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As the years whizz pass I'm more aware than ever that "I am what I eat". And one important thing I have learnt over the years is that if I eat more slowly, with time to taste and savour my food I'll probably eat less of it - which in turn helps control my waistline!
The red carpet at the 67th annual Cannes Film Festival was awash with looks from the latest shows and pieces custom-created by fashion's biggest names, as stars of fashion and film walked the famous 24 steps of the Palais des Festivals
Lewis Hamilton finished second in the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend; no doubt a commendable sporting achievement. Yet what really sparked the weekend's excitement was his rivalry with Mercedes teammate, and eventual winner, Nico Rosberg.
I woke up this morning with that agony that fills your body when you're deep in the depths of despair. There are people who think emotional pain isn't as bad as physical pain but here's the rub, there's empirical evidence that physical pain and emotional pain are registered in the exact same region of the brain.
As I respect the passion and dedication most nutritionists have for their work, there are also those who are doing it because it is a tool to make a living from their own Orthorexia. The irony is that once you are free from Orthorexia, the Orthorexic nutritionists are easy to spot.
They say never work with children but our talented Food Tube family showed us just how much fun cooking with the kids is with some easy-peasy family recipes to get your teeth into!
If you are anything like me you would have grown up idolising your footballing hero's, my first was Kerry Dixon, then Glenn Hoddle, Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker. To have met any of those at a young age would have felt no less like meeting a God... The simple pleasure received from meeting someone you really look up to is something you don't actually ever forget.The Sports Connection Foundation asked me if I would accompany a young lad, Tomas Mayer, who has (DMD) Duchene Muscular Dystrophy and is confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his short life. Having DMD means all his body and organs are basically shutting down.
Having descended on Paris with the rest of the Kardashian/Jenner clan (I've lost count of them all now..) in the last few days, it seems the celebrity wedding of the year is set to get everyone talking, but how has Kimmy K been preparing for her big day?
I'm thinking about how angry I am that someone in London fixing my bathroom has put in a shower tray rather than a flat-tiled floor. I'm sitting in this perfection, attempting to practise being mindful, focusing on the beauty before my eyes but no, I'm dragged back to the shower tray saga and getting more and more angry. I'm trying with all I've got to not hate myself for being so shallow.
For me, hearing Get Lucky was like listening to Chic the first time. I bought their first single on US import in the UK in 1977 on money borrowed from my Dad as I was only 15! I've got to give a massive big up Daft Punk for mentioning me in their groundbreaking Teachers track. That is an honour - now all I want is their mansion, haha!
Kids are bored. Drinking is cheap. Cheaper than anything else on offer around them leisure-wise by far. And it's sad. Because it wouldn't cost the earth. If kids want to knock about a coffee shop of an evening in London then they can. Because they are open past six o'clock. Why can't we do that for our young people in the North East?
This week we welcomed 'A Girl Called Jack' (Monroe) to the Food Tube family. Jack made her name as a cash-strapped single mum living in Southend. With her immense resourcefulness, she tightened her apron strings and threw flour in the face of adversity. Check out her Food Tube debut
As Cannes Film Festival opens in true style this week, I'm invited for afternoon tea with HRH Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, the grandson of the last king of Italy, and heir to their dynasty. The encounter left me charmed, shocked, impressed, but above all lost for words at how he, like Prince Harry, just wants to be one of the lads.
As we know, in this day in age nothing is private. If Beyoncé is going to share her marriage, her husband, her pregnancy, (remember she announced it during her performance on stage at the MTV awards) and her holiday photos with the world then you can't blame people for any further interest.
Someone said to me in the office the other day that perhaps in the future people will look back at this time in history and compare our current obesity crisis as the same way that we now view the harm that smoking cigarettes causes. "Why did we not do more about educating our children about good food and how to cook it?" we might be saying.
After all the comings and goings of the last few weeks, finally a moment to write properly about Bob Blakeley. Within two months of meeting him I had signed him and recorded his album Performance which is proudly released on Dramatico records on 19 May. If it's been a whirlwind for me you can imagine what it must have been for him...


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40 Willow Place
State and Joralemon Brooklyn Heights
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Fully glass enclosed with two rooftop terraces, a Japanese soaking tub, a gas fireplace, and media area.
3rd Floor
Master suite with walk-in closet, spa ensuite master bath, 2 additional bedrooms and another full bath
2nd Floor
Huge great room and formal living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, plus a guest suite with full bathroom. Two terraces off this floor.
1st Floor
Dramatic entrance hall, library, bedroom, full bath, garage entrance, incredible closets
Open double height ceilings w incredible storage, recreation room, media room, half bathroom, guest rooms, all off the backyard.
- Price$7,350,000
- TypeTownhouse
- Unit1
- Floors4
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms5
- Rooms10
- Approx. Sq. Ft.6,581
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- Cable ready
- Central air
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- Gas fireplace
- Wood-burning fireplace
The perfect marriage of sleek minimalism and functional modernism, this spectacular home is a one-of-kind masterpiece, designed by Mary and Joseph Merz, and recently renovated and expanded to perfection with the assistance of the original architects themselves. Spanning over 45' wide, this home offers the drama of an open and expansive living space, allowing you to live a contemporary loft-like life with all the homey benefits of townhouse living; including multiple outdoor spaces, total privacy, and your very own garage. Double height ceilings with radiant skylights; glass, steel and oak custom staircases; a glass penthouse with Japanese soaking tub; chef's kitchen with eight burner Blue Star Range and three ovens; and a dramatic rear curtain wall on the living spaces and bedrooms that brings light streaming into the house all day. The flexible layout includes 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, a 1500 sq. ft great room with slate wood burning fireplace as centerpiece; a library; a family room; and a large double height recreation room that functions equally as a play room, a media room, or both. Every room has been transformed with custom cherry millwork & closets, offering hidden storage at every turn. No luxury has been spared, including a 5 zone heating & cooling system, large wine cellar, Niles sound system, Japanese landscaping, glass & slate bathrooms, and a Zen-like master suite complete w private access to a penthouse w partial Manhattan views, media closet, and gas fireplace.
