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A brutal economic downturn left many for-profit companies scuttling building plans in 2007, but Beth Hassett pushed ahead with a $2.6 million construction project she inherited when she became executive director of the nonprofit WEAVE.
It was past time to replace a rickety, rat-infested safe house where women came to escape domestic abuse, Hassett said, but the time didn't seem ideal. Her operating budget had plummeted to $3.2 million from about $4 million. Sacramento County, facing shortfalls, slashed its contribution to WEAVE by half a million dollars. The state, however, provided a $1 million grant toward the project.
"We had to raise the rest of it in '07, '08 when nobody had any money and everyone was losing their jobs," Hassett said. "It was painful."
Perhaps it was all that pain that yielded a gem of a 12,000-square-foot safe house with 18 bedrooms, hardwood floors, cozy kitchens and oodles of space. Its location is kept secret to protect clients. Designed by Sacramento architect Jon Westphal, it is a place so welcoming that children send letters to the staff saying, "I don't want to leave."
Their parents don't either, and that is just what Hassett and her staff want.
"We've found that 21 days is the magic number," she said. "If we can keep them here for 21 days, they are much less likely to return to their abusers."
For clients who need longer to get on their feet, Hassett now can offer four two-bedroom, two-bath cottages. Construction was finished in December at a cost of about $1.1 million, the lion's share of which came from the state's Emergency Housing and Assistance Program.
Hassett isn't done building. A donor recently gave WEAVE about a half-acre of land adjacent to its 2.4-acre campus, and Hassett plans a park once she raises funds.
He fuels innovation
Kyle Fowler envisions a day when Jiffy Lube customers won't have to come to the counter or go into the garage to talk with technicians about their cars.
Rather, his employees will pick up an iPad and find customers wherever they are having coffee in the lobby or outside on a smoking break. To be more accurate, Fowler isn't just thinking about it he's part of a corporate committee that Jiffy Lube has enlisted to find the right sales solution to roll out nationwide.
Though Fowler is 36, he has a long history at Jiffy Lube. His father, Don Fowler, bought three stores back in 1986, and his son couldn't resist tagging along.
"I started washing windows when I was 11 years old in the summer," he told me, "and then I worked up to inventory management. Now here I am today."
Don Fowler owns 30 Jiffy Lube locations through his West Sacramento-based Broadbase Inc., and his son helps to ensure that operations run smoothly. The company has sales of about $30 million a year and has become a place where Jiffy Lube tests ideas before rolling them out systemwide.
In the past, Don Fowler has received the honor of Franchisee of the Year, but it was his son who brought home the hardware this year. Jiffy Lube corporate recognized Kyle Fowler for helping to lead innovation throughout the whole chain.
"I found out the night of the awards dinner, and I was shocked because there are a lot of people who work hard within the franchise community," Kyle Fowler said. "They sit on a lot of committees and work to make the franchise better. I felt like 'I'm not worthy,' but I definitely volunteer a lot of time to work with corporate and a lot of the other franchisees."
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Gretchen Rossi on Tamra Barney Engagement: What a Farce!by Hilton Hater at . Comments
You absolutely will not believe this, but at least one person out there thinks an engagement has been arranged for the sake of reality TV ratings. We'll give you a moment to get over the shock...
In the wake of Tamra Barney's engagement to Eddie judge, co-star Gretchen Rossi has come out and called BS on the entire arrangement.
Without quoting any sources directly, TMZ claims Rossi was actually approached by Real Housewives of Orange County producers first, as they asked her and Slade Smiley to get engaged on this season's finale.
They even, allegedly, bribed Smiley with a free ring and an all-expenses-paid trip to wherever he wanted to pop the question. But Slade and Gretchen turned down this offer.
Tamra and Eddie, though, jumped all over it and the same insider says Bravo helped organize the entire proposal. No comment as of yet from the network, Rossi or Judge.
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Please, this season is so annoying; I am over this show. The only housewife I can stomach is Heather. All the others are "White Trash." Every time Alexis come on the tube I mute it!! Can't stand her. Tamara; don't even get me started (but not as bad as Alexis), Gretchen; would love to slap her..can you say annoying.....Vicki, obnoxious and stupid...you dumped Don for Brooks...REALLY, I wouldn't buy insurance from her if she was the last insurance agency in America....her judgement is skewed...Besides, the show is called "Housewives of the OC" and only two are married!!! Let's recast the entire show and only invite Heather back!! I'm just saying...
Out of all the Housewives shows I think this one is really the worst. Can't wait til the season finale....
Why don't Grecthen just shut you big mouth ur so ugly n fake tamra is worth millons ov u ur just a gold digger after using poor old jeff for his money u need to fix ur self up
Dnt dish it out if u can't take it
FAKE FAKE FAKE............i agree. What could he possibly see in aging trash for cash Tamra...other than Air Time. Tamra gave gretchen a hard enough time over Jeff......so im glad shes telling everyone its fake, thats because it is. No one could possibly love that trailer park trash......low class tamrra, like her fake friend vicki the white faced hamster.....her cheeks get bigger in every episode.
Gretchen is a back stabbing phony bitch. Everything about her is FAKE
Who cares really just another divorce in the making !!
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Codirectors Francesca Gregorini and Tatiana von Furstenberg work up some believable, easygoing rapport between the young actresses, but since the story line is hackneyed, it's rapport in a vacuum.
Full Review | Original Score: C+
New York Times
Rarely rises above the generic, though its atmosphere of coddled young people indulging themselves in opulent surroundings is palpably authentic.
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5
New York Daily News
Ultimately not even the gifted Mara can keep the film from feeling like a gauzy portrait of privilege.
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5
New York Post
The performances aren't bad, but the film quickly collapses into an incoherent, tonally inconsistent muddle with no narrative momentum.
Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/4
Los Angeles Times
Allows room for a lot of thinking about other things - its cast most notably, since watching their struggle to move beyond the mundane is painful.
Full Review | Original Score: 1/5
Hollywood Reporter
There are some dedicated performances, but this unfocused drama adds nothing new to the girls' boarding school film curriculum.
AV Club
The result isn't bad, it just lacks momentum and a strong reason for existing.
Full Review | Original Score: C
Time Out New York
Nothing but a tone-deaf, clich�-ridden mediocrity at best.
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5
Village Voice
[A] tale of teenage rivalry, forbidden romance and other musty coming-of-age concerns.


