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Minestrone Soup
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Bacon, celery, zucchini, garlic, and tomatoes come together in this classic soup recipe. Super easy and delicious, this is sure to make your go-to comfort food list.
Yield: serves 6 to 8
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- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 2 (10 3/4-oz.) cans bean and bacon soup
- 2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans beef broth
- 2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans stewed tomatoes, chopped and juice reserved
- 2 cups zuchini, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
- In a large stockpot, brown bacon, onion, celery and garlic; drain drippings. Add basil, salt, water, soup, broth, tomatoes and juice, zucchini, cabbage and macaroni. Boil until macaroni is tender.
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Clinton E. Brown is the President and principal of Clinton Brown Company Architecture, and brings over 30 years of experience to his work. His achievements include co-founding SuperSpan Upper Niagara, The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, BoomDays Buffalo Niagara, and Canal NY. Mr. Brown has been a trustee, director, or task force member on over two dozen boards and committees, including past President of the Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier. Recently, the Secretary of the Interior appointed him a Commissioner of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission and Governor Pataki appointed him a Director of the H.H. Richardson Preservation Board and the Buffalo Architecture Center Board. Mr. Brown's professional achievements have been recognized and awarded by the American Institute of Architects, the Preservation League of New York State, The Buffalo News, and Buffalo Business First, among others.
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Alma O'Connell-Brown brings nearly twenty-five years of experience to her role as Project Manager with Clinton Brown Company Architecture. Mrs. Brown specializes in feasibility studies, facility management services, project coordination, construction contract administration, and grant writing services.
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Historic Preservation Specialist
Jill Nowicki provides project coordination at Clinton Brown Company Architecture including code research, design development and contract documents. With experience and degrees in both historic preservation and interior design she specializes in restoration and rehabilitation projects.
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Jennifer Walkowski provides historic research, survey, documentation and interpretation services for a wide variety of projects at Clinton Brown Company. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia's Masters of Architectural History program, studying American architecture with noted historian Richard Guy Wilson. Jennifer focuses her research on the architecture and history of Buffalo and Western NY, and completed her master's thesis on interpreting the design and motifs of Buffalo City Hall. She has presented several lectures on the building and its architect for various groups in Buffalo and is currently working on a guide book to City Hall.
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Gift shop has keys to heaven
Date: November 17, 2009
by: Loren Mayo | Staff Writer
The Women's Guild of St. Michael the Archangel finally had enough of driving over the Siesta Key bridges to purchase religious articles and gifts. Members took it upon themselves to organize the first Catholic gift shop on Siesta Key and last April, opened Keys to Heaven.
"We have special gifts for pairings, baptism, weddings and seasons," said guild member Margaret Haviland. "We're happy to accommodate for last minute items or to supply holy water."
Store hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Fridays; 3 to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays; and 8:30 a.m. to noon, Sundays.
The church will host its annual Christmas Gala, "Dance the Night Away," from 5:45-10 p.m., Dec. 12, at the parish hall, 5394 Midnight Pass Road. The evening will feature the George Carroll Jazz Big Band, and proceeds will benefit the St. Michael's Catholic Faith Appeal. Tickets are $50 per person or $95 per couple.
For more information on Keys to Heaven or the Christmas gala, call 349-4174.
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• Relive the story of the film in this fully animated and interactive storybook app!
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• Play: 3-D first-person POV of all FIVE Scare Games where you can earn points to collect scare cards and trophies!
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Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn't always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met, they couldn't stand each other. Monsters University unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends. Relive the story of the film in this app--and you may even learn a few tricks about scaring along the way! Just put on your best monster face as you create your own Monsters University ID Badge and go through training with Mike and Sulley as they prepare for the school's annual Scare Games!
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LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - A one car accident claims the life of 50-year-old Terry Tadlock. The accident happened around 3:30 p.m. Monday near the Lubbock Animal Shelter.
The crash killed the Tadlock instantly. It happened about 100 feet from the entrance to the animal shelter. A white Pontiac Bonneville slammed into the cement support structure that supports the Santa Fe Railroad Tracks.
Investigators with the Lubbock Police Department worked throughout the afternoon to piece together what caused the accident. The Fire Department and the Medical Examiner were also on the scene. Police say the vehicle was traveling south on North Ash Avenue when it hit the structure. Debris from the car was thrown 50 to 75 feet from the site of the crash.
At this time, they are still investigating whether or not there was another vehicle involved and if speed was a factor.
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Some Legends speak of heroes... and some speak of... these guys.
The carefully laid plans of the "Cult of the Lich" go horribly awry, as the Lord of Death himself is summoned into the world after being trapped in a dark tome for thousands of years. Our two unlikely heroes, the bumbling wizard wanna-be Xiphon, and his height impaired companion Slinks, are exiled to a evil forest and begin their quest to right the wrongs they help caused... or to just get into more trouble.
"Legends of the Black Book - Part 1" is the debut effort by team Toonwerks... made up of three Flash old-timers Casey McDonald ("Xiphon"), Mark Schneider ("th1rt3en"), and Joseph Blanchette ("LegendaryFrog" ;). With the goal of delivering original and smart animations, each one of us play to our strengths to give the the best possible experience to the viewer. We hope you enjoy the first part of this multi part series, and urge you to give feedback so we can make improvements in the future!
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The menu remembers me half-life 2 episode 1 :)
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Gets better and better.
Blanchette just keeps getting better and better. I loved his old art, but this new art. Just makes the characters come to life. Wonderful work.
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Imidiately reckonised the art of the menu :)
Super man, welcome back guys. This is funny from first sentence to the last :)
( Have a feeling I saw this a very long time ago though, but I dont remember it to be same quality as its now )
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Creating Sustainable Jobs and Businesses for the 21st Century
As the former CEO of a nonprofit, head of a community foundation and past President of the City Council, Michael has met payrolls, managed organizations, balanced budgets and led economic-development efforts. As Mayor, Michael will be the city's leading advocate for business development and job creation. His strategies for retaining, expanding and growing jobs, supporting private enterprise and strengthening our economy will make all of Denver – from downtown to each and every unique neighborhood – the best city in America for business. Through purposeful public investment, Michael will drive private-sector economic activity and create a business environment that is predictable, stable and welcoming.