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Runs from Atlantic Avenue in the south to the Brooklyn Promenade on the west and north, Cadman Plaza and Clinton Street on the east.
The elegant townhouses that line the Brooklyn Promenade are some of the most coveted homes for sale in Brooklyn Heights. These 19th-Century mansions were built to take advantage of Brooklyn Heights' sweeping views of the water and the Manhattan skyline, and these townhouses can have details like multiple fireplaces, libraries, and even the occasional elevator. The Promenade itself is the gem of Brooklyn Heights, a half-mile long waterfront esplanade that draws visitors all year round. With panoramic views of Manhattan and yet an easy commute in, Brooklyn Heights is the perfect marriage of convenience and beauty.


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Some South Mississippi football lovers said by relying on replacement referees, the NFL is punting away the integrity of the game.
On Tuesday, the league upheld the controversial call that gave the Seattle Seahawks a 14-12 win over the Green Bay Packers. Many fans disagree and say the replacement refs are getting it wrong a lot. And unless there is a deal to end the referee lockout, the league will likely start losing fans and profits.
Justin Burton spent his lunch break at a Biloxi restaurant watching highlights from the Monday night Seahawks-Packers football game. The former Southern Miss wide receiver said the replacement refs are out of their league making the NFL games hard to watch.
"It's blatant and obvious these guys are not prepared for the speed of the game," Burton said.
Because of a labor dispute with its referees, the NFL decided to play hard ball and bring in replacements. Some fans said the NFL can either take one for the team and reach a settlement, or risk fans tuning out.
Mark Smolarek is one of those fans who said the NFL will "lose fans because the integrity of the game. It's losing the integrity of the game. Losing the quality of what we are used to watching."
"More people probably will watch college football because it's actually officiated better. It's a better quality game right now than the NFL."
"People are going to stop watching it because they don't know what to expect anymore," said football fan Dennis Watt. "They don't know what kinds of calls they're going to make, good calls or bad calls. They're going to get even madder. They're going to stop going to games. Stop buying merchandise. Just all down hill from there if they don't resolve the situation."
Burton said he thinks the commissioner cares more about protecting the bottom line than protecting the line of scrimmage, and that's not fair to the fans or the players.
"You should never want to worry about the referee when you're playing football. When you're playing the game, that's the main focus. That's what you should be thinking about. The ref should never be a part of your mind."
New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees weighed in on the replacement referee situation. He tweeted "Ironic that our league punishes those based on conduct detrimental. Whose CONDUCT is DETRIMENTAL now?"
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This site is designed for the submission of new ideas or concepts only. If you have a product or service that is already being sold in the market, please submit your information on ScottsVendors.com.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products.
We operate primarily in North America, along with businesses in Europe, Asia Pacific, and other parts of the world, and employ more than 8,000 associates. The company was founded in 1868 in Marysville, OH. Read more
In the U.S., the Company's Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, and Ortho brands are market-leading in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup® brand, which is markted in North America and most of Europe exclusively by Scotts. Outside of North America, the Company has various popular brands, including Miracle-Gro®, Evergreen®, KB®, Celafor®, and Substral® Read more
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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company was founded in 1868 by O.M. Scott as a premium seed company for the U.S. agricultural industry. In the early 1900s, the Company began a lawn grass seed business for homeowners. In recent times, a significant milestone was the merger of Scotts, the leading lawn care brand, with Miracle-Gro, the leading gardening brand, in 1995 to create The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. Read more
Scotts Miracle-Gro brands are sold through the world's leading home improvement retail companies and mass merchandisers. Other key channels include large hardware chain stores, independent hardware stores, garden centers, and food and drug stores.
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Scotts is currently working on, has previously worked on, and in the future will work on many innovations, new products and services and improvements to existing products and services. Scotts has been around for over 150 years and has over 6,000 employees, thousands of suppliers and retail customers and millions of consumers that it communicates with on an ongoing basis. Many of them are creative and passionate about their homes, lawns, gardens and businesses, so they share many ideas with Scotts.
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LIVE! Golden Retriever Puppy Cam! - Watch Here!by Ben Olson
Great! Now I won't get anything done today! Located in Torrington, Conn., these puppies are being raised to become service dogs by ...Read More »
Help Save Dixie!by Jess Kelley
DONATE HERE or Stop at the Sheboygan Humane Society and Donate on Site It's probably been a while since we've talked but after movi...Read More »
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My nails are so ready for Christmas 💋 (at Studio 546)
I have dyed my hair ago, I was a 1st year college student back then. I put bright red highlights on my hair. Black and red are really a good combination though! I went to a parlor not a salon (that was my mistake) to color my hair. They bleached it first then be back for a week to continue the process. When I get back, they colored it red! It looked so good :))
Well I'm really having a bad time thinking about this. I want to dye my hair again, with a semi permanent color. Seeing these bloggers have dyed and colored hair made me inspire to dye my hair too. Ha ha ha. Some of these bloggers are blonde, brunette, bright red, green, lilac and pink! And all of them are asians! We are in the same race with fair skin tones. And most of all, their natural hair color is black! I have a chance!
Blonde to Darkest Brown (ALL)
Ebony Black to Brown Vanilla (BLONDES)
Jet Black to Medium Auburn (REDS)
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Who doesn't like a mid-week surprise!
Cool stuff and new images — found and shared by iStock.
This series of Architectural Office footage by cautionfilm, has great range of composition and concepts, combined with nice camera work, lighting and styling.
Great photo-series by Gerber86 of a young couple exploring the city together. Concepts of togetherness, happiness, communication, relaxation, and adventure are popular with buyers and well covered across this shoot.
Traffic jammin' in the city with cenkerdem and his brilliant illustrative style.
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Nothing says freedom like a road trip with friends. This series by morganl is filled with scenes of adventure, the open road, and warm evenings spent camped out by a fire - all exploring the concept of the good life that's not based on financial wealth.
