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Laura Wrede
Author and Photographer- My first real career was real estate. I left the industry when I remarried. I joined my husband in his printing and graphics business where, among other things, I learned computer design and small business operations. I was also crazy busy in those days raising five kids while working full-time.Read More »
When the kids left home I went back into the real estate industry planning to work for another twenty years and then retire.
Then winds of change blew in like a hurricane as the real estate market crashed and my retirement landscape changed. That was the turning point. I decided to pursue my true passions: fine art photography and writing.
Now I spend my days writing articles for Yahoo and other publications, writing for clients at PGS Studio, shooting fine art photography, and writing books.
I guess sometimes it takes a storm to blow you in the right direction.
When the kids left home I went back into the real estate industry planning to work for another twenty years and then retire.
Then winds of change blew in like a hurricane as the real estate market crashed and my retirement landscape changed. That was the turning point. I decided to pursue my true passions: fine art photography and writing.
Now I spend my days writing articles for Yahoo and other publications, writing for clients at PGS Studio, shooting fine art photography, and writing books.
I guess sometimes it takes a storm to blow you in the right direction.
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Currently pursuing creative endeavors like writing, after leaving the real estate industry.
Education/ExperienceDegrees-Theology, Leadership, Communications, Liberal Arts with Honors
InterestsPhotography, writing, art, real estate, small business marketing, travel, decorating, family, and faith. Domestic travel, real estate, personal communications, and leadership.
MottoLive life fully with a creative mind and eternal spirit filled with faith, hope, love and laughter
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Orogel Cucina Italiana is a modern center, where a team of chef fine-tune and taste all the recipes of our great Italian tradition, for example the Risotto del Pescatore: one of Orogel most appreciated dishes, that features only the best rice and fish: prawns, squids, cuttlefish, octopus and clams. Without thickeners and glutamate, the risotto is ready in a few minutes. Orogel Cucina Italia: a culinary tours around Italy.
Orogel Cucina Italiana presents Spinaci con Mozzarella e formaggi, a great traditional Italian recipe: a delicate side, ideal to accompany any dish. Orogel uses only the most tender spinach leaves, the best mozzarella and a delicate creamy cheese sauce. Orogel Spinaci con Mozzarella e Formaggi are without thickeners and glutamate and are ready in a few minutes.
Orogel Cucina Italiana adds new delicious recipes to its line: i Gratinati. Our best vegetables, carefully cultivated e selected, served au gratin, with béchamel sauce and cheese. The result? Tempting and tasty side dishes perfect as accompaniment to any of your recipes. Orogel Gratinati present two specialties: Finocchi Gratinati e Verdure Gratinate. Appetizing recipes, easy to prepare.
Orogel Cucina Italiana presents two new items. Gran Fritto Pastellato, a unique mix of battered vegetables: broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, spinach, peppers and courgettes. Zucchine Pastellate, crispy battered courgettes sticks. Easy to prepare in a pan or in the oven, serve them as appetizer or side dish.
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My trepidation is the opening and closing dates for deer hunting. I reside in a game zone where archery season opened on Sept. 15. In order to at least make it feel like deer season, I turned on my air conditioner in the van.
I soon turned it off because of the perspiration running down my face and back. After reaching my favorite hunting spot, I could not help but notice the collection of spiders hanging from my hat. They looked like tassels on a sombrero.
The snake that tried to crawl in my lap of course insured that I did not take a nap in the heat of the day. It is the 80-plus degree weather that does not seem conducive to successful deer hunting.
Fortunately, or should I say unfortunately, I did harvest a deer last year. First there was the near heat stroke dragging my trophy to the van. Then there was the race with time, ticks, blowflies and yellow jackets processing my prize. All the while I am hoping and praying that the venison does not spoil before I finish.
This year I did not even see a deer. I did however take home a family of chiggers who are happily munching on both ankles. I again ask the non-hunting lawmakers in their air conditioned offices a simple question: Why not close deer season on Feb. 1 rather than Jan. 1 and adjust the opening dates accordingly?
Then at least cold weather would alleviate many of my concerns. Thank you for your time.
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After having recovered in 2010 from the 2009 recession, the global industrial sector market has not been immediately affected by the financial crisis in 2011. But the global weakness of the economy in the developed countries and a slower growth in the developing ones stopped this favourable orientation, and the world industrial electronic equipment production growth rate decreased from 8.4% in 2011 to 2.6% in 2012 and 3.5% in 2013. Keep reading...
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Ron Clifford, senior director regional marketing Americas for Vishay Semiconductors, noted that power transistors are the largest part of the discretes market and that World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) forecasts that power transistor sales growth will be slightly stronger than the overall discretes market.
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One of the greatest challenges electronics manufacturers continue to face in complying with the ever-expanding set of regulated chemical substances today is being aware of – in advance – whether any of the regulated substances are contained in their products. Despite a decade or more of demanding information on substances from their supply chains, the vast majority of manufacturers have little knowledge about substances beyond the RoHS six: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBBs and PBDEs. And despite the Joint Industry Guide, JIG-101, having been around since 2005 (now supplanted by IEC 62474), most manufacturers can't even seem to get information on that set of substances from much of their supply base. And with the list of disclosable REACH Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) at 151 heading toward as many as 500 by 2020, the industry appears to have a long way to go. Keep reading...
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the operation to help ease pressure on the Mississippi River is working.
The intentional breach of a levee on the Mississippi River is helping to ease unprecedented flood pressure on other areas, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said.
