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Our Christmas album!
Last year, my husband & I released a full length Christmas album. If you are looking for some fun Christmas music, it is available for purchase on iTunes and Bandcamp.
photo by the lovely Megan Ann Photography
Last year, my husband & I released a full length Christmas album. If you are looking for some fun Christmas music, it is available for purchase on iTunes and Bandcamp.
photo by the lovely Megan Ann Photography
Thanksgiving is over, which means christmas time!!! It also means christmas music. Which also means that OUR CHRISTMAS ALBUM IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!! Woo~hoo!!!
My husband and I released a Christmas album last night and I am so proud of it. You can order it here.
To entice you a bit more, our kids sings on it. Cutest thing ever :)
My husband is having a black friday sale as well: if you purchase the Christmas album ("Bright Bright Bright" ) you can get his worship album, "Broken Hallelujah" for 50% off!
Also, today some of the vendors from the Queen Bee Market will be having a black friday sale on instagram. Look up the hashtag #qbmblackfriday and you'll find lots of great stuff you can claim right there on instagram! I will be selling some of my holiday banners at discounted prices before I list them in my etsy shop. My instagram is @courttoney
Happy Christmastime everyone!
Music is a huge part of our family, of our marriage, my life story and of my passion. It can move my soul and inspire me in ways that no other art form can.
My husband & I met in Jr. High as a part of our church worship team, so it has been a part of our relationship from day one. He is doing what God made him to do: serving as a worship pastor and sharing his heart in singing & songwriting. It is a beautiful thing for me to be a part of.
One of the perks of having a super musical husband is that I get to find out about cool bands and music that I never would have happened upon myself. Today, I'm going to share two of the artists that fall into this category that have impacted my life greatly in the past year. I could list 100 great artists that my hubby has shown me, but today's have been big to me recently and their hearts and faith come through their music effortlessly.
The first, I mentioned briefly in an Instafriday post a few weeks back: Josh Garrels. His music is unique, enchanting & beautifully penned. His album, Love & War & The Sea In Between is awesome. But the most awesome thing is that there's a documentary that Mason Jar Music made featuring him and a group of incredible musicians. They all flew to an island to play music together for a week and record it and it is absolutely amazing! We saw a premiere of it, along with a concert afterward, in Encinitas last month and I was in awe. Here is the trailer:
I don't know when it is being released, but if you have an opportunity to see a screening, go go go! If you are a musician, you have to see it when it comes out. Christian or non-christian, the musical ability of the artists featured is incredible. I would recommend it to anyone though- it's a sweet peak into Josh's life and music and, specifically, this awesome collaboration.
Another favorite artist that I was introduced to by my husband is Andrew Peterson. His songwriting is amazing. I fell in love with his last album, Counting Stars and his newly released one, Light for the Lost Boy, is incredible. Track 9, "You'll Find Your Way", which he wrote for one of his sons, has made me cry multiple times (don't tell him I told you this, but my husband told me he wept as well when he saw Andrew play this live a couple of weeks ago :) )
Now, I have to throw in my favorite new album of the year, though I would have known about them without my husband's guidance, unless I had been hiding under a rock for the past couple of years. Mumford & Son's new album was released last week and I LOVE it! If you haven't purchased it yet, do it. You won't regret it. I cannot get enough and this girl is super excited that her aforementioned husband got tickets to their show at the hollywood bowl next month :)
InstaFriday time again! Linking up with Jeannett at Life Rearranged.
Friends joined us in our Saturday routine of the farmer's market & train rides. Here is Isaiah riding the train with his future wife, Abby :)
Backyard popsicles on a hot day:
This little dude loves his books:
We had friends from our homegroup at church over for labor day. We swam & had a BBQ. So much fun, even with 14 kids running around our little house :)
Our little rascal after a swim:
Promises that fall is coming:
Isaiah had his first day of soccer. He didn't like it at all :)
It is really cool that I can listen to my husband's album on vinyl:
Hip hip hooray! A fun custom banner that shipped out this week:
The best gift I ever gave my husband was signing him up for a pasta making class. (the gift that keeps on giving to me!) He makes fresh pasta often and it's so delicious! I'm a lucky girl :) Also, his hat hair is pretty sweet…
A rite of passage into boyhood: Isaiah got to watch Star Wars for the first time today:
We've got a really exciting weekend coming up: it is our anniversary and my husband's birthday on monday! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend as well!
Photographer: Carlie of Gabriel Ryan Photographers
Cake & Desserts: Sweet and Saucy Shop
InstaMonday this week. We were on the road all day Friday and unpacking and getting back to life this weekend. So, I'm linking up with Jeannett a bit late, but better late than never, right? :)
What a week! I spent the first part of the weekend at our church's womens retreat down on the bay. Some friends and I grabbed some Mexican food and had a picnic on the beach for dinner. Not a bad view…
My friend Holly & I showed up wearing coordinating outfits. We didn't plan it- I promise!
Then, on Sunday, we packed up and headed up the coast right after church. Our little mini-tour for my husband's album was so much fun! The first show was in Camarillo for a group of around 100 college students and it was awesome! We had the full band with us and had so much fun. This was my little station:
The band:
The next day, we drove north to San Luis Obispo for another show and to hang out with my brother, sister-in-law and their kiddos. The cousins had such a great time together:
I found a banner-making assistant :)
Then we landed in the Napa area for a few days. It was such a nice little vacation for our family. My husband's parents were with us and the boys loved it. We swam, visited wineries, ate good food and relaxed. So needed for us. The boys were troopers with all of the travel.
Daveed and I got to sneak away for a date night, which called for my sassy shoes. We went to dinner and visited Russian River Brewery.
We happened upon Truett Hurst because it was one of the only wineries that was open before 11. It ended up being perfect for us- great wine, beautiful property and it was right on a creek. Isaiah explored and threw rocks into the creek for over an hour.
They gave him special glasses to help spot the salmon in the creek :)
My favorite part about visiting vineyards is touring their grounds and gardens. This would be a gorgeous spot for a wedding!
We found this little birds nest in a bush right outside of the tasting room. So perfect- it looked fake!
They have chairs all along the creek to sit and take it in. This picture totally melts my heart. That look on Hudson's face… oh my. Never mind the fact that he doesn't fit in the bjorn or moby anymore- we make it work when we have to :)
Healdsburg is such a cute town. We loved walking around and exploring.
I have seen weddings at Barndiva featured on blogs a bunch of times, so it was fun to check it out in person. It is such a cool spot! We had dinner there and it was amazing. The outdoor event spaces are really really cool.
We stopped in Napa for a few hours on our way back to the bay area. A little more wine tasting and garden viewing.
Picnic lunch at one of my favorite markets ever. If I am in New York or Napa, I always stop at Dean & Deluca. It all started with Felicity. Now, I'm hooked. We grab some fresh baguettes, interesting meat and amazing cheese, and plop down on the grass right next to the parking lot. SO good!
Good boys on long drives get cupcakes:
We finished up the tour with a homeshow in the bay area and a concert at David's grandma's retirement community (so funny!). After the homeshow, David gave our friend (& sweet host) Emily a harmonium lesson:
We did a terrible job of taking pictures of the actual shows. Emily grabbed this one on her phone during the homeshow:
It was so much fun, but we are happy to be home :)
Next week, my husband and I are going to be doing a little mini tour for his new album. If you are live on the central coast or in the bay area, we'd love to see you at the shows! For the first night, we will have a full band with us. The other shows will be just the two of us.
