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French brokerage Newedge today unveiled plans for an extensive restructure that will see the company split out its execution business into an agency only broker. The announcement comes amid a hostile trading and regulatory environment that "calls for action", the company's chief executive said.
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Ashley Greene on The Today Show
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Ashley Greene appeared on The Today Show with Kathy Lee and Hoda yesterday.
She looked great! I thought her hair was longer though.
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We prepare for a session of delightfulness - of deliciousness! We superimpose our thoughts on yours to bring greater access, motioning you to study with greater intent and purpose. A malfunction has occurred that causes us to extend the courtesy of those from other realms, and we dedicate this next quarter of time to registering our appeal for the human race.
I'm seeing powerful clouds of purple and gold lattice work and figures which I can't quite make out.
It give us great pleasure to introduce to you our soul benefactor - interpreter of dreams and manifestations, who has been summoned from on high to adequately prepare you for this next step in your evolution. We have been mismanaged several times in the past but we aim to transfer our affections to a higher mode, enabling you to express yourselves more delicately. We propose a toast – 'long life and health to you all! We come by means of the aid of thought and we supply your nerve endings with the nourishment that is needed; we express ourselves with the certainty that we have developed a method of communication - excellence bar none! We invite you to share with us in this extravaganza and we prepare a new theme of enlightenment, begging you to access those dimensions previously denied! We are open for a discussion on this very subject and we prod you and poke you into submission, examining in greater detail how we may work together. We have excelled in all avenues, opening the mind and staring in the face of our ancestors while we are blind to the inadequacies of our generation.
Blind - perhaps you would be more explicit?
We have opened a can of worms, propelling you deeply into the canyons of the mind, delving deeper and deeper, opening up that network of passages that have been obsolete for many years. We probe and pulsate - sending out energy - sifting through the debris. This has been a magnificent theme of enlightenment and we broadcast loud and clear - we shall not stop until we have made those adjustments necessary for our future progression! Those solutions that come easily to mind are preparation – preparation - preparation! There is a great deal to be done and we examine your motives, stripping back those reserves, delving deeper into the abyss – here we shall make our mark, uncovering what has not been seen for many a year. We protect you from yourselves – this is our main initiative and we stretch the boundaries further and further allowing access, shedding light on those issues that have lain dormant, needing now to come into the light - light is information!
I feel as if I'm in a little craft of some kind gliding through my brain; I remember experiencing this as a little girl as I lay in bed at night watching the pictures in my head. I became fearful and stopped doing this as I thought my eyes were turned inwards and I was indeed staring at my own brain.
We respond with great tenderness . . . our love knows no bounds. Little sister we watch over you and have watched over you since time began. You are our darling daughter, you are our sister, our brother, you are everything . . . you are 'all' there is. You are no one . . . you just 'are', you have been and you always will 'be'!
I'm feeling such peace wash over me.
Triangulated - brought to fruition . . . brought to govern a species bringing completion, transcending time and space.
I feel as if my brain is having a spring clean with waves of lilac clouds washing over me.
We shall not hold you back from accessing who you are, and we push you forward into the arena when you are ready, when the adjustments have taken place. We accept a power surge is inevitable and we supply a conduit that will enable free expression; reining in superfluous agendas and specifying the need to recover what is essential for your growth and welfare on the earth plane. We guide you and push you along opening up the doorways - the opportunities for growth and vision unsurpassed. All is there for the taking; all is given to the just and the righteous, to those who follow in the footsteps of the esteemed, those magnificent Light Beings who have walked the very path you now tread. We shall overcome; we shall fight the good fight with all our hearts and minds, in unison, declaring to the world of a greater love than man has ever known! We hold you to us in deep embrace and spread our love far across the earth, far across the horizon, bearing you in our arms, in our hearts and in our minds; forever loved, forever worshipped from afar. Taken to ridicule in times of distress, we motion you to come forward and accept your rewards! A host of Angels beckon you and take you to the highest mountain top; here we shall gather momentum and deploy an army of Light marching in unison. Can you not hear the bells ringing in jubilation!
I can hear the bells and the people are so excited . . . I feel their happiness, their joy and emotion. It reminds me of ancient Greece; I am on top of a building with tall white pillars and everywhere people are laughing and cheering. The golden bells are ringing out their news loud and clear - We have awakened - we have awakened – we have awakened! Rise up and be counted! I sense all the cities around the world are ecstatic!
1st June 2012 - I woke to the sound of birdsong and these words flooded my mind:
We see not the darkness that descends upon us; we see only the hope of a golden dawn!
Haunted by shadows of earth making her transition; we rally to the cause, tending our flock with mutual consent, registering the hopes and dreams of all!
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Thank you for these delicious words, the hopes and dreams of our immortal Souls do thrill at
the wonder of the words above, for I can already feel a Love that's awakening in this world like none we've remembered quite like this before now. We stop often during these lightening days, and we decide to listen only with our hearts, for when we do there's nothing to forgive but only compassion to understand with. We feel the need to sing songs of gaiety and childlike
simplicity - the sense of Oneness is truly feeling palpable. We set our intention to manifest a world where every Spirit, Human, animal,plant and mineral walks in harmony and balance.
Oh don't worry Reginald, I'm always making typos. It's so easy done and what's more important is what you have to say. Blessings
Forgive me while I bend down on one knee Illumination. That was a terrible typo by me.
Many apologies. Sometimes I type so fast that I make mistakes. I hope you where not to offended by my mis typing error.
What a bubble head I can be sometimes.
Respectfully apologizing to you and yours for writing the wrong word about someone who I have much respect for.
Ooops Reginald, I hope you mean Illumination and not 'Illuminati'? I went cold when I saw what you put, easy done though when typing quickly! Thanks for the link, I try to keep up with Edgar. Eileen will remember that he came through for me in a spiritual circle we both used to belong to. Apparently he thought I would be good to emulate his methods and recommended I read his books. I thought it was quite funny that he was promoting his wares from the afterlife lol! Blessings
Thanks Eileen.
I was not complaining, as much as I was hearing what you first said on this blog.
To me, for now it is my job to do what I do, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve.
As you explained about how wonderful everything is going to be, I just got home sick a little bit. Here is something else that our friend Illuminati might enjoy since she can't view that youtube right now. I hope you can look at this Illumianti ?
Blessings to you in Great Britian.
No one needs instructions on how to work together... it is a natural instinct and
above that, a cellular memory from all that you have experienced on this earth
plane. Stop clinging to OLD ENERGIES and move into the NEW.
Sending you Love,
Thank you, Sister Eileen and for those that you channeled.... I FEEL their
excitement! I FEEL their joy (I wish everyone could know how much Love
and joy these Beings feel...even more so than we do in this reality!) and
They feel what we feel, because we are connected to Their energy--we
share with them our experiences and thru that sharing, they have been able
to help us and move us to Higher vibrational levels. So it is not just the
benefit of the earth and Her inhabitants, it is a benefit for all life in the
Universe! <heartfelt smile>
Love you, Eileen!
Unfortunately it seems that those of us in UK cannot access this film Reginald because of copyright. Same on You Tube.
Thanks Eileen for another insight into those beings who communicate with you. Cometh the day and cometh the hour, I'm sure it will all become clear to us. Blessings
This video is for all of you who have lived this life here on earth and have not seen the light yet.
