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It's autumn again in my favourite city and there are so many things to love about NYC this time of year. There is a crispness to the air, wardrobes are transitioning and the city's leaves are changing before our eyes.
For the month of October, I have paired some staples with can't miss events guaranteed to get you in the mood for fall.
-Regarding Warhol: Sixty Artists, Fifty Years - Warhol's works including paintings, film and sculpture are shown alongside works of 60 other artists in this exhibit that explores his influence on contemporary art. Metropolitan Museum of Art through December 31st
-Take a wine class. We may be past the fall back to school days at BECCA HQ, but we still love a classroom setting especially when wine is involved. At Otto, Mario Batali's restaurant in Greenwich Village, wine classes with different themes are offered on the weekends and Tuesday evenings. Private wine tastings for groups of six or more are also available. OTTO, One Fifth Avenue www.ottopizzeria.com.
-Debut a fall statement bag. We're loving the 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel in burgundy.
-Drink a fall inspired cocktail at a cozy bar perfect for chilly weather. Fireplace is a plus! Our NYC favourites are Highlands, Dove Parlour and The Roebling Tea Room.
-Attend the largest Halloween Dog Parade in the US. This event at Tompkins Square Park is in its 22nd year and always delivers on the cute factor and the costumes are quite unique. It's definitely worth seeing at least once. Tompkins Square Park, October 20th at noon.
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Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars Recipe
I'd have to say that I've been asked to share this chocolaty layered her recipe more than any other in my collection. It's a longtime favorite of our three daughters. How many times we've all made these, I can't count. Esther Shank, Harrisonville, Virginia
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups Rice Krispies
- In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
- Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts if desired. Spread in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
- Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with marshmallows; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until melted. Place pan on a wire rack. Using a knife dipped in water, spread marshmallows evenly over the top. Cool completely.
- For topping, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in Rice Krispies. Spread over bars immediately. Chill until set. Yield: 3 dozen.
Originally published as Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars in Taste of Home February/March 1993, p37
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It's been a while since I've made these and I don't know why! They're great for taking to a potluck event. Everyone loves them.
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That sounds like a good recipe to make.
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What a great recipe.....it has all of the components of a " gotta keep this in my recipe files" recipe! Makes a large amount of squares so great make-ahead for a large gathering. I would suggest cutting small squares....and use a hot knife! ( won't stick to marshmallow layer that way). Thanks for this recipe!
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These were a big hit at our last disc golf tournament!
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"You just have to look at my face and his (Lyoto). I didn't suffer one kick, only some knees but he has a rib broken neither get to walk and his mouth is stitched. They made some fighting analysis and I landed the double of hits. Will the judges say they didn't see that? They will speak anything to justify the result. I feel pissed for my score (18-4), I prize a lot for it and I don't consider this loss. I didn't meet Lyoto after the fight but he's a man I respect so much. He's blameless, it's judges' culprit. Only them say the fight that way. I don't blame Machida at all."Mauricio "Shogun" Rua speaks about the judges
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A SEPARATE qualification system in Wales could spell disaster, according to one Gwent AM.
William Graham, Conservative AM for South Wales East, said Wales would be better off with a common set of qualifications so higher education entrants are not discriminated against.
Leaks last week suggested that the UK government education secretary Michael Gove has drawn up a plan to replace GCSEs with an Olevel style qualification in England.
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In the City of Orange, the law says registered sex offenders are not allowed to decorate their homes or hand out candy on Halloween. And they even have to go as far as turn off their lights.
It's another part of the law that has a group called California Reform Sex Offender Laws upset (CA RSOL), the part that requires sex offenders to put up signs that say "no candy or treats at the residence"
"If that sign is posted it puts into harm's way both physically and emotionally the person who is posting that sign as well as their family members and their friends," said Chance Oberstein, an attorney with CA RSOL.
The group says requiring a sign makes sex offenders potential targets of violence and violates their rights.
"That's certainly one side of the argument the other side though is this is to protect the children and if it protects one child then it's well worth it," said Wayne Winthers, Orange City Attorney,
Nearly 100 registered sex offenders live in Orange and are affected by the ordinance according to CA RSOL.
But some parents are more concerned about how children are affected, like Shannon Kane, a mother of two. "Everybody has to know hey you're a sex offender. You are protecting the kids. I wouldn't want my kids going to somebody's house and if they had a sign saying no treats no candy here, that's fine," said Kane
This is not the first time a city has taken the step of requiring sex offenders to put up signs on Halloween.
A similar ordinance in Simi Valley was successfully challenged in federal court last year.
The city of Orange hasn't had any violent incidents targeting sex offenders since the ordinance went into effect in 2010, according to the City Attorney.
Still City Council will consider removing the portion of the ordinance requiring signs at Tuesday's meeting.
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I would love to see the Cubs get a high-profile GM like Epstein or Cashman. Not sure if Freidman is a good fit. I think he'd lose his mind not working on a strict budget. Haha!
As many of us suspected, the "Wilken will leave if we fire Hendry" meme was a lot of hot air and baseless speculation. Does Wilken still want to see it through and watch his draft picks grow up and form the core of a contender? "Hell yeah," Wilken said. "Without a doubt. That was my goal when I came here. Jim hired me, but I work for the Chicago Cubs." That settles that. It will, of course, be up to the new GM. But (edit) Ricketts will recommend that they keep Wilken on, and he's hoping to stay.
Randy Bush will take over on an interim basis.
This feels a bit more like a pattern and less like bad luck. So Al's not backing Hendry anymore; does just leave the Ricketts in his corner?
About to start the second half of one of the worst Cubs seasons ever, let's have a look at the GM's job.
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Didn't see this posted anywhere else... please delete if duplicate. The Matt Szczur signing isn't new, but I thought the quote from Sully's article from Matt about the Cubs' 2014 OF was worth pulling out and looking at. Szczur said Cubs general manager Jim Hendry told him he wanted to see him as the starting center fielder in 2014, with Brett Jackson in left and Tyler Colvin in right. "For him to say that, I totally believed him," he said. "He wasn't beating around the bush. That helps out a lot." At least three things stuck out to me about this quote. First, I'm a little curious what Soriano thinks about this, since 2014 is the last year of his contract. Second... why would Jackson go to left and Colvin to right when Brett is widely seen as the superior defender (and Colvin's defense has been questioned, in general)? Third... Hendry seems to definitely believe Colvin has staying power. I think we all assumed this, but to (apparently) be that specific to Szczur reinforces this. Lastly, the 2014 comment suggests they will start reasonably slowly with Szczur's development. Perhaps A/A+ ('11), A+/AA ('12), AA/AAA ('13) is the projected arc. And, yes, for all of these points I fully realize that Hendry isn't absolutely banking on Szczur and a lot can happen between now and 2014. It also may be a bunch of lip service to get Szczur to sign. I dunno... but it is January, so I found it interesting and worth discussing. (Apologies... I tried to put the quote from the article in a block quote and thought I was doing it right, but clearly am not. Same with the page break.)
