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My goodness! This has been a tiring week. My little one has started eating solids and he is a VERY VERY VERY picky eater! It can take me up to an hour just to get through one feeding
Every day, I try to feed him something different just so I get an idea as to what he likes.
I know this has nothing to do with today's posting but I just wanted to ask all my mommy friends out there…Did your kids give you a hard time as well? What type of food did you try? I think I am starting to run out of options …so, all suggestions are welcome
AND NOW…let's talk about cupcakes! Yummy little delights with creamy buttercream icing! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…
I have yet to meet a person who doesn't like cupcakes!
They are just so soft and cute that no one can resist them and once you ice them in a buttercream design, they become even more irresistible
Two of the most common requests I get from my lovely readers are: "How do you make swirls on cupcakes?" and "How do you make roses on cupcakes?"
In addition to responding to those 2 requests, I thought it would be a good idea to show you a bunch of different designs that I use to decorate cupcakes as well
Rather that do a picture tutorial, I decided to do a video tutorial with the hopes that everything would be more clear.
I am a little camera- shy so I am not in it but my hands are in it…hahah
I still need to learn a few things about filming a video properly…lol. So, plz pardon the shadows and random jerks and movements in the video. I promise my next video will be much better
But for now, sit back and enjoy the video…
It's always nice to have a handy guide. So, I took this picture with different cupcake designs and their corresponding decorating tips.
This makes everything even clearer… right?
Well, that does it for today. Hope you found the tutorial helpful and let me know if you have any suggestions to improve the video and if you have any requests for new postings
Until next time, happy baking!
September 9. 2012 22:16
Awesome dear So cute .Would love to buy those tips
September 9. 2012 22:37
Abeer...that was such a fabulous tutorial! I love tip 2D cuz it's so ruffly! But I have to tell you that you taught me something today. I'm really looking forward to using 366 to make those pretty flower petals! Great job! Oh..and when my boys were eating solids but not finger foods yet, I got a mini food processor and basically ground up exactly what I was eating. They were still picky about some things, but at least I could introduce them to the way we normally ate. Hope this helps and thanks again for such a great video! (I'm hungry now for chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting!)
September 9. 2012 23:03
Thank you for this! I love all your cupcake designs and have never known I could make so many different ones.
Mich@ Piece of Cake
September 10. 2012 01:14
I love your fabulouse cupcakes! Your range of tips is pretty impressive, I may have to borrow a few from Mum... Unfortunatly the video isn't working for me, but the photoes look very impressive.
September 10. 2012 04:05
Your handy chart is perfect... exactly what I need when decorating so I remember which tips create different patterns. Your cupcakes have turned out beautifully.
Tania @ A Perfect Pantry
September 10. 2012 06:17
ooohh you make me wanna lick all the frosting from the cupcakes..yum..I know it can be mind boggling to prepare food for little tots. Try give him steam apple. My son used to love it when he first start to sample all types of flavors in his food.
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September 10. 2012 07:50
Hi Abeer,
I love the video! You are incredibly talented and I love the way you have decorated the cupcakes. Truly inspiring!
Can you please show me how you make the frosting.
September 10. 2012 08:20
Very professional. Is there anyway to do it without a piping bag and tips, like a modified zip-seal bag?
Some foods to try with your son: sweet potatos, acorn squash (nice and sweet , taro, peach, blueberries?
September 10. 2012 08:44
Oh it's so easy, ok it will be when I'll train enough. There's a lovely cupcake place next to my home. I'm planning on going over there But now I want to make mine as well
Marta @ What Should I Eat For Breakfast Today
September 10. 2012 19:30
Great tip video on tips! I have not done a lot of icing decoration but I feel more empowered to try now. Thanks!
September 10. 2012 20:12
wow simply awesome video....i loved it.
Well for my son I made khichdi out of everything, rice, daal and mixed veggies all cooked together, flavored with garlic n finely miced corriander leaves....my guy prefers tasteful dishes
Or else oatmeal, he loves all fruits, steamed and cubed carrots, potatos, beans...make eating fun...mayb then he will be more interested....but for me initially it was exactly like how you mentioned, 1hr min for a feeding Good luck!
September 10. 2012 22:26
You have NO idea how badly I need this post. I love to bake but I am an abysmal decorator!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
September 10. 2012 23:49
I am so ammused by your video tutorial! You do it so easily that I'm almost convinced that I can do it (I've never done it before) but I know it's not so easy to do it until I get hang of it. So interesting that the decoration changes depends on the tip and the way you move it. Very helpful post especially for a beginner like me!!
Nami | Just One Cookbook
September 10. 2012 23:53
What a cute vlog my friend and a fantastic overall tutorial - cupcakes will never look the same again
Choc Chip Uru
September 11. 2012 11:57
I loved your video! It was so much fun to watch how you create all the different looks. I think the easiest way for me to learn is by watching. I need to make some cupcakes soon. I really feel like eating one after watching that
Good luck with feeding your baby. Feeding babies takes soooooooo long!! I remember it took me forever. They are really funny too because as soon as you think they like something they change their mind. I think I started with baby ground cereal, and after that apples and pears. I do know when my kids were truly hungry they ate a lot better, and when they were not they would spit most of it out. Sending Mommy hugs
Wendy Irene
September 12. 2012 05:58
Wow, what do I say! Fabulous pics, awesome video, and so much effort went into it all...congratulations Abeer. Really appreciate it!
Kids are picky eaters...till about five. You've to put up with that. Sometimes whatever different stuff you try they don't take it and you end up getting frustrated. Just let it be...he'll change...don't tax yourself so much. Most times it doesn't help.
September 12. 2012 11:33
I love this video ... Great job
CJ at Food Stories
September 12. 2012 22:02
Oh dear, this is such an fantastic post, and those cupcakes look fantastic!
September 13. 2012 04:53
What a helpful guide! Love it!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
September 13. 2012 07:29
They look beautiful!! Cupcake decorating tutorial is always welcome Now, concerning your baby ( I am not a mom,yet), I think he is probably picky because he is getting used to textures, they said you have to try the same foods several times in order to really know if he likes them or not. Just my humble opinion, hope it helps
September 13. 2012 10:37
When I was little my dad used to make "icky" faces when he was feeding me things that he didn't like, so did my mom. However, only the ones my mom didn't like stuck with me! haha
Thanks so much for the tutorial! Such a great teacher!
September 13. 2012 13:31
Loved the video Abeer, you do it with such ease and grace..you are truly talented
As for starting solids, try to offer him the same thing for 3 days then introduce something different
Sometimes it takes them time to accept a new taste and other times they hate the color or consistency. It does indeed take time but once he accepts the idea of solids, you will begin to notice favorites
Sawsan@chef in disguise
September 13. 2012 14:33
Such a great tutorial. The chart is fantastic tool for new bakers I will print it for my teen who's starting to get into baking.
Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary Journey
September 14. 2012 00:43
Wow Abeer, what an awesome tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing, great work!
