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Chinese cooks excel at making interesting and tasty vegan dumplings. Here is a recipe that I made today from Beyond the Great Wall by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid. Filled with cellophane noodles, napa cabbage, shiitake and wood ear mushroom and pressed tofu, the Hunanese dumplings are deep fried to a crisp. (I tried shallow-frying them too!) They are enormous for dumplings as each one is about 7 to 8 inches long. You can make them smaller, if you like.
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July 30th 2015
What happened why are you having a grand reopening, is there a new location or new types of beer what's going on. keep us posted
Wish I could make the opening but out of town that day. Interested in the Wolf Pack – can you send info on joining? Thanks!
Glad to see a bigger, better, more visible location. Can't wait!!
Friends of Amsterdam Free Library has been trying to reach you to ask if you'll do a tasting at an event we're having in October. Is something like this possible? Any chance I could speak with someone before your grand opening? Thanks!
I write on food and beverages throughout the Capital Region, and sometimes a bit beyond, on a variety of blogs and websites. Any news items you have would be appreciated.
Just heard about in newspaper about grand re-opening. Interested in visiting and checking out your brews. An avid fan of micro breweries.
I'm a newbie to Wolf Hollow, but now you are on my way home from work. Picked up a growler of Whites Wit. I'll be back to try others. Hope you had a good grand opening.
Will you be open this Saturday Aug 1st
Would love to come and sample/purshase your brews. What are your hours?

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When you entrust your brand's social media to #Strella Social Media, you will discover just how powerful a well-planned and thoroughly executed strategy can be.
When you entrust your brand's social media to #Strella Social Media, you will discover just how powerful a well-planned and thoroughly executed strategy can be.
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While many companies have great ideas—and the best intentions—for their social media efforts, those aspirations often fall flat because no one takes action to advance them.
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For nearly a decade, #Strella has been helping our clients form and strengthen online relationships that lead to sales.
We ensure your social media activity showcases what's special about your brand and the people behind it. It's not so much about "selling:" it's more about communicating your company's unique value and facilitating conversations with your customers and prospective customers.
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So I woke up this morning, grabbed a couple mochas and hit the road to the job site from hell. I really was not looking forward to this crazy job involving a thirty five ton tree leaning on nothing but a brick chimney that was on its last legs, and a looney neighbor. My partner, Pete was the main guy who helped use set up the two A frames to help support the tree. He deserves most of the credit for this crazy, but amazing tree job. The A frames we put up were a huge help, but I was afraid to attempt anything else. I was mostly concerned about how much of a liability this tree was going to be to me because the house in jeopardy was a classic, custom vintage 1920s house with a good timber frame. It was, however, a good opportunity to learn how to control my stress, and also an opportunity to spread the word of how to prevent tree damage. For the rest of this I am going to provide nothing but useful tree information.
Preventing tree damage
Every year, falling trees cause horrible damage to people and property. In the most tragic of situations, trees all too often can cause death. This occurred last week when a great oak tree fell and crushed a woman. What made this tragedy so sad was that it could have easily been prevented. Sources claim the tree fell due to decay at the base of the tree. Apparently a large portion of the tree broke off years ago, leaving an exposed gap at the bottom of the trunk, which led to rot. When a storm blew through the area, the base gave out and the tree collapsed. Had the deterioration been identified earlier, and had the tree been removed under controlled circumstances, this tragedy could have been prevented. In order to prevent tree-related damage, it is very important that you identify any potential problems early, before they turn into deadly problems. As a homeowner, or as somebody who oversees property where trees are present, it is very important that you regularly assess the health and well being of those trees. As much as we all love and appreciate trees, they can be dangerous. Here I discuss some things to keep an eye out for.
Things to look out for
Are there any dead trees on your property? For dead trees, it is a matter of "when" they will fall, not "if." Dead trees are very dangerous if located near a home, office complex, or area where people or animals are often present.
- Are there any trees with dead branches? Dead branches will eventually fall, and when they do,they have the potential to crash through roofs, damage cars, crush sheds, or injure people.
- Are there any branches hanging inthe trees? In the tree care industry, we have a special term for hanging branches, we call them "widow makers" . Hope you ou get the idea.
- Are there trees with holes or rot at the base? If so, there is a very good chance that the base of the tree is weak, which means that it has the potential to fall and cause damage at any time.
- Are mushrooms, cracks, splits, or any other indicators of a dead or dying tree present along the base of the trunk? If so, this is also a tree that should be removed.
- Do you have a tree wherebranches regularly fall? Not only do the falling branches themselves pose a liability and hazard, but this could be an indicator of a larger problem.
- Do you have trees that lean strongly in one direction? Perhaps you are wondering if you need tree trimming work done, In conjunction with the lean, are there roots lifting out of the ground on the back side of the tree? If so, this tree should be carefully assessed, particularly if it is leaning towards a house, office, garage, sidewalk, etc.
- Are there large branches with open, old, or rotting wounds? A branch like this has a high likelihood of falling.
These are just a small few of the many potential problems to look for as you maintain your trees. If you do not feel comfortable doing this by yourself, or if you simply do not have the time, simply call your local tree service professional and ask them to give your property an evaluation. Many businesses even offer such evaluations at no charge. Remember, the key to preventing tree damage is to identify potential issues early, before they develop into serious, deadly problem. More to come on this blog.


