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I've worried before that writing again and again about eating disorders on BlogHer and on my personal blog could turn me into a one-trick pony. I've said I don't want to be ED Girl. I've told people I just want to be me, recovered, and be the proof that it's possible, publically. But then I recently got an email from a woman with whom I'd gone back and forth several times, and she'd decided to check herself into treatment:
It's much easier to ignore a single doctor telling me that I'm in trouble, but hearing it from someone who actually knows what it's like to be my position right now was really helpful. So thanks very much! I'll be working on recovery for the next few months instead of school which will be good I think.
And so here I am, again, writing about eating disorders. If it's helping anyone, it's worth doing.
This time, I'm talking about kids and adolescents with Dr. Bermudez of the Eating Recovery Center in Denver, Colorado.Background on Diagnosing Eating Disorders in Kids, Adolescents and Adults
Dr. Bermudez is a pediatrician, not a psychologist, and eating disorders have been the focus of his career for the past 22 years. Yet, he seemed surprised when I asked he had any personal experience with eating disorders -- which he has not. In fact, he said no one had ever asked him that before.
It's hard for me to fathom how anyone with no personal experience with eating disorders could successfully treat them, but Dr. Bermudez is tremendously successful. I called him to talk about treatment for eating disorders, certainly for adults but particularly for adolescents.
Dr. Bermudez believes eating disorders are biopsychosocial illnesses. In other words, they are truly mind/body/spirit, with a healthy dose of environmental triggers thrown in. He rejects the idea that they are inevitable based on genetics or society. He rejects the idea of treating just the mind and not the body or vice versa, and he pointed out that as an anorexic restricts, her gastrointestinal tract can develop problems that makes it then difficult to eat normally (I'm paraphrasing), which makes recovery more difficult. As he talked, I sighed, as this communication of truths has become a bit of an obsession for me -- it seems so many eating disorder (ED) sufferers and particularly their families and friends have a tough time wrapping their heads around how the mind and the body negatively and positively impact each other as the anorexic or bulimic or overeater or what have you struggles to recover.
As we talked, I asked Dr. Bermudez how to advise friends and families about this problem. We discussed diabetics -- diabetes is a disease not the "fault" of the diabetic, but the diabetic has control over how ambitious she is in her treatment and control of the disease. It's similar with eating disorders, however, there is a mental illness component of ED that complicates the free will part of recovery.
According to Dr. Bermudez, roughly 2/3 of patients with eating disorders at the time they are diagnosed are also diagnosed with psychiatric comorbidity (they are also diagnosed with another mental illness at the same time). Mood disorders are the most common (depression and anxiety). He's quick to point out that mood disorders are also more common across the board in terms of mental illness, than say, schizophrenia, so it does make sense -- but to me the important part is what comes next.
Half of that 2/3 who are diagnosed with a mood disorder at the same time as the eating disorder had the mood disorder first.
Anxiety is most prevalent, followed by OCD, then depression. The average date of onset of anxiety syndrome is around 11 years old, while depression is a little later than that.
Recognizing Opportunities to Intervene With Eating Disorders
Here's where it got tricky for me, as a recovered anorexic and bulimic and a mother of a seven-year-old girl. I wanted a hard-and-fast, here's-when-to-worry checklist. And I wanted to freak out if my daughter showed any signs of anxiety, because it sounded like Dr. Bermudez was reading me my life story -- undiagnosed early-onset anxiety followed by a perfect storm of environmental triggers. But Dr. Bermudez is not that kind of doctor and refused to let me form that kind of a plan as a mother. Here's what he said:
All human characteristics can be considered part of our traits. You have to differentiate between "trait" and "state." Some of us are more anxious, and that can be adaptive. Just like anger -- no trait is "good" or "bad" -- it's how much and in what context does it serve or hinder us. Once your kid has gone from trait anxiety to a state of dysfunctional anxiety, you need to recognize it and go to work with that quickly. If they're having trouble functioning, having panic attacks or severe separation anxiety, the opportunity for parents is in knowing about their kids' nature and helping them manage their lives so their natural traits enhance their well-being instead of hindering it. Ease them into mastering and overcoming anything that could balloon into a bigger problem before it balloons.
Make their traits assets, not liabilities. Once a trait has become exaggerated or a problem, seek appropriate evaluation and help.
Okay. So anxiety under control or managed correctly doesn't necessarily blossom into an eating disorder. Got it. Anxiety as a trait could be helpful in some ways -- it could spur the child to study for a test instead of winging it, for example. So what to watch for? When the trait becomes a persistent state and the child can't amp down -- then it's time to act. And, from what I took away -- teaching the child to deal with her anxiety before the eating disorder occurs could very well be the sliding door to prevention. It's not a guarantee, but hell, yes, it's worth a whirl, right? I'm finding that to be the case with most of parenting -- nothing is guaranteed, and everything is worth trying if something is really hurting your child.
I asked Dr. Bermudez about antidepressants, since there's been so much in the news about their negative impacts on kids and adolescents. He responded similarly to what I've seen in the PPD and maternal health circles -- you have to analyze if the risk is higher or the benefit is higher. If you have a teen that's so anxious she can't leave the house, the benefit might be higher. It's case-by-case, but it's also a good reason to consult professionals and -- this is my opinion -- more than one. Any time someone wants to medicate your kids, I think it's time to get a second, third and fourth opinion, and none of them should be Dr. Google.
When Is the Right Time for an Eating Disorder Intervention?
Any time is the right time. There is no "too late." Dr. Bermudez said:
Ideally, everybody would be picked up when they're just changing their feelings about their weight -- early intervention is ideal. On the other hand, eating disorders have a window of opportunity to respond to treatment that is enhanced with brain maturity through the late twenties. It's easier to accept and benefit from treatment as an adult. I've seen people recover after forty years of having an eating disorder -- recovering the way you would define recovery in such circumstances. Recovery can look different. We all have the idealized definition of what recovery would be like, but that may not be practical or realistic for everyone.
People have wide variability in their ability to recover, and there are different degrees of anorexia and bulimia. We may see someone who's been at it six months and won't do well even if we intervene right away, and the opposite. Don't give up or define situations as hopeless. Thorough assessment and treatment are always timely, it's never too late.
Eating disorders are defined as serious mental health problems. They're not just physical problems -- they are mental health disorders with a neurobiological components. Very serious medical complications can come about as a downstream effect of the eating disorder itself. And, since the disease is biopsychosocial -- our culture and the way we live play a role. None of those components are determinants -- it's not like 100% of the time you're going to have it, like Down's Syndrome. If you have the genetic code for Down's Syndrome, you have it. Eating disorders are not like that. We inherit vulnerabilities and protective factors.
Summary for Parents Worried About Eating Disorders
Since I started writing about my experience with eating disorders, I've received emails from primarily anorexics and their family members from all over the world. The biggest complaint I've heard in these desperate emails is difficulty with understanding what's causing the problem and how to treat it. I know from experience that eating disorders can present as vanity or overdeveloped normal dieting behaviors. Other people are confused, and eating disorders are such a secretive thing that people around the sufferer don't realize she's gone off the rails until they can see the impacts on her body as it shrinks or puffs out or impacts her in some other way physically. To complicate things, the sufferer will probably not admit or even realize she's got a problem until it's really advanced.
I found Dr. Bermudez's words both frustrating and comforting. As a parent, I want to know THIS MINUTE if my daughter is on the fast-track to bulimia or anorexia just because she inherited half of my genes. I want to know if I can insulate her from it by taking away all media influences and refusing to let her plaster JUICY across the butt of her sweatpants. I want to know, in my worst moments, if we should just pack up and move to a deserted island where we could completely remove the "environment" part of the equation. But I can't. We live here, in America, in 2011.