Your time will also come, so perseverance is the way into the light that Eileen speaks of.
Dear Reginald, we have at times all battled our demons and will come through the flames to emerge as the 'pheonix' - the beautiful beings we truly are! We are preparing to become homo luminous and all are welcome who strive for truth, peace and love.
Dianne I am thrilled for you, with open hearts and minds we will be guided to where we should be. Malachite, thank you dear brother of Light! Harry, Love and blessings to you. If you open your heart and go within you will open up such wonders that will amaze you. There you will find a world of love and make that new world materialise with the power of thought instead of concentrating on the negatives aspects of this world.
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Regardless of whether Where the Dark and the Light Folks Meet is "aimed to support an agenda rather than explore a thesis or celebrate the achievements jazz musicians of every stripe," I was fascinated by Sandke's book, and found that it addressed issues that have been bothering me since I became involved in music. I'm often irked by jazz journalists' tendency to cluster around trends, and for seeming to believe in the very hype they help create. Sandke writes, "I want to see music judged on its own terms free of external considerations," something that Mandel, in the comments section of his blog post, dismisses as naïve and idealistic. Mandel claims that, like it or not, external factors carry weight when it comes to the actual way music is sold and admired.
Naturally, the paths of musical absorption and dissemination often run proximal to those of various marketing campaigns. However, when marketing campaigns are mistaken for historical truths, a problem arises, and the problem is both amplified and made especially peculiar when race is an integral part. Marketing as myth is one way of summarizing Sandke's book, and one example he points to is the "Young Lions" phenomenon of the 1980s, when record companies introduced the proposition that jazz is inextricably linked to being black, and is defined by specific characteristics.
The position, which was held for no other reason than to entice people to buy albums, was often misinterpreted as a proposition of real substance, i.e. an exclusionary definition of "jazz," the propagation of which raises existential questions for musicians who fall outside of its bounds. In jazz school, I can recall many instances of listening to my teachers imply that blackness is essential to being a jazz musician, and then looking at the mostly white class and thinking "then what are we all doing here?"
The same observation probably confuses and frustrates a multitude of aspiring musicians, but many are unwilling to wrestle with it because they acknowledge that historically. black musicians have faced obstacles when it comes to self-expression and making a living while doing so. On the other hand, as Sandke shows through primary sources such as payroll records and interviews, despite racial challenges, black musicians have generally had an equal footing in the jazz market throughout the decades.
Mandel claims that Sandke's perspective is "nowhere near as comprehensive or unclouded by personal bias as he believes it to be." While it may be true that Sandke's frustration with his own career setbacks aren't directly rooted in the issues he raises, his argument is very even-keel and concise. On the contrary, Mandel seems to have read the book (three times, he claims) in a haze of bias. He is ruffled and defensive, and writes the following as an attempt to defend jazz writers from what he sees as a misguided attack:
"Without the efforts of white writers who Sandke accuses of having been overly laudatory to black musicians - and also the enthusiasm of listeners of all stripes - the music of Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and the other greats may never have been heard by the majority of white America at all."
Rather than poke a hole in Sandke's thesis, this is in concurrence with Sandke's belief that jazz developed as a joint project among blacks and whites. It wasn't just white jazz writers, but white musicians, producers, and promoters who helped spread the word about jazz. Sandke would agree that journalists have done a great service to black musicians. He simply takes issue with the journalists who wrote about music as if its authenticity or quality hinged on musicians' being black. He holds that such a proposition promotes racial separatism, and that it does a disservice to jazz because it places emphasis on race rather than on the music itself.
Sandke isn't ignorant to the fact that external forces have a lot to do with music dissemination and admiration. As he mentions in his book, it explains why a black musician like Fletcher Henderson learned to master the blues style of the time: because there was a market for it. I think anyone in the jazz industry will acknowledge that artistically irrelevant factors such as race and marketing affect the way music is heard, but it's safe to say that steering clear of those factors as much as possible is still in the best interest of jazz.


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NASHVILLE (WATE) - The mother and grandfather of Amelia Keown were at the state capitol Wednesday continuing their crusade for "Amelia's Law," a proposal that would keep felons in prison longer.
On August 14, Amelia was hit head-on outside Maryville on U.S. Highway 411. The driver of the vehicle that struck Amelia, John Perkins, also died. Perkins had been out on parole after serving about a quarter of his time from his 2005 conviction for armed robbery.
"We're getting no answers," said Wayne Keown, Amelia's grandfather. "We don't why. This was a dangerous man."
Wayne Keown explained that after the early release from prison, Perkins had been arrested again numerous times.
Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey met Wednesday with Wayne Keown and his daughter, Amanda Moore, for about half an hour to explained their reason behind "Amelia's Law."
Amelia's mother showed Ramsey more than 10,000 signatures of people who support a law that would prevent felons from leaving prison early.
Ramsey cautioned the family, however, explaining how proposals make their way through the legislative process. It may take a year or two before such a law could get through the State House and Senate.
Looking at the signatures, though, Ramsey said there obviously is grassroots support to tighten parole rules.
"Because of this, these people, they're going to make a difference," said Wayne Keown.
"When you listen to this family's story about how many convictions this fellow has, it's unbelievable that he was still on the streets," said Ramsey. "It takes action like this from citizens to get results."
Amanda Moore and Wayne Keown expect to return to Nashville again in their effort to convince legislators about the merits of "Amelia's Law."
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News: Blockbuster To Sell Concert Tix
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2008 10:46AM
Mega movie retailer Blockbuster Inc. has partnered with Live Nation to begin selling concert tickets at several of their locations.
According to the Associated Press, the three-year agreement will provide the rental franchise an additional outlet in roughly 500 stores by providing customers more reasons to visit the chain.
"This is another step in the right direction," Blockbuster Chief Executive James Keyes told the AP. "It helps reinforce what Blockbuster really is trying to do - provide the most convenient access to entertainment and media."
Despite the new venture, increasing popularity of purchasing tickets online will likely make Blockbuster account for slightly less than ten percent of the tickets Live Nation plans to sell next year, totaling just over ten million.
With the new relationship, Blockbuster will also help the mega concert promotion company extend its' reach into department stores, supermarkets and additional retailers due to the rental franchise's various business partnerships.
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Of all the graduation ceremonies taking place within the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District, it is arguably at the Alta Vista High School commemoration where emotions run highest.
After all, these are the kids who "weren't supposed to make it," said the school's principal, Bill Pierce. Whether they came to the district's continuation school after a string of behavioral issues, academic struggles or because they simply didn't fit in at the district's two traditional schools, the vast majority of young men and women who come to the campus tucked behind Mountain View High School are able to turn their act around and graduate on schedule.
This year, 57 young men and women received diplomas from Alta Vista at the May 30 commencement. Many of them will go on to community college and some will move on to earn a four-year degree. For some, they will be the first in their families to go on to higher education, and some will even be the first to have graduated from high school.
Alta Vista is a small school with a small staff, but according to Pierce, the high school's teachers work just as hard as any other instructor in the district. A profile of the school, which ran in the Voice in early 2011, found that Alta Vista attracts teachers who thrive on working with teens who have all but given up on school.
