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If you were watching the "Georgia Gang" on WAGA-TV this morning, you saw that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has stepped into 8th District congressional contest – on the side of U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall, D-Macon.
The Los Angeles Times has the details:
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has been a powerful ally for Republican candidates in this year's midterm campaigns, quietly moved across the aisle this week and bought ads touting nearly a dozen Democratic House members.
The "voter education" spots are running on behalf of 10 members of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition, many of them in the South, including Georgia's Jim Marshall, Virginia's Glenn Nye, Maryland's Frank Kratovil, Mississippi's Travis W. Childers and Alabama's Bobby Bright.
The ads were spotted by political media trackers. A spokesman for the chamber would not confirm the buys, but filings with the Federal Election Commission show that the Chamber spent a total of $1,899,772 to run two separate ads for each candidate.
The pro-Democratic media campaign marks a sharp pivot for the influential business lobby, which has poured millions of dollars into ads supporting Republicans. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, the organization is the top-spending third-party group so far this cycle. This week alone, it dropped nearly $10 million on ads around the country, most of them aimed at lifting GOP candidates.
Marshall is being challenged by Republican Austin Scott, a state lawmaker from Tifton.
At Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, you couldn't go far without being reminded of the race for governor.
Libertarian John Monds rented a plane and a banner touting his campaign. Former congressman Nathan Deal, the Republican nominee, prowled the sidelines, and was rewarded with a strictly non-political radio interview with Chuck Dowdle.
Those keeping track of the Georgia-Tennessee game on the radio also heard a lengthy, 60-second message from Democratic nominee Roy Barnes. The script:
Female actor, amid office background noise: I'll make this quick. I have to pick up my kids at soccer practice. I'm a mom, but I also have a career, and had to work my way to this corner office. It wasn't easy.
Male actor: Am I interrupting?
Female actor: Put that down here, please. I tell the guys outside I'm recording.
Male actor: Something important?
Female actor: I think so. I've had to make some tough decisions. Fire people, hire people. Which brings me to my point. If Roy Barnes and Nathan Deal came in applying for a job, it would be an easy choice. Mr. Deal can't manage money, breaks laws, hides investments, has ethical conflicts, and lives off shady insider deals.
Roy Barnes is a successful banker, attorney, farmer, and investor. I think you get my point. In November, we hire a governor. Who do you want running your business? I don't think the choice is even close. Roy Barnes. Hold the elevator.
You'll remember that Deal's third and latest TV focused on education, using a female narrator. Given that, it's clear that the Republican and Democratic candidates for governor agree on one thing: Women voters will make the difference next month.
In Sunday's Savannah Morning News, political columnist Larry Peterson continued to hammer on appearances by the Barnes Law Firm before judges appointed by the former Democratic governor:
His law firm has appeared three dozen times before judges he appointed, winning – or helping win – his clients hundreds of millions of dollars.
Never mind, say his supporters.
Never mind one of the judges gave Barnes' campaign $10,000 less than a month before Barnes named him to the bench.
Never mind that judge has given Barnes' current campaign $2,000.
Meanwhile, Blog for Democracy has poked through Nathan Deal's campaign finance statements and found this:
Based on a review of his disclosure reports, from 7/31/2009-9/22/2010, Nathan Deal spent $81,225.47 from his campaign account on legal/attorney fees. This includes $20,924.40 in August and September of 2010.
And for some reason, Gov. Sonny Perdue failed to broadcast the fact that he had declared Oct. 4-10 to be Financial Planning Week.
Tim Echols, the Republican nominee for the Public Service Commission, has let it be known that he's received the endorsement of three Republican members of the PSC: Chairman Lauren "Bubba" McDonald, Doug Everett, and Chuck Eaton.
McDonald had previously endorsed state Sen. John Douglas, R-Social Circle, who lost an August runoff to Echols.
Finally, from the Associated Press:
A former Georgia legislator is preparing for an April trial on tax evasion charges.
Former state Rep. Jeanette Jamieson's trial was scheduled by Fulton Superior Court Judge Michael Johnson at a brief hearing on Friday.
The Toccoa Democrat was charged in July 2009 with failing to file a state income tax return for calendar years 2006 and 2007 despite earning more than $127,000 in 2006 and more than $61,000 in 2007.
Jamieson says she is not guilty and claims she's a victim of selective prosecution because of her politics.
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October 10th, 2010
12:24 pm
Gee, Galloway/AJC again promoting a Democrat – that's some "jolt".
October 10th, 2010
12:51 pm
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? the Chamber of Commerce endorses the long-term career politician over the small business man. It's enough to make you puke.
October 10th, 2010
12:56 pm
Wow Ralph you really don't like the truth do you? Kinda funny really, hypocrites like you are always on about "personal responsibilty" and "conservative values" yet it seems your candidate for governor Nathan Deal represents the polar opposite with his crookedness, tax evasion and twenty years being an "insider" in Washington.
I guess you would rather it was all hidden from the voters?
October 10th, 2010
1:07 pm
If there's such a thing as a good Democrat, Jim Marshall is pretty close. At least he voted against Czar Obama's healthcare & snubbed him when he was in Atlanta. Even though I consider myself a Republican, I can't vote for Austin Scott just because he's GOP.
October 10th, 2010
1:32 pm
Either on the night of November 2nd or the morning of November 3rd, the AJC will have to preface Deal's name with "Governor-Elect". The anti-democrat sentiment will sweep many democrats out of office and will thwart the candidacies of many more throughout America. The democrats will have no one to blame for this "housecleaning" but themselves.
For all those who have threatened to leave the state if Governor Deal is elected, moving companies will have extra staff on hand November 3rd. Delta is adding flights and Greyhound will have extra people at the ready. If you choose to drive, I-75, I-85, I-20 and I-95 will all be open. Y'all drive carefully, you hear?
October 10th, 2010
1:38 pm
Jonathan calls me (and I guess a majority of Georgia voters) a hypocrite because I don't buy into Barnes' and the AJC's negative ad/distortions about Deal's finances. He is said to be a crook, yet almost bankrupt.
I don't get to vote for or against Jim Marshall or Austin Scott and know little about either of them – I just remarked that the AJC is consistent in promoting Democrats.
My exception to Republican/Libertarian candidates I can vote for is for Democrat Ken Hodges for Attorney General who is a prosecutor, not a politician like Republican Sam Olens. He has bipartisan support endorsed by nearly 100 Democrat and Republican Sheriffs, the vast majority of District Attorneys from both parties, and the Police Benevolent Association.
Does that make any of you yellow dog Democrats feel better?
October 10th, 2010
2:48 pm
Out of the entire Dem. caucus in Congress (what are there, 219 of them) and the Chamber of Commerce can only find 12 of them worthy of support. That tells you what the Dem. majority looks like, a bunch of anti-business nut jobs.
October 10th, 2010
2:49 pm
Jim Marshall has not been a bad representative- but if re-elected, on the opening day of the next Congress, he will vote for Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House.
I just don't know if I can get around that-
October 10th, 2010
3:27 pm
John Galt:
"he will vote for Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House"
. . . if she is re-elected and if the domocrats don't dump her.
October 10th, 2010
3:40 pm
Those roads will be wide open because last man and Georgia's future will be slowly circling the drain around 285
October 10th, 2010
3:42 pm
That's blue dog to you
October 10th, 2010
3:46 pm
Maybe the Chamber should start a new party
INO, moderates from each party who are willing to take the best of both extremes to do what best for America and not a narrow, wedge, ideological pure set of bumper sticker positions that do nothing but split the country apart
October 10th, 2010
3:48 pm
Circling the I-285 drain (or black hole) is very apropos. That is certainly where most of the Georgia taxpayer funds are wasted.
