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Stranded in the vast waters of northwest Lake Superior, Isle Royale quietly shines as an example of what a national park should be: a wild, native landscape, buffered from the outside world. No development threatens, and no traffic jams plague its rare beauty.Even though fewer visitors come to Isle Royale in a year (less than 18,000) than Yellowstone National Park receives in one July day (26,000-plus), the island's backcountry gets the most per-acre use of any U.S. national park. It also claims one of the highest return rates and longest average visitor stays (4.7 days) of all the national parks.Isle Royale National Park
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Isle Royale National Park protects the entire 45-mile-long main island and almost 400 smaller islets and outcrops, all of them untouched by roads and most modern conveniences. Visitors come by water or air; once there, they explore by foot, paddle or private boat. Bicycles are not allowed.Most of the island is backcountry--wilderness with 165 miles of trails, 46 inland lakes, rustic campsites and a seemingly endless scalloped shoreline, all ripe for adventure.
Explore by foot
Hiking on the islands is popular because of their rugged and unique terrain. North-south trails continually rise and fall over a series of ridges and troughs; the Greenstone Ridge Trail, on the other hand, remains relatively level as it traces a high east-west ridgeline across the island as much as 600 feet above the lake.This unusual washboard topography began forming some 2 billion years ago, a product of spewing volcanoes, colliding continents and seeping lava flows.
Explore by water
As a water-based park, Isle Royale offers a unique twist on the typical national park scenic drive. The 40-foot MV Sandy casts off from Rock Harbor every day in high season, cruising out to various islands and ranger-led hikes.For the adventurous, sea kayaking may be the ideal way to explore because it provides easy access to the park's smaller islands. Among the great paddling destinations: the 1855 Rock Harbor Lighthouse, now housing a small museum; the restored Edison Fishery, an example of the family-owned commercial fisheries that thrived here in the early to mid-1900s; and Bangsund Wolf Research Station, its grounds filled with wolf skulls and moss-covered moose antlers.Keeweenaw Adventure Company offers four- to six-day kayaking and camping trips that allow visitors to take in everything Isle Royale has to offer. The island's Rock Harbor Lodge also has canoe, kayak and motorboat rentals.Keeweenaw Adventure CompanyMV Sandy
Where to stay
Rock Harbor Lodge, the only place to stay on the island, is located at the island's east end, within walking distance of a ferry dock. The lodge has simple, motel-style rooms, cabins, a dining room, a camp store and a marina.Outside their doors, lodge guests can embark on several outstanding day hikes and ranger-led boat excursions or paddle on their own around protected bays in the resort's rental canoes.Rock Harbor Lodge
Campers and boaters
Many visitors arrive toting backpacks (and some come in their own boats). Except for a few services in Windigo, the island's western gateway, the island is backcountry waiting to be explored. Permits are required for overnight stays in the campgrounds, at dock or anchoring nearby.Overnight permits
Precious landscape
Isle Royale was designated as a United Nations biosphere reserve in 1980. The program identifies and encourages conservation of rare ecosystems worldwide. Other U.S. reserves include Yellowstone National Park and Florida's Everglades National Park.
Getting there by water
Transportation to Isle Royale is available from Houghton and Copper Harbor on Michigan's Upper Peninsula and from Grand Portage along Minnesota's North Shore. Allow time on both ends of your trip for possible weather-related delays.The journey is just as much a part of the wilderness experience as the destination. Standing on the bow of the Isle Royale Queen IV (left), watching the island slowly rise from the wide blue horizon after a three-hour trip, creates an anticipation that driving through a park gate just can't match."Isle Royale has a mystique that people cherish," says Capt. Don Kilpela Jr., whose family has run the ferry for 30 years. "It's not an easy place to get to. Yet we figure 35 percent of our passengers are return guests--many of them multiple times."From Copper Harbor, Michigan: Isle Royale Queen IV makes three-hour trips to Rock Harbor.From Houghton, Michigan: Ranger III National Park Service ferry makes a six-hour trip to Rock Harbor.From Grand Portage, Minnesota: Voyageur II ferry makes a seven-hour trip to Rock Harbor.Isle Royale Queen IVRanger III National Park Service FerryVoyageur II Ferry
Getting there by air
For those who want a quicker journey than the ferries provide, Royale Air Service offers a 35-minute flight by seaplane to the island from the Houghton County Memorial Airport in Michigan.Royale Air Service
The island's wildlife
The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including moose, wolves, beaver, loons and fox.While the island's wolves are shy and stealthy creatures, visitors often spot moose, which seem almost nonchalant around humans. They regularly browse among the cabins and have been known to stroll past the outdoor amphitheater, summarily upstaging the ranger giving an evening nature talk. (Give wide berth to these 1,000-pound mammals, which can be exceptionally dangerous if they feel threatened.)
Island history
It's hard to believe that Isle Royale hasn't always been wild. Native Americans mined rich veins of copper here for more than 1,000 years; their hand-dug pits show up throughout the park. More modern mining operations thrived in the 1800s, as did commercial fisheries. Tourism bloomed at the turn of the last century, with Great Lakes steamers serving island resorts complete with dance halls and bowling alleys. Rock Harbor Lodge is the only resort left today.The Bangsund Cabin (left) reflects the changing tides of Isle Royale's history. The cabin's walls went up in 1926, and it got a roof in 1930-31 from newcomers Jack Bangsund and his nephew, Bill. Bill and his wife, Isabell, raised three children in the cabin in the 1940s. "Bill quit fishing in 1949; Jack died here in 1959," reads a sign at the cabin. "It has been the field base for wolf-moose research since 1960."(A version of this story appeared in Midwest Living® May/June 2008.)

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A Brief Angels and Dodgers FAQ Before the 2011 Freeway Series Continues at the Big A
Today marks the beginning of the final stretch of Interleague play this season. Love it or hate it, you learn a lot about the baseball cultures and traditions of teams from the other league during Interleague and knowledge is never a wasted thing. To that end, before the Angels and Dodgers take the field at the Big A this evening for the second half of the Freeway Series, I thought I would use my bi-baseball-cultural heritage (Dodgers fan childhood, Angels fan adulthood) to answer a few questions and clear up a few misconceptions about our two team's shared histories in Southern California for the benefit of both fan bases.
First things' first:
This is not a Dodgers cap.
And I don't just mean this statement in the Magritte sense. This really is not a Dodgers cap, nor is it an "Angels Dodgers-look-alike" cap as some have called it. This is a replica of the original Angels cap, featuring our original interlocked L and A logo and a halo stitched into the top, a reminder of an era when, for better or worse, baseball uniforms were often a little more literal than they are today. Remember the nautical motif on the 1970s era Pittsburg Pirates cap and on short-lived Seattle Pilots caps and stirrup socks?
So, is it an ugly cap? Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion of course. I tend to think it's so ugly, it's completely awesome! But then again, you may have glanced around my blog and noted my subtle little bias.
