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Inflatable Water Slide Reviews:
- What is an inflatable water slide?
- Benefits of home water slides
- How much do inflatable water slides cost? Which should I buy?
When the warm summer months hit folks in California, Nevada, Florida, Texas, and Arizona, kids look for pools and so do adults. Trying to cool off in hot temperatures is not easy, but the latest backyard water toys are inflatable water slides.
Much like those bounce houses you've probably seen in your neighbors yards at some point, the inflatable water slides are hooked up to a blower which inflates the tubing and creates the structure on which the water flows down and allows kids to slide down.
One of our friends had setup the Banzai Falls Original Water Slide last year when we were at their house and our kids had a blast. I found the blower a bit noisy, but otherwise the inflatable water slide seemed to work just fine. Our friends said they had used it all summer and had zero complaints. When I looked online I found several models that got terrible reviews (we will go into those a little later).
The video below shows the basic functions of the Little Tikes Inflatable Water Slide and what to expect:
What to look for in an inflatable water slide?
Home water slides can be a nice addition to your yard, but you need to consider a few things being buying anything. Large inflatable water slides need space and if you live in the modern west coast yards like we do, you have to think about size. Lots of parents choose to rent an inflatable water slide for things like summertime parties.
The cost to rent is not cheap, so buying may be a better alternative. Depends on how often you'll use it and if you can dedicate that much space to the slide in your yard. The blower should be able to blow up the slide in 5 to 15 minutes, then turn on the water and you are ready to go.
The water slides come in different shapes, some offer waterfalls, some slides, and others a combination. Caring for the inflatable waterslide is probably going to be the biggest issue. We found plenty of complaints in online reviews by owners. The most common are things like - doesn't hold air, wastes water, blower isn't efficient, the material isn't durable, and when you do have a problem they claim the customer service at the manufacturers is less than adequate. That being said, there are dozens of reviews that are positive and some slides rate better than others.
The water slides are meant for kids 5 to 15 (sometimes only up to age 12). We didn't see any that are for adults - the weight of a larger adult could cause stability issues on some of these. They are meant for KIDS! Who are the leading brands - Banzai (Manley), Blast Zone, Aqua Leisure, Intex, Little Tikes, and Wham-O. The Banzai Splash Blast Lagoon is a nice smaller sized inflatable water lagoon with slide. While the larger Banzai Roaring Rapids Adventure is huge and requires lots of room.
Inflatable water slide reviews - The best source for consumer comments and feedback is at Amazon.com. They list dozens of different models and list hundreds of owner opinions as to which slides hold up best. The one brand that consistently scored better than all the others is Blast Zone. You can find some of their products listed below along with direct links to their entire selection. You can browse the best selling inflatable water slides here.
Best Inflatable Water Slides:
BEST - Bigger isn't always better, but in this case, the Banzai Roaring Rapids Adventure takes top prize as the best lawn water slide on the market. It's huge (measures over 26' long x 18' wide x 9'+ high), features a continuous airflow blower motor, has a combined user weight of 400 lbs, and is constructed of UV resistant materials that are durable.
There are 3 slides to choose from - a double bump slide, curving tunnel slide, and straight drop slide. This inflatable backyard water park will amaze all your neighbors and they'll probably want to come over and enjoy it. The splash pool is a nice addition that not all water slide home products offer.
How long will it take to inflate this product? Can you say less than 5 minutes? Yes, you'll be up and running (sliding) in on time. Owners seem very positive about this slide with comments like "great backyard fun" and "holding up well - 3 summers of fun". One problem is storage with these grand units. Some owners say it's impossible to get it back into the storage bag once it's been inflated. The manufacturer does not recommend keeping the water slide inflated when not in use. Therefore, find a place to store it when it's not in use.
Another top rated brand is Blast Zone and their inflatable water parks get near perfect scores from owners and experts. Some prices top out at over $700, but when you see them you will be amazed at the configurations and water capabilities. Check out the top rated Blast Zone inflatable water parks/slides here.
To check out how to setup an inflatable water slide at your house - click the image below to go to video.
Backyard Inflatable Water Slide:
RECOMMENDED - The name Little Tikes is pretty much synonymous with kids toys and their backyard inflatables rate quite well. One of the most popular inflatable water slides is the Little Tikes Rocky Mountain River Race. Recommended for kids 5 to 10 years old, you get two slides with spray hoods so the surface remains slippery at all times. Ride the slide down to the splash pool and enjoy the water.
The heavy duty blower will keep the water slide inflated and their are support stakes that anchor the slide in place. The middle of the product has a rock wall that kids climb up and then go either right or left to the slides. The material is puncture resistant - owner reviews show that this Little Tikes is durable and provides hours of fun in the sun. View all the top rated inflatable water slides here.
Blast Zone Inflatable Water Park:
RECOMMENDED - One of the most popular slides from Blast Zone is the Blast Zone Inflatable Water Park. It features dual slides, inflates in less than 2 minutes, includes a blower, and when deflated will become the size of a rolled up sleeping bag. The Crocodile Isle Water Park has a crocodile colored theme with a climbing wall in the middle. The sprayers will rain down on the 2 slides and keep your kids moving smoothly around the curved slides. The sprayer system attaches to your garden hose - not much water flow is required to get the slides wet and slippery.
Quality is always a concern on these slides as parents want something that is durable, safe, and easy to maintain. The materials are strong and hold up well to constant abuse from kids. The slide features double and quadruple heavy-duty stitching. Blast Zone offers a variety of water slides and water parks, we suggest going to Amazon to see them all.
More videos and resources are here on our Inflatable Water Slide Resource Page.
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2011 record: 13-1 (8-0 SEC), Western Division champion, BCS Championship game appearance
Key returners: QB Zach Mettenberger (Junior), S Eric Reid (Junior), DE Sam Montgomery (Junior)
The LSU Tigers shocked everyone just weeks before the start of the regular season when they kicked Heisman Trophy candidate Tyrann Mathieu off the team for repeated failed drug tests. Nearly every pollster believed the Tigers suddenly became a less-powerful team, and I agreed with them. They did.
But even without the Honey Badger, the Bayou Bengals have an extremely talented bunch. Again. There's no swaying LSU, because there's no swaying their head coach, Les Miles.
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Death Valley is still as tough a place to play as any, and they will probably benefit from hosting that huge tilt Nov. 3 against Alabama. Will it be enough to actually win the game? I'm not so sure about that.
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2. Alabama
2011 record: 12-1 (7-1 SEC), second in Western Division, BCS national champions
Key returners: QB AJ McCarron (Junior), RB Eddie Lacy (Junior), LB Nico Johnson (Senior)
Now this is a team that could really some things this year.
The 2012 Alabama Crimson Tide return as defending national champions yet again, with a senior class that has already won two rings. They're deep enough to win it all again, and head coach Nick Saban is known around the football world as a coach who can keep his players hungry, whether they've had their fill or not.