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This is an unsettling story about the 3rd Earl of Portsmouth who was brought before a commission by his family because his sanity was in question. He was a rather unsavory character with extremely odd interests, but was he mad?
He was treated in a very inhumane way by his second wife and her family and several people either took advantage of him or tried to take advantage of him so it's a sorry tale. This is a well-researched study of a very dark side of Regency society. I didn't finish it because I didn't want to worry about it now and I didn't find it all that interesting.
I received this free ebook from Edelweiss in return for an honest review.
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It's so frustrating! You
may be doing everything right – Pilates, Barre, HIIT, lots of core work, regular exercise, you make healthy eating choices most of the time – why do you still have lower belly fat?? Both underweight and overweight people can struggle with lower belly fat.
Here are some of the main reasons:
1. You're doing the wrong workouts
Pilates will absolutely tone your muscles and strengthen your core. But for most people Pilates or yoga alone isn't the answer. To effectively burn fat to reveal your abs beneath, you need a combination of weight and cardio training. Why? You may have heard that muscle burns more calories than fat. The importance of this is that you'll naturally burn more calories throughout the day, (ie at rest) when you have more lean muscle. You can't spot burn fat so it's important to get that heart rate up and sweat!
2. Your workout isn't challenging enough.
You may need to ramp up your workouts. Challenge your body!
In a study published in the journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, people who completed a high-intensity workout regimen lost more belly than those who followed a low-intensity plan. Once you're comfortable with a certain exercise and are performing it with correct form, challenge yourself and choose the more advance option, or pick up a heavier weight. Try to squeeze in more reps then you did the last class.
3. You're stressed
We've become so busy, even trying to leave work or home to make your class is stressful! When we have so many demands on us, it's so hard not to be even just a little stressed out. Unfortunately, stress also causes unwanted fat. It's not only because we tend to make bad food choices when we're stressed or tired, it's also because of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is associated with stress, and more stress reactive women release more cortisol and have higher amounts of belly fat whether they are thin or overweight. If you are a woman doing everything right and still struggling with female belly fat, and especially a thin woman suffering from belly fat, the primary issue for you is stress management. Maybe it's as simple as turning everything off for ten minutes, going into a room on your own, breathing and sipping a cup of tea.
4. You're tired.
Linked to number 3! Sleep is vital indicator of overall health and well-being - this is when our bodies recover and do magical stuff. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults aged between 26-64 get 7-9 hours of sleep per day. Are you getting enough? Prioritise your rest and recovery days. Working out and eating well isn't enough if you're not getting enough sleep. You'll workout harder and eat better after a good rest.
Here are some exercises to do at home that target our lower abs:
Bicycle legs
To start: Lie down on your back with your arms down by your sides. Extend your legs, keeping your knees slightly bent with your heels lifted about 10cm off the floor. Engage your abs by pulling your navel in towards your spine. Imagine you are trying to poke someone with your toes!
Begin: Lift one knee towards your chest as far as you can while keeping the other leg extended (as if you are going to hug one knee into your chest). Pause at the top then lower and extend your leg to meet the other one. Repeat on the other side.
Scissor kicks (high)
To start: From the same start position, lift one leg to point to the ceiling while keeping your other leg extended along the floor.
Begin: Pause for a beat then lower the top leg to bring your feet together. Imagine your legs are as straight and strong as a soldier marching. Like your legs are the blades of scissors! Chop, chop, chop.
Plank to Pike
To start: Start in an elbow plank position – resting on your elbows directly beneath your shoulders and your feet hip-width apart. Make sure that your body is in a completely straight line from your shoulders to ankles. Press down firmly with your forearms to make your abs work harder.
Begin: Engage your lower abs to lift hips up in the air, pressing chest back toward thighs (like in a V position or downward dog). Pause for a moment before lowering hips back into your plank.
If you have any questions or would like us to show you some great ab exercises, just ask a Core Candy trainer!


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Teacher of the Year Nomination 2018
Caroline County Public Schools Looking for Teacher of the Year Nominees
Denton (January 9, 2018) Caroline County Public Schools supports the Maryland Teacher of the Year Program by selecting a countywide Teacher of the Year. Full-time classroom, resource, or media teachers, who spend the majority of their time teaching, are eligible to participate. Nominess must have completed a minimum of five years of teaching by June 2016 and be tenured. Caroline County's selection will automatically represent Caroline County in the State Teacher of the Year program.
Any parent, student, staff or community member may nominate a teacher for this recognition by completing a nomination form at any school office or the school system's website and submitting it to Martha Godfrey at the Caroline County Board of Education, 204 Franklin Street, Denton, MD 21629 by February 15, 2018.
Please see someone in the office at your local school for a nomination form. Our Secretaries can also put in the Board Mail to Mrs. Godfrey to assist you. Thank you.


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Whether you're looking for fresh or saltwater, a river or lake, a pier or a shoreline, Manatee County will not disappoint you.
Sunshine Skyway Piers: The Sunshine Skyway Piers are still considered one of the top and easiest-to-access fishing spots in the area. The eastern spans of both the north and south piers were closed in 2008 for safety concerns. However, there are still plenty of fishing opportunities on the western spans. The piers are always open and include a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week bait and tackle shop.
Rod and Reel, Anna Maria Piers: Located off North Bay Boulevard on the north end of Anna Maria Island, the piers provided excellent opportunity to drop lines for some easy fishing.
Lake Manatee: Located in Lake Manatee State Park, this spot is great for catching a variety of freshwater species. Shoreline fishing and dock fishing are available.
Lake Evers: Next to the former site of Jigg's Landing, Lake Evers does not offer much in the way of shoreline fishing, but it's excellent for boaters or kayakers who want to chase an array of freshwater fish.
Bean Point: Located at the northernmost point of Anna Maria Island, Bean Point offers wade fishermen the opportunity to catch any of the species cruising along the beaches. Anglers can park at Rod and Reel Pier and wade northwest to the point.
Emerson Point: Another great wading or kayaking spot, Emerson Point is at the western end of Snead Island and at the end of Emerson Point Preserve.
Snead Cut: Located in Palmetto and next to the Bradenton Yacht Club, the cut has long been an ideal spot for Snook fishermen.
Longboat Pass and Surrounding Areas: The pass's often ripping currents are great for ambush feeders such as snook, but this also is a great area for mangrove snapper around the ledges. Anglers can park at the southern end of Coquina Beach and walk to the shorelines around the pass. Do not attempt to wade in the pass because of the undertow and the risk of drowning.
Rays Canoe Hideaway on the Upper Manatee River: There is a boat and kayak launch as well as kayak and canoe rentals. The river is great for freshwater fish, as well as saltwater fish depending on the amount of saltwater intrusion and the time of the year.


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You know the phrase, "Nothing's original because it's all been done to death"? For anime, I don't really think it has. I'm going to put down stuff that I wouldn't mind seeing more of....because honestly, I haven't seen much of this stuff:
Pirates. Don't yell "ONE PIECE!!!" at me because I don't like it. I'd like to see a pirate-themed anime that um....has a more appealing art style. Please don't flame me for this. I hate OP's art. And if I hate the art in a show, it's very difficult to watch, you see. Besides, how can it be that One Piece is the only pirate anime out there? Aren't pirates insanely popular!? They should totally do a pirates vs. ninjas show ha, just kidding, who the heck started that meme, anyway?
Werewolves. This is the most baffling one. There have been vampire anime up the wahzoo before I knew what anime was, now zombies are getting more attention, so isn't it the wolf's turn now? When I first started Ookami Kakushi, I was getting excited because I thought the town was turning into rabid wolves. But it turned out they weren't and I was like . It doesn't even have to be a horror series. I think a light comedy werewolf show in the spirit of Karin would be fantastic.
Fairies. Lol, I know I'll get made fun of for this but HEY, I'm a girl and I like fairies!! (blame Ferngully) I've seen shows with a fairy here and there but I've never seen one that mainly featured them, save Fairy Princess Ren and that was the greatest two episodes ever but it was TWO EPISODES! So either continue it (not happening) or start a new one, dammit! XD
Note: Anime about ELVES do not count. Elves are not fairies. They're tall and they don't have wings, for starters!
Angels vs. Demons. This has been done a lot. Metaphorically. But I've never seen a serious, straight-up thing about angels and demons in battle with religious themes. There was Disgaea....that was it. Chrono Crusade comes close but that was mostly humans verses demons and we get that trend a LOT.....
Love-acting. There are a couple manga with this theme, one of them (Watashi Ni XX Shinasai) being my current obsession. The general story is a boy and girl pretending to be in love with each other for whatever reason and ironically actually do fall in love as the series progresses. People who don't like romance will probably find that plot boring but for ones who do, it's very very fun. And exciting. And cute.
An up-to-date romantic magical girl show with appealing character designs that doesn't feature yuri, or loli fanserivce or sucky writing or sucky voice actresses or sucky animation or annoying stereotypes and has a good ending that was not animated by Suckalite-I mean Satelite.
I'm sick of the mediocrity. We REALLY need more shows like Princess Tutu and Card Captor Sakura. Seriously.


