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Today marks the beginning of the 4706th Chinese New Year. Based on the solar calendar, it is always the first day of the second new moon following the winter solstice, which took place on December 21st of last year. The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, the day the sun ("sol") stands still ("sistere"). In other words, we are halfway through winter, a fact of which I am grateful.
To celebrate, many Chinese throughout the world will wear red, which is the color of fire and thought to drive away bad luck. Children will receive "lucky money" in red envelopes. Buddists participate in the religious ceremony of "Pure Light" in which they honor and reunite with their ancestors. The fifteen day holiday season ends with the full moon, which is February 21st. The Lantern Festival features fireworks and parades of the "Dragon Dance". These "frightening" creatures beat off all devils, paving the way for a year of good fortune.
This is the Year of the Rat, which indicates the start of a new 12 year cycle. Folklore describes the day Buddha (or God) named the twelve "Earthly Branches": He instructs twelve animals to cross the Yellow River to him, tells them he will name the years in the order in which each animal reaches him. In a clever maneuver the rat jumps on the back of the Ox, hops onto the shore at the last minute to win the race. The rat has the first year named in his honor, as well as the control of the strongest water element.
2008 is also a year of "Yang Earth" or "Big Mountain", which corresponds to the strongest of the earthly forces. This year unites the most intense energies of earth and water, much like a ship on a turbulent ocean. The captain of such a ship needs a "Plan B" if he and his crew are to survive. Our country may find itself in a similar situation this November.
Observing the Chinese New Year provides a second chance to many of us who have experienced a false start in meeting our January 1st resolutions. The first week of February seems to be the time every year when I decide to really lose that ten pounds and to really try to reach those goals I listed a month ago.
Why do I need this extra time every year? Perhaps it's because short little February leads to March and that means spring. I can see the light flickering at the end of winter's tunnel. At 5:30 pm yesterday it was almost dark as I was watching the does in our back yard. I found myself wondering which of them would deliver the fawns we'd see in June.
Chinese Astrology predicts that 4076 will be both exciting and unpredictable. Hopefully the crew of our ship will be ready for an altered course. Happy New Year!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
A Fresh Start in 4706
Today marks the beginning of the 4706th Chinese New Year. Based on the solar calendar, it is always the first day of the second new moon following the winter solstice, which took place on December 21st of last year. The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, the day the sun ("sol") stands still ("sistere"). In other words, we are halfway through winter, a fact of which I am grateful.
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Topic: Election 2008, Seasonal Musings
Monday, January 28, 2008
The Gloves are on/Election 2008 Update
Don Imus describes the latest episodes of Election 2008 as "enormously entertaining". To many viewers, it is quickly beginning to resemble a championship fight. South Carolina brought out the beast in Hillary, prompting her to accuse Obama of being a "Chicago slumlord" who had worked for Antoin Rezko, an alleged criminal. The next days Drudge Report showed a picture of Bill and Hillary posing with the same man.
It's becoming glaringly obvious that Billary will say or do anything to secure the win for their team. Bill has become a weak link here, as he seems to have little control over the words that emerge from his mouth. Most recently he commented on Barack's overwhelming win in South Carolina as being reminiscent of Jesse Jackson's track record in the state. Huh? There is but one similarity between these two individuals. Why doesn't Bill just go ahead now and throw Hillary overboard with the brick tied to her foot? Al Sharpton tells Bill: "Shut Up".
In contrast, Barack seems to prefer the higher moral ground, calmly pointing out the distortion of facts by his opponent. His appears to be a class act in comparison, one that is not punctuated with the insulting language and scoffing innuendo of his competitors. The Clinton tactics have left a sour taste in the mouths of many Americans, including many in Washington. Today we witnessed a powerful scene at American University as we watched Barack stand on the same stage with three members of the Kennedy family, who passionately and eloquently voiced their support. If Kennedy can recover the very important Latino vote, Team Clinton will have a very competitive race to the finish. February 5th will be a compelling episode which will reveal each team's relative strength in the big arena.
Meanwhile, John Edwards patiently waits at the back, like the abandoned little brother. Because of his failure to alienate either democratic camp, he has placed himself in a prime running mate spot for November.
Remember the Republicans? Mitt and John are trading insults, but are hardly stealing public attention from the Democrats. In an amusing article in the National Review last week, White House Correspondent Byron York mentioned that most Republicans are becoming afraid of Obama. He described his recent experience at a Columbia, South Carolina rally for Barack. Accompanied by a Republican friend, he witnessed "one of the best political performances anyone has seen this year". His friend remarked that he was reminded of the scene in Jaws, in which the hometown sheriff "realizes how big the shark he's tracking truly is, and says, 'We're gonna need a bigger boat.'"
This show is real and has Americans buzzing. Everyone has their favorite team, but it's much too soon to predict the outcome of this race.
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Topic: Election 2008, Entertainment
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Election 2008/Best Reality Show Update
We're still tuning in. This new reality show continues to capture the attention of the american public, and rightfully so. Of course, we don't have much else to watch. Diehard football fans are dozing. The New England Patriots, now with 17 consecutive wins, are approaching the first 19-0 season in NFL history. Tom Brady isn't even mildly entertaining since he welcomed his son by Bridget Moynahan. He has maintained a stable relationship with his model girlfriend, Gisele Bundchen. Honey, could you please change the channel?
Let's see if Bill snapped at any reporters today. There's nothing like seeing him get all red in the face while defending his long-suffering wife. He was absolutely livid about the culinary union's deal in Vegas, but it turns out Hillary won anyway. Good for her. It was her turn, after all.
I heard someone say recently that the campaign was beginning to resemble a Publishers' Clearing House giveaway, which I thought was a perfect analogy. Every week seems to have a surprise winner. Just when you think you know who will be on the ballot in November, someone from the back moves up and cancels all your bets. It's simply great television.
John McCain looked fairly defeated after Michigan and Nevada. The autoworkers didn't want to hear that their jobs were gone forever, even though it was the truth. Romney successfully adopted Barack's "false hope" card there, and his lucky streak continued in Nevada.
Despite the Culinary Union's endorsement of Obama, Hillary won the most votes in Nevada. Does this mean that latinos prefer the lady? Or does it mean that they felt bullied by their bosses? The answer to this becomes a little hazy when we hear that Barack somehow garnered more delegates in the state. Don't ask me how this could happen, because it makes no sense to me either. Actually, I think a lack of understanding here only adds to the suspense. I can't miss an episode because each week's winner is impossible to predict. One has to wait till the very end of each episode to hear the shocking outcome in this exciting power struggle.
