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Tips on Designing a Great Family Room From The Experts at Calico Corners – Calico Home

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Kennett Square, PA (PRWEB) December 30, 2011

after the kitchen, the most popular room in most homes has to be the family room or great room. It has to function as a media room, a game room, a music room, a reading room—and often a homework area too. Because this room is so lived in, there are lots of family rooms that could use a serious makeover. but where to start?

“Start with design that reflects the interests of the family members, of course! Use photos, children’s artwork, mementos, maps, antiques and art collections to tell your family’s story in this room,” says Jan Jessup, director of communications for Calico Corners – Calico Home. “Think about having frames made that can open to switch out kids’ artwork or to showcase the latest photos from a family trip. those personal items may suggest colors or textures to incorporate.” Then consider how to make the room work on a practical level. Here are ten tips on how to create a family room that is both functional and great looking:

1. really comfortable seating is essential. Sofas, sectionals and chairs for a family room should be chosen for reading and viewing comfort. Do you like to nap on the sofa? Be sure it’s wide and deep enough–and that the arm is low enough to nestle your head. Do you like to read to children? Make sure they can fit around you. Do you prefer to sit cross-legged on the sofa? It should be deep enough to accommodate your folded legs. Chairs and sofas with an outside depth of 38 – 39 inches or more are ideal for both sitting and reclining.

2. Select furniture that’s the right scale for the room. if your great room is oversize, or has a cathedral ceiling, you probably need large-scale upholstered furniture that can stand up to the size of the room. Traditional sofas or settees 72 to 78-inches wide will look diminutive in a big room. look for large-scale sofas at least 88-92 inches wide with depth and height of about 38-39 inches for furniture with presence in a spacious room.

Many sofas have an inside width of 68-69 inches (as this is a common frame size), but could have an overall width of 78 – 89 inches due to large-scale padded arms. Compare outside dimensions to inside width. “You may not be getting more actual seating space with a longer length sofa,” advises Jessup. Shop with a measuring tape–make notes about the size and scale of the pieces that you find most comfortable. Sofas with an inside width (between the arms) of 72 to 75-inches will be long enough for 6-footers to nap stretched-out. Think about how you’ll really use your furniture, not just the aesthetics of the piece. Function must complement form.

“Older adults have an easier time getting up from chairs that are a little more upright and not too deep (such as wing chairs) or chairs with good arm leverage (such as English arm chairs),” adds Jessup.

3. Consider sectional seating for design flexibility. Sectional sofas with a variety of components are a good way to create more spacious seating that can be tailored to the size and shape of the room. “If you want to pack more people into a tight space, your best choice is a sectional sofa,” notes designer Suzanne Kasler in her book, Inspired Interiors. “The L-shape creates a very strong line and utilizes every square inch, even the corner.”

When upholstering a sectional, avoid large prints and plaids or the finished effect may be overpowering. An interesting texture, small menswear plaid, chevron, herringbone or basketweave pattern will be subtle and more interesting than a plain solid fabric–and will also hide wear and wrinkles. Remember that sectional components in an L-shaped unit will change direction at the corner–and so will the fabric they wear. Be sure you like the effect before making a final fabric selection.

4. Vary the scale and visual weight of the furniture in the room. For example, have large chairs, medium-size chairs and smaller slipper chairs. Incorporate ottomans and benches. Have firmer chair seats and cushier chair seats. Have a great reading chair or chaise. Be able to reconfigure the furniture and pull in extra seating for big family gatherings and parties. Furniture with a little variety creates a more interesting room than a matching suite that all appears to have come from the same source.

5. Consider skirted arm chairs with a swivel mechanism so that they can turn easily for conversation or movie watching. most fully upholstered skirted chairs can be ordered with a swivel, swivel-glider or swivel-rocker mechanism.

6. Ottomans are critical to reading and viewing comfort. Ottomans should pull up easily to chairs or sectional components to support your legs. will they be large enough for a long-legged spouse? or will two people want to share one ottoman? Shop accordingly. if an ottoman will serve as both footrest and coffee table, consider a large 36″ to 48″ rectangular or square ottoman to serve all needs.

Large upholstered cocktail ottomans with no sharp corners or hard edges are more kind to toddlers and small children on the run and can also serve as a coffee table. A pretty tray placed on the ottoman can contain books, magazines, accessories and remotes.

7. Find a fabric you love to pull out colors for pillows, window treatments, skirted tables and accessories. if you have little ones, consider a more colorful combo for a family room as brighter colors really speak to kids, advises Jessup. “Start with the fabric, because there a million shades of paint, and you can always find that later.”

8. Lots of pillows are great for lounging, movie watching or support while reading.

Have pillows made in a variety of sizes and shapes–lumbar pillows to cradle your back while reading, smaller pillows to tuck under an elbow, larger pillows for napping–and even floor pillows for kids who love to lounge on the carpet. “Square pillows at least 18″ to 22″ are good sizes for a sofa,” says Jessup. “They’re large enough to show off a fabric and make a design statement. Little bitty pillows just get in the way.” The Calico stores offer both feather/down and fiberfill pillow forms covered in a neutral solid fabric in a huge variety of sizes and shapes–even pillow balls and cubes. The Calico custom workrooms can transform any fabric into a pleasing pillow.

9. Use window treatments to control glare on a television screen. Light falling from a window onto a television screen creates sun glare–perhaps not a problem at night, but surely an issue for Saturday morning cartoons or a weekend football game. Window treatments that can be drawn, or shutters or shades that can be closed, will help to control glare–and add privacy.

10. Select carefree fabrics. Then relax, enjoy and live with your family in the family room. The Calico stores have a very large selection of high performance fabrics, including many Sunbrella jacquard and woven upholstery-weight fabrics. these are designed for furniture use and are easy to live with–spills can be cleaned up with a sponge and a little dish soap.

“No one will guess that these are stain-resistant, fade-resistant Sunbrella fabrics,” notes Jessup, “as they look like denim, duck, matelassé, damasks, heavy cottons or intricate jacquard designs.”

Calico Corners also recommends faux suedes for family room furniture, such as Sensuede or Flannelsuede that can be readily cleaned with soap and water. “They add a great texture to the mix of fabrics in a room—and come in dozens of rich colors,” says Jessup. Sensuede is also more resilient than Ultrasuede for upholstery use, she adds.

Tips on furniture arrangement for a family room:

if the furniture floats in the room, consider the back and side profiles.

