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Chrysanthemum, Garden Mum, Florist's Mum 'Pelee'
Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Chrysanthemum (kris-AN-the-mum) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Pelee |
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Where to Grow:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 �C (0 �F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 �C (5 �F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 �C (10 �F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 �C (35 �F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 �C (40 �F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Mid Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
Seed Collecting:
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Williston, Florida
Bordelonville, Louisiana
Enid, Oklahoma
Gardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
Neutral | On Nov 29, 2010, sybram from Burleson, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:
Positive | On Nov 21, 2010, Bobntx from Garland, TX wrote: Bought my first ever Pelee Chrysanthemum at Home Depot three weeks ago. Price was very attractive. It is an excellent bloomer. Still putting on blooms. But I have yet to find how to care for it. |
Positive | On Sep 9, 2008, outdoorlover from Enid, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: The bicolor chrysanthemums I have in our yard have pink petals with yellow centers with the daisy-like flower being about 1" in diameter. They flower the best in full sun, but the plant grows the biggest in part-sun. Beautiful little plant. I gathered the dried flower heads and plan to plant them. This chrysanthemum flowers earlier than the traditional ones. It began around July (I think) and just now completely finished. |


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This is where I think out loud about Life, the Universe and Everything. I consider life an adventure and this is part of mine whether I'm ranting on politics or taking you on a ramble through Kay's World.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Hallelujah and AMEN!!!!! I'm back!!!!!
I have spent countless hours the past few months working toward this night and this outcome. I am overjoyed. That said, I've missed y'all but y'all can't begin to realize the pressure that we were under. It was tough but we made it. We also showed some D.C. types that we we know how to play hard ball and deliver the goods here in the heart of it all.
I just got home from our team's "watch party" at the lovely home of our hostess with the mostest -- Mel who prepared us a glorious feast and adult libations. There were hugs all around when Ohio went blue and even more when our county went blue. Mission accomplished!!!
I learned that one of Mel's best friends is an old friend of mine as is her husband (who is battling cancer) and I made sure that she had my phone numbers if she wanted to talk. I also got to know a few other of our team members better and that was fun as well..
Tomorrow. I'm heading to HQ to see my gals: Brittany, Steph, Morgan, Jess, and Norrie i.e., the organizers who kept us all on task. These lovely and intelligent young ladies are harbingers of the future of this country and trust me when I tell you that our future is bright if these ladies are in charge.
I am happy. I learned a lot, met some wonderful people, and hopefully preserved or laid the foundation for positive change in this country . . . until the next time we're under attack.
I need a rest but I'm going to try to get around to visit and get back to blogging asap.
Happy Blogging!!!!!
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I'm SO happy that Obama's back Kay. I can't thank you enough for all your hard work to help get him re-elected. I thought about you many times last night when they talked about the standings in Ohio....you should feel very proud that you were a part of it. I can't believe I stayed up until the very end...but I was feeling so good at how things were turning out that I had to see everything. Great speech by our President...classy guy. ~Joy
ReplyDeleteGreat Job ... thank you for your service back ther in Ohio.... I thought of you last night also.. thinking how everyone must have stood up and screamed when it came across the screen.. RE ELECTED!!!!
Living in a blood red state of Idaho.. it was hard to really celebrate.. so many people who are such downers, and hateful... on Facebook I put .. win or lose be gracious.. remember it is your friends and family who have your back day after day.. but all I heard and read was such nasty remarks.. But I don't care.. my husband and I are thrilled.. 4 MORE YEARS..YAHOO...
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Provides half and full day licensed programs for children ages 3–5 years. Services provided by our Licensed Child Care locations. You must qualify through IDHS for services.
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When schools are closed many of our locations offer activities and child care options. These all day programs provide structured activities in a healthy environment.
Many of our YMCA Membership locations offer drop-in child care that can be used while you use the YMCA facilities.
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True Story, Erotica, Female / Girl, Lesbian
Author's infos
Gender: female Age: N/A Location: N/A
Posted Wed 11th of July 2012
It was a pleasant evening. I was chatting with my friends on the net. I was extremely happy that day. I had just cleared an interview and was given a $20000 monthly salary job. It was a day for celebration. When my mom will get back home, we will go for celebration…………………………….
I am Lizzie (Holmes brother, no need to hide my name, Holmes is not my brother's real name). I am a 24 year girl, blonde, average height, extremely fair (got my fucking dad's color), blue eyes, firm and steady 32-D tits (I like to say it short) and without exaggerating the most beautiful girl among those who know me (as they say). It has been many years since bro went out to complete his studies. He gave me this account so that I can maintain it when he is gone. Although he promised me that when he comes back, he will be giving me a surprise, god knows what. But within a year of his departure what happened with me was beyond my wildest dreams.
I dunno if bro told you guys that my dad ran away with a 25 year whore when I was not even born. So till I was 20, we were three of us in the house. I usually used to hear sounds from my mom's bedroom and thought that mom had got a boyfriend. But as it turned out it was very much different than that. Because strangely enough, when my bro left, there was sound only of my mom's. But let it be for another time.
As I was telling, only three years have passed since my bro left. And I was extremely happy after getting a job which makes even the toppers of my university drool and envy me. After some more time I was bored and went to make a cappuccino for me. Being a girl dominated family (after bro left), we (that's me and my mom) wore almost nothing in the house. But strangely enough, it didn't arouse any of us. Like my mom would come out of the bath in the nude toweling her hair and order me to make her breakfast. Or I would be desperate to go to the loo (we had a common one for us) and mom's in there. I will be going inside and standing outside the room naked and jumping to go in. But nothing of this aroused us.
Today the temperature was high above limit. So naturally I was wearing nothing. As I sat down with my cup, I heard the door open and close from the entrance hall. I peeped from my window and saw my mom's car parked.
"How are you doing honey?" mom was standing behind me. "Fine mum. When do we celebrate?"
"Get ready now. We are going to McDonald's". I was almost ecstatic. I nearly banged down my computer and got ready within five minutes. Usually, we don't have time to go out, coz mom had heavy load of work each day. So that was one of my most memorable day (who knew more was to come). We strolled around a park for some time, and returned back. I had two more weeks to join and mom was having official leave for the next three days. So there was no need to sleep so early. We undressed to nothing and sat in front of the T.V. After some time, we went our rooms. I sat to read a novel. After some time I fell asleep.
I woke up in midnight hearing loud voices from my mom's room. I slowly stood up and quietly went to her room. It was the first site which made me wet from the stomach (I have been watching all those films from a very early age).
My mom was there on her bed, with her legs wide open and her hand dildoing her cunt furiously. She was moaning ecstatically. And to my horror she even moaned my name once. It was an odd feeling of my mom fantasizing about me. Unable to hide the excitement, I didn't know when I started fingering myself standing there. Suddenly I realized that the sounds of only my moans were coming. Coupled with horror I opened my eyes, and there she was, my mom, standing in front of me. Licking her juices from the dildo. I just stood there and stared on the floor. Then I felt her hand slowly moving around my waist.
"I …. Umm….. Uhh…….." It was difficult for her to speak as for me. We stood there silently for some time, me savoring the mixed smell of my mom and me. Then I don't know what happened, I was just unable to control myself and gave a long passionate French kiss to mum. And then it was like a storm.
She pushed me to the wall, and gave a more passionate kiss this time. Then she started licking me all over my mouth. First the cheeks. It was a peculiar sensation. But I found it hard to resist. It went on for sometime. Then suddenly she jerked my hand and I felt my body falling on her soft bed. She was a fierce one. Without waiting she went straight to my pussy. "Should we do this mom? I mean you are my mother" I tried to protest in vain. "That's the point honey. You are my daughter. So no one is going to tell me what to do with you. Ya, if you don't want to……" "No, no….." I blushed. And that was it. She just dug in. It was the most exciting feeling ever. I was flying in the sky. Her tongue was exploring the innermost part of me. It was awesome. It felt like something was crawling inside my pussy. And for the first time…………………………………………………………………………
hey guys i am not a story writer so i just wrote a little of my life till now....... holmes is away so i am writin in his place......... if you want me 2 continue then let me know.............
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2012 is all about home made crafts, so what better way to kick off the year than celebrating the art of patchwork and quilt making at the Spring Quilt Festival at the South of England Showground
With over 100 quilts on display, demonstrations by professional quilters and trade stands selling everything related, the Spring Quilt Festival is set to be a colourful delight of creative flair. Relax in the beautiful confines of the southern countryside whilst being inspired to sew your own quilts and patchwork and reveal your artistic side.
As well as fine tuning your imaginative craft, visit established retailers from all over the UK as they share their knowledge and sell everything from needles, threads, buttons and beads through to fabrics, books and patterns to sewing and embroidery machines to set you on the path of your new hobby.