There are five pillars to Michael's job-creation and economic-development action plan:
- Establish Denver as the Start-up and Small Business Capital of the Country to retain existing jobs and grow new jobs from the ground up.
- Launch a new initiative called Peak Performance to help re-boot the Denver Office of Economic Development and all of city government to become an efficient, fiscally responsible and strong partner for businesses.
- Maximize the job-growth potential of regional assets like Denver International Airport while also targeting Denver's unique neighborhoods for sustainable economic growth.
- Forge new and stronger partnerships with Denver Public Schools, higher education and the private sector to ensure we have the best-educated and best-skilled workforce for businesses in America.
- Improve public-private partnerships and relationships with existing businesses and economic-development agencies, while also aggressively recruiting new companies and new jobs to Denver.
Make Denver the Start-up and Small Business Capital of the Country
As the former chairman of the City Council's Economic Development Committee and the sponsor of a bi-annual economic summit, Michael knows the majority of job growth comes from small and start-up businesses led by innovators and entrepreneurs. Michael's economic action plan focuses on "retain, grow and attract" strategies. He will establish an economic gardening ecosystem that cultivates new businesses and supports existing firms so they can grow by:
- Launching new initiatives to increase access to capital for small businesses and start-ups so they can retain existing jobs and add new ones. Access to capital remains one of the biggest obstacles facing businesses. The entire lending pipeline – from angel investors to venture capitalists to banks and other private-equity lenders – continues to be constricted. Michael will develop new strategies with each segment of the lending community, including:
- Creating "StartUp Denver," a unique public-private partnership that will combine resources from the city, businesses and economic-development experts to break down barriers and create new opportunities for start-ups.
Introducing "Invest in Denver," an awareness and outreach campaign that will target potential angel investors, convene VC firms and encourage them to increase their investments in Denver, and strengthen relationships with state, federal and private lenders to help Denver businesses gain access to capital.
Ensuring that Denver businesses, including minority- and women-owned firms, are given preference when it comes to procuring city contracts, and serving as the strongest champion for Denver businesses, goods and services to consumers throughout the state, across the country and around the globe.
Collaborating with private partners to create new "zones of affordability" for small and start-up businesses to connect companies with cost-effective office, manufacturing, warehouse and research space.
Exploring innovative initiatives, such as micro-credit lending, which are proving successful in other cities and countries.
Raising the visibility of existing capital programs to ensure accessibility for Denver businesses.
Re-Focus and Re-Energize the Denver Office of Economic Development
Michael will personally take a leading roll in all economic development efforts and will ensure the Denver Office of Economic Development becomes a stronger force and partner by:
- Developing and implementing a strategic action plan. As Mayor, one of Michael's first directives will be to re-focus the office on growing jobs from high-potential economic sectors, industries and neighborhoods.
- Reviving the Business Concierge Program. Businesses often need help navigating city government and obtaining permits, licenses and other approvals. The Concierge Program will provide timely, personalized and solution-oriented assistance, including assigning individual project managers to large-scale projects.
- Streamlining and improving services for businesses through a new initiative called Peak Performance. Peak Performance will be a data-driven, goal-oriented strategy to ensure city services are delivered more efficiently and cost-effectively. Peak Performance will bring a business approach to service delivery, and ensure services such as permitting, licensing, parking and street maintenance are provided quickly and with high quality.
- Setting identifiable and achievable standards. For businesses to grow and thrive, they need predictability and consistency in government regulations and procedures. As past President of the City Council, Michael helped overhaul the city's zoning code to make it more business friendly. As Mayor, Michael will use Peak Performance to establish standards, benchmarks and checklists to help new businesses start and existing businesses expand. He'll let businesses know exactly what to expect, including how long it will take to obtain permits.
- Streamlining and simplifying business taxes. Michael will create a city government that makes it easier for businesses to do business by streamlining and simplifying taxes. Michael's plan will give businesses the option of paying the Occupational Privilege (or head) Tax annually instead of the cumbersome monthly payment plan now required.
- Deploying new technologies to improve efficiency and save money. Michael will direct city agencies to deploy new technologies to streamline building permits (including automated and electronically issued permits for pre-approved preliminary plans), zoning changes and other items to make government more efficient, and to save businesses time and money.
Maximize the Potential of Existing Regional Assets and Denver's Unique Neighborhoods
Denver International Airport, the Colorado Convention Center, Union Station, FasTracks, Vestas Wind Systems, the Anschutz Medical Campus and the National Western Complex. The metro area is home to a vibrant offering of existing economic assets, and Denver itself boasts an array of unique and diverse neighborhood business districts. Michael will help maximize these assets and strengthen our neighborhoods by:
- Developing a Strategic Economic Development Master Plan for DIA and the surrounding area. As the councilman whose district serves DIA, Michael knows the airport is the next frontier for our economy. Michael has led overseas economic development missions to help secure direct international flights. As Mayor, Michael will create a Strategic Economic Development Master Plan for the airport area to guide future airport expansions, coordinate growth, attract foreign businesses, and increase import-export opportunities for Colorado goods, services and innovations. Michael also will work with regional partners in neighboring Aurora, Brighton, Commerce City and Adams County to create the nation's next and best "aerotropolis" around DIA.
- Creating an inspired "Gateway to Denver" from DIA to Downtown Denver. The 22-mile "Corridor of Opportunity" between the airport and downtown is the Gateway to Denver for thousands of business and leisure visitors every day. Michael will convene an all-star team to devise a new vision to showcase this economic-development diamond in the rough.
- Launching a targeted neighborhood development initiative. Thanks to the vision and hard work of many over the past few decades, Denver's Downtown is vibrant and exciting. Denver also is home to a collection of distinct neighborhood business districts, each with their own challenges. As Mayor, Michael will knock down silos and bring city agencies and resources together with private partners to target and address the unique needs of specific neighborhoods. This will enable the city to help advance projects in areas such as Arapahoe Square, the I-70 industrial corridor, Cherry Creek North, and 19th and Humboldt, while also allowing the city to help reinvent development projects slowed or derailed by the recession, such as those at the Gates Rubber site and 9th and Colorado.
