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The Azure Code Samples are currently available in English
Azure App Service field engineer sample with web admin portal and offline-sync-enabled Xamarin.Forms client
Try out a simple version of this demo and other Xamarin demos on "Try App Service".
This sample is for a mobile client app for field engineers at a cable company to more easily manage their appointments throughout the day. The app will sync the engineer's jobs for that day onto their device when there is an internet connection. When there isn't an internet connection, the Mobile Apps offline sync feature keeps the records available and edittable; when the engineer connects back to the internet, the local changes are synced and any new Jobs are pulled to their device.
This sample shows off some great features of Azure Mobile Apps and App Service, including: - Offline Sync - Easy to use client SDK for Xamarin
The first step of the sample is deploying the environment and code. Checkout the Deploying section below. Or, just click this button!
Alternatively, you can deploy using the Azure Portal. Click here to deploy. Note: you can set the parameter useSQLCE to 1 or 0 to specify if you want to use SQLCE or a SQL Azure database. However, this template always creates a SQL Azure Database even if you set the SQLCE parameter to 1.
Once you've refreshed the client to get all remote changes, you'll see all the jobs you have waiting to be fulfilled. At this point, you can disconnect your internet and make some changes. All your changes will be saved through a restart of the app.
If you visit the admin page that comes with your site ({sitename}.azurewebsites.net/admin), you can see that none of the records have been updated. If you connect to the internet on your device again and refresh, your changes will sync to the server. You can see those changes reflected via the admin portal.
Just click this button to deploy!
Manual deployment - full version (with SQL Azure)
The easiest way to deploy is to use the Continuous Integration feature of App Service.
Fork this repo in GitHub.
Create a new Mobile App from the portal.
In the Mobile -> Data section, create a new Data Connection. For more detailed instructions, see Create a .NET backend using the Azure portal.
In the portal, navigate to All Settings for the new app.
In the Publishing section, select Continuous deployment.
Configure source control to point to your fork of this repo.
Click the Sync button to do an initial deployment.
Try App Service version (SQL CE)
There is a project configuration that uses SQL CE as the server database and therefore does not require SQL Azure.
To set up this version, after step #2 above, add an app setting with key
TRY_APP_SERVICE and value
1. To set an app setting, go to All Settings -> Application Settings -> App Settings. Then, continue with steps 3-6 above.
Mobile client project
Requirements: - Xamarin Studio running on Mac OS X - Azure Account (for a free trial, use Try App Service and the instructions there)
Open up the Xamarin Project
Update the Mobile App Name, in
Select an iPad target and start debugging.
If you're having problems with the App, create an issue on GitHub.
We welcome and encourage PRs from the community. Just checkout Azure's CLA first.
See LICENSE for full details.
See also
- The Xamarin CRM app utilizing Azure Mobile
- Azure Mobile Apps on Azure.com
- Kirill Gavrylyuk giving this demo on Azure Fridays


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A major vehicle accident Saturday in James City County, attributed to racing on a street, caused three people to be hospitalized. It also caused the closure of westbound Richmond Road in the 8900 block for several hours in order to investigate.
According to Maj. Steve Rubino, James City County Police responded at 2:54 p.m. to the accident in Toano.
Preliminary investigation revealed that two vehicles were traveling westbound on Richmond Road at high speed. According to Rubino, a 1997 Volkswagen sedan, driven by a 31-year old Lanexa man, lost control near James City Recycling. The vehicle hydroplaned on the wet road, spun several times and struck a tree, ejecting the driver.
He was then run over and dragged approximately 4 miles by the second vehicle, a 1995 Honda sedan, which was driven by a 22-year old Providence Forge man. The driver of the Honda indicated that he had been racing with the driver of the VW and saw the vehicle crash when he ran over what he believed to be vehicle debris. It was not until he was alerted in New Kent County by another motorist that there was a body under his car that he stopped.
The VW driver was transported to MCV Hospital in Richmond for serious injuries. There were two passengers in his vehicle who were also injured.
On Sunday, Rubino said the driver had surgery last night but his current condition was unavailable.
An 8-year girl was also transported to MCV for non-life-threatening injuries, and an 8-year old boy was transported to Williamsburg Sentara Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Their relationship to the driver is not clear.
There was no indication that drugs or alcohol were a factor, Rubino said, but added that speed and road conditions were factors. No charges have been filed so far, but police expect to release more information Monday.

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Since screening the Season 2 premiere of "House of Cards" almost two weeks ago, I have been dying to talk about a showstopper of a moment in it.
But even though Netflix made all 13 episodes of the second season available to the public Friday, I still don't feel I can discuss what I saw without spoiling the surprise for some fans online or in social media.
Spoilers have long been an issue with DVR and on-demand viewing. But the new streaming, all-episodes-at-once distribution model introduced by Netflix with the launch of "House of Cards" last year has complicated the matter exponentially.
If there weren't strict guidelines in the TV-DVR-On-Demand era, there was at least an informal etiquette. After an episode aired on TV — say "Mad Men" on a Sunday night on AMC — recappers and viewers were free to discuss any and all content throughout social media and elsewhere online.
But there is no on-air debut date with Netflix that would allow us, as the final credits roll, to say, "OK, everybody in America had a chance to just see what I saw on AMC, so now it's OK to go all out writing about it."
The problem isn't limited to this one TV/media critic.
Thursday night, about nine hours before Season 2 dropped on Netflix, the verified Twitter account of President Barack Obama carried this tweet to its 41 million followers: "Tomorrow: @HouseOfCards. No spoilers, please."
Netflix itself has launched a "Spoiler Foiler" feature in connection with Season 2 of the series that stars Kevin Spacey as a ruthless Washington politician. It's intended to keep tweets that might contain spoilers off the Twitter feeds of those who sign up with Netflix for the service.
"Behind on 'House of Cards'?" Netflix asks on its website. "Now you can check your feed without fear. Any tweets with danger words are hidden from your timeline. When you've caught up, it's safe to go back to normal Twitter."
Other critics, correspondents and pop culture analysts are grappling with the issue as well.
"I haven't seen the first four [episodes] yet, but because TV critics have said there's a huge plot twist in the first episode, I'm already avoiding all mentions of 'House' and 'Cards' on the Internet," Brian Stelter, host of CNN's "Reliable Sources," wrote Friday in an email response to the question of how he's handling the matter.
"There must be a word for that behavior of rapidly scrolling past any Facebook message, tweet or Google result that sorta-kinda looks like it could spoil your favorite show," he added. "I suppose that's the only real defense against spoilers — dodging any and all online mentions."
On the other side of the equation, Stelter says that while he's decided how he will deal on his various media platforms with "the cone of silence" around episodes of "House of Cards," he expects pushback from some unhappy fans.
"For 'House of Cards,' my personal view is that the cone of silence — particularly for the very first episode — should stick around for 24 hours," he wrote. "The episodes came online early Friday morning, so by Saturday, I think it's fair to share/tweet/talk about what happened in the premiere episode without regard to latecomers. But I have a feeling this is an unpopular point of view!"
Stelter acknowledged that his 24-hour rule might be "colored by the fact" that he planned to watch the first episode Friday night after a Valentine's Day dinner.
"On the subject of spoilers, everyone is selfish," he wrote.