Today's business got a lot less serious, thanks to ferrantraite.
It only takes two to celebrate. A great set of life's little moments from Thomas_EyeDesign.
The calendar tell's us it's the first day of spring here in the northern hemisphere, but the snow on the ground begs to differ. While the seasonal battle continues, this lovely image by Xsandra gives us hope for the warmer days to come.
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This creative series by yulkapopkova takes us for a visual journey into a writer's imagination.
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So this may not mean too much to people outside the UK, but back in the early 00's, Lee Ryan was part of a big UK RnB boyband, Blue. Then they reformed last year and two nights ago he went into the Celebrity Big Brother House.
I interviewed Lee back in 2010 and have been meaning to write this up for ages, the Mariah story is too good to just sit in my files. But actually as I've been writing this up, the interview just keeps giving and giving. So here we go, in all his deluded glory, I present Lee Ryan….
Hi Lee, what's new?
Well right now I'm sitting with you in the Mayfair Hotel having a cappuccino. I've had a few meetings about film stuff that I'm doing. I've just had some great news about a film i've written and am producing. A really amazing director is now attached but I can't talk about it. I'm not playing around. I really want to make an impact on the film industry. I think I've already made an impact on the music industry with the 14m records Blue sold. I'm only 26 - I got in the industry when I was 16. People forget how young I was.


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This is from a video I took of my friends jammin. Good huh?
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crocheted rugs for a kid's room
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crocheted rugs for a kid's room
crochet a round rug out of old sheet or other items
crochet a bikini top
I taught myself to crochet with a book since this was back in the day before the internet.
this site has really good pictures for some things except the single crochet one sort of stinks. this page with the double crochet and others are nice though and might help you beginners
here's another site with really nice videos for the beginner
how to count your foundation chain stitches
this site has some AWESOME videos for beginners. The videos are slow enough, close enough and most importantly CLEAR enough that you can actually see what to do without getting a headache
crocheted heart rug
recycle old t-shirt into a rug. you could also use any other type of fabric items
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chocolate roast pork
The matching of sweet with savoury has always intrigued me, particularly the South American favourite mole. I've never tried it but I really must get round to it. Whilst watching Market Kitchen the other day I saw cacao-magnate Willie Harcourt-Cooze injecting a pork shoulder with a spicy chocolate baste. Like him I am often disappointed with pork marinades: the flavour sticks to the outside but doesn't penetrate the meat deeply, so your slice while nice 'n' porky is not flavoured with the marinade. … Continue Reading ››


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The three candidates running for the Waukesha County clerk's post on the Republican ticket all want to see election night result reporting improved while restoring public trust and confidence in the office.
Election night snafus are well documented in the clerk's office. Under intense scrutiny, Waukesha County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus decided she was Meanwhile, costs to
is among problems. But the biggest problem was in the April 2011 State Supreme court election when in unofficial results reporting to the Associated Press on election night.
The error flipped the winner in the razor-thin election from then-Assistant Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg, who had declared victory, to incumbent Justice David Prosser.
Whoever wins Tuesday's primary election still has to make it through the November election. Democratic candidate is also in the predominantly Republican county.
Kathleen Karalewitz
, 51, is currently the clerk/treasurer and administrator for the Town of Mukwonago. She's worked in government since graduating from Waukesha South High School, holding positions with Waukesha County, Menomonee Falls and Town of Waukesha. Having served as deputy clerk in the Waukesha County clerk's office, she called for uniformed equipment and the ability for municipalities to send results into the county electronically.
In the 21st century, there are technologies available to reduce the problems in the county clerk's office, she said.
"I can restore the integrity of the election process in this county," said Karalewitz. "I have done the job before."
Karalewitz said she plans to work with the Waukesha County executive's office and the County Board to make that happen. She also realizes the clerk's office is tasked with other responsibilities, such as ordinances, open records and marriage and dog licenses.
"There is a lot of things that go into this job, not just elections, but it is elections at the forefront," Karalewitz said.
Because she's been involved in municipal government for many years, she feels she will have a step up on other candidates when it comes to a "learning curve" for being in office. Karalewitz's ready to hit the ground running "because I already know it," she said.
"I will work tirelessly, and I mean tirelessly," Karalewitz said. "It will be a lot of work. I am committed to the electors of this county to make sure we have election equipment we can trust like we had years ago."
Gina Kozlik
, 45, the deputy clerk/treasurer in the City of Waukesha for four years, worked for years as a paralegal throughout the area, including as a court supervisor in the civil branch in the Waukesha County Circuit Court.
Kozlik was the last to enter the race, but she said she wanted to make sure seeking the clerk's seat was the right thing for her and her family.
"I had been thinking about it for sometime," she said. "Doing the job is what drove me to run, because I felt I was the person to do it. I knew there were ther aspects, time involved campaigning, and I had to split my time doing my job for the city."
Improved result reporting will the number one priority for the clerk, Kozlik said.
In addition to running elections for the biggest municipality in the county, Kozlik also works with billing Waukesha residents and business owners for the taxes, including collections for installments of the taxes. She touted her work in government, with databases and managing staff members in addition to her election experience.
"That needs to get squared away pretty quickly," Kozlik said. "I don't think it will be that difficult. The municipal clerk's have been putting the results in, and that has been working well."
Kozlik said her only concern is the need for enhancements using the Government Accountability Board's website. Additionally, she realizes the need to work with the county's Information Technology Department to provide secure election results.
"It is going to be a team effort," said Kozlik, who plans to work with all the departments in the county, including with budgets and getting verification processes in place.
Kathleen Novack
, 61, a City of Pewaukee alderwoman who holds a master's degree from DePaul University described herself as an outsider in the county clerk's race. She's worked for decades dealing with federal and state tax statutes, having been employed by the IRS before her retirement in 2003. Working out of the Midwest appeals office, she held high-level positions such as chief of the appeals office.
Novack said because she's an outsider, she doesn't have any preconceived ties to any groups working to elect candidates into office.
"Coming in with a fresh, total new start in the office is a real advantage," Novack said.
