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Washington Beer Commission Open House This Saturday!!
This Saturday, February 26, 2011 (TOMORROW) for approximately 4 hours, you should go on a tour of the local craft brewing industry.
The Washington Beer Commission organized an Open House of sorts where local breweries open their doors to beer lovers providing them with the good stuff to make this an epic Saturday afternoon. From 12PM-4PM you can plan your route or pick an area of Washington to tour:
CENTRAL and EASTERN WA
C.I. Shenanigans Brewery, Spokane
Iron Horse Brewery, Ellensburg
Palouse Falls Brewing, Pullman
Yakima Craft Brewing, Yakima
NORTH and EAST of SEATTLE
American Brewing, Edmonds
Anacortes Brewing, Anacortes
Black Raven Brewing, Redmond
Boundary Bay Brewing, Bellingham
Chuckanut Brewing, Bellingham
Diamond Knot Brewing, Mukilteo
Foggy Noggin Brewing, Bothell
Gallagher's Where U Brew, Edmonds
Lazy Boy Brewing, Everett
Redhook Brewery, Woodinville
Scuttlebutt Brewing, Everett
Snoqualmie Falls Brewing, Snoqualmie
Big Time Brewery, U District
Fremont Brewing, Fremont
Maritime Pacific Brewing, Ballard
Naked City Brewing, Greenwood
SOUTH and WEST of DOWNTOWN SEATTLE
Big Al Brewing, White Center
Elliott Bay Brewing, W. Seattle
Epic Ales, SODO
Georgetown Brewing, Georgetown
Schooner Exact Brewing, SODO
Three Skulls Brewing, South Park
Two Beers Brewing, SODO
M.T. Head Brewing, Graham
Trade Route Brewing, Pacific
The Ram Brewery, Puyallup
The Ram Brewery, Tacoma
WEST of PUGET SOUND
7 Seas Brewing, Gig Harbor
Der Blokken Brewing, Bremerton
This event will showcase a number of special beers, beer pairings and surprises at many locations. You will just have to go and find out what is in store. Don't forget this Saturday is the Grand Opening of American Brewing Co.
This event is free but beer prices at each location will apply. Drive safely or don't drive at all and ENJOY!
Epic Ales First Anniversary Celebration, Seattle, WA
Epic Ales is located in the SoDo neighborhood of Seattle. A tiny space, Cody, owner and head brewer has released some amazingly interesting beers this past year. Cody uses a variety of unique ingredients such as green tea, mushrooms, orange peel and camomile.
On an average day, stopping by the tasting room will guarantee some cheese pairings and a chat with Cody about his brews. Its such a personalized beer experience- the best kind! But tonight, Cody is celebrate a year of beer making, beer selling and just being "epic".
Starting at 5PM and going to 10PM, head to the upstairs of the brewery. There'll be zero minute IPA (new release) on tap and various snacks.
Epic Ales
Located in the K.R. Trigger Building
3201 1st Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98134
Head up to the second floor for a celebratory beer! Congrats Cody on all your success- bb.com wishes you all the best!
2010 Washington Beer Fest: Brouwer's Cafe
Yet again, Brouwer's Cafe rises to the occasion and presented local beer drinkers with the best of local beer. An entire 5 day stint dedicated to Washington state brewers. From Naked City to Silver City, Peaks to Paradise, Snipes Mountain and Iron Horse, it was a tap list to remember.
This post will be more informal then our other event reviews: less time = less beer. One subject that absolutely must be breached is the recent trend in WA to infuse tea with beer. Our first experience was at Naked City, who, in the summer months, released an incredibly refreshing Ginger Peach Hefe where all of the the ginger and peach flavors came from infused herbal tea bags. This night, we must give honorable mention to Port Townsend Brewing Co. for their Green Tea Golden Ale. We are generally not inclined to jump on the golden ale train, but PT gave it a twist and the tea like essence really came through. Several people at our table voted this their favorite of the night. It is flavorful, clean and aromatic. The earthy green tea flavors really pop in the nose and playfully mingle with the light ale malts in the finish.