When and how it's OK to recap the whole 13-episode season is a "tougher" call, the Towson University graduate and former New York Times media reporter says.
"Maybe one week is a fair compromise, because these all-at-once releases are a little bit like a weeklong miniseries on television. That said, I feel strongly against websites putting plot twists in headlines even weeks after a release. It may help the search engine optimization of the site, but how does it help readers or viewers?"
David Folkenflik, media correspondent for NPR News, suggests "warnings and limits" for those discussing series like "House of Cards."
"Before posting about a show, unless you're doing a one-off, I'd say something like, 'People who don't want to know what's happening on House of Cards should unfollow me on Twitter or hide me on Facebook for a little while,'" Folkenflik wrote in an email.
"Those who are more orderly can warn: I'll be posting about a new HoC episode every 48 hours. Most of the people I see are articulating the emotion of their response rather than the details of the plot – but there are usually enough to give them away," he added.
Folkenflik also suggested "new acronyms for labels with finer gradations: RNM (read no more if you don't want spoilers) or LSA (light spoilers ahead) or EOT (everything's on the table). "
Syracuse University professor Robert J. Thompson thinks "this spoilerphobia is perhaps being a little overstated as a deal breaker for the new Netflix-style distribution model."
"That Kristen shot J.R.; that Rosebud is the sled; that the woman in 'Crying Game' is a dude: Those are genuine single-datum spoilers that can be stumbled upon," he said. "But as I think about the first season of 'House of Cards' — or 'Breaking Bad,' for that matter — most spoilers would only come from long and detailed discussions. That Walter White dies in the end would probably have come as no surprise to anyone; even the way he died was not too spoiler-vulnerable."
But then, Thompson thinks some of the folks who complain loudest about spoilers are ... well, spoiled, and maybe a little self-absorbed themselves.
"My students got upset last week when I showed the final 10 minutes of [the Spike Lee film] 'Bamboozled' in class," he said "That movie was released 14 years ago. Did they think that the use of 'Bamboozled' in a class had to wait until they finally, if ever, got around to watching it? My rule of thumb is that spoiler etiquette should follow the rule of cashing a check: After 90 days, all bets are off."
If three months seems like a long time, consider this: Two Sun readers complained about a piece I wrote last Sunday that referenced the death of Peter Russo (Corey Stoll) in Season 1 of "House of Cards." Really!
The episode dropped a year ago; when exactly should I be allowed to talk about it?
There's a big difference between Stelter's 24 hours and Thompson's 90 days. And, as I said, I still don't know when I will feel it's OK to talk about Episode 1, Season 2 of "House of Cards."
Fans of the series were also sharing my ambivalence and frustration Friday after diving back into "House."
"That was an EPIC first episode of Season 2," @amyjonc tweeted Friday afternoon. "No spoilers here! But damn I'm biting my tongue."
For all the groundbreaking new-media aspects involved, what's happening with Netflix, "House of Cards," social media and spoilers is a familiar tale of postmodern American life: We have new technology and a savvy new business model to go with it, but we haven't yet figured out how to harness them to our social and cultural desires and needs. The human part always comes last, it seems.
Meanwhile, let me tell you all about the moment in Episode 1 when …
No, never mind. I still can't bring myself to do it.
Talk about Episode 1
Join David Zurawik and Sun editors Jordan Bartel and Anne Tallent in a live chat about Season 2, Episode 1 of "House of Cards" at noon Monday at baltimoresun.com/entertainment. Caution: Spoilers will be revealed!


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Who knew that the creation of the iPhone and iPod Touch version of Keita Takahashi's Noby Noby Boy was the outcome of product meetings, focused consumer research and plush executives chanting "iPhone! iPod Touch! iPod Touch! iPhone! iPod Touch! iPhone!!"
That's the cold, profit-driven reality behind Noby Noby Boy's journey to the iPhone, sadly. A bunch of knitted and cotton-stuffed suits trying to target the kindergarten crowd and party people of the world, dazzling them with crazy Boy toys. Curse this industry!
At least we'll benefit from the zany set of mini-apps that let us stretch and shrink Boy, then snap pictures and include them in the iPhone spin-off of the PlayStation Network game. Truth be told, Noby Noby Boy for the iPhone looks like a hell of a lot of fun, even less of a game than the PlayStation 3 original.
Namco Bandai execs, you've figured me out. I'm a party person and I want some Noby Noby Boy on my phone. Here's another look.
In summary, iPhone! iPod Touch! iPod Touch! iPhone! iPod Touch! iPhone!!
Namco Bandai Games iPhone Channel [YouTube]


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I'm playing Dead Space demo for the Xbox 360 and this thing is sick. And when I say sick I mean, dissolving-puppies-with-acid-and-feeding-poor-children-with-the-resulting-paste sick.
Anyhow, I'm using some weapon that cut the things into little pieces, but the little pieces jump at my neck and kill me, I shake them once but they attack me again.
What is the best strategy to kill these horrid undead meats?


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The Bark enters a new season. After the frenzy of summertime, it is at long last fall, the time for gathering in the crops and burying bones and nuts for the approaching winter. We wish to welcome those new to The Bark, and hope you find something to your liking in these pages.
In This Issue:
Works authored by Elliott Erwitt, Vicki Hearne and Brad Watson
Essays, interviews, travel, books, film, art, reviews and politics.


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Home > News & Events > Wayland Press Release Archives > 2002 News Releases > May 2002 > Matching gifts inspire couple to start scholarship
Matching gifts inspire couple to start scholarship
Glenn and Betty Bickel had already been kicking around the idea of establishing an endowed scholarship at Wayland Baptist University, when they learned some interesting news.
Xcel Energy, which owns Southwestern Public Service Company, was one of many companies who offer matching gifts for charitable donations made by their employees. Though Glenn had retired from SPS in 1986, he still qualified for that benefit.
"That kind of spurred us along," Bickel said, adding that the couple then made their first donation, which Xcel matched. They then decided to finish paying out the endowment so the scholarship will be able to be awarded soon.
According to Dr. Russ Gibbs, vice president for institutional advancement, donors like the Bickels are great examples of making one's money go further in order to help worthy causes.
"It's a great way for people to double their gifts, if they'll just check with their companies," Gibbs said. "One of the ways corporations support charity is by endorsing their employees' charitable requests."
Gibbs explained that many companies have a structure in place that allows them to match gifts made by an employee to a qualified charitable organization, with yearly limits that differ from company to company. He said cash gifts or transfers of the company's stock both qualify for matching.
Gibbs added that most of the oil and utility companies offer matching gifts benefits for employees, as do most major industrial companies. Employees typically must contact their benefits officer to get any necessary paperwork to take advantage of the benefit.
As for the Bickels, once their initial gift and its match was complete, the decision was made to round out their endowment. Their scholarship is designated to be awarded to a junior or senior in the school of education.
Bickel is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and worked for SPS in engineering and sales for 40 years. He has worked as a consultant since retirement. Mrs. Bickel holds two degrees from Oklahoma State University and is a licensed professional counselor. She spent many years counseling in schools in Borger, New Jersey and in Plainview and was a classroom teacher and college instructor.
For more information on matching gifts or to donate to Wayland, contact Gibbs or development director Martha Cross at (806) 291-3427.


