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The past several months have been jam packed with activity. Between finishing up school, coaching soccer, lambing, and the farmers markets there has been little time to play. And what's life without a little play time. So I decided to take a couple of half days off and drive down back country roads snapping photos. Ah, what total bliss!
With the cool spring we have had, everything in the garden seems way behind, okay, including me! We are finally getting lettuce, radishes, onions, spinach, and kale on a regular basis. Our peas and broccoli are coming along nicely and with any luck our cucumbers, tomatoes, egg plants, and squash seedlings will begin to take off. Fingers crossed.
With soccer season in full swing our family schedule is busier than ever.
And with everyone going in different directions, cooking dinner has become a shared responsibility. Needless to say, dishes that are both easy and filling are big hits with everyone in our house, especially the chef!
(add or subtract vegetables to your liking and/or what you have on hand.)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine or water
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- 2 teaspoons peanut oil
- 1 pound American Lamb leg, cut into strips
- 3 medium carrots, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced diagonally
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 6 green onions, sliced diagonally
- 1 can (2 ounces) diced pimento, drained
- Hot cooked rice
- Toast seeds in wok; set aside.
- In small bowl, combine soy sauce, wine, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, pepper and cayenne. Set aside.
- Heat wok or large skillet; heat oil. When hot, add lamb strips; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add carrots, celery and mushrooms; stir-fry with lamb for an additional 2 minutes. Remove lamb and vegetables from wok; keep warm. Add soy sauce mixture to wok; stir until mixture begins to thicken. Immediately add lamb and cooked vegetables; add pea pods, cabbage, chestnuts, onions and pimento. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve with hot cooked rice.
As many of you know, last fall I fell and broke both feet and was immobile for several months. It didn't take long spending that much time stuck inside before it felt like the walls were collapsing in. All our possessions became stuff, just smothering clutter. I craved open space and simple surroundings.
As soon as I was back on my feet I began cleaning, giving away, selling, and trashing everything that was neither necessary nor loved. My mission to declutter the house soon became a mission to simplify life. And soon I realized it was time to take my philosophy of sustainable farming and transfer it to sustainable living. The question became, what could I make or grow that would require less dependency on weekly shopping while continuing to live a good life?
While I was totally excited to be making my own laundry detergent, I fear my family thinks I have gone crazy. That was until I told them how little I spent on ingredients and how well it worked. Ha! Who is laughing now!
Laundry Detergent
- 1/3 bar Fels Naptha
- 1/2 cup washing soda
- 1/2 cup borax powder
Bring 4 quarts of water to a soft boil. Meanwhile grate a 1/3 a bar of Fels Naptha soap. Reduce heat to medium, add grated soap and stir until soap completely melts.
Add the washing soda and borax and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat.
Add quarts of cold water to clean bucket. Add hot soap mixture and stir. Let the soap sit for 24 hours or until slightly gelled.
Store in gallon container. Use 1/3 to 1/2 cup per load.
What a crazy March this has been! We finally got our spring vegetables, including peas, kale, beets, carrots, radishes, and more lettuces planted in the garden this weekend. But looking back at the past couple of weeks, you have to wonder if winter is finally over.
1. To choose open pollinating vegetables whenever possible so I can save seeds for next year.
2. To sow seeds indoors and grow my own transplants.
3. To focus on herbs with both culinary and medicinal roles.
4. To harvest and dry herbs for teas, soap, and salves.
5. To freeze and preserve fruits and vegetables from the garden.
Okay, enough already! I have been fighting a cold all week and today, finally, I decided to put my foot down! No more.
I have seen my share of doctors the past couple of months and greatly appreciate their services. I wouldn't be walking limp free without a very wonderful doctor. But I am a bit tired of the eye rolls I get whenever I discuss nutrition or more natural alternatives instead of prescription medications.
My rheumatologist won't even consider that my RA could be linked to food or at least minimized by eating/omitting certain foods. A physician assistant recently totally ignored my excited report that chamomile tea bags helped calm a rash I had on the top of my foot. One that appears only on my foot that was operated on… AND one that three doctors have given me three different diagnosis for. It's crazy that the daily news is full of all the foods we should and shouldn't eat, yet repeatedly I run into medical professionals who won't even listen to the effects of food on one's energy level, mood, and overall feeling of well-being from the one person who spends 24/7 in my body… ME.
So to that end, I have decided to bombard my cold with nutrition! And what better way to start than with a healthy smoothie.
Good Start Smoothie
Strawberries: Contain Folate and Potassium as well as a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C and Manganese.
Blueberries: Another good source of Dietary Fiber and Manganese and packed with Vitamin C. Blueberries are known for their polyphenols – which have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Elderberries: Contain an astounding 60% of Vitamin C, 12% of Vitamin A, 11% of Vitamin B6, as well as Thiamin and Riboflavin. They have powerful antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties thought to sooth coughs, sore throats, bronchial infections and to make sinus conditions looser.
Yogurt: Contains Calcium and Vitamin D along with good bacteria for the digestive tract. (Could easily be omitted. I add yogurt for a smoother texture and to be sure I am getting a dose of my daily calcium.)
Orange Juice: Contains Thiamin, Folate and Potassium and is a very good source of Vitamin C.
Banana: A good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Potassium and Manganese, and very high in Vitamin B6.
- ½ banana
- 2 handfuls of frozen strawberries
- 1 handful of frozen blueberries
- 3 tablespoons of organic yogurt
- ¼ cup elderberry syrup
- ½ cup orange juice
- Starting with banana and add all ingredients to blender. Blend until completely smooth. Add more orange juice as necessary for desired consistency.


