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Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare (1600)
Act 3 Scene 1
Beatrice - Female, 35 to 50 yrs
Scene partner - herself
Monologue - Comedic, Under 1:00 min
What fire is in mine ears? Can this be true?
Stand I condemn'd for pride and scorn so much?
Contempt, farewell! and maiden pride, adieu!
No glory lives behind the back of such.
And, Benedick, love on; I will requite thee,
Taming my wild heart to thy loving hand:
If thou dost love, my kindness shall incite thee
To bind our loves up in a holy band;
For others say thou dost deserve, and I
Believe it better than reportingly.
PurchaseMuch Ado About Nothing

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Who are the victims of Islamist extremism? According to some accounts, those who've suffered the most from ISIS, for example, are Muslims. What's even more bizarre is that ISIS members claim to have scriptural support for their actions.
As we wrote in a recent article, "The Terrorist in the Quran," the Quran doesn't command Muslims to terrorise others at all, let alone other Muslims. It's only Allah (swt) who righteously wields the power to create terror in the hearts of human beings. And for good reason.
Who is terror for, according to the Quran?
Terror is for disbelievers.
[Remember] when your Lord inspired to the angels, "I am with you, so strengthen those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, so strike [them] upon the necks and strike from them every fingertip." [Quran, 8:12]
Terror is for the ungrateful.
Allah sets forth a Parable: a city enjoying security and quiet, abundantly supplied with sustenance from every place: Yet was it ungrateful for the favours of Allah: so Allah made it taste of hunger and terror (in extremes) (closing in on it) like a garment (from every side), because of the (evil) which (its people) wrought. [Quran 16:112]
Terror is for warning evildoers.
And We refrain from sending the signs, only because the men of former generations treated them as false: We sent the she-camel to the Thamud to open their eyes, but they treated her wrongfully: We only send the Signs by way of terror (and warning from evil). [Quran, 17 :59]
Terror is for those who lack understanding.
Of a truth ye are stronger (than they) because of the terror in their hearts, (sent) by Allah. This is because they are men devoid of understanding. [Quran, 59:13]
Terror is a wake-up call for those who've always lied to themselves.
And the Book (of Deeds) will be placed (before you); and thou wilt see the sinful in great terror because of what is (recorded) therein; they will say, "Ah! woe to us! what a Book is this! It leaves out nothing small or great, but takes account thereof!" They will find all that they did, placed before them: And not one will thy Lord treat with injustice. [Quran, 18:49]
The Day when the Trumpet will be sounded: that Day, We shall gather the sinful, blear-eyed (with terror). [Quran, 20:102]
And the Day that the Trumpet will be sounded – then will be smitten with terror those who are in the heavens, and those who are on earth, except such as Allah will please (to exempt): and all shall come to His (Presence) as beings conscious of their lowliness. [Quran, 27:87]
The good news?
Believers are promised safety from terror on the Day of Judgment.
They will not be grieved by the greatest terror, and the angels will meet them, [saying], "This is your Day which you have been promised." [Quran, 21:103]
Whoever comes [at Judgement] with a good deed will have better than it, and they, from the terror of that Day, will be safe. [Quran, 27:89]
The tragedy of believers killed in the name of our beautiful deen will never be forgotten. Alhamdulillah, Allah (swt) promises them a glorious reward and freedom from fear forever. Let's honour those lost lives by learning and spreading the Quran's message of peace, good ness, and freedom.
May your mind and heart be opened,
The Understand Quran Academy Team


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This is in response to the post "As-Is modelling to be registered as an official disease?" and a too popular stance that As-Is EA doesn't matter, it is a waste of time.
How do you design the target architecture if you do not discover an document first the architecture of what is out there? How would that target enterprise blueprint look like?
How could you expand a building without taking into account its current blueprint? You may end up transforming a barn in a concert hall.
Well, British do sometimes transform barns in homes but only to keep the as-is "charming" appearance of a barn at the comfort of a villa. British also like to live in mews, or former stables. I used to live in Black Jack Mews.
In the absence of the current architecture, the enterprise would have to be re-designed from scratch, again and again, at each and every strategic cycle.
How could you plan a proper enterprise transformation if you do not know the current organisation and processes, the current systems and technologies, the as-is capabilities to act on their strengths and weaknesses?
How could you perform the gap analysis and establish the roadmap to the end state?
Do you then give up the current platforms, skills and investments?
How would the enterprise continue to deliver its products and pay your salary during such a transformation?
EA is about the current enterprise state which enables the understanding, maintenance, fixing and improvement of the enterprise. This is because the enterprise evolves incrementally rather than in revolutionary cycles. Even revolutions re-use existing structures.
Moreover, the architecture of a building, city... does not assume their future states.
The future is dictated by the market, the management vision and, not least, by the current state. You can hardly demand a car factory to produce tanks. But still, in its current state the enterprise produces vehicles rather than candies.
Besides, a target enterprise that fails to consider the current operation and technologies would make your management cringe, to put it nicely. The transformation cost and risks would be insurmountable. What would the shareholders and the investors say?
The EA architect would not hold that position for long.
It is true though that today, the current EA is embedded in people's minds. Often the strategic transformation starts, unfortunately, from this state of affairs.
To improve on that we need the EA as the current state of the enterprise.
The current EA would make the transformation faster, cheaper, more effective, predictable and less riskier.


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The essence of a strong nostalgia awakens Maître de Claude's desire to finally return to France. The perfume exhibits a bewildering amalgam of scents blending the vivid whiffs of orange and cardamom with a heart of nutmeg and saffron. Musk and sandalwood settle in to further embody the enthralling flame in his heart.
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Jenny Han's upcoming novel, Always and Forever,  Lara Jean, will be available soon. Before we jump into the latest entry in this lovely series, let's go back to the start: To All The Boys I've Loved Before, the first book. It's time for the NBS Lara Jean Binge Read!
About the Book
Released in April 2014, it is a contemporary young adult romance. You'll get to meet Lara Jean, a girl who refuses to openly admit her crushes and instead writes letters to them detailing how she feels. She then keeps all the letters hidden away in a box.
But one day, she finds that all of these letters have been sent out to their recipients – the titular boys. They then return from her past: the boy who's her first kiss, the boy from summer camp, and even the boy who was once her sister's boyfriend. As awkward as it may be, Lara Jean faces every single one of them and soon finds that her letters making it out into the world isn't all bad.