Freestanding furniture should be attractive from all sides. look for special shaping in backs, crowned cushions, dropped side rails and skirt treatments that create visual interest. if you don’t love the view of the back of your sofa as you walk into the room, add a console table there to display books, photos, a lamp and interesting accessories.

Position the sofa to face the television. as designer Lyn Peterson notes in her book, Real Life Decorating, “The television is the hearth of the twenty-first century…it’s the information center where we find out what’s happening in the world.” and the television is increasingly becoming our movie screen and computer screen as well. Place the sofa in line with television screens for more comfortable viewing.

Where to place the television is a matter of personal preference, but consider these suggestions: A television placed high on the wall may have everyone craning their necks to see the picture. A television placed over a fireplace may compete with a fire–and also be too high for easy viewing. to integrate the television screen with room decor, hang artwork on either side of the screen; it will also balance the black void of the screen when the TV is off.

about Calico Corners Calico Corners – Calico Home stores provide expert decorating advice and free in-home design consultation in more than 90 stores across the country. Consumers will find thousands of designer fabrics for the home at value prices; custom window treatments, blinds and shades; custom upholstered furniture, slipcovers, bedding and more. Thousands of fabrics are available online. For more information or to find the nearest store, visit CalicoCorners.com or call (800) 213-6366.

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New Year Sale on All Patio Furniture

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 01, 2012

FurnitureForPatio.com is bringing in the New Year with a sale that offers free shipping on all patio furniture. For one week only customer’s can save big with free shipping with any purchase. The beginning of a new year is a great time to buy patio furniture because manufacturers are releasing new collections and factories are in the off season. since the order volume is low, factories are able produce custom ordered furniture in 2-3 weeks. during peak ordering season’s custom patio furniture is usually delivered in 4-6 weeks. The quick turnaround times are an advantage to ordering early in the year, rather than waiting for the spring rush. FurnitureForPatio.com is excited to introduce new furniture and offer customer’s free shipping on all orders. The New Year Free Shipping Sale is available from January 1, 2012 until January 8, 2012.

FurnitureForPatio.com is constantly adding to their great collection of patio furniture and outdoor decorations for the home. Shopping and buying patio furniture has never been easier for customers at FurnitureForPatio.com. Today, patio furniture manufactures are offering their products with a variety of different personalization options. when shopping for patio furniture at FurnitureForPatio.com, customers can view and order from a variety of different frame and fabric options. For example, the Telescope Casual Momentum collection is available in 10 different powder coat frame options and 70+ different fabric options for the deep seating cushions.

Patio sectionals were a popular item for the 2011 season and will continue to into the 2012 season. Patio sectionals are now available in variety of different materials and styles. Wicker patio sectionals are a great option when choosing an outdoor sofa. Today’s outdoor wicker furniture is constructed with a resin material that is resistant to cracking, fading, and burring. Curved or crescent sectionals are a popular new piece of furniture that people are using for an outdoor living area. The deep seating cushions and contour of the sofa make them a great solution for outdoor seating around the fire pit. FurnitureForPatio.com offers one of the largest collections of patio sectionals that are available with free shipping during the New Year Sale.

Outdoor club chairs are another trend that manufacturers are targeting for the 2012 season. New 2012, outdoor club chairs compete with the quality and comfort of interior club chairs. Outdoor club chairs are great for creating a comfortable lounge area on any patio. The oversized frames and deep seating cushions allow for ultimate comfort while relaxing in a summer breeze. Custom ordered outdoor grade designer fabrics allow for customers to personalize the club chair, so that it can match the exterior décor of their home. Adding an ottoman to a club chair is a great idea to enhance the comfort and style of the chair. FurnitureForPatio.com offers club chairs available with wicker, resin, and cast frames.

FurnitureForPatio.com is a one stop shop for decorating the patio of your home. Customers can shop from patio sets, chairs, tables, sectionals, sofas, barstools, umbrellas and other outdoor decorations. The New Year Patio Furniture Sale allows consumers to save on popular outdoor furniture from brands like Lloyd Flanders, Telescope Casual, Polywood, North Cape, and Caluco. FurnitureForPatio.com is quickly becoming one of the most popular stores to buy patio furniture and outdoor decorations for your home. The store features an expansive collection of patio furniture that can be purchased online and delivered to anywhere in the USA.

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Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics Announces Unprecedented Roster of Introductions and an Expanded Showroom to be Unveiled During High Point Market

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Largo, FL — (SBWIRE) — 10/21/2011 — Quality wicker and rattan manufacturer, Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics will open the fall 2011 High Point Market with an unprecedented number of new introductions and an expanded show floor. Palm Springs Rattan’s booth space at #1539 Showplace will encompass an additional 700 square feet and will include an expanded cast aluminum collection now with action seating, an extensive offering of embroidered outdoor pillows with a retail-friendly merchandising tower, new designs in three all-weather wicker collections, a full complement of indoor/outdoor accessories in Palm Springs’ Island Way accessory line and even more ground-breaking news for their umbrella line. “This is going to be an exciting market due to not only the expanded space; but also the immense number of new introductions we will debut for our retail partners and prospective retailers,” said Tami Newton, Sales Manager of Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics. “Each market, we strive to engage and respond to each segment of our retail base with new products and promotions; at this market we are confident our introductions will provide something new for everyone.” Palm Springs’ cast aluminum collection, Savannah will expand with the addition of action seating. The new introductions will focus on the growing popularity of motion furnishings. In the all-weather wicker segment, new designs have been added to the Kokomo, Bay Breeze and Cape Hatteras lines. Kokomo will now include dining, counter and bar bistro sets with a double leg under-weave on all back legs allowing pieces to withstand heavy weight and stress. Palm Springs also has responded to the need for storage and stack-ability with the three heights of Kokomo bistro style dining. For the Bay Breeze collection, an open, lighter look weave will be introduced while the latest additions to the Cape Hatteras Collection will now boast a more robust wicker motif. In response to retailer requests, additional embroidered pillow designs will be introduced as well as an eye-catching pillow tower display unit. A merchandising and product package will debut for customers interested in capturing the add-on sales potential of the expanding pillow line.One of the lines to see the greatest explosion in SKUs is Palm Springs’ Island Way accessory line. In High Point, the collection of indoor/outdoor decor items will debut not only additions to the popular topple-proof heavy resin lamps; but also tableware and a full complement of decorative accessories. For Palm Spring’s umbrella line, an all new UV protection rating will be introduced at the market. The line’s umbrellas will now boast a seal signifying a 50+UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor). through a certification process by the Australian government, the rating equates to 98% or a near total blockage of damaging UV rays. The company’s umbrellas also are the recipient of an excellent rating for UVA and UVB blocking.