The increased publicity of election night vote reporting problems lead to Novack's decision to run for county clerk. Working with the public and the media to restore trust in the office will be a priority, she said.
"I felt there was a definite need for a new county clerk with all the problems we are having," Novack said. "I had the really strong credentials and background to come in and work to make those improvements."
Whoever is elected as county clerk will have a lot of work to do, she said.
"I bring a very unique combination of experience and educational credentials that really match what I see as the challenge of the job," Novack said. "I think you need somebody that is not just able to run the internal pieces of a clerk's office but is also able to work well in collaboration with the county executive's office, with the county board, with other elected officials. That is a lot to be able to do that."
Public Support Lies With Karalewitz, Kozlik
In the battle for the Republican nomination, high-profile names have been weighing in on the race. Karalewitz has received support from several high-profile county Kozlik's been
They've both received letters to the editor on their behalf; however, one was
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INGREDIENTS: 12 servings
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- CUSTARD: 4 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups milk powder
- 3 cups of water
- 1 tsp lemon rind, 1 tsp orange rind
- 1 tsp vanilla
- CAKE: 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups of AP flour
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 3 tbsp of cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp orange rind
- Heat the sugar in a heavy-duty saucepan till golden-brown; immediately pour into the bundt pan, swirling it all around to coat the pan with the caramel; do this as quickly as possible and hold a towel as the pan will get very hot from the caramel.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk powder, water, citrus rind and vanilla; pour the mixture into the pan over the caramel and place in the fridge.
- In a mixer bowl, beat eggs and sugar; add oil, milk, cocoa, flour, baking powder, vanilla and orange rind. Remove the bundt pan from the fridge and pour the cake batter over the custard. Place the bundt pan over a large tray with 2 inches sides (or more) and fill the tray with 2 cups of hot water; place in a preheated 350F oven and bake 50 minutes or so, or until the cake is puffed and the top is dry. Cool the cake, then cover and place in the fridge for 48 hours.
- To serve, flip the cake over a serving platter with high sides. Place the cake in a tray with warm water for a few minutes if the caramel is too stiff to dislodge the cake; then flip it over onto the serving dish. Serve immediately; keep the cake in the fridge.


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With a deadly asteroid hurtling towards Earth, sexy human Dragonauts in tight uniforms and their curvaceous dragon companions come together to create a formidable fighting force with all the right moves. Caught in the middle of this race against time are Jin - a heartbroken young flyboy, and Toa - a voluptuous mystery woman with an amazing set of intergalactic battle skills. Jin's down about the fate of his doomed planet, but Toa is quick to grab him by the seat of his pants and lift his sagging spirits. If these star-crossed space cadets can unlock the secrets of their mysterious connection and convince the Dragonauts to join the action, there may yet be hope for planet Earth!
Now, over on the digital side we've got the Xbox AnimeHITS sale for June. All of the following titles will receive either a significant season pass discount, or an overall discount if it's a movie.
- Shiki - Parts 1 & 2
- Cat Planet Cuties
- Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker
- Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos
- Sekirei: Season 1
So, if you've got an Xbox Live or ZUNE video account, you'll definitely want to take advantage of this sale.
If you've got an Xbox, and you've signed in recently, then you've probably noticed something different about the Xbox Live dashboard.
That's right! Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker is featured on the Xbox Live Dashboard. Right there, front and center. It's the whole Dragon Age Experience right at your fingertips.
Click through and you'll find the Dragon Age super page which contains links to all things Dragon Age that consumers can find on the Xbox. This includes the movie, a free Bonus Clip, and the Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker Music album featuring the song "Dragon in Me (Desire for Need)" performed by Seether and remixed by Roger Sanchez.
For all you digital fans, this is a great opportunity to download and own Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker. So, what do you think? Pretty nifty, huh?
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In a land where battles are fought with swords and magic, a young heroine rises to glory as Templars, mages, and dragons clash. Cassandra, a brash and beautiful warrior, must stop a conspiracy that threatens the realm's most powerful religious order. Accused of treasonous crimes and hunted by friend and foe, Cassandra must clear her name and overcome her rage in order to save the day and take her place in legend.
Also out today, we have Shiki Parts 1 & 2 on BD/DVD Combo.
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When citizens of a secluded village begin dying off in alarming numbers, the sole hospital's head doctor tries desperately to save his patients - but his efforts are in vain. Entire families are wiped out while others desert their homes. All hell breaks loose as the villagers discover their loved ones' corpses are rising from the grave with an insatiable thirst for human blood. Haunting, hallucinogenic and unnerving to the core, Shiki stares into the hearts of both the hunter and the hunted. Who is safe when the urge to kill in order to survive blurs the line between man and monster?
You can also download Shiki via Xbox Live and ZUNE. For a limited time, episode 1 will be free.
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My entry for Kevin Bolk's "LONGEST BIRTHDAY EVER" Challenge, to "cheer" him up for his 30th birthday.
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What is information security?
Information security involves the steps a business may take to protect information that could be used for identity theft. These practices might include encryption services, suspicious activity monitoring, or any other methods necessary to safeguard the names, contact information, social security numbers, and other data attached to customers.
Why is information security growing in importance?
Over the last several years, many businesses have been victimized by information security breaches. As protective measures have become more sophisticated, so have the skills of criminals. With just a name and social security number, a dishonest person could potentially set up false credit accounts or access the existing funds of an individual. These activities can cost companies and their customers thousands, if not millions of dollars.
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The Hobbit's Journey - Day 6
- Distance: 4.00 miles
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- Total Distance: 25.34 miles
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General Message Board
CP3 for Lawson & Pierce???
I was offered CP3 for Lawson & Pierce...I think I'm giving up a lot for him. Lawson has been coming to form but he has that achilles problem...and I think Pierce is gonna really post better numbers since Rondo is out...but there's trade talk for him now too..I dont know guys...looking for any suggestions/advice...