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|Tex-Mex meets The Keys - a Cinco de Mayo menu offering from Deep South Dish
My Offerings for Cinco de MayoWow, it's right at the end of the month already isn't it? The Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day are all right around the corner! For Mother's Day, and from someone who cooks ALL the time, here's my menu for Mother's Day. Take your mother (or wife if that applies) OUT to eat to a very nice restaurant! As far as Cinco de Mayo, my menu suggestions may be pretty far from anything authentic and more like Tex-Mex meets the Keys, but that's okay, because it's a menu I like and I hope you do too. For a few more Tex-Mex offerings pop over to this link and scroll the page.
I have fallen in love with sangria - how can you not love a mixture of wine with seasonal fruit! This is a sassy blend of Mondavi Woodbridge Chardonnay with pineapple and lemon juices, and slices of fresh strawberries, oranges, lemons and chunks of Gala apples. It just tastes spring y'all! Why not start with one of these?
Or maybe you're more of a Mojito kind of person. Fresh lime juice, muddled mint fresh from your garden, and a good rum, I know I love them and they are just perfect for this time of year.
Gotta have chips and salsa, no doubt. Just have to decide which one to make!
|My collection of salsas, from the top left, Texas Caviar - Mississippi style, with red beans stepping in for pintos, Corn and Black Bean Salsa, under that, Garden Fresh Salsa, to its left, Kickin' Rotel Restaurant Style Salsa and at the bottom a simple Pico de Gallo mix of tomatoes, red onion, jalapenos, lime juice & cilantro.
Course there has to be some quick dips scattered about for guests to dive into. How about some of this yummy jalapeno popper dip as a starter? It's like a deconstructed jalapeno popper. I love it!
This classic dip has been around since the 70s but it's as big a hit as it ever was. I don't think I've ever been to a party where this dish wasn't wiped clean. It's a party favorite!
Or maybe you're a purist and you prefer the jalapeno poppers themselves instead of in a dip? Don't buy the frozen, store-bought kind when you can make them so easily at home. These are delicious and super easy to make ahead, but gotta warn ya... a bit addictive. Make lots!
Maybe you like a soup to start? This one is nice and spicy and feeds a crowd!
A taco bar is an ideal lineup for Cinco de Mayo and this shredded beef makes a wonderfully flavorful and authentic beef taco. The meat is amazing! Set up a station with all the favorite toppers - freshly chopped tomatoes, chopped avocado (lightly tossed with lime juice), fresh sweet onions, shredded white and yellow cheeses, shredded lettuce, sliced black olives, sour cream and fresh salsa.
Burritos are always a winner and made from scratch and fresh from your kitchen, I think these have a wonderful flavor combination you'll love. Make them ahead into minis if you like and wrap them in foil to freeze them now, or make them the day before and line them up on a baking sheet and refrigerate. Your guests will not be disappointed.
I love these tasty white chicken enchiladas for a change of pace and much of the work for these can also be done ahead. If you prefer, use your favorite red enchilada sauce instead.
Feel like breaking out the grill? These Grilled Chili Lime Drumsticks are a new favorite of mine that I've adapted from the brand new, Martha Stewart cookbook, Everyday Food: Fresh Flavor Fast. I think they've got just the right kick to be included here!
Migas are good anytime - breakfast, brunch, lunch or party! Fast and easy to make up a batch too.
After all of that spicy goodness, how about some nice, tender cookies to cool things down a bit? These are my Mama's "finger" cookies that we make traditionally around Christmas time shaped into a roll, but roll them into balls and press them into round cookies and it's the same a basic Mexican wedding cookie. These will melt in your mouth.
Not exactly Mexican in its origins, but maybe a slice of this delicious pie will help cool things down? A combination of cream cheese, condensed milk and Key Lime juice, nestled in a graham cracker and coconut crust and topped with homemade minty whipped cream. Why not? Refreshing.
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The February 2011 Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Mallory from A Sofa in the Kitchen. She chose to challenge everyone to make Panna Cotta from a Giada De Laurentiis recipe and Nestle Florentine Cookies.
I found both the cookies and the panna cotta to be easy to make and involved ingredients I had on hand. Both items were well-liked by my roommates and were eaten almost instantly.
Preparation time:
• 20-25 minutes to prepare the Panna Cotta – at least 6 hours to chill
• 20-25 minutes to prepare the cookies 6-8 minutes to bake
Equipment required:
• Small mixing bowl
• Two medium sized heavy bottom pot or saucepan
• Wooden spoon and/or whisk
• Glasses or ramekins – something to pour and serve your Panna Cotta in
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Silpat or wax paper or parchment paper
• Baking sheet
• Small bowl
Florentine Cookies
2/3 cup (160 ml) (150 gm) (5.3 oz) unsalted butter
2 cups (480 ml) (160 gm) (5 2/3 oz) quick oats
1 cup (240 ml) (230 gm) (8 oz) granulated sugar
2/3 cup (160 ml) (95 gm) (3⅓ oz) plain (all purpose) flour
1/4 cup (60 ml) dark corn syrup
1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1½ cups (360 ml) (250 gm) (9 oz) dark or milk chocolate
Preheat oven to moderately hot 375°F (190°C) (gas mark 5). Prepare your baking sheet with silpat or parchment paper.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan, then remove from the heat.
To the melted butter add oats, sugar, flour, corn syrup, milk, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Drop a tablespoon full, three inches (75 mm) apart, onto your prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of your tablespoon, or use a spatula.
Bake in preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, until cookies are golden brown. Cool completely on the baking sheets.
While the cookies are cooling melt your chocolate until smooth either in the microwave (1 1/2 minutes), or stovetop (in a double boiler, or a bowl that fits atop a saucepan filled with a bit of water, being sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl).
Peel the cookies from the silpat or parchment and place face down on a wire rack set over a sheet of wax/parchment paper (to keep counters clean).
6. Spread a tablespoon of chocolate on the bottom/flat side of your cookie, sandwiching another (flat end) cookie atop the chocolate.
This recipe will make about 2 1/2 – 3 dozen sandwiched Florentine cookies. You can also choose not to sandwich yours, in which case, drizzle the tops with chocolate (over your wax paper).
Chocolate Panna Cotta
Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit
1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
1 tablespoon (15 ml) (7 gm) (¼ oz) unflavored powdered gelatin
2 cups (480 ml) whipping cream (30+% butterfat)
½ cup (115 gm) (4 oz) sugar
¾ cup (145 gm)(5 oz) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
½ teaspoon (2½ ml) vanilla extract
1. Pour milk into a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over the top, set aside for 2-5 minutes.
2. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir in cream, sugar and vanilla. Bring to a low boil.
3. Add chocolate and whisk until melted. Whisk the milk/gelatin mixture into chocolate cream mixture. Whisk until gelatin has dissolved.
4. Transfer to ramekins, or nice glasses for serving.
5. Cover and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight
Vanilla Panna Cotta
1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
1 tablespoon (one packet) (15 ml) (7 gm) (¼ oz) unflavored powdered gelatin
3 cups (720 ml) whipping cream (30+% butterfat)
1/3 cup (80 ml) honey
1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 gm) (½ oz) granulated sugar
pinch of salt
1. Pour the milk into a bowl or pot and sprinkle gelatin evenly and thinly over the milk (make sure the bowl/pot is cold by placing the bowl/pot in the refrigerator for a few minutes before you start making the Panna Cotta). Let stand for 5 minutes to soften the gelatin.