In South Carolina, we worried about our friend, John McCain. His losing streak was making his chances for continuing the race seem slim. We followed the numbers and again, we were relieved to see his win over the smooth-talking rich kid and the puffed-up sleazy preacher. And so, my friends, Mr. McCain will continue. And dear reader, if you suspect that I favor this man for November, you would be correct in your assumption. Forgive my lack of objectivity, but it's one of the few advantages I have, being the brilliant new, as yet undiscovered, writer that I am.
Meanwhile, we've heard hide nor hair of Oprah. I wonder what happened there? Is it a coincidence that, for the first time in four years, "Ellen" has been named as the best daytime talk show? Mmmmm....How quickly the alliances change in this nail-biter. Chuck Norris still hangs out with Huckabee, but who really cares?
Now, on to Florida, a state whose election results have entertained us in the past. Maybe this year the recount will give Fred Thompson and John Edwards the wins they need to see another day. Stay tuned. I know I will.
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Topic: Election 2008, Entertainment
Monday, January 14, 2008
America's Best New Reality Show
It's been ten weeks since the writers' strike began. The media bosses have already lost hundreds of millions of dollars. Like kindergarten children, they are still refusing to share their enormous profits with the writers. The writers are the people who not only conceive the stories, but who bring the stories alive with realistic and engaging dialogue. To fill the void, the major networks are serving up rejected pilots, cancelled shows, re-runs, and, of course, those reality shows.
Are we watching? Some of us have just turned off the television to pursue more stimulating pastimes, such as reading, or talking to our spouses. Many of us, however, have tuned in to a new reality show. It is well written and focuses on issues that are meaningful to us. The people are passionate, articulate and intelligent. Perhaps most important, there is plenty of conflict.
"Election 2008" is the most engaging new show on television. My favorite episode so far was the one in which Hillary responds to a question posed during the New Hampshire debate. She was told that many Americans felt her opponent, Barack Obama, was more "likeable" than she. Her response was "Well, that hurts my feelings." It was an amusing and endearing moment, and probably had a little to do with her winning the New Hampshire primary. On another occasion, she tearfully acknowledged that the campaign had been very difficult. She showed us her humanity and we liked her a little more.
As the show progresses, we have voted off several nominees, and only a few remain. Things are starting to get a little dicey. In preparation for the South Carolina primary, where 50% of the voters are black, the race issue is surfacing. Obama supporters are still outraged about the comment Hillary made implying Obama was no Martin Luther King, Jr. Her chances for success have been severely damaged by this, as well as the disparaging remarks made by a member of her staff, Francine Torge: "…Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated…" During this introduction, Hillary didn't bat an eye of disapproval, which I'm sure she now regrets. Unfortunately, there are no retakes in reality television.
Poor Hillary is scrambling to regain the ground she's lost. Accusing Obama of giving Americans "false hope" was counterproductive. At this point, hope is the only thing many Americans have, and they don't want to be told that it's false. They are looking for another man with a dream, much like Martin Luther King, Jr. They are looking for another man who will attempt the impossible, like walking on the moon, as John F. Kennedy did.
She needs to reassess her strategy if she wants to compete in the final round, because Obama is indeed beginning to look like the fairy tale everyone wants. As is always the case, America will ultimately vote for the candidate who reminds them most of themselves. This is the candidate they will entrust with their future.
"Election 2008" will undoubtedly suffer in the ratings when "American Idol" premieres Tuesday night, but in the long run, I predict it will remain on top. You can be assured that at the end of the season, all of us will be tuned in. Only one candidate will be named "Leader of the Free World" in November. The others, as Heidi Klum would say, "will be out." They will have to pack up their knives and go.
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Electing a President
So far I've kept the promises I made to myself four days ago. One of these was to educate myself about the issues and candidates surrounding the presidential election. I've had the right to vote since 1975, and I've taken advantage of it during every major election. I guess that's more than some people do, but it isn't enough.
Historically, I've approached the second Tuesday in November as if it was merely the final exam for a pass/fail grade in college. The night before I cram as much information into my head as I can, hoping that it will be enough to give me credit for taking the course. I believe my aversion to politics stems from my feeling that what I hear is not necessarily the truth, or, as is often the case, not the whole truth. With this a given fact, I pay less attention to the issues, and more to the character of the candidate. Ultimately, the person I vote for may not address specific concerns in the manner I would prefer, but at least I will respect their ability and integrity to make sound judgements on important issues.
Having said this, I have to say I'm happy about the results of the Iowa caucus. I believe that Obama and Huckabee are as credible as you can realistically expect in this world. So far Obama has done nothing to make me question his character. Huckabee's recent slight of hand with the media has made me a little leery of him, but I'm willing to let one mistake slide. After all, he is human. My opinion of him will probably be decided in the next few months when I see how he conducts himself against Obama. Then again, maybe Obama isn't as perfect as he appeared last night, and I guess a competitive race is to our advantage.
Last night made one thing clear. It appears as though many of us want things to change. If the results in Iowa are any indication, the majority of Americans want a fresh slate. Unfortunately, John McCain will probably be a casualty of this thinking. This is a shame, because I'd probably vote for him if given the opportunity.
In November I'll be given only two choices, and I will work with what I have. Until then, I'm going to keep up with the classwork. This course of study is graded and I want to get an A.
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Last month, Showtime aired the Billy Joel documentary Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust -- The Bridge to Russia , focusing on the Piano Man's historic August 1987 tour of the Soviet Union. Now you can own it -- and a lot more -- on DVD, Blu-ray and CD.
There will be several versions of the package arriving May 20. One is a deluxe edition boxed set featuring the Showtime documentary, plus a full-length concert film of Billy's performance in the city formerly known as Leningrad, as well as a two-CD live album including unreleased tracks and bonus material, and a book with rare photos and first-hand accounts of journalists who were present for the tour.
If you don't want the box set, you'll be able to buy both the concert film and the two-CD set separately. The film is a remastered version of Live in Leningrad 1987, which hasn't been been available since it first came out on VHS. It includes 12 previously unreleased performances, more than doubling the original run time.
As previously reported, A Matter of Trust -- The Bridge to Russia gives fans a look at a particularly pivotal time in history through the experiences of Billy, his family, band and crew in the U.S.S.R. "I just thought it was very important for Americans to see what happened," Billy says in the documentary. "People forget how tense things were. We were all in terror that we were gonna get blown up by 'the Evil Empire.' The minute I got there I recognized [that] people like us -- they're not my enemy -- and the Cold War kind of ended for me."