Yet another example came to us via Epic Ales Mathilda. Though we have very little information about the ingredients used, Timperial's love for both tea and beer seemed most inspired by this concoction. It took some warming up, but this one seemed to grow on us like Ca…stan…za (Seinfeld reference, deal with it). Initially, there was questions about…chamomile…no…mint…possibly both? It was light in color and the epitome of curious in flavor. Respect for ingenuity.
Der Blokken, a brewery out on Bremerton Island which recently opened showcased their Brown Porter. I thought I was ordering an IPA and despite the mix up, was pleasantly surprised. Dark and chocolaty, it had some bittering qualities and a perfect body. Not too thin, not to syrupy, just right!
Next, and is this really a surprise, but Black Raven's All Washington Fresh Hops was amazing! It tasted like peaches with a perfect pairing of a bittering hop profile.
The Iron Horse Fresh Hop was a no brainer for Timperial, who sampled said beverage at the Yakima Fresh Hop fest 2 years ago and was floored. This years version may or may not be the same in recipe, but surely produced a similar reaction as the '08 did in him. A near perfect example of a well balanced wet hopped IPA. It's a cloudy dark amber with amazing lacing. The flavor profile is overwhelmingly syrupy sweet with a slight raw hop skunkiness in the nose and flavor. A sizable pine profile accompanies the cannabus in both fronts as well. Ultimately, very smooth in the mouth and a near perfect finish with little dryness and a lingering malt quality that rears many smiles.
Snipes 2 Fresh was another selection that took little to no effort to choose. If you live in WA and drink fresh hop beers, you have most likely tasted something that Snipes head brewer Chris Miller has had a hand in. He is the local fresh hop guru in these parts and has most recently assisted in the production of Black Raven's and Naked City's fresh hop IPAs. This version, like Iron Horse's had a green hop skunkiness and a respectable pine nose. There was enough residual sweetness to make me happy, but not nearly on the plane of IHB. Here, bitterness takes the reigns above and beyond anything else. This is a great example of balance in a fresh hop and would be a supreme example for the newcommer.
At the recommendation of Brouwer's manager Ian, a Yakima IPA 1 was ordered. Apparently, this is a different brew than the bottled version bearing the same name. It was clear bronze in color with a stark white head. I felt that this would have been a much more appropriate beer to begin with than to follow all of the above. It seemed a bit thin, but the malt core had some legs. This was a bitter bomb of an IPA with very little floral hop flavor. The malt profile made a gallant attempt at bringing balance, but inevitably it failed to compete against the bitter power that assaulted the back of the tongue well into the aftertaste.
Let us know which ones were your favorites!
Epic Ales: 6 of 52
6 of 52
KR Trigger Building
3201 First Ave South, Suite 104
Seattle, WA 98134
Rank: #2 of 4
Type of Establishment: Nano-Brewery, Tasting Room
BEERS ON TAP (at time of visit) —>
Solar Trans-amplifier
Simple Ale
FOOD OPTIONS: None
STAFF OPINION: The brewer, Cody Morris, was the only one there, serving beer and chatting with patrons. He was excited and passionate about brewing and was more than willing to explain the styles of beer and tell the "crowd" about his brewing tales.
Located in the SoDo neighborhood of Seattle, Epic Ales has that industrial, grass roots "feel." With several local breweries moving into this neighborhood, we think Epic Ales is on the right track. The tasting room officially opened its doors on January 22, 2010 and is open on Fridays from 3:30PM until 8PM and when we went, we could tell, word has gotten out about this brewery. There were two beers on tap, as the Solar Trans-Amplifier has just kicked. Described as a sour Belgium Witt, we were slightly saddened by our poor timing. OTTO- Optimizer, a Turkish Coffee Porter was on the sweet side with berry qualities mixed with the coffee flavors. The body was light compared to other Porters and the flavor was lingering. The other beer on tap, the Simple Ale, was anything but. It had a bit of aromatic funk but was bitter from the hop component and very malty. Delicious!