- Maximizing our unique regional strengths. Denver is the regional hub for many industries, including energy, aviation and aerospace, health care and biosciences, tourism, arts and culture, and sports. Michael will solidify Denver's standing as a regional leader by building on our strengths and assets, such as the Anschutz Medical Campus, the Auraria Higher Education Center, DIA and the Denver Center for Performing Arts.
Improve Education & Develop World-Class Human Capital
Nothing helps or attracts businesses like strong schools. Michael attended Denver Public Schools and his kids do, too, and he knows all-to-well that companies won't stay, expand or relocate here if our schools don't improve. Michael's economic action plan calls for:
- Investing in our future by improving Denver Public Schools. Better schools make Denver a more attractive place for both our citizens and for companies and workers considering relocation. Creating a world-class public school system will guarantee that we have the future workforce to meet the needs of businesses.
- Convening the city, school district, higher education and business community to forge a collaborative agreement built on mutual accountability with common goals. By bringing stakeholders together to set high goals, clear measures of progress, and specific commitments from all partners, Michael's plan will lead to: increased efficiencies between the city and DPS, improved student learning, higher graduation rates, meaningful internship programs, and a better-educated and better-skilled workforce for Denver businesses.
- Creating stronger partnerships with colleges and job training programs. Michael will strengthen partnerships and awareness about the many colleges and unique job-training and job-placement programs at work in Denver and around the region.
- Improving coordination. Michael will improve coordination among businesses, Auraria Campus colleges, and workforce training programs to ensure Denver can offer businesses highly skilled and education employees to meet the private sector's needs today and tomorrow.
Improve Relationships with Existing Businesses and Aggressively Recruit New Companies
Government alone can't fix this economy, but it can certainly help support businesses and establish economic conditions that will retain existing jobs and encourage job growth. Michael's plan includes:
- Aggressively marketing Denver and recruiting new businesses. For the rest of the world to see Denver as a vibrant urban area, we need a Marketer in Chief to elevate Denver's brand as a business-friendly city with the highest quality of life. Over the past seven years, Denver has attracted 17 new corporate headquarters. But Denver also has lost several high-profile corporations. Michael will aggressively seek to attract new companies and headquarters and the large number of jobs they can bring.
- Creating the Mayor's Business Advisory Council. Michael will convene a Business Advisory Council of leaders from across the city and spanning strategic sectors. They will become key partners with the mayor to grow jobs and strengthen the economy.
- Creating a Strategic Retention Task Force to advise the mayor. This task force will advise the mayor on a range of issues that will help keep existing companies prosperous and operating within the city limits. Michael will seek to partner with the Governor and the Colorado Office of Economic Development on this effort.
- Visiting businesses. Michael believes strongly in meeting people where they are, and that includes visiting the exciting companies that are driving Denver's economy forward. Michael will be a champion for Denver's businesses, as well as a frequent visitor to our laboratories of innovation and centers of manufacturing.
- Strengthening partnerships with economic development and industry organizations. By increasing cooperation and maximizing resources, we can reduce duplication, provide greater support to businesses and more quickly strengthen our economy. Michael will be a strong partner with organizations such as the Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, Metro Denver Economic Development Corp., Downtown Denver Partnership, Visit Denver, Colorado BioScience Association, Clean Tech Industry Association and the Colorado Software Industry Association.
- Being a leader in regional cooperation. When Denver thrives, the entire Front Range thrives. As Mayor, Michael will play an active leadership role with regional partners in coordinating resources and developing and implementing economic growth strategies.
- Working with state and federal officials to support Denver job growth efforts. By working with the Governor, Colorado Office of Economic Development, the Legislature and federal officials, Michael will ensure Denver businesses have access to their share of available resources, such as new small business lending, state job growth incentives, and transportation funding. Michael will also ensure Denver acts as a strong advocate for new resources such as new, targeted incentives and additional venture capital.
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Of the five destinations on my ultimate travel bucket list, I have managed to tick off one so far: Australia. And it was everything I could have hoped for — which was fortunate because, as with many bucket list trips, it was expensive and required a serious time commitment.
But was it really fortunate?
No, it wasn't.
You see, just stepping foot on Australian soil isn't what made going there such an amazing bucket list trip for me. It was that I did it the "right" way. The right way for me, that is.
Australia is a huge country with lots to offer visitors. There are the vibrant cities in which you'll find art museums, fine dining and lots of shopping; unrivaled natural attractions from the barren but beautiful Outback to the Great Barrier Reef teeming with life; a colorful criminal past and a rich Aboriginal culture. And then there are the Aussies themselves, laidback folks with a great sense of humor and a love for beer and barbecue.
But which part of this vast Down Under do you take in? Do you try to see it all, spending just a little time in any one place? Do you narrow it down and pick out just a few highlights, ignoring all else? How do you make such a once-in-a-lifetime trip as special as it can be, so that it truly is a bucket list experience?
In order to make any trip all you want it to be, you must first ask yourself, "Why am I going here?"
There is no wrong or right answer, but be honest with yourself, as the answer to this question is the start of planning your perfect trip. Is it simply important to you to tick off a new destination? Or are you intrigued because you've read some of the best new chefs are coming out of Melbourne? Or perhaps you've always wanted to hold a koala and feed a kangaroo?
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Once you've decided why you're going, you can research the various ways to visit. If what's important is simply being in the place and seeing its most iconic sites, a guided tour might be your best bet. On the other hand, if you're most fascinated by a specific aspect of the place — the Aboriginal culture of Australia, let's say — then finding day tours or attractions that focus on that one interest should be your priority.
In my dreams of Australia, I was always fascinated by the wildlife, the Outback, the Aussies and the Aboriginal culture. So everywhere I went I made sure to seek out these things. In Sydney, I visited a zoo that allowed me to cuddle a koala and feed kangaroos. Near Cairns, I chose to skip the Great Barrier Reef and instead stay on a cattle station for three days to get to know the owner and see what life was like in the Outback. On my visit to Uluru, I only booked Aborigine-led tours so I could experience the country's interior from their perspective.