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KSP Post One to participate in National 'Take Back' Day
Got Drugs? Turn In your Unused or Expired Medication for Safe Disposal during the National 'Take Back' Initiative
Date of News Release: 09/24/2012
(Hickory, KY) - Kentucky State Police, Post One, will partner with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on September 29, 2012 in a collaborative effort to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from home medicine cabinets. Collection activities will take place from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. in the KSP Post One lobby located at 8366 State Route 45 North, Hickory, KY.
Sgt. Rick Saint-Blancard, spokesperson for KSP, advised that the program is designed to be easy for citizens and offered the following tips for those interested in participating:
- Participants may dispose of medication in its original container or by removing the medication from its container and disposing of it directly into the disposal box that will be located at the drop off site.
- All solid dosage pharmaceutical product and liquids in consumer containers may be accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The depositor should ensure that the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage.
- Intra-venous solutions, injectibles, and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens.
- Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers.
For more information about the 'Take Back' program contact KSP at 502-782-1780 or visit the DEA website at http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/


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After 3 years we are now going to start showing the correspondence between Alfie Pickett and Tony Baldry. Please note we have more letters to follow so this was not the last letter to be written by Tony Baldry.
After 3 years we are now going to start showing the correspondence between Alfie Pickett and Tony Baldry. Please note we have more letters to follow so this was not the last letter to be written by Tony Baldry.
Charlie was much loved at the Bicester Town Football Club, and people still talk about him with great affection.
30 months on…………. January 2014
It is now two and a half years since the Football Club closed and the Club is still missed by many.
On the BTFC Facebook page we show pictures each week of people who used the club whether it was for Football, BTFC Aunt Sally, BTFC Golfing Club and the many other people who used the Club for their own activities.
The Club was hired by many to hold parties being birthday, engagement, christening, anniversaries, weddings or just an excuse for a party. Other football clubs used the hall and bar facilities to hold their own club presentations as they did not have premises of their own. Also other clubs hired the pitch for special matches. The Referee's Associations used the club for their meetings. So many users of the Club.
We had also signed a Charter which joined Bardwell Boys FC, Bicester Town Colts, Bicester Town Football Club and the Oxford Football Association. A great way to integrate players into the Club.
We have some wonderful Football photos that have appeared on our Facebook page that start from the early 1900's. That is how long the Football Club goes back in time. Back in those days they also had a thriving football club that was enjoyed by many in the town.
Now the Town of Bicester is much bigger than in those days and now there is no Town Football Club. A Club that the Town can be proud of. A Town of the size of Bicester should have its own Football Club, such a disgrace.
The Club is not forgotten at all and is still a registered Football Club. There is a party of dedicated people that are working to get the Football Club back in Bicester, again so it can be a sporting and social hub for many.
Following will be a gallery of pictures that have appeared over the last 18 months on the BTFC Facebook Page, some really great pictures.
If while looking at these photos you remember people in the photos please let us know. You may have pictures that were taken at the Club, if so, please send these in to us and we can add them to this website and the Facebook page. These photos can be sport, Aunt Sally, golfing, social. Also any stories to go with the pictures would be welcomed.
This is a way of keeping the Club alive until we get the real thing back.
following are pictures of other clubs that used the BTFC and used the Club's name for Aunt Sally and Golf.
The members of the Gold Club
These pictures are of the BTFC Aunt Sally Team
Sir, As a weekly user of the Oxford Road sports facilities, I have major concerns that the users' interests are of secondary concern to the BSA.
Your paper urges trust, but BSA resembles a self-perpetuating secret society.
Who elected the BSA committee to their roles? Do they have a constitution?
Why is the amount Tesco/Bicester Village paid BSA for the land undisclosed, and is not a matter of public record?
Why don't BSA publish accounts for public scrutiny?
Is the BSA committee paid for its services?
Do they charge expenses?
Who vets the expenses?
What have BSA to hide?
These questions need to be answered before trust can be given.
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Microsoft expects to sell up to 5.5 million Xbox 360 consoles in fiscal 2006
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Microsoft forecast that it will sell about 4.5 million to 5.5 million Xbox 360 video game consoles in the fiscal year that ends June 30, 2006. That's the first indication of how many units the company expects to sell as sales kick off in North America on Nov. 22.
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Wednesday 22 of February of 2012
Fluidra, a Spanish listed multinational group with the commitment to develop applications for the sustainable use of water has opened its subsidiary in Indonesia. Placed in the country's capital, Jakarta, the subsidiary completes the plans of internationalization of the Group in South East Asia, area in which the company is already present in China, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
The company, which in Asia will be Fluidra Indonesia, will access through this new market thanks to the acquisition of Dunia Renang, the second swimming pool company of the country, with a market share of 20% and a turnover of 3 million Euros.
The new branch office is placed in the business center of south Jakarta, the country capital, and the neuralgic business centre. With 1750 square meters, including offices and warehouses, and 20 employees, It will trade with products from the Spanish, Chinese and Australian factories. Fluidra will follow its strategy of product diversification and will introduce its water treatment and fluid handling business units.
Eloi Planes, CEO of Fluidra states: "with this new branch we make a great new step in the frame of our internationalization strategy, Fluidra is in 37 countries now. We are very watchful on the opportunities in every continent. The acquisition of Dunia Renang matches perfectly with our expansion plans in the area. We estimate a fast growth in the business in the coming years, and in this way we make sure to get more projects in stable islands as Bali, Surabaya or Sumatra.
Indonesia, with 220 million people, is the fourth most populous country in the world and has the kind of weather conditions that invite to enjoy swimming pools. Besides, as in the rest of the area, there are a growing number of hotels under construction which need spas and water facilities.
This country has been experiencing an annual growth of 5% in the last decade and it is considered by the OCDE as a one of the strongest markets of the South East of Asia, and the 5th emerging country after the BRIC (Brasil, Rusia, India & China). It is a member of the G-20 of the most outstanding economies in the world, and the forecasts says its economy will continue growing during the next decade thanks to its domestic demand.
This growth turns Indonesia into a country with opportunities for all the business areas of Fluidra: swimming pool/wellness, water treatment, water handling and irrigation.
To boost the business in Asia, one of the continents with a higher growth potential for Fluidra, the Group has decided to create a new organization. The Asia division will bring together the operations of China, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, countries which, altogether with Indonesia are present in Fluidra.
The new branch will be managed by Phil Jin, an American born in China with a strong experience as a Manager and CEO in multinational companies of the area
Fluidra, national and international benchmark for sustainable use of water
Fluidra is a multinational group listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange, dedicated to developing applications for sustainable water use. The company specialises in solutions for water conservation, handling, treatment and enjoyment.