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The free kick came from the right and was a result of Gabriel Farfan's boot to the head of Danny Cruz. It should have been a red card, but Jair Marrufo only showed him yellow. it looked unfair to the Dynamo and it still is, but it did result in the goal at least and now they have themselves an early lead on the road in this two-legged affair.

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JU men capture high finishes in SIRA
The JU men's rowing team pulled off a pair of top three finishes in the Southeast Intercollegiate Rowing Association (SIRA) regatta during the weekend.
The men's Varsity 8 boat with Andrew Soloway at coxswain was nipped by Georgia Tech in the B Final on Melton Lake in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Soloway and his crew of Matt Outlaw, Scott DelVecchio, Andy Davis, Greg VanOekel, Bernard Vingilis, Jeremy Sobiech, Brian Cosmillo and Chase Rowe covered the course in 5:56.02 a mere 1.42 seconds behind the Yellow Jackets.
The men's Novice 8 with David Waugh at coxswain and Jacob Strauss, Stephen Marra, Matt Thomas, Drew Allen, Jacob Motes, Chris Morgan, Shawn Macklefresh and Josh Holt as crew, took third in the B final in 6:19.49. Grand Valley won the event in 6:09.80 and Oklahoma City was second in 6:13.43.
In men's Junior Varsity 8, JU finished sixth in the A final. Tom Richards was coxswain with Preston Weinard, Andrew Bechtold, Tim Easterling, Jared Lowe, Chris Ottie, Shane Kennedy, Brian Tye and Sean Carney on board.
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Whether it has been Michael Vick or Kevin Kolb under center this season, WR Jeremy Maclin has been a force to be reckoned with.
Maclin continued his tear Sunday against the Falcons, as he snagged seven passes for 159 yards and two TDs in a big victory. That gives him six TD grabs already on the season, and he's on pace for 1,109 yards as well. As receivers go, he easily has been one of fantasy's best in 2010.
What makes his accomplishment all the more impressive is that he has had to adjust from one QB to another one and then back to the original QB. Speaking of which, Kolb was excellent Sunday playing for an injured Vick, putting up 326 yards with three TDs and one interception. Those are much closer to the numbers owners expected when Kolb was deemed a potential breakout player, and they show that he is worthy of being in fantasy lineups while he's starting. That very well could include this week at Tennessee, as it would make sense for Philly to hold out Vick one more game prior to the team's bye.
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THE parents of a four-year-old girl who miraculously survived cardiac arrest are on a mission to get potentially life-saving defibrillators in all schools.
Chris and Ruth Helm are supporting the cardiac charity SADS UK's Big Shock Campaign to make defibrillators compulsory in schools as they understand how valuable the equipment is in saving lives.
The couple have already donated to three schools in the Cheshire area.
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If a person goes into cardiac arrest it is crucial that the defibrillator is used as quickly as possible to restore the heart rhythm and prevent sudden cardiac death.
Anne Jolly, founder of SADS UK, the Ashley Jolly SAD Trust, said: "Chris and Ruth Helm raised a lot of awareness in their community, letting people know that cardiac arrest can affect all ages.
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Since their 2011 hit "The Muppets" -- between the blooper reels and all the talk of them hosting the Oscars -- it feels almost as though everyone's furry friends never left. But now Kermit and the gang are officially back to work on their upcoming sequel "The Muppets...Again!"
Once again, James Bobin will direct and co-write the script with Nicholas Stoller. This time around, the Muppets find themselves on a European tour, but soon get tangled up in a diamond heist, masterminded by a Kermit look-a-like. In addition to the lovable gaggle, Tina Fey and Ricky Gervais will co-star (but no Jason Segel).
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By Dan Stillwell
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Class A Fayetteville's softball schedule was rough at the end, to say the least.
In their last eight regular season contests, the Pirates played strong AA programs Nicholas County (a 9-1 loss) and Wyoming East (10-1 loss), Class AAA's Woodrow Wilson (a 9-6 loss and 10-6 win) and Huntington (a 9-0 loss). They also faced Class A power Buffalo (9-1 and 11-1 losses) and regional foe Richwood (a 12-4 victory).
First-year head coach Ashley Poland said the games were good for her team, which will play at Montcalm at 5 p.m. Thursday in a Region 3 semifinal.
"I think they helped. Through the season we didn't see a lot of good pitching in a row," Poland said. "But at the end, we saw good pitching every game, and it really helped us with our hitting."
No doubt. Fayetteville (13-15) outscored Midland Trail and Richwood by a combined 25-7 score in the Region 3, Section 2 tournament.
"Despite the losses to the bigger teams, we gained confidence," Poland said. "The hitting has really come around in the last few games."
While no Pirate is hitting better than .333 on the season, Kelsey Norris and Allyson Kesler each had two hits in a 6-2 sectional win over Midland Trail, and Kaitlyn Sisler had two hits and two RBIs in a 9-4 semifinal decision over Richwood.
The hitting continued in the sectional final, as Ashley Gilkerson tripled, singled and drove in five runs, Chelby Dorsey doubled and singled and Maddie Pritt had a two-run base hit.
Not only did the batting improve, but Sisler bore down from the mound. She spun a one-hitter against Trail, then stopped Richwood on first four, and then one hit.
In a season of inconsistency for the Pirates, Sisler has stood out.
"Kaitlyn is just a sophomore, but she's pitched her heart out," Poland said. "She's really strong, and she's a very smart pitcher to be so young. She throws the ball hard, but has a good changeup, which makes her effective."
Sisler is second on the team in batting with a .320 average. Another sophomore, third baseman-catcher Ashley Gilkerson, leads is hitting at a .333 clip. Both have one home run.
