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I told careful readers six months ago that I would soon be moving to London. I made the move on September 1, and here's the local news:
Senior partners at major London law firms can't afford to live!
Well, not quite: But senior partners at many major London law firms can't afford to live in London itself.
I recently had lunch with — prepare yourself — a senior partner at a major London law firm. When I told him where I was now living, he said that it was nice that my commute would be so short:
"Twenty years ago, the senior partners at most big law firms lived in London. But today, unless you have inherited wealth or bought your home long ago, most senior partners at London firms can't afford to live anywhere near the City. Partner pay just won't cover the cost."
As an expatriate American, this startled me: I'm confident there's no American city where senior partners at major law firms can't afford local real estate. But in London, this has the ring of truth to it. From an American's perspective, everything in London is nauseatingly expensive (or "quite dear," as the locals so quaintly put it). But the cost of housing goes far beyond "nauseatingly expensive"; it's eye-poppingly, grab-your-chest-and-drop-to-the-ground, out of sight. It leaves partner pay in the dust. Here's what I mean . . . .
Continue reading "Inside Straight: London Partners Can't Afford Homes . . ."

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Here's a truth of parenting that isn't often acknowledged: parents need to get out more. They need to socialize with other grown ups. Sure, you might be having a ball every day, playing blocks with your little one or coming up with another menu for your pretend restaurant based out of the toyroom, but the reality is that the pair of you -- both you and your child -- need to socialize with people your own age. How? Enter the preschool playgroup.
Through a preschool playgroup, both parents and kids get the opportunity to make new friends and regularly socialize in an informal setting. Kids get to practice their burgeoning social skills -- sharing, not being so shy, cleaning up -- while the grown ups get a much-needed dose of emotional and intellectual support.
And believe me, grown ups get just as much out of the preschool playgroup as the kids do. When it came to joining a preschool playgroup, I got lucky. There was a group of us moms who used to wait together every day on my daughter's preschool pick-up line. One of the moms suggested a meet-up at a local fast food restaurant where the kids could play and the moms (and dads) could chat. Although there was a lot of, "I don't know, are you going to go?"'s, the meeting was a success. Five years later, not only is our group of ten girls still friends, so are the moms and we have a book club, dozens of huge joint family barbecues, holiday parties, a Daisy/Brownie Troop and even a few vacations together under our belt to show for it.
If there are no preschool playgroups in your area, don't worry, it's actually not to difficult to start one on your own. Here's how:
Know where to look. The first thing you'll need for your preschool playgroup are parents and kids. So where do you find them? Places where parents and kids congregate. Try hanging signs (get permission first) at the library, daycare center, preschool, church or pediatrician's office. If there are moms at the playground you are friendly with, consider approaching them to see if they would be interested in joining a playgroup.
Set a meeting time and neutral location. Unless you happen to know every person who will be attending the first get-together, pick a local spot that can hold a group -- a playground, a church hall, a restaurant -- where everyone can meet.
Figure out the rules. Some playgroups, like the one I belonged to, are very informal. Others are very structured with lots of rules and guidelines in place. Neither is right or wrong, you just need to decide what will work for your group. What is important is to figure out ahead of time what type of playgroup yours will be so there are no misunderstandings. If possible, have the first meeting without the kids. Counterintuitive as it sounds, it will let the parents iron out some basic playgroup rules without having to tend to the little ones. Things you'll want to discuss include:
- Meeting time and place
- Length of meetings
- Do you want to choose a name?
- Sensitive issues -- is someone allergic to dogs or peanuts? How will discipline be handled?
- Ages of the children and will siblings be permitted to attend
- Will you charge dues for crafts, snacks and other incidentals?
- Will there be set activities each week or is this strictly a playgroup -- a group for playing?
- Will there be a maximum number of members?
- If you are creating a group through a larger organization, MOPS for example, there may be specific guidelines that need to be reviewed.
- Any other questions or concerns that members might have
Plan the schedule and activities. If your preschool playgroup is one with a lot of variables -- you'll be meeting at a different spot each week for example, you'll want to set the schedule at least three weeks ahead of time so folks know how to plan. If your group will strictly be a PLAYgroup, then you may still want to do a little advance planning -- singing songs or dancing, doing a simple craft, having a snack -- these are all activities that are fun for little ones while encourage socialization. Consider scheduling an outing every once in a while. It might be fun as a group to visit a zoo or library.
Keep the purpose of the group in mind. Sometimes playgroups get mired in grown-up drama and politics. Try to rise above the fray and remember why you are all there -- so you and your children can have fun!


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The Hall of Fame
Matthews Productions has a policy to seek out new and versatile performers for the highly acclaimed shows staged at the Babbacombe Theatre, which, together with the youth policy, enables us to discover and develop young talent in the South West. This has resulted in success nationally, internationally and in the West End for young performers that have appeared in the numerous productions since the early 1990's
In 2006, whilst still only 12 years old, Oliver Taylor was offered his first professional stage appearance in the show the Magic of Variety as our very own Billy Elliot. Then in 2007 he was treading the boards at the Victoria Palace Theatre, on London's West End starring as Billy Elliot, a huge step forward for this extremely talented young man. He was a huge success.
In 2009, we saw a young girl of 8 take to the stage here in Torbay's Got Talent; she danced her way into 2nd place. She subsequently was invited to perform with the junior cast in 2010 in The Laughter Party. She entered TGT again in 2010, this time as a vocalist, and again was placed second. She was offered a featured role in the Christmas Laughter Party and made a huge impact. In 2011 she stepped on the boards with us again, but only for a short time as she was whisked off part way through the season to star as Amanda Fripp in Matilda on the West End. Her name is Lily Laight.
In 2012, Lily was cast in two feature films Les Miserables and in the title role of Therese Raquin starring Jessica Lang. She also played the part of the Young Jennifer Saunders in The Comic Strip's 30th Anniversary TV film Five got to Rehab. This year, Lily has just been cast as Katie Dunn in a new rom-com feature film Love Rosie, which will be filming in Ireland and Toronto in May whilst also being cast in a featured role of Doc Martin series 6.
This young lady is a star in the making and we are delighted for her success.
Other artistes that have gone on to the West End are:
- Dylan Turner - Mama Mia, Grease, Chicago, Oh What A Night, Footloose, Rock Of Ages & many more including Mama Mia the Movie
- Lauren Cuthbertson - Prima Ballerina for the Royal Ballet
- Jethro Marles - Mary Poppins & Mama Mia
- Emrhys Cooper - We Will Rock You & Mama Mia the Movie, albeit now he has moved to Hollywood and in 2011 appeared in Desperate Housewives.
- Alexandra Jay - West End, Cats, My Fair Lady (understudy to Martine McCutcheon), Mama Mia.
- Michael Baxter - Les Miserables
- Tricia Turner - We Will Rock You, Legally Blonde & Carnaby Street.
- Stephanie Clift - Mama Mia.
The entertainment industry has many opportunities for young performers; the following are now making their living in varying aspects of the business having appeared at the Babbacombe Theatre in numerous productions over the years.