Getting your signal-caller back after winning a national title is always key if you want to repeat, and Alabama will see quarterback AJ McCarron on the field again in 2012. Passing for 2,400 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2011, McCarron is everything the Crimson Tide needs in a leader and more.
Running back Trent Richardson might be in the NFL, but there's another horse in the stable that will be just as good. Watch and see — I promise Eddie Lacy is going to challenge Richardson's 2011 total of 1,583 rushing yards, and he'll probably score more than 20 touchdowns (Richardson's total a year ago). Saban has built a team based on speed (as have his proteges: Jimbo Fisher comes to mind).
The No. 1-ranked defense that averaged a measly 8.2 points per game last season will lose a lot of leadership, but just like the offense, there's plenty of depth on the defensive side of the ball. In a conference that, outside of Arkansas, still has trouble displaying mastery of offense, Alabama will feast on plenty of opponents and keep scores low.
Seems like a recipe for a repeat, right? Well, there's just one team that might stand in the way of their title hopes, and to find them, you'll have to look to the West Coast …
1. Southern California
2011 record: 10-2 (7-2 Pac-12), South Division champions, no bowl appearance
Key returners: QB Matt Barkley (Senior), WR Robert Woods (Junior), RB Curtis McNeal (Senior)
Fresh off NCAA sanctions, the USC Trojans weren't supposed to be this locked and loaded.
But head coach Lane Kiffin has been growing the program back over the last two seasons, and the veteran squad is ready to pounce on the Pac-12 and make a run at the national championship. Led by Heisman-contender — if not Heisman favorite — Matt Barkley at quarterback, the Trojans have their leader for one more season. He has all of his weapons back, too: Running back Curtis McNeal, the team's leading rusher in 2011, returns as well as the team's best receiver, Robert Woods.
And what about that defense, which ranked No. 45 in the country with 23.6 points per game allowed? Will it be able to stop an offense like Oregon, or at least hold it down for long enough for the offense to beat the Ducks? Considering they'll return five of their top six leading tacklers from a year ago, I'd say this defense will be better in 2012.
Basically, a young bunch that came to campus with aspirations of winning a national title grew up together, surrounded by sanctions earned by past players, and made a pact to stick it out and win a national championship when they finally were given a chance. Now, they're playing for keeps.
So fight on, USC — you're my pick to win the national title at the end of the 2012 season.
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Some people ask about intentionally giving their pet marijuana for arthritis or other pain relief. Dr. Lori Green, a critical care veterinarian at the San Francisco SPCA Veterinary Hospital, discourages using marijuana as a treatment.
Marijuana has much more adverse effects in pets than in people, and there is no research showing that marijuana helps relieve pain or has any other beneficial effect in pets. Dr. Green says there are more effective, safer, and approved drugs that veterinarians have in their pharmacies.
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Imagine your concern if you came home to find your dog unable to walk, unresponsive, or in a coma. This is becoming more common as marijuana begins to lose its illicit status, at least in some areas of the world. As the decriminalization and even legalization of marijuana has occurred, cases of toxicity in animals have unfortunately increased. Marijuana seems to have a much more profound effects in pets than in humans.
The Pet Poison Hotline has reported a 200% increase, over a five year period, in calls asking about marijuana and pets. California and Colorado both passed legislation to legalize medical marijuana usage. At the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital there were four cases of marijuana toxicity in 2010, but there were 27 cases in 2013. Two Colorado veterinary hospitals reported a four-fold increase over the last six years, and this was before marijuana became legal. All but two of these cases lived; two dogs who ate cannabis butter died. In a 2002 study of 250 cases, 96% of cases occurred in dogs (dogs will eat anything!). In this group there were two fatal cases, one was a cat, and the other a horse.
The active ingredient in marijuana is THC, tetrahydrocannabinol. THC affects neurotransmitters, so when toxicity occurs, neurological signs are the most common symptoms. These symptoms include depression, lack of cooridination, dilated pupils, tremors, seizures, and coma. Other signs that can occur are vomiting, salivation, low blood pressure, slow heart rate (but sometimes a fast heart rate can happen). Death is rare.
Pets are usually exposed by ingesting marijuana, or foods that contain extracts of marijuana. Signs can develop within 30 to 90 minutes after exposure. THC stays in the body up to five days, but symptoms usually last up to 72 hours.
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RESIDENTS in Seafield and Cloghauninchy are happy that as much temporary defence work as possible has been undertaken in advance of this weekend's high tide, which is expected to reach 5.9 metres.
Minister of State Brian Hayes visited West Clare last Friday where he saw firsthand the damage caused by the recent high tides and storms.
"The work commenced last Wednesday. It's on a temporary basis and Minister Hayes gave an assurance that he would look for funding. Some of it will have to come in from Europe. The defences put in place last week are temporary and not a long-term solution. The Seafield houses are protected by bags of crushed stone and rock armour," Cloghauninchy Action Group chairman, Michael Neenan said.
"I'd be fairly confident that it will hold out the sea but with a high tide of 5.9 metres, along with the waves we've had, it would be very hard to keep that out with the breeze. But without the breeze it wouldn't be that destructive. All I can say is that between councillors, TDs, senators and engineers, there has been a first-class commitment from them. They worked tirelessly with our committee over the last fortnight. It's not happening in any other part of Clare.
"We had nothing at all only sand dunes as protection. There are four Hymacs there today [Saturday] and they'll be there again tomorrow. There are six or seven lorries drawing gravel and rock armour. There's a tremendous amount of work going on," Mr Neenan said.
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Reem Acra's gorgeous Isla gown is from the Fall 2014 collection. It is an embroidered tulle gown with flare skirt and cap sleeve detail. The delicate lace & beaded bodice is white & silver and is breathtakingly stunning. Beautiful illusion neck and back allow for maximum movement while highlighting the delicacy of the bride's neck and back. Custom changes were made to the dress upon ordering, including the below (retail price above includes custom changes): -Cap sleeves are removable with hook and eye closures that alllows for dancing well into the night. -Lowered back 1" to make more open. -Changed back closure to be a keyhole (instead of buttons & zipper), enhancing the illusion factor. The dress is in pristine condition as I was very careful on my wedding day. The dress has also been cleaned.
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Rob Hull has been a member of the Foundation's Board of Governors since 2008. He is a member of the Foundation's Finance and General Purposes Committee, and Chair of the Board of Islington Giving.
We spoke with Rob about his 11 year involvement with the Foundation
What motivated you to get involved with the Foundation?
After meeting the Director of the Foundation, Kristina Glenn, I responded to an advertisement for new governors. It was a great opportunity to contribute to the borough where I have lived for over 35 years.
What do you think is important about the Foundation's approach to supporting local people?
Cripplegate Foundation knows the voluntary organisations in the borough well. It is prepared to work in partnership with other funders, and to make things happen when needs are identified that aren't being met.
Islington Giving, of which I'm currently Chair, is a great example of this. We are working together with other foundations and businesses to make a real difference to many people's lives.