The remainder of the lineup includes freshman catcher Alexa Roles (.304), junior first baseman Allison Kesler (.116), senior second baseman Cassidy Bayes (.137), freshman shortstop Morgan Funk (.300), junior left fielder Norris (.291), sophomore center fielder Pritt (.282) and junior right fielder Dorsey (.238). Sophomore infielder Kayla Patrick (.222) is the top sub.
Fayetteville has had its ups and down on defense.
"We've had more errors than I would have liked, but we seem to pull out games despite the errors," Poland said. "Against Richwood, they had the bases loaded with no outs and we played out of it."
The Pirates have beaten Montcalm twice this season, 11-0 at home and 18-4 in Mercer County.
"In my experience, it's not easy to beat somebody three times," Poland said. "But we're prepared. We're not going to take them lightly."
Man and Sherman will play in the other semifinal Thursday. The winner of that game will host the Fayetteville-Montcalm winner on May 16.
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December, 2012
Learning of physics concepts often requires fluency with the underlying mathematics concepts. Only a few studies in physics education research (PER) have investigated connections between student difficulties with physics concepts and those with either the mathematics concepts, application of those concepts, or the representations used. One mathematical concept that is widely used across a broad spectrum of disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology, economics, etc., is the definite integral. We studied the extent to which the conceptual understanding of definite integrals affects the understanding of physics concepts that involve definite integrals. We also identified specific difficulties that students have with definite integrals, particularly with graphical representations. One strong focus of this work was how students reasoned about integrals that yield a negative result.
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The Tennessee Center for Policy Research, an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan research organization committed to achieving a freer, more prosperous Tennessee through free market policy solutions, issued a press release late Monday:
Last night, Al Gore's global-warming documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, collected an Oscar for best documentary feature, but the Tennessee Center for Policy Research has found that Gore deserves a gold statue for hypocrisy.
Gore's mansion, [20-room, eight-bathroom] located in the posh Belle Meade area of Nashville, consumes more electricity every month than the average American household uses in an entire year, according to the Nashville Electric Service (NES).
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"As the spokesman of choice for the global warming movement, Al Gore has to be willing to walk to walk, not just talk the talk, when it comes to home energy use," said Tennessee Center for Policy Research President Drew Johnson.
In total, Gore paid nearly $30,000 in combined electricity and natural gas bills for his Nashville estate in 2006.
on Feb 26, 2007 at 10:00 pm
Not that I am going to defend Al, but the "Tennessee Center for Policy Research" is about as nonpartisan as moveon.org is. ;^)
on Feb 27, 2007 at 6:48 am
Both the Gores have offices and staff using the house.
ABC calls the Tennessee Center for Policy Research "an obscure conservative think tank founded by Johnson in 2004 when he was 24." Hardly "independent" and "nonpartisan." Who calls the Tennessee Center for Policy Research independent and nonpartisan? Why, it does, in its press release:-)
This is more neocon stuff, trying to attack the messenger when they can't win on policy.
on Feb 27, 2007 at 8:23 am
I still think the press release is illuminating. Gore has responded, and we can all move on in life. Al Gore can use as much electricity as he wants, as far as I'm concerned, but I don't think this rediculous to point the spotlight on his consumption and at least see if he does indeed "walk the walk."
By branding the Tennessee center "neocons" which I assume you mean in the pejorative sense, aren't you in fact attacking the messengers? Its ok if you want to do that, I just thought I'd point that out. People are are always attacking the messengers - I mean, how often is Bush called an "idiot" "retard" and "war criminal" by people who disagree with the policies?


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Day 1 - Depart U.S. / Fly overnight to Salzburg
Depart from the U.S. for Austria. The particulars of your arrival overseas are detailed with your flight itinerary and airline tickets.
Day 2 - Arrive in Salzburg
Upon arrival at the Salzburg Airport, claim your luggage and clear customs. VBT's local representative will meet you outside the customs area in your arrival terminal and will be holding a VBT sign. Your representative will help you transfer (approximately 25 minutes) to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to settle in and explore the city. Tonight, choose a restaurant for dinner on your own. VBT provides you with a City Information Packet included in your Final Travel Booklet that has information and recommendations on what to see and do in Salzburg during your stay.
Please note: If you arrive early, your hotel room may not be available until 1 p.m. You may store your luggage with the Reception Desk. If you are traveling from the West Coast, your arrival in Salzburg may not be until late in the evening.
Please note: VBT transfer times and departure points are finalized in advance and cannot be modified for individual guests. If you fly in earlier than the scheduled program dates, transportation from the airport will be at your own expense.
Day 3 - Meet Trip Leaders / Warm-up ski / Welcome reception
VBT No-Air Package guests: At 9:00 a.m., meet your local VBT representative and the rest of the group at our Salzburg hotel – Hotel Goldener Hirsch (address: Imperial Hotels Austria AG Getreidegasse 37, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. t +43 662 8084-884 f +43 662 8084-845). From here we'll transfer to Dobbiaco, Italy (distance about 169 miles, or 3 hours, 30 minutes) by private coach, with a lunch stop in Lienz. Plan to wear your ski clothes on the transfer or have them packed in a small day pack that will be easily accessible upon arrival in Dobbiaco.
VBT highly recommends flying to Austria at least one day before the tour begins. This allows you to rest and recover from jet lag before you begin sightseeing and skiing. In the event your arrival is delayed, please contact our hotel in Salzburg, Austria at t +43 662 8084-884 f +43 662 8084-845; or call ahead to our hotel in Dobbiaco, Italy at +43 4847 5288 to advise staff of the delay. They will pass your message along to your VBT Trip Leaders.
VBT Air Package and Pre-Extension guests: Meet your local VBT representative at 9:00 a.m. in the main lobby of our Salzburg hotel; he or she will be holding a VBT sign.
