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Garden Gaffs
"Gaff" is a great word I learned during my tender years as a traveling pitchman on the state fair circuit. The gaff is the trick, sleight of hand, or otherwise unseen factor inherent either in the demonstration or the product itself that allows the demonstrator to make the product being shown perform so perfectly and effortlessly that at the conclusion of the pitch, you, the person watching, realize you're darn lucky you stopped to watch the demonstration, and are a bit surprised you've led as fulfilling a life as you have so far without owning the product. So you buy two, especially since it makes a great gift. When you take the product home, it works, and in fact does an adequate job; it just never gives off that sort of mystical zing it so palpably emoted in the hands of the pitchman.
I never worked any products that involved a gaff. (Oh, maybe one, but the gaff was minor and fun, and in no way disparaged the truly fine product I sold by the absolute truckload.) Fact of the matter is, a majority of the products and pitches you'll see at the State Fair or on TV don't contain a gaff. But a few still do. The one for the knife sharpener is a beaut.
I do, however, use a lot of gaffs in the garden, which is where I've been trying to get all this to lead.
One can play tricks with perspective in your yard by the use of exaggeration, in both plant selection and design. Want to make a garden appear longer? Instead of a stone or brick path that retains the same width front to back, taper it, gradually, from four feet wide to three, or from three feet wide to two, as it travels 30 or 20 feet from start to finish. Place taller/larger shrubs at the start and decrease the height and size of shrubs as you move toward the back. (You can be dealing with as few as four or five shrubs.) Mix in a taller sculpture or larger pot at the start, and finish with a smaller version. Quite early on you'll see the magic happen; then it's just a question of experimenting and tweaking "the gaff" until it reaches the level of subtle illusion you desire.
Perhaps your side yard appears too long and narrow, as many suburban side yards do. Let's say it's ten feet or so wide by 30 or 40 long (remember that the eye starts the side yard before the start of the house, and extends it beyond). Break up the area into several rooms, through the midway use of a tall fence or trellis, stone or shrub wall that extends halfway out. Over a long stretch you can do this several times, extending tall structure partway out from the left, then partway out from the right farther down.
You're creating a serpentine traffic pattern, with surprises, I trust, around each corner.
These are great fall gardening projects, which mean now is a perfect time to begin planning. Use a tape measure and measure accurately, then transfer the information to graph paper, including the footprint of your house, other existing structures, driveway, and trees. Make about twenty photocopies, so you can sketch boldly and without fear of mistakes. Then as you begin to recognize and trust the artist within you, go ahead and liven up this new friend's personality with a bit of the traveling pitchman's winks, one-liners and gaffs.
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I was taking a walk with my family at the Seward park in Seattle. It was a clear and sunny day and I was taking photographs with my digital camera (Sony Cybershot) of the beatiful views on mount Ranier.
I didn't notice anything unusual in the air until I got home and started looking through the pictures! Much to my surprise, one of them had an object in the upper right corner that looks like the classic flying disc/saucer that has become the symbol of ufology. I didn't see any flying objects while taking the picture, so I can't describe its movements and actions.
I'm sure I would have remembered if a helicopter had flown by when I took the picture. Unfortunately, it's not the best quality, and the bright sunlight made the details somewhat fuzzy. I'm still intriqued by the shape of the object in this photo and wanted to share it. The meta data (date taken, camera used, etc.) of the photo has been left intact and I have not done any editing to it.
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Finally! A woman not only leads a MCU movie but also takes the title herself. Don't get me wrong, we absolutely loved Ant-Man and The Wasp, but the Wasp hasn't got her own stand alone movie yet. So that alone is big news for all fans, but Captain Marvel is breaking ground in so many other ways.
Set in the (no really that far) past of the 1990's we're introduced to Vers, a Kree warrior who finds herself in the middle of a war between the Kree and the Skrull. Still trying to find out who she is after being given Kree blood and powers, Vers not only finds out more about the two sides of the war and her past.
Vers, of course we later will know as Captain Marvel, but the war takes her to planet 53 – or Earth where her story actually began. The movie not only allows her to connect with her past and back story but puts a bit of a feminine touch on her character. From flashes of her past we see that her strong will and determination she had as a child pushed her to try harder even when she's told (continuously) from men around her she cannot do things. She fights back because she's not willing to back down. She embraces that and uses it to help her the most when she needs it.
With a main character as a female lead, her interactions are different with characters than a male lead would be. Even her best friend and her daughter have strong messages through their characters and drives the story forward. While things were a bit different in the 90's, several of the same issues are still on the forefront for women in different roles. The movie brings a strong character that girls of all ages will cheer on and relate to more than they have with any of the other Marvel releases so far.
There are some changes from the comic book canon and may cause some people to complain. One of which is the change of Mar-Vell to a female actress. While this may rub some die hard fans may not like the change, the source of Captain Marvel's powers coming directly from another strong female character seems to be a better fit with the over all girl power feel of the movie.
Overall, the movie doesn't feel as strong as the other Marvel movies in the series so far. However, since it is an origin story it has a lot of ground to cover in not a lot of time. The movie will give you a back story not just for Captain Marvel but some other characters we've been wondering about for a long time like Coulson and Fury. The movie is vibrant and has amazing graphics, and a sound track that will make any girl who was a teen in the 90's rock along with it. With nods to the 90's and a look towards the future, Captain Marvel is a movie you will absolutely want to see in the theater. Be sure to keep an eye on Goose though, it may make you look at your own cat's a bit different.
After credit scenes? There are two – be sure to stay around and watch them both. But you're a Marvel fan so you know that already don't you? One gives you clue for the upcoming Avengers: End Game and the other – is really more for laughs.
Stan Lee Cameo(s)? One in the film but watch the opening Marvel logo for a very special tribute.
Marvel Studios' CAPTAIN MARVEL opens in theatres everywhere on March 8, 2019!
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Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios' CAPTAIN MARVEL is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes. While a galactic war between two alien races reaches Earth, Danvers finds herself and a small cadre of allies at the center of the maelstrom. The film stars Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Rune Temte, Algenis Perez Soto, Mckenna Grace, with Annette Bening, with Clark Gregg, and Jude Law. Marvel Studios' CAPTAIN MARVEL is produced by Kevin Feige and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Jonathan Schwartz, Patricia Whitcher and Stan Lee are the executive producers. The story is by Nicole Perlman and Joe Shrapnel & Anna Waterhouse, and the screenplay is by Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck and Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Jac Schaeffer.
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Marvel Studios has begun principal photography in Los Angeles, California, on its newest film, "Captain Marvel." The production is shooting in and around the greater Los Angeles area, which will also serve as the production base for the film. The production will also shoot on location in Fresno, California, as well as locations in Louisiana, including Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Set for release in the United States on March 8, 2019, Marvel Studios' "Captain Marvel" is directed by the writing/directing team of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, whose credits include "Mississippi Grind" and "Half Nelson." An all-star collective of accomplished writers penned the screenplay, including Meg LeFauve ("Inside Out," "The Good Dinosaur"), Nicole Perlman (upcoming "First Man," Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy"), Geneva Robertson-Dworet ("Tomb Raider," upcoming "Sherlock Holmes 3"), Liz Flahive & Carly Mensch ("Glow"), and Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck.
The film stars Academy Award® winner Brie Larson ("Room," "Kong: Skull Island"), Samuel L. Jackson (Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Age of Ultron," "The Hateful Eight"), Ben Mendelsohn ("Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," "Ready Player One"), Djimon Hounsou("Blood Diamond," Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy"), Lee Pace ("The Book of Henry," Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy"), Lashana Lynch ("Brotherhood," "Fast Girls"), Gemma Chan ("Humans," "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"), Algenis Perez Soto ("Sambá," "Sugar"), Rune Temte ("Eddie The Eagle," "The Last Kingdom"), McKenna Grace ("I, Tonya," "Gifted"), with Clark Gregg ("Live by Night," "Marvel's The Avengers"), and Jude Law ("Spy," "The Grand Budapest Hotel").
The story follows Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, "Captain Marvel" is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Kevin Feige is the producer of Marvel Studios' "Captain Marvel." Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Jonathan Schwartz, Patty Whitcher and Stan Lee are executive producers, with Lars Winther serving as co-producer/first assistant director and David Grant serving as co-producer.
Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's creative team includes director of photography Ben Davis ("Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri," Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange,"), Oscar®- nominated production designer Andy Nicholson ("Gravity," "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom"), costume designer Sanja Hays ("The Fate of the Furious," "Star Trek: Beyond"), editors Elliot Graham ("Steve Jobs," "Molly's Game,") and Debbie Berman (Marvel Studios' "Black Panther," "Spider-Man: Homecoming"), two-time Oscar nominee, visual effects supervisor Christopher Townsend (Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"), stunt coordinator Jim Churchman (Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange" and "Ant-Man" ) and six-time Oscar nominee, special effects supervisor Dan Sudick (Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Black Panther").
Based on the Marvel comic character first appearing in 1968, "Captain Marvel" continues the lineage of epic big-screen adventures chronicled in "Iron Man," "The Incredible Hulk," "Iron Man 2," "Thor," "Captain America: The First Avenger," "Marvel's The Avengers," "Iron Man 3," "Thor: The Dark World," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Ant-Man," "Captain America: Civil War," "Doctor Strange," "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," "Spider-Man: Homecoming," "Thor: Ragnarok" and, most recently, "Black Panther."
With the release of "Black Panther" in February, Marvel Studios continued its unprecedented success. At the time of release, the film recorded the second biggest opening weekend of all time with $202 million and is on track to the become the highest grossing superhero film at the domestic box office. The film has grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide to date. "Black Panther" propelled the Marvel brand's #1 domestic box-office opening streak to a record-breaking 19 consecutive films.My Amazon Picks