2. Pour the milk into the saucepan/pot and place over medium heat on the stove. Heat this mixture until it is hot, but not boiling, about five minutes. (I whisk it a few times at this stage).
3. Next, add the cream, honey, sugar, and pinch of salt. Making sure the mixture doesn't boil, continue to heat and stir occasionally until the sugar and honey have dissolved 5-7 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, allow it to sit for a few minutes to cool slightly. Then pour into the glass or ramekin.
5. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Add garnishes and serve.


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Since I missed out on the previous PPro board,
ATX socket8 w/ 200 PPro (can run at 233) 4 SIMM slots.
ooh ooh, me me! I want it if it take a 512k PPro? I should be ok for memory, unless I need ECC or something weird, or you want to give me some 32mb or bigger simms. Could use a PCI card to go with it though. (could also use PCI cards with VESA connectors for something else)


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This Chatsworth summerhouse is a stunning garden building in the traditional chalet style. The windows and doors are all in a Georgian style. The front double doors feature full glazing as well as ornate handles and antique hinges. There are two fixed windows to the front and two top hung opening windows to either side. These summerhouses are known for their high quality and design.
This summerhouse features many options for example, it is possible to choose a 2'6" or 4' veranda with your building (as shown in picture). As standard the building features 12mm quality redwood shiplap cladding, however there are 19mm log lap and 18mm premier cladding options available.
This summerhouse is also designed to be easy to assemble with only basic tools required. No professional experience is necessary. If however you require a complete service we can offer a very competitive installation service.
Features include:
12mm shiplap cladding
Dip treated with a water based treatment
Fully Glazed Georgian double doors 1790 x 1103mm
Two fixed front windows 1040mm x 475mm
Two opening side windows 1040 x 717mm
Ornate handle and lever lock
Antique style hinges
Roof canopy 300mm
Profiled fascia boards
Door drip
Full joinery standards throughout
Standard framing of 44 x 34mm chamfered eased red wood
Width: 8' (2.44m)
Depth: 12' (3.66m)
Eaves Height: 1838mm
Ridge Height: 2466mm
18mm premier shiplap cladding
19mm log lap cladding
Toughened glass
Heavy duty framing 44mm x 44mm
18mm floor boards
2'6" or 4' veranda
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Funko Flying Superman 80th Anniversary POP! Vinyl Figure #251 Specialty Series (Pre-order Ships November 2018)
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- Funko Flying Superman 80th Anniversary POP! Vinyl Figure #251
- POP Stands at around 3.75".
- Comes Packaged in a Window Display Box.
- This is a Pre-order & the estimated Ship Date is November 2018.
- Pre-order Dates may change check our Pre-Order Release Page as we update it every Friday.
- WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Funko Flying Superman 80th Anniversary POP! Vinyl Figure #251 .This POP! vinyl figure stands at about 3.75".A must have for for any Superman fan.
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5 Incredible Examples of Sustainable Furniture Design from BKLYN Designs 2013
This year marked the tenth anniversary of BKLYN DESIGNS, an exhibition of contemporary design and furnishings held in connection with New York Design Week. The show featured a wide range of heirloom-quality work, with reclaimed wood being the obvious material of choice for many of the impressive exhibitors. Here are some highlights:
1. Bien Hecho
The utilitarian yet undeniably suave furniture of John Randall truly embodies the spirit of sustainability in design. His work features salvaged wood procured from all around New York, be it a Brooklyn demolition site or a dumpster at Coney Island. The table top here is of a handsome light cedar, which Randall reclaimed from a water tower in the Fort Greene neighborhood.
2. Aellon
Named for the 45-year-old shipwreck whose wood it repurposes, Aellon's "Grace" line sets a new course for sustainability, with the company upholding high standards both in design and operation. While its furniture honors Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) requirements and supports Trees4Trees, the studio itself observes a number of pro-planet best practices—using low-flow toilets, for example, and seasonally balancing the HVAC system.
3. 4Korners
Scott Raffaele's Credenza47 is an amalgam of wood species: mahogany, ipe, walnut and wenge. All are scraps from previous projects, and the piece is coated with an earth-friendly finish. Naturally.
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Some know Mark Jupiter as a founding member of New World Home, a company that creates energy-efficient modular homes inspired by historical styles. Still others know him as a custom furniture maker, whose pieces are handcrafted from locally reclaimed materials. Though Jupiter's reputation may precede him, this 500-year-old, storm-felled elm tree-cum-table speaks for itself, no?
5. Bower
Despite being newcomers to the scene, Bower introduced its new Polaris Lamp to much excitement. Made from solid pieces of scrap wood, these geodesic fixtures are embedded with magnets that ingeniously allow for the lights to be moved around easily, depending on mood or the activity at hand. Only a couple of days ago, the Polaris beat out 33 competitors to win the Editor's Choice Awards over at the sustainable design hub Inhabitat. Congratulations, Bower!
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Tuesday 29th January 2013
Where have all the pridelands gone?
There are some problems with the article, not least that the author does not distinguish between commercial poachers after rhino horn and elephant ivory and those people out for retaliation following loss of livestock to dangerous predators. What is true is that in terms of wildlife both activities achieve the same net result – an ever-increasing cycle of destruction.
It is said that in Kenya about 70% of wildlife occurs outside strictly protected areas like national parks and reserves. This is largely because the gazetted protected areas are too small to form viable ecological units that can contain wildlife year-round during wet and dry seasons. In addition, some wildlife species, mainly the ones without teeth and claws, have been historically well tolerated on extensive Maasai grazing lands. Nevertheless, and after many years, the real question has not been satisfactorily answered in Kenya – "can dangerous predators like lions live with humans and their livestock?"
This lack of an answer has not resulted from a lack of ideas attempting to make living with predators less onerous for the rural people expected to do so. These include:
Conservation of large predators which impact on human populations by preying on livestock and indeed cause loss of human life is one of the most difficult challenges we face. We have not done well in the past as evidenced by the great decline in all large predator populations all over the world. Past formulas for conservation have not worked well, or at all, not because the ideas were wrong but in many instances because the application of the formulas did not sufficiently benefit the people expected to live with wildlife. This is true both for consumptive and non-consumptive users. Also, as fellow carnivores, humans are often in direct competition for wildlife prey (largely through poaching) with lions leading to a diminution of natural prey bases and an unsurprising turn towards domestic stock by predators. This engenders an ever-increasing cycle of human-predator conflict. In addition, direct poaching of predators like lions seems to be a growth industry to satisfy both the Traditional Chinese Medicine market now deprived of tiger products and the demand for teeth, claws, skins and skulls to supply the tourism industry in many lion range states. Not only that but lion products like fat are used in Nigeria to treat a variety of ills, lion skins have ceremonial value in many African countries (as do leopard skins), and lion cubs are taken to supplement the lion breeding industry (for trophy hunting) in South Africa and to supply the exotic animal trade in places like the United Arab Emirates.