From Salzburg, we will take a 3 hour transfer to Lienz (137 miles), enjoying breathtaking views of the Alps along the way. Your VBT Trip leaders will meet the group in Lienz, where you will have lunch on your own.
Lienz is a medieval town and the capital of the eastern Tirol region. It is an alpine town that plays host to Alpine Ski World Cup competitions and cross-country ski events, such as the Dolomitenlauf. Lienz sits at the junction of three valleys – the Isel to the northwest, the Puster to the west, and the Drau to the east. The old town of Lienz stretches along the banks of the Isel River, with Liebburg Palace, a 16th-century building, now the seat of local government, overshadowing the Hauptplatz (Main Square).
After lunch, we will take the bus to Dobbiaco (traveling for approximately one hour) and head to the Nordic Ski Center. You should be ready to ski upon arrival with your ski clothes on or in an accessible backpack containing ski attire. Changing rooms are available. Your Trip Leader will hold a ski-fitting session followed by a brief talk about the area trails and the afternoon schedule. If you are an advanced skier, you may head off on your own with some trail recommendations from our Leaders. You may also choose to stay and work with a local instructor for a lesson. Your warm-up ski will be around the trails.
Dobbiaco is one of the Alps' most beautiful villages. It blends harmoniously into the unique landscape of the upper Pusteria Valley, which opens to reveal magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. It is a place for those seeking serenity and relaxation, but also for people looking for adventure off the beaten path. In the winter, Dobbiaco is connected via "Pista Internatzionale" (International Ski Trail) to Austria and to Cortina to the south. A very famous inhabitant of Dobbiaco is the Norwegian cross-country skier and biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen – winner of 6 Olympic Gold medals, including 4 in Salt Lake City in 2002.
All guests will meet back at the hotel in the late afternoon/early evening where your luggage will await you. The Hotel Cristallo is owned by the local Walch family. It is a true gem located close to town and is just a short distance away from the Dobbiaco Ski Arena. After arrival, you can shower and relax and get to know your travel companions. The leaders will hold a welcome cocktail reception followed by a hearty dinner at the hotel.
Day 4 - Ski Dobbiaco trails / Haunold Chairlift / Sledding
Today, after breakfast and a trail review enjoy a morning ski on the Dobbiaco trails and explore the Pusteria Valley. The Pusteria Valley is a paradise for cross-country skiers and active people of all types with its network of trails and community aimed at promoting an environmentally friendly lifestyle and healthy discovery of the region. Stop along the trail for a strudel and cappuccino at a trailside restaurant.
Our ski today will take us to San Candido, close to the border with Austria. Arrive early and take a stroll in this thousand-year-old little city, or ski longer and explore town after lunch. In San Candido, you can visit the ancient, Romanesque Duomo della Collegiata – the oldest monastery in the Dolomites, or explore the cobblestone pedestrian area. The Pusteria Valley is rich in history and legend as it was on the ancient trade route to Aguntum (now in Austria) from Rome.
We will meet in San Candido and take the Haunold chairlift to the top of the mountain for lunch on your own. After lunch, choose to rent a sled and cruise 3km downhill back to the valley or return to San Candido via chairlift. From the base of the mountain you can either ski back to our hotel or take the local ski bus back.
You will have the rest of the afternoon and evening to yourself to relax in the wellness center at Hotel Cristallo or explore the town of Dobbiaco and enjoy dinner on your own.
Day 5 - Ski from Dobbiaco toward Cortina / Local dinner in Dobbiaco
After breakfast and the morning route review, we ski in the opposite direction from the previous day, this time towards Cortina. Glide along the Rienz River and over Lake Dobbiaco. Our ski today will take us up a gradual climb to Lago di Landro where you can soak in the views of Mount Cristallo—one of the most iconic Dolomite peaks and also the namesake of our hotel.
Stop at the turnaround point for a bite to eat at the trailside Ristorante Lago di Landro and take in magnificent views as you look out over the breathtaking spires of the Dolomite.
You can choose to ski downhill back to the ski center or enjoy a ride in the ski bus back to Dobbiaco. In the afternoon, we'll have time to relax at our hotel before a special dinner in Dobbiaco.
Day 6 - Transfer from Dobbiaco to Cavalese / Lunch and afternoon ski at Passo Lavaze
After breakfast, we say goodbye to Dobbiaco and transfer to Cavalese (about 80 miles, or 2 hours) in Val di Fiemme, often called the "cradle of cross-country skiing" in Italy. On the way we will wind through the Trentino wine region. Nestled among the natural Dolomite spectacles are charming towns and castles. Early this afternoon we arrive at Passo Lavaze, where we will enjoy a group lunch at the Albergo Dolomiti before an afternoon ski.
We convene at the local ski shop to get outfitted. Your skis will be at the shop when you arrive. After a bite to eat, take another ski lesson with local instructors or ski on your own along the spectacular trail network. Passo Lavaze is a landmark for cross-country ski lovers. Located on a plateau between Trentino and South Tyrol, with over 50 miles of trails perfectly prepared by a professional technical staff, the center is able to satisfy skilled skiers and beginners alike. The trails wind through the plateau's beautiful woods, as well as the spectacular mountains of the Latemar chain and the Dolomites. The enchanting sight from the pass, the natural environment surrounding the tracks, the sun shining on most of the circuit and the many alms along the way where you can enjoy a drink make this a skiers' paradise. When our skiing is done we will head to our hotel where you will have time to unpack before our evening's events.
The Hotel Maria, situated with a magnificent view amidst the timeless beauty of the Val di Fiemme, is owned by the Braito family who has been proudly serving their guests for over 30 years.
Tonight we will enjoy dinner at the hotel's lovely restaurant. After dinner, move into the warmth of the Stube to share a glass of wine or
with your fellow skiers, or curl up in the comfort of your inviting room.
