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Top 10 - July 2014
What we are loving right now:
1. Susan's Pick: My kitchen! Nothing has been more fun than watching the remodeling process, and now cooking here. Huge thank you to Kline Rosenbach and Mickey Comer of Comer Custom Builders for seeing our project from demo to punch list with amazing skill and professionalism. It is great to be home!
2. Farrar's Pick: Flash Tattoos - These adorable "grown-up" metallic temporary tattoos are perfect for a party or even a wedding!
3. Susan's Pick: My favorite candle on the planet! Love this Pomegranate and Currant candle available locally at Gray is Grey. Smelled it the first time at my friends house and had to have it.
4. Farrar's Pick: Manna Kits - I love the idea of putting together "manna" kits to pass out to homeless people. Keep a few kits in your car, and next time someone asks you for help or you see somebody begging by the side of the road, you can give them a kit full of things they really need like food, toiletries and a list of local organizations that can provide more help. The Goodly blog offers some great ideas of what to include in your kits, as well other ideas for doing good in the community.
5. Susan's Pick: I got these storage bins from Ikea to organize my pantry. They are great for individual snacks for the kids.
6. Farrar's Pick: The Wild Unknown Tarot Cards - I found these cards at Curiosa, one of my favorite shops on Canyon Road in Santa Fe. Each card has a beautiful whimsical illustration, and the coordinating guidebook walks you through the meanings. Bring these out with dessert at a dinner party and you'll be sure to get some good conversations going. A fun gift idea, too!
7. Susan's Pick: Quest Protein Chips - With almost no carbs these protein chips are guilt free snacking!
8. Farrar's Pick: Pact App - Want to get healthy, but can't seem to commit? What if you had to pay up every time you fell off the wagon? This app motivates you with $$$. Make a "pact" to go to the gym, eat fruits & veggies and keep a food journal. If you succeed, you earn money. If you don't, you pay. Best of all, you can sync it up with your Tory Burch Fitbit tracker.
9. Susan's Pick: The color PINK! I'm completely in love with it and the pop of color it provides - it is a happy color and can be more sophisticated than you expect.
10. Farrar's Pick: Homemade Toaster Waffles - I found this delicious, healthy recipe for waffles on the Carrots 'n' Cake blog. This ice cream sandwich pan makes the cutest little waffles. Just freeze and toast. These are a hit in our family. And a great way to use up ripe bananas.
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - April 2014
Our top 10 favorite things right now:
1. Susan's Pick: God gives us all talents, but I believe when He was passing them out he gave my dear friend Shannon Pierce extra. Her creative energy is contagious and she makes it look so effortless! (we know it is not) Shannon is currently working on a triptych painting for my study using this previous work of hers as our inspiration. Nothing makes me happier than to hang art where not only do I know the artist, I love her!
2. Farrar's Pick: Clean 15 & Dirty Dozen - The Environmental Working Group just released the 2014 list of which fruits and vegetables have the most/least residual pesticides. I love using these list to determine when I should buy organic and when it's unnecessary.
3. Susan's Pick: St. Andrew's Episcopal School. My oldest son Chase is graduating from 8th grade next month and will be leaving St. Andrew's for Tascosa High School. We have been so pleased with not only the exceptional education he has received and the loving Christian environment, but also the educators like Casey Doyle who have invested in our son. Coach Doyle moved to Lubbock two years ago, he was an extremely popular teacher and coach with the kids. When the kids were recently playing at the district tennis tournament at Texas Tech he and his precious son came out to root on the Broncos. I'm so grateful for all the teachers and staff at St. Andrew's that have invested in my children!
4. Farrar's Pick: smile.amazon.com - I love to shop locally, but sometimes Amazon is just more convenient, especially for the essentials. Now you can shop on Amazon while at the same time supporting your favorite local charity. Every time you shop, go to the smile.amazon.com website (instead of amazon.com) and shop for a cause.
5. Susan's Pick: My cool friend Joanna Latham told me about airbnb and onefinestay - both are great sites that link you to chic accommodations in big cities around the world. Linking you to people's homes and flats while they are away, basically another version of VBRO but (in my opinion) with stricter guidelines for the homes that are available for rental.
6. Farrar's Pick: Nest-Invest - Are you about to get married and need a down-payment? "Register" at Nest-Invest and your friends and family can help you purchase your first home. What a great concept! This website was just recently launched by Amarillo-born Michael Bruegel. Love it!
7. Susan's Pick: I'm always interested in new skin products, I have been using Nerium AD for the last couple months and really think it is doing a good job reducing fine lines. I buy mine from a friend, Chris Riley - 806-576-8545.
8. Farrar's Pick: Wooden Puzzles - I've always loved a good puzzle, and after doing princess puzzle after princess puzzle with our daughter recently, I decided I was ready for a little more of a challenge. I ordered a few gorgeous wooden puzzles to keep out on the table in our den. They are definitely an investment, but the quality is so much better than the cardboard puzzles, and the pieces are so beautiful and unique. Do it for the sake of your brain health! This one is from Artifact Puzzles, but I also love Liberty Puzzles.
9. Susan's Pick: This water bottle is so perfectly designed with a spot for your key and some cash! Just ordered a couple - love!
10. Farrar's Pick: Lil Gadgets Headphones - These "untangled" headphones connect to the iPad via Bluetooth which means our daughter can get up and dance around the room while watching Frozen over and over again...
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - March 2014
What we are loving right now:
1. Susan's Pick: My house remodeling project is (I think:) coming to an end soon. In a week or so our new roof will be installed. My husband grew up in Austin with a metal roof, and we both love them. So, we are replacing our wood shake shingle roof with a standing seam metal one. I've been working with Chris Andrus of Andrus Brothers Roofing and I know it will be beautiful like this picture I've been obsessed with on Pinterest. Now if I can only throw in the pool in without my husband noticing...
2. Farrar's Pick: Blue Sage Pottery - I love this great local art shop on 6th street. They have amazing pottery plus more. I recently picked up this beautiful citrus juicer and some great wine goblets. The picture doesn't do it justice, but the purple/blue glaze is gorgeous. Best part is that the pottery is microwave safe! Stop in and get yourself a new platter or pitcher - it's art that's practical.
3. Susan's Pick: I bought this beautiful wood salad bowl set at Et Cetera recently and I just love it! It is the perfect size and it is not too heavy for daily use. LOVE!
4. Farrar's Pick: Healthy Gadgets - I found these two in a magazine the other day, and I thought both were cool ideas. The HAPIfork vibrates and lights up when you're eating too fast and tracks total meal time, time between meals and more. The BluFit smart water bottle connects with your phone and tells you how much water you need, how much you've had and alerts you when it's time to drink.
5. Susan's Pick: MY TRAINER! My friend Kristin and I have been working out with Ralph Roberts at the Downtown Athletic Club for over a year on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ralph was a professional baseball player and now has made getting people fit his mission. Ralph makes every workout fun and his positive attitude is contagious. He started a blog and it has tons of great workout information!
6. Farrar's Pick: Babatunde Umbrellas - I know it's wishful thinking to think we might get some rain... but a girl's gotta be prepared, and these African printed umbrellas are just the ticket! (I wrote this the other day, and today it's actually raining - yippee)
7. Susan's Pick: One of my dearest friends is Dr. Liana Proffer. Liana is a Mohs surgeon who spends her days skillfully removing skin cancer - so spending my days lounging in the sun without sunscreen is not an option unless I want her wrath! Solution? My friends have been using a mobile spray tan service that comes to your home and sprays on the sun's rays. It lasts about a week and costs $35 - her name is Torri (Torri's Travel Tans) and the contact number is 806-418-5122.
