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If you didn't make it for a visit, you can see lots of photos on our Facebook page of the new collection and all of our Kaycee Bears in stock. They're available to pre-order with nothing to pay until in stock - each bear has a date for delivery, so you can save up your bear tokens!
Click on the images to have a look through our album of photos on Facebook - no account needed!
We'd like to say a HUGE thank you to Kelsey Cunningham and her team at Kaycee Bears. First of all for a beautiful new collection of adorable characters, and for letting us have all of them for cuddles this weekend - it's been a privilege!
To browse, shop and place pre-orders for Kaycee Bears click here
Cosy Year Bear 2015 is in stock now. He makes a lovely gift to commemorate a special event, as well as a great collectable. He's even suitable for little ones - safe for all ages and even machine washable! (We still have 2014's Cosy Year Bear in stock too!)
The Snowdog is from the film that follows the well-loved 'The Snowman'. He's created by a boy who misses his old dog, and comes to life to join in the boy and snowman's adventures, even staying after the snow melts and becoming a real dog! With 'sock' ears and a tangerine orange nose he's a comical character. Our first pre-ordered Snowdogs have gone to their new homes already. He's available for pre-order with no deposit, and the wait shouldn't be long at all!
The latest addition to the Steiff miniatures collection is this Classic Miniature Teddy Bear in Honey. Made from short pile mohair and fully jointed, she's just 15cm (6 inches) tall! In stock now.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for regular news of our latest arrivals!
The brand new collection of Kaycee Bears launches online at midnight on Friday the 15th of August! If, like us, you like to get your hands on and have a cuddle with a bear or bunny before making your choice then we have some very good news!
Kaycee Bears full Autumn 2014 collection will be available to view, cuddle and pre-order in our shop in Swanage, Dorset over the weekend of Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th of August! The shop is open from 10am until 5pm and we'd love to welcome you to our treasure trove of bears and share Kelsey Cunningham's latest creations with you!
Swanage and the surrounding Purbeck Hills are a beautiful back-drop for a summer break, so why not make a weekend of it! You could hit the sandy beach in Swanage for a paddle, swim or sunbathe, hike or bike up the hills for a stunning view, mooch around the many lovely shops in Swanage and explore the 11th century ruins of Corfe Castle. And you can be among the very first to see the new Kaycee Bears!
If you're planning on coming to see us that weekend please drop us an email on email@example.com - you'll then be eligible for some special offers over the weekend!
We think it often helps to see an extra picture of a bear, as well as their 'official portrait' to see if they tug at your heart strings!
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Lambs can be seen in the fields around Swanage and Corfe Castle right now - they're a joy to watch as they gambol and skip! We've got lambs for babies right from newborn in the Steiff Baby collection - they're all free from harmful chemicals and machine washable. There's cuddly Steiff Flocky Lamb with dangling legs and one of our favourites, alpaca Linda Lamb who is so realistic that it's like having your very own lamb living at home!
If you prefer an Easter bunny there are loads to choose from! Hoppi Bunny in Steiff's Baby collection is sweet, soft and cuddly and we even have a realistic Jack Rabbit from Hansa, who looks just like a wild field bunny!
Here's a cutie that is guaranteed to make people smile! Steiff's Pilla Duckling is soft and yellow, with a peachy beak and feet and tiny, cute wings! She's just £19.95
We're offering Steiff's Hoppi Dangling Rabbit at £5 off just for Easter! He's wonderfully soft and strokable and makes a lovely companion - he's even machine washable!
You can see all of these Easter animals in the scroll bar below - stock of some is limited so don't delay!
If you're a night owl, please join us after midnight, when we will get our hands on the bears' official portraits and start adding them to our website, but please bear with us (no pun intended!) as this will take a little time.
We are taking pre-orders on the new Charlie Bears main plush bears collection - no deposit is needed and you can place your pre-order online. We take a limited number of pre-orders so that we can hopefully fulfill all pre-orders on the first delivery of each bear.
Charlie Bears Bearhouse collection will also gain several new members! These bears are un-jointed, suitable for all ages from 18 months and machine washable! They are also limited in production to 2000, and the first collection from 2013 is almost all sold out.
Charlie Bears also have surprises in store, so enjoy browsing the new bears….and more!
Each year of your membership you will receive a special and exclusive Steiff Club gift. For 2014 the gift is a fabulous miniature 10cm bear made from bright green mohair, with a unique golden backing. He's fully jointed and carries the gold-plated Steiff button in ear with an embossed elephant - a special button that commemorates 110 years since the very first buttons in Steiff toys!
You will have the opportunity to purchase special, limited edition Steiffs, which are only available to club members, making them highly exclusive. Only one purchase is allowed per customer and you will need to send us the voucher that comes with your welcome pack when you purchase your bear. The 2014 Steiff Club Edition bear is called Chestnut and you can see or buy him here.
Chestnut sits perfectly with the 2014 Club Gift bear. Made from vivid green mohair carefully coloured to reflect the leaves of a chestnut tree, he also has four leaves made from traditional wool felt, and beautiful paw pads of vintage-style lace. He also has the special gold-plated elephant button in ear.
Four times per year you will receive the exclusive Steiff Club magazine, keeping you in touch with all of the Steiff news, interesting articles about the company and history, as well as information about the latest bears and animals.
Club Stores and the Steiff Club have exciting events through the year, where you will have the opportunity to meet like-minded Steiff collectors and teddy bear experts. There is also a Steiff Club Event bear each year, which can only be purchased from an event. You'll receive details of events in your Steiff Club magazine.
A great perk of Steiff Club membership is free admission to the fabulous Steiff Museum in Giengen, Germany. It's a paradise for bear-collectors and children alike. Learn about the history of Steiff and teddy bears, see fantastic life-sized animals and visit the largest Steiff store in the world! See welcome pack for more details.
If there's a particular Steiff bear or animal from a past collection that you long to own or you have a Steiff that you wish to sell, the Steiff exchange will put you in contact with other collectors. It's an invaluable resource to find your bear a new home, or track down your most-wanted.
Please contact us if you need to renew your existing Steiff Club membership.
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Cleaner than I could have ever envisioned
Everything was sparkling clean. One of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept on. Amazing pool, clean. Beautiful garden, felt like paradise. I give this place 10 stars out of 5!
Relaxation at its finest!