Here's the track listing for the 2-CD set:
Disc One
"Prelude/Angry Young Man"
"The Ballad of Billy the Kid" -- previously unreleased
"She's Always a Woman" -- previously unreleased
"Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" -- previously unreleased
"Goodnight Saigon"
"Big Man on Mulberry Street"
"Baby Grand"
"What's Your Name" -- previously unreleased
"The Longest Time" -- previously unreleased
"An Innocent Man"
Disc Two
"Pressure" -- previously unreleased
"A Matter of Trust"
"Only the Good Die Young"
"It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" -- previously unreleased
"Sometimes a Fantasy"
"Uptown Girl"
"Big Shot"
"Back in the U.S.S.R."
"The Times They Are a Changin'"
"She Loves You" -- previously unreleased Russian concerts rehearsal recording
"New York State of Mind" -- previously unreleased
"Piano Man" -- previously unreleased
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If you have endometriosis you have probably already asked your doctor; "How will this affect me getting pregnant?" Many women with mild to moderate endometriosis can, and do, go on to conceive a child naturally without fertility treatment. The latest studies are showing that about 21 to 44 percent of infertile women have endometriosis compared to only 4 to 22 percent of fertile women. In addition, women with endometriosis are 50 to 80 percent more likely to suffer from infertility. If they are fortunate enough to get pregnant they are also more likely to suffer miscarriages, and they have an increased risk for premature birth, malpresentation, caesarian section, placenta percrata and placenta previa.
Endometriosis is closely linked to infertility. Inflammation caused by the endometriosis lesion is the main culprit for the infertility. Primarily, the peritoneum is always affected by the disease and so are the ovaries, with subsequent development of scar tissue causing anatomical distortions. In addition to these anatomical distortions, inflammatory chemicals, elevated cytokines, and alterations in prostaglandin secretion all can contribute to the inability of the sperm and egg to attract each other. Finally, in the case of pregnancy, the body's own impaired immune response can result in rejection of the early implanted embryo.
The question you now ask yourself; "Should I have surgery to correct my endometriosis before IVF treatment?" The answer is a controversial one based on what stage of endometriosis you have and is recommended on a case-by-case basis. Dr. Seckin recommends that patients that have debilitating symptoms of endometriosis and whose quality of life is severely impacted have surgical intervention. The excisional surgery, which is the "gold standard" for removal of the affected tissues, is most effective in making sure that no disease is left behind. This increases the likelihood of conceiving and carrying a pregnancy to full term in all stages, particularly, in the advanced stages of endometriosis. Dr. Seckin also recommends consulting with an IVF specialist prior to any endometriosis surgery.
Prior to IVF treatment, your reproductive specialist may recommend surgical removal of your endometriosis to enhance the chances for a successful IVF outcome, and to decrease infectious complications related to egg collection. The knowledge and experience of your reproductive specialist is imperative to successful IVF treatment. Not all IVF specialists recognize the impact of endometriosis on infertility or look as closely at the immune component on miscarriages as Dr. Jeffrey Braverman of Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology. Dr. Seckin recognizes Dr. Braverman as the only specialist who performs extensive blood tests in search of the inflammatory and immune component of infertility and miscarriages due to endometriosis.
If surgery is done by laser and/or cauterization, due to the high incidence of residual tissue left behind, there is a higher incidence of inflammation and production of cytokines that can lead to an unfavorable implantation process and to miscarriage. These cytokines are produced when the immune systems swoops in to repair a problem like endometriosis. While the excision surgery greatly improves the outcome, many patients who have gone on to become pregnant and yet miscarry, or those who fail to conceive at all, should arrange for a reproductive immune profile.
If you have any of the symptoms of endometriosis and you have been trying unsuccessfully for six months to get pregnant, then you need to see a reproductive specialist. The excision of the inflammatory tissues will improve your IVF outcome.


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Cat Radiator Beds from the UK
We can't find these anywhere in the US, but they seem to be pretty widespread in the UK. The design is a bed that hooks over the top of a radiator, offering kitty a place to lounge in comfy warmth. And, if the Flickr photos below can attest to it, cats appear to love them...
They're generally covered in fleece or faux shearling. Some of the beds we've spotted are made by: Cosy Cat, Kumfy Kradle, and ExtraComfort.
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I've never been so jealous...
My cat would love this. I may need to spoil him even more.
i agree with pantzini...
i love all those cats. any danger of burning or fire?
i love these, my cat would love it. now i just want the dollar to go up in britain :)
There has to be some retailer here that sells them? Lot's of folks in the US still have radiators.
I think those cool, slim Euro-radiators are warm water systems. In contrast, places like Chicago tend to have old steam-based systems which get REALLY hot. I would therefore worry that Kitty might get roasted on a Chicago radiator cozy.
UK radiators are very thin (not deep/low profile to wall), and I think they don't get quite as hot, so if you can find these they probably won't fit most bulky US radiators!
This would be a cool DIY though - to create something that they can hang out on! My dog would die for this - he loves to lay by the radiator in winter.
My kitty would be the happiest critter in the universe if I could get her one of these that wouldn't roast her.
i WANT to be one of those cats -- RIGHT NOW
Want. For myself.
when I lived in Indiana, we had big old steam radiators. they did get pretty dang hot.. but no danger of fire.
our cats were super-good at jumping up onto the radiator.. where they would sleep all day on the scalding hot metal.
I have no radiator these days.. but i'd like to find something like these that could attach to/ extend a windowsill. my cat would appreciate that.
My current DIY solution for this is a small sheepskin rug in front of the radiator for my teacup Yorkie. She loves it, but she would love this even more. Anyone with smart ideas on how to recreate this without fire for NYC steam radiators would be beloved by this thread.
i had one of these when i lived in the UK and yes, my cat LOVED it. out of 5 cats he claimed it as his own and lived in it all the time. :) it is quite easy to make from what I remember from taking it out of the box and hooking it on the radiator. the hooks actually fold in and then it's covered in the fabric. very simple construction. and yes, they're widespread.. very easy to find in the UK
These are the BESSSTTTT!! I'll have to do something nice like that for my U.S. radiator/cat!..Maybe a scrap of 'shearling' or such.in front of one..in a basket?? Wonder who 'thought it up' ?
dosergirl,, the dollar went up yesterday by 20 points.
I think these are made for those British radiators- the flat ones with a dial to control the temperature, many of which are electrical. I'd be worried about putting one over a gas or steam-filled radiator, less so if it was a hot water radiator. My last apt. had steam heat and those got boiling (no joke) hot.