8. Farrar's Pick: El Bracero - I just can't get enough of this local Mexican food restaurant. They have such a great variety of delicious-ness. From the meat-filled parrillada to the fresh fish and even the veggie plate, you really can't go wrong. They have quail, ribs, lamb chops, spicy shrimp, carnitas, grilled onions that melt in your mouth and more. Plus, there are three locations - Grand, Bell, and 6th St - so there's something for everyone.
9. Susan's Pick: I recently cracked the screen of my iPhone - uggh! Since I was getting shards of glass in my face when I would answer a call, I realized I needed to break down and fix it. A friend told me about Electech - a local company off the Canyon E Way & Georgia that is reputable and repairs screens quickly (an hour). They did a great job, and I'm back in business!
10. Farrar's Pick: TOMS Coffee - TOMS started by donating one pair of shoes for every pair purchased. Then they started selling sunglasses and giving sight. Now, in their newest venture, they're selling coffee and giving water. With every bag of coffee you purchase, TOMS will give one week of clean water to a person in need. What an incredible concept. And if the quality of the coffee is anything like their other products, it's going to be de-lish! Caffeine for a cause - we like the sound of that.
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - February 2014
Our top 10 things we're loving right now:
1. Susan's Pick: HOUSE OF CARDS!!! I am completely obsessed with the Netflix original series House of Cards starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright. This Emmy winning series is political drama at it's best. And the best part? There are 2 full seasons waiting for you and it is instant streaming to your device.
2. Farrar's Pick: Mudpuppy Puzzles - We got this mermaid puzzle for our 3-year-old daughter for Christmas, and she loved it so much, we ended up buying a few more. The colors are great, the pieces are sturdy and fit together well, and we all enjoy putting them together over and over. And they have puzzles for all ages.
3. Susan's Pick: Doorbot. This Wi-Fi connected video camera and doorbell allows you to see and speak to visitors at your door via your smart phone or tablet. The camera even has night vision - great for busting the ding dong ditchers!
4. Farrar's Pick: Manuka Honey - We learned about this extra-special honey at our fishing lodge during our recent trip to New Zealand. This honey has numerous healing benefits above and beyond regular honey, and the cool part was that they had beehives all over the property where we were staying. Click here to read more. You can buy the honey from LV Honey or this similar honey on Amazon.
5. Susan's Pick: My 8 year old daughter found out about these Sweaty Bands from a friend. We just ordered her a few on line and fell in love with them! They are fun, colorful headbands and stay in!
6. Farrar's Pick: PROJECT Trio - We got to see these guys play at Symphony Underground on Saturday night (great event btw) and they were awesome! So cool to have such amazing talent in town. Lots of great videos on youtube.
7. Susan's Pick: Next time you are in Big D, stop in Blue Print Dallas. Fantastic antiques, art and beautiful furnishings have been carefully selected by the interior decorators that own the shop.
8. Farrar's Pick: Kindle Paperwhite - I know lots of you probably still love books with pages, but there are so many advantages to digital books, and I'm a convert, especially with my new Kindle. The screen is black and white like a real book, the light is low so it doesn't keep you up at night (unless you've got a real page-turner), and it's just for reading (no games, texts, emails, web-browsing, like other tablet devices). You can load it up with hundreds of books, you can look up any word just by touching it, you can search within the book or jump to any location, and it even tells you how many minutes you have left in the chapter. Plus, it syncs with the Kindle app on your smart phone, so if you ever get stuck without your Kindle, you can just read on your phone! Oh and you have to get one of these great cases.
9. Susan's Pick: Silver Travertine. I love the lines in this stone and so I am attempting to recreate this sink basin that I found on Pinterest in our new powder bath. Hopefully mine will turn out as beautiful as this picture!
10. Farrar's Pick: J. McGlaughlin Tote Bag - I received one of these great tote bags for Christmas, and I just love it. It's lightweight, big enough for my laptop but not too big and bulky. Perfect for work, travel or even as a baby bag. It comes in so many great colors, too. I might just get another one...
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - January 2014
The top 10 things we are loving right now:
1. Susan's Pick: Turkish Rugs! My friend Banna Duncan brings in our friend Tarik on a quarterly basis to Amarillo to sell his beautiful Turkish rugs by appointment. It is so helpful to see options in your home and the quality of the new and old rugs are amazing. Tarik has started showing these "overdyed" turkish rugs lately and I LOVE THEM!
2. Farrar's Pick: AMoA's new photography exhibit - We attended the AMoA Gala a couple of weeks ago and got to enjoy the incredible photographs from the collection of Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell that are now on display at the museum. We even got to meet the Bidwells themselves, and they were so fun! But trust me, you'll want to see this show - it's really a gift to have these masterpieces in Amarillo. If you don't make it sooner, then save the date for Art After Dark on February 21st.
3. Susan's Pick: One of my crazy friends is obsessed with this app, and I have to say, it makes me completely laugh. The My Talking Pet APP turns your pictures or videos into short videos animating the person or pet in the picture. And yes, I have too much time on my hands obviously.
4. Farrar's Pick: Barbour Quilted Jacket - My dad got me a great fleece-lined jacket similar to this one for Christmas last year. I have been loving it this winter as it is just warm enough for our chily mornings, but not too warm for the milder afternoons. Easy to dress it up or down, and they have some great color options like this pretty blue!
5. Susan's Pick: Southwest Airlines!!! They have finally started service to Memphis, Tennessee - you can't get there directly from Amarillo but just figured out how to buy a ticket to Dallas and then one to Memphis separately and not check luggage. Memphis is the 2nd most expensive airport to fly into for some reason, so I'm excited to use my SWA points to get there! My dearest friend Suzanne and her precious family live there - and so I'm headed her way soon!
6. Farrar's Pick: FiLIP (The World's First Smart Locator & Phone for Kids) - This was recommended to us by a good friend with young boys. She says: Santa brought these to our kids for Christmas. Really amazing. Used them skiing and plan to use them when we head to Disney. Loved that the boys could call us if they weren't comfortable w/ the strangers (ski instructors) we left them with. They never did, but nice piece of mind. Santa read about them in the New York Times and they were just released in November. What a great idea, and they look cool, too! Thanks for sharing this with us.
7. Susan's Pick: My husband has become a HUGE Seattle Seahawks fan due in some part to following former Texas Longhorn players in the NFL. Former Longhorn safety Earl Thomas will be key in this weekend's Superbowl! I'm a Broncos fan, so the big game this weekend is going to be a Teeple family smack down - BRING IT!
8. Farrar's Pick: Fancy Ice Cream - If you're looking for a fun idea for a Valentine's Day gift, check out these great ice cream websites. I know I'm usually the wellness junkie, but sometimes it's good to enjoy a little indulgence. Jeni's offers unconventional flavors like Sweet Potato with Torched Marshmallows and Hot Toddy Sorbet and eCreamery offers customizes flavors and personalize packaging.