One such teacher, Doreen Bracamontes, has been teaching so-called "at-risk" teens her entire career, which began in a rough Oakland neighborhood. She feels a duty to help "students who lack support," and said she finds the work incredibly rewarding.
One of the biggest reasons students end up at the school, Pierce said, is that they simply can't handle the competitive nature or the pace of the four-year college-prep track.
With teachers like Bracamontes on staff, Pierce said, most kids feel they can go at a speed that is comfortable for them. That combined with the more individualized attention they receive at Alta Vista is a winning recipe for reform, he explained.
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Baked Chicken Parmesan
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- 8 thin chicken cutlets (1 1/2 pounds total)
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Heat oven to 400º F. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Place the flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls; in a third shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan. Coat the chicken with the flour, then dip in the eggs (letting any excess drip off), then coat with the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Pour the marinara sauce into a large, shallow baking dish. Top with the chicken and mozzarella.
- Bake until bubbling and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 856Calories From Fat 428
- Protein 64g
- Carbohydrate 38g
- Sugar 16g
- Fiber 2g
- Fat 48g
- Sat Fat 20g
- Calcium 704mg
- Iron 4mg
- Sodium 1655mg
- Cholesterol 280mg
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Some of those who ran the Boston Marathon did so for some special children from Austin.
The non profit group, Champions for Children, held a medal ceremony Sunday at the Brazos Hall in downtown.
It allowed the champions, or runners, to present the children they sponsored with the Boston Marathon medals.
There were 10 children in all and all are living with some form of rare or undiagnosed disease.
Remember the two Austin area runners who didn't get to finish because of the bombings?
Matt Harmatuk and David Garza were stopped at the 26th mile for safety reasons.
The didn't get the chance to finish so they didn't get their medals.
But other runners donated theirs so they could give them to their sponsored kids.
Champions for Children raises money for the children's families but more importantly, organizers say the group gives the children hope.
Talaya Frazier is the founder.
"When you have an extreme or undiagnosed disorder, sometimes children lose hope, they lose vision of reaching that recovery finish line but emotionally if we can have events like this to bring joy, bring something for them to look forward to, it gives them the strength they need emotionally to get through the physical challenges they face."
If you'd like more information, just go to champions4children.org .
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Both of the main events were paragons of two fighters implementing what they wanted, while two other fighters struggled to cope and failed to adjust.
In both main events of last night's event, the victors, Fabricio Werdum and Carlos Condit established effective gameplans and their opponents, Roy Nelson and Nick Diaz, were unable to enact theirs or react to the ones that Werdum and Condit implemented on them.
Let's start with the co-main event of Roy Nelson losing a decisive battle to the Muay Thai attack of Werdum.
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Fabs expertly trolls Roy with a little misdirection and follows it up with a 1-2 and a knee that goes around the blocking elbows of Nelson to land not on the chin/nose, but on the side of the jaw/ear/temple area. In his fight with Stephan Struve, Nelson was able to get in on the lankier fighter and land that big overhand right that he was looking for tonight against Werdum. Werdum was able to use his length very well tonight, keeping Roy at bay for much of the fight.
Here we see Roy go for the lead hook, only to whiff air as Werdum lands a solid front/push kick to Roy's grill. Why? The leg is longer than the arm, and Werdum uses head movement to avoid even a grazing blow. I've not been a huge Werdum fan since the tepid fight he had with Bigfoot Silva, but we saw a much improved and diverse attack from Vai Cavalo than I think we've ever seen before.
For good measure, here's one last gif of Werdum using great movement to make Roy hesitate before he threw a kick and bailed (even though it missed):
Click this here link to check out the Diaz/Condit portion of the article originally posted at HeadKickLegend.com
Do note this post is going to be exceedingly gif heavy, so if your interwebs are just a series of tubes, you may not want to click on the jump until you upgrade from your Commodore 64.


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The Sacramento Kings are finally going in the right direction after suffering for the last six to seven years because of horrible ownership, and relocation drama that has taken a toll on the players as well as the fans. The Kings actually have some talented players most notably DeMarcus Cousins, and Tyreke Evans. Even though Tyreke is a free agent it would be smart for the Kings to retain him. Along with those players the Kings also got Isaiah Thomas,Marcus Thornton,Patrick Patterson,Jason Thompson,Toney Douglas and Jimmer Freddette. These might not have star/superstar potential like DeMarcus Cousins, or Tyreke Evans, but these players provide depth, and can produce while they're on the court.
Paul Pierce for Jimmer Freddette,Jason Thompson,John Salmons, and a 2014 1st rounder
This trade would solve the Kings Small Forward problem, and even though Paul Pierce is on his last legs he will bring leadership to a young Kings team trying to find direction. This trade would only make sense if Paul Pierce wants to come to Sacramento, but he would be a fool to not wanna come to Sacramento and stay with the rebuilding Celtics. I know Kings fans will be uneasy about the 2014 1st rounder because of how good the 2014 NBA Draft is supposed to be, but this is probably the only way Danny Ainge will accept the trade, and these draft experts always fall in love with a draft too early for their own good.
Go out and sign Andre Iguodala in Free Agency
The Kings would probably have to amnesty John Salmons in order to do this, but Iguodala over Salmons is a no brainer. The Kings get a player that can do it all in Iguodala that can score,pass,rebound,elite defender,etc. He's the perfect utility player, and would be a great fit with the Kings. Like the Pierce trade this would solve the Kings Small Forward problem, and the Kings wouldn't have to give up that much up in order to get him.
Sign a Point Guard in Free Agency
This might not sit well with alot of Kings fans, but Isaiah Thomas is best suited with the role of being a Bobby Jackson sixth man for the Kings. Isaiah Thomas plays with alot of energy which is want you want in your sixth man, he is also a productive player. His two weaknesses are his size, and defense, but you can hide that by making him a sixth man. The Kings could go after Chauncey Billups who is old, and coming off of two injury riddled seasons, but if he can remain healthy he would benefit this young Kings team, and he would come cheap. They could also go after Jeff Teague, but Atlanta had the cap to offer him more than the Kings should sign him for. Then you have Darren Collison,Brandon Jennings, or Chris Paul, but it looks like Brandon Jennings wants more than he's worth, and Chris Paul is basically remaining a Clipper with the hiring of Doc Rivers. The Kings could go after Darren Collison which would be a very underrated signing, or maybe the Kings can bring back Beno Udrih who actually played very well in his tenure with the Kings. Bringing back Toney Douglas is probably the most realistic option though.
Resign Tyreke and Maybe Move Him to Point Guard
Tyreke Evans should be the Kings top priority this off-season(I know they just offered him a qualifying offer), and he arguably had his best season playing Point Guard. I am one of the people that thinks Tyreke should be a Point Guard. In his lone college season at Memphis, Tyreke Evans struggled in the beginning until Coach Calipari moved him to Point. Tyreke is best with the ball in his hands, and he's an excellent playmaker along with having some of the best handles in the NBA.
