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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Caterpillar said on Monday that its 2013 profit could shrink if the world's economy doesn't pick up in the second half of the year, as mining companies and builders remain cautious about buying new gear.
The cloudy outlook for the year came as Caterpillar reported a fourth-quarter profit less than half as big as a year ago because of a deal in China that went bad and slower growth around most of the world.
Caterpillar Inc. is the largest maker of construction and mining equipment, so its performance rises and falls with the world's economy. It tries to predict where the economy is headed so it knows how many excavators, bulldozers, and mining trucks to build.
If recent economic improvements continue, this could be a record year for Caterpillar, its executives said. But if this year is a replay of the last two, where growth and confidence declined in the second half, "2013 could be a tough year," said Doug Oberhelman, chairman and CEO.
Caterpillar started 2012 expecting the U.S. economy to grow at least 3 percent but economists estimate annual growth was a little more than 2 percent. In April, the company was still forecasting 8.5 percent growth in China, but the world's second-largest economy expanded by 7.8 percent last year, its weakest annual performance since the 1990s.
Caterpillar dialed back production in the second half of 2012, which hurt fourth-quarter revenue and profits. Caterpillar and its dealers have both been trying to sell off inventory. Reduced production will continue at least through the first quarter, the company said.
For this year, Caterpillar expects revenue of $60 billion to $68 billion, with a profit of $7 to $9 per share. Analysts had been expecting a profit of $8.54 per share on revenue of $64.58 billion.
Caterpillar said there's a wide range in its outlook because of the high level of uncertainty in the world. It expects relatively weak growth in the U.S. economy. Growth in China will improve, but not back to the levels seen in 2010 or 2011, Caterpillar said. It expects Europe to continue to struggle.
It said first quarter revenue and profits will be "significantly lower" than the same period last year.
In the quarter ended Dec. 31, Caterpillar earned $697 million, or $1.04 per share, down from a profit of $1.55 billion, or $2.32 per share a year earlier.
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James Murray came off the bench to score the winning try in extra time with Scotland's under-20 team defeating Canada 15-10 in the IRB Junior World Championship play-off match at Rodney Parade.James Murray came off the bench to score the winning try in extra time with Scotland's under-20 team defeating Canada 15-10 in the IRB Junior World Championship play-off match at Rodney Parade.
With the score locked at 10-10 after normal time, stand-off Murray, who had replaced captain Ruaridh Jackson, crossed the whitewash six minutes into the second period of extra time to hand Scotland victory.
But despite the win, team manager John Jeffrey says the team underperformed and that the players acknowledged they can make vast improvements on their collective display.
Jeffrey said: "We didn't play at all well and we almost paid the price for that. We made too many individual errors, but the bottom line is we won the game.
_x001C_So now we have a ninth/tenth play-off and we have a chance to improve upon our 10th place seeding when we play next in three days time.
_x001C_There was brutal honesty in the changing room after the game; there weren't any celebrations, just relief at winning it.
_x001C_The players realized that if we play like that in the next game then we won't win it. The players were very honest about their performance and we need to improve on that.
_x001C_Thankfully we did play better in extra time and we scored a try in sudden death extra time that won us the game."
Canada raced into a surprise early lead when Matt Evans scored after nine minutes while Nathan Hirayama added the extras.
Scotland under-20 Player of the Year Stevie McColl reduced the deficit 10 minutes later with a try before Canada restored their advantage through a penalty from Hirayama.
Just before the end, replacement scrum half Ross Samson touched down to level the score and it was left to Murray to steal the limelight with a dramatic winning effort.
Scotland under-20 squad (team sponsor Martin Currie): Peter Horne (Howe of Fife), Lee Jones (Selkirk), Paul Loudon (Durham University), Stevie McColl (Dunfermline and National Academy), Chris Kinloch (Edinburgh Academicals and National Academy), Ruaridh Jackson (Glasgow Hawks and National Academy) CAPTAIN, Peter Jericevich (GHA and National Academy); Gary Strain (Glasgow Hawks and National Academy), Adrian Duncan (Stewarts-Melville FP and National Academy), David Morton (Bridgewater), Fraser McKenzie (Heriot's and National Academy), Josh Brown (Bristol), Jonny Baird (Watsonians), Andrew Rose (Hartpury College), Craig Simmonds (Heriot's).
Substitutes: Niall Shannon (Aberdeen Grammar FP), Gavin Cameron (Ellon and National Academy), Neale Patrick (Dunfermline) for Brown on 65 mins, Lewis Calder (Newcastle Falcons) for Baird on 65 mins, Ross Samson (Newcastle Falcons) for Jericevich on 49 mins, James Murray (Leeds Carnegie and Edinburgh Academicals) for Jackson on 62 mins, Tom Bury (Boroughmuir and National Academy) for Kinloch on 76 mins.
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Syracuse woman lands 2 nice Otisco Lake bass
October 13, 2009, 9:20AM
Lynda DeLallo, of Syracuse, recently landed two hefty, 16-inch Otisco Lake largemouth bass. She holds one, above. She wrote me: Dave, love our column and it keeps me up to date on what's really happening! My friends at Mustad (in Auburn, where I used to do computer consulting work) sent me a package with one of their new items -... Full story »
Counties along Lake Ontario hurt by declining sportfishing industry
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Cornell study predicts fishing trips on the lake will decline 32 percent by 2012. Full story »
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October 12, 2009, 9:02AM
Rick Waters, of East Syracuse, wrote the newspaper last week about a coyote in his backyard. He wrote: On sunday, I noticed a coyote sneaking through my backyard in East Syracuse. Tuesday afternoon, I let my dog out and heard what turned out to be the coyote dashing back into the woods. I watched to see if he was going to approach my... Full story »
Northern Onondaga County youth pheasant hunt proves productive for Cicero boys
October 12, 2009, 8:40AM
Austin Perry, above, and Jordan Berti, below, both of Cicero, went on a Youth Pheasant Hunt in Northern Onondaga County led by Pheasants Forever member Jim Sollecito and his 5 1/2 year- old Brittany, Stella. Jordan's father, Don wrote: "During the hunt, each boy had several shooting opportunities, Austin was able to bag his first pheasant, and the boys enjoyed... Full story »
Cicero man cashes in on New Foundland moose hunt
October 12, 2009, 8:29AM
Rick Hapanowich, of Cicero, poses with a moose he shot on a recent hunting trip in New Foundland. He wrote: I shot this bull moose on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 on a guided hunt in New Foundland with Kinden's Quinn Lake Hunting and Fishing. The moose had 12 points and a 36-inch spread and weighed approximately 800 pounds." Send this story/photo to... Full story »
East Syracuse boy goes duck hunting
October 12, 2009, 8:11AM
Kyle Parella, hoists a couple of mallard ducks he shot Oct. 10 on youth hunting day. His father, Frank, wrote: "His guide on the hunt was Bill Hayes, a member of the CNY Wildfowlers and his dog Sadie who is pictured." Send this story/photo to a friend Full story »
Adirondack pond fishing reaps rewards for North Syracuse father and son
October 12, 2009, 8:00AM
Reader Don Therre, of North Syracuse, recent went on his annual camping/fishing trip to his secret spot (a pond) up in the Adirondacks. His son, Dan, holds an impressive 22-inch rainbow caught on the trip. He wrote: "The weather was awesome and the trout were biting. We caught thirty-five and released13 of them including the 22-inch rainbow in the picture. Dan... Full story »
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October 09, 2009, 12:59AM
Francis Betters died Sept. 6 of heart failure at his home in Jay, near Lake Placid at the age of 78. At the time, I had no idea who this guy was. Shortly after, the New York Times ran an extensive obituary on his death. Also, I kept running into angler after angler, all with interesting and amusing stories... Full story »
The Wild Center in Tupper Lake is worth checking out
October 09, 2009, 12:44AM