If you the address or directions for any of the locations, email me: courtney at joyfuljoyful dot com.
Linking up with Jeannett at Life Rearranged again for InstaFriday.
This week, I will title it music edition because that pretty much sums up the week. No craftiness or good food, but a dash of cute kids and a cool personal project thrown in.
Last Saturday, I had the honor of being interviewed for a documentary on cancer. It was a really special time of sharing my heart and my cancer story. It was 11 years ago this month that I was diagnosed and it is still a huge part of the woman I am today. I love getting the opportunity to talk about my experiences and encourage others on how to support those around them who are fighting cancer.
On my way home from LA, I dropped the boys off at my parents for an overnighter. This is the only home I lived in until I went away to college and I think it is so special that my parents still live there. So neat to see my boys building memories in the rooms that held my childhood.
From there, I went straight to band practice.
Band practice was for this:
Bad picture of our church's bulletin, but it was for my husband's album release concert! It was Sunday night and was such a fun night! It was really special to have so much of our church congregation, friends and family there supporting him and worshipping together.
This was during sound check:
I didn't get any other pictures of that night, but someone in the audience captured this moment:
All of the band had left the stage and David told a couple of stories and played the first worship song he ever wrote (which was at 17). I loved being able to sit in the audience and watch him for a couple of minutes :)
And then the really big day- the day his album released- was Tuesday. So so cool. I am so proud of him and this album :) And it's totally no big deal to see him on iTunes :)
You can find out more about the album on his website, davidtoneymusic.com
Isaiah had a little fever on Monday and fell asleep watching baby einstein with his baby brother :)
Meet our new instrument: a harmonium!! Isaiah is now saying that he wants to be a harmonium player when he grows up- ha!
Father son music night. The song Isaiah requested? Joy to the world- he loves Christmas songs :) Some of my favorite moments.
Isaiah practicing his smile for school pictures:
I came down with a stomach bug- not fun. The next day, the boys took me out for soup at one of our favorite little mexican food spots. They have the best chicken soup ever. Literally- their website is thebestchickensoup.com.
Happy weekend everyone!
You guys. This is an exciting day.
After years of song writing, worship leading and recording, my husband's first full-length album is released today. I am so incredibly proud of him and this album. It blows me away when I listen to it, even though I have been a part of the entire process.
The album is called Broken Hallelujah (songs for sunday mornings (and other times also)) and it is a collection of my husband's original songs, with one hymn thrown in. Songs about God, songs about hard times, songs about rejoicing, songs about how God's love never ends. This morning, someone said, "With one foot planted firmly in tradition, and the other floating over that Sufjan/prog rock kinda world, BROKEN HALLELUJAH is a fantastic record".
It is a really really great album. And I'm not just saying that because he's so cute :)
If you are looking for some new good worship music, please check it out. You might even hear a little bit of me :)
It is available on his website (you can order a physical CD, digital download and/or pre-order the vinyl) or on iTunes.
Meet my husband.
His name is David. But it is pronounced Daveed. I write it phonetically on the blog so that you all know his name isn't david :)
He is my high school sweetheart. He's an incredible dad. He's also an amazing songwriter and musician. Next week, his first full-length album will be released.
It's awesome. This has been one of his dreams for years and it is so rad to see him accomplish it.
It will be released next Tuesday, the 27th, but you can hear a sneak peak right now at davidtoneymusic.com
This Sunday, we will be having an album release concert/worship night at our church in San Diego. If you are local, please come :) It is free and childcare will be provided. I'll be playing in the band :)
Here are the deets:
Sunday, March 25th
6:00 pm
Green Valley Church
11501 Rancho Bernardo Road
San Diego California 92127
Let me know if you are coming! Hooray!
**All of the great pictures above were taken by our friends The Youngrens. They are awesome.


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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
i'll probably get in trouble again...
rehab is for quitters...
I knew it, I knew it, I knew it!
I can't say I'm not disappointed. A whole year of fodder was just ripped from my hands. I'm a little sad and a little curious about what's next for the Mayor. Will he return to the private sector and give up the spotlight? Or will he run again?
Beats me, but he's promised the following, according to the Chron:
At a City Hall news conference dealing with the bay oil spill, Newsom was asked whether he would be in town this weekend. He said he would be, and that reporters "would have a political story Sunday." He did not elaborate.
I'm going to be pissed if it's something boring...
Thursday, October 29, 2009
starting today...
Weekend What's Up is coming to TV!
I know. I know. This is all so exciting. But wait. It gets even more glamorous.
We're going to be on KOFY. Remember KOFY? Yeah, Channel 13! We're filming a 60-second version of the Weekend What's Up (in addition to the "web-exclusive" version) and it'll run Thursday-Saturday "at least once during our afternoon Springer/Wilkos block and once during our Scrubs/Star Trek block on weekdays/weeknights."
So all of you Steve Wilkos Show viewers? HI!
(This moment was made even better by the fact that the clip up on the Steve Wilkos Show website is entitled, "I Lock My Wife In A Closet.")
Weekend What's Up will also be on KOFY in the middle of the night, so if you have a job and aren't' home watching the commercials during Jerry Springer or Star Trek reruns, then please stay awake because I might or might not be taking you to commercial during Perry Mason.
Anyway, thanks to the folks at KOFY! We're so excited the Weekend What's Up is hitting the airwaves (during the Steve Wilkos Show) and I can't wait for the 1 in 843,491,293 chance of people that were mean to me in high school to stumble upon this.
And also, thanks Kieran and T-Rog for finally gettin' me on the boob tube...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
a love letter to an inanimate object...
Thank you for always being there for me. Thank you for being so gorgeous and so famous and so convenient for me. Thank you for never collapsing into the Bay or succumbing to terrorism. Thank you for your cables and your color. Thank you for not only being so much more attractive than your counterparts, but so much more reliable. You're like the opposite of people, what with your good looks and yet, great personality.
Thank you for never letting suicides get you down. Thank you for tolerating tourists who videotape you while hanging out the windows of their rental cars. Thank you for keeping your shit together when everyone else is losing theirs.
Thank you, Golden Gate Bridge, for being there for me throughout my entire life, for never letting me down, for getting me to school and to work every day. Thank you for your fast track lanes and charming gift shop. Thank you for your film and television appearances and your prominence in Sleep Train and Lexus commercials. Thank you, old friend, for the reassurance that when I hear a bridge breaks, I know it's not you.
Sure, you've been closed a few times. Like for really horrible car accidents or because Woody Harrelson wants to save a tree. But it's never your fault. Nothing is.
You, Golden Gate Bridge, are my favorite bridge. And I love you.
Most sincerely,
Beth Spotswood
*Photo taken an hour ago, on my breezy, Full House-esque commute...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
shut up, jeff...
Monday, October 26, 2009
also, the halloween spirit store on van ness and post rules...
Sunday, October 25, 2009
i'm nothing if not a problem solver...
Friday, October 23, 2009
a sheet and two holes means no one's going to talk to me, so forget it...
1. Poker Face/Lady Gaga. I was thinking maybe "Ghetto Gaga" with bubbles all over me and a blonde wig or some version of poker face. Maybe like an illegible poker face (can't read my, can't read my...gays get the idea.)
2. Halloween Spirit Store costume. You know, Geisha or sexy vixen.
3. Star Wars nerd. You know, this party is thrown by Lucasfilm. Either they have a sense of humor about this stuff. Or they don't. There's only one way to find out.