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Put the Empire in its place with The Broken Token's Imperial Organizer compatible with Imperial Assault! Flexible and adaptable to your collection: the organizer features 9 trays to hold game pieces, boards, figures, 175 large sleeved cards, 360 small sleeved cards, with room left over for two AT-STs. Some dividers may be removed to allow space for even more figures.
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French-Style Brown Butter, Now In Ghee Form!
You asked, and we answered! We have changed our recipe to make our brown butter versatile enough for both cooking AND baking!!!
Beurre Noisette is Lee's version of brown butter, nutty and delicious. Enjoy as a spread on a slice of crusty bread, melted on popcorn, or in a hot, butter coffee or tea. This Lee's Ghee flavour is also amazing for cooking! Channel your inner French chef and use it to cook your veggies, fish, or meat!
To make our Beurre Noisette: Brown Butter Ghee, we cook the butter at a higher temperature than the other flavours which gives it a nuttier flavour. This recipe is based on the French style of clarified butter, called 'Beurre Noisette', which literally translates to 'hazelnut butter', due to the fragrant, nutty flavour created.
Note: there are no nuts in the product.
Slow-Cooking Process
- To make our Beurre Noisette Ghee, we clarify the butter for longer, which burns the butter.
- The result is a delicious, nutty flavour which is reminiscent of caramel and toffee.
- This recipe is based on the French style of clarified butter, called 'Beurre Noisette'.
- Note: There are NO nuts in this product, despite the nutty name!!! All of our ghee is NUT FREE!!!
A Lactose-Free Alternative to Butter
- 99% of the milk solids have been removed during the clarification process, rendering our ghee virtually lactose-free and safe for anyone with lactose-intolerance.
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QUICK NEWS, May 8: It Was Beauty That Killed The Beast; Windows To The Sun; Wind Obstructions On Dakota Pipeline Lands
"It Was Beauty That Killed The Beast" What caused coal's decline? It wasn't Obama's rules, study says
Bill Estep, May 4, 2017 (Lexington Herald Leader)
"Competition from cheap natural gas accounts for nearly half the decline in domestic U.S. coal consumption in recent years… Lower demand for electricity and growing use of renewable energy such as solar power also took a bite out of coal's market share… Tougher federal environmental regulations also played a role in coal's decline, but those rules were a significantly smaller factor than reductions in the cost of natural gas and renewable energy, [according to Can Coal Make A Comeback?] from Columbia University researchers…The researchers said that [President Trump's promised 'renaissance in U.S. coal production and employment' is unlikely. They also concluded that an aggressive effort to roll back the coal-related environmental regulations from the Obama Administration] could help turn around the decline in domestic coal consumption. But that would rely on an increase in natural gas prices, and coal still wouldn't fully recover…" click here for more
Windows To The Sun Turning Windows Into Solar Panels
Nell London, May 8, 2017 (Colorado Public Radio)
And Generating Electricity with a Flexible Glass Thinner than a Business Card
Colin Payne, February 1, 2017 (Engineering.com)
"If windows were solar panels, then giant glass office towers could soak up the sun's energy and use it to keep the lights on and the copy machines humming. That's the vision of a partnership between…[SolarWindow Technologies and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. SolarWindow says that solar windows installed on a 50-story building could offset 30 to 50 percent of its energy usage. The impact could be especially meaningful because commercial buildings account for about one-third of the nation's electricity consumption…SolarWindow's scientists developed the new flexible glass product by applying layers of liquid coatings to Corning's Willow Glass and then laminating them under conditions that simulated the high pressure and temperatures of the manufacturing processes used by commercial glass and window producers…SolarWindow sees them as particularly well-suited for installation over existing skyscraper windows…[They could also] be applied to cars, trucks, buses, planes and boats to turn them into mobile power generators…" click here for more
Wind Obstructions On Dakota Pipeline Lands What's Keeping Tribes From Harnessing Their Wind Energy?
Chris Clarke, May 2, 2017 (KCET)
"The Dakota Access Pipeline goes through some of the windiest parts of the Great Plains, and wind power generation in the Plains States has grown rapidly over the last decade…But in the rush to develop wind power, the Native peoples of the Plains are being left behind…While private landowners have enjoyed nearly a decade of Obama-era incentives to develop wind energy, Plains tribes seeking to harness the wind blowing past their lands must contend with several unique obstacles to development that don't face their neighbors…Oglala Sioux tribal leaders of the the Rosebud Sioux reservation have been eager to build wind turbines on their lands for more than 20 years…[But plans for the] Owl Feather War Bonnet wind power facility on the Rosebud Reservation were delayed [by mismanagement and bureaucratic complications] for so long that the would-be buyers of the plant's electricity backed out in 2008…[Despite reforms, proposed] projects remain in limbo…" click here for more


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The prison 4 by 100 team noticeably improved when former Olympic gold medalist Marion Jones reported to the federal pen in Fort Worth Texas yesterday. Jones begins a 6 month sentence for deceiving federal investigators looking into her PED use while she was hooked up with the BALCO operation. (from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Former Olympic gold medalist Marion Jones reported to the Federal Medical Center-Carswell on Friday, four days before she was required to begin serving her six-month sentence.
Jones, who lives in Austin, arrived at the federal prison in Fort Worth before noon, Traci Billingsley, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, confirmed.
Jones was sentenced to six months in prison and two years' probation and community service for lying to federal investigators about her steroid use and a check-fraud scheme. She is expected to be housed in the minimum-security unit, where she could work in the kitchen or in ground maintenance or most likely in the recreation department.
Jones, a three-time gold medalist, has returned all five medals she won in the 2000 Sydney Olympics after pleading guilty in October. After years of denials, Jones told the court that her then-coach Trevor Graham first gave her steroids in 1999, telling her it was flaxseed oil. She continued using THG, or "the clear," through the 2000 Olympics and until 2001.
Thus begins the latest chapter of Jones's decent into PED hell. Jones, who always appears congenial to journalists and fans, received a great deal of sinister help from former doper spouses like CJ Hunter, and Tim Montgomery, ex-coach Trevor Graham, and the boys at BALCO who conspired to cheat track and field in 'Operation World Record'. Seems like Jones will suffer more punishment than her 'roiding co-conspirators.