Essentially, the decline in lions across Africa has not unsurprisingly resulted from an overwhelmingly negative perception of these dangerous animals by an ever-growing human population. In addition, lions are susceptible to a variety of introduced diseases like canine distemper and bovine tuberculosis, the more so because lions are naturally infected at very high levels by feline immunodeficiency virus, a disease that reduces immune competence and cub survival. Also, organizations like CITES supposedly regulating the international trade in animal and plant products to ensure such commerce does not negatively impact on conservation status stubbornly insist that trophy hunting offtake (accounting for 70-80% of all trade in lion products) is not trade – a lion trophy is merely a "household and personal effect". Finally, conservation organizations like WWF and the Panthera Foundation confuse clarity as they continue to see commercial offtake of lions as a positive conservation benefit.
So what way forward for lions? There are positive developments. Botswana banned trophy hunting of the species in 2008 and a few weeks ago Zambia also announced an indefinite moratorium. More nations will doubtless follow suit and we are applying pressure where appropriate. To prevent further declines, we have accepted a fall-back position to ensure at least survival of lions in nationally protected areas that have a long-term probability for survival of viable populations. The viability of those areas will of course depend on their overall income from non-consumptive tourism, and many African nations have not yet developed the infrastructure to facilitate access to some of the most beautiful areas in the world. More international funding should be made available to intelligently conserve lions – after all something like $100 million was pledged to conserve tigers. Lions are an iconic species all over the world, and ensuring their survival as a world heritage is incumbent on all of us, not just the lion range states often struggling to make ends meet.
And finally, can people be expected to live with lions? That remains the biggest unanswered question that many seek to sweep under the carpet of conservation convenience. If 100 lions are killed per year in Kenya (out of a current lion population we estimate at 1,200-1,400 in a nation with a wildlife tourism income estimated at $500 million per year), then there continues to be a major disconnect between theoretical and realistic conservation. Conflict mitigation must be better addressed by Kenya as it is one of Africa's countries most lauded for setting conservation examples. Good conservation starts at home, and so far it seems that Kenya is failing her lions, one of the biggest money spinners of international tourism and highly important to Kenya's national heritage and culture.
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Businesses and individuals across the globe are becoming more aware of their carbon footprint than ever before. We have all learnt to switch off lights in empty rooms and turn off the tap while brushing our teeth but the expectancy on us to do more to stop global climate change is increasing.
It can be hard to see what more you can do if you are already very conscious about your carbon footprint but perhaps your work or business life has not had as much scrutiny as your home life.
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Cut your travel with VoIP
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If you would like to enhance your meeting then you can use services like GoToMeeting where you can share your screen, and therefore PDFs, spreadsheets, presentations, video etc with all the meeting participants. It will add extra interaction to your meeting and help add the visual element conference calls lack.
By holding meetings online you can easily work from home meaning you don't have to drive to work or drive around all day to get to meetings. Cutting transport emissions is key to the Government's 'Low Carbon Transition Plan'. It's not just great for your company's green image, but also your budget.
Why run two offices?
Think about all the things that are needed to run an office. Electricity for your computers, phone system, servers, lighting, air-conditioning etc. And then there's the gas for your heating systems and your staff facilities. Why not seriously cut costs and do your bit for the environment by encouraging your staff to work from home.
Not only will you cut emissions from reducing travel to an office but you'll also be using almost the same amount of energy that is used to heat and light your home anyway.
If you are concerned about accessing your files and you still have an 'office machine' then you can remotely log into your work computer by installing free programme LogMeIn or ask your IT consultant about remotely accessing your server.
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So, while my family was here over the holidays I was privied to a fabulously funny story, that I MUST share with the world. Forwarning- remove all eye makeup, you might laugh yourself to tears, I did. Hopefully I will be able to convey the hilarity of the story to all of my friends who visit this blog. We all could use a good laugh, right?
Okay, one of my sisters that live in California (we'll call her Jana- cause that's her name) has a neighbor. This neighbor was getting married to her longtime live-in boyfriend. Jana and most of the other neighbors and members of the church there were helping to plan the affair, hoping to make it a great occasion.
A little background is needed at this point in the story. This particular couple has some children. The family does not live the healthiest lifestyle, eating out every day, nothing ever homemade (not even spaghetti- I kid you not). They parents engage in less than healthy alcohol use and possibly some drug use (although I have not witnessed this myself so that is hearsay).
Back to my story- The wedding was taking place at our local church. In case you don't know, Mormons don't drink alcohol/coffee/tea. So, when the couple assumed they would be able to have an open bar IN the church, Jana had to quickly put the kibosh on that idea. Wow, that had to have been awkward. I mean, even though they don't live the guidelines of the church, they are baptized members, you would think that they would know that was not going to be happening. They were using the church for free, I wouldn't be complaining if I were them.
Anyhow, so as a gift for the happy couple, Jana decided to give them some kitchen items that would encourage a healthier lifestyle. Item such as a plastic lettuce knife, vegetable peeler, colander, and all the fixings for a salad, cutely arranged in a darling basket. This is a fab gift, don't you think?
Well, the wedding and reception went well, without too many issues, although there was some complaining from guests who were wondering where the booze was.
Now, fast forward to about a week later. The new groom was talking with another neighbor (not Jana) about the wedding. He said, and I am totally not kidding about this...
"Jana got us the weirdest present. It is a bowl with holes in it. What do you do with that? And a plastic knife that you use for vegetables or something. You can't eat cereal in it." All of this was said with a totally serious tone, and a look on his face like- "why would we want/need that."
For the love of all that is holy- how does he walk? Who doesn't know what a colander is? Even if you don't know the name of it, who calls it a bowl with holes? Jana's neighbor, that's who.
So, we are going to have a little lesson today, students. Since Kitchen 101 is obviously too advanced we are going to have to start with Kitchen 0. Here goes:
This is a COLANDER- say it with me- COLANDER. Also known as a strainer, you use it to rinse food or drain liquid (like when you cook noodles and need to drain the water off).
This is a vegetable peeler. Vegetables such as cucumbers, carrots and potatoes are often peeled before consumption.
If you really want to get fancy there are other styles of peelers, like these...
This is a lettuce knife.
It is useful for cutting? You guessed it, lettuce. Why would you cut lettuce, you ask? Oh, possibly to make a salad. What is a salad? Well, I am glad you asked.
This is a salad.
It is generally made with lettuce mixed with other vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. If you want to get fancy you can add hard-boiled eggs, ham chunks, shredded cheese, cottage cheese, peas, beans, whatever hits your fancy. There are also potato salads, pasta salads, jello salads and such, but this is Kitchen 0 so we won't get into that until Kitchen 101. All in time, students, all in time. We need to take baby steps.
Nowadays we are a people on the move. Life gets crazy and if you don't have time or the knowhow to actually make your own salad you can visit the produce section of your local grocery store and check out the bagged salad section. They look something like this-
Now, next week we will have a quiz on these items. Hopefully you will be able to identify these basic kitchen items. Once you can do this, I won't be quite as concerned that you are able to vote. I didn't say not concerned at all, just not quite as concerned.
Theme song- Stupid Girl by Garbage. So appropriate. Don't tell my kids I said Stupid, I will be told, "Mom, you said a bad word," by my language monitors, Jacob and Britin.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
They walk among us... and they can vote
So, while my family was here over the holidays I was privied to a fabulously funny story, that I MUST share with the world. Forwarning- remove all eye makeup, you might laugh yourself to tears, I did. Hopefully I will be able to convey the hilarity of the story to all of my friends who visit this blog. We all could use a good laugh, right?