The following young people are currently furthering their education within the industry by attending accredited theatre schools.


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A look into the not-so-conventional lives of San Francisco's freelance dancers
Perhaps the most obvious way for a dancer to make money is to teach dance. Gretchen Garnett, director and choreographer of Gretchen Garnett and Dancers, taught dance 25 hours a week at three different studios around the Bay Area when she first moved here. Since getting married, she has been able to teach a more reasonable 14 hours a week at two dance studios and dedicate more time to her company. Whitney Stevenson, who moved to SF within the past year to dance, enjoys teaching gymnastics to children because she gets to be active.
Although an active job like teaching classes or working in a restaurant might seem perfect for someone physically inclined, many dancers find it essential to sit down and rest their bodies while working. Gabby Zucker does transcription and reads drafts for author and music critic Jeff Chang. "It may sound silly, but I prefer desk jobs to waiting tables or working retail because I feel it's important to rest my body when I'm not dancing," Zucker says.
A more common sedentary line of work for dancers is administration. Maggie Stack works as the administrative assistant for the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, and for her, the support and promotion of dance goes hand-in-hand with the medium. But for Julia Hollas, dancer and administrator for Dandelion Dance Theater, the realm of arts administration also became a bane. "There is always too much work, not enough funding, and the incredibly good people who stay in the field consistently take on more than they can comfortably handle," says Hollas, who is currently seeking Pilates certification. "There is something quite noble about that fact, and I will always feel admiration for anyone who works as an administrator in the dance world. But what I was beginning to see in myself was a consistent state of burnout that took away from the inspiration I needed to pursue my art as I wanted."
There are also those who take on jobs that are out of the ordinary. Darya Chernova moved here from Russia and was amazed by all the dance opportunities and classes available. Luckily, she found a job to facilitate that interest. "I have been working at the farmers market for an apple orchard farm for five years," Chernova says. "Farmers market work is great but tiring. It can be very physical and socially exhausting. But I love fruit and being outside."
Kaitlin Parks, who worked as an EMT before the job became too overwhelming, is another example. "Lights, sirens, and the glory of helping fellow humans are great, but the 10-hour shifts and the physical and emotional demands were dipping into my energy and attention for dance," she says. "I currently dance with Alyce Finwall Dance Theater, the courage group, baby-sit for six different families, teach young children's dance classes, and teach both EMT skills and CPR."
When it comes down to it, making a life in dance is often an act of creativity in itself. Rachel Dichter helps organize people's closets. Tyson Miller works room service at the Mandarin Oriental. Ri Molnar models for art classes, gardens, and assists people with disabilities. Paul Laurey lives in a theater basement with low rent to redirect time and financial resources to dance. While some may respond to his living situation with pity or concern, for him the luxury of pursuing dance outweighs any sacrifice in creature comforts.
Of course, pursuing dance becomes a whole different story when a family is involved. InkBoat dancer Dana Iova-Koga found that having a life in dance took on new meaning with a daughter. "Now that I am a mother, I've had to get more intentional with dancing," Iova-Koga says. "It's much harder to find the time to do it, and it has to be very planned out. But now, when I get to perform, it feels more essential and I appreciate being there in a whole new way."
You guys should be high school tutors. It's sedentary, flexible, fun, and if you produce results, you can charge up to $100 per hour. While exercising your already sharp minds, it pads the pocketbook. San Francisco has no shortage of wealthy people with children. Just sayin'
Also, good article. It's very readable, and that's how a journalist's article should be. The beginning, middle, and end are tidy and connect well. The flow from word to word is smooth and predictable. Nice craft :-)
I am a big big fan of Ms Wiederholt's dance writing, both her articles and her dance blog! "Working to Dance" is another great example of her work. Great insight too, on one of the critical aspects of our local dancers lives.
One of America's best symphony conductors once said, "...I conduct so I can compose. I compose so I can live..."
I have pursured my passion for dance and dance writing for the past couple of years now. I work so I can pursure that passion for dance. I pursure that passion, my passion, so I may live...
Thank you again, Emmaly, for a great dance article!
Ok, but let's play devils advocate here, I mean I appreciate the fact that dancers are so motivated, but where does the responsibility start when it comes to making a change in finances? As directors and choreographers we should be paying our dancers to work, even if it is what they love. We all need to stop saying yes to working for next to nothing as dancers and as choreographers we need to start writing more grants, doing more fundraisers, support each other in the theater when work is produced, whatever it takes to break this cycle. Our dance jobs are worth just as much as any other job out there and it our responsibility to make that change, no one is going to do it for us.
Very hard to do, but a very good point!
I think sharing figures of income comparing the earnings of someone with a typical full time job or entry level position with the earnings a performing artist (or any striving educated & talented artist) holding the multiple part-time jobs would present a whole new reality to those who may not get the picture still. The sacrifice we artists make financially is so extreme when numbers come into play. Yes, it's of course worth it...like those moments we experience onstage that you can't recreate or ever imagine forgetting...to go paycheck to paycheck, but it's also a very scary place to put ourselves in. What happens if I'm seriously injured when I have little to no health insurance? Or what can I have for dinner tonight besides rice & beans?
If more people knew that we're making less than half the annual income of many average working citizens with little to no savings to speak of, I think we may see more support. We work hard so we can share ourselves and our potential with the world...such a priceless commodity....
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When out in San Diego a couple weeks ago, I popped over to La Jolla to revisit the town where my grandpa spent many of his summers. What was once grand, has become a nouveau riche ghetto of ersatz Lily Pulitzerites. Ok, there were some nice touches like the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library and the gift shop at MCASD but even the La Martina store disappointed for the same plasticy reasons. Just for helmet obsession sakes, I almost did talk myself into buying a polo helmet there, but it cost upwards of $300. So, if you're jonesin' for polo equipment and don't want to scar your eyes with nine-colored easy breather shirts, click into Argentina Polo and go nuts. The green and white helmet only costs $45, while the mallets and the British Indian riding breeches can be yours for around a hundred bucks.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Ebay Shopping: 1957 Austin Healey
If you're one of those sickeningly lucky types with summer hours on Fridays, this would be an ideal toy for today (and any day it cracks 50 degrees). (I love how there's a little driver-sized hole cut out of the cover. Can't have pollen falling on that passenger seat).
Raj UNDER the Roof
Oh, the irony! India's monsoon season starts on Sunday. Brooklyn's Indian-themed party monsoon season unfortunately starts Saturday. With the forecast calling for absurdities such as hail, we're moving the celebration inside, which may even be better. It's tough to make a tar roof look authentic...we've already spent years making the apartment look right (and there's a zebra skin rug). Can't wait!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Sidecar Named Desire
Can't really think of a better excuse (minus an Engligh Patient-esque open top yellow plane) to break out the Lindbergh goggles. Bids for this 1966 Vespa and sidecar hover at $8,599.00.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Ebay Shopping: WWI Cavalry Officer's Boots with Wooden Inserts
My tibia and fibula would be lucky to jimmy into these, but if some preppy Anglophile out there as legs like Joey Ramone, these puppies are for you. The wooden insterts are just fabulous. With a full six days of auction time left, bids sit at $52.