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For the record, I took this image yesterday and believed that I had posted it, but something must have gone wrong.


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This HMO style student studio has been newly renovated for the new academic year in 2021. Inside, you will find a comfortable living and sleeping area which is the ideal space for a student, a snack bar area that comes fitted with high-quality low noise white goods to make cooking and meal times much easier, finally each student property contains its own private bath room area, equipped with a self-contained shower and a toilet.
If that wasn't enough, this excellent property is laminated throughout and fully double glazed. Furnished with all of the high-quality student essentials, the rent for this let includes utility bills and 100Mb high-speed internet, not to mention a free flat-screen TV.
Local shops and supermarkets are plentiful in the area and students are sure to find all the things they need during their time at university. This property is also only a few minutes' walk from the Edgbaston campus of the University of Birmingham, meaning students do not need to pay for transport to get to and from lectures. Finally, student will find some fantastic social spots in Selly Oak town which are great on the weekends and after a long day of University work.
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Wait a minute ..are you telling me you don't know what "super rock" is?
Well pull up a chair grandson, it's time for you to learn a lesson.
Take equal parts Garage Rock like Question Mark & The Mysterians, The Seeds and The Count Five, mix in some slamming R 'n' B, just a touch of 80's punk and serve with a little Farfisa organ and a whole lot of James Brown swagger and THAT , sweet child o' mine, is "super rock".
The thing is you can't get "super rock" just anywhere, the only place you can get this groove is when The Fleshtones come to your town. The good part is, after over 40 years, this Queens originated band is still spreading the news and when you go, bring your dancing shoes and be ready to do ALL 16 dances baby.
Since 1976 these guys have been ripping it up with their high octane show, filling places all over the world and never leaving anything in the dressing room.
Last Friday these guys from Queens (with a stop in mighty Hamilton Ontario) played the Haunt before a small but super charged crowd of true believers in the power of rock 'n' roll. Now look, as Gord Downie used to sing, "It Can't Be Nashville Every Night" and I get that, but too cool for school Ithaca, the good "music town" dropped the free-range kielbasa Friday night, and I don't want to hear about the plethora of great shows you have coming to your town lately, I get that, I have been to my share, more than you, but if you guys can't get a floor full of people at a great place like the Haunt, for living legends like the Fleshtones then you need to have a long talk with yourself. If a bunch of middle aged guys from Syracuse can get down 81 to YOUR town to see America's greatest party band during Halloween season, are you telling me you couldn't find a few more? On a Friday night? I refuse to believe it.
Ithaca, you have a good batting average for these kinds of things but you blew it on this one, and one "aw shit" will always erase 10 "attaboys". That's a mathematical fact, go get one of those Cornell types to do the proof for you, ya bastards.
The crowd that did show up, was eating it up and poured into the floor from the bar the minute things got started.
The party starts with the very first chord as the band marched on stage playing "The Dreg", front man extraordinaire Peter Zaremba resplendent in black jacket and cape. The steady beat provided by Bill Milhiser reminded us all that a band is only as good as it's drummer with his rock solid percussion and backing vocals. Guitarist Keith Streng, he of the best high harmonies on this planet or any other, didn't stop moving for one second during the just about 90 minute show and often in coordinated movement with bassist Ken Fox. The Fleshtones, to a man, are showmen at their core.
The rock 'n' roll was relentless, as all rock "n" roll should be, following "The Dreg" with "Girl from Baltimore", "Back to School" and "Screaming Skull" , The Fleshtones blasted into songs from the entirety of their still growing catalog of music with a bit of a tilt toward their Halloween party songs like "Haunted Hipster".
The Fleshtones paid tribute to bands they came up with back in the day, back in the CBGB and Max's days, with "Remember The Ramones" as well as making sure to give respect from the stage to Sesu Coleman who as in attendance, look that name up, he was there too. It made me realize, that from those days when Max's and CB's ruled the culture, The Fleshtones may well be the last men standing and they show no sign of slowing down.
For me, who grew up with this music and having seen the band multiple times, seeing The Fleshtones do what they do, is comforting. They are reliable, their performance ratifies what you knew all along to be true, that the Rock 'n' Roll party don't stop, and everyone is invited and that three chords and a whole bunch of sha-la-la's can make your feet move and your head bop.
I think the last time I saw The Fleshtones had to be in about 1985, when they played a bar up at Syracuse University called Sutter's Mill & Mining Company and they opened up with the Stones' classic "Get Off My Cloud", on Friday they had another Jagger/Richards classic in the setlist, this time a deep track called "Child of the Moon" (!!!!)
90 minutes later when our heroes left the stage and the lights came up, you realize you had seen one of the best bands you could possibly see, America's party band, and in spite of the sparse but enthralled attendance The Fleshtones, as they always do, delivered. Too bad the same can't be said for Ithaca.
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There are a few Christmas "staples" that I've never created for my blog, and candy canes or candy cane decorations are one of them. And honestly, I had no earnest intentions to do something about that…until I came across some walking canes at Goodwill.Read more ›
Candy Cane Decorations for Christmas with Wooden Walking Canes
30+ Upcycling Ideas for Christmas Home Decor
If there's anything I've learned in my years as a blogger, it would be that (A) just about everyone loves a Christmas project, and (B) ESPECIALLY if they're upcycled or repurposed! And since I've already put together collections of upcycled Christmas ornaments and repurposed Christmas wreaths already, this time I'm focused on upcycling ideas for Christmas home decor. Read more ›
Wood Spindles from a Coffee Mug Holder as Wooden Christmas Ornaments
Last year, I upcycled a coffee mug tree into a tabletop Christmas tree…but had set aside the remaining "arms" or wood spindles for another project. Well, I'm happy to say that I'm FINALLY upcycling those coffee mug tree arms now- into wooden Christmas ornaments !Read more ›
Chambersticks / Wooden Candle Holders for a Small Tabletop Christmas Tree
Truth be told, I didn't know the word "chambersticks" before this project and blog post came about. You see, I stumbled up one…and then another chamberstick in the span of a single weekend- at two different thrift stores. I purchased them both thinking that I would figure out a project for these "old time-y candlesticks with handles" (which is what I Googled). Read more ›
Florentine Coasters as DIY Christmas Ornaments
Vintage Florentine pieces are pretty common at antiques shops- you know what I'm talking about, right? The gold painted pieces like trays, jewelry boxes, etc.? Well, for years I've admired Florentine coasters and always secretly thought about turning them into Christmas ornaments. But I couldn't bear the thought of purchasing a perfectly good, full-priced set and doing that. Read more ›
Minimalist Christmas Tree from a Coffee Mug Tree or Coffee Cup Holder
There I was at the Goodwill Outlet (aka, "The Bins")…staring at a coffee mug tree. It was on top of the pile, likely tossed there by someone who scoffed at its missing arm. But me? I grabbed it…broken treasures are my favorite finds. And this mug holder or coffee cup holder was the perfect candidate for a Christmas project. My plan? To transform it into a minimalist Christmas tree or Scandinavian Christmas tree!Read more ›
Holiday Wreath with a Clothespin Bag as Rustic Christmas Decor
A few months back, I found a clothespin bag at a local thrift store. I definitely didn't NEED it but I couldn't exactly pass it up, either. Right away, I had this vision of a holiday wreath that would look like cabin Christmas decor or rustic Christmas decor. Read more ›
Vintage Christmas Cards in a Multi Photo Frame
Back in January of this year, I was thrifting at my local Habitat ReStore and spotted a multi photo frame that was in excellent condition. I put the frame in my cart and filed away this Christmas idea for a later time…and finally, FINALLY, that time is now. I would use it to display vintage Christmas cards or vintage Christmas postcards!Read more ›
Vintage Sheet Music Mini Christmas Trees
So, these things- what should we call them? Receipt holders? Ticket Pokes? Paper spikes? Often found in antique stores (and most recently for me, a great estate sale), these guys are just begging for a new lease on life, aren't they?Read more ›