October 10th, 2010
3:56 pm
You can say that the money is wasted here only because the legislature meets at the capital for forty days a year.
Fact is that the state is a parasite living off of, and building infrastructure at metro Atlanta's expense
Eventually the good old boy nanny state will drain so much from Atlanta that she dies on the vine
October 10th, 2010
3:57 pm
Mike says he's a Republican but can't vote for Austin Scott which means he is probably a latent democrat but ashamed to admit it. He probably voted fot obama.
October 10th, 2010
4:06 pm
The Atlanta, Fulton County, and Dekalb County governments are grafty jobs programs while infrastructure and schools crumble. Corporate taxes and the airport golden goose/ cookie jar are the only things making Atlanta less of a basket case than Detroit. Atlanta is the hole of the do-nut.
October 10th, 2010
4:27 pm
I guess that the democrats showed the nation their definition of "moderate" when they elected Obama?
October 10th, 2010
4:32 pm
You keep lamenting that the city of Atlanta is being "siphoned" by the rest of the state. I must admit that we are suffering a lack of crime scene tape and forensic evidence bags due to Atlanta's need for these items. We are also experiencing a shortage of Section 8 housing outside of Atlanta due to high demand by the city of Atlanta.
All in all, maybe it is the city of Atlanta that is the parasite?
October 10th, 2010
4:36 pm
Last man,
Like a health care law that means the insurers can't drop you because your sick, but doesn't go all the way to the liberal utopia of single payer?
Obama is a moderate, but from the far right fringe he seams communist
October 10th, 2010
4:40 pm
Last man,
They have closed the massive section eight projects
Crime in Atlanta is down
BTW, I said metro, like your old haunts in Gwinnett
Check where "state" funds are spent and you'll find it is well beyond 285
October 10th, 2010
4:47 pm
State funds are surely a huge plus from the Atlanta suburb revenues compared to spending.
The IQ of Atlanta drops 50% at the end of every evening rush hour. Productivity drops 90%, unless you count successful criminals as being productive.
October 10th, 2010
4:57 pm
Productivity drops everywhere when people leave work
Unless you're measuring homework, dinner, and after school band practice…
October 10th, 2010
4:59 pm
Ralph: You are so slow — you just admitted all the smart folks come to Atlanta to make money…
They only live in the burbs to avoid paying the costs of occupying the city all day. But, then again, Republicans never were partial to being held accountable. (See Nixon, Cheney, Bush, Gingrich, Speaker Richardson, etc).
October 10th, 2010
5:16 pm
Liberals pretending that productive citizens are an average commodity in Atlanta is not gaining any credibility here. I didn't invent the "donut" term for the metro Atlanta area, but it is well understood by the vast majority of the electorate. Not to say there isn't a good percentage of the electorate which votes for such wealth redistribution to the non-productive. Since finedog and JD can read and write, they must be on the higher end of the literacy scale of leftists, but obviously their comprehension needs work.
October 10th, 2010
5:36 pm
"Obama is a moderate"
I think that tells us a lot about your thinking!
October 10th, 2010
5:41 pm
"crime is down"?
I have seen firsthand the reporting of crime stats by the City of Atlanta, and I can assure you that crime is not down! In the past, they have "downgraded" srmed robberies to simple thefts, home invasions to burglaries, etc., etc., etc.
I know how they play that game with the Uniform Crime Reporting.
October 10th, 2010
5:42 pm
typo – "smrd" should read "armed"
October 10th, 2010
6:30 pm
Ralph – paying for what you take ain't wealth re-distribution. Guess you ended up in the same math class as Deal.
October 10th, 2010
7:10 pm
We should come down on every democrat out there!Any one who wants to take away from the life blood of 85% of the American work force is a lunatic.The rest just want a free ride including the unions who think they are the only way to grow America.Parents teach your children well educate them and they will be the leaders of this country not the free loaders.
October 10th, 2010
7:16 pm
October 10th, 2010
7:21 pm
I just hope the Chamber will not endorse Deal. His shady business practices, corruption issues, poor money management, and tax problems will not ecourage business and industry to locate in GA.
October 10th, 2010
8:14 pm
I could see myself voting for Marshall if he would just come out and say that under no circumstances I will not vote for Pelosi for speaker of the house.
October 10th, 2010
8:21 pm
BOY!!!! was Marshall a little scared tonite in the debate or What? Austin Scott held nothing back, He will be our next Congressman of the 8th! Marshall should know his days are numbered.
October 10th, 2010
9:48 pm
It's time we started voting for the best candidate regardless of party. Just because someone has an R by his name doesn't mean he's the best candidate. GA will never be a leader as long as we vote blindly for Republicans. We need to be a 2 party state so neither party has a monopoly on our votes. Competition is good in politics just as it is in business.
October 10th, 2010
10:00 pm
bart, When the Democratic Party starts nominating conservatives then I will be more than happy to take a look at them and pick the best candidate (like Nunn, Harris and Miller, I voted for all three). Please do not even try to tell me Barnes is a conservative. No good conservative would support and send money to Obama.
October 10th, 2010
10:35 pm
I presume tha this is the 'good ole boy' network here.
Maybe some of you caught Jay Bookman's presenatation on the distribution of wealth in America. If not, then look at his blog, and find it. It's pretty well known to those of us who follow these things. If you don't know then what it means is that the top 20% of the public control something like 87% of the wealth, while the bottom 40% control the whopping sum of 0.3% of the wealth.
The point that he doesn't make, although he had abundant opportunites to do so, is that the US economy is basically a consumer-oriented economy. At least 70% of US spending is based on the expenditures by conusmers.
Now, you may have asked yourself, if the consumer doesn't have the means to spend, then how are they supposed to do their thing, and spend money in our markets? One answer is that they can put it on their credit cards (which is even less likey to happen because there are tightened credit requirements on credit cards).
So, if it takes money to make the economy go, and most of the money is held by the top 20% of the public–and it certifiably is–then either the top 20% had better get at it, spending money like there is no tomorrow…or either the state should confiscate that money and put it into circulation for the benefit of the general public. (Higher taxes are automatically called "confiscatory" anyway, so why not lead with the chin here,and get it over with at the outset…?)
To wrap up, it takes money to make this economy move. If a few people have most of the money, the the economy won't work. Plain and simple. It doesn't matter whether you are a Rewpublican or a Democcrat, it is money in circulation that makes the economy go.
The state is in a very bad situation economically, what with the past 8 years of Republican rule and it's emphasis on "trickle down" economics. "Trickle down" economica has NEVER worked and it will never work; it only serves to further enrich the already rich.
October 11th, 2010
12:17 am
A comment said, "We should come down on every democrat out there!Any one who wants to take away from the life blood of 85% of the American work force is a lunatic"
But do consider. Republican president 18 of last 30 years (8 of last 10); Republican congress 11 of last 15 years. The sucking sound is obscured by populist rhetoric never delivered on. The blood suckers are the elite who have sold the dwindling middle class a bill of goods.
October 11th, 2010
3:23 am
It is also an unassailable fact that in January 2007, when Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid took over Congress, unemployment was 4.6% and food stamp usage was around 26.5 million Americans. Today, the unemployment rate is 9.6% and over 40 million Americans are on food stamps.
Compare this to our record after conservatives took control of Congress in 1994.