There are limits to what we can control -- should control -- about our kids' environment. So while I'm frustrated there is no hard-and-fast checklist, I'm comforted by the "trait-to-state" advice Dr. Bermudez gave. I'm relieved in a weird way to hear the mood disorders often predate the eating disorder. I have a mood disorder, and I've been able to manage it once I found the right methodology. Awareness that it existed was extremely helpful. I'm hopeful if I'm watchful of my daughter's traits, I can then help her truly funnel all her energy -- even if she doesn't develop a mood disorder -- into creating assets instead of liabilities with her personality as she moves through the world. Hell, none of us is perfect. But what a world -- if instead of beating ourselves up about our prevailing personality traits -- we instead focused on how to use them to our best advantage?
Eating Disorder Resources
As Dr. Bermudez pointed out, resources can be scanty in some parts of the country. As a parent, I encourage anyone who is suffering herself or has a friend or family member that appears to be suffering to check into these resources. But please also realize that there IS a mental illness component to eating disorders and your friend or family member may be resistant or defensive to insinuations anything is wrong. My offer stands: email@example.com is my email address. I'm not a doctor, but I'm recovered, and I do understand how it feels. If you're reading this post, you might be in pain -- and I wish you the best. Seek help, it's never too
late, and life is easier on the other side.
- AED Academy for Eating Disorders.
- ANAD-National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders
- The Body Positive
- EDA Eating Disorders Anonymous
- Eating Disorder Coalition for Research, Policy and Action
- Eating Disorder Foundation
- Eating Disorder Hope
- Eating Disorders Information Network
- EDReferral-Eating Disorder Referral
- The Elisa Project
Related Reading:
- 5 Reasons Your Girlfriend With an Eating Disorder Probably Hates You Sometimes
- This Ain't My First Rodeo: How Dr. Phil Got Anorexia Wrong
- The Connection Between Eating Disorders and Postpartum Depression
My debut young adult novel is The Obvious Game, published InkSpell Publishing. The Obvious Game is based on my experience with anorexia. I'm represented by Eric Myers of The Spieler Agency.
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Back to School Fair Wrap-Up
On July 25th, the Haltom City Parks and Recreation Department (HCPRD) hosted their 6th annual Back to School Health Fair at Haltom High School. Every Haltom City elementary student was invited to this event, where they could receive a free vision screening, a free keepsake family photo, a free backpack, as well as access to health information from the vendor sponsors. 750 residents attended this year's event and 450 students picked up a new school backpack.
The remaining 550 backpacks were given to the Birdville Council of PTAs to distribute to Haltom City students who were unable to attend the Health Fair. HCPRD also donated money to supply 2,000 Haltom City elementary students with free school supplies, which the students receive on their desk on the first day of the upcoming school year.
HCPRD Director, Tom Henry, and Supervisor, Christi Pruitt, recognized the financial needs of Haltom City families with all seven of their elementary schools designated as Title 1 campuses. They raised $25,000 for this year's Health Fair and school supply donation, and have raised approximately $125,000 over the six years they began the program.
The Haltom Stampede, Haltom City Car Show for Kids and the Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament are the three annual fundraising events they host to raise all the money that assists the local students and families at the Health Fair and the financial donation for school supplies to the Birdville Council of PTA's. This annual event would not be possible without the local business sponsors, civic groups, local churches and volunteers that make this event possible. Next year's Back to School Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Haltom High School.
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Winter then in its early and clear stages, was a purifying engine that ran unhindered over city and country, alerting the stars to sparkle violently and shower their silver light into the arms of bare upreaching trees. It was a mad and beautiful thing that scoured raw the souls of animals and man, driving them before it until they loved to run. And what it did to Northern forests can hardly be described, considering that it iced the branches of the sycamores on Chrystie Street and swept them back and forth until they rang like ranks of bells.
We launch our souls from the cannons of art and discipline, and on any one night, hovering over the chimney tops of Europe, halfway to the stars, there are armies of brightly spinning spirits that have risen like fireworks, tethered to the souls of those men and women who, by reflection, mortification, and devotion, effortlessly outdazzle kings.
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Apollo E-Cig is a progressive, rapidly evolving e-cigarette brand that has distinguished itself with research and development that leads the industry. Never resting on the success of existing products, they have invested heavily in improving e-cigarette technology. Apollo could very well enjoy a lucrative business by simply relying on importing ready-made e-cigarettes and e-liquid but they realize that to be the best you have to go beyond the ordinary, you have to innovate and lead the way. This American company is doing just that.
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The testing for this e-cigarette review took place over seven weeks. The reason that we test so extensively is so that we can measure quality and performance over the long-term. It also gives us more insight on the often-overlooked details that can make all the difference. The kit comes with two 900 mAh Luminous Apollo e-cigarette batteries that operate with a manual switch. The manual switch allows you to customize your desired level of vapor production. The battery has a 5-touch turn on switch to avoid any accidental battery activations.
The Apollo logo on the bottom of the Endeavor battery actually lights up while vaping. The luminous batteries have an additional lighting feature that allows you to closely monitor battery life. As you activate the battery, you can actually see the indicator light activated. The visibility is subtle, not glaring but just enough to detect.
When the light is red, which is an indication that you battery has a full charge. When the battery power is depleted to two/thirds or 66% of charge you will see a blue light. When you reach the final third of battery life the light indicator turns white so when you see the white light, you know it is time to recharge soon. The first time that we charged the battery right out of the box it took five hours. We mentioned this to Apollo and they have told us that they will begin shipping batteries fully charged.
After the first charge, the average charge time is 3.5 hours. That may seem like a slow charge time but the outcome makes it well worth the wait. The Apollo Endeavor battery will give you 600 to 650 excellent puffs. More if you take smaller puffs. The battery is so consistent that each puff gives you a fantastic full, dense vapor. The throat kick is excellent and the flavor busts in your mouth.
The vaping is slightly noisy but the air and vapor are flowing. The kick is really a notch above the competition. In fact, with the Endeavor you will probably be able to use a lower nicotine concentration and get the same effect. The overall point that is most important here is the consistency. Most mods should actually be called moods. They are generally moody and give you a lot of vapor one puff and don't put out much on the next. The Apollo Endeavor is the most consistent electronic cigarette that we have ever tested.
The spring loaded center pin adds to ease of use and the overcharge protection is a trusted feature that ensures safety and battery life. This is a great product and we are always very happy when we come across an electronic cigarette that is high quality and consistent. This is what people need in order to find the satisfaction necessary. The battery technology and regulating technology within the Endeavor batteries have formed a perfect partnership and has set the new standard for consistency.
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The Apollo Endeavor comes with two dual could EVOD clearomizer e-cigarette tanks with a 1.8 ml capacity. This e-cig tank is top of the line and very efficient. With most e-cig tanks, I always dread the point where you experience a burnt taste. I am sick of that burnt taste! With the Endeavor, that issue has been solved. The tanks are very easy to fill. The needle tip used by Apollo E-liquids avoids any unnecessary waste and risk of skin exposure.
The tank is very efficient and every puff will be remarkably consistent. It may seem like we are using the word "consistent" too much but trust me, it is the appropriate description for the Endeavor. Earlier, we mentioned the versatility of the Endeavor. That really comes in to play here. There are a number of high quality e-cigarette tanks that work seamlessly with the Apollo Endeavor batteries.
We also tested the Kanger EVOD clearomizer tank and it was equally impressive. It used the e-liquid at a slightly faster rate because it uses four wicks. It gives a slightly stronger kick but either option is great. They are virtually the same. Replacement tanks are inexpensive. If you prefer replacing coils to replacing tanks, the process is very easy.