Day 7 - Predazzo / Discover Lago di Tesero / Ski jump stadium / Strudel cooking class
This morning we depart from our hotel on the ski bus to the Cavalese tram station to enjoy the scenic tram ride to the bottom of the valley. Choose to ski the long option to Predazzo or short option to the Lago di Tesero ski stadium, home to the 2013 Nordic Ski World Championships.
Perhaps you'll stop for a snack along the way, at the renowned ski center at Lago di Tesero, where the Nordic World Ski Championship for both 1991 and 2003 were held and where they will again be hosted in 2013. The center offers over 11 miles of beautifully groomed trails and connects to an expanded and more challenging network of trails.
We will end our ski here in Masi where you may enjoy lunch on your own. Explore a bit after lunch, or return on your own by ski bus or gondola back to Cavalese, where you can spend time browsing in town or you might hop another ski bus back to our hotel.
In the event of marginal snow conditions, we'll spend Thursday morning skiing in Passo Oclini with spectacular views of the Bolzano Valley below.
In the afternoon, we'll have a strudel cooking class with award-winning hotel chef, Monica Braito. Dinner is on your own in Cavalese, where there are a number of fine local restaurants and lively spots to dine in. A shuttle will be provided back to the hotel after your evening on the town.
Day 8 - Ski to Passo Lavaze plateau / Discovery in Cavalese
In the morning, after our breakfast and route review we depart for a morning ski in Passo Lavaze, with the option to walk on the paths as well. Ski to one of several mountain refugios on the Passo Lavaze plateau, all ranging from about one to five miles from the trailhead. After lunch on your own we ski back to the trailhead and return to the Hotel Maria in the afternoon.
Tonight we have our farewell dinner at the Tito Speck restaurant in Daiano, where the meat and the sparkling
wine are as fresh as the air. Before our dinner of locally raised and prepared specialties, you may choose to take a tour of the facility. The restaurant is renowned for its speck, a distinctively juniper-flavored ham from this region combining the arts of salt-curing and smoking. The production of speck has been taking place for over half a century on the family farm, located on the plateau of Ganzaie, above the village of Daiano.
Day 9 - Transfer to Verona / VBT No-Air Package ends
VBT No-Air Package guests: As a group we will leave from Cavalese after breakfast and head to Verona (2 hours, or about 100 miles.) Your tour ends at our Verona hotel. You are responsible for your own transfer to the airport for your flight home. You can take a taxi on your own to the Verona train station and continue on to the airport (or to many other Italian cities.) Taxi fare to the Verona train station is approximately 10-15 Euro and the ride takes about 10 minutes.
VBT Air Package guests: After breakfast, say goodbye to your Trip Leaders and board the coach for your transfer to Verona (2 hours, or about 100 miles). You will arrive in Verona around lunch time and have time on your own to walk around the city and explore on your own with VBT's City Information included in your Final Travel Booklet as your guide. If you have chosen the independent Post-Trip extension to Verona, you'll remain at this hotel.
Day 10 - Depart for U.S.
Early this morning, transfer to the Verona Airport for your flight back to the U.S. VBT recommends that you check the transfer time in your "Transfer Reminder" the night before your flight. The transfer is prearranged and prepaid by VBT.
Please note: For guests with early-morning departures, breakfast at the hotel may not be available. Please check with the Front Desk to verify the times that breakfast is served. You may be able to request a bagged breakfast as well.
Please note: VBT transfer times and departure points are finalized in advance and cannot be modified for individual guests. If you extend your stay beyond the scheduled program dates, return transportation to the airport will be at your own expense.
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NFC East Spin cycle: Redskins claim first division title since 1999
The Redskins are in the playoffs and everyone else is home for the rest of the holidays. Surprised? So are we.
Reid's time in Philadelphia comes to an end
The Eagles announced the end of Andy Reid's 14-year tenure of head coach on Monday morning.
Giants rout Eagles in Reid's expected finale
Eli Manning threw five TD passes in the Giants' 42-7 win over Philadelphia on Sunday in what might have been Andy Reid's final game as the Eagles' coach.
Eagles' Kendricks shows strength on weak side
The Eagles moved Mychal Kendricks to the weak side once the wide-9 was scrapped, and he has played better.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Vick can resurrect career once more
Michael Vick's Eagles career could end after Sunday's start. But bank on it: His career will begin somewhere else as a starter in 2013.
Eagles sign DT Dixon, place QB Foles on I.R.
The Eagles signed DT Antonio Dixon to a two-year contract and placed QB Nick Foles on injured reserve.
Eagles QB Foles has broken hand, won't play
Eagles QB Nick Foles broke his hand in Sunday's loss to the Redskins and will not play in the team's season finale against the Giants.
NFC East Spin cycle: Setting up a D.C. showdown
The Giants can't win the NFC East. But the Redskins and Cowboys both have a shot to claim the division, and they both could make the postseason.
Redskins beat Eagles, extend win streak to six
Robert Griffin III threw two touchdown passes and the Redskins held on to beat the Eagles 27-20 Sunday for their sixth straight win.
Asomugha's options: Redo deal or be cut
CB Nnamdi Asomugha could return next season, but not at the massive salary he's scheduled to make.
The greatest sack season ever
Two players are chasing Michael Strahan's sack record this season. However, neither is having a better year than Reggie White did in 1987.
Eagles sign TE Moore
The Eagles signed TE Evan Moore to the active roster, the team announced Thursday.
Key matchup: Eagles QB Nick Foles vs. Redskins pass defense
In Thursday's key matchup, we take a look at the Redskins' key battle with the Eagles in Philadelphia.
Eagles place TE Harbor on I.R.