The intentional breach of a levee on the Mississippi River is sending 396,000 cubic feet per second of water onto 200 square miles of fertile Missouri farmland. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the operation is helping to ease unprecedented flood pressure on other areas.
CNN's Ed Lavandera reports on rising waters from a breached levee in Missouri and fears of flooding across the Midwest.
Persistent, heavy rains have helped swell the Mississippi and Ohio rivers to the highest levels ever recorded, said an Army Corps of Engineers official Sunday.
A mandatory evacuation was issued Saturday for a southwestern Illinois town threatened by the rain-swollen Mississippi River, an order that was issued as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers weighed whether to blow up a levee and flood rural farm communities to save the town.
An Illinois mayor urged some residents on Friday to make plans to evacuate the town as the flood-engorged Mississippi River reached record levels.
Missouri's attorney general turned to a federal court Tuesday to stop a federal plan to blow a levee to ease pressure on the flood-engorged Mississippi River.
Sandbag walls were beginning to rise Tuesday across parts of the Midwest against what the National Weather Service warned could be record flooding in the Mississippi and Ohio river valleys over the next week.
Last October, the Ecumenical Patriarchate convened an international, interdisciplinary and interfaith symposium in New Orleans on the Mississippi River, the eighth in a series of high-level conferences exploring the impact of our lifestyle and consumption on our planet's major bodies of water.
Thousands of dead fish and other marine life have been found at the mouth of the Mississippi River outlet into the Gulf of Mexico, according to the president of St. Bernard Parish in Louisiana.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ordered some areas near the Mississippi River that had been closed because of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill to reopen to commercial crabbing on Friday.
Our need for oil almost wiped out the sperm whale once, and now our insatiable hunger for it threatens them again.
Henry Ford once described history as "one damned thing after another." And he didn't even live in Louisiana.
CNN's Barbara Starr speaks with the man in charge of reviewing the public's ideas for cleaning up the Gulf oil spill.
Every catastrophe has its unsung heroes. In BP's oil spill disaster, one such hero is not a person but a river: the Mississippi River. But the river's strength is flagging, and unless our leaders change what the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is doing, things could get a lot worse for our coastal marshes.
Most beaches along the Gulf coast are open and have not been affected by the Gulf oil disaster. Bonnie Schneider reports.
The Obama administration says patience is running out on getting an effective response to the Gulf Coast oil leak.
Talk to Jack Fillinich and you'll hear it. It's Sunday morning and he's sitting in front of the single-story house in Golden Meadow, Louisiana, that he's lived in his whole life. He's 69. He's wearing slippers, jeans and no shirt, repairing a shrimp net. And he's repairing a shrimp net on a Sunday morning with no shirt on because that's what he's always done: fix nets, build boats, go fish.
The Gulf Coast braced for a greasy and unwelcome tide Thursday as the region's largest oil spill in decades threatened the marshlands and beaches at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
This week in iReport, we blast off into the skies and splash into the vast waters of the Mississippi River. Take a look at how a group of college students send a weather balloon into near space. Meet iReporter Neal Moore who's documenting his journey down the Mississippi River. And check out two of our talented artists, Brixton Doyle and Jim Brenneman.
The iReport team watches a balloon burst for science, takes a ride down the Mississippi, and profiles two talented artists.
These rugby players take the already intense game to a new level - under water. Photojournalist Bob Crowley shows us.
Eyes are on Beijing, China, for the Summer Games, with an estimated 4 billion people expected to tune in to watch the world's top athletes seek the ultimate recognition: an Olympic gold medal.
The owner of the barge that spilled about 420,000 gallons of industrial fuel in the Mississippi River near New Orleans said Thursday the company was not to blame for the accident, but said it will be responsible for the cleanup.
CNN's Reynolds Wolf reports from Grafton, Illinois, where the Mississippi River is still rising today.
The water is still well above the banks of the upper Mississippi River, but residents of both flooded towns and those protected by levees and sandbags can see an ending
An impoverished town in Illinois has had its flood insurance revoked by the Federal Government. Now the floods are coming. And don't even talk about earthquakes
Neighbors in several towns that sit on the Mississippi River are doing their best to help each other, but there has still been a great cost
Residents of this small town in Illinois, like many others who live along the banks of the surging Mississippi River, raced against the clock Tuesday to erect a makeshift levee as rising floodwaters threatened.
Iowa officials are concerned about towns along the Mississippi River as floodwaters in the state's eastern counties began to drain toward the river.
Residents were ordered to evacuate low-lying sections of towns along the overflowing Cedar River on Wednesday
Human remains were found in two of four vehicles taken from the wreckage of the Interstate 35 bridge collapse since Wednesday evening
Divers found another body in the Mississippi River on Sunday, 11 days after a highway bridge collapsed into the fast-flowing water
Flags flew at half-staff at the Minnesota Capitol on Wednesday a week after a bridge collapsed into the Mississippi River, killing at least five people and injuring about 100
From parks to the banks of the Mississippi River, people across Minneapolis on Tuesday paused to remember those who died in last week's bridge disaster as the search intensified for more victims.
Investigators need to begin removing debris from the Mississippi River to further the investigation of the I-35W bridge collapse and the search for missing motorists, Hennepin County Sheriff Richard Stanek said Monday.
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The search for bodies in the Mississippi River was painstakingly slow as divers navigated debris and coped with low visibility after Wednesday's deadly bridge collapse, officials said.