"This is a really fun day for the entire family and is encouraging more and more young people to turn their hand to this art" says Roger Cooling of Grosvenor Shows, "There will even be a Journal Quilt Challenge at the show where visitors can see exquisite entries based on the theme 'Quilt Poetry'. We have been running the show at the South of England Centre for over 10 years now and it continues to be the perfect, relaxed setting for all visitors to enjoy a weekend of craft."
Situated in the Norfolk Pavilion, the Spring Quilt Festival will run from 27th – 29th January and on-site refreshments are available for all visitors. Parking is free and disabled parking is in close proximity to the event. Set in 150 beautiful acres in the heart of Sussex yet only 15 minutes away from the M23 and close to Gatwick, the South of England Centre is one of the most flexible and unique venues in the country. Its peaceful, rural location with stunning views and plenty of parking is ideal for any business meeting, conference, event, exhibition or show, however large or small, as well as almost every type of private function.
For more information please visit www.soec.uk.com or www.grosvenorshows.co.uk
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- Mobotix Q24M-SEC-D11
Overview of Mobotix Q24M-SEC-D11
The Mobotix Q24M-SEC-D11 is a unique IP security camera in that it offers full 360° monitoring and recording. The camera features a 360° fish-eye lens capturing events from all around and, combined with a 3 megapixel sensor and digital pan, tilt and zoom, captures extremely detailed images. The camera also uses perspective correction software to eliminate the rounding normally associated with fish-eye lenses. The tough outer casing of the Q24M-SEC-D11 is IP65 rated meaning it can be installed internally or externally without any additional housing.
Mobotix cameras in general offer an extensive event management and recording facility allowing you to accurately customize the alarms to your needs. These include motion detection, signal inputs and noise detection and can notify you by e-mail, text message, audio notification from the camera or even by phone using VoIP. Recordings can be made to local network attached storage or to an on-board 4GB MicroSD card. This can be upgraded later to a maximum of 32GB providing a standalone recording system.
The Q24M-SEC-D11 supports two-way audio using built-in speaker and microphone. This allows you to communicate with people at the camera location or to record the audio along with video footage. Like all IP cameras offered on www.networkwebcams.com, the Mobotix Q24M-SEC-D11 has a built-in web server and can be viewed over a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) or via the Internet as a streaming IP webcam.
Key features and benefits
- Discreetly monitor in 360° - Unique 360° fish-eye lens lets you cover all angles with no moving parts
- Mount indoors or out - IP65 weatherproof rating means the camera can be mounted internally or externally without any external housing
- No need for additional recording software - On-camera software for recording footage to local network attached storage or internal MicroSD memory card
Typical use
The Mobotix Q24M is an ideal choice for office security. When ceiling mounted the camera can monitor and record over 360° and no additional recording software is necessary. Alternatively, with IP65 rating and two-way audio the camera could be integrated into a doorway entry system.
Technical Specifications
Camera |
Environment | Outdoor |
Camera type | Static |
Tamper resistance | No |
Mounting methods | Wall- or ceiling-mount |
Horizontal viewing angle | 180° |
Lens | Mobotix L11 lens |
Sensor | 1/2" CMOS progressive scan imaging sensor |
Day/night | No day/night switching |
Minimum illumination | 1 lux (exposure: 1/60s), 0.05 lux (exposure: 1/1s) |
Network | Wired |
Audio support | 2-way audio with integrated speaker and microphone |
Power | IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet |
System compatibility | Windows, Mac or Linux-based computers using Internet Explorer or Mozilla-based browsers. |
Mobile access | Yes |
Mobile compatibility | Compliant with iPhone, Android and Windows-based smart phones. |
Video |
Resolution | 3 megapixel |
Video format | NTSC & PAL |
Supported resolutions | 2048x1536, 1280x960, 1024x768, 800x600, 768x576, 704x576, 640x480, 384x288, 352x288, 320x240 and 160x120. Other resolution requirements available using free image format selection |
Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
Frame rate | MxPEG: 20fps @ 2048x1536, 30fps @ 1280x960 and below. MJPEG: 8fps @ 2048x1536, 8fps @ 1280x960, 18 fps @ 704x576, 25fps @ 640x480 |
Compression | MJPEG and MxPEG |
Digital pan tilt zoom (DPTZ) | Full browser-controlled digital pan-tilt-zoom |
Video overlay | Timestamp, text and image overlay |
Viewing, detection & recording |
Multi-camera viewing | Web-based multi-camera viewing for up to 25 cameras |
Simultaneous users | Limited only by bandwidth |
Alarm triggers | Triggering of events by integrated multiple-window motion detection, external signal and temperature sensor |
Alarm actions | Notification over email, FTP, IP telephony (VoIP, SIP), visual/acoustic alarm, pre- and post-alarm image recording |
On-board recording | Yes |
On-board recording method | 4Gb MicroSD card included (upgradable to 32Gb) |
Recording software included | Mobotix MxControlCenter and MxEasy freely available from the Mobotix website |
Connections |
Power | None (PoE only) |
Network | 10/100Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet connection with IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet support |
IPv6 | No |
Other |
Dimensions | ø6.3" x 2" |
Product weight (Kg) | 0.45 |
Colour | White |
Manufacturer warranty | 1 year |
Operating temperatures | -22 to 140°F |
Power consumption | 3W typical (13W max) |
Dynamic dns | Yes |
QoS | No |
Protocols supported | TCP, IP, DHCP, DynDNS, HTTP, VoIP, SIP, video SIP, HTTPS/SSL, FTP, NFS, SMB and CIFS |
Security | User-/Group management, HTTPS/SSL, IP address filter, IEEE 802.1x, intrusion detection and digital image signature |
ONVIF / PSIA compliant | No |
What's included?
- Lens wrench
- 4GB MicroSD card pre-installed
- CAT5 patch cable
- Allen wrenches
- Torx wrench
- Outer shell
- Mounting ring
- Screw anchors
- Washers
- Wood screws
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- Cable retainer with bayonet catch


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The Phillips Mini Monster Vent Brush is the perfect brush for your salon. This brush 100% has boar bristles. The brush is fully vented which helps to maximize air flow. This brush also has a rubber grip for added comfort while styling hair.
Product Features:
Product Features:
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Jimmy Kimmel took another shot at Jay Leno, telling Rolling Stone magazine that Leno "sold out," according to The New York Daily News, which got an advance copy of the article.
"As a comedian, you can't not have disdain for what he's done: He totally sold out," the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" host told the magazine. "He was a master chef who opened a Burger King."
This of course comes after Kimmel compared Leno to famed "Friday the 13th" villain Jason in a conference call with reporters last month.
"Jay Leno is not going to be able to stay on television forever, and obviously Jimmy Fallon is the heir apparent," Kimmel said.
"And [Fallon is] doing a great job, so it makes sense people would talk like this. That said, you can never count Jay out. He seems to pop up just when you think he's dead — he comes alive and he's got a hatchet."
In the Rolling Stone article, Kimmel calls Fallon "a very worthy competitor" to the lineup of late-night hosts.
Kimmel shifts to the 11:35 p.m. time slot starting Jan. 8.
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Charlestown in Sullivan County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Charlestown World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial
those who gave their
lives and those who
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Location. 43° 14.104′ N, 72° 25.471′ W. Marker is in Charlestown, New Hampshire, in Sullivan County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New Hampshire Route 12) and Depot Road, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlestown NH 03603, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charlestown War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Charlestown Civil War and World War Memorial (here, next to this marker); General John Stark's Expedition to Bennington (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Boulder from the Hill-Side (about 600 feet away); Captain Phineas Stevens (about 700 feet away); Liberty Tree Memorial (about 700 feet away); Fort at No. 4 (about 700 feet away); Charlestown, New Hampshire (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Charlestown.
Categories. • War, Korean • War, World II •
Credits. This page originally submitted on , by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on , by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016.


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Track 4 From Elton John's 1991 album, The One. A duet with Eric Clapton.
Elton John: There's a hungry road I can only hope's Gonna eat me up inside
I'm leaving. Sunrise will find me long gone away.
I didn't have a choice, really. Well, not exactly. Death is never much of an option.
Then again, it's not that simple. It never is.
I know it, and so does everyone else; this is an exile. The spirit of the place has passed its judgment, and the time has long since passed for me to appeal.
But there is time yet. A few more hours. And my work is not yet done.
There's a drifting spirit coming clean In the eye of a lifelong fire
I have left behind too much in this city, but I have what I came for.