Let me start off by saying that this was the first time we decided to rent a home for a vacation rather than utilize a hotel. But with having a toddler and wanting more of a relaxing vacation as opposed to a go-go-go one, we thought having the extra space and amenities would be best suited for us. Casa Fiore delivered beyond our expectations. My husband was especially pleased at the security the house provides as well as the privacy. Our daughter was in love with the pool - every morning, after nap, and after dinner she would ask to go outside into the pool! The decor was very welcoming and beautiful; we fell asleep many times on the couch after a afternoon in the beautiful sun and heat! The house was extremely clean and any and all instructions were not only provided via email from Sue, but available to us first-hand inside along with recommendations of sites, restaurants, and activities. Everything you see on HomeAway is what you get... absolutely stunning rooms, a gorgeous pool, comfortable furniture, and a bunch of amenities (even pool rafts!) An extra nice touch that we appreciated was that the house even included items for having a little one with you, including a pack n play and a portable high chair. It allowed us to not have to worry about bringing extra items to check at the airline and gave us peace of mind. These items were also in fabulous condition and extremely clean, unlike places we've experienced in the past. Young or old, take a trip out to Lion Country Safari, where you get to see all of the animals up close and personal from the comfort of your air conditioned car. The three of us absolutely loved it and took dozens of pictures! They even have an amusement park at the end that includes a water park, camel rides, mini golf, and paddle boating. Overall, we could not be happier with everything we experienced staying here at Casa Fiore. Sue reached out to us many times to ensure our stay was what we hoped, and the home is cozy and beautiful. We happily recommend this to anyone who is looking for a home away from home in beautiful Florida!!
Wonderful Villa - beautiful and comfortable!
We have just returned home from a wonderful two week stay in El Cortijo. We arrived at the villa at midnight after spending three hours at Miami International Airport (!!!), so after our delight at arriving to such a welcoming home we decided to go straight to bed and take it all in the next morning. Well, lovely comfy beds ensured that we had a restful night (after a slight fright at a train horn which sounded very close to the house - after the first one we quickly zoned that noise out!) The next morning the three of us had the opportunity to explore the villa and garden/pool and we were all very impressed. The house is decorated and maintained as a real home, not simply a Holiday Home - there really was everything you could possibly need. We have been to Florida quite a few times and have always stayed in villas, which have all been lovely, but honestly none have been as well-stocked as El Cortijo! We started our holiday as we like to do by going to a local diner for breakfast - this time we were able to walk there (the excellent City Diner) and had a fantastic meal which set us up for the day! Our mornings were usually spent in the pool, leaving us the afternoons to explore a little further afield. We had a wonderful trip to Naples one day after getting up early ( it was a two hour plus drive) to visit The Shy Wolf Sanctuary - an absolute highlight! If you are interested in wolves we can highly recommend a visit - although you must arrange it beforehand through their website, details on their Facebook page) as it is strictly by appointment only. We visited Miami to see the extraordinary Coral Castle - one man's amazing life's work and paid a visit to the Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside. Miami we found Very hectic, drivers all seemed crazy so we didn't go back! The village of Del Ray Beach we LOVED - we enjoyed a couple of mornings on the beach and wandered round the shops (and holed up in one lovely lady's shop through a torrential rain-storm). We visited Jupiter Beach and saw the turtle sanctuary - they do some great work! Our holiday was so relaxing, we adored the villa, had some wonderful hot weather, got bitten alive by the mosquitoes - so don't forget to take and USE your bug-spray, met some lovely people - especially Curtis who was so helpful and even went as far as to crack open a coco-nut for us, although sadly, it wasn't a good one! It has been a pleasure corresponding with owners, Lee and David - thank you for having us stay. D, R & Z xxx

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I am glad I found this recipe. I had the ingredients on hand and would not have thought to prepare them like this. I loved the color and the flavor was great. I will make this again!
Butternut Squash and Potato Mash with Thyme
James Baigrie
This dish can be made with almost any type of potato, but I like the buttery flavor of Yukon gold. I often make this with the skin on and just give it a quick mash for a more rustic presentation. This can easily be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven just before serving. Prep: 30 minutes, Cook: 20 minutes, Bake: 45 minutes.
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
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- 1 large butternut squash (about 2 pounds), halved lengthwise and seeded
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1. Preheat oven to 400º. Place squash, cut side down, on rimmed baking sheet. Pour 1 cup water in bottom of pan, and bake at 400º for 40 to 45 minutes or until squash is tender when pierced with a fork. Remove squash from oven.
- 2. Place potatoes in a large pot, and cover with water by 2 inches; add 1 tablespoon sea salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain and place back in pot. When squash is just cool enough to touch, scoop flesh from skin, and add squash to potatoes.
- 3. Melt butter in a small sauté pan, and add thyme; simmer about 1 minute. Add butter mixture, pepper, orange juice, sour cream, and remaining 2 teaspoons sea salt to squash and potatoes. Mash until smooth and well blended. Serve warm.
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Butternut Squash and Potato Mash with Thyme Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- OCCASION: Autumn, Thanksgiving
- PUBLICATION: MyRecipes
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Regal Hollywood 18 - Port Richey Movie Showtimes
6701 Cinema Drive
Port Richey FL 34668 map
Listening Devices available
Accessible to Disabled Audiences
1:15pm, 4:05pm, 7:35pm, 10:05pm
12:40pm, 3:55pm, 7:05pm, 10:05pm
12:30pm, 4:00pm, 7:15pm, 10:20pm
12:10pm, 2:25pm, 4:40pm, 7:15pm, 9:45pm
2:30pm, 7:30pm, 10:00pm
12:15pm, 12:45pm, 3:40pm, 4:10pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 9:50pm, 10:25pm
12:00pm, 5:00pm
11:55am, 2:40pm, 5:10pm, 7:55pm, 10:20pm
12:25pm, 3:35pm
1:30pm, 4:20pm, 7:25pm, 10:00pm
1:00pm, 3:50pm
12:50pm, 3:45pm, 7:00pm
1:20pm, 4:15pm, 7:20pm, 10:15pm
8:00pm, 10:00pm
11:55am, 2:30pm, 5:05pm, 7:45pm, 10:30pm
12:20pm, 2:45pm, 5:25pm, 8:00pm, 10:40pm
1:10pm, 4:25pm, 7:40pm, 10:15pm
1:25pm, 4:45pm, 8:00pm, 10:35pm
12:05pm, 2:35pm, 5:15pm
User reviews on Regal Hollywood 18 - Port Richey
Always a pleasure, but more times than not the freeze frame machine(s) are not ready to produce drinks.