Wow, for a second there I thought the bottom cat was mine. He looks exactly like mine (although mine has a black spot on his nose/cheek) and I used to have the same type of cat bed. It was the floor that gave it away as mine's a bit darker.
But to get back on track, my cat loves it but I chose to take the thing away because I don't have room for it in my current layout and, having the furry kind, found it troublesome to get all the hair out.
Here in Germany you can find them everywhere, too.
I don't have one yet, as they often come in not-so pretty colours or patterns. It is one of my future projects in winter to sew a beautyfull off-white cover for a radiator bed.
Actually our cats sleep in the Eames chairs we recently bought for our livingroom. The Eames chairs weren't supposed to serve as a cat bed...
I got to say, my two cats love them too. Mine has moved with me to 4 different apartments, all with different styled radiators. Mine fits on radiators up to 3.9 inches (or 10cm). I had it on smaller radiators before. Now it hangs on a 5.9 inches(15cm) radiator, but there is a perfect opening where I can fit the hangers on 3.9 inches. As someone all ready wrote, the hooks fold easily. Also easy to take of and wash the fabric. But yes, i have warm water system radiators..
Bottommost picture, if you are in Montreal, I think I have a sibling of your kitten. Was he or she a rescue you got from Animalerie Too Zoo on St-Laurent?


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I apply vinegar on my scalp before a shampoo wash 4 to 5 times a week to prevent dandruff. Is this the right thing to do? — Santosh
Yes, applying vinegar before a shampoo wash will help. But use very little shampoo when you wash your hair. Dilute it with a little water and then apply it. Wash your hair with a mild herbal shampoo four times a week, using very little shampoo and taking care to rinse it off well with water. Half-an-hour before a shampoo wash, massage your scalp lightly with two tablespoons of vinegar. Once a week, heat olive oil or til oil and apply it on your scalp at night. Leave it on overnight. The following morning, apply the vinegar as advised half-an-hour before a shampoo wash.
I have dark skin. What should I do to improve my complexion? — Leela
If your skin is dark due to sun tan, the tan may be removed. Use a facial scrub twice a week. You can either buy a facial scrub, or mix rice powder with curd and use it as a scrub. Apply it on your face, rubbing the skin gently using small circular movements. Leave it on for 5 minutes before washing it off. Take two teaspoons of curd, add a pinch of haldi to it and apply it daily on your face. Wash it off after 15 minutes with plenty of water. Twice a week, apply a face mask. Mix 3 teaspoons of oats with one teaspoon each of honey, curd and lemon juice, or egg white. Apply it on your entire face, avoiding the lips and the area around your eyes. Wash it off after half an hour.
My complexion is good. Yet, my face doesn't glow. — Manesha
Tone the skin daily with chilled rosewater, using cotton wool pads. To make it glow, use a facial scrub once or twice a week. Mix ground almonds with curd. Rub the skin gently, with small circular movements before washing the scrub off. Mix honey and lemon juice in equal quantities and apply it daily. Wash it off after 20 minutes. Mix together ripe papaya pulp, grated cucumber, curd and oats. Apply it and wash off after half-an-hour.
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BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox outfielder Ryan Kalish is scheduled for neck surgery on Tuesday.
The Red Sox say Kalish will undergo cervical fusion surgery in Los Angeles. Dr. Robert Watkins will perform the operation.
It's the latest blow in a series of injuries for the 25-year-old Kalish, who did not play this season. He missed much of last year recovering from surgery on his left shoulder, and then had right shoulder surgery in January.
Kalish is a .243 hitter with four homers and 29 RBIs in parts of two seasons with Boston.
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Chapped lips Chinese Yin Sheng Jin Fang
by admin on Feb.24, 2011, under TCM Prescription
Chinese medicine, chapped lips are more than a deficiency or lack of stomach yin lung basis, due to feelings of exogenous pathogens into the sky, so the treatment can not rigidly adhere to the local heat cold symptoms or drug abuse, otherwise it will weaken righteousness. Lungs may be appropriate to use Yin, Yang Wei Sheng Jin nursed back to drugs or foods.
winter and spring turn of the dry and cold windy weather, chapped lips due to repetitive patients come to the increasing number of dental visits. Cleft lips prolonged unhealed patients, not only self-inductance of burning pain, and even affect the mouth movements.
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aspartate, Ophiopogon each 15 grams, 10 grams of sugar, hot water 300 ml sealed bubble 10 to 15 minutes to drink. After a drink of adult children to drink half the amount, are once a day. Even for 3 to 5 days can be effective.
Usually, the patient should pay attention to diet, to prevent fatigue. Yin can be the role of regular consumption of some foods, such as Tremella Lianzi Geng. Rich in vitamin C and B vitamins in fresh fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, carrots, etc., to improve the chapped lips can also help. Chapped lips licking lips to get rid of bad habits. Peacetime should also be more water, can also take vitamin A or B,


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Faculty Faith EssayMany applicants for our faculty positions are unfamiliar with this type of essay, and even those who have written one in the past may feel uncertain about what we normally expect. Therefore, this prompt is designed to give you some context to understand what we are seeking. For more than a century, Whitworth's vision has been the pursuit of intellectual and spiritual development. Through decades of change, this fundamental purpose has remained firmly centered in the person of Jesus Christ. Our understanding of Christ is based on Scripture, the inspired and trustworthy record of God's self-disclosure and our final rule for faith and practice. As a university affiliated with the Presbyterian church, Whitworth stands within the historic Reformed tradition, but faculty of Christian faith from Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox traditions, are welcomed at Whitworth and find a warm professional and personal home here. Believing that God is the ultimate source of all truth and is to be loved with "all our mind and heart," Whitworth embraces freedom of inquiry and the unhindered pursuit of truth. Therefore, we equip our diverse student body to honor God, follow Christ and serve humanity, working for redemption and healing in a broken world.
In a one-page essay (approximately 300 words), describe your personal Christian faith.
This essay about your Christian commitment is intended to be a personal, authentic statement in your own words that will help the committee to determine your interest in joining Whitworth's "community of Christian scholars." Given the breadth of Christian faith traditions represented on the Whitworth faculty, we do not expect that all faculty will have the same denominational affiliation or theological outlook, but we seek highly qualified academics who embrace the great tradition of historic Christian faith.


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By: Mike Coughlin
Nick Diaz is Crazy Good
The UFC welterweight division needs Nick Diaz to win tomorrow. Badly. Georges St. Pierre has been so good, for so long, that he's largely been stuck in re-run mode for a while: Matt Hughes twice, BJ Penn twice, Josh Koscheck twice, the prospect of Jon Fitch a second time (heaven help us). And then it's been guys like Dan Hardy, who are fun and nice, but hardly legitimate world champion material - just guys who're getting shots because they are literally the only people left who haven't gotten shots. St. Pierre hasn't really had a dynamic opponent opposite him inside the cage in some time. Nick Diaz? Yeah, he'd do.