Draft Direction
Kings are in a interesting position in this upcoming NBA Draft. They could hope Trey Burke falls to them which is very likely, and that would solve their Point Guard problem. They could also draft CJ McCollum, or Shabazz Muhammad, I like both of these players. Call me crazy, but I could see CJ McCollum becoming the next Steph Curry, and Shabazz Muhammad becoming the next James Harden. Both of them are very similar to those players. Coach Mike Malone said the Kings will draft the best available, and not on position need, but I would be shocked if they don't draft a Point Guard, or Small Forward. Some other prospects are Michael Carter-Williams, Dennis Schroeder,Anthony Bennett,Tim Hardaway, Jr,etc
What moves do you think the Kings should do, or consider? What direction do you think they should go in the draft? I already know some of you will disagree, and agree with me, but I am interested in what you guys think. The future looks bright for the Kings with new owners who actually care about the fans, and the product. A head coach who knows what he's doing, not to mention the players seem to really like him, and in my opinion he was the best head coach available along with a very smart GM who is always thinking ahead.


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Blooming roses: something simple and yet so profound.
When I was over my head in gambling drama I didn't want to do much of anything other than play poker or video slots. I was escaping from the pain of the real world and I didn't have any room for color other than the neon lights or smells other than the smoke.
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With four high school state championships and countless youth state titles, Logansport has long been known as one of the best baseball towns in Indiana.
Steve Clary has a claim to fame that is a first in Logansport history, as he just completed his 50th year as a baseball/softball player this summer.
"It's been 50 summers of never stopping the routine of playing ball," Clary said. "It's just been a constant."
To be fair, most of those summers have been spent playing slow-pitch softball. But all the playing has still taken a toll on the 60-year-old, who started playing in the Logan youth leagues at the age of 10.
"The only thing I ever told myself is that if I didn't think I could help the team I was playing for I'd quit," Clary said. "I'd quit if I was unproductive."
Clary was a shortstop since bell bottoms were in style. But five years ago he had to give in to lower back pain.
"After all those years I had to carry myself off one night with a twisted back," he said.
Clary was not ready to throw in the towel yet. So he made the switch to pitcher, mostly out of need for his team that year, where he's been ever since.
As for slow-pitch softball strategy as a pitcher, he said, "There is a little. I didn't have anybody to teach me, to talk to me other than watching guys as a hitter or playing shortstop. No. 1, you don't want to walk guys. That's the worst thing you can do is make your defense wait pitch after pitch. I knew that as a pitcher that was my No. 1 goal.
"But on the flip side of that, if you're too good at throwing strikes everyone can zone in. The only thing you figure out is you have to walk a guy now or then or at least throw some balls intentionally. If you know a guy is a first-pitch hitter throw him a ball. It's not always easy in softball because the range to hit is so much bigger than baseball. But I've learned a backup curve or a curve and to move the ball around, and you have to field your position."


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Edward Paul "Ed" Kownacki, 92, of Mt. Vernon, died 2 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon.
He was born Sunday, April 3, 1921, in Tamaroa, the son of Felix Frank and Josephine (Wisniewski) Kownacki. He married Thelma Stelle Chapman on March 15, 1940, in St. Charles, Mo., and she preceded him in death on June 12, 2007.
Ed served our country in the United States Army during World War II from 1945 to 1946. While in the military, he was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He earned a graduate degree in biology and administration at SIU, a graduate degree in chemistry and science at New Mexico University and a graduate degree in education at the Media Institute in Boulder, Colo. He worked as a chemistry teacher for Woodlawn High School, Waltonville High School, Mt. Vernon Township High School and Rend Lake College. He was recognized as an Outstanding Educator of America for the 1974-75 school year. Ed was a member of the Jefferson County School Federal Credit Union and served as past president and board member. He also held membership at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1376 of Mt. Vernon, American Legion Post 141 of Mt. Vernon, Moose Lodge Post 755 of Mt. Vernon as a past Governor and Administrator, Elks Lodge of West Frankfort, the NEA and IEA and the American Chemical Society.
He is survived by his daughter, Marcia J. Spiller of Mt. Vernon; son, Myron Kownacki and wife Linda of Mapaville, Mo.; three grandchildren, Glenn Spiller and wife Jacquie of Kansas City, Mo., Joey Spiller and wife Eve of DeLand, Fla. and Amy Kownacki of Arnold, Mo.; three great-grandchildren, Tiffany Alvarez of Orlando, Fla., Tammy Sammons and husband Chris of DeLand, Fla. and Glenn Edward "Eddie" Spiller II of Nashville, Tenn.; two great-grandchildren, Tiffany Rose Sammons and Stephanie Starr Sammons of DeLand, Fla.; two brothers, Raymond Kownacki and Robert Frank Kownacki and wife Stephanie of O'Fallon, Mo.; four sisters, Carlene Lotarski of Indiana, Bernice Marszalek of Crest Hill, Dorothy Dorey of St. Ann, Mo. and Helen Mikowski; and several nieces and nephews.


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Ever since their daughter was abducted, the Bish family has fought to make sure no other family has to go through what they did.
That's why every year, they continue to push the "EZ ID" license plate bill, known as Molly's Bill, that would change license plates in the hopes of saving a life.
"It is a no brainer, it will not just help missing children or children under the Amber Alert, but it will help all kinds of crimes," said Heather Bish, Molly's sister.
The Bish family, along with EZ ID creator Gary Richard, hope to change the look of license plates to four larger letters and one symbol. They've received backing from across New England.
"Unless it's a type of number that really stands out or a vanity plate, it's very difficult to remember a license plate," said Chief Robert Campbell of the Agawam Police Department.
Campbell is also president of the New England Police Chiefs Association, and they decided to back the bill last month. He's been on the force for 39 years, and he says more often than not, a car in question will never be identified by its license plate.
"It's more often by stickers in the windows, stickers on the bumpers, things that are symbols that stick in someone's mind," he said.
Under the proposal, symbols like diamonds, hearts, stars and other shapes would be put on a plate with a combination of four letters in large print.
Richard told CBS 3 Springfield over the phone that the bill has been stuck without a vote from the Massachusetts Transportation Committee for seven years. And although initial costs would be about $150,000, it's not the money that's deterring people, but the fact that it's never been done. Now Richard and the Bish family are hoping that with the backing from organizations like the New England Police Chiefs Association, the bill will finally get the push it needs to go through the legislature, and one day save the lives of children.
"Let's make it easy, let's make that identification process as simple as possible so that if we have to identify a car, we can do and we can do it quickly," said Campbell.
"If Molly could in any way make a difference and bring this legislature forward to make it easier for the police for the district attorney's office, anyone that works with vehicles," said Magi Bish, Molly's mother.
The Bish family hope to get the legislation in front of Gov. Deval Patrick by Missing Children's Day at the State House on May 30.
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All eyes were already on Jason Worilds when the Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran outside linebacker James Harrison, then the team drafted Jarvis Jones.
The coaches are sticking with Worilds as the right side starter through the beginning of camp, mainly because of his tenure with the team; although he does possess skills worth 2nd round consideration in the 2010 NFL Draft. Obviously, Jones' first-round selection defines the Steelers want for him to be a part of the franchise's future; but by similar thinking, they would still want the same for Worilds.
Worilds is playing the final season of his original rookie contract. He will be an unrestricted free-agent following the season. Not only does he have to beat out Jones, but Worilds will also have to beat out fellow veterans Chris Carter and Adrian Robinson. If he can beat out all of his competition and maintain his starting position beyond opening day, would the selection of Jones have been a waste? If Worilds holds his job all year, would the team really let him walk next year just to validate their selection of Jones?