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Doctor Oz did a show on Sleeping Pill Addiction. A woman named Shay (short for Shannon) has been addicted to prescription sleeping pills for almost a year. Between work, stress, and her kids, it was hard to get a good night's sleep. So she asked her doctor for a prescription for sleeping pills, but she soon the regular dose was not having the same impact so she started to take more. Shay said she depends on her sleeping pills to be able to make her go to sleep, because they numb her from her worries about having lost her job and her mortgage. She started with 1 pill a night, and is now up to 2-3 pills per night.
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What Does It Take to Become an Insurance Agent in the USA
Insurance agents in the USA are persons that sell insurances and financial products in the US. Insurances and financial products include property insurance, casualty insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and long-term care insurance. Insurance agents play a huge role in the US insurance market. They help the insurance companies generate new business by inviting new clients and persuading them to acquire insurances by enlightening them on how these policies can be beneficial for them. Insurance agents also assist their clients in deciding on the plans that appropriately match their needs.
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Shah Fazli
Robert Craven, Thanks for coming, and thanks everyone for joining Spotlight live event, Robert how would you like to start with this show?
Robert Craven Hello Shah & thank you for having me featured tonight. I'd like to start with the Amazon link to my second novel Zinnman - http://www.amazon.com/Zinnman-ebook/dp/B0094WYC0E/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1347745370&sr=1-1&keywords=zinnman
In this assured and compelling sequel to 'Get LENIN', it is 1941, and the Allied
intelligence team of Henry Chainbridge, Peter De Witte and Eva Molenaar are tasked by Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden personally with destroying a terrifying new weapon of mass destruction being developed jointly ...
Shah Fazli Thanks, a beautiful cover, tell us something interesting about Zinnman please?
Robert Craven Thanks Shah, I designed it myself to follow the theme of the first novel Get Lenin, I wanted to keep them basic - 3 colors - red, yellow & black with the font and star appearing each time. Zinnman follows Get Lenin 6 months after. The main character, Eva Molenaar returns to track a Swiss scientist who may or may not be working for the Nazi's and their rocket programme. The other characters return in an attempt to thwart a conspiracy. It's again, a page-turner.
Shah Fazli Introduce Eva for us in this book please, what happens to her in this book?
Robert Craven Eva Molenaar has become a spy almost by chance. In Get Lenin she suffers at the hands of the SA in Berlin in 1933 on the night of the book burnings and sets out for revenge - Get Lenin is her first adventure - Zinnman allows her character to develop further, and through this story she uses all her skills and feminine wiles to uncover the truth - she's more confident, assured and we learn not to put her in a corner - she hits back. Hard. Also she falls in love with the enemy captain she met first in Get Lenin and has to wrestle with her duty and her heart.
Shah Fazli Is this based on fact, why did you choose your main character a woman, not a man?
Robert Craven Eva is based on the Australian spy Nancy Wake who fought with the French Resistance in WW2, when I pictured the character I saw the 1940's actress Ava Gardner, both bear a strong resemblance. I did a lot of research into the era and tried to keep everything as authentic as possible. When I finished the first draft of Get Lenin, Eva was a minor character, but then looking at it the readership, wanted to create a character that both men & women would root for and although not an original idea, seeing the war through a female agents eyes, I thought would appeal to all.
Shah Fazli Thanks, what happens when Eva falls in love with the enemy?
Robert Craven The enemy captain Nicklaus Brandt and his team have been exiled out of Germany into Switzerland on a retainer from British intelligence - the hunt for the Zinnman (codename for theweapon) brings Eva and Brandt together unexpectedly and the spark between them ignites - but not without the tensions of jealousy, uncertainty and just how far can you trust someone in wartime. It's passionate but 'hanging' at the same time.Their relationship is interesting to write...
Shah Fazli Describe a scene where Eva is close to be revealed, captured, or even killed please?
Robert Craven I devised a scene in a mansion where the scientist she has be-friended; Manfred Steiger is met by 2 Gestapo agents who believe she is an enemy agent. She's beckoned from the bedroom down to the sitting room by Steiger with the agents waiting for her. They plan to kill her & ship the body out of Switzerland in a portmanteau, she enters to room, sees the men and without hesitation opens fire with a concealed gun. I wrote the piece in very tight sentences - practically a cross-cut where her 6th sense kicks in and gives an idea of how she prepares for battle. She's cold and calculating - & doesn't miss.
Shah Fazli Read a few lines from your book for us please?
Robert Craven The ice swirled lazily in the aged whiskey, pulsing amber and white in the sunlight through the cut-crystal glass. Edward, Duke of Windsor; Governor General of the Bahamas sipped elegantly from it. His sandy hair, piercing blue eyes and deep tan gave him an air of raffish grace mixed with boyish charm, though his cadences carried an air of selfish conceit when he spoke.
'You see, I understand the English working class; the commoner,' he took a cigarette from an ebony cigarette box inlaid with ivory and lit it with a solid gold lighter, the smoke drifting over his shoulder on the lazy trade winds.
'During the depression the churches around London opened up their crypts as shelters for the jobless and I would pay the poor souls a visit. I'd enjoy a cigarette and a chat over an ale with them and they loved me,' he paused and the man opposite him, de Payen's contact, Giles Alsopp, quietly prayed the Duke's mood wasn't going to suddenly blacken. The Duke broke from his reverie; 'They were hard times Alsopp, and then before that...' he trailed and a shadow flashed across his eyes, 'the horror of the trenches.'
He leaned forward earnestly, his eyes suddenly glittering.
'The English people don't want me, but I'm the only one who can save them. England's lost and Hitler will crush America. I need to find a way to forge an alliance with Germany before it's too late. I'm the only one Chancellor Hitler will deal with directly. It was never in my desire to be king but abdicating, in hindsight, now seems rather foolish. I may now have to return and save my people.'
Edward's attention was momentarily distracted. Looking up and across the veranda, he watched his wife, Wallis Simpson, strolling through the perfectly manicured grounds, arm linked with their friend Portuguese banker Ricardo Silva. Ahead of them skipped a pair of Cairns terriers who rushed up to the Duke and licked his fingers greedily with tails whirling. As he watched his wife and the banker wave cheerily to him Edward felt a sudden twinge of jealousy; he brushed imaginary ash from his immaculately pressed jacket and trousers.
The man sitting opposite him Giles Alsopp was in awe of the circles in which he now moved. He studied the two as they joined them; the Portuguese, urbane, the Duchess thin, Chanel and charismatic, magnetic almost, graced with the sinewy poise of a dancer. As one of Chamberlain's attaches in Munich in 1938, Alsopp had met Hitler and Mussolini in person. They had dazzled him with their authority, power and slick diplomatic machinery; and Ribbentrop, the dashing chap who had stolen the show and ideologically seduced him. Through this connection, Alsopp had met the Royal couple and had since followed every sartorial mode that Edward had created. He sat with the Duke attired in an almost identical double-breasted suit and shirt with matching wide four in hand knot in his tie and felt he had out done the banker. The couple had resided with Silva in Portugal after fleeing first France and then Spain in the face of the German advance; then the humiliating posting here via British warship on Churchill's orders. Alsopp looked around; to him this was a parochial back-water and no place for a monarch to reside; a monarch who had foresight and clearly understood the future. Wallis kissed the Duke tenderly on the temple and retrieved a cigarette from the box, taking a light from the Duke's cigarette,
'Ricardo will be in Switzerland for a few days making arrangements, darling.' Her voice was cultured, mid-Atlantic and measured, as if every word had been chewed up slowly before being uttered. She looked steadily at Alsopp,
'We're always busy, thinking and turning things around in our heads, something
must be done about this whole situation.' She threw a slow, withering gaze across the gardens, veranda and house as she spoke. She pinched her mouth into a moue as she did it. Edward shifted uncomfortably and attempted a sheepish smile to the two men. Silva's expression never changed, his eyes fixed on some distant problem he was working on, then glanced up at Alsopp,
'Have you shown them the list?' Silva asked as he accepted the proffered cigarette from the Duke. Under the table, the terriers lapped noisily from silver water bowls filled from the pewter jug on the table; Edward topped up his glass from it. Alsopp undid the band on his hat and rolled it flat out onto the table. Undoing a stitch at one end he removed a thin stand of paper and held it up for the Duke and Duchess to read.
'Your Majesty, these are the people who support your claim and wish you to return and sue for peace with the government of Germany as, not only their representative, but the rightful King of England.'
Their eyes ran quickly down the list and Wallis raised an eyebrow as her smile widened. Edward took the lighter and set the parchment alight,
'Excellent, yes this is most excellent.' In moments of excitement Edward's voice rose to a shrill pitch. As they watched the embers eddy in the ashtray Silva said:
'Giles will return to England and maintain his cover. I will arrange to meet with some like-minded individuals over the next few weeks and discuss options. In the meantime, I'm advised you are both under surveillance by the FBI and British Intelligence. For your safety, the less your Majesty knows from now on the better.'
Silva rose from the table with Giles following suit. Watching them leave, Edward spun the gold lighter clockwise and anti-clockwise in short sudden bursts and Wallis held her long arms out admiring her new Cartier jewellery.
'Nice sort of chap that Alsopp.' murmured Edward pouring another generous measure. He checked his watch, it was 10.15am.
'Decent sort...'
Pauline Edwards Hi Robert, from a dark and chilly UK. Are3 the rockets in your story real, or did you create them yourself?
Shah Fazli Thanks, after you wrote Get Lenin, what motivated you write Zinnman, any particular reason?
Robert Craven Hi Pauline Edwards, yes the rockets were real, Germany developed the V1 'Doodlebug' and V2 Rockets, when creating the Zinnman, I looked into this & created a 'possible' modified V1.
Robert Craven Thanks Shah Fazli, the motivation for Zinnman was that when I finished Get Lenin, I had numerous plots sketched out and loved two characters I had created - General Metzger and Eva and I thought - this could develop into a series and began to plot out a conspiracy that she gradually uncovers during the course of the war. I wanted to give these two characters in particular another run out!
Pauline Edwards I loved the scene in the mountain where the rockets were stored. Ideal movie scene!
Ben Manning hi robert! what are your main influences? for me reading your work is very special in that - though i love many spy thrillers like "tinker tailor" they can be hard to read and your style is natural and easy to digest. i often think of the old bbc series "secret army" for instance when reading get lenin...
Robert Craven thanks Pauline Edwards, yes I tend to visualise chapters and I think we're all from the cinema blockbuster generation - it was JAWS, Star Wars and Indiana Jones during my childhood!
Shah Fazli What makes your book stand out among similar genres, anything that the readers point out, or you can think of please?
Robert Craven thanks Ben Manning, my main influences are Stephen King, Ian Fleming, Alastair Maclean and Fredrick Forsyth - like the films I've quoted, I grew up reading those. I also love James Herbert - Irish writers Frank O'Connor, John McGahern and John Banville.
Robert Craven thanks Shah Fazli - what I think makes my books stand out from the others is Eva - I love her and I try to write from her view point, also I try to make her adventures glamourous in the sense that she moves in very elite circles where the war is more of a distraction than a daily occurrence.
Shah Fazli What were the most horrific things that your main character had to go through, just name a few please?
Robert Craven Eva's beaten in the early chapters of Get Lenin by 2 SA, she witnesses the murder of her fiancé too. Her best friend Ella Edelstein is forced into hard labour on the streets of Berlin and she witnesses the invasion of her homeland, Poland while trying to smuggle her family out. In Zinnman she is hunted down in New York by enemy agents and has to flee and is nearly killed in Steiger's mansion.
Ben Manning can i ask - how did the idea for "get lenin" come about? it is very original...
Robert Craven Hi Ben Manning, the idea came about when I read a Sunday Times review of a book named 'Lenin's embalmers' by Ilya Zbarsky and the book has a chapter about the mausoleum moved alongwith Russian Industry 1000 miles to the Urals - and I thought what if the German's send a team in to snatch the sarcophagus & display it in Berlin? and from there I started writing.
Shah Fazli Robert, it has been a pleasure, you may want to also give us your tips on writing at the end of this interview please?
Robert Craven thank you very much for interviewing me and toBen Manning and Pauline Edwards for their questions. My main writing tip is read - read everything as well as write. The great Jazz bassist Steve Swallow once remarked - My skill is based on 50/50 - 50% listening to all kinds of music & 50% playing.
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Lorraine Arndell Thanks Robert and Shah :)
Ben Manning thanks really enjoyed the interview Robert Craven - i LOVE the sequel title...as with get lenin . it is a real clincher...
Robert Craven cheers Ben Manning & Lorraine Arndell - have a great weekend!
Reggie Jables Jones Apologies Rob for not being here. I made time for it but was caught up in a bit of a drink. I hope I'm forgiven mate.
Shah Fazli Thanks everyone for joining, hope you enjoyed this event with Robert and I.