In which a certain blogger and certain Cubs general manager are poked fun at.
Mike Quade is the Cubs' manager for the next two years... and it looks like he's the right choice.
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A Copywriter's Secret To Finding Your Brand Voice
Why Should You Bother Defining a Brand Personality?
Your brand is a living entity and you need to think of it as such. When you take the time to assign personality traits to your brand, you create a profile that lets you cross check your communications to make sure they are unified, consistent and "on brand".
Turn Your Business Into Someone Real
The tone of your marketing and business communication is your brand personality in action. Your brand personality might be just like you, but it might not. To find the voice of your business, you need to start by asking yourself: if your business were a person, what would it be like?
A very simple exercise is to assign three human values that represent how you want your business to be seen.
Copywrite Matters is knowledgeable, creative, and edgy. I use these values to guide how I write about my business and how I communicate with my customers and peers.
It's also worth digging a bit deeper and thinking about:
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- Who does your brand aspire to be and what impresses it?
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The more you can flesh out about your brand personality profile, the easier it will be to speak in a consistent tone of voice.
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The next step is to translate those personality traits into a real voice, the voice of your business. You need to consider vocabulary, grammar and style. Another useful exercise is to decide where your brand personality might sit between these extremes.
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How am I so lucky as to have Loopsters come to my town TWICE in a month's time? I don't know. But I love it.
This weekend, like all the other Loopmeet races, just plumb rocked.
Enter, scene 1: DH and I, walking into the Erie airport after having taken the kiddos to Mike's parents for the next 48 hours. There he is, T.O, aka tosuperstar, aka Construction Cone aka Gun Rack/Show, aka Papa Smurf aka Patron Saint of the Loop. Yeah, him! Hello, super-hug, super-smile, super-OSOMness, man, it's good to see you again! I got to introduce DH and T.O., and they hit it off immediately.
Off to packet-pickup, or as another person described it, "Expo in the Woods". The Isle is almost entirely trees, beach, and sand dunes, with a 2-lane road encircling the island for a 18 mile total loop. The "expo" consisted of a couple of tents by local running stores, and registration was in the Rotary Pavilion, a nice building from which all Presque Isle races and events are based. I scored a pair of last year's Saucony Mirage 2s for a great deal. Yay! Love the Mirage...
"Presque", btw, is French for "almost", thus, "Almost An Island". Here's a link if you're curious about it, or (hopefully) interested in checking out this beautiful, fast course for next year. http://www.presqueisle.org/ And some pictures... (I got these off vacation websites).
Aerial view.
Another aerial.
This is how much of the peninsula, and about 75% of the course, looks like. A thick canopy of very old trees. About 25% of the course is more open, with beach or bay views.
We got our packets, and with an hour left until our agreed 4 o'clock meeting time, we found seats and chatted. As we all know, time flies when you're talking to Loopsters. Pretty soon, RunningPlaces showed up, and introductions were made. RP (runningplaces) is a great guy whom you feel comfortable with immediately. And he's funny- great sense of humor! DH and he connected on the whole growing-up-in-Michigan thing. JaggerandIrun showed up soon after- another cool Loopster. We were all a bit in awe (okay, maybe just me) of this guy- we all know how fast and talented he is! RP, T.O. and Jagger were soon exchanging coaching notes, since RP coaches soccer, and Jagger and T.O. coach XC.
Jagger headed out before long, to get into his hotel and hang with his DW and son who accompanied him. T.O, R.P., DH and I kept chatting, and time flew. We even got a little gun show going on.
If you look closely you can see T.O.'s hillbilly implants.
TwentySixPointTwo was running late, but eventually she arrived and I got to see yet another Loop celeb. And she's OSOM. I know those of you who met her can attest to that. Love her! I was glad I had another Loopette to gang up with me. 26.2 also had her friend T. along. And T. is a gal who is a wonderfully nice person and a great runner. In fact, I think she should be forced coerced into being a Loopster. She's just... Loopster material. And off we were to dinner.
The restaurant was great (this time!) and food was good. We had so much fun!! With T.O., no boredom-- actually, no silence, either, imagine that... ha! And some uncontrollable laughter. Air Jordans, anyone? Inside joke... We got a picture with the Presque Isle wall sculpture behind us. What a great evening!
Oh, and our waiter was great... he informed us- after asking if we were in for the marathon- that he'd already served the whole marathon at the restaurant that day. Then he asked, with characteristic non-runner innocence: "So, is this a "winning" race or are you in it just for fun...?" Well, how do explain that? We said sure, just for fun, and all that, but you know... yes, we're wanting to win all right. Not win the race, but win our goals.
Time to go get some sleep! DH, T.O. And I headed back to our house. It would be an early morning. I got my outfit together, pinned the bib, set my alarm for 3:45, and after some tossing, I got about 3.5 hours of sleep. Which is ok. I was a little worried... my neck had been feeling a little tight that day, getting worse, and I prayed that it wouldn't snap during the night and have me wake up with me unable to hold my head upright. Not this time- please, not today...
Morning came quickly, the neck felt almost 100%, and I flitted around. Shower. Egg and sweet potato for fuel, get this, get that, check bag eight three times for all things necessary. Obsess over what to wear, stick my head out the door to see what it was like (cloudy, 45 degrees, OSOM), quiet butterflies, go over my splits which were written on a piece of paper, 1:51:30 on one side, 1:49:55 on the other... I also opened my phone at one point, and saw a PM from YouMightDieTryin, one of the Loopsters I consider a close friend even though we've never met. It said something about "being confident..." and then this: "Do not accept less than your A goal". I knew what that meant. If you feel good, and all signs point to GO, don't let your mind talk you into settling for less than your body can give you.
By the time we got to the Isle, it was showing 50 degrees there. Probably because of the water being warm from the summer, warming the air. Parking was a breeze, unlike Biggest Loser. This race is so well organized; I cannot say enough good things about it. Except not enough port-a-potties; never enough of those. The beach bathrooms were available at this parking lot, so we used them. Then T.O. Left to walk the .30 mile to the start because marathoners were starting 30 minutes before the half. DH and I chilled in the car for another 30 minutes, which was so relaxing and fun. Quality time, anyone? I loved it.
We used the restrooms again before heading to the race, and wow--- eternal lines! We finally got through, and it ended up being perfect time-wise. About 20 minutes to walk to the start line... found our place between the 8:00 and 9:00 signs, and met up with 26.2. She's been fighting a cold plus recent injury that really limited her training, so she was going to start with us at an easy pace for the first mile, then take off at her pace for a 1:40-1:45 finish time.
We were off! Fairly congested at the start.
Mile1: 8:28.
Huh? Bangle had told me- firmly- "The first 3 miles have to be 8:30 or over!" Eh. It's two seconds. Carry on.
26.2 wished us luck, and took off, looking strong.
Mile 2: 8:29.