Ebay Shopping: 1920s Shagreen Ciggie Case
If someone made a wallpaper that looks just like this, I'd cover every surface. Bids for this beauty stand at $23.50 with a little over a day to go.
Gussying Up the (Reluctant-to-Costume) Guests: Tretorn Sneaks
For the Raj guests who aren't interested in applying the full kit, the Swedes at Tretorn have offered up some more modern accessories that will help you keep to the theme -- even with jeans and a t-shit (god forbid!). The boys can tie on the Skåne Canvas for $70, while the ladies can slip into the Evelina Canvas for $60. Of course, the original T-56 Poplin would look quite dandy as well.
Gussying Up the Guests: Donna Karan's Draped Crossover Dress
This, while not vintage, would look exceptional at the Raj, perhaps with a pet leopard in tow (be sure to keep it on its leash). The back is a masterpiece -- and that belt is one of my favorite accessories from spring. Available for more than a month's rent at Net-a-Porter.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
The Ideal Raj on the Roof Accessory: The Roorkhee Chair
Legendary army officer/tiger hunter/conservationist/author, Lieutenant-Colonel Jim Corbett, sitting in a Roorkhee chair in Dhikala, at the foothills of the Himalayas, approximately 300 kilometers from New Delhi, in Corbett National Park, which was designated India's first national park in 1936. (Photo source: Elegance Under Canvas by Nicholas A. Brawer via http://www.britishcampaignfurniture.com/)
Named in honor of the Indian Army Corps of Engineers stationed at Roorkhee, India, this legendary campaign chair would come in mighty handy on Saturday. It's made to support anyone who needs supporting on wildly bumpy terrain (industrial-style tar roof) and is highly transportable (if god turns wrathful and lets it rain, we may need to dart inside at a moment's notice). Lewis Drake + Associates offers this beautiful leather version (below) for $790 (canvas costs $680). The whole site is a treasure trove of colonial gems.
Gussying Up the Guests: RL Collection Verlaine Boots
It's always tough to walk the line between between drunk and "a drunk" and it couldn't have been more of a struggle for those colonials. In her amazing British Raj memoir and cookbook, "Curries and Bugles," Jennifer Brennan insists that the classiest folks refused to dive into their nightly G&T until after a ride or a tough round of polo or a tennis match sufficiently left them parched and ready to relax. So, putting on a pair of these for the Raj will at least make it LOOK like you've been working up to that drink. (And they're half off at $625).
Friday, May 23, 2008
The Not-So-Mysterious Event Unveiled: Raj on the Roof!
There was a purpose for all these recent "Gussying up the Guests" posts. A grand purpose. The First Annual Hovey Raj on the Roof. Next weekend (post Memorial Day), Porter and I are throwing a celebratory homage to the greatest aesthetic era on the books: The British Raj of India. We've been accumulating props for months: hoards of pith helmets, early 20th c. military cots, potted palms, umbrellas, 1920s badminton sets and gallons upon gallons of gin. We're hoping that the guests rise to the challenge and come bedecked in their best linens and campaign wear. Perhaps some will choose to go a bit more modern and will choose PJs, head bandages and limited edition monogrammed Vuittons. If you'd like to join in on the absurdity, drop me a line at firstname.lastname@example.com and I'll shoot you a proper invite post haste!
WASP Jock Chic: Edward Penfield Crew Poster
True collectors, turn your eyes away. Yeah, it's a new copy of a 1908 crew poster designed by graphic design legend Edward Penfield, but it's still great. The ebay seller offers a lot of great reproduced crew photos, too, all for under $10.
If Only I Didn't Hate Games...
I went on about my lifelong hatred of games on Hovey Vintage a while back. Wow. It's so true. Gambling is worse. I do buy mega millions tickets, but get me in any Vegas-style situation and my stomach turns. It combines said hatred of gaming with my other great dread, trading money for things that don't either feed me or decorate my home. But if I were a different person completely, I'd have to buy these. So, if any of you Hoffmans, Howards, Huffingtons or Howells out there like to gamble, then these are going for $24.99 with 4 days left in the auction.
Ebay Shopping: 1878 Dated Shotgun Cartridge Belt with Amazing Buckle
I recently picked up an all leather cartridge belt and can't get enough of it. It lets me pretend for a minute that I'm some Natasha Illum Berg (more on that saga later) huntress type. Even with the cartridge loops, it's wide enough to create a flattering waist over the most nubbly of shawl collared sweaters. This one's quite a wonder, as well, especially with that beautiful buckle. Bids hover at $34 with 2.5 days to go.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
HHH's Childhood Chic: John Lobb Sandals
At one point during middle school, I owned 14 pairs of Cole Haans. Most were men's. There were many loafers. A beautiful woven suede with brown cap toe (actually for women). Tuxedo shoes. And two pairs of sandals that basically looked like these John Lobbs. In fact, I picked up my first pair of these mandals on my first trip to San Diego. I'm back there this week for another day job obligation. Temperatures are wildly low, so I've been spared from seeing the flip flop contingent. Thank goodness both CH and JL realize that men should never show a toenail in public. These are like sandals with a decency cap. You can pick up these size 7.5 Lobbs for $425.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Spectacular Shop: Brilmuseum Amsterdam
Unlike other museums, Amsterdam's Brilmuseum lets you buy the exhibits. All pairs of specs, up to a century old, have never rested on another's nose. I love the T.J. Eckleburg-esque eyes on the website (see above).
Waxing Historic: Cire Trudon Candles
Louis the XIV, Napoleon and Marie Antoinette loved 'em. So, if you need something to light up your palace, Cire Trudon candles are the only way to go. The world's oldest candle maker lets you take in French history in one whiff: the pine, sage and hay emanating around the little general's camp (Empire), smells of hot and crusty bread (Révolution), the orange and ginger of the far east French colonial outposts (Pondichéry) and even the rocks of the moon (Odeur de Lune) - the latter, a scent of the future, as it would be. If you're not in favor of letting history (or $70) go up in smoke, you can invest in one of the company's wax busts (see below).
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Dispatch from London: Steve's Stag Party
London correspondent Steve continues to make his perfect London flat even more perfect now that he's installed this ca. 1910 Peter Spicer red deer mount and the crystal chandeliers.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
WASP Jock Chic: Early 20th C. Athletic Photos
I recently found a blog soulmate. The real deal. Now I'm stealing from him. Drinkin' and Dronin' found these incredible old sport pics on Shorpy, which, by the way, is the best damned collection of old photos you'll ever lay your eyes on (much like that gent third from the right may be the most studly thing I've ever laid my eyes on).
Friday, May 16, 2008
Gussying Up the Guests: Lace Chemise Flapper Dress
This, too, would be quite nice for the party. Most likely best with slip added underneath. 1) Lace like that would have to chafe during a heated game of badminton or pink gin pounding. 2) Can't have any "ladies" showing it all (and by default, showing up the hosts).
Gussying Up the Guests: 1920s French Linen Jacket
This + pith helmet = perfect outfit for the big event. Party guests (and anyone else) can buy it now for $245!