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At a museum on the west side of Bond Street, just south of Dundas Street, can be seen this Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque. Here's what it has to say:
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Born in Scotland, William Lyon Mackenzie came to Upper Canada in 1820. He became a prominent radical journalist and was first elected to the assembly in 1828, building up a strong popular following. He was the first mayor of the city of Toronto in 1834. Frustrated by political setbacks, Mackenzie led an abortive rebellion in 1837, and fled to the United States. From there he watched the achievement of Canadian self-government, which he had sought ardently but without success. Returning under amnesty if 1850, he sat in Parliament again until 1858.
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In Thornhill, Ontario, a plaque relates how the Rebellion of 1837 divided even leading citizens, and how bonds of friendship trumped even one's convictions. It was erected in 1981 by the Society for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill, and is located on John Street at Confederation Way (43.814825, -79.422320). Here's what the plaque says:
"Richard Sutton Frizzell 1817 - 1876
Richard Frizzell, a Tory Loyalist active during the Rebellion of 1837, was disdainful of the rebel's cause. On October 18, 1837 he removed a 'Liberty or Death' flag from Gibson House and wove it into the tails of the rebels' horses outside. On December 4, noticing rebel movement on Yonge Street, Frizzell approached Benjamin Thorne, Thornhill's founder, for assistance. Thorne was reluctant to lend a horse as his Mill workers were mostly rebels, but he offered encouragement. After warning Sir Francis Bond Head at York (Toronto), Frizzell took part in the ensuing skirmishes but he refused to betray the location of his rebel friend Samuel Lount who was captured and hanged for treason." -Wayne
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Did you know that William Lyon MacKenzie is my ancestor? My maiden name is Hope Williams but it got changed back to my mom's maiden name. So now my name is Hope MacKenzie.
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Gutted Stuart McCall admitted: I'll walk out on City if we fail to reach the play-offs.
McCall delivered his bombshell after tonight's 4-1 fiasco at Bournemouth – the fifth successive away loss. He also ruled out their chances of going up automatically.
Having watched his side suffer their third defeat in a week, McCall said: "If we don't get in the play-offs, I won't be here in the summer. It's as simple as that.
"I can't go through that because it's killing me. Losing three away games on the trot like this is as low as it's been this season.
"That's it for automatic promotion now. The play-offs is what we're aiming for – we've got games against Port Vale and Chester coming up and if we can't win them then we don't deserve to be there.
"Sometimes it's difficult to pick myself up but I know football changes quickly and ten days ago we had just beaten Aldershot 5-0.
"It frustrates me because I know that when we're on our game, we're a good squad and we've proved that this season. I've brought the players in and there are no excuses but confidence is fragile."
Three of Bournemouth's goals came from City blunders at the back. They have now leaked 15 in the five away losses since winning at Gillingham – a total contrast to their defensive strength at Valley Parade.
McCall added: "Bournemouth must have thought Christmas had come early – they were absolute howlers. I'll defend my players to the hilt but individual errors like that don't give you a chance.
"That's probably the poorest our captain (Graeme Lee) has played all season. But he's a good leader and a great character in the dressing room and he will come back.
"Spike was big enough to hold up his hand straight away but it wasn't just him. If we defend like that for the rest of the season we won't get in the play-offs.
"I'm not being a quitter. We've got eight games to go and I've got to lead from the front and demand the best.
"Nobody else is going to get us out of it. It's down to us to amass as many points as we can to make sure we're in the play-offs.
"Then we can start dreaming about taking 30,000 down to Wembley. But there's a long way to go and a lot of points to play for.
"We can't feel sorry for ourselves. I feel down now but come tomorrow at training I've got to get up for the players again and concentrate on Saturday."