From the brain of MakingChanges at 1:37 PM
Just here waiting for the knock...
This is the scene- driving home from church on Sunday.
The kids were in their seats and all but Malia are old enough and capable of putting their restraints/seat belts on. Why in the world would I do that for them? So, off we go, on the drive to the house (not too far away, come on, we live in Utah. Should we really be driving to church?). Anyhow, Kylie had taken Britin's seat belt and snapped it on her. Kylie is in the back seat, Britin is in the middle seat. I don't know how best to describe this so I am going to do a poor drawing of the van.
So, here I sit (along with Sherry) waiting for a knock on my door from DCFS to take my kids away so I won't abuse them, or offer parenting classes that will improve my patience/argument resolution skills.
honestly, I didn't lay a finger on them, I was restrained in my own seat belt.
Theme song for today- tubthumping by Chumbawamba.
From the brain of MakingChanges at 12:58 PM
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Sad and True
This week my kids have had to put up with a numb (yes, I said numb, not dumb) mom. I found out early Tuesday morning that a very close friend that I have know for more than 20 years decided to end his life, leaving a wife and 3 beautiful, young children behind. This is a sad entry, I know. But since I decided at the beginning of this blourney that this would mostly be a journal-type thing for my family I thought I should write about why I have been walking around in a daze for the last 5 days.
This is a friend that I played the trumpet with, went to seminary (for those non-Mormon readers it is a class early in the morning to study our religion), we had classes all through school (elementary up to high school), we graduated together, we were in band competitions together, church dances, you name it. We were a part of mostly the same group all growing up and I really miss him.
I am not ever going to be the same, but I hope that through this I can be a better person, recognize my weaknesses and seek help when I need it. I didn't know this was even a consideration for him, neither did his family, including his wife.
The memorial service was beautiful, lots of memories were shared. I will truly miss my friend. Tonight's theme song- Hold On by Sarah McLachlan. Beautiful lyrics and really appropriate for this time. I will be back to my normal crazy self soon, peeps. Until then, enjoy the music.
From the brain of MakingChanges at 8:36 PM
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Crash "challenged" us to share TMI with the blogworld, so here I am joining in the craze. This is a funny story to share with y'all and hopefully my kids will overlook the age I will actually admit to.
So, you get to know me way too much with this story, but it is a cute story of young love. I probably won't be able to tell it quite as great as some of my author friends who have the gift of words, but I am going to do my best.
The age- 10
The guy- David Roper
The setting- his jacuzzi
The day- 4th of July
I knew it was true love when I found out his birthday was the day after mine. Our moms were probably in labor at the same time. We might have even been born in the same hospital (but I don't think we were). We are both Aquariuses. My Dad's name is David and so is my brother's name. He would totally fit into the family when we married.
So, with so much in common I thought we were destined to be together. On the 4th of July our families got together to have a pool party and bbq. Good food, great swimming. And, I must have been thinking it was the perfect setting for a first kiss.
So, while we were relaxing in the jacuzzi I went under water. I really don't know the details. I was in such a fog of bliss that I have forgotten exactly how it happened, but once I went under David came under and kissed me. Right on the mouth. (no extra stuff was involved- tongues or hands or any of that stuff). Just a sweet kiss.
That was it. Nothing else. In fact, we didn't see each other except for special occasions when our families got together. And since I was not of dating age it was a little hard at 10 years old to come up with excuses to go to his house (especially since I had to have my parents drive me across town to get to his house). In fact, after a few years we didn't see each other really. I saw him again after we had both turned 16 (when our parents allowed dating) and we talked on the phone, even anticipating that our first official dates would be with each other. But, alas, it was not to be. His family moved to Arizona and I have not heard from him since. I hope he has had a great life and thinks of our first kiss with fondness.
Sorry, no pictures...
From the brain of MakingChanges at 2:00 PM
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Animals, Awards, and a New Baby
When life gets crazy, just lock up the little animals. I found it very helpful. After trying to put this shelving thingamabobber together I was only disappointed that it wasn't big enough to actually cage the wild beasts.
(BTW- what is that face Kylie is making? I promise there was no torture involved, they wanted to take this picture.)
Kylie got the student of the day award at her school again! She was just so proud of this accomplishment. I was proud of her too! She received this award for "a wonderful attitude, great reading, and a sweet personality." If you will remember Kylie is not my only brilliant child. My son is quite the smart cookie, too.
Finally, I was actually able to visit my friend and her newest baby!!!! YEAH! I am done having kids (not necessarily by choice) and I have to get my fix somehow. I mean, really, that new baby smell, the spit up smell, the not-too-gross poopie diapers, and all that comes with little ones (minus the sleepless nights). Nothing is better than all that. So, I jaunted on over to Shanna's house for visit. What a precious new little one!
Check out more baby pictures at Shanna's blog. My pics don't do the baby justice, or the mom for that matter. I was able to get a 3 generation pic for Shanna (sorry if none of them turned out perfect. I'm not the photog you are, but I did my best).
Sorry that this was a jumble of info, but I am really trying to catch up quickly, so I can resume the regularly schedule blogram.
Theme song- It's my life by Bon Jovi...
From the brain of MakingChanges at 3:24 PM
Surprise...and for no reason!
Last week the hubby stayed home from work on Friday because I was still battling a nasty cold, sleep deprivation, and feeling overwhelmed with life. So, being the superb hubby that he is he stayed home, took care of the chillins, cleaned the house, and.........
planned a special alone night, just the 2 of us. It wasn't our anniversary, my birthday is not for another month. It isn't the anniversary of our first kiss, first date, day we got engaged, or the day we met. It was for no other reason than to just be together. Isn't that special?
He called Grandma to babysit, planned where we were going, the works. I did get to help in the room selection, though. He told me we were going to a Bed and Breakfast and I was totally excited. For about 5 years we lived in Provo and always saw the Hines Mansion. I'd wanted to go there ever since I heard about it, but budget wouldn't allow it, nor would or time restraints. Screw the budget and time, he decided we needed to be alone. I am not one to let my kids have overnighters- E.V.E.R. so I have not left my kids overnight for much more than being in the hospital to have the next baby. This was a treat!
I will spare you the gory (fantabulous, uber romantic) details, but suffice it to say, we had a most wonderful time. Thank you to my fab MIL for taking care of the kids so I didn't have to worry about them. Hubby and I loved every minute of our overnight getaway. Check out the mansion if you are planning on a getaway. It was very cozy, reasonably priced for a BNB and the food was phenomenal!
After we got home hubby told me he wants to make sure we do that once a year. It only took us 10 years to figure that one out!!!!
Theme song- Time of My Life (from Dirty Dancing- fab song!)
From the brain of MakingChanges at 2:45 PM
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Just an idea
When someone offers to watch your kids for you so you can have some quiet time/time to get something done/a nap or whatever, DON'T and I do have to repeat DON'T put tap shoes on your kids and let them loose at your friend's house. Just because I am letting you have quiet time does not mean I want LOUD/CRAZY/ANNOYING/OBNOXIOUS time. Seriously! Tap shoes are for specific DANCE classes, not for playing at a friend's house. Trust me- your friends will truly appreciate your considerateness!