Diaz would be fresh and interesting. He's already a personality and a win over BJ Penn would quickly separate him from being one of a number of non-UFC fighters who built up impressive win-streaks and then promptly lost once entering the Octagon. A win would make him legitimate. That's really what is at stake tomorrow: the chance for Diaz to become mainstream. Those who've followed his antics for the past few years already know the … mystique that is Nick Diaz. Part Bruce Willis in 12 Monkeys, part Willie Nelson, and part brilliant fighter – no matter what is said about Diaz, it's usually clear that he's a personality that draws people in. And not just any personality, but the best kind: a genuine one. There is no posturing from Diaz. There is no pretending to be a badass, no sense that he's up at night writing funny promos about buses and carrots – Nick is truly who he is: insane and talented.
But we already know that, and no matter what happens tomorrow, a new generation of UFC fans (those who maybe arrived to the sport since Nick's last appearance inside the cage back in 2006) will know Nick the Personality. His being formerly in the main-event, only to be kicked out of it because he, well, "pulled a Diaz" helped show modern UFC fans exactly who Nick Diaz is. And, yes, to any newer fan - that is who he is. He really is different than everyone else.
The more interesting question is: will those fans get a chance to know Nick the Talented Fighter? For that to happen, Diaz will need to beat one of the sport's greatest: BJ Penn. A World Jiu-Jitsu Champion, a UFC Welterweight Champion, and a UFC Lightweight Champion, Penn is good, you know it, I know it, everyone knows it. He may have his moments, and his lack of cardio approaches Tito Ortiz "I swear, I'm healthy this time" levels of bullshit, but Penn is undoubtedly talented. His UFC Welterweight career consists of having fought three men: Jon Fitch, Matt Hughes, and Georges St. Pierre. The only one of those three that can confidently say he is better than Penn is St. Pierre. Should Diaz win tomorrow, he will have done something truly impressive. No one beats BJ Penn unless they're just about as good as it gets.
On paper, Diaz is good. The former (and kind of reigning, but no one really knows what's going to happen with the belt) Strikeforce Welterweight Champion, he's beaten the likes of Paul Daley (by KO, in one of this year's most exciting fights) and legends like Frank Shamrock and Hayato Sakurai (which will look more impressive on paper than they were in reality). Diaz hasn't had an unavenged loss since losing a close fight to Sean Sherk in April of 2006. But despite currently sporting a double digit win streak, there is the cold reality facing Nick Diaz: it all happened outside of the UFC.
For years, WWE operated under the mantra that if it didn't happen in the WWE, it didn't matter (and often it was literally ignored - or digitized). The same thing is almost true today with the UFC. Not that the UFC ignores the outside world (Joe Rogan can't shut up about it, it seems) but that so many guys who've been big stars elsewhere come to the UFC and falter. Whether it's nerves that are eventually righted, or they just weren't all that good to begin with, time and again guys with big names who are supposedly the creme de la creme show up and promptly lose. From Mirko CroCop back in 2007 to Shogun Rua a few months after that, to even this year when Jorge Santiago returned to the UFC after a few years fighting overseas - guys win, they look good, various websites and pundits build them up as being legitimate top challengers for whomever the UFC champion is - and then those same fighters look like crap and lose when they get to the UFC. Diaz has fought for the UFC in the past, so there won't be any excuse that he got caught up in the moment, that he was overwhelmed by being part of the premier mixed martial arts organization. If Diaz loses, it'll simply be because he wasn't good enough. But if he wins? It'll be because he was.
Nick Diaz has a chance tomorrow to become special. All he has to do is stop being crazy, beat BJ Penn, and do what a lot of other fighters before him haven't been able to do and succeed within the UFC. And as a reward? Maybe he'll get a shot at the greatest welterweight on the planet. You'd have to be crazy to pull that off.
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"Sip and See" baby showers are becoming more and more popular among new moms. It's when you have a shower AFTER the baby arrives—that way friends and family can see the new baby while they sip on beverages and nibble on light fare.
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Hem0036 had her Sip and See on March 1—three days before her son was 5 months. She kept it small, inviting mostly close friends and family. Hem0036 said that it was basically the same as a traditional baby shower, except her baby was already here, so instead of playing games, they passed him around for all to see. Here's what she had to say about the experience:
CM: Why are you glad you had a Sip and See versus a more traditional shower before the baby is born?
For us, it was more a matter of convenience. My mom was out of town until late in my pregnancy, and my best friend just couldn't get things together; my mom was going to throw my shower, but time just kind of ran out.
It was nice because I wasn't super pregnant and didn't have to worry about getting my embarrassing back pains in front of everyone. I didn't have to worry if people would think I was a pig for how much I ate because they just attributed it to needing extra food for breastfeeding. Also, I didn't have to deal with any of the rude comments people sometimes make without thinking, such as, "You look like you are about to pop," or having 20 people ask me my due date, etc. I was able to have fun, be comfortable, AND show off my baby.
Where you ever worried about whether or not it was too late to have a shower after your son was born?
Well, my mom still wanted to throw it, and she didn't seem to think it was too late. Plus, her friend had just thrown one for her daughter and new grandchild who was about the same age as my son, Brandon, when she threw it. Every child should be celebrated. It is a new and precious life.
Many times, especially for first time parents, I think that things are probably so crazy in preparing for the baby—whether it be getting a new house, dealing with a complicated pregnancy, moving, or just going through pregnancy in general, that they just feel that they don't have the time or energy to have a baby shower before the baby gets there. But that doesn't mean they don't want to share their joy or celebrate the baby; and I dont think they should have to add any more stress by celebrating before when they can do it just as easily after. So go for it! Have a Sip 'n' See, show off your bundle of joy.
What did you "sip" at your "Sip and See"?
We did punch, although a lot of times people do tea. My mom made it, and it was some canned juice, a frozen ring of pineapple, and some ginger ale. It was delicious. We also had some turkey salad sandwiches and Jordan almonds—just little finger foods, same as you would have at a baby shower.
Were your invites worded any different than what you would do for a traditional baby shower?
My mom did the invites, but she did show them to me. I think they were actually baby shower invites. It's pretty much the same thing, except instead of the baby being in your belly, he/she is out and showing of his/her skills as a growing infant. My baby was already able to get up on all fours although he couldn't crawl quite yet (he started about 3 days later), and Brandon loved visiting with everyone. He is a very social baby.