The space consists of a small tasting room, with the taps, a bar top, some boxes of bottles and brewing accessories along with a separate room of approximate same size which is where the magic happens. This is a brewery with an ample amount of potential to be great. The brewer, Cody is innovative from the ingredients used to the labeling on the bottles (yet to be sold) and is generous. There will be six beers released during the summer and fall and each beer will be a flavored imperial kvass baring a child's name. For every bottle sold a quarter goes to a saving bond for the college. He also will make a kvass for his "kid," Fuji, a 9 month terrier mix. In honor of his pup, a portion of the earning will be donated to an animal advocate group.
On March 5th the simple ale in 22's will be available for you to take home and enjoy. When we asked Cody what breweries inspired him, he replied, "There are so many exciting beers being made. I think American craft brewers are really pushing the limits. It's a great time for beer lovers." We couldn't agree more.


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Englishman Oliver Fisher and Scotland's Steven O'Hara shared the lead going into the final day of the Czech Open after both reached 10-under-par after Saturday's third round.
O'Hara surged into contention with a 65 that saw him soar to the top of the leaderboard at Prosper Golf Resort, before he was joined at the summit by Fisher, who carded a late 68.
Halfway leader Mikael Lundberg, last year's runner-up Gary Boyd and Indian Gaganjeet Bhullar are the British pair's closest challengers at two shots back, the latter recording the day's lowest score of 64.
Fisher, 22, reached the turn in 34 after sinking a 10-foot birdie putt on the ninth hole and eagled the 11th before canceling out a bogey on the 12th with a birdie on the 16th.
"I'm really enjoying my golf at the moment and I've got a great caddie on the bag," Fisher said. "I had a lot of fun out there — it's where you want to be, not struggling to make the cut. It's been a while since I've led a tournament, but I'm holding it together pretty well at the moment."
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On 16-17 October 2013 the conference "Contemporary practices of avionics testing for aircraft maintenance and repair" was held in Taganrog, at the premises of BETA AIR company.
The conference was attended by representatives of the companies from the Russian Helicopters and the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) holdings, State Research Institute of Civil Aviation, Rosoboronexport, the Russian Ministry for Emergencies, Government Airline "Rossia" and other enterprises of the aviation industry.
The participants visited engineering and production facilities of BETA AIR, examined the BETA AIR's products (ATE-200 system in the workshop and portable versions).
The following reports were presented:
The participants has discussed issues of current interest, exchanged views on delivery of contemporary test equipment to aircraft operators and manufacturers and made recommendations for the Russian aviation standards updating.
As a result, the participants recommended to hold the conference on a regular basis.


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Midway, Ky. – The Transylvania men's tennis team earned its first victory of the season by defeating the Midway University Eagles in a hotly-contested 5-4 decision at the Thomas R. Post Tennis Complex on Saturday morning.
The Pioneers jumped out to an early lead in the pro-style match as junior Brandon Stofleth and senior Eric Sandknop claimed an 8-5 victory in No. 2 doubles action, followed by an 8-6 victory in No. 3 doubles for sophomore Edis Sinanovic and senior J.T. Henderson.
The singles portion of the match got off to a rocky start for the Pioneers with Midway claiming victories in both the No. 1 and No. 2 singles matches.
However, Transylvania recovered with a pair of victories for Sandknop and Stofleth in No. 3 and No. 4 singles action.
Sinanovic clinched the day for Transylvania with a clutch 6-1, 6-4 victory in No. 6 singles, giving Transylvania the 5-4 team victory.
Transylvania head coach Kevin Calhoun was encouraged by his team's showing on Saturday. "I'm really happy for the guys," remarked Calhoun. "Midway is a tough team to play against and we had to maintain our composure when things got tough. It was a total team effort today, and not an easy match."
The Pioneers will return to action on Tuesday, March 20 as they host in-state rival Thomas More College in the team's 2018 home opener. The match is set for a 4:00 p.m. start at Spindletop Hall in Georgetown, Kentucky.