In four years, unemployment fell from 5.6% to 4.2% and food stamp usage dropped by 8 million Americans thanks to record job creation. Furthermore, turned a $107 billion deficit into a $125 billion surplus in four years, paying off more than $400 billion in federal debt. And we did it with a liberal Democrat in the White House.
You can use this vivid contrast between the record of the Pelosi-Reid Democratic Congress and the last time the Republican Party took control of Congress to powerfully illustrate the difference for every American between the Democratic Party of food stamps and the Republican Party of paychecks. Newt Gingrich
October 11th, 2010
11:02 pm
@Mr. Know It All: The number of folks unemployed and the number of food stamp users began rising under the total mismanagement of GWB! Paychecks under Repubs? Only if you want to flip burgers somewhere!! Wake up, Mr. KIA!! But, as usual, Repubs want to skip over those Bush years-you go directly from 1994 to 2007! Great analysis there….if you're into time travel!
P.S. I heart findog!
October 12th, 2010
9:31 am
I'm loving the rhetoric of Obama regarding the U.S. Chamber ads that are being run for Republicans in other areas of the country. How can he possibly criticize that when Jim Marshall has an ad being run on his behalf? Can you say hypocrisy? If it's good enough to be run for a Democrat, he should just keep quiet about any ads being run for Republicans. He can't have it both ways.


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The Washington Capitals lost 4-3 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night at the Verizon Center. The Capitals now have only one win in the last six games (1-2-3) but remain in second in the Metropolitan Division, 13 points behind the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Here are the five takeaways from the loss:
1. The Capitals are clearly frustrated with losing games due to mental mistakes.
The second period began with a combined five goals on twelve shots all within the first five minutes. Capitals forward Troy Brouwer said they played into Carolina's strength by being a rush team against a rush team.
The lone goal of the first period came off a Carolina 5-on-3 power play. The first penalty – too many men on the ice – was a result of Martin Erat leaving the bench early. Coach Adam Oates seemed to point to Erat after the game when he attributed the loss to "mistakes by veteran guys" and a "lack of concentration."
2. The Capitals can't stop giving up quick response goals.
Alex Ovechkin tied the game 49 seconds into the second period, then Carolina regained the lead 55 seconds later. Steve Olesky gave the Capitals a 3-2 lead at the 3:54 mark, but Carolina tied the game 40 seconds later. These quick response goals continue a disappointing trend for the Capitals this season.
After the game, Capitals forward Brooks Laich was clearly frustrated.
"To be honest, it's sort of embarrassing. And especially that we're aware of it. What was it, two tonight that we gave up quickly after a goal? It's not acceptable," he said.
While not willing to use the word embarrassing, other players echoed the sentiment.
"It's frustrating. We can't let that happen," Olesky said.
"It's been a problem all year long," Brouwer agreed.
3. The Capitals do not have a starting goalie halfway through the season.
Philipp Grubauer played well but not spectacular. In fact, Grubauer generally plays well but not spectacular.
Grubauer made his ninth start of the season (plus two in relief of Braden Holtby). He made 29 saves on 33 shots in the loss. He is now 5-2-3 with .932 save percentage. Zero shutouts.
However, he has only faced two teams that would make the playoffs if the season ended today. A 3-2 loss against the Anaheim Ducks and a 5-4 shootout win against the Philadelphia Flyers.
4. John Carlson is the best defenseman on the Capitals.
John Carlson will represent Team USA in the Winter Olympics in Sochi in February. He leads Capitals defensemen with seven goals (Mike Green is second with three). He and (along with Karl Alzner are the best defensemen on the team.
With three minutes left in a 3-3 game, Carolina defenseman Ryan Murphy wrapped around the net on a power play shot. However, instead, Carlson got his stick in the way to make the block. 30 seconds later, on the same power play, Carlson shut down Hurricanes winger Skinner, who already had two goals at that point, on a potential breakaway. These two plays were the top defensive plays of the game.
5. It is too early to decide if the new lines will work.
Oates shuffled the top two lines: Ovechkin-Eric Fehr-Mikhail Grabovski and Nicklas Backstrom-Marcus Johansson-Brouwer. The old top line of Oveckhin (1 goal, 9 shots and 5 hits), Backstrom (1 assist and 2 shots) and Johansson (2 assists) all played great in their new lines. Brouwer (1 goal) and Fehr (4 shots) also looked good.
Coach Oates was "happy" with the lines.


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May 22, 2014
There's a governor's race going on in Ohio; the candidates' stances on education are far apart. In Akron yesterday, Democratic candidate Ed FitzGerald spoke only briefly on education. You can see the full text of the ABJ coverage at the link, but
here's what Mr. FitzGerald was reported to have said about charters
: "He said he is not opposed to charter schools and thinks they can be an 'important option for some kids.' He said, though, that he thinks charter schools should be treated the same as public schools. "I disagree with the way charter schools are funded at the expense of public schools and the fact they are exempted from the same requirements and oversight," he said. (Akron Beacon Journal)
Lorain City Schools is forecasting a big deficit for next year
. Primary reasons given: open enrollment and vouchers, $5 million in property tax delinquencies, and "glitches" in the state funding formula. (Northern Ohio Morning Journal)
There's an open enrollment flap in West Geauga Schools as well, in which
currently open enrolled students who reside in other districts are being denied renewal
for next year due to a new cap imposed on the number of students being accepted. If only someone could have predicted such a thing! Yeah, I did. 72 days ago according to Twitter. West G had better make it right, although I wonder now whether those families will feel welcome at all, even if the initial decision is reversed. (Willoughby News Herald)
I don't think the Common Core is in any danger
in rural Putnam County. (Delphos Herald)
Nor in successful suburban Westerville, where it seems like
the transition to Common Core is just about wrapped up
; curriculum changes are being finalized to align to the ELA and math standards and curriculum purchases prepared. Nice. (ThisWeek News/Westerville News & Public Opinion)
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|A 3D chocolate lab from more leftovers. All this one cost me was the pattern and the paint. I have a chocolate lab and this one has fooled me many times.
|A niche for St. Francis. I know he's happy that the birds are no longer pooping on his head.
|These types of yard ornaments sell for $80 or more. I figured I could make them for a lot less. I only had to buy one landscaping log and 2 solar lights. I found clipart I liked on the web and enlarged it with poster software.
|They were painted with Folk Art craft paint, sold at Michaels or Wal-Mart or most any craft store. I used spray paint for the bodies and 'blended' the different shades together.
|I saw something similar to this for sale in a catalog for some crazy price. I rounded up some more scraps and voila! I used metal shish kabob skewers which I cut to desired length and ground the ends smooth to hold the apple.
|Butterfly house from scraps. No tenants yet. ;o(
|A storage cabinet for the deck for grill and deck use supplies. It's made from T11 with a pine frame. I always stained outdoor projects in the paste, but the stain did not hold up well for more than a couple of years. I painted this project with exterior latex to match my sheds as my one shed is 15 years old and still 'hanging' in there.
|More scraps used up. The only thing I had to buy for the wishing well was some black ribbon for fake metal banding and shingles for the roof. When I made my first bucket I used metal banding. It was awkward to use and got rusty. The ribbon looks like metal from a distance and was easy to staple on.
|Bird house for the wren that visits yearly.
|Here's the cart I made to hold my Band Saw and Air Compressor. Due to limited shop space my carts have to do double duty.
|An over the door frame "sitter" for dog lovers.
|An owl puzzle for a friend. Look close for the babies.
|A scroll sawn clock for my son who loves to surf.
|Pine cabinet for the bathroom to hold "essentials". My first time making raised panels.
|A little "porch kitty" with that country look. Just trying to be "crafty".
|This oscillating spindle/belt sander is a much appreciated addition to the shop. Inside the cart are sanding accesories and a bunch of Dremel equipmant, etc.
|This is
for crafts, sewing, stained glass, what have you. The left side is table
height to sit down and work, the right is counter height to stand and
|It has 6 drawers for supplies. It'is the first time I made drawers. I used Pocket Holes and glue. The legs, frame, drawer faces are from white pine, the top and cabinet is from shop grade maple.
|I finished the rocking horse for my niece in time for Christmas. Sigh! I combined two free patterns I saved from the web.
|Made from white pine that I bought by mistake, so that turned out well. I finished it in bright colors, trying for a My Little Pony look.
|These are both true "one ofs". My friend has these big rainsticks that she just leaned against the wall and sometimes they fell over. Super Vic to the rescue! She likes the moon & star theme. Hence one star rainstick holder and one moon rainstick holder.
|Name sign out of recycled pine for my dog loving friends.