September 14. 2012 12:28
I almost always go with the standard swirl, either with a plain round or star tip. Thanks for reminding me that there's so many more beautiful options out there! Your tutorial is inspiring me to try something new.
September 14. 2012 14:23
I love the video! It's so informative! As for your son, I feel your pain sister. My 16 month old son is the same way. He's been giving me such a hard time lately when it comes to eating. I recently made some sooji ki kheer and so far he's been enjoying that, along with the other foods i've been trying to feed him. I guess you just have to keep trying different things.
September 15. 2012 00:04
They all look so amazing! I love them. I really should get my wilton tips out and have a fiddle with them. Looking at your cupcakes, the cake looks perfect. I love it when everything works out!
Cass @foodmyfriend
September 15. 2012 06:08
I love the diagrams! And yes, only a freak of nature doesn't like cupcakes! LOL.... Sorry, I have no babies... but I send you positive energy that feedings become easier soon! HUGS!
September 15. 2012 06:59
Wow what a great guide! I have a lot of tips but almost never take them out--this may help my courage! If it makes you feel any better, even little ones who eat everything may outgrow that--I remember my oldest chowing down baby beets and she won't touch one now!
I Wilkerson
September 15. 2012 15:42
What a great tutorial! I find practicing new techniques is the best way to learn. Thanks for sharing such charming cupcake decorations!
September 15. 2012 17:43
I'll have one of each, please
Parsley Sage
September 16. 2012 04:09
This is such a fantastic post! I am horrible with icing. Great tips. I'm going to keep this in mind when I bake cupcakes next.
baker street
September 16. 2012 09:50
Love these decorating options! And, you're right. Cupcakes are impossible to resist.
September 16. 2012 09:51
I love these tips! I'm so bad at decorating, but that's partially because I never do it. One of those chicken and eggs things - how do I ever get better if I'm so bad I won't try?! Really excellent post - thanks.
September 16. 2012 10:23
More videos, please! Really enjoyed this one. I have all these tips, but I only use like one or two of them.
September 16. 2012 11:54
I am bookmarking this tutorial! I can bake a cupcake, but I suck at piping
M little one only liked jarred pears, carrots and sweet potato. She hated all the cereals and only drank apple juice.
September 16. 2012 14:06
Wow, what a magnificent post! I need all the help I can get when it comes to icing cupcakes. This helps SO much!
September 16. 2012 17:12
What a very detailed post - thanks for your generous tips!
Yudith @ Blissfully Delicious
September 18. 2012 15:47
So jealous of your cake decorating skills. But grateful for the tutorials ;)
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
September 20. 2012 10:38
Wow...I am so impressed! If I had just a bit of talent in decorating, but unfortunately I have none
With all the bag-tips for decorating that I have I always menage to make huge mess LOL! Thanks for sharing, great post, amazing pictures and fantastic video!!!
Sandra's Easy Cooking
September 21. 2012 07:23
Thanks for the video! Very nicely done!
September 24. 2012 14:37
Oh you had the baby, thats great!
Alana D
December 24. 2012 15:06
Nice video and love Mozart!
January 18. 2013 19:12
Amazing job cant wait to try it thanks
Gretta Sisson
February 4. 2013 08:47
Wow, that was very interesting to learn, am impress to get myself attached to this very lesson. i won't wait to start my cup-cake decoration. thanks Abeer, wish to be as talented as you. Bye...
February 4. 2013 11:22
Thanks Jessica... don't be scared. Give it a shot... you will have fun and then you can admire your work
March 4. 2013 07:37
WOW.... I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR BLOG,Came across it about 2 hours ago and haven't been off it since!Can't wait to try out your recipes and icing techniques, really cool. Thanx for sharing!
March 4. 2013 13:12
@ Humera... Thanks! I am glad you are enjoying my blog
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Here's another one for the list: Carlos Lee. Just before the July 31 non-waivers trade deadline, the Dodgers thought they had a deal in place for El Caballo, who would have been the right-handed part of a first-base platoon, but he enforced his no-trade protection to block the deal. What if Lee went to the Dodgers and got on a hot streak? Heck, a medium-hot streak? Would the Dodgers have struggled in August? Would they still have contemplated a trade for Adrian Gonzalez?
Eh. Probably. But the human brain is a funny contraption. If Lee were going well, the Dodgers' owners might have subconsciously factored that into their risk/reward calculus when evaluating the trade proposal.
Alright. It's a stretch. Plus, it's a heckuva way to bury the lede: The Miami Marlins' Carlos Lee has passed through waivers, and is officially on the trading block.
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A last-minute call was issued this week for performers for the annual Heritage Days talent show and coronation ceremony set for 7 p.m. on Friday, June 28, at the Donavon Wooley Performing Arts Center at Clatskanie Middle/High School.
Performers of all kinds are being sought and persons interested in being in the talent show should contact Heritage Days co-chairs Dave or Debi Borgstrom at 503 728-4248 or e-mail email@example.com, or simply show-up for a sound check at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 27.
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A special feature of the talent show/coronation, will be the presentation of the C. Keith Birkenfeld Humanitarian Award to Clatskanie Mayor Diane Pohl.
The late C. Keith Birkenfeld, a descendent of a pioneer Nehalem Valley and Clatskanie family, provided for the award to a non-salaried volunteer.
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The breakfast menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausage links, biscuits and gravy, coffee and juice. Cost is $6 per person or $4 for children under 10. All proceeds benefit CAC.
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Dozens of awards sponsored by local businesses will be given in a variety of categories.
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All pie bakers are invited to enter their pies in the baking contest. For adult bakers (age 18 and older) pies will be judged in the categories of fruit, holiday specialty and sugar-free. Youth (17 and younger) are invited to enter pies in the fruit or holiday specialty categories.
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All local canines and their best friends are invited to participate in events such as longest tail, shortest tail, longest ears, shortest ears, owner/dog look-a-like, traveled the farthest, best smile, best trick, curliest hair, best costume and best kisser, judged by Doug Kallberg from The Dog Zone in Longview.
After the mutt strut at approximately 3 p.m., the Clatskanie Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will host a "Dog Day Afternoon" as a CERT fundraiser.
Events will include an obstacle course, a "show and go" ring for obedience and conformation. Prizes will be awarded.
Entry fees are $4 per event or $10 for all three events.
All-School Reunion
Beginning at 12 noon on Sunday, June 30, all former students, teachers and friends of Clatskanie schools are invited to the no-host all-school reunion in the vicinity of the covered picnic area.
Castle Open for Tours
The Clatskanie Senior Citizens Flippin Castle will be open this Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30, for tours.
Those interested in touring the historic mansion located at 620 SW Tichenor Street are invited to drop-in any time from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sidewalk Sales
The Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce encourages local merchants to have sidewalk sales Monday through Wednesday, July 1-3.