All these experiences resonated with me because they were the things I already knew were important to me. I didn't need to see the Sydney Opera House; I don't particularly like opera and touring a theater would not be enjoyable for me. I didn't need to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge; if I were going to exercise my body that way, it would be on a hike in the Blue Mountains. And to this day I don't really feel I missed out by not snorkeling off the Great Barrier Reef. Instead, I'm glad I skipped the seasickness and panic I always experience when snorkeling from a boat.
But other visitors to Australia might have left unsatisfied without some or all of those experiences.
Bucket list trips are dream trips, literally. We dream about the destinations years before ever visiting. We visualize what it will be like. But it's only by being aware of those dreams and our expectations and then finding experiences that match them that we can actually make our dream bucket list trips come true.
How to Make Your Dream Trip a Reality
– written by Dori Saltzman
Of the five destinations on my ultimate travel bucket list, I have managed to tick off one so far: Australia. And it was everything I could have hoped for — which was fortunate because, as with many bucket list trips, it was expensive and required a serious time commitment.
Eleven years ago, a book called "1,000 Places to See Before You Die" became a runaway bestseller, inspiring millions of travelers to create their own must-visit lists. With the 1,200-page tome now in its second edition, we sat down with the author, Patricia Schultz, to talk about the difficulty of narrowing the world down to 1,000 places and to find out what's still on her own bucket list.
IndependentTraveler.com: Have you visited every place in the book?
Patricia Schultz: No, I haven't. If I was part of a typical travel guide team — let's say Lonely Planet or Fodor's — the answer would likely be different. But these "1,000 Places" books are written in the voice of one traveler … and there are only so many hours in my years!
IT: Were there any destinations or experiences you wanted to include but couldn't? Why did you leave them out?
PS: With the "1,000 Places" revision (released in late 2011), I attempted to keep all my favorites from the original 2003 book while adding hundreds of new places I had discovered since then. That meant a complete reorganization, merging many places into a single entry at times to accommodate new information and destinations — 28 new countries! All while keeping the count at 1,000. But it's laughable, really, to think that one could ever sit back and feel that no stone went unturned! That's what keeps every traveler going. The intoxicating promise of something new and wonderful around the bend.
IT: How long would it realistically take to see everything in the book? (And how much money?)
PS: I'm afraid there is no easy answer for that. The book was not meant to be followed from cover to cover. I hope travelers discerningly pick and choose from this list of my favorites to add to their own wish lists. Does everyone want to see the fjords of Norway? The wine region of Chile? What if it is great art that inspires you — would you spend your time and money on an African safari? Time is short, [and] one needs to follow one's own interests. What are the things and places that call you? Travel is a very personal thing.
IT: Some travelers may feel intimidated by the size of the book (or the size of the world!). Do you have any advice to help people feel inspired instead of overwhelmed?
PS: Most of us have "short lists." Was there a film or book that inspired you? Has your family's ancestry always fascinated you? Is ancient history your thing? Food? It is useless if you choose a destination simply because a friend has talked you into it or because you found a cheap flight. Follow your heart. Me? I wanted to go everywhere! So it was all good.
IT: The book has spawned a genre of sorts in travel — I can't count how many lists I've seen of "places to visit before you're 30″ or "destinations to take your family before your kids grow up." Did you have any sense of how influential the book would be when you were writing it?
PS: No! I just kept writing away, trying to make sense of this vast and magnificent world and its wonders large and small. My eye was on the book deadline (I was given one year to write it but in fact it took eight), not future sales. I wanted to do the job as best I could, and hoped that I would sell enough copies to make my publisher happy and to pay off my credit card debt. I fulfilled both those goals! We have over 25 translations around the world, and it spawned a sister title, "1,000 Places to See in the USA & Canada Before You Die."
IT: What's still on your own bucket list?
PS: There are many countries I have not yet visited … Fiji, Romania, Uganda, among others. And although I have visited massive countries like China, Russia and India, I don't pretend to know them well. Then there are those perennial loves I could return to time and again — Paris, Rome, Hong Kong, Rio. I could go on. My bucket list has a bucket list!
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Editor's Note: This contest has ended. Congratulations to Jeanette A., who has won the book! Stay tuned for further opportunities to win.
– written by Sarah Schlichter
Today's post is part of a weekly series called "Travel Toss-Up," in which we ask you to take your pick between two amazing travel experiences.
This week's toss-up offers a choice of two destinations that commonly appear on travel bucket lists.
Would you rather…
… go on safari in Africa, or …
… find ultimate relaxation in French Polynesia?
An African safari is a common bucket list trip for travelers who love wildlife. Learn more with our guide to Planning an African Safari. The farflung islands of French Polynesia, with their aquamarine waters and lush palms, inspire many a wintertime daydream among those of us who live in colder climes.
Vote for your preference in the comments below!
– written by Sarah Schlichter
This week's travel puzzle is part of our ongoing Flag Friday series of challenges. Can you identify which nation the following flag belongs to?
Enter your guess in the comments below. You have until Monday, July 21, at 11:59 p.m. ET to post your response. We'll keep all comments private until then. On Tuesday morning we'll choose one winner at random to receive an IndependentTraveler.com travel mug. Note: Although all are welcome to play, we can only ship prizes to the Continental U.S.
Editor's Note: This contest has ended. The winner is Linda VanHoose, who correctly guessed that this week's flag was from Cambodia. Linda has won an IndependentTraveler.com travel mug. Congratulations!
– written by Sarah Schlichter
Here's another cringe-worthy tale to file in your "what the … ?" folder: the Los Angeles Times reports that Airbus filed a patent last year for fold-down bicycle seats (similar to theater or stadium seats but shaped like those you'd find on a bicycle), which would prop passengers in a near-upright position, thereby increasing plane capacity.
The worst part is that they wouldn't have the comforts of even the most standard airplane seats on other aircraft. The lack of tray tables means passengers would have one less thing to worry about during takeoff and landing, but what sort of safety issues would be created by the absence of proper backrests and headrests in the event of an emergency — or something as minor as turbulence?