For my friends who got married last year.
|I wanted to make 2 benches for a friend and her Mother. I stumbled across C. Niels YouTube 5 board bench and knew that was it. I watched his video and got my dimensions and his antiquing tips. I got the nails at Rockler. I used white pine with Minwax Pre-conditioner, Colonial Oak and 3 coats of Poly.
|My designs on the front were made with the Milescraft Inlay kit. I goofed and forgot to put poly on the area first, so there was some bleed through with the stain. Oops! I didn't tell and they won't care. ;o) And now after taking the pics I see one of my first spring chores will be pressure washing the shop walls and the decking. lol
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Oscar & Boots' 150 Square Foot Bedroom
Kids Tour
Names: Oscar (2 years) & Boots (4 years)
Location: Mar Vista - Los Angeles, California
Room Size: 150 square feet
When your dad's an artist and your mom's an art producer + blogger you'll probably grow up surrounded by incredible paintings, photography and sculptures. This tiny bedroom is shared by two boys, Oscar and Boots, where they share a custom made bunk bed and are surrounded by creativity.
Wendy Withers and her husband Gavin Lester, have designed an amazing cottage style family home, full of art, books and wonderful crafted furniture. With only two small bedrooms and a shared single bathroom- they've turned their boys' bedroom into a playful and creative space.
What I was most impressed with was the organization and edited artwork display. There were plenty of toys and kids stuff but they have kept the room clutter free and airy. Also a great feature were the double french doors, which can open up right to the family room.
What was your inspiration for the room?
Art, color and play
What is your favorite element in the room?
The i heart new york signed print by milton glaser
Before starting, what did you know you wanted to include, for sure?
I heart new york
What was your biggest indulgence?
The bunk bed custom built by ben parrillo
If money was no object, what would your dream source be?
Parisian Flea Markets
Source List:
• Bunk bed: the bunk bed custom built by Ben Parrillo
•Book Shelf: Design Public
•Hanging bird mobile: was a gift
•Kids table and stools: EcoTot
Thanks, Boots and Oscar!
(Images: Bethany Nauert)
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*LOVE* this.
I really like it, it's light and fresh and not overdone like most of the nurseries you can find on this site ( I know, this is a kid's room). But, um, where are the toys? In the closet?
Sweet room - and if you have not thought of this - please write a children's book and title it "Oscar and Boots"
I'm annoyed that Wendy's favorite element is the I heart NY signed print by milton glaser. To me it's the least interesting element and a puzzling addition to an otherwise stunningly beautifully designed room. I know I'm being nitpicky, but what do two young kids know about NY to love it? It's as if it was included for the parents to say on Apartmenttherapy "my favorite element is i heart new york signed print by milton glaser". It just feels so snobby! Like Boots or Oscar ever notice it. I'm sure they never say, "Goodnight giraffe". "Goodnight Darth Vader." "Good night i love ny print signed by milton glaser." Please. This is an adult's indulgence.
I don't understand the negative comments--there appear to be plenty of toys out, and the NY poster is suitable for kids, being bold and graphic and so forth. I *was* wondering where all the clothes are, but then think I saw a closet in one of the shots. Living in an old house with no closets, I forget sometimes that others are blessed with these luxuries. :) Looks like a cheerful, functional small room for two kids--very nice.
I think it's cheerful, functional and adorable. Honestly, kids don't really care about art of any sort (I've never heard a 2-year-old beg for a poster), so why not just hang what looks good?
I find it odd that you consider a 150-square foot bedroom notably tiny; that's about how big the bedrooms are in most of the houses in my community.
who gives a damn the "art is adult-oriented". it's not as if it were "adult-oriented" as in "porn", is it? How do you know whether the kids love it or not, and how can you be so bitterly disappointed in the esthetic choices of people you don't know? Better they grow up with a real appreciation for art than yet another Sponge Bob poster or a bland generic watercolor of a daisy on their walls.
I'm always floored by people who think that culture is pretentious. Envious much? For some of us, it's a way of life. Better spend our money on that than a ginormous flat screen TV. Now excuse me while I'm going to be pretentious reading a book.
@HYZEN and @DEARMISHA - I have absolutely no beef with the poster itself or hanging it in a child's room. I was annoyed this was Wendy's favorite element in her children's room, when I thought it was one of the least possible element to be enjoyed by her children.
I am dying to know if Boots is a nickname or given name.
@Jenny, ya, it was *her* (the mother's) favorite element, that's what the question was.
hi all. a couple of replies... my husband and i met in new york; a city that is near and dear to our heart. the toys are tucked away in their respective nooks throughout the house and garden. of course, our house was neat and tidy for the AT photoshoot. we were back to theme chaos within seconds from the shoot wrapping. thanks for the comments!
Yes please clarify -Boots a nickname, yes? please.
hiya! boots is his given name and it suits him perfectly...
@HIPPIESHEEP - what do you mean? There are plenty of toys on display. Sheesh - how many toys do you think a child needs?!?!
I love this room, and I think it's nice to hang 'non-kid' artwork in a child's room.
What about the beautiful floor rug/carpet tiles? Where'd those come from? Love 'em!
My favorite element is the rug, its colorful and cheerful without being too babyish. Where is it from? The custom bunk bed turned out beautifully.
The tiles come from FLOR -- we have them for our son's playroom and they are really awesome and wonderful but ALAS they have stopped carrying them.
@HINMELB No, I don't think that there are plenty of toys to see. My kids have a moderate and carefully selected amount of toys, but it's still more than I could see in these pics. And their rooms are about the same size as the one shown, they just have more shelves in them.
I love this room. Not over-styled, not under-styled, just right. And what is an adult supposed to say when asked their favorite element in a child's room, all the totally cool toys?
I like the choice of art above the bookcase, the effect is eclectic and warm without trying too hard. Also love that you hung a piece for the viewing pleasure of the occupant of the top bunk. Where did you find the awesome skeleton?
EGADS AT'ers, reel it in a little!! I don't think I've seen a cattier comment chain in months! If you were having a photoshoot done of your child's room, would you leave every toy out to prove they exist? Probably not. You'd probably put them where they belong, which for Wendy's household is in a cabinet or on a shelf. Maybe it's because this is a kids' room tour and the topic of children and child-rearing historically seems to bring out the nastiness in people, but let's not be so darn judgmental!
That being said I think the room looks colorful and bright, while also looking like someplace two boys could really grow into, which is awesome and something to be proud of. Thanks for sharing.
Goodness, it was just a simple question from someone who's living with children in a rather small space as well, ok? No nastiness was intended from my side. Christ.