10 team H2H league
Other players on my team: LeBron, George, Ibaka, Josh Smith, Rubio, Wall, Nene, Big Baby, Hickson, Jamal Crawford, and McGeeSort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
this obviously isnt a 10 team league hahahhaha... lebron at 1 or 2 followed by ibaka/smith/george/lawson who were all drafted in 2nd / early 3rd round...
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10 team league...I drafted LeBron 1st, Lawson 2nd, Ibaka 3rd, George 4th...
Traded Lillard for Smith
Deltaguy326 Deltaguy326 Jan 30, 2013 4:52 PM Flag
Agree. stay with what you have. Now that Rondo is gone, they will be relying more on Pierce. Plus CP3 knee issue is still lingering and may linger the rest of the season. Can you answer mine *dwight howard trade*
J Money HO J Money HO Jan 30, 2013 1:43 PM Flag
I think I would stay with what you have. You are getting the best player in the deal but Lawson has been rounding into shape and Pierce is only going to get more looks now in Boston if he sticks around. If Pierce gets traded it will be to a team that wants to utilize his abilities also. It's not like he will ride the bench somewhere...
I was offered CP3 for Deron Williams and Tyreke Evans... What do you think about that? I'm guessing you would accept this one right away if you are on the shelf with the above trade.
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I probably would have accepted Williams and Evans to be honest.
I'll probably stay put with what I have...losing too much out of the deal. Thanks for the suggestion
No thx. I would stay, Lawson finally returning 2nd round value and the nuggets play most of their second half schedule games at home where he'll thrive. Pierce is about to go bonkers w/o rondo. Paul's knee has me a bit worried, that's why his owner is selling him. Stay!
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its a tough one. ur gettin the better player n waiver gems.
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SEBASTIAN -- Payment for some city services can soon be paid for with the swipe of a plastic card.
During the Jan. 23 Sebastian City Council meeting, City Manager Al Minner announced an outside company will bring the credit card payment service option for the first time in the city's history.
The exact date for the credit card processing services to begin was not available at press time, but is expected to be sometimes in February, city staff said.
Currently, the city services are paid for on a cash basis, Mr. Minner said.
When people come to city hall to purchase a cemetery plot, building permits, or other city services, they will soon have the option to pay with a credit card and incur a small convenience fee of $2.95, said Ken Kilgore, city finance director.
Some small services, such as garage sale permits, probably wouldn't be worth using credit cards, because they are already such a nominal fee, he said.
Garage sale permits are only $2, so unless a customer was desperately in need of using a credit card, adding the $2.95 convenience fee would probably not be desired.
The more expensive permits, in particular the building permits, are something citizens have been asking for and the convenience fee might be worth it to some, Mr. Kilgore said.
The third-party credit card processing provider selected by the city, Point & Pay LLC, is used by other local governments in Brevard County. While the city will not be charged for the machinery and training on the system, customers will be charged a convenience fee of $2.95 for the first $100 payment, and $2 for every $100 increment after that, a city memo said.
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Chapter Four: Uninvited guest1 Reviews
The fourth part to the trilogy.
The moment that Jack and Julie were sharing was cut short by and uninvited guest.
Jack and Julie let go of each other slowly, not give away that they were aware they were being watched.
They both turned around to 'supposedly' head back to the house.
Julie turned around and out of nowhere flames wrapped around her hands and formed a bow and arrow!
She fired into the distance toward the trees.
Jack was exited to see this, he had never seen her actually use her powers before. His eyes glowed with exitement.
There! The Ying-Yang bird emerges from the trees, and flies toward Jack and Julie.
Julie walks toward the bird. just as expected Hannibal Bean was mounted on the evil bird.
"Just as I suspected. I thought you would have been dead by now.", Julie says as she stops in front of the bird.
"Aww, that's no way to greet an old friend.", he says sarcasticly, "And after all I've done for you."
"Friend? Since when were we friends? And--", She paused, "What do he mean, 'All I've done for you?'"
sudden flashes of Hannibal holding the reversing mirror came to her.
"You don't remember?", he asks, "I'm the one that set you free.", he smiled evily as he finished.
Julies eyes widened. "So it WAS you.", she exclaimed as she tighted her fists.
"Why?", she asked demandingly. They've been enemies since long ago. what did he want from her?
Did he want her to do something for him in return?
"I just thought you might like some freash air after such a long time.", he said jokingly.
Hannibal was really trying her pacience.
she grabbed him and was squizing him tight in her fist.
"Answer me! Why did you set me free?! What do you want from me?!", she yelled out in frustration.
Hannibal began to laugh at her. He used the Moby morpher and grew bigger than Julie.
she showed no fear.
Suddently Chase popped out and attacks Hannibal.
Hannibal begins to retreat. He turns back to normal size and hops on the Ying-Yang bird.
He turns toward Chase, "Why if it isn't Chase Young. What an unpleasent surprise!"
Chase takes a shot at the bird. he misses by a hair.
"Perhaps this is not the best time for this conversation.", he says to Julie as he flies further and further away.
Jack rushes to Julies side, 'What is Chase doing here?' he asks himself.
Dazed and confuzed Julie turns toward Chase. after a long pause she utters out, "What did you do that for?!"
"That's a nice way to thank someone for saving you." chase answers as he walk toward Julie.
Puzzled, she asks, "Save? Save me from what?".
Chase answers, "Hannibals plan was to free you and steal your power so he can conquer the world when the time was right."
"That little basterd!", Jack yells out.
"He knew all along." she says under her breath.
Jack noticed she said something but he can't quite make it out.
Julie gets enraged. He only freed her so her can suck her dry and rule the world.
A perfect plan for Hannibal, kill two birds with one stone.
Julies eyes begin to turn a blood red and a powerful aora forms around her.
"Hannibal, you no good Mother F--" she was interupted by Chase.
"Perhaps this is a good time to form an allience.", he states.
Julie turns back to normal, "Huh?"
"It would be easier to keep an eye on Hannibal if we join forces, don't you agree?", he asks.
this was his chance to get The Great Vendettadrake to join him in world domination.