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You think the sitcom Last Man on Earth has a weird spin on post-apocalyptic survival and the problems of the one man left alive? Check out this bizarre skit from In Living Color, in which the last man on Earth has an uncomfortable awakening.
This short comedy sketch manages to veer all over the place, which is part of what makes it so fascinating. Like the surviving women (of whom there are many, at least in this one bar) do seem to be really into Wendell—but then they just want him to do chores and fix their cars and do that man-stuff. Just when the skit seems like it's going to get lost in gender stereotype-land, though, it goes in another, more insane direction, because the women all decide that instead of sleeping with Wendell, they'd rather just sexually harass him. A lot. With pasties and stripper music and butt-slapping.
What would Yorick do?
[Thanks to whoever pointed me to this skit a few months ago!]
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Archive for August 20, 2011
The Box
I am a diamond, a point, a soul.
I the diamond am placed in a box. The box is decorated beautifully in a unique and attractive way. It may even be the best box of all.
Over time people start to identify with the box which contains the diamond, and then eventually only see the box and its beauty. They become impressed with just the box.
The external decoration influences the awareness to subtly move from the value and beauty of the diamond to the value and beauty of the box. Even I begin to forget that I am the diamond sitting in the box.
But God will not see the box. He sees only the living diamond that is within it. For God all else is insignificant in front of that tiny point, the diamond.
Become the point, become the diamond.
Om Shanti


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Heidi's Famous Kab Cakes Recipe
This is a great way to use any single fish or combination of fish. They are very similar to crab cakes but have freshwater fish instead of crab. The cakes have an outstanding flavor and are easy to make. The best part is that the recipe can be made in advance and then assembled at the last minute! We've dubbed this recipe "Kab" Cakes since they were first made with fresh fish from Lake Kabetogama. Make them with fresh fish from your favorite fishing spot!
- 1 lb. uncooked fresh fish, chopped*
(blue gill works best, but any fresh fish will work well)
- 1 cup canned corn (or fresh sweet corn cut off the cob
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion*
- 1/2 cup finely diced green pepper*
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery*
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/4 cups plain bread crumbs
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 2 Tbs butter
- 1 package Hollandaise sauce mix
*To speed up the prep time at home, we sometimes use our Kitchen-Aid mixer with the food grinder attachment with the coarse blade to grind the fish, onion, green pepper and celery together. The fish and vegetables will be chopped/ground to a uniform size very quickly!
If you do not have a meat grinder or maybe you're in a cabin with just the basics, simply combine the chopped fish, onions, green peppers, corn and celery in mixing bowl and toss well.
In another bowl, combine mayonnaise with mustard and cayenne. Stir into fish mixture. Add salt and pepper. Use rubber spatula and gently fold in egg and approx. 1/3 cup of the bread crumbs. Chill (covered) the fish mixture for an hour.
Note: Fish mixture may be "soupy" Add more bread crumbs as needed.
Form the fish mixture into 8-10 patties and carefully cover patties with remainder of the crumbs.
Heat a non-stick, heavy aluminum or cast iron skillet; then add 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook patties over medium heat (3 minutes per side). Add more oil or butter if necessary.
Sauce: Follow the directions on the package. Spoon on to cakes when ready to serve.
I sometimes like to make the cakes up the night before, and store them in the freezer, uncooked. In the morning, I pack them in my cooler and bring them with me. After a few hours of fishing, I pull my boat up to an island and take out my gas grill and Kab Cakes and have a gourmet breakfast right there on the rocks!


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It can be difficult to explain mental illness to those who might have little or no experience with it. Part of my goal as an advocate is to help society to understand the gravity of mental illness and abate the stigma, especially when it comes to depression and suicide. There's still so much stigma and mystery around both topics that when the following email landed in my inbox after last week's tragedies of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, I felt I should pass it along. It's by two members of bringchange2mind.org and it not only hit home with its title "Death by Depression, Not Suicide", but it does a great job of helping to unravel the difference between the two in accessible terms. Suicide is an unthinkable act to most, and this email helps explain death via depression, with compassion, rather than propagate the stigma by labeling it as suicide…
"Recent shocking news has reported on the deaths of celebrities Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Many have speculated about how such successful, beloved people can "kill themselves." While the news is horrible, the story line misses critical points. First and tragically, Spade and Bourdain join a growing number of more than 100, mostly less famous, Americans having similar deaths "by suicide," each and every day. More importantly, the notion that Spade, Bourdain, and the others, decided to end their own lives is, in a deep sense, not true. These individuals are the victims of the pernicious illness of the brain, Depression.
Depression is a horrific illness that affects as many as 10% of Americans at any one time. Depression is a brain disease that can cause confusion and distortions in thinking, as well as interference with basic physiologic functions, including: sleep, energy, appetite, motor function and more. It is neither self-inflicted nor a moral failure. Depression interferes with cognition (or thinking), making it impossible for the individual to perceive and accurately interpret the environment with a consequent inability to experience pleasure and anticipate the future. The brain's failure to undertake accurate self-assessment of risks is intrinsic to Depression, with a disruption in sense of self and loss of the basic evolutionary drive for survival; this leads to dangerous behaviors and even death. Death during Depression is not a "self-inflicted" death (suicide) because the sense of self is gone; it is Death by Depression.
In the face of overwhelming evidence that Depression and other psychiatric disorders are serious illnesses that can disrupt brain function, including the will to survive, why do we still use the term "suicide?" "Suicide" is associated with the stigmatizing concept that those with psychiatric illness are intrinsically flawed or weak and want to die. Stigma and antiquated understandings about Depression and brain disease foster ignorance about the fact that Depression is just as life threatening an illness as are cancer and heart disease.
It important to accurately understand Depression and Death by Depression. Depression is a treatable brain disease and, Death by Depression is preventable. Depression is a medical emergency! It requires the immediate attention of medical professionals, friends, and family. The victim of Depression should not be left unattended any more than should someone bleeding profusely or having a heart attack – even if they insist that they are "OK." Along with the immediate protection of the person with Depression, it is essential to rapidly apply evidence-based treatments. This will not only prevent death and debility but it will also help those with Depression save their lives so they can have much wanted, productive futures to share with friends and family.
Protection and prevention of complications (including injury and death) are the important first steps in treating Depression. But, this can't be done if Depression is not identified early. Look for depression! When you find it, act promptly. If you are the victim of Depression, immediately tell someone (friend, family member, and / or professional) and let them help you get treatment. If you know someone with Depression, ask how you can help and make sure that they receive urgently needed professional care.
No one wants to die from Depression, or any other illness. To suggest otherwise is diminishing the value of life and the individual affected by Depression. Unfortunately, the concept of "suicide" interferes with our shared responsibility and opportunity to effectively prevent Death by Depression."
Bennett L. Leventhal, MD
BC2M Scientific Advisory Council + BC2M HS Research Co-Lead
Professor of Psychiatry, University of California San Francisco
Neal D. Ryan, MD
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh
❤National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255
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Summer Sensations will be held at St. John Park, on the campus of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church on Waterloo Road in Columbia, Maryland.
In addition to the indoor facilities, St John Park provides our camp with one acre of private land where we enjoy many outdoor games and activities. The space also provides us a private access road for safe bike riding instruction and a separate playground.
PLEASE NOTE: Our program is not religiously affiliated with St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Directions to the camp will be included in the information packet.