Love it! It would be great if you include more pictures of the bathroom in the tour though.
I love the room and think it's very suitable for kids. The custom bunk bed is great. I also love the table and little chairs nicely tucked into the table (was that custom as well?). Kids need floor space to be able play and use their imaginations, so I think they did a great job. The pops of color especially in the rug (looks like a Jonathon Adler rug and I love anything from Jonathon Adler) and the artwork is fine. I'm an artist and have a 4 year old daughter. I kept her room simple (a bed, dresser, small table and chairs). She has floor space to play with her toys and on her walls my graphic word play paintings with positive words. She may not appreciate it now but she loves the bright colors of the artwork and loves that mommy made it for her. It's pratical for kids to have a room they can grow into and itsn't too babyish.
@Hippiesheep, Now that does make sense, and I apologize for misunderstanding your intent. Maybe I'm beginning to expect the worst from the comment section, which isn't really fair of me. Context can be everything, and I didn't get the context. Sorry!
"Meanwhile, as the adults argue about toy quantity and art choices, Oscar and Boots played happily in their lovely, fantastic and colorful room...."
"and lived happily ever after".
Great room.
BTW...the artwork is magnificent.
I adore the two animal watercolor paintings hung by painters tape!
What a lovely bedroom! As the mother of a boy and girl who will share a room, I particularly loved that Oscar & Boots' room has so much personality without being gender specific. I also feel that it's important for a room to appeal to both adults and children, given that parents spend so much time in there. What's wrong with encouraging children to appreciate a broader world than Dora and Thomas the Tank?
I'm finding it odd why someone would have such a harsh reaction to a classic piece of modern art. It's like getting mad at your local bodega for bagging your groceries in bags that have a smiley face and read "Have a nice day."
That being said, this is was an incredible family and loving home. That above anything else is MOST important.
Can't wait to share the whole home... :)
Love the NY poster, it is such a personal touch considering the boys parents met there and perhaps owe their existence to the city:) I also find it very inspiring that the whole family is living in a 2 bdroom 1 bath home!
I love this room! It surprised me a few times, which was cool. I've never met anyone named Boots before. I like it a lot. I suspect many of our personal tastes are influenced in some way by the homes we grew up in. I hope your sons inherit your creativity and style.
wendy + gavin, i personally enjoy your kid's room and their names! my favourites are: the bunk bed, table and chairs, the skeleton and the rug. we have moved our sons to a new room and reason being, so they can enjoy some of the artworks we've inherited from family. some of these were painted by their beloved grandfather. BTW your kids have more toys than mine.
Wow, you need to have thick skin to post on this site...I was thinking of submitting the room I put together with love for my son, but I'm not sure I'm ready to deal with nasty comments. Wendy, the room is neither pretentious nor sad nor too-grown up. It's a lovely little room. My favorite parts are the cool ladder and the fact that you incorporated pink (like the bean bag chair) into a boys' room. It's my son's favorite color (he especially likes pink sparkley shoes) and it's nice to see a less masculine but boy-friendly room.
oooh. i love, love, love it.
as a mother of twins, i am envious of that custom bunk and the room layout that creates so much floor space while still having tons of storage for books and toys.
and, if i'm wrong for agreeing with the mom about the signed milton glaser print, i don't want to be right.
my chickens also have artwork that doesn't fit the typical child mold, but each piece has meaning and i hope they grow to love and appreciate the spirit of love and individuality i am trying to cultivate in their environment.
thanks for sharing.
The posters and art are colorful, and of course very tasteful (relative to the typical kids room). But it does seem somehow lifeless or lacking in personality. I think the above posters are pointing out that there is an absence of the silly prized possessions that a child would want to include but parents would consider tasteless. This absence makes the room empty, more like a store display for high end bedroom furniture or a guest room that happens to include some kid's furniture but is mostly used to display the homeowner's prized possessions.
your kiddos' names are adorable & original, love them! this room looks like kid heaven to me. i love that you & your sweetie met in NYC, such a romantic city. i also find it sweet that your boys share a bedroom, and that bed really does the trick! this room is boy cool with just the right amount of whimsy. thank you for sharing. oxo
Egad! Can't people just agree to believe that different kids have different interests? I see no reason to assume every child wants 'kid-friendly' art or 'silly, tasteless things' to collect.
I distinctly recall my favourite 'toy' at age 4 being a blue glass paperweight --- it would have certainly escaped notice as a 'toy' in my dad's study, which doubled as my playroom. I was also fascinated by his typewriter, his oversized screwdriver (nearly half my own size, and no, I wasn't allowed to 'play' with it... yet!) and the calender with a sailing ship on it. My most used toy was a pen and a pad of lined yellow paper. (All this over dolls, toy robots, stuffed animals, doll's house, kitchen, cars, mermaids...) I guess the playroom/study looked 'studious' more than 'cute childlike space' --- but it sure didn't stop me from having a rollicking good time.
Let's leave the kids alone to have their fun and grow up happy! And let's praise their mom and dad for doing a darn good job of looking after and providing for them, instead of looking for bugbears of deprivation and abuse in non-existent closets. I for one envy Oscar and Boots their sunny little home --- and would love to see the rest of their parents' place, if they wouldn't mind. Pretty please?
I love the bunk bed and table and stools. I also see personal touches like a framed child's artwork. I love that there is plenty of floor space too, and the kids are only 2 and 4 years old so why would they have tons of toys yet, or be interested in taking part in decorating their room? And like Wendy said, there are toys in other spots of the home, and obviously they neatened up everything before taking the photos.
What I don't understand though, is how is 150 sqft room tiny for two small kids? Our 3 year old doesn't even have her own room, her toys are in the living room (and I'm still able to clean up the place nicely and hide some of the stuff behind doors).
Adorable! I loved this tour! My favourite part was the line of dinosaurs in the bathroom...
I've also got to ask why 150 sq ft is considered tiny, though - lol. We sold our two bedroom, one bath house to get larger rooms for the kid we're expecting, and her bedroom is still only 80 sq ft! 150 sounds like paradise.
I would like direct the naysayers to the SKELETON on the corner!!! It needs more OH GAWD.
And about being "adult oriented": would you rather let the kids choose? Most of photos would be spongebob yellow or barbie pink. Adult guided I would say.
I love this room; it is wonderful, and perfect. Very real, and yet well designed and fun.
The bunk bed is AMAZING, so much nicer than any other bunk beds I have seen elsewhere!!!
This room works -- it has all sorts of nooks and crannies to put a treasured toy or work of art.
...And about that much maligned work of art: when I was 4, I fell in love with NY, and would have given anything for that framed print. It's perfectly appropriate for a kids' room.
I love the fact that it is a shared room, because kids love to hang together. We have an 8 and 5 year old (girl and boy respectively), and even though each has their own room, they have moved into the guest room to sleep, where they have taken over a pair of single beds. They love to take the flashlight and read stories to each other under the covers just before they fall asleep. Go figure.
I think this room is beautiful and functional and personal and warm. How much space people are used to is so relative, but the parents did a great job of working around the potentially challenging placement of the windows, bathroom door, and french doors. I like seeing where the crib used to be - thanks for including that shot.
I also really enjoyed getting a peek into the bathroom - I love seeing how creative people manage to make family bathrooms kid friendly and accessible. Well done!
@DLU - I'd love to see your son's room and his pink sparkly shoes! Don't be discouraged by all the negativity here - they're just working out their own issues. :)
Love this room, you did a beautiful job!!! Being a native New Yorker you just gave me a great idea for my great niece and nephew's room.....I Love NY poster!! I want them to grow up with the same love and appreciation of my city that I did and this is a great simple piece of artwork for children. Well done!!