Either way, Worilds is guaranteed to bring his best effort to training camp, because he has so much to lose with an inadequate performance; but he may not have to win his positional battle outright to earn a second contract with the team who drafted him.
This season is definitely an audition for Worilds. The Steelers have given him all the time they can afford, and they need to know what they have in him. He has shown flashes of starting material at times, but injuries and inconsistency have clouded any projections of his future. The team knows what they think he can be, but they need to see it to believe it. However, they may not just be looking at his ability to play the right side.
While strong arguments have been made suggesting Worilds become an interior linebacker project, at this point of the game being his final obligatory season it is too late to attempt such a major mindset adjustment and honestly expect serious results; but Worilds has played another linebacker position in the past, and proved to be as capable there as he is at his projected 2013 roster spot -- the left side where LaMarr Woodley resides.
The Steelers already know what they have in Woodley. When he's on top of his game, he's one of the best in the league at his position. Unfortunately, he hasn't been as sharp over the past two seasons. Unnamed team sources were quoted criticizing Woodley's conditioning and frequent injuries. Whether the sources of those statements were valid or not, the weight they carried through the media proves they at least matched the consensus of those who followed the team regularly.
Woodley had reportedly been hard at work to be in his best shape for the season, although he denies his efforts have anything to do with those critical quotes. Jonathan Dwyer faced similar rebuke from head coach Mike Tomlin directly, in front of his teammates, following the end of the 2011 season. Dwyer responded by showing up in much better shape, and won the starting job by season's end. Perhaps the comments about Woodley were leaked to invoke the same type of inspiration. Regardless, under this year's theme of positional battles, everyone has to prove to the team they are necessary for the future.
Worilds may lose out to Jones by the beginning of the regular season, or he may not play strong enough to discourage the team from going with Jones in 2014 anyway. However, should Woodley have another disappointing season or spend a majority of it in the trainer's room, Worilds may still have the opportunity to earn a contract as a 2014 replacement for Woodley.
Woodley's contract is still quite gaudy, made worse this off-season when the team was forced to restructure his contract to clear cap space. Simply by doing so would imply the team expected him to be around. To release Woodley would hurt from a salary cap standpoint, but the team could possibly use him as trade bait next year. Trading him would be the most likely option, should the team decide to go with Worilds and Jones as their future starters.
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Paul E. Maye, 52, of 214 Jacobs St., fired a revolver and grazed his neighbor's head, the Butler County Sheriff's Office said. As Maye and Joshua Warren, 26, of 215 Jacobs St., struggled for the gun, another shot was fired and hit a porch railing next door.
Warren was then able to subdue Maye, the sheriff's office said.
Both men were taken to West Chester Medical Center for treatment. Maye was still there as of Monday morning.
The incident happened about 2:30 p.m. at the Countryside Village Mobile Home Park.
Laura Alcorn noticed the fight just before the second bullet struck her porch railing.
"I was inside and then I heard a loud noise. so I opened my screen door and saw a younger guy getting out of the car, just whaling at this older guy," she said.
Becky Blanton said she saw her bloodied neighbor sitting in a vehicle.
"I was in there watching TV and heard a bunch of screaming," said Blanton. "My neighbor was in his truck, a bunch of blood pouring down his face, and everybody was screaming that he shot at someone. That's all I know."
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Before the last week and a half (extensions everywhere!), this winter had been pretty uneventful for Braves fans. Wren and co. have stayed put with the roster besides a few minor signings. This left me somewhat bored even though I mostly agree with their decisions. So as the math major that I am, I started looking thoroughly into the payroll situation for this season and the future. I did some research on all of the available contract info for the Braves (mostly on COT's Contracts).
Here are my findings for all of the guaranteed contracts plus the arbitration cases. [Note - I'm looking at what the Braves are actually paying this year, not the cap hit, which is slightly different]
Justin Upton - $14,250,000
B.J. Upton - $13,450,000
Dan Uggla - $13,000,000
Craig Kimbrel - $8,000,000 ($7M salary plus $1M signing bonus)
Kris Medlen - $5,800,000
Jason Heyward - $5,500,000 ($4.5M salary plus $1M signing bonus)
Freddie Freeman - $5,125,000 (plus unknown amount of $2.875M bonus)
Chris Johnson - $4,750,000
Gavin Floyd - $4,000,000
Mike Minor - $3,850,000
Ryan Doumit - $3,500,000
Julio Teheran - $1,800,000 ($800K salary plus $1M signing bonus)
Jonny Venters - $1,625,000
Gerald Laird - $1,500,000
Jordan Walden - $1,490,000
Brandon Beachy - $1,450,000
Jordan Schafer - $1,090,000
Ramiro Pena - $550,000
This brings us to $90,730,000 purely on guaranteed contracts and already-solved Arb cases. We still have to account for Freddy Garcia's potential salary, Reed Johnson's buyout, Pre-Arbitration salaries, and bonus/incentives. Counting the 17 guaranteed contracts plus Kimbrel, we have 7 spots left on the roster to be filled by Pre-Arb guys and/or free agents signed to minor league contracts (Garcia, Gamel, Hamilton, etc.) Let's assume they all go to Pre-Arb players for simplicity. 1st-year Pre-Arb guys will get the league minimum salary of $500K. All others will get the 18-20% increase of their 2013 salary (this is the Brave's standard raise procedure).
Andrelton Simmons - $589,500
Luis Avilan - $589,500
Evan Gattis - $588,000
Anthony Varvaro - $588,000
David Carpenter - $582,000
Tyler Pastornicky - $576,000
Alex Wood - $500,000
This brings our total payroll so far up to $94,743,000. The addition of the $150,000 buyout of Reed Johnson's option year barely increases the total to $94,893,000. Now, this could change at the end of March if Freddy Garcia makes the roster and his $1,250,000 salary becomes guaranteed. This would add about $700,000 as he would be replacing a Pre-Arb contract.
Now here is a list of players with possible incentive bonuses.
Gavin Floyd - $250K for each start 21-28, $500K for each start 30-33, $175K for 15 days on the 25-man roster, and $250K each for 30 days and 60 days on the roster. This is a possible total of $4,675,000, but I think he will only get $675,000 for the roster bonuses and won't reach 21 starts.
Gerald Laird - $100K for reaching each amount of games started - 80, 90, 100, 110, 120. This is a possibility of $500,000, but he won't get any of it unless something disastrous happens to Gattis.
Jordan Walden - $10,000 for 30 games finished. Again, this will only happen if Kimbrel misses extended time as Walden only finished 9 games last year.
Brandon Beachy - $25,000 for starting 30 games. Even if he is healthy and performing well, Braves will likely let him skip starts or put him in bullpen for some time. So he is unlikely to reach that number.
That leaves us with a realistic amount of $675,000 for incentive bonuses which is fairly minimal. However, Freeman's contract contains incentive clauses and it is unknown if they can affect his 2014 salary (I assume not until later years though). So after all of this, the Opening Day payroll looks like it will be $94,893,000. Plus a possible ~$1.3M if Garcia makes the team and Floyd is on the roster for 60+ days. And maybe another $2-3M in Freeman's signing bonus. This is a good estimate, but the Braves FO has always been less than transparent about the way it actually counts what affects this year's payroll number.