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Jaybird, what I like + dislike
Have been a fan of Bose and Logitech UE, however, when comes to bluetooth earphones, I need something that I could wear comfortably when I jog, run. Ok, even when I am going for cycling.
So I have been looking around for the sturdy and reliable earphones which are wireless in nature. The hunt started some time ago and I finally settled with Jaybird, although I was hoping to get either Plantronics or Jabra.
I will tell you why.
None of them last as long as Jaybird – 8 hours or perhaps more. I have tested it during my work and holiday trips. Having just single charge (fully), I could use it for 4 days with each about 1.5 hours or sometimes 2 hours, depending on the traveling duration, or flight durations.
The earphones are rather easy to setup and pair. I could do it for iPad, MacBook Air, iPhone 5 and Nexus 5 at ease.
Once on, there will be a Siri like person telling you the status of the earphones – connected, off, disconnected, connection switch etc.
I have used it for mostly jogging and running, depending where I am, sometimes for work. I use it while on the flight, I find it really useful. I can leave the phone or iPad inside my bag charging in the luggage compartment, while connecting to Jaybird and enjoying the musics.
I could control the volume, skip, rewind tracks etc from the press of the buttons.
For iOS, Siri could be activated too.
Now comes to what I do not like.
First of all, it is RM620, kind of pricey. Well, the rest of the competitors are in the range below RM500, which also kind of pricey. What differentiate Jaybird from the rest, this is really water proof.
The bluetooth connection. It is not the version 4 so the connection to remain connected is sometimes subjected. I have incidents when I passed by vehicles with bluetooth connectivity, the connection between Jaybird and my phone cuts off. There were also incidents that when I have left my phone behind my running shorts back pocket (both adidas & Nike designed their shorts this way), I also encountered connection loss.
All in all, it is a great earphones to have around if you love to exercise as well as travel.


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Justice Kozinski
I would support him. I bet Alex Kozinski is on a special list in the minds of many people. It is the "God he would be great for the Court but I don't think it's going to happen" list. The confirmation hearing alone would be worth it. Kozinski is not the kind of guy that would sit there and take it from the likes of Ted Kennedy. He has, I guess you could call it, an excess of personality. Justice Kozinski: Guilty Pleasure.


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Where's the Balance?
By Allan R. Handysides and Peter N. Landless
With the increasing evidence supporting a vegan diet, why do you still talk about a well-balanced vegetarian diet and include only a lacto-ovo diet in that concept?
Your question is well taken and is on a topic to which we have given much honest thought and discussion among ourselves as health ministries leaders.
To be perfectly frank, we believe both a well-balanced vegan diet (no meat, eggs, or dairy products) and a well-balanced lacto-ovo vegetarian diet (no meat but does include dairy and eggs) are both excellent diets. Writing as we do for a global church, however, we must keep in mind that a much greater problem exists in many world regions compared to others when it comes to implementing a well-balanced vegan diet. To be well balanced, the vegan diet must contain vitamin B12 supplementation, as well as sufficient amounts of vitamin D and calcium. A vegan diet can also increase the risk of developing osteoporosis as one grows older. The lacto-ovo vegetarian diet can also be problematic if it contains too much saturated fat and therefore results in poorer cholesterol profiles and higher body mass indexes. A careful management of either diet, however, can easily overcome these drawbacks.
Currently the Adventist Health Study II (AHS2) has not been able to demonstrate conclusively superiority of one over the other. The numbers are small, and longer-term follow-up is required; plus, benefits in cholesterol, weight, and potential secondary benefits for diabetes have not resulted in a clear advantage in the all-cause mortality category.
Proponents of the total plant-based diet often quote Ellen White in support of their beliefs. Much of her commentary was reacting to people promoting strict diets in her time. Statements such as "The time will come when we may have to discard some of the articles of diet we now use, such as milk and cream and eggs"* were in the context of refuting the need to give up dairy and eggs rather than of a prophetic statement. Additionally, she used many statements encouraging the use of moderate amounts of dairy. Her principal message was against flesh foods.
"There has been far too much argument and debate over these two types of diets. What we need to focus on is balance."
We also urge caution when considering the use of what we would term "homemade drinks." For example, North Americans can freely purchase fortified soy milk, yet in many parts of the world health promoters produce and sell "soy milks" that are actually "sugar bean juice." Such drinks are without a nutrient content comparable to that of regular low-fat dairy. We cannot recommend such homemade drinks any more than we would recommend a fruit "drink" over a fruit "juice."
We believe that there has been far too much argument and debate over these two types of diets. Instead, what we need to focus on is balance. Balance extends to more than the food on our plate; it also involves relationships with others as well as tolerance of one another's differences. As the Bible so plainly puts it, life consists of more than food and drink (Luke 12:22-24).
When the grace of Jesus fills our hearts and lives, we are able to live joyfully and at peace with ourselves and with others. What we should strive to achieve are the health benefits of a peaceful, warm, and loving relationship with all God's children—regardless of their dietary convictions.
* Ellen G. White, Counsels on Diet and Foods (Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Pub. Assn.
Allan R. Handysides, a board-certified gynecologist,
is director of the General Conference Health Ministries Department.
Peter N. Landless, a board-certified nuclear cardiologist,
is an associate director of the General Conference Health Ministries Department.


