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|August 18th, 2014, 09:46 AM
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From: Milton Keynes
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Down sides of a caponord ??
I'm looking of a new bike , and this weekend I took out a caponord and I was quite impressed. I've now ridden all the major adventure bikes and the caponord is up with the best.
Could of questions though, are their any down sides, compared to say and explorer or gs 1200 and can you fit a flip fronted helmet in to the panniers?
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|August 21st, 2014, 12:07 AM
Joined: Jul 2014
From: Tring, Herts, UK
Posts: 37
I just got my Capo, but I got the base version and not the Travel Pack. I can fit an Arai into my side panniers but it is a tight fit and only goes in one way. I don't think you will have any problems with a Top Box, mine seems huge.
In traffic it is snatchy, but I find going into 'rain' mode smooths things out. It hasn't got the highest top speed, but it is very eager and keen to go very fast. Although the power is supposed to be down on my GS, it seems much quicker and faster to accelerate.
The first service is 600 miles which I did in a week but can't get a service to 5th September.
New Bike glow keeps the identification of other faults down and I am sure they are there. But for what I paid, £10k for bike, panniers, top box and main stand, I will live with them
|August 21st, 2014, 12:11 AM
Joined: Jul 2014
From: Tring, Herts, UK
Posts: 37
In answer to something I posted before; the seat was fine over a 400 mile ride. There are no cubby holes and I have a button for heated grips, but no heated grips.
|August 28th, 2014, 05:38 AM
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From: carshalton,Surrey,uk
Posts: 3
I have the travel pack version, suspension is great back end just glides over rubbish roads, I have a small aria which fits into panniers with room to spare, my Ti teck bigger shell also fits. Down side first service cost £580 including fitting heated grips. My mates first service on triumph 800 cost £60.00. And I don't believe the PDI was carried out bike delivered with speedo set on KPH.
|September 5th, 2014, 08:04 AM
Joined: Jul 2014
From: Tring, Herts, UK
Posts: 37
First service must be a dealer thing, as mine was £152 all in, and that was today. Runs better now I have covered 1000 miles, so FS was 400 miles late but I had to wait to get a booking.
Both my Arai and Shoei Hornet fit into the panniers, and easily into the top box. I don't carry the top box much as the panniers are big enough.
I do get heat from the engine and i don't think it is the best bike in town, but once out it is so much fun.
|September 9th, 2014, 04:57 AM
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From: carshalton,Surrey,uk
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Which dealer did you use near Tring. I'll try them for the next service, and yes in London its a bit of an animal, but so much fun out of town.
|September 21st, 2014, 12:12 PM
Joined: Jul 2014
From: Tring, Herts, UK
Posts: 37
I use On yer Bike north of Aylesbury. That's where I bought the bike and all round they are pretty good. This is the second bike I have bought from them and over the years I have bought a fair amount of kit too.
|September 22nd, 2014, 12:21 PM
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|September 28th, 2014, 02:31 AM
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First service
First service price is definately a dealer thing, I just had mine done by Wheels in Peterborough. £125
They also fitted my heated grips and topbox for free as I agreed these when I bought it.
I also found it jerky at low speed when I first got it having moved back to a twin from an inline four. I just altered my riding style back to my old TLS days and now don't have a problem.
Love it.
Have to say, only 700 miles done and I'm already ragging up my back tyre, especially on the sides, and that's without luggage and the wife on board. Again, just like the old TLS.
|October 12th, 2014, 02:06 AM
Joined: Jul 2014
From: Tring, Herts, UK
Posts: 37
Now done 2400 miles. Last weekend went on a mini tour with Horizon Motorcycle Tours (excellent if you are looking for a tour) to the Ardennes Forest and round those roads it was just so much fun. Sunday it rained and rain mode was excellent, levelling out the power and allowing me to build my confidence in the poor conditions.
Monday I road from Bastogne to Amsterdam for three days work, and the Capo was great at knocking off the boring miles as well. The panniers and top box got everything in I needed for three days fun, + laptop and work clothes.
It used a bit of oil but nothing drastic considering how hard it was ridden (it was a very fast group) and the sound of the exhaust at full chat had everyone talking.
'New Bike' syndrome will always colour an opinion but so far I am loving it. There are annoyances. The usb being under the seat seems pointless as I can't put in a usb and shut the saddle. Closing the panniers is fiddly and I keep catching things in the lid preventing closure. getting used to it now so not a problem. Panniers leak but I always use dry bags anyway so not a problem. Low speed town work is no fun but 'rain' mode helps. Other than those things everything else is rosy in the garden. For what I paid it is an utter bargain.
|October 20th, 2014, 02:46 PM
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From: Australia
Posts: 5
Yep. Very similar experience, including the bargain bit (here in Australia).
Went with the gel seat and got the heated grips fitted as part of the sale bargaining - knew full well I would always be looking at that button and feeling I was missing something... can't help wondering why Aprilia didn't just fit them to go with the button?!? And the dealers are too- imagine they have to throw them in to 'sweeten' every sale, maybe that's a tactic.
On the USB issue, I simply got a 1.5m USB / mini USB cord, plugged in under rear seat and routed it through under front seat, tank etc to the steering head so I can power my phone (with it's GPS and music) and intercom up front. Now I'm looking for a mounting plate for a Givi topcase - a bit smaller (and less expensive ) than the massive Aprilia one.
|October 29th, 2014, 12:44 PM
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From: Northampton
Posts: 9
Had my Capo travel pack for 10 months and 9,000 miles now, including a tour in Spain, Pecos and Pyrenees, really good bike, just what I wanted. Is not as tall, high seated as GS or Explorer and does not feel like a monster aka Honda Crosstourer. Long distance rides (300 miles) no problem with numb bum. If you get one, come up to Supersausage on A5 sometime to compare notes.
|October 30th, 2014, 02:32 AM
Joined: Oct 2014
From: South of York, UK
Posts: 30
I Ride: Caponord 1200, Harley FHLXi, Triumph Tiger Cub, Fantic 200 Trials x 2, Fantic 303 & 201 Trials
Had my Touring Pack Capo for 4 weeks now and have done about 1000 miles. First service was done at about 850 at Teasdales in Thirsk, North Yorkshire and was only £140.