Movie Nights, Skateboard/Bike Show, Teen Dance
A family night movie will be shown Monday, July 1, outdoors in the park, weather permitting, when darkness falls, and a teen night movie will be shown Wednesday, July 3, also in the park, weather permitting.
There is no charge for the movies, which are being sponsored by the Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce and Clatskanie Kiwanis.
A skateboard/bike showcase, sponsored by the Clatskanie Heritage Days court, is set for Wednesday, July 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Clatskanie Skate Park. Those interested in participating are asked to contact court chaperone Lori Sherman at 360 431-7910.
The Clatskanie High School cheer team is sponsoring a teen dance in the city park tennis court from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2. Admission is $3 per person or $5 per couple.
4th of July Parade
The annual 4th of July parade, which will march down Nehalem Street at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, will have the theme of "Having a Blast in Clatskanie."
Community volunteer Ernest "Ernie" Carman has been selected as grand marshal of the annual 4th of July parade. (See separate story).
A parade application is printed on page 2 and is also available at the Clatskanie Fire Station and at The Clatskanie Chief office.
Prior to the parade, members of visiting courts are encouraged to gather with the Clatskanie Heritage Days court at 9 a.m. in the historical museum at the I.O.O.F./Clatskanie Cultural Center building at 85 S. Nehalem Street.
Parade formation is at 10 a.m. in the Clatskanie Elementary School parking lot for marching units, and in the back parking lot of Clatskanie Middle/High School (enter from S. Nehalem Street) for motorized units.
Veterans Invited to Participate in Parade
All Clatskanie area veterans are invited to ride on a flatbed truck during the 4th of July parade.
Veterans can get on board at the CMHS loading dock beginning at 9 a.m.
Breakfast on the Parade Route
The Clatskanie High School football team and friends will be selling breakfast burritos along the parade route from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on the 4th of July.
The breakfast burritos will sell for $3 each or two for $5.
Activities in the Park, Chili Cooks Wanted
After the parade, the traditional events, as well as a new one – a chili cook-off – will center in the city park with vendors, the logging show, bouncy toys, Kiwanis bingo in the covered picnic area, and live music featuring local bands and vocalists Jesse Buoy and Kristi Nicholson.
Chili cooks are encouraged to get out their best recipes for a chili cook-off to take place in the covered barbecue area of the park, with sampling available to the public.
The cook-off, a benefit for the 4th of July fireworks, will see four awards and prizes given out for first, second and third place, as well as "people's choice."
A registration form is available on page 3. For complete rules and more information call Laurie at 760 881-8936 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
There is no chicken barbecue this year.
Logging Show Featured Event
As it has been for many years, the Clatskanie Heritage Days Logging Show will be a featured event on July 4th on the baseball diamond in the city park.
Events include axe throw, springboard, underhand, double buck, Jack & Jill, hot saw, modified saw, log roll, choker set and obstacle pole.
Axe throw and choker set events for kids 12 years and under will start at 12:45 p.m., followed by the adult show at 1:30 p.m.
Contestants in the adult show must sign in and sign a release form by 11 a.m. A registration form, which may be mailed to Judy Skirvin, 91412 Connelle Drive in Clatskanie, is available on page 3.
Prize money of $70 for first place, $60 for second place, $40 for third place, and $30 for fourth place will be given in the adult competition.
Rubber Ducky Race
The annual Rubber Ducky Race, sponsored by Wyldlife/Young Life, will be held on the out-going tide at 5 p.m. on the 4th at the city park bridge.
The rubber ducky race was previously announced to be held on July 5.
Contributions Needed, Raffles for Diamond Necklace, Traeger
All persons who enjoy Clatskanie Heritage Days are encouraged to make a contribution in the various cans around town or by sending a check.
Tax deductible contributions may be made to the Clatskanie Foundation designated for either fireworks or the logging show. Those who don't need the tax deduction may make the contribution directly to Clatskanie Heritage Days. Either way, the checks should be sent to Clatskanie Heritage Days, P.O. Box 635, Clatskanie, OR 97016. (Donation forms are available on page 3).
Two raffles are underway to raise funds for the celebration.
A total of only 500 tickets will be sold at $5 each or five for $20 for a diamond heart-shaped necklace with a total one-half carat weight in diamonds. The pendant, purchased by the Heritage Days Committee in partnership with Bob Chrisman of the Gallery of Diamonds in Longview, is suspended on a 14-carat white gold chain. The necklace has an appraised value of $1700.
Tickets are available at Sterling Bank in Clatskanie where the necklace is on display, and may also be purchased at the Heritage Days information booth in the city park on June 29 and 30.
A Traeger grill, donated by Hazen Hardware, will be the grand prize in a separate raffle to benefit Heritage Days with tickets available at the Heritage Days booth throughout the celebration. Various gift certificates and prizes donated by local businesses will also be included in the raffle.
Drawings for both raffles will be on the night of July 4 just before the fireworks show.
Fireworks Show Restored Thanks to Contributors
Although it had been announced earlier that this year's fireworks show would be smaller than in the past, because of a lack of funds, recent contributions have allowed for the fireworks to be restored to the level of last year's show.
The fireworks will be shot from the city wastewater treatment plant at dark on the night of the 4th, and may be viewed from the park as well as numerous locations around the city.
Contributors Thanked
Those who contribute $200 or more to Heritage Days are recognized as "Benefactors," so far this year, they include: Clatskanie Cruisers Car Club, Clatskanie People's Utility District, Georgia-Pacific Wauna Mill, Portland General Electric, Clatskanie Kiwanis Club, Evenson Logging Company, Le's Income Tax, Hazen Hardware, The Clatskanie Chief and Fultano's Pizza, Sporty's, Russell and April Spaulding, Sharon and Tom Coates.
Patrons contributing $100 or more are: Clatskanie Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2994, Clatskanie Market & Video, Ron and Alice Puzey, Rick and Laura Erickson, Diane and Ray Pohl, Ellen Tweet, American Legion Post 68.
Sponsors contributing $50 or more are: Ken and Lana Hauge, and Stan and Sharon Erickson.
More contributions are needed to provide for a sound financial foundation for Heritage Days 2014. (See the form on page 3).
CMHS Alumni Games July 6
The fourth annual Clatskanie High School (CHS) alumni baseball game is scheduled for Saturday, July 6, at the CHS Ron Puzey Field.
All former CHS baseball players are invited to play in the game during Clatskanie's Heritage Days celebration. Sponsored by the Clatskanie Park and Recreation District, two games and a home-run derby will be held starting at 11 a.m. Players from 1996 and earlier will play at 1:30 p.m. and 1997 and later players will play afterwards.
Even year graduates will play odd year graduates. Contact CHS Coach Ryan Tompkins at firstname.lastname@example.com. A player participation fee of $20 is required. Registration includes a commemorative 2013 Alumni Baseball game T-shirt.
There will be no admissions charge for spectators. A barbecue/concessions will be sold as a fundraiser for the Clatskanie Summer Baseball program.