Fluidra operates in 37 countries by way of 150 branches and production centres located in the main markets. Fluidra products are distributed to more than 170 countries due to an extensive sales network. The group has some 3,700 employees.
Respect for water and its rational use are two concepts at the core of the philosophy of the group. The companies which comprise Fluidra, some of these with 40 years of experience, have grown with this vision, specializing in a four business units: water treatment, fluid handling, irrigation and pool/wellness.


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Latest trend for guys: Man tights
'Meggings' are 'taking the world by storm.'
Guard your leggings, ladies. Because men are hopping on board the trend of wearing tight, stretchy pants, too. So if they disappear from your closet this winter, you know where they might have gone.
According to an article written by the Business Insider, men's leggings are no longer just reserved for ballet dancers and male models —they are now common among all trendsetting gents.
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"'Megging,' as the male legging is known, is now all the rage in sartorial circles," quotes the Insider. "Celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Russell Brand and Lenny Kravitz have all been spotted wearing leggings, while fashion stores Uniqlo, Barneys and Nordstrom are selling tights for men."
Apparently, the megging is creeping its way into fashionable men's closets everywhere, serving as a replacement for the popular skinny jean trend that has become more common among males in the past few years.
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"Male tights are so much more comfortable than skinny jeans," megging-wearer Mark Dorosz told the Insider. "I've always had good legs and it's nice to show them off all year round. There are so many people wearing exotic clothes in New York that nobody cares about a man wearing leggings if it works for him."
And so far, Dorosz says the feedback has been nothing but positive. "Perhaps people will be laughing around this in 12 months' time, but for now they come up to me and say, 'You look awesome.'"
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10 Reasons to Homeschool Your Special Needs Child
- Tuesday, March 03, 2009
6. Use your child's interest or compulsive tendencies as educational tools.
My daughter with Down syndrome loves to shuffle cards repetitively on a daily basis. She rarely goes anywhere without them. So, we use them in her education. She has trivia cards that we use for reading and playing cards that we use for number order, number recognition, sequential counting, addition, and subtraction. She loves it because she is getting to use her favorite things while she is doing school.
7. Siblings or other homeschoolers can encourage and help your child with his or her schoolwork.
Siblings are fantastic teachers for your child with special needs. They are fantastic motivators. When your special needs child sees a sibling learning to write in cursive, you may very well hear these words from your special needs child: "I want to learn how to write like that." You might find yourself teaching your special needs child something you never thought possible. If you don't have siblings, then you can recruit a fellow homeschooler to spend time with him or her.
8. Personalize self-help and life skills to meet your child's specific needs.
Each child with special needs has very different needs. If your special needs child is at home, you can identify his or her needs and discern what he or she needs help with to grow up to be as self-sufficient as possible as an adult. If this means that you dedicate an entire school year to teaching him or her how to feed himself or herself with a spoon or how to choose the appropriate clothing to wear for the weather outside, then that should be a part of his or her education that is just as important as math and reading. Children with special needs do have to work harder to accomplish tasks, with lots of repetition and positive reinforcement, and this holds true for self-help and life skills.
9. Teaching morals, values, and manners is also important for children with special needs.
Homeschooling your children gives you an opportunity not only to verbally teach them your family's morals, values, and manners but also to show them by your example. Just because your child has special needs doesn't mean that you can't teach him or her these things too. You want him or her to have every opportunity that life can offer, just like anyone else. If we hold back on teaching our special needs children how to be respectable people in life, then we are selling them short. The instruction might have to be broken down into smaller or simpler lessons, but it can be done.
10. You can share all of the different joys, excitement, and struggles that you and your child may encounter during his education.
Teaching a child with special needs can be rewarding and yet heartbreaking. Special needs children have to work harder at school and life. There is nothing more rewarding than to see your child achieve or comprehend something that he or she has been working on for weeks, months, and possibly even years. To see that joy and excitement after such a struggle is priceless, and with them at home you are right there to share it with them. You get to see the tears of joy and struggle and even shed some yourself.
As a parent of a special needs child, I feel that we have been chosen by God to raise these precious special children. If He has laid it on your heart to home educate them, then He will be there to help guide you through the amazing journey. It may not always be easy, but with much prayer and patience it can be done.
Published on March 4, 2009
Amanda Fuller and her husband Billy have been homeschooling their two children, the oldest of which has Down syndrome, for seven years. Amanda enjoys spending time with her family and has a newfound love for gardening. For the last ten years, she also has been a support parent for other parents of children with special needs. The Fuller family lives in western North Carolina.
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This article originally appeared in the summer 2008 issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Reprinted with permission from the publisher.
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On the tail of last week's GENIVI announcement, MeeGo releases a version of the OS targeted at vehicle user interfaces.
Last week, the GENIVI Alliance announced that it had selected MeeGo as its platform for in-vehicle infotainment, meaning that the Linux-based operating system would power future in-car media centers made by GM, BMW, and other car manufacturers. Now, MeeGo announced the release of its In-Vehicle-Infotainment build of the operating system.
The release includes a sample IVI home screen and taskbar, designed with Automotive Center Console HMI requirements in mind. Also included is a sample dialer application and a sample navigation program. Additionally, the UX is built on Kernel version 2.6.33 and with UI for managing network connections. The Fennec Browser is the default browser for the IVI.
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Mozilla's product think tank sinks silently into history.
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TODO group will focus on open source tools in large-scale environments.
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Knoppix 7.4 Released
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Katy Perry's Prismatic World Tour Hitting North America Next Summer
Get ready to roar Katycats: Katy Perry is bringing her Prismatic World Tour to North America!
Ciara Is Pregnant!
OutKast to Perform at More Than 40 Festivals in 2014
Jennifer Lawrence's 2014 Golden Globes Dress Sparks Interspecies Fashion Trend
Jennifer Lawrence didn't just rock the red carpet in that tiered Dior dress at the 2014 Golden Globes -- she rocked the animal world!
SBC Native Jared Leto Wins Best Supporting Actor at 2014 Golden Globes
Jared Leto has had a rewarding career in both music and film -- and now he's got his first-ever Golden Globe Award too!
Kristen Stewart Poses Topless in New Fragrance Ad for Balenciaga
Kristen Stewart has only just been announced as the face of Chanel, but it's her sexy new ad for Balenciaga that is making headlines today.