I can fit my Shoei Air Wanderer full face large size helmet in the panniers.
I love this bike!
I can't think of any downsides; the low speed fuelling issue in Sport mode is just typical v-twin and doesn't bother me at all. Panniers don't leak (so far) but I wipe the joining inner surfaces with silicon every now and then to help them seat correctly when closing.
Standard silencer makes a beautiful noise with a real bark when revved (in the UK spec anyway) and having added heated grips I don't have the "got the button but no heat" issue. The heated grips work really well and I find that level 2 is all you need so far, maybe that will change as we get into winter!
Added a top box (the standard Aprilia one) which is very smart and my wife finds it exceptionally comfortable for a pillion passenger with that in place.
I've seen reviews where people have complained about the position of the cruise control button but I find it easy to use with my throttle hand at speed. When one of your other bikes is a Harley the Aprilia feels very easy to ride and to play with all the toys.
Oh yeah, it goes like a scalded cat as well.
The most fun I've had on two wheels since I was 8 years old and got my Yamaha TY80.
|November 18th, 2014, 01:52 PM
Joined: Jul 2014
From: Tring, Herts, UK
Posts: 37
Now at 3000 miles. Had a long weekend in the Ardennes and loved the bike. All day comfort and loads of carrying space. Now the dark nights are in I have found the headlamp to be good, with a wide beam and decent illumination.
The engine is loosening up and the bark from the exhaust is just so sweet!!! One thing I did find was the battery drained pretty quick once the nights got cooler. My bike is in a garage and was a little taken a back at how quick it ran down. Optimate 4 fitted and problem cured.
|February 27th, 2015, 04:47 PM
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Joined: Feb 2015
From: Australia
Posts: 12
I Ride: 14 caponord touring
Thought after a week
Hi there, I have owned my Capo for about 10 days now and have just returned from a weeks riding with another 12 mates in Tasmania. Tassie is a real test for any bike with very demanding roads requiring you're "A" game at most times with tight flowing roads through gorges, hills and coastline. I had packed enough gear for a weeks travel with panniers and top box. I had a pretty major moment early in the ride as bike "fell" off edge of tyre on to peg stand and stainless exhaust guard, damaging all. I had preload set on auto and it struggled with weight ( I'm 94 kg). I then set preload at 2 up with luggage which helped but not enough so I will look at a heavier rear spring. The 180/55 rear seems to have a really flat profile leaving no contact patch at steeper angles, would a 190/55 rear give a rounder profile with steeper shaped edges and larger contact patch? Traction control I had set on 1 and active set on sport. At speed into and through corners I was having trouble with confidence as front seemed to chatter and move and rear wallowed. How does the active suspension work, does it learn or does it just work on throttle movement? Brakes were great. Does the active suspension require getting used to? Has anyone else had these issues?
|February 27th, 2015, 04:56 PM
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Joined: Feb 2015
From: Australia
Posts: 12
I Ride: 14 caponord touring
Also a quick mention, issues in first week, bike delivered with chain "drum" tight, left hand indicator globe blown, rear oxy sensor nearly fell out, front oxy sensor also loose, screw on clutch slave cylinder loose and found just before it fell out( yes, the yellow paint guy had checked this one. This led to my mates making Aprilia jokes for the rest of the week. A little care would go a long way to helping with the Caponords marketing campaign!
|March 1st, 2015, 10:06 AM
Joined: Jul 2014
From: Tring, Herts, UK
Posts: 37
Now at 4500 miles and ridden through the winter, not everyday but had a few rides. Has stood up well and has been excellent when I have used it. Fitted Oxford heated grips which at £60 seemed a good choice, and so that has been the case. I have ridden on some very cold days and the grips have been brilliant.
Also fitted a Garmin bike sat nav so all set up. Rough fueling in town seems to have sorted itself out and I don't seem to put it into rain mode anymore. Had a ride through central London in thick traffic and it was fine, no worse than any other high capacity bike.
Pannier strap in the left pannier has snapped, and the chain needs a lot of attention. Seems impossible to adjust as well, and having just read the thread on chain adjustment pleased its not just me.
Still think it is brilliant and looking forward to the warmer weather and drier roads.
|July 16th, 2015, 11:07 PM
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From: Brisbane Australia
Posts: 267
I Ride: 2017 KTM 1290 SDGT & 2005 Honda CBR1100XX
Hi all. Hop over to the 'other forum' and read up on all the cheap and easy mods that will save you $ and time. It's just a normal bike, once you understand how the Italians think.
Anything comes loose - Loctite it. Anything (Feking cat on lap wants food.....) looks like it might come loose - Loctite it. All covered in these wonderful pages (and sometimes with photos!). I've clocked up 9,600kms and will shortly be in for the 10,000 scheduled service.
What a brilliant bike these things are once you 'fettle' them (though my dealer has a great mechanic who also works on race bikes....so my Capo has been properly pre-delivered - thanks Andrew...you are the best). Go to M'cycles R Us if you are in Brisbane Au-bloody-straylia!
Ps Fit a 190/55 PR4 rear tyre......and be well pleased!
|July 31st, 2015, 10:00 PM
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From: Australia
Posts: 5
Go the 190 tyre asap.