Wait a minute! The Angels' original logo was an interlocked L and A? What have the Angels ever had to do with Los Angeles and why were they copying the Dodgers? I have heard variations on this one from both sides of the fan divide as well. The Angels have played at the Big A in Anaheim since the 1966 season…but, from 1961 until 1966 they played in Los Angeles. Yes, Los Angeles. The first year at Los Angeles' Wrigley Field and for the next four years at – if you're one of the folks who didn't know this already, this is going to trip you out even more than the concept of a Wrigley Field in Los Angeles – at Dodger Stadium.
No, Angels fans, it wasn't our field first. It was always the Dodgers' field. We just sort of couched surfed there for four seasons until we became established in our career and were able find our own digs. And, really, can you get any more Los Angeles than that? There were occasional issues between the Dodgers and Angels in those years, but they were merely baseball variations on the sort of small slights and annoyances known to housemates of convenience the world over. Hey, I'll bet the Angels were much better housemates than a former housemate of mine, who shall forever be remembered in my circle of friends as the girl who actually said, with real annoyance in her voice and not the slightest trace of humor, I might add, "But I paid you rent last month."
Okay, so the Angels do have a tie to Los Angeles, but what about that logo? The interlocked L and A isn't a copy of the Dodgers logo. It was intended as a nod to the minor league Los Angeles Angels who were the first team to use an interlocked L and A logo and played at Los Angeles Wrigley Field in several incarnations for decades before the Dodgers moved to California. I suppose that one could argue that the Dodgers copied the logo from the minor league Angels, but it's a little more complicated than that. O'Malley had bought the minor league Angels and moved the team to Spokane when the Dodgers moved out west. If I am reading the meandering history of this particular minor league franchise correctly, the original Los Angeles Angels turned Spokane Indians went through several more incarnations and are now the Tucson Padres. Regardless, it was too cool a logo to remain unused, so I commend the Dodgers for keeping it alive.
Bet the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim doesn't sound so silly now does it? …Okay, actually, it still does. Terribly so. Really. Which brings me to our final question:
Okay, so what about that crazy name, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim? Well, if you were to tell me, biased though I am, that this mouthful of a name is kind of stupid, I would be inclined to agree with you. After all, we don't refer to the A's as the Philadelphia Athletics of Oakland by way of Kansas City, now do we? Once the Angels moved out of Los Angeles, the California Angels was my favorite name, though I liked the Anaheim Angels well enough too. Throwing in the Los Angeles was silly in my opinion, and the reason given for doing it – associating the team with a larger market – was even sillier. As we just discussed, the Angels have a legitimate historic tie to Los Angeles, and I for one am going to wear my awesomely ugly haloed LA hat with pride, but legitimacy doesn't make the current name any less silly.
This concludes our brief, and hopefully entertaining, Angels and Dodgers history lesson. The game is about to begin. So go forth to the ballpark or get thee to the pub and enjoy one another's company in spirited rivalry, safe in the knowledge that your heckling can now be every bit as accurate and knowledgeable as it is biting and sarcastic. And may the best Angels team win!!! Hey, my baseball heritage may be "bi-partisan' but my adult loyalties are anything but.


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SUNDERLAND, UK – The current leader of England's Conservative Party has vowed to release secret UFO files if he becomes prime minister.
At a meeting in Tynemouth, North Tyneside, David Cameron vowed that he would be "open and frank" about any government knowledge of UFOs or extraterrestrial contact.
Cameron was responding to a question from the audience: "Do you agree with me that the British people have a right to know if we have been visited, and if so, when you become prime minister will you seek to lift the veil of secrecy and give the public the truth that they deserve?"
Cameron replied, "I think we should be a open as possible, so I would be quite happy to give you a guarantee that if I became prime minister I would always be entirely open and frank about these things. I don't think any of us have any clue whether there's intelligent life out there and it is certainly not something that any government should seek to hide from anyone."
England is considered a hotspot for alien contact, as an overwhelming majority of reported crop circles occur there. The Ministry of Defense has already released secret files in 2008 that covered UFO sightings from 1978 to 1987.
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The film is about the deep familial bond that develops between a 30-year-old man and his young niece after the girl's mother suddenly leaves town. Forced out of her home after her boyfriend is arrested, Joleen Reedy needs a place to stay with her 11-year-old daughter, Tara. She turns for help to her younger brother, James–a simple and overly trusting man who doesn't hesitate to welcome them into his modest rental apartment. Almost as soon as she moves in, however, Joleen hits the road with another man. Utterly ill-equipped to be the sole guardian of an adolescent girl, James does his best to make his distraught niece happy. But before long, things spin out of control: he loses his road crew job and Tara is put into foster care. Additionally, old wounds from his emotionally abusive and sometimes violent father begin to reopen as James is forced to re-examine his life. That's when James makes a fateful decision that will bring his life full circle and force him to face his demons. He takes off with Tara and the pair assumes new identities as father and daughter. What starts out as a ploy to evade authorities takes on a deeper significance as James strives to become the dad Tara never had, and for the first time finds a true purpose in life.
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Jobs for Energy Auditors Gain Momentum Nationwide
It is anticipated that most, if not all, large U.S. cities will adopt programs to improve the energy efficiency of homes and commercial buildings.
January 06, 2010
A version of this article appears in the January/February 2010 issue of Home Energy Magazine.
The momentum for home energy audits— and the demand for auditors—is growing nationwide. Here is just a sampling of programs across the United States that will give home energy auditors a steady flow of work. Not listed here are the programs in the cities of Seattle, Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, and Cleveland.
Montgomery County, Maryland: In 2007, The County Council for in Montgomery County introduced an act to require that a home energy audit be conducted as part of a home inspection completed in connection with the sale of a single-family residential building.
Albuquerque, New Mexico: In 2006, Executive Order 20 established green building standards for city projects, including requirements to meet or exceed LEED Silver ratings. In 2007, volumes 1 and 2 of the Albuquerque Energy Conservation Code were signed into legislation. This is the first comprehensive energy conservation code in the state of New Mexico; it reflects a concerted effort on the part of local government and the building and building-related industries to develop a code acceptable to all.
Alexandria, Virginia: As part of the 2008 Eco-City Charter, the first of its kind in the region, the city adopted a new and progressive green building policy for commercial and residential buildings. The charter outlines essential environmental sustainability principles and core values.
Babylon, Long Island, New York: In 2006, Mayor Steve Bellone founded the Babylon Project and the Long Island Green Homes Project, which together have completed 120 deep retrofits of existing homes, with another 96 audited in the queue. The pilot program of 275 homes will be completed by the end of the year. Next year, the project will be targeting 1,200 homes and aims to have them retrofitted by the end of 2010.
Miami, Florida: November 2009, Miami will launch a Home Energy Challenge/Reduce the Use program in partnership with the local nonprofit Dream-in-Green for 50 homes.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Released in April 2009, Greenworks Philadelphia is a comprehensive strategy to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve the quality of life for all Philadelphians. It includes 169 separate initiatives, one of the most important of which is the ongoing effort to weatherize and install more-efficient heating systems in homes. It calls for the weatherization of 100,000 homes over the next seven years.