You can use any number of tanks. Apollo E-cig offers a number of tanks, including the popular Nautilus series. You can try any or a combination of different tanks if you wish. We recommend the Apollo Dual Coil EVOD (comes with the kit) or the Kanger EVOD (available separately for $7.95). Both will give you awesome vapor, throat kick and flavor.
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You get two 10 ml bottles of e-liquid with the starter kit. All the flavors we tested were very good. I really enjoyed the Razzle, which is a raspberry flavor with touches of blueberry, strawberry and blackberry.
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The Apollo Endeavor was put through the paces for almost 2 months and has fully earned to huge thumbs up. We work very hard on these reviews. As you can see, we don't do short reviews or short review videos. We spend a great deal of time ensuring that we discover the minute details that you never get from any other review site. We also want to make sure that when we recommend a product it truly deserves your consideration. We never sacrifice truth for money. That's why we are the authority in this business and why we never compromise.
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If you have NBA 2K18 on Xbox One and you submitted a support ticket because your VC purchases were wiped away in last week's widespread data losses, your accounts should have been credited, per a message provided to me by 2K.
If the claim was reported through September 21, the entire VC purchase and an additional 50,000 VC was credited to affected users account for their inconvenience. According to 2K, the issue primarily affected Xbox One users, but PS4 users who were impacted similarly–and submitted a ticket for the issue–will likely be compensated in the next patch.
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The DNA Collection at the National was successful. This effort provided samples to Dr. Clemmons for study of GSD Degenerative Myelopathy, to the Broad Institute, and for other studies. The need continues because studies that have been undertaken specific to GSD require additional DNA samples. Additional funding has been provided through Purina to pursue more genetic testing on this important health issue.
CHIC - Health Award of Merit
The Canine Health Information Center, also known as CHIC, is a centralized canine health database jointly sponsored by the AKC/Canine Health Foundation (AKC/CHF) and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). Their mission is to provide a source of health information for owners, breeders, and scientists, that will assist in breeding healthy dogs.
CHIC Goals
- To work with parent clubs in the identification of health issues for which a central information system should be established.
- To establish and maintain a central health information system in a manner that will support research into canine disease and provide health information to owners and breeders.
- To establish scientifically valid diagnostic criteria for the acceptance of information into the database.
- To base the availability of information on individually identified dogs at the consent of the owner.


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As you might expect, the answer to that is "It depends." This very subject came up in our SEO Chat forums, and you can check out the thread for the full story. Basically, what it boils down to is that there's a glut in the market for content writers at a certain level – but if you're really exceptional or hit the right niche, you can do well if you're prepared to stick with it for long enough.
Let's start by taking a look at the writer glut. In advising an experienced content writer, highly respected SEO Chat forum member Egol noted that "content for the web has become a commodity. Writers from Asia and some from North America are willing to write for a few cents per word." Really good writers, however, should insist on their hourly rate; "You don't want to be a racehorse that pulls a plow," Egol observed.
But who would be willing to pay a high hourly rate? Think of the kind of people who really need high quality content, and can afford to pay for it. That includes high traffic sites that make lots of money from ad views; professional websites with high value visitors; certain organizations that care about their image and want to project quality, and/or who have an important message they want to get out; and certain others. Egol stated that "Those make up a very tiny percentage of webmasters."
For a writer, this means that a huge part of the market won't want or need to pay your rates. One natural answer to this involves specializing in an area that cut-rate writers can't touch. It's a great opportunity to serve a well-paying market; as with all opportunities, however, it comes with certain pitfalls.
Reaching higher-paying customers usually means writing for markets looking for highly specialized knowledge. By this I mean professional fields such as law, medicine, finance, and the like – though it could also apply to certain highly skilled trades. Cut-rate writers can't really touch these fields because they don't have the background knowledge; they can't write like someone who knows it inside and out, because they don't. Visitors to websites that post that kind of information LIVE the subject matter; they'll quickly spot even subtle mistakes made by a writer who merely researched it. For many high-quality websites, that is simply not acceptable.
This is one of the reasons, by the way, for the oft-repeated advice to bloggers to write what you're passionate about. If you're passionate about something, you either know it intimately or are willing to put in the concentrated effort to learn. Also, you'll never run out of things to write about it!
It's not just a matter of passion, however. In addition to picking a topic "that you truly enjoy and can write about long-term without fatigue," Egol notes that "It' must also be one that you have the ability to produce best-on-the-web content that is useful or entertaining for the reader and technically accurate." Keep in mind, too, that you may invest a year or two before seeing satisfying results.
As an example, let me point to Dr.Marie. An SEO Chat forum member for two years, she's also a professional veterinarian with her own pet care website. She makes her money on the site from AdSense. She writes evergreen content, and as a result she gets income even from articles that she published two years ago. In the time she's been on SEO Chat, as she has applied what she's learned, she noted that her income from her site went from next to nothing to paying her mortgage. That's not going to make one rich, of course, but it is a nice side stream.
Keep in mind two things, though: Dr.Marie is in fact a professional veterinarian, which gives her very specialized knowledge. And her niche, pet care, is particularly popular. She has a lot of competition, sure, but she doesn't have to capture a large percentage of the traffic for that niche to make money. The key is that her knowledge – and writing ability, of course – means that she can offer much better information than many of her competitors.
What does this mean for you, the passionate writer trying to figure out the best way to earn money from doing what you love? How do you decide your niche? How do you know you can write best-of-the-web content for it? Ask yourself what any responsible web master with a demanding audience would ask: what qualifies you to write this content? Remember, Dr.Marie has formal qualifications in her area. That may not be required for your particular niche, but your audience – and anyone who publishes what you've written, if you're also trying to sell your work elsewhere – will want to know, and they will spot even the most subtle errors.
If you don't have formal qualifications, what should you do to determine whether you can compete in a particular niche? It's actually somewhat simple, according to Egol: "Can you pick subjects, search Google for that topic, and know that you can defeat the content of every site currently positioned on the first page? That means better writing, more detail, better graphics, better everything." Now, if you want to make income from that, you need to be able to it at least once or twice a week, and hold that pace for a couple of years, until your site gains traction.
This is why you need to be careful picking your niche. Remember, also, that your competition might not be made up of devoted amateurs, depending on the topic. As Egol explained, especially when you're writing for a professional audience, "you are not competing against people who are sitting at a card table in their basement typing on a cheap laptop. In many niches your competitors are teams of people who have support staffs to help them."
Say that you do decide to start building your own content website. Obviously you need to think about your own background when choosing your niche, but what should you look for? Egol offered some suggestions, which I'll include here. You want a niche with high search volume, because if you are monetizing with ads you'll need to show a lot of ads to make money. You also want one with competition, because "if there is competition there is generally a lot of money changing hands and a lot of volume," Egol pointed out, and you needn't fear any competition you can beat.
You should also look for topics that will attract a lot of subscribers and repeat visitors; in fact, if you can, try to hook people in with an RSS feed or email subscription. Egol recommends building a theme site (such as Dr.Marie's, which is focused around pet care); that way, it can become the go-to place for those who have problems or questions, or just need information. When writing for your site, look for evergreen topics; you may not want to build a site around a flash-in-the-pan celebrity who will be yesterday's news in a few months, for example.
Egol also recommends writing about a topic that is closely tied to things that people buy. He uses the example of home repair, where you show them how to fix something and they need to buy the tools and the materials. "If the ads can be as valuable to the visitor as the content that is where you will make the most money," Egol explained.
Make no mistake, building your own content-based website is a lot of work, and even if you do everything right, it will take some time before it starts paying off. But it could be one of the best gambles you ever make. Good luck!


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Choosing for Children: Adjudicating Medical Care Disputes Between Parents and the State
Sher, Elizabeth J.