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: Here is a list of Arafat's victims. It is a very long list. This is just one day of terror:
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… Oct 4, 2003 – Twenty-one people were killed, including four children, and 58 wounded in a suicide bombing carried out by a female terrorist from Jenin in the Maxim restaurant in Haifa. The Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack. The victims: Admiral (res.) Ze'ev Almog, 71, of Haifa, and his wife Ruth Almog, 70; their son Moshe Almog, 43, and grandsons Tomer Almog, 9, and Assaf Staier, 11, all of Haifa; Zvi Bahat, 35, of Haifa; Mark Biano, 29, of Haifa, and his wife Naomi Biano, 25; Hana Francis, 39, of Fassouta; Mutanus Karkabi, 31, of Haifa; Sharbal Matar, 23, of Fassouta; Osama Najar, 28, of Haifa, cook; Nir Regev, 25, of Nahariya; Irena Sofrin, 38, of Kiryat Bialik; Bruria Zer-Aviv, 59, her son Bezalel Zer-Aviv, 30, and his wife Keren Zer-Aviv, 29, with their children Liran, 4, and Noya, 1, all of Kibbutz Yagur. Lydia Zilberstein, 58, died on October 10 and George Matar, 57, died October 15….


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Welcome to another edition of Austin Eats Round-Up! Think of these posts as little glimpses into what I'm loving right now. It has been nearly a month since my last post and two months since my last round-up. If you want to get deeper into the nitty-gritty of my life, you can read the #Roadto100Rejections update post about my freelancing. Finishing up some photo jobs paired with the start of a new school year has really gotten me off course with blogging, but I have a new schedule now that I'm very excited about! Hopefully, the new schedule will allow me to prioritize blogging again.
Anyway, let's get into it!
Previous editions can be found here: Austin Eats Round-Up.
Master Donuts
6100 E Riverside Dr #103, Austin, TX 78741
Since my last round-up… I hit 2,000 on Instagram! I decided to celebrate the achievement by ordering custom donuts from Master Donuts. They're classic donut style (I prefer cake donuts), but they're still good. Master Donuts did a great job with my order. I originally had it spell out "2000 followers!" but it was too big to photograph. It only costs $1.25 per letter plus $2 on top of the total. Talk about a deal!
Lick Honest Ice Creams
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Cow Tipping Creamery
4715 S. Lamar Blvd., Sunset Valley, TX 78745
On July 21st, I celebrated National Ice Cream Day by visiting two of my favorite Austin ice cream locations – Lick and Cow Tipping Creamery. Let me tell you – photographing ice cream in Texas in July is SO DIFFICULT. That Lick cone melted all over my hand in minutes! Cow Tipping Creamery was doing a special gold dust-coated cone, which I obviously had to try. No, I couldn't taste the dust, but it looked cool.
Donkey Mo's Korean Fried Chicken
11301 Lakeline Blvd, Austin, TX 78717
You know what else was in July? National Chicken Wing Day! I went to Donkey Mo's to celebrate. I went to their HMart location, but they're also inside the Lakeline Mall food court. Their Korean fried chicken is so crispy! I really enjoyed it. We tried a couple different styles and I think my favorites were the tenders. We also got some kimchi fries and creamed corn. The owners were super friendly and hospitable. I'll for sure be back to Donkey Mo's!
Table Eatery
Mueller and Lakeline Texas Farmers Markets
I don't know about you, but when I go to the farmer's market, I usually come away with cookies, macarons, hand-made pop tarts, chocolate… you get the picture. I'm literally eating a Magical Macaron as I type because I went to the farmers market this morning and bought half a dozen! Because life is all about balance, I was super excited to try Table Eatery. They're serving up some of the healthiest made-to-order paleo plates at the market! They're at Lakeline on Saturday on Mueller on Sunday. This is their Nourish Bowl and it truly was just that – super nourishing. I felt GOOD after eating the entire thing. Full and satisfied, not heavy and bloated. Its got brussels sprouts, purple cabbage, sweet potato, dry-cured oak smoked bacon, and a fried egg. BOOM. Tasty and nourishing.
Oz. Tap House
10601 Ranch Rd 2222 Suite H Austin, Texas
I've been waiting for a place like this to come to Austin! Oz. Tap House is a pay by the ounce tap house. You get a little card that you insert at whichever beer pull you want to try, then it charges you by the ounce that you dispense. This way, you can try all kinds of different stuff! We also loaded our table with burgers, fries, a pretzel, fried pickles, and a salad. The food was pretty dang delicious! We were very impressed. Overall though, I kind of wished the vibe was… cooler and more intimate. If you're looking for a family-friendly atmosphere, you'll love it here. There were several families with kids which wasn't quite what I was expecting. I think I was hoping for more of a place to drink and socialize with fewer kids running around. I love kids, don't get me wrong! I'm a teacher for Pete's sake. It just wasn't the vibe I was expecting when I went in.
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
Perhaps my favorite place I've been recently was Batch. I was first intrigued by their combination of kolache and beer. That sounds perfect to me. With my new schedule, I was able to actually go out to breakfast, so I decided it was the perfect opportunity to finally try Batch! I got a mix of sweet and savory kolache. My favorites were the sausage, cheese, and jalapeno one, and the chocolate and peanut butter one. They have a pretty large indoor seating space and an even larger backyard patio. Since it was 10am, I had to skip the beer. However, I know I'll be back because they are starting a BREWERY on site! I'm so excited for them!
Dolce Bacio Gelato
2207 E Cesar Chavez 78702, Austin, Texas
Have you seen a pink cart and food truck around town? It's Dolce Bacio and they are serving up some authentic gelato, sorbet, cannoli, and other treats in their batch freezer. Owners Francesca and Dante started their skills in Bologna, Italy 5 years ago. Now, they're bringing their epic gelato-making skills right here to Austin! They are usually located at 2207 E Cesar Chavez (the cart can often be found around congress street downtown) but they often travel to different events.
2207 E Cesar Chavez 78702, Austin, Texas
If you're on the east side, hit up Lahleenea. They're serving some really incredible Honduran meals. I tried two of their main menu items – their tapado: Honduran Style Bowl with Coconut braised beef, chorizo, smoked pork chop and yucca served with white rice, spicy mango and sweet fried plantain and their baleada sencilla: handmade flour tortilla with refried red beans, cheese, Honduran Crema & spicy pickled onions. If you visit, don't forget the ginger lime jamaica! The name Lahleenea actually comes from "La Linea" in La Ceiba, Honduras. It's a popular place where street food vendors gather to sell incredible meals. Alejandra, the owner of Lahleenea sent me this photo of it to include in the blog! It's so awesome to see where the inspiration for Lahleenea comes from.
There you have it – that's what I was loving recently! Do you have recommendations for me? Comment below or hit me up on Instagram @DiscoveringATX.