Combining Vices: Rebecca Ruth Bourbon Balls
Woah. What a week. The ole day job required my presence in Kentucky horse country the past couple days. I met with a couple surgeons who are performing a groundbreaking incisionless gastric bypass tune up procedure. You see, even after that major surgery, many of these patients start regaining weight. Rebecca Ruth bourbon balls may be a culprit (at least for the Kentuckians). Ruth Hanly (Booe) and Rebecca Gooch, got their start in professional candy making in Prohibition-shuttered bar room. It wasn't until '36 that Ruth started spiking the candy, but what a great idea it was. It may have been two days of contant travel and airport stress, but four of these little things did me in last night.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Ebay Shopping: 1941 Football Sweater
Back in my sportier days, I always held complete contempt for those who lacked all athletic ability, but still went through the motions of working out. While a bit irrational, it fell into the same sort of Darwinian category as my hypothetical fear of falling in love with a previously hideous individual who'd secretly undergone grave plastic surgery, only to be discovered when looking into faces of my children. Muscles, in my mind, were meant for jocks. Letterman's sweaters, however, when old enough, are classic fun, even if you can't throw a ball or a punch. Bids for this one hover at $36.
Finnish First: Sis. Deli + Café
I, an insatiable Anglophiliac since my days in the womb, left my 1999 trip to London obsessed with three things. Not Savile Row. Not high tea. Certainly not Harrods. No...it was the foreign-sounding chains that got my heart pumping. Wagamama. Muji. Pret a Manger. Now that there are two Prets within two blocks of my office, that's old hat. Muji's in SoHo. C'est la vie. Wagamama's still teasing me, but after opening a billion locations in the U.K. and every country around the world, it's finally encroached on American shores (albeit, Boston/Cambridge). (Wahoo!). Now it's Finland's turn to feed my need for a new well designed nosh pit. Those tasteful scouts at Monocle point out Sis. The sister-owned Helsinki mini-chain excels at perfect packaging and delicious-looking healthy bites. I love the check. Reminds me of a Hästens.
Friday, May 9, 2008
The Posh Pashley Phantom
We grow up loving our bikes, but there are those dubious teenage years where we cast our two wheeled transport aside for their more powerful, self propelling, four wheeled brethren. Hey, it's hard to pedal your way to prom. It's even harder to pedal your date to prom. But once you leave the hellish halls of high school, it's ok to re-embrace your forsaken childhood traveling companion. They're easier to park than a Smart Car, friendlier to Ma Earth than a hybrid – and given generic car design these days, a lot more stylish. If you plan to go back to bikes, you may as well do it with maturity. Pashley, the wonderful British bicycle maker founded in 1926, has launched a limited edition of 80 Classic Phantom Roadsters. At £995.00 they don't come cheap, but it's a debt you should pay for all those years of biking neglect (and it comes with that amazing headlight).
Nordic Preppy (Sort of): Our Legacy
A jaunt through Sweden is particularly dangerous on the virtues front. No matter how hard one tries, you can't help but commit two deadly sins simultaneously: envy and lust (depending on your love of sea food and reindeer, gluttony may also be a problem). Beyond the super human beauty, these Swedes also know how to dress - very well. Cristopher Pierro Nying and Bror Jockum Hallum are no exception. Their Our Legacy line simplifies the classics. They love a cuffed pant with white keds or sockless tie ups. It's a bit like A.P.C. for the Nordic Set. These images come from thier limited edition t-shirt line, "Les Gentilhommes: An Illustrated Journal," at Nordiska Kompaniet. And just like the Swedes themselves, it's not enough to just be beautiful, they excel at the packaging as well. These come in a tailormade suit bag with a numbered certificate.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Sale
Brooks Brothers' wildly expensive Thom Browne Black Fleece line from fall has come slightly down to economic earth now that everything's 50% off. So, now you can pick up the BB# 10 Stripe Patch Pocket Jacket for $1050. Still a bit rich, but less than J.Crew's new prices.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Latest Obsession: Deutsche Optik
Thanks to reader Ryder Hawthorne, I've unearthed a new vintage military shopping obsession: Deutsche Optik. Run out of Nevada by an army surplus obsessed German, Justus Bauschinger, this site and catalog help you spy, fight and stay warm in the night. (Above, the Delux Leather Carry Case, $399). Also check out the great Snoopy Goggles (the photo was too small and destroyed all asethetics of this post, so I had to leave them off).
Left, Swiss Army Bast-Korb (wicker and rocket tubes!), $74. Right, French Navy Sea Bag, $32.
Swiss Army Courier Bicycle, $599.
Eisenmann HPB 9/3 Flashlight, $19.99
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This coat is made from a heavily interfaced, vintage double knit that I found in the thrift store a few years ago. I made it using a self-drafted pattern. I started naming my self-drafted patterns for fun and ot keep track of them This one is called the Louisa Coat. :)
It is fully lined, and features a large collar, puff sleeves, welt pockets, topstitching and fabric covered buttons. It's complete with my own tag and a hanging loop inside. If I'd had more fabric, I would've added a detail in the back like a little buttoned belt. Oh well, I'll add that to my next version.
The coat design is based on a well-worn and well-loved coat that I've had for several years (included in the project gallery). Rather than make a complete copy of the coat, I changed some things. The size of the coat is a tad larger (the store-bought one was an extra-small), the collar is much larger, the placement of the welt pockets is different, the pocket openings are wider (the store-bought coat had such small openings that I could barely fit my hands in them), some of the seams are topstitched, and the sleeves and armholes have more wiggle room for additional layers.
Technically, this is a muslin, but I hope you'll agree this is a very wearable muslin. I love it! I plan to make a few changes to the pattern and make a few more coats. The biggest thing I'll change is the size of the sleeves. I overcompensated a bit in adding room to the sleeves, so I'll shape the sleeves a bit more for my next coat. I'll also add a little detail in the back, like a bow or little buttoned tab.
If you are interested in more photos and details about the project, please see this post and this post. Thanks for looking! :)
Dec 16, 2012, 07.08 PMby Melissa Lynnette
This is very cute! You did a great job. :-)
Nov 20, 2012, 07.25 PMby lucyuk
I logged in especially as I had to say WOW!! Gorgeous coat!! It looks lovely on you!! I love it!!
Dec 11, 2012, 01.49 PMby aur0ra
Thank you! You're so sweet!
Nov 17, 2012, 09.31 PMby asperge11
Wow! What a great coat! I love it :)
Dec 11, 2012, 01.49 PMby aur0ra
Thanks! :)
Nov 15, 2012, 10.54 PMby Mary Athey
its so gorgeous and its lovely on you. i think you did a smashing job xx
Dec 11, 2012, 01.50 PMby aur0ra
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it.
Nov 15, 2012, 08.21 PMby chased-away
It looks great and definitely wearable! And I like your photos! :)
Dec 11, 2012, 01.52 PMby aur0ra
Thanks for saying that! Also, I appreciate the comment on the photos. They were taken in various places around the outside of my house. It was the perfect time of day and year for taking photos. :)
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PORTLAND – At 12 days old, the Oregon Zoo's lion cubs are barely able to walk. On Thursday, they got their first checkup, revealing all three cubs are female.