Lindsay Lohan's Stolen Laptop Contains Nude Photos, Correspondence With Lady Gaga
Yet more bad news for Lindsay Lohan. Famous more for her string of bad choices than her acting, the 'Mean Girls' star is now dealing with the repercussions of another bad choice: keeping nude photos of herself on her laptop. Which has been stolen. Of course.
Vin Diesel Puts Together Touching Paul Walker Tribute Video
Vin Diesel has made no secret of his overwhelming grief over the death of his friend and co-star Paul Walker, mourning publicly with fans as well as privately with Walker's family. The actor, who played Dom alongside Walker's Brian in six 'Fast and the Furious' films, is thanking fans for their support by sharing a video showing special moments between the two stars.
Chris Pine Says Working With Lindsay Lohan Years Ago 'Was a Real Cyclone of Insanity'
Lindsay Lohan is writing a tell-all about her tumultuous life, and she's just received some help with her chapter on the movie 'Just My Luck.'
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Congratulations to All-American Rejects singer Tyson Ritter and his new bride, actress Elena Satine!
Little Mix Take Fans Behind the Scenes of 'Little Me' Video
In case you were thinking Little Mix's career was all glamour all the time, they're giving you a look at the conditions behind the scenes of their latest music video for 'Little Me.'


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Transport for London (TfL) has empowered its maintenance teams by equipping them with modern smartphone technologies. By harnessing the flexibility of Affinity Fieldreach®, TfL has rolled out mobile asset management apps on the iOS platform to over 500 engineers working on the Tube.more »
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What Kind of Stand Mixer Should I Buy?
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There seem to be a lot more things to consider than I had anticipated, and the only one I am sure about so far is the stainless steel bowl. What are your and your readers' experiences and what would you recommend? Also, is there any accessory or attachment you consider essential?
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I've had both styles of Kitchenaid mixers, and I prefer the bowl-lift version. I like that the bowl is a bit larger, allowing for double batches of everything from ice cream to meringue. I also believe that there are more options for attachments on the bowl-lift version, such as the maker for the aforementioned ice cream, and it has a more powerful motor, which is also meaningful for certain recipes.
I had the opportunity to borrow my sister's Artisan model (tilt-head version) for about a year and I have to say that it totally sufficed for baking brownies and cookies but when it came to heavier recipes like bread and pizza dough and pastries, the whole thing would wobble violently on the counter.
My husband and I now have the Professional 600 (bowl lift) and it's been great. That thing is HEAVY so it lives permanently on the counter but it's a real work horse and the bigger bowl is also great.
I have the bowl lift and my biggest problem is getting the paddle out without getting dough and batter all over it again. I've never used the tilt head, but that would have solved the issue. It's a minor nuisance, overall. I really like my mixer. It's so handy for pretty much everything.
In response to the first comment - the ice cream maker attachment works on the tilt head mixers. I have one and use it often! As for help on deciding which to get, I've only ever had a tilt head Artisan one. It works fine for most things. Occasionally I wish the bowl was bigger for double batches of doughs around Christmas time and such. But 99% of the time it's great.
I have the bowl-lift version, and have been mostly happy with it. My primary complaint is that scraping down the bowl can be a bit of a pain since the bowl is so deep. I recently bought a beater with silicone scrapers built in, and that has made a huge difference!
I considered buying a KA but ended up choosing a Cuisinart. It's cheaper, has a powerful motor, and has a longer warranty. It also has a cool timer feature. I heard about it from America's Test Kitchen. There aren't many color options, but reviewers seem to agree it works better overall. I love mine so far. It's worth looking into.
The more moving parts something has, the more opportunity for failure. My moms bowl lift kitchen aid has been churning out baked goods for almost forever, she doesn't know how old it is since it was HER mother's!!
My kitchen aid pro is one of my favorite items ever. The bowl lift is the way to go.
While I don't own one, I've tried both and would go for the bowl-lift because I found it better for things such as bread. I also liked the larger bowl, it's great when you want to make a double batch.
Maybe someday I'll justify buying one, I've wanted it for a long time and my elbow would appreciate it. Also, my boyfriend is called David too and I asked him if he had asked The Kitchn what KitchenAid to get me. He laughed, so I guess I'll have to keep kneading by hand!
My first stand mixer had the hinge, I got my 6-qt. Kitchenaid ten years ago. I love the 6-qt. capacity, as I do a lot of baking.
I was just talking to my dad about KA mixers when he was visiting a couple weeks ago. My artisan model (tilt) didn't survive shipping to Canada very well, and I was never totally happy with it in the first place--it was a refurb & something about how it ran just seemed off, especially after using my mom's while I was growing up. When her artisan model finally died, after about 30 years of use, she got a professional model. My dad HATES it; he finds the design awkward and complicated. My mom says she's used to it now, but it took a lot of practice.
I, too, have read good reviews of the Cuisinart mixer. In fact, my favorite kitchen store only carries the Cuisinart mixer; they feel that it's superior to the KA and I find that their opinion carries a lot of weight. I might just get one when I finally cave & get a new one (or my KA finally caves).
The Cuisinart one is good but there are issues where the paddle becomes permanently attached. Make sure you get a good warranty (i.e. not a refurb) or can tinker yourself.
We have the 6qt bowl-lift model because my husband likes to make bagels and the smaller tilt-head models can't handle really stiff dough like that. The lift models (mostly) have solid metal gears where the tilt models have some metal and some plastic gears. The advantage to the plastic gears is that the gears strip before the torque would damage the motor but it's still expensive to repair.
When my mom was looking for a new mixer a few years ago we found her a nice 5 quart lift model on Craigslist that was super cheap but works great. I think a lot of people buy them or get them as gifts and later realize that their cooking style just doesn't use the mixer much so they sell it cheap. KitchenAid also has a refurbished section on their website where you can get mixers about half the retail price.
I have a tilt-head Artisan and I often think about selling it and getting a bowl-lift one instead. I like to mix bread dough in it, and the tilt version wobbles too much. The pin that holds the head and base together then wiggles its way out. I have to stand there and hold the head of the mixer while it's working so it doesn't end up collapsing. If you're not doing heavy doughs (like bread), it's probably fine...but if I'd known about this in advance, I never would have gotten the Artisan.
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I bought a small size (I think it's 4.5 quart) kitchenaide mixer, and really regret not getting a bigger one. When I make bread I have to divide it into two batches.
I'd strongly recommend going for the 6 qt size!