It's funny. I didn't think I'd miss this place. I am reminded of a passage from a favorite book of mine, describing the Rub Al Khali; the Empty Quarter, the most dangerous desert known to man. Every man who ever traveled the Empty Quarter found his way back, somehow seduced by the perfect emptiness.
It wasn't the emptiness that shattered me. That was done by a different power. I don't know how or why I survived. The only thing I did know is that whether or not I was dead or alive was a question of semantics.
I'm standing at the Compass Stone now; across the river from the horrid shack I cannot dignify by calling home. The river itself is filthy, but, having lived next to it, I don't notice anymore.
The town has always belonged to her. Memory is a thorn all its own. At every turn, she is there, in the shadows, watching. And I cannot tell - is she keeping the watch of a patient assassin or of a guardian angel?
But today will be different. Today this town belongs to me.
Tell Monday I'll be around next week I'm running ahead of my days In the shotgun chance that scattered us I've seen the error of my ways
I visit the Museum of Science first, at the river's mouth. She is here, too, among the exhibits. I walk through the exhibits wordlessly, scouring every surface to find the memories I leave behind. When I leave the place, if I have done my work right, there is no trace left, not even a memory.
Eric Clapton: Well we've wrapped ourselves with golden crowns Like sun gods spitting rain
Downtown. There are so many people here that it almost seems I could get lost in the crowds. The mall in the tower is the same as ever, no different for the past years. Still the software store, the Museum Company. The cart in the aisle that sold games is gone. I don't miss it.
Found a way home written on this map Like red dye in my veins
This is different. I visit the place where I found the map in the town center. One more seemingly random little knicknack shop. Games, crafts. I liked this place.
In the hardest times that come around The fear of losing grows
And then my head raises for a moment, looking up at the sky, gauging how much time I have left. But I stop. Across the cobblestones, there's a Yankee Candle Company. Memories flash through my brain. Not my memories, someone else's, I swear. I shake my head for a moment, trying to clear the cobwebs. It doesn't work.
I've lost and seen the world shut down It's a darkness no one knows
The Arboretum is the only place I found any peace here, really. And now those memories are coming back again, and I can't really convince myself that they aren't trying to kill me. She's here again. A dress of green silk, a black and gold belt. Those colors trigger even more memories in turn.
This time, I run. I know where those memories are trying to drag me, and I can't go back there.
Chorus John: And I've poured out the pleasure and dealt with the pain Standing in a station waitin' in the rain I'm starting to feel a little muscle again But love is lost like a runaway train
I head west. The Pizzeria Uno. That fateful autumn night. The House Of Blues. They've got catfish tonight. I catch dinner, and head back out into the local mall, just to look at the bookstore upstairs. Against my nature, I leave quickly.
Here there be ghosts, and one of them looks like me.
Further west, I find a movie theater and a Staples. Both familiar. A Dunkin Donuts there, and another memory, something about hazelnut iced coffee. A JC Penny catalog store.
And that's when it hits. I'm him. He's me. Even still, after all that's happened, we're bound to the wheel together. And I can't tell which one is the ghost.
Clapton: I'm out of control and out of my hands I'm tearing like a demon through no man's land Trying to get a grip on my life again Nothing hits harder than a runaway train
As I sit in the cramped seat of the airplane, I explore all the small chances. Nothing else to do. Two questions are there, and won't leave.
I close my eyes and force sleep. By the time I groggily waken, my legs are asleep, and I'm somewhere a couple of miles above Nebraska.
I'm free.
Call you up in the middle of the night Like a firefly without a light You were there like a slow torch burning I was a key that could use a little turning
You were sound asleep, and I knew you would be. I was scared, alone, and upset. I didn't know where else to turn. So I called you. And you answered. You were still half asleep, and I was so upset and crying so hard I could hardly speak. And of course there was the fear of being caught as well. Yet whatever it was that I managed to say was enough. You knew talking on the phone any longer was not an option, it wasn't my phone. I was not supposed to be using it, I would be overheard. So you logged on. And you calmed me. You made me feel not alone. You made me feel safe. You made it possible to just keep going. You made it okay. You said you were proud of me. Instead of giving in, I called you. And you listened. You were my light.
So tired that I couldn't even sleep So many secrets I couldn't keep
It's been so long since I have slept that all the days have blended together. Has it been three days or three weeks? So afraid to sleep, because being this tired the dreams are sure to come. I can't sleep because of the nightmares, but the longer I go without sleeping the stronger those terrors are when they come. I can never tell anyone what those dreams are. Yet, I am so scared. Alone. Frightened. I need someone to know. I need help.
Promised myself I wouldn't weep One more promise I couldn't keep
I swore I wouldn't cry no more. I don't want to be a weeping mass of emotion, but I am. I try not to make promises unless I know I can keep them, but I do. I make promises to myself, and I just can't keep them. The harder I try the worse I feel. It seems like the disappointments just never end. I promised not to run away, but I'm running still. I have to run, I have to hide. I cannot let them leave me, so I must leave before they can leave me hurt. I know it doesn't fix it, I know either way I end up alone, scared, and depressed. All these promises, they just never end.
It seems no one can help me now I'm in too deep There's no way out This time I have really led myself astray
I feel so lost and helpless now. The psychiatrist said "You're too sick, I can't help you." Well, there goes all hope! Thanks so much. I've cut my skin one too many times. I've swallowed one too many pills. I've made just one too many mistakes. One too many stupid decisions. One two many manic choices. One too many psychotic actions. One too many lost friends. One too many wrong turns. All hope is lost. I am helpless now.
Runaway train never going back Wrong way on a one way track Seems like I should be getting somewhere Somehow I'm neither here no there
Now I'm gone. I'm on this train, headed for nowhere. I don't know where I am. I don't know where I came from, and I have no clue at all where I am headed. All I know is I don't want to go back to where I came from. I know now that they were right, I don't fit in. I feel alone, frustrated, scared. I have not found a place where I belong. Will I ever find such a place? I don't know. I have a little hope but it's slipping away, I'm not coming back here ever again. Life is going to change. How it will change I don't know. I am not quite sure just yet where it is I'm going.
Can you help me remember how to smile Make it somehow all seem worthwhile How on earth did I get so jaded Life's mystery seems so faded
I need my friends right now. I need to be reminded of the happy times. I need someone to show me that there is to be more happy times to come. I find myself not caring about anything anymore. How did I get to this point? How did I get to the point that nothing matters? I want to care if I live or die. I want to want to do things I used to love to do. Now even my favorite things feel like a chore. So this is depression? I do not like it. I need someone to pull me out of this. I want to wonder about things again. I want to wish for tomorrow. I want to care. I need someone in my life who will make me want to get out of the bed each morning.
I can go where no one else can go I know what no one else knows Here I am just drownin' in the rain With a ticket for a runaway train
They say I'm mentally ill. They say "she's crazy." It's because I know things they don't. I know about life beyond what is normally considered life]. I have talked to angels. I have secrets that I can never tell, for no one here would understand them. I lay here drowning in my own tears as I wait for the way out to come. I hope this train gets here soon. They do not know how immortal, but I know.
Everything is cut and dry Day and night, earth and sky Somehow I just don't believe it
I've lost that joy that comes from wonder. You know that joy you see in every child's eyes. The one that makes a person beautiful. When a person still has this gaiety within their heart there is a sparkle in their eyes, and a smile on their hearts. It's that special thing that makes a child so innocent. Once it's gone there is no longer that belief in magic. Santa Claus, The Tooth Fairy, The Easter Bunny, and even a Lover's kiss cease to make you smile. They all cease to be real, cease to bring happiness, for the thing that I once had that let me enjoy such simple pleasures has died.
Bought a ticket for a runaway train Like a madman laughin' at the rain Little out of touch, little insane Just easier than dealing with the pain
So now I admit it, I'm crazy, mentally ill, off my rocker, psychotic, or whatever label you want to put on me. It's not important. It's easier to listen to the voices, to laugh at the rain, to run naked down the street, to talk to the trees, and to do so many other things that they want to send a person to the asylum for. It's so much easier than to let oneself feel the pain. It's so much easier to be the crazy girl with Doctor Seuss socks on with her beautiful prom dress than to be the girl crying in the bathroom stall. It's so much easier to be the fool than to be the responsible one. It's so hard to be the one who takes care of everyone, who works so hard each day to make sure everyone around you is okay, and happy. It wears a person out. Sometimes we each have to just let go and laugh at the rain as it soaks your brand new PDA, ruining it.