@SURFJACK...Ditto...I happen to think the room is great and I'm sure the kids love it.
First of all, on a site that can be filled with less-than-encouraging comments, let me say that this room is gorgeous, I love it.
But second of all I have to say that it is filled with expensive, beautiful things which makes it pretty easy to have a gorgeous outcome.
Beautiful room! The bunks are amazing! And guess what, my 3 year old LOVES New York too...where all of his family live, he loves to visit, and yes, talks about it all the time! In fact just this morning, he asked to check a book out on NY at the library. And moms and dads are allowed to put what they like in a child's room too...we all have to live there together, afterall. My kids usually like a lot of the stuff my husband and I like anyway. Fantastic space! Thanks for sharing!
Has the person who said that no two-year-olds are interested in art ever met a two-year-old? Or never met an interesting one who's encouraged to explore and think? Most two-year-olds are very visual creatures and might not be crazy about, say, realistic oils of nature scenes, but they love to look at and talk about things that are colorful and interesting.
Some of you really need to step back and get some perspective. Don't be haters because you grew up in a bedroom with Barney and Hannah Montana posters or whatever other generic child art...and especially do not attack a mother and father (who you don't even know) for their choice in children's names. It's not their fault that your parents weren't more creative.
PS I think Wendy and Gavin have done an incredible job. The room looks delightful, happy, healthy and full of love and originality to boot. (no pun intended.)
I want that rug....are those floor tiles?
I really LOVE this kids' room, especially the creative display of art and toys (which are charming too) and the bunk bed! The taped pictures are adorable and I think displaying the "adult" art that might have been handed down through the years from other family members is really rich and gives this room a lot of sophistication and yet it's totally kid friendly too. I love the abundance of toys and how they are neatly stored yet not "staged". BRAVO! I'd like to hire you to do my "adult" room :)
Are the kids named after Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close?
great room! love that bunk bed. and i am wondering what "kid artwork" is? other than artwork children make themselves. . . the artwork seems perfectly fine to me and why not celebrate the place where the parents met? without NY, these kids might not exist, so it definitely deserves a place in the room, according to my humble opinion. thanks for sharing with us.
What I really like about this room is that, if you didn't know, you couldn't guess if it's for a boy or girl or one of each.
This is really a comforting and well designed room. I think too many people over look the need for unbroken sight lines and uncluttered walls, especially in sleeping areas. And I think this was balance well with the need for a play space.
Sigh... always the negativity. There is NOTHING pretentious about this room. If your kid likes ships why not put up a print of a ship? My daughter's favorite picture when she was 4 was a Maxfield Parrish nude that was in my room. Who knows why. Kids like things besides cartoons. My son would love an "I love NY" poster. It would be very personal to him. The room is great - fun, colorful, and inspiring. Why do people bother getting "annoyed" at someone else's design choices? Life is too short.
@Wendy and Gavin, where did you get your skeleton, and is it holding up to toddler/prek (ab)use?
WHOLE tour PLEASE!!!
wow, thank you for all the incredibly nice comments!
we found the skeleton at a local flea market. he's strong, so he can pretty much hold his own when the play gets rough.
and yes, the tiles are from FLOR.
thank you again for the comments.
Some of you are utter morons... I won't waste any more time pointing out why, others have done that already, and thanks.
First of all, I love, love, love the name Boots = adorable! Love the Vader 'bust' and I think I spy a Bobba Fett bobble head?! My husband and I are Star Wars junkies and our boys' rooms are adorned with various pieces too. Wendy - I was wondering where you got that giant clothespin on the shelf? What a great way to display a rotating variety of artwork the boys bring home. Thanks again for sharing!
I just wanted to say something about the art. When I was a child I used to spend the night at my grandparents house. In their guest bedroom hanging beside the bed were two portraits. One was the Footprints In The Sand with the poem next to it. The other was a winter forest scene. I used to stare at it all the time while drifting off to sleep and imagine all sorts of things. Sometimes I'd wind up dreaming about it. If I ever saw it again somewhere I'd buy it and hang it now.
So ya never know what might stand out to kids or what they'll wind up liking. They might stare at it at night thinking about how they'll grow up, go to New York and meet the person they'll marry just like their parents.
Wow, though I've just officially joined I've been cruising this site for years and I have to ask, when did it become such a judgmental mean girls and boys fest?


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STAFF WRITER | February 07,2013At a time when talk of gun control has led to a run on weapons and ammunition sales at gun shops around the country, a Vermont company thats the largest importer and wholesaler of surplus weapons in North America, is engaged in a legal battle with a Colorado company for allegedly siphoning off as much as $4 million in profits.
Century International Arms of Georgia alleges in its federal lawsuit that M+M Inc. of Eastlake, Colo., solicited business from C.N. Romarm S.A., the Romanian government-owned weapons company, in violation of what the company says is tantamount to an exclusivity contract to import and sell certain Romarm weapons in the U.S.
On Tuesday, eight months after the lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Vermont, M+M Inc. filed a response denying all of Century Internationals allegations while seeking dismissal of the case.
Century International Arms (www.centuryarms.com), which operates a manufacturing and distribution center in the Arrowhead Industrial Park in Georgia, imports a variety of surplus weapons, including the popular Romanian WASR-10 semiautomatic rifle.
Century takes the imported weapons and makes modifications at its Georgia facility to meet U.S. gun laws. The modified firearms are then sold to gun dealers as the GP/WASR 10/63 KR.
Centurys corporate address is in Delray Beach, Fla.
As a result of M+Ms interference with its contracts with Romarm/FAC, Century has been unable to fill its customers orders, harming Centurys reputation and crippling its ability to meet demand, according to the companys June 2012 lawsuit.
FAC (S.C. Fabrica De Arme Cugir) is Romarms manufacturing subsidiary.
Century and Romarm have been doing business for 10 years. The latest contract dated March 2011 requires Romarm to sell a specified number of weapons each month.
In exchange, Century agreed to pay Romarm, on average, a minimum of $1.35 million per quarter and a minimum of $350,000 a month, the eight-page lawsuit stated.
But Century said while it has lived up to its part of the agreement, Romarm/FAC has failed to deliver the required quantity of firearms to century under the 2011 contract.
In addition to the contract, Century points out that the companies also signed a Business Promotion and Protection Agreement. The companies agreed to be loyal to each other and to work jointly to promote the sales of Romanian firearms and accessories in the United States.
Century is barred from filing suit against Romarm because the contracts are subject to arbitration.
The lawsuit points out that the agreements require both Century and Romarm to participate in arbitration in Paris under international rules.
Century alleges that its inability to meet demand is based in part on Romarm selling surplus weapons to M+M Inc (www.cogunsales.com). At the time the lawsuit was filed, Romarm had already supplied M+M with 12,405 firearms and accessories in the previous 18 months and agreed to supply the Colorado wholesaler with an additional 24,000 firearms and accessories from August through February 2013.
Century argues that it is entitled to all weapons and accessories sold to M+M.
M+Ms usurping of those firearms and accessories has deprived Century of millions of dollars in revenue and close to $2 million on profit in the last twelve monthsm, the lawsuit said. If M+M receives shipment of the remaining 24,000 firearms and accessories through February 2013, Centurys lost profits will more than double.
In a letter dated Sept. 2, 2011, Century notified M+M of its exclusive contract with Romarm. M+M replied in a letter five days later that it would take Centurys letter into consideration.