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Published: 2009/02/23
by Matt Brockett
Live at the Orange Peel – Toubab Krewe
Upstream Records
Recorded live over two nights during a 2007/08 New Year's run in their homebase of Asheville, NC, Toubab Krewe's sophomore release, Live At the Orange Peel absolutely drips with the trademark cool and stunning musical tightness that defines their unique American/Malian Afro-pop. Overall the album is a great example of what to expect if you check these guys out live, with a few extra surprises included to help capture the collaborative spirit of the New Year's run. Namely, two spoken word performances from the Last Poets' Umar Bin Hassan, as well as frequent guest Rayna Gellert of Uncle Earl on fiddle, who fits so perfectly in the mix that it's no stretch at all to consider her the unofficial sixth member of the Krewe.Even when blasting right out of the gate on electric rockers like "Moose," there is always a tangible feeling of patience and circular motion in every note and every riff. On the opening "Autorail," that patience results in a tremendous build that comes on so slowly and subtly that your brain might not even notice the tempo change until you suddenly catch yourself steadily bobbing your head in double-time. Toubab Krewe pretty much always keeps things tight and hypnotic, even on rock-edged tunes like "Roy Forester," and also on the same tune when they bring things down a notch to serve as a subtle backdrop for the first of Hassan's two poems, entitled "Personal Things." The cadence and flow of Hassan's hard-hitting beat poetry style delivery entrances the listener as he drops some serious abstract knowledge. The uplifting tone and gorgeous delicacy of the playing on "Kaira" is just one of many perfect examples of the extraordinary musical interplay between guitarist Drew Heller and multi-instrumentalist Justin Perkins that truly brings this band to the next level. On "Buncombe to Badala" they bring the surf rock with an undeniable cowboy bravado, blending the genre with something akin to the rich and gripping acoustic soundtracks of old Westerns, for a rock riffing result that is entirely their own. It's on tunes like this where Heller shines and rages with the perfect blend of urgency and restraint, slyly yet selflessly reminding everyone exactly the kind of soaring peaks he and his bandmates are capable of if the mood of a song calls for it. David Pransky's bass always fits in exactly where it needs to be, never over the top or obtrusive, always laying the backbone or weaving his notes in and out of the beautifully intricate and simply hypnotic sonic fabric spun by he and his bandmates. There's no guitar wankery, raging arpeggios or techno 'untz' to be found here, thank heavens. With Toubab Krewe, more so than with almost any other band in the jamband scene today, every note counts, and the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts, and we're talking about some seriously talented parts here.


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Dear SOA Parents:
The Creative Writing Department is pleased to announce a major autumn
WordFest: A Celebration of Student Writing
November 10, 2012 at Barnes & Noble, Mt. Pleasant Towne Center
Like last fall, this event will showcase all creative writing students, grades
6-12, in a reading (drop-in format) that will last from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00
P.M. Bring family and friends out to see the students perform poetry,
fiction, scripts, and creative nonfiction pieces they've been working on
this semester. Your reader-friendly SOA teachers Rutledge Hammes,
Sean Scapellato and Chief Bard Ms. Miles will be on hand to coordinate
and host the event.
Please save your holiday book shopping, as a percentage of all money
spent on November 10 will help with the purchase of supplies and funding
of programs in Creative Writing—e.g. this year's fall retreat for upper-
level CW majors, supplemental books for the classroom, and continued
funds for spring literary magazine production. This is undoubtedly our
most important event of the year, so please help by spreading the word and
supporting the Creative Writing Department with your purchases.
The voucher, attached to this letter, allows a percentage of all money spent
to go toward Creative Writing at SOA. Multiple vouchers for friends
and family can be downloaded and printed below. You can also inform the cashiers at the
time of purchase that you'd like to support SOA.
The enthusiasm remains high among the students, and we are sure you'll
enjoy the activities that day. We in Creative Writing appreciate your
Rene Miles
Sean Scapellato
Rutledge Hammes
9 AM – 6th grade
12 Noon – 9th grade
th grade
1 PM – 10th grade
11 AM – 8th grade
2 PM – 11th grade
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(click for printable vounchers).


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People who love gardens also love greenhouses. The best backyard greenhouses feed the need to dirty our fingers while the rest of the garden is dormant. Even a small greenhouse can provide effective season extension by jump-starting seedlings in spring. When managed properly, a greenhouse is a backyard oasis that yields fresh food year-round.
If a lack of construction skills is keeping you from building a greenhouse, consider a kit. The best greenhouse kit is one that fits your needs and your pocketbook. Kits are easier than building from scratch and don't require as much building experience (although it certainly helps to have a DIY attitude when you set out to build your own greenhouse, even from a kit).
Local Regulations. Start by researching required permits, zoning, setbacks, underground utilities and other requirements for your area. Some localities demand a certain type of foundation. A greenhouse attached to your home will likely face more stringent requirements than a free-standing greenhouse. In some places, greenhouses are regulated under a "storage shed" designation. Consider size carefully, as you may be able to avoid many regulations by simply settling for a small greenhouse.
Site. Your greenhouse site must have adequate light — six hours of uninterrupted sun on a clear day. You may have to trim or remove a tree to create more light for your chosen location. Also, consider access to water. Is there a nearby hose bib to provide water, even in winter? Some gardeners add gutters and an interior rain barrel to their backyard greenhouses for a winter water source. Electricity can power heating, lighting and ventilation, so keep an accessible power source in mind, too.
Vendors. Check companies carefully — even a small greenhouse is a big investment, and you should feel comfortable with the supplier. Don't be afraid to ask questions, such as:
• How long has the company been in business?
• How many kits has it sold?
• Does it manufacture the kits or simply resell them?
• How extensive is the warranty?
• What technical help can the company provide?
• How is the greenhouse shipped and packaged?
• What is the cost of shipping?
You might add other questions to this list. If you have minimal building experience, read a copy of the kit's manual beforehand to make sure it's understandable to you. If you'll be building the kit on weekends, ask whether someone from the company will be available to answer questions on Saturdays and Sundays. You may want to see demonstration photos or videos of the kit's construction before committing to buy. Tech support may be limited if greenhouse kits are not the company's specialty but just one of many products it sells.
Most home greenhouse kits have frames made of either wood or aluminum. Wood frames tend to be more aesthetically pleasing but are a bit more difficult to construct. Wood can twist and warp, and wooden greenhouses usually include more parts. Aluminum greenhouses can be fragile or sturdy, depending on the model and the quality. Aluminum lasts virtually forever and is basically maintenance-free. Although generally easier to construct, aluminum frames conduct heat and cold and are a little less energy-efficient than wood.
Using a hoop house frame is another option to explore. A hoop house is a type of greenhouse made from a series of pipe hoops covered with heavy plastic that's stretched tight and fastened to baseboards. Hoop houses are simple structures to build, and they're an inexpensive way to control the climate over large areas, but they aren't as durable as most kit greenhouses.
"Glazing" is the term for a greenhouse's exterior covering, such as glass or plastic. There are many variables to consider when selecting the right glazing for your backyard greenhouse kit.
Polycarbonate glazing is the most common type and is sold as either a single corrugated sheet or a multilayered honeycomb panel. Among the multilayered options, twin-wall is frequently used, but triple-wall and five-layered honeycomb panels are also available. Multilayered honeycomb polycarbonate is available in thicknesses from 4 to 16 millimeters. The more layers, the more expensive the glazing — but multiple layers conserve energy better. Multilayer glazings also reduce daytime heat from the summer sun, buffering the interior temperature so you'll have a greenhouse that's cooler in summer and warmer in winter. This glazing may be problematic for gardeners in climates with cloudy winters, because multiple layers filter out more light.