Runaway train never comin' back Runaway train tearin' up the track Runaway train burnin' in my veins Runaway but it always seems the same
We all turn to crutches of one kind or another at some point in our lives. Some of us turn to drugs, some to self-injury, some to abusive relationships, some to writing, some to shopping. There are as many crutches as there are people in this world. The problem with most of these coping mechanisms is in the end, nothing has really changed. I cut myself, I bled, it calmed me for the time, brought me back to earth. The problem is, the feeling it brought wears off quickly, and one is left with another scar and that same desperate feeling. Many people turn to drugs. The drugs change the way we feel while they are in our system, but then they wear off. Where does that leave us? There must be a way to change this cycle of depression so many of us feel, but it's not an easy journey.
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In 1916, US cinemas received instruction on the purpose of film: "I stir the blood, I quicken the pulse, I encourage the imagination, I stimulate the young, I comfort and I solace the old and sorrowing...I am the motion picture."
At this fundamental level, even Transformers 2 fulfils part of that brief, but how and why do movies affect audiences, and what do they tell us about the times in which they're made? It's surprising how few good books there are about the relationship between watchers and the watched.
Stock's approach is to examine three key films from each decade, picking them apart to understand their influence, and adding examples along the way. The title could also be reversed to point out how our hopes and fears have shaped film. Choices at the outset include The Cabinet of Dr Caligari, The General and Scarface, where we see that the need for artifice and the desire to emulate continually cross each other. When movies aren't scanning the real world for copycat behaviour, the exact opposite is happening.
If Spellbound reflected an increased interest in the subconscious and Invasion of the Body Snatchers unveiled our fear of losing our identity, are films just "the dreams we dream of having"? Do directors knowingly provoke their audiences, or do we believe Body Snatchers director Don Siegel when he shakes off any suggestion that his movie was intended as an allegory?
With the Sixties came empowerment via the freewheeling youthful energy of Bande à Part, but the disillusioned Seventies are represented by Carrie and Annie Hall, not The Parallax View or Three Days of the Condor. Stock makes surprisingly little reference to the impact of Easy Rider, dismissing it as a failure (although my entire class watched it repeatedly and obsessively, allowing it to shape their world view). Film studies let you build an intelligent argument for virtually any film to represent its era, but at some point personal taste kicks in with the recognition that the most unlikely films may have gained access to your heart.
At this point it becomes hard to tell what effect the author is striving for. If the intention is to show that cinema's practitioners have manipulated us with ever-changing agendas, the chronology is far from exhaustive, so perhaps this is best approached as a personal history peppered with pleasurable asides. I liked the fact that Kabul marriage celebrations chose the Titanic ship to grace wedding cakes.
By the time we reach the Nineties, with globalisation requiring film to broaden its horizons and new levels of introspection turning us inwards, the brief has broadened to review recent cinema history, including 3D and its failure to understand how depth perception works. A look at Avatar crystallises Stock's theme; film continues to explore how the unconscious works, so that even a terrible movie may accidentally enlighten.
Christopher Fowler is working on a book called Film Freak, a sequel-of-sorts to his acclaimed childhood memoir, Paperboy (Bantam, £7.99)


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What is globalisation in modern marketing
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The term globalization refers an evaluation from local market to international market (Croucher,S., 2003 cited in Stuart,W., et al.,2010 ). Hill, (2005) as cited in Stuart, et al (2010), mentioned most country would shift toward a more integrated and interdependent world economy by the merging of historically and separated national markets into one huge global market place. Black,(2000) as cited in Stuart,et al.( 2010) agreed that the affection of globalization has shape the whole world market become a single market which means those on goods and services ,capital and labour are available trading on worldwide basis. Therefore, they believe that people can able get information and the result of research flow readily between countries. The impact of globalization has bring success of business to new level, where many countries have been go through it(EconomyWatch.,nd).
What is real impact to country?
The globalization has sharp a new form of country structure though the economic , technological ,sociocultural and political (Croucher,2003)[own textbook] It has happen so fast and unexpected ,because it has shrinking the space and time that people can access to anyway and at anytime whereby not having the distances problem. [ot]Thus, globalization could be superior grow that main driver key is there exiting many preference and the need of consumers from the worldwide (Pierre,D., 2006). He has mentioned customers can able purchase on goods and services with nowadays high technology and tool communication such as Amazon, ebay and others.
In research based on Economy Watch team that found the globalization has bring forward on each industry and meanwhile it has destroy some of industry where its cannot survival though the impact of globalization. Their research have shown the financial industry could gain more benefit after the emergence of financial markets on global rather than local market, and be more efficient entrance the finance facility at other countries. With the free trade principle exercises on worldwide, it has result in boost up the finance flow. Economy of country will also increase whereas gain more business trade and investment from foreign investments, which has mentioned by Adam Smith,?? as cited in Ferraro (1998).
According to Kose,et al.,2007 have done the research on relationship between emerging market with financial openness that influence the economic country. Their result of research has shown the group of developing countries take part better than those countries have not join it and shown in Chart 1. Unfortunately, their result was incomplete, because they faced some difficult of determine financial openness. Chart 1. Against the odds
Their research found that other directly factor influence financial industrial such as as sudden stops of capital inflows, current account reversals and banking crises[ps:haven't edit]. They argued that financial globalization is not totally benefit for developing countries as examples as enhanced international risk division, and reduced instability of consumption.
What are advantage and disadvantage of globalization?
In generally , globalization has give advantage to company such as opportunity of develop new market for consumers have more variance choose the best quality product. It also provides educated understanding between different nationalities(bangkoklogistics,n.d.). Besides, companies can outsourcing their part of project that reduce time, uncertain factors and fail product. They can find more profit base on manufacturing rather than charge high price on consumer. Thus, they offer reasonably price for attach different type of consumer with good quality. Government has encouraging MNE invest directly on country that reduces unemployment by new investment and industrial ventures.(bangkoklogistics,n.d.)
Disadvantage of globalisation
Generally, for domestic supplies have to compete with international suppliers that lose the competitive advantage even fight with price. Thus, there would a lot of stress and threat of new type of colonization comes with much power and money from foreign player. Meanwhile, with the outsourcing concept, there would be increase jobless that is working middle class in developed country such as U.S(bangkoklogistics,n.d.).
Among many companies have success in financial industrial though globalization, one of company can be more precise explain how reaction on impact of globalization and create new solution at nowadays which is Hong Kong and Shangai Banking Corporate holding plc(HSBC holding plc).
Summary of why their company focus on globalization.
the benefit of emerging market for financial industry= HSBC able invest different country and ??? [check first]
Recent year the whole worlds have financial crises that directly impact to MNE and so do HSBC.
Background of HSBC
Thomas Sutherland was founder the HSBC while he was working in the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company[history]. He found that financial service management has huge demand in Hong Kong and China so that he has established the HSBC in March 1865 at Hong Kong and Shangai. Chuan Li (n.d) stated that the World Bank operate the finance on worldwide but their goods and services were not satisfied and inefficiency to local market need. Whereas, the World Bank unable afforded heavy debt and lead to a harsh economic imbalances.
By this lesson, Thomas had adopted the joint venture concept to operate business at different location(annual report). Thus, HSBC can reduce the uncertain from internal and begin a good relationship at local citizen and government.
Management of HSBC
HSBC used the ethnocentric approach that easy communication between parent and subsidiary company at early stage. After subsidiary company has stability, then management structured can applied the polycentric method that efficiently and at short term to fit in the cultural and political of that country. With these approaches, HSBC has good start the step in their vision, which is the world local bank. It reminds people who want due to finance related with international and local that HSBC will be their first optional.
History and development
Companies has been purchased
HSBC established in HK and shangai
HSBC Bank middle East limited
The mercantile bank of India limited and The British Bank of the Middle East
Hang Seng Bank is the fourth largest listed bank in Hong Kong by market capitalisation.
Hang Seng Bank Limited(62.14 per cent)
HSBC USA, Inc
Marine Midland Banks, Inc.,( 51 per cent interest)
HSBC Bank Canada
HSBC incorporates its then existing Canadian operations
HSBC Bank plc, one of the UK's principal clearing banks
Midland Bank plc(14.9 per cent interest)
HSBC Holdings plc is established as the parent company of the HSBC Group
HSBC purchases the remaining interest in Midland Bank plc
As a consequence of the Midland acquisition, HSBC's Head Office is transferred from Hong Kong to London in January
HSBC Bank Brazil
HSBC Bank Argentina S.A[
HSBC assumes selected assets, liabilities and subsidiaries of Banco Bamerindus do Brasil
S.A following the intervention of the Central Bank of Brazil
in Argentina completes the acquisition of Group Roberts
HSBC acquires Republic New York Corporation, subsequently merged with HSBC USA, Inc., and Safra Republic Holdings S.A.
HSBC completes its acquisition of 99.99 per cent of the issued share capital of Crédit Commercial de France S.A., now HSBC France.