An alumni softball game is set for Saturday, July 6, at 1 p.m. on the CHS softball field. Players in odd-numbered graduating years will take on a team from even-numbered graduating years.
A $20 participation fee will include a T-shirt. Those wishing more information or to register may contact Heather Strong at 503 298-8555 or come to the softball field by 12:30 p.m. July 6.
More Heritage Days Information
Those interested in having a booth in the park, in performing during the talent show, or in becoming a Heritage Days volunteer are encouraged to call Borgstrom at 503 728-4248 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
by Deborah Steele Hazen
Although she says she is "not one to be out there socially," Clatskanie Heritage Days Princess Riley Rivera is challenging herself this summer to represent a community to which she is relatively new.
Fifteen-year-old Riley, who will be a sophomore at Clatskanie High School in the fall, lived in St. Helens until she was 12 years old. After both of her parents lost their jobs and were forced to sell their house, they moved to Clatskanie.
"When I left, I left a lot behind like my friends at school and friends in my neighborhood… a house that had a lot of great memories. I left a town where everybody knew my name, to another that I couldn't pronounce at first."
In order to inspire herself to keep up good grades so she can eventually fulfill her goal of studying criminal science in college and becoming a forensic anthropologist, Riley is active in sports.
As part of her efforts "to grown and challenge myself as a person," Riley became the only girl of eligible age to apply and qualify for the Clatskanie Heritage Days court this year.
Accompanied by last year's Queen Whitney Sherman, and with the encouragement of court advisor Lori Sherman, Riley has been busy for the past two months promoting Heritage Days, speaking to various groups, selling raffle tickets, collecting donations, and assisting with the princess-in-training event.
Interested in the history of her new hometown and wanting to share that heritage with others, Riley, with the cooperation of the Clatskanie Historical Society, has invited other courts which are participating in the 4th of July parade to meet her at the Clatskanie Historical Museum before the parade.
Riley also hopes to inspire other girls in Clatskanie to participate in future Heritage Days courts.
"I hope to motivate and encourage as many young girls as I can to follow their hearts and be all they can be."
by Deborah Steele Hazen
Ernest A. "Ernie" Carman will miss one of his favorite things about Clatskanie Heritage Days this year – "watching the veterans coming down the street at the beginning of the parade; hearing the American flag snapping in the wind."
That's because Ernie will be following behind that veteran color guard as grand marshal. He is being honored for his extraordinary volunteer services to the Clatskanie community over many years.
Born on Oct. 15, 1944 in the doctor's house that sits right alongside Highway 30 in Central City, Neb. – the same Highway 30 that runs through Clatskanie – Ernie moved here at the age of three with his parents in 1947. His father, recently honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after serving in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, was employed as a carpenter at the Beaver ammunition terminal – now Port Westward.
The family settled on a quarter of a quarter of Section 36 (40 acres) nestled within the surrounding homesteads on Swedetown Road. The property was originally described, on a deed signed by timber magnate Simon Benson, as "land to be sold with the proceeds going to support the country school system." In this case, the "country school" was the old Erickson School at the end of Swedetown Road.
What became the Carman family farm, now known as Crow Haven, has been home to four generations of Ernie's family.
A month and a half before his sixth birthday, Ernie entered Clatskanie Elementary School, and remembers his first grade teacher working hard to change him from a left-hander to writing with his right hand, rapping his knuckles stretched out on his desk with a ruler when he strayed. It worked. Ernie learned to write with his right hand.
A few years ago, however, while he was recovering from a slight transient ischemic attack (TIA) stroke at Oregon Health Sciences University hospital in Portland, his attending doctor asked him: "Mr. Carman, are you left-handed?"
"Not any more," Ernie replied.
The doctor then explained that his CT (computed tomology) brain scan attested to his left-handedness. "As you recover, feel free to return to using your left hand."
Typical of his nature, Ernie puts a positive spin on the misguided efforts of his early teachers. "As an artist it has been especially helpful to be able to work with both hands when I do oil pastel drawings."
Carman met his wife of 42 years, Nilce Zamora-Murillo, during his senior year at Clatskanie Union High School in 1962. She was an American Field Service foreign exchange student from San Jose, Costa Rica. They formed a strong bond that year, but upon graduation in 1963, the two went separate ways, each planning on going to college with the goal of becoming teachers.
A U.S. State Department ruling forced them to put their plans to marry on hold. Ernie explains that the state department was concerned about the large number of foreign exchange students who were getting married upon completion of their scheduled stay in the United States and not returning to their home countries. In 1963 a new rule went into effect stating that foreign students had to return home and not marry a U.S. citizen for at least 10 years.
Ernie and Nilce continued their long-distance courtship by mail, while Ernie attended Warner Pacific College in Portland, and Nilce returned home to take classes at the University of Costa Rica.
By the beginning of Ernie's junior year at Warner Pacific in the fall of 1965, the war in Vietnam had escalated and Ernie responded to the call. He took a bus from the college campus to the military recruiting station in downtown Portland and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.
"Are you sure you want to do this?" Ernie recalls the recruiter asking him, noting Ernie's 2S student classification and his good grades. "Yes!" was Ernie's response.
His test scores resulted in Ernie's "official" placement with the Air Weather Service, but the assignment also included working with foreign service personnel. Stationed at Howard Air Force Base in the Panama Canal zone, Ernie was able to visit Nilce in nearby Costa Rica.
"If you don't marry her, Ernie, we will!" he remembers his Air Force buddies saying.
While he declines to say much about it, Ernie's service also included service in Vietnam. With one other Air Weather serviceman, Ernie parachuted into enemy territory to test a relay station for use by American military personnel. His companion's parachute was caught in the trees and he was killed by enemy snipers. Ernie made it safely to the ground and was soon united with advancing American troops.
A happy memory of his military service was the opportunity to put his artistic talents to use in designing the Air Weather Service patch.
A Storybook Marriage
Discharged from his tour of duty in 1969, Ernie came back home and got hired that summer at the Wauna Mill.
By 1970, the State Department had lowered the waiting period for foreign students to marry U.S. citizens to eight years.
When those eight years had elapsed, Ernie asked Nilce, "Are you ready?" She said "give me two weeks to close things out here (in Costa Rica) and can I bring my mother to be present at the ceremony?"
A few weeks later, in a "storybook wedding" ceremony (with Nilce's mother present), they were united at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic church in Rainier.
Ernie and Nilce became the parents of four daughters – Andrea Trenner, Erica Lopez, Myrtie Carman-Zazo and Wendy Isaacson – who in turn have given them 11 grandchildren, with a 12th on the way.
Ernie continued at the Wauna Mill until 1986 when he was discharged on a disability because of a severe knee injury suffered on the job.
Throughout his life Ernie has been an artist – working in oil pastels, oil painting, pen and ink, and sculpting as well as creative writing. When the injury sidelined him from conventional employment, he continued to pursue those creative outlets, but also found ways to give back to his community and Nilce's birthplace as well.