One second less, ok, let's hold it at 8:35-8:30 for awhile.
Fell in step with "Rob" initiated conversation, found out he was going for a PR over his previous 1:49:30. Stayed together for most of race.
Wow, I feel good! This is jogging. I really want to run Faaaaaast!
I should probably slow down...
Mile 3: 8:22.
Hoo-boy. So much for "all over 8:30"...
Ask DH to let up a bit.
"Is this downhill? It feels like downhill? I hope this is downhill because we're going too fast."
He asks if it feels too fast.
"Just feels easy."
Voice of dissent says "Yeah, you said that at Surf City, too--- remember?
Shut up, little voice. You suck, little voice. I will not bonk, you stupid, sorry, stinking little voice.
Mile 4: 8:11.
Wait, whaaaaat?!
Mutter to DH. "Slow down. Too fast".
A turnaround that puts us on the side of the road heading the other way.
There's a tail wind. I feel like I'm floating.
Still effortless. "Are we going downhill? This feels like a downhill."
DH: laughs. "Hon, you just asked that when we were going the OTHER way!"
Mile 5: 8:20.
More like it.
Gu and water.
This is nuts.I still feel like I'm floating.
A girl named Becky is running with us, pacing off our group of 3.
Mile 6: 8:17.
10k mark. DH says: "51:30!" (Turns out it was like, 51:45).
Almost 1:30 under my 10K PR. Oh, my stars, WHAT IS GOING ON?!!!"
Desperately beg DH to slow down.
"Are you tired?"...
"No, I feel great, but this is crazy!"
Feels like an easy run. What is going OOOOOON!???????
"We have to slow down!"
DH says, "Okay, you set the pace."
I lead. We don't slow down much.
Bangle's gonna kill me.
Mile 7: 8:16.
1:51:30 Paper Plan is ignored, and we're already 45 seconds ahead of the just-under-1:00-at-7-miles, sub-1:50 plan.
Cruising at a sub-8 pace at the beginning of every mile. Until I beg DH to let up.
Too fast. Too fast.
But my legs are saying, TOOOOO SLOWWWWW!
Uh-oh. I need to poop. There is a strong... urge. I think of Abby.
I think ridiculous thoughts as I pass port-a-potties, avoid looking at them. Because they make me want to, you know-
I scramble to think of inspiring things to take my mind off of my little problem.
All I remember is "Don't accept less than your A-goal".
Take that, you sorry, stupid, stinkin GI issues.
Shut up, little voice.You suck, little voice.
We pick up another runner who paces off of us, a gent named "Robert". DH unofficially become the sub 1:50 pacer.
Here we are, not sure which mile. Around 7-8.
Mile 8: 8:16.
We're flying past people.
Is the Garmin wrong?
Nope, it's on the nose with mile markers.
Hallucinating? Possibly.
Dreaming? Definitely. Sad awakening any minute now...
"Becky" starts talking; she's going for a PR over 1:53:30. Says she usually paces bad, starts out too fast, etc. and blows up, so she wants to stick with us if she can.
"Becky" comments on our discipline and focus in pacing.
"I have a good coach who advocates negative splits..."
Silently: My coach is going to kill me for these splits.
I am in WAY over my head here.No way I can keep this up.
There's a headwind for about a mile. I move in tight behind DH and draft.
How smart was I to marry a 6 foot, 180 pound guy?!
But how stupid am I for running this fast?!
"Hon, let up. Too fast."
Mile 9: 8:09.
Suddenly tired. That felt like a fast/hard mile, for the first time.
"Hon, too fast, slow down".
He contemplates going ahead.
The wind feels worse than I expected, even with DH blocking it.
My stomach is starting to feel upset and gassy. My neck feels stiff and starts to hurt.
Here we go, this is where the wheels fall off...
Repeat: No less than the A goal, no less than the A goal...you want this... no less than the A goal...
I admit to DH that I'm struggling. He talks of going on ahead.
"Please... my neck... the wind... one more mile?"
I feel bad- HIS first half and I was asking him for help?
But to be fair, 10 miles was our agreement before. And he insisted on running with me.
Oh, and Hon? Guess what... I needed to poop since mile 6....
Mile 10: 8:12
Take Gu. Take water.
Wait, I feel better! I feel fine!
DH wishes me luck, tells me to go get it, and takes off.
I pick up the pace. I check the current time against the time I wanted for the 10 mile in order to get 1:51:30.
Oh my stars, banked time of like, 1:30 !!!!!!!!!
Robert, Becky, and Rob have formed a tight semicircle behind and around me.
I realize that I'm now the pacer.
I chat with Becky. Her kids, Her job. Her husband. How she's turning 35 next year, and wants to BQ in the full here.
I share some of my life. Have 2 kids. Marathon training. Dream of a BQ someday.
What I didn't share was this: I gotta poop.
Mile 11: 8:01.
Wheeee! I FEEL SO GOOOOOOD.
I push the pace, teetering around 8:00 but not daring to go faster.
I ask Becky a question. She answers in a labored voice. She tells me to go ahead whenever I want.
I glance down at my Garmin. ??!! 8:00 pace?
Slow for a little bit, then it hits me.
I'm at 11.5.I feel like I'm on fire. I want to run faster.
I am 2 miles away from a killer PR.
I am talking?! Why the heck am I talking? I am not running fast enough.
I take off.
Mile 12: 8:03.
Why is my body not hurting? Why are my feet not hurting?
I go a little crazy. Start picking off people.
This feels like a 5k. Except that I'm having a blast.
Floating, Flying.
If I still need to poop, my brain is not registering it.
Some clear thoughts: "You're going to smash 1:50, you're way under. Maybe even sub-1:49."
More thoughts. ..My husband and 26.2 waiting at the finish...
...Bangle waiting for my time from way across the country...
...YouMightDieTryin who gave me a mantra...
...The Loop...how good it would feel to surprise them, surprise myself.
If I were an emotional person, I would start sobbing.
Since I'm stoic and controlled (ha), I just lose a tear or two.
I have to be dreaming.
Mile 13: 7:43.
Muscles tired.
But I feel vicious and fearless and I push the pace.
Tunnel of trees and people floating around me as I pass them, like slow motion.
Trance-like. It's weird.
"No less... no less..."
This is just mile repeats, one interval left to go.
You have never felt this good in a final mile repeat!
Hurt, you have to make yourself hurt!
8:00 to 7:58. 7:55.... .75 mile to go. Then .5.
This is just an 800m, and you still feel good!
7:52. 7:50.
My legs are screaming now.
A 400m left!
Finish line music.
Feel that adrenaline.
Mile 13.1: 6:45.
400m dash mode now, high knees and stride long.
You got it.
Two walls of cheering spectators. They yell my name.
Someone screams "Go, Peg, Loop Power!" It's 26.2! (DH missed my finish, since I was just 1:30 behind him).
I see the clock- gun time- and it says 1:48:08....:10.....:12.... and I sprint and I'm in.