Pleasanton, California: In 2005 Pleasanton established a collaborative partnership with the local utility to provide energy efficiency audits and a retrofit program; rebates are provided to make this more cost-effective. The city has established a Green Building Ordinance, and is creating a special financing district that allows residents and business owners to finance energy efficiency upgrades, including solar, and have it added to their property taxes.
Cape Light of Barnstable, Massachusetts: Since 2009 this utility has offered a home energy audit for residential customers. This audit lists potential energy-saving home improvements and encourages customers to install these improvements with the help of generous program incentives. All audits come with a three-page report summarizing the findings, and a list of recommended mitigation measures.
New energy-efficient activities are emerging every day. The United States is already experiencing a surge in building performance improvement programs that will result in a smaller carbon footprint. One of the keys to almost every residential program is an energy audit that scientifically identifies every aspect of a building's energy performance, and then makes recommendations to improve any identified shortcomings.
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BAGHDAD (AP) — Car bomb blasts and other explosions tore through mainly Shiite districts around Baghdad during morning rush hour Wednesday in a day of violence that killed at least 80, intensifying worries about Iraq's ability to tame the spiraling mayhem gripping the country.
It was the latest set of large-scale sectarian attacks to hit Iraq, even as the government went on "high alert" in case a possible Western strike in neighboring Syria increases Iraq's turmoil.
A relentless wave of killing has left thousands dead since April in the country's worst spate of bloodshed since 2008. The surge in violence raises fears that Iraq is hurtling back toward the widespread sectarian killing that peaked in 2006 and 2007, when the country was teetering on the edge of civil war.
Most of Wednesday's attacks happened in within minutes of each other as people headed to work or were out shopping early in the day. Insurgents unleashed explosives-laden cars, suicide bombers and other bombs that targeted parking lots, outdoor markets and restaurants in predominantly Shiite areas in and around Baghdad, officials said. A military convoy was hit south of the capital.
Security forces sealed off the blast scenes as ambulances raced to pick up the wounded. The twisted wreckage of cars littered the pavement while cleaners and shop owners brushed away debris. At one restaurant, the floor was stained with blood and dishes were scattered on plastic tables.
"What sin have those innocent people committed?" asked Ahmed Jassim, who witnessed one of the explosions in Baghdad's Hurriyah neighborhood. "We hold the government responsible."
The northern neighborhood of Kazimiyah, home to a prominent Shiite shrine, was among the worst hit. Two bombs went off in a parking lot, followed by a suicide car bomber who struck onlookers who had gathered at the scene. Police said the attack killed 10 people and wounded 27.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks, but they bore the hallmarks of the Iraqi branch of al-Qaeda, which operates in Iraq under the name the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The group frequently targets Shiites, which it considers heretics, and carries out coordinated bombings in an attempt to incite sectarian strife.
Charles Lister, an analyst at IHS Jane's Terrorism and Insurgency Center, said the group is increasingly showing "huge confidence and military capability."
"Both the increasing frequency, and statistically, the increasing deadliness of (their) coordinated nationwide bombings in Iraq underlines the extent of their operational reach and the huge depth of their resources," he said.
In one particularly brutal attack, a Shiite family was shot dead at home in the largely Sunni town of Latifiyah, about 20 miles south of Baghdad. Four children, ages eight to 16, were killed along with their parents and an uncle, police said. Authorities said they had previously fled the town after being threatened and had returned only three weeks ago.
Many of the day's blasts targeted morning shoppers. One parked car bomb in a commercial area in Baghdad's northern Shaab killed nine. Parked car bombs that went off in outdoor markets killed 19 in the sprawling slum of Sadr City, the northeastern neighborhood of Shula, the southeastern Jisr Diyala district and the eastern New Baghdad area.
Blasts also hit the neighborhoods of Bayaa, Jamila, Hurriyah and Saydiyah, killing 12. Yet another car bomb exploded in the evening in Baghdad's southwestern Amil neighborhood, killing four.
Outside the capital, a suicide bomber blew himself up near a restaurant in Mahmoudiyah, about 20 miles south of Baghdad, killing five. And in Madain, about 15 miles southeast of Baghdad, a roadside bomb struck a passing military patrol, killing four soldiers.
While Shiite areas bore the brunt of the attacks, Sunni areas were targeted late in the day.
A parked car bomb exploded late Wednesday as worshippers left a mosque in Baghdad's western Yarmouk neighborhood, killing four. Several Sunni mosques have been attacked in recent months, raising the possibility that largely inactive Shiite militias are starting to carry out retaliatory attacks.
Later, police said a parked car bomb hit a coffee shop in the largely Sunni neighborhood of Azamiyah, killing six.
Medical officials confirmed the casualty figures, which included more than 250 wounded. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to release information.
The deputy United Nations envoy to Iraq, Jacqueline Badcock, condemned the blasts and urged authorities to do more to protect the Iraqi people.
The violence follows months of protests by Iraq's Sunni minority against the Shiite-led government that began late last year. Attacks have been rising since a deadly crackdown by security forces on a Sunni protest in April. In response, clerics and other influential Shiite and Sunni leaders have called for restraint.
More than 510 people have been killed so far in August, according to an Associated Press count.
The sectarian tensions fueling Iraq's spiraling violence are being exacerbated by the civil war in Syria, where largely Sunni rebels are fighting to topple President Bashar Assad, who is backed by regional Shiite powerhouse Iran.
Iraq's government, which has bolstered ties with Iran in the years since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, has an officially neutral stance on the Syrian civil war. It has long called for a negotiated political settlement to the conflict.
Al-Maliki, the Iraqi prime minister, said Wednesday that Iraqi security forces and other government institutions are on high alert to protect against any domestic consequences of a possible Western-led military action in Syria.
The prime minister did not elaborate, but Iraqi officials fear that Sunni extremists fighting in Syria could bring their fight to Baghdad if Assad is toppled. Further unrest in Syria also could send more refugees into Iraq. More than 44,000 have flooded into the north of the country just since Aug. 15.
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I am raising boys ~ boys who love swordplay, jousting, battle, etc. Oh, and this is not to exclude the BIG boy. Yes, even the man approaching his 50s loves a good joust. In fact, he expressed a desire to celebrate his most recent birthday at Medieval Times, a unique dinner and entertainment experience designed for the whole family. Unfortunately, at the time, I was nervous in light of our youngest's food allergy situation. So, the requested reservation was never made. I know, bad wife. However, I was recently offered the opportunity to bring the entire crew to the dinner and tournament in Orlando. At this point, I thought ~ well, okay. This might be a good way to see how well they accommodate guests in our situation. So ~ I made the call to see if traveling back in time was going to be an option.
My family and I were provided a complimentary meal at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in exchange for my honest review. All opinions in this post are 100% mine and mine alone. This post does contain affiliate links. See my DISCLOSURE POLICY for more details.
In light of our son's health situation, this Mama needed to speak directly with someone knowledgeable to ensure that this was even a possibility. A contact number had been provided to me with the offer and it was actually encouraged to make reservations by phone if dietary restrictions were involved.
When I did make the call, I was connected with a gentleman by the name of Joseph. Joseph did EVERYTHING he could to provide me the information I needed, as well as the confidence to proceed with making a formal reservation. He listened to my concerns, found allergy information to share with me and even offered to connect me with the general manager at the venue we would be visiting. Unfortunately, we called during show-time, so we left a message.