He made numerous, extended trips to Costa Rica where he taught students working in the sugar cane fields how to preserve pre-Columbian artifacts they were unearthing.
Nilce's uncle, a lieutenant colonel in the Costa Rica Rural Guard and chief protocol officer for Costa Rica at the U.S. Embassy bestowed on Ernie the honorary rank of lieutenant colonel.
Serving His Community
While Ernie considers himself a shy person, he has reached out to serve his community in many ways, including:
• Charter member of the Clatskanie Arts Commission (CAC), established in 1988.
"My elementary music teacher, the late Helen Kleger, recommended me to the Clatskanie city council to be seated on the newly planned CAC in 1988. Beginning its 25th performing arts season this fall, the CAC continues to make family-oriented cultural enrichment programs available and affordable in the greater Lower Columbia region."
• Joined the Kiwanis Club of Clatskanie under the sponsorship of Earl Fisher in late 2002.
"I saw Earl at the US Bank where he was setting up an auction item for the Kiwanis 2002 Gala and mentioned that I wished I could come up with something for the gala and he said: 'Really? I'll tell you what the Kiwanis Club could really use most – you!' and that began my Kiwanis service."
• Charter member of the Columbia County Cultural Coalition (CCCC) established in 2005 under the umbrella of the Oregon Cultural Trust (OCT).
"Appointed by the Columbia County board of commissioners in 2005 to sit on the CCCC as vice chair, I remain a volunteer on their board acting as grant's committee chair. This group has awarded just under $70,000 with 52 grants given to Columbia County cultural organizations since 2005 with funds allocated by the OCT."
• Raymond Carver Writing Festival (RCWF), established May 25, 2007.
In its seventh year, the RCWF is sponsored by the Friends of the Clatskanie Public Library, Inc. of which Ernie is the president.
In 2007, Ernie received the City of Clatskanie's highest honor, the Oren Tweet Community Service Award.
"I became aware of Oren as a child and thrived under his mentorship over many years. He always took pause to talk to me in passing and truly lit the candle of my community service. His presence is always with me. That is what made this award especially meaningful. I knew Oren and respected him so much and even more than that, he was my friend!"
Ernie also formerly served on the board of directors of the Clatskanie Historical Society and is currently president of the Clatskanie Senior Citizens.
He has lent his energy, goodwill and talents to numerous other programs and projects through the years, including serving as a volunteer reporter submitting articles on behalf of various local organizations to The Clatskanie Chief, and creating artwork for Heritage Days.
"I love the tradition of the thing," Ernie says of Clatskanie's annual 4th of July celebration. "It's important for our community to keep the magic of that moment – the appreciation of our heritage. We've got to keep that there for the little ones."


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MOOERS — The Mooers Good Fellowship Club will meet for a potluck luncheon at noon today at St. Joseph Church Hall, 91 Maple St.
Attendees are asked to bring something for the local food pantry. New members are always welcome.
For questions, call Shirleen at 420-5513.
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PLATTSBURGH — A discussion group for all unpaid caregivers is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the United Way Building, 45 Tom Miller Road.
Another discussion group with a presentation called "Normal Memory Loss vs. Dementia-Related Memory Loss and Behaviors in Working with Dementia Patients" will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, in the Emmaus Room at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. The discussion will be presented by Raeanne McLaughlin, Pine Harbour's executive director.
In addition, a telephone support group is offered from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. Caregivers may call 565-4543 or 565-4625 for more information.
The groups, offered by the Caregiver Resource Center/Respite Program, are a component of Behavioral Health Services North. They are open to anyone providing unpaid care to an aging family member or friend. New caregivers, friends and family are welcome. No appointment necessary.
Computer classes for beginners starts May 20
PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Senior Citizens Computer Club is offering a Beginner Computer Class from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays starting May 20.
The class consists of 16 two-hour sessions and will be held at the Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St.
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TUPPER LAKE — It was serial killer Israel Keyes who robbed the Community Bank here in April three years ago.
The truth about the robber and his crime, committed at gunpoint, emerged this week amid details Keyes provided to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in an unfolding sequence of horrendous crime stretching back nearly a decade.
Keyes had confessed to abducting and killing 18-year-old Samantha Koenig in Alaska last February and told authorities where to find her remains in a frozen Alaskan lake.
He also admitted kidnapping and killing Essex Junction, Vt., couple Bill and Lorraine Currier in June 2011.
FBI investigators drew piecemeal confessions as the killer was awaiting trial for Koenig's murder.
Keyes, 34, was found dead of apparent suicide in an Alaskan jail cell last Sunday.
Pieces are still being put together in what may unearth another grave in New York and solve at least five other missing-person or homicide cases.
Connections to this region are still coming to light.
On April 13 three years ago, Keyes walked into the small branch office of the Community Bank on Hosely Avenue and Park Street in Tupper Lake, and, brandishing a gun, demanded cash while ordering tellers to lie on the floor.
The robbery was never solved despite widespread distribution of a security-camera snapshot showing a thief's face hidden under a fake mustache.
Keyes told the FBI he robbed banks to fund his travels and buy supplies.
He had, apparently, been in and out of the area before and owned property and a weather-beaten house in Constable.
The grounds there were searched last October in connection with Keyes's confessions.
The gun and silencer he stole during the Currier abduction and murder was found in the Parishville Reservoir, according to the FBI.
At a news conference in Alaska earlier this week, the FBI told the Anchorage Daily News that Keyes had hidden stashes of weapons and items used to get rid of the bodies of those he murdered. One of the caches was located at Blake Falls Reservoir in St. Lawrence County, about 34 miles north of Tupper Lake


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Mushrooms are the key to this twist on popular Philly steak sandwiches—a nice meatless meal option that's tangy and tasty. —Veronica Vadakan, Portland, Oregon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 1 medium green pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
- 2 hoagie buns, split
- 2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
- In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the mushrooms, green pepper and onion. Pour dressing over vegetables; toss to coat.
- Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once.
- Divide mushroom mixture among buns and top with cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 2 servings.
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By Maureen Hayden
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Finally. That was the word uttered time and again, with an exclamation point for emphasis, late last week when Gov. Mitch Daniels announced he'd picked a woman to sit on what's been the all-male Indiana Supreme Court.
Daniels' decision to appoint Tippecanoe County Judge Loretta Rush to the state's high court is history-making for a state with a big gender gap in its judiciary. Rush is only the second woman to sit on the court in its nearly 200-year history.
Much has been and will be made of the fact that Rush is a woman. It should be. There is disproportionately low number of women on the bench in our lower courts as well: Only about 20 percent of the state trial court judges are women.
But just as Daniels' prior two selections for the top court — Mark Massa and Steve David — are more than just their gender, Rush should be noteworthy for her work as well.