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18" Danby 0.9 Cu. Ft. Compact Top Load Washing Machine In White - DWM030WDB-6
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Enjoy the convenience of in-home laundry, even in small spaces, with this 0.9 Cu.Ft. Washing machine by Danby. The compact size and top load design make this washing machine easy to install use and store when needed. Featuring all the wash cycles you need to accommodate all your various laundry needs. Additional features include a durable stainless steel drum, a wash complete buzzer, a built-in auto-balancing function, and a time delay function. With its powerful 900 RPM spin speed and 160 RPM wash speed this unit will leave your laundry washed perfectly in no time.
- Compact Sizing: 0.9 Cu.Ft. Top load washing machine, perfect for apartments, home's and small space living
- Washing Capacity: 6.6 lbs. (3kgs) washing capacity with an inner tub volume of 0.9 Cu.Ft. (25L)
- 5 Convenient Washing Cycles: Including heavy, normal, gentle, rapid and soak and built-in auto-balancing function
- Stainless Steel Drum: Stainless steel is used for its durability and won't rust over time
- Additional Features: This unit also features a wash complete buzzer, delay start program and rinse program
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|45.90 cm , 18.07"
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Research Triangle Park, NC – August 1, 2018 – ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE: ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable retailers and brands to increase global sales, today announced an expanded strategic alliance with Google to support its new program, Shopping Actions.
Announced this March, Shopping Actions provides customers an easy way to shop for products across Google surfaces, including Google.com and the Google Assistant. Whether they're on mobile, desktop or using a Google Home device, customers have access to a shareable list, universal shopping cart and instant checkout – allowing them to seamlessly turn browsing into buying. Learn more.
"Consumers today expect frictionless, seamless, personalized shopping experiences everywhere they shop – online, on the go, and increasingly with digital assistants like Google Home. In fact, 44% of consumers who use voice-activated speakers say they use it to order groceries and household items at least once a week[1]. Shopping Actions helps retailers deliver a seamless and personalized end-to-end shopping experience by making it simpler for users to buy products across Google's surfaces at the exact moment of shopping inspiration. We want to make it as easy as possible for all retailers to join the program and are excited to be working with ChannelAdvisor to make this a reality," says Daniel Alegre, President Retail, Shopping and Payments.
With the addition of Shopping Actions support to ChannelAdvisor's suite of Google retail solutions, brands and retailers can now leverage the power of the ChannelAdvisor platform to list, manage, promote, and sell their products across Google's surfaces.
"We're thrilled to expand our strategic alliance with Google as they introduce their Shopping Actions program," says Paul Colucci, Vice President, Global Business Development, ChannelAdvisor. "ChannelAdvisor's integration with Google Shopping Actions is the next evolution in the e-commerce industry. E-commerce sellers of all types and sizes can benefit from Shopping Actions as a sales channel, and we're excited to get our clients up and running on it."
Jockey International, Inc. (Jockey), a 141-year-old brand recognized around the world for its premium underwear and apparel, recently worked with ChannelAdvisor to launch on Google Shopping Actions to help capture and retain customers. "Maximum product visibility is critical to e-commerce success. Google Shopping Actions is another channel for us to connect with new and existing customers," says Mark Mraz, PPC and Marketplaces Director, Jockey. "At the same time, it's critical that today's retailers provide the absolute best customer experience whether it's on a website, phone or voice-assisted device. Partnering with Google and ChannelAdvisor will help us deliver a seamless, personalized experience across channels."
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I am sort of obsessed with French author George Sand. This started off when a good friend sat me down to watch Impromptu (1991), which, weirdly enough, I hadn't watched until 20-some-odd years after it had come out. That lead me to making a George Sand costume for Dickens Fair as kind of a one-off idea, but then it ended up being such a hit, I basically cosplayed George for the entire run of Dickens 2015, and then played her part-time the next year.
For those who may not be familiar with Madame Sand, here's a very brief overview of her fascinating life. She was born Amantine Lucile Dupin, but was known as "Aurore" by friends and family. An early advantageous marriage to Casimir Dudevant, illegitimate son of the Baron Dudevant, pretty much set Aurore up for a conventional, comfortable life as an upper-class woman in 1820s France.
However, in the early 1830s, Aurore decided the marriage was no longer to her taste and effectively ditched Casimir, taking her two young children and heading off to Paris where she fell in with the literary and artistic crowd pretty swiftly. Wanting to publish her writing, she sought the help of one of her earliest known lovers, author Jules Sandeau, who suggested that she take a man's name in order to escape the stigma of female authorship. They settled on "George Sand," which was sort of a spin on Sandeau's name. Together, they wrote and published Indiana (1832), which is well worth a read if you've got some bandwidth for it. Indiana became a hit among the Parisian salon-going crowd, and Aurore decided to up the notoriety factor by appearing at readings dressed in men's clothes and going by her nom de plume.
There is a whole subset of literary history that delves into why Aurore became George, but there was never any confusion about which gender she identified with. Though she had liaisons with both men and women, George definitely identified as female. She just wore men's clothes and adopted a man's name. And despite more than a few raised eyebrows, she appears to have been accepted, at least in artistic circles where a woman wearing trousers was probably fairly low on the list of shocking public behavior. In her biography, George Sand: A Woman's Life Writ Large, author Belinda Jack mentions that the girls of the village near where George grew up at Nohant routinely wore boy's clothing, so perhaps for George, this wasn't weird behavior. And there was definitely an exhibitionist streak to George — she apparently enjoyed creating a spectacle, whether by her multiple affairs, her very public divorce from Casimir where she sued for, and won, custody of her children, or just strolling around Paris in a frock coat and top hat, smoking a cigar.
As for her love life, it's exhaustively chronicled through her own writing and the writings of the various authors she was involved with. Baudelaire even took the time to write a venomous description of her character:
She is stupid, heavy and garrulous. Her ideas on morals have the same depth of judgment and delicacy of feeling as those of janitresses and kept women … The fact that there are men who could become enamoured of this slut is indeed a proof of the abasement of the men of this generation.
Apparently there were many men (and a few women) who were drawn to the brash, "garrulous" George Sand. Her longest relationship was with Polish pianist and composer, Frédéric Chopin, and most of the films about her focus on their relationship, which spanned a decade and ended with a highly contentious public breakup that some feel contributed to Chopin's early death in 1849. The stress of being George Sand's lover couldn't have been good for Chopin's already delicate health.
Anyway, all this is to say that I've been watching all of the George Sand films I can get my hands on. The ones I list below are just the ones I have been able to track down.
A Song to Remember (1945) – Merle Oberon
The costumes are by Walter Plunkett, which is just about the only thing I really liked about this film. Merle Oberon's George is a mega-bitch, playing the antagonist devil woman who, for reasons unknown, seeks to squeeze the life out of Chopin. The plot is a blatant attempt to shoehorn Chopin's patriotic Polish pride with WWII themes that surely resonated with audiences when it was released in 1945. Seventy-whatever-years later, it's just weirdly ham-fisted. It must have made an impression on my former piano teacher, however, because she was the biggest Chopin fangirl I had ever met and constantly referred back to this film as the start of her obsession. Me? I'm more of a Mozart girl.
Notorious Woman (1975) – Rosemary Harris
I can't find a copy of this anywhere, other than a shitty 12-minute YouTube clip. If anyone knows where to find a copy, email me. I'm dying to watch this one!
Impromptu (1991) – Judy Davis
I've written about Impromptu previously, but of all the versions of George's life that I've watched thus far, it's still my favorite (you never forget your first, after all). The plot has very little bearing on history, but the costumes are fabulous, and Judy Davis' George is hard to beat. She's neither angel nor devil, but she's fierce AF. It's the very definition of a "musical romp." And Hugh Grant as Chopin is surprisingly a good casting choice, particularly for this era when he was basically typecast as the treacly British boy-next-door.
Children of the Century (1999) – Juliette Binoche
This French film is a departure from the typical George Sand biopic in that it doesn't focus on her relationship with Chopin, but her relationship with fellow author, Alfred de Musset. And Musset, btw, happens to be played by My BoyfriendTM Benoît Megamel. So, automatic points for being highly aesthetically pleasing. I'm planning a more extensive review of this one in the near future.
Chopin: Desire for Love (2002) – Danuta Stenka
I finally sat down and watched this Polish biopic and I have to say, even though I have some issues with the way Chopin and George's relationship was portrayed, I thought Danuta Stenka was hands-down the best George Sand I've yet seen (and Piotr Adamczyk is definitely one of the truest-to-life depictions of Chopin on the screen. The Polish take their Chopin VERY SERIOUSLY). Stenka's portrayal actually gave me a lot of food for thought regarding her behavior towards the end of her affair with Chopin … Which I promise I will delve deeper into once I get around to writing a more in-depth review of the film.
Are there any other films about George Sand that you think I should review? Share them in the comments!