In the meantime, Joseph made sure to annotate on our reservation that one member of our party had severe, life-threatening food allergies and that we would be bringing outside food with us just in case they were unable to accommodate during our visit.
That left me feeling ~ pretty good.
The Saturday night we were scheduled to attend, the testosterone level was quite elevated in our house. We were attending the 6 PM show, but were encouraged to arrive around 5 PM so that we could enjoy the grounds and other festivities prior to the main event.
It was still daylight when we arrived, which was perfect! The parking situation was a little narrow, but we made it in time to find a good spot. The weather was gorgeous and the crowd was still manageable, but starting to grow. Since it was our first time there, Hubby and the boys got into the long line that was forming, while I went to the front to make sure there was nothing else I was supposed to do.
I'm glad I checked because I was able to get to a window, secure tickets and find out our next step all within minutes. Phew!
I approached the window and was greeted with a sweet, "What may I do for you, my lady?"
I proceeded to explain our situation, showed her my printed voucher tickets and gave her my order number. She immediately found my tickets and provided me with our seat arrangements. She gave me four cards, all green and with the same number on them. The number denoted our table and the color signified which Knight for whom we would be cheering.
Then we launched into discussing food allergies. Fortunately, there was a note on my reservation alerting them to our son's allergies and the need to speak with the area manager. The young lady helping me said the area manager would gladly meet with me over to the side to discuss the situation more in depth. I have to say this – I very much appreciated how sweet and kind she handled the situation.
I was instructed to pull my family together and head over to the left where Tristan would meet us. Within minutes, a charismatic young gentleman approached and introduced himself as the area manager. Tristan listened to me regurgitate our situation once again, as I always do, and then he proceeded to share the safety measures they take with their guests who have food allergies and dietary restrictions. We talked about various aspects of the meal for a moment and he then offered to grab the ingredient list so that we could visualize firsthand any disclaimers that may be on the products.
Once we had the book in hand, Tristan told us we could keep it with us to review until we no longer needed it during the meal (they have several). What a blessing that was!!! Our son immediately began to peruse his options ~ particularly the dessert. I then asked Tristan two very important questions:
The answer to both questions was a resounding, "YES!"
Sweet! He just instructed us to share this information with our server and Tristan willingly offered us his name to use just in case there were any issues.
We were free to roam the castle!
On the way in, we picked up our gorgeous paper crowns (once again color coded to denote the Knight for whom we would be cheering) and tried to find our way around the building. We knew there were things to see, but our first stop was over to the photo area, where they had the falconer and the Queen's trusted adviser waiting to capture the moment.
**NOTE: The photos are taken before the show, but then printed and brought to you during the course of your meal. At that point, they share the price (usually a price for one and a deal for two) and you have the choice whether or not to purchase them. They do take another photo of your party when you are in your seats, so there are two of these opportunities.
After the photo was taken (ours with the falconer), we walked into the larger court where merchandise was being sold and a full service bar was located. Knowing that there was an area we had been encouraged to explore, we asked someone working there to direct us where to go. We were instructed to go through a set of double doors leading outside the Castle, where a Medieval Times Village was waiting across the yard.
THIS ~ WAS ~ COOL! My boys ate this up. There is a beginning and an end to this self-guided tour, so you need to find the entrance and begin there.
It all begins in the Architect's House From there, we walked through where the seamstress worked, the potter's barn, the carpenter's work area and the kitchen.
Of course, right before the kitchen, we found the dungeon and torture chamber.
I am going to be upfront with you right now. There are warnings at each entrance of this area that state it may not be suitable for children. Heck ~ it may not be suitable for some adults. If you like to take the time to read all about these machines (like Hubby), you may very well cringe. You may very well wince. You may very well find yourself unconsciously picturing these scenarios that are just – not – pleasant.
Perspective: It really made me think about how good we have it these days…
We had been told to return to the large inside courtyard approximately 15 minutes prior to our event time. That is when they begin to call guests in according to their tickets – VIP first, and always by color. We were in the VERY last group, but it didn't matter to any of us. There really isn't a bad seat in the arena.
We marched in with the crowd and found our place among the guests. The arrangements are similar to another venue we visited earlier this year – where you are seated at a long community table and the server travels back and forth on a chair-free row in front of you.
Matt initially introduced himself separately to each and every family before launching into his nightly spiel. He was charismatic, energetic and quite the cheerleader! He was good with the crowds and absolutely terrific with children! When he came to us, he was already aware of our son's food allergy situation, but he was willing to discuss the scenario once again for my own peace of mind. Matt was all on board with bringing out our son's plate separately from the others and was keenly aware of what to avoid.
I liked him a lot!!!
The meal served consists of an appetizer, a full main course, dessert and two rounds of non-alcoholic drinks (alcoholic beverages are available for separate purchase). The unique aspect to this venue is that no silverware is provided. Your utensils are your own two hands! It makes for an interesting spectacle – trust me!
As far as what is included as a part of the feast, each Guest receives:
Everything was absolutely delicious – hot, tender, full of flavor. We absolutely loved the seasoning on the potato, chicken and corn!
Amazingly, our son enjoyed pretty much the same meal we did!! The only difference was that the garlic bread and the standard dessert were off limits due to their coming from outside sources. The potential for cross contamination was deemed higher for those items. Otherwise, he was in his glory sipping his tomato bisque soup, devouring his piece of roasted chicken, chowing down on his potato and nibbling away at that corn.
When it came to dessert, they had a few options from which our son could choose. Fortunately, this included Italian Ice. Umm – this was a no-brainer!! We were leaving with a happy tween!!
And to boot? Everything was delivered separately, as requested, and with a smile. This includes our son's second round of lemonade because we were concerned the pitcher may have touched a cup that may have had allergens on it (you know ~ eat a piece of garlic bread, take a sip of your drink). Matt truly made our evening spectacular and SAFE!! We could not be any more grateful!
While we ate our dinner, the show in front of us never took a break. Right from the get-go, we were mesmerized by the pageantry and thrills of an authentic 11th century medieval tournament. We were introduced to Her Majesty, the Queen, as well as the six armor-clad Knights who would be competing by sword and by lance.
Each section of the arena had their own Knight for whom to cheer. As we were seated in the Green section, we were rooting for ~ go ahead and take a guess ~ yes, the Green Knight. Whether we were watching gorgeous and valiant horses parade around the arena or cheering on our fierce competitor in heart-pounding combat, we always had something to watch while we picked away at our feast.
Every single aspect of the tournament was dynamic and magnificent. The musical score was captivating and the backdrop truly does take you into a world of both fairy tale and spectacle. I particularly enjoyed the portion where the falcon flew freely over our heads. There was something so peaceful, beautiful and serene about it. It was breathtaking.
We enjoyed the banter between the Knights, the Queen and her trusted advisers, watched a display of pageantry and skill and filled our bellies with a bountiful feast. The night was a success in our books and we walked away having had a spectacular time and no allergic reactions!