Inside and outside, The Wild Center in Tupper Lake is a winner and worth checking out. I stopped by the 3-year-old natural history museum dedicated to the Adirondacks last weekend, knowing its contents and approach will be partially mimicked by the proposed Finger Lakes Cultural and Natural History Museum. The later has received its charter from the state Board... Full story »
Dewitt man reels in 29-inch Oneida Lake northern
October 08, 2009, 1:54PM
Rich Elbers, of Dewitt,holds a 29-inch northern pike he caught Sept. 7 at Lewis Point on Oneida Lake. He caught the fish casting a red and white spoon while fishing with his wife, Melanie, daughter, Emily, and friends Linda and Fred Myers. After it was photographed, the fish was released back in to the lake. Elbers said it was his first Oneida... Full story »
Father and son land 40-lb. Keuka Lake carp
October 08, 2009, 10:20AM
Ransom P. Reynolds, of Manlius, holds a 40-pound carp he and his son, Pratt, landed Sept. 20 while fishing off a dock on Keuka Lake. Reynolds wrote: " It was a joint effort. I hooked and fought the carp until it was 40 feet from the dock, then I handed the pole to my 6 year old (Pratt) so he could reel... Full story »
CNY fishing report (for weekend of Oct. 9-11)
October 08, 2009, 12:01AM
Lake Ontario The lake fishing is winding down as the salmon have moved to the river mouths and into the rivers. Some fish are still hitting on flasher and fly rigs, J-plugs, cut-bait and spoons fished at the river mouths. Oswego River With the higher flow of water, a nice run of salmon have entered the river. Fish are... Full story »
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I don't make this stuff up. Check out this video from Florida about a neighborhood being on edge after a grandmother is put in the hospital following an attack by raccoons. Click here. Full story »
Brother and sister haul in lunker bass from Madison County Lake
October 05, 2009, 8:54PM
Ella Neville, 13, of Syracuse, recently tossed a worm into the water and caught this 20- inch largemouth bass in a Madison County lake. Meanwhile, her brother, Luke Neville, 10, used a nightcrawler to catch this 18- inch smallmouth bass (below) in the same lake. Both fish were released after being caught.. Send this photo to a friend Full story »
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I just went and voted again at early voting. That is one of the benefits of being a citizen. You get to vote for the people you want in governmental offices.
Why join marches if you cannot vote? Sure, you are making a statement. Yes, on the initial level your voice is being heard, at least by those standing close to you. Only thing is, where are you when the votes are counted. No where.
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I watched the anointed one speak the other night about the oil spill. That man can certainly give a fine speech especially if there is no truth in it. While he was running around, after the spill, looking for someone's a _ _ to kick (his words). He could have instead, accepted the Dutch's government's offer five days after the blowout to send their fleet of experienced oil recovery vessels with 10 times the capacity of what we are now using two months later to try to keep the oil from reaching our shores.
See the Houston Chronicle June 8, 2010. Later he blamed BP for the delay in getting ships busy skimming oil, etc., neglecting to mention the White House's earlier refusal.
But no, the Hussein White House blew them off saying we didn't need "no stinking" foreign help. Some will say that the Jones Act prevented foreign ships from entering the Gulf, but Barack hasn't let the law stop any other of his actions. Had you or I been one of several of his tax cheat appointees, we would be in prison instead of becoming his assistants in ruining America.
Remember the old saying, "Birds of a feather flock together?" The president's arrogance and ignorance will be the downfall of America if we don't get him and his progressive liberal allies out of office, starting this November. The election in 2012 of a Republican president and additional conservative congressmen will enable us to repeal Obamacare and other power grabbing policies on Obama's agenda.
Those old enough to remember the Black Panthers and the Weathermen Underground movements from the middle of the last century should recognize Barack's friend, radical terrorist Bill Ayers, as a member. You might even have seen several of the old members in the latest iteration of these Black Flag Revolutionaries the other day with Van Jones (remember him?) addressing a meeting on "the taking over of America" (they haven't given up their goals).
He no longer feels it will be necessary to kill 10 percent of our American population (primarily old veterans who need re-education) to gain control of America now that they have their man in the White House. The great Omnipotent Wonderful Fantastic Glorious All Knowing Generous Loving Leader (that's how socialistic countries refer to their dictators you know) Barack Hussein Obama will deliver America into their hands without any violent conflicts necessary.
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No more beer sales at rodeos
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My family and I have attended Johnson County Sheriff's Posse rodeos for over 30 years. I am deeply disappointed in the JCSP's decision to sell beer at the recent PRCA Rodeo, June 16-19. This annual rodeo has always been a "family oriented" event selling only soft drinks and water.
While looking at the JCSP website, the phrases "come join us for some family fun at the PRCA Rodeo June 16-19" and "family oriented atmosphere" were stated. I do not think "beer" and "family fun" or "family oriented" go together. When a product is sold at an event, it is promoted. At several times, the rodeo announcer said beer was now being sold, and indicated where it could be purchased. You are promoting something that can hurt the one who uses it, and possibly hurt others.
I can think of only one reason the beer was being sold. To bring in more money. While it probably achieved that goal, is the money worth it if that product can cause someone not to be as alert when they drive on the highway; or to promote speaking harsh or hurtful words that cannot be taken back, and possibly bringing harm to someone?
Members of Johnson County Sheriff's Posse, please take a second look at selling beer at any future event. By not selling this product, the JCSP will be a part of making our community a better place, and continue to be a safe place for our families.
Thank you,
Sue Clifton
Officers did a great job
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We seem to have plenty of jeers and not a lot of cheers in our Times-Review opinion section, so I would like to take this opportunity to offer my sincere appreciation to the very fine men who keep our city safe. I recently had the pleasure of meeting and working with several of our local police officers when my company employed them to provide security services. Their assignment extended through several days and nights of very long 12 hour shifts.
In most cases, they had already worked a full shift with the police department before reporting for this off-duty assignment. I was completely blown away by their professionalism and courtesy during the entire time I was around each and every one of them. They represent the Cleburne Police Department in the highest possible light. The officers I am speaking about are Clay Carmack, Robert Thompson, Colby Burris, Brian Davenport, Kevin Dupre, Shannon Allen and Dennis Fowler.
I feel certain these men are representative of the quality of the entire department. We should all be proud to have them in service of our great community.
I have two things to say to these and all police officers in the city of Cleburne. Keep up the good work. And, if you ever stop me, please let me off with a warning.
Cecil Yates
Our first impression of Cleburne
Dear Editor:
My husband and I drove to Cleburne recently to find out what your town has to offer. We were pleasantly surprised and want to experience more.
The first person we spoke to was the manager of TigerMart No. 3 next to the exit we took to come downtown. He was great. What a perfect example of an ambassador for your town. I felt like he knew what information I wanted and even made a phone call to get the location of your chamber of commerce and give us directions. I left the gas station counter feeling like he really cared for me and was cheerful and sincere because.
What a tribute to TigerMart and a resident of the Cleburne area. Because of him, we'll come back.
Our next stop was your chamber and a wonderful conversation with Carl Watson, your tourism director. He knows a great deal of history about your area and made all kinds of recommendations of places to visit, places to eat and things to see while we were there. Because of him, we'll come back.