9. Susan's Pick: I picked up these Quinoa snacks at Market Street in the organic section and they are a delicious after dinner treat with a great crunch and perfect amount of sweetness and salty flavor. Love them. And yes, it is strange when Farrar picks ice cream and Susan picks Quinoa snacks for our Top 10. Opposite DAY!
10. Farrar's Pick: One of our favorite fun friends sent this photo to us in response to one of our "Plan Ahead" emails. So funny and a great reminder that as much as we try to be anticipate the future, we can really just go with the flow and figure out how to make things work, even if not exactly as we planned.
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - December 2013
Our top 10 favorite things right now:
1. Farrar's Pick: If you haven't seen it yet, the Christmas Jammies Video is adorable and will definitely give you a much-needed Christmas chuckle!
2. Susan's Pick: Just found this recipe for peanut butter chocolate chess pie - OH YES! Making this for Christmas dinner. No calories on Christmas, right?
3. Farrar's Pick: One of my new favorite recipes is healthy, delicious and super easy to make. I whipped up some of this banana bread last week, and it's been such a hit with my family that I decided to make another batch today. Can also be done as muffins, and I would recommend using only half of the maple syrup (or skipping it all together depending on your sweetness preference). From Deliciously Ella, a really great healthy-but-tasty food blog. I've also tried her seed bread, and it's delicious!
4. Susan's Pick: One of my favorite friends just treated all of us to these fab bracelets she found at Raffkinds! Haven't taken it off - love it!
5. Farrar's Pick: For Christmas, the Funspired Secret Santa got each of us one of these Mighty Purse clutches that charges your phone on the go. How cool is that? Add a credit card and a lip gloss for a night out on the town or throw this pouch in your day bag for a quick emergency charge. Available locally at Two Loons (on 6th St) or Little Brown House.
6. Susan's Pick: The MOVIES! One of my favorite things to do during the holidays is to go to the movies - dying to see Leo in The Wolf of Wall Street opening Christmas Day!
7. Farrar's Pick: I'm probably revealing a little too much about myself with this one, but here goes... I'm currently reading She's Got Issues which has the tag line "Seriously Good News for Stressed-Out, Secretly Scared Control Freaks Like Us." Obviously, this book isn't for everyone, but for those of you that can relate, I think it's definitely a worthwhile read.
8. Susan's Pick: My obsession with gold continues... Santa just scored this brushed gold and lucite ice bucket. Available on line at Furbish.
9. Farrar's Pick: Every year of my life, my mom has made me a needlepoint Christmas ornament. This year, she surprised me with this fabulous Funspired ornament. Isn't it perfect? Thanks, Mom!
10. Susan's Pick: The Christmas Spirit! My friend Cole from Gray is Grey created this beautiful garland over my mantle and it makes me smile every time I walk in the door.
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - November 2013
Our top 10 favorite things right now -
1. Farrar's Pick: Hand Cream - The dry weather this time of year wreaks havoc on my poor hands, so I stash moisturizing creams everywhere. I'm currently loving the pomme poivre handcreme by love + toast that I picked up in the new beauty section at Market Street United. My other go-to is the French Fer A Cheval which is available locally at Gray is Grey. I love that both of these cream come in great metal tubes, too.
2. Susan's Pick: Everyone has their favorite LuLu pants for working out, but these crops are the bomb! Seamless - but more importantly they have a great design that flattens out your tummy. Sold! Bought mine locally at The DAC thanks to the recommendation from my workout buddy Kristin.
3. Farrar's Pick: The Wild Cupcake - Owner Nicole Costa is somewhat of a celebrity since she won Cupcake Wars on the Food Network last year, and she's about to open a shop right here in Amarillo! While she finishes construction on her downtown location (on 6th between Polk and Tyler), she is busy making her signature confections right from home. The perfect way to impress your guests at your next party.
4. Susan's Pick: Wella Hair Oil - just got this product from my hairdresser gu-ru Jenni Rea at Muze Salon and LOVE IT. Put it on before you dry your hair and it controls frizz and gives your hair a pretty shine. No comparison to any hair product I have every used: love love love.
Photo Courtesy of Marilyn Kircus
5. Farrar's Pick: I recently had the opportunity to hike up (and down) the new Rock Garden Trail in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The canyon is lovely this time of year, and this trail offers scenic views all the way up. 5 miles round trip and definitely not flat, so don't forget to bring some water and sunscreen. Find the trail-head is across from the Sunflower Day Use Area.
6. Susan's Pick: Greenburg Turkey - if you haven't had this Tyler, Texas gem's smoked turkey before, you are missing out on this perfectly prepared turkey! Easy ordering on line or over the phone. Simplify your holidays and order one for your gathering - I did!
7. Farrar's Pick: A friend of mine gave me a simple black tourmaline bracelet because of the powerful healing and protection it is thought to provide (learn more here). I'm not sure if it really works, but I've been wearing it because, hey, what's to lose?
8. Susan's Pick: I'm training for a triathlon in May. But what is a cyclist to do when it turns cold outside? Turn your road bike into a stationary bike with a trainer. I love mine, easy to set up and change gears to increase resistance. Bought mine locally at Sun Adventure Sports!
9. Farrar's Pick: When it's chilly outside, I love a warm cup of herbal tea, and I've discovered a new spot in town to get my fix. Tea2Go offers a wall of loose teas ready to be brewed up fresh for each customer. They have a huge variety, so there is something for everyone. Stop by their flagship location at 1-40 and Western (next to Orange Leaf) for a healthy, zero-calorie treat!
10. Susan's Pick: Rooster's! You probably know about this Puckett Plaza spot for breakfast and lunch, but did you realize that once a month Rooster's serves up dinner on the last Saturday of the month? Beautiful presentation and delicious food, and BYOB. Right now they are busy with catering for the holidays, but mark your calendar for the first of the year to enjoy this hidden spot for dinner.
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - October 2013
Our top 10 for October:
1. Susan's Pick: Proffer Spa & Aesthetic Center is now open in their fabulous new building, and my dear friend Rhonda Beard has joined their staff. Rhonda's facials are my favorite treat - I'm already booked for this pumpkin infused facial!
2. Farrar's Pick: I am loving Zemer's Deli for a new lunch spot. They have a great menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches - all made fresh with the best ingredients. Open 11am-3pm Monday through Saturday in the building that used to be Carolina's on Wolflin Street. Best part? All their meals come with a tasty homemade dessert!
3. Susan's Pick: Admit it. We all dread trying on jeans! With fall in full swing, I needed a new pair and no one has a selection of jeans like Janey's at 2500 and I'm obsessed with coated jeans and the new baby bootcut. And the best news? I didn't need therapy after jean shopping - it was painless!
4. Farrar's Pick: My new favorite secret is that you can get farm fresh eggs from Pan-Handlers Cafe. And trust me, once you've tried fresh eggs, you'll never want the regular grocery store eggs again. The fresh eggs have a delicious, rich yellow yolk that is just heavenly. And I love how the outer shells are all different colors - shades of blue, green, beige and pink.
5. Susan's Pick: I'm knee deep in my remodeling project right now and I'm obsessed with brass and gold accents! Just ordered this desk from Worlds-Away for my new office and having this brass vent made for new kitchen.
6. Farrar's Pick: One of my new favorite websites is MindBodyGreen.com - it's all about wellness and offers a wealth of great information, but what I especially love about this site is that most of articles are all easy-to-skim lists of simple tips and ideas for improving your life. I also signed up for their daily emails which provide you with a snapshot of recent articles on the site.