Yes – I would. It's a unique family experience that has been around for decades and provides a well-rounded evening of fun and opportunity to make memories. It's even a great place for a date night or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or graduation!
I would, however, ask that you just keep in mind what I said about the section of the village that showcases torture equipment. It may very well be okay to just walk through and there ARE written warnings before you enter that section. However, should you choose to take the time to read how the equipment was used ~ it's simply not something for children to read. It's pretty graphic and fairly descriptive ~ in my honest, motherly opinion.
Well, the safety of this venue is obviously going to depend upon the individual's food allergies and severity of them. Medieval Times does have a unique serving style, but they are willing to accommodate the best they can. It is up to you, however, to take the information provided and decide whether or not this experience is safe enough for you.
**As a reminder, I am not a medical professional, nor do I pretend to be. I am just a mom trying to provide her son who has food allergies the best life and best opportunities he can experience.
On that note, however, I would HIGHLY recommend you make your reservations over the phone (1-888-935-6878 or 1-888-WE-JOUST). Give them a call, discuss your situation with them and see how you feel. I had a very positive experience and would hope you would have the same. The venue in Orlando, Florida, does allow you to bring in food if needed, but we did not have to break it out. They were also very accommodating when it came to having our son's meal delivered separately. We look forward to traveling back in time….in the future.
In the end, we enjoyed our trip back to the 11th century and I'm very grateful for the attention to detail and tremendous service that was provided. (Thanks, Matt!) It is always a good feeling when I can share a positive food allergy experience with you and I do hope that you have opportunity to experience the same.
So tell me ~ have you visited any of the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament venues? If so, which one? Did you enjoy your experience? I'd love to hear your story, so feel free to share below!! If not, add this to your bucket list ~ whether nearby or when you travel. It certainly makes for a memorable evening!
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Why is ABC's Nashville Out of Tune?
Will the stars of Nashville be singing the blues by the end of the season? The freshman drama's critical acclaim and decent bump with time-shifted viewing was good enough for ABC to reward it with a full-season pickup, but inside the network, executives are wondering: Why aren't viewers watching? And what can be done to save the show beyond this season?
Nashville was the most anticipated new series of fall, topping Metacritic's survey of TV critics across the nation. TV Guide Magazine's own Matt Roush raved about the show's "sensationally entertaining medley of backstage rivalries, family and political shenanigans." Sounds good, right? ABC also focused much of its fall marketing campaign on the drama and launched it behind two original episodes of the comedy smash Modern Family.
Then came the ratings. Nashville averaged 8.9 million viewers for its October 10 premiere, and among the key demo of adults 18-49 it attracted just 3.5 million, down 15 percent from the premiere of Revenge a year ago in the same time slot. For the amount of hype and attention the show received, the premiere ratings were disappointing. By week five, Nashville had settled at around 6 million viewers - not the sign of a hit and a reminder that critics and viewers aren't always in harmony. "It's surprising to see the ratings drop off," says Brad Adgate, senior vice president/director of research for ad-buying firm Horizon Media.
Setting a show inside the world of country music seemed to be a smart move. ABC already had a tight relationship with the Country Music Association (which oversees the highly rated CMA Awards), and it was a CMA board member who originally pitched the idea of a country-tinged scripted show. Plus, Nashville's pedigree is first-rate, including screenwriter Callie Khouri (Thelma and Louise), who created the show, and her husband, Oscar-winning musician T-Bone Burnett, who oversees the music. The cast is led by critics-fave Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights) and Heroes' Hayden Panettiere.
On paper, Nashville should be shooting up the Nielsen charts with a bullet, but there are a few key reasons it's not. (ABC and Nashville execs declined to comment.) From the beginning, ABC knew that the title was a problem. The word "Nashville" was destined to turn off a segment of viewers who wouldn't even sample the show, as thoughts of steel guitars, rhinestones and the Grand Ole Opry came to mind. "Country music is a little limiting," confirms one insider. (Never mind that Nashville is less about the songs and more about the relationships.) But a rigorous internal attempt to find a new name was unsuccessful, with most contenders (like Breaking In) sounding even more generic.
ABC execs realize now that Nashville posed a tougher sell than they expected and that their marketing campaign didn't explain the show to skeptical viewers. According to one rival network's data, on October 7 - right before the show's premiere - awareness of Nashville among adults under 50 was a strong 38 percent. But "intent to view" among those viewers aware of the show was only 34 percent.
Some point to NBC's similar struggle with Friday Night Lights, another critically acclaimed Britton series that never attracted a large audience. In that case, it's believed the show's high school football backdrop may have turned off some viewers. (The good news: NBC struck a landmark deal with DirecTV to keep Friday Night Lights going for several years.)
Many of the Nashville viewers not tuning in are part of the nation's largest TV market, New York City, where the premiere episode dropped 38 percent from its first to second half hour, compared with 19 percent nationally. Nashville also underperforms in markets like Los Angeles and San Francisco - and it hasn't done very well in Houston, either, where perhaps it isn't country enough.
Furthermore, the audience the show is drawing is rather narrow; according to Horizon's Adgate, 70 percent of the viewers for the November 7 episode were women. With so many TV options at 10pm (also a time when DVR usage is high), Nashville may be a victim of TV's new competitive reality.
Creatively, Nashville continues to earn strong reviews, but the show appears to still be feeling out whether it will be more of a soap, similar to other ABC series like Revenge and Grey's Anatomy, or if it will focus mostly on straight-ahead dramatic stories. "I thought I noticed them shift their promo focus once or twice prior to launch," says one rival network exec. "I thought they went from classy to really soapy. It suggests they knew they had an issue with appeal."
Going forward, ABC is thinking about moving the show to Sundays at 10/9c once 666 Park Avenue finishes its 13-episode run. (Another option, Thursdays at 8/7c, has been ruled out because it would air opposite Fox's American Idol come January. "You don't want to put it against a music show," says one network insider.)
ABC might also leave the show where it is and back it with a new marketing campaign aimed at non-country fans. Nashville attracts upscale viewers (it pulls in higher ratings in homes with annual incomes of more than $100,000), making it worth ABC's while to keep it on the air - for now. "When you have that kind of quality," says one exec, "you can't give it up right away."
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" If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace."
John Lennon was an English singer and songwriter who co-founded the Beatles, the most commercially successful band in the history of popular music, and as writer, co-writer or performer, he is responsible for 25 number 1 singles on the US Hot 100 chart.
He was born on Wednesday October 9th 1940, in Liverpool, England.
John Lennon is a stimulating person. He brighten social gatherings with his fresh and original ideas. His conversation tends to be sprinkled with novelty and wit. John has a quick tongue and charisma. He is probably an excellent salesman. There is a lot of nervous energy within him looking for an outlet.
Lennon loves his freedom and he sees this life as an ongoing adventure. He is upbeat and optimistic. This is infectious for those John Lennon meets. As a result, John inspires others.
He has a strong and attractive body, with good muscle tone. John's movements are supple, graceful, and athletic.
Lennon's bane is that he loves to indulge his senses with food and drink and can easily gain weight. He has an appetite for anything that stimulates the senses - sex, food, alcohol, and drugs. Discipline is a necessity for him. The negative side of a 5 Personality Number can give rise to an addictive personality.