Polycarbonate glazing is treated with an exterior coating to filter out ultraviolet light. Because the coating is only applied to one side of the panel, make sure the treated side is facing out during assembly.
Most polycarbonate glazing comes with a 10-year warranty. It's a tough material that can resist rocks and hailstones — until it gets old. The sun will eventually win and the polycarbonate will have to be replaced.
Polycarbonate is lightweight, meaning the greenhouse frame doesn't have to be as heavy-duty as with other glazings. Unlike many plastics, polycarbonate is fire-resistant. It is also easy to handle and cut. It does expand and contract with heat and cold, though, and small greenhouses made with this type of glazing need a special mounting bar that helps the structure adjust with temperature fluctuations.
Polyethylene glazing is available as a sheet film, woven sheet plastic or honeycombed material. Woven polyethylene is stronger than film. Polyethylene sheets, whether woven or film, are available with varying warranties for up to five years — the more years, the higher the expense. Polyethylene is still cheaper than polycarbonate, but a single sheet (either film or woven) doesn't have the insulating value of a multilayer product.
Honeycombed polyethylene, sold as "Solexx," is a double-layered product that looks similar to polycarbonate but is cheaper and doesn't transmit as much light. It has a limited 10-year warranty. It's noticeably softer and less rigid than polycarbonate, and it's harder to weatherize because the softer edges are more difficult to seal.
Glass has the longest life of all glazings, assuming it doesn't meet a rock or large hailstone. Difficult to cut and heavier to handle than plastic glazings, glass requires the support of a beefy frame structure because of its weight. Glass is available as a single sheet, as well as double and triple layers with better insulating characteristics. Tempered or laminated glass provides increased strength — essential for overhead applications. The positive aspects of glass include that it's not combustible, doesn't scratch easily, and has a low expansion/contraction rate in extreme temperatures.
Window glass is commonly sold as "low-e" (low emissivity), which means it has a surface treatment for energy savings. Plants grow more slowly under low-e glass, so I prefer untreated glass for greenhouse kits. Clear glass creates sharp shadows and doesn't diffuse much light, which is less optimal for growing plants. Plastics diffuse light better, but the clarity of glass is great if you want to admire the view from inside your backyard greenhouse.
Fiberglass is great for diffusing light, which increases photosynthesis in a greenhouse. Commonly found in many brands and grades, it's available both corrugated and flat, but only in a single-layer thickness. For that reason, fiberglass is often used in combination with a low-cost, insulating inner layer of polyethylene. Some brands turn yellow more quickly than others do, so that the life span of fiberglass products can vary from three to 20 years. Be wary of fiberglass sold in lumberyards — trust only a written warranty. Fiberglass is relatively strong but can be bent around large-diameter curves, such as hoop house frames. It's easy to cut and work with, but do wear gloves, because the fibers can irritate your skin. It is highly combustible and has a low expansion/contraction rate.
Consider the wind when building your own greenhouse from a kit. If you live in a windy area, this not only affects your choice of glazing, but also means you'll need to take extra care in anchoring your greenhouse to a foundation.
Film glazings, such as polyethylenes, are susceptible to wind damage. Woven polyethylene is sturdier than film, but the best material to use in windy regions is a sheet-like rigid plastic, such as multilayered polycarbonate. Fiberglass is also ideal.
Hoop houses are the greenhouse type most susceptible to wind damage. To combat this, hoop house owners sometimes use a double-inflated polyethylene film. The polyethylene layers are inflated by a small squirrel-cage fan. The inflation produces wind resistance by keeping the glazing rigid. Unfortunately, the power can go out when winds are high. Having a backup power source for the little fan is a good idea, otherwise your hoop house could suffer massive damage in a windstorm.
Be sure to check a greenhouse kit's snow-load rating if you live in a snowy climate. You may risk greenhouse collapse unless you operate a heater, which will melt snow buildup on the roof.
Doors and Vents. Long-lasting, solid doors are important. Hinged doors are of higher quality than sliding ones. Some doors have removable or sliding panels that function as vents.
Most new owners of home greenhouses don't give enough thought to the importance of ventilation. Overheating can be a major problem, so be sure your greenhouse comes with both low and high vents. The best greenhouse kits include automatic vent openers that are powered solely by the interior temperature. In areas with warmer summers, you should also consider the addition of an electric exhaust fan controlled by a cooling thermostat. It should be placed on the side opposite the door.
Foundations. Most greenhouse kits do not include a foundation. Usually you don't need much of one, because most manufacturers recommend using rot-resistant, treated timbers in lieu of a concrete or concrete-block foundation. I prefer not to set greenhouse kits on concrete slabs. I like an exposed dirt floor because this setup gives me the option of planting directly into the ground, and it allows excess water to drain into the soil when I'm watering flats of seedlings. If you prefer something more substantial, check your local zoning laws for specific requirements.
If you opt for a simple foundation on timbers, it may take a day or two to build. Producing a level and square foundation requires a lot of fine-tuning, but it's essential for proper assembly of your greenhouse kit. If your foundation is skewed, nothing will fit right and you'll be guaranteed headaches.
Gardeners who live in places with severely cold winters should consider adding 2-inch-thick foam board placed vertically against the exterior of their foundations or timbers, 1 to 2 feet down into the ground. The foam board set into the soil prevents the conduction of cold into the interior soil through the ground by tapping into temperatures deeper in the soil (45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit in winter). Even when it's minus 20 degrees outdoors, the foam will insulate the soil inside your backyard greenhouse.
You've made a multitude of decisions about your greenhouse kit — site, frame, glazing and more — but you're not quite finished. Here are a few more tips to consider before you buy and build your own greenhouse.
Make an Offer. Many greenhouse kit retailers have regular sales and may be willing to negotiate the final price, especially if you're knowledgeable about the competition. Don't just compare kit prices — also factor shipping costs into your negotiation.
Warranties. The longer the warranty, the better the kit. Check the fine print, because the frame and glazing may have separate warranties.
Custom-Sized Options. Manufacturers may allow customers to order custom-sized greenhouse kits. Most gardeners eventually wish for more space, so purchase the largest greenhouse you can afford for your yard and budget, staying within local regulations.
Delivery. If you live in an area with severe winters, be sure to have the kit delivered during a warm season. Having the company store it for you is better than stashing it outside next to your garage. Wood-frame kits may warp if stored outdoors too long.
Before You Build. Check the kit thoroughly for shipping damage before you begin construction. Set aside some time to study the directions. Many problems people encounter with greenhouse kits are a result of not following the written directions.
ACF Greenhouses
Buffalo Junction, Va.; 800-487-8502; kits, accessories and supplies
BC Greenhouse
Surrey, British Columbia; 888-391-4433; glass and polycarbonate kits
Charley's Greenhouse
Mount Vernon, Wash.; 800-322-4707; large selection of kits and supplies
Dyersville, Iowa; 800-327-6835; kits, irrigation supplies, heaters and lighting
Austin, Texas; 877-760-8500; wide range of designs and sizes from German and Belgian manufacturers
Growing Spaces
Pagosa Springs, Colo.; 800-753-9333; solar-heated dome greenhouses
Solar Gem
Tacoma, Wash.; 800-370-3459; one-piece fiberglass greenhouses
Solexx Greenhouses
Salem, Ore.; 877-476-5399; home greenhouses and cold frames with polyethylene glazing
Sunrise Domes
Glocester, R.I.; 401-965-0753; geodesic dome greenhouses
Check out these suppliers and resources if you're building from the ground up.