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Learn to ride like a pro and win races.
Level up to get new outfits and improve your horse's skills.
Protect Moorland Stables from a greedy corporation.
Star Stable is a beautiful horse simulation game with great graphics, a compelling storyline and of course, lots of horse-riding adventures. You not only get to take care of a lovely horse, you also need to help out people around your community. Star Stable is free to play for the first five levels, after which you need to subscribe with a monthly fee (starts at $8.49 for one month) or a one-time payment of $74.99. The upgrade will give you full access to all levels and bonus Star Coins.
In this exciting game, you'll learn to ride, gallop, jump with your horse and win races while earning money and a good reputation along the way. When you start the game, you can customize your own character as well as your horse. You can pick from a variety of horse breeds and customize their mane color. You also need to pick from a list of names to name yourself and your horse. Finally, when all is done, you can start moving your horse towards NPC's (non-player characters) who will give you your quests. You can use the A, W, S and D keys to move your horse, or you can also use the arrow keys. The mouse can be used to control your horse if it's more preferrable to you. The scroll wheel moves the horse forward and back, while you can hold down the left mouse key and drag the mouse to the left or right to steer your horse.
There's always someone who's willing to help, and you click on them to learn what you need to do next. In addition to horse care and training, you need to help Mr. Moorland save ownership of the stable. Moorland Stables is in danger of being razed to the ground by a corporation called G.E.D. You must help Mr. Moorland and his staff to stop G.E.D from carrying out an unlawful acquisition.
Of course, this is still a horse simulation game and training your horse to win races is still a big part of your goals. To buy better gear for you and your horse, you need to earn some money. The regular currency is called Jorvik Shillings, and you earn these every time you complete a quest. Completing quests also adds XP points that help you level up and increase your Reputation. The premium currency in this game is called Star Points. Star Points are available to Star Riders who have subscribed to the paid membership. Once you've earned enough, you can buy outfits, horse equipment and food from various shops in the stable grounds.
Certain horse movements like galloping and jumping are unlocked after you complete certain quests. Most of these quests will require you to show how well your horse can run in a race track. Once you've learned the basic skills, you'll further be trained and tested with races and competitions that are suited for your level.
Star Stable's 3D graphics are far from real life, but it's still very pleasing to the eye and the sound effects can convince you that you really are in the countryside. Because the quests are mostly finding and interacting with objects and joining races, this game is safe for kids to play. The missions are fairly easy to follow and the game controls easy to learn.
This game is also multiplayer, so you can add and chat with friends within the game. You can even form a club or league to compete with others. There's also an option to connect your Facebook account to your game, so you can share your progress and milestones on your Facebook page.
Overall, Star Stable is a lovely and wholesome horse sim that's great for anyone who likes riding horses and going on adventures. With gorgeous scenery, interesting characters and great horse-riding action, this game is definitely something to try.


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Shop for Spyderco knives at AAPK! You will find that great Spyderco knives pop up for sale in the AAPK member stores on occasion. You will often find new old stock, hard to find discontinued models & current production models in many different colors & configurations.
The first Spyderco knife was made in 1976 under the direction of Sal Glesser. The company started out as a traveling entity as Sal & his wife, Gail, traveled from show to show. The first permanent establishment was in Golden, Colorado where the company made its first folding knife in 1978. The company proudly touts their knives as being different, peculiar, even out there. "We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable."


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Kickee Pants
KicKee Pants is a family run, family oriented company. Created by designer and mom Erin Cloke, Kickee Pants was developed while she was on bedrest with her second son. Challenged to find age-appropriate clothing for her boys, Erin was inspired to design a line that would "celebrate innocence," and be eco-friendly at an affordable cost. With the help of her husband, environmentalist Nick Cloke, Erin has created a line of bamboo clothing that includes coveralls, dresses, onesies. PJs, and more for parents and babies.
The company creates all fabrications and styles based on the idea that children should feel unrestricted by their clothing, even when they are dressed up, and that apparel for little ones should celebrate the innocence of childhood. Kickee Pants offers playful and charming styles while being extraordinarily breathable, soft, cozy and wearable for every season. and the process is maintained from the fabric mill to the finish.
For wholesale orders for the rest of the Kickee Pants apparel line, please visit kickee.ca


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I am doing my first craft show this Sunday! I'm sooooo very nervous about it but more excited than anything. I love meeting and smiling at people and I think it will be an all around good experience no matter what.
So......what I'm really wanting to say is....please come visit me at the Pioneer Park Holiday Bazaar this Sunday (the 28th) anywhere from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. I'll be sharing booth #81 on the Balcony with a great friend of mine: Jenny of Nennymade
Jenny and I would be sooooooo happy to see you. No really ( :
I'll be selling:
*mostly hats in all different sizes (mostly for babies/children)
*I whipped up several head-wraps for babies and adults
*Some other misc. crochet items (toys)
I just got these awesome shots below from my partners in crime. I would like to give a huge SHOUT OUT to Kelsey Park Photography! These girls are amazing! So please, if you haven't checked these girls out please do! kparkphoto.com. I only wish I could do more business with them.
Hope to see you on Sunday!


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Instant Pot Angel Food Cake, baby! With just a box of Angel Food Cake and water you can churn out a light, airy and moist Angel Food Cake using just the Instant Pot.
We've become a bit obsessed with our Instant Pot lately and have been testing all the standard cake mixes for y'all!
We tested about 10 batches to get the Instant Pot Angel Food Cake proportions just right. Too much water and the cake doesn't "rise". Too little and it's too dense. This mix to water ratio is where it's at.
Instead of a large-sized Angel Food Cake, we decided to make a mini version using these Wilton Mini Angel Food Pans. They are about 4.5″ across and 2″ high, creating a perfect portion for one or two peeps. These are also non-stick so it's super easy to remove the angel food cake when it's done cooking.
Instant Pot Angel Food Cake
We love a punch of color in our cakes so folded in some birthday cake sprinkles before baking. This isn't necessary, but it sure is fun!
Each batch makes 2 mini cakes. You can cook them one by one or stack the two pans. If doing one by one it must be done back to back. If you wait to cook the second cake the batter loses its "structure" and won't rise.
Yes, foil is important. The cake won't rise if the water condensation sits on top of the cake mix as it cooks.
The powdered sugar glaze is extremely versatile. Once all the ingredients are combined as directed, taste it to see if you want a small splash of vanilla or a bit more butter for a creamier flavor. It's up to you! You can't go wrong.
Weight Watchers – each mini cake half equals 5 smart points! That doesn't include any toppings however, so keep that in mind.
- 1.5 cup Angel Food Boxed Cake Mix (Half the Box)
- 2 cup Water (Approximately)
- ¾ cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Melted Butter
- Add 1.5 cups of the boxed Angel Food Cake Mix to a large bowl.
- Add 1/2 Cup + 2 Tablespoons of water to the cake mix and whisk until fluffy (approx. 1 min.)
- OPTIONAL- this is when you should fold in sprinkles, if using.
- Gently spoon the mixture into your 4.5" angel food cake pan (until about 3/4 way full) and lightly cover with foil.
- Add 1.5 cups of water to the bottom of the instant pot followed by the metal trivet that came with your Instant Pot.
- Carefully place the angel food cake on the trivet and close the pot.
- Make sure the steam valve is in the closed position.
- Turn the machine on and set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
- QR once the timer goes off.
- Remove the lid and lift your pan out.
- Remove the foil and make sure any condensation on the top doesn't roll off onto the cake.
- When cooled, gently push the bottom of the pan up to release the cake.
- Using a small plastic spatula, loosen the cake from the bottom insert to release the rest of the cake from the metal pan.
- Transfer to a small plate and serve as is or top with our powdered sugar glaze.
- Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and mix until creamy. Taste and adjust flavor as preferred.


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We recently got a chance to head down river to test a few products one of which included the Petromax Rocket Stove. Like all Petromax products this is of a very high quality and perfect for cooking with on this type of a camping trip. The German based Petromax really do deliver on producing quality products and the Petromax Rocket Stove rf33 ticks all of the boxes when it comes to functionality and durability and it also just happens to look the business.
The stove effectively uses a wood boiler principle where wood is stacked as it is fed into the chamber, this process achieves an extremely efficient combustion of biomass thanks to the stoves design which facilitates optimal air supply. The simple L-shaped design of the fuel support allows fuel be it wood,bark, twigs, cones or any sources of natural fuel that may be lying about or near your campsite to be stacked up and fed into the stove .
In the combustion chamber the heat is limited to a small space which is protected by the isolated housing. The heat escaping from the vent is then captured in the cast-iron top, providing optimal heat to cook your favorite camp meal, the escaping flames from the funnel are also a great way to cook your meats and vegetables, just like you would cook a stir fry at home over a gas flame. Before using the stove for the first time make sure you attach the supplied handles securely.
Also when using the stove always make sure you place it on a sturdy surface, remember it needs to be sturdy enough to hold a cast iron pot or pan, the last thing you want is your food tipping over because of an uneven surface, take your time to scope out an even surface before starting to use the stove. Also when placing the fuel support in front of the feeding door, make sure the feeding door can be opened and closed easily, when you are not feeding in the fuel,keep the stoves door closed.
It goes without saying that this product should only be used in the outdoors and when using outdoors you should always adhere to the leave no trace principles and show consideration to the plant and animal life and to nature reserves.When you are finished with the stove make sure you remove the ashes from the combustion chamber when they are cold and dispose of them properly.
On this trip we cooked up a tasty indian dish and we were very impressed on how intense the heat can get from the funnel, of course you can control this by increasing or decreasing the amount of fuel that you are feeding into the stove. We cooked our dinner in a Petromax Dutch Oven, if you are cooking with a Dutch Oven make sure it has a flat base as the Dutch Ovens with legs are not suitable for use with this stove. It is also advisable to place suitable cookware such as pots and pans (bottom diameter at least 4.72 in /12 cm) on the cast-iron top. Check out the video for a closer look, all up this is a cracking bit of kit.
Some TIPS
• Once you have finished cooking, let the fire in the rf33 burn out. Never pour water to extinguish the fire in the rocket stove.
• Let the rocket stove completely cool down before storing it, and keep it in a dry place.
• You can grease the cast-iron top with the Petromax Care Conditioner.
The Bag
Transport Bag for Rocket Stove rf33
The bag with reinforced walls and base offers a safe solution for the transport of the Petromax Rocket Stove rf33. The sturdy padded Ripstop fabric brings additional stability. Both handles as well as the removable shoulder strap are particularly reinforced and provide pleasant wearing comfort. Additional accessories can be placed in mesh pockets inside the lid or in the outer pockets with hook-and-loop fasteners.
Height: 13 in (33 cm)
Outer diameter: 9.3 in (23.5 cm)
Inner diameter chimney: 3.7 in (9.4 cm)
Dimension feeding door: 2.8 x 4.7 in (7 x 12 cm)
Weight: 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
Material: stainless steel, cast iron, wood