I'm just one guy (with family), and that's a $4 (min) loss every time I can not get one.
I go 4-5 times a month X that by several people that would pay to fix the machine
Pretty good theater. The chairs are dated, however. Larger, more comfortable seating would really improve the movie experience.
The price of the popcorn and the drink cost more than the price of the movie.
Cost more for the popcorn and drink the good to take it ridiculously priced filthy a lot a gay people doing a lot a gay things bathrooms were nasty I've never been disrespected more in my life I will never ever ever ever go back to the theater
POPCORN SALT NAZI..when i asked for popcorn salt for my over priced large popcorn i was told that it was the "managers policy"..that no one was to be given popcorn salt.. isn't popcorn and a coke part of the movie going experiance. i am a 47yr old man,i am big enough to deside if i need extra salt.... i was pleased with the rest of my visit to the movies..
the place is great the staff is great the manger is very nice and the movies are great caulity
Dated theater (and not in a good way). Very dirty and uncomfortable. When I asked the staff a question, they were extremely rude and would not take responsibility for anything. When the manager got involved, she was just downright nasty. I will not be returning to this theater. I'll drive out of my way to avoid!
okay now the chairs are not falling apart and if they are notify someone im sure they dont have a personal chair checker if someone complains things will get fixed so leave your coments about that to the manager secondly things arent that dirty you have to remember its in new port richey...think about it...and the price isnt that badif you cant handle it go back to school for a better education and higher paying job if you dont like that theater then dont go but those of us who do would love it if you would keep your complaining ass out of our theater so we can enjoy or movie with peace because hearing the s*** that comes out of peoples mouths like you is depressing and time waisting sitting on here bashing one of the things that brings in money for florida isis revolting find something better to do with your time get a hobby or go to the movies just not ours because you seem to have a problem with it
Wow, mike, I hope *you* don't have children, considering you don't know the difference between "your" and "you're" so well and you seem to spew hatred and ignorance. But oh well...I'm just making an observation (with my college-educated mind).
This theater isn't too bad. We've been several times. They run summer specials for kids, and the employees seem friendly when we're there. All theaters are a little dingy toward the end of a long day of slobs at the movies. :)
This theater is best to be visited on a saterday night. :)


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Kurt's blog
The lineup as it stands today
Just thought I'd throw this up on the site ... as this will be a short article, I'm writing it as a "blog post" and since I own the keys to the kingdom, I'm promoting it to the front page, as well.
If I'm building the Cubs lineup, this is what I'd do with the players the Cubs have at this moment:
1. Kosuke Fukudome RF
2. Mark DeRosa 2B
3. Aramis Ramirez 3B
4. Alfonso Soriano LF
5. Geovany Soto C
6. Derrek Lee 1B
7. Ryan Theriot SS
8. Felix Pie CF
If Reed Johnson starts over Pie, I place him 7th and bat Theriot 8th.
While I think we'd all agree that the Cubs should pursue another bat, all things being equal this is by no means a bad lineup. The only problem is the fact that it goes L-R-R-R-R-R-R-L or, if Reed starts, L-R-R-R-R-R-L-R, which just won't cut it.
A nail in Cuban's coffin
Reports from the SEC have Mark Cuban accused of insider trading. Cuban supposedly saved $750,000 back in 2004 by dumping stock shortly before a transaction.
Cuban lives in a country where people are innocent until proven guilty, but he's walking shaky ground here. It's way too early to speculate on what will happen, but if he's convicted then he's at risk of losing control of his company, he's at risk of going to jail, and obviously he'll probably be officially out of the running to buy the Cubs.
I've said all along that Cuban is a sexy choice to own the Cubs because he represents something the team hasn't had in decades - a face for the team. People know him, they know what he represents, and that flies in contrast with the Tribune, a company of people whose names I do not know and faces I would not recognize. He also has the kind of competitor's spirit and pride that Cubs ownership has lacked since the time of the Depression.
But if Cuban fails to purchase the Cubs - something that is becoming more likely with every passing day now - then I can only hope that whoever buys the team shares his pride and desire to win. The Cubs need - and Cub fans deserve - a guy like that. But who knows if we'll ever see one?
I called it
Colin reported yesterday that Ryan Dempster will be testing the waters shortly, as he is looking for a 4 year deal or more while the Cubs are only going to offer him 3.
About a month back, when the season ended, I wrote the following: This is the biggest area of interest this off season. I'm sure there are some people who think that Dempster will be an elite pitcher next season. I'm not one of them. However, I do think he'll have a good 2009, and maybe even a good '10 and '11. If Jim Hendry can negotiate a reasonable deal with Dempster - say, 3 years for 30-36 million with an option for a 4th year - then I support his return. But if Dempster demands 4 or 5 years for 14 million or more, the Cubs will need to wish him the best and let him go.
It looks now as though Dempster is asking for just that, while the Cubs appear interested in offering the kind of deal I speculated on.
Consequently, Jim Hendry will have a busy week or two. He'll be trying to negotiate with Dempster while blowing up the phone lines of the San Diego Padres in order to land Peavy. Peavy would be costly, but let's remember two things - 1) he's the same age as Carlos, and 2) He's locked up for 4 years for barely more money than what Jason Marquis is making. If I'm the GM, Peavy is a must-have, as he is that rare ace pitcher with an affordable contract.
There is one other factor that will play out interestingly this off season for Dempster - most seasons, he'd be the top free agent pitcher on the market. This year, he's one of a bunch. While there is always a need for starting pitchers, there are also only so many dollars able to be spent and the market may be saturated to the point where the only guy to get what he "deserves" will be Sabathia. But even if Dempster goes, and even if Peavy's price is too costly, the Cubs will have the ability to replace Dempster with somebody for less-or-equal money who actually may outproduce Clownsevelt next season.
Those options look to include the following:
Jon Garland - 29, 14-8, 4.90 ERA
Braden Looper - 34, 12-14, 4.16 ERA
Derek Lowe - 35, 14-11, 3.24 ERA
Oliver Perez - 27, 10-7, 4.22 ERA
CC Sabathia - 28, 17-10, 2.70 ERA
Ben Sheets - 30, 13-9, 3.09 ERA
AJ Burnett - possible free agent - 31, 18-10, 4.07 ERA
And there are other good pitchers who could file but haven't yet. My current theory is also that one of the teams that loses out on some of the pitchers above might be willing to accept a trade for Jason Marquis rather than go home empty-handed.