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The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced a partnership with Floral Street, an innovative British company producing contemporary floral fragrances, to produce a brand-new fine fragrance for the RHS, powered by flowers. The new fragrance, called Electric Rhubarb, will be launched at the time of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which takes place from 21-25 May 2019.
Working collaboratively with the RHS to create this unique fragrance, Floral Street has combined beautiful white florals and soft powdery sandalwood with the scent of English rhubarb and an unexpected blast of salty sea air to make this an instant mood lifter. The key ingredients include rhubarb, Australian sandalwood, island gardenia, frangipani and jasmine sambac.
Electric Rhubarb will launch in May to coincide with the RHS Chelsea Flower Show at the Floral Street flagship store in Covent Garden, as well as selected retailers, including John Lewis and Partners. It will also be sold online at www.floralstreet.com.
The bottle (in 50ml form or as a 10ml eau de parfum bottle) is electrified with its own original artwork, a flower mural created exclusively for Floral Street by leading London photographer Matthew Donaldson. The fragrance is tucked inside a ground-breaking pulp carton with an embossed lid, made from recyclable and biodegradable paper packaging and held together with a reusable boldly coloured band. The box can be repurposed to house keepsakes or as a seed tray for plants and herbs.
Cathy Snow, Licensing Manager, RHS, says: "The Floral Street RHS fragrance is a delightful addition to the RHS Licensing programme, and a perfect partnership of two respected brands with very strong floral associations. I'm certain it will enjoy a very positive response from lovers of fine fragrances – and of beautiful flowers!"
Floral Street products are aimed at modern and curious women. The range is expected to attract female RHS supporters of all ages, as well as gift givers.
Founded in 2017 by beauty industry insider Michelle Feeney, Floral Street was devised as a collection of incredible fine floral fragrances for the modern and curious female, created by one of the best noses in the world, Jerome Epinette – but also accessible and affordable. An incredible 20% perfume oil level makes these scents beautifully long lasting. Today Floral Street fragrances can be found in selected retailers in England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, Germany and Scandinavia, as well as the flagship Floral Street store in Covent Garden, London.
Michelle Feeney, founder of Floral Street, says: "The inspiration for Floral Street fragrances came from its namesake road in Covent Garden. I connected its nostalgic floral history to the present-day obsession with all things flora, to create a modern collection of fragrances, powered by flowers. We are therefore thrilled to be partnering with the RHS. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring together our expertise in creating fragrances and the horticultural talent of Britain's leading gardening charity."
"Floral Street represents a modern way to emphasize the beauty of flowers," adds Jérôme Epinette, Floral Street Perfumer. "The collection is vibrant, energetic and feminine. I am lucky enough to work with the most exquisite raw materials extracted from nature. Each fragrance brings an unexpected twist but with the same high level of quality."


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Looking for ways to have healthy and vibrant skin? This article has something for you. While many people struggle to find remedies for wrinkles, acne, and sunburn, other people have hereditary healthy and always vibrant skin. That does not mean that you cannot achieve the skin of your dreams from simple skin care practices.In this article, we will consider six health tips for the vibrant skin you have always wanted. You will need to consider:
- Protection from the sun
- Gentle and simple skin treatment
- Balanced life and healthy diet
- Avoiding smoking
- Managing stress
- Using Retinoids
- Protection from the Sun
One of the most primary measures you should put in place when looking to have a vibrant skin is protecting it from the sun. That does not mean that you should always stay indoors, no. Reduce the exposure time your skin gets to the sun. Long hours of exposure to the sun is responsible for wrinkles, sun burns, and other skin related problems like age spots. Too much exposure can be fatal and lead to skin cancer.
How do you protect your skin from the harmful skin rays? Most of the time, the rays of the sun are strongest between 10 a.m. and around two p.m. As such, it is advisable to seek for shade. Put on long pants and well-woven shirts with long sleeves plus hats with wide brims. In addition to these, use sunscreen with broad spectrum and 15 or more SPF.
- Gentle and Simple Skin Treatment
Too much stress on your skin due to daily cleansing like scrubbing and shaving can cause damage to the skin. Treat the skin gently and you will see the amazing results. Complicated skin treatment practices are also a cause for damaged skin. Such practices include overusing different types of skin products. Keep it simple. Consider: avoiding strong and scented soaps, moisturizing dry skin, limiting hot showers and bathing periods, and applying the shaving cream before shaving.
- Healthy Diet
Another secret to having vibrant skin is eating a healthy diet. This will enable you to feel good from the nutrients consumed. Cut the consumption of unhealthy fats mostly found in junk fast foods. Increase consumption of vegetables, lean proteins, fruits, and whole grains. Vitamin C is also known to reduce skin acne.
- Avoid Smoking
Smoking has been proven to narrow the blood veins at the surface of the skin resulting in wrinkles and an old look. Due to the reduced supply of nutrients and oxygen to the surface of the skin, the skin gets damaged. To achieve you have to stop smoking if you do, and avoiding the practice altogether if you don't. Visit a therapist to help you quit.
- Managing Stress
Having regular and enough sleep time is good for the production of hormones that aid in the replenishment of your skin. Learn to control stress to achieve a healthy skin since stress can cause breakouts and other such problems. Spare time to do what you like after clearing your to-do list.
- Use Retinoids
Retinoids contain powerful ingredients known to reduce fine likes that cause wrinkles, boost collagen production for a younger look, unplug pores – one of the main causes of acne, and improve skin texture. According to dermatologists, applications of a retinol inclusive creams in the evening can help rehabilitate the skin and make it vibrant.
In conclusion, considering the above points will put you on the right track to achieving the vibrant skin you have always wanted.


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About ESO
ESO is a rapidly growing technology company passionate about improving community health and safety through the power of data. We provide software applications, interoperability and data management solutions to emergency medical services, fire departments and hospitals.
We're small enough to be nimble and fun, but big enough to be a great, stable place work. We serve more than 14,000 customers out of our offices in Austin, Texas and Des Moines, Iowa.
About the role
As a member of ESO's development team, you will be collaborating with our highly talented engineers and designers to build the next generation of ESO's SaaS and mobile products. Our engineers are passionate about their craft and revel in shipping software that improves patient care and community safety. If you are creative, thorough, and quality obsessed, this is the role for you.
More about you
You can expect to:
- Design, plan, and execute test plans and test cases for ESO's SaaS and mobile products. Your work will be essential to ensuring that our product offerings meet and exceed our customer's expectations by testing all tiers in our distributed application stack.
- Verify data flows within applications, test on variety of device types (web, native, mobile), as well as verify proper software behavior at various levels (user interface, API, backend).
- Participate in Agile team meetings, and advocate for quality during planning and execution of testing.
Your qualifications
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
- Experience with software testing techniques, methodologies
- Proven track record of participating in software testing activities including test planning, execution, monitoring, defect tracking, and test reporting
- Experience with API testing and web services
- A large group of former co-workers who will say they loved working with you.
- Passion about what you do and want to know how your work impacts ESO's success.
- Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts, desired
- Cloud Platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP), desired
- Experience with automation testing platforms, desired
- Scripting language experience (e.g. Python, PowerShell), desired
- Exposure to Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment practices, desired
- Experience in Healthcare and Fire industries, desired


