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Crews Looking for Two Missing Hikers in the Sierra
Search and Rescue are looking for two missing hikers in the Sierra as well as one other overdue for a couple of days already - posted on Facebook
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Decor Tiles Blog: Cleaning Limestone Tiles
Decor Tiles Blog: Cleaning Limestone Tiles
Do you have limescale tileson your floor? Here is some advice about cleaning them. This article recommends having a shoes-off rule, as grit on shoes can cause permanent damage to tiling.
All types of floor are vulnerable to shoe traffic- not just carpets!
Do you have limescale tileson your floor? Here is some advice about cleaning them. This article recommends having a shoes-off rule, as grit on shoes can cause permanent damage to tiling.
All types of floor are vulnerable to shoe traffic- not just carpets!
Shihyenshoes: House slippers and the culture of taking shoes off indoors
Shihyenshoes: House slippers and the culture of taking shoes off indoors
'Taking shoes off indoors is not uncommon. It is the culture in Japan, Korea and all across South East Asia. You know a culture is serious about removing shoes indoors when there’s a special area in a house or building just for taking shoes off. In Japan, it is called ‘genkan’ (玄関) while in South Korea this area is called ‘hyeon gwan’ (현관) It’s a small area just inside the front door where people take their shoes off before entering the house or building. There may also be a shoe box or rack in this area to put shoes in. In Japan, this box is called ‘geta bako’ (下駄箱) which literally translates as geta-box, because in the past it was the traditional Japanese geta that would have been placed inside the box.
Even now, I feel a kind of psychological barrier at the front door of any house, and if I wear my shoes inside a house, I have to mentally make myself cross that barrier. When my friends from other cultures put their feet up on their bed or other furniture while wearing outdoor shoes, I cringe internally. And picture them stepping on dog poo or something and then smearing it on the bedspread or sofa!'
Ashanti (1979)
Briskly entertaining, shallow, and slightly trashy, Ashanti hides its lurid nature behind a veneer of social relevance—since the thriller concerns modern-day slavery in Africa, ponderous opening text suggests the film will be a serious exposé, when in fact Ashantiis simply an old-fashioned potboiler. Taken for what it is, however, the picture is fun to watch (or least as much fun as a movie exploring distasteful subject matter can be), because it boasts ample star power, exotic locations, and a zippy storyline. Sure, some of the plot twists are a bit convenient, but not to such a degree that they disrupt the B-movie flow of what’s happening.
Michael Caine stars as Dr. David Linderby, a World Health Organization physician working in a remote African village with his beautiful, African-born wife, Anansa (Beverly Johnson). Because Anansa is black and dressed in regional clothing, she’s mistaken for a local girl by an Arabian slaver, Suleiman (Peter Ustinov), whose minions kidnaps her along with several villagers. The movie then cuts back and forth between Anansa’s attempts to escape captivity and David’s efforts to rescue his bride. David’s principal accomplice is a mysterious Brit named Brian Walker (Rex Harrison), who introduces David to a series of mercenary helpers; eventually, Brian puts David together with Malik (Kabir Bedi), a nomad who wants revenge against Suleiman for the death of his family.
As directed by the versatile Richard Fleischer, Ashanti zooms along from one colorful episode to the next, with Ustinov’s flamboyant performance providing the main driving force. Cooing his lines in a mellifluous accent and peppering his savagery with courtly manners, Ustinov makes Suleiman into an oversized villain straight out of a comic book. Bedi counters him nicely with steely-eyed intensity, and Johnson—famous offscreen as the world’s first black supermodel—smartly operates within her comfort zone of evocative poses and intense glances. Harrison, William Holden, and Omar Sharif provide the comfort of familiar faces during their brief appearances.
And if Caine gets a bit lost in the shuffle for much of the movie—Ashanti was made around the time he segued to phone-it-in mode for popcorn pictures—that’s fine because he brings the requisite action-hero heat during the pulpy climax. To be clear, Ashanti isn’t special or even all that credible, but it accomplishes everything it sets out to accomplish and it ends before wearing out its welcome. When a movie has nothing to say (despite any intimations to the contrary), there’s a lot to be said for efficiency.
Ashanti:GROOVY
Pyrex Pattern Identification Guide! (Part 2)
You may remember that a little while ago we made a Pyrex Pattern Identification Guide, but we obviously didn't come close to covering every pattern out there, so today we figured that we would try to fill you in on a few more cute prints! So without further ado, here is the second part of our guide to knowing what's on your pyrex for your educational enjoyment:
1. "Autumn Harvest."
Colors: found in several rust tones.
Introduced in 1979.
2. "Crazy Daisy."
Colors: also found in avocado green on white.
Introduced in the 1960's.
Often confused with the "Spring Blossom" pattern.
3. "Constellation."
Colors: found in yellow on white.
Introduced in 1959 as a promotional item.
4. "Woodland."
Colors: found in shades of brown.
Introduced in the 1960's.
5. "Balloon." Cinderella bowls.
Colors: found in turquoise. Used for chip & dip sets.
Introduced in 1958.
6. "Black Tulip."
Colors: found in black and white.
Introduced as a promotional item over Christmas in 1957.
7. "Bride's Casserole."
Colors: white and pale green.
Introduced as a promotional item in 1961.
8. "Town and Country."
Colors: found in several color combinations.
Introduced in 1964.
9. "Verde."
This pattern is found on lids. Bases and bowls are solid colored.
Introduced in the 1960's.
10. "Forest Fancies."
Colors: shades of dark and light brown.
Introduced in 1981.
There are still so many other cute pyrex patterns out there, so who knows, we may be making a part 3 in the future...
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Information sources: "Pyrex: The Unauthorized Collector's Guide" by Barbara E. Mauzy
and also www.pyrexlove.com.
First image source found here and all the rest were found via google images.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
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