Vets did the check-up a day earlier than planned because one cub wasn't interacting and was slightly underweight.
The zoo gave the cub a little extra food then returned the babies to their mom "Neka."
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Vikings OG Hutchinson plans to play with broken thumb
Vikings OG Steve Hutchinson said he suffered a broken thumb in Sunday's win over the Redskins but that he expects to play Sunday against the Bills.
Vikings' Peterson has sprained ankle
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson has a sprain of his right ankle, interim coach Leslie Frazier said in a radio interview Tuesday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.
Vikings-Bills matchup of the day: Tuesday
Let's take a look at a key matchup in Sunday's Vikings-Bills game at the Metrodome.
60-second rant: Vikings must respect the Bills
The Bills come in to the Metrodome on Sunday with nothing to lose and a whole lot of confidence, and the Vikings should not take this one lightly.
Peterson to undergo MRI for ankle injury
Adrian Peterson left the Vikings' Week 12 victory over the Redskins in the second quarter with an ankle injury and will undergo an MRI Monday to determine the severity of the injury.
Gerhart steps up when Vikings need him
Adrian Peterson limped off the field in the second quarter of Sunday's win, and Toby Gerhart stepped with with some hard running in a very good relief appearance.
Hot assistant coaches who could move up
With Jason Garrett and Leslie Frazier auditioning for head-coaching jobs and several other vacancies likely arising in 2011, PFW looks at the assistant coaches who have the best shot at becoming head coaches next season.
Frazier wins Viking debut, top 'Skins 17-13
New Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier started of his career a winner, as Brett Favre led two scoring drives in a 17-13 victory over the Redskins.
Vikings-Redskins prediction
PFW senior editor Eric Edholm says to expect a solid effort by the beleaguered Vikings Sunday against the Redskins.
Vikings fantasy focus
Here's a look at the Vikings' fantasy prospects as they head to D.C. to face the 5-5 Redskins in Week 12.
Vikings-Redskins matchup of the day: Friday
Check out this key matchup in Sunday's game between the Vikings and Redskins at FedEx Field in Week 12.
Favre will get chance to finish things off
Interim head coach Leslie Frazier left no doubt about his plans now that he has taken over, keeping QB Brett Favre as the team's starter.
Five questions with PFW Vikings correspondent Judd Zulgad
Pro Football Weekly hits up PFW correspondent and Vikings beat writer Judd Zulgad to discuss five hot issues surrounding the team.
Vikings-Redskins matchup of the day: Thursday
Check out this key matchup in Sunday's game between the Vikings and Redskins at FedEx Field in Week 12.
Frazier will have his chance
Each week we focus on a Vikings player or coach who is most under the microscope. This week it is interim head coach Leslie Frazier.
The Minnesota Vikings will have Cook on the field in Houston, after a six-game absence because of a broken right arm.||||||| Coach Leslie Frazier said after Friday's practice that Cook will play Sunday against the Texans. Cook was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return, and this is the first week he's eligible to be reinstated to the active roster. The Vikings didn't immediately make a corresponding move to make room. This is the third straight season that Cook has missed significant time. He had knee problems his rookie year and legal trouble last season.
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph has passed his post-concussion tests. Cornerback Chris Cook hasn't.||||||| Rudolph returned to practice on Monday, but Cook was held out again. Both players were hurt last week in a preseason game against Buffalo.
The Minnesota Vikings say cornerback Chris Cook's acquittal on assault charges has opened the door for him to return to the team. Cook is entering his third NFL season and will be counted on to help a Vikings secondary that struggled during last year's 3-13 season.||||||| Cook was acquitted Thursday of all charges that he assaulted his girlfriend in October. The team suspended him when the charges were levied. They later reinstated him to the active roster but told him to stay away from the team while the court process played out. In a statement issued after Thursday's verdict, the team said it "will meet with Chris in the near future and believe he deserves the opportunity to rejoin our organization."
The Minnesota Vikings are discussing suspended cornerback Chris Cook's future. Coach Leslie Frazier said he'd be meeting Monday afternoon with team officials to "see which direction we're going to be heading" with Cook, who was charged last week with felony domestic assault for allegedly trying to strangle his girlfriend. Frazier sidestepped a question at his news conference about whether Cook could be released.||||||| The Vikings have their bye this week, but Frazier said "all indications are" cornerback Antoine Winfield will be back from a neck injury to play Green Bay on Nov. 14. Winfield has missed four games. He said "without a doubt" he'll be on the field against the Packers.
Cook was charged Tuesday with trying to strangle his girlfriend, leaving her with a bloody nose and lip in an alleged attack that jeopardizes his status with the team.||||||| Cook was charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation, which carries a penalty of up to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine. The 24-year-old Cook was arrested early Saturday and released from custody Tuesday on $40,000 bail. He cannot leave Minnesota, which would prevent him from traveling with the Vikings to Sunday's game at Carolina.


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Applied Rationality focuses on public policy issues and tries to take a liberal perspective that is consistent (comments to the posts will often show otherwise) with neoclassical, rational-choice economics.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
First reports of negative growth
Reports from the twelve Federal Reserve Districts suggest that economic growth has slowed since the beginning of the year. Two-thirds of the Districts cited softening or weakening in the pace of business activity, while the others referred to subdued, slow, or modest growth.
While the report avoids the "R" word, it should be noted that the last two reports have cited ever-slowing growth and GDP growth over the period covered by those reports was an anemic 0.6 percent. Further slowing strongly suggests that the country has tipped from net growth to net decline.
Other indicators from the economy are also downbeat. Indicators for manufacturing and service sector conditions showed declines last month, and two private job reports also showed declines.
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- Bubba said...
So where in the Beige Book is negative GDP growth mentioned?
Funny that Bloomburg didn't mention anything about it
And the Japanese don't seem to be buying into that sort of thing.
"In the U.S., the Institute for Supply Management's non- manufacturing index, which reflects almost 90 percent of the country's gross domestic product, rose to 49.3 in February, surpassing the median of economists' estimates."
- March 5, 2008 at 7:58 PM
- Bubba said...
And here's what the FT has to say about this:
"Taken together, the beige book and the ISM survey suggest the economy is growing at a very weak pace if at all – but has not broken decisively in the direction of recession."
- March 5, 2008 at 8:13 PM
- Dave Ribar said...
Some simple math would help here.
First, an ISM reading below 50 indicates contraction. The number may have surpassed estimates but only because it was less negative than forecast. Moreover, it follows an even lower January number. The ISM manufacturing index has also been below 50.
Second, the economy was barely growing in the 4th quarter (revised GDP estimates remained at 0.6 percent). January's Beige Book indicated that conditions at the beginning of the year were slower relative to previous months. And March's Beige Book similarly says that conditions are slowing further. The report indicates that the economy in eight districts is stagnant or declining in eight districts, and the economy in the four others is stagnant or growing sluggishly.
From the report:
-New York: The Second District's economy has softened since the last report.