HSBC Mexico
HSBC acquires 99.59 per cent of Grupo Financiero Bital, S.A. de C.V.,
HSBC acquires Household International, Inc., now HSBC Finance Corporation.
HSBC acquires Banco Lloyds TSB S.A
Banco Múltiplo in Brazil and the country's leading consumer finance company, Losango Promotora de Vendas Limitada
The acquisition of The Bank of Bermuda Limited is completed
HSBC acquires Marks and Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited, which trades as Marks and Spencer Money ('M&S Money') in the UK.
HSBC acquires 19.9 per cent of Bank of Communications, and Hang Seng Bank acquires 15.98 per cent of Industrial Bank.
HSBC increases its holding in Ping An Insurance to 19.9 per cent, having made its initial investment in 2002. Ping An Insurance is the second-largest life insurer and the third largest property and casualty insurer in mainland China.
HSBC Finance completes the acquisition of Metris Companies Inc making HSBC the fifth-largest issuer of MasterCard and Visa cards in the USA.
HSBC acquires Grupo Banistmo S.A. ('Banistmo'), the leading banking group in Central America, through a tender offer to acquire 99.98 per cent of the outstanding shares of Banistmo.
Grupo Banistmo S.A. ('Banistmo'),
HSBC's three associates in mainland China, Industrial Bank, Ping An Insurance and Bank of Communications, issue new shares. HSBC does not subscribe and, as a result, its interests in the associates' equity decrease from 15.98 per cent to 12.78 per cent, from 19.90 per cent to 16.78 per cent and from 19.90 per cent to 18.60 per cent, respectively. Subsequently, HSBC increases its holding in Bank of Communications from 18.60 per cent to 19.01 per cent.
HSBC is named the successful bidder in a government auction to acquire the assets, liabilities and operations of The Chinese Bank in Taiwan.
HSBC completes the sale of its seven French regional banks.
In May, HSBC completes the acquisition of 88.89 per cent of PT Bank Ekonomi Raharja Tbk in Indonesia for US$608 million in cash and, in August, increases its holding to 98.96 per cent at a total cost of US$680 million.
Source : annual report of HSBC 2009.[ps: haven't change it]
The last info of HSBC including production.2009
Top competitor
According to daily finance, HSBC faces the latest of competitors, which are Barclays plc, Citigroup Inc, Royal Bank of Soctland group plc. Table 1 showed the direct competitors influence toward HSBC .
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Direct competitors
Barclays PLC
Citigroup .inc
Royal bank of scotland group plc
market capital
Operating margin (ttm)
net income(ttm)
*Currency money in USD
Source: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/co?s=HBC [had editied ,ps check pattern]


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Tar Hollow State Park
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Tar Hollow State Park
16396 Tar Hollow Road
Laurelville, Ohio 43135
Phone: 740-887-4818
Reservations: 866-644-6727
Tar Hollow State Park
© Gene Shirk 2009
Tar Hollow State Park
© Gene Shirk 2009
Tar Hollow State Park
© Gene Shirk 2009
Twisting park and forest roads pass through deep ravines and dense woodlands. Scattered shortleaf and pitch pines growing on the ridges were once a source of pine tar for early settlers, hence the name Tar Hollow. Dogwoods, redbuds and a variety of wildflowers color the hillsides in the springtime. Fall's pageant of color is spectacular.
Nature of the Area
At one time, Ohio was covered by a warm, shallow sea. As land rose to the east, sand and gravel were washed westward into Ohio's waters. Southeastern Ohio's sandstone was formed from this sediment. These sandstone hills are covered with a rich, diverse forest. Oak and hickory prefer the dry ridge tops of the area, while sycamore, black willow, buckeye and silver maple line the stream valleys. The forest not only supports a variety of hardwoods but also contains a vast array of ferns, mosses, mushrooms and wildflowers. Bloodroot, wild geranium, cardinal flower and Solomon's seal are typical wildflowers found in the forest.
Surrounded by the rugged foothills of the Appalachian Plateau, Tar Hollow State Park and surrounding state forest are characteristic of the wilderness that blanketed Ohio in the days of early settlers. It is a stronghold for many exciting species of wildlife. Numerous reptiles and amphibians, colorful game birds, songbirds and secretive mammals can be found here. The timber rattlesnake, dwindling in Ohio due to deforestation, holds on in Tar Hollow's forest. The five-lined skink, distinguished by its brilliant blue tail, is found in the area along with the elusive fence lizard. Painted turtles can be seen along the shores of Pine Lake while the lumbering box turtle inhabits the dry land. Salamanders such as the red-backed, dusky, long-tailed and northern two-lined thrive on the cool, moist forest floor. In spring, the wooded hollows echo with the gobbling of wild turkey and the drumming of the ruffed grouse. Rare sightings of bobcat have been reported in this unique, wild region.
History of the Area
This region was wilderness to early man. Indians and settlers both found the land, especially in the valleys, to be rich and fertile. Many different Indian tribes contributed to its history. From about 200 B.C. to 500 A.D., the Hopewell inhabited the area. This culture left burial mounds that can still be seen. Later both the Shawnee and Mingo claimed the area as hunting grounds.
In 1796, Nathaniel Massie platted a town on the Scioto River just north of the mouth of Paint Creek which he named Chillicothe. One hundred of the first lots were offered free to the first settlers. Farm lots in the area were sold for one or two dollars an acre, in 100- to 200-acre tracts. The area attracted many Kentuckians and Virginians. In 1803, Chillicothe became the state capital.
For a time, the ridges to the east of Chillicothe remained wilderness because the hills were too steep to farm. But as the pressure for land and lumber increased, the hills of Tar Hollow were gradually cleared and inhabited by marginal farms. Life was difficult and settlers took advantage of every resource available. The region derives its name from pine tar, an essential commodity in early Ohio households. It was taken from the knots and heartwood of the native Pitch Pine tree to be used in the home manufacture of balms, animal liniments, and lubricants for pioneer wagons and equipment.
In the 1930s, the Tar Hollow region was purchased for conservation purposes under a New Deal program, the Ross-Hocking Land Utilization Project. People were given a new financial start in life and were encouraged to move to the cities. Most, however, bought more poor ground outside the park and continued to live as they always had.
During the Depression years, recreation facilities including the 15-acre Pine Lake and group camp were built by the WPA and NYA programs. In 1939, the Ohio Division of Forestry accepted operational control of the land which was then known as Tar Hollow Forest-Park.
When the Ohio Department of Natural Resources was created in 1949, the Division of Parks and Recreation accepted land of several state agencies including the old Division of Forestry. Tar Hollow State Park was developed from the earlier forest. The park, today, is bordered by Tar Hollow State Forest -- Ohio's third largest state forest.
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The campground is set in a wooded hollow near the lake. Twenty-eight electric sites and sixty non-electric sites, both sunny and shaded are available. The campground is equipped with showers, pit latrines and a dump station. Pet camping is permitted on all sites. A group camp area is available for organized groups on a reservation basis. Camping is permitted at five shelters.
Nearby Accommodations
Haven Inn the Hills
Cottages and Cabins
Great for a private relaxing get away. Whether you are looking for rest and relaxation with that special someone, or the best cook-out for family and friends Haven Inn The Hills is the answer for you.
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13.7 miles from park*
Walnut Creek Campground Resort
Cottages and Cabins
Rustic beauty in a peaceful, clean atmosphere is the secret to this Family Retreat. The serene splendor of Mother Nature is your reward for visiting Walnut Creek. We offer cabin rentals for those who want the convenience with less effort.
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9.9 miles from park*
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Boating with electric motors only is permitted on the 15-acre Pine Lake. The lake is perfect for canoes and rowboats. A launch ramp is located near the beach.
Bluegill and other panfish provide good sport for the fisherman on Pine Lake. Excellent hunting opportunities exist for squirrel, deer, grouse and turkey in the adjacent state forest. A valid Ohio hunting and fishing license is required.
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Tar Hollow State Forest
Ross County Lake State Wildlife Area
Great Seal State Park
Tarlton State Park
Scioto River Canal Lands Access State Wildlife Area
Story Mound State Memorial
Adena State Memorial
Scioto Trail State Forest
Hocking Hills State Park
Leo Petroglyph State Memorial
Picnicking is a popular pastime at Tar Hollow. The picnic areas offer excellent scenery and a peaceful setting. Six shelterhouses can be reserved through the park office, while the others are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ross Hollow Hiking Trail, located near the camp, provides foot access to the hills of Tar Hollow. The 21-mile Logan Boy Scout Trail (red blazes) traverses the park and forest. A section of Ohio's Buckeye Trail (blue blazes) also passes through the area. Bridle trails and a horse camp are located on the forest land. A backpack camp is located at the fire tower.