Those who know her best praise her as for her work as a juvenile court judge who has called on her community to help her help their most vulnerable and the most troubled children. She's reached out to schools, churches, community and business groups — to anyone she could find — to make the case that it's a shared responsibility to make sure no child is left behind.
Her "judicial activism" — in the best sense of the phrase — is even more compelling given a harrowing personal experience. In November 1998, a deeply troubled young man kicked open the door of her home and tried to kill her husband. She suffered injuries while protecting the couple's three children.
Rush knew the assailant: A decade earlier, as a lawyer in private practice, she was appointed by the court to act as his legal advocate — what's called a guardian ad litem. At the time, he was only 14 but had suffered through a lifetime of misery — a ward of the court since the age of 2, followed by years of failed placements in homes and mental health facilities. He ended up spending the last part of his teenage years incarcerated.
In her application to be considered for Indiana Supreme Court, Rush cited that experience as one of the most significant legal matters ever entrusted to her.
Here is some of what she wrote about how that searing experience shaped her later role as a judge: "I look at the children that find themselves in our court system and understand the long-standing toll such things as child abuse, neglect and untreated mental health can have on their adult lives ... .
"I look at all the parties and participants involved with any case, appreciate what they bring into the courtroom and understand that it is often difficult and intimidating for witnesses and participants to testify before us as judges. I learned that mentors and volunteers working with the juvenile courts are critical ... .
"Finally," she added, "my family's ordeal heightened my resolve that our judicial system must always strive to earn the trust of the public and remain sensitive to, and protect the rights of all that come before us."
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$ 1,500 - $ 3,500 / week
$ 6,000 - $ 11,000 / month
vacation rental description
- Renting to groups of young adults till 27th june only.
- Please check the calendar for available dates. If your do not hear back from me it is probably because the dates you requested were booked already.
Nice BIG house with five bedrooms and 3 and a half bathrooms!!!
Available to families and Group of Young renters!!!
Looking to rent for the season!!!
All new 3+2 bed 2+1 1/2 bath unit provides comfortable and stylish furnishings to make your much deserved vacation a relaxing and enjoyable one! The modern style decor is to match a five star hotel( but for you ,special ,very nice people, we charge 10% of the 5 star hotel terrif)) For your convenience this house has central air and is equipped with dishwasher and washer/dryer, microwave, toaster oven, blender, coffee maker, food processor and everything that can make you feel like you are in your own home . (Very important note from the owner- we want to to have a very comfortable stay if need be I will come and do your laundry and cook for you too , seriously I mean it, call me)
(1st)Master Bedroom --Features an upgraded Queen size bed. This room is your romantic secluded retreat from the rest of the house. If need be it is spacious enough to host a folding crib for our younger guest who feel more comfortable in the same room as their Mommy!!!!(daddy's are welcome too)
Master bathroom --Very spacious ,very modern,very your own(if needed, we provide a lock and key, ha ha ha!!!!)
(2nd)Master Bedroom --Features an upgraded Queen size bed. If need be it is spacious enough to host a folding crib for our younger guests who feel more comfortable in the same room as their Mommy!!!!(daddy's are welcome too)
Full Bathroom --Very spacious ,very modern, all NEW!!!!!
(3rd) Bedroom--- Full size bed.Cozy and comfortable, architecturally interesting and very spacious .
(4th)Bedroom--- For kids!! 2-3 twin size beds and guess what??!!!A complimentary 24"babysitter , a TV with DVD player.
2nd full Bathroom --coin operated for common use!!! ( Ha ha ha!!)
(5th) bedroom--- For kids!! 2- twin size beds (bunk bed)
2nd half Bathroom
(1) all new kitchen cabinets ,granite counter top, comfortable island, appliance,and fully equipped to cook(order in), serve and enjoy happy healthy meals.
(2nd)Half kitchen with cofee maker toaster and more. equally modern and new
2 Big Great rooms with lots of sunlight.One on the 1st floor and another one on the 2nd floor. Very well comfortably furnished family room with eat in area!
Bonus 42 " TV in each of the family/great room!!! ( 3 , 42"tv in total in the unit)
- 2 reserved parking spots at the back of the house.
- wi-fi
- 6 complimentary beach tags.
- Charcoal gril at the back of the house to be shared by all three units.
3 Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk (about 4-5 minutes)
* Min $ 350 Security Deposit.
*MIn $ 100 cleaning fee for partial week renters
* Check-in: After 3:00 PM On Saturday
* Check-out: Before 10:00 AM Saturday
* All Weekly Rates are Saturday 3 pm to Saturday 10 am.
* Available Year Round - Please Check Our Calendar.
* No Smoking.
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house rental amenities
Jetted Tub
Spare Mattresses
Granite Countertops
Outdoor Grilling
Air Conditioning
Cable HD Tv
FOUR 42" Flat TV's
DVD Player
Free Wireless Internet
Coffee Makers
2 Washer/ 2 Dryer
Outdoor Porch, Front and back
activities and attractions in Ocean City New Jersey
Ocean City New Jersey is "America's Greatest Family Resort"with eight miles of beautiful beaches and bay that make beautiful backdrops for all your family photos.
Ocean City possesses miles of guarded beaches, a 2.5 mile boardwalk, and a quaint downtown.Within 5 mins of walking distance of 733 Wesley ave you will find --
Theme Park (Amusement Park)
Water skiing
Para sailing
Jet Skiing
Wildlife Viewing
Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Miniature golf
Live Entertainment
vacation rental rates
July 1st to Sept 4 = $3500/week
from $ 700/night on weekends
from $ 350/night on Weekdays
Sept 4-11 = $2200/week
Sept 11-25= $1800/week
Sept 25 to march 10 = $1300/week
Rimjhim Devgan 2152086494
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Ocean City
- Laze on the Beach
- Casinos (next town)
- Vegas Style Shows
- Water Sport
- Amusement Parks
Top things to do on a budget
- Laze on the Beach
- Catch some sun
- Window shop on the boardwalk
Top things to do with a family
- Laze on the Beach
- Amusement Parks
- Fine Dining
- Water Sports
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month, the Whitehouse Inn was in violation with the Lucas County Health
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forward now.
two violations were found during a second visit by an inspector this month. A
buildup of grease, and dust and flies throughout the facility were both
violations on a previous inspection report, as well.
e-coli scare prompted inspectors to pay Nori Japan a visit on Monroe Street.
The county received a complaint about a possible food-borne illness. In its
investigation, the county found the individual ate at Nori Japan sometime
between Nov. 5 and 13. The complaint was ultimately deemed inconclusive
following a thorough walk-through of the facility.
there, inspectors did uncover a few violations, though: fried chicken being
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sitting out at room temperature, and two-day-old cooked chicken.
Subway on Laskey Road is clean and fresh – no violations to report. A couple of
pizza places are in great shape, as well: the Neapolis Pizza Shop on Main
Street and Pizza Hut on Airport Highway in Holland.
