxes and ZERO for health care.
I can tell you that all my doctors in Spain have been educated in Spain. many scientists go abroad to specialize in fields like microphysics, but certainly not for family medicine or oncology. we have excellent universities and extremely competent doctors, to the point where people w/ private insurance who need major surgery will opt to go to a public hospital b/c all the best doctors and technology are in the public sector.
can you explain to me why you would choose a private system like we have here in the US that denies coverage to young or middle aged persons w/ pre-existing condition, versus a public plan that denies dialysis to an elderly patient? in Spain that elderly patient would be able to contract a private plan and receive dialysis for a tiny fraction of what a healthy person would pay for a private plan in the US.
Spanish pharmaceuticals grossed 1 billion euro last year, making them the 5th largest industry in Europe and 7th worldwide. your point is?
any public health care system is better than what the US has now which amounts to government sanctioned euthanasia for those who don't have insurance or cannot obtain health care, whether it be b/c of their income or pre-existing conditions.
ratita, speaking of euthenasia, that is actually a practice more common in Netherlands where old people will have the plug pulled so that the government doesn't have to pay for their very expensive care.
As for grossing 1 billion, that's less than the gross of Amgen, BristolMeyersSquibb, PharmaciaUpjohn, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, or Proctor and Gamble.
I've never heard of microphysics. But, I do know a number of microbiologists, biochemists, and neuroscientists who are here in the US as postdocs.
Perhaps the Spanish model is one we should aspire to. I will take your word for it. But given how most US government agencies function, I'm not so sure that we could do that well.
Gene, please do not make misleading comments about euthanasia in the Netherlands, I have lived on the border of Belgium and the Netherlands for many years and the countries are extremely similar. The government does not sponsor euthanasia, it simply allows it. It is chosen by the patients or the patients' family to end the suffering, so for personal reasons, not because the government doesn't want to pay for them, please, no lies.
Also, the medical care Belgian citizens receive through a government sponsored program is AMAZING and something that we in the United States really need to aspire to! Because my family still holds Belgian citizenship, anything that is not covered through our extremely expensive US health insurance here (which is about 75%) gets sent to our insurance in Belgium which has so far covered everything we have sent in the past 7 years. Beat that.
Regarding health care….
I completely agree that something needs to change. Our system is broken, and it fails many people. However, simply changing how we handle insurance coverage,while ignoring all of the other problems with our system, is kind of like treating a compound fracture with a bandaid.
I don't know anything about the Spanish model of health care, but just today (Sunday) CBS did a story on the French health care system, which has been hailed as "the best in the world." The info provided by CBS can be substantiated by the case study information on the biggovhealth.org website. It might be more accurate to take a look at this system, since it is a hybrid of a government system and private care, which is what Obama supports.
First, medical education is free in France. In the US, medical education can cost up to around $400,000.
Second, the average pay for doctors in France is $55,000 per year. If you offered that kind of pay to American doctors, who spends up to 15 years of their lives in undergraduate study, med school, and specialization/residency, generally ending their education with hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt, and then being required to carry an exorbitant amount of liability insurance annually due to the fact that Americans are the most litigious people in the world, there would be ABSOLUTELY NO incentive for people to become doctors in America.
Third, even with the low pay for doctors, the French health care system is billions of dollars in debt, suggesting that there needs to be a restructuring of "the greatest health care system in the world." If the French system is "the best" and is still billions of dollars in debt, there's absolutely no way our government can do better, when they've shown themselves completely incompetent and incapable of handling the government-run programs that we already have, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the VA health care system.
Again, I agree that we need a major overhaul. Unfortunately, Obama's plan simply won't cut it, and it doesn't even touch on the CAUSES of the problems we see today.
fyi, microphysics is the physics of molecular, atomic, nuclear, and subnuclear systems. a very practical application of it is in the field of semiconductor design, one that Spain is not strong in.
i know that the Spanish health care system may very well not be perfect. but i guess my point is that even an imperfect model is an improvement over what's happening here in the US. gotta start somewhere and even if it's not perfect off the bat it can be tweaked and improved over time.
if you read the study about the "happiest place on earth" you know that the study found that "a nation's level of happiness was most closely associated with health levels." the #1 nation on the list turned out to be Denmark. Danish people pay some of the highest income taxes of any nation. so perhaps it's time to re-examine this aversion to paying taxes and re-direct that energy toward ensuring that our government spends that revenue on pertinent matters.
Kristi, you have made it clear that you get your "facts" from World Net Daily. Even Fox wouldn't touch the propaganda you are spreading.
Beautiful design! I love it:)
My 2 cents – I find it interesting that everyone is commenting about the "ugliness" of the comments from this post. I don't think it's ugly to disagree. It's American to have different opinions and allow people to speak about them.
Although I think there is probably a better forum to discuss your disagreements:)
woohoo for Obama!! can't wait til Tuesday!
GREAT print!!
Go OBAMA…! I GOT AN OBAMA one for myself… : )
After working at the polls this morning, and being inspired by the people I met and (wow-voting!!!), I remembered this post and the interesting dialogue it sparked (though I hadn't seen the most recent back and forth). Just want to say thanks for acknowledging that politics DOES affect everything, and shouldn't be taboo. I love that this blog (and my other favorites) have an independent voice that spans professional interests, personal lives, and you know, the real world. Maybe, just maybe, politics can also be a thing of beauty, or a thing that inspires beauty.