My brother, the ever-topical Alex is going as the Wii version of himself, which means he's green with "ALEX" floating somehow over his head. I probably wasn't supposed to tell you that.
Finally, 7x7 Magazine has some designer-y Halloween costume ideas for you, including a Gavin Newson option. This would be fabulous, obviously, had they gotten the tie right. My GOD, 7x7. My God. I don't think he even owns a red tie.
Seriously. Help me out in the comments. I'm grasping at straws here.
Wait! Could that be a costume. Grasping. At straws.
Okay, I'm getting desperate...
Thursday, October 22, 2009
thumbs up is right!
Heh. I love the gentleman on the right. "Alright, Mr. Mayor. Doin' good. Just press the red button and...no. NO! NOOOO! I said the RED butt...AHHHHHHH!!!!!"
I really hope Gavin was making tractor noises while he was playing in this thing. He certainly looks like he's enjoying himself! I recall my first thought at the notion of Gavin Newsom running for Governor being that we'd get to see him do weird shit. This counts.
Thank you, Bill Wilson for always capturing the magic of a moment. And e-mailing it to me...
Step there. On the step. C'mon dude. The step. It's right there.
This is perfect for Awkward Family Photos. I'm submitting it!
I christen this hole in the gound "Gavinsylvania!"
"Wait, wait. Before I go, Ima do Affleck's monologue from Good Will Hunting."
Honestly, this has been just lovely...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
this sure beats the father-daughter dance...
Much to the disappointment of many, we ended up being "Crazy for Swayze (RIP)" which was, as Joey pointed out, "kinda funny and not gross."
That is actually what I look for in a date, so my night was kinda working out well. Our team grew from 6 people to eventually 11. Our number angered the other teams to a certain extent but honestly, more cooks in the kitchen is not necessarily better. We kept switching our answers because people kept changing their minds. It was all very tense and exciting.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
according to brock, going as a sheet-with-two-holes ghost is retro...
And so, because we made a mutually beneficial deal, here is my half of the bargain.
My favorite quotes from last night's dinner include, "I don't know if I can make it. I might have to run an election in Kosovo" and varied suggestions for Halloween costumes, most of which are too inappropriate to actually mention.
Richard, welcome to the internet.
Speaking of Halloween costumes, I need a good one by this Saturday night. My wonderful brother is taking me to his company Halloween party. And I have a feeling these folks take Halloween pretty seriously.
I like the idea of something really topical, but obviously everyone's thought of Balloon Boy and that's already old news. I'm desperate for suggestions, so please feel free to hook me up. What are you going as? Or are you too cool to dress up?
Worse comes to worse, I could go as someone from Mad Men. But my favorite character right now is Carla, which would employ one of last night's inappropriate (yet topical!) suggestions and Alex would never forgive me...
Monday, October 19, 2009
i like the way you do business, franklin county...
the peach thing, i'm still not 100% on...
Friday, October 16, 2009
guess who would not talk to us...
Thursday, October 15, 2009
take a picture, it'll last longer...
He had a swizzle stick in his coffee and he stood across the little coffee kiosk from me, swirling his powdered creamer for an unnecessarily long time while blatantly staring.
As is my tried and true staring theory, when someone stares at you, you need to stare back at them while offering the "What?" face. They will inevitably look away and feel remorse.
My staring back trick did not work on The Stirrer.
He just stood there, swirling and staring. Like a serial killer, with a stupid little grin on his face. I'd stare at him unsuccessfully, then look back down. I'd try staring again. He wouldn't give up!
The grin! The swirling! The staring! I was one Tom Petty version of American Girl away from being someone's woman suit. I actually wondered if he was blind and thus, unaware that he was being so rude, but he didn't have any of the blind people accoutrement's (sunglasses, white cane, dog, piano, etc.).
Finally, I managed to get coffee, milk, Splenda, a cup cover and a cup cozie (all while being stared at) and as I went to grab my purse from the counter, The Stirrer walks past me (still stirring) and admires a display of stuffed animals. SuburbaGas has an actual display of caged stuffed puppies for "adoption." It's bizarre and clearly, called to The Stirrer. He started reading their adoption information aloud and chuckling. I couldn't figure out if he was trying to draw me into a conversation or was just a fucking psychopath, so I got the hell out of there and attempted to pay for my coffee.
In front of me in line was a gentleman who was there to redeem his winning lottery ticket. He'd won $100 and cheerfully announced, "I probably put about $390 into it, so it all works out, I guess."
Opposed to talking to strangers in gas stations, I didn't point out to him that no, it has not all worked out. He spent $290 on the joy of one winning scratcher and he should be horrified. But there is some bureaucratic complexity to awarding a $100 lottery ticket, complexity I was now privy to as I was stuck behind Mr. Lucky.
SuburbaGas is where someone recently won like, a billion dollars on a lottery ticket. I imagine this is why it's now packed with God's mistakes.
I finally paid for my coffee and as I walked out the door, a gentleman walked in who (I'm debating even mentioning this) looked exactly like Mohammed Atta.
I'm not saying I think this gentleman is a terrorist. I'm just saying he looks like a really famous one. He probably hears it all the time, so relax. He even gave me a look that was like, "Yeah, I know I look like the leader of the 19 September 11th terrorists. Get over it."
And why did he give me that look?
Because I was staring...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
rainy day discussion topics...
Monday, October 12, 2009
famous last words...
I can see stars.
It's disappointing to say the least.
I love a good storm. I love big, fall weather for the worst reasons possible: the clothing and the Agatha Christie-type setting it provides for murder mysteries. This promised storm was supposed to strike at midnight, but it would seem all of that information on where to get sandbags got us riled up for nothing.
It's all a big jip, as far as I'm concerned. This is, of course, what they'll read at my memorial service when my car spins out of control in the rain and wind and I die in the middle of the storm I was complaining about.
This storm is supposed to be so big, the news is offering advice! It's all very exciting and I feel like I'm at a concert waiting for the headliner to stop dicking around backstage and start the show.
Brilliantly, Katie tweeted, "it sorta feels like Christmas, waiting for this storm."
I hope we wake up to presents...
some people wait a lifetime...
I'm 31 years old...
Saturday, October 10, 2009
sparks flying...
This is what it looks like when someone is completely freaking out inside, by the way. I'm not talking into the microphone. I'm about to throw up. Anyway, the video and the re-living of the experience will be up on Monday. But they will live on in my heart forever...
*photo credit: Margot Duane for the MVFF!
Friday, October 09, 2009
but i make no promises UPDATED...
working for the weekend (and clive)...
Thursday, October 08, 2009
kiss my gay ass...
Yeah, I was there.
Buzz abounds, but you can find my version of the marvelous mayhem and shit flying on today's See Spot Write...
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
i bet it was over who gets the window seat...
You're really got to watch the whole 2:32 masterpiece. It almost makes me want to take the bus. I can't help but wonder, "Would I have held her back?" I can't decide.
you know you want that t-shirt UPDATED...
Please for to enjoy...
*DISCLAIMER* I just read this comment, which I'd anticipated and feared getting when writing today's Culture Blog, as evidenced by my writing, "Please forgive my sweeping generalizations, but here's what I noticed." None the less:
"I'm glad to hear that the vacation was fabulous...a very gay word, thank you very much. My impression of your observations is that you have not spent very much time around lesbians. You sound almost anthropologist-like. Describing how they act, what they wear, how they fit into very particular gender roles. I would expect a little more sophistication and familiarity with the huge subculture of LGBT life in the SF Bay Area from you."