Regardless, I'll end it by saying this - if Ryan Dempster can get 4 or 5 years elsewhere, then I believe the Cubs should wish him the best and send him on his way. At his age, after a career year, and without knowing if he can pitch consistently for another half decade, anything more than 3 years would be too much. There are other options out there, and the Cubs should pursue them.
Blanco an agent of freedom
As was reported here in the shout box and elsewhere, Venezuelan legend Henry Blanco saw his option declined by the Cubs yesterday. This doesn't mean that he's done as a Cub or a Major Leaguer, it just means that the Cubs want to bring him back for less than the 3 million he would have made had his option been exercised.
Blanco has earned the reputation of being a good teammate and coach material. The Cubs would probably like to keep him around one way or the other, although with Geovany Soto growing into the role of a great catcher, Blanco isn't as needed as he was back in the days of Michael Barrett.
In other news, Rich Hill is pitching in Venezuela and has done well there in his first 2 starts, allowing 4 walks in 9 innings. You never know, Hill very well might "figure out" what he was doing wrong, and he could have the best winter ball season ever, but we won't know if he's got even the slightest chance of making it back until he's pitching in front of scrutinous crowds and questioning media. The pressure in that case would be all mental, but that's just the point - the inability to locate the strike zone is very much a mental deal.
Anyway, I'm off to eat at the best Jewish Deli in Toronto. Have a good Saturday.
There sure are a lot of Cub blogs out there - post 'em if you've got 'em
When we redesigned the blog, we came up with a theoretically fun/interesting way to make our blog roll more interactive and informative. Kevin asked Byron to give him an updated list of the blogs that we'd include in our roll, but Byron didn't get back to him in a timely fashion - although our good friend and GROTA co-creator has been blogging semi-regularly back at The Cubdom, in case ya didn't know.
I decided this morning to finally compile that long overdue list, and I was shocked to realize that there are close to four dozen active Cubs blogs out there right now. Four dozen! That's crazy!
Taking a look at many of those blogs for the first time, I have to say I'm impressed by our passion. A lot of people have put a lot of hard work into talking about the Cubs in an open forum.
However, while I pulled my list from the Cubs Blog Army, don't assume I caught your blog. If you have a Cubs blog that you'd like to be a part of our blog roll, post a link in the comments of this article.
If I can pull aside an hour later today, I might do a quick Goat Cast, as well about the Year in Review for Goat Riders. It will be a can't-miss if you enjoy gossip.
Grumpy old man to remain in Chicago until 2010
Image from the Daily Illini
The news out of Chicago tonight is actually surprising to some degree. Jim Hendry has picked up Lou Piniella's contract options, extending everybody's favorite Cubs skipper through the 2010 season.
This is predominantly surprising because Lou has given hints that he may retire if the Cubs win the Series this year.
Now, I personally think that Lou has turned out to be a tremendous surprise in the dugout. I expected him to be all kinds of wrong for the organization, but the Cubs have played exceptionally well for Piniella in his first 2 years at the helm. I'm tentatively supportive of this extension, although at 65 years of age, Lou runs the risk of losing his effectiveness in the dugout if he sticks around for too long. I'm sure some of our older Goat Readers (and perhaps even our Goat Riders) remember what it was like in Chicago in the early 1970's when Leo the Lip began to let things slip through the cracks.
Anyway, it's great that Piniella has been rewarded for his success. However, if he truly is going to retire upon winning a championship here, let's hope it happens soon - not because I want to see him go, mind you, but because I really, really want to see them win.
Just a little bit of perspective for you
Before they won their first title in a long, long, loooooong time, the Boston Red Sox had six consecutive 2nd place finishes behind the Yankees. They also reached the playoffs 4 times in 10 years before overcoming unbelievable odds in 2004. The Red Sox spent hundreds upon hundreds of millions of dollars, they went through five managers, and they won an awful lot of games.
The Cubs have finished better than .500 5 times this decade. This will have been their 4th post season trip since 1998. They've gone through 5 managers this decade, although 2 of those 5 were basically interim skippers once Don Baylor got the well-deserving axe.
In terms of the little successes that come before the big one, I think the Cubs haven't come as close as often as the Red Sox did before they won it all. But that doesn't matter. World Championships aren't built on the backs of last year's team. They're built on the strength of this one and this one only, and while there are some parallels, it doesn't ultimately matter. But essentially I'm only pointing out the comparison between the two for a simple reason - to keep us grounded and reminded that anything can happen, including a bunch of years of coming close.
Why We Cheer: We All Need Professional Help
The line I use about being a Cub fan is that, above all else, it requires a deep commitment to overwhelming institutional mediocrity. Of course, this is meant as a joke, but the sad part is that, like any attempt at humor, when it works, it's because there's truth behind it. In this case, about 100 years worth.
Which raises, I suppose, the perfectly logical question of "why?" Why follow a team that so consistently fails expectations? Why be a fan of a club that at various points in its history can be legitimately accused of not trying very hard to get better? Why torture yourself year after year when realistic assessments tell you time and again that your hope is a fool's hope?
The answer for me, and for many of you, I'd guess, is love. Somewhere along the line, against your better judgment, you fell in love with the Chicago Cubs. The method doesn't matter. Whether you came into it because of your father, or the teevee, or seeing a special player strut their stuff on the cool, green grass, we're all in the same boat. This isn't shiny-happy, picket-fence-two-kids-and-a-dog love. This is messy, nasty, dish-breaking, knife-throwing, toss-your-stuff-on-the-lawn, make-up-sex, five-breakup, late-night-stalking, restraining-order-love. It's an "I wish I knew how to quit you" thing that none of us has the answer to, much as we wish we might.
But you know what? Even if they never get it done, even if I spend my entire life rooting for the Cubs, never seeing them reach the promised land, it won't have been a waste. Although they've given much pain over the years, they've also given buckets of joy and enjoyment. Love hurts sometimes, and expecting otherwise is Pollyannatude in the highest. I am nothing if not realistic, so I know my love could break my heart at any moment, but isn't love about a certain amount of hope and faith? It may be a fool's hope, and it may be faith misplaced, but it's all I've got, and I don't know about you, but I think it's going to pay off any day now.
Go, Mets, Go!
Ron Santo would punch me in the face if he read this, but I am strongly advocating for the Mets to pull it together and reach the post season over the Phillies. Mostly, I think this would be a good thing for one simple, essential reason - the following key Met players are on the DL:
Billy Wagner - 2.30 ERA, 27 saves
Orlando Hernandez - 24 starts, 9-5, 3.72 ERA
John Maine - 25 starts, 10-8, 4.18 ERA
Moises Alou - .347 AVG in what little playtime he had this season
Fernando Tatis - .297 AVG, 11 HR, 47 RBI
At the rate they're dropping, it'll be a miracle if they make it. And if they make it ... soft prey.
