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Don Bauder 5:30 p.m., Oct. 30
The grass is not always greener.
How dry is it? Dry, dry, dry, dry, dry.
Contrary to popular wisdom, drones are already among — or above — us.
I want to believe that when we talk about drones — also known as unmanned aerial vehicles or unmanned aerial systems — whose bodies vary from pterodactyl-big to mosquito-small (the Robobee, a robotic insect, weighs ...
The accusations the government makes against immigrants are almost 100-percent accurate.
In California, legal noncitizens are 10 percent of the population.
Uneducated but not unlearned.
Young guys explain why they are passing on going to college. Absurd expense and subsequent debt is one reason, but even a young man from a well-off family sees other deterrents.
San Diego's curios — each with their own separate stories.
The Brothers Grinch
At least 550 Southern California homeowners have been victimized by the Zepeda brothers — their scheme to rake in foreclosure funds.
It was March 2009 when the British-born siblings Gillian Ison and John Graham Watson met at Zermatt, a resort in the shadow of Switzerland's Matterhorn. There, with family members, they indulged a passion for skiing: ...
John Nesheiwat was parked in his car, a rosary on the seat beside him, about a mile from the North Woodson Drive rental home owned by James Kurtenbach, a 4000-square-foot luxury house in one of ...
On Sixth Avenue, across the street from the block-long Family Court building, stands a row of converted single-family Victorian homes, their yards parking lots, their windows barred. Today those residencies are family-mediation agencies and immigration ...


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Opener registers a hat-trick of hundreds
Hat-tricks, huge chases and hitting the sign
Australia's bowling attack and their special bond
Pat Howard on why cricket is a good option
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Australia take on Pakistan for one T20I, three ODIs and two Test matches in the UAE.
The Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars will take on Pakistan in four T20s and four ODIs to begin the international season in Australia.
Australia take on South Africa this summer in the KFC T20 INTL Series with matches in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.
Mitchell Johnson holds the record for the most wickets (37) in an Ashes series by a left-arm quick.
Brad Haddin has scored the most runs by an Australian wicketkeeper in a Test series.
Meg Lanning holds the record for the fastest 50 and century by an Australian female, scoring 50 runs off 23 balls and 100 off 45.
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Test star Ryan Harris was named as an assistant coach of Australia A (view squad here) for a bumper winter cricket schedule to be held in the nation's top end.
The 34-year-old will provide his expertise to a squad set to take on South Africa A and India A in a series of first-class and limited overs matches ahead of an away tour in the UAE against Pakistan and a blockbuster Australian summer in 2014/15.
Current Australia batting coach Michael Di Venuto has been appointed head coach for the series to be held in the Northern Territory and Queensland in July/August.
While Harris is expected to use the series as a chance to rehabilitate from his various ailments, it will also provide him an opportunity to hone his coaching skills with an eye to life after cricket.
"When it was offered to me I jumped at it. I didn't think it (a coaching opportunity) would come up so soon," Harris told cricket.com.au on Tuesday.
"When Darren (Lehmann) was at Queensland with the Heat he let me go away on a couple of trips as bowling coach, which gave me some experience.
"(But) I've still got a lot to learn."
Much has been made of his struggles with injury throughout his career – his effort on the final day in Cape Town is now part of cricket folklore – but Harris is confident he has plenty more cricket left in him, with the 2015 Ashes series in England a clear goal.
Quick Single: Harris is feeling good as new
"It's not a new knee, but it feels like a new knee," said Harris post-surgery in March.
"It's nowhere near my career (being) over.
"I did this to play longer, more than anything."
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An aerial view of a mile of undeveloped Lake Roosevelt shoreline property: the Woods Bay Project - photo submitted
Lake Roosevelt Project Underway
Web posted August 26, 2014
During the week of August 25, a thousand property owners on or near Lake Roosevelt will receive a mailing explaining the Woods Bay Project and inviting their contributions to help the project come to fruition.
The Woods Bay Project is an effort to preserve over 105 acres and a mile of undeveloped shoreline in the Woods Bay area of Lake Roosevelt and to keep it in its undeveloped state for future generations. The plan is a partnership between the Leech Lake Area Watershed Foundation (LLAWF) and the Roosevelt and Lawrence Area Lakes Association (RALALA), in which LLAWF will actually purchase the property from the estate of the late Charles and Judy Eggers, who purchased the property in the early 1950s. LLAWF will then donate the property to the MN Dept. of Natural Resources, to become a DNR Aquatic Management Area. It will then become available for public use for future generations.
In order to make this purchase happen, the State of Minnesota, through the Lessard-Sams Legacy Fund, has appropriated some $1.2 million, but local support is also needed to complete the transaction. That's where RALALA, representing four of the Outing/Emily area's lakeshore property owners, comes in. The RALALA Board has designated up to $15,000 and the organization is seeking another $10,000 or more from area owners, according to Donald Dee, local coordinator for the LLAWF/RALALA project.
Several years ago, Roosevelt Lake was seeded with muskies by the DNR. The Woods Bay area is expected to become a prime muskie spawning area and this project will ensure that it will remain protected. In appreciation of the value of this property, Muskies, Inc. has also pledged financial support. The 105-acre land is also prime real estate for natural preservation and will be available for hunting, hiking, etc.
But the Woods Bay shoreline is a "special place" says Dee, where area residents enjoy fishing, boating, and swimming in one of Minnesota's premier lakes, with a wilderness area unsurpassed. The objective is to keep it that way.