Changes the handling and cornering confidence dramatically for the better instantly!
|August 1st, 2015, 12:04 AM
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From: Brisbane Australia
Posts: 267
I Ride: 2017 KTM 1290 SDGT & 2005 Honda CBR1100XX
Too right Cliff'y....just make sure it's the 55 profile......you don't want the 190/50 as it will be about 10mm lower than the 190/55 and might even be identical to the OEM Dunlop (I don't know for sure and it doesn't matter as the PR4 190/55 is just so 'right')
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
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Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, England
Travel date: 2014
"Harry potter fans must visit. Awesome place!!!"
This was definitely the highlight of our London trip this past summer, and one of the main reasons why we visited London.
I am not going to talk about what you will see on the tour – you can find all those details on the Warner Bros. Studio's website. Instead, I want to share a few tips on how to make the best of your trip.
- Tickets must be purchased in advance. You cannot buy tickets at the studio. We ordered our tickets online 2 months ahead from Canada and were sent an email confirmation. We presented the confirmation at the studio on the day of the visit to collect the admission tickets. The process was very simple.
- It's worthwhile to purchase the complete studio tour package, which comes with a digital guide and a paperback souvenir book. The digital guide (headset) is very useful and provides interesting information about the sets, costumes, and props. We collected the souvenir books at the end of the tour in the gift shop and upgraded one of the books to a hard copy by paying the price difference.
- There are designated time slots allocated to the tickets, to control the traffic. Try to book the first tour of the day to avoid the crowds. You can stay in the studio as long as you want (except the first part of the tour inside the Great Hall, which is a guided tour, and you're only allowed a certain time there before the next group comes in). The rest of the studio you can explore on your own at your own pace.
- There are tour buses (operated by Golden Tours) going from London to the studio. However, the tour bus schedule only allows 3.5 hours at the studio. I don't think that is sufficient for the true Potter fans. We spent almost 5 hours going through the exhibits, half an hour for lunch, and an hour in the souvenir shop. This is a full-day visit!
- The studio is easily accessible by public transport. From our hotel (Plaza on the River near Vauxhall station), we took a cab to Euston Railway Station (cost us £14 which was not much more than what we would have paid for the underground for 3 persons), and then took the train from Euston to Watford Junction. Just outside Watford Junction station, there's a shuttle bus going to the studio (£2 return fare per person).
- Butter Beer is available only in the Backlot. The Studio Café in the lobby does not sell Butter Beer. The only other place you can get Butter Beer is at Universal Studios. We bought 3 hot dogs and 3 Butter Beer in the Backlot for £22.
- Some of the items in this Souvenir Shop are also available at the Harry Potter store at King's Cross Train Station, but they are more expensive at King's Cross.*
- This is different from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios (which we visited before and also enjoyed very much). This is where all the real props and sets are located. There are thousands of props being exhibited and you get close looks at most of them.
Overall, we were (positively) overwhelmed by the experience and we will definitely want to visit again.
*Note: some items can also be ordered online, and/or purchased at the Universal Studios parks


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A wedding full of beautiful, subtle detail set the scene for Brett and Tegan to tie the knot at Oakover Grounds earlier this year. Natural colours and tones allowed for seamless mixing of classic style with the natural bushland setting.
Having the ceremony and reception at the one location meant that Brett and Tegan had the luxury of starting the formalities later in the day, when most of the heat had dissipated. Under the shade of some lovely, big eucalypts, Brett and Tegan said their vows.
Not surprisingly, their son Isaac threatened to steal the limelight in what was also a big day for him. It's not every day you get to see your mum and dad get married! He was thrilled to be a part of the excitement, even taking a moment to entertain the guests, playing ring toss on the lawn before the reception started.
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For most games the Bedford High girls basketball team plays this season they will win in a landslide. Simply put, they're just too big, too fast, too deep and too talented for most other teams to handle. Their game on Friday night vs. Nashua North was no different.
The Bulldogs got a balanced scoring effort, led by senior forwards Haley Driscoll with 14 points and McKenzie Brown with 13. Bedford led throughout, and after a great pass from sophomore point guard Bri Purcell to Nikki Tucci for a layup they went up 32-17 early in the 3rd quarter. Shortly after that it was again Purcell with a nice dish, this time hitting Driscoll in transition for a layup. That made it 36-17 Bulldogs. They kept on moving the ball, hitting shots, and just kept increasing their lead. They led 16-8 after 1, 28-15 at halftime, 50-27 after 3 and cruised to the 66-39 win.
"There's a reason why they're the best team in the state" said Nashua North head coach Ricky Oliver. "They've got the bigs, they've got the guards. Our game plan was to pack in in on defense and make them shoot it, but McKenzie Brown is too good."
This Bedford team is a pleasure to watch and to cover. They're so unselfish and always looking to make the extra pass. They play the game hard, dive on the floor for loose balls and have sound fundamentals. This group has been playing together for a long time and you can tell by the camaraderie on and off the court.
North was hanging in there early in the game, led by their young, exciting back court duo of junior Taylor Choate (10 points) and Dezi Okorie (13 points). But then one of the Titan's other key players, sophomore guard Sara Cordova (who hit 5 threes vs. BG earlier this season) left the game and did not return.
"She got hit in the nose" explained Coach Oliver. "We took her out as a precaution, so she doesn't get a concussion."
With Cordova out, North had trouble keeping up with Bedford's offensive onslaught. Senior guard Rachel Collins drove baseline and hit a tough leaner. Then Brown faced up from 18 feet on the wing, took the ball right at her defender, powering her way inside for 2. Then the Bulldogs had a perfectly executed fast break, as Ali Glennon passed it up the floor to Brown who turned and zipped it over to Courtney O'Connell for a layup. It took them about 3 seconds to score and the ball didn't hit the floor once.