Cubs release '09 schedule
Major League Baseball released the aught nine schedules today. Highlights include a 162 game season, in which half are played at home and the other half are played on the road.
The Cubs will open the season in Houston, and will finish the year at home against Arizona. To see the full schedule, follow this link to the Cubs.com website.
Of course, while this is all informational, I think the only schedule you, I, or anybody else is really interested in starts in a few weeks and will include home field advantage for the Cubs. Nudge nudge, wink wink.


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F1's Sato almost wins Indy 500
Instead, the Japanese 35-year-old, the former Jordan, Honda and Super Aguri driver until 2008, crashed into the wall after an audacious last-lap attempt to pass Dario Franchitti, who went on to win under yellow flags.
The Indianapolis Star's Bob Kravitz said the move was "brave; it was stupid. It was courageous; it was irresponsible.
"If it had worked ... it would have become the stuff of legend".
Former Toyota test driver Ryan Briscoe, the polesitter, finished fifth, while ex Minardi and Jaguar racer Justin Wilson was seventh.
Rubens Barrichello finished his first Indy 500 11th, while former Toro Rosso driver Sebastien Bourdais was 20th.
Jean Alesi, with his heavily underpowered Lotus engine, was disqualified for running slower than the allowed 105 per cent.
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Increasing human longevity in this century has led to many changes in the viewpoints and life situations of the beneficiaries of this development — older persons. In this issue, researcher Lydia Brontë describes the findings of her recent five-year study of 150 individuals, ages 65 to 102, who have continued to work, create, and thrive, regardless of chronological age. Popular wisdom has held that adult life follows an invariable track, with expectations of old age and retirement in the mid-60s and an inevitable downhill slide after that. This work suggests that advancing longevity has created a new stage of healthy adulthood between the ages of 50 and 75 — a "second middle age" — and that the extra gift of time has created a new pattern of adult life — the "long career."


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Speaking as somebody who doesn't PvP and doesn't do achievements, I totally agree.
I don't do battlegrounds because I have no ****ing clue what I'm doing in them, and I play this game because I like working as part of a team to do something together. Stuff like this encourages the kind of infuriating selfish play that is all too common in the game.
Its the equivalent of having the "Hail to the King" achievement require you to land the killing blow on King Ymiron personally.
Extremely well-phrased point.
I've posted quite a bit on this, and it's damned rare for me to complain about almost any changes made to WoW, but this one is a fubar.
I don't mind PvP achievements per se, but these ones encourage selfishness and -force- people to move out of their roles as part of a battlegroup to get the achievement.
A healer should be in the back, healing, and getting credit for doing his job. He shouldn't be racing the frackin' melee to click the damn flag.
If they wanted us to do more PvP with this achievement, it should have been made: "Win X battleground with your Orphan out." Or even better - just make it an honour-kill farming exercise.
"land the killing blow on King Ymiron personally."
In heroic mode.
It's particularly bad for those playing overseas, as the lag factor makes it even harder. Even if you click it as soon as you are able (and I mean spamming the thing even before the animation comes up), the 700ms+ lag means someone else you see dismount after you started capping gets the achievement.
@Elhannan - yes, exactly, and well put yourself! As you said, healers should be in the back healing, not trying to cap or return flags. I'm a mage - in any regular EotS, if I tried to grab the flag and run with it, the "serious" PvPers on my team would have my hide, because I'm not likely to survive long enough to cap it. I'm a clothie, my bubbles are limited, and I have no innate speed boosts. I'm jeapordizing the match by trying. (Apologies to any PvPing mages who are legitimately hard to kill, as I've heard is often the case these days; I'm still just not that good.) To get this achievement I need to get a friend to grab it, bring it near the base, then (with no hordies around), deliberately drop it and let me grab it and finish capping. Sure, we still cap it, but that's not the point of how the game is supposed to play out. And it risks recapture by dropping it, even if it looks safe around us.
Encourage PvP, invigorate BGs, sure. But don't make objectives that destroy what the match is supposed to be about.
Dan's point goes well with the authors. Not everyone wants to PvP, and not everyone wants to PvE. Blizzard wants to force people to do a little PvP for an achievement, and I'm fine with that. The problem though, is HOW they did it. Essentially, they made the achievement "go to a BG and play it the completely wrong way." How many people would want the the Hail to the King achievement to be "Cause a wipe when the boss has less that 5% health."
Personally, I think the achievement should have been along the lines of completing the ACTUAL BG goals (win an AV with your humanpet out), or better yet, made it a choice: Do the Hail to the King, OR do School of Hard Knocks.


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10. Know when to say when. There may come a time when you can no longer safely provide good quality care for your loved one. Ask your doctor about next steps and go easy on yourself for having done all you could.
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The feel-good story of walk-on quarterback Baker Mayfield at Texas Tech has come to an end, reports Tim Griffin of The San Antonio-Express News. The Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year announced Wednesday evening that he would be leaving Lubbock.
Mayfield, who started eight games for the Red Raiders this season, informed coach Kliff Kingsbury by phone on Tuesday before confirming it again the next day in person.
"I'm disappointed because I love Lubbock," said Mayfield. "I'm thankful for the opportunity they gave me and everything that Lubbock has done for me, but it's time for me to move on and start over.
"I just didn't feel comfortable anymore, and I just felt like it was time to move on," Mayfield said.
Mayfield was the first walk-on quarterback to start the game for a season opener in FBS history, throwing for 413 yards and four touchdowns in an inspiring debut win over SMU.
Things weren't nearly as glamorous once conference play started—he averaged just 282.2 yards per game and threw five touchdowns to his eight interceptions, missing three games due to a knee injury.
Counterpart David Webb threw for 385 or more in his four starts this season and showed big-arm ability that is required for Kingsbury's offensive system, but it was probably the decision to bypass Mayfield and make sophomore quarterback Michael Brewer—who threw 10 passes this season—the starter for the Holiday Bowl that inclined him to pack his bags.
Mayfield earned himself a scholarship opportunity somewhere, but it won't be within the walls of the Big 12. Texas Tech has granted him release, but will bar him from transferring to another conference rival.