One of the places Carl mentioned was The Lemon Sisters Café and Bakery. So, off we went and we weren't disappointed.
Angela Reynolds and Robin Mullen are friends and owners of the restaurant and Cindy Foley waited on our table. It was all so delicious and the restaurant employees and atmosphere were great too. They chatted with us about Cleburne's things to see and do and kept my tea glass full the whole time. Because of them, we'll come back.
We drove around the downtown area and noticed the wonderful old architecture, homes and buildings that are being restored. It's very comforting to be reminded of my days growing up in New York State over 50 years ago, and that even today's younger people do consider and take history and building restoration very seriously here. The various painted tall wall murals are magnificent and could well be studied in detail with the discerning eye for days just sitting in the parking lot admiring them. They tell colorful stories of history from way back to the recent past and make a memorable visit historically come alive for all ages.
I just wanted to let you know what a great town you have going for you and the people in it too.
Libbie Simonton
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The Montessori teacher guides the flow of activities in the environment and serves as a resource and catalyst for learning. Most of the time the teacher assists children individually, helping them to establish independence and self-initiative.
Primary teacher and art teacher Jill Schurman is the founder of our school. She had the vision! Jill is a native New Yorker and attended the high school of Music and Art. She received an associates degree in design from the Fashion Institute of Technology and majored in Early Childhood Development at Georgia State University. She worked for a time in the clothing design business. She holds an AMI certificate from the training school in Atlanta, Georgia. She also founded a school in Atlanta with several other teachers from her training class.
Primary teacher Barbara Turner grew up in southern California. She moved to Idaho in 1971 with her family. Barbara has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Idaho and holds a current K-8 teaching credential from the state of Idaho. She has attended the University of Washington and Westminster College for Early Childhood education. She has taught every grade level from preschool through 8th grade in her long teaching career. Barbara is the co-founder of the Snake River Montessori School and both of her boys have attended Montessori schools. She holds an AMS teaching credential in Early Childhood. She took her AMS training in Dallas, Texas.
Primary teacher Joanie Griffin grew up in Idaho Falls. She began as a parent and was so intrigued that she applied for an aide position. She began in Extended Day and moved from there to the classroom as an aide for Cathie Duncan. She took over the class when Miss Cathie left and took her AMS training from the New England Montessori Teacher Education Center. She holds an AMS teaching credential in Early Childhood. She is also a nationally certified massage therapist. Joanie has one daughter who is attending SRMS and one daughter who has graduated from SRMS.
Primary teacher Kelly King was born in Pocatello. She was raised in Blackfoot and has lived in Idaho Falls for most of her adult life. She has an associate degree from Ricks College and a Bachelor's degree in education from Brigham Young University. After working as a classroom aide for 9 years, Kelly received her AMS Early Childhood credentials from Caspari Montessori Institute in Montana in 2008. Kelly's first love is music and she performs often with her family.
Primary teacher Hollie Jordan grew up in Montana. She moved to Idaho Falls in the summer of 2012. Hollie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education with minors in Early Childhood and Psychology from University of Montana. She received her AMS Early Childhood credentials from the Caspari Montessori Institute in Livingston, Montana. Hollie spent 6 years as a lead Montessori teacher in Bozeman, MT before joining the staff of SRMS.
Elementary I teacher Hope Cox grew up in Idaho Falls. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from the University of Montana. Hope received her AMS credentials from the Montessori Education Center of the Rockies in Boulder, Colorado. She interned with Catriona Milgate for one year and then took over the classroom when Catriona left.
Elementary I teacher Pam Taylor grew up in Colorado. She graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. Pam taught eight years in middle school before moving to Idaho Falls. Pam began her association with the school as a parent and then a substitute. Her son is an SRMS graduate. She received her AMS credentials from the Montessori Education Center of the Rockies in Boulder, Colorado. She has been teaching at SRMS since 1998.
Elementary I teacher, Heidi McJunkin was born and raised in the Malibu/Topanga area of sunny California. She moved to Logan, UT after gigh school where she received her Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education at Utah State University. She received her AMS credentials from the Montessori Education Center of the Rockies in Bolder, CO in 2012. She has taught middle school math in HOustan, TX and adult technology classes through out Idaho. She has been involved with SRMS as a substitute teacher and aide for four years and is currently co teaching with Mrs. Taylor. She is married and has one daughter who is currently attending SRMS.
Elementary II teacher Carolyn Neblett has lived in Idaho Falls since 1961. She comes to SRMS from District 91. She worked as the "Space Shuttle Lady" teaching students about space in a mocked up bus. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. She received her AMS credential from the Center for Montessori Teacher Education in New York. She has been teaching at SRMS since 2005.
Elementary II teacher Starr Mikkelson grew up in southern California. She attended Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah. She received her Elementary I and Elementary II credentials from the Maria Montessori Training Center in San Diego, California. Starr taught for 7 years at Dayspring Montessori in St. George, Utah before relocating to Idaho Falls. She has a daughter who attends SRMS. She has been teaching at SRMS since 2006.
Administrative Director Margaret Hanson received her Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education from the University of Manoa, Hawaii in 1981. She also attended graduate school at Idaho State University with work toward her administrative certification. She received her Management Course at the College of New Rochelle in New York in 2003. She oversaw the construction of the present school site. She has been the director since 2001. Her two sons graduated from SRMS.
A Word about AMS
Dr. Maria Montessori did not patent any of her materials. Any school can call themselves a Montessori school without any training. It is important to investigate schools before enrolling your child. The American Montessori Society (AMS) is the national organization that certifies teachers, training institutions and schools. Our school is affiliated with this organization. Our teachers are certified through AMS and we are working toward school accreditation as well. Currently, there are no training schools or AMS accredited schools in the state of Idaho.


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Address: 66, Dr. Gopal Rao Deshmukh Marg, Peddar Road, Mumbai- 400026, Maharashtra
Landmark: Beside Wama Showroom
Board: | Central | Boarding: | No |
Medium: | English | Gender: | Girls |
Level: | High School, Pre Primary, Primary | ||
URL: | www.vtsmumbai.org | ||
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Nearby locality guides: Grant Road West | Nagdevi | Chowpatty | Khetwadi | Hughes Road
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this school is amazing! im currently studying in it!
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I schooled there from grade VI up to completion of grade X. Batch of 1984. Much later than those who have posted their comments here. Sr Carminah D'Mello was my principal. I owe my 'self-confidence' to her and at 45 I still have a good load of it. Tough to crush. She was very strict but under her stern exterior there was a warm, gentle and caring mother. She held me up and showed me the way when all about me was collapsing. She was impartial and ubiased. I met her when visiting Mumbai in the late nineties. She was very unwell then - at first she didn't quite remember me but gradually she did. I kept in touch with her on phone. One day she told me she was moving to Goa as she no longer could take on any more responsibilities ( in charge of the hostel etc) She made me promise I'd visit her in Goa but never did get a chance to go to Goa. I hope she is well - wherever she is, she will always be in my prayers. I owe her all the gratitude for making me realize my self-worth. Sr I love you!
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Pam, Do you recollect the school used to admit boys up to the fourth standard. I was a boy student in the school from second to fourth standard in the late 50s. Mother Claudiana was the principal then. The tall buidling that you now see did not exist. There used to be an open ground there where the morning assembly was held. A lot of fond memories of my childhood at Villa Thresa.