Readers wishing to make a donation may do so, tax-free,: LLAWF, PO Box 455, Hackensack, MN 56452
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The claim by microbiologist Derek Lovley and colleagues at UMass Amherst that the microbe Geobacter produces tiny electrical wires, called microbial nanowires, has been mired in controversy for a decade, but the researchers say a new collaborative study provides stronger evidence than ever to support their claims.
Novelist Orhan Pamuk, recipient of the 2006 Nobel Prize in literature, will deliver the 2014 Troy Lecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m. in Bowker Auditorium.
Charles C. Manz, management professor, business author and management consultant at UMass Amherst's Isenberg School of Management, has co-authored a new book that promotes the concept of shared leadership, a dynamic leadership process where multiple members of an organization play an important and interactive role.
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Three expert printmakers will discuss the art of printmaking on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 4:30 p.m. at the University Museum of Contemporary Art.
Professor Panos Kevrekidis of mathematic and statistics is serving as the Stanislaw M. Ulam Distinguished Scholar for 2014-15 at the Center for Nonlinear Studies of the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico.
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So, as some of you know, I've been nominated for Whouffle Queen! Please, please, PLEASE vote for me; it would make my life if I won! Vote here right now! :D
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"Being in 'Doctor Who' has been so amazing. I don't think I will ever have a job quite so fun ever again. I feel sad because I am going to leave, but with any story, it has to come to an end."
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We've made it to another round of women to listen to! Let's get it.
Happy Wednesday everybody! Somehow I woke up ready and raring to go today – perhaps I was still on a sugar high from the homemade caramel corn made by my new friends at the Feast of Fun podcast, Fausto and Marc. Your favorite (I hope) little chubby gay Jewish music lover was a guest on their show last night and I had a great time. Let's get on to the music now shall we?
File Under: Dark, smooth, electro-pop with a little disco for good measure.
From: NYC
For Fans Of: Sleigh Bells, The Concretes, knit hats with animal ears, Suzanne Vega, slow-motion, short flowy dresses, potatoes au gratin.
Bonus: You can stream their fantastic debut album in full at Spinner right now.
File Under: Broody acoustic folk with a tinge of vintage weirdness.
From: Madrid
For Fans Of: Tori Amos, Sharon Van Etten, Joanna Newsom, ratatouille (the dish, not the movie), Chloe Sevigny.
Bonus: I can't remember who sent me her link, but thank you! Here are three free downloads of her songs.
File Under: A beautifully unique voice with undeniable passion; gothic bluesy pop perfect for the cold winter weather. I'm obsessed with her song "Who Am I" right now.
From: California
For Fans Of: Dresden Dolls, Carina Round, Linda Perry's slower works, dark fingernail polish, kicking ass, taking names.
Bonus: Ms. Swan is BFF with Linda Perry.
File Under: Haunting, other-worldly, experimental, folksy spoken-word mixed with falsetto. She could easily score a Tim Burton film.
From: Norway
For Fans Of: Pan's Labrinth, Bat for Lashes, Radiohead, harsh bangs, ice skating on frozen ponds.
Bonus: Thank you AE reader Mirja for the head's up on this great artist! Here's a free download of her song, "Grizzly Man."
File Under: Ethereal, electronic, ambient music, chicken soup for the soul.
From: Japan
For Fans Of: Lali Puna, Imogen Heap, Bjork's Homogenic album, snow cones.
Bonus: Grab a free download of her song, "Swimmer."


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2012 Back Nine Cellars Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Review Date: 4-25-2014
Dark fruit, blackcurrant, cassis and touch of mocha and spice with just enough "Rutherford Dust" and grip to keep it from showing overly ripe. There is a freshness to this wine that I like, it has more drive than some Napa Valley floor wines I have encountered. At this price it's a pretty serious value considering its origin and the reputation of the property that produced it. This delivers a lot of authentic Rutherford flavors at a pretty modest price point.
Price: $26.99
Wine ClubClub Price: $23.99
2012 Back Nine Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay
Review Date: 4-25-2014
Simply put, you could pay a lot more to get a wine of this quality and style! Definitely one for the lovers of bigger, richer more barrel influenced Chardonnay but for what is eschews in subtlety it more than makes up for with lashings of ripe fruit, toasty oak and a round creamy texture. A powerful wine that is certain to keep a lot of people happy without costing a fortune like some of its brand name kin.
Price: $16.99
Wine ClubClub Price: $14.99
2012 Penfolds "Bin 138" Old Vine Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro Barossa Valley
Review Date: 4-21-2014
This wine is just brimming full of briary bramble fruit, exotic spices, some meaty gamey notes and a sweet, supple, juicy element that is hard to capture in words. The wine has a fine balance of purity and density, the extract is perfect giving ample body and richness but never feeling heavy or losing freshness and drive. Bin 138 really shows why this blend has endured across the ages as it pulls elements from each of its individual components. Grenache provides the bright spicy fruit, Shiraz a darker edge, structure and meaty element the Mataro (Mourvedre) adding its unmistakable earthy undertones and savory dimension. A really great wine equally enjoyable for lovers of Aussie GSMs and Châteauneuf-du-Papes alike!
Drink from 2014 to 2024
Price: $38.99
2011 Te Mata "Estate" Cabernets/Merlot Hawkes Bay New Zealand
Review Date: 4-9-2014
An exceptional value. This has a ton of real Bordeaux character for a very small price. The wine has soft supple fruit, a real silky texture and some lovely savory, tobacco and wood spice notes that give a lovely complexity and nuance for a wine of this price point. What a great everyday drinker thanks to our direct import pricing advantage!
Top Value!