John Lennon likes to dress fashionably and can get away with more colorful clothes. However, he should be aware of the value of quality and the power of modesty.
He is a little irresponsible and quick in satisfying his sensual urges. John is attractive and that, coupled with his innate ability to promote himself, makes it easy for him to satisfy his desire for new and exciting relationships.
Lennon has a kind of swashbuckling personality. People see him as the adventurer that he is. They expect the unexpected from him, and when they do not - John often surprises them.
John Lennon has a quick and eclectic mind. He attracts information from all directions, but he can be a bit superficial, skimming over the surface of a wide diversity of subjects. This may cause John to be a bit of a dilettante. He can get away with it much of the time, but for his own success and happiness, Lennon should try to ground knowledge and deepen his understanding.
John Lennon's versatility and adaptability make him capable of getting the most out of virtually every opportunity in life. He decides quickly on a course of action and his timing is usually good. John radiates with the potential for success, which attracts others who can further him along his path.
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Things have been fairly quiet around here lately, and I apologize for that. I've got a number of things in mind to write about, but much of my spare time has been taken up by a major project. I present to you, the NACIS Atlas of Design:
This is a book I edited along with the superbly awesome Tim Wallace. It's a refereed collection of some of the world's best cartography. You may recall my announcement earlier this year that we were taking entries. Well, we had over 140 of them, and then a panel of judges selected 27 finalists to be published in this anthology.
This book is very important to me personally. In this era of quick and easy mapping, I feel that all too often we are focused only on the coding, or the data, and not enough on how the whole thing looks, and how it makes readers feel. This is a book about how maps look, and why we need to remember that beautiful and clever design is an essential ingredient in mapmaking. We wanted to produce a volume to honor talented people, and to inspire everyone out there toward new understandings of the role of aesthetics and design in mapmaking. I hope you'll enjoy it, and I very much hope it will give you something to ponder.


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Homer Simpson's famous ode to alcohol—"The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems"—might apply in equal measure to Craigslist, the wildly popular, barebones site where one can find all of life's problems and solutions, including: a freelance writing gig, roommates, a sex partner, a man-sized fiberglass chili pepper, a lifetime supply of hot sauce, and coffee beans that have been ingested, digested, and excreted by someone living in Portland.
Each year, Craigslist users across the country flag their favorite classified ads for inclusion in the "best of" category. The bar to inclusion is high, but somehow each year America comes through with memorable postings that remind us just why we went ahead with this whole Web 2.0 thing.
This year was no exception. Here are a few of our favorites.
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"Artist needed. Must love owls," said one September post, which had something quite specific in mind.
We need an artist to depict the following: an owl skeleton with a parrot on its shoulder. The parrot is not a skeleton and is very colorful. The parrot has a peg leg, with a pirate hat on. The owl has an eye patch and a gold chain necklace with a skull on the pendant of said necklace. The skull in the pendant has an eye patch on the opposite eye of the owl (long story there don't ask). The owl skeleton also has on a wizard's hat with that typical wizard hat wrinkle. The owl is standing on a cowboy hat from a whale's spout. This all is within a snow globe. That santa is holding with his only good hand because his other hand is a hook. Mrs. Clause is pulling on Mr. Clause's coat with one of those dinosaur mouth grabbers that all 80's children know.
The artist who could handle the commission would get both some cash and "a prize."
(Side note: the oddly specific nature of this image request parallels those often received by our own creative director, Aurich Lawson, who has fielded article image suggestions that make this one look absolutely normal by comparison.)
Needed: one lap for aging cat
Next up, the "feline lap surrogate," which I want to believe is a joke but fear is not. This job post is exactly what it sounds like, viz., the surrogate goes to a home each morning from 8am-12pm and gets paid $15 an hour to sit in a chair and "allow my cat to sit on their lap (the cat is attention seeking, and has been decreasing my productivity as of late)." The ideal candidate must have cat handling experience and no allergies.
"I do not need anyone in the afternoon since the sun warms the window sill by that point, and the cat will prefer the window sill to a lap," the ad concludes. "Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day."
The Morrissey shrine
"The more you ignore me, the close I get," Morrissey famously sang, but you won't be able to ignore the downbeat crooner when this this Morrisey shrine sits in your living room. I'm not sure what this ad's inclusion in the "best of" list says about the taste of Craigslist users, except that it is catholic enough to encompass suffering that is itself worthy of a Morrissey song.
My unemployment benefits ran out and I have to downsize, so I won't be able to take the shrine with me. No more reeling around the fountain, indeed. Comes from a home where smoking was previously allowed and 2 cats lived but they both died this summer. And I might as well tell you that I had to exchange all the stuff my ex-fiancee and I had at each other's places this morning, since he ended our relationship just as things were looking most grim for me, so I might be sobbing when you come by.
A question of fertilizer
I have a neighbor who grows astonishing amounts of vegetables in his back yard and regularly shares his bounty of tomatoes, zucchini, and pumpkins with me. So I had my neighbor in mind when I read this helpful ad:
We just dug up about 50 gallons of Jerusalem artichokes. They have a lot of soil attached…. I bet chickens would love them. They are piled just inside the sidewalk next to our pedestrian entrance. Bring your own container. Help yourself. No need to call unless you want to know if there are any left.
Neighborly! Community spirited! Though there is this one little caveat that elevated a humble post about extra vegetables to something much more: "Consider them livestock feed as they were grown in an area where a guy was pooping."
The case of the missing bacon
With many of these ads, one knows they aren't entirely serious—and yet one suspects that a real story might lie behind them. Take, for instance, the case of the bacon sniffing dog:
We bought some bacon and some coffee this morning but due to being drunk we seem to have misplaced it. We are 90-93% sure it's in our house somewhere. But where? We seriously have no idea. It's driving us nuts. We just want to drink some coffee and eat some freaking bacon. If you have a dog that likes smelling and finding bacon we would love to have him over. We will even feed you bacon once it's found. Please help.
Are these guys seriously looking for a dog to immediately come over and sniff out lost bacon in their apartment? Doubtful. Did they actually get drunk and lose said bacon? Far more plausible.
Five "guys"
Before he gets married, every man wants one last night of freedom… to explore a dungeon. With his buddies. Preferably with a topless dungeon master.
Okay, perhaps it's not a universal fantasy, but it was the request of one guy from Prince George's County, Maryland. "Looking for a woman with Dungeon Master experience in Dungeons and Dragons (specifically 3.0 or 3.5 editions) to run a game," said the ad. "The event is for a Bachelor Party and the 'future husband to be' would prefer if the DM could be topless. With that said, I ensure you that nothing else is expect of you [sic] other than an exciting adventure."
The woman, who should sport a cup size of "C or greater," would of course not find this experience at all creepy/demeaning. "There will be 5 'guys' that will be participation [sic] including myself," the ad continued. (One wonders why exactly "guys" is in quotes.) "We are at all [sic] above the age of 24. Each of us are gentlemen and will treat the Dungeon Master with the utmost of respect."