Since we can't get the exact number and there are still a few factors that could change the payroll figures, let's call it an even $95 million. If what we've heard is true, the Braves' 2014 budget seems to be about $100 million. This leaves us with $5-10 million to work with in order to make midseason moves such as trades, waiver moves, etc. What do you guys think we will do with this remaining financial flexibilty? What do you think we should do?


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Empty trains rolling by stations during rush hour and 30-minute service gaps will soon be the norm for PATCO High-Speed Line riders, as the transit authority gets set to rebuild both sets of tracks along the Ben Franklin Bridge.
The $102.8 million, two-year track replacement project will periodically shut down one side of PATCO's twin lines along the bridge and throw a wrench into commuting schedules starting this weekend, transit officials said.
Starting Saturday and running weekly into the spring, PATCO will close one bridge track from Friday at 11 a.m. until Tuesday at 3:30 a.m., pushing the gap between trains to 26 minutes on Saturdays and about 30 minutes on Sundays.
"We recognize that some passengers will be inconvenienced by the new train schedule, but we must rehabilitate our tracks on the Ben Franklin Bridge," said John Rink, PATCO's general manager. "Fortunately, this investment should improve the long-term customer experience. When the project is completed in early 2016, PATCO passengers will be riding in rehabilitated trains over rehabilitated tracks."
The weekend closures will expand to daily track outages by spring, officials said, as PATCO shuts down an entire side of the bridge 24 hours a day, seven days a week for a roughly four-month period.
Some trains will still run every five minutes during rush hours, officials said, but there may be similar 30-minute gaps due to what they referred to as "car stacking," where the transit authority will mass cars in Philadelphia and Lindenwold ahead of the heaviest portion of the commuting day.
That may result in empty trains bypassing stations, officials said.
"We care about every passenger's needs, and we won't be ignoring anyone," Rink said. "We're simply arranging trains in ways that move everyone through the system as quickly as possible under the circumstances."
There may be other service issues, officials said, including:
- The first few trains to leave station platforms after a rush-hour service gap are likely to be more crowded than usual. The crowding will increase as those trains pick up passengers at stations down the line.
- During a scheduled track outage, a system-wide train delay caused by a mechanical malfunction could last much longer than a delay which takes place when both tracks across the bridge are open.
- Evening rush hour passengers who board open trains in Philadelphia and Lindenwold may wait longer than they typically would before doors close and trains depart.
- This spring, construction crews will use one eastbound lane on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge as a multi-month staging area. The lane will be closed to car and truck traffic while the crews are using it.
The rail work comes alongside PATCO's train car refurbishment program, which is set to deliver a full set of rebuilt cars by the end of 2016.
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---- — ANDERSON — Dee Anne (Murray) Wilkinson, 71, of Anderson, passed away on Aug. 23, 2013, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
She was born on June 28, 1942, in Hamilton, Ohio, and resided most of her life in Anderson.
Dee Anne graduated from Knightstown High School and received her bachelor's degree in education at Anderson University.
She retired from L.M. Products.
She was a member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church, and Anderson Order of Eastern Star. She was best known as "Happy Talk the Clown" for many years..
Dee Anne is survived by her son, David W. Wilkinson of Elwood; sisters, Marka (Larry) Eckhardt and Freda L.(Dan) Dudley; granddaughter, Brookelynne Dawn Wilkinson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Wilkinson; and parents, Fred and Anna Faye (VanDuyn) Murray.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, Anderson.
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"For a few years we toyed with the idea of buying a holiday home in Tuscany, but were put off by the price tag and the hassle of a second home overseas, but when we discovered Borg di Vagli near the popular medieval town of Cortona in southern Tuscany, we new right away that we had found our Tuscan retreat" said Bob, a retired anaesthetist, who along with his wife Amanda are enjoying a new passion having founded a sailing school/charter company on Lake Windermere www.outrunsailing.co.uk.
"We all get so excited when we are going to Vagli, we love the heated swimming pool and the relaxing terraces, mountain biking and excursions into the area's small historic towns.
Since buying late last year, we've already returned twice and have a family holiday reserved in August. Amanda and some of her girlfriends have a week reserved in September for spa treatments, shopping at the fashion outlet's and wine tasting nearMontepulciano. Josh and I are returning in October for more of the outdoor activities. By the way, I really enjoyed taking a few Euros from Lee on the golf course. He did a great job of making arrangements for a golf outing on a beautiful course near Perugia."
When asked if he was satisfied with his experiences Bob replied, "Absolutely, we have a friend who bought a second home in Umbria and he is always going on about how every time he visits he has to spend a lot of time opening up the property, taking care of it and closing it up when they leave. We love Vagli because we have purchased a no hassle form of second home ownership and every small detail is taken care for us prior to arrival. We simply arrive, pick up our key, spend the day relaxing by the pool and look forward to meeting other wners in the Trattoria. We can start relaxing the moment we arrive."
As you turn off the autostrada, Cortona, ancient city built into the side of the hill, dominating the plain, looks as though it has just grown out of the rock. Driving along the fertile valley through Pergo, it seems to be a different type of world from the crete and the Val di chiana: fertile, almost somnolent in the heat. And then over the pass, and down towards Pierle, and yet another world as you enter the timeless woodland which surrounds Vagli.
It's easy to romanticise Tuscany and to dream of it as a landscape which has always been as tranquil as it seems today, stretched out luxuriously under the sun. But the very existence of the Rocca at Pierle and the watchtower at Vagli speak of a more threatening past.
No threats now, except the danger of not wanting to go home. At whatever time of year, Vagli is a haven: it's not a place out of time – the internet and other modern developments see to that – but it is a place in which to reflect, to unwind and to give time to the many things which a busy professional life usually blots out.
Spending a few minutes watching the sun dappling the floor though the vine canopy; watching the boar families coming for their afternoon rooting on the terraces; listening to the chatter and clinking from the kitchen. No pressure from the clock.
Of course, you can find these things in many places, no doubt, but the combination of the place, the people and the care taken in restoring the old hamlet make it unique.
Any friends or relatives who have spent time with us out here always seem to leave with a wistful smile upon their faces.
There is, of course, a downside: when your guard is down and the wine and food in the trattoria have worked their magic, there is always the danger of a noisy evening doing ( in my unfortunate case ) Monty Python impressions.
For which this Queen's Counsel can only apologise - in the words taken from the Monty Python Italian phrasebook: "My hovercraft is full of eels!"
As a student I spent 9 months at the Università per Stranieri in Perugia and I first visited Cortona at that time. I was learning Italian from scratch and even did a course in Etruscan Studies, which involved visiting Etruscan sites and museums throughout Etruria. That was when I first got to know and love Central Italy and I have been returning to the region ever since. I often thought about purchasing a property but never wanted the hassle of maintenance or letting at periods when I would be unable to use it. The Fractional Ownership concept suits me perfectly
I think I first learned about Borgo di Vagli from a press advertisement and then I came to a presentation made by Fulvio at Durrants Hotel in Paddington. He had brought wine, cheese and salamis from Italy and the party went with quite a swing, enhanced by the fact that the waitress assigned to the presentation by the hotel turned out to be a native of Cortona! I was especially impressed with the enthusiasm of some people who were already Fractional Owners and who came along to the presentation.