The author was inspired to write this story after years of writing her own letters to the boys she crushed on as a teenager. The book has been well-received by readers the world over, and has also made it on several bestseller's lists.
How to join
1) Grab your copy of To All the Boys I've Loved Before – hardcover, paperback, or e-book. If you don't have a copy, get yours now from the nearest NBS store.
2) Start reading and aim to finish before April 23, 2017.
3) Update your reading progress daily using hashtag #NBSLaraJeanBingeRead in your posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or on your blog. Tag @nbsalert so we won't miss your posts!
4) Invite your family, friends, and any and all book lovers to read along with you. The more binge readers, the better!
We will also be posting daily updates here on the blog, so watch out for those! Starting April 24, 2017, we'll also be binge reading the next book in the series, P.S. I Still Love You. If you don't have a copy yet, head to the nearest NBS store to grab one or order the paperback or hardcover version online.
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Reviewers like these things about the ALPS Mountaineering Wasatch
- Most users said that this pack nicely fills the need that they had.
- Reviewers said that it is fairly easy to pack.
- Other reviewers said that it has lighter weight.
- One nice feature mentioned by the users that it has small pouch on hip belt.
- Another feature mentioned by the users is that it has a nicely designed hood.
- Most users said that it is great for weekend hiking trips.
- Reviewers said that the materials are high quality and the pack is easy to size.
- Many users said that the side pockets are deep and stretchy, and the hip pockets are actually big enough to use.
- Many users said that the plastic internal frame is a nice design that fits well and avoids the complexity and potential difficulties of aluminum stays.
Reviewers don't like these things
- One user complained that the straps on the bottom of the pack are fixed. They prefer multi-use straps.
- Some users complained that at 5lbs this pack is heavy for its capacity.
- Some users complained that vertical outside zippered pocket only allows a few items when bag packed.
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18 March 2016
Guillaume Pepy, head of state-owned rail giant SNCF, this week led a group of top executives from 25 French companies to New Zealand, the first delegation of its type since 1997.
New Zealand and France to move beyond clichés about wine and cheese to revive trade relationship, according to the head of a major French business delegation.
"These companies are seriously thinking about investing in New Zealand," he told AFP, explaining the 19-year gap between delegations was because "the two countries are a little bit far away from each other".
"Official data puts two-way trade between New Zealand and France at about NZ$1.6 billion (US$1.1 billion; 970 million euro) a year."
But the figure has been virtually stagnant for the past decade, growing at just 0.6 percent a year.
"We can do much better," Pepy said.
"According to the business leaders (in the delegation to Auckland), we can increase the exchange flows by 50 percent in two or three years."
While France is a major player in New Zealand's wine market and there are big partnerships in the dairy industry, Pepy said the delegation was showcasing a broader range of French business offerings.
"We haven't discussed luxury goods or traditional French clichés," he said.
"We've mainly discussed infrastructure modernisation, environmental solutions and industrial organisation."
Pepy said French companies offered expertise in areas as diverse as light rail, "green" buildings, financial services and setting up delivery centres.
The delegation had generated positive leads and was, he added, a catalyst for regular exchanges to ensure the trade relationship was never again neglected for so long.
"Coming back to New Zealand after all this time is like rediscovering an old friend," he said, citing a shared free enterprise culture and common values.
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Harrogate International Nursery Fair is now taking bookings for its 2018 show; and with a brand new hall layout, companies wishing to participate are advised to book early to ensure they get first option for a prime exhibiting position.
Taking place from 25th to 27th March 2018, the show will be staged in Halls G, Q and the King's Suite next year – all on one level and with a single entrance point ensuring an efficient flow of visitors for the duration of the event.
Adrian Sneyd, show organiser, explains: "Most exhibitors had a very positive show last year and with a totally new layout utilising different halls, we hoped to give the event a refreshed look and make navigating the halls much easier for the visitors and buyers attending."
Paul Sirett of Be Safe said after the 2016 event: "Once again most of our key independents visited our stand and our order book exceeded last year's total – how else can you meet 100 key retailers in a quality way in just three days?"
Tiffany Ng of Bravado Designs added: "We had a very positive experience exhibiting at Harrogate International Nursery Fair, where we had the opportunity to build on customer relationships and make new ones. Thank you to the Harrogate team for being so wonderfully organised and helpful in making sure we had everything we needed for a successful show!"
Adrian continues: "We are currently in the process of working out stand plans for the new halls, so the sooner we get an understanding of exhibitor space requirements, the earlier we can allocate actual stands. We would be grateful if companies wanting to exhibit can complete the online booking form as soon as possible. We will then get in touch to discuss actual stand positions."
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MOSCOW, January 26. /TASS./ The Chairman of the Duma Committee on international Affairs Leonid Slutsky called destructive step extension of the US Treasury sanctions on Russia and expressed confidence that they will not remain unanswered by Russia.
"New US sanctions and destructive step, aggravating the situation in Russian-American relations. Obviously, this is done for their own geopolitical interests, unfair competition and ensure advantages on the world market," he told reporters on Friday.
According to Slutsky, "the arguments of the American side once again does not stand up to scrutiny". "The U.S. Treasury says about the commitment of implementation of the Minsk agreements, while Russia is still not a party to domestic conflict. While reaction to the adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of the law on the reintegration of Donbass, which puts on most of those Minsk agreements cross, we do not see", – said the head of the Committee. On the contrary, he added, "approved the multimillion-dollar tranches of military aid to the Kiev regime and the supply of lethal weapons to destroy the population of the South-East of Ukraine."
"I am confident that this latest batch of sanctions will not remain unanswered from our side", – has concluded Slutsky.
On Friday, the United States expanded the number of companies and individuals in Russia and other countries are subject to unilateral U.S. sanctions imposed at the time in connection with events in Ukraine. Under them fell, in particular, the 12 organizations that, according to Washington, are associated with "Surgutneftegaz" (the company is under U.S. sanctions and the European Union as of 2014), the company "Power machines", as well as the structure of Rostec's Technopromexport. In the sanctions lists of the USA also included the Deputy Minister of energy of the Russian Federation Andrey Tcherezov and the Director of the Department of operational control and management in power industry of the Ministry of energy Eugene Grabchak.