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Making Curved Railings - Continued
The lower balustrade railing was a different story. It was too
beefy to make with a router and a trammel arm. Instead, I
ordered the rails pre-bent by the manufacturer to the radius
required. The plans specified every radius on the house. Just
as with the spindle railing above, all I had to do was subtract
the distance from the edge of the deck to the center of the
posts. I then used that center measurement to order all the
Fypon manufactures straight balustrade railing embedded with a
3-inch-diameter steel pipe, so the typical 8-foot to 9-foot
spans between my posts were stiff and rigid. But Fypon's
bent railing is formed around 3-inch PVC pipe, obviously
because PVC is easier to bend. I would have preferred steel
pipe in the radius sections, but with the 1/4-inch steel cable
supplied by the manufacturer, we were able to stoutly reinforce
the long spans.
Layout and cutting. We were
able to reuse the template we'd used for the spindle
railing because the radius was exactly the same. After marking
the top and bottom rails for each section, I used my miter saw
to cut the PVC embedded railing.
We laid out the balusters in the same manner, though the end
balusters were centered 2 1/2 inches in from the ends of the
railing because the spacing was 5 inches on-center (Figure
Drilling. Fypon balusters
are formed around 3/4-inch aluminum pipe, with the pipe
extending from the baluster by 1 to 1 1/2 inches. For drilling
the 3/4-inch holes in the railing, I experimented with several
types of drill bits on both the PVC and the steel-embedded
railings. I found that a 3/4-inch hole saw worked best on both.
I thought I'd have to stop the drill every three or four
cuts to clear the hole saw, but strangely enough, after two or
three holes, the compressed polyurethane inside the hole saw
acted like a spring and pushed out the waste, which we then
removed from the spinning hole saw with a small stick.
Figure 5.Balusters for the main railing were laid
out on 5-inch centers (left). A hole saw in a drill press made
for fast, accurate boring in the PVC radius railings (right) as
well as the steel-reinforced straight rails.
Assembling the railings' lower baluster was a little
trickier than assembling the spindle railings. We started at
the bottom rail, applying a liberal amount of Fypon adhesive
around each hole, then inserted the baluster (Figure 6). After
squeezing each baluster tightly against the railing, we
toe-nailed each one with 2 1/2-inch galvanized nails.
Next we added the top railing, starting at one end and slowly
working each of the balusters into its hole. Then we turned the
section upside down and used 5-foot Bessy clamps to hold things
together. The deep plastic jaws reached well over the railing
and didn't mar the polyurethane. Once the entire section
was snugly clamped, we toe-nailed the top balusters, too.
I learned the hard way that I had to let the adhesive dry
before moving and installing the balustrade, because the
mixture of nails and polyurethane wasn't strong enough to
secure the joinery. Once the adhesive dried, the pieces were
practically welded together.
Figure 6.When assembling the Fypon railings
(left), 2 1/2-inch galvanized finish nails, four in each
baluster, provided temporary security until the polyurethane
adhesive dried. Fitting the top rail (right) was tricky and
required two sets of hands because of the varying lengths of
the 3/4-inch pipe projecting out the end of the balusters. This
required finding and setting the longest dowels
Before starting the installation, we drilled a 1/2-inch hole
through each of the porch posts, exactly at the center of the
top railing, then passed a fish tape through each hole with a
pull string attached. We did the same with each section of the
radius railing, leaving a pull running through the hollow top
Starting at one end of the railing, we pulled the 1/4-inch
steel cable through each post and railing section until the
cable reached the opposite side of the last post. Then we
installed all the railings on L-clips, first applying a
generous amount of adhesive on each end.
After all the railings were mounted, we slipped several fender
washers over the dead end of the cable, secured the loose end
with a compression fitting, then pulled the cable tight with a
come-along until it sang like a piano string (Figure 7). In
fact, we had to release a little tension on the cable, because
it began to flatten the radiuses.
Figure 7.The PVC radius railings rely on a
tensioned steel cable for strength (top). A come-along provided
the necessary pull (bottom). The 3-inch hole where the cable is
cinched will be covered by a removable section of straight
railing, should the cable ever need retensioning.
Before starting the installation, I drilled a 3-inch-diameter
hole into the last post so we'd have room to tighten the
compression fittings. Once we were satisfied with the tension
on the cable, we locked it down but didn't cut the cable.
Instead, we left the end long and looped it inside the
oversized hole. The next section was straight railing, which
didn't need to be fastened with adhesive. The end of the
straight rail would cover the hole, but if the cable ever
loosened, I'd be able to access the cable to retighten it
by removing that section of straight rail.
Composite Materials
Fencing and Railing
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Cajun Turkey with Dirty-Rice Stuffing
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 551
- Calories from fat: 30%
- Fat: 18.3g
- Saturated fat: 6g
- Monounsaturated fat: 6.6g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 3.6g
- Protein: 62.6g
- Carbohydrate: 29.6g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 239mg
- Iron: 6.5mg
- Sodium: 759mg
- Calcium: 68mg
- 1 (12-pound) fresh or frozen turkey, thawed
- 2 tablespoons no-salt-added Cajun seasoning (such as Spice Islands)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- Dirty-Rice Stuffing
- Parsley and rosemary sprigs (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Remove and discard giblets and neck from turkey. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Rub Cajun seasoning and salt under loosened skin, and sprinkle in body cavity. Tie ends of legs with cord. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under turkey.
- Place turkey on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray or on a rack set in a shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer into meaty part of thigh, making sure not to touch bone. Bake at 350° for 2 1/2 hours or until thermometer registers 180°. (Cover turkey loosely with foil if it gets too brown.) Remove turkey from oven. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 10 minutes before carving. Discard skin. Serve with Dirty-Rice Stuffing. Garnish with parsley and rosemary sprigs, if desired.
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- COOKING METHOD: Roast
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