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Fair marks 30 years

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TOWNSEND — On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18, the air was brisk, the leaves had a hint of red and gold, and folks were buying homemade fudge, juicy burgers and handcrafted items, and art from the area’s talented crafters.

As a line formed at the food table, George McFarland of the Townsend Community Couples Club (TCCC) was working over a giant grill, happily flipping burgers, giant sausages — with a nearby frying pan of sautéed onions and peppers — and blistering hot dogs. “This is a lot of fun,” he said. “This year we thought we would take care of the food and partner with the Townsend Historical Society in this venture. As you can see from the bake sale table, the ladies have really produced some fantastic sweets.”

Stephen Cloutier was playing sous chef to George’s chef and they were filling orders as fast as they could. Everything smelled delicious. Everything tasted delicious, too, according to the Bell family from Leominster. “We were going to Nashua for a restaurant lunch, Lori Bell said between bites of her cheeseburger. “But we saw this and stopped here instead.” Nine-year old Spencer Bell chimed in: “I told my dad to forget the restaurant,” he exclaimed, while dad, Peter, smiled and said, “I’m glad we did.”

Cheryl Cloutier was working the bake-sale table along with Charlene McFarland, Sharon Cahill, Nancy Lee, and Melanie Quellette, and the fresh baked fragrance of key lime cupcakes, blond brownies, and Fannie Farmer pound cake filled the air.

“The TCCC has been around since 1947,” Cheryl explained, “And we do town projects and try to provide at least one $500 scholarship each year. This past year we all painted the gristmill at Townsend Harbor and recently cleaned all the memorials throughout the town. we have a great bunch of folks and always have a wonderful time.”

The fair attracted vendors from around the area, including southern new Hampshire. The talented Winchester siblings were there, and Stephen Winchester from Center Barnstead in new Hampshire held court from his handmade plank chair, surrounded by painstakingly created Adirondack styled mirrors, coat racks, tables and chairs. “I’ve been doing rustic furniture for about 20 years, he admitted,. “It’s a passion and pleasure to work with natural things.”

In the booth next door, Liz Winchester-Larson, from Keene, N.H., displayed her delicate drawings made with colored pencils. Children looked on as she sketched pale green leaves on her giant pad and their realistic shapes showcased her talent. next to her display was here sister, Harriet Winchester, from Nashua, who sat near her display of marvelous pastels and oil paintings, whose soft colors and realistic landscapes showed a lifetime of skill honed to a master’s level.

Birthday Adventures from Shrewsbury turned out to be a new venture of virtuoso costume makers Jenny Brown and Kim Friedman. Their creative costumes are designed for children’s birthday parties and of course Halloween. Their sewing and creative talents include costumes from the Wild Wild West, a Royal Affair for princesses, Safari expeditions, pirates, fairies and of course, superheroes. not only do these moms make the costumes to order (in the right size), they provide a completely themed birthday party package if desired. birthdayadventures.etsy.com

The Victorian Lady hails from Lunenburg and her giant wooden witch, pumpkins and colorful silk floral displays always bring her fans and customers to this event. Carol Koski-Krauss bills her shop as the most romantic shop in new England, so fall in love and contact her at 978-582-9404.

Ashley Gauffin teaches art in the Lexington school system, and this talented artist specializes in watercolors of nature. Her eye-catching booth drew people of every age and her paint-spattered apron provides the credibility of this hands-on passionate artist and educator. Contact her at .

Lunenburg’s Judy Hanks hand-carves amazing leather accessories, all available with initials or names. these are gifts to treasure for a lifetime. Contact her at 978-582-6903.

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World Launch of the All-New Fairline Squadron 50

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Fairline Boats is launching the all-new Squadron 50 flybridge motor yacht at the PSP Southampton Boat show. With its cleverly designed interior layout arrangement, the three cabin, two en-suite Squadron 50 flybridge motor yacht provides an unsurpassed amount of living space in its class.The Fairline range is distributed in Ireland by BJ Marine.

Owners of the Squadron 50 will have a master cabin the size that would normally be expected on a yacht of 60ft plus. Panoramic hull windows and overhead glazing add natural light into the cabin, further contributing to the feeling of spaciousness. The two additional twin cabins comprise two beds which can be converted to doubles. an optional fourth-crew cabin with feature window is also available and is easily accessed from the cockpit, even when underway. Fairline’s design trend towards spacious and light-filled living areas continues into the large saloon with its huge panoramic windows, available with optional powered opening section. A first on a Fairline motor yacht, the galley is positioned aft in the saloon, allowing easy access for al fresco dining in the sociable cockpit area.

The glass patio door features an optional opening window ideal for serving guests in the cockpit. The class-leading flybridge is larger than previously seen on a boat of this size, providing plentiful areas for entertaining and relaxing, and the upper helm position has been located portside to enable an even clearer view of the rear platform when mooring. Other key features of the Squadron 50 include the innovative, patent-pending optional Fairline Tender Launch system at the stern platform for personal watercraft up to the size and weight of a Williams 285 Jet RIB. This revolutionary system will assist owners in launching and retrieving their boat in and out of the water.

When powered by 2 x Volvo Penta D9-575 EVC engines, the launch price of the Squadron 50 starts from £622,000 excluding local taxes. when powered by 2 x Volvo Penta D11-670 EVC engines, the launch price starts from £654,400 excluding local taxes. Visit the Fairline berth M172 to view the Squadron 50 on display at the PSP Southampton Boat show. The Targa 38, new Targa 38 GRAN TURISMO, Targa 44 OPEN, new Targa 50 GRAN TURISMO, Targa 58 GRAN TURISMO, Squadron 42, new Squadron 58, latest generation Squadron 65, and Squadron 78 CUSTOM are also on display. Fairline also enters the show with RINA Green plus Yacht Certification for its 2012 Targa express cruiser and Squadron flybridge motor yacht ranges. The certification recognises vessels with design solutions, equipment and operational procedures that help make improvements in environmental performance.