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Diagrams show that the seats would be suspended on what appear to be large poles, placed horizontally in each row. That raises the question of where, exactly, fliers would store carry-on items that usually go underneath the seats in front of them. Although passenger capacity would increase with the use of these seats, it's unlikely overhead bin space would do the same, thereby compounding the problem.
Airbus argues that passengers would be willing to endure the seats for several hours in exchange for cheap airfare costs, created by airlines' ability to squeeze more passengers onto their planes. If the seats were, say, $20, perhaps we'd bite (depending on the length of the flight, of course), but it seems unlikely that adding a few additional paying customers to the mix would lower costs that significantly.
Face-to-Face Flights? New Seats Could Force Flier Interaction
The Los Angeles Times quotes an Airbus spokeswoman who says that "many, if not most, of these concepts will never be developed." Here's hoping this design stays in the realm of the imaginary.
Would you pay to sit on a bicycle seat for the duration of a flight? Leave your comments below.
– written by Ashley Kosciolek
Imagining the islands of the Southern Caribbean, my mind drifted to turquoise waters of the deepest hue, white sandy beaches, towering resorts and those long-reaching divi divi trees, bent along the trade winds at a 90-degree angle. What I didn't expect was prehistoric birds, desert terrain and such close ties to South America. During my time in the "A" and "C" islands of the ABC islands, I learned there's way more to island life than sunbathing and sipping cocktails. Read on for six things that surprised me.
Migraines determined the color of the buildings in Curacao.
I'd heard rumors of a government decree requiring the famous facades of Willemstad to be painted in their photogenic pastels, and the locals maintain that this is the case. On a tour of the island, our guide stated that an early governor suffered so badly from migraines that to avoid the reflection of sunlight off of white buildings, he ordered the pastel paint jobs. Despite the initial intention, the scenic waterfront and historic buildings of Willemstad earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition in 1997.
Curacao is home to the largest ostrich farm outside of Africa.
It's not what might come to mind when you think of the mesmerizing pontoon bridge and downtown shopping of Curacao, but the island is home to the impressive Curacao Ostrich Farm — and a tour is worth your time. Knowledgeable guides will take you on a safari-style tour through the grounds, which also feature pigs, alligators and sheep that look like goats (all part of a sustainable system). At times you may get the feeling you've stepped into Jurassic Park Lite, but a gift shop (and a cafe that serves ostrich) remind you this is still, in part, tourist territory. To avoid an eyeroll from staff, pass on the temptation to ride an ostrich.
The regional catchphrase means "sweet," and is applied often.
The immature may have trouble stifling a laugh the first time they encounter the catchphrase popular across Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao, but "dushi" is so popular with islanders that it's become part of Curacao's official tourism campaign. Meaning any combination of sweet, good and nice, dushi is a Papiamento word to describe literal sweetness, as in a local dish called pan dushi (meaning sweet bread), but also a way to describe the sweet way of island life in the Southern Caribbean. Dushi can also be used as a term of endearment.
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Large portions of the islands feel more Southwestern than Caribbean.
Cruising the Caribbean you expect the beaches and the oceans of an undeniably spectacular blue, but go a small ways inland and it's dirt, rocks and forests of cacti. I didn't expect such a distinct difference in landscape; one minute resort domain and the next, you're cast out among weather-beaten roads that could be in the middle of Arizona. Lizards crawl around rock formations overlooking cliffs that drop to the sea (a good indicator you're still on an island and not in the Southwest), and cacti is used as a natural fence by residents. All of this manages to complement the islands' more tropical Caribbean image.
Curacao's famous floating market is actually from Venezuela.
One of the main attractions in Willemstad is the floating market, docked each day in colorful boats and providing fresh fish and seafood. What I didn't know prior to touring this marketplace is that all of the boats sail in daily from Venezuela, the fruit stands sell fruit from Venezuela and the craft market is run by Jamaicans — not a Curacao local in sight. Curacao is just about 40 miles off the coast of Venezuela, making it a close neighbor of South America (the island was first settled by its native Arawak Amerindians). This relationship plays an important role in the culture of Curacao.
The people are extremely multilingual.
Have you ever dreamed of speaking four languages? If you want your children to learn, move to one of the ABC islands. Islanders in Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao seem to have a flair for languages, and it's due to their complicated roots. The native dialect, Papiamento, is already a blend of Afrikaans, Portuguese, Spanish, English and other languages, all rolled into one. Because these are Dutch islands, locals also learn to speak Dutch and English in school. To add to that, it's not uncommon for Spanish or German to be spoken in the home. After a primary education, many locals attend universities in the Netherlands and abroad.
– written by Brittany Chrusciel
We've written often about the joys of traveling alone, including the freedom to decide what you want to do and the greater opportunity to meet new people. But going solo always has an element of risk to it as well, and that's where a new site called My Important Information can help.
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The service isn't just useful for travelers; you also get a window sticker and two refrigerator cards for your home, which are especially useful if you live by yourself.
One caveat for international travelers: There's currently no translation feature on the site, so if the person reading your profile doesn't speak English, the information may not do him or her any good. A spokesperson for the site tells us that a translator is an enhancement that may be added in the future, with Spanish as the likely first option. In the meantime, because you can change your profile at any time, you may want to tailor it before each trip. If you're headed to Brazil, for example, you can copy and paste the most important info into a service such as Google Translate and get a rough Portuguese translation to add to your profile.
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– written by Sarah Schlichter
Today's post is part of a weekly series called "Travel Toss-Up," in which we ask you to take your pick between two amazing travel experiences.
This week's toss-up offers a choice of the two countries that played in yesterday's World Cup final.
Would you rather…
… explore the medieval villages of Germany, or …
… see the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina?
Pictured above is Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Germany's most picture-perfect medieval villages. It's located in Bavaria along the Romantic Road. Argentina's Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the jewels of the Patagonia region.
Photos: 12 Best Germany Experiences
Vote for your preference in the comments below!