A three-star recruit from Lake Travis High School in Austin (TX), Mayfield received offers from Florida Atlantic, New Mexico, Rice and Washington State.
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Hello My Name is Stephanie.... I created Somewhat Simple in July of 2009 as a place to document my love of being creative. I am married to my best friend and together we are raising 4 sweet kids in sunny Arizona, USA. I love ice cream, autumn, Sunday naps, traveling, game nights and shopping. I am a bit obsessive compulsive and I love all things organized. I love reality TV, a new tube of toothpaste, a new jar of peanut butter, the scent of a new car and soft back scratches. I despise laundry more than anything else in the world! I'm also not a fan of unloading the dishwasher, Peeps marshmallow candies, mushrooms and Whoppers- those are disgusting.
Sarah is a stay-at-home-mom of three beautiful children, wife to a pretty awesome guy, and lover of Dr. Pepper Jelly Bellies and cinnamon bears. She resides in Arizona and has recently added Laundry Procrastinator Extraordinaire to her resume. She dabbles in design as a late-night hobby, and can be found making Christmas cards or special invites for friends and family.
Hi! I'm Aimee and I blog at Like Mother Like Daughter, where you guessed it, I blog with my mom. We share our favorite recipes, cooking products and more! I am a soon to be first time mama (due in May!) but also a pup and kitty mom. I love running, camping, photography, and of course cooking in my spare time! My favorite food is chicken enchiladas and my least favorite is polenta! Hope you'll embark on this fun cooking journey with me!
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Born the 5th of 8 kids, I'm a six-foot tall mother of two and I'm enjoying the view! My blogging at Mother's Niche started with the creation of my own printable quiet books and became at passion after that. I use blogging as my creative outlet, swimming as my physical outlet, and the rest of my life revolves around my husband and girls (18 months apart). I enjoy warm summer rain, eating peanut butter by the spoonful, having dance parties with my husband and kids and avoiding folding laundry at all cost (my husband is a kind, kind man).
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L. Carol Doss, 73, of Bluffton died Sept. 30, 2014, at 11:45 a.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born June 28, 1941, in Sullivan, Mo, to Tracy and Elvie (Ridenour) Hardecke who preceded her in death. On Nov. 1, 1958 she married Kenneth Doss Jr. and he survives.
In addition to Mustard Seed's regular menu on Friday and Saturday nights, the following features will be available this weekend:
Steak Diane & shrimp with Smashed Potatoes
Pork Chop with Fried Green Tomatoes, Arugula and Cajun Remoulade
Mediterranean Salmon Salad
Curried Mussels
Moscato Poached Pears in Puff Pastry
By: Colton Steiner, sports information assistant
BLUFFTON, Ohio - On Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, the Bluffton University women's soccer team defeated the Heidelberg University Student Princes in a double overtime thriller, 1-0. Providing the winning goal for the Beavers was sophomore TERRILL WEBB (Kenton) who scored in the 102nd minute. It marked Bluffton's first ever women's soccer victory over Heidelberg after eight straight setbacks, the last in 2008.
Bluffton community leader, Mary Emma Triplett, died, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. She was preceeded in death by her
husband, William R. (Ropp) Triplett.
Mrs. Triplett was born on Oct. 2, 1922, to Joseph and Hettie Cassel of Fairview Village, Pa. She joined the U.S. Army
Nursing Corps soon after graduation from the University of Cincinnati Nursing School with a nursing degree and RN
She and Ropp were married on Sept. 1, 1946, after both having received honorable discharge
from the army.
Want to see some Pirates on parade?
Bluffton High School's homecoming parade - we call it the best small-town homecoming parade in northwestern Ohio - lived up to its expectations on Friday.
It had all the elements of a parade - from the American Legion honor guard, to the homecoming court, lots of school organizations on floats, and candy to rival Halloween.
The Icon offers a video and photo album for one last look at this year's parade.
Wesley Eugene Yoakam, 67 of Bluffton, died at 7:40 a.m. Sept. 29, 2014 at Bridge Hospice, Findlay. He was born March 26, 1947, in Bluffton to Doyt A. and Leah Pauline Clum Yoakam who preceded him in death.
Mr. Yoakam was a 1965 graduate of LaFayette-Jackson High School. He was the class valedictorian. He then attended Bluffton College and graduated in 1969 with a B.S. in English Education.
Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co., 117 S. Main St., Bluffton, announces two special flavors of the month for October.
Thoses special flavors are:
• Red Hot Cinnamon
• S'mores
By Torie Wright, Icon intern
My favorite time of year is now. Fall's weather is perfect and we also celebrate my favorite holiday: Halloween. We're about a month away from seeing costumed kiddos roaming the streets, but it's just the right time for getting into spooky movies.
I challenge you this: starting now, watch one horror movie per week. On October 31, report back to us at the Icon with your list of movies watched and tell us which one was your absolute favorite!
Before we allow Bluffton High School's homecoming to fade, here's the BHS homecoming court of one-half century ago, 1964 to be exact.
Front from left: Judy Suter, sophomore; Sandy Dillman, queen; Kay Motter, senior attendant.
Second row from left: Pat Carter, junior; Mary Jane Baker, freshman.
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Northwest Physical Therapy, Inc. will offer free therapy screens to the public during the month of October. These screens will be available at all four outpatient locations in Delphos, Ottawa, Bluffton and Lima.
A physical therapy screening takes approximately 10-15 minutes and will be performed by a licensed clinician. A therapy screening helps identify issues that may be causing unnecessary pain.
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happy weekend friends! it's been steamy up in these parts and i've been dealing with some fun yet stressful deadlines, so i am very much looking forward to a weekend full of relaxation, coffee dates, the company of wonderful friends and a few (and much needed) cocktails here and there!
i have some big news coming up on the blog in a couple of weeks, so stay tuned! (don't you just hate when people say stuff like that?)
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I also thought that these were very dense and rather tasteless.
Bacon Waffles
Mix crumbled cooked bacon in a homemade waffle batter for a unique breakfast treat that the whole family is sure to love.
Yield: 8 medium waffles
Cost per Serving: $.39
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 229
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated fat: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrate: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 554mg
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Cook bacon until crisp. Drain and then coarsely crumble.
- Plug in an electric waffle iron to preheat.
- Meanwhile, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl; whisk together to blend.
- Pour milk in a glass measuring cup and microwave for 1 minute at full power to heat slightly. Pour into medium bowl; whisk in melted butter and eggs. Add liquid ingredients to flour mixture, whisking just until blended.