7. Susan's Pick: White Beans! I made this sausage, spinach and white bean dish (click here for recipe) last week and it was a hit, even with the kiddos. Making white bean and chicken chili tonight - yum!
8. Farrar's Pick: I finally decided to splurge on a fancy Sonicare toothbrush, and I'm so glad I did! Every time I brush, my teeth feel so squeaky clean. Plus, I love the long battery life, easy charging and compact travel case.
9. Susan's Pick: Now that it is chilly outside I just bought these LuLu gloves to stay warm during my morning runs. They are tech friendly and thin - love them!
10. Farrar's Pick: these funny photos - if you're looking for a silly idea for your Christmas card...
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - September 2013
Our top 10 favorite things right now:
1. Farrar's Pick: C. Wonder Weekender Tote - perfect for a trip to the ranch! This website is full of great finds from adorable flats to funky jewelry. And the prices are good.
2. Susan's Pick: This makes me laugh. Ordered pillows for a few friends... you know who you are.
3. Farrar's Pick: BarkCode Dog Collars - In the era of smart phones, this was a genius invention!
4. Susan's Pick: My kids bounce between being super-picky to being completely open to trying new things on a daily basis, but they all agreed they loved these simple but delicious baked zucchini chips! I'm so grateful for Pinterest for all the great recipe ideas!
5. Farrar's Pick: Yahoo! App - I've been trying stay more current on the news and this app makes it easy. You get one news feed which combines the top stories from a variety of sources around the nation. Just scroll through and you'll be up-to-date on everything from sports to politics, world news to wellness, even finance and entertainment.
6. Susan's Pick: I haven't taken off my new Meredith Marks hoop earrings since I got them in August! Perfect earring for everyday - love everything from Jo Latham Fine Jewelry in Et Cetera. Check out this awesome article on Joanna that was recently published! You go girl!
7. Farrar's Pick: Interesting Maps - Not sure how accurate they are, but they definitely get you thinking.
8. Susan's Pick: Etiquette Amarillo. This new organization is providing enrichment training program for children in the 5th and 6th grades. This is wonderful news since the Cotillion course was cancelled last fall. There will be an informational meeting this Thursday, September 12th 5-5:30 at Westminister Church. Click link above for more information!
9. Farrar's Pick: Go Raw Spicy Flax Snax - I found these tasty "chips" in the new, expanded healthy section at Market Street. They are a great with salsa, crumbled on salads or just as a crunchy snack. What I love about this company is that they post the ingredient list front and center on all of their packaging.
10. Susan's Pick: Saw this skirt from Tory Burch and could not resist. I love everything about this designer, especially Tory's Foundation that supports the economic advancement of women and families.
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - August 2013
Our Top 10 favorite things right now:
Photo courtesy of Jamie Mansfield.
1. Farrar's Pick: The Amarillo weather this summer! I am so thankful for the gorgeous not-too-hot and slightly-rainy weather we have been having. I love the way the clouds build up almost every afternoon giving us hope of another shower. Amen!
2. Susan's Pick: Glympse: share your location in real-time with this cool, ground breaking app. Simple - Glympse is "faster" than a phone call or text message, simply select a contact, set a duration to share your location in real time, and hit send. You set who sees it and for how long.
3. Farrar's Pick: Farmer's Market Baskets - These colorful baskets are woven by women in Ghana. I got mine at the Santa Fe Farmer's Market, but you can order yours online. I take it with me to our local farmer's market each week and fill it up with my favorite fresh produce - this summer I have been loving the sweet corn, the yellow watermelon and the sunflower sprouts.
4. Susan's Pick: Recently picked up this "body glow" sold locally at JBS Linens and I love it! Kai Body Glow by Gaye Straza is a light blend of natural essences and perfumes and is a naturally hydrating body mist - love it - it is like a moisturizing perfume!
5. Farrar's Pick: Carbon38.com - A new luxury fitness website with some awesome gear. If you're ready to move beyond lululemon, this is your answer.
6. Susan's Pick: Well, it is my birthday month, so my next few are cool gifts from amazing friends. First on list - a rustic "mono" cuff. It is comfortable and so fun, I'm obsessed. Great collection when I checked out the website - click here to check out for yourself!
7. Farrar's Pick: Artist Tracy Gentry-Matthews - We found her work on our recent trip to Santa Fe. She will paint any city, so you could commission a work of Amarillo or maybe your favorite destination. I love the vibrant colors and shiny finish. My parents are giving our daughter Fiona a fun piece (similar to this one) for her 3rd birthday - lucky girl!
8. Susan's Pick: I surely will never lose my car keys again! This O-Venture key ring is a cool leather bracelet that you can't miss in your (okay, my) messy purse. Available locally at Et Cetera.
9. Farrar's Pick: Loving these Customizable Flash Cards as we get ready to go back to school. What a fun way to learn your ABCs!
10. Susan's Pick: Last but never least. Every party girl needs a tambourine- especially one with a handle for good control - wow. My tambourine had an "unfortunate" accident in Galveston during our last year in medical school. I'm so happy a thoughtful friend realized the importance of a tambourine. It is a critical part; I dare say most important part, of any a good party girl arsenal.
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar


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Niagara Gazette
Mary (Garabedian) Rosselli, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, died on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. She was born on January 15, 1928 to the late Parsegh Garabedian and Lucia (Parseghian) Garabedian. She graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1947. Her and her former husband, Robert Rosselli, owned and operated Hollywood Sewing Center in North Tonawanda for many years. She worked other various jobs as a sales person and seamstress until the early 2000s. Her hobbies included sewing and walking the Fashion Outlet Mall with some of her many friends. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include son, Roger Rosselli of Grand Island and daughter, Lori (Duke) Summerson of Wheatfield; grandchildren, Steven Rosselli of Grand Island, Mia and Bryn Summerson of Wheatfield; several nieces and nephews and many, many wonderful friends. She was predeceased by two brothers and a sister, and her former husband.
Family and friends are welcome to call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, on Saturday, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Funeral services to follow at St. John de LaSalle Church, 8477 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.
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Alaina Tutrone's "expertise and knowledge rely belie the years that she has been in education," Principal Pat Molloy told members of the during the special education teacher's recent tenure hearing.
"Basically she's going to be with us for 30 years," Superintendent Dr. Michael Nagler said at the January 19 meeting at the , adding "so you have to really be a good judge of character to know after three short years whether or not you want somebody with you for 30 more, as analogous to a marriage; although it a teaching profession, it's much harder to get a divorce" and eliciting a laugh.
One of the key attributes of a tenured position the district looks for according to the superintendent is profession. "It's not a job, not everybody can do it," he said. "When we look at young people who come in, we look for characteristics that we know, their integrity, their work ethic, their love of children will always be with them and you see a candidate before you that has all of those attributes and more."
Tutrone was first hired as a teacher at , coming to Jackson Avenue when the this year. She was also chosen to be one of the data analysis teachers for , and has created student-friendly goal sheets so children could understand what was expected of them.
"When Dr. Nagler told me that I was moving to Jackson, I was thrilled for a lot of reasons, but one of them was the opportunity to work with Alaina," Molloy said. "She's always looking for ways to reach every single child. She really understands the complexities and the nuances of teaching special needs children."