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I went there from 1966 1968. The principal was an Irish nun, mother Aine. At the time there were very few white children there. We were from Ireland. My sister took her first holy communion there, still have the photos. Have very fond memories of the place. We used to go swimming every afternoon after school in the nearby Breach Candy swimming pool.
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Welcome to Nana & Pop's Magical Villa Minutes from a Disney Entrance [#266146ha] | View Property
Indian Creek
5 Bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, sleeps 12 with convertable sofa
$120 - $175/nt US Dollars
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Excellent week at Nana & Pop's
Excellent week at Nana & Pop's
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 11/02/13
- Review Submitted 11/18/13
This house was perfect in every way for our family of 6, plus grandma and poppy, plus my sister. The house and pool were impeccably clean, the linens were plentiful, and everyone had plenty of space and privacy. The proximity to Disney property was amazingly close, and made traveling to and from 4 park days a breeze. Jim was very easy to work with and we would definitely stay here again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 9/9
Minutes from "home" to Disney
Minutes from "home" to Disney
- Guest Kristy G.
- Date of stay 08/03/13
- Review Submitted 10/02/13
Our week at "the world" was time well spent at Nana and Pop's. We had a mini family reunion that include my family of four, my brother, and our parents. The house was decorated in a casual style that made it very relaxing to return to each night. There was excellent "community" space for us to chat while still having tons of room to spread out when we needed some quiet down time. "Pop" Jim was an excellent communicator from the time we booked through our stay and beyond. We had one minor issue which was quickly responded to and immediately corrected. We all agreed it was among the best vacations ever, and we can't wait to do it again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 6/6
We Loved It!
We Loved It!
- Guest Michael T.
- Date of stay 07/21/13
- Review Submitted 08/06/13
We (6 of us: 2 boys (8 and 12) parents and grandparents) came down for a week long trip to Disney. We are so glad we found your place and were able to rent it for the week we had available. Disney, and tons of restaurants, was very close and easy to get to. My youngest learned to do his first cannonball in the pool. We had a billiards tournament in the garage. The place was well taken care of and clean. We will definitely stay here again on future trips to Orlando.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 6/6
Great for an Extended Family Trip
Great for an Extended Family Trip
- Guest Meira (Olney, MD)
- Date of stay 07/14/13
- Review Submitted 07/23/13
We had a WONDERFUL time in Nana & Pop's Magical Villa! The location couldn't be beat. All of the rooms were as listed and there was plenty of space for everyone (5 adults and 4 children). It was a great help to have ponchos in the garage to supplement our personal supply in the parks. And, we were able to use one of the strollers you had on hand as well (so we didn't have to lug one from home). The pool was a perfect place for relaxing on our quiet last day. Thank you for sharing your home with us!Recommended for: Families with young children
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 6/6
Great Family Vacation
Great Family Vacation
- Guest diana c.
- Date of stay 06/29/13
- Review Submitted 07/09/13
This was the best family vacation ever. Traveling with 6 adults and 4 children age 4 and under the house was welcoming and comfortable. The kids loved the themed bedrooms and the pool was enjoyed by all. I have never stayed in a home before on vacation but will never do it any other way in the future. Naps were easy for the kids and they were able to unwind. The playground right across the street was great. We will be returning to Nana and Pop's the next tine we come to see Mickey Thank you to the Fitzpatrick family for making our vacation great.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5
Magical Disney Vacation
Magical Disney Vacation
- Guest Marisa H. (Copiague, New York)
- Date of stay 04/30/13
- Review Submitted 06/04/13
We stayed at Jim & Char's home the first week in May and we had a fantastic time! There was so much room for the four of us. The kids loved sprawling out in the "giant" beds, each having their own. The house was very comfortable and in a stellar location. Took us 10 minutes to get to Disney and we had access to every type of restaurant and supermarket there is so that was very convenient. We also loved the pool - I think the kids loved the pool more than Disney! We just visited Disney and it was great to spend a few hours there, come back to the house, take a nap or a dip in the pool and relax, and then head back out to one of the parks. We did this quite often since it was so close. All in all a wonderful visit and a wonderful stay. Thanks so much to Jim and Char for opening their home to us. We hope to visit again soon and will definitely recommend the villa to others! All the best, The Higgins Family (Long Island, NY)Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4
Great Stay
Great Stay
- Guest Jonathan B.
- Date of stay 03/17/13
- Review Submitted 03/31/13
We just got back from a magical trip to disney. The house was perfect for our trip with our children and their grandparents. Plenty of space and all the comforts of home. Location was as advertized and very close to disney. If we come back with a large group we would stay here again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
- Guest Carrie & Sean (Valatie, NY)
- Date of stay 02/16/13
- Review Submitted 03/10/13
We had a great vacation! Absolutely loved Nana and Pop's Magical Villa, so much room. The garage was a big hit with the kids and adults, kept them nice and quiet. Cant forget about the pool/spa, it was wonderful. I was worried about the pool temp but it was perfect. The location was also a big plus, so much with in a mile and only a short drive to Disney. Next time we vacation in FL we will be calling Nana and Pop. THANKS so much for sharing your home with us. <3 The Dugan'sDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
Excellent - Increible!!!!!
Excellent - Increible!!!!!
- Guest Fernando M.
- Date of stay 09/30/12
- Review Submitted 10/16/12
Where to start.... 1) Great location 2) Huge house, my kids first words were: Look dad...it's a mansion!! 3) Perfect distribution 4) Spacious rooms 5) New appliances Really, thanks to Jim and his wife!! The only thing that I'd change is to privide air cond. to the game area and change to LCD/LED all TV's. Thanks again, and hope to go again in 2014!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
The Best Vacation Ever!!
The Best Vacation Ever!!
- Guest Velma O.
- Date of stay 06/24/12
- Review Submitted 07/10/12
Hello Jim & Charlotte, My family and I, loved your home and had a wonderful time despite the fact we drove in Sunday night with "Hurricane Debby". After driving in bad weather for more than 4 hours arriving at your home was the welcoming and comforting relief we needed. The neighborhood was very nice, everything we needed.... drugstores, grocery stores, gas stations a wide variety of resturants all were conveniently located. We were surprised and pleased with he extras, the autograph book, toys, strollers and high chair for the toddler. My grandchildren were able to go to the park a couple of times, we had so many activities planned they only got in the pool one (1) brief time. I don't think anyone will ever forget this vacation and the children will never forget DisneyWorld, as a grandmother I will always treasure this vacation. We are telling all our friends about our stay at your home, it was everything it was advertised to be (no misrepresentatiion) and we are all looking forward to returning. Still excited! The O'Brien and Monette Families Houston, TX "GO TEXANS"Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4
Best vacation!
Best vacation!
- Guest TARA M.
- Date of stay 04/28/12
- Review Submitted 05/11/12
We had a wonderful vacation here. We had 10 people and there was plenty of room in the house for everyone. The house and pool/spa are very nice. Everything is in great condition and very clean. My children enjoyed spending time in the game room and the playground across the street. The location was extremely convenient to get to the Disney parks,Sea World,shops,and restaurants. We are looking forward to another trip next year. Thank you!Owner response: Tara. Thanks for the great review. We look forward to hosting you & family in the future. Cheers, Jim (Pop) & Char (Nana)
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
Excellent choice for a Disney vacation
Excellent choice for a Disney vacation
- Guest Erin M. (Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario)
- Date of stay 03/01/12
- Review Submitted 04/08/12
We stayed for a month this spring and it was the perfect place for a family vacation. It really is 5 mins from The Animal Kingdom and 15 mins from Magic Kingdom. The pool and hot tub were great and the kids loved the park across the street and the games room. We had young children with us so the small strollers and two booster seats were a big help. We had 11 people staying at the house for one week and there was lots of room for all of us to relax. The house was clean and well maintained, in a nice neighborhood. We would recommend this house to anyone looking for a great place to stay for their Disney vacation!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/2
Excellent Choice for Vacation!