From the brain of MakingChanges at 3:18 PM
It crashed Hard!!!! Bruises and blood everywhere!
It was terrible... and I as front and center for the crash. One I never want to see again. I mean, it was worse than a basic car crash when you just can't look away. There was blood, guts and body parts sprawled all over... my desk. Yup, that's right. My life blood, my work, my hobbies, everything, lost...dead...and now, buried.
I had a forwarning that something was going very, very wrong with my computer. I quickly started burning all important information (like pictures for future blogging). It was like surgery. I had to be as meticulous as possible, making sure that I got all essential items saved. Since surgery is delicate and always seems to take hours longer than expected I have had my total focus on getting things worked out. Also, since I had a freakin' retarded computer seizure I didn't have total use of it so I had to wait until today to blog. Yeah! I am back online, back on track, and enjoying (somewhat) my computer again.
We are now in the rebuilding phase of the meltdown. I have to reload all of my necessary programs- fun. I know you are all jealous. You wish you were me! Then, once that is complete I have download the files back on to my computer. At least I didn't lose everything like I did about this time last year. I did learn something- even though I am an old dog, I learned a new trick.
So, here I sit, sipping my second mug of hot cocoa, listening to my 2 youngest go crazy in the house while I get back to my normal routine of vegging on the computer, checking my peeps, and getting a few laughs in. I have so much to blog about... so stay tuned for more adventures from my family.
A deep thought for today, brought to you by my son- Snake "If it rained turkeys we would all eat a lot." (I kid you not, he came up with that one on his own).
Theme song for the day- Crash and Burn by Savage Garden.
From the brain of MakingChanges at 10:58 AM
Thursday, January 8, 2009
What in the world....
I just noticed that for some spastic, odd, crazy, totally insane reason I have lost my Blog lists on my side bar. It was there this morning and now it is gone. My wallpaper is gone too. At least I didn't have to deal with what happened to Mary (I'd link you to her blog, but I don't it anymore). How am I expected to stalk my peeps if I don't have the list on my sidebar? If you are out there, and for some crazy reason check out my blog too, PLEASE oh please comment so I can have a link back to you. I need my blog fix!
From the brain of MakingChanges at 1:53 PM
The Cutest Family EVER!
If you want to hear the music I chose to go along with this slide show you have to push to little speaker at the top of the frame. If I had it start automatically it would interfere with future postings with theme music (which I didn't add any for today since the slide show has one). Oh, and if you want to listen to the selected theme song for the slide you need to turn off the music on my side bar. I know there are some of you out there that dislike my theme music automatically turning on, in which case I let you decide- deal or don't have your speakers turned on! Brilliant idea, I know!
From the brain of MakingChanges at 1:06 PM
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
I've corrupted her in oh-so-many ways!
I'm obsessed with NCIS. If you have never seen the show I highly recommend it. My parents own the dvds and let me borrow them. The theme song is great and Malia loves to shake it!
From the brain of MakingChanges at 3:25 PM
Monday, January 5, 2009
What was that about Global Warming?
Has anyone stepped outside? Most people who know me know that I am quite opinionated about politics. So, I am going to spout a little for a minute about "global warming." In what world do these people live in? I am experiencing single-digit temperatures right now. BBBBBRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! I am going to have to leave early for work to make sure that I get there on time tonight. It's only been snowing for about an hour and we have no end in sight.
From the brain of MakingChanges at 1:56 PM
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Home for the Holidays...sorta
I have been loving the cousins. My kids are having a great time with their cousins, playing, watching movies, and having Christmas together.
This is Christmas Eve...New jammies!
Christmas Morning, waiting to see if Santa came... HE DID!
I have had a lot of fun with my sister, Jen and her oldest daughter (my oldest niece). It really has been great getting to know my nieces better- all of them!
And, while they have been here, we have been able to celebrate Britin's birthday. She turned the big 4!!!! Wooohooo! Pink cake and all.
When Gramma and Papa and Uncle David finally made it we celebrated again by going to Chuck E Cheeses. TONS o' fun!
(Funny that I didn't even get a picture of Bits at her party, but she was having fun going all over the place!)
One of the greatest things about these visits is that my kids get to know my side of the family- Malia has already warmed up to her cousins and Papa. It might take until Saturday for her to warm up to Gramma, which will be sad since she is heading home on Saturday.
Theme song... We Are Family by Sister Sledge.
From the brain of MakingChanges at 2:37 PM
You Know You're A Redneck If...
So, my family has been here for over a week now and I have had to split my computer time with them. Needless to say I drew the short straw and haven't had much time to do anything. That, and Comcast decided to give me coal for Christmas (ie the internet didn't work for more than 24 hours). OUCH! I didn't think I was THAT bad. Apparently I was wrong and/or forgot some of my misdeeds this past year.
Well, I have to share a funny because during this extended visit I have realized that we (my family) will never socially mingle with the Trumps, the Rockefellers, or the Hiltons. We feel more at home with "our kind." Yes, you know who they are... I am sure you all have heard Jeff Foxworthy- You might be a redneck if... Well, we didn't meet our spouses at any family reunions. We don't have a constant yard sale going on in front of our houses and I didn't have to move an engine in order to take a shower this morning. I did, however, walk outside to get the cold water out of my "freezer."
So, I realized the definition of a redneck is someone who uses what they have... What good is living in the snow if you don't take advantage of the cold and keep extra stuff outside. (I just thought you all should know- this is in my FRONT yard. Yeah, we belong in a trailer park, don't we? If you are offended by that comment- deal!)
From the brain of MakingChanges at 1:59 PM


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Research Class: 12:15 PM
Main Program: 1:45 PM
Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Hall
520 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, California
The October research class County Websites: An Overlooked Resource will be presented by genealogist Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD and MA, CG.
Following the research class will be a brief business meeting at 1:00 PM, followed by some tasty snacks and time for chatting with other members. Don't miss the drawings for some excellent prizes!
Ms. Hibben will then present the main program, Clue to Clue: Tracking a Family Over Time and Miles. Clue to Clue uses various clues to show how to move from one piece of information to the next to piece together the life of an ancestral family. The steps used are illustrated so that they can be followed by the beginner as well as the seasoned genealogist. Use of census, probate, property, and personal records are explained.
Don't miss these great presentations by Jean Wilcox Hibben!
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Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD and MA, CG is an engaging and entertaining speaker who has done family research for over 30 years. A member of many professional genealogical organizations, she also volunteers at the Riverside (California) location for the Pacific Region National Archives, and was recently named the new director of the Family History Center in Corona, California. She is a nationally-known speaker on family history and folklore.
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Bushmills 16yr Old Single Malt
Review: Bushmills 16 Yr Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey 88/100
A Review by Chip Dykstra (Aka Arctic Wolf)
Posted on November 7, 2009
The practice of making whisky at the Old Bushmills Distillery can be traced back to 1608 when King James I granted Sir Thomas Phillips a royal licence to distill 'uisce beatha', the gaelic for 'water of life'. This grant serves as the first documented evidence of the distillation of whiskey at the site although at that time it was not yet called Bushmills. The first known reference to the Old Bushmills Distillery was in 1743 when, according to Victorian whiskey journalist Alfred Barnard, the site was "in the hands of smugglers"'. Now over 400 years later, the Bushmills brand is owned by Diageo, however all of the whiskey produced under the Bushmills name is still produced at the Old Bushmills Distillery in Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
The Bushmills 16 Yr Old Single Malt is composed of whiskey distilled three times. A portion of the whiskey is aged in American oak (bourbon) casks and a portion is aged in Spanish oak (Oloroso sherry) casks. All of this whiskey is aged for 16 or more years. The final whiskey is blended prior to finishing in old oak Port wine pipes. With such a variety of oak used in the aging and finishing in there is the potential for great complexity.