Part of the process in order to in Mineola is the creation of a "notebook" that attempts to capture the teacher's personality and teaching philosophy. Once they begin their professional careers in Mineola, each teacher is automatically enrolled in a professional residency program where they meet with Superintendent Dr. Michael Nagler and members of the central office. Each teacher creates a portfolio binder and also films themselves teaching a class which is then reviewed by other teachers sitting together as a class.
"I've read a lot of these tenure recommendations," trustee John McGrath said, "and I've never seen one where in every area the candidate got rated 'exemplary.' There's content knowledge, preparation, instructional delivery, classroom management, student development, student assessment and collaboration, parent communication and models learning; never have I seen that, usually it's spread around, especially with teachers who are young and have only been doing it for a short time. That's something to be acknowledged and to encourage."
Board member Terence Hale had spent over 90 minutes reading Tutrone's portfolio, saying that he always looks at a candidate's philosophy. "You believe if a student's needs are being met, then they will embrace education and you structure your whole teaching day with whole group, small group and individual instruction to the needs of each student and you embrace this and I commend you for that," he said. "You are very respected in this community and within this district."
Unable to attend the hearing was . "He thinks so highly of Alaina and he was so for her getting tenure and he's very disappointed that he couldn't be here tonight," Molloy said, reading a statement that Gavin had sent in his stead: "Alaina is a dynamic young professional with a bright future serving the students of Mineola."


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The FDA is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fake versions of the popular prescription drugs Lipitor, Viagra, and a non FDA-approved drug being marketed as "generic Evista" currently being sold in Mexican border towns.
The FDA advises anyone possessing or encountering any of these counterfeit drugs not to use them and to contact their doctor or a registered pharmacist immediately. Prescription drugs purchased in foreign countries may be less expensive, but are not regulated by the FDA and do not carry the same FDA assurances of safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality as drugs purchased within the United States.
What's wrong with the counterfeit drugs? They contain no or very little active ingredients, according to the FDA.
In a recent press release, the FDA states, "Counterfeit versions of Lipitor (a cholesterol-lowering drug), Viagra (a treatment for erectile dysfunction), and Evista (a treatment and prevention medication for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women) can pose significant risks to consumers. Counterfeit Lipitor that contains no active ingredient or not enough active ingredient could present a long-term risk for the various complications of high cholesterol, such as heart disease. The counterfeit product purchased in Mexico was associated with several reports of high cholesterol in consumers who had used the product. Counterfeit Viagra that contains little or no active ingredient would be less effective than a legitimate product or altogether ineffective. Women who take the substandard generic Evista product that contains no active ingredient may be at risk for developing osteoporosis or for having their osteoporosis progress."
The "generic Evista" was analyzed by FDA in coordination with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy and was found to contain no active ingredient. The counterfeit Lipitor and counterfeit Viagra were analyzed by Pfizer, Inc. and were also found to contain no active ingredient."
The "generic Evista" product was purchased from Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico and is labeled as "Raloxifeno, fenilox, 50 tabletas, 60mg", made or distributed by Litio and labeled as manufactured in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The label has red triangles across the top and bottom. (See the website noted below for photographs of the products.)
Counterfeit Lipitor and Viagra were purchased in the Mexican border towns of Juarez, Los Algodones, Nogales, and Tijuana . The counterfeit Lipitor and counterfeit Viagra products were labeled only in English, whereas legitimate Mexican pharmaceuticals are usually labeled in Spanish. In addition, the counterfeit Lipitor was provided in round white plastic bottles; however authentic Lipitor in Mexico is sold only in boxes of blister packs.
Here are photographs of the counterfeit drugs.
FDA and Mexican federal health officials are continuing to work together to address the issue of counterfeit human drug products, especially along our common border. Recently, federal health officials in Mexico's Federal Commission for the Protection from Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) have undertaken several specific operations to target illegal drugs, including counterfeit drugs, in Mexican drug stores. These operations, throughout Mexico, including the areas that border on the U.S. have resulted in the suspension of 19 pharmacies and the confiscation and recall of over 105 tons of medicines.
Consumers should report these and any other suspected counterfeit drugs to FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.


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Political Commentary By/About Women in the 2008 Presidential Race
Women, Lying and the 2008 Election - Why Women Candidates and Spouses Lie
Women have been caught lying in the 2008 election. Both women candidates and spouses are lying in both subtle and obvious ways in the 2008 election.
Observing Michelle Obama - Early Impressions of the Candidate's Wife
After Oprah campaigned with Barack, but before he gained enough delegates to win the nomination, Michelle Obama was slowly being discovered by voters and the national media. Some of her first steps are observed here.
Sarah Palin - First Female Republican Candidate for Vice President
Articles, commentary and opinion on Sarah Palin's campaign as the first female Republican candidate for Vice President.
Choosing Hillary - Why Clinton Could Never Have Lived Up to Our Expectations
Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign was not only historic; it was also symbolic to the millions of women who wanted her to become the first woman president. Why Hillary lost may have less to do with being a woman than being a Clinton. And although she relied on the women's vote, she had difficulty connecting with voters. The nation was ready...
"Women are Never Front Runners" by Gloria Steinem
An op-ed piece in the New York Times by noted feminist author and Ms. Magazine founder Gloria Steinem reminds us that gender is still an issue in the United States as we witness the first viable candidacy of a woman.
Gloria Steinem & Melissa Harris-Lacewell - Race & Gender Debate
With two possible firsts in the 2008 election - the first woman president and the first black president - race and gender issues are now on the front burner. Feminist Gloria Steinem and Princeton professor Melissa Harris-Lacewell debate race and gender and the campaigns of Clinton and Obama.
"The Secret Ballot" by the Reclusive Leftist
It may be fact disguised as fiction. But a blogger's essay about a woman in a voting booth pondering her choices may resonate with you if you're a woman of a certain age - or anyone who understands how far women have come in the past three decades.


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One Wisconsin Now Press Release
|November 12, 2012
Contact: Mike Browne
Phone: (608) 444-3483
Leading Republican Defends Auctioning Off Public Policy to Benefit Out-of-State Campaign Contributors
Rolling Back Protections for Wisconsin Consumers for Georgia Loan Sharks No Big Deal For Rep. Vos, He Does It All the Time
Madison -- Since 2008 the Aycox family of Georgia, owners of auto-title loan businesses that prey on low-income consumers, have contributed $38,000 to Republican Assembly candidates and incumbent representatives. According to One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross, their investment paid off big time when powerful Republican Rep. Robin Vos quietly inserted a provision into the 2011 state budget to undo consumer protections to the benefit of the Aycox's businesses in Wisconsin.
Ross said, "These financial predators are trying to buy themselves a bunch of weak-kneed elected officials so they can undo existing consumer protections and further prey on Wisconsin consumers. Rep. Vos seems all to happy to oblige and facilitate the transaction."
A review of state campaign finance records by One Wisconsin Now revealed that the Aycox family regularly provided Assembly Republican candidates and incumbents involved in competitive races with maximum $500 contributions in every election since 2008. As reported in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Vos, as co-chair of the budget writing Joint Committee on Finance, used his position to change state law to the benefit of the Aycox's by slipping in a budget amendment in 2011.