For more on Transylvania tennis, follow @TransyTennis on Twitter
Midway 4, Transylvania 5
Singles competition
1. Julian Lopez (MU) def. Luke Groene (TU) 6-1, 6-1
2. Hugo Retortillo (MU) def. Dylan Moore (TU) 6-4, 6-0
3. Eric Sandknop (TU) def. Stephen Pueterbaugh (MU) 6-1, 7-6
4. Brandon Stofleth (TU) def. Jacob Sergent (MU) 7-6, 6-0
5. Jake Franke (MU) def. J.T. Henderson (TU) 6-4, 2-6, (10-4)
6. Edis Sinanovic (TU) def. Dustin Johnson (MU) 6-1, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. Julian Lopez / Hugo Retortillo (MU) def. Luke Groene / Dylan Moore (TU) 8-1
2. Brandon Stofleth / Eric Sandknop (TU) def. Dustin Johnson / Jacob Franke (MU) 8-5
3. Edis Sinanovic / J.T. Henderson (TU) def. Jacob Sergent / Jake Franke (MU) 8-6


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So far, much of the focus on Warner Bros./DC Entertainment's shared comic book movie universe has been about the two movies that are coming out next year: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad. However, many viewers are well aware of the studio's massive slate of adaptations scheduled to come out through the year 2020, and WB has been starting to piece together other projects like Wonder Woman and The Flash ahead of their respective release dates.
One of the films that's moving along in development is Shazam, which last year locked in Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to play antihero Black Adam. WB initially had it set up for a 2019 debut, so not much progress has been made on its development since, but Johnson believes the Shazam movie will actually be ready to come out well before 2019 rolls around.
While on the San Andreas press tour, Johnson spoke with L baini (watch the full interview here), and reiterated something he has previously teased: moviegoers will see the story of Shazam vs. Black Adam sooner rather than later:
"No, I don't think it is going to be that far away. It's going to be earlier than that. I don't think 2019."
As was the case the last time, he teased this development, Johnson wouldn't get into any further specifics. The only other "update" he provided was that there has been more progress on the script as the creative team tries to get it right, so time will tell if this is just Johnson's wishful thinking (he is eager to make this film) or something that will actually come into fruition.
For what it's worth, there will most likely be some shifting of things in WB/DC's release schedule at some point down the line. Shortly after their films were unveiled, it was announced that both Superman and Batman would be getting their own solo movies, but dates for them had yet to be picked out. Depending on when WB believes their shared universe would be best served by new adventures for Kal-El and Bruce Wayne, they may choose to move some of their previously established titles around.
On the other hand, they did specifically schedule Shazam for a 2019 release, and one has to think there was some strong reasoning behind that decision. Moving it up could seriously alter their vision and cause them to scramble together a Plan B.
And while Johnson keeps talking about "progress" on the screenplay, there are still a lot more pieces that need to fall into place before Shazam can begin principal photography. Most importantly, the film needs a director and someone to portray the titular superhero (read our choices here). WB may very well have deals lined up with talent behind-the-scenes, but publicly at least, the film is still in the early stages and doesn't seem like it's a movie ready to go for a ride on the fast track. In his interview, Johnson even emphasizes the importance of taking time when putting a movie like Shazam together, so WB would be best to heed that advice and not rush into anything.
Of course, Johnson knows more about Shazam's development than we do and he perhaps is privy to some inside information about just how far along the movie is. So, there could be some truth to this. However, it's best not to hold your breath and get excited for Shazam's early arrival. Pretty soon, Johnson will be preoccupied with Fast & Furious 8 (which is set for a 2017 release), which would prevent him from diving into a lengthy shooting schedule for a comic book tentpole any time soon. At the same time, WB will be putting together Justice League, Aquaman, and the other films they have in store prior to 2019. It's great that Johnson is so excited about playing Black Adam, but he might have to wait a little bit longer.
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice will be in theaters on March 25th, 2016; Suicide Squad on August 5th, 2016; Wonder Woman - June 23rd, 2017; Justice League - November 17th, 2017; The Flash - March 23rd, 2018; Aquaman - July 27th, 2018; Shazam - April 5th, 2019; Justice League 2 - June 14th, 2019; Cyborg - April 3rd, 2020; Green Lantern - June 19th, 2020.