Build It Solar
free online design guides and plans for small greenhouses you can build yourself
Building a Passive Solar Greenhouse
drawing and materials list for a DIY solar-heated greenhouse
Solar Components
Manchester, N.H.; 603-668-8186; glazing, heaters and thermal storage tubes
Sundance Supply
glazing systems and extensive how-to information
I used the plans on WWW.EASYGREENHOUSE.INFO and built my own greenhouse VERY cheap and easily! It was the best decision I've ever made. To my family and I, it just made economic sense to build a DIY greenhouse. We spent a fraction of the cost of buying an expensive pre-built one that just have to be assembled anyway...why pay inflated prices for material? The guide on that website is so very easy to follow and it doesn't matter if you're a total beginner like us. We were on a very small budget and found so many wonderful plans for our greenhouse...it was hard to pick just one, but the one we chose is terrific! We actually built the one that is featured on the website's homepage. I love growing fruits and vegetables for my family all year round! There's no such thing as out of season for us anymore! I finally have the greenhouse of my dreams and it was VERY affordable!
I used the plans on WWW.EASYGREENHOUSE.INFO and built my own greenhouse VERY cheap and easily! It was the best decision I've ever made. To my family and I, it just made economic sense to build a DIY greenhouse. We spent a fraction of the cost of buying an expensive pre-built one that just have to be assembled anyway...why pay inflated prices for material? The guide on that website is so very easy to follow and it doesn't matter if you're a total beginner like us. We were on a very small budget and found so many wonderful plans for our greenhouse...it was hard to pick just one, but the one we chose is terrific! We actually built the one that is featured on the website's homepage. I love growing fruits and vegetables for my family all year round! There's no such thing as out of season for us anymore! I finally have the greenhouse of my dreams and it was VERY affordable!
Reference the Harbor Freight GH; I do agree the anchoring system is weak so I took additional measures to hold it down. I placed pavers over lapping the footer in the corners and wall middles. I placed the benches and water barrel heat sinks on top of them. I have since built one for our local food bank garden and did the same there. It is more exposed to wind and have had no problems there either. You can't beat the price, especially if you use a discount coupon.
Hi, Very nice article -- thanks! I'd add one caution on the wind issue. Not only the foundation needs to be good in windy areas, but the greenhouse itself needs to be up to strong winds. We tried a Harbor Freight GH, and it was fine until the first large windstorm, which converted it into a pile of rubble. The foundation was fine, but the wind just flattened the GH itself. We ended up building a wood frame GH using twinwall glazing, which has done fine. This also allowed us to make it an extended season GH with insulated walls/ceiling on the north, east and west exposures -- we are in a short growing season and cold area. Gary
I do not normally recommend products made in China because of quality issues in the past, but I do recommend the large green house kit offered by Harbor Freight. The parts were all there and fit perfectly. I have used it for a number of years to grow several hundred pounds of food for local food banks and use it for all my starts. You may also be able to use one of their 205 discount coupons.
I love this article because it is very useful for anyone who read it.
geodesic dome greenhouse
Never heard of this brand of greenhouse covering before. When I do google it, I don't see any testimonials of actual growers using it. In fact, not much information at all except a testimonial of the person selling it. I wonder why a product would have a 5 year warranty if it last 29 years? I would be very skeptical about this greenhouse material. Google information about the other materials in the article like polycarbonate, Solexx and polyethylene and you can see actual proven track records with much better warranties (on the Solexx and polycarbonate).
Great article!!! Very good information. I am however surprised that Polydress® SolaWrap wasnt mentioned as one of the great greenhouse coverings. From my research I have found that it has better insulation values than twin wall polycarbonate, better light quality than any other covering with 83% transparency and 83% diffusion of light, and has lasted for 29 years on greenhouses in Europe without yellowing or getting brittle.In the Mediterranean they are reporting a three week crop advancement of tomatoes in UNHEATED greenhouses compared to the other coverings! Google SolaWrap.
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There are many answers.
First, not everyone can afford to have the equipment and technology needed to access the internet in their home.
However, everyone must access the internet now for a variety of crucial things, such as finding employment or obtaining access to government services.
Libraries are often referred to as "the great equalizers"...
In other words, access to a library means all people in a community have access to resources for work, recreation, and personal enrichment.
I have a report due.
Why can't I just use Google to find the information I need?
As we like to say at the library...
Google can help you find 50,000 answers to your question, but a librarian can help you find the one answer you need.
In the Google age many people wonder, "why do we need libraries?"
I don't want to say that Google isn't useful. Google is a powerful, easy to use, and effective tool. I use
it everyday, many times a day.
However, for academic research,
the web has limitations.
As we know, the internet is not regulated for accuracy. Anybody in this room can create a website that says anything they want it to say.
So how can I tell if a website is reliable enough to use for academic research?
One way to evaluate websites is to look at the web address.
Is it a .com? a .org? a .gov? a .edu?
Most websites that have a .com extension, which stands for commercial, are questionable for research purposes. Some might consider a .org slightly more reliable, which are usually used by not-for-profit organizations.
Let's look at an example of a famous .org...
This website looks great, doesn't it? Official-looking, well-designed, and it has an .org extension.
Is it a legitimate website?
So if I can't trust what I find through Google, where do I get information for my report?
Ask a Librarian!
No really, it's a thing. Ask a Librarian is a free service that you can access at www.askalibrarian.org.
You can get answers to questions via text, email, or live webchat from Florida librarians.
You can also visit the school library or any public library and get help.
For example...
You are working on the Fairchild Challenge.
You need information about tropical
environments and the plants found
There are some excellent sources of information available for this type of research. Here are a few I would recommend…
Go to www.destiny.dadeschools.net
Click on W.R. Thomas Middle
Check out our resources...
Look at the Academic Assistant,
Magazines and Newspapers,
and Reference Room links.
These are all reliable sources of information for school use.
Access databases under "Reference Room".
Databases are online sources of information that are the most reliable choice for academic research. Organizations like the public school system, colleges, and public library systems pay for access to these online collections of data, and members or students can access them.
Another good source of online information is the Florida Electronic Library.
You can access hundreds of periodicals (journals, magazines and newspapers) through this site.
Find the link on our school's Destiny Homepage.
databases aren't just for work...
Check out the public library's eBooks which can be downloaded anywhere to any tablet, eReader or portable device like a smartphone!
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The public library is as much a source for entertainment as it is for research and work.
For example, they have great resources for school work, bu they also have DVDs and videogames for all platforms available for checkout.
They also have passes that can be checked out to get into local attractions for free, like the Art Museum or the Zoo.
So what are you waiting for...go get a public library card already! Go to www.mdpls.org to see which library is closest to your home.
Let's talk a little about how to format and cite your work.
A format is the way in which you structure your paper. Indenting and spacing are examples of formatting.
When you are writing a report or paper, you must tell the reader
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Formatting and citing can be really tough, because it
has to be done in a very particular way.
The two most common types of formats for writing are MLA (Modern Language Association) and APA (American Psychological Association). Think of these as two sets of rules for writing for academic purposes. They are often referred to as a "style".
but Wait, what does that even mean?!
The majority of the information from these resources is from a print source we are accessing electronically.
Most articles you access through databases have the works cited information already formatted for your convenience, so be sure to check the end of the article.
Try databases!
The school's databases can be accessed on any computer, at any time of day, by any student. And they are your best bet for research for projects. Let see how they work...
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Google is a good tool...but like any tool,
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Let's talk about a few tips for searching.
Google needs you to tell it what to do.
To tell it to search for something specific, use quotes.
Example: "tropical plants"
To omit something from your search, put a dash before it.
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To search for information with a date range, use two periods between numbers. Example: "tropical plants" 2010..2013
It is a famous internet hoax site so well perpetrated that it fooled a popular internet news resource called the Huffington Post, who in 2009 posted a headline with this this link on their front page. Common sense should have told their editors that there are no feasible plans to turn Central Park into an airport, but the website was so good, it tricked them!