Centurys lawsuit alleges that since at least May 2011, M+M has taken action to disrupt Centurys relationship with Romarm and advising Romarm to violate its agreements with Century.
The lawsuit further alleges that two foreign companies, InterOrdinance Austria and CIT Bahamas are helping M+M in its dealings with Romarm.
In its eight-page response filed with the court, M+M alleged that whatever damages Century incurred were caused by the acts or omissions of third parties (Romarm) beyond its control. The Colorado arms wholesaler also argued that the contracts in question expired prior to M+M doing business with Romarm. In addition, M+M alleged that the exclusivity provision violate the laws of Romania and the European Union.
Century is asking the court to award damages of at least $4 million, plus punitive damages and attorneys fees.
M+M is represented by Pamela Moreau of the Burlington law firm of Murphy Sullivan Kronk and John Zakhem of Denver, Colo.
Century International Arms is represented by Andrew Manitsky of Gravel & Shea in Burlington.
Attorneys representing Century and M+M declined to comment for this story.
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HIGHLAND IL (Sept 15, 2012) – It was Photo Billy night presented by Casey's General Stores and night one of crowning the 2012 divisional Champions at the Highland Speedway. Champions were crowned in four of the seven divisions competing at the Speedway.
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2011 Track Champion Chad Zobrist led all 25 laps of the main event this past Saturday night. Most of the race he had Matt Weidner in the 6X hanging on to the rear spoiler of Zobrist number 78. Both drivers were running the high side around the Speedway. What they didn't notice was Rick Salter in the 1S working the bottom. Salter started mid pack and stayed consistent on the bottom of the track. The laps ran out on Salter as he made his way around Weidner but ran short of catching Zobrist at the stripe, settling for second place, Weidner was third, Ryan Little was fourth and Mike Schulte rounded out the top five. Season Championships for the Becker Jewelers Late Models takes place next week.
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HIGHLAND IL (August 18, 2012) - The tops came off and the racing action was hot as Daum Crop Insurance of Greenville presents Topless night at the Highland Speedway. Drivers at the Speedway had the option to remove their roofs so the fans could get a better view of what's it like to drive a around the Speedway. It definitely gives a different look to the cars.
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Mike Schulte by winning the dash, choose the high side for the start of the 25 lap main event. Michael Kloos in the Gerstner and Son's number 6K, by being runner up in the dash was place on the proverbial pole, inside front row. The advantage Schulte hoped for by starting outside was short lived as by the time the pair rounded out of turn two Kloos was clearly in the lead.
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Published on December 1st, 2011 | by Meredith Burdett
Torchwood the Movie – NOW!
Torchwood is no more….for now. It seems that even though Torchwood's latest tale, Miracle Day, achieved strong ratings and generally positive feedback from viewers and reviewers it has yet to be decided if another series will be made.
Lead actor John Barrowman remains keen to do another stint as Captain Jack but it seems that everything Torchwood has been put on pause for the time being, which is a shame seeing as the series has really found its footing over the last couple of years.
Whilst Torchwood started life with thirteen episodes a year and a new challenge for the team each week, the show matured and grew into something very different to simply "the adult version of Doctor Who". Children of Earth saw a fantastic five-part tale spread over one week on BBC One and Miracle day was an engaging and inventive ten part epic.
As the show has evolved and changed so much over the last five years from its initial inception, now may be the time to look at the possibility of a Torchwood movie. The possibilities are endless for storylines; it wouldn't be difficult to pick up the story as Torchwood manages to hit the rest button on its characters pretty easily. In the same way that Joss Whedon' s Firefly evolved into the big-screen Serenity, so could Torchwood. This is a marvellous storytelling opportunity; you could even throw in a Dalek or Cyberman for good measure or even an occasional visit from the Time Lord himself if you wanted to keep a link to the Doctor Who world.
So, we say right now on Kasterborous: forget Doctor Who on the silver screen.
The campaign for a Torchwood feature film starts here!
Big, sprawling and epic, oozing with charm and sexy one liners and having the Torchwood team battle a threat so massive that the whole of the Universe is at stake.
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A Torchwood movie makes more sense than a Doctor Who film, except for the fact fewer people know of Torchwood, which might make it a harder sell (sort of like how the folks who made Serenity found out the hard way that making a film for the fans of a show that lasted only a dozen episodes and sold a bunch of DVDs didn't guarantee a hit).
But I don't see the concern over the fact TW hasn't been commissioned for a new season yet. First, even before Miracle Day finished we'd already heard that a new season wouldn't be immediately coming because RTD is working on a new series called Cucumber. Second, British shows aren't always commissioned year after year – see Red Dwarf for a great example: 4 years between seasons 6 and 7, another couple between 7 and 8, and about a decade between 8 and the Back to Earth miniseries. We might not see a Season 5 of Torchwood for a couple years, though I'd bet 2013 would be the most likely date because it would tie in with the anniversary. Even if Starz cancels the show at it's end, that doesn't mean it won't continue on the BBC.
Only risk I see with a Torchwood movie is if someone decides to do silly things in the reimagining. We dodged a bullet with the planned Fox remake if the rumors that they were going to "hetero-ize" Jack are true. So I hope the movie, if one ever happens, is either a continuation of the series or at least is done by someone who understands what has made Torchwood work (and not work) for the last few years.
With David Yates behind a Dr Who movie, from "scratch" or not, I'd prefer the Doctor Who movie to a Torchwood one. Sorry.
I'd prefer the next step for TW to be another TV series, but less American and more Welsh/British.
Yeah, well I'm sorry you feel that way, because I will never prefer a Doctor Who movie nor do I want one. What they're talking about goes against the entire structure of how the show works; a movie isn't completely unsuitable for a reboot at this time UNTIL the current saga is finished (and Smith doesn't sound as though he wants to leave just yet)!
Sure it's up to the overwhelming fanbase, the studio and the actors about when the show ends, not a director who wants to redefine a series that's just fine the way it is.
It's odd to say all that and judge the possible Dr Who movie when you nor anybody (even the makers) know anything about it. VERY odd and VERY illogical.
Love to see a Torchwood movie, though…
Really, just who is Capt. Jack Harkness?!
No thanks no film. Miracle day was ok, but too long. A lot of it was padded. If the show is to come back, bring it back to the UK.
Torchwood movie would probably make more sense I think. The series is probably dead, Doctor Who on tv is stronger than ever. If they make a DW film now they run the risk of DW overload. A Torchwood film would take a few years to make so we'd probably all forget how weak Miracle Day was…
Though, personally, I would prefer TW to return to Wales (AND the small screen) a Torchwood movie would be feasible IF and only IF it could stand alone, without reference to DW or series' history. 'Miracle Day' completely glossed over the supposedly global-scale events that took place in the prior arc and Torchwood's part in them, making TW just another super-secret organisation in the latest effort. Though over-long, it worked as a stand-alone. At least, for those relatively unfamiliar with what went before. Future Torchwood could work similarly.


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Food is a passion or more so-obsession for our dedicated small team of chefs. Here at The Three Horseshoes Inn we believe in using fresh, local, seasonal produce to create a changing menu that strikes a modern chord but with some good old pub classics every day and night of the week.