Price: $14.99
2012 Penfolds "Bin 8" Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz South Australia
Review Date: 4-8-2014
Wow! What a value from Penfolds. This has a lot of the character and concentration of the much more expensive Bins at a small percentage of the price! Juicy, saturated dark fruit, plum, dark berries and bramble fruit with just a touch of Cabernet's classic tobacco leaf and cedar wood. This wine is wonderfully rich and expressive even now with fine, ripe tannins and nice dense, fleshy dark fruit. The wine is matured in top quality oak that was previously used for some of Penfold's most expensive releases and this wine shows lovely pedigree and polish from its time in barrel. I can hardly believe that this quality is available from Penfolds in the sub $20 price point.
Top Value! Drink from 2014 to 2020
Price: $19.99
2012 Penfolds "Bin 128" Shiraz Coonawarra South Australia
Review Date: 4-8-2014
A beautifully perfumed Shiraz with classic aromatics of spicy plush red fruits, some Cassis, sweet plums, crushed mint and sandalwood. On the palate the wine is perfectly polished and pure with fine elegant tannins, bright but juicy berry fruits and some subtle fresh picked herb characters. The fruit profile perfectly plays the edge of rich soft red fruit with some darker, riper fruit edges complimented by that fresh crushed herb / garrigue fragrance. Pretty serious Shiraz in a very sleek attractive style.
Drink from 2013 to 2023
Price: $28.99
2011 Fromm "La Strada" Pinot Noir Marlborough
Review Date: 4-8-2014
What a great follow up to the "breakout" 2010. This new incarnation is perhaps more precise and focused with less fleshy mid pallet but plenty of depth and intrigue. Dusty dark red berries, leaf litter, bark and river stone. A pretty Burgundian profile with some tell tale spiced citrus notes that give away it's Marlborough origins. I truly believe this wine still has more to give and think it will flesh out further with a few more months / years in the cellar. Bright, fresh, pure Pinot that is a real crowd pleasing style especially for those looking for a more traditional elegant expression of this fickle grape. Excellent value.
Top Value! Drink from 2013 to 2018
Price: $21.99
2012 Giuliano "Terre di Chieti" Pecorino
Review Date: 4-8-2014
Quite a ripe nose of tropical fruits, Mango and Lilikoi with a fresh floral note. The palate is soft and broad with nice concentration and texture. The wine has a stoney, even slight chalky mineral character towards the finish that helps give a little more length and balance to some of the exuberance of the fleshy fruit on the mid palate. Good value!
Price: $14.99
2010 Sons Of Eden "Romulus" Barossa Valley Shiraz
Review Date: 4-7-2014
Not sure how to really explain this wine's quality...perhaps I should just start off by saying that for me these two bottlings (Romulus and Remus) are two of the greatest young bottles I have tasted in many years. They are quintessential Barossa wines combining power, purity, balance and authenticity. The concept of doing these two bottlings shows exactly how well The Sons of Eden understand their craft, respect their history and are pushing on with pride into a new era of compelling Australian wines. The Romulus is a big concentrated wine brimming with ripe, dark red fruits, terrarossa warm earth, sweet spice, mocha and toasty oak. The wines breadth and power is kept in balance by a surprising brightness and acidity given the wines ripeness and concentration. It wears its oak very well and will certainly continue to integrate this even further as it reaches adolescence. This wine is so rich and decadent now it is hard to imagine restraining ones self from drinking it, yet I believe keeping this a few years, maybe even 10, will only reward the strong willed. Seriously impressive wine that I would pit against any other Shiraz at any other price point, this is the real deal.
Drink from 2014 to 2022
Price: $64.99
2010 Sons Of Eden "Remus" Eden Valley Shiraz
Review Date: 4-7-2014
Not sure how to really explain this wine's quality...perhaps I should just start off by saying that, for me, these two bottlings (Romulus and Remus) are two of the greatest young bottles I have tasted in many years. They are quintessential Barossa wines combining power, purity, balance and authenticity. The concept of doing these two bottlings shows exactly how well The Sons of Eden understand their craft, respect their history and are pushing on with pride into a new era of compelling Australian wines. The Remus is more high-toned than the Romulus on the blue and black fruit spectrum. Think Blackcurrant and cassis, add crushed mint, purple flowers and a lovely pencil shaving and cedar note from the French oak and you have a really lovely wine. The perfect contrast in expression to its more muscular, but equally impressive brother. There is no lack of concentration here, all the intensity is just more linear and focused. A really lovely wine that shows the special qualities of Eden Valley. I suspect this wine will outlive the Romulus and might well see its 20th birthday still in fine form.
Drink from 2014 to 2030
Price: $64.99
2012 Cypress Syrah Hawke's Bay
Review Date: 4-6-2014
Ummmm such a great rendition of really juicy, spicy gravelly Hawke's Bay Syrah. For me this is one of the most distinctive varietal / region flavor profiles in the world. This wine has all that regional character and then some. The nose suggests cracked black pepper and spicy red berries. On the palate the flavors readily agree with a nice juicy mid-palate and mouthwatering acidity. There is a lovely gamey, pepper crusted steak quality here that complements the ripe berry fruits. Reminds me of the magic combination of Venison and Huckleberry sauce. What a steal for a wine of this quality. A must try for all lovers of Syrah.
Top Value!