Pizza on Central Avenue is working to fix five violations, however, including a
leaking sink, no hot water, and unfolded pizza boxes stored on the ground.
were three violations at Papoo's Coney Island in Whitehouse. The dish machine
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By Brenda L. Holmes
Hendricks County Flyer
PLAINFIELD — PLAINFIELD – Several area fire departments came to the aid of the Plainfield Fire Territory overnight during two major working fires.
Assistant Chief Brent Anderson said both incidents were brought under control in a timely manner with the help of neighboring firefighters.
The first fire was reported at the Stafford Pointe apartment complex on Pinewood Drive in Plainfield. Six units in a 12-unit apartment building were involved in the fire that was dispatched at approximately 12:30 a.m. this morning.
"There were no civilian injuries," Anderson said. "There were three firefighter injuries – one firefighter was transported to the hospital."
Two of the injured firefighters were from the Plainfield department. They were treated and released at the scene. The firefighter taken to the hospital is from the Avon-Washington Township Fire Department.
"The fire is still under investigation – we are working on it now," Anderson said. "It appears to have started on the second floor. We had that fire under control in about an hour and a half."
While units from Plainfield, Avon, Wayne Township, and Danville were fighting the apartment fire, a second fire was reported in Plainfield. The residence fire on Summit Drive was reported at approximately 1:45 a.m.
"There were no civilian injuries – everyone was out of the house," Anderson said. "There was one Mooresville firefighter injured. The house was pretty much a total loss. It appears to have started in the garage but is still under investigation."
On the scene of the second fire were departments from Mooresville, Wayne Township, Danville, Brownsburg, Avon, and Liberty Township.
"It took 45 minutes to an hour to get that fire under control," Anderson said.
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Mar 01: Michael Sanders demos an X-windows GUI for AWK.
Mar 01: Awk100#24: A. Lahm and E. de Rinaldis' patent search, in AWK
Feb 28: Tim Menzies asks this community to write an AWK cookbook.
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Jan 31: Hyung-Hwan Chung offers QSE, an embeddable Awk Interpreter.
An Awk100 program.
A tool inspired by fmt that could be used while working in vi to maintain a multi-column pro-con argument format.
See gawk/awk100/argcol.
Mark Foltz, Ronald Loui, Thieu Dang, Jeremy Frens
Washington University in St. Louis
Application/text support for text editor.
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Gawk circa 1994, Solaris and MS-DOS-based awk such as mawk.
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Close Your Eyes and Snap a Picture!
Reading to Learn
Kristin Bunyard
Rationale: In order to become an expert reader, students must learn how to comprehend text. It is the ultimate goal of reading. After fluency is mastered, they begin to learn from the text. Visualization is a strategy that helps students gain the most from what they read. It helps them better understand what is happening in the story. It helps them engage and actively participate in the story. In this lesson students will practice this skill by visualizing specific details of a scene to help them better understand the information.
Print out of poem "Once Inch Tall" by Shel Silvertein
Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath (a copy for each student)
Assessment checklist
1) "I want you to close your eyes and as I say this story allow your imagination to draw pictures and when we are done be able to talk about what you saw. Tomorrow morning when you wake up there is 6 ft. of snow outside and you are stuck in your house for the whole day. You smell the fireplace going and breakfast being made. You are nice and warm thanks to the heater and you don't want to get out of bed…then all of the sudden the front door falls in and your living room is full of snow, what will you do?" From there you would ask the students to open their eyes and then talk about what they saw. "That is called visualization boys and girls, and when you are reading a book it is a good idea for you to do that same thing so that you better understand what the author is trying to say in the story, you have to make it make sense in your head.
2) "Now we are going to read "One Inch Tall" out loud and I want you to visualize what you hear." As you read the story out loud ask several questions like, "How would it feel to be one inch tall? / If you could would you ride a worm to school? / What else do you see when you visualize this poem? / What is around you and bigger than you?" Give them a minute to digest the poem and then go from there.
3) Now it is time for the students to work with a partner. "I want you all to pull out your "Everything on a Waffle" books and find a partner and a spot on the floor where you can talk quietly. I want you to read the book out loud to your partner and while they are reading I want you to visualize what is going on. This story is about a girl named Primrose and she looses her parents out at sea during a big storm. She has many accidents and moves families many times. You have to read the book to find out what happens to her. When you are both finished reading the book to each other I want you to go back to your desk and draw a picture of one scene you visualized and it stuck out to you." Allow time for students to read and draw.
Assessment: Have each student stand up and briefly tell about their picture and why it was important to them. Assess drawings by if they were able to create something the author was trying to depict. Use this checklist for assessment:
Comprehension Questions
Is the picture about the poem?
Does the picture show comprehension of poem?
Does the picture include some details from the poem?
Can you interpret the picture?
Can the student describe to you what is going on in the picture about the poem?
-Assessment checklist fromhttp://www.auburn.edu/academic/education/reading_genie/doorways/farleyrl.htm
-Silverstein, Shel. "One Inch Tall." Fromhttp://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/shel_silverstein/poems/14832.
-Byrd, Sarah. Snap a Picture.
-Horvath, Polly. Everything on a Waffle. 2001. United States: Sunburst Books.
-Reading Genie: http://www.auburn.edu/rdggenie
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Tag: Real estate
Home Prices Aren't Rising Quite So Fast
The moderating price increases could help support sales. Continue Reading
Another Rebound in the Housing Market
Americans signed more contracts in July to buy previously owned homes than in any month in almost a year. Continue Reading
Another Sign That the Housing Market Is Back to Normal?
"For the first time since February 2008, all cities showed lower annual rates than the previous month." Continue Reading
Sales of New Homes Slip Again
But there are factors that should help to stimulate demand in the months ahead. Continue Reading
Very Good News for Mortgage-Seekers
The average 30-year loan rate hit its low for the year. Continue Reading
Existing Homes Sell at Their Fastest Pace in Nearly a Year
The July numbers beat analyst expectations and mark the fourth straight month that resales accelerated. Continue Reading
Homebuilders Haven't Been This Optimistic Since January
Despite a sluggish summer, U.S. homebuilders are feeling more confident in their sales prospects headed into next year. Continue Reading
Good News for Mortgage-Seekers
The nationwide average in the U.S. for a 30-year loan slipped to 4.12 percent and the 15-year fell to 3.24 percent, reports mortgage company Freddie Mac. Continue Reading
Zillow Agrees to Buy Rival Trulia for $3.5 Billion
Real estate website operator Zillow is buying rival Trulia in a $3.5 billion all-stock deal. Trulia shareholders will get a one-third stake in new company. Continue Reading
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
The 30-year fixed-rate home loan was unchanged from last week, but the 15-year edged up. Continue Reading
Homebuilders Just Took a Hit
Why it looks as if the housing market will be struggling to regain momentum. Continue Reading
Housing Market Out of Its Slump?