I like how their first sentence just negated their whole point. However, let me just say that had been on a gay-man cruise, an old people cruise, an Asian cruise, a family cruise, really any type of specific cruise at all, my observations would be equally "anthropologist-like." And no one would have accused me of ignorance and a lack of sophistication. I think it's the nature of the best, being an outsider in any capacity. But it was a lesbian cruise. So, you know, see above...
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
oh my god, you're the meanest...
Yeah. I'm totally allowed.
Alas, Tim the Trainer disagrees.
Thus, he's kicking my ass 4 (yes, four) days a week and telling me what I'm allowed to eat. I disagree with this plan completely. Again, I'm not drinking. I don't know if I can really drive home how much this sucks, but I assure you, it drives me to hysterics frequently.
Melissa asked me on the cuise, "So, do you ever think about it?"
Are you kidding me? I was able to point out to her from memory what every single person in the dining room was drinking. I was like Jason Bourne in the diner scene when he knew all the license plate numbers in the parking lot. I should be some kind of undercover spy for Alcoholics Anonymous, I'm so conscious of any and all booze within a 100 yard radius.
(I'm at work right now and I know the number of bottles of wine in storage and that there's an opened but untouched shitty Chardonnay sitting in the fridge that's been there for weeks. I still want to down it like there's no tomorrow.)
Anyway, as I sit here eating my salad with proteins and Pellegrino (fuck you, Tim), this is my promise to keep you relatively posted on my progress. The more I see pictures of me when I was a drunk, the more I'm like, "Oh hell no."
So in the interest of my massive vanity, and because Tim is good enough at this that I'm wearing my clothes from two years ago, I'll give you the skinny. (heh.)
And if you live in the Bay Area and wish to join me on this shitty, crappy journey through hell, where apparently, biscotti counts as a cookie, you should hire Tim. Which you can do HERE.
Or you can email me and I'll hook you up.
Maybe we can even work out together and you can laugh as I cry, complain and use my latest excuse, "I think I have an undiagnosed heart condition."
Also, if you're going to hire Tim, which I recommend that you do, you should also watch The Biggest Loser so we can discuss. Tim will even do the Coach Mo voice, which is the 4th in his repertoire of training voices.
Be warned, however, that 100 calorie packs are not allowed.
I know...
Monday, October 05, 2009
i won't be ignored dave...
Sunday, October 04, 2009
seeing spots...
Friday, October 02, 2009
you had me at valet...
I almost died.
State Senator and Saint Mark Leno was having a fabulous party, the reasons for which I still can't put my finger on. But he's gay. The man doesn't need a reason. The Who's Who of the Homo Community was there is full force and here's what I can report:
Supervisor Sophie Maxwell introduced Assessor Phil Ting as the Treasurer. Somewhere, Jose Cisneros is gasping, "Oh hell no!"
Supervisors Bevan Dufty, Ross Mirkarimi and David Campos were also there, although I spoke with none of them. Ross kind of scares me, Bevan was swamped and…who wants to talk to David Campos? Actually, I've never heard him speak. Maybe he's fascinating. David Campos could be the most interesting person in the world. He just doesn't look it.
I chatted with D8 Candidates Rebecca Prozan and Scott Wiener, both of whom were lovely, friendly and funny.
I also spoke with D8 Candidate Laura Spanjian.
Mark gets a little flack for never meeting a microphone he didn't like, but I have to say, he's a wonderful speaker. Suddenly, I care deeply about some ballot measure in Maine. In fact, I think Mark and I should go to Maine and protest. By protest, of course, I mean sitting in matching Adirondack chairs in front of a vintage lighthouse watching the waves of the Atlantic crash upon the rocks below and discussing Mad Men…
*See Brock's version of the event HERE and Bill Wilson's version of the event HERE.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
the word of god...
Gavin Newsom.
And the Nob Hill Gazette. I love it, I love it, I love it. Particularly THIS article which goes on and on (and on) about how to look fabulous in society photos. Penned by Dino-Ray Ramos, the main bullet points you should be aware of when being photographed by Drew are:
- Relax with confidence: ("You're posing for a picture, not performing open heart surgery.")
- Get Legs for Days: ("This is a red carpet practice that many celebrities have invested in.")
- Know your fellow posers and your surroundings: ("It's best to take pictures with style and class when attending these events because it's always nice to be invited back the following year.")
- Either you're in or you're out: ("There's always Facebook.")
- For the guys: ("Turn, tilt, smile. A closed-mouth smile will make you look less goofy and more dashing.")
- Smile, but not too much: ("This is not a passport photo.")
I'd need to take off my shoes to count the number of people I actually know who will rip out this article and memorize it, regarding these magnificent bullet points as gospel for gala season. And why not! The next time I'm having my society photo taken (by Brock with his camera phone for Facebook), I'll remember the wisdom of Dino-Ray.
Like you won't...

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Aaron Locker has made his living on this land in Warren for the last five years. He leases it from the Vermont Foodbank and pays his rent with vegetables. But when Tropical Storm Irene hit, he couldn't keep up his end of the deal. While the water only lasted for a few hours, when it washed away it took everything with it.
"You lose that fertile layer and things don't really grow, certainly in the same way. There were also places that washed away 12 feet down. It was gone and ended up in the Sugarbush snowmaking pond on the other side of the river," said Locker of Kingsbury Market and Garden.
Locker lost his soil and some of his land fell into the river. He needed help fast. So he turned to the Vermont Farm Fund, created by Pete Johnson of Pete's Greens.
"Because they gave me a loan on almost a handshake in the matter of days and it was interest-free," Locker said.
"It's not actually literally a handshake; we keep it as simple as possible. We do have some forms you have to fill out, but we want it to be not an arduous process. We want it to be very straightforward," Pete Johnson explained.
Elena Gustavson of the Center for an Agricultural Economy helps oversee this fund. She describes it as community-based lending. No collateral required, just financial statements and trust that the borrowers will live up to their end of the deal. So far, all but one have kept that promise.
"To have someone like Pete's Greens come forward and very enthusiastically say here's the money, let's make this simple, let's make this quick, let's make it helpful. It was a very exciting project to be a part of," Gustavson said.
Reporter Molly Smith: Was that something you thought of or did someone approach you about doing that?
Pete Johnson: No, I thought of it, mostly out of this overwhelming sense of guilt and all this money being given to us and not feeling comfortable just keeping it.
Pete's Greens "seeded" the fund with $40,000 of donations. Other agencies and individuals have also given money to the fund. So far $190,000 has been loaned out to 22 different farmers.
Aaron Locker received a $10,000 loan.
"Our soil needed a lot of work and so it initially allowed us to buy this big pile of manure and start our soil building here. That was probably half of it. And a lot of it went toward cash flow," Locker said.
As farmers transition out of a post-Irene emergency state, the farm fund continues on its intended path of funding innovative ideas for increasing local food output in Vermont.
"Part of why we've kept it a fairly loose definition is because we really want the farmers to come to us and show us what it is they're doing that's innovative," Gustavson said.
Locker says his farm is 80 percent recovered from Irene and this September the loan will be repaid. Now, that borrowed money will go to another farmer in need. He says he isn't jealous of the attention Pete Johnson's farm saw when his farm lost the barn to a fire two years ago. He says that's what Vermonters do-- take care of their own.
"He is kind of like the poster boy for the new Vermont agriculture. He is really important that way; he's kind of like a pioneer," Locker said.