Price: $19.99
2011 Sons of Eden "Kennedy" GSM Barossa Valley
Review Date: 4-6-2014
The answer to many critics and even some winemakers who have written off the 2011 vintage in South Australia. The vintage was one of the coldest and wettest on record with weather more like Seattle than Adelaide! However Simon and Corey have crafted a wine that is a shinning representation their grape growing / wine making skills and the ability of Barossa to produce incredibly delicious wines that are fresh, vibrant and a million miles away stylistically from the jammy, sweet fruit bombs that people often associate with the region. Never ones to make over-the-top wines anyway, the cards that mother nature dealt Simon and Cory in 2011 made them focus on purity and balance over bulk and brawn. This wine has fantastic purity of fruit and lovely ripe berry flavors, bramble fruit, loganberry. It also has sweet spice, black pepper and hint of charred steak. The wine is so supple and silky on the palate with super fine tannins and bright but soft acidity. The old vine (50+ yrs) origins of this wine show up on the finish with a lovely rocky, soil driven complexity adding yet another element to this complex wine. This has all the purity of fruit I want from Barossa with the layers and complexity I seek in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A really great bottle I implore you to try.
Drink from 2014 to 2020
Price: $28.99
Wine ClubClub Price: $25.99
2011 Framingham "Classic" Riesling Marlborough
Review Date: 4-5-2014
Ummmmm I am a sucker for this style of off-dry, juicy, concentrated, pure Riesling. Preserved lemon, fresh peeled tangerine, a drop of lime juice. It's a play on sweetness and acidity all underpinned by Framingham's characteristic racy acidity that lends freshness and drive to the wine. Many believe these guys to be at the top of New Zealand's Riesling pecking order. They certainly know what they're doing and are making some stellar wines. In my top five for sure!
Top Value! Drink from 2014 to 2020
Price: $17.99
2012 Framingham Pinot Noir Marlborough
Review Date: 4-5-2014
A graceful style Pinot but with plenty of mid-palate concentration. Expressive nose of wild berries and forest floor, maybe even suggestion of smoke. The structure is supple with acidity playing the major role in elongating the wine on the palate. Quite moreish and easy to drink, showing purity and a nice level of restraint along side easy juicy red fruits and some leaf-litter savory components. Certainly more for the Burgundy lover than the big blockbuster Pinot folks. Pretty cool wine especially for this price point.
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2011 Torbreck "Juveniles" Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvedre Barossa Valley South Australia
Review Date: 3-28-2014
I am normally a fan of this release from Torbreck, In fact I often like it over some of their much more expensive bottlings that can be a bit excessively brawny for my tastes. However this 2011 release is something really special. The vintage was exceptionally cold in Barossa and due to this the wine has a very elegant structure and more restraint than one might expect from these varietals and region. The wine is aromatic with floral spice notes and a touch of cracked peppercorns. On the palate the wine is decidedly medium bodied with incredibly silky soft tannins and supple mouth feel. It is vibrant and soft with balanced, gentle acidity and plenty of length on the palate despite the wines elegant form. A lovely reflection of what can result from a tricky cool vintage.
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In Response…
We are still sick here. So much so that I'm calling the ped tomorrow morning to discuss the fact that Eleanor has been on antibiotics for nearly 22 days and is still pulling on her ear. I'm then going to beg for a re-check BEFORE we leave to Georgia. I'd like to know if we're looking at tubes in the New Year.
I read this: http://www.dailylife.com.au/life-and-love/parenting-and-families/the-best-icebreakers-for-girls-20131217-2zill.html
As a mom to two girls, I hear this everyday. I get stopped in the grocery store or wherever we happen to be out. I know that people want to mostly let me know that they see us and that the girls are fairly well behaved, but I wish they would talk about something other than their looks.
I find myself always reiterating to my girls that they are smart and kind, not just pretty. I want them to be good human beings, not pretty girls.
On another tangent all together, I was young when I was amputated. The "You're such a pretty girl" comments stopped as soon as my hair fell out and my leg was gone. I mean, cold turkey stopped. I didn't make this connection until reading the article, but they did. Am I no longer pretty because I have one-leg? Am I no longer valued as a woman because I have one-leg? When it is the only way society shows value to girls by objectifying them, those of us who are considered "abnormal" are left in the cold.
Instead of hearing how pretty I was I got the "You're an inspiration" bit. I'm still not sure how to respond to that complement. Most of the time I just say I'm just living life, because I am. I am just making it a day at a time. I do what every other mom in the world does, I take care of my kids. I drive my SUV to school, I drag my infant on too many errands and pray she naps at some point in the day.
If I inspire you to pick up a pen and write a check to a childhood cancer research organization, AWESOME. If I inspire you to try and live your dreams, WAHOO. But, I'm still not sure that you aren't just calling me pretty. Objectifying my disability in a way you know how.
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This was just named the Worst Toy of 2013 and the Amazon reviews are pretty spectacular:
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More? Really?
Great friends from Atlanta came to visit us after Thanksgiving! It was so special and fun! Kennedy was thrilled to be reunited with her sweet friend and I was happy to see mine.
Stacy and Marinn came and we just hung out. We ate. We took the girls to the local children's museum… a place I will never go again. We went on Saturday.
Monday morning at 3:00 AM Eleanor woke up throwing up. Babies with stomach viruses are simply the worst. They keep looking at you wondering why their body hates them. She was pitiful. I took her downstairs, bathed her off and held her the rest of the night while she slept (and puked and slept and puked). I didn't go back to sleep. She was still out of sorts on Tuesday, but seemed to be on the mend.
Tuesday Kennedy had her first night of swimming lessons. I had Eleanor on me instead of checking her into the childcare because I didn't want to be the parent that brings their sick kid to the YMCA.
Kennedy then pukes all over the bathroom (on my new friend, who handled it with such amazing grace and laughter). I was still that parent. Sorry to anyone else at the YMCA that catches this quick, but disgusting bug.
Jason then gets it Wednesday morning.
I am left unscarred (except covered in throw-up).
Today I took Eleanor for her 9-month-check up. We discovered that her ear is infected (again) and that she's lost enough weight that they're going to re-check her weight in two weeks. Everyone seems to think it's from her being sick lately, but better safe than sorry.