When asked about the unseemly convergence between himself, public policy and campaign contributions, presumptive Assembly Speaker State Representative Robin Vos amazingly attempted to minimize the incident by declaring he solicits contributions from a broad range of special interests groups and their lobbyists that he could help or hinder from his position of power.
He commented, "Rep. Vos has been one of the most powerful legislators in the Capitol, he openly acknowledges that he's used his position of power to undo protections from predatory lending for Wisconsin consumers to benefit of wealthy Georgians. As bad as that is, he tries to make it seem like no big deal because he does it all the time."
"This kind of sleazy dealing makes it look like under Rep. Vos the State Assembly Republicans aren't opening up the state for business, they're putting state law up for sale," concluded Ross.
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One Wisconsin Now is a statewide communications network specializing in effective earned media and online organizing to advance progressive leadership and values.


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SB 1203 By Senators CONTI, HELFRICK, ORIE, ERICKSON and TOMLINSON.
|Printer's No. 1508.
|An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, further providing for annual income limitations for PACE and PACENET; providing for best price for pharmaceuticals; establishing the Prescription Drug Access Clearinghouse Authority and providing for its powers and duties; providing for the Medicare Managed Care Fair Share Program; and establishing the Medicare Participation Fund.


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GIS Director recognized at National Conference
Shayne Gray, GIS Director for the Clark County Auditor's Office, was recognized as a presenter at the FutureView 2014 National User Conference held this month in San Antonio, Texas. The event highlighted advances in Pictometry Imagery and delivery, 3D technology along with leading analytical and solution-based tools. Mr. Gray presented information on GIS for 9-1-1, address points and building interiors.
"I am proud of the evolvement of the cutting-edge technology which has been brought into the Auditor's Office and the entire County to make it the 'best in class' to benefit the Clark County taxpayers," said County Auditor John S. Federer
Auditor Receives Continuing Education Award
Clark County Auditor John S. Federer is a recipient of the "Distinguished
County Auditor" award, presented by the County Auditors' Association of
Ohio (CAAO). The award recognizes County Auditors who have completed
100 or more hours of continuing education during their term of office. Mr.
Federer will be recognized and receive the award from CAAO President
Karl Keith, Montgomery County Auditor, during the CAAO Winter
Conference later this month. In recognizing this achievement the CAAO
notes, that when you consider the time commitments on County Auditors in
general, it is truly an accomplishment for a County Auditor to have over 100 hours of credit.
Section 319.04 of the Ohio Revised Code requires County Auditors to
complete at least 24 hours of continuing education during their term of
office. Mr. Federer obtained his training in topics such as Valuing Real
Property, Financial Audits, Certified Public Records Training, and two
mandatory classes in ethics and substance abuse.
Fall 2013 Auditor Sale
The lands, lots, and parts of lots, in the County of Clark forfeited to the State for the nonpayment of taxes together with the taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest and costs charged to them, agreeably to law, and the dates on which the lands, lots, and parts of lots will be offered for sale are contained and described in the following list:
Spring Auditor Sale
The lands, lots, and parts of lots, in the County of Clark forfeited to the State for the nonpayment of taxes together with the taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest and costs charged to them, agreeably to law, and the dates on which the lands, lots, and parts of lots will be offered for sale are contained and described in the following list:
Notice is hereby given to all concerned that the following forfeited tracts, lots, and parts of lots are offered for sale subject to all liens and encumbrances, except for liens for real estate taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and interest for which the lien was foreclosed and in satisfaction of which the property is to be sold.
Starting at 10:00 a.m. on May 14, 2013 on the Court House steps, the following parcels will be sold:
Note: If no bid is received for any of the tracts in an amount sufficient to pay the amount required by law, the sale shall continue from day to day thereafter, each day at 10:00 a.m. on the Court House steps, until May 17, 2013 or until the county auditor has disposed of or offered each tract of land specified in notice.
Notice is hereby given to all concerned, that if the taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest and costs charged on the list are not paid into the county treasury, and the county treasurer's receipt produced for the payment, before the respective dates mentioned in this notice for the sale, each tract, lot, and parts of lot, so forfeited, on which the taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest, and costs remain unpaid, will be offered for sale on the respective dates mentioned in this notice, at the court house in the county, in order to satisfy such taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and costs and that the sale will continue for four days until each tract, lot, and part of lot specified in the list has been disposed of, or offered for sale.
If the tract, lot, or part of lot, so forfeited, is sold for an amount that is less than the amount of the delinquent taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and interest against it, the court in a separate order may enter a deficiency judgment against the last owner of record of the tract, lot, or part of lot before its forfeiture to the state, for the amount of the difference, if that owner of record is a corporation, the court may enter the deficiency judgment against the stockholder holding a majority of the corporation's stock.
Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, John S. Federer, Auditor of Clark County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash to the highest bidder for an amount not less than the court and publishing costs incurred on each parcel. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid it shall be offered for sale under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and the same place until May 17, 2013.
April 30, 2013 and May 7, 2013
John S. Federer, Clark County Auditor
Next Phase of Reappraisal Project
Auditor John S. Federer wishes to thank the citizens and taxpayers of Clark County for their overwhelming response to the residential data collection effort with respect to the 2013 Property Reappraisal. "All residential property data collection has been completed and the information obtained is now being reviewed to ensure that the Auditor's office has complete and accurate records," Federer said. "I want to thank the community for their participation and diligence in assisting us with this important process. It is vital that the information be as accurate as possible."
The second phase of the project involves gathering information concerning commercial properties. A letter is being prepared requesting economic information on lease-type properties. This information will be analyzed and used to develop market income data for the application of the income approach to value.. It is important to note that the letter will appear on County Auditor letterhead; however, all information will be sent to Tyler Technologies, Inc., a highly skilled and professional mass appraisal firm, under contract to assist the County Auditor in the state-mandated reappraisal. "Please be assured that all information will be held in the strictest confidence. We want to make the commercial property owners aware that these requests are being sent out, and we invite your participation in this process," said Federer.
"To the best of our knowledge, this commercial mailing process is new to Clark County," explained Federer. "Our intention is to work hard to communicate to the constituents where we are in this process and why it is important. I am looking forward to a quality outcome of our 2013 Reappraisal, and it is an honor for me to work for the citizens and taxpayers of Clark County." As always if there are any questions, please call the Auditor's Office at (937) 521-1878.


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1. Fog is expected before 11 a.m. and after 11 p.m., it may drizzle, according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, today will be sunny with a high near 84. Tonight, there will be increasing clouds and a low of 54.
2. The local chapter of Assisteens, a teen branch of the Assistance League of Temecula Valley, offers youths an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while also fulfilling community service requirements needed for graduation. They also gain work experience, build up references and resumes, and learn how to balance a budget and raise money. The young people elect their own board, oversee the budget and finance their own projects, such as Operation Book Worm, which provides new books to children. Members also coordinate social and community activities and volunteer in the league's thrift shop. A membership drive is under way for the group, which is open to youths in grades 7-12 who are willing to commit to volunteering 30 hours per year. Membership packets and information are available at www.temeculavalley.assistanceleague.org. For more information call 909-838-8492.
3. Animal Friends of the Valleys is giving proud pet parents the chance the show off their furry friends in the 2013 Calendar Contest. Picture entries are being accepted through July 31, 2012. Each submission requires a $10 donation, which of course, benefits the homeless animals at AFV.Sponsorships in the form of business card size ads are also available. And each calendar page is looking for a premium placement page sponsor. For more information, click here.