Area Attractions
Tar Hollow State Forest is managed to provide timber, wildlife habitat, forestry research and demonstrations of good forest management. During the spring and fall forest fire seasons, the prevention, detection and suppression of wildfires within the protection area becomes a major objective. Nearby state parks include Great Seal (just north of Chillicothe), Scioto Trails (south of Chillicothe) and Hocking Hills (near Logan). These areas provide a variety of recreational opportunities. Conkles Hollow, a state nature preserve, is found within the Hocking Hills' region. Ross Lake, a wildlife area operated by the ODNR Division of Wildlife, offers good fishing opportunities.
Mound City Group National Monument, three miles north of Chillicothe, includes 23 prehistoric Indian burial mounds, a museum and a visitor center. Adena, the beautiful hilltop estate where Ohio's sixth governor, Thomas Worthington, once entertained noted guests is now operated by the Ohio Historical Society. The mansion, outbuildings and grounds are restored to appear as they did in the early 1800s.
Tecumseh, an outdoor historical drama, is presented during the summer in the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheater just north of Chillicothe. The drama depicts the life of the Shawnee Chief Tecumseh. Ross County Historical Society in Chillicothe highlights the region's history. The Capital Room records Chillicothe's early years as Ohio's first capital.
Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
April 27
Old camper
by Patty(crouch) Montgomery
Tar Hallow is full of memories for me. Went there every summer when in high school. It was a week of church camp for kids from all over Ohio. We had the best times.
July 26
The best park in Ohio
My family and I have been going to Tar Hollow as long as I can remember it is the most beautiful place around. I am now taking my own family there every chance I get!
June 11
Our Favorite State Park hands down!!!
by The Alford Family
Great family park the natruliast is wonderful with kids> we have been to several state parks and our kids always wants to go see Amy she is wonderful!!!:}
Area Campgrounds
Palmerosa Horse Camp
19217 Keifel Rd.
Laurelville, OH
Sun Valley Campground
10105 C.R. 550, Box 27
Chillicothe, OH
Top O' The Caves
2265 Lancaster Thornville Road
South Bloomingville, OH
Forest Haven
2344 Walnut Creek Rd
Chillicothe, OH
Area Fishing Related Businesses
D & K Bait & Tackle Dealers
288 W Hydell Rd
Chillicothe, OH
(740) 772-1836
Area Accommodations
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Hocking Hills Backwoods Retreat
Cottages and Cabins
Close proximity to Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave, both very popular tourist attractions in the Hocking Hills area. Our cabins are perfect if you are looking for a place to enjoy a relaxing getaway in the Hocking Hills Region, with fire pits, hot tubs, outdoor grilling, hiking, picnicking, fishing, and hunting.
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15.8 miles from park*
Cherry Ridge Retreat
New Plymouth
Cottages and Cabins
The privacy and beauty of a woodland paradise with the comforts and amenities of the Hocking Hills finest accommodations. Amenities include, Absolute privacy, Gourmet Kitchen, Stone fireplace in family room and master bedroom, Artist-designed furniture, Private Cabana with deluxe hot tub, custom bar and stereo.
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20 miles from park*
Area Resources
Hocking Hills Internet Guide - hockinghills.com
Offical Guide to Southeastern Ohio's Scenic Wonderland, the Hocking Hills. The 9 State Parks and State Forests. How to get there, things to do, interesting local merchants, what to see, places to stay. Reserve your cabin or campsite online
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12.2 miles from park*
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How many Villagers are published
I was just curious as to how many of the Villagers are published?
Me. My first book came out a couple of years ago. Have had a few articles published also.
01-01-2006, 05:37 PM #3I've had articles in magazines and 1000s of articles for newspapers published. I published a hard cover book for another writer about 12 years ago. I'm currently working on a book.
How about you, Pepper?Sponsored Links Remove Advertisements01-01-2006, 05:46 PM #4Rhonda, no I am not published. But that is one of my writing goals this year! Here's looking at being able to call myself "published" by 2007!!
Did you work regularly with the newspapers you had articles published with or did you just freelance?01-01-2006, 06:00 PM #5I was the editor of a local newspaper for 12 years. While I did that I also freelanced for a regional newspaper and the state capital paper. Often they would ring me up and ask me to write on a particular event that was happening in my region.
Pepper, I was going to answer in your other post but I got called away and will do it here now. I suggest if you want to freelance, start writing without being asked. Pick a subject that you think is important and relevant to your local paper's target audience and go out and interview people, take photos and just write it.
Have you written for papers before? Do you know the techniques?
Editors love having spare copy to fill unexpected space. I took whatever was offered to me. If it was good, I'd put it away until it was used. If it was very good, I'd use as soon as I could or as a feature story.01-01-2006, 06:06 PM #6Oh, I forgot to add. Double space your story, align it to the left and have wide margins. Print out a hard copy, gather your printed photos, plus copy the article and your photos to disk. Take all of that in to your local paper and ask to speak to the sub editor. Explain what you're doing and if they reject it, ask her/him what the requirements are. Then go away and try again.
Above all, don't give up. Newspaper are always after material. They have to fill those pages every day, it never ends. If your writing is good enough, they'll probably use it.
Good luck.01-02-2006, 12:31 AM #7Well, several years ago I had a part-time job at McDonald's when I was a teenager. I entered an essay contest sponsored by McDonald's. I entered it not because I wanted to write, I was interested in the cash, $200 was the prize. My story was a winner and I ended up doing a radio commercial that was broadcast throughout Michigan. It started something like, "Hi, my name is....and I work at McDonald's right here in Michigan. Then, I proceded to tell the reason why I liked working there....blah, blah, blah. It was so odd hearing myself on the radio. Now, I wonder where I put the cassette tape with the recording. I should search for it.
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No book (never had a desire to write a book) published, but several magazine articles of mine have been published.
The latest was in Woman's Day Christmas issue.03-27-2006, 10:04 AM #9womans day article
How can I find your womans day article? I would love to read it. You have been graciously helping me over in the food preserving forum with dehydrating.
Not sure how to work pm here--but am interested in finding your article if you would share it.03-27-2006, 10:11 AM #10- Join Date
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Re: womans day article
Originally posted by redmaples
How can I find your womans day article? I would love to read it. You have been graciously helping me over in the food preserving forum with dehydrating.
Not sure how to work pm here--but am interested in finding your article if you would share it.
The other one was published in spring of 2005-- not sure which one. Maybe March or April.03-27-2006, 01:44 PM #12I wrote an article that appeared several years ago in a magazine in the UK.
Also every morning I host a news show at an NPR affiliate station. I'm not technically a journalist, but my stories have gotten on the air.
Does it count that I wrote two one act plays for my children's drama class?03-27-2006, 07:43 PM #1303-27-2006, 08:05 PM #14guest7TouristI published a manual for the Massachusetts School Nurses to use to assist them with meeting state requirements. It was my Master's project- and ended up going over all too well.
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I've had an article published, won an essay contest for a national trade journal and am currently self-publishing my books.
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Thread: Say What?! iPhone 4 Loses Reception Bars When Held by the Antenna Band?
I am having a different signal issue in addition to the holding it problem. Sitting at my desk I have my iphone 4 and my wife's iphone 4 sitting side by side. Both have 90%ish charge, and neither of them is plugged in. If i reboot them both they go to either 4 or 5 bars,they sort of bounce around a bit, which has always happened in the past. As they sit there for a while, one of the phones will suddenly drop down to 3-2-1 then zero bars, while the other one, sitting just beside it stays at 4 or 5 bars. Suddenly, I can no longer make calls with the one that dropped signal. If I leave it alone for a while it will eventually return to full strength, and work fine. Now all the time, and I'm talking about 5-10 minutes or so the other phone is 4 bars. Now after a bit the 2nd phone suddenly drops down to zero bars, probably over the course of a couple minutes, while the original one, that dropped earlier stays at 4. Now the second phone can't call out.
I had noticed my first phone dropping its signal strength before, but I wanted to check to see if it was a bad phone or at&t. Now it looks like they are both randomly losing signal, which of course exasperates the loss of signal when I am holding it.
Fun stuff, I wonder how the droids are.
I copied this from the article linked below.
AppleInsider | Death Grip hysteria may end Monday with iOS 4.01
Identifying the problem
Clear observations of mobile signal strength and how they are affected by the placement of users' hands are difficult to perform in part because there are multiple factors involved in receiving a mobile radio link, including outside interference and the conductivity or mass of different people's hands.