The Eagles placed TE Clay Harbor on injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday.
Pa. prosecutor: Steroids found in Garrett Reid's room
An investigation into the fatal heroin overdose of Garrett Reid, the oldest son of Andy Reid, revealed there were steroids in his room the day he died.
Peters ruptured the Achilles tendon in his right leg on Tuesday, and surgery is required.||||||| Peters, who was undrafted out of Arkansas and has developed into a key cog on the Philadelphia offensive line, was injured while training in Texas. Surgery to repair the tendon is scheduled for Tuesday in Philadelphia, and will be performed by Dr. Steve Raikin of the Rothman Institute. Peters is a 6-foot-4, 340-pound native of Queen City, Texas.
Peters is inactive this Sunday against Washington.||||||| Peters has a left hamstring strain that coach Andy Reid calls "fairly significant." He developed into a Pro Bowler for the Bills.
Peters, the lone Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman in the same spot as he was a year ago, suffered an ankle injury in practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game with the Atlanta Falcons.||||||| Peters, a four-time Pro Bowl player, suffered the injury near the end of Friday's practice in a team drill. He limped out of the indoor practice facility accompanied by one of the team's trainers.
Peters is among three Eagles scheduled for MRI exams on Monday following injuries during Sunday's 13-9 loss at Oakland.||||||| Peters hurt his left knee midway through the first quarter and didn't return. Coach Andy Reid called Peters' injury a sprained knee, but it was thought to be worse.
The Bills agreed to trade Peters to the Philadelphia Eagles after failing to negotiate a new contract with the disgruntled two-time Pro Bowl selection.||||||| By landing Peters, the Eagles fill an immediate hole on their offensive line after left tackle Tra Thomas signed with Jacksonville in free agency last month. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 328 pounds, Peters completed his sixth season last year and was selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl. He was an undrafted rookie out of Arkansas and broke in with the Bills as a tight end.


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(RNN) - Malaysia Airlines says it has lost contact with a flight traveling from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Beijing, China.
The plane, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members, was scheduled to land at Beijing Capital International Airport at 6:30 a.m. Beijing time.
Air traffic control lost contact with the flight at 2:40 a.m. Malaysia time, about two hours after it took off.
Passengers from 14 countries, including at least three Americans, were onboard.
According to an Associated Press report, Vietnamese officials said Saturday that they detected a signal from the plane over the South China Sea. They added that contact with the plane was not successful. Search crews have scrambled to find any sign of the plane.
A spokesperson for the airline said the aircraft, a Boeing B777-200, was carrying approximately seven hours worth of fuel onboard.
Search and rescue teams have been deployed to look for the plane.
Malaysia Airlines says it is also calling next-of-kin of passengers and crew members and is also working with emergency responders.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected passengers and crew and their family members," the airline said in a statement.
The pilot, Cpt. Zaharie Ahmad Shah, 53, is a veteran of Malaysia Airlines, joining the company in 1981 and logging more than 18,000 flight hours. The first officer, Fariq Ab Hamid, 27, has more than 2,700 flight hours.
The Boeing 777 is considered one of the safest, most well-built aircrafts in commercial flight. The 777 first entered service in 1995.
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U.S. officials believe something brought down the Boeing 777 aircraft which was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. All passengers and crew are believed to be dead.
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24 Frames per Second: Digital Animation
DT-2013 morning
Create short, animated movies using Flash software, and explore the basic concepts of drawing, sound, interactivity, symbols, and text. Students will develop an understanding of Flash tools through structured exercises and demonstrations. Examples of contemporary commercial and artistic animation will be shown to provide students with a broader understanding of the many ways in which animation tools are used. The course will conclude with a screening of student work.
Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge.
"I learned how to animate, had fun, and made new friends."
From Line to Life Drawing
DR-2043-02 afternoon
Learn the fundamentals of composition and drawing, working from still life settings and live models. Through observational drawing, this class will introduce traditional and nontraditional techniques using graphite, charcoal, ink, and other media; students will also investigate how light and shadow create form, content, and mood in a drawing. Class time will focus on technical assistance, hands-on demonstrations, informal critique sessions, and slide talks that provide a historical context of the medium.
Models in the Young Artist Program are clothed or in bathing suit attire. No prerequisite.
"I learned to take constructive criticism from the teacher and other students, and to draw using many different types of mediums and on different surfaces."
Action: Video Life
NG-2005 afternoon
Explore the diverse uses of video in modern culture, ranging from music videos to documentaries to personal journals. Students will learn the basics of video camera operation, lighting, and editing to create innovative video work based on their personal interests. An overview of various video genres and related artwork will reveal the many possibilities of the medium. The course will address all aspects of video production and post-production, and will conclude with a screening of student work. A personal video camera is helpful, but not necessary.
No prerequisite.
"I loved how there was so much to work with and there was so much equipment and help that we had access to."
Expressive Painting: From Fundamentals to Inspiration
PA-2001 morning
Develop creative and technical fluency in painting by exploring color and composition, surface preparation, and paint handling. Working with acrylic paints, students will learn a range of techniques from classical to contemporary, while developing an understanding of the fundamentals of visual expression. Specific issues in students' work will be addressed in group critiques; slide lectures will focus on contemporary trends in painting and will provide inspiration for content.
No prerequisite.
"This class was overall an amazing experience. I have learned a lot about painting and I think this class was a great way to help me express myself in a new way."
Through the Lens: Black-and-White Photography
PH-2001 morning
Learn the basics of shooting with a 35mm camera, black-and-white film processing, contact printing, and print enlarging while experimenting with traditional and nontraditional photographic methods. Students will explore various themes in photography and will create a series of photographs based on their own interests and experiences.