"That would be a good idea, but I must respectfully decline on your offer.", she answers.
Chase was not surprised to hear this. Someone as powerful as her can not be won over so easily.
"May I ask, why? Chase asks. Julie was quick to answer, "Because I don't know you well enough to know if you would backstab me or not.
Besides I have already formed an alliance with Jack." Jack was very happy to hear this. Finally someone actually respected him!
"I see. I understand completely.", chase begins to walk away.
Julie gets into deep thought. 'It might not be a bad idea to have Chase as an ally', she thought to her self.
She called to him, "Chase, I will keep an eye on you, if you meet expectation I will seek you out. If not, well then, we'll see what happens."
With that said Chase knew soon they would from an alliance.
Chase smurked, "Until then Vendettadrake.", he was soon one his way.
Jack and Julie began to head toward the house.
"So, THAT'S Chase Young. Humm, he's alot more handsome than I thought.", Julie waits to see what Jack had to say about her
thinking Chase was Hot.
Just as she expected, Jack DID have something to say about that.
"What?! You can't be serious. How can you be thinkning that when you have a handsome young stud here next to you?", he stated as he made a proud face.
Julie giggled.
"What are you laughing at?" Jack asks as he crosses his hands.
Julie puts her hand over her mouth and tries to stop giggling. She finaly stops.
"I knew it! You got jealous." she stated as she pointed at him.
"What?!", Jack blushed, "What are you talking about? Why would I be jealous of Chase?".
Julie stopped in front of Jack and got really close to him. Jack began to blush. He gulped.
'What is she doing? Is she going to-' he thought to himself.
She got closer then BOOM! Jack falls back right on his butt.
"Exactly.", she answers as she begins to laugh and head for the house.
Jack gets confused, he gets up and runs after her.
They were soon side by side.
After a short while Julie blurts out, "Jack?".
"Yeah?" he asks.
"I want to thank you for earlier. You know, when you said you'd listen when I'm ready to talk." she answers as she tries to hide that she is blushing by looking down on the floor.
Jack begins to blush, "I- umm-It--" he begins to studder. "Your welcome." he finally says out as he scratches his head.
Julie reached for his hand, "Thank you, Jack."
They walked home holding hands.
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12-17-2013 - Ray Taylor
Veloxiti President & CEO Don Turner recently presented at Big Data Atlanta on Role of Artificial Intelligence in Big Data Solutions.
VELOXITI Releases New Aviation Paper
10-07-2013 - Ray Taylor
VELOXITI is pleased to release a new paper on adaptive distributed aviation asset optimization effectiveness. The document is available here.
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VELOXITI has released a new whitepaper for review. This document focuses on a unified approach to uilding and managing Network Operating Environments within the context of tactical missions and other warfighting functions. The document is available here.
VELOXITI Speaking at Kettering Executive Network
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VELOXITI CEO Don Turner will be speaking on the topic of "Managing at the Speed of Change" at the upcoming April 5th KEN meeting.
VELOXITI Speaking to UGA AI Students
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VELOXITI is honored to be guest speakers addressing the University of Georgia AI Colloquia. CEO Don Turner and Senior Engineer Eric Drucker will be presenting a talk titled "Software that Thinks: Artificial Intellgience at VELOXITI, Inc.". Click here for the complete schedule and additional speakers.
VELOXITI Chairman Speaks at KEN
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VELOXITI Chairman Norman Geddes will be speaking on the topic of "What's Up with Big Data: Big Data and AI" at the upcoming KEN meeting.
VELOXITI Executes Joint Venture Agreement With Thoughtronix to Meet Growing Demand for Market Intelligence
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Strategic relationship aims to address growing problem of big data. Click here for the full press release.
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Don Turner is pleased to have participated in a discussion on the future of intelligent software with TAGtv's Tino Mantella. You can listen to the complete broadcast here.
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- found: His Clay and glazes for the potter, 1957.
- found: Clay and glazes for the potter, c2000: t.p. (Daniel Rhodes) p. [4] of cover (Prof. of Ceramic Art at Alfred Univ.; d. 1989)
- found: New York Times, July 28, 1989 (Daniel Rhodes; sculptor in ceramics and pottery; d. Sunday in Reno, Nev., aged 78)
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The month of September is one of my favorite months of the year as we switch gears from IPM to harvest. There is nothing much better than stripping a cotton field of its foliage and exposing the snow-white lint we worked so hard at setting on the plant. Modules will soon line the turnrows awaiting a trip to the gin.
Quite often, the toughest decision about defoliation is deciding when to do so. There are many factors involved, such as environment, where the bolls are set, regrowth, grower harvest capacity and yield potential just to name a few. This year, there seems to be plenty of different scenarios, depending on how the various soil types and varieties handled the drought and how quickly they responded to the rains.
I generally prefer to use the four nodes above cracked boll method to determine which bolls I can get open in a reasonable time. This method has typically worked well for me, but if there are fruiting gaps or delayed fruiting, then I find the sharp knife method to be the most reliable. I almost always use a two-pass defoliation program. September is typically plenty warm enough that thidiazuron will be the backbone of our first pass, as this product is good on juvenile growth and generally doesn't stick any leaves. The cotton is usually easy to clean up with a second treatment, and there are several chemistries that will work.
Economics will play the biggest role in the second treatment choice. Generally, I'll defoliate enough acres to keep the cotton pickers loaded, but if the field has excessive regrowth, then I'll make the first application as soon as the bolls are mature, regardless of acreage. I want to open up the canopy to sunlight and air movement to help preserve fiber and seed quality. Then I'll wait to apply the second pass as needed.
The crop has been down a rough road this year, as happens in most years, and, hopefully, we've been across all the rough spots as we near the end.
May God bless us with a dry harvest season as we get this crop to the gin.