A new extension of restrictive measures, the United States affected, including those who were involved in the supply of gas turbines produced by German company Siemens for thermal power plants in the Crimea, is spoken in the comment of the press service of the U.S. Treasury. According to him, these actions are part of the continuing commitment of the U.S. Treasury Department the conservation of the sanctions pressure on Russia to fully implement the obligations under the Minsk agreements.


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Heroes inc. -Book II, Page 15on July 20, 2009 at 00:00
So the great revealing of the world's "first" superhero.
Not much to say here… let me know what you think of his suit etc.
Very Cool, I'm gald there's not a cape…NO CAPES!
Oh there'll be capes… but don't worry, Archilbald hates them too so it'll make for some interesting scenes.
He wearing bathroom slippers?
I guess I'm going to have to work on those… 😀
This was the concept for them: http://www.heroes-inc.net/images/crusader_shoe.JPG
Go out and catch Iron Man's boots, 😉
Or change simply the colour, no costime is perfect at the first time, it's all a question of evolution in fashion, – ask Karl Lagerfeld, grin 😉 😉
I dunno, somehow his anatomy seems wonky to me
Wonky? In what way?
the part where the torso becomes the upper legs seem out of proportion(as well as the upper legs themselves)
Me again, sorry, – I did interprete it that the arms would more spread away in the direction to us the viewers, so it would look like it looks now.
With a tele objektiv you get a effect like this, ask the photographer down in the right corner, maybe that's his pic'. ??
Xarin: Well the thighs are intentionally "speed skater thighs" I could maybe give him a lypo suction though…
Buntklecks: That photgrapher will have a cameo through the series. At some time someone calls him "Parker" 😀
First of all, this comic is awesome. I found a link at yafgc and have been reading it over the past 4 weeks. Your artwork is very good and I love the story so far. I was reminded of watchmen in the beginning but the characters and story are very different. Was it a source of inspiration though?
Anyway I wanted to point out two little typo's I saw (since you are selling these in book form aswell I thought it would be importent).
Both in the first panel:
1- 'We are living in wondrous times'. As opposed to 'We are living wondrous times'.
2- 'In times such as these, dramatic measures are called for'. As opposed to 'In times such as these,dramatic measures are called for' (there is no space between 'these,' and 'dramatic').
Good luck and I'm anxiously awaiting the next page.
Welcome aboard!
Actually Watchmen wasn't much of an influence. (I didn't start reading it until about a year before the movie came out) It is the first thing people think of though. But as you probably noticed after reading the comic, there's nothing much in common except elderly superheroes.
Thanks for bringing those typo's up. I've been trying to avoid typos, but… yeah…
The curse of self-publishing: No editor (they're not as bad as people make them out to be) 😀
The thighs are a bit big … but when you add that white side coloring on top of a white background … at first glance he just looks like he has fat legs. Coloring the background (blue sky for instance) would have helped a lot IMHO.
Great comic so far!
Okay guys… reduced the thighs. 😀
the wonkyness has left the building
Yeah. I'm saving the the "speedskater thighs" for someone else…
They WILL return. Buahahahahaha!
His… "shoes"?
That's the only thing i didn't like until now, in the whole story.
And instead of changing it, you could make some characters make funny comments about it!
hehe 🙂
Maybe they call him "The Silver Slipper" 😉
Interesting costume: It seems to be designed to make him seem skinnier than his muscular body is. . .
I have to agree with Slo: The shoes just aren't right. My reaction was: A superhero in ballet slippers?
Your concept looks like the moulded part of a pair of Chucks with a lace-free spandex top which blends into his tights. . . I'd suggest that you either give him a respectible set of boots, or make them a single color so they will more or less invisibly blend into his tights.
I've kind of "toned" the shoes down. I personally like the color scheme so I want to try and stick with the stripes (at his waist they go down the back of his legs and end at his shoes.)
But if it helps any… he has variant cotumes that he wears too. So there's more fun on the way… 😀
Nice outfit! I used to try to draw superheroes but could never come up with any cool-looking ones….
Seems others have posted about the legs already. =p
…sorry, his shoes still looks a bit awkward for me.
Red, White and Blue. Stars and Stripes. I wonder which country this fellow comes from…
Well, that's pretty much the idea…
And he's named as the first superhero, but that's not netirely true. More on that to come.
Hmm, I prefered the old speed skater thighs. I also like the white under the arms as symbolic of his ability to fly. What I do find odd is the shading around his groin. Not that I spend lots of time looking at that, but he looks more like a she there. I noticed the white on the shoes, but I think it fits the flying bit of white under the arms. His shoes remind me of diving booties with a thick white sole.
Yeah. It's hard to do groins without people getting offended about having… manly shapes there. But I agree it needs to be fixed (ouch)
Glad someone gets the shoes. 😀
Ah, but Lobias Fogcutter wears a cape, usually when going to the opera or a ball. After all, he's a mage, sometimes you simply HAVE to bend to the demands of the crowd. Besides, maintaining that sort of folderol allows one to NOT be recognized as such while working in a snappy 3 piece tailored suit.
You going to toss in mages, or only the survivors of a massice nuclear accident therapy session?
Sir, you have confused me.
Sir, you fail to indicate where the confusion lies. Prehaps A TAILORED 3 PIECE SUIT IS NOT KNOWN OF ON YOUR PLANET, OR POSSIBLY THERE ARE NO MAGES THERE. oR IS IT THAT YOU DO NOT KNOW OF CAPES? or posess no mythical tradition of what mages look like on your subcontinent? If you could but clarify your dilemma, perhaps I could grant some measure of aid. I am sure Lobias' friend Dr Stephen Strange could assist, if he happens to be visiting your local subjective time/space reality matrix.
Pictures of Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia winers are available on the internet. Some of the older ones are not quite so outragious. The pictures can be a good guide to both muscle and briefs. Interestingly, some have bigger thighs than you started with, plus the definition of different muscle groups. But, you are an artist with a vision.
Been reading for a while now, eagerly awaiting my Monday and Thursday fix 🙂
Crusader is looking pretty spiffy with the new retouching (hmmm… maybe he really does look like the first picture, but the government PR folks have released photo-shopped idealized pics to the press?).
I thought there was something a bit 'off' about Crusader too, so I checked out a few male body building sites (some of those guys are disturbing), and I think the problem might be the waist. Rock hard abs rippling through his outfit, but no definition to his waist; just a minor transition from thigh-hip-waist-ribs.
Keep up the great work!