I was impressed when I attended Fulvio's original presentation and said that I would visit one afternoon on a forthcoming trip to Tuscany, but he was insistent that I had to "wake up at the Hamlet" in order fully to appreciate it. So I drove over from Castelnuovo Berardenga where I was staying at the time to stay the night at the Hamlet. The white road was a little daunting when I first encountered it, but I had experienced much worse in the Florentine Hills (the equivalent of dried-up river beds!) and my hired Fiat Punto had no difficulty in scrambling up the hills. I suppose on first seeing it I thought that the Hamlet was quite stark, but the restoration has been entirely faithful to the setting and to the vernacular architecture and that is one of the things I now like best about it. On my first evening I had dinner in the Trattoria with Fulvio, his son Edoardo and Lee and was lucky enough to sample Dina's fettuccine alla lepre for the first time. And Fulvio was of course absolutely right that nothing can beat waking up in the Hamlet and having the morning view down to the Castle of Pierle. As it happened, my first sight was in brilliant summer sunshine, but the view doesn't fail to enchant in any weather, even (or perhaps especially) in snow!
I have always only ever regarded my ownership at the Hamlet as a lifestyle investment and a down payment on many future happy times in Tuscany."
"Before I got here my parents tried to describe Vagli to me but it is indescribable. And, no matter how hard one tries, you just don't appreciate it until you get here.
How many places can you go where you can look 360 degrees and see nothing but a magnificent view? Where can you go these days to truly calm down and relax? We came here thinking we would use it as a base for day trips, but became so wonderfully relaxed we haven't gone anywhere. The Trattoria is a delight and the traditional Monday pizza night is unlike anything you've ever experienced!
Fulvio's passion for meticulous and true-to-history restoration never ceases to amaze us. But perhaps it is the sense of family that he has created that is most appreciated. Everyone is so friendly, it's as though you are coming home to a family estate. My parents own it in perpetuity, so our family will enjoy it for generations. It has become so much more than a holiday - it has become a part of the fabric of our family's life."
A conversation during walk in a Wiltshire wood was our first introduction to Borgo di Vagli. Very good friends had decided to invest purely on the enthusiasm generated from the visit to Vagli by mutual friends – 'interesting ' we thought, and left it at that. Then the same mutual friends sent us a brochure – one look and Jon was hooked. We love Italy – the culture, food, wine and countryside, and knew that we would want to continue to travel there throughout our lives. We had talked idly about a second home but soon realised that the bureaucracy and the ongoing time and effort for maintenance would make it a hassle rather than a pleasure. The concept of Borgo di Vagli addressed all those concerns and provided a very attractive solution. The flexibility of fractional ownership and the fact that you had some equity meant that it was much more appealing than a simple timeshare.
And so we bought a two-bed fractional – without having ever set foot in the place! Despite the fact that this is SO out of character for us, we have never regretted the decision. So our first visit was as owners. We arrived in spring 2007 at Easter and were welcomed with sunshine, Easter eggs, bottles of wine and extremely friendly people. The character and authenticity of the place was everything we had hoped for and the setting enchanting – remote and with its own special beauty. The flowering of the wisteria was the icing on the cake.
We have two boys and they love coming to Vagli – in fact to the point that one refuses to leave the place when we are there – despite trying to tempt him with ice-cream in Cortona. Depending on the time of year, time is spent in the pool, playing table tennis and board games and just generally relaxing, with great food and wine and the occasional walk in the surrounding countryside. Forays to local towns & cultural sites have now become adults only! At the moment we try to come at least twice a year but know that as the boys grow up and we have more flexibility we will spend more time at Vagli. Our other weeks are used by friends – it is such a pleasure to be able to share it with them.
The unexpected, but wonderful, bonus to all of this has been the great friendships we have made with those people who are involved with Vagli – they play such a part in making it the special place it is.
We first came across Borgo di Vagli almost by chance. Having spent a long weekend in Tuscany it gave us the taste to spend some more time there.
After some research we discovered Borgo di Vagli on the web and booked an inspection visit, or so I thought! Flights booked and we turned up, but we were not expected. Our booking had not come through. However, the team could not have been more helpful and put us straight into an available residence overlooking the castle.
When Fractional Ownership came along we jumped at the chance. It was absolutely ideal for us and fitted in with the way we chose to use it.
We had never normally planned our holidays in advance and we had always expected to get a last minute bargain, but that never seemed to work for us, ending up with accommodation that nobody else wanted, under the flight path etc. They might have been last minute but they weren't bargains.
With Borgo di Vagli it was reliably high quality with no worries and we could book well in advance or just a few days. We know we will be able to just totally relax from day one.
As for always going back to the same place, Borgo di Vagli is not a problem for us. We have stayed in most, if not all, of the residences and they all have their own unique charm so we are never disappointed. Also, having visited many times, we find there is no pressure to visit all the tourist areas. We have done that already, so we seek out those places off the beaten track and then reward ourselves with a day by the pool.
It was definitely a lifestyle investment for us and it has changed our lives. We visit 3 or 4 times every year; as much as our work allows. Our children, now grown up since we started, still want to come with us and bring their partners (maybe because there is no cost involved for them!). We have brought friends along and they have come back on their own. So it is very flexible from that point of view.
Another bonus is that we meet so many great people from the rest of Europe and from the States. Sharing Dina's meals in I' cche c'è c'è certainly breaks the ice and we always seem to be the last to leave the trattoria. Then a glass (or two) of Limoncello on the terrace afterwards can extend into the early hours.
We have never failed to look forward to our time in "Vagli" whether with family or friends or on our own and have never considered exchanging
Looking back on it, our discovery of Borgo di Vagli was, I suspect, similar to many other people's in our desire to one day "have a house in Italy". Our journey began in busy, hot Rome and ended in tranquil, refreshing Borgo di Vagli in September 2007. Christa and I were attending a wedding of Italian friends of ours in Rome. It was also our own belated honeymoon (!) and as we had the very rare opportunity to be away on our own as Grandma had very kindly offered to look after our two then tiny children, we decided to make the most of our week in Italy. Christa already knew Umbria, Tuscany and Rome well, having decided to spend a few years living in Italy before studying Art at University, and she was obsessed with the culture, people and of course the amazing food. Her slightly fantastical idea of buying a house in Tuscany soon wore off on myself - but at that time it was really just a romantic ideal, nothing else.
Planning our trip on a Sunday morning at home in our village near Bath, I noticed a newspaper advertisement for fractional ownership at Borgo di Vagli. It seemed the ideal location to spend a few days, being fairly equidistant between Rome and Pisa, and within day-tripping distance of Florence, Siena, Gubbio and Assisi to name but a few tempting places to re-discover. So, we booked a three-day stay thinking it would give us a comparison with properties for outright purchase.
After a fantastic, but exhausting, time in Rome, followed by a calmer first visit to Cortona, we found ourselves following the mysterious, winding track through the forest and up the mountain to Borgo di Vagli. We were like small children in our anticipation of what we would find at the end of the bumpy track. The contrast with the previous few days could not have been more dramatic; we were transported from the intensity of a massive, extravagant "Hello" magazine style Roman wedding to the tranquillity of the hamlet.