I-Reporters document collapse
I-Report marked another big week after readers sent in some of the first images of a bridge that collapsed Wednesday, August 1, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Divers searched the Mississippi River on Thursday for more bodies entombed in cars trapped beneath the surface. As many as 30 people remained missing
A highway bridge collapse in Minneapolis halted traffic on the upper reaches of the Mississippi River, stalling a vital waterway that moves billions of dollars worth of commodities.
A one-of-a-kind neighborhood exists between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Nowhere else in the world will you see so many beautiful plantation homes, unique accommodations and great gifts. Better still, these stunning structures are open for tours, and all line the banks of the undulating Mississippi River.
Hurricane Katrina killed most of the fish in the New Orleans Aquarium of the Americas, the American Zoo and Aquarium Association Web site reported.
The blues are back at Chess Records Studio.
Mansions by turn Italianate, Greek or Gothic Revival, or Queen Anne. Antique stores, fancy boutiques, studios where artists produce paintings, pottery and stained glass: Galena's charms seem disproportionate to its size.
As the '90s come to a close, here's a look back at some of the decade's finest music. (Part one in a series.)
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PAULETTE SCHELL: Alcohol abuse especially destructive to the young
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and the theme this year is Healthy Choices, Healthy Communities: Prevent Underage Drinking.
Alcohol is the drug most frequently used by Americans and results in more than 100,000 alcohol-related deaths per year.
Research shows that young people (under 21) drink alcohol more frequently than they use all other illicit drugs combined. In this very vulnerable group, alcohol is responsible for more than 6,500 deaths per year because of motor vehicle crashes, unintentional death by fire, falls, alcohol overdoses, homicides and suicides.
Alcohol-related problems and alcoholism affect all of us, directly or indirectly, and are a critical public health issue in America.
Alcohol is a drug that affects every cell and organ system in the body, as well as judgment, coordination and long-term health. In fact, recent scientific research now suggests that early use of alcohol by teenagers may contribute significantly to dependence on alcohol and other drugs later in life, with 40 percent of children who begin using alcohol before age 13 becoming alcohol dependent at some point in their lives.
Regrettably, too many dismiss underage drinking as a "youthful indiscretion" or a rite of passage from adolescence into adulthood, and many underage drinkers are often first presented with alcohol in their own dining rooms, kitchens or backyard functions.
Parents should never think it's OK to provide alcohol for their own children, or the friends of their children. Not only can they face severe legal repercussions, but it's also a parenting choice that can do more harm than good.
Alcohol is aggressively marketed and associated with athletic and social events popular with high school and college students. Too many establishments knowingly serve underage drinkers, often with a wink and a nod to fake identification.
Liquor stores and bars must continue good training for employees and have a zero-tolerance policy for adults who are caught buying alcohol for those unde rage. Law and court officials also must continue to arrest minors found in possession of alcohol and adults who provide alcohol to minors, and prosecute these cases aggressively.
While progress has been made in the Concho Valley to make access to alcohol more difficult for underage drinkers and to educate the public about its dangers, more work needs to be done. To find out what you can do help us prevent underage drinking in our community, please consider becoming a part of Concho Valley CARES. Call 325-224-3481 for more information.
Paulette Schell is prevention director/Drug Free Communities Project director with the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley.
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Perth has been voted one of the most liveable cities in the world, which is no surprise given its combination of a vibrant cultural landscape, and an amazing natural environment.
Right now there's a real buzz of excitement around Perth, following the opening of new bars, restaurants, retail outlets, cultural spaces, and major infrastructure projects changing the face of the city. New life has been injected into Perth, and many are calling it Australia's new 'hot' city. And it's not just happening in the central business district (CBD) – the expansion and transformation extends into the inner-city precincts such Northbridge, Mount Lawley, Leederville and Subiaco.
Referred to by some as the 'small bar and dining boom', some of the new, slick kids on the block include; The Print Hall, The Trustee Bar & Bistro, The Heritage, El Publico, Venn, The Aviary, Nobu, Bistro Guillaume, La Cholita, Mechanics Institute and the Cottesloe Beach Club. Jamie's Italian is on the way, and other new additions pop up almost weekly.
Perth has also become a mecca for luxury brands, with labels such as Gucci, Bally, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co and Chanel appearing on stylish King Street in the city. They sit alongside local designers such as Melanie Greensmith (Wheels & Dollbaby) making King Street the ultimate destination for the fashion savvy. 'Pop up' stores are a regular concept around the city, and visitors will find boutique and interesting retail options within one40william; The Quarter; enex100; and along the revitalised William Street, Northbridge.
Within walking distance from the CBD sits one of the world's largest inner city parks, Kings Park and Botanic Garden. Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants or cafes, or pack a picnic and enjoy the breath-taking views over the city skyline and the sparkling Swan River. Take a walking tour with an Indigenous guide, check out local artwork at Aspects, walk across the Federation Walkway, marvel at the 750-year old boab tree and Kimberley Garden, and in the summer season watch a movie under the stars at the outdoor cinema.
To really live the Perth life, a visit to one of the beautiful beaches is a must – it's an important part of the city's culture. Easily accessible and only 20 minutes from the CBD, you can try your hand at surfing at Scarborough Beach or grab some fish and chips and watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean at iconic Cottesloe Beach. Snorkelling options and rock pools are on offer further north, found around Mettam's Pool.
Food and wine lovers will appreciate the Swan Valley – WA's oldest wine growing region, and only a 30 minute drive from the CBD. Spend the day visiting the many wineries, microbreweries, and other food-based attractions, where you can meet winemakers and sample the fresh and varied local produce. Tours operate, or you can self-drive or cycle – but if you're planning on trying the many wines and beers on offer, then a tour or chauffer option is best.