Like so many of the best "best of" ads on Craigslist, this one just might possibly be real.
The gator got my pig
From Jacksonville comes this unusual tale of woe, headed "The gator that ate my pot bellied pig." The title makes the request clear—there's a gator that needs catching.
I need help catching the gator that ate my prized pig. My pig (Rudy Belle) was wearing a very expensive necklace, a generational necklace, which was in my wife's family for years. The emotional distress I have had from losing my pig is nothing like the stress I will receive from my wife if I don't get it back. It happened at the Blue Cypress Golf Club and it scared the bejesus out of me. I spoke to management and they said there was nothing they could do. If anyone has found the necklace or has seen this gator (has a weird blotchy snout) pleasssse contact me.
Now, some of us at Ars are edging towards 50, so we've been around the links a few times, and stories about necklace-wearing pigs being devoured on the golf courses of Jacksonville by villainous gators with blotchy snouts raise questions of plausibility. On the other hand—this is Florida.
Found: one glove
A Minneapolis resident reminds us that Craigslist is also the home for aspiring creative writers looking to hone their craft. How else to explain the time someone would take to dress up the story of finding an expensive left-handed glove in prose like this:
I chose not to wear the glove as I have a skin condition that causes me to sweat a substance not unlike butter (but only a fraction of its deliciousness) and I wouldn't want to ruin this perfectly lovely glove.
Since I found the glove three hours ago I've tried to make the best home I can for it. We played two games of Risk (he won both!), watched a documentary about the internet and had a heated debate about Obamacare.
When I say we had a heated debate about Obamacare, I am not suggesting that the glove can speak. He simply nodded in agreement while I went over my 45 bullet points. So if you have lost a left-handed black glove that has the capabilities of speech, I apologize, this is not your glove. Your search, unfortunately, continues.
Clever! But also quite mercenary, since the writer goes on to note: "I wish I could simply return the glove to you, but I don't have much money and I want some of yours."
Driver malfunction
Craigslist posts as tool of parental discipline? It's possible, as one parent's angry post can attest.
Selling my disrespectful, alcohol abusing, dwi arrested, spoiled bar bum of a daughters perfect BMW X3. The is a white X3 si, with xenon headlights, panoramic roof, all beige leather interior, all options with 105,000 miles on it. Just completed its 100,000 maintenance 2 months ago and is in complete and perfect condition with only the driver being the malfunction. We paid $20,500 12 months ago for the vehicle. Needing to sell to pay her legal battles and to buy her a shiny pink bicycle with a horn until she gets her act and her life in order some time soon.
Dragon slayer needed
Finally, if you're from the Grand Rapids, Michigan area, you no doubt saw "the rather large green dragon that has been flying over the north east side of Grand Rapids for the better part of a week" back in April. One poster sought a dragon slayer online, asking only that (s)he:
1.) Lure said dragon away from Grand Rapids to a more rural area.
2.) Force said dragon to land in rural area.
3.) Slay said dragon in whatever way you see fit.
There's no pay in dragon slaying, unfortunately, and the poster is quite clear to note that only the green dragon should be slain. "Please note that I am not talking about the red dragon that frequents the area from time to time," the post concludes. "He and I have an agreement."


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Microsoft has given a first look at Windows 8.1, the free update to Windows 8 that it plans to deliver this autumn.
Though it will disappoint some, it should surprise few to learn that Windows 8.1 will not revert all the user interface changes made in Windows 8. Instead, 8.1 will be an incremental update that builds on the Windows 8 interface and its Metro design, but does not replace it.
As such, Windows 8.1 still has the Start screen. It is, however, a more customizable Start screen. There are new tile sizes: a double height tile, to allow apps to show more information, and a smaller tile size, to allow apps to be packed more tightly. There are more options for the Start screen background and colors, including animated backgrounds and the ability to use the same background as used on the desktop. This last change should make the Start screen feel a little less visually disconnected from the desktop world.
The Start screen is also more respectful of personalization. In Windows 8, newly-installed applications just dump their tile or icons on the Start screen. This undermined the personal nature of the screen; you'd have your own, neatly organized apps, but then you'd install a desktop program and it'd just spew a dozen icons all over the place. In Windows 8.1, new apps don't get to automatically stick a tile on the Start screen. They'll still show up in the all programs app view, and they'll be highlighted as new, but the decision to pin them rests with the user.
That all programs view is also more flexible, with a variety of sorting and filtering options. Microsoft says that it will be possible to make "alternate screens" the default when you boot the system. The company mentions explicitly the ability to boot directly to all programs view, rather than the tile view, and it's believed that it will also be possible to boot directly to the desktop.
Not content with putting Start buttons on mice (in addition to keyboards, tablets, and the charms bar), Microsoft is reinstating the taskbar Start button. Clicking it will bring up the Start screen.
Within Metro apps, the button will remain invisible; putting the mouse cursor near the bottom left of the screen will show the button, as it does in Windows 8, but the button itself has changed its appearance. In Windows 8, the button is a miniature thumbnail depiction of the Start screen. In 8.1, it will simply be the Windows logo.
Search is getting reworked to aggregate search results from multiple content sources, including files, apps, settings, and the Web, simultaneously.
The built-in applications will get a bunch of updates, and some new apps will be added. Microsoft gave a little information about what we can expect to see—fewer restrictions on the Photos app so it can open files from more places and perform light editing, a "completely redesigned" Music app to make it easier to play your own music (and, we hope, have less of the hard sell that the current app has), and built-in saving directly to and loading from SkyDrive, even when offline. The company says that it'll provide more information on the new and updated apps later in the year.
Work is also being done on two of the "special" built-in apps: Settings and Internet Explorer. A major flaw with using Windows 8, especially on a tablet, is that many, many settings can only be found in the desktop Control Panel, forcing finger-based users onto a mouse-based interface. Microsoft claims that in 8.1, the Settings app will contain "all" of the settings on your device, including things like joining domains and changing the screen resolution.
Internet Explorer 11 will, of course, be faster, have better standards support, and include all the other things we expect new browsers to do. One of those features—not yet confirmed, but strongly hinted—is support for WebGL 3D graphics. The browser will also catch up to Chrome and Firefox in other regards, with tab sync across machines.
Overall, these sound like sensible changes. The new operating system will keep the same core elements as Windows 8 but assemble them in a way that's more flexible, more personal, and fundamentally more useful. A beta of the new version will become available on June 26, coinciding with Microsoft's developer conference, BUILD.


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Teachers can use clothes to communicate with kids
NEW YORK - Back-to-school shopping doesn't have to be all kids' stuff. The wardrobe to complement that first opening bell can help set the tone for a teacher's year, too.
There's nothing in the contract that requires dangling cat-character earrings or kooky bow ties. The right look can command respect while earning a little street cred.
Celebrity stylist Cristina Ehrlich, a style adviser to Coldwater Creek, remembers her first "cool teacher" in elementary school - and Ehrlich says she never worked harder than she did for that Lauren Hutton lookalike, who wore pleated slacks, V-neck silk blouses, a thin little belt and gold hoop earrings. "Maybe it's that I wanted to impress her, or maybe she just knows how to grab your attention, but she left a lasting impression," she says.