In the Bottle (4.5/5)
Bushmills is packaged in an attractive brown oval cardboard sleeve to protect the spirit. Curiously enough the bottle shape is square rather than oval. A nice write-up on the whiskey can be found on the cardboard sleeve. And the corkage is more than satisfactory.
In the Glass (9.0/10)
In some ways the initial aroma is more like a grain whiskey than a malt, spicy rye-like notes and mild anise licorice. But deeper in the glass the malty barley notes come out as strong as ever. There is just a little oiliness, giving tiny legs in the glass, and if you wait, fruity berries and toffee vanilla sit even further down.
In the Mouth (53/60)
Irish Whiskey has its own unique flavour heritage, spicy anise and a smooth grainy profile. Personally I find Irish whiskey to be smooth and easy to drink. Bushmills 16yr Single Malt does not disappoint in this regard. The Irish heritage stands proudly here, but this is a single malt, not a grain whiskey. This means we get a little more sweetness on the palate, and I found the anise flavour was more licorice like.
However the whiskey has other complex flavours not commonly found in other Irish whiskeys. A firm but mellow vanilla bourbon (from the American whiskey oak), a subtle but slightly heavy sherry smoke-filled with dry fruit (from the Oloroso cask), and fruity cherrylike flavours from the port pipes. It is in these nontypical Irish whiskey flavours that I find small flaws. We have a little too much competition for attention. In particular the Oloroso sherry note is just a tad heavy, and clashes with the other flavours. The Oloroso sherry tends to dominate rather than compliment the Irish heritage of this whiskey.
In the Throat (14/15)
One of the nicest finishes I have experienced in Irish whiskey. The competing flavours have settled down and it is really nice to feel the gentle burn. The finish is clean and crisp as well. Bushmills have triple distilled this product, and I believe this has contributed greatly to the crisp clean finish. A nice spiciness stays in the throat.
The Afterburn (8.0/10)
The complex mouth requires me to be in a very receptive mood to appreciate it. I find the sherry influence just a little offsetting. The Bushmills 16 Year old Single Malt is better than some whiskeys I sip regularly; but, I believe it could be much more than it is.
You may read some of my other Whisky Reviews (click the link) if you wish to have some comparative reviews.
I am always asked what my numbers actually mean. In order to provide clarification, you may (loosely) interpret the scores as follows.
0-25 A spirit with a rating this low would actually kill you.
26-49 Depending upon your fortitude you might actually survive this.
50 -59 You are safe to drink this…but you shouldn't.
60-69 Substandard swill which you may offer to people you do not want to see again.
70-74 Now we have a fair mixing rum or whisky. Accept this but make sure it is mixed into a cocktail.
75-79 You may begin to serve this to friends, again probably still cocktail territory.
80-84 We begin to enjoy this spirit neat or on the rocks. (I will still primarily mix cocktails)
85-89 Excellent for sipping or for mixing!
90-94 Definitely a primary sipping spirit, in fact you may want to hoard this for yourself.
95-97.5 The Cream of the Crop
98+ I haven't met this bottle yet…but I want to.
Very loosely we may put my scores into terms that you may be familiar with on a Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal scale as follows:
70 – 79.5 Bronze Medal (Recommended only as a mixer)
80 – 89.5 Silver Medal (Recommended for sipping and or a high quality mixer)
90 – 95 Gold Medal (Highly recommended for sipping and for sublime cocktails.)
95.5+ Platinum Award (Highest Recommendation)
Note: This review was revised on February 21, 2012. The revisions were minor but included some fixed typos, some sections modified strictly for clarity of information, and the addition of a new Introduction. The tasting notes and scores have not changed.
7 Responses to "Bushmills 16yr Old Single Malt"
February 21, 2012 at 10:01 am
hi .. i agree with your last sentence .we spent some time with the complete line and, although some of us differ on the final take, the sherry overtones in many of the sherry cask products of any spirits are never my fav. enjoyed the middletons, as a blend, far more. atb r
January 28, 2011 at 7:13 am
Bottle Size
Chip, looking at your picture it appears the bottle is 750 ml? The bottle I currently have is 700 ml. Do you know why we sometimes receive the standard European size rather than the standard North American size? With scotch, it seems that the less main stream the distillery the more likely it will be only 700 ml…
January 27, 2011 at 9:59 am
This is my absolute choice from the Bushmills range – including their individual cask releases. The flavours are deeply satisfying (gotta love that current!) and the price is very fair which in my mind kicks the 21 year old out of the cupboard for more than 3x $$$.
November 7, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Very nicely done rumchum, but if you don't slow down you will drink your self to death doing a review a day.


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This is more of a question to see if anyone would know.
Lemmings as we all know was created in 1991 by DMA and Psygnosis.
I have it on my PC which runs Windows XP SP2. I have gotten up to the Mayhem levels and im on level 17. But I am unable to finish cause when I exit the level I get an Error that says:
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JACKSONVILLE � Walls of riot shields clanked as waves of Marines and sailors from the 22 Marine Expeditionary Unit fended off simulated protestors at Stone Bay Friday.
JACKSONVILLE � Walls of riot shields clanked as waves of Marines and sailors from the 22 Marine Expeditionary Unit fended off simulated protestors at Stone Bay Friday.
�The last two weeks, they�ve done all the non-lethal packages, ranging from (Oleoresin Capsicum) spray, various types of munitions, riot control formations, control holds and live-fire training,� said Marine Staff Sgt. Jason Lyon, the lead instructor for the non-lethal weapons course at Stone Bay. �Today we combine all of that into one final culminating exercise.�
Instructors from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force�s Special Operations Training Group guided and evaluated the 1st Battalion, 10th Marines artillery attachment as they demonstrated riot-control skills and non-lethal weapons procedures. Students donned flak jackets, Kevlar helmets, shin pads, riot shields and masks and wielded batons, shotguns, inert Oleoresin Capsicum spray and M-4 carbines to combat the simulated rioters.
As a crisis response, leader�s commands echoed from a nearby tree line, to which students maneuvered and neutralized the objective during their final live-fire run, where they fired beanbag shotgun rounds at dummy targets.
�This fits directly into the MEU�s mission because they could quite possibly be tasked with crisis response around the world,� Lyon said. �It further fits into the current global scenario because there are a lot of things going on in the world with riots and embassies. These Marines are now trained to take on any situation they are tasked.�
The Marines have been using a �crawl, walk and then run� mentality.
Leading up to the final exercise, the students learned crisis-response skills in the classroom and outside it with practices conducted without gear.
Throughout the week, instructors presented progressively more challenging scenarios and, Lyon said, the students the results were �outstanding.�
�They have handled each scenario very well, which is good because most of these guys have never seen or heard of these techniques,� Lyon said.
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