To start the 3rd quarter Bedford just kept on rolling. Brown hit a jumper from 18 feet, then Purcell made a couple nice passes for layups. Caroline Conrad made a great extra pass to Tucci(8 points), who hit a her second straight mid-range jumper as the Bulldogs now led 42-23.
Bedford continued to pour it on, as Tucci dished it to Driscoll, cut to the basket and got the pass back for a layup on a perfectly executed give-and-go play. Then Purcell used a nice hesitation dribble move to get in the lane, missed the shot but Gabby Hunter was there for a strong put-back. Purcell made another great pass, this time to Hunter for a layup.
Up 23 heading to the 4th quarter, Bedford's starters went back in for one more push. Brown made a great pass from up top to Driscoll who was open underneath the bucket for 2. Then Glennon made a steal at the 3/4 court mark, took it all the way to the rim for an and-1 finish with her off-hand.
Give North credit though as they kept battling and never gave up, even down by 20+ points in the 2nd half. Okorie was active on the boards and made a nice steal. Then Choate drilled a 3-pointer from the top of the key. Bedford went on to win it 66-39 to remain undefeated.


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Effect of Thiazolidinediones on Human Bone
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00927355
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : June 25, 2009
Results First Posted : June 2, 2014
Last Update Posted : March 29, 2016
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|Condition or disease
|Osteoblast Adipocytes Bone Density Osteocalcin Adiponectin Mesenchymal Stem Cells
|Drug: Pioglitazone Drug: Placebo
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|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|10 participants
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|Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
|Official Title:
|Effects of Thiazolidinediones on Human Bone Marrow Stromal Cell Differentiation Capacity:In Vitro and In Vivo- A Pilot Study
|Study Start Date :
|April 2009
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|October 2010
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|July 2011
Active Comparator: Pioglitazone
half of the diabetic patients will be randomized to pioglitazone treatment for 6 months starting out with 15mg qd for 4 weeks and dose increased to 30mg (2 tablets) qday if no adverse effects noted at the four week mark by study physician.
Drug: Pioglitazone
6 month treatment with pioglitazone 15mg for four weeks with dose increased to 30mg if no adverse effects (swelling of lower extremities, liver enzyme elevation) noted at the four week mark.
Other Name: Actos
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
The other half will be randomized to placebo for 6 months. The placebo pills also start out with one "15mg) pill qday and are increased to 2 tablets ("30mg") qday after 4 weeks if no adverse effects are noted by study physician.
Drug: Placebo
The placebo pills also start out with one ("15mg") pill qday and are increased to 2 tablets ("30mg") qday after 4 weeks if no adverse effects are noted by study physician.
- Percent Change in Number of Osteoblast and Adipocyte Colony Forming Units Cultured From Bone Marrow Stem Cells Harvested 6 Months After Treatment With Study Drug Compared to Baseline [ Time Frame: 6 months ]To determine the effect of PIO (pioglitazone) on BMSC (bone marrow stem cell) lineage choice in vivo, a bone marrow aspiration was obtained from patients at baseline and after 6 months of treatment with PIO or placebo. The bone marrow was used for ex vivo CFU-OB (Colony forming units-Osteoblast) and CFU-AD assays using the same protocol described for the in vitro studies previously. We also analyzed the number of total colonies per patient at both baseline and final visit.
- βCTX (Carboxy Terminal Collagen Crosslinks), Osteocalcin, and Adiponectin. [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
- Bone Mineral Density [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
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Inclusion Criteria:Subjects with T2DM who are:
- naïve to insulin and TZD therapy
- On diet and lifestyle therapy along with submaximal metformin therapy
- with HbA1c between 7% and 8.0%
- between the ages of 18 and 80 years
- both genders
Exclusion Criteria:
- Contraindications to TZD therapy including congestive heart failure class III or IV, and/or macular edema
- history of osteoporosis (T score < -2.5 on DXA scanning) or osteoporotic fragility fracture
- treatment with glucocorticoids within 1 year of study enrollment
- treatment with bisphosphonates,calcitriol, raloxifene, Calcitonin, estrogen
- vitamin D insufficiency, defined as 25(OH)D levels <30 ng/mL or
- hyperparathyroidism
- liver disease (LFTS > 3x upper limits of normal)
- Kidney disease Cr>1.4 in females and Cr>1.5 in males
- smokers (active or within a month from stopping)
- alcohol or drug abuse/dependence
- hypogonadism in males
- mental conditions rendering the subject unable to understand the scope of the study
- female subjects who are pregnant or breast feeding
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- obstructive sleep apnea.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00927355
|United States, Georgia
|Grady Diabetes Clinic
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30303
|Principal Investigator:
|Natasha B Khazai, M.D.
|Emory University
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|Responsible Party:
|Natasha Khazai, M.D., assistant professor, Emory University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00927355 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
08006 ( Other Identifier: Other )
|First Posted:
|June 25, 2009 Key Record Dates
|Results First Posted:
|June 2, 2014
|Last Update Posted:
|March 29, 2016
|Last Verified:
|March 2016
Keywords provided by Natasha Khazai, M.D., Emory University:
human bone marrow stem cells
bone mineral density
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Hypoglycemic Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs


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Author: Chuck Wendig
Start Date: 2/27/16
End Date: 3/12/16
# of Pages: 400
Edition: Del Rey original hardcover (2015)
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Why I Chose It: When I was younger I read a decent number of Star Wars books that explored the worlds and characters outside of the movies (like Han and Leia's kids etc.)…but recently the decision was made to start over to allow for new original movies after "Return of the Jedi". This means all of the old stories of the "Expanded Universe" are considered "legends", kind of like an alternate reality, which is a little lame considering the huge pool of material it makes obsolete (including some genuinely interesting stories). On the plus side, now it is a lot easier to cover all of the "canon" material, which is what I decided to attempt!