-Philadelphia: Business activity appeared to be weakening slightly in the Third District in February.
-Cleveland: Economic activity in the Fourth District has slowed somewhat since early January.
-Richmond: Business contacts suggested that the Fifth District economy lost some additional momentum in late January and early February.
-Atlanta: On balance, Sixth District business contacts indicated that economic activity was subdued in January and early February.
-St. Louis: The pace of economic activity in the Eighth District has slowed since our previous report.
-Minneapolis: The Ninth District economy appears to have contracted slightly since the last report.
-Dallas: The Eleventh District economy continued to soften from January to late-February.
Note that for most of these districts, the Fed isn't saying that "growth" is slowing, it's saying that actual economy activity is slowing. Put it all together, and these indicators say that the economy is most likely declining.
It's also useful to go back and compare the Beige Book reports from the first half of 2001, when we were entering the last recession, to the reports now. You will see that they are very similar.
Recessions can only be called in hindsight. We don't get the GDP numbers until well after the quarter. It will be mid-Spring before we get the first reading on this quarter's numbers. However, the Beige Book report is very discouraging.
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The Innisfail Aquatic Centre is turning 25 on June 11th. Since 1987, the town has been brought together as the facility brought year-round fun & fitness to Innisfail. On June 9th, a birthday party will be held for everyone to enjoy.
The Innisfail Aquatic Centre is celebrating its 25th birthday on June 11th and a party is being planned for the entire community.
People of all ages will have the opportunity to take part in
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There will also be a bbq & cake before free public swims later in the afternoon.
Aquatics Supervisor Patti Beable-Cowley explains why the facility plays such
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Prosecutors have formally filed charges against a grandmother and alleged methamphetamine addict whose grandchild suffered severe chemical burns.
Brenda Toniece Vann, 54, is charged with child neglect and endeavoring to manufacture a controlled dangerous substance.
She was arrested earlier this month after investigators were called to a Tahlequah hospital, where Vann's grandchild was being treated for chemical burns over a large part of her body. Investigators said Vann had been caring for the toddler for several days.
Vann and the 2-year-old's mother claimed they didn't know how the baby was injured, but investigators say Vann later admitted she has been addicted to meth for decades, and had cooked some of the substance in her home the week before.
She also allegedly went to that home after the baby was taken to the hospital and removed components of a meth lab. Vann placed those items inside a vehicle, and allegedly said she did so because she assumed the Department of Human Services would enter her home and see them.
Investigators later searched Vann's home and vehicle and seized a meth lab and several other drug-related paraphernalia.
Vann was released from jail on $75,000 bond, but was arrested a few days later by Tahlequah police for an outstanding warrant. Police said they also discovered Vann to be in possession of meth, marijuana, and paraphernalia.


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Tony La Russa's Inaugural Leaders & Legends Gala is attracting an all-star line up of celebrities.
George Lopez, Knight, and Mia Hamm are among several people confirmed to attend the red carpet event Friday at the MGM Grand.
The event benefits La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation and includes two days of "locker room sessions" a poker tournament, a cocktail reception, and a concert by The Eagles.
The Animal Rescue Foundation works to save dogs and cats who have run out of time at public shelters.
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- This is an invitation to everyone, to follow along with me, through video, the premier of a work written in dedication to our dear friend and bandmate, Laurie Frink. This work will be premiered and played, in Laurie's honor, throughout the week at our annual Thanksgiving Week engagement at the 'Jazz Standard' this November, 2013.
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I want to share with everyone, an experience that is deeply meaningful to me -- the making of a work that I feel driven to write, celebrating the life of the wonderfully talented trumpet player, amazingly gifted teacher, and dear friend, Laurie Frink. I feel compelled to share this as a thank you to all of you who have been there for me, the band and our recordings for over the past 10 years. You've been listening to Laurie play on every single recording we ever made starting back in 1992.
This work will be purely about trying to express beauty in the way Laurie did in her music and her vibrant life. She was not only deeply talented musically, but also visually. Few knew that she was a magnificent potter, as well as a lovely poet, too. There were so many incredible layers to this universally-loved woman.
I'll be sharing this story through streamed online videos filmed at my piano from my home, let you see sketches of the music as I find my way to the end of a piece that will hopefully be worthy of Laurie's name. We'll share video of our rehearsal as well. We'll premiere the work at the Jazz Standard Thanksgiving Week in November, for those who can come. If not, you'll see the premier and much more here through video.
I hope you'll be moved by the experience. Maria Schneider
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Here's a look at what's coming up this week in Shorewood. If we're missing something, you can add it to the calendar.
Village Board meeting Monday — Village officials will talk sewer improvement when they meet for a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Trustees will further discuss a possible and consider bids for sewer projects planned in the village.
The meeting will be held at , 3930 N. Murray Ave.
School district business — The Shorewood School Board Policy Committee will meet Tuesday night at 5:15 to draft, review and discuss district policy.
The meeting will be held in the conference room, 1701 E. Capitol Dr.
— If you're puzzled by Facebook, bewildered by Twitter and unaware of the power of Patch, join our free workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at the , 5420 N. Marlborough Dr.
Patch editors will walk you through the basics of these free media tools and show you how best to use them for your business or non-profit organization.
This is a free event; laptops are useful but not required. Snacks are provided and you'll walk away with a little swag. RSVP to email@example.com, email@example.com or email@example.com.
— will come back to her hometown of Shorewood to share her experiences 8 p.m. Thursday at Shorewood High School auditorium.
The Shorewood High School graduate and Broadway star will sing and reminisce about her time in Shorewood and her career with SHS Drama Chair Barbara Gensler.
Bring your questions to this free event.
School district bands perform — The Tuesday night at 7 in the Shorewood High School auditorium, 1701 E. Capitol Dr.
Then, 7 p.m. on Thursday in the high school auditorium, the .
Both concerts are free.
— Whether you are new to composting, considering composting or you are an old hand, the workshop held on Saturday and run by Josh Knox, master composter, is sure to provide you with some valuable information.
There will be a question and answer session at the end. This event is free, open to the public and starts at 10 a.m. at the , 3920 N. Murray Ave.
A compost-mentoring program will be offered to residents this year, to give them a hand getting started.
Preps sports — The Shorewood High School girls and boys track team will compete in a meet on Wednesday at the Whitefish Bay High School field house, 1200 E. Fairmount Ave.
Ping and pong — Monday marks the start of both recreational and competitive table tennis leagues, running over nine weeks every Monday, hosted by the Shorewood Table Tennis Club.
The league meets at , 3830 N. Morris Blvd., and pay out some of the biggest prize money the club has ever offered for leagues at $750 of total prize money.
They also offer goodie bags for all participants. For more information check out their website at www.shorewoodttc.org.
Additionally on Saturday, the club will host the high school state championship.
This is a team competition between schools from around the state. Shorewood High School also will be fielding a competitive team. All are welcome. If you are interested in adding your high school team to the group, contact Linda Leaf at email@example.com.
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Jean Quinn, a Provident Bank vice president, said that a survey conducted last year by the New Jersey Federation of Food Banks found that 49 percent of the 830,000 people they serve say they must choose between buying food and paying utility bills.