– written by Sarah Schlichter
This week's brainteaser is a Friday Word Puzzle. We'll give you a category and the first letters of five countries that fall into that category, and you fill in the rest. Keep in mind that there may be more than one possible response for each letter. For examples, check out this blog post.
Ready to give it a try? Here's this week's challenge:
Enter your list of countries in the comments below. You have until Monday, July 14, at 11:59 p.m. ET to post your response. We'll keep all comments private until then. On Tuesday morning we'll choose one winner at random to receive an IndependentTraveler.com travel mug. Note: Although all are welcome to play, we can only ship prizes to the Continental U.S.
Editor's Note: This contest has ended. The winner is Craig Faanes, who has won an IndependentTraveler.com travel mug. Congratulations! Check out the winning entry below.
Stay tuned for further chances to win!
– created by Dori Saltzman
Ever arrived early at a new destination in the morning after a long red-eye flight and not had a hotel room where you could crash?
It happened to me on my last trip, when I landed in Reykjavik, Iceland, at 6:30 a.m. on the same day I was scheduled to board a cruise ship bound for Greenland. The ship's reception staff were willing to hold my suitcases for me, but my cabin wouldn't be ready to enter until late afternoon. That left me with most of the day to explore the city — if I could stay awake that long.
The morning started well, with a stroll along the waterfront and visits to the city's most famous church, Hallgrimskirkja, and its avant-garde new concert hall, Harpa. But the combination of jet lag and a long, sleepless flight the night before had me drooping after a few hours.
As long as I was walking outside in the fresh air and sunlight, I could stay relatively alert. Any time I sat down, though — at a restaurant for lunch, on a pew in Hallgrimskirkja to listen to the organist practice, or, worst of all, inside a darkened theater to watch a timelapse photography presentation on the northern lights — my eyelids got heavy and my chin drifted inexorably toward my chest until I jerked myself awake again. As the hours wore on, my pleasurable day of sightseeing turned into a forced march through the city streets until I could board my ship and finally, finally take a nap.
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Even if you have a hotel room booked for the night, it's not uncommon to arrive before the official check-in time and be told there simply aren't any rooms available yet. One alternative is to try to find a day room where you can nap and shower. I recently discovered Between9and5.com, a site dedicated to hotels with same-day check-in and check-out. Unfortunately, offerings in some cities can be slim. There's currently only one option in Reykjavik, and it starts at more than $200 a night — more than I was willing to pay for just a few hours.
Short of sleeping on a park bench, what do you do to stay awake and make the most of your first day when you're exhausted after a flight?
– written by Sarah Schlichter


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EUGENE, Ore. — Ask Christina Hammond about her life before going through Willamette Family Treatment Services and she responds with brutal honesty. "I knew people didn't use [drugs] or were clean somehow, but that's not what I knew," she said. "That wasn't my lifestyle. I needed help." In August 2005, she finally got that help … Continue reading »
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2012 Duck Race: Relief Nursery
EUGENE, Ore. — In a way, the Great Rotary Duck Race is the foundation on which the Relief Nursery was built. "We've been involved with the Duck Race — really — from the very beginning," said Kelly Sutherland, the nursery's executive director. "We've very closely aligned with the mission of preventing child abuse and neglect." … Continue reading »
2012 Duck Race: Best-Kept Secret
EUGENE, Ore. — At Happy Hearts Kids Care, every day has a set routine, one the kids who come here can get accustomed to. That's something the owner and director Christine Friedemann learned from her experience with her own son years ago. "He just socially wasn't doing well in the classroom. He wasn't interested in … Continue reading »
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EUGENE, Ore. — "We've been a well-kept secret for a long time." According Aimee Walsh, the family coordination director for Direction Service, the agency might have stayed a secret if it weren't for the Great Rotary Duck Race. "It's kind of a stamp of approval in the community that the Duck Race believes in what you … Continue reading »
2012 Duck Race: Ticket Sales Drive
EUGENE, Ore. — With a table decked out with goodies — balloons, plastic ducks, even tattoos — the staff of five local non-profits spent Tuesday trying to lure in customers. The morning started off with nibbles, but before long, they nabbed some big catches. "We're really getting a pretty steady amount of people coming here," … Continue reading »
2012 Duck Race: Helping Parents Succeed
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Michael and Deborah Fiock were at their wit's end. They're experienced parents who, after raising seven children, faced an unforeseen challenge in their eighth. "[He] has problems with behavior and did not work in the regular school system," said Deborah. The couple knew about The Child Center and reached out for help. "We … Continue reading »
2012 Duck Race: The Child Center
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Walk into The Child Center in Springfield and one of the first things you'll notice in the non-profit's new building is the art. Beautiful watercolor paintings of children — a few feature only a single child, others feature pairs or groups — adorn the walls. Like those featured in the paintings, the … Continue reading »
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Featuring a rooftop pool and a terrace, this Hollywood hotel is next to Dolby Theatre and TCL Chinese Theatre. All luxurious rooms have iPod docking stations.
Score from 964 reviews Very good
This boutique Hollywood hotel features an outdoor rooftop pool with cabanas and 2 Gordon Ramsay signature restaurants. It serves a daily table-style breakfast. All spacious suites include free Wi-Fi....
Score from 255 reviews Wonderful
Hotel Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly HillsOn the Westside of Los Angeles, this hotel features a luxury spa, gourmet restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi and spacious bathrooms. Beverly Hills is a 5-minute drive away.
Score from 420 reviews Excellent
Offering a private rooftop club with stunning views of Los Angeles, a saltwater pool and comfortable indoor/outdoor seating, this elegant 4-star hotel is within one mile of the Sunset Strip.
Score from 248 reviews Excellent
It's a nice hotel with a good pool area and they were accommodating for a late check out.
You couldn't get wifi in the room for free only in the lobby, which had filming one day and we couldn't use. Hollywood itself isn't a nice area, its near the attractions but West Hollywood is nicer.
Location, room, pool, bath products, style. Deplhine delicatessen restaurant.
Rooms facing the bar/terrace can be a bit noisy in the evening
atmoshpere - bar - service and the amazing staff
air con in room soooooooo loud and the parking of the exoctic cars during the night maybe due to my room being close to the valet
Security so random people weren't wandering in.