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|"Dust Light Trifles In The New Unknown"
This is my piece for "Infinite Well 2", a group show curated by Tim Maclean of Wow x Wow Gallery which opens tomorrow, September 6th at Gallery Nucleus Portland. The reception will be held from 6pm to 9pm.
"Dust Light Trifles in the New Unknown"
watercolor, charcoal, pastel, powdered pigment, varnish and ink
9.75" x 14" unframed and 10.75" x 15" framed (3/4" dappled gold solid wood frame with museum glass)
Please contact galleristpdx(at)gallerynucleus.com for inquiries.
1445 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
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Vision Commercial Kitchens has redesigned its website to give it a more up-to-date look and make it more user friendly on desktop, mobile and tablet.
The new platform is said to have allowed Vision to create a more modern image whilst keeping it simple and easy to navigate. The website should now be more compatible with smartphones and tablets, enhancing the user experience and ensuring good accessibility across all devices.
As well as a fresh design, Vision has added some new features. By clicking on Sectors, users will find sector specific sub-sites featuring relevant case studies and blogs, for example Garden Centres and Care Homes. In addition, users can make general enquiries directly through the website by filling in the contact form at the bottom of the page.
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Behind the Camera with Photographer Eric Striffler
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and for photographer Eric Striffler this holds true as he uses his trained eye to uncover artistry all around him. With a portfolio that spans fine art, portraits, fashion, interior design, sports, food and lifestyle, Striffler has been an in-demand photographer for editorial publications as well as clients who want to savor his images in their homes for a lifetime. Striffler's advertising and editorial images have appeared in numerous publications including Town & Country, NY Times, Businessweek, Elle, Conde Nast Traveler, W, Vogue, House Beautiful, Elite Traveler, Time Out New York, Robb Report, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Palm Beach Illustrated, Hamptons Magazine, New York Observer, Avenue, The Wall Street Journal, Travel & Leisure, and Architectural Digest.
His style secret? "It's about the vibe and the energy and the joie de vivre," says Striffer, "It's about communication and making people feel comfortable. The more comfortable they feel, the better the photo is going to come out. The highest compliment is when someone says, 'No one has captured me like Eric has.'"
Striffler has a long lens on the Hamptons, having grown up here and based here most of his life. These deep ties to the area's natural beauty and his spiritual connection with the East End infuse his work. His immersion as a surfer, paddle boarder, hiker, and yoga aficionado add veritableness to his images. Striffler's mother was an amateur photographer and early influence, his childhood days spent perusing coffee table books of Avedon instead of Archie comics. Striffler says, "I was mesmerized by anything that was a gripping image from an YSL fashion ad to WWII documentary photo." He honed his craft at college at the University of Rhode Island and mastered the art of 35mm film, dark rooms and all, before embracing the digital age. While he appreciates the amazing images which can be captured by anyone on an iPhone, he also honors the training, experience and equipment of a professional which surpass a mega-followed Instagram account. "For me it's about seeing something in the world and capturing it with my eye then getting it printed and framed and my client gets to see it every day," explains Striffler, "I didn't just see it, I captured it for them."
While some photographers only flourish in the uber stylized world of high fashion, Striffler excels at capturing a natural look. He explains, "Soft and flattering directional natural light is a common denominator of mine. I want to capture the natural and organic element of what's going on, not anything engineered or artificial."
Striffler is also not afraid to get his feet wet, literally. For his stunning ocean images, he wades right into the waves to capture the break at the perfect moment. The sensual nudes he conjures on the beach also portray these mermaid-like beauties at one with the beach and the sea. "I love texture and bringing the outside in," says Striffler, "Through the image you are experiencing the ocean in your home, and you can almost hear the sound, thinking 'I'm there.'"
One of the favorite parts of his job is meeting new people who often become friends. Striffler says, "I walk down the street and bump into people I've met throughout my career. If I was working in a cubicle that wouldn't happen."
So, what's on Eric Striffler's bucket list? Travel: The Pyramids, the Great Wall, Antarctica, Easter Island. "My batteries are recharged every time I go away" says Striffler, "I can't imagine going somewhere without a camera."


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Planning for Audio, Video & Lighting
If you plan ahead, amplifier locations can be included in your plans so that they are not exposed or sitting against a wall in the open. This can be unsightly or an inconvenience later.
There is also the issue of speaker placement. You may run into the challenge of not being able to position a speaker in the best position if it is an afterthought. Things get in the way and there may not be supports to hang speakers from. The positioning of your speakers is critical.
Being a soundman requires technical skill, a good ear, and a lot of people skills.
All of these issues are important and many of the challenges can be avoided if a little planning is done ahead of time. It doesn't cost much to plan and it can save you a lot of money in the long run.
Many people don't know what they need when it comes to sound equipment, so they don't know how to begin planning. This is where RHEMA can help you. RSI Audio (RHEMA Specialties Inc. Audio) is here to assist you in the planning process. We can take an existing blue print or a drawing of your floor plan, seating and stage layouts, an elevation, all the dimensions, and help you decide what kind of equipment will work best for you and where the best locations for your equipment and conduits might be. We feel if we can help you plan, you will be much happier with your sound when everything is finished.
Obviously, not everyone can build a new customized building. But many of you can and are. For those of you who are not building a new facility, we can still help you get the most out of the sound in your current building. Give us a call so we can help!