Exterior DetailsThe Squadron 50’s large open aft cockpit follows Fairline’s trend towards sociable layouts, with its seating area facing the saloon. The cockpit is teak-laid throughout and includes a storage locker underfloor and liferaft stowage. Lockers are also located at the foredeck. Connecting the cockpit to the saloon is a glass patio door, with optional opening window. Separate access hatches are provided to the engine room and optional fourth/crew cabin. Twin transom gates lead to the teak-laid bathing platform, which includes the patent-pending Fairline Tender Launch system (optional) for personal watercraft up to the size and weight of a Williams 285 Jet RIB. The bathing platform also includes a transom shower and swim ladder. From the cockpit, teak laid steps go up onto the large flybridge, featuring a large sunbed for two people and storage underneath, as well as dining seating with table that can be converted to a cushioned sunbathing area. A bar unit with sink and refrigerator allows for effortless entertaining. Drinks holders are located throughout the flybridge (and foredeck). The second helm position is located portside of the flybridge, allowing an even clearer view of the rear platform when manoeuvring. it includes full repeat flybridge engine instrumentation and autopilot control, helm and companion seating. A wind-deflecting screen with grab rail is positioned in a wrap-around style. The foredeck features a large self-draining area for coachroof cushions.

Interior DetailsPlentiful windows are featured aboard the Squadron 50 create naturally light-filled spaces. Huge panoramic windows in the saloon area are available with an optional powered opening section. Rich furnishings, finishes and the finest craftsmanship appear throughout the accommodation. The joinery is finished in oak satin or walnut satin with espresso gloss. Fairline’s in-house design department has specially selected a comprehensive choice of co-ordinated carpets and upholsteries. Air conditioning and heating systems can be fitted throughout the accommodation if required.

Saloon and galleyThe open-living style saloon features a dining area with fold-out table, and sideboard with a 22″ flatscreen television, which is next to the twin seating that has been positioned near the cockpit for sociable living. The sideboard also includes plentiful space for crockery. Additional storage space is placed under the seating. A chaise-longue is located adjacent to the main helm station. The galley, positioned aft of the saloon and its layout is perfect for serving guests either in the saloon or cockpit. Equipment includes an electric twin hob with extractor fan, combination microwave/oven, and refrigerator. The sink is positioned underneath the galley window. there are plentiful drawers and cupboard space, and a durable, white melamine Fairline Edition dinner service, which is perfect for alfresco dining. The main helm station has been elevated for maximum visibility and includes twin seats. there is an adjustable/tilt steering wheel. The full engine instrumentation includes tachometers, temperature gauges, audible alarms and engine hour meters. Other features include Garmin electronics package, night lighting and drinks holders. an opening window is located starboard side.

Cabin AccommodationThe three cabin layout provides luxurious accommodation for up to six people, plus two berths in the optional aft/crew cabin. The master cabin provides the size of accommodation that would normally be expected on a yacht of 60ft plus. The two twin cabins are convertible to double berths. Master cabinAs with the latest generation Squadron models, the ‘floating bed’ adds to the luxurious and spacious feel of the forward master cabin. A skylight (with blind) is located above the bed. Storage is provided by under-bed drawers, shelving unit, overhead lockers and wardrobe with mirrored doors. there is also a vanity unit with stool and reading lights. there is an option of a 22″ flatscreen television with video and iBoat dock. The connecting en-suite door leads to the Avonite® vanity unit and basin and electric silent-flush toilet. within the en-suite, a full-height shower cubicle with seat is positioned the other side of a glass door. Fittings include a shaving point, mirrored lockers with LED night light underneath, overhead lighting, extractor fan and towel rail. Port guest cabinThe port guest cabin includes twin full-length berths and bedside table, plus mid-level lockers and wardrobe with mirrored doors. Feature windows include a single opening porthole. The cabin has access to en-suite facilities. Starboard guest cabin

The starboard guest cabin includes twin full-length berths and bedside table. there is also underbed storage, mid-level lockers and a wardrobe with mirrored doors. Feature windows include a single opening porthole. The starboard en-suite includes an Avonite® vanity locker and basin, silent-flush toilet and shower. there are three large hull windows with a single opening porthole. Other features include a shaving point, extractor fan, towel rail and mirrored lockers. Fourth/crew cabin (optional)

The optional crew cabin features the signature Squadron aft window, letting light fill the cabin. The full-length berth slides out to reveal the basin and silent-flush toilet. there is also a shaving point, mid-level lockers, mirror and overhead lighting. Access is provided via the cockpit. Alternatively the space can be used as an aft utility room with wet hanging area.