Dizzy. Head is exploding with emotion and joy. Lots of joy.
I did it.
Walk a few steps over to the gates.
DH's face appears out of nowhere, and he has a shocked look on his face. He starts saying, "You did it."
I burst into tears and throw my arms around him.
Huh. Guess I'm not stoic after all.
26.2 shows up, and hugs me. I get my medal. I look at my Garmin.
It's under 1:48; the realization of that hits me. I try to say the time aloud and my voice just breaks. I fight for control of my emotions.
Then I laugh and I can't stop that, either, stooopid, you were crying 3 seconds ago.
Our pace buddies come in about a minute behind me, exultant, with their PRs. They thank DH and I for pulling them along and running so consistently. There were hugs and handshakes all around, and my goodness, runners rock!
Post-race banana, water, get my bag out of bag check.
Luckily, there were plenty open. Did my thing, and ahhhhhh... I can die happy now.
Realize that chip time probably has me breaking 1:48. Try to absorb the shock.
Still in disbelief. Not just about the time, but how EASY it felt. How little it hurt. How I probably should have started speeding up sooner, but nothing matters because there's always another half to run faster and today is just a good, GOOD day.
Talk to 26.2, hear about her race. With running injured and sick, she did so great with a 1:43! Such an amazing athlete and yet so likeable and down-to-earth.
DH tells me of his race, how he ran his last 3 miles at sub-7:30 pace, with a finish time of 1:46:23. For his first half!
I look at him, race gear, rumpled hair, sweaty, beaming...
Man, I love that guy and right now I'm so stinkin proud of him.
Endorphins, they crazy.
Message Bangle.
Babble about the race in incoherent sentences.
Feel elated to have done his osom training justice. Know that I owe this guy every single PR from Surf City to now, know that I would never be this far without him. Overwhelming gratitude.
Post on Loopville. More gratitude.
Dangerously near tears again.
…..and... then my phone dies.
Official time: 1:47:58. 5 minute, 19 second PR over my 1:53:17 in June. My largest PR ever. And here are the splits in a nice orderly fashion.
I am missing my PA family! Thanks for everything and you and your Hubby are amazing runners, parents and people in general!! Not to mention you have great kids. Now, go get that BQ!
Amazing race! Congrats!!
I might need to come up and run this magic course...
Fantastic PR, fantastic bloop, great race, Loopsters for company... one can't ask for much more, right? Bravissima Peg!!
"Glory is Fleeting, Anonymity is Forever"
Speed+Pavement = a fling
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Good job!
Run fun! ~Mike
You ran an amazing race, I'm sorry if I didn't seem impressed when you told me, I was just a little distracted
I also wish that I had been able to spend more time with the group, maybe next time
Again, awesome job, you rocked it!
I didn't notice anything amiss with your response (it would not have mattered if you hadn't been impressed, lol)... and having just run really fast for 3 hours, you should have been in a complete daze! It was so great to meet you, great to see you finish an awesome race. Definitely hope we meet again sometime-- next year at P.I?
Well idk about magic-- but yes, it's great! I would love to have you come up here!! And because it's small, fun and sort of laid-back, it's easy to spectate, cheer the Loop friends in, etc. and the beach is right there for downtime and hanging out with said Loopsters. Because you know, in the end, it's all about the Loopfest, anyway!
Miss you, too, buddy, so happy you came. It really made our weekend special to have you stay with us. My DH and kids LOVED you. You are welcome at our house any time.
Great race! Splits looked just about perfect. Thanks for the inspiration! I'm trying for a sub 1:45 next month. Hasn't your hub only been running for a short time? Animal.
Congratulations on the race and PR! I did think the RR was kind of long. Dave would have written "I did a half-marathon on the weekend, had a brief loop-meet, and set a new PR, so there's that."
Remember what I said?
Attitude is everything
I knew you would have a great race and a time like that was coming because your times during training were so great! I hope you relish how great a race you had!! As I always say you are just getting better and better! Congrats on such an awesome race! It looks like you all had a great time hanging out too!
Tom stayed at my house, so not a brief loop-meet! And Dave was pretty stoked about his PR, too... And hey, this RR isn't even OVER yet!
Great race and congrats on the PR. It is amazing you felt that good at such a pace.
Keep on Keepin on
Yes, and due to work being very demanding lately, he only ran like, a dozen times in the 2-3 months. He's a natural, so hard telling what will happen with some training...
I went back to my wall and looked at the time you said you ran in August (which you said I'd be close to)... I was 15 seconds away from that. You're smart, Dave!
You have been on fire lately! Congrats on the HUGE PR!
Seriously, I was hoping for sub-1:50 at a half in spring 2012, ran 1:47:45. Next half for me was sub-1:45. If you're going for 8:05 at Marshall why not just make it 8:00? Even if it is not then, it will be soon. Your progress lately has been absolutely amazing and so fun to witness!
So, next year there is a 3:35 BQ train forming with you and Bangle leading the way? Not even joking that sounds extremely tempting.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step
-Lao Tzu
If I feel as good as I did Sunday, I'm not tossing 8:00 out the window... but I'm also happy with any PR!
As for the BQ train- there might be! We can start planning it right now.
Absolute killer PR. You earned it. Congrats.
Congratulations on a wonderful race and fantastic PR!!
Those races that seem so effortless are real treasures.
Those are some pretty looking splits lady! Congrats!
Congrats on the PR!!
Beautifully executed run! Amazing. Inspiring. Congrats on the huge PR. Enjoy it, you sure worked for it!
OMG!! that's some impressive time and really nice way to put it,.. I felt like I was here and those two last miles were AMAZING. Way to pace negative and bring it out. I remember it took me a while to break 1:50 so I know how it feels, like frigging heaven... You better enjoy this all week, donuts for everyone!!!
---come visit me at RunningAndTheCity!
I heart you. I cannot wait to meeeeeeeeeeeeeet you in real, live person. And to see you kill it in Rehoboth!!!! Gosh, this just make me want to squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Cannot WAIT until Rehoboth! Less than 3 months now...
You have come a long way! Not suprised how you have accomplished this after talking to you for a couple of days. You are determined to get better. And I could see it in your eyes that you will do everything you set out to do. I really hope DH gets into running even more. Great guy. Congrats again!
Run on everyone.....................Steve
Thanks so much for coming to Presque Isle. DH really liked you, btw-- and not just because of the Michigan thing.


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A WELL-RESPECTED East Lancashire Islamic leader has been killed in a blaze in the holy city of Medina.
Mufti Yusuf Bismillah, 58, from Blackburn, is understood to have suffocated when the Saudi Arabian hotel he was staying in caught fire.
Tributes have poured in for the 'pious' and 'humble' Islamic scholar, of Ripon Street, who was associated with the mosque on Audley Range, Blackburn.
Mufti Yusuf's wife Fatimah, who was with him, was taken to hospital suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation.
Two of their eight children flew out to Saudi Arabia yesterday to be with her.