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There are places on your back that contain great hidden power. Between your shoulder blades, just outside of your spine, in this area that is not bone nor joint, there are invisible secrets. Almost as if we use them just right, wings might burst forth and send us to flight. Or just make us awesome… Continue reading From Where Wings Would Grow


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See This week's full post for a sense of what's going on at the farm. Lily is your driver this week and as it's her first time on the TH route, deliveries may be slightly delayed.
In the box: Flat parsley, basil and Italian fennel. Kale and collards. Cabbage and kohlrabi. Cucumbers, green or yellow zucchini or yellow crookneck squash. Full shares only contain string beans and peppers.


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Wells Fargo: Grants for Climate Change/
OVERVIEW: Wells Fargo Foundation invests in education, housing, community development, the environment, and arts and culture. Specific focuses and agendas vary by state and region. Its climate change and energy prioritizes clean technology and innovation, and its own cleantech incubator.
IP TAKE: Wells Fargo Foundation's giving is subdivided by state, and sometimes also by regions within those states. Of the 44 states where the foundation gives, the vast majority of them emphasize arts and culture.
PROFILE: Wells Fargo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the big banking and financial services institution, seeks to create "solutions for stronger, more resilient communities." Its corporate sister remains the fourth largest bank in the United States; it made $22 billion in profit in 2013. Wells Fargo continues to undergo investigation by the SEC and federal government for its lending practices, before and after the financial crash. Its grantmaking invests in the environment, veterans, disaster relief, sustainable housing and ownership, financial education, and education.
The foundation conducts its climate change grantmaking through its Environmental Grant program, which seeks to "accelerate a transition to a "greener" economy, break down barriers, and positively impact our environment." In 2012, the company unveiled its new environmental goals, which include a commitment to give $100 million in grants by 2020. The company's environmental giving has two main avenues to which to apply: Resilient Communities site, which is a partnership through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and its Innovation Incubator (IN2) program. Its IN2 program funds a mix of renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings, alternative transportation, water, and sustainable agriculture. IN2 ultimately seeks to create scalable solutions for a low carbon economy, and one-time grants range between $50,000 and $200,000. In addition, Wells Fargo also finances green businesses. In addition to the $100 million in grants, the company intends to provide $30 billion in financing to "environmentally beneficial" business opportunities.
Wells Fargo grants range from $25,000 to about $200,000. Past grantees include accelerator/incubators such as the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, Rice University, and UC Berkeley's Cleantech to Market Commercialization Program. The foundation has also funded Santa Clara University and Boston University, which received a grant to conduct energy efficiency training for urban housing.
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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - As the dust continues to settle from the rush of technology IPOs before the big bust of 2000, Morgan Stanley analyst Mary Meeker is taking stock.
The former Wall Street All Star analyst noted that after an anemic showing of late among technology IPOs, a pickup in the sector may take place later this year.
"We believe we are past the worst of the recent corrections and expect a gradually improving outlook in 2002," Meeker said in a research note.
"We believe the economy is gaining a foothold, and some technology sectors, such as Internet advertising, e-commerce and PC software, are starting to see a more robust market environment than was around a year ago," she said.
Her comments echo the mild but widely shared optimism that has sent shares of the Nasdaq up in recent days, and comments from technology executives that cautiously point to a possible pickup in business.
The report analyzed the 1,705 IPOs from technology companies that have gone public from 1980 to 2001.
The height of the period, as many know all too painfully, was 1999 and 2000 - also known as the boom years.
In 2000, 221 tech IPOs took off; in 1999, a whopping 308 took flight. The number of IPOs per year between 1980 and 2001 averaged 78.
In 2001, the number of tech IPOs fell sharply to 19 as the tech sector dried up across the board.
The drop-off took most by surprise since the Nasdaq had never declined for two consecutive years prior to 2000. It ended up dropping 39 percent in 2000 and 21 percent in 2001. Meeker, once the most celebrated analyst on Wall Street, has become less visible.
From 1980-2000, the cumulative value of tech IPOs was about $4.06 trillion. By 2002, that number had shrunk to about $2.33 trillion. That's a decrease in about $1.7 trillion in market value.
In 1999, a total of 123 tech IPOs had gained tenfold or more over their offering prices; by 2001, that number had been halved to 65.
The froth in the Internet IPO market from 1995 to 2000 resembled the emerging market for PCs in 1980 to 1984, Meeker pointed out.
"That earlier period, after rapid company and wealth creation, was followed by a slowdown in the growth rate of technology product sales combined with too much PC capacity, leading to a decline in the number of technology IPOs and in the value of technology stocks," Meeker said. And in the latter period, "again we had a boomlet, we had a bust . . . and now things are beginning to stabilize."
Still, tech IPOs still shine when examined from the perspective of decades.
The top performing tech IPO since 1980 is Microsoft MSFT, +1.67%, up about 45,000 percent. AOL Time Warner AOL, +1.63% is second with a gain of about 36,000 percent; Dell Computer DELL, +1.28% is up 31,000 percent, Oracle ORCL, +0.52% has gained 30,000 percent and Cisco CSCO, +3.28% has added 29,000 percent.
Lesser known standouts include Paychex PAYX, +1.01%, up 18,000 percent and Maxim Integrated Partners MXIM, +1.07%, up 15,000 percent.
At the same time, about 15 percent, or 255, of tech IPOs have gone bankrupt or out of business entirely. Another 511 companies have been acquired.
So far in 2002, not much has happened overall as the first quarter comes to a close. Only 16 IPOs have taken off in total so far this year, including two from the technology sector.
Synaptics SYNA, +1.55%, a maker of touch pads for computers, debuted at $11 and is now trading at $16.60. PayPal PYPL, +1.42%, an Internet-based processor of money transfers, kicked off at $13 per share and is now at $17.57.