Additionally, cellphones in general (and in particular the iPhone) have always only presented a very rough approximation of signal strength in the signal bar display, averaged over time. It appears that iOS 4, more so than previous iPhone software, presents a less accurate signal meter, showing less signal at times than an iPhone 3GS while still being able to achieve the same or better call quality.
This has led some to jump to the conclusion that the reception problems noted by some iPhone 4 users are the sign of a hardware design flaw related to its stainless steel band antenna design. Apple's chief executive Steve Jobs stoked a whiplash of blogger frenzy when he reportedly responded that users "were holding it the wrong way," blocking the signal with their hands.
A variety of people have demonstrated identical problems with other phones, from the Android based Nexus One to the iPhone 3GS. Yesterday, my wry tweet, "Blocking iPhone 4 antenna kills reception. Blocking mic kills audio, and covering the screen makes it impossible to see Retina Display" made it to the front page of Twitter and was retweeted more than a hundred times by people following the hullabaloo.
However, the fact that problems observed in the iPhone 3GS are much more pronounced when the device is upgraded to iOS 4 indicate that there is also a software issue involved in the matter. iPhone 4 users can't downgrade to earlier versions of the core software, making it impossible to compare its relative performance.
Software fix in the works
Readers report that Apple's tech support forums originally confirmed that a iOS 4.0.1 software fix addressing the issue would ship early next week (as early as Monday), before the comments were subsequently taken down along with all the other related discussion about the matter.
The fix is expected to address a issue in iOS 4 related to radio frequency calibration of the baseband. Readers who saw the original forum discussions say that the issue is believed to occur when switching frequencies; because the lag is allegedly not calibrated correctly, it results in the device reporting "no service" rather than switching to the frequency with the best signal to noise ratio.
iOS 4 introduced some enhancements to how the baseband selects which frequencies to use, so it makes sense that the error may have crept into those changes. Additionally, this explains why iOS 4 has also caused similar problems for iPhone 3GS users.
Additional readers have shared other related experiences that also corroborate the idea that the issue is related to iOS 4's software control of the baseband, including the fact that the issue seems easily reproducible when connecting to a WWAN 3G network but does not appear when connecting to a Microcell 3G. If the problem were simply hardware related issues of the antenna design, it should only affect iPhone 4 units with that new design and should occur at all times, regardless of the tower type. That is not being observed.
Talk to the hand
The core software problem is likely augmented by hand placement, as Jobs noted in pointing out that holding the new phone (or any mobile device) in such a way that attenuates the signal should simply be avoided.
Yesterday, antenna design expert Spencer Webb posted his early appraisal of the situation, noting that the FCC mandates that cell phone antennas need to be positioned as far away from the user's head as possible, effectively forcing antenna placement in the bottom of the phone, where it is most likely to be covered by the user's hand.
Webb also noted that neither the regulatory tests performed by the FCC during its approval process, nor the antenna efficiency tests performed by the carrier (AT&T) during its own device requirements testing take into account how a user's hand might play into the antenna design and the test results.
The bottom-mounted antenna design "evolved to meet [FCC] requirements," Webb explained. "And efficient transmission and reception while being held by a human hand are simply not design requirements!"
Webb points out that Bluetooth headsets also suffer from attenuation when the phone is positioned in such a way that the user's body absorbs too much of the signal. He assumed that the iPhone 4 design, which "moved the antenna action from the back of the phone to the sides," will likely only improve things when the phone is "suspended magically in air," but may actually make things worse when the phone is placed in the user's pocket.
At the same time, Webb says he voted with his dollars to buy the new iPhone 4 anyway, adding, "sometimes an antenna that's not great, but good enough, is good enough."
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I tried holding the naughty place with my hands when i first got the phone downtown in Austin. I just tried the test at my home which is 20 miles away from where i originally tested it and the bars intially went down but left 2 of them and then all of a sudden all of the bars came back to where i had full signal strength even with my death grip around my phone. I guess I am considering myself lucky to have not a terrible issue with this where i live and none of the other issues.
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Good stuff hopefully update soon!
How many time do we have to tell you Steve Jobs? This is not a software issue it's a hardware issue, something needs to be changed physically.
I guess when I go to "no service" and attempt to make a call and I get "call failed", all by placing my finger in one spot......
GREAT now with the update the signal bars will "read" we have good service when we don't.
LMMFAO, and as i said shortly before the phone released. THIS IS AN EPIC FAIL!!!!!!!
I cant believe so many people fall right into apples hands. Yes apple makes "descent" phones, but we all knew this one was gonna be the most retarded one straight out of the box (because of all the upgrades and the design). We knew there was no way apple would get it right the first time. Sit back and wait til next June. They will redesign this POS and make a little better Iphone out of it atleast.
I just called Apple support, they said they're aware of the issue and understand fully. They said a new replacement phone would prob be the same and to give it a week or so and they should address it. I told them at the least give me a free bumper case, if not phone if they are recalled.
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very strange but I just tried to replicate the issue and I can't get the bars to drop now. Is at&t turning up the juice to help cover apple's butt on this one?
OK I came up with a possible solution...The problem is they tried to integrate too many antennas out side of the iPhone. They need to relocate the bluetooth, wifi, and gps antennas somewhere inside the iPhone so it doesn't conflict with the phone's antenna when you touch it. Not only will this enhance the iPhone's appearance by eliminating all the ugly gaps outside the iPhone but even possibly produce better signal.
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Bumpers do not fix the problem, at least not for me
YouTube - Bumpers do not solve iphone4 reception issue
They didn't confirm it's a hardware issue. Link me proof of that claim. ... No really... Link proof. They confirmed that there is a bug in the baseband code. I can confirm what they said about the bug.
"the issue is believed to occur when switching frequencies; because the lag is allegedly not calibrated correctly, it results in the device reporting "no service" rather than switching to the frequency with the best signal to noise ratio. iOS 4 introduced some enhancements to how the baseband selects which frequencies to use, so it makes sense that the error may have crept into those changes. Additionally, this explains why iOS 4 has also caused similar problems for iPhone 3GS users."
I can reproduce the error at *home* 100 out of 100 times.
I can drive 20 minutes to my *office*, and reproduce the error 0 out of 100 times.
There is a error in the baseband code for specific 3g carriers (or towers more specifically). It's not 100% a hardware issue, nor did apple confirm this was the case. I, nor apple claimed that there couldn't also be a hardware issue. That's yet to be seen.
The inside loop is saying Monday they will put out a software update which should address the baseband code helping fix the issue. I think Monday would be really fast, however, I'd think in the next week or so they should have something out.
Stating absolutes like "It's 100% a hardware issue" "Steve Jobs is an idiot." show your own ignorance. You know little if anything about the actual inner workings/design of the phone except 1 illustration that they posted showing the 3 segments of the antenna during the keynote.
100 million dollars in development would put my money Steve Jobs knows exactly what the issue is and they are working on correcting the problem.
So to answer your question. I'm implying you're ignorant, and uninformed. Do some research before you start making absolute claims, and act like you know everything. I don't know what the issue is, nor do I claim to. So I'll refrain from name calling, and throwing 100 Mil worth of design into the wind in 24 hours.Last edited by Pchild; 06-26-2010 at 05:35 PM.
Apple has responded with a statement:
"Gripping any mobile phone will result in some attenuation of its antenna performance, with certain places being worse than others depending on the placement of the antennas. This is a fact of life for every wireless phone. If you ever experience this on your iPhone 4, avoid gripping it in the lower left corner in a way that covers both sides of the black strip in the metal band, or simply use one of many available cases."
They implied that a case would fix this problem, so it's quite clear they already admit it's a hardware issue. So your the one that's ignorant and not facing facts. Probably another fanboy defending his superior iPhone.
Proof: Apple admits iPhone 4 antenna issues - USATODAY.comLast edited by xclusiveiphone; 06-26-2010 at 06:15 PM.
Here are results of tests I've done with my i4. All tests were performed in my house where my 3gs has no issues. Speedtest.net app used, 3g on, wifi off
Summary averages: dl/ul in Mbps average of 6 tests:
iPhone on table top: 3.3/0.5
iPhone in right hand: 2.8/1.0
iPhone in left hand: 0.0/0.0 (data link completely dead)
iPhone in left hand in plastic tray: 2.1/0.9
http://bit.ly/cgZ9jiLast edited by zoyd; 06-27-2010 at 08:33 AM.
I have to agree. Today I am able to reproduce this at home and when I was out I could not produce this at all.
WoW atleast you got a free bumper for temporary fix I hope they do come up with a permanent solution any how thanks for this Information and i personally think sooner or later they have to come up with a fix I hope someone soon files a class action law suit on apple for this


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Is It Hard Understanding I'm Incomplete?