I loves me this comic! Also I like the shoes they remind me of the swimming slip on surfer type shoes from nike, and …yeah i bet it's very hard to draw a man's "Junk" area….Hands were very tough for me.
btw, in the incredibles…capes were very bad.
I think there is something off with the white "gloves" may be If you continued the crimson to encompass the tips of the fingers? I dunno but it makes me think dolphin or porpoise or some other two-toned marine mamal.
Oops mammal slipped past the visual spell check. I like how you resolved who's law do these heroes obey…for now. 🙂 Anyway… are other countries going to announce heroes? Because I just want to see how many incorporate the countries flag design in the costume. Hero U.N. anyone?
Well France has there own. We'll see them at some time. Theyr'e not so much "superheroes" though. More a homage to… well, you'll see.
And other countries will start to have them. The U.K. uses "super terrorists" a lot in their rebellion against Germania.
Germania (not to be confused with Nazi germany, even though they won the war) will have some…
and all the Muslims in your alternate world (if there are any) are automatically pissed off… but they probably hate America anyway there, too.
😀 Not really, but I'm trying to stay away from that for fear of getting too political…
But like it or not we'll see the realtionship with the arab countries at some time. Remeber the US isn't the international big cheese it is/was in our world…
Besides… it's a crusade against crime not religion. 😉
I realize this is a very late entry, but:
I really like that you incorporated the early WWII US Army Air Corps emblem into the costume instead of the current USAF one. Since I haven't read ahead yet, I'm wondering what the significance of that is (is the USAAC still around, or was a deliberate choice to AVOID the "official" USAF roundel made? Either is possible, given that this world has a different history than our own).


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Six Appeal
Marc Stengel, Wed, 3 Aug 2005 08:00:00 PDT
Some folks dare to be different out of sheer contrariness. Other folks justcan't help themselves. They were born different; they are different; they'llalways be different. To them, the very condition of being out of theordinary is sheer ordinariness itself.
The designers and engineers for Mazda inhabit the latter camp. The mid-year introduction of the Mazda6 S 5-door hatchback is a case in point. Based on the Mazda6 sedan platform that critics generally praise yet customers generally overlook, the Mazda 5-door boasts a hatchback design meant to camouflage interior versatility within a sports sedan's persona.
Mazda's 5-door certainly looks the part of a jaunty, racy runabout. If the term "hatchback" conjures images of squarish, box-tail bodywork, Mazda6's latest incarnation dashes this prejudice. Its lines are sinuous andserpentine; its stance is rakish, almost combative. For onlookers who mightyet miss the point, a basket-handle wing-spoiler festoons the trailing edgeof the hatch.
Moreover, this new 5-door embodies all that Mazda's design philosophy stands for. Astride sport-tuned four-wheel independent suspension, the Mazda6 loves the road. Yes, the apostrophizing is both intentional and appropriate. There is something about a Mazda witness the Miata and Protge5, in particular that suggests it is actually conscious of its own sporting potential and yearns for an unbridled romp.
In the case of the Mazda6 5-door, sporting potential is expressed through a fast-revving 3.0-liter twin-cam V6 mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. A five-speed auto is available for the clutch-averse.) Toss in a quartet ofanti-lock disc brakes, and the formula is complete: This is a sport-sedan with a yen for bends. It likes to brake deep into turns, corner at the limits of its 50-profile, 17-in. tires, then accelerate smartly through the gears on its way to a 6,500 rpm redline.
About that redline, by the way: Although not unusually high by sportingstandards, 6,500 rpm is nevertheless almost coincident with the productionof 220 maximum horsepower (at 6,300 rpm) by the Mazda's V6. This motor's a"revver," in other words its 192 ft.-lbs. of maximum torque at 5,000 rpmmerely confirms the fact.
This power-profile goes a long way, I think, in explaining Mazda's niche-appeal among the common run of car buyers. In a nation spoiled by abundant, bottom-end torque, a lofty powerband feels like waiting for a delayed punchline. Aficionados know almost instinctively that "revs are your friend"; but too many commuter-minded folk are put off if not downright embarrassed by soaring rpms and the concomitant exhibitionism of a lusty exhaust note in full song.
For this reason, the Mazda6 may not quite win the broad appeal that itsunique (and well timed) 5-door design deserves. At a moment when the bloomis fading off the rose where sport/utility vehicles are concerned, Mazda'snew hatchback offers a most unexpected alternative. It is nothing if notsporty, for example. And with a well designed cargo hatch that expands from22 cu. ft. with rear seats in use to 59 cu. ft. with rear seatbacks folded,this Mazda 5-door is utilitarian beyond all expectation.
A five-seater with that kind of cargo capacity, in fact, rivals many compactSUVs, most of which boast maximum cargo space in the mid 60-cu.-ft. range.Suzuki's Vitara compact SUV, in fact, features a cargo range of just 23 cu.ft. to 50 cu. ft. And you can be certain that no SUV will match thecorner-craving handling personality of a zesty Mazda6.
Unfortunately for Mazda, however, it's not quite so simple a matter ascounting seats and measuring cargo space. Granted, the Mazda6 5-door isversatile with people and things; but "things" may get the better of thisdeal. The rear bench is a very tight squeeze for its maximum of threepassengers none of whom, I can assure you, will tolerate for long anenthusiastic cornering blitz through the twisties.
Personally, I find the Mazda6 cockpit well configured for a driver and frontpassenger, and tag-alongs are something of an afterthought. This owes muchto the car's trim, athletic dimensions, of course. It is, therefore, a cardedicated to the driving enthusiast. In its new 5-door hatchback iteration,it is dedicated, furthermore, to the driving enthusiast and his or herstuff.
The Mazda6 5-door is a car with great potential appeal to a select cadre ofsport drivers six appeal, if you will. As for broadening that appeal to themasses seeking rational alternatives to spendthrift SUVs, however, that's abigger load than this hatchback can be expected to tote.
5-pass., 4-door w/ hatch; FWD, 3.0-liter DOHC V6, 220hp/192 ft.-lbs.; 5-sp. manual; 19 mpg/City, 26 mpg/Highway w/ regular;cargo: 22-59 cu. ft.; base price: $22,895; as-tested, incl. 4-wheel ind.suspension & ABS disc brakes, traction control, 17-in. wheels, BoseAM/FM/in-dash 6-CD audio, moonroof, leather, fog lamps: $26,840
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To perform at their best, you need to clean the gutters on your home least once a year. Autumn leaves can easily clog your gutters, which can cause water to overflow and damage the edge of your roof, the fascia board, and the siding. The water can also pool against your foundation. Read on to learn how to clean gutters.