Such deals have been overshadowed by mammoth billion dollar IPOs from more traditional firms such as Travelers TAP.A, -5.73% and Alcon ACL, +0.00%.
Still, Meeker points out that sub-sectors such as wireless data and broadband may provide fertile ground for the next Big Thing in the technology arena.
While it's slow right now, the few tech IPOs that have made it out the door have provided some decent returns. During this period of tech skepticism, it's probably the safest time to buy IPOs from the sector, Meeker concluded.


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Spectra – brand new production following Arts Council England funding success and mac supportMon 15 May 2017
Following a successful bid to Arts Council England, Spectra has secured over £80,000 in funding, enabling them to produce two new productions while developing the scope and reach of the project. Its first large scale production for 2017: Hanging in the Balance is a multi-sensory performance, which delves into a mystical world of enchanting sights, sounds, tastes and smells. Performed at mac Birmingham as well as outside in Cannon Hill Park on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 May, the performance draws on the diverse creativity of Spectra's mixed professional and learning disabled community cast.
Audiences can expect live music, delightful dance and fantastic action, devised collaboratively with the cast. Fully accessible and suitable for all ages, audiences will join the courageous motley crew of characters on an adventure across a world that teeters on the brink of extinction – can the intrepid explorers survive while trying to save the world?
Commenting on the production and funding, Kate DeRight, Spectra Director said: 'We are delighted to have received a generous grant from Arts Council England to make two new productions and to support Spectra's growth and development as a company that harnesses the creativity of learning disabled people to make compelling performance work. Our newest performance brings all the quirky fun audiences have come to expect from Spectra shows: we've got fairies, drifters, wizards and a gorilla. And cake. There's always cake - as well as some other tasty surprises including things to smell, do, hear and see. As our show opens, all is well in the world, all four elements - earth, water, air and fire - in balance. It is a fine balance, though; what can we do if it tips too far one way?'
Deborah Kermode, mac Birmingham CEO and Artistic Director added: 'The Spectra project is a shining example of our ethos – arts for all. The cast bring a real energy to our venue and an enthusiasm that is infectious. It's great that they now have additional funding to develop further and we're proud that they continue to push the boundaries of performance at mac.'
Spectra is developed through a partnership between mac Birmingham, independent artist Kate DeRight and Queen Alexandra College, Birmingham.
To book tickets for Hanging in the Balance – prices from £7.50, carers can attend free with a paid disabled entry ticket, book below, or contact mac Birmingham's Sales and Information team on 0121 446 3232.
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31 Flawless Photos Of Jackie Kennedy
The first lady was a fashion icon.
1. At the foreign ministry in Mexico City.
2. At a dinner for the president of the Ivory Coast.
3. Watching the first of the 1962 America's Cup races aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, off Newport, R.I.
4. Holding a silver pitcher that was presented to the White House as a diplomatic gift in 1962.
5. Her wedding photo.
6. At the National Theatre in September 1962 with her husband.
7. At her wedding reception with her husband at Hammersmith Farm, Newport, R.I., Sept. 12, 1953.
8. The first lady with her husband at the arrival ceremonies for the king of Morocco.
9. At her husband's inauguration.
10. Attending mass in 1961 in Rhode Island.
11. Hosting guests at a White House dinner honoring 49 American Nobel Prize winners in April 1962.
12. At a polo match during her trip to India.
13. Talking to the French minister of culture at the opening of the Mona Lisa Exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
14. At a dinner for the cultural affairs minister of France.
15. With her husband at the Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami, Fla, to address leaders of the Cuban Invasion Brigade.
16. Playing with her son Jack Jr. in the west bedroom of the White House.
17. Receiving a season pass to the National Symphony Orchestra.
18. Touring an island during her trip to India.
19. Playing with an elephant in the in the garden of the prime minister of India's residence.
20. Opening of the refurbished White House Treaty Room.
21. At a state dinner in honor of the Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg in April 1963.
22. At the dinner for the president of the Ivory Coast.
23. With French President and former General Charles DeGaulle at a dinner in Versailles, France, in June 1961.
24. Leaving St. Mary's Church after attending mass in Newport, R.I., with her husband.
25. Attending the opening of the Tutankhamun Exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in 1961.
26. Arriving in India for a trip to the country and to Pakistan in 1962.
27. At the residence of the president of India in 1962.
28. Visiting the prime minister of India and the United States ambassador to India at the prime minister's residence.
29. Touring the Central Cottage Industries Emporium in New Delhi, India.
30. Departing the White House for a trip to South America.
31. At a dinner with the prime minister of India.
Related: 26 Flawless Photos Of John F. Kennedy
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I occasionally find links to posts by Chuck Wendig peppering Facebook. His blog, terribleminds, is often totally inappropriate, which might be why I like the articles of his I've read: no holds barred, totally irreverent, but usually so totally true as well. This past week someone linked to an older post of Chuck's about what we as writers should not do (as opposed to all the multitude of things we're told we should, every day, day in and day out--it's exhausting). So, writers, read this post and take a good, long look at your writing life. Are there things you need to change? Here's one of my faves: "Fear is nonsense. What do you think is going to happen? You're going to be eaten by tigers? Life will afford you lots of reasons to be afraid: bees, kidnappers, terrorism, being chewed apart by an escalator, Republicans, Snooki. But being a writer is nothing worthy of fear. It's worthy of praise. And triumph. And fireworks. And shotguns. And a box of wine. So shove fear aside — let fear be gnawed upon by escalators and tigers. Step up to the plate. Let this be your year."