As I told my friend Anne today, our lives are never boring.
**this post is brought to you by my newly fixed computer… Thank you Apple Hospital***
- 21st November
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Eleanor Joy
Eleanor has been sick. Last week I was at my writing group when my sitter called to say that Eleanor had started coughing so much that she had puked. Needless to say that chapter didn't get finished. The next morning I took her to visit her new pediatrician. I expected a pat on the head and to be told she had a cold. Instead I was told she had pneumonia, an ear infection and the beginning of pink eye.
These things mean that Eleanor has not been sleeping well. She has resorted to her newborn sleeping pattern and it has been miserable. Ever couple of hours she's woken up because of coughing fits. No amount of babyrub or her vaporizer helped at all. It was just gross.
All of this has got me thinking.
I am so grateful for our little Eleanor.
So grateful for her never ending amount of energy, sense of adventure, fearlessness and absolute joy of life.
I wish I could be half as happy as she is every.single.morning. She wakes up and is just so happy that she bounces when I walk in her room. She smiles, her two little bottom teeth shining and a happy grin plastered across her face.
Even though she has been very sick this past week, her smile and fearlessness has never faltered. She learned to pull up, cruise on furniture and go from laying to sitting up. She is ever the ambitious one.
I was watching her attempt some dangerous feat this week and I laughed. i wish I had the time and energy to write a blog just for Eleanor. She does these funny things everyday and does it such cheerfulness. I could fill pages with the silly things she does.
Eleanor Joy is just that- a joy. She makes our house busy and our hearts full. I would be so bored without her everyday. So bored.
- 10th November
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Dear Teenagers
I read a Tumblr entry I follow that talked about homework and how it screwed up a weekend… I vividly remember putting off my homework until the last possible second… not even glancing at a text book until Sunday night around 8 or whatever…
Sadly, I never learned my lesson.
I'm now doing laundry on Sunday and started it at 7:30.
So, Teenagers of Tumblr…. Homework just turns into laundry.
- 5th November
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NaNo Update
We had a wedding this last week so my NaNo word count is lower than I would like. But, my mom is staying with me in NC for a bit so I'm able to write more than usual. It's nice, but like exercise I'm having to stretch those muscles again. I think it's also a little harder for me because I'm re-working a past NaNo project (but, writing new words for it, only new words count towards my total).
Here's a sample.
"I'll never lie to you, Cason." He closed the iPad and looked at her with his clear, blue eye and bushy eyebrows that were so wild they made Cason think of a mad scientist. "But, right now I don't have all of the information. We'll know more after Dr. Lee does the biopsy and we get those results."
"So, maybe?"
"Maybe." He agreed. "But, I don't want you to ever think that just because someone says you won't be able to do something that you can't do it. There's something in the DNA of you guys that makes you beat the odds."
"You guys?"
"Cancer kids."
"Ugh, I am not a Hallmark movie."
Dr. Henderson laughed, a full-bodied laugh. "Cason, I think you're going to do just fine."


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Vermeer Science Center, Central College, Pella, IA
Recently renovated and expanded, the 70,000-square-foot Vermeer Science Center (VSC) at Central College is the first LEED™-rated facility in the state of Iowa (achieving a Silver award rating) – the result of Central's leadership in a number of innovative sustainable design practices. Energy efficiency, low atmospheric emissions, site sensitivity, water savings, and more are realized through the project's use of variable flow fume hoods and a heat recovery system (laboratory buildings are typically high energy users due to their equipment and ventilation requirements); a solar-powered fountain, water-efficient landscaping, and capture of roof rain run-off; extensive use of natural daylight; and such transportation features as an alternative refueling station and designated parking for vans and carpools. Additionally, the college has contracted for the purchase of wind power, which will provide 335,000 kWh of renewable energy for the building. Unlike most academic institutions, the arrangement of laboratories within the building is based on physical requirements rather than departmental structure.
Project Team: Central College (owner); Holabird & Root LLP (architect, engineer, interiors); Research Facilities Design (lab consultant); and The Weitz Co. (construction manager).
Learn more about this project at (www.central.edu/VSC_Kiosk/vscpage2.html).
Q: Was the Vermeer Science Center initially considered a LEED candidate?
"We became interested in incorporating sustainable design features in 1998 while programming our Weller Center for Business and International Education because we believed it the right thing to do," recalls Mike Lubberden, LEED-accredited professional and director, Construction & Energy Management, at Central College. "LEED 2.0 was in its pilot phase at that time and we asked ourselves, 'What would it take to have Central involved?' Although the building integrates several innovative sustainable design features and concepts, we felt our stringent schedule wouldn't allow us the time required to pursue a rating. The building still speaks loudly about who we are, our appreciation for the environment, and our pursuit [in] becoming good stewards of the earth's natural resources.
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- Nevy Nov 22, 2013 07:22 AM
I've been researching for the past week on Sunday brunch buffets and it seems that Toronto doesn't have the same focus on this culinary joy. I've been in other cities around the world (Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shanghai) and usually the Sunday brunch buffet is a culinary event of great food and variety!
Most of the CH posts here are a bit dated and scattered. I'm hoping this consolidated thread can get the conversation going on what are the best brunch buffets in the city. I've added my notes and research into this but I'm desperate to hear fellow CH'ers thoughts and experiences as well.