How to Clean Gutters: Safety First
Do not try to climb on the roof and clean the gutters from above. Bending forward on a downward slope is never safe. Using a strong sturdy ladder is the best way to manually clean your gutters. Ideally, the ladder should have stabilizers attached to the top. The stabilizers keep the ladder firmly planted against the building, helping to prevent it from tipping to the side.
Even with stabilizers, it's a good idea to have someone hold the ladder at the bottom and make sure it is on solid, even ground. Wear slip-proof boots and keep your feet planted firmly on the ladder. Do not shift your weight to the side to reach farther. Your waist should never move past the side of the ladder.
Practical Matters
There are a couple of ways to collect the debris out of the gutters. First, you can lay a tarp on the ground below to catch everything you clear out of them and just reposition the tarp as needed. The second option is to use a bucket to collect the debris. You can secure the bucket to the ladder with a metal hook.
Some prefer to use a trowel to remove the debris from the gutter, while others recommend using your hand. In either case, you will want to wear sturdy gloves that are water resistant.
To begin, start on the end where the downspout is and then work towards the opposite end.
How to Clean Gutters on Your Home
- Position the ladder on the downspout end.
- Climb up the ladder.
- Use the trowel or your hands to remove the debris.
- Place debris in a bucket or drop to a tarp below.
- Clean as far as you can safely reach.
- Move ladder and repeat until entire gutter length is clear.
- Once gutter is clear, use a hose to run water from the far end to clear any remaining debris down the downspout.
- Make sure the water is going down the downspout easily. If there is water backup, you may have a clog. Run the water at highest pressure to remove the clog.
Repeat this entire process for each length of gutter that you have around your home. For the typical homeowner, cleaning the gutters can take a few hours, depending on the size of your house.
Alternatives to Going Up the Ladder
If the idea of dragging a ladder around the house doesn't sound appealing, there are a couple of alternatives to consider.
Hiring a professional: There are companies that will come out to clean your gutters for you. It can cost a few hundred dollars, depending on the size of the house and its layout.
Installing guards or screens on the gutters: To prevent debris build-up, you can have guards or screens installed on the gutters themselves. While they don't keep all debris out, these gutter accessories can keep most of the large stuff out and reduce how often you need to clean the gutters.
The one thing you can't do is ignore clogged gutters. It is best to clean them during fall to clear out fallen leaves and prevent ice dams from forming in them during the winter. Now that you know how to clean gutters, make it a priority next weekend.
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Lollapalooza 2011 — Day 2 pics & review (My Morning Jacket, Beirut, Cee-Lo, DFA1979, Lykke Li, Maps & Atlases & more)
words by Zach Pollack, photos by Grant MacAllister
a member of Cee-Lo's band
Day two of Lollapalooza 2011 began with a slight drizzle over Grant Park, but it didn't deter the determined early festival-goers from moving about the grounds. After a long Friday, I began Saturday over at the Sony Stage with an extremely tight set from Phantogram. What I assumed was a simple setup from listening to their albums, was actually a complex live rig which kept the trio extremely busy. How many times have you seen an electronic-tinged band who just cue samples all set? Phantogram are not that.
Up next on my schedule were Chicago hometown act Maps & Atlases (which unfortunately meant I missed Friendly Fires). Maps & Atlases drew a very large crowd to the Google+ Stage, which has my favorite area of the whole fest. There's no other stage opposing it, it's a bit smaller than most, and massive trees block out much of the blistering sun. What's not to like?
I then attempted to head back towards Music Unlimited for Fitz and The Tantrums, but that didn't seem to be in the cards due to some unexpected foot traffic. Instead I ate and then headed to the oposite side of the grounds to catch the Black Lips at Playstation. The crowd was enormous for the garage-rockers who usually play to a quarter as many people. A few songs in they pulled out "Family Tree," the opening track to their great Mark Ronson-produced album Arabia Mountain. In typical Black Lips fashion, singer/guitarist Cole Alexander threw up on stage without missing as much as a note, and almost all over the Lollapalooza film crew!
From there things just got more and more massive. I caught Death From Above 1979 for the second time this week, and it was just as thrilling and brutal. Kicking things off with the Y.A.W.I.A.M. staple "Turn It Out," the massive beyond massive crowd went completely insane. Not needing to see the full set, I rushed across the complex to catch a bit of Big Audio Dynamite. The reunited group opened with "Medicine Show," and continued to awe the crowd with "A Party." From there I ran to Google+ to catch the tail end of The Drums.
I walked in just as they were speaking about the release of their forthcoming record Portamento (coming out in the US on Frenchkiss). They then played its single, "Money." The band has definitely matured since I last saw them and they sounded super full live. Just to make my legs die a little bit more, I rushed back over towards Sony and Music Unlimited to catch Local Natives. As mentioned, it was the largest crowd the band had ever played to. Opening with "Camera Talk," as per usual, their live sound even surpassed their great recordings. Towards the end of their set, across the way at Unlimited, things started to fall into place for Cee Lo's set.
His band of attractive studio musicians took the stage sans Green around 6:30PM, and jumped into a short intro track. Complete with matching Gwar-like kinky warrior outfits (strange choice), Cee Lo and his band played to a massive audience, many of whom were camped out to see Eminem on the same stage. I left early, before the booing…
"The soul singer scored a huge crowd, but holding its attention seemed to be another matter. Dressed in shoulder pads topped with huge spikes and a chunky neck chain, Cee-Lo channeled his inner-dungeon master/Billy Idol; he even played an R&B-flavored cover of the 80s star's "Flesh for Fantasy." But the set was anything but smooth: Between tunes, which included Cee-Lo's own "Satisfied," "Bright Lights Bigger City," and Gnarls Barkley's smash "Crazy," he turned the spotlight to his DJ, who inexplicably spun Lenny Kravitz, Nirvana and Depeche Mode – a move that inspired boos from the crowd. "Don't you dare let this wonderful outfit go to waste," he said, palpably annoyed. But the irritation may have worked in his favor (and sent a subliminal message to his fans): On his closer, the Motown-inflected kiss-off "Fuck You," his voice sounded richer than it had all night. " [Rolling Stone]
By then I was over at Google+ for Lykke Li.