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Avalon in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Wrigley Memorial
There are five panels placed at the memorial:
First panel in front of the memorial to the right. There is a duplicate panel located at the left entrance of the walkway:
Wrigley Memorial is dedicated to the memory of Wm. Wrigley Jr. It was designed by the architectural firm of Bennett, Parsons and Frost of Chicago.
Excavation for the building began in July 1933, actual construction was started in October of that same year, and the building was completed in June of 1934.
This structure stands 232 feet wide, 180 feet deep, and 130 feet high from the bottom of its circular stairway to the top of its main 80 foot tower.
Second panel on the stairway to the right:
This building was constructed as nearly as possible from Catalina materials. Aggregate stone, all of which was quarried and crushed in Catalina, was the principal building material. It was bonded with white cement and sandblasted to reveal and accent the colors and textures of the stone and to expose as little of the cement as possible. Nevertheless, 13,400 sacks of white cement from the East Coast were needed
Third panel at the entrance of the left walkway:
The arches and red tile roof of this building reflect the Spanish influence that dominated the architecture of Early California. To help retain the Early California look in Catalina, Wm. Wrigley Jr. established a tile plant in Catalina which subsequently produced much beautiful tile, including all the red roof tiles and all the colorful hand-made glazed tiles used for decorative effects in this building.
Fourth panel located to the left of the bronze doors:
These bronze doors, created to exact specifications for this memorial building by the Coleman Bronze Company of Chicago in August of 1934, are made of only the best quality architectural bronze and the best quality statuary bronze (90% copper) and the castings are no less than 3/16" thick at any point.
The blue flagstone rock on the ramp to the left and on both the terraces of the tower is a natural product of Catalina. It came from Little Harbor.
Fifth panel located on the inside of the arches:
Although handsome marble has been quarried in Catalina, pink and green marble from Georgia
Erected by Wrigley Memorial Gardens.
Location. 33° 19.428′ N, 118° 20.518′ W. Marker is in Avalon, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker can be reached from Avalon Canyon Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Claressa Road, Avalon CA 90704, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Avalon Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Catalina Island Yacht Club (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Leaping Tuna (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Tuna Club of Avalon (approx. 2.2 miles away).
Categories. • Architecture •
More. Search the internet for Wrigley Memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2019. This page originally submitted on October 6, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 344 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. submitted on October 6, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.


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August 5, 2013, it was announced that Amazon.com-founder Jeff Bezos had
purchased the Washington Post for
$250 million. The sale constitutes less than one percent of Bezos' net
worth. While the internet billionaire has stated that he will not relocate or
take on a day-to-day role in the newspaper's operations, speculation continues
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|The Naked City | Mondo Bizarro
|Mar 1 2013
Partying was the lure, but robbery was the motive. In the town of Joilet, Illinois in mid-January four people—Joshua Miner, Alisa Massaro, Bethany McKee, and Adam Landerman, seen from clockwise above, invited two acquaintances into Massaro's house where they strangled them. When police arrived on the scene they found the bodies of Eric Glover and Terrance Rankins, below, face down inside the house with plastic bags tied around their heads. Local police chief Mike Trafton said at the time, "After the homicides were committed, [the killers] continued the party atmosphere, I guess I would say, without getting into it any further." Yesterday the public found out what he didn't want to get into back in January—at least two of the killers had sex atop the bodies of the victims. Joshua Miner told police after his arrest that his girlfriend Alisa Massaro said "years back that she wanted to have sex with a dead guy." She can cross that off that bucket list. Problem is, if prosecutors get their way she and her cohorts may be kicking the bucket sooner than any of them ever imagined.


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Restaurants come and restaurants go. Except, it seemed, D'Amico Cucina, which managed to maintain its lofty position at the summit of the Twin Cities' food chain for more than 20 years. No more. The luxury downtown Minneapolis restaurant, which regulars have long shorthanded to "Cucina," will serve its last dinner on June 27.