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Florida is home to many personal injury attorneys and law firms. Standing out in such a crowded, competitive marketplace requires not just winning results but a reputation for excellence and integrity in serving clients.
At Colling Gilbert Wright, professionalism is one of the factors that sets our law firm apart the most. We view ourselves as representatives of the legal profession to individuals who have perhaps never worked with a lawyer before. As such, it is important for our clients, our peers, and the courts to view us as ethical, reputable advocates who balance the needs and goals of our clients with the integrity of the legal system.
The attorneys at Colling Gilbert Wright have more than a century of combined experience serving clients in Florida. Please call (407) 712-7300 today for a free case review. Our lawyers accept cases in Orlando and surrounding areas of Florida.
Who We Are
After building Morgan Colling & Gilbert into one of the largest plaintiff's personal injury firm in Florida, attorneys Stewart Colling and Ronald Gilbert left that firm in 2005 to form Colling Gilbert Wright. Joined by fellow partner Melvin Wright, alongside a number of other attorneys, paralegals, and staff, our law firm has grown to become one of the most preeminent and respected personal injury and wrongful death law firms in the state and in the nation.
In addition to representing clients throughout Florida in a wide range of personal injury cases, Colling Gilbert Wright has played a key role in multi-district litigation involving plaintiffs from multiple areas of the country. This includes the class action against New England Compounding Center for steroid injections tainted with fungal meningitis, which settled for $200 million.
All of our partners are rated "AV-Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell®. This rating signifies that an attorney has been recognized for the "highest level of professional excellence" by his or her peers.
Many of our attorneys have also been recognized by a number of leading ratings services and publications for lawyers, including:
- Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers in America
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
In addition, Colling Gilbert Wright has been included among the Best Law Firms in America by U.S. News & World Report.
What We Do
Clients trust us to deliver exceptional legal service. We consistently form strong relationships with our clients (as well as referral and co-counsel attorneys) through mutual respect, professional courtesy, and a savvy understanding of local and state laws. Our team is well-respected by judges and other lawyers in courts throughout Florida.
Colling Gilbert Wright has earned millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients in a wide range of cases.
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Personal injury and wrongful death claims are the principal focus of our law firm. We help clients who have been injured or lost a family member in a variety of different circumstances, including:
- Medical Malpractice
- Auto Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
- Premises Liability Claims
- Drownings
- Dog Bite Claims
- Hotel, Resort, & Amusement Park Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Product Liability Claims
We also dedicate a portion of our practice to those who have been injured on-the-job and in service to our country, as well as those facing permanent disability. The disability benefits section of our practice includes:
- Workers' Compensation
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- Veterans' Disability Benefits
- Railroad Accidents and Injuries (FELA Claims)
- Maritime Injury/Jones Act Claims
Financial injury is not restricted to the aftermath of an accident. We also assist clients with securities and stock broker fraud, including arbitration and mediation through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
What to Expect
When you contact our law firm, you can expect a timely response. Our team will listen to your story, answer your questions, and address your concerns. We will discuss your legal options for recovering the compensation you deserve.
Your initial consultation is free, and you pay us nothing upfront. In fact, you don't pay attorney fees unless we successfully resolve the claim on your behalf.
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If you hire Colling Gilbert Wright, one of our partner attorneys will be involved in each aspect of your case. We also use litigation teams on each case, comprising one or more lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, investigators, and medical experts from the appropriate fields of medicine.
Our team is available 24/7 to assist you with any questions or issues. We pledge always to be honest, and to provide you the personal attention you deserve.
Why Hire Us?
Our goal is to maximize the compensation in your case. This often involves overcoming a number of hurdles on behalf of our clients.
1. The Negligent Party (or Parties) Has No Insurance
From the uninsured driver to a nursing home or assisted living facility with limited or insufficient liability coverage, many parties in Florida choose to take a double risk. They elect not to carry insurance, then they behave recklessly and harm someone. In these situations, the victim is left with limited options for recovery.
At Colling Gilbert Wright, we are known for our persistence in pursuing fair recoveries. In cases where the defendant doesn't have sufficient insurance to cover damages, we will not go away until the negligent individual or company comes to the negotiating table to determine a fair way to compensate our client.
2. Complicated Cases
Complex litigation takes many different forms. Many people associate the term with large cases involving hundreds if not thousands of defendants.
We have been involved in these large class-action claims. However, we often find that cases where only one victim is harmed can be just as complicated. This is often the case with medical malpractice and nursing home claims, both of which involve questions of extensive regulation, complex liability, and specialized medical knowledge.
Many lawyers and law firms refer out medical malpractice and nursing home abuse cases due to the time and resources required to litigate them effectively. At Colling Gilbert Wright, we have the skill and experience to handle these claims ourselves.
3. 'Low-Ball' Insurance Offers
The insurance industry has mounted a full-scale assault on the rights of accident victims to be fairly compensated for their injuries. This has resulted not only in efforts to reduce the compensation available for certain damages but a consistent pattern of offering the minimum amount to settle and sweep away legitimate claims.
Injured drivers in Florida already face an uphill battle due to the state's no-fault insurance law, which limits the circumstances in which a motorist is hurt due to the negligence of another driver can recover damages from the at-fault party. When you are injured and facing significant bills and other expenses, a car accident settlement (from your own insurance company or the at-fault driver's) may look reasonable and even downright advantageous.
Before accepting an accident settlement, we strongly recommend speaking to a lawyer first.
You may be entitled to much more than the insurance company is willing to offer. In addition, multiple parties may be liable for your damages. The only way to determine how much your case is worth and who should pay is by working with an experienced lawyer.
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Discover why so many clients trust our law firm to handle their claim. Our lawyers have extensive experience and are well-respected in matters involving personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and much more.
Contact Colling Gilbert Wright by calling (407) 712-7300 today for a free consultation. Our lawyers serve clients in Orlando and throughout the state of Florida.


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Do you need a Mobile Website? WebRevelation Can Help!
Explosive growth of the mobile web indicates that by 2014, more people will access the Internet using a mobile device than a PC. It's not just an indispensable tool for consumers. Mobile web access has become an essential channel for business-to-business engagement. Whether your audience is consumers, businesspeople or institutional decision-makers, more of them will be viewing your website through smartphones and tablet devices while on the go. Is it mobile-friendly? Or is it sending current and potential customers to your competitors?
Web design for mobile devices involves more than "shrink to fit" scaling. Today's websites need to be optimized functionally and aesthetically for your targeted users' smartphones, tablets and behavior. Rely on a proven mobile website designer and mobile web developer who can deliver the right custom mix of form and function: WebRevelation. We make it easy for your customers, partners, and prospects to quickly access the tools and information they need to do business with you. And, we make it cost-effective for your organization to get a custom-tailored site that provides the greatest value.
Mobile web design, strategy and development are different from designing for desktops or laptops. What works on the tablet isn't necessarily appropriate for a smartphone – while smartphone cameras support creative and functional opportunities lacking on tablets. As seasoned mobile web designers, we're adept at tailoring design, content, features and functions for maximum utility and impact. We help you capitalize on the mobile web to extend your reach and thrive:
As your mobile web developer, WebRevelation offers much more than design and technical expertise. We also bring a solid background in business marketing and operations, particularly for manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and multi-store retailers. We collaborate with you to:
By 2015, the number of mobile web users worldwide is expected to increase to 2 billion. To keep your company visible and vital to your users, make sure you have a mobile presence that reflects the quality of your company. Ask WebRevelation how our custom mobile website design and development services can keep you top-of-mind with customers and get an edge over competitors. Contact us today!