Coun Salim Mulla, who also lives in Ripon Street and is Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, said news of Mufti Yusuf's death had sent 'shockwaves' throughout the area.
He said: "Mufti Yusuf was a pillar of our community and it is a massive, tragic loss. We cannot get over it.
"He was such an inspirational man of Blackburn and he was very, very highly regarded.
"He was a very moderate man and he understood living in the UK."
Mourners and well wishers from across the country gathered at the family home yesterday to pay their respects and remember Mufti Yusuf, who also taught at an Islamic school in Preston.
Coun Mulla said that Mufti Yusuf's body would not be flown back to the UK, but instead laid to rest in the Jannatul Al-Baqi cemetery.
He said that because Medina, a major religious pilgrimage destination for Muslims, was such a holy city, it was a 'blessing' to die there.
Medina is also the burial site of the Prophet Muhammad and is Islam's second most important religious city after Mecca.
Amina Dalal, of Ripon Street, said her sons had been taught Islamic scriptures by Mufti Yusuf.
She said: "His death is not only a loss to us, it is a loss to the whole community.
"He was such an intelligent, modest and humble person.
"Mufti Yusuf helped us in incredible ways."
The blaze at the Ishraq Al-Madina Hotel killed at least 12 people and injured around 130 other pilgrims when it broke out shortly after 2.30pm local time on Saturday.
Newspapers in the country reported that the flames had been brought under control by around 5pm.
An investigation into the cause of the fire was launched, with initial reports indicating it was started by a short circuit during maintenance work.
It is understood 30 people were treated at the scene, with others being sent to the King Fahd Hospital and the Ansar Hospital.
Most pilgrims died of suffocation, it was reported.
Authorities evacuated the 700 guests, of different nationalities, staying at the hotel. Those who were trapped inside were said to have climbed onto the roof for safety.
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1:53pm Sun 9 Feb 14
audleylad52 says...
5:51pm Sun 9 Feb 14
woolywords says...
Many sacrifices are made to make these pilgrimages but not this..
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fellow members of the community.
9:43am Mon 10 Feb 14
thresholdweller says...
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phil kernot says...
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Richard Pembrook says...
8:15am Wed 12 Feb 14
idysalim says...
Richard Pembrook wrote:Because a significant part of the population is muslim...make sense?
Why do we need a Blackburn Islamic leader ??
8:58am Sat 15 Feb 14
DJFearRoss says...
Of course with EIGHT children, he will be deeply missed. Luckily for his family he was Muslim so he can have an Islamic burial there, as all other religions are banned in this country. I would suggest the government send a representative out to show our respect, but this would have to be a Muslim as non-Muslims are banned from certain parts of Medina.
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Rolling Stones double NME winners
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Rock veterans the Rolling Stones were double winners at the NME Awards, more than half a century after they first featured in the magazine's pages.
The group - who played a series of 50th anniversary concerts late last year - were named best live band, and their documentary Crossfire Hurricane landed the best film prize.
Chart-topping stars One Direction - who last week picked up a global success prize at the Brit Awards - were named worst band, while singer Harry Styles was declared villain of the year.
Another double winner at the annual bash was Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine who was named best solo artist and she provided the vocals to the track which was named best dancefloor anthem, Sweet Nothing by Calvin Harris.
The event, staged at east London venue The Troxy, saw rock trio Biffy Clyro named best British band, while The Killers landed the best international band prize.
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr took NME's "godlike genius" award for his 30 years of music-making which has seen him working with acts such as Modest Mouse, Pet Shop Boys, Talking Heads and The Pretenders.
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With the conclusion of the CHL playoffs, we review the draft eligible prospects on the 6 teams that were in action, and preview the Memorial Cup between the three champs and host London.
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Dinner in the early 20th century style at the Art Nouveau Museum in Riga
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Stunning and Serene Victorian Designer Garden Home in Coveted Castro Location in San Francisco
- bedrooms 2
- baths 1
- sleeps 4
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets considered no
- type Condo
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,500 / week
$ 5,500 / month
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Gorgeous and tranquil top of the line 2BD/1BA designer renovated Victorian flat in Castro. A unique property that offers a truly unforgettable experience. Perfectly situated between Dolores Park and Castro street. Convenient location in a very quiet coveted block. 5 min walking distance to J, K, L, M and F lines as well as Bart. Home features 11 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, two wood burning fireplaces, designer lighting, lots of charm and offers all the modern conveniences.Several French doors flood the dining room and living room (features a wood burning fireplace) with southern exposure light and opens to a wonderful private two level deck/patio and lush landscaped garden (with patio furniture and gas grill). Home has amazing natural light throughout. Dining room seats six.
The kitchen has been remodeled and features a Wolf Burner/Stove, stainless steel appliances, Bosche dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and Statuary marble counter. Kitchen is fully stocked. WiFi/Internet
Bedrooms: Large Master Bedroom has a comfortable king size heavenly bed and wood burning fireplace. A second bedroom is cheerful and quaint featuring a daybed with trundle (top of the line mattresses) that can be opened up and the two twin beds converted to be king size if desired. The room features lovely views with french doors opening up to a small patio. Both bedrooms have designer drapes with total blackout lining.
Bathroom: Bathroom features a floor to ceiling limestone shower with skylight.
Stereo and Wi-Fi: Bose Hi-Fi Stereo Link system and Wi-Fi in home.
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condo rental amenities
Property Type
- condo
- floor area 1400 sq. ft.
- guests provide their own meals
Location Type
- town
- village
- romantic
- historic
- wood fireplace
- living room
- security system
- internet
- broadband access
- wireless internet
- alarm clock
- parking on street
- fireplace
- iron & board
- heating
- linens provided
- hair dryer
- local maps
- paper towels
- local restaurant guide
- basic soaps
- toilet paper
- towels provided
- kitchen
- stove
- dishes & utensils
- 4 ring stove
- coffee maker
- toaster
- blender
- stove
- dishwasher
- refrigerator
- freezer
- oven
- microwave
- cooking utensils
- dining room
- dining
- Bathrooms
- 1 bathroom
- bathroom 1: toilet, shower
- Floor to ceiling limestone shower with skylight.
- Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
- bedroom 1: 1 king
- bedroom 2: 2 twin/ single, 2 Twins can convert into 1 king size bed
- Luxurious and elegant large master bedroom with woodburning fireplace and walkin closet that features a downtown view. Second bedroom offers two large french doors that open to a lovely little patio with views.