- Grease waffle iron with cooking spray. Spread about 1/3 cup batter over each iron (or appropriate amount according to manufacturer's directions) and sprinkle 1/8 of bacon on top. Close waffle iron and cook until done. Repeat with remaining batter and bacon. Serve with warm syrup if desired.
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On days that Tris & I have been able to eat together we have both done well.
Unfortunately when Tris is left to make his own food choices he has not been so successful e.g. thinking a wetherspoons burger was ok as he did not have fries. In an effort to avoid further instances of this I have written him some guidelines on how to choose his food & how much of it to eat.
My favourite of these rules is:
If Geri is not around to consult on food ask female flatmate. If she is not there ask Karl. If Karl is unavailable call your Mum. If your Mum does not answer then ask Sammy (the cat). If Sammy doesn't answer then use your best judgement on what is a suitable diet sized portion & then halve it!
Let's hope the guidelines do the trick!
Well it is now one week since Tris & I properly began our diet. So far I have lost 2.3kg which makes me rather happy.
There have of course been ups & downs to this week. I've had a lot of fun creating low fat but tasty recipes for our meals but we realised that we had been eating around double the portion size we should have been. This has meant that we are suffering hunger pains pretty much all the time as we wait for our stomachs to realise that this is the amount of food to expect from now on.
On Saturday we decided to have some of the more naughty foods that we like but try to keep within our calorie limits to minimise the risk of gaining back the weight we had lost over the week. Eating tiny portions of these was tasty but it showed us that we were better off having two super healthy meals that we could have a bit more of during the day & then the naughtier lunch or dinner so we don't repeat the experience of going to bed feeling incredibly hungry. Sunday we put this into practice & found our appetites were much better sated than the previous day.
Onto step two soon. Adding proper exercise into our routine!
Here goes with the third gallery instalment!
The Knight Bus
A Butterbeer break. This was obviously cream soda with caramel colouring topped with whipped cream. Tris & I theorised that this drink was originally designed for the Harry Potter World in Orlando as it was an ice cold beverage. I don't think it's worth buying & a number of other visitors must have agreed as there were a lot of abandoned nearly full cups strewn over the tables!
As we were not keen we are working on a recipe for how we envisage Butterbeer should taste from the descriptions in the books & our own imaginations as we're planning an HP movie marathon themed party soon. I shall post it once it is perfected.
Number 4 Privet Drive
The Potter's Cottage in Godric's Hollow
In the creature shop we found The Monster Book of Monsters
Fawkes the Phoenix
A young mandrake
Then it was off to Diagon Alley
Looking at some awesome concept artwork for creatures we found Dobby!
Tris & I had a wonderful time at the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour it's a must see for Harry fans!
A thank you kiss for Tris for buying our tickets!
Here is the second double sized part of my Lushfest 2012 gallery.
Pippa & I picking our way through the mud.
Success! We didn't fall over!
Emotional Brilliance Marquee
Pippa having her Emotional Brilliance reading
Pippa absorbing the Emotional Brilliance
Tris checking out the origin story of The Smell of Freedom
Pippa in the Dirty Club Bathroom
V & Pippa listening to The Voice of Reason
The Variety Stage
At the Spa Barn learning about a wonderful soon to be launched new Lush Spa treatment.
We all enjoyed the Rose Candy Floss.
Pippa thought Tris would suit a Floss 'Fro
V & Tris were very good, patient guys giving up their day to accompany two lushies around the festival!
We stopped for an ice cream when we got tired.
We went off exploring the other marquees & found some new haircare products!
Pippa looked super sexy after trying out Sea Spray!
Gigantic Massage Bars!
We had a great time at Lushfest 2012 & made our way home happily with many goodies!
So over the past couple of decades like a lot of people out there I have been dieting on & off. Sometimes successfully & sometimes not.
In the past I have been dieting because other people have pressured me to but this time I am doing it because I want to. I want to be healthier rather than thinner (although that will be a pleasant side effect) & it is fortunate that Tris also wants to do the same.
One of the issues I have found in the past is that constantly denying myself things I would like to eat leads me to eventually rebel & binge. Rather than find myself in this position again I have decided to watch my food intake very carefully the majority of the week & allow myself to eat a moderate portion of the foods I avoid the rest of the week for one breakfast, one lunch & two dinners (usually over the weekend).
There will be a mixture of diet friendly & more indulgent recipes popping up from now on as I try new things. Please let me know how you get on if you give them a try.


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HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Procrastinating City of Holland residents who haven't raked leaves out to the curbs or shoulders for crews to collect are getting a break.
Due to what one official says are "trees that are not cooperating by dropping their leaves," the city's annual Fall Leaf program has been extended one week, through November 16th. The guidelines remain the same, as only leaves will be picked up. Piles that have branches or other debris in it won't be touched and must be disposed of privately.
This is apparently the last chance to do some outside cleaning up before winter, as Holland's Spring Yard Program doesn't begin until March 22nd.


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What is a jumbo loan?
A jumbo mortgage certainly isn't your conventional home loan. It's bigger. Find out who qualifies.
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Looking to buy a larger, more luxurious abode? A jumbo mortgage might be right for you.
What is a jumbo mortgage?
A jumbo mortgage is a home loan with an amount that exceeds conforming loan limits imposed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-sponsored enterprises that buy mortgages from lenders. The limit is $417,000 in most parts of the United States, but can increase to $625,500 in the highest-cost areas. (Bing: Just how low are mortgage rates right now?)
"There are roughly 3,300 counties in the United States, and out of those, approximately 100 (counties) are eligible for the high-cost limit of $625,500," says David Adamo, CEO of Stamford, Conn.-based Luxury Mortgage.
In an additional 92 counties, loan limits are greater than $417,000 but less than $625,500.
Jumbo mortgages, jumbo homes
What types of homes do jumbo borrowers have?
"Larger, single-family homes," says Mary Beth Rapice, real-estate attorney for Pullman and Comley in Bridgeport, Conn. For example, she says certain communities in Connecticut, such as Westport and Greenwich, have had condominiums that cost more than $600,000.
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In South Florida, borrowers who seek jumbo mortgages are generally looking for high-end homes ranging from $750,000 to $10 million, says Jim Angleton, president of Aegis FinServ Corp., a corporation specializing in bank consultancy, commercial portfolio lending and debt resolution.
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"Our typical jumbo loan is about $2.5 million and higher, and so the typical borrower is either going to be a corporation or is going to be the president, CEO or a senior executive of a company," he says.