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Player Market: Prince Fielder
It is possible that the Brewers look to trade Prince Fielder in the offseason. Lets see what team they can get a good pitcher from.
Brewers (frontrunners) I think it's more likely that they decide to trade JJ Hardy instead. There will be a bigger market for Hardy, they wouldn't be losing as much offense, and the Brewers could get almost as good a pitcher for Hardy as they could get for Fielder. All in all, Fielder will likely be kept.
Giants (possible) Could a Matt Cain for Prince Fielder trade work? I don't know if either team would do it. I think it has a slight edge toward the Brewers because Cain is so cheap and far better than any starter they could get for Hardy. The Giants could make that trade, but might not unless they add Sabathia. It might make more sense for them to keep Cain and then trade a different pitcher for a first baseman like Adam LaRoche or Mike Jacobs.
Royals (possible) They could offer Zack Greinke for Fielder. I don't know if the Brewers would accept this one, because Greinke has one less year under contract than Cain. Maybe the Royals could add a player like Ron Mahay or David DeJesus to finish the deal. I think this scenerio is more likely. The Royals would like to add a big bat to their lineup, and could sign a starter like Oliver Perez or Jon Garland to replace Greinke.
Rays (possible) The Rays need a DH, and want to inject a big power bat into their lineup, but the player has to be under control for more than one year. So Prince Fielder would make more sense than Matt Holliday. The Rays could put together a package of prospects as good as if not better than most teams. If the Brewers demand a proven starter, they could part with Matt Garza. Yes, he has been great for them this year, but then they could keep both Edwin Jackson and Andy Sonnanstine. Plus, if Price steps up they won't lose much from the rotation. I think this would be a move the Rays have to do. The Brewers would make the trade also, unless Jeremy Guthrie, Matt Cain, or maybe Zack Greinke is offered. If they can get him without surrendering Garza, they could offer Wade Davis, Edwin Jackson, and either Grant Balfour or JP Howell. The Brewers get a solid closer, a good prospect, and a solid back-of-the-rotation starter. Either one of these deals would be good for the Rays in my opinion.
Orioles (not likely) It's not likely, but the Oriols could enter the Prince Fielder sweepstakes. They could offer a package centered around Jeremy Guthrie. He by himself could get him. I don't know if they should offer him, though. The Brewers would jump on the deal. If the O's don't give up Guthrie, then they could try an offer of Brian Roberts, George Sherrill, and Melvin Mora plus cash. The Brewers would be filling three holes, yet they lose offensive firepower and don't fix the rotation.
Angels (not likely) If they miss out on Mark Teixera, I could definatly see it. They could center a deal around Nick Adenhart, or even Jered Weaver. If they add Brandon Wood to the trade, it might be enough. I think I would do a Jered Weaver plus Brandon Wood for Prince awap. It makes sense for both sides. Sean Rodriguez could also be added to finish off the trade. Chone Figgins could be part of the deal, too, and play center field in Milwaukee.
Yankees (not likely) They would love to add a young power bat like Prince, but they might not have the pieces to do it. Maybe if they offered Phil Hughes and Austin Jackson something could be worked out. Like with Jake Peavy, it would be smarter just to spend the extra money and sign Mark Teixera. When you have a 200 million payroll, you can't be cheap.
A's (dark horse) The A's have all the pitching in the world to spare. They are in need of a first base/DH type, and most of all they need power. How about a package of Huston Street, Brett Anderson or Gio Gonzalez, and Justin Duchscherer. The Brewers add a good starter, a good pitching prospect, and a good closer. I like this deal a lot for both teams, but I'm not sure the A's would want to trade away a young gun like Anderson or Gio. Plus, they would miss Doosh, especially if they are trying to compete next year which a Fielder trade would suggest.
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Finally! I'm jumping back onto the writing and quilting bandwagon. It's been a very busy fall, and I just haven't been able to get to either - too busy working . (Hate it when being a grown-up interferes with my life.)Naturally, now that things are starting to calm down, I'm looking around at my studio and I've realized that at the moment I have little desire to finish my current work-in-progress, which has been patiently and quietly hanging on the wall, just waiting for me to come and help it fulfill its wall-hanging destiny. I look at it and yeah, I still like it, and I want to finish it – oh, someday. But I'd much rather start the new project that came into my head just yesterday.
So I have this little drama going on inside my head. The practical (I'll call it German) side of me thinks, "Now Carrie, you need to finish the one you started; you don't want to have a bunch of unfinished projects, then you aren't really accomplishing anything. You can just finish this one and you'll have something to look forward to starting after. Just sit down and start working and you'll get excited about it again…"
"Hmm," I tell myself, "maybe I'm right."
Suddenly in barges the other part of my brain (I'll call it the 'Not German' or NG for short) . "Oh come on, do what you feel like doing – art isn't work, it's art. Go ahead and start the next project while you're inspired! You'll finish the other one too, you know you will…eventually. But look, you need something that will get you back into the creative groove, something right now – this isn't about being practical, this is about carpe diem!"
"Hmm," I think to myself, "I might have a point there, too."
I hate it when that happens. The battle between art and practical rages inside me all the time. I've never been able to give in fully to either side. I would actually love to just do what I feel like doing and not worry about it, but there's that horrible super-ego that has a really large mouth that always has to have its say. Whom do I listen to? Who is right? It's quite a battle going on in my brain, and it happens often.
Suddenly I've had it. "Stuff a cork in it, me! Stop acting like this is some momentous decision and DO SOMETHING! " I yell into my head. Calmer, I make my decision, realizing that it doesn't really matter one way or another what I do, not only in this particular instance, but perhaps ever. Aaah - that puts it all into perspective, doesn't it?
The choice is, of course, obvious to anyone who likes to create. I'll start the new one. (To be honest, I already spent a few hours on the design yesterday, but feeling a little guilty when I glanced at the forlorn and unfinished project on the wall, I didn't make any cuts yet – does it count if I haven't actually actually started yet? )
Anyway, to offset my guilt at being so undisciplined, I will also confess that I also have no real idea how to put this new project together yet. The sketch is great, but how I'm actually going to get it put together is another story…HA! My practical side is now laughing in a rather undignified manner at my NG side. Guess that's what I exactly what I deserve for constantly talking to and then listening to my - selves.


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Gulf Air in marketing partnership with Copenhagen
Gulf Air has signed a joint marketing agreement with Copenhagen Connected, the route development programme of Copenhagen, to aggressively drive inbound tourism from the Middle East to Copenhagen through Gulf Air's Bahrain hub.
The agreement was signed at a recent press conference marking the airline's inaugural flight to Copenhagen by Gulf Air's chief commercial officer Karim Makhlouf, and chairman of the Copenhagen Connected Programme steering committee Lars Bernhard Jørgensen.
"We are delighted to enter this mutual cooperation agreement with Copenhagen Connected to promote Copenhagen in the Gulf region as the vast Middle East market provides enormous growth potential for tourism in Copenhagen," said Makhlouf. "We believe that with the opening of our new Copenhagen connection and aggressive marketing campaign in collaboration with Connected Copenhagen, Denmark will soon become a popular destination for tourists from the region."
The joint approach will focus on marketing and promotion of the airline's services to Copenhagen throughout the Middle East region, specifically aimed at increasing the number of visitors travelling on Gulf Air's flights to Copenhagen and generating additional revenue for the Copenhagen economy.
Gulf Air's primary role in the context of the agreement is the promotion of Copenhagen through its marketing initiatives to drive tourism traffic from the Middle East to Denmark. The focus of Connect Copenhagen under the agreement is to ensure that Copenhagen is positioned as an attractive destination for tourism.
"Through this agreement we will be able to increase our efforts to make sure we reach as deep as possible into the Middle East market and get as many visitors as possible to come directly to Copenhagen," added Jørgensen. "Bahrain and the Middle East is an important market for both trade and tourism, and this partnership will help to serve the growing demand for services between the two countries."