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In early 2018, Vantiv's (now Worldpay's) PaymentsEdge Advisory Services conducted its annual POS Channel KPI Study in which we gathered key performance indicator data from POS resellers and ISVs. In this webinar, we unveil the results from and provide in-depth analysis of our special report. We identify trends related to revenue growth, profit margin, recurring revenue, employee expenses, employee benefits, and more.
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Sylvia Mawhir, 58 years old of Brocton, New York passed away surrounded by her loving family early Wednesday afternoon February 24, 2016 after her courageous battle with cancer. Sylvia was born in Dunkirk, New York on February 7, 1958 and was the daughter of the late Clarence Corbett and Angeline Galardo Corbett of Dunkirk, New York. She had lived in this area her entire life. She was a 1976 graduate of The Dunkirk City School District and also received her Associate Degree from Jamestown Community College. She worked as a Manager for Advance Septic of Cassadaga, New York. Besides loving and spending time with her family, Sylvia enjoyed going to concerts especially The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen.. She was very active in her childrens school activities and was also a very active member of Relay For Life.
She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years Steve Mawhir , two daughters Kara Mawhir of Fredonia, New York and Katelyn Mawhir of Brocton, New York. Her mother Angeline Corbett of Dunkirk, New York, two brothers Clarence (Linda) Corbett of Dunkirk New York and John (Cheryl) Corbett of Fredonia, New York, one sister Mrs. Dixie (Scott) McFeely of North East, Pa., and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Clarence Corbett who passed away in 1986.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning February 27, 2016 at 10am from Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 1020 Central Ave. in Dunkirk, New York where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Daniel Walsh. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Fredonia, New York. Friends are invited to call at the Morse Funeral Home 51 Highland Ave. in Brocton, New York on Friday February 26, 2016 fro 4-8pm. The family suggests Memorials in Sylvia honor be made to The Brocton, Fire Dept., Lake Ave. Brocton, 14716 and/or to Hospice of Chautauqua County 20 W.Fairmount Ave. Lakewood, New York 14750. Immediately following the Funeral Service and Interment everyone is invited by the family to attend a luncheon in her memory at the American Legion John W Dill Post 434, 110 West Main St. Brocton, New York from 12 until 4pm.


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What Do A 'Group of Women' Plus A '40 Hour Work Week' Equal?? Workplace Gossip!!
I will be the first to admit, as much as I can't stand drama in the workplace, I am just as guilty as the next girl. Which makes me wonder. Is there such thing as a drama-free workplace? Will there always be 'that' girl who manages to always push your buttons or start a conflict out of nothing? What is it about professional women working together that seems to bring on gossip as though the office is the high school cafeteria? How can we eliminate workplace gossip?
The New Girl
When a situation arises that involves welcoming a new employee, there tends to be a response that is either positive or negative. A negative response is commonly heard from the women who feel threatened by the new addition to the team. Often times this threat is unwarranted, however any negative response most times ends coming back three-fold.
A positive response would be the professional route to take. Learning the new girls skills and how she can benefit the team as a whole would be the most beneficial action.
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Here's what RDO engineers have been writing about over the past week.
If you're writing about RDO, or about OpenStack on CentOS, Fedora or RHEL, and you're not on my list, please let me know!
Booting cloud images with libvirt, by Lars Kellogg-Stedman
Most major distributions now provide "cloud-enabled" images designed for use in cloud environments like OpenStack and AWS. These images are usually differentiated by (a) being relatively small, and (b) running cloud-init at boot to perform initial system configuration tasks using metadata provided by the cloud environment.
… read more at http://tm3.org/blog107
Writing a new OpenStack Puppet module, by Emilien Macchi
As OpenStack matures as a solution, there is a growing need to effectively deploy OpenStack in a prescriptive manner.
… read more at http://tm3.org/blog108
The Different Facets of OpenStack HA, by Russell Bryant
Last October, I wrote about a particular aspect of providing HA for workloads running on OpenStack. The HA problem space for OpenStack is much more broad than what was addressed there. There has been a lot of work around HA for the OpenStack services themselves. The problems for OpenStack services seem to be pretty well understood.
… read more at http://tm3.org/blog109
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Celebrating 100 years of "America's Black Eden": Idlewild, Michigan's Centennial visit: http://www.iaacc.com/ for more information
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Dedication and Grand Opening of John Meeks Park
IDLEWILD, MI (Tell Us USA) – Long considered the "Black Eden", Idlewild will mark its 100th year with the dedication of John Meeks Park, named in honor of educator, successful businessman, historian and longtime resident. An after party will be held like this area has never seen before. The ceremony will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm August 4, 2012 at M. L. King & Idlewild Boulevard in this historic and beautiful northern resort setting.
The celebration will continue with guest speakers, entertainment and activities for all ages, from 1:00 pm – until, so don't forget your coolers, blankets and lawn chairs.
Idlewild, a vacation and retirement community in Yates Township located in a small rural northwestern part of Michigan, was one of only a few resorts in the country where African-Americans were allowed to vacation and purchase property before this discrimination became illegal in 1964.
Upper and middle class African American professionals from Detroit, Chicago, and other Midwestern cities were drawn to this rustic community a hundred years ago with residents the likes of NAACP co-founder, Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, cosmetic entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, Lemuel L. Foster, president of Fisk University, Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. of Detroit, and the famous African-American novelist Charles Waddell Chesnutt.
Famous entertainers who performed in Idlewild were Della Reese, Al Hibbler, Bill Doggett, Jackie Wilson, T-Bone Walker, George Kirby, The Four Tops, Roy Hamilton, Brook Benton, Lottie "the Body" Graves, Sarah Vaughan, Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, Dinah Washington, B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, Sammy Davis, Bill Cosby, Moms Mabley, Fats Waller, and Billy Eckstein and many other performers, entertained thousands of Idlewilders and white citizens in neighboring Lake County townships throughout the 1950s and early 1960s.