"We are growing up," Johnson said. "We are really making strides in the state. Now we are being recognized for doing that."
Johnson plans to put all $160,000 donated to him into the fund, eventually.
Molly Smith: Is the money sitting in a nest egg right now and slowly contributing? How does that work?
Pete Johnson: It doesn't exist right now.
Molly Smith: You spent it?
Pete Johnson: Oh, yeah! We spent it. And as we are earning money, we are contributing back into the farm fund.
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Like many Rangers fans, I was a bit surprised and disappointed immediately following the first round of this years draft. After hearing the hype surrounding this seemingly deep draft class, it was shocking to see some of the big names still available at ten, and upsetting to see some of the big names we all wanted to fall to 10 already taken. It was somewhat anti-climactic then, when the Rangers chose McIlrath with their first pick, considering some of the other talent still out there. I think it was quite natural to see some of those negative emotions arise for many of us at that point. After thinking and reading more about this draft though, I've come to terms with what transpired, and feel much better about it. I know some of you feel the same, and I hope more of you will soon.
The upside of this draft for the Rangers, in my opinion, is that it provided evidence that the organization is moving in the right direction. There has been a lot of support for the youth movement on this site, and a lot of calls for drafting and developing players more effectively. Some have said that the Rangers should even model themselves after an organization like the Detroit Red Wings. It seems like we actually are starting to do those things for the first time in the Glen Sather era.
What first got me thinking about this was a solid article written by Jim Cerny at newyorkrangers.com. You can find the article here: http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=533025
The article describes this draft as an attempt by Gordie Clark and Glen Sather to deliberately address the lack of size, toughness, grit, and character in the Rangers system. When looking at it that way, not only was this a successful draft, but it was also an important indicator of the direction of the organization. For most of the Sather era, the Rangers have gone after the big names and the best talent available without any real plan for building a quality system. This is evidenced by the long list of over paid free agents and draft busts since the late '90's. It created a mish-mash of shit, that may have sounded strong, or looked good on paper, but was never solid. It was a bunch of random pieces that didn't fit together, and a ton of spare parts. That seems to be changing.
Since Gordie Clark came on, the Rangers talent evaluation and drafting has become very strong. Not only that, but there seems to be an attempt to put together a well-rounded, fluid, efficient, and successful organization. That word, organization, didn't really hold any meaning for the Rangers for quite some time, because there didn't seem to be any vision, or any plan for the future. There was also no identity or real character to the team and the organization in general. That is also starting to change; the past few drafts, and this years, are proof of that. They've drafted players with qualities that are vital for creating a winning team and a successful system; players that have skill and speed, but who also have a great work ethic, and a lot of character; leaders, players who can complement each other, and players who will stand up for each other. Now we don't see this on the ice just yet, but I think we will within a few years. And that's the key, that there is a vision for the future of the team and the organization.
McIlrath represents this, because he fills an important void in the Rangers system. So do some of the other players drafted this past weekend. The Rangers had a goal for this draft, an important one for the future of the team, and they accomplished that goal. We all know what they've got in the system already, in guys like Stepan, Werek, Grachev, etc... McIlrath adds to that, and rounds it out. When you think of it this way, its easy to get over that sting of not getting a scorer that might make the team in a year and have an quick impact. Because in the long run, the bigger impact will be made by the fact that the Rangers system will have all the pieces necessary to put together a successful club.
This draft also tells us something about the players currently in our system. It shows that the Rangers staff has a lot of confidence in what's coming up, because they did not take big risks on guys like Kabanov. They must feel that the crop of young guys they'll see at camp this week will pan out at the NHL level. If they didn't then the holes they were addressing with this draft would have been different. They think we've got some scorers, some playmakers, some puck-moving D-men. And to some extent we have to trust Gordie Clark.
This change is also evidenced by Tortarella and Messier. Many of you might disagree with this, but there may be a fair bit of truth to it. Tortarella can be a jerk; we all know that. But one of his best qualities is his ability to recognize character in players. Whether we agree with all he does or not, he does have a good idea about what a team needs in order to win. He knows what type of leadership and work ethic the team needs, and he knows how to spot that in players. I think he may actually be helping to change the culture of the organization, even if it is moving very slowly. At the end of the day, he is handcuffed to an extent regarding players like Redden. But if you look at how Anisimov progressed this year, becoming a more responsible two way player by season's end, I think you have to recognize Torts' role in that.
With regards to Messier, I know many are scared of having him become GM; the thought is that he's part of Sather's good 'ole boys club and that he's being mentored by a guy whose made some mistakes that drive us crazy. However, no one will ever question Messier's leadership qualities and his character. If there is any positive side to him becoming GM, it's that he knows what type of character goes into a winning team; he knows what types of players we need to be successful. I honestly believe that his leadership will be a step in the right direction for the culture of this organization. How he'll fare with the business side of things, I have no idea.
There are a lot of signs all pointing to the fact that the organization is improving. The system is filling out very well, and they've seemed to put together pieces that will work - not just spare parts. They seem to be building a team the right way for a change. But obviously, the end result remains to be seen.
If this years draft has taught me anything, it's that sometimes targeting the big name, or the biggest talent available isn't the best way to build an organization. In order to create a more well-rounded system, you have to address your needs effectively, and the Rangers may have done a bit of that this past weekend.


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Sea Emerald is very close to the Community Clubhouse with fitness center and game room, a large swimming pool, kiddie pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, private pier for fishing, crabbing and kayaking, kids playground and bike trails.
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CALGARY -- The New Jersey Devils will get a boost on the back end, as injured defenseman Anton Volchenkov will be in the lineup tonight against the Calgary Flames.
Volchenkov, who left the first period of New Jersey's New Years Eve tilt against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a lower-body injury, said he is primed to get back on the ice.
"I'm ready to go, ready to play tonight," said Volchenkov, who has missed New Jersey's previous four games. "It feels pretty good. It's been one week. I feel it's been better. It's ready to go."
The Devils were expected to activate Volchenkov from injured reserve Tuesday afternoon. He was originally placed on the list Jan. 7, retroactive to Dec. 31. Volchenkov also missed three games from Dec. 10-13 with a hand injury and has played in 34 of the Devils' 41 games this season.
Travis Zajac, who is battling soreness to his left Achilles, will miss his fourth consecutive game.
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The debut of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 is not for another three months — September 16, 2009 to be exact — but the roster of fighters is starting to fill out. The list includes a former IFL champion, several NFL players, a few UFC veterans and one YouTube phenomenon for good measure.
The Sun passed along the news, suggesting the cast will comprise just 16 heavyweights, all of whom will get a spot of the show. This is down from 32 fighters who have had to fight their way into the house in an opening elimination round, as seen in recent seasons.
Check out the full TUF 10 cast after the jump:
- Kimbo Slice (3-1): The YouTube phenomenon and former Elite XC headliner
- Roy Nelson (13-4): Former IFL champion
- Wes Sims (22-12-1): Former UFC fighter
- Marcus Jones (4-1): Former NFL player
- Matt Mitrione (0-0): Former NFL player
- Wes Shivers (N/A): NFL veteran
- Jim York (10-2): MMA fighter
- Justin Wren (6-1): NFL player/MMA fighter
- Mike Wessel (6-1): Former UFC fighter
- Scott Junk (6-2-1): Former UFC fighter
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- Darrill Schoonover (10-0): MMA fighter
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Commissioned to coach this eclectic band of misfits will be two former light heavyweight champions in Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and "Sugar" Rashad Evans. The pair will have their hands full as this season will comprise heavyweight contenders exclusively.