Where there presents?
There were presents, just not off a registry. I had a registry before the baby was born, as we had planned on doing a baby shower. But we never did get around to having one, and by the time we had the Sip and See, I had pretty much everything I needed off my registry. So, while it might have still been up, that information was not given out. Instead, people picked their own gifts—whatever they thought they would like to see him use/wear. I liked it that way because we had everything we really needed, and it gave my friends the chance to do something for him that they thought was special. I got some lullaby CDs, books, clothes, feeding essentials, diapers, and a rain forest soother. And we have used just about everything!
And advice or fun ideas for other moms who want to have their own Sip and See?
Cake, have a cake! That was the one thing I was looking forward to my whole pregnancy: the baby shower cake (I know, sad huh?). And, I still haven't lost the craving for it as I didn't have one at my Sip and See. No, but in all seriousness, I didn't have a huge turnout for my Sip and See, but I would say play some games, pass around the baby (granted that no one is sick), open presents, get some advice on things you are having trouble with, eat, and just enjoy the time visiting with your friends ('cause if you are like me, that might be the only time you get to see them for the next few months).
Thanks so much to hem0036 for sharing with us! As someone who goes to a lot of baby showers, I've got to admit that I LOVE the idea of a Sip and See. What do you think?
We Jews tend to be very supersitious and would never buy anything for a baby before Baby is born. Our showers are always after the baby arrives; this gives the parents a chance to see what they really need, and lets the guest of honor make an appearance.
Why not? Sounds good to me....either way! Especially if there were circumstances that prevented the shower beforehand. I think people would love to see the baby!
I think it's a great idea. Plus that way, you don't have a constant parade of people coming to visit if they know there's a shower coming up. I probably wouldn't wait 5 months.... maybe about 2-4 weeks. My mom's friends threw me a shower when my first baby was 2 weeks old. It was so fantastic.
I had a baby shower after my daughter was born. This was 9 years ago. I had the option of having one before she was born, but since we (dh and I) didn't know what we were having we decided to have our shower afterwards.
We had a meet the baby party with both of ours :)
I have 1 child, and unintentionally, I had my baby shower after my son was born. It was a wonderful experience. Everyone was able to see him. I would definitely do it again!
I had a shower at work before I had the boys and one after. The one at work fell just over a month before the boys were born and because of their uncertain birthdate because of twins my mom's friend waited and she had hers about a month after thery were here. It was a great idea because for some of the ladies it was the only time they got to see the boys.
I had two with my daughter before she was born. But with my son I had one after. I loved it. I knocked out two birds with one stone. People were able to come a see my son and have the shower. It just made less stress for me than with my daughter's showers.
I think its a great idea! I had 1 shower before my oldest was born and 1 after when she was 6 weeks old. It worked out REALLY well for us because we had been told she would be a boy and were quite surprised to get a girl. So at that 2nd shower it was great to get all those girly things!
We had a meet the baby shower after our daughter was home. We did it because we adopted and we did not want to have baby stuff waiting for a unknown amount of time. It allowed everyone to meet our new daughter when the event actually happened.


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Location: Luxembourg
Business sector: Software and Internet
Activities: Software management systems and web solutions
Number of employees: 7 persons
Annual turnover: 40.000 € (2002), 150.000€ (forecast for 2003)
Enterprise S. is a young start-up company from Luxembourg. Its activities are focused on the software and the Internet business. It develops, implements and distributes software management systems in the field of accounting, logistics, process tracking, communication, human resources and CRM. Enterprise S. also offers web solutions including application provider, web hosting, web and application development services.
The owner of Enterprises S. learnt about intellectual property issues by attending seminars and conferences for future company managers. There he became aware of the value of his intangible assets and of the importance of protecting them. So he began to seek information about how to best protect them, by consulting IP experts.
As some IP protection tools require financial resources that a start-up company may not necessarily have, the company owner finally adopted a 2-level strategy, which consists of using as much as possible of the free-of-charge protection tools such as copyright and secrecy and of making a cost benefit analysis in respect to his finance regarding trademark and patent protection. "Why not make use of the free-of-charge intellectual property rights as they give you a legal tool to defend your rights in case of infringement by third parties", is one of his principles.
So the company owner protects his know-how by concluding non-disclosure agreements with future employees, clients and partners before any information is exchanged. He also ensures that all the company's documents have a confidential notice. Furthermore a copyright notice is placed on all the documents, software and web pages produced by the company. Finally the registration of his products' trademarks remains on his list of next things to do.
Being aware of intellectual property issues for his business, the Enterprise S. owner also takes care to integrate intellectual property in the business plans. He admits that the time it took him to include IP considerations in his business plans is not wasted as it helps him in his business activities today.
Regarding intellectual property protection, the company manager has adopted a defensive strategy, because he does not think that his competitors are going to copy the company's products. Nevertheless he wants to be able to assert his rights in case a competitor copies him.
Regarding Intellectual property protection, the company manager has adopted a defensive strategy, because he does not think that his competitors are going to copy the company's products. Nevertheless he wants to be able to assert his rights in case a competitor copies him.
He also made use of IP as an information source by asking the Luxembourg Technology Watch Centre for searches on trade marks and patents. But he does not regularly use IP information to monitor his technological and competitive environment.
Intellectual property issues are managed by him alone. IP questions are dealt with as problems arise by seeking help from IP experts.
Planning to diversify his business activities, the company owner plans to develop a new innovative service based on a patented system. An exclusive license agreement has been signed between the company and the patent holders. During the negotiation of the contract it was agreed to extend patent protection to more territories, but they missed the deadline of 1 year, which is given to the patent holder to seek protection in other countries without failing the novelty criteria (the priority date). As a matter of fact the company now faces the problem that they can be freely copied and competed in some of their relevant markets.
The company owner considers intellectual property protection as a very important issue for small high-tech firms as if attracts investors and protects one's intangible assets from competitors.
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Slow, silent, and slender, but not necessarily small - the goblin shark can be as long as a small car - about 12.6 feet (3.85 meters). Only a few goblin sharks have ever been found. Except for one small one 3.5 feet, the rest ranged from from 10 to 12.6 feet. The largest found weight 463 pounds (210kg)
Though only less than 50 (according to one source) have been found, it seems they may be found in many of the world's oceans. They've been found off the coast of Japan, Australia, California, the Atlantic near Portugal, South Africa...and other places. Goblin sharks thrive in the dark deep sea at depths between 885 feet (270m) and 3149 feet (960m), one as deep as 4265 feet (1,300m).