The best web sources for research are usually .edu extensions, used by schools, or .gov extensions which are websites regulated and maintained by a government agency.
So when you are doing research on your own, how can you find reliable information for school projects and reports?
The Academic Assistant link has a dictionary, good for looking up definitions.
The atlas is good for
geographical information.
Use the encyclopedia to begin your research, and to help you to see the sub-topics in your assigned topic.
The good news is, you are not expected to memorize any of this. You will use a book called a style manual to help you know what to do.
Also, you can access information online about using these writing styles.
Google the site: "OWL at Purdue".
OWL stands for Online Writing Lab, and this is a reliable
website set up by Purdue University as a resource for all students.
When you are writing a paper or report, the instructor will usually tell you use APA or MLA style. (If they don't say, be sure to ASK!!!!)
The OWL has extensive guides for both. Let's take a look...
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"I'm really impressed with what I've seen," Collins said. "His swing is absolutely, completely different than it was last year. He's really quited down all the action he had at home plate. He knows he needed to do it. The batting practices are outstanding. He's hitting a lots of balls to center field, left-center field."
Save it, Terry. I appreciate the positivity and, while what you say may be true, it's not going to matter until we see Ike hit real pitching. Frankly, it's probably not going to matter until we see Ike hit real pitching in real games through the first few weeks of the season, and even then I'm not sure most fans will believe what we're seeing. It's the hole he has dug. I hope he fights out of it, rips the cover off the ball every day and reestablishes himself as this team's bonafide first baseman. But, until that happens, talk of level swings and batting practice home runs will only matter in the context of his confidence, which is the true root of the overall problem.
Here is full audio of Collins talking to reporters in St. Lucie on Saturday:
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. . . . . And I couldn't fit the subtitle "A Model Shipwrights Noobs Adventure!"
I have been a (virtually) silent observer here on the Shipwrights forums for a few years now and decided to overcome my reluctance and dive in, so to speak! I recently purchased the final chapter in the trilogy and now there are no excuses.
I chose this series for several reasons. Price wise they are very reasonable for the detail and inclusions, the only glaring omission is the railing. I like to build in themes, so having three very similar vessels will fit my quirky habits. They are relatively small, so I can fit them in to my limited display space together when they are finished. I have read a few reviews and they are recommended as decent kits for beginners in this field. There don't seem to be any major difficulties or fit issues in the process. I am not scared of ill-fitting kits, having built some absolute shockers in the aircraft genre, but I really didn't want to face this type of headache in my first trip down this road.
Now, all of that being said, I will be going very slowly and carefully on this project, so please don't expect regular updates or massive progress reports. I will be fitting these in between commitments to Group Builds over on Aerscale and Automodeler. I like to work on subassemblies and put as much together as possible before I get to the airbrushing stage, and along the way I am going to be learning the terminology, the names and functions of the various parts of the vessels, and the best sequence for assembly and painting. What you CAN expect is lots of stupid questions! Following a few of the build log threads here I am absolutely amazed at what you guys achieve, the quality of the builds and the level of detail is just stunning, and the exchange of information, assistance and cameraderie is second to none. I am here to learn and improve my skill set, so please don't hesitate to throw any comments, suggestions, critique or criticism in wherever warranted.
Who knows, maybe following along my fumbling path might persuade some more Wingy-Thingy or Muscle car nuts to try their hand here!
I have a couple of days off now and a few hours free time, so hopefully I can crack open one of these kits and introduce the styrene to the Xacto and Tamiya Extra Thin!
Happy Easter and thanks for checking in.
Cheers, D
Oops, almost forgot my first question. I don't want to go down the whole super-detail PE set path, is the Eduard Gearing PE railing set ( part number 53056) suitable for all three of these vessels?


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- 1 Georgie { 03.01.14 at 7:50 pm }
Grow your own vegies ladies!
- 2 daisy { 03.01.14 at 7:56 pm }
And if I see the old ladies, furtively fondling cucumbers, while seductively wetting their lips with their tongue, I will know I am in an episode of Benidorm Bastards.
Pension Thursday at the Farmers Market. Veggie fondling.
- 3 brain dead dave { 03.01.14 at 8:04 pm }
A friend of mine went to Darwin for a wedding/holiday and met a guy she liked a lot. Just too bad he couldn't deliver because he'd been caning the bejesus out of a penis pump and was useless.
- 4 Georgie { 03.01.14 at 8:15 pm }
So did she go to the market instead?
- 5 Melchizedek Liquorice-Bubblebath { 03.01.14 at 8:22 pm }
- 6 brain dead dave { 03.01.14 at 8:25 pm }
#54 Yeah, the meat market.
# 55 "He said a friend had given him the penis pump as a joke" Yeah, right. Hilarious.
- 7 Gwendoline Farqhiem-Hall { 03.01.14 at 8:27 pm }
Oh jolly, a balanced diet, that's what we like to hear my dear.
- 8 Sticky Date-Pudding { 03.01.14 at 8:43 pm }
I must confess to wearing a Matt Preston mask and slithering around in a zoo enclosure in an attempt to attract female Monitor Lizards. But that's nothing unusual.
- 9 daisy { 03.01.14 at 8:45 pm }
Oh Judge Penis Pump. I'd love to see his late night court TV show.
"Yes! Yes! Yes!" And JJ only gets sushi…and that's in her recess.
America's Courts with Judge Penis Pump hammering his gavel
- 10 Georgie { 03.01.14 at 8:47 pm }
#58 – ltic. Careful wearing that matt mask, you could be mistaken for a giant caterpillar.
- 11 brain dead dave { 03.01.14 at 8:52 pm }
"The rule was that you didn't have sex for ten days at the end of a tour,so you'd go home with a full cup of chowder.If you didn't ,you were definitely suspect" Steven Tyler,Aerosmith, 2009.
- 12 Ali { 03.02.14 at 10:53 am }
daisy @59
"America's Courts with Judge Penis Pump hammering his gavel"
But still not a patch on Captain Jack pounding his pork
- 13 Maz { 03.02.14 at 9:39 pm }
Secrets of the Living Doll is being repeated 10.20pm tonight on ABC2. Though it looks like most caught it first time around.
- 14 Muffin { 03.03.14 at 2:34 am }
Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx from Motley Crue once had a competition to see who could go the longest without bathing but still get with groupies. After two months of sweating onstage for hours and screwing three or four chicks a night, a groupie finally threw up strands of half digested spaghetti on Nikki's peen after she could no longer take the unclean state of it. Nikki summoned Tommy in and conceded defeat. The incident became known as "The Spaghetti Incident".
- 15 Georgie { 03.03.14 at 10:28 am }
If she hadn't already released her memoirs, Casey Donovan could have applied for this show.
- 16 Muffin { 03.03.14 at 3:58 pm }
Lol Georgie
- 17 Culinary Boner { 03.03.14 at 4:13 pm }
Easily solved, Georgie.
Production just needs to commission either Rebel Wilson or (at a pinch) Ajay to re-enact more embarrassing or just plain saucier bits from Casey's memoirs.
- 18 Captain Feathersword { 03.03.14 at 7:41 pm }
Where do I begin?
Hiding the feathersword with Dorothy?
- 19 Georgie { 03.04.14 at 12:23 pm }
I reckon there really needs to be 69 comments on this thread! 😎
- 20 Warnie, Love God esq. { 03.04.14 at 4:47 pm }
*ahem* sorry to fuck up the whole 69 comments thingy, but attached is my sexy misadventure selfie of the night a totally pissed Liz tried to fellate me with all the lights off:-
- 21 Georgie { 03.04.14 at 5:35 pm }
Looks like the result of a night of naked paintball.