Fremantle is Perth's vibrant 'port' city, and it's a 'must do' for every visitor. Known for its eclectic, multicultural charm, Fremantle or 'Freo' as it's referred to the locals, is also the best preserved example of a 19th century port streetscape in the world, with its world-famous heritage buildings and a fascinating maritime and convict history. A 20 minute drive from the CBD, or an easy train or bus ride, or boat cruise down the Swan River, Fremantle is steeped with historical attractions such as WA's earliest convict jail, the Roundhouse, Fremantle Prison and WA Maritime Museum. Supporting Freo's rich history is a strong creative streak and a diverse wining and dining scene.
For a fantastic day trip, take a ferry to Rottnest Island, located just 30 minutes from Fremantle. "Rotto" as the locals call it, is home to 63 secluded beaches and 20 bays, making it the perfect location for swimming, snorkelling and relaxing. The iconic pub 'Hotel Rottnest' has recently undergone a stylish makeover and there are now some fantastic eco and cultural tours to do on the island.
From Perth, you can travel just a few hours in any direction to experience the extraordinary. From world class wineries in Margaret River, to the underwater wonderland of Ningaloo Reef; from outback characters in Kalgoorlie to epic landscapes in the Kimberley – there's never been a better time to experience the wonders of Western Australia.
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TERRACE HEIGHTS, Wash.-- One teenager is luckily unharmed after crashing into a power pole Wednesday morning in Terrace Heights.
Firefighters got the call at around 7:30, about a 16-year-old girl who lost control of her car on gun club road and smashed into a power pole.
The driver got out of the car before crews arrived.
Firefighters say she was lucky to escape not just the crash but a nasty shock as well.
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---- — There is, it seems, more bad news coming out of the ocean than fish.
In yet another blow to local commercial fishermen who work the Gulf of Maine winter shrimp season, it appears the 2013-14 shrimping season may be even more dismal than last year's abbreviated and paltry campaign.
Marin Hawk of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the multistate body that manages near-shore species such as shrimp, said that the data collected to date indicates the current shrimp stock could be the lowest since the organization started keeping records in 1984.
"The update isn't quite completed, but the indices this year are the lowest on record and there was another recruitment failure," Hawk said, referring to the term that attempts to quantify how many of a particular species make their way into a specific fishery.
"It's not looking good, in short," she said. "We're just not seeing as many [shrimp] as we used to and they're not where they used to be."
Gloucester fisherman Paul Theriault would argue that point. He's already seeing mature, egg-laden shrimp — some among the largest he's seen in more than two decades of fishing.
In the last week of September, Theriault said he was captaining his F/V Terminator in waters about 15 miles north of Rockport, performing a bait tow in advance of that day's tuna fishing.
"We were towing using a raised foot-rope trawl, which fishes about 4 feet off the bottom," Theriault said.
Part of what he pulled in startled him — huge, mature shrimp he estimated at six years old, almost all bursting with eggs.
That led him to two possibilities: The shrimp stocks aren't as depleted as the scientists maintain or the shrimp are coming in closer — and earlier — to shore to lay their eggs than the fishery management surveys have indicated.
The problem, he said is that the fishery managers always conduct their surveys in the same place and at the same time of year, which renders them incapable of allowing for the shifting stock and modified timetable.
"There's something wrong with their science and the way they get their data and they won't fix it," Theriault said.
Hawk said Theriault isn't the first fisherman to advance the possibility the shrimp now are showing up at different times of the year than in the past.
But, she said, it is imperative the body's technical committee conduct its annual summer and fall surveys at the same relative time and in the same general location to allow for an accurate comparisons to previous years.
One thing is clear: This Gulf of Maine shrimp season will be one for the inglorious record books if it's worse than last year, when boats from Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire hauled in 662,000 pounds — the lowest harvest since 1978, when the fishery was shuttered altogether.
Based on the projection of a dwindling shrimp stock, regulators set the total catch limit for Gulf of Maine shrimp last season at 1.4 million pounds, delayed the opening of the season to late January and restricted fishing to two days a week.
They later expanded the fishing schedule and lifted the 800-pound trip limit. But by March, the season was declared a bigger bust than anyone expected.
Hawk said the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will set the new 2013-14 catch quotas and fishing schedules in November.
But at least for now, based on the preliminary survey numbers, this season is shaping up as even worse than last year — offering fishermen yet another haul of bad news from the sea.


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Boys & Bricks
Paintings by Martin-Jan van Santen
By 2007-2008
Boys & Bricks
Schilderijen van Martin-Jan van Santen 2007-2008
Olieverf op doek en paneel. Martin-Jan schildert mannelijk naakt, stadsgezichten en portretten.
Paintings by Martin-Jan van Santen made in 2007-2008. Oil on canvas and panel. Martin-Jan's topics are male nudes, cityscapes and portraits.
About the Author
Martin-Jan van Santen (1968) was born in a creative family: His father was a vicar in the local church. His two brothers made music and turned out to be professional musicians. Martin-Jan discovered his passion for painting only a few years ago. Since 2007, he calls himself an artist. He lives in Kampen, Holland.
On his website we will keep you informed about new exhibitions.
His passion to paint male nudes is unmistakable. With great enthusiasm and love for the subject, his paintings grow bigger every day. Not as much as his nudes, but with the same exuberance he paints cityscapes, mostly done in the environment of Kampen.