No prerequisite. Students must provide their own 35mm camera with shutter speed and aperture control.
"I honestly had the best time in this class and looked forward to it daily. I learned so much and I am in love with developing, printing and everything to do with film."
Lights, Camera, Click: Digital Photography
PH-2002 afternoon
Explore digital photography as a creative and expressive tool. Students will use Adobe Photoshop as an introduction to the digital darkroom and printing technology as they build an understanding of fine art photography. Course time will be divided between discussions about the medium of photography, lectures/demonstrations, critiques of student work, digital printing strategies, and lab sessions. Students will work on technical assignments that will support a final body of work.
No prerequisite. Students must provide their own digital camera with manual settings.
"The wealth of resources was incredible compared to other environments! I learned a lot!"
PR-2005 morning
This course introduces students to screenprinting processes and techniques, utilizing drawing skills, digital technology, and basic design principals. The course will teach students how to prepare a screen using photo emulsion and a printmaking darkroom, print images on a variety of surfaces from fabric to paper, mix water-based inks, and register colors. Students will then use these skills to design and print posters, T-shirts, stickers, and other forms of art.
No prerequisite.
"I learned a new skill very well and now it is one of my favorite things to do, I would love to screenprint in the future."
Clay Forms: Building in 3D
SC-2013 afternoon
Working from photography, models, and molds, this course will uncover the possibilities of working with the body by addressing the processes, techniques, and concepts at play in contemporary figurative ceramics. Working with a range of direct construction methods, students will experiment with materiality, three-dimensional design, and functionality. Students will also learn more about low-fire surface treatments and glazing, as they complete their projects.
No prerequisite.
"The teacher was very supportive of creativity and guided us in creating art."


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The Red Sox unloaded over a quarter-of-a-billion dollars in future commitments in the Nick Punto trade with the Dodgers this past August. Payroll flexibility was acquired, a few legitimate, upper-level pitching prospects were brought back, and, maybe less importantly, but still a thing, Boston pushed reset on their clubhouse. The move also allowed new general manager Ben Cherington to begin to build his Red Sox team, rather than work within constricting parameters set by his predecessor, Theo Epstein.
To get a sense of what that was like, look no further than Cherington's first off-season as GM. He had to maneuver through the winter with roughly $10 million to spend, trading infielder Marco Scutaro for a minor-league pitcher in order to clear additional space to work with, just so the team could fill out the 25-man roster. This was because of the contracts that were eventually traded in August, and also because the new collective-bargaining agreement froze the luxury tax threshold at $178 million for a second year.
This off-season, things are different. Boston started out with under $40 million in guaranteed contracts, allowing them to easily bring David Ortiz back, and then spend a little extra to outbid other teams for sought-after role players like Jonny Gomes ($5 million per year) and David Ross ($3.1 million). Throw in their arbitration-eligible players, their pre-arb guys, and all the rest of the spending that counts against the luxury tax threshold, and Boston entered the winter meetings with around $60 million more to play with than they did a year ago.
That's as much or more money than four teams spent on their entire rosters in 2012. And, with no long-term deals left on the books, Boston's future maneuverability looked just as bright: they were responsible for $54 million in 2014, and just $13 million in 2015 -- that meant there was room to add with multi-year deals if they wanted. And that brings us to their meetings, where they have signed both Mike Napoli and Shane Victorino to three-year, $39 million contracts.
In the present, that brings Boston up to $138 million against the luxury tax, according to research by Alex Speier. With the threshold at $178 million once again, that gives the Red Sox $40 million left to play with until next off-season. Thanks to these signings, the only item of financial consequence left to acquire is a starting pitcher -- even Zack Greinke won't cost $40 million per year, and they aren't signing him anyway.
Boston has replaced their departed first baseman and corner outfielder, who combine for nearly $43 million this year, with $26 million in contracts for 2013, all while shedding future salary and years. It's also worth remembering that if the two players Boston was paying performed as they were supposed to, there would have been much less of a mess to clean up to begin with. Throw in that they also received two starting pitching prospects Allen Webster and Rubby De La Rosa, who should both be in the majors by 2014, and you can see why Boston did what they did in principle. What are they actually getting in Victorino and Napoli, though?
Victorino had a down season in 2012, putting up his worst offensive campaign since he first became a full-time player. With that in mind, $13 million per year seems like too much. However, Boston paid a little more money per year to avoid giving Victorino a fourth season -- the Indians had offered four years at $44 million. This was the Red Sox using their financial flexibility to their advantage, bringing him to town on their terms when it comes to years. It's not a great contract, but Victorino offers enough that it isn't going to be a bad one, either. Considering how the free agent market works -- Nick Swisher and Josh Hamilton would have cost more money, years, and a draft pick -- breaking even is a victory, too.
Much like his contract, Victorino's 2012 wasn't great, but it wasn't bad: thanks to his defense and his excellent baserunning. He was an above-average player overall, regardless of whether your preferred win estimator comes from Fangraphs, Baseball-Reference, or Baseball Prospectus. While he'll play in right in Boston rather than center, even his 2012 season isn't an awful fit: his OPS was just eight percent below the right field average last year, and that's without adjusting for pitcher-friendly Dodger Stadium. If he bounces back even a little bit, he'll more than earn the $13 million being paid to him.
The Red Sox believe playing in a contract year and dealing with trade rumors hampered Victorino's season. If they're wrong, and 2012 is his new baseline, then he's being paid basically fairly. If they're right, though, and he returns to pre-2012 form, then they ended up with a bargain in the future by not settling for a one-year, make-good contract for 2013.