(#) andreajp 2011-06-25
Ahhh good ol' truth or dare..... When you are sober, you can think of the best truths or dares, but at the last party I went to.....eh not so much. Pretty much everyone kissed everyone or doing striptease and lap dances, and nobody even remember they could pick truths lol
And you know what, this is so stupid but I don't care, but whenever I read "whilst" I feel like I should be wearing a top hat and monocle. I know it means the same as while here, but shit it sounds so fancy. Trust me as far as I know I wasn't drop as a baby lol
Okay now that I got my diarrhea of the mouth taken care of for a second I shall do an actual review! Frankie's breakfast in bed was so cute, I loved the kissing part, kiss kiss kiss fuck school kiss kiss......presents?! I like how I thought this was going to be another cute silly chapter, but alas, you hit me with a baseball bat! What did I ever do to you!!
Maybe I should ask my mom about that dent on my head again. Update soon!Author's response
Glad you enjoyed it :) Did i mention that I love your reviews? Aiysha XoxoIs It Hard Understanding I'm Incomplete?
(#) Bitch-Bot 2011-06-26
aww this chapter was so cute/sweet/funny and then sad
and im really sorry but i have to mention-i have a really bad attention span i end up missing out parts of stories because i see a word that intrests me and i looked at the bit where frank is told about his mum and i pissed myself because all i saw was hospital...unicorns and i dont know why those two words stood out and i know it actually said unconcious but im just a little strange xDAuthor's response
I'm like that, my attention spam is awful. I always miss vital things out when I'm reading and then I have to go back and re-read it all... Thanks for reviewing :) Aiysha Xoxo
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Millions of Mumbaikars remained awake through the night making last minute preparations for the installation of gigantic, medium and small idols of Lord Ganesh in different public venues, housing complexes and homes.
Since last week, over 300,000 big and small idols started arriving in the city from artists' studios in different parts of Mumbai and Raigad.
Over 12,500 registered associations, apart from the 40,000 private housing complexes, have been preparing for the past few weeks for the popular festival.
The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the city, the entire coastal Konkan region and Pune, said Naresh Dahibhavkar, president of Mumbai Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samavaya Samiti (BSGSS).
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This is part of the Lord of the Rings Food Theme Party series
I had a fun long weekend. I spent several days sculpting fudge. Actually, I spent one evening free-hand carving the Moria West Gate inscription on a chocolate bar with a toothpick to see if I could. I did the fudge over the rest of the weekend, when not shoveling. The nice thing about working with chocolate and fudge is that it smells so good!
The Design: It looks like a little cut out of the mountainside. The foundation was formed in a 10 inch round cheesecake pan. The main feature, a 10 x 9 inch wall with the gate in it, is fairly centered and perpendicular to the foundation. The scale is about 1 inch=1foot. However, there was no way to get this scale to fit with where the lake is supposed to be, or the stairs on the ''inside.'' So I compromised and scrunched the distance between things. The gate is a bit bigger than 5 x 7 inches, and the doors which are each approximately 2.5 inches wide are hinged to open outward. If you were to push them far enough, they would fold flat against the ''mountainside'' as the book describes. So, the lake edge is an uneven 3 inches away from the gate. The lake edge is a murky purplish blue, formed from stiff gelatin. Imbedded in it are gelatin tentacles in a contrasting light green that reach out of the water. Several are long enough to climb half way up the wall. On the ''inside'' of the wall, two relief pillars fashioned to match the ones in the inscription offer structural support. Two steps lead up about 2 inches from the gate. Overall, the piece is 10 inches in diameter and 10 inches tall.
I gave the finished model to Imprecation for his birthday. He is willing to vouch for its edibility and structural integrity. He wanted to shellac it, but that would just be nasty. The reason why it is such a great and absurd thing is that it is evanescent after all. Pictures currently reside at www.geocities.com/chattering_teeth.
The Fudge: The fudge recipe itself is almost too easy. For this project, you will need about 5 batches of fudge. Wait to make the fudge in batches as needed since you will need to use it warm anyway.
Melt the chocolate and condensed milk together in a microwave (about 2-4 minutes on high power) or over medium heat on the stove. Take care not to burn the chocolate, although the sweetened condensed milk is forgiving. Stir it with a heat resistant rubber spatula until smooth and completely mixed. It will thicken considerably and look glossy. For regular fudge, just scoop it out onto foil, smooth it out to about 3/4 or 1 inch thick, fold the foil into a packet, and let the whole thing cool. If the fudge is left exposed, a thin crust will develop over the surface. Cut edges will dry in a few hours unless wrapped.
The model was made in several pieces and then assembled. I laid a foundation, poured the lake, molded the wall and the pillars, and then assembled the entire model. I've broken it up into 6 sections: Foundation, Watcher, Molds, Pillars, Inscription, and Assembly.
_______________________________ | ---------------------- / | |___|__________________________|
Molds: The wall is comprised of 5 pieces. 2, the columns, are fashioned separately. 3, the wall with the 2 moveable halves of the gate, are made as one piece so that the doors can be hinged. The hinges are two strips of plasticized foil. The edges are folded under so that the plastic and the foil do not separate. The strips are folded in the middle along the length, silver side out, and several holes are punched along the length to ensure that they will anchor firmly in the fudge. The folds are then opened somewhat and they are placed over the separator between the wall and the gate. The hinge strip rests flush with the top, and almost down the entire length of the gate. It looks like this in cross section:
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There are 2 molds made out of heavy duty foil and some tape. From above, the mold for the wall looks like this (refer to step 1 of Inscription for what the slash and backslash skewer note indicates):
____________________ | | /skewer | _________ | \ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |----|----|----|----| A c B
When I made seam c, the inside was not centered. I caused it to ''squiggle'' like this in cross section:
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Be sure to measure each section as you shape it so that all the pieces measure 2.5 inches wide and the correct length, 9 inches. The finished mold should be wider than 10 inches because of the aggregate foil width. Upon removing the foil, mine was a tiny bit under 10 inches wide, which was fine.
The second mold is rectangular, 6 x 9 x a minimum of 3/4 inch deep. This, when cut in half, lengthwise, provides the pieces which become the pillars.
Placed the molds on a jelly roll pan and fill with fudge, being careful to fill all the corners and build it up beyond 3/4 of an inch thick. Cover both molds loosely with foil and let them set overnight.
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Wrap the model well with plastic wrap until you are ready to display and serve. Use a thin paring knife to slice bits out or just use your teeth.
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Julie E. Czerneda's 1997 debut, A Thousand Words for Stranger, was the first novel of the Trade Pact Universe-an instant best-seller, Science Fiction Book Club Editor's Choice and Locus Recommended First Novel. Book two, Ties of Power, further established the author's reputation as a master of vivid alien worlds-and had fans clamoring for the third book in the trilogy. Now comes the final chapter: To Trade the Stars.
The stage is set for a possibly cataclysmic confrontation in non-space-and the Speaker for the Clan Council and her human mate are about to find themselves in the heart of the conflict.
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This book is about as boring as listening to someone read the phone book, and the narrator makes it feel like she's doing just that. After listening to Ties of Power, I knew I was in for more of the same, but like a sucker, I had gone ahead and bought this one in advance, so I forced myself through the torture of this listen.
I dislike just about everything about these last couple of books. I don't like Czernida's writing style, her dialogue, the aliens she comes up with, the silly cultural things that are forced into the plot, and I don't even care about the characters, for crying out loud. Sira gets kidnapped again - of course - because she is so completely helpless and clueless about everything, in spite of being something like 70 years old and the leader of her entire race, not to mention the most powerful member in the Clan's entire history. Her husband takes his sweet time getting to her, engaging in pointless side plot stuff that nobody cares about and alien stuff I couldn't even understand.
This is average Star Trek-style 90's-2000's level sci fi. There's no real sense of a living galaxy outside of the main few characters and their concerns. The aliens, as I mentioned before, are so unrealistic as to be laughable compared to today's standards. "Clan" are so obviously human-derivative yet they think themselves far superior and completely foreign, while a crab-type alien thinks to itself expressions such as "on the other claw...". Come on, seriously? Throw me out of the story, why don't you!
If you read the first book in this series and enjoyed it, please, please stop there. It only goes downhill after that.
"A fun installment"
Not my favorite of Czerneda's stories, but fun nonetheless.
I do have to wonder how many times can one woman be kidnapped before she learns from her mistakes? The plot also seems too dependent on communication failures, with main characters continually running around, just missing each other because of impatience or refusal to carry a means of communication with them. Especially since when it isn't a critical plot point, characters have no trouble placing 'calls' across solar systems to summon enforcers, etc.


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