4. is offering a Kid Toons Family Matinee. This is a weekly program that provides families with G-Rated entertainment. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. at 27531 Ynez Road in Temecula, admission is $2.50. Today's feature: "Peppa Pig Muddy Puddles and other Stories." For more information, click here.
5. EARTH DAY HISTORY: It may be hard to imagine that before 1970, a factory could spew black clouds of toxic into the air or dump tons of toxic waste into a nearby stream, and that was perfectly legal. They could not be taken to court to stop it. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, "because there was no EPA, no Clean Air Act, no Clean Water Act. There were no legal or regulatory mechanisms to protect our environment". Therefore, in Spring 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to force this issue onto the national agenda authorized the creation of a new federal agency to tackle environmental issues, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.


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After all, as Chang well knows, the viral power of bloggers to promote a restaurant's food is good for business. Serious Eats also asked several staffers about shooting their food, and several recognized the act as anti-social and intrusive. "I feel like it's to the point that it should be like smoking and non-smoking photos and non-photos," said Serious Eats designer Raphael Brion. Slice NY's Adam Kuban yearned for the early days of food blogs, when taking pictures of your food was so unusual that "people just thought I was a weird tourist." But few bloggers are willing to leave their cameras at home. The best they can do is turn the flash off and apologize in advance.
On Banning Photography from Restaurants [Serious Eats]
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Forbes Insights' recent study, "Nurturing Europe's Spirit of Enterprise: How Entrepreneurial Executives Mobilize Organizations to Innovate," isolates and identifies five major personalities crucial to fostering a healthy atmosphere of innovation within an organization. Some are more entrepreneurial, and some more process-oriented – but all play a critical role in the process. Forbes has described the five personalities in detail, which are listed below. Which one are you?
Movers and Shakers. With a strong personal drive, these are leaders. Targets and rewards motivate them strongly, but a major incentive for this group is the idea of creating a legacy and wielding influence over others. These are the ones who like being in the front, driving projects forward (and maybe promoting themselves in the process), but at the end of the day, they provide the push to get things done.
Experimenters. Persistent and open to all new things, experimenters are perhaps the perfect combination for bringing a new idea through the various phases of development and execution. They're perfectionists and tend to be workaholics, most likely because it takes an incredible amount of dedication, time and hard work to push through an idea or initiative that hasn't yet caught on. They take deep pride in their achievements, but they also enjoy sharing their expertise with others.
Star Pupils. They're good at…well, they're good at everything, really: developing their personal brand, seeking out and cultivating the right mentors, identifying colleagues' best talents and putting them to their best use. Somehow, they seem to be able to rise through the ranks and make things happen, even when corporate culture seems stacked against them.
Controllers. Uncomfortable with risk, Controllers thrive on structure and shy away from more nebulous projects. Above all, they prefer to be in control of their domain and like to have everything in its place. As colleagues, they're not exactly the team players and networkers; Controllers are more insular and like to focus on concrete, clear-cut objectives where they know exactly where they stand and can better control everything around them.
Hangers-On. Forget the less-than-flattering name; these executives exist to bring everyone back down to earth and tether them to reality. Like Controllers, they don't embrace unstructured environments, and they tend to take things one-step further, hewing to conventional wisdom and tried-and-true processes over the new and untested. When asked to pick a side, Hangers-On will most likely pick the middle.


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The Oklahoma Sooners' offense ranked No. 12 in the country last year in total yards and No. 4 in Football Outsiders' opponent-adjusted OFEI rating. They scored 38.2 points per game, won a share of the Big 12 (because that defense didn't do it), and reached the Cotton Bowl.
But ESPN's Trent Dilfer, on the occasion of quarterback Landry Jones being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round, evidently saw at least one or two things he didn't like about the seemingly effective Josh Heupel offensive attack, roughly. Maybe more than one or two:
Okay, he hated it.
(Note nobody tore apart Arkansas' offense, which was among the country's biggest mysteries last year.)
That receiving corps, in its defense, was a young one still in the process of replacing Ryan Broyles and others. The future looks brighter for those receivers, with annual spring star Trey Metoyer and deep threat Jalen Saunders leading a crew of former highly touted recruits. The Sooners have also been dealing with offensive line injury woes for a couple years now.
The play-calling should also completely change, so long as bruiser Blake Bell takes over at quarterback. Now there's a signal-caller that'll be hard to evaluate. In fact, Bell's role in the offense seems to be among Dilfer's biggest concerns, as it's argued his red-zone snaps interfered with Jones' "flow."
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PyCon DC 2004
A surprising number of Macintosh laptops were spotted at this conference. But then I remembered that there was a surprising number of Macintoshes at last year's conference too. Bob Ippolito gave a talk called "60 Minutes with MacPython". I haven't had a Mac since I sold my Classic in 1993 to get a machine that could run Linux, I'll spare you a clueless interpretation and refer you to the session paper and SubEthaEdit notes. Bob has some warnings about which Python to use for OS X 10.2 vs 10.3, the dreaded resource fork and more. MacPython also has libraries for Cocoa, the NeXT framework that was ported to the Mac. Bob says Cocoa is a good API; it's been around for 15 years. wxPython works on the Mac but it doesn't put the widgets in quite the correct place.
One thing I didn't realize until after the conference (when my friend Brian Dorsey pointed it out) is that many of those Mac laptops were running SubEthaEdit. SubEthaEdit is a distributed text editor; you may prefer to think of it like a multiplayer game, CVS on steroids or a real-time wiki. All the SubEthaEdit programs running in wireless range of one another get together and state which files they have open. Anybody can update anybody's document simultaneously in real time. The background color of the text shows who edited what portion. When done in a lecture hall (for instance, a talk at a Python conference), the result is the best of everybody's notes all in one. This is the next generation of notetaking and will no doubt be a staple at future Python conferences.
Some of these Mac addicts went to dinner together on the first day of the conference and started thinking, "Why don't we write an open-source equivalent to SubEthaEdit in Python?" The result is Fuse, which is partially working. The developers' mailing list stalled March 30, but a couple people checked in April 11 to say they're still working on it.
Success has its drawbacks, and the biggest one is that we may outgrow GWU next year if attendance approaches 500. The organizers are shopping for a venue that can handle a thousand people, so we won't have to move again after a couple years. We may be too late for next year because conferences normally book 18 months in advance. If we do stay at GWU one more year, we'll have to cap attendance at its capacity. Priorities for a new location include:
proximity to public transportation, low-cost accommodations and a city to hang out in
facilities that include catering, network equipment and the like at a cost comparable to GWU
accessibility for off-hours activities, like BOFs
a place to hold the sprints before or after the conference
There are arguments both for and against remaining in DC. "lac" writes in the wiki that we can't assume that the number who attend because it's in DC are more than the number who don't attend because it's in DC. We just don't know. The West Coast has OSCON, but OSCON attracts a different clientele due to its higher price and different focus. There's a possibility of two regional conferences down the road, PyCon East and PyCon West. Is that better for the community or worse? Europe already is hosting its own conferences (EuroPython and Python UK), and maybe Asia will too.
Steve Holden has said he's willing to chair one more conference but he wants to retire after that. He's hoping to train a vice-chair next year who can take over the reigns the following year. PyCon cannot remain dependent on one person or it won't succeed long term.