Portraits is a totally different kind of sport: In his portraits the main goal is to capture the specific characteristics of a person, wich lies hidden in their face or body. Portraits can be done, based on photo's or by a posing model.
If you are interested in his work or have questions of any kind, please contact the artist.
Publish Date December 10, 2009
Dimensions Standard Landscape 42 pgs
Standard Paper
Category Fine Art
Tags olieverf, kunst, schilderijen, naakt, mannen, jongens, stadsgezichten, portretten, portraits, cityscapes, gay, nudes, male, art
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Kick-Ass 2
- Release Date: Aug. 16, 2013
- Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy
- Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, John Leguizamo, Donald Faison, Nicolas Cage
- Directors: Jeff Wadlow
- Official Site: http://www.kickass-themovie.com/
- Distributor: Universal Pictures
- When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young vigilante Kick-Ass, they were trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to start the world's first superhero team with Mindy. Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she's forced to retire - leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes.
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Our main product line is FRESH FISH, all direct to us from Boston and around the world. We carry a variety of freshly prepared items Crab Cakes that are 90% crab meat and lobster salad, our own soups like Clam Chowda, Chunky Lobster Bisque and Smoked Shrimp Bisque. During the winter we have a different hot soup every day. We also make our own seafood sauces and seasonings. Available items will vary daily. Have a request? Just call ahead.
Our fresh Lobster Bisque, Clam Chowda, and Lobster Mac –n- Cheese are made at least once a week. You will often also find other varieties of bisques and chowders available.
We also make a variety of seafood sauces, such as cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce and tarter sauce. Other ready to cook or eat items include calamari salad, seaweed salad, smoked mussels and more.
We now have a small restaurant for your convenience. Our BayLobsters Cafe opened in May, 2012. Now you can enjoy BayLobsters meals while they are fresh and hot.
We have a 100% money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied. Please contact us within 24 hours of your purchase or home delivery if you are not completely satisfied.
We are very proud of our brand new Lobster mobile.
We believe BayLobsters Fish Market made history...to be the first fish market to make it to the Grande Ole' Opry. Pictured below are fabulous BayLobster customers John Murphy (wearing ever so proudly, a BayLobster sweatshirt), his wife Karen and their son J.T.


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Online Courses Via Partners
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Our partnerships with qualified vendors allow us to offer online programs designed to provide training for skills needed in many of today's high-demand occupations. The benefits of online study include the flexibility to start and stop when needed and to set your own pace to course completion. Most classes are supervised by an instructor or mentor who will guide you through the material and answer specific questions you have. By taking a course through one of our authorized partners, any class you complete will be earned from Winston-Salem State University.
ProTrain, LLC offers early 500 courses in a wide array of subjects including Business, Computer Applications, Computer Programming, Green Energy, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Skilled Trades. Education To Go offers over 40 courses in Business, Healthcare, Information Technology, Multimedia, and Skilled Trades. The Center for Legal Studies offers seven law courses in Research and Writing, Intellectual Property, Investigation, Legal Secretary, Paralegal, Mediation, and Victim Advocacy.


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News: Atlanta Judge Makes Christian Milian's Dream Come True
Monday, Oct 24, 2011 11:08PM
An Atlanta judge has reportedly finalized the publicized divorce between R&B superstar ex-married couple Christina Milian and The-Dream after a yearlong separation.
According to reports, their divorce was finally made official in September.
A judge has finalized singer Christina Milian's divorce from singer-songwriter-producer The-Dream. Milian's attorney Randy Kessler said Monday that the judge in Atlanta signed the final paperwork this month. Milian and The-Dream, whose real name is Terius Nash, were married in 2009 and separated in July 2010. The two have an infant daughter together. Kessler said the divorce was resolved by mutual agreement. (Billboard)
Last year, Dream inked an open letter speaking on his publicized split.
"I'm sorry for the embarrassment to everyone involved! If there's anyone to blame and you can't fathom this happening, please blame me and me alone for not being upfront! Even though we were trying to overcome personal things between us, I was just simply scared and embarrassed to let everyone know we WERE FAILING and HAVE NOW FAILED! This is not to justify anything, it's true emotion! It's a real thing that involves real people! I've cried about this for months, after interviews, after prayer and I've tried to take my own life at a point because of the failure that was looming. But I was reminded by my MOTHER that I am not "Superman" and its okay to lose sometimes... This too shall pass! And everything will be fine!" (The Life Files)
Speculation on his marriage with Milian being on the outs stirred up around mid-July 2010.
The-Dream spent his weekend in the arms of a woman other than his wife Christina Milian. The singer-songwriter was seen getting friendly with a mystery woman on the beaches of the Caribbean without his wife or wedding ring. Milian, who gave birth to the couple's daughterViolet in February, didn't address the photos directly, but she did tweet earlier this morning: "WHATEVER YOU THINK.. BELIEVE IT." It wasn't long ago that The-Dream and Christina were spotted enjoying their own island vacation together. (Rap-Up)
Following the photo leaks, Dream released a statement announcing a separation from Milian.
Christina Milian and The-Dream have decided to separate, his rep confirms to UsMagazine.com. "Terius 'The-Dream' Nash is saddened to announce that his marriage to Christina Milian was unsuccessful. The couple reached this decision in late 2009, but decided to keep the news private in efforts to protect their baby daughter Violet. They ask for consideration and respect for their family moving forward," his rep tells Us. (Us Magazine)
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Get this recipe courtesy of Chef Chuck Sansone from Continental Catering. Learn more about the Get Your Heart Racing fundraiser by visiting www.getyourheartracing.org.