Luxury Premium ($40 and up per person)
Ritz Carlton TOCA
$89 for adults, half price for kids, complimentary for toddlers/babies;
Reviews have been postive on quality and selection. Large variety including seafood, carving station, Hapa Izakaya maki; soup/salad, omelettes, cheese, charcuterie, dessert and alcohol. Service has been noted to be excellent
King Edward Victoria Restaurant
$53 for adults, half price for children
Not many reviews but a CH'er has mentioned it was a pleasant experience. It's not clear what they serve. Service has been stated to be good
Trump Towers STOCK
$49 for adults, half price for kids;
Reviews has mentioned to be ok for quality but they have a good selection. Service was excellent. Millygirl had a negative service experience (exorbitant and hidden costs for drinks).
Windsor Arms
$50 for adults, $35 for kids;
Poor quality, serving temperature cool, service is careless and haphazard
Seasonal brunches
Frank @ AGO
Sen5es Soho Metropolitan
Intercontinental Azure
Moderate Luxury (Between $20 to $40)
Old Mill
$35 for adults and $16 for children
Reviews have mentioned the quality and selection is underwhelming. Service is efficient
Fairmont Royal York
$29 per person
I haven't seen a review on this one?
Hot House Cafe
$22 per person
Posts and reviews mention how it's a great atmosphere and decent selection. Quality is a steady offering over the years. Selection is moderate
Basic Brunch (Less than $20)
$19 for adults
Reviews originally showed this as being great quality brunch for the value but recent reviews are showing it as taking a nose dive. Small portions with luke warm serving temperature and lacking flavour
Gladstone Cafe
$16 for adult; $10 for kids
Basic fresh breakfast offerings. I didn't see many reviews. Anyone been here?
Free Times Cafe
$19.95 per person
Jewish cuisine brunch style with live Yiddish music
Did I miss anything?
I'm debating between King Edwards and TOCA for our annual holiday brunch event. There's a huge difference in offerings and price point so it's hard to compare apples to apples. We were thinking of Stock as it seems it's in the same price point as King Edwards. We're not drinkers so we wouldn't have the same nightmare as Millygirl. We care more about quality of food and selection. Has anyone been to King Edwards and Stock to compare?
Just a note that I heard Old Mill is closing down its restaurant at the end of the year. No more brunch buffet and no more Saturday evening big band dancing. Apparently the owner plans to renovate and open a more modern restaurant and bar.
Great post! Thanks for all this legwork.
I'm a big fan of Hot House's Wednesday and Sunday buffets.
I believe they recently changed their name slightly to:
The Hot House Restaurant & Bar.
There's also the Free Times Café for a Jewish Brunch (IIRC it's $19.95).
BUT possibly an acquired taste.
re: estufarian
I've always been curious about that. Keep on meaning to go.
re: estufarian
Interesting! I'll add it to the list . how did you find the food quality, selection, and service?
re: Nevy
Personally, I hated it (!) but my companions loved it.
Service? At a buffet? All they have to do is clear plates.
As for 'quality' - it was actually good compared to my limited exposure to this traditional cuisine. Plus the Klesmer music adds ambiance.
But for $19.95 it's quite good value - reservations essential - it's always packed, but I'd recommend it more for the 'experience' rather than the food. Perhaps a guilty pleasure.
re: estufarian
I would love to edit and add your experience to the top thread but somehow the edit functions on my OP is gone!
re: estufarian
Given that you've said the food quality was compartively good and that you enjoyed the Klesmer, I'm curious as to why you hated it.
re: magic
First problem is that I'm not a fan of buffets (any of them).
Colder foods 'can be' mushy or semi-frozen and hot foods are rarely that - they're 'often' steam tabled or tealight (or other heat source)-style burners.
For me, texture is very important in food - and that's what's frequently lost in a buffet. In my post I was trying to show that my opinion was probably not the common reaction, but I couldn't bring myself to praise it.
I recall that coffee (and juice) was also self-serve at the buffet. Don't recall the water.
Overall this was as much fun as I've had at a brunch. Where I've had better food the price was always higher. Accordingly worth mentioning.
But if people are looking for more formal (or traditional), and quieter brunches, then this is probably not the best choice. It's popular and very crowded, with tables close together. But it's $19.95!
re: estufarian
Gotcha, your thoughts are most appreciated.
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re: estufarian
That place is really good overall but when I went, the lines were crazy.
re: millygirl
Your experience is what makes me hesitant of booking it for our Sunday holiday buffet outing. I don't mind paying higher prices PROVIDED I know what I'm getting myself into... underhanded techniques just sours the entire experience.
The price (without the crazy drink prices) is closest to King Edwards and it looks like a better spread at Stock compared to King Edwards. If TOCA had an option of no AYCD mimosa and prices less than $75, I think I'd book there first.
re: Nevy
I know what you mean.
If you drink, I would say the Ritz is better value.
Initially I was going to suggest you go to Stock and just be aware of the prices, etc. but I do hesitate. Too be honest, I felt the food fell short. It was okay but nothing memorable for us, in fact the oysters, which I love - were really flat. I was told later but someone inside, that they apparently shuck them ahead of time which is why they seemed to have a funny texture.
If I think about it now, I would not go back.
But definitely will be hitting up The Ritz.
re: millygirl
Thanks for your thoughts Millygirl. When it comes to paying more than $50 per person at a buffet, I really look for quality and variety instead of sustenance food. So your insight on the food just being ok helps me decide against STOCK.
Now it's back to Ritz vs King Edwards ;)
re: MissBingBing
Luckily our waiter wasn't stingy with the mimosas nor the bellinis at the Ritz yesterday. Our table of 4 consumed 14 glasses worth plus our waiter brought a glass of just prosecco when asked in lieu of a final bellini. You definitely need to drink to justify the $79 price tag per person. The food was solid but nothing mindblowing. Highlights for me were the oysters, lobster, smoked fish, antipasti, pancakes and fresh fruit. Service was great. I would return for a special occasion.
re: fickle
Great pictures! Comparing your shots to what I had at KE, Ritz plating wins easily. It all looks so pretty.