- 22 daisy { 03.04.14 at 5:47 pm }
I thought he had come of second best in a potato fight.
- 23 daisy { 03.04.14 at 5:50 pm }
That's where you throw potatoes at each other.
You should try it. It's very sexy.
I suppose I've started a 'thing' now.


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Station House & Station Cottage were originally part of Strata Florida Railway Station and now located by Cors Caron National Nature Reserve and Cambrian Mountains and the Ystwyth cycle trail ideal for bird watchers, cyclists and walkers.
Our normal hours for accepting arrivals are from 18:00 to 21:00.
For all bookings we require a deposit of 20% to confirm your booking. We will contact you to confirm the booking, deposit and outstanding balance.
The balance must be paid at least 6 weeks before the start of the holiday. For holidays which are to take place within 6 weeks of making the booking, the full balance will be due on booking.
Payment methods accepted - Credit / Debit Card ( Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Jcb, Amex), internet banking.
1.New Vision has provided this website as a facility to customers wishing to stay in Britain and its environs. All the prices, details and availability are supplied directly by the accommodation provider and presented at this website in good faith, but without any liability whatsoever.
2.Any booking is a contract directly between you and the accommodation establishment, and is subject to that establishment's usual terms and conditions (see below).
3.If you need to change or cancel your booking you must liaise directly with the accommodation establishment. Please see their terms and conditions below.
4.Any data gathered during the course of this booking may be held on computer files.
Thank you for choosing to book with Murmur Aeron, Station House, Station Cottage and Rhoslwyn we look forward to welcoming you. When you make this booking you are entering an agreement with us. Please read our terms and conditions of booking below.
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The Parties
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(a) "the Customer": the person who makes the booking, being twenty one years of age or over and who shall assume responsibility for all party members and visitors; and,
(b) "the Owner"
Commencement and Operation of Contract
This Contract only comes into operation when the Owner issues a written confirmation to the Customer following receipt and upon processing of the appropriate deposit.
A booking for a holiday will provisionally held for 72 hours only, or 24 hours if less than 6 weeks to start of stay and will only be confirmed when a deposit of 20% has been received by the Owner. The Owner has the absolute right to refuse any bookings.
The balance of the booking cost must be received by the Owner no later than 6 weeks before the Customer's arrival date. No reminder will be sent.
If the Customer books less than 6 weeks before the arrival date, payment of the total cost including the deposit shall be due immediately.
This agreement is made on the basis that the property ("Murmur Aeron" and "Station House" "Station Cottage"and "Rhoslwyn") is to be occupied by the Customer for a holiday as mentioned in the Housing Act 1988 Schedule 1 paragraph 9 and the Customer acknowledge that the tenancy granted by this agreement is not an assured tenancy and that no statutory periodic tenancy will arise when it ends.
Holiday cancellation insurance is NOT included in the rental
(a) By the Customer
Non payment of the balance of rent before the due date shall cancel the booking and the non refundable booking deposit of 20% shall be forfeited.
If you have to cancel a confirmed booking then the charge for the cancellation is on the following scale:
(a) Cancellation received more than 6 weeks before commencement of the holiday - Full Deposit.
(b) Cancellation received between 4 weeks and 6 weeks prior to commencement of the holiday - 75% of total holiday cost.
(c) Cancellation received less than 4 weeks prior to commencement of the holiday - 100% of total holiday cost.
The reservation may be cancelled at any time by the Customer by giving the Owner notice in writing. On receipt of the written cancellation the Owner will endeavour to re-book the accommodation for the holiday period and, if successful for the whole or part of the period, will refund the relevant proportion of the money paid. The Owner reserve the right to discount the cost of a cancelled holiday period for late availability bookings which may lead to no refund being payable.
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(i) If the Owner has to cancel the holiday for any reason, an immediate refund will be made of all monies paid by the Customer to the Owner for the accommodation booked, alternatively the Owner may offer suitable, alternative accommodation. No further financial claims against the Owner will be considered.
Booking Amendments
Once a booking has been accepted by the Owners the booking can only be changed to another date by treating the original booking as a cancellation. The holiday dates may be changed as long as the property is available for the new dates and the Owner is agreeable to the change. There will be a change of booking charge of £20.
Time and Commencement and Termination of Stay
The Customer must arrive not earlier than 5 pm on the start date of the holiday at Station House and Rhoslwyn and 6 pm at Murmur Aeron and Station Cottage and leave not later than 10am on the last day.
The Customer must personally stay at the accommodation throughout the holiday and is solely responsible for the whole party.
The number of persons occupying the property must not exceed 6 people at Murmur Aeron and not exceed 4 people at Station House and Station Cottage and 3 people at Rhoslwyn.
It is the Customers responsibility to keep the Property secure.
The Customer is required to uphold the covenants attached to the property Murmur Aeron as listed below
Not to use the Property or any part thereof for any of the following purposes:
The manufacture distribution or sale of alcohol.
Religious purposes without the prior written consent of the Transferor (who shall have an absolute discretion in that regard).
Any immoral sacrilegious offensive or noisy activity.
Occult or psychic medium purposes.
As a club.
Any use which may cause nuisance or annoyance to the Transferor and its invitees in connection with the use of the Retained Land, Saint Ceitho's church.
All properties - No fireworks, Chinese or sky lanterns (or other lights or illuminations which have naked flames including candles) shall be let off from or in the property (including any garden or grounds).
The accommodation is designed for family use not for youth groups or student parties. The Owner is entitled to refuse to hand over and to repossess the accommodation if the Owner reasonably believes that any damage is likely to be caused by the Customer or the Customer's party.
Sleeping in vehicles, including caravans, parked in or around the property is not permitted.
Care of Property and Damages and Breakage
The Customer must notify the Owner immediately of any breakages or damages. The Customer undertakes to keep the accommodation and all furniture, fixtures and fittings and surrounds in the same state of repair and condition as at the start of the holiday and to leave the accommodation clean and tidy. The cost of any damage or breakages must be paid to the Property Owner or their representative. The Property Owner or their representative shall be allowed access to the accommodation at any reasonable time during the holiday.
No pets allowed at Murmur Aeron except Guide Dogs.
At Station house, Station Cottage and Rhoslwyn a maximum two well behaved dogs are allowed on the lower floor. To be kept under control by the Customer at all times. Any damage caused by pets to be reported to the Owner and cost of any repairs due to damage caused by pets to be paid to the Owner or their representative. A small daily charge for pets of £3 per day will apply.
Smoking is not allowed inside any part of the property's.
Linen and Services
There are no additional charges for linen, towels, electricity, heating, and water services with exception of Rhoslwyn where there is a coin meter for use of electric heaters in the conservatory and home cinema. At Murmur Aeron, Rhoslwyn and Station Cottage there will a small supply of fuel for the multi fuel fire free of charge for customers use.
The Owner accepts no liability for any accident, damage, loss, injury, expense or inconvenience, which may be suffered, incurred, arrived out of, or in any way connect with the rental.
The Owner cannot accept liability in the event that any complimentary facilities provided should become unavailable.
The information and description given in the brochure and on the web site is for guidance only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the Owner shall not be liable for any mis-description or incorrect information.
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The Owner shall be allowed the right of entry to the property at all reasonable times for the purposes of inspection or to carry out any necessary repairs or maintenance.
Every care is taken to ensure that the properties are presented to Customers to a high standard. Should the Customer at any time believe there is a problem, or a cause for complaint, the Owner should be contacted immediately. This does not affect the Customer's statutory rights.
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We look forward to welcoming you to Murmur Aeron, Station House & Rhoslwyn.
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