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If It’s Your Birthday this Week: Slowly and carefully gets you back to base and back in shape this astrological year. There will be times when you are sorely tested, but the resolve is what is needed to kickstart future plans and put you in control of them! Aries: brave, fearless, Uranus is in cahoots with wily Aries as they both inconjunct with a passionate Mercury mid week. Sounds as if there is something you haven’t quite taken aboard. For sure you are the missing link in something, but through no fault of your own. things right now are coming together, so kill two birds with one stone and know that all will be revealed very soon. Taurus: It is a fiery Saturn that gentle makes a play for your talents and all that you hold dear this week. Rich in energy and basking in wisdom, you are asked to slow down, review and chill, because timing is of an essence right now, and you have to allow for a hidden agenda. Don’t go blaming anything or anyone, but any focus on your own great abilities will be inspiring, and will pay dividends. Gemini: Though you won’t want to hear this there is no better time to look within yourself than with the supported actions of Pluto and Capricorn calling the shots. A new direction beckons and you might not get another chance quite as good as this to have things exactly the way you want them. You have waited and watched whilst other possibilities pass you by; make this the right time. Cancer: Anger has its place when it comes to motivating you to take things further, but you seem content and happy to take what can only be second best. truly value your skills and admit that you have travelled a long way on that journey of life that now doesn’t have to please anyone except yourself, and which represents all that you have worked so hard for. A new door opens whilst another slams shut. Leo: with Mars on the way to accompany you, and with a kudos achieved by the squaring with a Direct Mercury hovering over you, it seems as if there is something currently not said that you are holding on to deep in side. the key to handling emotion is to love yourself more so as to balance the powerful ego with the strong inner recesses of your inner mind, and the hopes and dreams will connect you. Virgo: Mercury lands into your space and allows an important message to get through. You have been stalling for time, but it is someone else who benefits from your hesitation and that cannot be right, anyway. You have seen a loophole and you should go for it, any which way. It is important that things be out in the open whereby the clear light of day is your judgement and your future. Libra: Look to making headway with finances as you finally turn a corner, and enjoy an adjustment to your economic situation. Money works for you and you use your famous balance to resolve and restore even your fiscal obligations. Neptune sends powerful energy and a natural restoration to ensure that what you want is what you get right now, and that fortune is only to be asked for. Scorpio: the boxing gloves may be off, but the stored anger means that all is not over with your current complications. to be sure someone has rubbed salt into an old wound and this may be seen as a setback, or the base for appropriate actions on the very highest of levels. There is a journey you have to make which is being put off, but which now really has to be made sooner, rather than later. Sagittarius: Jupiter crosses the Cosmos and brings a dramatic touch into play, just when you need guidance and the patience of a Saint. You are managing to keep it all inside you, but any help would be very acceptable right now when the chips are down. You may not have an alternative, but don’t make it so easy and fight to have reinstated something you hold dear and would be lost without. Capricorn: Pluto Directs towards the end of the week. It is vital that you carefully examine contracts; and anything that demands your signature should be placed on hold until after the weekend. Read the small print, and be careful with keys, money and your credit cards too. Pluto has a way of examining things from the roots upwards, so make sure that you have motive and reasoning to get you through. Aquarius: Chiron takes control, and releases you from something that you were secretly dreading. Inspiring and creative your life has to change so you can step up and achieve, not only to prove it to yourself, but to expand your directions, motivate your true destiny and be the real you. There comes a chance to say something that is on the tip of your tongue, but without confidence, forget it! Pisces: A great week in which to get to clear a lot of the debris of your life and to make a fresh start. this does not mean that you are running away or having to re invent yourself in any way. It is however a great chance to show what you are made of, and to agree that you have been sleeping and now need to awake to a new song sung loudly within the depths of your soul, for all to hear! CUPBOARDS my Mother had a wonderful Clarisse Cliff dessert set. I loved the bold art deco colours and the cubist representation of the fruits painted all around. this wonderful set of pure History was never ever used. It belonged in a closed cupboard and was free to be admired but never to be used for the purpose that it was intended for. Needless to say that when my Mother passed over, the dessert set became mine, and it left the cupboard for ever to be used and to be admired at the same time. good use saw a few chips here and there, and the total destruction of a sugar shaker which dredged many melons in its time, but which bit the dust one summer evening and ended up at the bottom of a plant pot!

so many beautiful things are there to be savoured and adored. I have treasures that are maybe behind cupboard doors, but they are a part of me and they represent the past the present and all the memories and smiles along the way. I love to use the things that I love; that’s what they were made for; to care for, yes, but also to share. Paintings maybe on show in a gallery for the heritage of the Nation, and we choose to admire them, or not. Art is an appreciation, and some things we love, others we don’t, and some we maybe just do not understand. whatever anything of beauty is a real treasure to us. one of my clients wears a very unusual necklace. It is made up from the first milk teeth of her children. Set in gold it represents her motherhood, the love her developed children have for her, and it’s quite a talking piece too. the teeth are beautifully set and mean so very much. I have often wondered what happened to my little pearlies when the tooth fairy left me a dollar under my pillow, just like magic. whatever happened to the teeth?

Spirit can be easily shut in a cupboard too. If somebody finds it scary or has any fear then that cupboard can and will be very closely shut, and the spiritual energy never has to see the light of day. some will use the spiritual gift, admiring it and sharing it, and preferring to use it to the very best of their abilities. Here there may well be the odd chip or even a breakage, but Spirit is healing and inspirational, and prefers that we have the benefit of experiences than merely waiting for things to happen; and then regretting that things didn’t go our way. It’s all up to choices when all is said and done. Spirit is an available resource and can work so well with your individual needs and aspirations. Or it can be placed tidily in the recesses of your mind in the cupboard marked, regret. Options form the basis of our beliefs and our norms. If Spirit are involved they will help to open doors and ensure us a way forward. they will not eliminate the spills and the thrills, and won’t take you out of your comfort zone either. Your choice will be your choice for as long as you need that. In the not so distant past many people were forced to hide their spirituality away. so much wasn’t talked about and many cupboards were full of secrets as people were afraid to express their spirituality and had to hide away their beliefs, their love and their admiration for the unseen miracles they subscribed to, but could not openly share. Thankfully now we live in enlightened times and our spiritual journey can be better illuminated. we can fall over along the way, yes, but we can and will pick ourselves up and continue this onward journey into the light of the dawning of a new age and a new consciousness. Light can only enter into darkness, the reverse process is impossible. Illumination shines a light and shows us the way, and whether we take that journey or not is up to us, and the dark recesses of the cupboard of our minds. Kenny’s postbag my Auntie Betty used to read playing cards. People loved her readings, and I wished she had taught me. Do you know anyone who can read the pack? Evelyn.S. Hi Evelyn. I have met quite a few people in my time who have given wonderful readings with playing cards. I haven’t had any contact with anyone who can help you just now, but if anyone does know of someone they can contact me, and I will pass on the details. each card has a specific value in the pack, and red/black cards their significance. Tarot and all methods of divination work when you have the respect for them, so it sounds as if you would be a natural! Let’s see if someone can help! Kenny’s diary Readings at Bistro Maya: Monday September 12th and Wednesday September 14th from 16.30 onwards. For information and advanced bookings for mini readings please contact Els and her team on: 966 868 213 Thursday September 22nd: Demonstration of Clairvoyance at the Alfaz Spiritual Foundation, at the Forum Mare Nostrum in Alfaz del Pi: 18.30. all very welcome to attend this service! Readings in your area: please make contact if you want to organise readings in your locality, or organise a psychic event for your favourite charity. some dates available for September/October/November.

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How can I get my outdoor cat adjusted to her heating pad?

admin — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:01:07 +0000

Not sure what I could be doing wrong, it's chilly outside and I want to make sure my outdoor cat uses her new heating pad I got for her. I am not sure if you knows it's there. I am using clean towels to cover the pad> she is a older cat..actually I rescued her, we was homeless

I've got three outdoor kitties – and to expect one to actually use what we want them too – LOL… you might try catnip in the box (without the heating pad, don't want her paw pawing the electrical bits) and get her used to going there first.

I personally bring my kitties in when it is cold. The laundry room is a good place if you are worried about any damage, 2nd bathroom.