As for Napoli, it comes down to Fenway being possibly the best fit in the majors for his style of hitting. Napoli hits towering fly balls, and a whole lot of them, and while he can spray the ball with authority to all fields, pull power remains his forte. Napoli, a right-handed hitter, is now going to get to play 81 games at Fenway Park, in front of a 37-foot wall that, while the tallest in the land, is less than half the height of his average homer.* A whole lot of fly-ball outs in Texas are going to become singles, doubles, and homers at Fenway, and in a year where the first base market was nearly bereft of options, it's hard to ask for more than that.
*Hit Tracker Online not only tracks home run length, but also height, listing the apex of each homer. Napoli's last few seasons reside in the mid-80s, and the Monster is just over 300 feet away.
There are concerns about how he'll age, given his old-player skills, but Boston can actually handle this problem now thanks to the financial flexibility they received in the trade. If Napoli (or Victorino) are done in 2015, there's room to maneuver to make up for that, whether at the trade deadline or in the off-season, whereas at Gonzalez and Crawford prices, the risk was still there, but the financial room was not.
Boston's roster still has question marks, and it needs some things to go their way. Because of that, though, it makes more sense to sign short-term deals for players like Napoli and Victorino, deals that don't cost them draft picks or impede future flexibility. Boston isn't rebuilding, and they aren't quite reloading: They're trying to get back to what they used to do, balancing financial strength and a productive farm system, to become the player-development machine they used to be. It gives the Red Sox a chance to compete in the present while bridging to their future, at a time when their farm system is strong thanks to an excess of first-round picks the last few years and the return from the Dodgers deal.


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A public event on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the bombing of Cubana airliner, flight 455, which cost the lives of 73 passengers, was held on October 6th, 2006, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in
The following is Noam Chomsky's response to a question from the audience:
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Noam Chomsky: I think your point is well taken. We know that the
Right after trying to overthrow the government by force, the
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Since 1998, when Chavez was elected, support for the elected government as be rising very fast, its now by far the highest in
We might ask ourselves how we would react if Iran, say, had just supported a military coup that overthrew the government in the United States and when they have to back off from that, immediately turned to supporting pro-democracy groups in the United States that are opposed to the government. Would we give them ice-cream and candy?
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There are mass popular movements all over and they have begun to integrate to some extent for the first time.
The military weapon has been weakened. The last effort of the
The economic weapon is weakening enormously. They are throwing out the IMF. The IMF means the US Treasury Department.
In general, the economic measures are weakening, the military measures are no longer what they were. The
Keep your eyes on Ecuador, there's an election coming up in about a week, the likely winner, [Rafael] Correa is an interesting person, he was recently asked what he would do with the big Manta US airbase in Ecuador and his answer was, well he'd allow it to stay if the United States agreed to have an Ecuadorian airbase in Miami.
But these are the things that are going on. There's a call for an Indian Nation for the first time. The indigenous—in some states like
The Military training has been shifted. Its official focus now is on what's called radical populism and street gangs. Well, you know what radical populism means, like the Priests organizing peasants or anyone who gets out of line. So yeah, it's serious. What will they do?
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If you want my speculation, based on no information except what I would be doing if I was sitting in the Pentagon planning office and told to figure out a way to overthrow the governments of
In Bolivia, the major gas resources are in the low-lands, the eastern low-lands, which is mostly European, not indigenous, opposed to the government, rich area, near Paraguay (one of the other countries where the US has military bases), so you can imagine the same project going on – also secessionist movements.
In Iran, which is the big one, if you look at it, the oil of the region (that's where most of the hydrocarbons in the world are) they are right around the gulf, the Shiite sections of Iraq, the Shiite sections of Saudi Arabia and an Arab—not Persian—region of Iran, Khuzestan, right near the Gulf, it happens to be Arab. There is talk floating around
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If Spain's crisis deepens Europe's recession, it could tip the entire world economy into a stubborn slump. The ramifications would be enormous, including: reduced odds of Barack Obama's reelection, assuming a weaker U.S. recovery; less political cohesion and more social unrest in Europe (even now, the European Union's unemployment rate is 10.2 percent); and growing pressures in many countries for economic nationalism and protectionism.
Spain is suffering a hangover from what economist Desmond Lachman of the American Enterprise Institute calls "the mother of all housing booms."
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The median home value in Bulverde, TX is $278,900.
This is
higher than
the county median home value of $199,400.
The national median home value is $170,100.
The average price of homes sold in Bulverde, TX is $278,900.
Approximately 88.3% of Bulverde homes are owned,
compared to 7.36% rented, while
4.34% are vacant.
Bulverde real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale.
Commercial properties are also available.
If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Bulverde real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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This amazing Canadian log home,designed & assembled by renowned Summit Log Homes is handcrafted & fully scribed using Western Red Cedar & Douglas Fir.This home,situated on 2 acres,has a wrap around covered patio with some of the most amazing,unobstructed views of downtown San Antonio.You'll be drawn to the incredible attention to detail,not only in the gourmet kitchen but throughout the entire property.This is one of the most unique homes you'll ever see in South Texas!
If you're looking for a country retreat or simply peace and quiet, you've arrived on this beautiful and tranquil 8+ acre ranchette, with over 300 oaks and fully fenced. Private gate leads you down a long paved driveway to a wonderful Hill Country home, that has been recently updated and upgraded. Complete with pool/spa, greenhouse, 3 car garage plus one car garage/workshop. Your very own private tank/pond has been started and the dock is already in. This is a...Located just 2.7 miles from Bulverde Airpark..
Location, location, location.. This beautiful hill country home and acreage can easily access San Antonio by Blanco or IH 10. Historic Boerne with all the shops and wonderful restaurants just minutes away. Lots of large mature oaks. Excellent road frontage, House sets back. Country style rock home with large Master, large kitchen, AG EXEMPT, nice barn. Large acreage neighbors.
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4800 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78229
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