Excellent Choice for Vacation!
- Guest Paula W.
- Date of stay 01/03/12
- Review Submitted 01/14/12
Eight of us stayed for 11 days at Nana & Pop's. Definitely the most comfortable accomodations we have had for a Disney vacation, and we've stayed at DVC resorts, Bonnet Creek, and others both on and off site. Everything was sparkling clean. Even my boys, who usually don't notice such things, commented on it. They also noticed that the beds were extremely comfortable. We all enjoyed the pool table and foosball table in the garage and were thrilled that the pool was already warm the day we arrived. The furniture is attractive and in excellent condition. The house is incredibly close to Disney. It really is about 5 minutes to Animal Kingdom, and maybe 15 to Downtown Disney. There were a couple cold nights during our stay, and there are plenty of extra blankets for the two of us who wanted them. Lots of towels as well. Every dish you need is available in the kitchen. There are enough plates and cups that even with a large group you don't run out if someone needs to use a second dish. The owners, Jim & Char, were very responsive during the whole process, and were gracious about answering all my questions. When the fire alarm started beeping for a new batterOwner response: Thank you Paula & family. As much as we love our own & our family trips to our place we also love having others enjoy the home & Indian Creek's convenience to Disney, the other theme parks & the many restaurants & stores that are close by. We are also thrilled with our A+ Management Co. & the wonderful folks they have working for them. It is a class group & as absentee owners it is a comfort to know that they treat our renters like family. Paula's and other reviewers comments are very much appreciated.
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Great home, Highly recommend
Great home, Highly recommend
- Guest Donna (United States)
- Date of stay 05/07/11
- Review Submitted 06/05/11
This was our first time renting a home in the Orlando area and we could not have asked for better accommodations. The house is situated in a quiet development, a stone's throw from swings and slides for the kids which was perfect for us. Right up the road outside of the development is everything you need from shopping centers to eating establishments and miniature golf for those days when you may want to skip Disney/Universal/Sea World etc. The pool that comes with house is was great. The kids absolutely loved it, and as a parent I loved the fact it comes complete with a childproof safety fence. The house was surprising close to all of the Disney Parks and once we learned our way of navigating 192 Animal Kingdom is right around the corner, almost literally. We did have a couple of issues that came up but the management company was superb in fixing the issues quickly and professionally. If you were thinking about renting a home in the Orlando area I would highly recommend this one. The house, management and owner were all fantastic!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
Owner response: We are delighted that Mike & family enjoyed our place as much as they did and that the minor issues that came up were quickly handled by the A+ Management team. In the 2 years A+ has been our property managers we have had several favorable comments about their professionalism and competence. That is a big plus for renters and homeaway owners like us. Thanks again mike for the nice review. Nana & Pop
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Return Trip to Nana and Pop's Villa
Return Trip to Nana and Pop's Villa
- Guest Kyle M. (Indiana)
- Date of stay 04/23/11
- Review Submitted 05/02/11
If you get nothing else from this review... after staying in Nana and Pop's Magical Villa last year, we came back this year. When my wife's side of the family wanted to go to the Disney Parks this year like my side of the family did last year, we knew right where to stay. The house was again in top shape, ready for us to have a comfortable retreat at the end of the day. Jim is very easy to work with, and he and I were able to get all the arrangements made over email without problem. We had a great trip and our family of 4, my in-laws, and brother in law and his family loved being under one roof for the trip. There were 6 adults, 3 kids (9, 3, and 1 1/2) and we had plenty of space to relax, blow off steam and plan the next day's adventure. Thanks again, Nana and Pop... we will see you again next time!!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Great House
Great House
- Guest Michelle (Lansdale, Pennsylvania)
- Date of stay 12/04/10
- Review Submitted 12/14/10
This was our first time as a family to Disney. Nana & Pop's house helped to make our trip even more enjoyable then expected. It is conveniently located near restaurants and stores, as well as close to the parks. We loved having the comfort of a home so that everyone had their own space and we did not feel as though we had to rush to or stay at the parks because we did not have a comfortable place to stay or were crowded in a hotel room. The kitchen was well stocked allowing us to cook dinner a few nights and order in other nights. There were plenty of towels and the convenience of the laundry facilities allowed us to travel lighter than had we stayed in a hotel. We have already recommended this place to others and will definitely be going back. For us this is the only way to go to Disney. Thanks for making your house available.Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Loved our stay
Loved our stay
- Guest Carolyn (Stratford, CT)
- Date of stay 10/02/10
- Review Submitted 10/18/10
We just returned from our Florida trip where we spent 8 days at Nana & Pop's magical villa. When we walked through the front door we all agreed that the pictures on the website did not do this home justice. It was spotless and very roomy. We had 7 adults and 2 children and there was plenty of room for us to gather for a meal or watch tv together, or have some private time if needed. The kids loved the pool and hot tub most of all. The home is beautiful while still kid friendly. The property is located so close to the main gate of Disney we couldn't believe how quickly we go there. We have never stayed so close to the parks before, it made it easy to come back to the house for lunch and an afternoon meal. The main highway had every type of store and restaurant you could possibly need, we recommend Carrabas, it is so close, and they have curbside takeout if you are like us, too tired after the parks. Overall I would highly recommend this property and we look forward to spending time there again.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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Nana & Pop's was fantastic
Nana & Pop's was fantastic
- Guest the fun seekers (Scarborough, ME)
- Date of stay 07/31/10
- Review Submitted 09/01/10
Our family recently returned from a fantastic one week vacation at the Orlando area theme parks and a stay at Nana & Pop's 5BR villa. We were 6 adults and 4 children and this home was just perfect for us. Two Disney themed twin BRs for the kids and 3 large MBRs for the adults. Everything there was perfect; from the large game room, the wonderful pool & spa adjacent to a large covered lanai, great playground right across the street and the outside grill which made several of our outside dinners easy to prepare. The place was spotless when we arrived (kudos to the owner's management co) and very, very roomy for the 10 of us. Drive to the rte.192 entrance to Disney took 6 minutes which pleased us to no end. Easy in, easy out. More stores than you'll ever need just 1 mile away and the other theme parks within easy driving distance. Even the evening fireworks at Epcot were a pleasure to sit and enjoy from the pool area with drinks at your side. Kids especially enjoyed them even though they are probably 6-8 miles away. We are already recommending Nana & Pop's to our friends and relatives and will be returning ourselves hopefully in the not to distant future. This is such a fantastic area to visit and when you have a place like this to stay, at a price at least 75% less than staying at a Disney resort we could not imagine staying anywhere else. Thanks Nana & Pop. Look forward to staying at your place again & again. The Hassett familyRecommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.