The idea of lobsters and oysters sounds great. Was the lobster chilled or steamed with melted butter? I'm assuming they were tails only and a moderate size ? Also , were the oysters freshly shucked?
I'm not a drinker so the extra $25 per person charge is a bit much but if the lobsters were really good, maybe I'll put Ritz ahead of Stock.
re: Nevy
The lobsters were chilled and of a good size. We really enjoyed them, our table probably went through as many tails as we did bellinis and mimosas :) The oysters were freshly shucked in the kitchen and brought out. The seafood table was definitely a favourite, it was continually being replenished and devoured throughout the 4 hrs we were there.
Bloor St Diner.
Was $29 last time I went (last year)
Regular brunch food. Rotisserie Chicken, Carvery, Omelet station, salads, pre-made benny's (bad), sausages and a table of desserts that includes the infamous chocolate fountain!
Ritz: Tried it a month or so ago and while it had some good parts, I wasn't keen on the Bellinis (not very flavourful) and the omelet was the worst one ever--tiny bits of mushroom and very runny. Blech. The Chocolate room was good but not out of this world. Good cheeses and some lovely fish (smoked and poached). Not enough salady choices considering the price. Service was good.
I am going to try King Eddie soon..
We also tried Estates of Sunnybrook around last X-Mas (it's seasonal) and it was very good.
The Boiler Room in Distillery District was decent for the money too.
I had a Groupon for Windsor Arms so overall, I was content with the selection and quality.
re: Ediblethoughts
I didn't know Sunnybrook did a brunch buffet... thanks! I'll look into it.
Before I forget, I think Boiler Room closed down was replaced by El Catrin? Am I remembering incorrectly?
re: Full tummy
I guess it was a year ago when I tried the BR... El Catrin looks like a tasty menu...
Anyone tried the Archeo brunch buffet?
re: Ediblethoughts
Yes, we did very shortly after Boiler House closed, and it was very good.
re: Full tummy
Good to know!
re: schmecks
I thought Splendido did a price fixe and not a buffet? If they start doing a buffet, that would be great.
re: bluefirefly
I did not know Splendido did this. Hmmmm......
Sounds interesting. Anyone been for brunch?
re: bluefirefly
Hi Bluefirefly - My colleague just mentioned that in his summer brunch, you are given a bread basket and it's not a AYCE basket. They don't refill it. So it's a price fixe. Did they change the format recently? He did mention the croissants were pretty amazing and that children brunch options are an affordable $10. They're a bit dumbed down compared to Le Select but for $10, you really can't complain.
re: schmecks
Thanks for the info on Splendido brunch!
Food was great. I had some billing issues, but they were graciously sorted out. Service was pretty good but I maintain not on a Scaramouche level.
End of the day, killer food, very nice staff, fair price points for that caliber of joint. Bruch there a great option if you don't want to break your bank with a more pricey dinner.
re: Nevy
It's a prix fixe.
A gorgeous spread of croissants, bread, terrines, jams, house prosciutto, cheese, etc, as well as your choice of a brunch entree.
A word of caution. I dined with someone else and they really only brought pastries and bread for one person. When I requested the other basket of pastries/bread I discovered I was charged for it when the bill arrived. I was not happy and took it up with the staff and it was nicely removed. I didn't care for the fact that I had to ask for a part of the meal to be taken off the bill as an extra when it was supposed to be included in the prix fixe to begin with (at least that's how I interpreted the set menu). So..... perhaps keep this in mind.
The food was great.
re: Vinnie Vidimangi
No trough my friend. It's all very civilized.
Toronto seems to be more about seated service brunch than buffets
If you don't mind a bit of a trip the Landmark Group restaurants all do Sunday brunch buffets (Ancaster Mill, Cambridge Mill, and Elora Mill)
Took my Mom for her 75th birthday to Ancaster and it was very nice, lots of variety, high quality.
re: magpiebakes
We booked the King Edward hotel for ours. It's more affordable than TOCA and I'll post our experience once we've gone. We wanted a family friendly brunch that has a lot holiday decorations and King Edward fits the bill. Next year I'll try TOCA!
La Mexicana, 1887 Eglinton West, has just started a Mexican buffet, for Sunday only, 1-4pm, $15.
The place is a combo grocery store - light diner. It should be a pretty good spread for $15.
If someone tries it, please report back.
Excellent parking, generally free or cheap at the Green P surface lot across the street.
Not to be confused with La Mexicana on Bathurst St. or it's newly kosher (meat ) location on Clark in the Sobey plaza, called Lime Taco I think.. No connection.
re: Vinnie Vidimangi
Very interesting. No pork in the cooking.
I asked why and was told that they believe in the Bible and pork is forbidden. I didn't get anywhere trying to discuss ancestry. For eg. Go into the Catholic cemetery on St.Clair at Oakwood, St. Clair entrance. A little bit in on the right side of the path, there is a big tombstone," Medeiros", and carved in it is a large candelabra as depicted on Titus' Arch in Rome.
I didn't try, but this is what I saw.
A nice, substantial salad with shredded beef, a shredded chicken and onion stewed in a light red sauce, red beans , black beans, rice, corn tortillas. More may been brought out later. It looked like a solid AYCE adventure for $15.
Can't go wrong.