12 Shrimp
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons green onion
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon hot chili oil, or more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1. In saucepan, whisk together the chicken stock, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil.
2. Set the pan over medium heat, bring to a simmer, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
4. In another sauté pan add the olive oil and put on medium high heat.
5. Add shrimp and sauté until done. (5 to 6 minutes)
6. Once shrimp is fully cooked add peanut sauce in pan to coat the shrimp
7. Serve with your favorite rice of pasta.
Sauce can be made ahead of time
Let cool to room temperature, then store in a plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 3 months.


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Pasta with Chicken and Squash Recipe
- 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 medium zucchini, julienned
- 2 medium yellow summer squash, julienned
- 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram and savory
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, add cream and butter; cook until butter is melted. Stir until smooth. Add cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Rinse and drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Cover and keep warm.
- In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons oil until onion is tender. Add squash; cook until tender. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper; remove and keep warm.
- Add remaining oil to skillet; cook chicken with herbs and remaining salt until juices run clear. Place pasta on a serving platter; top with chicken and squash. Yield: 8 servings.
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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
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This is really good. I had to change it though i used half heavy cream & half 1% milk ( thats what i had on and i would use half & half if i was going to shop). I also had to season it more. I actually added crushed red pepper, salt & white & black ground pepper to the cheese sauce & it made it much better. I also added some fresh cayenne peppers to the squash & that helped as well. I season everything well so if you're used to a blander dish then just make it the way it is. Still very excellent!
Good idea, but not alot of flavor, we had to add alot more seasoning then the recipe called for, expect to have to add seasoning
I agree completely with Doreensanzone--very rich. I have used half and half in the cheese sauce with good results.
So easy and delicious! It was become a household favorite! I've even used the season chicken in other dishes because of its wonderful flavor!
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Scarpa Rapid LT
4-star: 1
3-star: 0
2-star: 0
1-star: 0
A real challenger. Lightweight with minimalist comfort,…
Source: received for testing via the Trailspace Review Corps (Sample provided by Scarpa for testing and review)
A real challenger. Lightweight with minimalist comfort, and modern design. An excellent light trail shoe with good traction and good foot protection.
- Light and comfortable
- Great traction on wet surfaces
- Modern low-profile, 'minimalist' design
- Planet-friendly
- Good foot protection
- No break-in or hot spots
- Good ventilation
- Stylish design
- Not waterproof, but that's a trade off for coolness.
- No ankle support
Part of Scarpa's planet-friendly product line, the Scarpa Rapid LT is first and foremost a light and nimble alpine shoe. Like its cousin, the award-winning Spark trail runner, the Rapid LT offers a minimalist design for hiking, approach, and general trail use without sacrificing comfort or foot protection. It's a suede and fabric combination, with recycled rubber and synthetic components.
While I've had concerns with the narrow European lasts in that past, I found the shoe to be true to size and the toebox to be much wider than expected. Lots of wiggle-room for my toes, and the shoes were flexible and comfortable right out of the box. No break-in needed, always a plus. As general-purpose 'around town' shoes the Rapid LTs were good on pavement, gravel or grass and they were even nice for driving! Mine came in 'anthracite (dark gray)/orange', a stylish colour combination that looked great.
Performance Below Treeline
But the Scarpa Rapid LT is a light trail shoe (640 gms/1.4 lbs, Men's size 11) and the first step was to try them out on a few of the more interesting trails in the Edmonton area. As a hiker, I'm used to a heavy sole, high ankle and a solid feel to my footwear, so I was concerned about the apparent lack of protection offered by the light shoe. I've known for a while, though, that my big boots (Salomon MegaTrek 6) were overkill for many situations, and the weight penalty (1.7 kg/3.75 lbs per pair) gets to be a nuisance much of the time.
The first trail I hit was a mix of dirt and gravel on an Edmonton river valley trail used by runners and walkers.
As expected, they did well on that kind of surface, so I headed out for something a bit more challenging at the Chickakoo recreation area. Some minor bushwhacking and a bit of puddle-jumping near the lake.
The lugs on the Scarpa Rapid LTs are quite shallow but also quite sticky. Especially on wet roots and rocks, I was impressed with how well they held and how solid my foot felt. I would be confident wearing these on wet limestone or cedar roots – frankly, not something I expected.
Made mostly of recycled materials, the Rapid LT has a low profile EVA midsole made of 25% recycled rubber and with an EcoPure additive to promote landfill disintegration. With 6 mm of drop from heel to the ball of the foot the midsole provides extra stability by keeping the foot closer to the trail. Unlike lighter shoes, I found no tendency to feel every pebble poking through, and a rubber toe rand prevented any damage to my toes. The lower foot position took some getting used to, but after a while I began to enjoy it.
I also tried these both with and without my orthotics. I found the insole that came with them to be much more supportive than what I'd expected, but I was pleased to find the larger toebox allowed enough room to wear my own if needed.
Performance at Elevation
My next project was a mountain day hike and while I've been leery about risking a new shoe at higher elevations, the Rapid LTs worked well on a mixed trail. I wore my boots when we hit colder elevations, but changed into the Scarpas for the approach and the return. A bit of mud and occasional snow patches, some slippery rocks, lots of walking and an occasional easy scramble – the Scarpas kept up just fine. They're not waterproof, of course (the webbed sections on the sides provide excellent ventilation) but the fabrics didn't take long to dry.