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The Paterson Review
The Paterson Review
- Guest age (Barre, VT)
- Date of stay 04/17/10
- Review Submitted 06/23/10
We recently returned from a marvelous one week vacation to Kissimmee where we stayed at Nana & Pop's magical villa and visited Disney, Universal and Sea World. We were joined by other family members for a total of 10 and found Nana & Pop's to be very roomy & comfy and so close to the 192 Disney entrance you could almost walk--less than 3 miles. Sea World was about 11 miles and Universal a little bit longer. The pool & spa at the villa were a welcome relief after a day at the parks. The kids even spent many hours at the playground across the street. while us adults romped in the pool & spa and enjoyed margaritas in the roomy lanai--perfect. We have visited this area several times in the past 5 years and have never experienced anything like this place. It is the most functional rental we have ever had and the property management (A+) could not have been more responsive when several of the electrical outlets were down and we could not find the GFI that restored them to use. It was our fault because we had not read the owners comment about the kitchen GFI controlling the outlet in the two MBRs. Nana & Pop, we will back many times in the future and know exactly where we will be staying. Thank you! thank you! The Paterson's from Barre, VTRecommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Loved our Home away from Home
Loved our Home away from Home
- Guest Kyle M. (Indiana)
- Date of stay 03/13/10
- Review Submitted 03/23/10
We stayed here in March 13-20, 2010. My family of 4, my brother's family of 6 and my mom were comfortably under the same roof for our vacation. It was a great spot. This home is very kid friendly. Playground across the street was a nice spot to burn some energy for the kids. There were games and a DVD player for staying inside as well. Plenty of linens, kitchen utensils and everything we needed to cook meals for ourselves and save a little money on the food portion of our budget. The home is very nicely decorated and my brother said "The pictures on the website don't do this house justice." We loved it. The neighborhood is very close to Disney- 15 to 20 minutes in the Spring Break traffic. There is a grocery store and Walgreens very close for needed essentials. But it is also very private and quiet. A nice break from the crowds of Disney. It was nice to have some personal space at the end of the long days. The only negative we had is in regard to the pool heat. The management company manual said that it takes up to 2 days for the pool to come to full temperature after the heat was turned on. So while we paid for pool heat for 7 days, we had a heated pool for only 5 of those days. If you go in the summer, this won't be a problem, but early spring or late fall visitors should be aware of this. Outside of that small detail, we loved our stay at Nana and Pop's villa. We would highly recommend it. Great location, comfortable home, quiet neighborhood, and plenty of room. We are happy with our choice and you will be too.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
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Girls just want to have fun
Girls just want to have fun
- Guest 266146 (groton, ma, usa)
- Date of stay 03/28/09
- Review Submitted 04/07/10
For a week of 'fun in the sun', you've got to visit this place. My girlfriends and I went to Universal and Epcot by night...just minutes away. We then found this beautiful town, Celebration, only 5 minutes down the road, where their immaculate downtown is situated right on a lake, with beautiful scenery, sumptuous restaurants, and engaging carriage rides. For a little variety, we then visited Cocoa Beach and the Kennedy Space Center, about an hour east and very direct. What a terrific take...a lot of education with a great deal of fun! Heading back, we stopped at the New York Cafe, right off of Rt 1...great food, great prices, and awesome outdoor seating...right on the river. If a shuttle is launching, the view would be spectacular. Back at Indian Creek, the house layout is fabulous...everyone is comfy cozy...and the pool/jacuzzi? Lots of Florida sunshine with a lovely alcolve for some shade. No bugs...nice furniture, and a very quiet and safe neighborhood. If my kids were with me, there's a playground directly across with a big field for soccer, football, or baseball, and a nice gameroom in the garage. Another plus...if you have little kids, you don't have to worry about them falling down the stairs...their are none:) Grocery and liquor store 2 minutes away, and if you'd like to get a mani/pedi at a great price, 5 minutes west on 192 in the Target mall. So.....thanks.....we had a fabulous time. And....don't forget to write on the wall in the gameroom garage! Signed, Karen and the BWH gangRecommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.
Owner response: Thank you Karen. Just goes to show the Orlando area is not just for kids and families. Nana & Pop are here now for 2 weeks and we're looking forward to a few days with family but several days of sun & fun on several of the many beautiful golf courses here.
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Middlebury Farmers' Market
Indoor Market Dates:
Saturdays - November 2 through Dec 28
Saturdays - March 2 through April 27
9:30 to 1:00
2013 Winter Markets will be at Mary Hogan
School off Court St / Rte 7 at
201 Mary Hogan Drive • Middlebury, Vermont 05753
* Vermont is leading the United States in the number of farmers' markets per capita.
* Vermont has the most CSAs, the most certified organic farmer's, the greatest amount of certified organic farmlands the greatest number of local dollars spent buying local foods.
* Greatest number of astisan cheesemakers per capita.
* Largest producers of maple syrup.
* Vermonters lead the nation in per capita production of dairy products.
That's per capita for the country
Baked Goods
Organic Products
Cheese and Dairy Products
Cut Flowers
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Vegetables
Jam, Jellies and Preserves
Knives Sharpened
Maple Syrup
Meat and Poultry Products
Prepared Foods
Soap and Body-Care products
Apples and Cider
This year's Annual Holiday Market will take place December 7th, 9:30-2:00 in the gym at Mary Hogan School.
Spaces are available.
Holiday Market Registration Form
New Vendors
Bonnie's Lil farm
Open View Farm
Shooting Star Jewelry
Solar Haven Farm
Sugar Beets
Membership Coordinator:
Sally Beckwith 537-4754
Middlebury Farmers' Market
PO Box 385
Middlebury Vt. 05753
Do you make music?
The Middlebury Farmers' Market is scouting for talented folks who can volunteer and contribute to the fun, family friendly atmosphere on Saturday mornings down by The Falls at the Marbleworks. This is a great opportunity to be seen and heard at a very popular and well attended event. From soloists to ensembles, we encourage you to email Kelli, Market Manager, with interest.
"Some of our vendors are Certified Organic - to find organic products, talk to our vendors about their production methods and look for this logo!"
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Open Season Walleyes
By Jason Mitchell
Some of the earliest open water walleye fishing opportunities occur each season on river systems and flowages or bottle neck areas that open up because of current. Open seasons and open water are necessary and there are so many good early season fishing opportunities. The Mississippi River, Rainy River, Fox River and the Missouri River all come to mind. Each of these fisheries are drastically different with different terrain features, different forage and ultimately different fishing strategies. While there are differences from one fishery to the next, there are also many similarities. The beauty of fishing rivers is that fish location does get dictated by current… or a lack there of.
Snap Jigging Mid Summer Walleyes
Season 14 – Episode 11: Jason Mitchell and northern Minnesota fishing guide Jason Boser put together a solid jig bite pattern on Lake Winnie. After trying a few locations and experimenting with several presentations, the anglers eventually fine tune the pattern that is working that particular day… snap jigging shiners over deep gravel humps.
Pitching Jigs for Post Spawn Walleyes
Season 14 – Episode 10: Jason Mitchell joins guiding legend Clayton Folden on the Van Hook Arm of Lake Sakakawea during the post spawn period. The anglers discuss a classic early season pattern of pitching Northland Fireball Jigs up into shallow water to crack big walleyes.


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Rich's Video Vault: Honduras |
11/30/99 |
Rich shows you some of the weird animals and plants in the country of Honduras, as well as the coolest swimming hole ever. |
I would like to go to that swimming hole! Better than any pool. The Touch-me-nots are super. I went to Malaysia and saw some there too. :)


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Apparently Ziggy Ansah is getting the hang of self-marketing.
After appearing at the NFL Draft in windowless 3D movie glasses, he received a letter from IMAX, applauding his fashion choice.
The letter went on say "we would love to celebrate your first year in the NFL with the opportunity to see all IMAX 3D movies on us for the next year."
Rock On suggests the next time Ansah gets drafted he wear a Century 21 Real Estate jacket.