- television
- radio
- stereo
- cd player
- music library
- video library
- dvd player
- satellite / cable
- lawn / garden
- balcony
- barbecue
- wood deck
- outdoor grill gas
- outdoor grill
- deck / patio
- children welcome
- minimum age limit for renters
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- wheelchair inaccessible
activities and attractions in San Francisco San Francisco Bay Area
- botanical garden
- health/beauty spa
- zoo
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- library
- marina
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- coin laundry
- restaurants
- live theater
Leisure Activities
- shopping
- boating
- walking
- antiquing
- sight seeing
- scenic drives
- bird watching
- photography
Sports & Adventure Activities
- hiking
- sailing
- golf
- roller blading
- cycling
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Indulge with this beautiful condo 2min away from the beach in South Padre Island
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 525 - $ 1,295 / week
$ 1,400 - $ 1,500 / month
vacation rental description
"Las Puertas to the Beach" is a 2 bedroom/2 full bathroom luxury condo located across the street from the serene and gorgeous sandy beaches of the Gulf. The condo is tastefully decorated with modern interiors and boasts a large enclosed private patio equipped with an outdoor shower, charcoal BBQ grill, dining table, and chaise lounges. All the amenities you would expect from your home away from home are offered, including a kitchen complete with utensils & cookware, free Wi-Fi, and a washer/dryer. Need a little entertainment? In our spacious living area you can sit back and enjoy a flat screen TV with cable, DVD player and movies. We even have board games for all ages!
Take a dip in the swimming pool located just outside your front door that is shared by only 12 neighboring units.
Beach chairs to soak up the sun and beach toys to make your best sand castle are also included.
To keep your car cool and personal belongings safe, there is a 1 car garage available for a nominal fee. Please ask us for more details.
After a day of fun in the sun, the condo comfortably sleeps 6 adults. The master bedroom has a queen size bed with a large closet, LCD TV and private bathroom. The second bedroom has a queen size bed with plenty of closet space and a LCD TV. Additionally the sofa in the living room converts to a queen size bed.
There are several restaurants within walking distance including Wanna Wanna Grill. For your convenience, the Island Mart is just around the corner and is well stocked for your grocery and any other provisional needs. Getting around is easy with "The Wave", SPI's free shuttle service.
We kindly request no pets, no college spring breakers, and absolutely no smoking in the condo.
Winter Texans & families are welcome!
activities and attractions in South Padre Island Texas
Our home is located just 200 steps from the beach! It is a perfect getaway for families or anyone that is looking to take advantage of South Padre's tropical climate and tranquil atmosphere. South Padre Island offers several restaurants, bars, and shops. Some of the more popular attractions include deep sea & bay fishing, diving, dolphin watches, jet skiing and parasailing. Also, you won't want to miss out on the water park located right on the island!
vacation rental rates
See HomeAway site for details on rates. Listing #366192
Holiday RATES apply for Easter, Memorial Day, and Labor Day) See Texas Week Spring Break rates
Call about montly rates (Sept - Feb) - each unit is rented separately.
No Occupancy Tax for monthly renters. Includes utilities, internet.
Fees Tax Rate: 14.5% - Credit Cards Accepted
Minimum age to rent is 25.
Pricing subject to change until reservation is confirmed.
Full payment is required 30 days prior to arrival; 60 days prior to arrival for rentals 30 days or longer. We accept credit/debit cards/eCheck.
Refundable security deposit or Property Damage Protection (PDP) insurance is required.


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Make Your Best Pie Ever
Millionaire's Pie [1]
This pie might be the ultimate comfort food: a gooey chocolate-pecan filling nestled in a flaky piecrust.
S'more Pie a la Marshmallow Crème [5]
Cream cheese brings body and richness to so-chocolatey mousse filling. More wow comes from the blend of marshmallow crème and crème de cacao draped over the top.
Chocolate Cream Pie [9]
The filling of this chocolate-crust pie is luscious, but not too rich. (Think old-fashioned chocolate pudding.) A bit of sour cream in the whipped topping balances the chocolate perfectly.
Chocolate Cream Pie [10]
True Butterscotch Pie [13]
The trick to the filling in this Iowa State Fair prizewinning recipe? Stirring and stirring while it cooks. The recipe comes from Louise Piper of Garner.
USS Missouri Buttermilk Pie [17]
This recipe for this creamy, pecan-custard pie takes its name from the battleship Missouri, where it was said to be served to President Harry Truman. When the president requested the recipe, the chief steward refused, but decided to share it after retiring in 1970.
The recipe was submitted by a Columbia, Missouri, reader for a Midwest Living® pie contest. "I fix it a lot for company," says the reader. "Almost everybody asks for the recipe after they try it."
For a variation without the pecan topping, try Buttermilk Pie, from a Benton Harbor, Michigan, reader who created her pie by combining two other recipes. She flavors it with vanilla and a hint of lemon.
USS Missouri Buttermilk Pie [18]
Buttermilk Pie [19]
Fantasy Chocolate Pie [22]
Dream about all the ingredients you'd like to see in a dessert, and you'll see why we named this Fantasy Chocolate Pie. It's made with three kinds of chocolate pieces (milk chocolate, semisweet and semisweet-and-white-chocolate swirled)—plus coconut, pecans and almonds. For extra indulgence, top with whipped cream and chocolate curls.
Lemon-Cream Cheese Pie [26]
This longtime reader-favorite recipe makes two pies; if you like, freeze one. To thaw, let the frozen pie stand in the fridge overnight.
Wisconsin Harvest Pie [30]
This almond-kissed, fruit-packed pie comes from David Harper, of Richland Center, Wisconsin. He likes to serve it with a wedge of Wisconsin cheese, but it's just as good with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream! The recipe was a finalist in our annual recipe contest.
Mom's Oatmeal Pie [34]
We love the nutty oatmeal taste of this sweet treat, and it's a healthier alternative to most desserts. If you're watching calories, serve this pie with a berry topping instead of whipped cream.
Mom's Oatmeal Pie [35]
Peanut Butter Pie [38]
Creamy peanut butter filling with a swirl of meringue on top makes this dessert irresistible at Tonka Hills Restaurant in Linn Creek, Missouri.
Peanut Butter Pie [39]
Raspberry Pie [42]
Blend just four ingredients, including either fresh or frozen raspberries, for this super-easy two-crust pie. The recipe comes from The Clarmont restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.
Raspberry Pie [43]
Gooey Chocolate-Caramel Fantasy [46]
This luscious dessert includes a chocolate crumb crust and caramel-pecan filling crowned with melted chocolate. It's like a big candy bar on a plate!
Triple Lemon Pie [50]
This pie earns its triple-lemon name from lemon zest, lemon juice and lemon extract. (You can add lemon slices and whipped cream on top of the baked pie for even more lemony goodness.) A store-bought piecrust speeds prep time.
Triple Lemon Pie [51]
Coconut Cream Pie [54]
The recipe for this classic meringue-topped specialty comes from The Overlook Restaurant in Leavenworth, Indiana. The light meringue is a perfect topping for the rich-and-creamy coconut filling.
Coconut Cream Pie [55]
Chocolate Pecan Pie [58]
This chocolate version of pecan pie always disappears fast at Historic Clifton Mills restaurant in Clifton, Ohio.