Li and her amazingly talented band were a perfect fit for the stage, and drew as many people as would fit in the area. They started things off with the haunting Wounded Rhymes track "Jerome," and continued in that fashion with "I Follow Rivers", "Sadness Is A Blessing" and other songs as My Morning Jacket started to set up for their headlining set over at Bud Light.
Jim James and Co. kicked off a two hour long set at 8PM. It spanned their entire catalog with crowd favorites like "Off the Record," "Touch Me I'm Going To Scream," "One Big Holiday," and much more. Songs were extended with jam sections, brass solos, etc. Their stage setup was absolutely massive, as was the lighting. That said, I snuck away back to the smaller Google+ to check out some of Beirut who was closing out that stage.
Zach Condon and band played mostly older songs in the more intimate setting, and though tight, I was craving some more My Morning Jacket and so headed back to finish off the night with Jim James.
Friday pictures HERE. Sunday on the way. B.A.D. pics HERE. More pictures from Saturday, Dom included, below…
Maps & Atlases
Black Lips
Death From Above 1979
Local Natives
Lykke Li
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Global Data Lakes Market - Segmented by Deployment Type (On Premise, Cloud), End User (BFSI, Retail, Entertainment and Media, Healthcare, IT and Telecommunications, Manufacturing), and Region - Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2018 - 2023)
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A toothache can indicate several things but is most often the sign of a heavily decayed tooth. Though many people believe that they should not see their dentist until they experience a toothache, this unfortunate situation is actually one of the final stages of tooth decay. Find out more about toothaches and why you shouldn't ignore them with Dr. Michael Pugh at Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL.
What can a toothache indicate?
The tooth is made up of three main parts: the hard enamel outer surface, the softer dentin under the enamel, and the pulp chamber which lies deep within the tooth. The inner pulp chamber houses the tooth's soft tissues, including its nerves — the part of the tooth which feels pain. If the nerve becomes damaged, exposed, or infected by tooth decay, it causes a toothache.
When do I need to see my dentist for a toothache?
Though many people believe that a toothache is the push they need to schedule a dentist's appointment, this is actually the end stage of a condition which can be easily treated in its earlier stages — before it becomes painful. The American Dental Association recommends that you see your dentist twice a year for examinations and preventative cleanings. These appointments help you avoid a toothache by removing the decay-causing substances from the teeth and ensuring that the decay does not eat its way through the tooth to infect the inner pulp chamber.
Toothache Treatments in Huntsville, AL
If you experience a toothache, chances are you have a heavily decayed tooth. In this case, a root canal — a dental treatment which removes the inner tissue from the tooth's pulp chamber — becomes necessary. This process takes about an hour and is accompanied by a local anesthetic to ensure you do not feel any discomfort.
For more information on toothaches and when you should see your doctor, please contact Dr. Michael Pugh at Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL. Call (256) 536-3386 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Pugh today!
Find out how a dental crown could provide a damaged tooth with protection.
Has our Huntsville, AL, dentist told you that you require a dental crown? If so, you may be wondering why you need one and what it can do to improve the health of your smile. Essentially a tooth-shaped cap, a crown is commonly placed over the visible portion of the tooth to protect and support it if it's damaged or weak. A tooth can become damaged by decay, injury or an infection. By placing a dental crown, our Huntsville, AL, restorative dentist, Dr. Michael Pugh, can improve the tooth's shape, appearance, durability, and strength.
When would a dentist recommend getting a dental crown?
There are many people who can benefit from getting a dental crown, and you may need one if you are dealing with:
- A weak tooth that may fracture or break
- A cracked tooth
- A tooth that is extremely worn
- A tooth that has a large filling that can no longer support the tooth
- A misshapen or severely discolored tooth
Along with these scenarios, you may also require a dental crown if you are dealing with tooth loss. How? Well, if you choose to get a dental implant, the visible portion of the implant will actually be a dental crown, which will be cemented into place over the implant, which lies under the gums within the jawbone. If you choose to get a fixed dental bridge, we will also need to place dental crowns over natural teeth that surround the gap in order to hold the false teeth in place.
How long do dental crowns last?
While a crown will not last forever, the longevity of your new restoration does depend on you and how well you care for it. Crowns usually last anywhere from five to 15 years, however, there is a possibility for them to last longer if you care for them properly. This means maintaining good oral hygiene and visiting your dentist every six months for checkups and cleanings. You should also avoid bad habits such as chewing ice or biting your fingernails, which could damage the crown.
Interested? Give us a call!
If you want to learn more about getting a dental crown and whether it could benefit your smile, call Artistic Dentistry's Huntsville office at (256) 536-3386 today to learn more.
How your dentist in Huntsville, Alabama can help you
There is a lot of information out there about root canal treatment and you deserve to know the facts. Dr. Michael Pugh in Huntsville, Alabama, can help you separate fact from fiction when it comes to root canal treatment. Here are just a few of the common questions and answers about root canal treatment.
What are some of the signs and symptoms you may need a root canal?
- Tooth pain that doesn't go away, even after dental treatment
- Throbbing, aching pain or pressure that continues throughout the day
- Sharp, stabbing pain when you bite down
- Throbbing pain when you eat or drink hot or cold foods or beverages
- A red or white bump on your gums next to the root of a tooth
- Blood or pus draining from the bump on your gums
Do root canals hurt?
Root canals relieve pain and pressure associated with abscesses and dental infections. Don't worry about discomfort, root canal treatment is performed while your tooth and the surrounding gum tissue is profoundly numb. Your dentist will use a wide range of anesthesia techniques including local anesthetic, sedation, or medication. Typically, you will not feel pain during the procedure.
How many appointments does a root canal take?
Typically, root canal therapy requires at least two appointments. At the first appointment, a small opening is made in the top of your tooth and the nerves and blood supply to the tooth are removed through the opening. A sedative is placed inside your tooth to help relieve pain and pressure. After your tooth has calmed down and is no longer painful, it is filled in with an inert material and resealed.
Do I need a dental crown after root canal treatment?
It is best to have a crown placed after your tooth has had a root canal because after the blood supply and nerves are removed, a tooth can become brittle and more prone to breaking. A dental crown protects your entire tooth from the stress of biting and chewing.
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These are just a few of the common questions and answers related to root canal treatment. To find out more about root canal therapy and other restorative, cosmetic, and preventive dental services, call Dr. Michael Pugh in Huntsville, Alabama today! (256) 536-3386.