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As Texas Senator Ted Cruz spent 21 hours reading bedtime stories and perfecting his Darth Vader impression on the Senate floor this week in a bid to defund Obamacare, he was aided only by a handful of Tea Party buddies. Usually, when the Tea Party calls, even mainstream Republicans answer. This time, they stayed away. Yes, the stunt made the firebrand Cruz a hero among grass-roots conservatives, but others in his party lined up to pin blame on the Texas Republican should the government shut down on Oct. 1. Those who've long despaired over the Republican Party's capture by its most extreme wing couldn't help but hope: Could this mark the beginning of the end of the brinksmanship that's plagued D.C. in recent years? In other words, could some semblance of political sanity be returning to Congress?
It's still hard to tell. As of Friday afternoon, the Republican leadership seemed powerless to rein in the demands of its most conservative members, who would rather shut down the government or — even worse — force a default in the government's bond payments to bring an end to Obamacare. Such moves would be disastrous for the country, and ruinous for the Republican Party. Put aside, for a moment, the hope for a half-a-loaf compromise with Democrats. The people driving this government hostage-taking aren't looking for half a loaf, and their tactics can't be rewarded. Even the Republican leadership seems to realize this. The only question is whether their decision to walk away from Cruz will give them the strength to walk away from the threat of a government shutdown.


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The most prominent members of the Kardashian Klan—namely Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, and momager Kris Jenner—earned a place on Barbara Walters' annual "10 Most Fascinating People of 2011," and during their interview on ABC earlier this week, Barbara did not hold back, purposely bringing up Kim's infamous sex tape and telling the Kardashians that they are talentless. She said:
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Khloe replied:
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Kim added:
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"So was it a good thing to have done?"
Kim admitted:
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Kris Jenner chimed in:
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Did she? Well, the most obvious lesson there is: do not make a sex tape. But what else is there?
Aside from the Kardashians, Walters' list, which was topped by the late Apple head honcho Steve Jobs, also included Amanda Knox, Herman Cain, Donald Trump, Derek Jeter, Simon Cowell, Eric Stonestreet, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Pippa Middleton, Katy Perry.
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HELP! finally have two nickels to rub together - buying a new range
Hello Friends!
I need advice on buying a new gas range. FINALLY GETTING MY DREAM KITCHEN!! (I'm a little excited.) I've been limping along with a broken gas range (only 3 burners work - sort of) and 30" of counter top in a kitchen that has 7 doors and a window...for 9 years I've been doing this and saving my $$!
I cook everything from scratch (we have food allergies), can't imagine cooking with anything but gas (HATE ELECTRIC), I cook for my family every night, not looking for a bunch of gadgets and electronics, more interested in a sturdy tool that will last 30+ years. Not a big baker - I make the occasional muffins & cookies. I'm looking at a 30" or 36" - most likely 4 burners, but I might get crazy and go for 6.
So, what say ye, O Wise Home Cooks? What gas range would you recommend?
The two Consumer Reports Best Buys in the 30-inch gas models are the Frigidaire Gallery FGGF3032MW (ranked 4th place) at about $775 and the LG LRG3091SW (ranked 6th place) at about $800. The highest rated 30-inch gas range is the GE Profile PGB910SEM[SS] at about $1,500. It earned a "Recommended" designation, but not a "Best Buy" designation as it is almost twice as much as the two Best Buys listed above.
The highest rated 36-inch gas model is the KitchenAid KDRU763V[SS], but it runs about $5,200 and up, depending on where you get it from. This model earned the "Recommended" designation, but not the "Best Buy" designation.
For what it's worth, both the highest rated 30-inch gas model (GE Profile PGB910SEM[SS]) and the highest rated 36-inch model (KitchenAid KDRU763V[SS]) earned the same amount of points in their scoring model.
Sturdy? 30+ years of use? Then avoid Viking (unless you want to be raped and pillaged by the service) and Wolf (unless you want a big bite taken out of your ass on purchase)...leave these to those who have more money than sense, and who must have a commercial looking tchachka for their poseur magazine kitchen. I hear good things about KitchenAid and GE, from both a value and a durability point of view, from what I've read, family members, and service techs.
We have the Frigidaire model mentioned by 1POINT and have had good luck with it so far. Got it at Lowe's FWIW.
Thanks for the great guidance - it's helping. Thinking about a Blue Star for a few reasons - built w/in 60 miles of our place (we are doing a major renovation and looking to keep much of our materials sourced w/in 100 miles or salvaged), seems that folks are pretty happy with them, I've got time to look for a deal (build starts in Feb/March 2013). Any thoughts on Blue Star?
re: profmarla
If I were looking to spend this much on a stove, I would only consider those that tested well with Consumer Reports. Venturing outside of that would be too risky for my money. But, that's just me.
re: profmarla
You might want to look at Gardenweb appliance forum. There are extensive posts on Bluestar and Capital as well as other ranges in that price range. Consumer reports tests from a little different perspective and cost is a big factor. I would read about the ranges and see what might suit your needs. There is no one perfect range. I have a Wolf DF and love it, but it does have few electronics. For me, the benefits outweigh the risk. The new Wolf all gas will have the sealed burners like on the DF and I love that the low setting of the burner is just warm. We use this feature daily. The high heat is plenty for searing steaks in a cast iron pan and stirfrying at least a pound at atime. Many people comment on Wolf without ever even owning one or even cooking on one for more than a couple of times. Oddly there are people who hate Wolf for some reason.
The greenest option also might not be the one that is closest to you home, but the overall energy it consumes over the years. The amount of insulation in the oven or fuel the burners consume may well offset the expense of bringing the range from a greater distance. Hope you find the range of your dreams!
re: wekick
Consumer Reports only takes price into account when issuing a "Best Buy" designation. Price affects none of the scoring in any of the categories tested for any of their products.
Consumer Reports is is most unbiased, thorough, and scientific testing lab I know of. That is why I place so much confidence in them.
re: 1POINT21GW
I agree- they do tend to give a LOT of weight to price, which is not my primary decision point. They do have a spreadsheet about frequency of repair records, though, which I pay much more attention to.
re: EWSflash
Please explain why you say "they do tend to give a LOT of weight to price".