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Tennessee vs Oakland
Monday, November 25, 2012
Fox Sports South, 7 p.m.
Thompson-Boling Arena -- Knoxville, Tenn.
Line: Tennessee -13.5
*** Scoring machine Reggie Hamilton (26.2 ppg in 2011-12) is gone, but Oakland coach Greg Kampe was quoted in the preseason saying he thought this year's Grizzlies will be better than last year's. That team, of course, beat UT 89-81 early last season. So are the Grizzlies, who have won 20-plus games each of the last four years and danced three times, any good? Well they led by 18 at Pittsburgh before losing by 10 in overtime. That's saying something. Pitt has solid blow out wins over quality mid-majors Lehigh and Delaware on the resume. At the same time, an 11-point loss to Louisiana-Lafayette also says something about Oakland. Kampe heavily relied on three freshman and two sophomores a year ago. They're all back and a year older. The Grizzlies haven't returned to the level of two years ago, but are getting there. The talent appears to be place, but it will take a lot for Oakland to unseat South Dakota State and Nate Wolters this year in the Summit League this season.
*** The Vols need to show improvement from the free-throw line. Especially considering that of the 71 teams to play four or fewer games, only five -- Colorado, Montana State, UNLV, LSU and San Diego State -- have taken more than Tennessee's 109 free-throw attempts. How reliant is Cuonzo Martin's team on free throws? Well, 25.1 percent of the Vols' scoring comes from made free throws, which is higher percentage than 303 programs nationally. It could be significantly higher if the Vols weren't shooting 64.2 percent from the stripe (11th in SEC).
*** Keep an eye on talented 6-foot-5 guard Travis Bader and remember his name while you're at it. The Oakland junior made the second-most 3-pointers in Summit history last year with 124 and averaged 15.9 ppg. This year he's playing an absurd 38.7 minutes per game and has made the third-most 3-pointers nationally (22) on the second-most attempts (88). He led the country in both categories last year, going 124-for-314 (39.5 percent). He made two 3s against UT last year and scored 13 points.
*** The Vols have been relentlessly working on closing out on opposing shooters at practice. Oakland and its dribble-drive offense should present a good test. Against UMass, another dribble-drive team, Tennessee's defense held the Minutemen to a respectable 9-for-27 shooting from beyond the arc.
*** In Puerto Rico, UT's Jarnell Stokes was pinned down for three of four quarters in the first two games thanks to 6-foot-10 D.J. Cunningham from UNC Asheville and 7-foot Phillip Jurick of Oklahoma State. The bigger the defender, the more difficulty Stokes had. Could be interesting if Greg Kampe tosses 6-foot-10, 245-pound center/forward Corey Petros at him tonight.
*** Don't forget about the unexpected benching of juco transfer D'Montre Edwards in the Vols' final game in Puerto Rico last week. The 6-foot-6 forward's plus/minus score of -8 over 17 minutes in the loss to Oklahoma State undoubtedly contributed. He didn't play a minute two days later against UMass. On Friday Cuonzo Martin said Edwards must, "Play harder and execute on both ends of the floor and take it to another level." He added that there are, "Three or four guys that have been in the system and know what's at stake." Essentially, Edwards is behind Josh Richardson, Jordan McRae, Skylar McBee and Quinton Chievous defensively. The struggles were glaring against OSU. Edwards struggled against the Cowboys' double screens and was beaten backdoor, twice. Martin shifted him to the power forward spot at times in the game and said afterward he liked that look. Will be intriguing to see Edwards' minutes tonight. He averaged 11.7 mpg in the Vols' first three games.


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My husband and I went on our first date at the French Cafe. I suppose I chose that spot for all the usual reasons that Omahans chose it for more than 40 years: It seemed romantic. Impressive. Fancy. Cultured. And I was an Omaha girl who wanted to impress an out-of-town boy. A long time passed between that first date and our second date (another story for another blog post) but years later, after we had fallen in love and settled together in a one-bedroom apartment on 13th Street, my husband insisted we go back to the French Cafe on a Saturday night.
We had already gone to dinner and had a drink. I'm fine with going home, I said.
He insisted again. I didn't get it.
He asked for the same table we'd occupied on our first date. I still didn't get it.
Then, hands trembling, he pulled a Borsheim's box out of his pocket and asked.
It was as romantic as it sounds.
That's us about an hour after our wedding, at the same table .
I felt sad, but maybe not surprised, when I learned yesterday that the French Cafe had closed. I know I'm far from the only person in Omaha who got engaged there, or who has lovely, romantic memories of the place. I remember going there as a little girl and being enchanted by the huge black-and-white photographs on the west wall. I stayed enchanted with them every time I went there, even the last time, for a drink a few weeks ago, when we were nearly the only people in the place. I wondered then what would happen to the French Cafe. I realized then that the city had largely deserted it.
I can't say I went there a lot. I think many Omahans can say the same thing. And even though the restaurant has floundered these past few years, making lots of changes and trying frantically to find itself, I don't think I ever thought it would be gone.
The French Cafe kick started the Old Market. The Old Market: The first place I drove my red Pontiac Sunbird when I got my driver's license. An escape that I've always returned to, even when we moved out of that one-bedroom apartment on 13th Street. A place where I first felt like I could be myself. A part of the city where I still eat many meals and drink countless glasses of wine with friends. The best part of Omaha. So for that, if nothing else, I will always remember, and appreciate the French Cafe.
It helped to make my Omaha what it is.
Vintage photo courtesy of the Omaha World-Herald. Wedding photos by my friend and OWH photographer Matt Miller.
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Two of our own — Clayton Champan, of The Grey Plume, and Paul Kulik, of The Boiler Room — are semifinalists for the 2012 James Beard Awards. Read more here.
Matthew and I enjoyed a cocktail at the Boiler Room last night followed by a delicious dinner at La Buvette. Tres romantic. (It's also very dark in Buvette, so pardon the photos. But enjoy them anyway.)
I hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day, too.
We loved the curated wine rack and chose a lovely bottle of Barolo from the shelf.
So Chick-Fil-A and it's soft opening and opening took over my life earlier this week. I can't say I've ever seen so much frenzy over a fried chicken sandwich (or so much controversy over the politics of restaurant owners, for that matter.) I also had to finish writing my story that ran Wednesday about creative hostess gifts (seriously, check out the cheese board that's featured with the story — it's amazing) and write my review for tomorrow's paper and of course compile dining notes. Tomorrow's review is a good one. I can't wait to share it here.
Oh yeah, and I have a little column called art notes that always seems to get lost in the fray.
On Monday, I escaped my desk for a photo shoot for the gift story. Yes, that's my back at left (and my own hand wrapped gift and front door, I'll add.)
So those are all the reasons that Omavore has been quiet this week. But I'll be back on track next week, beginning with a recap of this weekend, which I'm spending in Kansas City with my husband. His favorite band is playing a show Saturday night — can't wait. Next week I'll tell you about all the good food we eat and the good things we drink over the weekend.
Until then.