When it opened in the Warehouse District in October 1987, the restaurant immediately set new standards of excellence for the local dining scene. "A sleek and chic alta cucina restaurant, offering the most refined presentation of Italian cuisine presented anywhere in the Twin Cites," is how Star Tribune critic Jeremy Iggers described the restaurant shortly after its debut. It quickly grew into the crown jewel of the D'Amico & Partners dining empire, which now operates 24 restaurants and catering operations in Minnesota and Florida, including Masa and Cafe Lurcat and Bar Lurcat in Minneapolis, Campiello in Eden Prairie and a number of D'Amico & Sons outlets.
Co-owner Richard D'Amico said the fine-dining sector was hit hard by the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. "We lost 45 percent of our sales, and they never came back," he said. "Our landlords have been so good to us. If not for them, we would have closed three years ago."
Changes in consumer dining habits and in the neighborhood, as well as increased competition, also have taken their toll. The Twins stadium, opening next spring a block to the west, was not a positive development, either. "For the right restaurant, it's a great location, but no one is going to spend $80 to $100 on dinner before they go and watch the Twins play," said D'Amico. "Restaurants like this are dinosaurs."
Next to the collective memories of thousands of lavishly executed dinners -- blurred, no doubt, by the wine cellar's well-curated all-Italian wine list -- the restaurant's most enduring legacy might be its longtime role as an incubator of culinary talent. Its alumni have gone on to create the next generation of influential Twin Cities restaurants, including Tim McKee and Josh Thoma of La Belle Vie, Isaac Becker of 112 Eatery, Jim Grell of the Modern Cafe and a host of others.
"So many people have come through those doors and went on to do great things. It makes you feel good," said D'Amico. "It's like watching your kids succeeding."
Through its June 27 closing date, the restaurant will be offering retrospective menus of customer favorites from the kitchen's archives, including greatest hits from John Occhiato, who has been executive chef since 2003.
"Twenty-two years, that's a serious run in the restaurant business," said D'Amico. "It makes you proud that you lasted that long, and sad that it didn't go longer."
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Health Benefits of Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and a dynamic sport, that requires focus, discipline and perseverance in order to succeed.
The benefits of practising Taekwondo are enormous. Its sporting element helps to develop physical strength, stamina, flexibility and agility; it also improves the body balance and posture, promotes weight loss and muscle tone.
Besides sporting and self-defence aspects, there is a fantastic mental element to Taekwondo. It increases the mind's focus and discipline, builds confidence and self-esteem, and teaches respect for others.
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S'mores Mozzarella Panini
- 16 oz. Galbani® Mozzarella, sliced
- loaf whole wheat bread
- 6 oz. chocolate hazelnut spread
- banana, sliced
- 2 Tbsp. walnuts, crushed
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup milk
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- Slice bread into thick slices and spread chocolate hazelnut spread on one side.
- Add banana and walnuts, then drizzle honey. Top with slices of mozzarella and slice of bread.
- In mixing bowl whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla and milk.
- Preheat a flat pan to medium high and add butter to pan and melt.
- Grasp sandwich with both hands and place in egg mixture until coated. Put in pan, then lower heat and cook on both sides until mozzarella melts. Repeat with rest of sandwiches. (Place in preheated 375 degree F oven to keep warm).
- Remove sandwiches, cut in half and serve.


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Erdem Uygun on 02 Nov 12Several applications of Advance Organizers in one video. I really needed that since I had not be able to understand what is the real purpose of AOs since teacher activities about them had seemed to me that they do not converge. However, after watching the video, I think that advance organizers includes key components that students should know for using it to deepen their knowledge about a specific topic. To illustrate, in one practice, students ranked several telecommunication devices in terms of their importance before designing their own device. They first learned/remembered the key components of available devices and their importance and their use, and using this initial knowledge, they started to design a new device. Without examining prior devices (without looking at how telecommunication devices look like or how they function or what are their similarities or differences), it would be harder to think of a new device.