And people thought Ansah — who started just nine games at BYU — was a novice.
The 49ers signed Lawrence Okoye to a free agent contract last week, despite the fact he has never played football. The 6-foot-6, 304-pound Brit recorded a 35-inch vertical and 10-feet-5 broad jump at the combine.
Sources say the Niners' didn't get nervous until Okoye suggested he'd be most effective from the deep mid-wicket position.
Athletes often refer to themselves as "targets" when they're winning.
In the case of Cincinnati Reds leadoff hitter Shin-Soo Choo, it's something more. He was hit nine times by pitches in his first 17 games.
It's unclear whether it was aggression in the box, his stance, or wild pitching that caused the flurry of HBPs.
But there's no truth to the rumor he has a Bud Selig tattoo on his forearm.
Apparently the recession has even reached the University of Oregon.
Despite receiving millions in support from Nike founder Phil Knight, the school is still finding ways to nickel and dime people. An Internet report last month said the cheer squad charged $5 to watch its tryouts.
Rumored to be coming: a $7.50 fee to watch the marching band practice playing "Louie, Louie" for next year's halftime.
Bronco Mendenhall is finally fully invested.
After years of shunning social media, the BYU coach has signed on to Twitter under the username @BYU_Football.
Among his recent subjects: a charity motorcycle ride and the possibility of wearing Ziggy-style 3D glasses on the sidelines next season. He said Twitter is a good way to promote the program, squelch false rumors and share insights.
Rock On has just two questions. First, is this really Mendenhall, or just an automated tweet? Second, would anyone know the difference?
A few hundred Jacksonville Jaguars fans have petitioned President Barack Obama to ask the team to sign Tim Tebow.
Rock On sources say if that works, the next step will be to get the President, by executive order, to force Tebow to throw spirals.
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This is something of a departure from my usual blog posts, but after six weeks of experimentation, my Movie Theater Popcorn Recipe is finally ready to go live. This is absolutely as close as you can possibly get without driving to the multi-plex and buying a ticket. This is NOT an every day treat. It is high-calorie and decadent…but that is kind of the point.
To get real movie theater popcorn, you must follow ALL of the steps of the "Theater" version of this recipe (and use all of the recommended ingredients). However, you can come awfully darn close with the "House" version.
The secrets to movie theater popcorn are in the oil, the salt, the heat, and the topping. We will deal with each individually.
However, before you begin: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees.
Why? You ask. All will be revealed below. Just trust me!
Old school movie theater popcorn MUST be made with coconut oil. A lot of theaters have moved to canola or vegetable oils in recent years in an attempt to lessen calories and to address other health concerns (although recent studies have shown that coconut oil can be part of a healthy diet), but coconut oil is what they used to pop the popcorn that you remember. In actual movie theaters, they use "red" coconut oil. The most common brand for theaters to use is Paragon Coconut Popcorn Popping Oil, which you can purchase from Amazon for about $20. Yes, it is a GALLON of oil (theaters, obviously, don't want to fool with tiny jars). It will last you FOREVER, however. You can store it at room temperature and it won't go bad. If, however, you would rather try this recipe out before you invest heavily in popcorn supplies, smaller jars of coconut oil will do. You can purchase them at almost any grocery store. They are pricey, but essential. If you absolutely cannot/will not obtain coconut oil, my next recommendation is corn oil- but keep in mind, it won't be "movie theater" that way (so don't do like they do on Allrecipes and say something in the comments like "blah, blah, blah…I changed everything about your recipe, and…blah, blah, blah, I have to say this recipe stinks!"
The "red" coloring (actually a yellow) is beta-carotene (the same thing in your carrots), not something artificial and scary. It will "dye" your popcorn a gorgeous bright yellow, but it actually does NOT add any butter flavor. That comes later.
Coconut oil is a solid at room temperature, but it melts quickly. The amount of oil needed will vary depending on the size of your popper and the amount of popcorn you want to make. The general ratio, however, is 1:1. Yes, that is a lot of oil. Again, THIS IS NOT A LOW-CALL TREAT. If it turns out too greasy for you, please feel free to reduce the amount. The absolute minimum that you will be able to cook with is 1 tablespoon.
The second key ingredient is salt. Real theaters use a product called Flavacol Seasoning Popcorn Salt. Amazon has it. It is mega-cheap and one box will last you for a million years. I think that the Flavacol DOES add a hint of butter to the corn. However, for the "House" recipe, plain old popcorn salt (available in most grocery stores next to the regular salt) works fine. Also, if you have a spice grinder and some regular salt (kosher works best), you can make popcorn salt on your own. It is simply very finely ground salt. It looks like a powder and is able to coat a bigger surface area with less product.
The salt is added directly to the oil BEFORE popping. If using Flavacol, follow the amount recommendations on the box. If using regular popcorn salt, I would recommend a very full 1/2 teaspoon of salt to 1/2 cup popcorn kernels. NOTE: you can add more salt at the end if you feel that it is needed, but you can't "un-salt" your popcorn. You don't want to go to all this trouble and ruin it, so I would urge you to err on the side of "not salty enough" during this step (although it is essential to add SOME salt now because it gets coated so much better this way).
People can spend tons of money on popcorn poppers (even fancy, movie-theater-like ones), but my standby, until recently, was just a heavy pot with a lid. If you have a lid with a "vent" built in, so much the better- you don't really need to invest in any new equipment. If you DON'T have a vent with a lid, or if you see yourself making a lot of popcorn in the future, allow me to be an evangelist for the Whirley-Pop Popcorn Popper. This inexpensive pan has a crank that stirs the kernels while they are cooking, resulting in more even heat and fewer "old maids". This is a lot more like the movie-theater poppers.
In any event, pour the popcorn, the oil and the salt into your pan and turn the heat to HIGH. Don't go anywhere. When the popcorn starts popping, the magic is going to happen FAST. If you let it go too long, it will burn- and the stench of burnt popcorn will linger in your house for days! Eww! Just stand by.
If you are using the Whirly-Pop, turn the crank slowly until things start popping (at which point, you have to crank like a madman to keep the gears from binding up when the popped corn piles up on top of it). If just using a regular pan, wait for it to start to pop and then shake it a little.
As soon as the corn slows down to 1 kernel per second or less, take it off the heat. IMMEDIATELY dump it onto rimmed cookie-sheets or into 9×11 baking dishes.
Huh? I hear you say. Well, remember when I told you to preheat your oven? This is the secret, magic step that takes your popcorn to the next level. Movie theater popcorn sits under a warming lamp while it waits for hungry patrons to come and gobble it up. This helps to dry out the kernels, resulting in crunchier, more "roasty-toasty" tasting corn. Bake the corn for at least an hour, up to three hours. Yes, this step is skippable for the "house" version, but you need to try it at least once!
You will note that I didn't tell you what kind of popcorn to use. Honestly, I think it is personal preference. The Jolly-Time in the picture has rather small kernels, but seemed movie-theater authentic. Paragon is a supplier for lots of theaters, so those kernels work well too (however, unlike Flavo-cal and Coconut oil, the shelf-life of popcorn is only 1 year, so you may not want a HUGE bag). Orville Redenbocker, the store brand, fancy Amish popcorn, etc. all work just fine.
Note that I said "topping" instead of butter. This is the one area where I prefer the "House recipe" to the "real" movie-theater recipe. Most movie theaters use Odell's Original Popcorn Butter, also available in a giant-size (O'Dells Popcorn Supur-Kist II Topping (Gallon)), which is butter-flavored, but not real butter. It is actually a blend of butter, butter flavor and oils. The reason that it is used is that 1) it lasts a kazillion years, and 2) it has a low water content, so it doesn't make popcorn soggy like regular melted butter. Happily, there is a quick and easy way to get the water out of regular old butter.