Chocolate Pecan Pie [59]
Double Berry Vanilla Cream Pie [62]
A double dose of berries tops a tangy-sweet sour cream pudding filling in a toasted almond crust. It's the perfect warm-weather dessert because it requires less than 30 minutes in the kitchen before you tuck the pie in the refrigerator to chill.
Mile-High Chocolate Pie [66]
Whipping cream, semisweet chocolate and bittersweet chocolate create a rich, tall filling for this pie from Murray's restaurant in Minneapolis. A sweet meringue forms the crust.
Old-Fashioned Sour Cream/Raisin Pie [70]
A stately meringue tops this creamy pie from the Downing Cafe in Downing, Wisconsin.
Michigan Cherry-Berry Pie [74]
Frozen unsweetened tart red cherries, frozen red raspberries and cherry juice or cranberry juice form the heart of this recipe inspired by the Cherry-Berry Pie served at Jesperson's Restaurant in Petoskey, Michigan.
Kansas-Style Lime Pie [78]
Line zest and lime juice combine in this light, airy and easy-to-make dessert from a Kansas bakery. The recipe gives instructions for an orange variation, too.
Triple Pear Pie with Walnut Crust [82]
You can't mistake the fruit in this cardamom-spiced beauty. Pear nectar and dried pears complement thick slices of fresh, juicy Bosc pears.
Peach Streusel Pie [86]
A buttery topping, with a hint of cinnamon, crowns this spectacular dessert.
Peach Streusel Pie [87]
Paradise Pumpkin Pie [90]
A cheesecake layer and nut topping help this pumpkin pie stand out from its peers. This recipe was a winner at the Morton, Illinois, Pumpkin Festival baking competition.
Paradise Pumpkin Pie [91]
Decadent Caramel-Pecan Pie [94]
This pie offers a great a blend of pecans, chocolate and butterscotch. The recipe comes from the Horse and Plow restaurant at The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin.
Old-Country Belgian Pie [98]
A Green Bay, Wisconsin, reader celebrates her heritage by baking this Belgian pie from an old-country recipe for fruit tart. While this recipe uses fresh apples, fresh fruit was sometimes scarce in the 1800s, so clever Wisconsin cooks developed pie fillings from dried fruit and even rice.
Classic Sweet Potato Pie [102]
Nutmeg and cinnamon spice up a classic sweet potato pie mix of eggs, sugar, butter and evaporated milk.
Classic Sweet Potato Pie [103]
Chocolate Chess Pie [106]
Fort Wayne, Indiana, cookbook author Marcia Adams loves this standout treat. "It's so easy to prepare," she says. This is Marcia's rendition of the Southern classic chess pie: a basic dessert made with eggs, sugar, butter and a little flour.
Chocolate Chess Pie [107]
North Dakota Sunflower Pie [110]
This sunflower pie, from a North Dakota restaurant, has the texture of pecan pie. It's rich and sweet, with a sunflower crunch.
Rhubarb-Lemon Chiffon Pie [114]
This light and airy pie recipe was a prizewinner at the Aledo, Illinois, Rhubarb Festival.
Something Special Apple-Cherry Pie [118]
This recipe combines favorite pie fillings apple and cherry into one mouthwatering pie. A layer of toasted almonds adds a nutty crunch.
Peppermint Brownie Pie [122]
Can't find mint-flavored pieces? Use regular chocolate chips and add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract to the batter.
Peppermint Brownie Pie [123]
Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie [126]
The classic pumpkin pie gets even better with the addition of apple butter, which gives extra sweetness and a slightly softer texture to the dessert. A streusel topping adds a bit of crunch.
Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie [127]
Chocolate Strata Pie [130]
Combine chocolate, meringue and whipped cream for this tall, silky creation from Northwoods Supper Club in Marquette, Michigan.
Chocolate Strata Pie [131]
Peanut Butter-Fudge Pie [134]
This make-ahead dessert is an ice cream/peanut butter/fudge delight created by a Waukesha, Wisconsin, reader, who likes to take it to potlucks. You can double the recipe to fill a 13x9pan and cut into squares to feed a crowd.
Peanut Butter-Fudge Pie [135]
Pumpkin-Gingersnap Pie [138]
Crushed gingersnap cookies and pumpkin-pie spice add zip to the filling of this creamy pie. It's an Amish recipe served at special occasions such as weddings.
Pumpkin-Gingersnap Pie [139]
Apple-Cranberry Walnut Pie [142]
Sweet apples balance the tang of cranberries in this fall favorite.
Luke's Lemon Meringue Pie [146]
This lemon meringue pie recipe, which includes candied lemon peel, is a favorite at Southmoreland on the Plaza, a historic 13-room inn northeast of Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. The recipe comes from Luke Reichle, brother of Southmoreland co-owner Mark.
Rhubarb Pie [150]
On The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Race Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), pie is king, and rhubarb reigns supreme. Orange peel and cinnamon flavor the soft rhubarb filling in this recipe inspired by RAGBRAI food vendors that populate the route.
Rhubarb Pie [151]
Summer Lime Breeze Pie [154]
A combination of lime flavors (lime curd, lime peel and lime juice) plus a sweet-and-salty crust using pretzels gives this pie a perfect tang.
Summer Lime Breeze Pie [155]
Mixed Dried Fruit Pie [158]
This winning double-crust pie from Faye Hunton of Sedalia, Missouri, gets big flavor from plumped apples, apricots and cherries.
Mixed Dried Fruit Pie [159]
Upside-Down Apple Pie [162]
The recipe for this gooey-good apple pie comes from an Illinois steak house. Invert the pie before serving, and top with whipped cream or ice cream.
Upside-Down Apple Pie [163]
North Dakota Juneberry Pie [166]
Called the Blueberry of the Northern Plains, juneberries (also known as serviceberries) give bakers in North and South Dakota a reason to warm kitchens in summer. Pies featuring the berry bake a deep purply red and bring a nutty almond flavor to every fork full.
Shoofly Pie [170]
This Amish Country classic boasts a mild molasses-and-pure maple syrup filling sandwiched between spiced crumb layers.
Shoofly Pie [171]
Rhubarb Custard Pie [174]
Diners indulge in wedges of this cinnamon-spiced dessert at the Birch Terrace Supper Club in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Rhubarb Custard Pie [175]


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Showing posts tagged New year's eve
New Year's Recap:
1. Wore this oversized sparkly shirt from H&M and some sheer black tights from H&M and some boots from god knows where.
2. Froze. All. The. Way. To. Death.
3. Waited for no less than two boys to pee behind other cars in the parking garage.
4. Drank all the Jameson on this side of the Atlantic Ocean.
5. Got bumped a little too hard and elbowed the girl back. She screamed "HEY!" so I turned around and she just said "sorry" and walked away. I still got it.
6. Was physically lifted and moved out of the way.
7. Watched a really tacky midnight proposal. He got on one knee in a puddle of broken glass and backwashed bud light.
8. Kissed Stephanie at midnight because
we're big ole lesbians there were no boys available worth risking herpes.