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PARIS — With a show that was dark and dramatic, but also strangely romantic, Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel ignited the autumn 2011 fashion season. The incendiary moment included smoke belching out of what looked like volcanic ash, while ghostly shadows of winter trees were reflected on the walls.
At first it seemed like an apocalyptic vision of the world and of fashion as the models trudged the wood runway apparently lined with hot coals. Far from the bourgeois Parisian world of Chanel's Rue Cambon, the iconic tweed jackets were cropped breast high and worn over roomy jackets and pants, including dark shaded jeans.
A mannish, haute boiler suit look ran through the collection — but for evening, this down-and-dirty style was made up in fabrics that were the antithesis of that factory concept: layers of satin, lace, gazar and other couture materials. At night, at least for some of the time, the stout walking boots were replaced by low-heeled court shoes.
What did it all mean?
Mr. Lagerfeld seemed to have caught the end-of-an-era melancholy of this troubled fashion season. But he had a less dark explanation for the forest: memories of his Hamburg childhood, of the poetry of Paul Verlaine and of Fritz Lang films.
"It is the right thing for the period. I did richness with the Byzantium collection and I was tired of bright colors. And it is not black, but gray," said the designer, who himself was dressed head to toe in smoky colors.Continue reading the main story
The collection was not entirely dark. It had a dab of forest green and red at the inside of a tweed cape, as though embers were glowing. Sparkly surfaces also lighted up the clothes, as though erupting from the heart of darkness.
It was a somber, but perhaps visionary, Chanel show from Mr. Lagerfeld, who seemed to have captured more powerfully than any other designer this turbulent, unsettling fashion moment
The Yves Saint Laurent show was on a more upbeat note. It is a happy coincidence that the designer Stefano Pilati hit a high dynamic note of austerity chic just as the YSL foundation has opened an exhibition on the Rive Gauche, or Left Bank, style that was invented at the end of the 1960s.
Mr. Pilati produced a sharp, smart collection that was definitely on the right bank of the River Seine, which is where the fashion action now is. The rigorous clothes, with that touch of priestly perversity, as in a Federico Fellini movie, made for a streamlined and sensual wardrobe for a modern woman.
The strength of the show was in its day wear. The tailoring had the same boyish look as the models, with their sleek hair, while the brief, low-buttoned jackets in Prince of Wales check with a kicky pleated skirt was the essence of masculine/feminine style.
Geometry was the story, as Mr. Pilati twirled a compass to create rounded shapes for a soft white satin blouse, fur sleeves or a cape-back coat, while the check pattern and the overall cut was drawn with a square. The subtle balance included gilt chains worked as belts, pockets and as a teasing pair of straps holding up one of the snow white evening outfits, where the bodice was cut with twin rounded curves.
Mr. Pilati seems to have channeled the YSL spirit through Helmut Newton images to inject sexual tension into regular clothes. Although this collection plucked a few elements from the designer's glory years — say, 1970s culottes or the famous parakeet-green fur chubby, made over in white feathers.
There was no attempt to recreate the juicy, romantic and artistic palette that was once the house signature. Just a single papal purple coat and royal blue for a dress and the hem of a skirt broke the monochrome color. But if Mr. Pilati chose to draw his vision of Saint Laurent in black and white, he couldn't have done it better.
It was not exactly royal wedding fever at Valentino, but the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton next month and Prince Albert of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock in July are affecting the fashion house.
"We have done a year's business in six weeks — with young clients and with the princesses coming back," said the brand's chief executive, Stefano Stassi, referring to the success of January's couture collection with the European royalty whom Valentino used to dress.
The new confidence showed in the work of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, who said backstage that they wanted to soften up the daytime tailoring by using double-faced cashmere to make a suit or coat dress as soft as a cardigan. But on the runway, the tailored pieces were planted with studs to sharpen up the look.
The duo's interesting angle on embellishment was to modernize it as digitally printed lace on a plaid dress — or actual slithers of lace inserted in a leather skirt.
There were not too many surprises, except in the palette, where the familiar cappuccino of the early pieces moved into darker tones of Bordeaux and teal and then, for evening clothes, "off" colors like lichen green.