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Chilled Gazpacho soup with crusty cob bread and Somerset butter 5.80
Breaded Somerset brie with confit garlic, redcurrant jelly and crostini's 6.90
Chicken liver pate with toast and salad 6.90
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Roast pork and apple sauce sandwich on farmhouse white 6.40
Somerset ham and English mustard sandwich on farmhouse white 6.40
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Open 8 oz hanger steak sandwich with red onion jam and skinny chips 8.90
Traditional ploughman's lunch: Pork pie, ham, Westcombe cheddar, home-made chutneys, pickles, salad and farmhouse bread 9.70
Antipasti selection- Sliced coppa, chorizo & salami with artichokes, olives, sun blushed tomatoes and farmhouse bread 10.90
Fisherman's Platter – smoked mackerel, smoked salmon, prawns, white crab meat mousse with lemon mayonnaise, winter leaves and farmhouse bread 11.90
Home roasted off the bone ham, village eggs and chips 9.40
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Persian style Tabbouleh – 'Giant' couscous salad with mixed herbs, heritage tomatoes, peppers, and broad beans topped with grilled halloumi cheese 12.90
Cumberland style sausages with mash, greens and a red onion gravy 11.50
Butcombe beer battered fish and chips with homemade tartare sauce and peas 12.50
Cornish mussels in lemongrass, ginger, chilli and shallot cream with skinny chips 7.00/15.00
Home cured beef burger with Westcombe red cheddar, spicy tomato chutney, skinny chips and salad 12.90
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Local strawberry, white chocolate and marscapone cheesecake 6.00
Warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream and a red berry coulis 6.00
Classic lemon posset with blueberry jam 6.00
Cheese board, the finest of Britain with homemade biscuits, celery & grapes 6.90
Westcombe – the best cheddar
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Light Bites/ Starters
Broccoli and Dorset blue Vinney soup with crusty cob bread and farmhouse butter 5.80
Grilled asparagus with a crispy poached egg and parmesan shavings 7.00
Chicken liver and wild mushroom pate with spicy tomato chutney and granary toast 6.90
Home smoked mackerel mousse with salad and toast 6.90
Deep fried Somerset brie with confit garlic, redcurrant drizzle and crostini's 6.90
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Persian style Tabouleh – 'Giant' couscous salad with mixed herbs, heritage tomatoes, peppers, and broad beans topped with grilled halloumi cheese 12.90
Pan seared sea bass fillets on crushed new potatoes with greens and a lime caper butter 17.00
Roast Mediterranean vegetable, mozzarella and polenta stack with buttered new potatoes and a leafy salad 12.90
Steamed Cornish mussels with a chilli, ginger and lemongrass cream with skinny chips 7.50/15.00
Home smoked chicken Caesar salad – locally picked leaves, parmesan, lardons and anchovy sticks in a creamy dressing 12.90
Butcombe beer battered fish and chips with home-made tartar sauce and salad 12.50
8oz home cured beef burger topped with Westcombe red Cheddar with spicy tomato chutney, chips and salad 12.90
Chargrilled 8oz ribeye steak served with fat chips, salad leaves and grilled tomatoes 18.90
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Classic treacle tart with Chantilly cream 6.00
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Westcombe – the best cheddar
Somerset brie – classy cows
Dorset blue- the creamiest
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Ham, egg and chips 5.00
Mini cheese burger 5.00
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Kids ice cream 1.00
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Sample Sunday Lunch
Light Bites/ Starters
Warming carrot and coriander soup served with cob bread 5.80
Large baked Camembert with slow roasted garlic and crostinis (perfect to share) 8.50
Chicken liver pate with spicy tomato chutney, leaves and toasts 6.90
Soused mackerel salad served with melba toasts 6.90
Pan seared tiger prawns cooked in chilli, shallot and ginger with farmhouse bread 8.30
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Rare roast topside of West Country beef with fresh horseradish sauce 11.95
Roasted leg of local lamb studded with rosemary and garlic 11.95
Slow roasted Somerset belly pork with apple sauce and crackling 10.95
All roasts served with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, swede puree, carrots, cabbage and gravy
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Mini Roast with Yorkshire pudding 4.00
Fish fingers and chips 4.00
Chicken strips and chips 4.00
Traditional ploughman's with Westcombe Cheddar, Somerset ham, ½ pork pie, pickle and farm house bread 9.70
Antipasti selection- Sliced prosciutto, chorizo & salami with artichokes, olives, sun blushed tomatoes and farmhouse bread 10.90
Pan fried gnocchi dumplings with sunblush, artichokes, shallots and balsamic dressings 12.90
Vine tomato and basil tagliatelle with parmesan and courgette ribbons 12.90
Pan seared Cornish cod fillet with braised chicory, roasted fennel and Provençale dressing 17.00
Steamed Cornish mussels with chilli, ginger and shallot with skinny chips 7.50/15.00
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Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream 6.00
White chocolate cheesecake with berry compote & almond Florentine 6.00
Gooey chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream 6.00
Cheese board, the finest of Britain with homemade biscuits, celery & grapes 6.90
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Jags Tickled Pink
Secure your place at Phil Jagielka's chairty ladies' lunch.
Everton captain Phil Jagielka is attending a special 'ladies only' lunch to help raise funds for two local breast cancer charities.
The Blues' defensive rock will be the guest of honour at an exclusive Ladies Lunch at the Hilton Liverpool on Thursday 3 October, in aid of two local charities. The Lily Centre and Clatterbridge Hospital, which treated and helped two female members of staff to beat breast cancer in recent years.
The event, sponsored by Russell and Case Jewellers, Artdeco Make-up, Weightmans LLP and Pommery Champagne, will be hosted by Sky Sports News presenter Vicky Gomersall.
Of course, it also provides an opportunity for a select number of 'Toffee Ladies' to meet the Club's new captain.
Speaking ahead of the lunch, Jagielka said: "As captain this year, it's up to me to lead by example and get behind initiatives like Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
"I am really looking forward to the lunch and hope we can raise lots of money for the two local charities."
The Ladies Lunch officially kicks-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the Club, which will see the Blues taking part in a number of initiatives to support the campaign.
There are a limited number of tickets available for the lunch, which cost just £55 each.
Proceedings will commence at 12.45pm on Thursday 3 October, with all guests receiving a complimentary glass of Champagne on arrival, a two-course lunch and the chance to meet Phil Jagielka.
During the Ladies Lunch, an exclusive raffle will be held with the top prize being a beautiful Russell and Case Mandarin Citrine cocktail stone, set into a sterling silver handmade bespoke ring. Other prizes include a signed pair of Phil Jagielka's boots and an overnight stay at the Hilton Liverpool, with all proceeds being donated to The Lily Centre and Clatterbridge Hospital.
To purchase your ticket, call 0151 530 5300 or visit evertonfc.com/hospitality.
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For me it was the second day after wow was released and it seeing a hippogryth for the first time and thinking...wow I wannt ride one of those!
The first time when I clicked with hunters was when I was in grom gol and I killed an eliet mob 3 levels above me when I was lvl 40. I just loved my hunter so much after that point.
More recently when I started raiding again in Naxx and I did heigan the unlcean for hte first time...that was just mental and I loved dancing in phase two. It was just a point when I thought "yes this is why I like raiding"


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COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College to offer Adult Foster Care (AFC) training starting April 26, 2014. AFC is basic training for adult foster care providers. This course stresses quality, individualized care including philosophy (capability, choices, dignity, individuality, privacy, home-like setting), how to meet residents' needs in a community setting, screening for the right fit in home placement, as well as business operations as detailed by Oregon's AFC regulations. The training costs $145 and will be held in Sitkum Hall, Room 10 on Saturdays April 26-May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Sitkum Hall, Rm 10 Dates:
Saturdays, April 26-May 17
Time: 10:00am-4:30pm
Price: $145
For more information call Community Education at 541-888-7328.