Sales of existing homes rose in June at their fastest pace in eight months. Continue Reading
Home Foreclosures Fall to Lowest Level in 8 Years
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Boost in Home Sales Braces Builders' Confidence
Stronger sales of new homes suggests that construction could pick up after a sluggish start this year. Continue Reading
Mortgage Rates Tick Back Up
Despite the increases of the past week, rates are slightly lower than they were at the same time in 2013. Continue Reading
Construction Industry Still Feeling the Chill
Construction spending in May falls short of forecasts -- another sign that the economy's rebound from a brutally cold winter could fall short of expectations. Continue Reading
Home Prices Rise Slowly Amid Sluggish Sales
Prices increased the most in Western states. Continue Reading
Mortgage Rates Tick Down Again
The average 30-year fixed-rate home loan is 0.03 percent cheaper than last week and the 15-year is 0.08 percent lower. Continue Reading
Mortgage Activity Dips Despite Lower Rates
There was less action on home purchase loans than on refinancing. Continue Reading
Sales of New Homes Surge
Sales of new construction dwellings in May see their highest level for that month since 2008, and the biggest increase since January 1992. Continue Reading
Home Prices Rise, but Below Forecasts
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Sales of previously owned homes post their biggest monthly gain in years. Continue Reading
Higher Interest Rates Prompt a Plunge in Mortgage Activity
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Hopes for a Stronger Housing Recovery in Doubt
U.S. housing starts and building permits fell more than expected in May, suggesting the housing recovery will likely remain slow for a while. Continue Reading
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Again
Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rise for a second straight week, this time by 6 basis points. Continue Reading
Mortgage-Seekers Finally Get Off the Dime
Refinancing and home purchase demand rose 10.3 percent last week, The Mortgage Bankers Association says. Continue Reading
Fewer Interested in Home Loans, Even at Lower Rates
Applications for U.S. home mortgages declined last week as both refinancing and purchase applications decreased, the Mortgage Bankers Association says. Continue Reading
Good News for Buyers About Home Prices
U.S. home prices rose in April compared with a year earlier, but the increase was the smallest annual gain in 14 months. Continue Reading
More Good News for Homebuyers About Mortgage Rates
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for a 30-year loan edged down to 4.12 percent and the 15-year mortgage fell to 3.21 percent. Continue Reading
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Updated Nov 29, 2012 - 12:18 pm
Karie and Chuck's Newsmakers Thursday, November 29th
By Karie & Chuck
Originally published: Nov 29, 2012 - 12:17 pm
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Today on Karie and Chuck...
12:05p.m.:One of the Powerball winners is right here in Arizona! We will have the MOST up-to-date information at the beginning of the show.
1:35p.m.:As a parent, would you prevent your child from following in your footsteps? Even if it's your career?
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This Goodman SSX140601 Central Air Conditioner 5 Ton, 14 or 15 SEER Condenser, R-410A Refrigerant has been partially installed, lines are soldered. For detailed photos please click 'See Additional Images' above. For product specs and photographs of product in its original condition, click here.
The Goodman® SSX14 14 SEER Central Air Conditioner uses the environmentally friendly refrigerant R-410A and features operating sound levels that are among the best in the heating and air conditioning industry. R-410A is chlorine-free to help prevent damage to the ozone layer. The SSX14 central air conditioner features a high-efficiency Copeland® scroll compressor and is designed for the consumer who desires superior comfort, quiet operation, and environmentally friendly cooling performance.
This central air unit can be 14 or 15 SEER, depending on which indoor unit it is paired with. If it is installed with the manufacturer recommended evaporator coil, a Goodman variable speed furnace, variable speed air handler, or variable speed modular blower, and also sometimes a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV), it is a 15 SEER system (see Accessories tab above for actual products compatible with this central air conditioner, or the "Instructions & Brochures" tab above for Goodman's spec sheet details). A 15 SEER central air conditioning system will reduce your electric bill approximately 7% - 8% more than a 14 SEER central air system.
Some models of the Goodman central air conditioning units include an orifice (also called "flow rater" or "piston") in a small bag taped to the side of the central air conditioner. If the central air condenser you purchase includes this orifice, you will need to replace the orifice already inside the Goodman evaporator coil or air handler you purchase with this orifice included with the condenser. Doing so makes the central air conditioning condenser and evaporator coil compatible. You can view this step-by-step guide to see how to easily change the orifice.
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Please note that this air conditioning equipment comes pre-charged with R-410A liquid refrigerant and by Federal law cannot be released to the atmosphere. Yes, you can purchase this equipment without being EPA certified. And, if you are mechanically inclined you may perform about 90% of the equipment installation yourself. However, we strongly recommend to have a professional heating/cooling contractor do the final part of the installation including managing the refrigerant. An HVAC contractor has the tools and know-how to do this work. Also, having a contractor perform the final startup and inspection of this central air conditioner validates your warranty with Alpine.
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Inside air conditioning systems are liquid/gas refrigerant. There are two types of this refrigerant available for use, R-22 (more commonly known as Freon), and a newer alternative R-410A.
An air conditioning system does not consume refrigerant, but reuses it. As long as there are no leaks in the refrigerant circuit, there is no need to ever add more refrigerant to an air conditioning system.
Although R-22 is an effective refrigerant, if it is released into the atmosphere it can contribute to the depletion of the Earth's ozone layer. The EPA has mandated the phasing out the use of R-22. It is being replaced by R-410A.
As of 2010, manufacturers are required to make all new air conditioners with R-410A. However, R-22 is still available for sale in existing pre-2010-manufactured equipment, and for use in servicing existing R-22 equipment. By 2020, R-22 will no longer be manufactured, but will still be recycled and available for sale.
Reciprocating compressors use a piston to compress the refrigerant.
Rotary compressors utilize a roller rotating eccentrically inside a cylinder and a spring mounted blade always rubbing against the roller. As the eccentric rotates towards the blade, the space is decreased and the refrigerant is compressed. Rotary compressors are very efficient.
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He pays the bills by driving a truck. But the only tune up he's interested in right now, is getting ready for his audition for NBC's hit show "The Voice." Lionel Huffman has been singing for a long time. "I've been singing since I was two years old," Huffman said. He has spent most of his 29 years singing in churches and choirs.
Months ago he put a clip of his work on the website for "The Voice". The must have liked it. "When I got my notification about the audition I was shocked." So now he's getting ready. But when he's not singing he's driving. Who needs the radio when you're rolling with Lionel. "When it first started I had a partner so I had to keep it down. Now I drive alone so I turn it up and sing down the road."
His vocal instructor says he has a shot if he doesn't try to do too much. "When he sings he's got that sultry voice," Brannon Littleton said. "It's something that no amount of training could give him. It's soulful, he's got that crooning going on."
All Huffman can do now is prepare and get ready for what could be his big break. "The only thing I can do to get them to turn around is be myself, express what I have."
Huffman will audition on January 19th at 7 a.m. If he does well he'll advance to the next audition. If he makes it through both he will be heading for "The Voice". We wish him the best and will let you know if he moves on.
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