One might wish that the design duo would show a mad streak. But their faint dashes of daring were just the meld of a rose-embellished blouse with a feather skirt or visible bra tops, which are yesterday's trend.
Yet this line now offers a Valentino style genuinely refreshed for a new generation — but with plenty to lure back faithful former customers.Continue reading the main story


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Everything for the Creative Spirit - Mind, Body & Soul
This month's topic is "Be Unique, Nothing is Original!" We will explore breaking through patterns and habits, discovering tools and processes for self discovery, building your unique and fulfilling process of authentic expression and much more.
At this intimate event, you'll get the same mentoring and inspiration Wendy provides her clients Regina Spektor and A Great Big World, all the while connecting with like-minded artists in a spiritual space.
Wendy's a leader in the music industry, while these concepts, tools and guidance are perfect for all disciplines of creativity. All artists are welcome! Please see instructions below to RSVP.
What is The Artist's Circle?
The Artist's Circle is a monthly event based out of New York City, Los Angeles and Nashville with drop in events in additional cities and abroad where musicians, vocalists, songwriters, producers, and more come together to grow, get community support, and transform their careers. All creatives are welcome.
Throughout her 25 years of working with musicians, singers, Broadway vocalists, producers and more, Wendy has helped countless artists develop and advance in their careers. When she began working with Ian Axel of A Great Big World, he had never had a voice lesson and, in fact, did not believe he even was "a singer." Together they developed both Ian and Chad's skills and careers, leading all the way up to their triple platinum single and Grammy Award-winning song with Christina Aguilera, "Say Something."
The tools Wendy used with Ian and Chad are the same she uses with all artists: connect to your authenticity, reveal your purpose, develop the technique that allows you to express yourself fully, and make strides in your career and artistic growth. This is the foundation of the teachings in The Artist's Circle.
The Artist's Circle has produced INCREDIBLE results for the artists involved. One member, FANATIC (producer - Michael Jackson, Beyonce, J. Lo) said: "If you are an artist, The Artist's Circle is a must. I am a better artist this morning because of what I experienced last night."
Here's what happens at an Artist's Circle event:
Guided discussions - A new topic every month - ideas to expand your mental game, strengthen your emotional core, and career-building topics with individualized feedback & group discussions.
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People across the nation are interested in Carl's Jr. and Hardee's because of Sports Illustrated cover model Kate Upton. The commercial for the chain's Southwest Patty Melt is creating a ton of buzz, reports Burger Business.
Here's some of the metrics tallied since the launch of the ad, according to Burger Business:
- The online-only "director's cut" version of the commercial has gotten more than 3.6 million views. All four of the videos combined (original, director's cut and two behind-the-scenes) have amassed 4.5 million views.
- Hardees.com has seen a 104% increase in traffic, and there has been an 83% increase for Carlsjr.com
- Carl's Jr. And Hardee's have added upwards of 120,000 Facebook fans
- More than 5,000 tweets have mentioned something involved with the commercial (the brands, Upton, or the Southwest Patty Melt)
If you're not one of the millions who have already seen it, here's the spot.


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It interests me how several people have interpreted very innocently intended comments by me on this forum as being filled with hatred and anger. In fact it's obvious that most of my post and comments and questions on this forum have been written in an effort, for which I am not being paid anything extra, to give the best care possible to the my patient.
These comments are written by people who apparently themselves use aides to some degree.
I am wondering: Does my profession remind some people of their disability and provoke anger and hatred towards me? Also, when someone's loved one is disabled and/or terminally ill, do I remind the family of that fact, thereby increasing the terror which they already feel and therefore making them resent me?
In other words, are aides sometimes scapegoats?
As an aside, some people have commented that I'm apparently dissatisfied with my job and therefore I should switch professions.
In principle that is excellent advice. However according to a 2013 Gallop report on the State of the American Workplace, 70% of American workers are "not engaged" or "actively disengaged" and are emotionally disconnected from their workplaces and less likely to be productive. It would be wonderful if all of us in that 70% could switch to something we really like, however I doubt that is realistic.