Location not great. Check-in staff on day of arrival not great - an early check in was requested as we landed early and when we arrived we had to go and ask 4 times and waited 4 hours to check in. No ideal after a 15 hour flight.
The roof top pool was excellent and a very welcome area to relax after a day sightseeing. The restaurant was also excellent especially due to the lack of alternatives on Hollywood Blvd. The rooms were of a very high standard.
Although the hotel was very good, the overall rating was affected by its location
rooms nice
pool tiny and to many people drinking
good location
party going on downstairs and it was a bit noisy. the lobby lounge was booked for party purpose so hotel guests were not able to use. not a good hotel for family and travellers.
Location, price, loud party in middle of night that still persisted after 3 calls to front desk. Virtually no sleep.
Clean, staff friendly the rooms are nice and well mainlined
Extra coasts like Valet parking are quite High
Location Staff Luxury Lobby
Poor Room when you compare it to the whole hotel such as the Lobby or hotel interior
Bell Boys were helpfull once we were leaving
Reception was uninterested and impolite. We asked for quiet room , but ended up under Fitness room floor and had oise.
Only good thing was the outdoor deck. But then it was closed because of a private function, which I thought was dumb considering we where paying guests and couldn't use it.
The staff where not very helpful. Being a tourist it would of been nice to be informed more about the city, ie, taxis, places of interest, etc.
The hotel was great very centrally located and always fun events going on downstairs. Highly recommended.
The Waiters in the downstairs restaurant Did not meet our expectations both in quality of service and in behavior, this was on the 2nd day of our stay.
Nice rooms.
Very bad view right on to the wall. Staff very cold faced and unfriendly. Noisy hotel
What didn't I like?! The customer service is beyond that of any hotel I have ever stayed at before, and yes, that includes Asia. This amazing team of staff are absolutely excellent, and honestly, made me want to work for the company haha. There were multiple occasions my best friend and I looked at each other in shock after having someone help us as they had fully exceeded our expectations. The rooms are wonderful, always clean and the beds are beyond comfortable. Pool is busy and beautiful, amazing views. Drinks are great. Food is great. Lobby is spectacular and hosts great events. Will always continue to stay here.
Lobby was impressive.
My room seemed run down and overly used(stains, scratches, worn materials) The price did not match the value. My view was of a parking lot and the pool was closed during my stay. Overall I was not impressed. The staff seemed too good to greet you and above it.
W has a great location if you want a lot of activity
the downside is they have a party every night in the lobby area and the bouncers treat every entrant like you are GAYE crashing a party. This is very annoying for legit hotel guests like myself.
The W Hollywood is a great hotel and and right at the center of Hollywood.
Pool area, wetdeck. Location in the middle of hollywood.
This hotel was overbooked when we returned to LA.
- nice and clean room - Fancy pool at the room
The aircon was so loud that we couldn't use it :(
The location is very convenient to Hollywood. It was very quite in the room, no noise from outside.
The hotel is a wireless dead zone - only one or two bars on my phone as soon as I entered the building. On top of that the wifi in the room was not working. The staff did their best to fix it but could not figure it out.
Overall location was amazing, staff friendly, and room very comfortable
Some elements of the room felt like they suffered identity crisis
Very comfortable bed and room layout, comfy lounge chair, even a window area to lounge and enjoy the view!
No coffe maker in the room, Wi-Fi was extra cost... No bath tub, was not asked for preference...
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00:30 call from reception Nothing was done about this despite several complaints and promises to look into it
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A U.K. tech company launched the world's first hand-held test that analyzes fingerprints for illegal drugs and other substances in a matter of minutes.
I know this is supposed to be scary, but it walks like it's whistling a jaunty tune. And just try not to laugh when it starts doing push-ups.
Designed by Boston Dynamics (possibly the real-world inspiration for Fringe's Massive Dynamic?), this is the latest in a series of robots that are incredible to say the least.
For reference check out Big Dog, a quadrupedal machine-beast that can take a full leg-shove to the side and recover like it's nothing. Perhaps most elegant and astounding is the way it recovers from a nasty slip on some black ice.
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That's no photshopped image. The fully submersible sQuba drives on land and flies through water.
Swiss car maker and camel-case enthusiast Frank Rinderknecht made this car in honor of his beloved James Bond, who drove a car underwater in "The Spy Who Loved Me."
Check out this awesome list for more present defying-ly cool underwater technologies.
Another uncanny robot from the makers of Geminoid. Meet Actroid-F. The best part? The website proclaims that "she is the robot working girl."
Meet Geminoid, a sometimes disturbingly life-like robot that a Japanese professor made in his own image. Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro of Osaka University designed the robot using a mold of his own body, he programmed it with his own voice and mannerisms and implanted his own hair into its head.
And he seems to have started a trend. There are two other robots built off of human counterparts, one a young female and one a white man. The androids are made by Kokoro Inc., a division of Sanrio, the same company that brings you Hello Kitty.
The robots are only animated from the shoulders up, which means they must be carried (or strapped to a chair and wheeled about) to get from place to place.
The Geminoid series is operated remotely using a facial motion capture system. Legend has it that Ishiguro uses his to avoid having to leave his seat to go to board meetings, but it's main purpose is apparently to study human-robot interactions.
Electromagnets to treat depression
I would love to know if anyone has tried this:
Neuronetics Inc. is paving the way for a new type of depression therapy, a non-invasive electromagnetic field treatment designed to stimulate brain cells linked to depression.
Bruce Shook, co-founder, president & CEO, talked to MassDevice about pioneering the market for the only FDA-cleared transcranial magnetic stimulation system to date, his company's NeuroStar TMS system.
The therapy, which won the FDA nod in 2008, is a rarity in the med-tech world: A device-based approach to a psychiatric disorder.
"The only other widely used device-based therapy in psychiatry is shock therapy, and that's been around since the 1930s," Shook told us.
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German researchers have build a robotic arm with fingers that can exert 30 newtons of force at its fingertips.
It's one of the strongest hands ever built, according to the Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, part of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), where the arm was developed.