What you need is CLARIFIED butter (also called ghee). You can buy this pre-made, but it is super easy to make. No, you CANNOT use margarine (and why would you want to? Eww.). If you try this with margarine, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Country Crock, Light Butter or any other form of butter-like substance that is NOT butter, this won't work. Consider yourselves warned.
I won't get deep into the science of it, but butter is a suspension. When you melt it, it will separate into layers. The milk-solids and water are the heaviest part and will settle at the bottom. Just melt your butter in the microwave in a clear, microwave-safe container (I use a glass measuring cup). When the butter has melted, let it sit for about 3 minutes. The butter will settle into distinct layers that you will be able to see through the glass. The top, clear, yellow layer is the one we want to save. Being as careful as possible, pour the top layer through a layer of cheesecloth into another container (or, to get real here (Because we all have screaming kids/grumpy husbands/hungry roommates yelling in the background that they JUST WANT THEIR FREAKING POPCORN ALREADY), just pour off the top layer and try not to get any of the bottom. Nothing explodes if you mess up a tiny bit ). Google "how to make clarified butter" if you need pictures and/or video to help.
You will end up with this:
Incidentally, this is the same thing as "drawn butter" and tastes great on seafood.
Remove the popcorn from the oven and pour half of it into an oversize bowl. Drizzle some of the clarified butter or topping over the popcorn. Then "toss" the popcorn using a motion like a "sauté". It is sort of a round wrist motion: back and up. When you have tossed in the butter, take a bite and make sure you have enough salt. If not, add a little bit of salt and "toss" the popcorn again. Add the rest of the popcorn, drizzle more butter on top and….voila!
Yes, I know that is a TON of work to go through for popcorn (actually, it isn't as bad as it sounds. The ENDLESS waiting for the popcorn to come out of the oven is the worst part!), but it is SO yummy. You will impress everyone with your mad, popcorn skills and be elected to host movie night from now until forever.
Feel free to mix and match between the "Theater" and "house" recipes. If you uncover a new twist or trick, please let me know!
Paragon Coconut Popcorn Popping Oil
Flavacol Seasoning Popcorn Salt
Odell's Original Popcorn Butter
1) Add Oil, Salt and popcorn in desired quantities to Whirly-Pop popcorn maker or similar. Cook on high heat.
2) Put popcorn on baking sheets. Bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 1-3 hours.
3) Toss with O'Dells buttery topping. Add additional salt and topping to taste.
Coconut or Corn Oil
Finely ground salt or popcorn salt
Clarified Butter or ghee
1) Add Oil, Salt and popcorn in desired quantities to vented pan with lid. Cook on high heat.
2) Toss with clarified butter and serve.


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Shara to perform this week at UNC
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In the spirit of the Modernist motto "Make It New!", the brilliant string quartet Brooklyn Rider returns to Chapel Hill with a carefully curated evening of music.
The program reflects on the influence of the great 20th century Modernists Igor Stravinsky and Béla Bartók, and features new works including world premieres composed by Colin Jacobsen, Shara Worden and John Zorn, and a recent new work by Gabriel Kahane.
Hailed as one of the most exciting and unconventional musical groups today, Brooklyn Rider explores the creative possibilities of the present through the lens of the historical quartet tradition and reimagines the string quartet as a vital 21st century ensemble.
Stravinsky Three Pieces for String Quartet (1914, rev. 1918)
Bartók String Quartet No. 2, Sz. 67 (1915-17)
John Zorn The Alchemist (2011)
Gabriel Kahane The Fiction Issue (2012) with Shara Worden
Colin Jacobsen Chalk and Soot, with Shara Worden with choreography by John Heginbotham (2012)*
Shara Worden Disconnect, Delay, Lean and Release, with choreography by John Heginbotham (2012)*
*Commissioned by Carolina Performing Arts
Classical music performances are made possible by The William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust. We thank the Trustees for their visionary generosity and for encouraging others to support Carolina Performing Arts.


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- [j5]Xinzhong Zhu: Super-class Discriminant Analysis: A novel solution for heteroscedasticity. Pattern Recognition Letters 34(5): 545-551 (2013)
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- [c11]Yi Guo, XinJun Mao, Cuiyun Hu, Junwen Yin, Xinzhong Zhu: Developing Self-Organizing Systems by Policy-Based Self-Organizing Multi-Agent Systems. AMT 2012: 502-512
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- [j4]Qing Li, Hon Chung Mak, Jianmin Zhao, Xinzhong Zhu: OXML: an Object XML Database Supporting Rich Media Indexing and Retrieval. Journal of Multimedia 6(2): 115-121 (2011)
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- 2009
- [j3]Xinzhong Zhu, Jianmin Zhao, C. J. Duanmu, Huiying Xu: Noisy Motion-blurred Images Restoration Based on RBFN. Journal of Research and Practice in Information Technology 41(3): 195-222 (2009)
- [j2]Qing Li, Jianmin Zhao, Xinzhong Zhu: Statistical Inference-Based Cache Management for Mobile Learning. IJDET 7(2): 83-99 (2009)
- [c10]Zhiguo Ding, Huiying Xu, Xinzhong Zhu, Jianmin Zhao: Study on agile logistics distribution optimization model based on multi-agent. GrC 2009: 140-143
- [c9]Xinzhong Zhu, Jianmin Zhao, Jie Yuan, Huiying Xu: A fuzzy quantization approach to image retrieval based on color and texture. ICUIMC 2009: 141-149
- 2008
- [j1]Qing Li, Jianmin Zhao, Xinzhong Zhu: Multimedia Data Modeling Through a Semantic View Mechanism. World Wide Web 11(2): 287-311 (2008)
- [c8]Zhiguo Ding, Xinzhong Zhu, Jianmin Zhao, Huiying Xu: New Knowledge Acquisition Method in Incomplete Information System based on Rough Set and Self-adaptive Genetic Algorithm. GrC 2008: 196-200
- [c7]Wanjie Liang, Jianmin Zhao, Xinzhong Zhu: Multi-agent Framework Support for Adaptive e-Learning. ICWL 2008: 296-303
- 2007
- [c6]Xinzhong Zhu, Jianmin Zhao, Huiying Xu: Noisy Motion-blurred Images Restoration Based on RBFN. CGVR 2007: 105-114
- [c5]Qing Li, Jianmin Zhao, Xinzhong Zhu: Mobile Learning Support with Statistical Inference-Based Cache Management. ICWL 2007: 566-583
- 2006
- [c4]Jianmin Zhao, Xinzhong Zhu, Huiying Xu, Xinpeng Zhuang: A New Communication Mechanism Based on Virtual Agent for Mobile Agent. CSCWD 2006: 585-589
- [c3]Xinzhong Zhu, Jianmin Zhao, Huiying Xu, Rong Long: A Research of Collaborative CAD System Based on Multi-Agent. CSCWD 2006: 638-641
- [c2]Huiying Xu, Jianmin Zhao, Xinzhong Zhu, Zhiyong Li: Web Services Based On Grid Technology. CSCWD 2006: 910-913
- [c1]Xinzhong Zhu, Jianmin Zhao, Huiying Xu: A Digital Watermarking Algorithm and Implementation Based on Improved SVD. ICPR (3) 2006: 651-656
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