Definitely get the bowl lift, mostly for the extra power to knead dough!
Fluffy cakes and some cookies may be all she bakes now, but if baking bread comes in the future, the low powered tilt-head KitchenAids simply will not to the job!
My Pro-5 model has 450 watt motor and I would consider that to be a minimum
I got it on sale at Cooking.com - http://www.cooking.com/
in late winter this year for just $260 with rebate and free shipping.
So what it doesn't come in all the ugly colors of the Artisan model, but just chrome/stainless? You are buying a kitchen appliance not a centerpiece.
Yes, to all who complain it is heavy - 32 pounds, I think.
I have a 6 quart bowl lift (Professional 600).
The big issue is capacity and strength. If you are a large batch baker or a heavy bread baker, the 600 is the better choice. If this is a consideration, it really outweighs the slight added convenience of the tilt head. I'm used to dumping ingredients in to the bowl lift model now.
If she loves to bake I would actually go for the Ankarsrum Original, it is far more stronger than the KA: http://assistent.nu/en/default.aspx?redirect=yes
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Get a Bosch... They aren't as pretty to look at but it will last forever, you can get any attachment that you can dream of, and I've yet to make a recipe that I can't fit in it.
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Thanks everyone for your feedback, it's really helpful. I have decided to get a 6 quart bowl-lift since I think it will better suit our needs.
I would consider looking into other brands (the Ankarsrum, in particular, I have only heard great things about it) but KitchenAid is the one she loves, so that is what I'm going to get her.
Bowl lift. Especially if she makes bread and uses the dough hook. Sometimes the bowl that fits into the bottom of the mixer gets stuck-and if she already has issues with her rm, that won't help. I have the KitchenAid Pro. It costs about $400-and never misses a beat!
I've never needed the Professional bowl lift model. I have a refurb tilt-head KA in cobalt blue and I love it. It's quiet and has worked for everything I needed it for. I make No-Knead bread twice a week so I haven't needed to use the bread hook. When I first bought it, I bought every attachment I could lay my hands on, but have only used the ice cream maker , which works like a charm.
My current jones is for the 6 qt. bowl lift pro model KitchenAid. There is also a three quart bowl for the same machine,but it may be an after market item. I suppose I should be more democratic about considering other brands, but I have been in love with the KitchenAid since my first adventures in a commercial kitchen with a 40 qt. Hobart.
Cuisinart! I've used Kitchenaids and they are fine, but the cabinets over my countertop are just a few inches too low to push the Kitchenaid under them back against the wall for storage. The Cuisinart has a lower profile. On top of that, it is a workhorse--mixes tough stuff easily. You can get bunches of attachments for it, just like the KA. And my favorite feature is the timer! I love that I can throw some dough in it, set the timer for 10 minutes (or whatever the recipe says), then walk away and the Cuisinart automatically shuts itself off at the end of the time. Really great when you are multi-tasking! They come with two different bowl sizes, 7 and 5.5 quarts. I have the 7 qt, but I think I would buy the smaller if I had to do it again. I rarely use the full capacity and I think the paddle/whisk reach would be better with the smaller bowl especially when mixing small quantities--things like beating 2 egg whites until stiff doesn't work very well in my larger mixing bowl.
I have the Artisan model (tilt-head) and I love it. I use it primarily for bread/pizza doughs (at least twice per week for 6 years), and it's holding up like a champ. It does wobble a bit with heavy doughs, but it's not violent and doesn't seem to be struggling at all. One thing that I've noticed is that the pin that hinges the head to the base gets nudged out a bit after heavy use- but I just use a meat mallet to knock it back in every once in a while.
Buy an extra bowl, if you can. It would be handy to have two if she bakes a lot!
My mom's 4.5 quart tilt-head KA has been running at least 30 years. The pin sometimes works its way out, but that's easily solved with a mallet.
I have a 5 quart tilt-head in cobalt blue. It 'walks' a bit when I'm doing heavy doughs, and the bowl gets a bit stuck on occasion needing a bit of muscle to unlock the bowl.
My stepmother had the 5 quart bowl-lift. It was difficult to add ingredients even when using the collar designed for such, and to get the bowl off you had to basically re-dip the paddle/hook/whisk in the bowl after you'd already scraped it off.
My husband replaced my tilt-head Kitchenaid with the lift-bowl version and I don't think I will ever go back. It is my absolute favorite thing about my kitchen. If you have a Bed Bath and Beyond in your area, get one of their 20% off coupons. On a big purchase like that, you'll get almost $80 knocked off the price. Sometimes they'll even have a rebate going on, which makes the buy even sweeter. I think we ended up paying $300 for my $450 mixer.
had a tilt for years, but someone else got it when I left home.
never had the pin work loose, and so long as I engaged the tilt-lock when mixing, never had a wobble issue either. getting the paddles on and off is, I find, much easier to do with the tilt model. the accessory attachment point is the same on both models and the attachments are interchangeable. I'm not sure they offer the glass bowl for the bowl-lift version, they don't appear to offer one on their website.
fwiw, kitchenaid was sold by hobart to whirlpool in '86. opinions vary as to whether the quality changed after that.
We're late to this thread, but the one thing not mentioned is color: whichever model you choose, pick white. The mixer will be with you for a LONG time and the charming fashion colors eventually go out of fashion.
I received a Kitchenaid stand up mixer for Xmas & I was trilled with it. After reading a product review from Americas Test Kitchen on Cuisinart Stand Mixer, I decided to return my KA for Cuisinart 5 1/2-Quart Stand Mixer in Brushed Chrome from BBB. So happy I did. It's fantastic!
Realizing that this is an older article, but others may find this thread and read it...For all the bread bakers out there:
I have a KA 6qt. I baked bread regularly (a few double batches a week for more than a year). You can get your dough started in the bowl, but be prepared to work it by hand for the kneading. Besides small commercial appliances, I don't think that most stand mixers can handle regular bread dough kneading. It is really tough on the motor. (I actually like kneading by hand...very therapeutic.)
About size: Unless you are baking regularly for a crowd the standard 4.5 quart is very practical. Also, consider where this thing is going to sit. I know it has a cult-type status symbol for most, but I park mine under the counter. Even though I have enough counter space, I don't like a counter full of appliances. (My Vita-Mix and Cuisinart food processor also reside under the counter...) Being a 'messy' cook, I like to clean my counters quickly, and enjoy the space.