In fact, TUF 10 will be the first TUF season to feature heavyweights since the second season in late 2005. That season — which culminated in a heavyweight showdown between Rashad Evans and 6'7" Brad Imes — was noted more for its light heavyweights fighting up in weight than it was for its true heavyweight contenders, including Evans, Keith Jardine, Mike Whitehead and Seth Petruzelli.
The date for "The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale" has already been slated for December 5, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Following the finale, coaches Jackson and Evans are expected to duke it out for the number one contender position in the light heavyweight division.
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"When you are doing 37,000 meals a year there is a need. And when you are going from 90 meals a day to 120, to 125, 130... They are there," said Sharon Russell, the executive director of the Open Door Mission.
Russell has been with the Open Door Mission for 37 years and says the homeless problem in Rutland is on the rise. The Open Door Mission has 51 beds, and Russell says they are full nearly every night. While Open Door Mission is consistently full, providing food and shelter for many, the problem is growing, and Russell says in plain sight.
"You might not see it downtown Rutland-- I see it downtown Rutland. But my eye is keyed into that. I can drive through downtown Rutland-- it's called reading the streets-- and they are there," Russell said.
The most recent survey by the Vermont Department for Children and Families found that approximately 2,900 Vermonters are homeless at any given time. And the largest concentrations of people in need are in Burlington and Rutland. The Open Door Mission is the only coed shelter in Rutland.
Reporter Ali Freeman: Do you think there is enough in Rutland, you are at capacity?
Sharon Russell: Yes, I do because nobody is going to go without a bed.
But others, like Pam Shambo with BROC Community Action, disagree and say the demand for housing is outstripping resources, especially for families.
"Part of the problem is there is not a family shelter in this area and there is definitely a need for one. We see the family end of it. Yes, we have shelters where men can go, single men and single women, but no family shelter," Shambo said.
And new state restrictions on the motel voucher system mean an estimated 20 percent of individuals and families who were put up in hotels last year will not qualify for that service this year. Shambo expects even more families seeking help, who have run out of places to go. But after seeing individuals abuse the voucher system, Russell says the new restrictions will end up helping those who need it the most.
"My street people keep me aware," Russell said. "They say, you know what, they are up there partying there every night. They don't appreciate it either, because they know the system that they need is being abused."
Russell says the bottom line is to make sure everyone is getting a hand up, not a handout.
Rutland City Police Chief James Baker says the department has dealt with the abuse of the voucher system and the illegal activity that took place. He says there needs to be a conversation about making sure people who will not qualify for a room this year, don't slip through the cracks.
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On July 17 from 2-5 p.m., the teens will be having a food drive in front of the Amesbury Library for Our Neighbors' Table. Drop off nonperishable items during that time. On July 23 at 1p.m., teens will be delivering muffins to the Senior Center, walking down to the center to make the delivery. On July 24 they will be giving away bracelets and stickers outside of the Amesbury Library and downtown area.
As part of the summer reading program teens should send Margie Walker their pictures of things they are doing in the community to spread kindness. Pictures can be sent to the Littlest Change as well. Check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TheLittlestChange.
Teens who register for the program will be entered to win a Visa Gift Card or Anime Boston ticket. Every time a teen comes to a program or sends a picture, they will have more chances to win one of these two prizes. For every book that read, they can select from these prizes to win Littlest Change T-shirts, Littlest Change water bottles, Game Stop Gift Card, Toy Soldier Gift Card or a Hodgies Gift Card.
The whole summer reading program is funded by The Friends of the Amesbury Public Library. For more information or to register, contact Walker at 978-388-8148 or email@example.com.


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So I was thinking about this, and since the season is coming to an end, I thought it would be cool for us to relfect on things that happened in the season that we saw as "sign" of a dream year or harbingers of destruction. SHould be fun, given the hindsight angle.
My favorite thing of the year came from a game thread so very early in the year. Not sure who it was, but I remeber someone mentioning something in regards to the four games that got snowed out. To paraphrase: "this could affect us all season, both in terms of morale and physical ability. Do we roll over and accept that we got screwed or do with come back with a vengeance and a huge chip on our shoulder?"
I think that answer is pretty clear right now.


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Recent Beach Volleyball News
Oakley Athletes Dominate At The First Stop Of The Smart Beach Tour In Germany
Oakley's 2009 world champion and European champion team of Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann dominated the first stop of the Smart Beach tour in Frankfurt, Germany. In the women's division, Oakley's Katrin Holtwick and IIka Semmler won their first tournament victory.
Chinese National Beach Volleyball Team Check Out Oakley Headquarters
Eight members of the Chinese National beach volleyball team, including 2008 Beijing Olympic bronze medalists Xue and Zhang Xi, came to check out the Oakley headquarters on Thursday April 15.
Oakley Athletes Earn 88 Medals
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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail, visitor centers closed amid shutdown
CLEVELAND - The government shutdown has closed the 33,000-acre Cuyahoga Valley National Park along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron.
That means the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, the Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail, visitor centers and restrooms and several other trails will be closed during the shutdown. A CVNP news release said that a decision will be made each day at 3 p.m. if the next day's trains will be cancelled. Tickets for the Polar Express are still being sold
Chief Ranger Chris Ryan said park visitor staying at the Stanford Backcountry Camping Area have to be out by 6 p.m. Thursday.
The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park will continue to have programs at the Environmental Education Center through a cooperative agreement.
Trail Mix Boston and Tail Mix Peninsula will remain open because they are on private property. Staff are directing people to recreation areas that are not affected by the shutdown such as the MetroParks Serving Summit County and the Cleveland Metroparks.
The Countryside Initiative Farms are unaffected by the closures. The Farmers' Market at Howe Meadow will move to its winter location at Old Trail School Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon if the shutdown is still in effect.
The Cuyahoga Valley National Park hosts an average of 1,650 visitors on the Towpath Trail each day in October and more than 715,000 visitors a day frequent the National Park System.
About 109 employees in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park are on furlough because of the shutdown.
Ryan asks the public to respect the closures so law enforcement rangers can focus on their efforts on response to emergencies involving safety.


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I'm going to start this by saying that I'm not trying to be holier than thou with this- I just want to list some guys that I feel like I think way more highly of than the average MinorLeagueBall reader. I just wanted to draw some extra attention to guys I feel don't get enough- and yes, "plant my flag" for possible future gloating :P
Dan Vogelbach- Vogey has been getting plenty of buzz lately, but I still don't think it's enough. I'm not convinced he isn't the best 1B prospect in the minors, and I say that as an Astros fan. I'm not ready to make that leap yet, but I do consider him a top 60 prospect and rising FAST. White Prince is a nickname that was mainly given to him for his girth, but I really think that is the kind of ceiling he has- there might not be a bat with more upside in the minor leagues right now when we're talking about pure offensive production, ignoring positional value.
Addison Russell- First of all, I think Addison can stick at shortstop. Second of all, I think he can turn into a "do it all" hitter- hitting for above average power for his position, good average and OBP, and make a bit of noise on the basepaths. His pop is very real, and he's shown some very good contact ability in his pro debut along with great discipline. I think Addison will rise quickly- both on lists and through the minors. I have him in a similar range to Vogelbach- top 60.