Steve's greatest regret is that 50-100 people marked the volunteer box on the registration, but there was no mechanism in place to alert them when they were needed, so that manpower was lost.
There's discussion about whether to have the sprints before or after the conference, or both. The argument for after is the talks will draw new people to the same-topic sprints, and the sprinters already will know one another and maybe have decided their tasks so they can start running. The argument for before is that people will be burned out after the conference.
Open Space definitely needs better organization. Open Space, Lightning Talks and BOFs need to be planned into the schedule. Perhaps the first day's topics should be set before the conference to avoid losing that day. Also, what's the difference between an Open Space and a BOF anyway?
The brightest note is that Steve writes, "It's amazing how many people say that PyCon is the best conference they have [ever] attended, even people who are quite experienced conference-goers."
Oh and Steve, if you do step down from the chairman role, you'll still be there with your British understatement zingers, won't you?
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Re: PyCon DC 2004
Since Mike didn't mention it, I'll point out -- the VoIP software that Anthony Baxter presented is called Shtoom, and it's hosted at Divmod:
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I've read half a dozen writeups on PyCon 2004. Mike's is the clear
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Turner, who has a studio at the FVAC (Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon) and teaches at Noah Wallace School in Farmington, exhibits locally and is represented by the Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme.
Initially inspired by the writings of Michael Pollan's Botonay of Desire and In defense of Food; Turner celebrates the fecundity of nature. The art exhibited this month will range from classically rendered pencil drawings, to mixed media paintings. Her new Plankton Series (to be hung at the end of the March) is rendered in watercolor and ink on archival clay boards.
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I think when the indexes cross above average, anything becomes complicated to interpret. Because, then there are different versions and perspectives of one event. Mumbai contains one of the Asia's biggest slums. And being the host of Bollywood and other icons of India, it shelters some of the richest people of India. The house rents are high. There are expensive and branded shopping malls; good infrastructures like a good shuttle train network (the lifeline of Mumbai); many overpasses, the marine drives and increasing trendy population, who follow a lifestyle ahead by few years from other Indian cities.
S. from Sri Lanka was telling about the poverty she saw in the road which is almost non-existent in her country. I think she should have also seen the page-three nightclubs (the ones where celebrities go) to put things into perspective. Mumbai is an expensive city and here people have money as the economy is vibrant. What is remarkable is that people do not show off their wealth and brag much unlike other states of India (Delhi et. all).
Our training and workshop has ended successfully. Some of my Mumbai colleagues were generous enough to take us for some tours (shopping and/or sight seeing) whenever we got some time. On the 10th we went to the shopping malls in Phoenix mill at lower Parel. In 1997, Kishore Biyani, an entrepreneur first opened one shopping mall in Kolkata. Now he has set an empire of more than $1 billion dollar in numerous Indian cities with his shopping malls chains like Big Bazaar, Pantaloon, Food court etc. Biyani, whose idol is Sam Walton of Wall Mart, has set his motto "Pile goods high and sell at the cheapest rate". Although he has competitors like the popular "Shoppers stop", people know where to find the best at the cheapest.
P of Nepal had become a father for the first time. He was not sure how express his feelings and only broke the news while we were shopping at phoenix. We took him to a trendy restaurant called "Out of the blue" to celebrate the birth of his son. The dinner was good and specially the ambience had surprises like Japanese style sitting arrangements in open air.
We went to Nariman point and the Gateway of India yesterday afternoon. We walked a lot but the heat of the sun was not pleasant enough to stay sometime to enjoy the views. Then it was our duty to let P. find something for the newborn as he left soon after.
We had a get together last night. As the ladies bowed out, it had become a informal studs party. We enjoyed and we could get to know each other in details.
Today is my last day at Mumbai. I am on my own as all of my colleague has left today morning. I have bought a map of Mumbai and will explore some of the places. Stay tuned.
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I heard about how much my friend, Ronnie, like this book, so I asked her to write a review for all of us. So, here's my guest columnist, Ronnie, with her review:
The latest in the series from Sixth&Spring Books contains an interesting grouping of information and patterns.
Normally, I just give the intro section a quick glance (if at all)…but the layout of this section caught my eye. With the conversion chart for hooks (US/Metric) to the Standard Yarn Weight System (SYWS) (totally awesome…all the info that anyone who has a habit or need to experiment with different yarns will love) and the tips regarding construction, sizing, & blocking, all written clearly and consicely.
An excellent section on reading patterns and a "cheat sheet" of terms and abbreviations, make this section a must for the beginner or those who have problems reading patterns.
The book contains patterns for 21 shawls with the skill levels generally in the intermediate stage. For some of the shawls, it is because of the type of yarn that is used…not the pattern itself (i.e.mohair) or that there are motifs that need to be joined. I suggest that even a beginner can make the majority of these with very little stress.
The patterns do list the SYWS number for ease of subsitution, while some have the various motifs charted out, and the asembly layouts are included (except for the Snowflake Shawl – level experience…).
I rate this as a good addition to any one's library…
Ronnie in St. Louis
I'll add that this book is available at www.amazon.com for a good price. I'm looking forward to obtaining my own copy at my LYS.
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I recently bought the "Vogue Knitting – Crocheted Shawls on the go" book.
I browsed the book in the shop and came across the last pattern, the Aran Shawl! And I've never seen a cable-crochet pattern before!!!!
So the book definitely was a must have – solely for this one pattern.
Unfortunately, the pattewrn does not seem to work out.
The foundation row has 125 half doub;le chains. But the 'establish pat' row on top of the foundation only adds up to 91 stistches…..
I've been trying to work this out for hours and even made a spreadsheet, deciphering all the repeats. Yet I only get 91 again and again and again. :o(
Is it just me?
Or is the pattern faulty?
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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, August 19. FORMER University of Arizona All-American and 2008 Olympian Jake Tapp has joined the IUPUI men's swimming and diving staff as an assistant coach, head coach Matt Bos announced today.
Tapp joins the IUPUI staff after spending the last two years coaching with the Tom Johnson Swim Camps and the Vancouver Pacific Swim Club in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
"We are all really excited to have Jake join our program. We have put together a great young staff and his excitement for the sport will have a tremendous impact with our athletes as well as our staff," Bos said. "His experience as an elite level swimmer will certainly add to our growing program here at IUPUI, so we are just thrilled to have Jake and I look forward to working with him."
"After visiting Indianapolis and competing at The Natatorium many times as a swimmer myself, I am excited to begin my collegiate coaching career at IUPUI and call Indianapolis my home," Tapp said. "I am looking forward to working with and learning from both Matt and Stephanie, as well as helping guide the team towards our future goals and potential."
Tapp spent six years swimming for Swim Canada and the Canadian National Team. In addition to helping set the world record in the 4x100 medley relay in 2009, Tapp was a member of the 2008 Canadian Olympic Team and swam in the 100 backstroke and 400 medley relay at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.
Collegiately, Tapp was a 13-time All-American at the University of Arizona and currently ranks first and fourth in the 200 backstroke and 100 backstroke, respectively, in the Wildcat record books. That 200 backstroke record still stands as the Pac-12 Conference record. Prior to the 2008 Olympics, Tapp also helped the Wildcats claim the NCAA Championship -- the program's lone team National Title.
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