About Color: If you do not have a problem with buying another in several years, then go for a hit of color. (It can be cheaper than a nice piece of framed art, or other accent piece!) If you are like me, I bought white and will keep it until it dies. (Another reason to store it out of sight.)
For those who like to bake, but knowing that a stand mixer will collect more dust than get use, go for a nice hand-held. A good one will mix cookie dough, cake batter and whip cream, while being able to be stashed in a drawer easily. I have both, and if I can use the hand held, I grab that first.
Happy baking!


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New Tennessee Law Requires Ignition Interlock for DUI Offenders
Happy New Year, Tennessee! Well maybe for those caught driving drunk in that state. Under new legislation that became effective on January 1, 2011, if you're convicted of driving under the influence, even for the first time, in Tennessee, you could be required by law to use an ignition interlock on your vehicle.
Ignition Interlock
An ignition interlock requires a driver to blow into a tube before starting the vehicle. If the device detects alcohol, the vehicle's lights flash, the horn sounds, and the vehicle won't start. Yes, it's embarrassing. "I would definitely say there are some social ramifications to it," noted one Tennessee state trooper. He believes the new law will become more of a deterrent because it is not only embarrassing, but it's inconvenient as well. The interlock device requires periodic tests and the device sounds an alarm when it's time for one.
New Requirements
Until last year, an interlock was not required unless an operator had one or often two prior DUI convictions. Now, if a driver registers a blood-alcohol content of .15 or higher, it's interlock time. The limit in Tennessee is .08; therefore, the .15 requirement is not intended to punish those who may be unaware that their blood-alcohol levels are over the limit. The new law also requires interlock use for drunk drivers who have a person younger than age 18 in the car, and in some cases for drivers who refuse Breathalyzer tests. A similar law was passed in four California counties in July 2010.
There are presently about 600 vehicles in Tennessee that have required ignition interlock devices. In addition to embarrassment and inconvenience, add expensive to the reasons you do not want an interlock. In Wisconsin, for example, interlock devices can cost offenders $900 per year. One offender had to sell his son's car because Wisconsin's law requires every vehicle titled to an offender to be interlock equipped.
In Wisconsin, where the law has been in effect since July, the interlock seems to be having a big effect on younger drivers, in particular. According to a supplier of the device, "The first offenders have a rude awakening. They are embarrassed. . . . They know they made a mistake and are easy to work with."
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Welcome news on the BirdLife Community website that international attention is again being focussed on the Sharpe's Longclaw and the vanishing grasslands of the Kinangop Plateau (just an hour's drive from Nairobi), this time with the added bonus of Nature Kenya winning 30,000 Euros to fund conservation work there:
NatureKenya (BirdLife Partner) is looking for funds to help save the Kinangop grassland.
This habitat is vital for the Endangered Sharpe's Longclaw Macronyx sharpei. It is endemic to Kenya and can only survive in this rapidly diminishing habitat, which is being destroyed to make way for agriculture and urban development.
The Kinangop grasslands are also a crucial habitat for hundreds of thousands of European birds that migrate to Africa every winter – from Barn Swallows, Common Swifts and House Martins, to Northern Wheatears, Common Quails and Pallid Harriers. The disappearance of this habitat could have a devastating impact on the birds that Europeans consider to be 'our' summer birds.
Largely unprotected, the remaining 77,000 hectares (190,200 acres) of tussock grassland is vanishing fast. NatureKenya is doing all it can to protect what is left and has already turned 28 ha (146 acres) into a wildlife reserve that is protected forever – but this is just a tiny haven for Sharpe's Longclaw.
It is now vital that we extend the reserve, safeguarding more of this threatened habitat.
Voting takes place between the 25 March and 20 April on the website of National Geographic Germany.
The €30,000 funding is donated by the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), a group of 66 outdoor businesses who raise funds to support conservation projects across the world.
The EOCA has shortlisted 19 conservation projects and are asking the public to choose the one they want supported during 2011/12. The Kinangop grasslands project was kindly nominated by outdoor clothing company Nikwax.
Four national magazines are supporting the campaign – National Geographic Germany, Trail in the UK, Alpin in Germany, and LIFT / BIKE & Trekking / Sport Partner in the Netherlands. The magazines will feature a selection of different projects, asking their readers to vote on their favourite.
The Kinangop grasslands project will feature in the April issue of National Geographic Germany (out on 25 March) and you can vote on their website from 25 March to 20 April.
This is a crucial project for NatureKenya as we are working tirelessly to protect this threatened land and we would be really grateful for your support.


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First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary was given to us in 1917 by Our Lady at a humble place known as Fatima. She requested what are now known as the First Saturday Devotions to make reparation for blasphemies and offenses against her Immaculate Heart and for world peace. To help you fulfill the requests made by Our Lady of Fatima Mary Help of Christians invites you to our First Saturday Devotion. The devotion starts
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This devotion has four parts, which are all offered here at Mary Help of Christians, all four should be made in a spirit of reparation for blasphemy and ingratitude and for peace in the world. First, one should go to confession, generally eight days before or after the First Saturday of the month; Second, one should receive Holy Communion on the First Saturday of the month; Third, recite five decades of the Rosary; and fourth, meditate for 15 minutes on the mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
There are great benefits for those who comply with this request. Our Lady told Sister Lucia she would "assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation, all those who on the first Saturdays of five consecutive months confess, receive Holy Communion, pray a rosary, and keep me company for a quarter of an hour meditating on the 15 mysteries with the intention of offering reparation."
Many ask why Our Lady asked her children to observe FIVE first Saturdays. Our Lady told Sister Lucia the five Saturdays are to make reparation for the five kinds of offenses and blasphemies uttered against her Immaculate Heart. The offenses are 1.) against her Immaculate Conception, 2.) against her virginity, 3.) against her Divine maternity, 4.) by those who openly seek to foster in the hearts of children indifference, or even hatred, for this Immaculate Mother, and 5.) by those who directly outrage her holy images.
What if you've already made the Five First Saturdays? Should you do it again?
There is always a need for reparation. Although we can trust in the promises of Our Lady that we have satisfied her desires for ourselves personally, nonetheless, it will still be beneficial for us in making reparation for sins which continue against her Immaculate Heart and for obtaining world peace.
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Sadly Gus' Corona Cafe could not negotiate a new lease on the restuarant and we will have to close temporarily starting 25 May 2013 to find a new location. We thank you for your patronage and all that you do. You are the best customers. Hoping to serve you again later this year with the same great recipes and love.