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My journey into and, later, out of Christianity (Introduction)
This year, I'm planning to write a series of posts about my journey into and, later, out of Christianity. I guess I should start at the beginning.
I was born into a multi-faith family. My mother was of Jewish heritage, although her father was an atheist and their family did not practice religion. My father was raised in the Catholic faith, and his mother was very devout. They went to Mass every week, said the rosary every day, and their home was filled with reminders of their faith.
Ever since I was a child, I've always been surrounded by friends and family members who were different than me. I never thought I was unusual in this way. Even with a start like that, I was still ignorant of the amount of diversity around me. I was six years old before I realized that not everyone was Catholic or Jewish.
I stood on the front stoop with my mother, looking down the block toward Trisha and Diane's house. My two friends had invited me to go to Vacation Bible School with them, and since school was out for summer and I was bored, I wanted to go. My mother wasn't so sure it was a good idea.
"It might seem strange to you," mommy said. "They're not Catholic…"
I'm not sure I want to be called an atheist anymore
I change my mind a lot. For most of my life I have been on an involuntary spiritual journey that has led me into and out of Christianity, through explorations of Buddhism, through agnosticism and into atheism. And now I am not sure where I am heading.
This year I've decided that I'm not sure I want to be called an atheist anymore, even though I don't believe in god(s). I know according to the dictionary that I am an atheist, but I've become disillusioned with the atheist movement, which largely seems to thrive on making fun of believers and ignoring the desire for spiritual fulfillment that most people feel.
Although I have some Christian friends in America, over the past years, I have found myself viewing all religious people as some sort of monolithic negative stereotype, hell bent on controlling everything and everyone, and teetering on the edge of insanity. I spent the summer in Lithuania where I met people from all over the world, I found that I'd made new friends who were Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, Buddhist, agnostic, and "just spiritual." Although we didn't talk very much about religion, we engaged in meaningful and interesting conversations about many different topics. I found myself rethinking the stereotypes I'd come to accept, and wanting to engage more fully with people of differing backgrounds and philosophies. I want to be open to see where my own spiritual journey will take me next, and I am not willing to be pegged down by labels or stereotypes, even those of my own invention…
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Why I Support Intelligent Design
I don't have a problem with intelligent design (ID). In fact, I believed in something like intelligent design when I was a kid and it allowed me to be both a creationist (believing God created the universe) and to accept science and evolution (God set the ball rolling, set up the rules, and used evolution as a tool). Eventually this led to me dropping the creationist beliefs.
I do support ID as a philosophy because it gives fundamentalist and evangelical kids a way to accept evolution. Born-again Christian kids are going to be taught some form of creationism whether skeptics and atheists and scientists like it or not. I for one would like that to include at least a rudimentary acceptance of evolution as a concept. And since ID is basically a "God of the gaps" theory, it will eventually collapse under scrutiny by those who take the time to think, and the individual may be left with naked evolution.
Literal young earth creationism on the other hand, is part of a mindset that does not leave much of a window for thought at all, and it is a much more insidious philosophy.
I can live with people thinking that God started the evolutionary ball rolling, and even with the idea that he tinkers with it a little bit — as long as they keep their religious beliefs out of public school science classrooms, unless they actually scientifically discover verifiable evidence of God's tinkering…
Interview with Rapture Ready! author Daniel Radosh
I've been surprised, actually, to read about several skeptical authors being touched in strange ways by their encounters with the evangelical Christian subculture. I'm working on a memoir about my own experiences as an evangelical Christian, and as I go back through my old diaries, Bibles and photo albums, and as I listen to recordings of old sermons and contemporary Christian music, I am surprised to find myself feeling the tug of the old faith and lifestyle. I could never go back, because I've learned too much about the universe, human nature, and myself, and I could never stop myself from thinking "outside the box" again. But on an emotional level, I can still understand the appeal. Radosh touched on that appeal several times in his book, while at the same time not shrinking back from pointing out the absurdities, prejudices, and hypocrisy he encountered.
To give our readers a glimpse into the book, I asked Daniel Radosh one question from each of my favorite chapters, and a few general questions to satisfy my own curiosity…
Should we embrace moderate Christianity?
Ok, maybe not embrace, but befriend?
Recently on a whim I bought a book from the new books display at my local bookstore (what else is new, right?). The title is The Fall of the Evangelical Nation: The Surprising Crisis Inside the Church. I'm on page 53 right now, and I had to stop to think and write about something that's been on my mind since Sam Harris's first book came out. I've been thinking about it even more since I read about half of Chris Hedges's latest while having coffee at the bookstore a few weeks ago (I decided not to buy it).
Here's the question: Is fundamentalism the authentic religious voice?
My answer is "no"…. but I seem to be in the minority of opinion.
The media features fundamentalists or extreme conservative believers every time a topic regarding morality comes up, as if these are the only people who can speak for believers, as if they have authority to speak for all people of faith on these issues. Not only are atheists and agnostics left out of the conversation, but moderate and liberal believers often are as well. They are not taken as seriously as those who are literalist or extremist in their views, and are often considered "soft" or "lax," as if they were not "true" followers of the faith. When journalists act this way, they are echoing the fundamentalist point of view…
My Abstinence Education
When I was 15, I fell in love with J— and with Jesus. One stole my heart, the other my soul. Neither love would last, but both haunt me to this day.
In the '60s, while I was jumping rope and playing hop scotch, Jesus got down off of the heavy cross at the altar of the Catholic church and turned into a cool, hippie dude who loved everyone. It was quite a change of image for a guy who'd been King of Kings and Lord of Lords for almost 2,000 years to start chumming around with the regular folks as good ole boy, JC. The Jesus Movement, started in California by hippies who got high on Jesus instead of LSD, knew Jesus not as the stern, Father-God sorting out the sinners and the saints on Judgment Day, but as an earthy, loving brother accepting all humanity with open arms.
By the time the Jesus Movement reached Long Island at the end of the decade, it had lost most of its hippie accoutrements and had become quite suburban. Its evangelists looked more like Ozzie and Harriet than like Peter, Paul, and Mary. My parents were too old to be hippies and I was too young, but both of our generations succumbed to the hippie mantras of the Jesus Movement: Peace, Love, and Joy.
The further Jesus moved from the cross, the closer he moved to my heart. From Almighty Son-of-God to Personal Savior to friend. When his sandal-shod feet finally hit the dusty ground, I was ready to fall in love with him forever…