9. Kinda wished I went to OTR and a less fratty bar, but luckily it wasn't a strip mall bar. (note to self: write a blog post about strip mall bars in Northern Kentucky)
10. Sobered up to the sounds of my lady friend Alex poorly rapping about how to be true to yourself.
Happy New Year, everyone!
It's New Year's Eve.
The hunt for something gold and sparkly to wear tonight is on.
Coldplay and Jay-Z at Barclays for NYE
New Year's 2k11: A Review.
-Was sick all day, but made it work.
-Went to the Kitty Kat Klubhouse. Pet some cats.
-Drank an entire bottle of champagne alone, did not realize.
-Painted fingernails.
-Posed for pics.
-Texted a cute girl intermittently.
-Texted my mom.
-Got sick outside of my car and in a bathroom. So considerate.
-Passed out on a couch in what appeared to be an abandoned elementary school…
-Woke up to two men trying to make me a nest out of couch cushions and a guy leaning on my hair…
-"I'm just a bachelorrrrrrr, looking for a partner. Someone who knows how to ride without even falling offff"
-Attempted to steal a chihuahua
-Told a girl she had ugly pants because she did and she was being mean to my friends so she deserved it.
-Left after our Kanye song got cut off.
-Ate nachos. Sobered up. Drove home.
What an insane evening. There are so many gaps in my memory, but all the rest were good. Happy New Year!


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Rose Bloom is my favorite of all !!! Great staying power, amazing color.
Normally I use this on top of bobbi brown skin foundation spf 15(3.5 warm beige) and they go along so well. Sometimes I skip foundation and use this cheek color right on top of Laura Mercier sunscreen, and it still applies evenly and stays all day!
CANADIANS should check out Annabelle #18 Rosewood for a dupe that is slightly darker but workable if applied sheerly. It is a matte warm-tawny-rose quite similar to this, kind of a cross between Rose Bloom and BB Tawny.
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This blush is amazing! It is so intensely pigmented that all I have to do is LIGHTLY tap my blush brush to the product, and apply it to my cheeks for a good touch of color! I absolutely love the shade, and when I apply it to the sides of my cheekbones it makes my face look sculpted and blends easily with my kabuki. I adore this blush even though it is a bit pricey for me. Would definitely buy again though.
I was between this and the rose petal which got amazing reviews. After trying them both on, I happily settled on rose bloom. If you're looking for something brighter and have fair skin, the rose petal seems like a good option. If you're looking for something more subtle, then rose bloom is a better choice. As already described, it's a blend of rose/tawny/brown. If you have a lot of pink in your cheeks already, I think this helps tone it down while giving you a nice glow. I've been using it for a nice flush on bare skin, and it's been perfect.
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This review is for the Second Skin Satin in Rose Bloom.
I recently bought a Bobbi Brown lipstick in Blondie Pink. It matches the inside of my lip very well, but I felt it was a bit cool to match with my more peach-colored blushes. So, I ventured to Sephora and of course Laura Mercier had a great color match in Rose Bloom! It is a rose, but almost seems on the warmer side, if possible. It is more subtle than NARS brand blushes, but still lasts throughout the day.
LM blush has a great, silky texture. The color shows up well on my cheeks. Although the package looks small because it is a square compact, it actually is not much smaller than other brands. It is 0.13 g, as is BB, and NARS is 0.16. Pretty close, really.
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More reviews by skincarejunkee
I can wear this color all year round. I have medium tan skin tone. This blush has a lot of pigment so it can look loud if you are not careful, but it can be easily tone down with a sponge (or your fingers).
I am always on the hunt for new colors but I think I found my "it" color.
Another lovely blush from Laura Mercier's Second Skin range, this is the punchier version of wild bouquet ,of which I also have. I like to wear this blush when I want a little more 'life' in my cheeks , though without looking like a painted doll. Really soft, natural texture that stays on and always looks polished yet subtle.
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Rose Bloom is a medium-deep rose with brown. On my ~NC30-NC35 skin, it is a very pretty natural, neutral rose. It is less yellow and slightly darker than MAC Dainty. Rose Bloom is matte, but gives a pretty, glowy look on my skin that is not at all flat.
The texture on Laura Mercier's second skin blushes is amazing. They are soft, silky, and easy to blend. I don't swipe my brush on Rose Bloom. I just tap gently. It is pigmented, but not so pigmented you have to worry about being careful since it's hard to overdo (but certainly possible). Lasting power on this one is excellent. I use EcoTools f/s blush brush to apply and blend out the edges with the f/s powder brush.
I bought this blush. At $24 I think it's on the expensive side, but not *terribly* expensive compared to other similar brands. I would buy this again if I ever ran out.
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After years of experimenting, I think I have finally found the perfect goes-with-everything color for my warmish MMM complexion. Usually, peach or red-brown tones are recommended for such coloring, but they never looked quite right on me. A 1980s makeup and fashion book (Donna Fujii's "Color With Style." The illustrations are priceless.) suggested a warm rose shade that the author calls Ginger Rose. Soon I was off to Sephora to match the swatch printed in the book. Laura Mercier's Rose Bloom blush was a near-perfect match. It looks much more natural on me than the peaches and blue-pinks I had worn in the past. It is pink, yes, but not the bright candy pink that often looks fake on me. It's tempered with some beige and brown, but it doesn't look dull at all. Just a perfect, natural-looking flush. Thank you, Laura Mercier and Donna Fujii!
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More reviews by beauticonnexion
I love the compact, no-nosense packaging and the tiny mirror inside the compact. This is a matte, rose-brown colour and goes on sheer and buildable for differing intensity. I am able to pick up the pigment with my LM Blusher Brush and as the colour goes on so transparent, any mistakes can be easily corrected with a touch of loose powder. I gave it a lippie off as the colour is pretty sheer, may need 2-3 layers to really show up on my cheeks or alternatively is to add a cream/liquid blush as base. I do like my blusher colour more obvious as i can get pretty dark during summer and i like a hint of shimmer/pearl thus i may have to layer a beauty powder or shimmer powder on top. This adds on to too many steps IMO. I can achieve by using a more appropriate selection.


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We are investigating the role of DNA repair in prevention of cancer and in human development. The approach involves integrated clinical, molecular, and translational investigations of disorders with defective DNA repair. Current studies are focusing on two rare genetic diseases: xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) a cancer-prone genetic disease with cellular hypersensitivity to ultraviolet radiation (UV) and defective DNA repair and trichothiodystrophy (TTD) a disorder with developmental abnormalities and defects in some of the same genes as XP without increased cancer risk. The long-term goals are to: 1) define the molecular defects in these diseases, 2) characterize their clinical abnormalities and extent of phenotypic heterogeneity, 3) correlate the molecular defects with clinical abnormalities, 4) assess the altered molecular function, 5) identify and characterize the underlying mechanisms (pathophysiology) and how they lead to clinical disease, and 6) influence these processes by exploring methods of cancer prevention.
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