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|The 3 Star Hotel Accademia is located in the centre of the magical city of Rome a few meters from Trevi Fountainand among a cluster of the city's finest shops, museums, galleries and monuments. This delightful hotel is ideal for leisure and business guests with a convenient central location and 75 attractive and spacious guestrooms over 5 floors with modern amenities. Thanks to its position the most interesting tourist sites are within walking distance including the Via Veneto, Piazza della Republica, Piazza di Spagna.
Getting to the Hotel: From th FCO (Fiumicino) Airpiort he train shuttle runs every 20 minutes which will take you (directly, no stop) to Termini Railway Central Station.The closest Metro and train stop is Barberini. Fiumicino International Airport is 45 km from the Hotel.
Local Tips: It is highly recommended to take a trip up onto the Pincio Hill, part of Villa Borghese, Rome's huge and stunningly beautiful inner city park. Also try some Roman retail therapy and designer shopping galore on the nearby Via Condotti!
Experience affordable elegance in the heart of the Eternal City!
Please note a city tax of EUR2 per person per night is to be paid locally.
Dining: Hotel Accademia is booked as Room Only accommodation. An American breakfast buffet is served at the comfortable lounge at the lobby level. The News Café serves delicious meals in an atmosphere surrounded by the latest media happenings, and the Grill & Wine Bar features a cosy and stylish atmosphere. Discount coupons are dispersed at check-in to be used in the restaurant or the wine bar.
Additional: 24 Reception with multilingual staff, currency exchange, Wi-Fi internet connection in common areas (with fee) luggage room, room service, fully air conditioned, safe deposit box, limo transfer from and to the main Airports (arranged by concierge with charge), disabled access, assistance with city tours and sightseeing around Rome and Italy.
|The Raganelli Hotel in Rome has gone through a complete refurbishment, making it an elegant and modern Hotel with 20 superior rooms, 14 comfort rooms, 3 junior suites and 4 family suites , guaranteeing a high quality standard with maximum care. All the rooms are elegantly furnished that are equipped with Air conditioning, Bidet, Cradle (on request), Direct telephone line, Hairdryer, Personal alarm clock service, Private bathroom, Satellite Tv and Wi-fi Internet connection. The main facilities of this hotel are: a free car parking place, a cozy lobby, a lounge bar with possibility to relax completely while tasting a cocktail, a roof garden located on the top floor to admire one of Rome's extraordinary sunsets and the nearby Fitness & Wellness Centre with sauna and steam bath, for moments of relax and wellness. The great attention to details and the strong regard towards the guest are the main characteristics of the Raganelli Hotel with a young multilingual, professional, caring and dynamic staff, able to satisfy every need no matter if tourist, family or business client, in order to assure a stay in the Eternal City in the sign of relax and comfort. The hotel is close to the Vatican city, historical centre, Ergife Congress Centre and the Trade Fair of Rome, good connected by public transportation with the bus stop just in front of it and the subway station just 900 meters away.
|The elegant Hotel White is located in a charming building in the heart of the magical city of Rome, just 100 m from the Trevi Fountain and close to the Spanish Steps and Piazza di Spagna. Exuding luxury and romance, this 4 Star hotel has a reputation for quality service and offers a convenient central location, 40 classic guestrooms with modern amenities and extras like Wi-Fi Internet access on payment and a delicious breakfast buffet. Thanks to its position the most interesting tourist sites are within walking distance including the Imperial Forum, Via Nazionale, Via Veneto, and the Trevi Fountain.
Getting to the Hotel: Fiumicino International Airport is 30 km from the Hotel White. Paid service to / from the airport by private car is available on request.
Local Tips: The hotel is in a perfect position for visits to via dei Condotti for refined shopping amongst splendid boutiques and exclusive stores, and via Margutta, the street filled with artists and antique shops.
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Dining: Hotel White is booked as Bed and Breakfast accommodation. The rich buffet breakfast is served in the breakfast room every morning from 7 am to 10.30 am. The News Café serves delicious meal so guests can relax and read daily newspapers or weekly magazines while watching news programs, and the Grill & Wine Bar next door features a cosy and stylish atmosphere where the original touch of the American style is matched with typically Italians tastes and flavours.
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It's time for the Bears yearly reviews. We looked at Lovie Smith yesterday. Lovie, will you please send in Johnny Knox?
In just his second year in the NFL, Johnny Knox made a huge leap, becoming the go-to receiver for breathtaking, long passes from Jay Cutler's strong arm. He averaged 18.8 yards per catch, and was a huge reason the Bears offense clicked when it did.
What he does well: Knox is incredibly skilled at hauling in long passes. His speed allows him to get downfield quickly, and he's able to catch Cutler's passes while not having to slow down. He had a particularly memorable game against the Jets, getting two touchdowns in the third quarter. His second TD in that game showed presence of mind, as he reached out to get the ball past the pylon, despite getting thrown out of bounds.
He also showed adequate run blocking, opening up holes when Matt Forte needed them, and his mutton chops deserve an award.
What he needs to improve on: Now that Knox has shown that he can catch the long passes, he needs to grow beyond just catching passes. Cutler's passes to Knox are high risk, high reward. When they don't work out, Knox hasn't been able to simply bat away the ball instead of giving up the interception. Any good wide receiver should be able to turn into a defensive back when they've given up an interception.
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Despite an abundance of dietetic foods on grocery store shelves across the country, child obesity is at an all-time high."Obviously, diet foods are not helping Americans slim down," says Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson. She says diet foods can actually do more harm than good."When a parent goes to the store and buys something that's labeled diet, they're doing it for the right reasons. You're trying to reduce the number of calories that your kid eats. Unfortunately, what has happened is that people aren't just replacing serving for serving, but they're actually increasing the amount that they are eating in the diet food. So, instead of eating one regular cookie, someone might eat five diet cookies," says Dr. Natterson.In fact, the artificial sweeteners used in "sugar-free" snacks can have the same effect as the sugar they're replacing."It is causing kids to develop a sweeter and sweeter palate, so they're looking for more sweet foods," says Dr. Natterson.And just because a diet food has fewer calories doesn't mean your child's body will respond in the way you'd expect."When you consume a lot of diet foods, you change the metabolism of your body. And you actually don't metabolize calories as efficiently, and you might gain more weight," says Dr. Natterson. She suggests gradually reducing the amount of diet foods and snacks children eat by not replacing them after they've run out."If you talk to your kids about what you're doing, you're trying to create healthier eating habits for everyone in the family," says Dr. Natterson, "Explain to your kids, they're much more likely to go along with it. What they're not going to go along with is an ambush where you suddenly take away everything that they love and you replace it with all this stuff that they perceive as healthy and not good."Dr. Natterson says parents should also practice portion control. "We don't need to show our kids a tremendous amount of food at once.We can serve smaller portions at a time. Slow down our kids' eating. And if they're hungry and they want more, we can always give more."Just as with adults, the key to a child maintaining a healthy weight is moderation. "Rather than focus on too many diet foods, maybe a couple of diet foods and many more whole foods that are healthy, that are going to get your kids well nourished, and that are going to get them on the path of really good nutrition," says Dr. Natterson.