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Rustenburg is situated in the North West province, at the foot of the beautiful Magaliesberg Mountains. Rustenburg is rich in minerals, and is the capital of the Bojanala Platinum region. It was also one the host cities for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Rustenburg malls include Platinum Square and Waterfall mall. Both of these Rustenburg malls offer a unique and enjoyable shopping experience. Waterfall Mall has all of your favourite stores, including Clicks and Checkers, and a Ster Kinekor for movie lovers. Platinum Square is another Rustenburg Mall to visit if you are looking for popular outlets. For something a little different, Rustenburg has some gorgeous markets and farm stalls to enjoy.


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|Mary Ohlhausen & Christine Acord
|Fall 1998
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In 1881, The International and Great Nothern Railroad began to look for a location to build a shipping station for cattle and produce. The railroads secured land about three miles North of present day Lytle. A land owner B.G. Andrews, and the Railroads made an agreement that Andrews would give land to the railroad for a station. So the land was granted and the station of Andrews was constructed. Then, the problems began. Upon completion of the Andrews station, Andrews and the railroad had some trouble deciphering the property deed. The railroad started to look for another location for their already constructed station.
Chamber of Commerce Pamphlet: Your Invitation to Lytle Lving
Interview with Mr. Rumble Farmer, Teacher at Lytle High
resident of Lytle; 5 November, 1998
Interview with Miss Mary Ohlausen, student at Palo Alto
resident at Lytle; 7 November, 1998
Interview with Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Wanjura, retired,
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Lytle Woman's Club; Patchwork Lytle Folks, Facts, and
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Yes, yes, I'm going visiting. I'm leaving Frazee on Tuesday to stay at my cousin Sue's house Tuesday night. I will leave painfully early on Wednesday morning to drive to Milwaukee (it's pronounced "mill-e-wah-que" which is Algonquin for "the good land.") to take the Lake Express ferry to Muskegon, Michigan where I will be picked up by said brother. I will return on Sunday to Milwaukee, from whence I will drive to Two Harbors to pick up my father. My plan is to just go with the flow. As long as there's Batman somewhere in there, I'm happy. There have been various activities mentioned, including Taste of Grand Rapids and a steak on the grill. Is it just me, or is anything more fun when there's food involved?
Other than that, there isn't much going on. I'm still volunteering at the Shelter, still planning to start classes at NDSU on Aug 25th. Still struggling with slogging through my accumulated crap from the past 15 years and throwing what I don't need. I'm also (apparently) randomly capitalizing things. I know you can't tell, because I fixed it, but trust me. Anyhoo, I'm going to eat a beef stick and go to bed early. TTFN!!