These days, that teacher might be wearing brightly colored skinny jeans and a boyfriend sweater, or trouser jeans and a crisp button-down in a cheerful color, Ehrlich muses.
"Young kids like a little eye candy. It draws their attention," Ehrlich says. "You want authority but not stuffy."
Maybe that same second-grade teacher would even try a pair of tuxedo-inspired jeans with a black stripe down the leg and a more fitted, cropped blazer, she adds.
That might be an outfit similar to what high schoolers are wearing - and that's OK, says Emilia Fabricant, executive vice president of the Aeropostale brand.
Teachers can use their clothes to help bridge communication gaps with their students, she says. "The cool factor gives power."
Fabricant gives the caveat, though, that teachers might wear individual pieces differently so they're "appropriately styled": short skirts worn over leggings, tunics over tanks, and skinny jeans paired with the high front-low back cardigans that give an update to the classic silhouette.
Maybe there's a life lesson here for teens: A modern look can co-exist with a respectful one.
Amazon.com fashion editor Sara Dooley imagines teachers of younger grades experimenting with prints. Florals are enjoying a fashion moment, she says, and animal prints - leopard spots and the like - have a little bit of edge but have been tapped for classic silhouettes. There are even some literal animal prints, such as birds, butterflies, turtles and armadillos, that have been elevated from kitsch to cool.
Prints are good conversation starters, and they can camouflage a multitude of sins, especially of the paint-glue-leftover-snack variety.
Many closet-to-classroom items are basic pieces, including a pencil skirt, fit-and-flare dress, collared shirts, blazers, jeans and sweaters, so they can make the transition between seasons and between school years. They can all be dressed up or down, and adapted to look "new" with the right belt, shoe or jewelry.
"With little time during the school year to shop, teachers can maximize style all year long by buying key items that will update pieces they already own," says Sofia Wacksman, vice president of trend for Kohl's Department Stores.
Ehrlich suggests layers, as long as the overall look is relaxed without being sloppy. On the flip side, tailored is good, but too buttoned-up is not. If you're thinking of a bow-neck blouse, for example, make sure it has a soft touch.
For a more bohemian style, a dolman sleeve top in a watercolor print will give the effect of a fluttery, full, feminine look without a bell sleeve, which seems an invitation for snags or stains.
Funkier accessories can be for anyone. Teachers need a stylish case for gadgets, and that's a neutral zone for experimentation.
So are ballet-flat shoes, which have more options than the periodic table.
Picking popular colors, including flashes of the almost neon brights, also is an easy "in," says Fabricant, and the broad choices in denim and knits should make it easier to find trend-right items.
Teachers could be facing a tough crowd, after all.
"For a middle school teacher, you want some safe bets. You are on a stage in front of the kids all day. You want to be comfortable, you want to feel confident. Too much risk puts you out there for ridicule behind your back. You know those middle schoolers," Dooley says with a laugh.
Teachers can be hard on their clothes: They have long days, sometimes in rooms without air-conditioning, and come in contact with a lot of people. They might be on the floor cutting construction paper one minute and get called into a meeting with administrators and parents the next.
Wacksman would also like to think that teachers have somewhere fun to go in their extracurricular life, and want their daytime outfits to take them there.
Her pick? A printed shift dress with a colorful belt and cardigan for the classroom. Switch from flats to heels at the end of the day, and if social plans call for it, swap out the sweater for a motocross jacket.
Another option is a printed maxi dress, which often is made of a wrinkle-free jersey. That with a short beaded necklace and flats can stand up to a lot, she says.
"When the bell rings, many teachers need an outfit that can transition from their classroom to a night out," says Wacksman.


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Back in March 2011, Micah wrote a post on the need for LIS students to foster a culture of writing and sharing. I followed his advice (as it has yet to lead me astray!), and this past semester I started as a Content Editor of San Jose State University's SLIS Student Research Journal (SRJ). I also submitted a paper I wrote in the fall semester to Library Student Journal (LSJ), which has been accepted for publication. Both experiences, as a reviewer and reviewee, have been great — so I thought I'd share a little bit about them.
As a Content Editor for SRJ, I review papers that have been submitted for publication. The process is blind, so I have no idea who wrote the manuscripts I review — and the authors don't know who is reviewing their papers. My review is based on a detailed rubric. Besides clear writing, the main things I generally look for are a research question, thesis, strong argument, and connection to other scholarly literature. I also consider if the topic is original and contributes to the existing scholarly discussion. I've gained a lot from being a reviewer — mainly, I've greatly improved my ability to articulate my criticisms better. Being a peer reviewer has also exposed me to a variety of LIS topics I would never have read otherwise. I'd list some of them, but it'd give away what manuscripts I reviewed! The reviewer perspective has also helped shape my current approach to research and writing by knowing what qualities can improve a paper.
The process of submitting a paper for publication is generally something like:
- submit your paper based on the author/submission guidelines on the journal's website
- receive comments on your paper — you'll probably be grouped in one of these categories: immediate reject, accept with minor revisions, accept with major revisions, provisional acceptance
- based on the category you fall into, you can decide to proceed with the process and revise your paper to submit again — or decide against revisions and withdraw your manuscript
My experience with LSJ involved receiving initial feedback, doing some minor revisions, re-submitting it, receiving feedback from the copy editor, and then revising it again.
Back in January, I questioned the value of the final research paper. I found that submitting my paper for publication in LSJ motivated me to further work on a piece of research I started in class and turn it into something I felt more confident about. Having a few sets of eyes look over it and give me feedback was really helpful. Even if my paper wasn't accepted for publication, I still think the comments I received were incredibly valuable. I realized areas I need to work on, such as inserting my own voice into my writing instead of relying on quoting sources. Based on comments from the editors, I ended up revising my paper twice — and the final product is definitely way better than my original submission. Yes, it can be hard to receive criticism, but how else can you learn to improve?
So in summary, publishing experience (in either role — reviewer or reviewee) helps sharpen your research and writing skills in different ways. I definitely encourage all students to submit your work for publication — you'll probably receive different feedback than what you get from your professor, and the process allows you to further explore research you've already started.
Have you submitted a paper for publication? If so, what'd you think of the process? If not, what's stopping you?
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Apple's $1.05 billion patent verdict against Samsung made headlines worldwide in August, but the products at issue in that trial aren't the cutting edge of technology anymore. The two sides have claims and counter-claims stacked up against each other well beyond the blockbuster August trial. On Monday night, Samsung filed court papers to officially add Apple's newest iPhone to the list of gadgets it wants to kick off the market.
Samsung is claiming the iPhone 5 infringes eight of its patents: two patents that are part of cell phone standards, and six "feature" patents said to cover things like how smartphone displays change when music is being played.
The new claims were added to an existing lawsuit [PDF], originally filed by Apple in February 2012. This case, filed in the same San Jose federal court that heard the August trial, includes both sides' patent claims over newer smartphone and tablet products, like Samsung's Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S III. Discovery is scheduled to stretch through 2013, and the lawsuit is currently scheduled for trial in 2014.
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