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Despite reports that they had broken up, AnnaLynne McCord was spotted in a bad wig and sunglasses with Kellan Lutz ... at a low budget motel in Studio City this morning.
All this for a couple of C list actors? who cares
Who are these people and why should I care?
looks like a stalker
Who are these people?
Why do they care enough to hide like that? They're both single & unattached. And they both have jobs therefore they should have houses they can stay in, instead of hiding out in cheapo motels off the beat. Really strange.
He is hot. I'm blame her for answering his booty call. Go girl!
BUSTED? ROFL PLEASE. She probably called every photog agency in LA letting them know where she will be.
Oh my god, kiddies, don't flatter yourselves, no one knows who you are! You are barely a blip on the radar screen of Hollywood so far. This cracks me up!
He's GAY and she is his BEARD! U understand completely!
They are a hotter looking couple than vomit inducing Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart.
Leave them alone, they are roll playing. No law aginst that!
I personally wouldn't sleep with either one of them.
kellans the man i'd smash that chick too
When you are a consenting adult and own a multi-million dollar home and have to go to a motel instead, it's just sad. If I wanted to get poked by somebody, I wouldn't hide it even if I was a celeb. Why bother? If somebody doesn't like it, tough. I'm not living my life to impress anyone.
why can't they just stay in their own places instead of going to a motel? who else would know or care that they were there unless they called??
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I painted for myself and it felt goodSometimes I do need to let go and not care what the end product will look like or if people will like it. I had fun, I like it… and if other don't then oh well! I promise the wings do connect to his body I wasn't paying attention!
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My climbing buddy and I are intending to tick every (main) crag in the RockFax Eastern Grit (the latest revision) in 1 day (or less). This equates to 19 crags, so an aim to climb 19 routes (1 on each) in less than 24 hours.
We've tried to pick a route at HS or above, with at least 1 star (according to the guide book), with the idea being to tick a route on every crag from Wharncliffe down to Black Rocks.
Starting out early (obviously), with some tactical parking to reduce down on the walk-ins. Taking the minimum of gear to each venue to lead then second (i.e. no solos).
Has anyone tried to do anything like this before? (I'm sure folk have) and does anyone have any suggestions on how to make it slick? Gear up at the car? Drive between crags with harnesses and helmets on? Only eat pick n'mix? Stay tied together even in the car?
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I like the idea that you can pick the players instead of the classes, but i think this will in a way hurt the pures. A hybrid who is a healer can always pick up tanking/dps gear on the sideline and when he or she likes switch to tanking/dps.
In order to protect the pure dps but still keep hybrid dps viable and strong, i would suggest that you can only have one set of gear of a tier. So you can't have healing tier 7 and tanking tier 7 at the same time. ( the of spec gear obtained when an instance is at farm and no main specs needed it)
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My shaman can't get into a VOA group, as geared as he is, just because I don't have the "achievement" for Emalon and Archavon. I do however have both achievements on my rogue.
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It's hard not to notice that skateboarding has seen fewer and fewer hard copies of each video that comes out. Gone are the days of rushing to your local shop and purchasing the newest video from your favorite team the day it drops, because well, that rarely happens anymore. As a kid I remember going to the shop and purchasing videos from companies I had never even heard of just to check out what was new. However, we all know that's changed due to the internet, and major brands would rather put out short web edits showcasing new team riders as they get added to each roster.
See Mark Suciu. Although his part in Habitat's Origin was really good, it wasn't a super standout in the video. When Habitat dropped his 'Cross Continental' part last year it showed us an insanely improved Suciu. This helped him become a skate-household name within a few hours.
Along with edits like Suciu's raging part being produced; bare bones, short little team videos have been popping up all over the place in the past year or so. A great example of this is Enjoi's 'Tweak the Beef' shown above. This is just these dudes dicking around and having fun on their home turf. No major tours, no special effects; just an all around good watch timed out short enough to get you hyped to go skate, but long enough for you to watch it over and over again. By now I'm sure you've seen 'Bake and Destroy' from Baker that dropped for free with an issue of Thrasher Magazine this year, which also falls into this category. We're definitely not complaining.
An extremely positive part of this evolution is giving certain skaters and scenes the shine that they wouldn't get without the help of the internet. Some personal favorites of mine are the Dimestore videos out of Montreal. These are some of the most entertaining videos out. Without the help of the internet, we would have no access to these. Copies of local videos are usually limited to a couple hundred and sell out within those scenes rapidly. The internet also helps professionals produce content with their homies on their off time in between tours, demos, and filming for their sponsors' major flicks. This was executed perfectly this year by Krooked's Brad Cromer with his B-sides from the lofi video. Instead of the internet killing skateboarding like many people have claimed, it is helping hard working skaters show how productive they can really be.
Along with already established professionals, it gives up-and-comers a place to shine as well. Outdated by JP Blair hit our shelves one day, and was gone the next because the amount of support for the young rippers from NYC in this flick. Kevin Tierney ended up full on Zoo York after his part in Outdated gained some well deserved attention. As much as it can be a bane for many professionals, the internet can be a beacon for the next generation.
Obviously there are exceptions to this, but at no small cost. It seems the only way to actually produce a successful non internet release is to tour the world for 5-10 years, and treat it like its a major motion picture from Steven Spielberg. The most obvious examples of this in 2012 were Pretty Sweet and Parental Advisory. These are amazing videos and well worth the purchase, but we are seeing videos like this less and less because of the amount of time, money, and energy they take to complete.
The bottom line is that many people are realizing that their video will end up on the internet anyway. Instead of producing a video to actually make money from that specific product, brands are producing more web content for free. In turn this promotes the sale of their decks, shoes, clothing, tail devils, socks, or whatever else they may sell. So in actuality, the skate video isn't dead, it's just evolving with your favorite skater's wardrobe and the rest of the perpetually changing industry.