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A Bill-Paying System to Keep You on Track
Unopened bills piling up? Don't stress — learn to get organized and manage your money with this simple system.
Tina was so frightened of what she'd find in months of unattended-to mail that she brought the entire pile into my office. If you're an adult with attention deficit disorder (ADHD), you can probably relate to Tina's predicament.
Bill-paying is a headache-inducing task for many adults with ADHD. As it is, some of us have enough trouble remembering where we put all of our bills. Other people with ADHD "do turtle" — they let the paperwork pile up into ominous stacks of unopened envelopes until the IRS begins sending scary, official-looking letters, and bill collectors are calling daily. We may put off opening the envelope that's been sitting on the entryway table for weeks because we're afraid to find late fees charged or an overdue notice. Bills can also be an uncomfortable reminder of the impulsive spending you'd rather forget. ("I can't bear to see how much I owe on my credit cards. Why did I buy that cotton-candy machine — and where did I put it?") Luckily, there are ADHD time management strategies that can help you.
Eventually, my assurances that solutions could be found gave Tina the courage to open the envelopes and measure the size of her financial plight. Together, we worked out a bill-paying system that has been effective for her. It's a simple, adaptable routine that you can do on a regular basis to keep the task from becoming overwhelming.
ADHD-Friendly Bill-Paying System
- A rolling file cart. File carts hold hanging files on the top, with room for one or two baskets below. They can be purchased at any office supply store.
- A wall calendar.
- 2 hanging files that have an accordion bottom and are closed at the ends.
- 12 regular hanging files.
- Roll of stamps.
- Address labels or address stamp and stamp pad.
- Several pens.
- A calculator.
[Free Guide: Organize Everything Today!]
Keep your rolling cart near the place where you bring in your mail every day.
Hang the calendar on the wall, clearly visible above your mail-sorting station. Using a thick, red marker, circle the two dates each month that you plan to pay bills. For this example, we'll use the 10th and the 25th of each month.
Label the first accordion folder, in large, clear type: "Bills to pay on the 10th of month." Label the second accordion folder: "Bills to pay on the 25th of month."
Hang these two folders in the front of your rolling file cart.
The 12 regular hanging folders are for storing the bills that you have paid, by month. Clearly label each one: "Bills paid, January 2017," etc. Hang these in order after the two accordion folders.
Store the following bill-paying items in one of the baskets in the cart: roll of stamps; address labels or return address stamp and ink pad; calculator; blank envelopes (in case you lose the one that came with the bill; and pens (If the basket is made of metal wire, keep the pens in a plastic baggie so they don't fall through the bottom).
[Stop Spending So Much Money! An ADHD Budgeting Guide]
Open each bill as it arrives. Check the payment due date and drop in the appropriate accordion file.
On the 10th and the 25th of each month — bill-paying days — roll the cart to your desk, the dining room table, or wherever you'll write the checks to pay your bills.
Take out all of the bills from the appropriate accordion folder. Using your calculator, quickly add up the total due for all of the bills.
Check your balance online to make sure you have enough funds to make the full payment on each bill before you start writing checks.
See each bill through to completion (payment stub filled out, check enclosed, envelope sealed, stamped, and addressed) before moving on to the next one.
Put the entire stack of payments in the mailbox. Don't wait until tomorrow to mail them, or you might forget to do it.
You're done! Isn't it easy now that you've got everything you need in one place?
ADHD Paper Management Tips
- Reduce the number of bills you have to pay — and better manage debt — by consolidating. (Got too much debt to consolidate right now? Then work toward that goal. Transfer your smaller balances to the card with the lowest interest rate. Then concentrate on paying off your higher-rate cards first. Soon you'll have fewer bills and lower debt!
- For "must-pay" items that bring high late fees or could potentially ruin your credit, consider having them paid automatically through your bank.


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The advancement in technology in the past few years has been nothing short of staggering. Machines are increasingly taking over our daily lives, and things that must have seemed impossible for our parents are now a vivid reality. The day may not be far when we wake up in, say the year 2025, and find that magical and psychic powers that were once found only in science-fiction and fantasy movies have become a reality.
Mind-controlled machines:Imagine being able to control mechanical and electronic devices with just a thought. Electric signals from your brain will be conducted by electrodes to external devices, activating them and allowing them to perform actions, simply by your thoughts, without any touch.
Telepathy:People with electrodes implanted in them may be able to transmit their thoughts as electric signals to each other thereby allowing telepathic communication or silent talk between people. This technology could find massive appeal in a battlefield scene where soldiers will be able to communicate with each other through their thoughts alone.
Pandora's Box of superhuman powers:What qualifies as superhuman power is pretty subjective. The fact that one can video chat with a friend in a country on a different continent today would have seemed nothing short of sorcery to someone from the last century. Technology in 2025 will have advanced such superhuman feats even more. Nanotechnology will advance by leaps and bounds. Human flight could become a reality and mind uploading could be the new norm.
Precognition:Imagine being able to predict the future. That day may not be very far. The new software has been developed that has a record of over 100 million events from the past and present as well as events scheduled in the future, and it uses algorithms to predict all the different ways in which future events could occur. Imagine being able to analyze market trends using this. Not only will investors be able to make wiser business decisions but intelligence agencies could also use this technology in 2025 to learn how individuals and mobs might react in case of a conflict.
Technology in 2025 could well be something right out from a paranormal story. Imagine being stuck in sleep paralysis, where your mind is awake as are your senses, but you can't move a muscle. As you continue to lie in your bed, the advances you will observe in your room could be radically different enough for you to wonder if you are still dreaming.
Do you have any ideas on unimaginable possibilities you think could become a reality by 2025? Like, say, the ability to walk on the walls like Spider-man? Or bionic eyesight that will augment human sight with Internet connectivity and navigation? Tell us what futuristic abilities you think technology could make possible in 2025.


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Yoo.. Good Night My Friends. This night I Share My New anime themes again. :D. This is Theme Anime Windows 7 Super Sonico The Animation but Only Sonico. Because, I have trouble finding render that all characters gethered.
Theme Description
Product Name : [Suck-Style][Theme Win 7] Super Sonico The Animation By Bazzh
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Product Version : 1.0
Anime : Super Sonico The Animation
Exe/Zip/Rar Size : 11,8 MB
Password : Suck-Style
Tested on : Windows 7 Home Premium
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Less than a year after Mike D'Antoni stepped down as head coach of the New York Knicks, his former players were glad -- or at least feigned graciousness -- to hear their former coach landed on his feet as the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Carmelo Anthony obviously faced questions about D'Antoni, after widespread speculation that a failed relationship between the two led to the coach's frustrated resignation in March. The pair showed no signs of strife when D'Antoni served as an assistant coach with Team USA at the London Olympics, while Anthony started for the gold-medal-winning team, and when asked Monday about the Lakers' hiring, he said he was "happy" for D'Antoni.
"Obviously it worked out this summer with him and Kobe (Bryant). Maybe they had something under the table, I don't know. But it'll be fun. I know Kobe's excited about that, so we'll see what happens."
Mike Woodson said he was "very excited" for the coach who brought him into New York as an assistant last year, while Steve Novak called his former coach an "offensive genius," offering a prediction for the rest of the Lakers' season.
"I expect the Lakers to win every game except for the ones that we play against them," he said.
D'Antoni coached three full seasons in New York and part of a fourth last year, making the playoffs once and going 121-167 while with the team.


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Our Childhood
According to today's regulators and bureaucrats, those of us who were kids in the 50's, 60's, 70's and early 80's probably shouldn't have survived, because...
Our baby cots were covered with brightly coloured lead-based paint which was promptly chewed and licked.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, or latches on doors or cabinets and it was fine to play with pans.
When we rode our bikes, we wore no helmets, just flip flops and fluorescent 'clackers' on our wheels.
As children, we would ride in cars with no seat belts or airbags - riding in the passenger seat was a treat.
We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle and it tasted the same.
We ate dripping sandwiches, bread and butter pudding and drank fizzy pop with sugar in it, but we were never overweight because we were always outside playing.
We shared one drink with four friends, from one bottle or can and no-one actually died from this.
We would spend hours building go-carts out of scrap and then went top speed down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes!
After running into stinging nettles a few times, we learned to solve the problem.
We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back before it got dark. No one was able to reach us all day and no one minded.
We did not have Playstations or X-Boxes, no video games at all. No 99 channels on TV, no DVD movies, no surround sound, no mobile phones, no personal computers, no Internet chatrooms.
We had friends - we went outside and found them.
We played elastics and street rounders, and sometimes that ball really hurt.
We fell out of trees, got cut and broke bones and teeth, and there were no lawsuits. They were accidents. We learned not to do the same thing again.
We had fights, punched each other hard and got black and blue, and we learned to get over it.
We walked to friends' homes. We also, believe it or not, walked to school. We didn't rely on mummy or daddy to drive us to school, which was just round the corner.
We made up games with sticks and tennis balls and ate live stuff, and although we were told it would happen, we did not have very many eyes out, nor did the live stuff live inside us forever.
We rode bikes in packs of 7 and wore our coats by only the hood.
Our actions were our own. Consequences were expected. The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke a law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law. Imagine that!
This generation has produced some of the best risk-takers and problem solvers and inventors ever. The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas. We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all. And if you're one of them, congratulations!
Pass this on to others who have had the luck to grow up as real kids, before lawyers and government regulated our lives, for our own good.
For those of you who aren't old enough, I thought you might like to read about us.
Source: http://thecathedralchoir.org.uk/thecathedralchoir/children.htm