Tucked away, quiet, beautiful beyond words, it was quite literally worlds away from everything else.
We can still remember how initially shocked we were by both the beauty and the seclusion of the hamlet; as if we were in the middle of some wonderful dream and the hamlet didn't really exist. I have to say that it still feels like that every time we return to it. Within a few days, after the reality of the place had eventually sunk in, we realized that it was everything we were looking for in a holiday home. Our planned efforts to search for a freehold property to purchase outright were curtailed (with something of a sense of relief as we had arranged to see as many as possible in the little time we had!), and we willingly succumbed to the temptation of relaxation.
Since purchasing a two bedroom, fractional interest in Borgo di Vagli four years ago, we have brought brothers and sisters, parents and grandparents to stay with us here. All have been stunned by the sheer beauty of this unique place, and, as our two young children grow, they increasing look forward to the many delights that the hamlet, Tuscany and Italy hold, forever asking "when are we going to 'our home in Italy?'"...
On a grey day in April, the views from Borgo di Vagli were outstanding, and one can only imagine how spectacular they will be in the full bloom of an Italian summer.
Engineer Fulvio di Rosa and his team have created wonderful interiors to complement the views, with beautiful antique furniture along side fully modern kitchens and bathrooms. We were extremely impressed with the attention paid to even the smallest detail.
We were lucky enough to be the first to enjoy fresh bread cooked in the wood oven, and we look forward very much to savouring our first feast in the cosy trattoria, along with all the other treats Vagli has to offer, when we "claim" our little piece of Tuscany later in the year.
We returned to Vagli on a bright golden day in October. There was a gentle mellowness everywhere, which complemented the old stone buildings so well. Our residence was so cosy and inviting that even the little bird tapping at the window appeared to want to come in to share it with us. We were absolutely delighted with our purchase, which already feels like a second home even after one short week. It was fascinating to watch Fulvio's team turning the old milking shed into the new alimentari, and we are looking forward with great anticipation to seeing the further changes to our little spot in Tuscany when we next return.
Two years ago we were captivated by the concept of the renovation of an old Tuscan hamlet. As we wandered around the overgrown and derelict buildings, we could only imagine the magnificent potential. To the astonishment of our young children, we committed to two and a half walls and no roof! It has been exciting to follow the progress and watch the butterfly emerge from the chrysalis.
Having just spent an idyllic week, Vagli has lived up to all our expectations and more. Daily we soaked up the timeless tranquillity and breathtaking views of Rocca di Perle. Surrounded by the unspoiled Tuscan countryside and with the strength and simple earthiness, we felt healed and rejuvenated in no time at all. Living close to nature, it was a time to re-establish ones priorities in life. Quite simply once we were there, we just did not want to be anywhere else.
We congratulate Fulvio in his vision and sympathetic attention to detail in his restoration, along with all those who have worked with him to realise this dream. Borgo di Vagli has enabled people like us to share in this little slice of heaven.
We've spent our summer holidays in Tuscany and Umbria for over 15 years now. We love the wild and rolling countryside, the hill towns and, of course, the friendly Italians. We struck gold when we bought at Vagli! Whether it's waking-up to the wonderful view from our bedroom window or simply eating breakfast or lunch under our Pergola or lazing on one of the beautiful terraces, the beauty and serenity of Vagli is almost overwhelming. We've taken lots of photos during our two weeks and will be poring over them all year. We really appreciated Dina and Roberta's delicious cooking in the village's Trattoria and the overall friendliness of the staff. We are already looking forward to returning next year.
I love the total tranquillity of the hamlet. My favourite memory is watching a large family of wild boar one evening from my residence.


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#1 posted 2537 days ago
Great set of shots. Thanks for showing them. And I'm interested in seeing some of your home.
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware firstname.lastname@example.com †
#2 posted 2537 days ago
-- Marge, Colorado
#3 posted 2536 days ago
Tough project to restore Jojo. What does the "kanji" say? Good luck with it.
-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!
#4 posted 2536 days ago
Not all woodworking projects start with raw lumber. Some start with a previously significant piece and end up with a still-significant, more beautiful piece. That's some very nice work that I'm sure will be much appreciated.
-- Even if to be nothing more than a bad example, everything serves a purpose. cippotus
#5 posted 2536 days ago
-- Thos. Angle, Jordan Valley, Oregon
#6 posted 2536 days ago
Very interesting indeed. I'd love to hear more as well.
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#7 posted 2536 days ago
Thank you for your kind comments folks.
You know, it's though not having neither the place nor the powertools to be able to attack "real" projects, specially when one is surrounded by so many inspiring examples of great woorworking. I try to employ my time observing and learning and putting those future designs in paper so, once we'll move stateside, I could make them happen. I also have access to a lot of great books on traditional carpentry and home design… and so it goes for my budget! :o)
Karson, Tom & Bob, I definitely will be posting a series on the traditional japanese homes once I get around to finish the last post on the "matsuri" series. Let's hope I stop procrastinating and start doing it this week. Methinks there's not much to blog about though but it could very well might be that, along the last couple of years, I just got used to live in them… so I promise I'll try to look at it again with the eyes of a newcomer.
Dadoo, I knew this one was coming but unfortunately I can't give you a complete answer. Here's the deal though:
Those "kanji" are written in callygraphic form and are not easy to understand for the common of the mortals, least for me and my limited knowledge of them. I can read those tiny little two white ones on the left, by the red seals. They could say "ushiyama" -the "cow-mountain"- but this is not even sure because every sign has multiple readings and meanings and, even this is the most common of them, in this case we guess is the name of the artist. As for the rest, after consultation with my wife we decided that one of them is clearly "oto", which means "sound", as well as other things, of course. The problem is most of the "kanji" change it's meaning and reading when paired with another one so, without understanding the whole pack, you can not tell what lies behind.
That's the way life is here in Japan, you don't question anything and, specially, you don't try to understand it all. There's no way you ever could. Even them, they can't and don't try.
Anyway, who cares about the original hidden meaning when the piece is beautiful?
Very true words of you, Whit. Thank you for them. I will try to remember that.
It's time to go to the gym, guys. Talk to you later. Take care.
#8 posted 2535 days ago
Outstanding! – Thanks Jojo for showing. I too am very interested in seeing photo's of your home or any other building showing traditional joinery – I spent some time in Japan touring mills many years ago – It was spectacular then and I'm sure now as well.
-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe
#9 posted 2535 days ago
a wonderful project / undertaking!
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (https://www.facebook.com/DebbiePribeleENJOConsultant)
#10 posted 2496 days ago
I am really jealous you are immersed in the culture.
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://americancraftsmanworkshop.com
#11 posted 2414 days ago
Interesting information and project.
-- Jiri
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#13 posted 2414 days ago
Thank you guys, you all are way too kind, but I'll take the compliments! ;o)
#14 posted 2413 days ago
clay and straw….interesting.
#15 posted 2412 days ago
Yep Dennis, by 'traditional' here one means really traditional! And sadly, very cold and with plenty of air drafts in wintertime. ;o)
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