I think you are mistaking Consumer Reports with another ratings organization as Consumer Reports does not take price into account at all when they score each individual testing category.
re: 1POINT21GW
I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, then.Over the years I've seen products that were actually higher rated, with a much higher price tag than the other (fill in the blanks), get a lower overall rating. And CR is the only consumer magazine i've ever subscribed to, I've had an online subscription since it was offered, so I'm not mistaking them for another consumer magazine.. I think that, being human, they tend to have little biases.
re: EWSflash
I look at it a little differently. I look at those results and get excited that some of the very cheapest products are oftentimes some of the very best products. The same trends can be seen in Cook's Illustrated's ratings.
Retailers and marketeers, as well as politicians, love to use logical fallacies to persuade the easily persuadable. Fallacies are seen and heard all throughout marketing and advertising campaigns such as TV commercials, as well as in political campaigns
I think you might be falling prey to the very popular fallacy that correlation implies causation.
Another fallacy that, unfortunately, runs prevalent among us as consumers is the "you get what you pay for" fallacy or its corollary, the more you spend the higher the quality. Simply untrue fallacies, yet hard to let go of.
Both of these fallacies can be disproved, however, by facts rather than emotion, desires, or wishful thinking.
re: profmarla
We rebuilt our kitchen and chose the BS and have been very pleased. For us, we had narrowed the choices down to the BS and the Five Star range (neither inexpensive). The BS was chosen because of the design of the open burner and absence of fancy electronics (less to go wrong). That was in 2008 and we have no regrets. Do your research, visit showrooms, read forum comments and trust your own judgement. There will be those who praise and those who condemn a particular make. And comments can be emotional, almost passionate, which is really silly but human. Since you live near the Prizer Painter/BS plant, see if you can arrange a visit/tour. It cannot hurt and you may see something that sways you one way or another. As wekick says below, there is no one perfect range. Good luck.
We've had a Bluestar 36" 6 burner range since October 2010.
Pricey to be sure, but without a doubt, it's the best invesment we made when we renovated our kitchen.
With almost no electronics except for the burner ignitors and oven glow plug, there's little to go wrong.
The 22K BTU open burners are about as close to a commercial range as you can get in a residential setting.
In my opinion it's easier to keep clean than my previous sealed burner range, but you should keep in mind that there is no self clean oven option.
It is a workhorse that will easily last 30+ years.
Do swing by the factory if you can.
re: willtv
Our 36" 6-burner has been up and running since 2006. It's had a few issues (all out of warranty), but I've done the repairs myself and it runs just fine. I replaced the oven thermostat (which unfortunately picked Xmas to die on), the igniters and the spark modules (went from 2 modules to one).
You folks ROCK! Thanks for all the good guidance. I'm going to do a tour - just because the kids and spouse WON'T want to come ;-) This is my nerd-festival.
PS - Just got approval for the construction loan. I'm going to be able to build my dream house - credit union financing, LEED-plat certified, salvage and local materials....
re: profmarla
How exciting.
Keep us posted on your progress.
re: profmarla
Congrats. We rebuilt/expanded our kitchen a few years ago and made sure it was big enough for family and friends to gather and relax around the table. It was a one shot deal as this is to be our only house. So far, so good. Good luck.
re: profmarla
We used some salvage in our kitchen as well---leaded glass over the range, stained glass windows, a mantle and tiles for a fireplace, some shelves and almost all my cookware is recycled, Our staircase was also built out of salvage. If I would have had more time, I would have made my countertops out of salvage,
re: wekick
I think you are very resourceful and creative. I would love to see pictures of your kitchen. Can you oblige? Is there a site you can point fellow Hounds to?
re: sueatmo
We're out of town but I will post something next week.
No one has yet mentioned it, and I will probably get flamed for it, but here goes. Consider the Dual Fuel Kenmore. I bought a house with one and it was trouble free for three years, had two high BTU burners and a good electric/convection oven. Very good quality/easy to clean sealed burners. Oven was great for bread and cakes.
re: phxjcc
In what year did you buy this range?
re: sueatmo
It is like this one:
It was already in the house when I bought it
re: phxjcc
Nice looking.
I'd buy the Blue Star too. I sold major appliances for 25 years and service on any high end range is a biggie. If you are that close to the factory and like the range, do not hesitate and buy it. The less electronics it has the better. I will also second the Gardenweb forums for good advice. Not all high end range companies use high end components, but Blue Star does.
One more thought about Consumer Reports. They test brand new appliances and do little to no followup to see if the appliance lasts. They have never considered the quality of components in their reviews. They also tend to test the highest priced appliance in their test category, not necessarily the most popular or best selling one. That, to me, is a major fault with them. Even though they get good reviews, I would stay away from Frigidaire and GE, except GE Monogram. This is extended experience talking. In appliances, I've seen it all.
re: Enigma3
If you are a subscriber to CU, you will get a detailed questionaire that covers many products. The experiences of many people are compiled to get histories of problems on various brands. I believe you answer how long you have had an appliance, and then disclose if you have had repair issues.
So, there is some info on longevity and service issues.
However, checking CU is only part of the research one should do. I'd start there, personally.
And also, I value the responses I received on CH when I asked about dishwashers. The responses about ranges would be valuable info if I were in the market for a new range.
I am in the market for a new gas range and shopped around this week.
I was undecided between a 30 and 36 inch until I looked at the displays and got the feel of the 36 inch range. Not only more space between the burners and an extra eye or two, but a more dramatic wall behind the range for design. When I compared the two, I felt the 36 inch gas range fit our needs for use and design.
It amazed me the differences of BTU between ranges. Some maxed out at 11,000 and others reached over 20,000. We do many high heat stir fries and liked the high heat fifth center burner. Some of the high heat fifth burners also do simmer! Having a second simmer eye would ROCK! From what I have been told this week the higher BTU is more important if you have LP gas as you lose some of the BTU output.
I will follow this post closely as I am trying to make the same decisions.
re: Windsor
Here is a link with videos on wok cooking on a Blue Star range. Enjoy. Just to be clear, I do not work for or sell BS ranges, but do own one.