Good luck.

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He won't eat the darn bone???

admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:01:50 +0000

I have a 6 year old rottie and I have been trying to get his teeth cleaner. I stubbled upon these denta-bones however I can't get him to chew on the damn thing.
He will prance around with it in his mouth…just wandering aimlessly and then he will try to hide it somewhere like in the couches (in the corner under the cushion) or on the wicker chairs or the laundry basket. this is disgusting and I have no idea how to make him just lay down and eat it. I can't let him outside with it either cause he just buries it.

Anyone have any ideas on how to make my dog eat the bone instead of stashing it? and any ideas of why he does this? I thought he would love—actually he does love it—so why does he show it off and then ditch it?
Thanks in advance.

you say he is 6 years old. what food does he know? does he know about biting into meat and ripping it with his teeth? does he ever use his teeth like that?
If he just knows how to crunch into bisquits you can't expect the poor thing to discover what his teeth could do (had he used them as they are supposed to be used).
He risks losing them and all if he never uses them..
My dogs will bite into my piece of training tyre and I'll rotate them around, they'll pull me onto the floor pulling on it with their teeth, but I give them regular training.
Perhaps start gently, get him to bite into some old jeans and pretend you are pulling them away and make growling noises, get the good ol dog spirit out of him! lol.

I have a few questions. you said you are trying to get his teeth cleaner. Why? Are you noticing plaque and tarter build-up? Did your vet recommend this?

There are plenty of chewies that help clean teeth – maybe he just doesn't want to chew on this particular one you gave him.

I would suggest getting a few different brands and/or flavors and see what entices him. some dogs don't like the texture of denta-bones. My dog won't eat them.

A very good option is to get a marrow bone. you can pick one up at a butcher. just pop it in a pot and boil it down for about 15 minutes, and your dog has a very yummy, healthy treat. The chewing will help clean the teeth, but the bone won't splinter.

If he's 6 years old he is probably due a dental. Yes animals get dentals too at the vets I think the best thing would be for you to book him in for a dental that way you know his teeth are being cleaned.

maybe he doesn't like the taste. and it is normal for dogs to hide bones cause at a later time they will go back and get it and eat on it. if it was a outside dog he would bury it in the yard. and u can always buy dog food that helps clean there teeth also. even a good ham bone, steak bone, roast bone any bone will help clean there teeth

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Hometown Station AM 1220 – Santa Clarita Radio – Vampires, Drug Dealers, Politics – Just Another Day In Chauncey’s World

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:00:40 +0000

By Chauncey Telese

Good morning and happy Friday everybody, and this was intended to be about “Captain America” but the only midnight show offered was in 3D and I didn’t want to do that. You’ll get “Captain America”, “Friends with Benefits”, and some other stuff in a big package Monday and you’ll get “Cowboys and Aliens” next Friday, so that’s something right?

Today, however I give you a piece that was supposed to run Monday but I had to go back and to fix a myriad of grammar and logic issues. I reread what I wrote after Carol told me that it was too much to edit, so I did and she was absolutely right. it looked like something I would’ve had on my MySpace in high school. it was very embarrassing and not something that I’m particularly proud of so here is the bigger better version of Monday’s column.

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After one of the best games I’ve ever seen in my life in any sport, the US couldn’t overcome the miracle on grass team of Japan. it was hard for me to be entirely upset about that loss too because, in all honesty, Japan earned it and considering what they went through as a country, good for them. Still, we had a chance to be the best in women’s soccer (though we’ll probably win the gold medal next year in London) and couldn’t do it. aside from World Cup Soccer let’s see what else captivated America’s attention.

Let’s see; Harry Potter obliterated any and all records that it had to face and will probably beat “Captain America” in its second weekend. our two biggest sports are still locked out (though the NFL one is ending very soon, our economic quandary is only made easier by the fact that we’re not Greece), and our justice system has had two embarrassing black eyes this month. Casey Anthony (who is most likely going to spawn a few Lifetime movies and maybe one “ripped from the headlines” episode of SVU) got off because the jury didn’t feel like deliberating for longer then 11 hours without going over any evidence because God forbid they miss fireworks or the hot dog eating contest. the other was we wasted a lot of tax payer money trying to bust Roger Clemens for perjury and the prosecution just didn’t feel like paying attention to the judge’s orders enough for the judge to declare a mistrial and probably scream into a pillow after witnessing that level of incompetence. By the way, on the SVU front this week, TVLINE just announced that Law and Order: SVU will be doing an episode inspired by Arnold’s indiscretions earlier this year.

We also invented a crisis called “Carmageddon” and actually became upset because, in exchange for having some infrastructure and job creation, we have to have some traffic. but the story that just killed me was the report that for the first time ever, every state (except Colorado) had an obesity level over 20 percent. C’mon America! while all of these stories have captivated the attention of Americans everywhere, the best story is the one that captivated the attention of the whole world – the fact that Rupert Murdoch’s empire will be brought down by Hugh Grant. That’s right folks, one of the key players in bringing down Scotland Yard and News of the World was none other then the charmingly befuddled British Charlie Sheen. this story just continues to get more and more fascinating and I can’t wait to see what the FBI comes up with in its investigation of Murdoch’s practices in America. If nothing else “The Simpsons” will get some good mileage out of this because they’ve been picking on him and Fox for 22 years now and they just got some more ammo.

Lastly, let me ask those of you my age or within my age bracket, did you listen to Blink 182’s new single? they are a band that I’ve loved since forever and while I understand that a band can’t do the same thing creatively forever or else they become stale but c’mon! I realize Tom DeLonge didn’t want to do pop punk forever which is why in 2002 he created Box Car Racer to satisfy his desire to make songs that were more emotional. they broke up after their sixth album (which was awful and sounded like an awful Cure tribute album). I assumed once they got back together they’d go back to their roots like no Doubt did, but no, they decided to just keep straying further and further from the band that was so much fun to listen to (and their live album “The Mark Tom and Travis Show” is one of the funniest things I’ve heard). I hope the whole album isn’t reflective of that single, but I’m pessimistic. they are now in the same realm I put Green Day in after “American Idiot” where I have to put a qualifier on my fandom (I’m a fan of old Green Day, for instance). it is possible to stretch yourself creatively without losing who you are fundamentally as a band, i.e. Radiohead, or the Red Hot Chili Peppers (whose new single is great, by the way) but Blink 182 doesn’t want to do that.