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The lodge offers all of the amenities you would expect to find at the Missouri River's premier destinations. The lodge has 10 spacious guest rooms which either step out onto a 1800 square foot shared riverview deck or your private balcony; an open kitchen where you can converse with our chef as he prepares gourmet
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Sue's brother, Jerry Tonkovich, is certified in Wetland Science and Management. He is integral in helping to maintain our gently sloping shoreline and jetties which help protect and support our native fish population.
With our kitchen, we are now able to offer gourmet meals prepared by our chef using fresh, hearty ingredients as well as a full array of beverages and spirits for our guests. Our menu focuses on hearty, yet elegantly prepared, traditional Montana fare. Please let us know of any dietary concerns in
appetizers and you enjoy our four-season dining deck with views of the Wild Missouri and surrounding mountains.
Luxurious Guest Rooms:
Each of our ten rooms is furnished with a private bath, custom amenities, and a protected veranda or large deck that overlooks the river and surrounding mountains. Bed configurations vary in order to best accommodate couples, fishing buddies, friends, and families.
The Great Room:
By design the lodge incorporated the original dairy barn which was built in 1928 as the gathering point for our guests. On the second floor, which was formerly a hay loft for the dairy ranch, is our Great Room. You can relax after a day of outdoor activities by the huge stone fireplace; chat with our chef about the evening's meal; or relax on the dining deck with your favorite beverage and appetizers. As guests who have been enjoying the lodge since 1997 know, this room was a bit rustic – post remodel the Great Room now offers heating and air-conditioning, as well as the four season glass enclosed dining deck and custom kitchen. For those that need to stay connected to the outside world, the Great Room offers both WiFi and television with over 300 channels to view while enjoying your favorite beverage at our copper topped bar.
Large Tiled Mudroom:
Outdoor activities require lots of gear – our large tiled Mudroom offers plenty of space to store all of your gear.
ADA Accessability:
Our lodge includes a 700 sq. ft. guest suite that is ADA compliant.
Guests' laundry can be handled on premise for a Fee.
Please let us know if there is anything special we can provide to enhance your stay.
Check our Rates & Policies page for booking information, or visit our Photo Gallery for more images of the rooms and the Lodge.
Chip and Sue Anderson are both 3rd generation Montanans. After school, they decided to see the world working in high profile corporate jobs: Chip in the telecom industry and Sue in banking. But as we all know Montana has a way of pulling you back home.
In order to protect the natural resources of the 160 acre Ranch, the property is under a Conservation Easement managed by the Montana Land Reliance. This Easement runs with the property in perpetuity so future generations will enjoy the same scenic beauty of the Missouri Valley as we enjoy today.
advance - we are happy to accommodate your requests.
Morning - Enjoy your breakfast while watching the sunrise, or ask for a breakfast sandwich to go so you can get to your day's adventures quickly. We have organic cereals, fresh fruit, yogurt and breads, as well as hot, made to order Ranch specialties.
Evening - After a day of activities, relax and enjoy freshly prepared appetizers and our main entrée, followed by dessert. We have a different entrée every night of the week with some of the options including Filet Mignon; Italian Night; Fried Chicken; Pork Loin; Salmon fresh from Alaska, Mexican night; and Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Our dinner hour is flexible - let us know if you plan on staying on the river late.
Beverages - We have a full liquor license, so alcoholic beverages are available at our bar. Some alcoholic beverages are complimentary with your meal - others are available to purchase. Please let us know if you have a favorite wine or spirit so we can make sure to have it on hand when you arrive.
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Abruzzo and Molise Heritage Society
FIERI, meaning "proud, is a group of students and young professionals of Italian heritage who meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30P.M. at Casa Italiana (595 ½ Third St. NW) to discuss ways to celebrate and promote the Italian culture and heritage. FIERI also serves as a social and networking outlet for those who are interested in Italian culture. FIERI sponsors several events annually, including happy hours on the third Friday of each month, an opera night, wine tastings and Festa Italiana. Check them out at www.fieridc.org for upcoming events and membership information. Top
Il Circolo Filippo Mazzei
All interested in Italian Genealogy are welcome at the Circolo's meetings. The meetings follow a "show-and-tell" format, where members share information. All meetings start at 10:00 a.m. and run until 1:00 p.m. Please see their website at http://circolomazzei.50webs.com for meeting dates and other information. Top
Italian Cultural Institute of Washington, D.C.
Italian Cultural Society (ICS) of Washington D.C.
Members receive the ICS's monthly newsletter, "Poche Parole," including the topic of the next meeting's presentation, Society matters and other informative articles. Members also are eligible for discounts on language classes through ICS's language program and free admission to all meetings, ICS-sponsored events and Italian films and conversation classes that take place before the monthly meetings. Please see http://www.italianculturalsociety.org/membership.html for more information. Top
Lido Civic Club
The Club contributes to the Washington DC community through the awarding of scholarships to Italian American students attending local universities, in addition to helping the homeless, elderly, orphans, and disaster victims. Through the active participation of the Lido Club Membership and help from Friends of Lido, the club continues to promote the following objectives:
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National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)
The NIAF holds an annual gala in October in Washington and through its website keeps all interested abreast of Italian-related events in the DC metropolitan area. The NIAF also gives numerous scholarships and works to promote a positive image of Italians and Italian Americans. Go to www.niaf.org for more information. Top
National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW)
The National Organization of Italian American Women is a sisterhood of diverse women from varied professional backgrounds. Members include doctors, lawyers, artists, scientists, nurses, businesswomen, educators, writers, judges, and women working in the home. It is the only national membership organization for women of Italian ancestry.
NOIAW sponsored events are educational, cultural and social in nature and focus on issues of interest to Italian American women. The programs recognize and promote the accomplishments and contributions of women of Italian ancestry as well as acknowledge women as keepers of the culture. NOIAW is committed to preserving Italian heritage, language, and culture while simultaneously promoting and supporting the advancement of women of Italian ancestry.
NOIAW has recently started a DC chapter. Please see their website http://noiaw.org/ for information on membership and local events. NOIAW DC also has a Facebook page.
Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA)
OSIA is also a non-profit organization that devotes an immense effort to researching and advocating for issues that are important to people of Italian descent. OSIA holds an annual gala in May, highlighting scholarship winners and Italian American leaders in business and humanitarian efforts. Please see their website at www.osia.org for more information. Top
UNICO National
UNICO National will host Taste of Italy Tradeshow and Auction on August 4, 2011 at the Crystal City Marriott in Arlington, VA. For more information, please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. Top


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At Supernova Media we follow many people/brands in the social media industry. My Facebook personal profile feed is full of people like Mari Smith, Social @Blogging Tracker, InBound Zombie, Hubspot, and GeekClean. We love the content they provide and often share it on our page. We take ideas from them, emulate them, learn from them. But we always, always, give them credit. THAT… is social sharing etiquette.
As we grow our library of Blogs and Slideshare tutorials we share more and more of our own unique content. We try to share at least 75-80% of our own content. It keeps us on our toes, current, constantly learning, researching, writing and sharing. It's our passion. What we do. And keeps the blood coursing through our veins.
Recently, we posted a link to our page that was acknowledged and liked by a fellow social media marketer. Thank you! Seconds later, they posted the link to their page without giving credit to it's original source….us. Proper social sharing etiquette should have been to click the share button at the bottom of our post (which would be visible to their followers) giving credit back to the source.
When playing in the social media playground, remember the lessons you learned as a child – The Golden Rule. "Do unto others, as you'd have them do unto you". Social Sharing (clicking the share button on a post – or "liking" a post) is a form of flattery, acknowledgement, and accomplishment. By liking and sharing, you are endorsing that person or brand. It's a compliment.
Remember to "give credit where credit is due". The most common form of pilfering is sharing content without giving credit to the creator. Don't pilfer blog posts, videos or photos and pass them off as your own. It's seems like an obvious faux pas but it's done more often than you think.
Don't just pilfer and give credit. LINK back to the original source. It's not enough to credit the source, provide a direct link to the originating article or website.
A good way to ensure your credibility and avoid becoming a social outcast is to remember the good old-fashioned lessons you learned a long time ago. Remember, play nice!
For more on Social Media Etiquette – "Netiquette" read our blog. Also hear our thoughts on the "inappropriate status update".


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Excuse Me Miss
Jesse Maican
Well I (G) see you over (D) there
Lookin' (C)so fine and sippin a (D) beer
Well (G) I must ad(D)mit
You're the (C)prettiest thing I've (D)seen-in-here...(silence)
(G)Been all my life did it hurt when you fell from heaven
Is it hot in here or is it
(C)you've been running through my mind all day
Baby what's your sign do you come here often?
(Em) I'd say (D) anything
(little run thing on the E string) to meet you face to
(Em)face, so (D)please forgive me (G) if it's in poor (D)taste...(G)
(second verse)
Well (G)excuse me ma'am um, (D)pardon me,
Are (C) you from Tenne(D)see?
Cuz (G) from where I'm (D)standing at
(C)You're the only (D) ten I see
If I (G) told you you (D)had a nice body
Would you(C)hold that body (D)against me?
And (G) f**k me if I'm wrong but aren't you (D)Willie Nelson?
And if I (C)followed you home would you (D)keep me?
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