One thing I noticed was that there seems to be no stretch in the forefoot even after a soaking. It feels like there's an extra layer inside intended to hold the shape, a nice bonus. On the flatter portions, I even tried running a bit, and I was impressed with how good the shock absorption is; not much impact and a very natural foot position to help control fatigue.
Materials/Design Features
The list of materials is impressive; from 29% recycled mesh to 100% recycled PC lining, Scarpa has made a serious effort to incorporate environmental-friendly materials. Overall, the amount of recycled content runs between 30 and 100% in keeping with Scarpa's planet-friendly guideline. Even the laces are Ecosensor recycled polyester, and Scarpa promises that the use of that kind of materials won't compromise either durability or performance. While it's still early in the game, so far I've seen no reason to doubt them.
Other design features include a heel that packs flat to fit in a pack and convertible heel pull loops to hang the shoes off a climbing harness. Lacing almost to the toe makes for a perfect fit, and coupled with the sticky soles, I could see these being used for scrambles, as I did, or even for easy climbs.
Frankly, I was concerned when I was told I'd be getting a 'Mountain Minimal' shoe to try. There has been a lot of discussion on Trailspace about the new designs and I was worried that the shoes would be too big a change for me. However, I discovered that not only are they comfortable, but they make a good compliment to my regular hiking boots.
I can't say they'll be perfect for everybody — people with foot or ankle problems might want to stick with the higher heel of standard trail runners or the ankle support of a boot — but I was surprised by how much I like them.
Good review Peter. This type of footwear scares the living daylights out of me. I am a big boot kinda guy but I am also hauling big packloads. I have been looking at a lighter option and am pretty dialed in on La Sportiva's Hyper Mid GTX(for dayhikes and maybe weekend trips.) So I suppose part of me is slowly converting in a sense. Anywho, well done sir.
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Thanks, Rick. It was a big jump for me, too. We seem to share the same preference for ankle support and a heavy lugged sole. I think I'll be using for more predictable trails, at least until I can wrap my head around the idea of risking them as approach shoes on mountain routes. Notice I changed out of them once or twice on the Coral Canyon hike but that was because of the snowy patches more than anything else.
1 year ago
I'm reviewing another pair of SCARPAs with the same tread pattern; its VERY sticky, I love it. Nice review.
1 year ago
Where to Buy
Retailers' Descriptions
Here's what other sites are saying:
The Scarpa Rapid LT Hiking Shoe takes the minimalist mindset and puts it in an approach shoe. Sturdy enough to support you on the descent without weighing you down on the way up. Low profile midsole provides cushion and agility Rubber toe rand provides protection at any speed Packable heel design Convertible heel pull loop Planet friendly
- OMCgear refers to the men's version
The Rapid LT is a minimal alpine hiking and approach shoe for moving light and fast in the mountains A lowprofile midsole with 7 mm of drop from heel to forefoot keeps the foot closer to the trail for stability and the toe rand gives solid protection when scrambling over talus scree and broken terrain Lacing to the toe provides even more intimacy for precision foot placements and the sticky rubber inspires confidence when covering slabby or rocky terrain Speedy peak baggers meet your new best friendFeaturesbull Convertible heel pull loopbull Low profile compressionmolded EVA midsole provides cushion agilitybull Packable heel designbull 29 recycled polyester mesh 100 PC recylced lining 70 recycled stroebel 25 recycled rubber outsole bull Midsole has EcoPure EVA additions to promote degradation in landfill conditionsbull Rubber toe rand
- Bentgate.com refers to the men's version
On Sale. Free Shipping. Scarpa Men's Rapid LT Shoe FEATURES of the Scarpa Men's Rapid LT Shoe Low profile compression molded EVA midsole provides cushion and agility Rubber toe rand provides protection at any speed Packable heel design Convertible heel pull loop Planet Friendly HDR rubber for enhanced grip SPECIFICATIONS of the Scarpa Men's Rapid LT Shoe Upper: Suede, recycled polyester mesh Plate: H-EVA Plate Midsole: Compression Molded EVA Outsole: Speed Lite HDR Last: TR3 Weight: 1/2 per pair: 11.3 oz / 320 g
- Moosejaw refers to the men's version
The Rapid LT Approach Shoe is a minimal alpine hiking and approach shoe to keep you light and fast in the mountains. The low-profile midsole keeps your foot closer to the trail for unmatched stability, while the toe rand gives solid protection when scrambling over talus fields. Lacing to the toe ensures an ideal fit, making it easier for precision foot placements, and sticky rubber keeps you confident while on slabby and rocky terrain.
- Mountain Gear refers to the men's version
Scarpa Rapid LT
$86.94 - $109.95
where to buy:
$86.94 OMCgear (men's)
$86.94 OMCgear (women's)
$109.95 Bentgate.com (men's)
$87.96 Moosejaw (men's)


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What Are Stem Cells?
Stem cells are cells found in bone marrow and other organs. They can develop into any type of tissue that exists in the fully developed body, including any kind of blood cell: red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets.
Because of their unique, regenerative properties, stem cells offer new hope for a variety of diseases, including diabetes mellitis, stroke, osteoporosis, heart disease and, more recently, COPD. Scientists are interested in using stem cells to repair damaged cells and tissues in the body because they are far less likely than to be rejected than foreign cells that originated from another source.