Look at this beast - it's fantastic in that it's both terrifying and exhilarating.
In a filmed demonstration, a researcher whacks at the fingers with a freaking hammer, and the fingers bounce right back.
luke skywalker's bionic arm? should be obsolete in a couple months.
watching this at first i thought it must be faked. but it's on the BBC's site, with multiple videos and sources. clicking on the image below leads to the YouTube page.
german prosthetics company Otto Bock manufactures the hand in the video, as well as a slew of other prosthetics for knees, feet, and specialty prosthetics for kids. check out this "transcarpal hand:"


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I saw My Girlfriend's Boyfriend live and it was very funny. Can't wait to see this - you can check screenings here.
I sort of have a crush on Mike Birbiglia and I can't wait for this to be at the Coolidge.
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott is calling for a cut in fees motorists pay to register their cars.
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Florida's Republican-controlled House is expected on Thursday to keep intact the state's contentious "stand your ground" law that has sparked protests in the wake of the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
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DIY: 12" Home Subwoofer Parte Uno (Help!)
Hi! This week we are starting a project that will last a few weeks... and it's sort of a Choose Your Own Adventure TM type thing which involves you, the reader. We really enjoy doing these projects but we have a dilemna: How should we finish this? Should it look like this one from a little while back? Find out what you can do after the jump.
This is going to go in the living room and as you can see, it is not living room ready. We are sure this would be an easier question to answer if you could see what the living room looks like, but we are not interested in the decorative aspect as such. What we want is innovation, and from your suggestions, we will adapt a great concept to the decor- which is modern- after it is decided upon.
A little bit about the sub itself:
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desire need for more bass every now and again. This is fine if you have bass controls on your amp, but we don't... we don't want them either. What we want is to be able to flip a switch when needed without adding complexity to the signal path of the rest of the sound. This sub will run off another amp seen below:
This amp has 70 watts which is more than enough to compliment our 8 watt x 2 primary tube amp from S5 Electronics. We will be pumping that through a 12" Sony xplod woofer that we bought like 6 years ago from a company which totally screwed us over after being a customer for 19 years so we won't mention who they are. Crutchfield. It used to be in the Unplggdmobile and was too loud there- out it came. The woofer can handle like a gajillion watts so 70 will be fine as long as we don't turn it up too much.
We won't go into the entire assembly process on this one because it is a box. Sure we reinforced it as you see below:
But other than that it is a 10x15x18" box that yields about the one cubic foot of room that Sony recommends for optimal performance. The amp, bracing, and sub fill out some of the space, which we compensated for.
This thing has tonnes of screws and glue and tightness which make it super dead (desirable). And now we want to bring it to life with some hot exterior that you, the people, come up with. That was great... started with death and then wowed 'em with the inspirational turnaround.
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I like the ideas of some of the stories you link to. Why not put some small feet on the same side where the speaker is, turn it face down towards the floor, and then put the side with the amp facing the wall?
Turn this thing into an end table, with a nice wood stain, either cherry, or mahogany, or whatever works with your decor.
Of course, you might have problems with things vibrating off the table, when you turn on the sub, but that would be a separate matter to deal with. ;-)
I would add feet to the side with the woofer, allow at least two inches of clearance with the floor. I would fill all the cracks and crevaces with puddy, sand it down smooth and then prime and paint it with a very bold color. After a few coats of paint, use a spray laquer to give it some shine!
Also, you REALLY need to use mdf next time and not plywood, and you also REALLY need to use some form of insulation on the interior, otherwise it will BOOOOOOM a like a drum and not be as tight.
can't wait to see the final project.
I'd suggest starting over with the proper materials if you're going to go through all this trouble.
Normally I would use MDF or concrete to build a subwoofer, but everything about this thing is either used or leftover and that is just what it is. Leftover wood, used woofer and used amp. I am bracing the crud out of it with tons of screws and that should take care of most of the flex. The pics may not show it, but the plywood is doubled up on several sides- that is, 1.5" thick. Then there is the silicone, truckbed lining and so forth that will handle vibes inside. If anyone has any more ideas of how to decorate, leave them below. Tks.


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As renters, we can't justify buying a shmancy new vintage-looking, energy-efficient fridge (yet), so we live vicariously through this vintage crisper drawer reincarnated as a planter in our container garden.
We've seen plenty of weird things used as planters: recycled tires, barrels, even a boot. It's great to see something reused, especially when it's giving a plant a home.
This old refrigerator crisper drawer is one of our favorite unique planters, though. We love the vintage feel, and now, we've got oregano growing in it. Something that used to hold veggies for dinner now sustains herbs to season a dinner. Nice image, isn't it?
If you're going to use something like this, make sure to put holes in it with a metal drill--and be safe about it. This crisper drawer got its holes in an unusual way (and we don't recommend trying this at home): someone, who shall remain nameless, took it out into a field and shot four holes through the bottom with a pistol. That's just how we do things out on the farm--but hey, it works!
Almost anything can be given a new life as part of a container garden. What types of unusual containers do your plants call home? (And how'd they get drainage holes?)
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I like that it's a home to something edible. I love the vintage feel as well. Good idea!
Loved the article! Funny what different ideas of putting a hole in something people have :). Very efficient and classy idea. Great idea.


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From classical tragedy through Elizabethan comedy to the present we've had stories about children discovering the identities of their parents. Now we're having tales of sperm donors tracked down by their offspring. The best feature film on the subject is Lisa Cholodenko's funny and touching The Kids Are All Right. Jerry Rothwell's engaging documentary delivers the real-life thing. A group of young people from across America use the internet to discover the identity of "Donor 150", who 20-odd years ago received several hundred dollars a time to provide his seed to a Californian masturbatorium whence it was sold on to would-be parents. He turns out to be a charmingly eccentric middle-aged hippy living with various pets in a mobile home parked near the beach in relaxed Venice, California. He's a likable, dreamy guy, a new-age tree-hugger and onetime Chippendale, and the kids love him without wanting to have him park his RV in their backyards. It's certainly better than finding you're one of the boys from Brazil.


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