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LETTING GO!!!The past can keep you in unhappiness!A simple truth.For many I have worked with, their experience with coaching allowed them to face their past and let go of it!! It is a process that often requires a guide and mentor!Happy Valentines to all who see it as a significant day! At our house, we try to make it Valentines every day!! luv
Letting Go of Hatred and Resentments
The human heart in its perversity finds it hard to escape hatred and revenge. —Moses Luzzatto
program promises many rewards for those who follow it, but it does not
promise to be easy. We search our conscience for resentments and face
them. No man can progress in his recovery while holding onto
resentments, old angers, and hatreds. When we hold them, we protect dark
corners of our souls from the renewal we need. As we allow ourselves to
be made new through this program, we no longer reserve those small
corners for the game of power and resentment. They will eventually
consume us and justify in our minds a return to the old patterns.
Nothing can be held back. We must be willing to surrender all – even if we do not know how. No one can stop being resentful simply by deciding to stop. When we are willing to be honest, to be humble, to be learners, to be led in a constructive direction, to allow time to be guided rather than seek instant cure, then we will learn trust and will surely make progress.
I do not need to know exactly how to let go of my resentments or what will happen after I do. I simply must be ready to let them go.From Touchstones: A Book of Daily Meditations for Men ©1986, 1991 by Hazelden Foundation.
KEITH BRAY Master Certified Coach www.coached2success.com


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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Anomalous - Ohmnivalent (2011)
Let me warn you up front: if you hate technical/brutal death metal, then this is basically the fuhrer of that particular regime, a work of such unimaginable rhythmic excess that only the word 'batshit' can come to mind to aptly describe its ballistic lattice of bouncing grooves, sporadic, twisted leads and accelerated clinical picking sequences that make a band like Theory in Practice feel like child's play in retrospect. Not that this is some wildly plucked sequence of beats and notes created only to generate a headache in the listener, as Anomalous always have a method to their madness. Accessible, warmer chord textures and hints of that jazzy climate I so enjoyed on the EP remain intact here, but almost like an Autechre of the extreme metal medium, they have absolutely no inclination to repeat themselves. Pop/rock song structures are about as alien to Ohmnivalent as a colony of ants to a passing celestial body. They throw a riff in your direction, it sticks around for a painfully short while, and then it's off to the races again. In some aspects, that does make the album feel like a clearing house of ideas which have been too compactly packed into an album to short to do them all justice; but to the Californians' credit, there are so many pleasurable melodies amidst the surge of beatings that it's not a journey I found entirely unwelcome.
Not the least of these is the mid-point instrumental, "Mitosis", an obvious spiritual successor to the track "Merged" which had appeared on Cognitive Dissonance. Here the instrumental form has been expanded into a nearly 9 minute behemoth, with flourishes of cleaner, tranquil guitars that support the phrasing of the more ambient lead; this time, also, they incorporate some jamming, jazzy percussion to create more of a variation. That said, I won't say this was quite as delightful as "Merged". One, because I expected them to do it again, and two, because I just didn't find the coordination of spatial notes to feel quite so fulfilling. That said, it's still a deserved break amongst the harder hitting neighbors, which possess an even broader range of techniques than the EP. Guitar tone is far swarthier in nature, for an added air of punitive damage, and this translates even to the richer, juicier timbre on the leads, which are legion and bound to pop up at just about any point in a given track. Seriously, much of Ohmnivalent plays out like Al Dimeola jamming with Cynic or Believer, and there's a natural, improvisational feel to the solos which will thrill fusion fans. That said, are they all so innovative or catchy that this spontaneous subtext works out in the album's favor? Not always.
Elsewhere, the use of drummer Marco Pitruzella here could only be seen as an improvement, not only because Anomalous is more aesthetically compelling than another super-tech death band he has played with (Brain Drill), but because that thicker, less robotic sense of percussive presence really lends itself well to the progressive/jazz underpinnings, especially in the toms, fills, and the near constant tempo transitions. On the other hand, the bass here was less impressive for me, not because it's not a capable performance but because the depth and tone just merges under the rhythm guitar a little closely for it to create distinction. I also wouldn't say Tim Hale's vocals have improved here, if anything they're a little blander, going for more of a constant, bloodied monotonous edge. Whispers, strange noise and other vocals appear beneath the burdensome rhythm sections, but ultimately the effect barrage of scientific and dystopian political imagery conveyed through the lyrics is more impressive than the front man's delivery of it. In the end, this and the other underwhelming elements actually hold back Ohmnivalent from reaching its full potential. A gajillion guitars meandering, colliding and contracting throughout over the brute skeleton of the drums, and a listen surely to bedazzle those interested in claustrophobic levels of instrumental proficiency (think Obscura or The Faceless with increased atomic density), but more or less a roller coaster ride without a great deal of resonant entertainment value.
Verdict: Indifference [6.75/10] (I can't wait to melt away)
Posted by autothrall at 6:01 AM
Labels: 2011, anomalous, california, death metal, djent, Indifference, USA
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Friday, April 12, 2013
This is all new to me--- this computer and I just don't have the time to spend ~~~~~~~~ hours and hours to figure this out!!!
Our bed is 7 years old and 11 months and it has been worn out for a year or more. It has a 10 year warranty on it so Tom did a lot of picture taking and writing about the bed and took the pictures and stuff he wrote back to the store. So the store sent some men out to see the bed and today we get a new bed and all we have to pay is the delivery charge for the new bed!!!!!!! Tom is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love coming your way, Circle, Allie, Max & Fern
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We hope you get the photos figured out - we would miss kitty pictures!ReplyDelete
Hi Fern, don't worry about the pics. Just write. We'd rather have something from you than nothing. Hopefully the delivery charge isn't too big.ReplyDelete
Sleep tight!!ReplyDelete
We hope that you will love your new bed, Auntie Fern!ReplyDelete
Love ya lots,
Mitch and Molly
That's great news about the new bed Fern. I hope you get it figured out cuz we don't want you to stop even if you have to blog without pictures.ReplyDelete
Jazzi and Addi
Howdy Fern, we still want to hear from you even if there are no photos. Good on Tom for getting you a new bed. Enjoy your weekend friends. No worries, and love, Stella and RoryReplyDelete
Hi Fern, I also think if you can't do photos, at least you can keep us up to date on what is happening in your life. So glad you got a new bed! Our bed is 14 yrs old-I hadn't even thought about a new one. Enjoy yours!ReplyDelete
Hugs, Noreen & Hunter
OKAY.... now you got your BED situation all fixed... and WE are SURE after a good night's Sleep... you will get your computer all worked out too.ReplyDelete
Just take a big deep breath... and keep trying. DO NOT give UP... We would MISS YOU.
Don't stop blogging, Fern! We'll take picture when we get them. It's fun just to hear from you. The kitties are funny with or without pictures. That is awesome about the bed. Good job, Tom!ReplyDelete
The picture thing will come, just keep blogging! Good news about the bed, though. YAY Tom.ReplyDelete
I hope you can get the picture loaded thing sorted, Fern. Very frustrating! :( Well done to Tom about sorting the bed! xReplyDelete
If you need help with the picture thing, maybe my mom person can help you. If you want you can e-mail her at PBU at comcast dot net.ReplyDelete
Congratulations on the new bed!
Nubbin wiggles,


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Woman boss walks away from Clermont job
CLERMONT-FERRAND, France - Agence France-Presse
Portugal's Helena Costa speaks during a press conference on June 24, 2014 in Clermont-Ferrand, central France. AFP PhotoPortugal's Helena Costa said on Tuesday she had decided against taking up the coaching position at French side Clermont for "purely personal" reasons.
The 36-year-old Costa made global headlines as the first woman to take charge of a men's professional team in a leading European nation after being named in May to coach Clermont, who play in France's second tier.
But club president CLaude Michy took everyone aback on Monday with the sudden announcement that the ground-breaking deal had fallen through.
Costa appeared alongside Michy at a press conference at the club's Stade Gabriel Montpied on Tuesday, but would only say that personal considerations had been behind her decision to step away from the job.
She said that she had explained her decision in private to Michy and that she would have no further comnments to make.
Michy, however, called Costa's decision "astonishing, surprising, incomprehensible." "She simply said: 'I am leaving', and we were not able to get her to change her mind. She takes her secret with her.
"She had developed a problem of confidence in the situation, but I have no idea what it was that caused this.
"Now we look again to the future. The club has a solid structure and we wiil hire another coach - male or female."
Clermont are a modest club from a city where rugby dominates, and they came 14th in Ligue 2 last season, while playing to average crowds of less than 4,000.
When announcing her appointment last month, Michy had been forced to dismiss suggestions that his move for Costa, who has a UEFA A coaching licence and a Masters degree in sports science, was a publicity stint and said that he had "chosen a coach first and foremost, not a woman".
Costa was previously a youth coach at Lisbon giants Benfica before winning a regional league title with Portuguese amateur club Cheleirense.
Since then Costa has had spells coaching the women's teams of both Qatar and Iran, and was also a scout for Scottish giants Celtic.