Types of Stem Cells
There are two types of stem cells that doctors work with most in both humans and animals: Embryonic stem cells are derived from a blastocyst, a type of cell found in mammalian embryos and adults stem cells which are derived from the umbilical cord, placenta or from blood, bone marrow, skin, and other tissues.
Embryonic stem cells have the capacity to develop into every type of tissue found in an adult. Embryonic stem cells used for research develop from eggs that have been fertilized in vitro (in a laboratory). After they are extracted from the embryo, the cells are grown in cell culture, an artificial medium used for medical research. It is atop this medium where they then divide and multiply.
Adult stem cells have been found in many organs and tissues of the body, but, once removed from the body, they have a difficult time dividing, which makes generating large quantities of them quite challenging. Currently, scientists are trying to find better ways to grow adult stem cells in cell culture and to manipulate them into specific types of cells that have the ability to treat injury and disease.
Where Do Stem Cells Come From?Stem cells are either autologous, coming from your own body, or, allogenic, coming from another person who donates them. Many experts believe that autologous stem cells are much safer than allogenic because with allogenic stem cells, there is a greater risk of rejection by the immune system. The International Cellular Medicine Society, (ICMS), however, believes that many diseases would respond well to allogenic stem cell therapy and that patients must weigh the potential, long-term benefits with possible risks before making a decision.
Stem Cell Therapy and COPD
There is much controversy going on in the world of stem cell therapy and COPD. Why? While autologous stem cell treatment without manipulation is legal in the United States, without manipulation, treatments are not likely to be clinically relevant. For stem cell treatments to be clinically relevant, millions of stem cells need to be implanted into a designated recipient. Because generating millions of stem cells is difficult once they are removed from the body, scientists must manipulate them somehow to produce larger quantities. The FDA says that manipulation turns them into prescription drugs, and that this practice must therefore be tightly regulated. Stem cell advocates don't agree with the FDA's stand on this, and are currently fighting to get this changed.
How Do Stem Cells Help the Lungs?
Theoretically speaking, if the regenerative processes in the lungs can keep up with the destructive, inflammatory processes caused by smoking and other airway irritants that ultimately lead to COPD, the lungs would be able to maintain homeostasis, (balance) and lung tissue and function can be preserved.
Recent studies conducted on both animals and humans have revealed that stem cells contribute to lung tissue regeneration and protection, and thus administration of stem cells derived from exogenous sources may be an innovative way to treat COPD. In fact, current research reports that stem cells:
- have the potential to better treat and possibly cure, many types of diseases;
- protect lung tissue through suppression of inflammation;
- trigger production of repairitive growth factors;
- improve pulmonary emphysema in rats;
- accelerate regeneration of the alveoli and blood vessels of the lungs after lung volume reduction surgery in rats.
Risks Involved With Stem Cell Therapy
While additional research is underway to further assess the safety and efficacy of stem cell treatment for COPD and other diseases, there are certain risks that have been clearly identified, primarily with allogenic stem cell therapy:
- graft versus host disease
- tumor formation
- inappropriate migration of cells to other areas of the body
- immune system rejection
Stem cell therapy for COPD is in its infancy, but even so, brings great hope to many patients who have exhausted other forms of COPD treatment. Before considering stem cell therapy, however, do your homework. There are clinics out there just waiting to take advantage of desperate people. No medical clinic in the U. S. will currently provide stem cell therapy with manipulation for COPD, though some medical institutions may enroll patients with COPD into research studies on stem cell therapy. If you participate in such a study, make sure it is approved by the review board of the institution. Learning all you can about the risks and benefits involved will enable you to make an informed decision and one that is best for you and your family.
Are you interested in learning more about stem cell treatment for COPD? Be sure to visit the Alternative Therapy Support Forum and read my interview with stem cell therapy pioneer Barbara Hanson.
Additional information can be found at the ICMS website, the ISSCR website, and Stem Cell Pioneers.
Tillie L Hackett, Darryl A Knight, and Don D S. Potential role of stem cells in management of COPD. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2010; 5: 81–88. Published online 2010 April 7.
The National Institute of Health for Stem Cell Research. Stem Cell Basics. Updated April 9, 2009.
Shunsuke Ohnishi and Noritoshi Nagaya. Tissue regeneration as next-generation therapy for COPD – potential applications. J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2008 December; 3(4): 509–514. Published online 2008 December.


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Arrest warrants are issued in a case involving the assault of a Billings chiropractor this past summer. Billings city prosecutors say they're charging 21-year-old Lloyd Burgess, Jr and 20-year-old Kiersten Wachholz with one count each of misdemeanor assault.
Court documents indicate the assault happened about 2:30 in the morning on June 8th. Jeff Meier was watching TV in his garage, when he says he heard noises outside. Meier says he saw some people around his camper. He yelled at them and then chased them. Documents say when Meier grabbed Wachholz's sweater, she punched him in the nose, breaking his nose. The documents also indicate Burgess choked Meier, causing him to black out.
Bail is set at $3,000 for both Burgess and Wachholz.


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Prisons shake-up: Justice Secretary
Rehabilitation in the community must begin behind the prison walls and follow offenders out through the gates if we are to stand a chance of freeing them from a life of crime.
Currently a local area could expect to receive offenders from dozens of prisons across the country - this is hopeless.
It is little wonder we have such high reoffending rates when you have a prisoner leaving HMP Liverpool, given a travel permit to get them home to the south coast, and then expected to simply get on with it.
This approach is a significant step forwards in our reforms to tackle reoffending and lays the groundwork for building a genuine nationwide network of 'through the gate' supervision and support for all offenders."