Update: The contest is now closed. The winner of the "Adventures with Chocolate" cookbook via a random number generator is commenter #11, RachelWarne. Congratulations!
I'll give you the full scoop in my dining notes column tomorrow in the World-Herald about Chocolatier Blue coming to Omaha. I was lucky enough earlier this week to get a sample box of Chris Blue's chocolatey goodness. My oh my. Some of these (and yes, I've eaten a few) are amazing. Below, I'm sampling my favorite so far, the White Russian (a.k.a "the caucasian.") I'm saving the cardamom-flavored chocolate for last, because it just sounds so, so good.
To continue on the theme, I'm offering Omavore readers the chance to win a prize in my very first giveaway! The prize is a copy of the brand new just-released book "Adventures with Chocolate" by chocolate expert Paul A. Young. Young is a renowned British chocolatier, and his book recently won the Best Chocolate book in the World award from the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Fancy!
The book includes 80 recipes — even savory ones. One that looks amazing to me is chocolate water biscuits that are meant to be served with cheese. This sounds like the best idea ever.
All you have to do to enter the giveaway is leave a comment on this post and tell me what's your favorite way to eat chocolate? I'll pick a winner randomly on Monday. Good luck!
Last weekend, my sister and I went to the Omaha public Library's first annual "Read it and Eat" culinary conference. The all day event included four panels, lunch and a cookbook exchange, and was, amazingly, free. I'll have more on the conference this week and next on the blog.
One subject kept coming up throughout the day, a subject that wasn't on the schedule. Reuben sandwiches showed up on the lunch buffet, and I think everyone started to think about the savory sandwiches after they ate one.
Reubens came up during a presentation right after lunch about the success of Omaha's Junior League Cookbook, which features a recipe for the sandwich. Then they came up a second time when New York native Isa Chandra Moskowitz started her presentation by saying, deadpan, "I'm from New York. Where the reuben was invented." And then the sandwich came up yet again, during a panel discussion about the history of Omaha restaurants.
Anyone from Omaha will claim the sandwich as a local invention. Two legendary stories exist, though, about the reuben. One is that a man named Reuben Kulakofsky, a Lithuanian-born grocer from Omaha, invented the sandwich as part of his weekly poker game held at the historic Blackstone Hotel. The hotel's owner the put the sandwich on the hotel's lunch menu. It later won a national contest and became famous.
The second story is that a man named Arnold Reuben, a German owner of the once famous, now closed Reuben's Deli in New York invented the sandwich. The earliest references to the sandwich in print are ones from New York, though many don't take those as conclusive evidence.
Anyway, the most interesting moment of the Reuben discussion came from Kristine Gerber, who is a publisher and book author and who was half of the duo that gave the presentation on the Junior League book. She said when researching the book, she came across a menu from an Omaha restaurant dating from 1924 that listed the sandwich. That menu would pre-date a New York menu which listed the sandwich in 1926. I've asked Kristine to send me a photo of the menu, or let me know where I might see a copy of it, so we can put the debate to rest once and for all (at least for Omavore readers.)
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It was back-to-school night on Monday for the first students at the new adult education school at with the initial ten classes getting underway for a program that will serve the Somerset Hills area.
Students carrying yoga mats, adults checking in to find their class location in the 700 wing of the high school off South Finley Avenue and instructors — many of them local — were on hand setting up for a first night of class that appeared to appeared to run smoothly. The pilot program was the brainchild of local resident Laura Begg, who also attended the school's opening.
The program, which came together in a matter of months, partially because The Adult School of the Chathams, Madison and Florham Park had been looking for a location in the area in which to expand.
Charlene Peterson, director of the larger adult school, was at Monday's first night of classes to greet new students and to answer any questions about the program.
Begg and Peterson said there still are openings in many of the 30 classes — some as short as one session and others a full ten weeks — that will be offered as a pilot program at Ridge this fall.
Along with new students, Peterson said some of the instructors at the school also are from Basking Ridge.
One of the students was Sara Oglesby from Basking Ridge, who said she had signed up for a beginning class on computers because, "My grandchildren can't read cursive."
She added that she had not before received instruction in using a computer, "if you don't count the ones that my 11-year-old grandson gave me."
That class' instructor, Kathy Grilli of Basking Ridge, said that her class is broken into segments, and students may sign up for one, some or all of those topics covered, starting with basic computer use and continuing on to instruction in Word, Excel and Power Point.
Suzanne Banfield, who said she lives "down the street" in Basking Ridge was setting up for her class, an introduction to making wire jewelry, said that while she was new to the Ridge High School program, she already had been teaching for six years in Madison.
In the new program, she said most of her anticipated students are from Basking Ridge, and one is from Bernardsville.
Banfield said she expects her class will continue to draw a repeat crowd, especially since students chose the jewelry piece they want to create in her class.
Another Basking Ridge resident and instructor, Maria Pascale of Get Organized With Maria, LLC, said she was contacted by the school when a survey of area residents conducted this summer showed there was an interest in a session on how to get organized.
If the pilot program continues, sign-ups will begin again in January for another set of classes to begin next March, Peterson said.
The classes, including Spanish and Italian language classes, computer and internet education classes, a class on watercolor painting, local and worldwide history sessions and more are detailed on the Adult School's website.
Still spots available
There are still plenty of spots available in classes, including many that have not even begun yet, according to Peterson. Besides going to the website, those who are interested can call the school at 973-443-9222, or go to this link and follow the Bernards tab: http://www.ssreg.com/chatham/.
Adults and teens may sign up for classes.
Peterson and Banfield noted that the original Adult School began 75 years ago.


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Bridport Literary Festival 2013
We again welcome to the 9th Bridport Literary Festival all those who read books and love Literature.
Our programme of events this year is even more interesting and entertaining than ever before and we hope this season of talks will help banish the dark days of November and prove enlightening. An eclectic mix of writers of both fiction and non fiction, together with poets and literary pundits will intrigue, delight and, possibly, infuriate at venues around the town. Audiences have an opportunity to engage with writers who may encourage discussion on all manner of subjects.
We are again very grateful to Nikki and Richard Cooper and their team at The Bull Hotel (www.thebullhotel.co.uk) for their generosity in allowing us to use their glamorous Ballroom and intimate Hayloft Bar for many of our events. We would also like to add our appreciation and thanks to Peter Hitchin and his team at the Electric Palace (www.electricpalace.org.uk) for all their support and input, and Anna Powell and her team at Sladers Yard Gallery and Café (www.sladersyard.co.uk) for hosting several events. Our thanks must also go to Nick Macey and his colleagues at Waterstones for co-ordinating all the book sales and signings and to the team at the Bridport Tourist Information Centre for managing all our ticket sales with such patience and efficiency.
Our main sponsors: Waterstones (www.waterstones.com) and Kitson and Trotman, solicitors (www.kitsonandtrotman.co.uk) continue to encourage and support the Festival; as do all our Sponsors and Donors, especially Venetia Ross Skinner on behalf of the late George Millar and Little Toller Books (www.littletoller.co.uk) on behalf of the late Kenneth Allsop.
We are all passionate about literature and want to share this passion with you.