Motionless, the shark waits for its meal to swim close. Snap! Sharp teeth pierce the skin of the fish, not allowing it to get away. Gulp. It devours the fish whole. This shark has never seen the sun. It doesn't know about people. It doesn't care that people call it the "ugliest" shark in the sea. It just waits in the dark for its next meal.
Like many a Halloween mystery, little is known about the rare goblin shark. And, at first glance, a goblin might be insulted by the comparison. You see, the goblin shark is not a handsome animal.
Unlike the sleek fast-moving sharks most people recognize, the goblin shark is a flabby slow-moving animal. And, sad to say, even with its pink highlights, the white to light gray shark wouldn't win a shark beauty contest.
The goblin shark has a short, flat, pointy snout that makes it look like a peculiar swordfish. Its mouth looks like the mouth of a grotesque puppet. Rows and rows of fang-like teeth line the top and bottom jaws of this shark and would be the envy of Dracula.
Scientists used to think the goblin shark spent most of its time hunting or resting in the sand. However, new information shows that a goblin shark doesn't eat animals hidden in the sand. It eats active, swimming animals. The question is, how does a slow shark catch a speedy squid or fast fish? The answer is in its squishy body and the odd design of the its head. Researchers think the goblin shark floats -- motionless -- in the water, waiting for dinner to swim to it. That's where the "flab" comes in. The soft body of the shark allows it to hang in the water without sinking or rising to the surface. That means it doesn't have to make any noise moving its fins or tail to stay in one spot. This is very different than other sharks that sink if they stop swimming.
The goblin shark is found deep in the ocean where there is no light. By being able to stay perfectly still, the goblin shark can hide in the middle of the water without being seen or heard.
The silent shark waits for something to swim close enough. Like other sharks, a shark can detect movement and electrical currents in the water. To zero into its prey, a shark relies on Ampullae of Lorenzini. Ampullae of Lorenzini pick up electrical currents in the water. Anything alive gives off an electrical current. The goblin sharks extra large snout may give it an advantage to detect creatures swimming past. Then, with lightening speed, the squid or fish is snatched from the water. The goblin shark's specially designed jaws project outward to snap up and maybe even "suck in" its food. Like other sharks, its teeth are only used to grasp the prey, which is then swallowed whole.
So, what's the point of the pointy snout? The snout might provide a larger area for the sensory pits that pick up electrical current. What? Every living thing gives off an electrical current. Sharks have the ability to detect these currents. In the dark, the ability to sense or feel when something is nearby is an excellent way for the goblin shark to find its food.
What a great design. It almost makes a great white look silly, with all its swimming and sneaking around. The goblin shark simply sits perfectly still waiting for a squid to swim by and in one fast movement its lunchtime.
The goblin shark is a beautifully adapted, incredible looking, perfect predator!
Citation: Musgrave, Ruth A. Goblin Shark. Fishin' for Facts. WhaleTimes, Inc. (whaletimes.org) 2011
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In 2004 the Spanish Service-Learning Program was created with a grant from the Duke Clinical Research Institute. The focus is to build learning opportunities and connections with the Latino/a community. Over the years we have partnered with more than fifteen different community organizations in Durham and the surrounding area.
The Service-Learning courses taught in Spanish strive to create opportunities wherein students may be enriched by experiences in the community as they advance in their Spanish studies. The course offerings complement the other service-learning courses across campus. As Duke advances its mission to build civic engagement, Romance Studies is well-represented and is touted as a model program within this endeavor.
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Please RSVP to Katie Reeves by June 1st. Seating is limited."
Seems like an interesting event. I don't remember them having one last year. UPDATE: I received another email: "We have filled our available slots for the Chalk Talk event. You will receive a separate confirmation if you received one of the reserved slots. Reservations are now closed." That was fast.
That seems like an odd location. Are they trying to draw the GR and Chicago people without getting too far from Metro Detroit? It's a smooth and easy 30+ drive from Ann Arbor, especially at that time of day.
There is already a similar event scheduled.
as they want to get to Lansing.
Not an odd location when you consider Al Glick of Alro Steel has donated millions to the University of Michigan.
Yeah, it wouldn't surprise me if this is intended as a personalized presentation to Al Glick that just happens to be open to the public. Although Jackson is kind of a shitty area, there is still a huge Michigan following there.
You said "Although Jackson is kind of a shitty area,"...sigh, yes it is with regards to a small city that has not survived the automotive failures very well. The area/county is nice but the city is not so great.
I agree. I have to drive out there everyday for work and refuse to buy a house in the area just because theres nothing to do in Jackson.
In days gone by Jackson seemed like the capital of inexpensive, well-kept public golf courses (most notably: http://www.cascadesgolfcourse.com/). I wonder if that's still the case.
Jackson indeed had lots of courses and they were cheap. The Cascades was always a good one another is the Sharp Park course. I grew up playing on that one, I didn't realize how expensive golf was until I left Jackson. http://www.ellasharppark.com/golfcourse/GolfCourse.aspx
I didn't mean to disparage the residents of Jackson, who I've found to be largely great people. It's just that Jackson seems to have suffered from some of the same problems other mid-lower Michigan cities have. Some of the industry went away, and nothing stepped in to replace it. Also, there seems to be a very high concetration of Asian massage parlors there.
Jackson is a fairly rund down area. I'm from NJ, but my Grandma lives in Jackson and it's not the type of place you'd want to live.
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It is a city that needs a bit of love.
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They will be in the DC area on the 12th at an event to show support for students from this area.
...will you please edit the thread title? I'm fairly certain there won't be any chalk talkin' going on, especially in 90 minutes.
I apologize for the confusion as the name of the event is "Chalk Talk". And I can't edit from the app so there
I think this was geared towards a specific group of people (big time $$$$) because I tried to RSVP for myself right after I got the email and they said it was already full.


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Key Determinants of Land Rentals in Poland
AbstractBasing on a sample of Polish rural households present paper analyses how different households' and country-specific characteristics affect farmers' decision about renting additional parcel in. An attempt is made to see if local rental markets still have potential that could be further exploited. Obtained results indicate that despite facing various difficulties rental markets succeed in transferring land to farmers with higher skills and better relative inputs' endowments. Nevertheless their scope is highly limited illustrating that there is a need for adequate measures to be undertaken.
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Good Questions: Tufted Sofas Like This One?