When was the last time you saw your dentist for a routine checkup?
Not sure the last time you saw your dentist? If so, you aren't alone. One study found that as many as one in three Americans didn't see the dentist that year. Since everyone is supposed to get routine dental checkups every six months, this news is deeply concerning. Our Huntsville, AL, dentist Dr. Michael Pugh is here to tell you why these six-month dental visits are important for patients of all ages and why people don't often come in as regularly as they should.
Why People Don't See the Dentist
There are many reasons people choose not to come in for routine checkups. If you want to maintain good oral health for the rest of your life the only way to do it is to see your Huntsville, AL, general dentist regularly and to have a trusting relationship with our team so that you know you are getting the best care possible.
Many people choose not to see the dentist due to financial constraints, busy schedules or dental phobias. Trust us; we've heard it all. But there are ways to face these underlying issues so you can ultimately get the proper care your teeth and gums deserve.
Dealing with financial issues? Talk to us. Our dental team understands that medical care can be expensive sometimes and we want to work with your family to ensure that everyone gets the dentistry they need without breaking the bank. Plus, these two visits a year are less expensive than needing extensive dental work to repair and restore a damaged smile.
Is your schedule too hectic? We know that life can sometimes get in the way of your medical care. We would be happy to work with your busy schedule to find a time that works best for you and that doesn't add more stress to your routine.
Scared of the dentist? We know this is a real fear for many. If you haven't visited the dentist in a while give us a call and let us know. We are sensitive to our patient's fears and anxieties and want to help make dental visits stress-free and easy on you.
The Importance of Routine Dental Checkups
Most of the time common problems such as gum disease and cavities don't present with symptoms. This means that the only way to catch these issues before they cause damage is to come in for checkups every six months. During these checkups we also:
- Remove plaque and tartar buildup, the leading causes of cavities and gum disease
- Remove surface stains from teeth for a whiter smile
- Screen for and detect early warning signs of oral cancer
- Address any questions or concerns you have about your oral health
- Provide recommendations for certain dental treatments that could improve your smile
What are you waiting for? Give your smile the care it deserves by calling Dr. Michael Pugh in Huntsville, AL today to schedule a cleaning for yourself or a member of your family.
Discover some of the warning signs that might mean you have a cavity.
No one wants to deal with a cavity; however, it's one of the most common dental problems that both kids and adults face. In fact, about 91 percent of American adults between the ages of 20-64 had at least one cavity in 2012; however, our Huntsville, AL, dentist, Dr. Michael Pugh, wants to make sure you get the dental care you need to ward off cavities and also to treat them should they happen to you.
So, you might be wondering about the most common signs and symptoms of a cavity. After all, the sooner you discover these warning signs the sooner you can seek treatment. Unfortunately, sometimes cavities surface and we don't even know it. That's why making sure you visit your Huntsville general dentist every six months is the best way to know whether or not a cavity has surfaced. Even before a cavity surfaces, we will be able to pinpoint decay. In some instances, if we catch the decay soon enough it can be reversed with the proper oral care and maintenance before it turns into a full-blown cavity.
Of course, this doesn't mean that cavities can't sometimes cause symptoms such as a toothache or sudden tooth sensitivity. You may even notice a small brown or black spot on the tooth. If you notice any of these symptoms then it's time to call your dentist as soon as possible.
How is a cavity treated?
If we do detect a cavity it will need to be treated right away. The only way to get rid of a cavity is to remove the decay. After the decay is completely removed we will need to restore the tooth both for strength and appearance. To do so we will place a dental filling.
More often than not we will place a tooth-colored dental filling because it most closely resembles the look and shade of natural tooth enamel. The filling is a special dental resin that is matched to the color of the tooth before it is applied in layers over the drilled areas of the tooth.
The resin is moldable so we can easily shape and contour it. After each layer is applied it is hardened into place with a special dental laser. Once the tooth is fully restored by the filling we will give the tooth a good polish so that the resin shines just like your natural tooth enamel.
Don't let a cavity ruin your smile. Turn to Dr. Michael Pugh in Huntsville, AL, if you believe that you might have a cavity. The sooner you seek dental care for problems the better when it comes to the health of your smile. Call our office today.
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text: This observer-blind study (clinicaltrials.gov NCT01462357) compared the immunogenicity and safety of two doses (2D) of the HPV-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted vaccine (2D of AS04-HPV-16/18) vs. two or three doses of the 4vHPV vaccine [2D or 3D of 4vHPV] in 1075 healthy girls aged 9-14 years. Girls were randomized (1:1:1) to receive 2D of AS04-HPV-16/18 at months (M) 0, 6 (N = 359), 2D of 4vHPV at MO, 6 (N = 358) or 3D of 4vHPV at MO, 2, 6 (N = 358). 351, 339 and 346 girls, respectively, returned for the concluding visit at M36. Superiority was demonstrated at M7 and M12; comparison of the immune response to both vaccine antigens was made between 2D of AS04-HPV-16/18 and 2D or 3D of 4vHPV at subsequent time points in the according-to-protocol immunogenicity cohort (ATP-I; N = 958 at M36) and the total vaccinated cohort (TVC: N = 1036 at M36). HPV-16/18-specific T-cell- and B-cell-mediated immune responses and safety were also investigated. At M36, anti-HPV-16/18 ELISA responses in the 2D AS04-HPV-16/18 group remained superior to those of the 2D and 3D 4vHPV groups. In the M36 TVC, geometric mean titers were 2.78-fold (HPV-16) and 6.84-fold (HPV-18) higher for 2D of AS04-HPV-16/18 vs. 2D of 4vHPV and 2.3-fold (HPV-16) and 4.14-fold (HPV-18) higher vs. 3D of 4vHPV. Results were confirmed by vaccine pseudovirion-based neutralisation assay. Numbers of circulating CD4(+) T cells and B cells appeared similar across groups. Safety was in line with the known safety profiles of both vaccines. In conclusion, superior HPV-16/18 antibody responses were elicited by 2D of the AS04-HPV-16/18 compared with 2D or 3D of the 4vHPV vaccine in girls aged 9-14 years.


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Although sunglasses may not seem like safety equipment, they really are for more than looking cool while you ride. (Although many of the bizarre "cycling" sunglasses I see on rides are anything but cool!)