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Senators are scrambling to finish work on a 4,155-page omnibus spending package before a winter storm unleashes blizzard conditions across the country, which could wreak havoc on airports and roads right before Christmas.
Democratic and Republican lawmakers say they hope they could pass the $1.645 trillion package on Wednesday evening and give the House a chance to pass it on Thursday, two days before Christmas Eve.
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday urged colleagues to cooperate with his plan to pass the bill as soon as possible to avoid the risk of getting marooned in Washington before Christmas because of looming bad weather.
"We must finish passing this omnibus before the deadline on Friday when government funding runs out, but we hope to do it much sooner than that because we're mindful that a nor'easter is barreling down the East Coast on Thursday and Friday," Schumer implored colleagues on the floor.
Sen. John Cornyn (Texas), an adviser to the Senate GOP leadership team, said there's growing desire among Republicans to get the omnibus wrapped up quickly so senators don't get stuck in Washington because of the massive storm, which is projected to create bomb cyclone conditions over the Midwest.
"I think we're coalescing behind that plan," he said. "There's some desire for some amendments, but I think we can knock those pretty quickly."
"I think the storm is accelerating people's interest," he added. "I'm a little concerned, even if the weather's not bad, that flights are disrupted and people can't get home for the holidays, which would be too bad."
Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.C.) echoed that timeline — and lawmakers' desire to get out of Washington, D.C., before the storm hits.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (Mich.), a member of the Senate Democratic leadership team, said she hopes that senators can finish voting on the omnibus Wednesday evening, which would then send the package over to the House to pass Thursday.
"This looks really bad," she said of the weather reports. "They're talking bomb cyclones. We've been through this before in Michigan … 60 mile-per-hour winds.
"There's a great motivation on everybody's part" to get the omnibus bill wrapped up on Wednesday evening, she added.
Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) said no senator wants to spend Christmas in Washington because their flight home gets canceled because of weather.
"It depends if people want to spend Christmas here in D.C.," he quipped when asked if the omnibus needs to get wrapped up quickly to get out of town before high winds and snow move across the Midwest and Northeast.
"I think, hopefully, common sense will prevail here and we'll move along and get home for Christmas," he added.
Al Weaver contributed.


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Research Methods, Second Edition
Exploring the Social World in Canadian Contexts
By Diane Symbaluk
SubjectsPhilosophy / Research Theory and Methods / Sociology
November 2019
Print ISBN: 9781773381541
Now in its second edition, Research Methods offers students a highly accessible and engaging introduction to research methodology from a uniquely Canadian perspective. This text examines both qualitative and quantitative research methods from the early planning stages to writing proposals and reports, including common errors in reasoning and research, alongside inquiry paradigms, theoretical frameworks, and relevant literature reviews. It also covers ethics, design and measurement, sampling, experiments, and surveys, as well as unobtrusive methods, qualitative interviewing, ethnography, mixed-methods, and multiple-method approaches. New to this edition are sections on Indigenous knowledges and the need for decolonizing methods, emerging practices and technologies, expanded information on theory and data analysis, a student sample research report and poster presentation, updated figures and statistics, and current online resources. Designed to bring research methods to life in a manner that sparks students' interest in exploring the social world around them, this text is an ideal resource for students in sociology, social work, and anthropology who are completing the research methods component of their degree. FEATURES
- includes key terms, learning objectives, test yourself questions, research on the net boxes, research in action boxes, research reflection questions, learning through practice exercises, research resources, and chapter summaries
- applies a learning-through-practice approach, that encourages students to apply developing research skills to corresponding activities
- incorporates contemporary examples from research by Canadian researchers
Table of Contents
Part I: Preparing for Research
Chapter 1: Research Foundations
Chapter 2: The Importance of Theory
Chapter 3: Research Ethics
Chapter 4: Research Design and Measurement
Chapter 5: Sampling
Part II: Approaches to Research
Chapter 6: Experiments
Chapter 7: Surveys
Chapter 8: Unobtrusive Methods
Chapter 9: Qualitative Interviewing
Chapter 10: Ethnography
Chapter 11: Mixed Methods and Multiple Methods
Part III: Writing up Research and the Dissemination of Findings
Chapter 12: Writing Research Proposals and Reports
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Last Thursday (October 18, 2011), we had a MongoDB meetup at Chartbeat HQ. I gave one of the presentations in this meetup, and talked about our experience of running MongoDB on EC2. Check out the talk if you are interested in learning more on how Chartbeat evolved from a single/simple cluster, master-slave configuration to leveraging multiple clusters, benefiting from EBS snapshotting, loving replica sets, dealing with disappearing instances, focusing on disk locality and much more.
The video is here.
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I began working on the People project five years ago. the impulse for that work was my father's illness, then his departure. Gradually, the theme of intercession has evolved. Through my intersession before the death of a single person, my father, i could see the intercession by all of us: pain, suffering, perseverance, overcoming. i wanted to show the humankind as a single flow of life, energy, sensations, emotions. This is why people in my works mix with each other, flow into one another, become each other's parts. At that stage in my project i began getting closer to the subject of my study, to portrait.
I am fascinated by old people's faces, which reflect the labor of overcoming, the labor of their souls, an imprint of meaningful beauty. "The most beautiful things in a human being are accumulated slowly, and if one manages to accumulate them by old age, they are a prize for all the losses" (Grigory Pomeranz, a Russian philosopher).
The foundation of my technique is canvas, a background that may be inhomogeneous; the i draw with fusain or sanguine. Then i cover the image with ceruse and draw on it again, with fusain, or sanguine, or acrylic. the image gradually becomes multilayered, a palimpsest of a kind. Some things stand out through all of the lawyers – these are what i develop, creating new optics. i don't always know what the outcome is going to be: each time i wrestle with the material. Each time, it is a trip along the known route, but with many random encounters, incidents, unexpected turns.
I use the term palimpsest as a metaphor for the many layers in life: the present through which one can see the past and on which the future is reflected. Now i gave myself a new task: a series of large portraits, which makes the image so close to the viewer that you can study faces as geographical maps, with their elevations and low grounds, their rivers and islands.


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The kids and I recently took a little outing to see the Bluebonnets about a half hour away from the city. My friend Katie Bowman captured some really sweet shots, along with the growing baby bump. You can click on the image to see the full picture.
Happy Easter from my family to yours!
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Werewold Deluxe: Ultimate Werewolf is an interactive game of deduction for two teams: Villagers and Werewolves. The Villagers don't know who the Werewolves are, and the Werewolves are trying to remain undiscovered while they slowly eliminate the Villagers one at a time. A Moderator (who isn't on a team) runs the game. Ultimate Werewolf takes place over a series of game days and nights. Each day, the players discuss who among them is a Werewolf and vote out a player. Each night, the Werewolves choose a player to eliminate, while the Seer learns whether one player is a Werewolf or not. The game is over when either all the Villagers or all the Werewolves are eliminated. The Deluxe Edition has 80 cards, a moderator scorepad, a Getting Started guide and a 24 page rulebook.
Daybreak: One Night Ultimate Werewolf Daybreak is a fast game for 3-7 players (up to 10 when combined with the original One Night Ultimate Werewolf game) where everyone gets a role: The cunning Alpha Wolf, the powerful Witch, the helpful Apprentice Seer, or others, each with a special ability (no plain "villagers" here!). In the course of a single morning, your village will decide who among them is a werewolf . . . because all it takes is finding one werewolf to win!
Daybreak adds eleven brand new roles to the original One Night Ultimate Werewolf game which can be played with the basic game or on their own.
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Press a button on the free app, and it walks you through the night phase in minutes. Then you have five minutes to discuss what happened at night, and figure out who the werewolves are! If you find a werewolf, you win…but If you don't, they win!