After the 2008 housing and credit crisis, getting a jumbo mortgage became a challenge — but that has changed. The availability of jumbo mortgages has increased, and jumbo loans have become more affordable.
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However, issues can still arise. For any type of borrower, the fear of a problem appraisal exists.
"One problem is whether the property appraises out … to support the mortgage that the borrower wants to get or support the purchase price for the property," Rapice says. "That is a problem that we have across the board."
- On our blog, 'Listed': 1,099-page rule seeks to simplify mortgage forms
Qualifying for a jumbo mortgage
While the underwriting process for jumbo mortgages is similar to that for a conforming mortgage, the requirements differ.
"There is no private mortgage insurance with a jumbo mortgage, so the down payments are larger and, usually, the credit score can be no lower than 700," Rapice says. "If you are going to apply for a larger mortgage amount, of course you're going to have to be able to show the income and the assets in order to pay that."
The maximum debt-to-income ratio for jumbo loan borrowers is 45%. Additionally, jumbo borrowers need at least six months' worth of reserves in their bank accounts after closing, while conforming loan borrowers may be required to have just one or two months' worth of mortgage payments set aside. The required reserve amount for jumbo borrowers can sometimes be 20% percent of the loan, Adamo says.
Borrowers may have to fork over a huge chunk of change, but there are perks to a jumbo mortgage. For example, jumbo-loan rates have reached historic lows, and interest on loans up to $1 million is tax-deductible.
"Jumbo borrowers today are getting the best rates in the history of our country," Adamo says.
Interest rates are higher when a mortgage crosses the jumbo threshold because larger-balance loans contain more risk for the bank. Additionally, MortgageLoan.com notes that this type of loan is more difficult to sell to investors than traditional smaller mortgages, causing banks to boost their profitability with higher rates.
To avoid paying higher rates for mortgages over $417,000, it is possible to obtain a traditional mortgage just under the limit and a second mortgage for the remaining balance. Ric Edelman of CNBC also recommends investigating adjustable rate mortgage options (ARMs), as these may be obtained for amounts up to $2 million at rates lower than jumbo mortgages.
Read more: Define Jumbo Mortgage Rates | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_7244934_define-jumbo-mortgage-rates.html#ixzz24EUEhAuA


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Fall Green Cure 2009: Discussion Board
This is a discussion board for all those participating in the Green Cure.
Please comment below and feel free to include links to pics or sites where you are documenting your Green Cure. Also, do you have any Green Cure tips or tricks to share that have jumped out of the book for you, or that you discovered on your own? Tell us below!
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My landlord is giving us kitchen pails to compost per San Francisco new law. I've never composted before. Won't it smell? I can't use plastic bags so will I have to wash out the gross pail? Or is there an alternative? I never thought I'd be composting in a downtown apartment.
I've looked into 'kitchen composting' a few times, as I am interested in composting but much like you, live downtown and don't have a suitable outdoor space to use. I would recommend you look up (possibly on amazon) kitchen composters, there are a variety of types available that claim to not smell. There are some pretty fancy ones that get a bit pricey (~$500), but I've also seen some for around $40
What's this law all about?
Here in Boulder, CO the city composts. I too thought it was going to be really gross and smelly but it's not (unless you throw that already rotten bunch of broccoli from you fridge in there)! I only have to take it out every few days and I have a family of 5. You can buy BioBags (they sell them at King Sooper) to line your compost pail so no need to wash out the pail, you just throw food and bag in to the composter.
I have three large compost bins in my back yard, and keep two small ones (with snug lids!) under my kitchen sink. Once every 3 or 4 days I take the kitchen ones outside and empty them into the larger containers. Composting is such an easy thing to do, and well worth the miniscule effort involved when planting time rolls around. :)
I use a tupperware container in the kitchen and simply store it in my fridge, pulling it out and setting it in the sink when I'm prepping/cooking. The fridge keeps it from smelling and keeps fruit flies at bay. When it fills up, I go dump it in the big bin in my backyard.
The big bin doesn't smell as long as I remember to layer the food scraps with something like newspaper or raked up leaves.
I store my food scraps in the freezer until I take it to a friend's compost heap. Works great.
We live in SF too and we've been composting for about three years. We have about 10% real trash every week, the rest compost or recycling. You'll find that if you use the small green bins provided by the city for compost, you'll end up taking the compost down nightly or every couple of days. The smell is rarely bad unless you're tossing fish or smelly cheese.
Does anyone know the correct ratio of "green" composting material to "brown" - am I right in remembering it to be 3:4?
who else is blogging their progress? i haven't posted my 'before' pics yet but i started taking notes over here:
and gathering inspiration pics here:
i would love to follow others' progress!
Bio Bin makes great countertop composting bins that use these biodegradable bags and allow for plenty of airflow, so the compost material dries out before it can smell. They really work! I keep mine on the counter and have forgotten to empty it for two weeks once without even a whiff of garbage coming out of it.
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I'm also in SF and we compost into a small green bin that lives under the sink.
These can be lined with a biodegradable 'plastic' bag which are bought at any grocery store if you are concerned about making it really easy on yourself.
We just put food directly in the bin, but we do dump ours into a paper bag and then roll it up to place it in the big outside bin. These keeps down the smell. We do have to rinse the little one out.
The other thing to make it easier is to place some paper (like used paper towel or napkin) in the bottom of the bin. This way the food slides out easily when it's time to put out.
We rinse it with vinegar if it is stinky, but it really hasn't been an issue.
doubledutch, I cannot communicate how awesome it is that you included the Tenenbaum's house in your inspiration. I adore that house. I almost painted my living room coral.
To answer your question, I'm blogging at http://www.noaccountingfortaste.com/?cat=13
Now, where's my javelina?
I'm trying to switch to environmentally friendly cleaners, but I have a lot of partial bottles of non-green stuff still in the house. It seems a waste (and a hazard) to just throw them away or dump them down the drain. Any thoughts?
Call a local Salvation Army or shelter (women's shelter, animal shelter, homeless shelter, etc...) and ask if they would be interested. Our local Salvation Army thrift shop actually sells partially used bottles of cleaners and hygiene products, but they may be able to use them at the shelter itself.
I've used a lot of zero-VOC wall paints, but does anyone know of an environmentally responsible paint that's suitable for floors?
I dropped all my old cleaners at the city's recycling and household hazardous waste center. Told them they could use them or dispose of them properly, whichever. They laughed and thanked me.


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