Travis Harrison- He hasn't gotten a ton of attention, and it is the Appy league, but he's racking up hits and showing a good approach, things that weren't really expected of him when he was drafted. One thing that was expected when he was drafted was big power, and that hasn't manifested itself yet, but I think it will soon and he'll make a big charge up lists. For now, I see him as a back end of the top 100 guy- I like him a lot.
Barrett Barnes- He's been okay, not great so far as a pro, but I think the Pirates got a steal in Barnes- He's another guy I see as a "do it all" bat, and his tools I feel are underrated. I think once he gets a year of instructs in and irons out the kinks he's really going to crack his fair share of top 100s this time next year. I listed him as an honorable mention.
Henry Owens- Most top 100s that have come out lately have included Owens, but I don't see him talked about much. I have him in my top 70, and I think he could rise significantly from that spot next season. His stuff is frontline quality, and his command may never be plus but I do think it could become good enough for him to be a #2 starter in the future. His dominance ratios are ridiculous.
Brian Goodwin- He's slowed in his AA debut, but I'll chalk that up to an adjustment period. Goodwin has tools that readily translate to being a baseball player- he's got big raw power and big time speed and his approach is excellent. He's another "do it all" hitter- and a potentially better one than any of the other guys I've mentioned. I have him in my top 50 and once he gets on track at AA he'll make a good move up, possibly to the 30 range.
Nick Maronde- I've mentioned Maronde several times in gameday threads, and I want to take another moment to express how highly I think of him. He may have a reliever's build but he has a starter's arsenal, and his stats so far show it. Had it not been for the lat strain that sidelined him earlier in the year I think more people would get behind him, and I really believe in him as a future #3 starter, which to me makes him a back end of the top 100 guy.
Alex Meyer- I have Meyer in my top 40, and I'm not especially afraid of looking silly because of it. Meyer absolutely shredded low-A and has performed pretty well at A+, and I think he'll only get better. His stuff is frontline and his command is getting there, and like Henry Owens, his dominance ratios are worth gushing over. I really like Meyer.
Lance McCullers, Jr.- I'm already ready to consider McCullers a top 80 prospect- I thought he'd be a top 10 selection in the draft and jumped for joy when the Astros drafted and signed him. I don't share the concerns about him sticking as a starter, and think that he has a real chance to be a top of the rotation arm. His pro debut so far has been excellent, and I think his fastball/curve combo will take him places.
There are a few more guys I could list, but these are the big ones. What do y'all think of these players? Am I spot on, or am I totally crazy? Maybe a mixture of the two? I hope y'all enjoy the read.
And as always- don't be afraid to tell me when I'm wrong. Like I always say, the reason I read this site is to learn.


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Parents and guardians of current or former pediatric patients of University of Iowa Children's Hospital are invited to nominate their child as a Kid Captain for the Hawkeyes' 2014 football season. Nominations will be accepted through April 9. Story
Krystal Robertson, 6, Kid Captain for the Outback Bowl, cheered on the football team from the University of Iowa Children's Hospital as she awaits a new heart.
Story from: Quad-City Times
Krystal Robertson's hospital room does not look like that of a typical 6-year-old. The walls are covered with One Direction and Iowa Hawkeye posters, her Xbox 360 always has a zombie game playing, and her door is filled with photos of Krystal with her family, friends, and medial team.
Dylan Holub faced a lot of ups and downs during his 141-day stay in the UI Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, including the development of retinopathy of prematurity—an abnormal blood vessel development in the retina which can cause blindness if not caught and treated early. Holub will be the honorary Kid Capain this Friday, Nov. 29 when the Hawkeyes play Nebraska. Story
Zach Zwirlein of Coal Valley, Ill., was diagnosed with medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency through the Iowa Neonatal Metabolic Screening Program, a partnership of the genetics program at UI Children's Hospital, the Iowa Department of Public Health, and the State Hygienic Laboratory. Story
Almost immediately after starting surgery, the doctors found a large mass behind Aidan Hanson's eardrum. They ended the surgery and referred the Hansons to University of Iowa Children's Hospital. Hanson will be the honorary Kid Captain when the Hawkeyes take on Purdue Saturday, Nov. 9. Story
Before Mason Shepherd was born, his mother, Cindy, went in for her 20-week ultrasound where doctors discovered that her son had stopped growing. The Shepherds were transferred to UI Children's Hospital for genetic testing, and Mason was diagnosed with Russell-Silver syndrome, a disorder characterized by slow growth before and after birth. Story
Grace Lidgett, 8, was just 14 months old when she was referred to UI Children's Hospital. She started showing allergy symptoms and had difficulty growing. The family learned she has cystic fibrosis—a genetic disorder that causes her body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs her organs. Story
Kyleigh Burlingame of Webster City, Iowa, was diagnosed with Doose syndrome, a form of childhood epilepsy. With this particular disorder, seizures can originate from all over the brain as opposed to one focal point. She will be the Kid Captain for the Iowa vs. Ohio game Saturday, Oct. 19. Story
In 2009, 11-year-old Alex Kirby learned he had a rare genetic kidney disorder. After his transplant, doctors determined his sister, Molly, had the same disorder and would also need a transplant. Story


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Peterborough, Great Ocean Road, VIC
Prestige House
- Guests: 9
- Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom breakdown
Bedroom 1 - 1x Queen
Bedroom 2 - 1x Twin Singles
Bedroom 3 - 1x Double, 1x Single
Bedroom 4 - 1x Twin Singles
- Bathrooms: 2
Property features
- Pets allowed
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One of the best kept secrets on the Great Ocean Road, Peterborough is an unspoilt little village placed between the spectacular Twelve Apostles to the East and The Bay of Martyrs to the West.
The house is very comfortable, with modern furnishings, a combined kitchen and sitting room upstairs complete with a large open fireplace and a deck looking onto the beach and river. Downstairs is another sitting room with a deck going onto to an enclosed garden.
Please note that the house fits a maximum of 9 people including children.
There is a TV, DVD player, CD player and an I Pod docking station. The house is fully equipped with bedding,and crockery and all your kitchen needs. Linen supplied for stays of 5 nights or more. There are bathrooms on both levels with separate toilets.There is a fully functional laundry and garage.…
If you want to do anything more active than walking and swimming, there is a seaside golf course, a picnic area beside Curdies River and plenty of fishing opportunities in the river and sea. There are also tennis courts at Peterborough. At the house you will find a ping-pong table, golf clubs, tennis rackets and a croquet set. The large lawn is great for croquet or backyard cricket. Further afield, Warnambool, the biggest town in the Western Districts, has a fine Maritime Museum and an adventure playground. About 20 mins away is Timboon, which has a supermarket and butcher. Here you can pick your own strawberries or visit the Timboon Cheese Factory. There are also vineyards and farms in the areas that welcome visitors.
With 4 bedrooms, there is plenty of room and perfect for a large family or ideal for couples to share. Please note that the house fits a maximum of 9 people including children.
Peterborough is a small, tranquil, low-key fishing and holiday resort of about 200 people situated on the western side of the Curdies River estuary which forms a broad inlet behind the town. Peterborough is located on the Great Ocean Road 247 km south-west of Melbourne between Port Campbell (13 km to the east) and Warrnambool (53 km to the west). On the eastern side of the river mouth is Port Campbell National Park and on the western side of Peterborough is the Bay of Islands Coastal Park. Both are characterised by sheer limestone cliffs, offshore islands, towering rock stacks, gorges, arches, blowholes and other striking rock formations.
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- DirectPay - Rent-A-Home takes reservations on this property but the property manager processes payments directly with you.