Dear Apartment Therapy, I just spotted this couch online and was wondering if anyone knows could recommend similar modern tufted style seating? Thanks, Tammy
Hi Tammy, here are a few similarly styled modern tufted seating options that may fit the bill, similar to the one pictured in the photo you sent us:
Gus Design Group Jane Sofa (available in sofa, loveseat or sectional)
And last second addition, noted by a few readers in the comments below: Crate & Barrel Petrie Sofa
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How about the Petrie sofa at CB?
Crate and barrel Pietre sofa is the same style and at a great price. We have the sofa and chair and love it!!! Can't wait to have it reupholstered in the years to come!
I have a tufted sofa by Gus
I also have a tufted sofa by Gus ... in fact, I've had two. If it is a high use sofa you might want to avoid something with button tufting and opt for blind tufting instead. At least be careful with the Gus Modern Rochelle sofa... I eventually had to trade mine in because I kept losing so many buttons. It is a shame since that sofa is really great looking. I now have the Clinton and I it is working really well for me. The style is a bit different but I think it works better all around.
I have the Petrie sofa. Almost a year now and it still looks brand new. I tend to sleep on it a lot and I just switch the cushions around, flip them over and fluff them back up.
I used to have that exact sofa! It's Crate & Barrel from like 6 years ago - I think the Petrie is the closest to it now. I liked the way it looked, but the buttons were not comfortable to sit on and after awhile they started coming off. I would think about one with tufted back cushions and plain seat cushions.
That looks just like my chocolate brown Crate & Barrel couch. Tequila Red is totally right. The buttons are awful. They're just not sewn on tightly enough and can be very uncomfortable. But visually, it's a lovely couch. We have one in cream at my office.
Low-budget option: Plaza Tufted Sofa @ Target.
Less retro looking, but quite handsome is the Hudson sofa by Desiron:
Less retro looking but quite handsome is the Hudson Sofa by Desiron:
The sofa in the photo is too sloppy. The sofas in the Bombast line is all custom made. With the best materials and North American made, not made in China, made to last a very long time.
try the sofa company in pasadena or venice/santa monica...they make custom sofas...choose one of their many models and alter it to your specifications. you choose fabric, size, feet, # of cushions, tufting, etc. it takes about 4-6 weeks for manufacturing/delivery, etc.
try the sofa company in santa monica/venice or in pasadena. they make custom sofas in about 4-6 weeks. you choose one their models and you "style" it to your specifications (ie., size, fabric, feet, cushions, tufting, etc.).
the sofa in the photo looks a lot like their "paige" sofa with different cushion configuration and tufting:
Anyone know sources for tufted sofas in London??
so... I was dieing for a tufted sofa for my new place. unfortunately all the really awesome ones I was looking at were WAY, WAY, WAY out of my price range. so, I got frustrated...
and then I called MOM!!! she took me to all the Mom places, including Macy's Furniture Outlet. There we found the perfect tufted couch and matching chair. It has only one row of buttons, but other than that it was perfect. I think it came in 3 or 4 colors, but we picked chocolate brown. PERFECT
And the best part, it was about 1/3 of what I was planning to spend. I think it came out to $1200 and I signed up for a Macy's card, saving something like 10%!
As for now, the couch is holding up wonderfully. And we are always hopping, slouching, plopping, etc. on it.
My friend got the Corona sofa from Macy's and really likes it:
AT did a post on the Corona a while back:
We gave our GUS sofa to my sisiter in law as it was falling apart after only a year-we bought a G.ROMANO sofa(not the Grace) which is made in Montreal, equally stylish, same price range and got to choose our own fabric.
I've heard some negative comments about the Gus* sofas. We have Rochelle - so far so good, but I get very nervous around those damndable buttons!
How easy it is to repair button tufting? The Rochelle has a cushion, so presumeably you could just take that to an upholsterer -
But what about the back - I'd hate to lug a couch out of my house. Do upholsterers make house calls for such repairs?
In reference to the Macy's "Corona" sofa, if you can catch it on sale it is only 699.00. I have seen it on sale every couple months or so.
I love the Grace, but the Macy's looks like a great option for the $$.
Another tufted sofa from Macy's is the Chloe (I have it in granite). Bought it on sale back in April. Besides the tufted back, the sloped-arms totally reeled me. :)
oops, sorry 'bout that. I saw the word "tufted" and just went into one-track mind mode. You were looking for something with straight arms.
Not sure about your price range, but BoConcept has a lot of great modern design sofas that come in a variety of colors. I found the sofa below and while it still has that tufted look on the cushions, the back of it is a little more updated to make the perfect modern design sofa!
Macy's also has the new Ava sofa.
It's not quite the same, it only has one row of buttons and doesn't have separate cushions on the back.
Actually, I was just at Macy's testing out couches yesterday (I do this for fun, hee) and the Ava and Chloe are really comfy. I love the look of the Corona, but it's a little stiff for me. Macy's has very affordable & attractive options, and the sofas are almost always on sale. They weren't yesterday, but the salesman said they would be back on sale today.
C&B's Petrie sofa looks closest to the OP's pic (I assumed that's what it was). It is really attractive, but I found it disappointing to sit on. The back and seat cushions were too thin; it's just not very comfortable.
I have an older Crate and Barrel sofa I bought off of craigslist. Not a Petrie, but looks to be the exact same color/fabric as the Petrie? sofa in family photo. My sofa is button tufted in the back cushions (4 both sides) and the single seat (8 both sides). One of my cats tries very hard to take them off, but they haven't so far! Note the fabric has not withstood her attempts though!
Why is everyone talking about $1000 sofas. There are better options out there. I am pretty sure that when it comes to cars everyone would want to drive BMW, Benz, Porsche, Lexus and not Kia, Mazda...........Customers don't want to spend $3K-$6K for a sofa that they will keep for 10-30 years, but they don't mind buying a $60K car that they will drive for 4 years.
The Dexter sofa by Mitchell Gold is awesome! I have one myself in Pecan and I absolutely love it's retro feel! Plus, Mitchell Gold lets you choose your own fabric AND you can choose the wood finish of your sofa legs (which is a free option)!
Funnily enough, Kathy Ireland's furniture line does one of these.
I have the Corona sofa and chair and LOVE IT!
theserovingeyes -
Not sure if you'll see this as I'm posting it so late ...
We had the Rochelle and popped so many buttons. The dealer was really fantastic about sending out furniture repair people each time it happened. After a year, and many popped buttons, they offered for us to return it for another model.
Check with your dealer first to see if they will provide this service (in case of popped buttons). The seat was the only problem for us but we did have one back button pop off towards the end. Furniture repair people DO make house calls, though I have no idea what the price is as our dealer always arranged and paid for these visits.
Good luck!


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