Alright, enough getting on my pop culture soap box lest I become a total blowhard which is my number one concern with every column I post (though I’m sure I’ve done it a billion times by now). Let’s begin in Bon Temps!

“True Blood: I’m Alive and on Fire”

We’re about one-third of the way through Season 4 and as Jim Ross used to say, “business is about to pick up.” There hasn’t been that major tipping point in the season yet but I’m sure that it is most likely to come up within the next two weeks or so, and it is becoming clearer and clearer where this season’s going. last Sunday’s episode began with Eric having killed Sookie’s fairy godmother and then sensing the fairy blood in Sookie and attempting to feed on her, but she stops him and tries to get him to go into his cubby to sleep it off. Eric basically becomes a split between a kid hopped up on sugar and that friend that drinks too much and all of a sudden becomes hyperactive and difficult to manage. it is a hoot watching Eric using his vampire speed and having Sookie (or as he called her, Snookie) chase him before he discovers (and reminding me, because quite honestly, I forgot) that fairy blood allows vampires to temporarily walk in the sunlight.

Eric plays in the river and Sookie must get Alcide and his abs to fish Eric out of the river before he roasts like a marshmallow. I wasn’t sure exactly how this amnesia thing would play out other then it would allow an excuse for Sookie to fall for Eric (and most likely Alcide) by the end of the season. Also, while Eric is recovering from roasting in the sun, he hears Alcide and Sookie arguing about him like he was their kid. it was kind of heartbreaking to hear him realize that he is a bit of a jerk even though at this point he’s more like a 12-year-old.

Sookie got to hang tough this week and those are the moments where the show flourishes, because every so often they forget Sookie is the heroine of the show and it loses the audience a little. the other goings-on were more focused, so let’s start with the stuff I haven’t liked this season. Jason finally escapes with the help of the youngest girl in the werepanther clan (their conversation about love was sweet but pretty funny because Jason told her she should be romanced by presents and candy even though I sincerely doubt he’s ever done any of that). He not only escapes but he kills Crystal’s cousin/husband “Predator” style, much to her delight, but he tells her he wants no part of that clan anymore. It’s clear Jason is going to become a panther soon, but for now Hoyt and Jessica take care of him after finding him passed out on the roadside. Not sure where that’ll end up, but I think Bon Temps will have an actual human left by the end of the series run.

I’m beginning to like Tommy less and less and wonder why the hell they kept him alive, but they now have him back with his parents. this means he’ll be fighting other shifters again and once again Sam will have to come to the rescue. Speaking of Sam, his relationship with Luna (who will be around to save Tommy I’m sure) took a predictable turn. Luna has a werewolf daughter (of course she does, right?) and Sam gets to be a sweetheart which is exactly what he does best (that and his dry sense of humor as evidenced by his taking down of Maxine’s parenting). Luna kind of insinuates that the werewolf is a jealous type (possibly Alcide) so obviously we’re headed to Sam having a throwdown with this guy in the next few weeks. I guess that could be good but I don’t know yet.

Arlene’s creepy baby finally did something overtly creepy that Terry noticed. the baby wrote “baby not yours” in red crayon which was a legitimately creepy moment to say the least and now I’m interested to see where this goes. Bill and Portia’s relationship is over because, while meeting with her mother (and I didn’t realize she was related to Andy) he found out by that the Bellefleur’s and the Compton’s mixed blood and that Portia is his great, great granddaughter, which is troubling given how close they’ve been. I loved how Andy is the town sheriff but is basically Principal Skinner when he’s at home. Bill is also visited by Nan regarding the witches and she doesn’t see them as a threat and cites Eric’s disappearance as nothing to worry about. It’s funny whenever a character in an action or horror movie says that, it usually means worry more.

Bill however, has decided not to search Sookie’s house out of respect to her, which is obviously against his better judgment, but what’s Bill to do, its not like he can exactly impose his will as king on her. By the way, I forgot to mention how cool it was for Bill to have that vampire executed for ending up on YouTube last week. the witch stuff kicked up a little more as Marnie sees the witch that she has channeled being burned at the stake and then wakes up not knowing what the hell is going on. She tries to find a spell with the help of Tara, Jesus, and Lafayette and Pam’s growing impatience causes Marnie to freak out and turn her skin inside out.

Pam is forced to look grotesque for the first time in her life and there can be nothing but comedy to be mined from that, because now she’s without her trademark swagger (like Eric). the only other complaint I have is the lack of things for Tara and Lafayette to do. Other then that, it was a great episode and one that sort of went back to the show’s hokier roots and one of the funniest episodes they’ve done in some time. in the preview, they show that Goddrich comes back and while I’m guessing it’s a dream, anytime he’s on screen only good things can happen.

Moving on from Bon Temps, let’s travel to Albuquerque and follow the continuing descent of Walter White.

“Breaking bad: Box Cutter”

If you ask the majority of the people who cover television, they will tell you that either “Mad Men” or “Breaking Bad” is the best show on TV (which must make AMC feel great, because it’s a win-win). the opinion vacillates depending on which show is on at the time and when both end, there will be numerous dissertations comparing them to each other and trying to figure out which was better. in my opinion, if I had to group the best dramas in tiers I’d but “Breaking Bad” and “Mad Men” as one and one a, “Boardwalk Empire” and “Sons of Anarchy” in tier two, then “The Walking Dead,” “Justified,” “Parenthood” and “Game of Thrones” in tier three and “Dexter,” “True Blood” and “Treme” following after.

Anyway, last Sunday was the Season four premiere of “Breaking Bad” and, unlike “True Blood,” this is a tough show to cover, not because of content or anything, but it’s kind of intimidating because they are so good at subtlety and doing things that most shows don’t do that I don’t want to screw up and miss something character- or plot-wise.

Last season saw Walt (played by Bryan Cranston, who will probably win his fourth Emmy this year, I’m sure) held hostage in the lab by Mike while Jessie (played by future two-time Emmy winner Aaron Paul) crosses a moral line and kill Walt’s possible replacement Gale, who didn’t deserve to die but had to.