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The pedagogy and philosophy at The TreeHouse share inspirations from the Waldorf, Montessori and Reggio Emilia (project-based) approach and any other early childhood discipline which promotes the importance of a holistic, child directed, experienced based learning that enhances the development of the whole child. What a mouthful! Forget jargons, in plain parent lingo, we're basically the average parents who aren't purists in any one approach and would take on and apply whatever we feel works best for our children, and in this case: PLAY! That is, a combination of various play methods that we are certain have and will work with ours (when we can help it), that surely would work for so many other children too!
Alhamdulillah, we've connected the dots and are the first around the neighbourhood (and nation) to adopt and combine the whimsical imaginative play of Waldorf, the intelligent systematic play of Montessori, and the aesthetic creative/artistic play of Reggio Emilia–all natural, all joyful, all inspiring! Now, these of course within a Khalifah-inspired environment, taking lessons (again) from a combination of Islamic Waldorf, Islamic Montessori and the Khalifah Method, and anything else in between that works too. And, owh, add technology into the mix because this is after all learning in the 21st century! To be honest, given the chance, that's probably what any parent would do or want to do–taking inspiration from all that they think is best for their children!


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Access your Wisdom.
There is an unlimited wealth of knowledge and perception just below the surface. It is only when one takes the time to access it, however, that one can become familiar with the power of its wisdom and the strength of its voice.
Your intuition has saved you great heartache in the past (or at least has attempted to do so). Think of a time in your life when your instincts, gut or intuition provided you with guidance in a time of uncertainty or doubt. What was the feeling that you associated with that voice?
Today, I invite you to access your higher wisdom. Go within and see what guidance your intuition has for you today. For that question for which you are seeking an answer, ask the question aloud; then, close your eyes and take a deep breath. In your mind's eye, focus on a large white movie screen. Continue asking the question until images, words or answers begin to appear. Do not attempt to guide the answers or control your thoughts. Simply watch what passes and take note of any patterns that you see. Continue taking deep, relaxing breaths and allow your mind to go wherever it wishes to go. Continue this practice for five or ten minutes. It may be challenging at first, but the rewards will be tangible. Upon completion, take a moment to say thank you for the inner guidance (even though you may not yet be clear on its message). Repeat this practice before bed and for the next three days. You will receive the answer that you are seeking.
Success or sabotage? All that you need to succeed is already within you. In order to benefit from your wisdom, you must actively access it.
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Waiting for Superman: Fact or Fiction?
Diane Ravitch, Jay Mathews, Debra Viadero , Valerie Strauss, Justin Snider
|Education insiders say Waiting for Superman, a heart-rending documentary/movie about the struggles five children face in pursuit of a good public school education, is grossly distorted, even dangerous. The movie has received high ratings from the public but those inside education see a different picture. In this segment former U.S Assistant Secretary of Education, Diane Ravitch and four education reporters aim to separate fact from fiction.
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Woodland colossus who stands watch over Nature's creation.
Golem is the Rank II Earth Melee Esper in Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings. Its only attack, Wild Charge, deals damage to a single enemy and may inflict Immobilize.
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golem is an animated anthropomorphic being, magically created from inanimate matter. The word was used to mean an amorphous, unformed material (usually out of stone and clay) in Psalms and medieval writing. Adam, the first man created by God in the Holy Bible, was a golem since he was created from dust and sand. Having a golem servant was seen as the ultimate symbol of wisdom and holiness, with stories of prominent Rabbis owning golems throughout the middle ages. In modern times, the word golem, sometimes pronounced goilem in Yiddish, has come to mean one who is slow, clumsy, and generally dimwitted.In Jewish and medieval folklore, a


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A famus former staffer with AFSCME, US Rep. Jimmy Gomez, dropped by Council 36 last week to have an informal meeting with our members and describe what life is like as the most freshman member of Congress. Brother Gomez was elected to the state Assembly with our union's support, before moving on to the US Congress. He said it has been a learning curve, transitioning from Sacramento to Washington, DC, but he is relishing the opportunity to establish new relationships, incuding with conservative lawmakers across the aisle.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Dining Room & Living Room
After I pulled the carpet, I used Murphy Oil to clean the wood floors that were very dirty. They have not seen the light of day in almost 40 years. After I cleaned them, I used Beeswax to add moisture back to the wood.I'm not sure if the floors were ever polyurithaned or not. If they had a protective coat, it is gone now.
I was soo mad when I discovered that the colonnades were removed. Basically, there were two colonnades (Bookcases with pillars) on each side of the room separating the living room from the dining room. I will have them custom built in the future.
This is what the dining room and living room looked like when I first bought the home. In this photo, I was using it as a staging area while I waited for the dumpster to arrive.
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our first home had those colonades. I loved them. They separated the living room from the parlor. Or they divided the very large living room? Then west of one living room was a nice size dining room. Dining room divided from the kitchen with a (double) swinging door. No, just one door but it swung both ways. 2 small/medium bedrooms in a hall off the dining room. I am nostalgic! Thanks for the memories.ReplyDelete
Your floors are gorgeous! You are lucky. We have very thin top-nailed floors. I have never understood why someone would removed colonnades; they were taken out of our house too. We were happy to be able to put them back this year.ReplyDelete
I cannot believe how many similarities I see between your house and ours. Our house used to have colonnades too but they were ripped out in the 30's to open the space up. We have pictures of them. I am so sad that they are gone.ReplyDelete
Even the carpeting when you first moved in reminds me of our house when we bought it. Our trim was even a similar color to yours... Crazy people must think alike?Replies
So sad they were ripped out. I know what you mean.I will make the colonnades again though. Yeah..Our house was changed during the ugly 80's period. I love what you have done with your house.Delete