- up to 60 Days before Arrival
- Minimum Stay 3 Nights
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- Beach Getaway
- Executive rental
- Waterfront
- Domestic
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- Bath Towels provided
- Bedding & Sheets provided
- Clothes Dryer
- Cooking Facilities
- Dishwasher
- Electric Stove
- Gas Stove
- Hair Dryer
- Heaters provided
- Iron & Ironing board
- Kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Washing Machine
- Entertainment
- Boat ramp nearby
- Books/magazines supplied
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- General
- Child friendly
- Pets permitted
- Wheel Chair
- Luxury
- Balcony
- Fireplace
- Log fires
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- Other
- Lock Up Garage Parking
- Lock up Storage
- Off Street Parking
- Secure Parking Onsite
- Transport
- Walk to the shops
Bedroom configurations
- Bedroom 1 – 1x Queen
- Bedroom 2 – 1x Twin Singles
- Bedroom 3 – 1x Double, 1x Single
- Bedroom 4 – 1x Twin Singles
RatesRates are not available online for this property, please request a quote using the form below.
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from $348 to $517 per night*
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On Arrival, please report any damage or requirement maintenance immediately to the property manager, as you will be liable for any Damage on your departure.
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Melvin H. Williams
Mel Williams has left his mark on endurance athletics as a researcher, author of 10 books, international lecturer and a distance runner himself. Local runners affectionately call him "The Legend" for his knowledge of ways to improve performances, his countless age-group victories and his willingness to help others set personal records.
After arriving at Old Dominion in 1968, Williams founded both the Human Performance Laboratory and the Wellness Institute. Today he is a professor emeritus of exercise science, sport, physical education and recreation.
This fall, at age 67, Williams will compete in his 30th consecutive U.S. Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., aiming for his eighth consecutive age-group win. He won his age group at the famed Boston Marathon at ages 51, 60 and 61.
In the mid-1970s, as the running craze was fast building, Williams published one of the first books on the role of nutrition in sports, as well as one of the first on the effects of drugs on athletic performance. In 1974 his research showed that steroids improve sports performance but carry health risks. The International Olympic Committee's 1985 decision to ban blood doping was based in part on his research.


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As a CEO are you managing the WHOLE checklist, or doing only what you wish to do?
Hear Rettig challenged by Rick Brutti and Mario Castañeda from MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS on UR Business Network on the tough decisions that go into fixing companies in trouble. Learn the intricacies of working with RETTIG, who gets approvals in court to turnaround companies most wouldn't bother with. » Go to full article on MYOB
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Rettig weighs in on Toyota's $1.2 billion settlement, GM's recall and Game Stop's outdated technology.
Varney interviews Rettig on the crisis facing GM and GameStop and asks, "What must be done?" Rettig says, "Big businesses lose track, they need to get in the drivers seat and "show customers the love". Big companies must stop perceiving customers as a line item and own up to what's required to meet the real needs of the people." » Watch now
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When seeking assistance as financial troubles ignite, the savvy CEO isn't interested in a report of findings, opinions or another three months of lost revenue. Rather, what he/she truly wants is immediate relief.
When you work with Rettig, what you get is immediate relief. You will work in a one-on-one confidential environment with a man who has mastered emergency turnaround tactics and reorganization. With decades of defining problem behaviors behind insolvent corporations, Rettig knows how to find the dangers defining your financial troubles. He will teach you to navigate immediate pressures, identify what went wrong, eliminate weakness and realize opportunities. In the first two weeks, you will have a strategy. Your path will clear for, perhaps, the first time in a long while.
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Students are flocking to cafes and coffee shops to do some extra studying as finals week approaches.
To accommodate for the influx of customers, local businesses are extending hours during exam week to promote a positive studying atmosphere.
Libby Motzenbecker, an employee at Kaya Coffee House, 1029 S. University Ave., said the coffee shop would be open 24 hours beginning Sunday night.
With a quiet atmosphere, lots of seating and plenty of caffeine, Kaya is a popular destination among CMU students, she said.
Laurie DeYoung, Biggby Coffee owner, 4445 E Bluegrass Rd., said her store is taking a different approach.
"We do a dollar-off promotion and a buy one get one free coupon during exam week, which we've been handing out for the last month," she said.
Biggby will not be extending hours and will operate on their normal schedule of opening at 6 a.m. Monday through Friday and at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
"We are also open until 10 o'clock, and we have plenty of seating available for the students," DeYoung said.
University Cup Coffee House, 1027 South Franklin St., owner Tim Driessnack said his business will not be extending its hours.
"We've been open for 18 and a half years, and we've never extended hours on exam week simply because we have all student employees and it wouldn't be fair to them to make them work more during their exams," he said.
The University Cup is open through midnight Sunday through Wednesday, and until 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. U Cup will continue regular operation hours opening at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
"We have a lot of promotions that go on during the year, and we may have some more for students during exam week," he said.
CMU students are grateful that the businesses are catering to their needs during exam week, Au Gres freshman Rebekah Pauly said.
"It's really nice of the coffee shops to stay open so late, especially on exam week," she said. "Kaya especially has a really great atmosphere for studying, and the fact that they'll be open all night is great, because sometimes it's hard to get stuff done in the dorms."


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May 4, 2007
Albany - A Dougherty County school teacher who admitted claiming two of his students on his tax returns wasn't even suspended from his job. Charles Stamper got only a reprimand from the Superintendent. His punishment? He'll have to teach four weeks of summer school without pay.
A Dougherty County school teacher received little more than a slap on the wrist for claiming two of his students on his income tax returns. Charles Stamper, a PE teacher at Turner Elementary, will have to teach four weeks of summer school without pay.
His principal blew the whistle on him in a memo that's in his personnel file. She detailed how Stamper and a student's parent agreed that he could claim the student on his income tax returns and split the money with the parent. The parent, apparently tired of waiting on the money, showed up at the principal's office asking for it so she could pay her light bill and get power turned back on.
In a letter to the Professional Standards Commission, Superintendent Sally Whatley wrote that Stamper admitted falsifying his income tax forms for the past two years, with two separate students. But Whatley asked for leniency, saying Stamper has a good record.
Stamper's file also shows he got a letter from Whatley telling him his actions were illegal and reprehensible. Whatley also informed Stamper that he would not be fired or suspended, but must seek professional help and work summer school for four weeks without pay.
Dr. Sally Whatley also told Stamper he'd be fired if he did it again. Stamper has been turned over to the IRS.
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Swig Equities president Kent Swig added the 141-year-old building services company Helmsley-Spear to his portfolio in the beginning of last month. The company with a famous pedigree, which Swig purchased from the Schneider family for an undisclosed amount, provides building management services, investment sales consulting, and commercial and retail leasing services.
Swig is only the fourth owner of the company since it was founded by L.B. Goodale in 1866. Real estate titan Harry Helmsley owned it from 1955 until he died in 1997, and then the Schneider family won it from Harry's widow, the late Leona Helmsley, in a legal tug-of-war.
In the future, Swig plans to expand Helmsley-Spear's offerings to include project development, allowing its clients to access Swig Equities' seven in-house architects, as well as Swig's Falcon Pacific Construction LLC.
This wouldn't be the first Helmsley-owned brokerage that Swig grabbed and reinvigorated. In 1995, Swig and a private investment company bought Brown Harris Stevens from Helmsley Equities.
As for the new company, "It is anticipated that we will at some point be acquiring properties under that name [Helmsley-Spear]," Swig said. "But we haven't announced anything yet."