Blocking glare from your eyes is one obvious benefit of sunglasses. But blocking your eyes from bugs, gravel and other things flying at your face is perhaps the most important benefit! Just today, as a matter of fact, I was hit by seemingly thousands of bugs in my path as I rode immediately after a strong rain. (We get lots of "flying ants" or termites or whatever they're properly called after rains in Tucson.) If I wouldn't have had glasses on, I might have swerved and caused an accident!
I always ride with glasses during my morning rides in the dark as well. I have a special set of glasses that have interchangeable lenses and I use clear lenses for this purpose. (I suppose Home Depot safety glasses would work just as well.) Many times I've been thankful that I've had them on, as a small bug or stone comes hurtling towards my eyes!
Note: I use Tifosi "photo gray" (photochromic) glasses as my normal riding glasses these days. They lighten or darken automatically, according to the brightness outside. They don't get totally clear enough for dark rides, but they're very effective otherwise!


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I stood at the door of a jail cell, smiling for the camera. "Oh, and you'll want to sit in the barber chair," Carrie Cottrill, co-owner and manager of the Woodbury Shoppe says. "It's the actual one where Andria dies."
I am in The Walking Dead heaven. Well actually I am in the basement museum of the all-things-TWD gift shop in Senoia, Georgia. As a die-hard fan, my day of seeking out filming locations is going great.
For those who don't know, TWD is the most watched drama in basic cable history. The AMC-TV series is about police officer Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) who leads a group of survivors in a world overrun by zombies.
My adventure began when Southern Hollywood Film Tour guide Sue Downs picked me up and we started exploring filming sites located in and near Peachtree City.
Downs explains as she drives toward our first stop that as much as Fayette and Coweta counties have been used by the movie and television industries for decades, it has exploded the past five years with The Walking Dead, Drop Dead Diva, What to Expect When You're Expecting, Vampire Diaries, Joyful Noise, Footloose, The Hunger Games and many others.
"There are several studios here," she explains as she pulls alongside Lake Peachtree City where Jake (Josh Lucas) lands his plane in Sweet Home Alabama before she takes me to Starr's Mill that doubled as Jake's glass shop in the movie.
Next she drives onto the back lot of Drop Dead Diva, a converted airline hanger at Atlanta Regional Airport. Inside are sound stages; outside the courthouse and office building facades used in the production. The airport, used by filmmakers and actors' corporate jets, was used in an episode of TWD. "The airport lobby doubled as a bus station," she says.
Downs is very knowledgeable; she continues to talk about other productions, but knows I am most interested in TWD. With a smile on her face she pulls up to just shy of the guard gate at Raleigh Studios – Atlanta where most of TWD interior scenes are filmed.
"They had to put the fence around the property when The Walking Dead became so popular," she says. "This is as close as I can get."
We are at a railroad crossing; the railroad that goes into the woods and, in the other direction, on into Senoia, aka Woodbury from TWD. I jump out of the van and take photos of the railroad tracks, the studio sign and, in the distance, three buses painted gray to look burned — a lot like the burned-out buses in TWD Season 4.
"The prison is on studio property so we can't see it," she explains before turning around. "The studio owns 120 acres here."
Moments later we drive into the little town that was transformed into Woodbury during Seasons 3 and 4, and is again being used in filming Season 5. "Over here is where they used to keep the tank, tires and other debris; the things they used in Woodbury to keep the walkers out," she says as we slowly drive up Main Street.
The town of just over 3,000 residents has seen more than two dozen film productions since 1989 including Green Fried Tomatoes, Driving Miss Daisy and Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns — long before the first zombie stumbled onto the scene.
"Let me show you a few more things before we stop," she says turning onto a side street.
We stop in front of a house used in Green Fried Tomatoes. Across the street is a small bridge crossing the railroad track. The bridge, she explains, was used as the railway tunnel in TWD Season 4. "They draped black cloth over it to make it look like the tunnel," she explains.
"Because I'm giving tours, they often let me into areas where others aren't allowed. I've seen a lot," she grins.
She points out the Gin Property where The War was filmed, Bethel United Methodist Church used in A Christmas Memory and The Fighting Temptations, and The Veranda Bed & Breakfast used in Broken Bridge before we park on Main Street and make our first stop, the Woodbury Shoppe.
Cottrill says she wasn't a fan when TWD was filming in Senoia. "A friend of mine, Scott Tigchelar (President of Raleigh Studios – Atlanta), called me and said we needed to open a store. He said when people visit Woodbury they want to take home a souvenir.
"Three weeks later we were in business," she laughs. "Our first shop was down the street. It was going like gang busters, so three months later we moved in here.
"We had all the stars and a few zombies for the opening," she says. "In fact everyone's favorite redneck Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) has been in three times!"
Other Senora locations include the abandoned house where, after the survivors scatter following the destruction of the prison in Season 4, Rick and Carl find an abandoned house where they're able to take shelter, and another house were Carl finds the can of pudding.
Scattered in the areas around Senora are other locations where the TWD has been and is being filmed.
With a little research and a great tour guide like Downs, TWD fans will find lots of filming locations and Hollywood memories in the state of Georgia.
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The beddesk is literally a bed and a desk. And not only a bed or a desk it can also be just a block on the wall. This means that in a small student room you can create space with this piece of furniture.
Here I really worked from my own experiences. I lived in a quite small student room at the time. And I had the feeling that my room could be more efficiently organized. So what if you could have more functions in one object. Which not only has those functions but also could create space in the room.


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Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: A research vessel finds a missing ship, commanded by a mysterious scientist, on the edge of a black hole. REVIEW: Walt Disney's "The Black Hole" is probably my favorite post Star Wars movie that plays in line as a sort of rip off but really isn't. It's pretty much a forgotten classic among Sci-Fi films of …Read More »
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Film Review: The Time Machine (1960)
Rate This MovieSYNOPSIS: "On January 5th 1900, a disheveled looking H.G. Wells – George to his friends – arrives late to his own dinner party. He tells his guests of his travels in his time machine, the work about which his friends knew. They were also unbelieving, and skeptical of any practical use if it did indeed work. George knew …Read More »
Film Review: Snowbeast (1977)
Rate This MovieSYNOPSIS: "Mystery hangs over the Rill Ski Resort in Colorado after a young skier is found killed by an animal. But no ordinary animal. The Town Sheriff and Naturalists believe it could be a Yeti – the creature that was seen for years in the Colorado Rockies and North Western America. After many other skiers are found dead, …Read More »


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