Season 4 starts with a flashback of sorts – Gale using a box cutter to open the packages containing the industrial equipment used to make meth in Gus’s factory. Gale is like a kid on Christmas (and wearing Bermuda shorts with tourist sandals, which just cracks me up) when he opens the boxes and he tells Gus that, at best he can make the product 96%, and wants to know who the chemist is that made the sample he was given 99% pure. Gale is in awe of how this chemist was able to make the product so pure and can’t replicate the blue color and asks Gus to meet this man. Gus (who to me looks like Obama if Obama didn’t have the stress of having to negotiate with Boehner, Kantor, and McConnell, but I digress) assures him that his 96% will suffice and then we see the box cutter sitting ominously as we hear the guitar riff and the main titles appear.

Cut to Gale lying dead on the floor and his neighbors looking at the crime scene. Gus’s associate Victor is seen by these neighbors who try to get him to leave, so he does and finds a silent and solemn Jessie sitting in his car in shock. Victor takes Jessie hostage and takes him to the lab where Mike still has Walt at gunpoint. they are seated next to each other, Jessie still in shock and Walt trying to convince Mike to let them work because as angry as Gus is about Gale getting killed, he’d be much angrier at having his batch behind schedule. this prompts Victor to start following Walt’s recipe as he sees it, even getting so arrogant as to say “That’s right, watch me genius.” Walt mocks him until he sees that Victor knows the steps but still tries to overwhelm Victor with technical questions, which leads Victor to tell him he doesn’t need to know about all of the answers, it’s just a recipe.

Meanwhile, Skyler is visited by Marie who drops off Hank’s bills which are starting to mount even as he is recovering and asks Skyler why Walt’s car is in the driveway and she assumes that he and Skyler have reconciled. Skyler is confused, but she decides to move it three blocks away so as to not confuse Walt Jr. She is concerned and calls Saul, who has no clue where he is, but assures her he’s okay. Saul also has a new sidekick that looks a little like a combination of Biggie Smalls and Warren Sapp. though we got a small dose of Saul, it was great how he checked his office for listening devices and how he handled Sklyer’s phone call on a pay phone and even though it was brief, he still almost stole the show.

Marie continues to help Hank recover from last season’s “One Minute” and she tries to remain optimistic and is thrilled he can now walk 16 feet, but he is far more pessimistic. He buys minerals online and when Marie calls them rocks, he quickly corrects her. Other than that, most of the time is spent in the lab as Walt tries to save himself and Jessie.

Walt tries to remind everyone that, while Victor is cooking, it would be a good idea to wear masks, but no one listens. this leads to what is one of my favorite moments of the series actually because it is such perfect combination of writing, acting, and directing, which on paper, five or so pages should amount to five minutes on screen, but the scene lasts 10 minutes and is full of so much tension.

Walt and Jessie see Gus enter the lab and slowly stalk down the spiral staircase. Walt begins to plead his case by saying that Gus is too smart to kill him and Jessie because he needs them to make his product. Gus says nothing while undressing and putting on the lab gear as he watches Victor prepare the meth. Walt tells him that it was a shame Gale had to die but that he’d do it again if he had to and that Gale’s death was on Gus’s hands.

Gus still says nothing as he finishes putting on the lab gear and as Walt keeps pleading his case and telling him that he is important, because Victor is acting like a short order cook and degrading the product. Gus goes over to Victor and, using the same box cutter that Gale used in the flashback, slits Victor’s throat and just holds Victor as he bleeds out to the shock of Walt, Jessie, and Mike. again, Gus says nothing as washes his hands, gets dressed, and slowly walks back up the spiral staircase and stops. He just looks down at Walt and says five words: “Well, get back to work” and leaves. That was one of the many “Breaking Bad” moments that leaves audiences going holy s—, not just because Gus kills Victor but because of the way the tension built slowly and the reveal of how ruthless Gus really is. Before, we just thought Gus was an intelligent drug lord, but he’d never really been directly brutal to this point. here we see why he is so much more feared then, say, Tuco was.

Granted it wasn’t a shock to see Victor get killed, considering he was seen by neighbors and he was very arrogant about cooking, but still. Walt realizes that he can’t outwit this guy or use his knowledge to wiggle out of this situation. for the first time Walt and Jessie are actually in a corner that there is no hope of escaping. Jessie even says it later that they are basically prisoners now when he tells Walt: “At least we all understand each other We’re all on the same page, the one that says, ‘if I can’t kill you, you’ll sure as shit wish you were dead.’” By the way, even though Jessie says nothing for 40 minutes, it is very clear where he is mentally and how, even though Walt saved him in “Half Measures,” he still calls him mr. White.

I loved the call back to the second episode of the series when they dispose of Victor’s body in a manner slightly more organized then their chaotic attempt to dispose of Emilio. There was some humor here too, as Walt and Jessie have to wear matching Kenny Rogers shirts with white jeans and red Converse shoes because their clothes got messy from disposing of Victor (I loved how Walt didn’t even bother to take off the “large” sticker from the shirt).

Walt now realizes that even though he ironically started making meth to pay his medical bills and to sort of get away from his imprisoning jobs of teaching high school and working at a car wash, he is now in another imprisoning job, complete with uniforms. He also is now even more stuck because, not only does he have to listen to Gus, but now Skyler is looking over his shoulder as well. I loved how Walt is alive only because Gale raved about how Walt’s meth is as close to pure as you’ll get and telling Gus that he could never do that, making him disposable. That was tied in well with Walt feeling expendable after Victor was able to follow Walt’s recipe. it was a very interesting little moment to say the least.

Also, it is intriguing to see how the police investigation plays out after the cops found Gale’s notebook detailing the makings of Walt’s blue meth. what makes this show so great is that I can’t really tell where its heading and every week is like a roller coaster because of how good this writing staff is at creating twists that you don’t see coming until you really think about it and it makes total sense.

There is a great interview on Grantland with series creator Vince Gilligan about last night’s episode by the way. Season 4 is shaping up to be an incredible ride and one that I’ll be glad to report on every Monday (grammar and logic permitting) and I hope you’ll enjoy the ride along with me.

Thank you for reading and stay tuned as next week Tommy Gavin’s adventures are further chronicled, Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis and I are “Friends with Benefits,” I salute “Captain America,” we spend the summer in Bon Temps with “True Blood” and we keep on “Breaking bad.”

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How can I start growing a prickly pear cactus in Minnesota?

admin — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 06:00:26 +0000

I am wondering how people do this. I've seen the cactus growing in gardens in Minneapolis, but have never seen the plant for sale in nurseries. could I start one from the cactus pads for sale in super market coolers? Anyone know?

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