They have good , dessert quality passionfruit pulp in the freezer. $4 or $5 for a good sized pouch.
re: Vinnie Vidimangi
Can't say I follow this part: "For eg. Go into the Catholic cemetery on St.Clair at Oakwood, St. Clair entrance. A little bit in on the right side of the path, there is a big tombstone," Medeiros", and carved in it is a large candelabra as depicted on Titus' Arch in Rome."
re: MissBingBing
I tried to find out why there was no pork in the cooking. at La Mexicana Eglinton (no connection with the others).
It is a long road to the tombstone.
In 70CE the Roman commander Titus essentially ended what became known as the First Jewish War with the capture and sack of Jerusalem. Titus and his father Vespasian, who had preceded Titus as military commander in Judea (and subsequently became Emperor), were granted a triumph, a victory parade, in Rome.
In 82 CE the Emperor Domitian, Vespasian's son and Titus's brother, built an Arch to commemorate Titus' victories. Some of the booty from the Temple in Jerusalem that was shown off in the parade is depicted on the Arch in a stylized scene from the parade. The seven branched candelabrum is prominent. This candelabrum became the symbol of Jews and of the State of Israel. (The Star of David is relatively recent, from the Middle Ages).
The Romans decided to get their Jewish problem over with once and for all with the War. They massacred or expelled many of the Jews in Judea. But there were were two more wars, and more massacres and expulsions. With the end of the Third Jewish War in 135CE the Romans effectively suppressed Jewish rebellion against Rome. Their ultimate act was to rename the country Palestina, after the long disappeared Philistines, in order to humiliate the Jews and distance them from their country.
Many Jews ended up in the Iberian peninsula. In 1492 the Spanish monarchs expelled Jews from Spain and its dominions if they did not convert to Catholicism, in 1493 and 1497 the Portuguese monarchs did the same. Most Jews left the Iberian peninsula, but some converted. Some - many (?) of the conversions were false and the converts practised their Jewish faith in secrecy. Their descendants in the Iberian peninsula continue vestigial Jewish practices until today, such practices as (secretly ) lighting candles Friday night and not eating pork.
The Spanish Inquisition was founded in 1478 to seek out false converts (Marranos, literally, pigs). It became much more active after the expulsion. The Portuguese Inquisition, in 1536 . Consequently the need for secrecy.
I was impertinent enough to ask an obviously Latino owner of La Mexicana why they didn't have pork in the buffet. After all, pork and lard are everywhere in (my limited understanding) of Mexican cooking. I started with pretend ingenuousness. I asked if they are Seventh Day Adventists (who also follow the dietary laws in Leviticus.) They answered, no. I continued fishing. They answered simply that they followed the Bible. I left it at that without asking them too directly if they had come from Marranos.
Some years ago I was in a Portuguese restaurant on Geary Ave, Dovercourt and Dupont, a commercial street which is very Portuguese. On a kitchen wall was a Star of David, three feet across. in blue metallic ribbon. I asked what it was all about . The owner smiled sheepishly and said that it was a good luck symbol.
This finally gets me to Medeiros and the candelabrum on his tombstone. The candelabrum is the same as the one on Titus's Arch and is the symbol of the State of Israel. I believe that in death it was finally shown that the deceased buried even in a Catholic cemetery, was from a family of forced converts that had never given up their identification as Jews.
I was shocked when I saw this candelabrum depicted on virtually the whole face of Medeiros' double tombstone.
My family and I booked a Sunday brunch after Christmas at the King Edward Hotel and it was definitely a family focused event. The main ball room was about 75% filled and it ran the entire spectrum in terms of family age groups. You had young toddlers all the way up to elder family members as patrons and the food selection was approachable for everyone.
There was a charcuterie station, cold and smoked seafood station, cheese and cracker, roasted vegetable table, fresh salad station, meze table, viennosorie table, hot breakfast area, hot lunch table ( 3 carving stations, 2 proteins, 1 vegetable pasta, and several hot vegetable sides), fresh fruit, smoothie, and juice table, and lastly... the desserts! So overall, food was plentiful, interesting without being too obscure for a young palette, fresh (I commend the kitchen staff who were literally walking non stop replenishing all plates that were down to 30% filled with a freshly filled one), and well seasoned for a buffet.
I primarily made sure the young and elder family members had food and were not causing trouble. The buffet was nicely spread out and the tables environment was spacious so we would not be bumping into our neighbours. The atmosphere was definitely festive with the many trees and large nut crackers decorating the entire 2 storied ballroom. Though the setting was formal, the service was relaxed and informal (perhaps a touch too formal from certain individuals). Most of the staff were smiling and pleasant and very quick to refill cups and glasses.
I found the viennoiserie surprisingly good. The croissant, danishes, and other pastries were buttery, crackly crispy exterior, with loads of lovely layers puffed inside. I would say that it's better than most bakeries I've been to in Toronto. They weren't the horrible pale palor but instead they were on the dark golden brown that exudes flavour.
Charcuterie was decent but the prosciutto was especially nice. I think they must have refilled it like 8 times I was there... there was a particular table that devoured a plate every 15 minutes.
The salad section had about 6 types and all of them had large portions of brightly coloured vegetables with bold flavours and light on oil (my pet peeve is heavy oil use). My favourite was the roasted sweet potato and french green beans and the roasted winter root vegetable salad.
The seafood consisted of decent smoked salmon, smoked trout, deshelled chilled shrimp (about 31-40 size), grilled calamari salad, South American influenced ceviche style scallops and shrimp salad, chilled poached salmon, and another smoked fish I cannot recall. Overall, it was solid but not awe inspiring. Everything was cooked and prepared well. I did like the scallops with the citrus and chimchurri like vinaigrette.
The breakfast area was definitely better than other places I've been to. Crispy waffles spiced with Christmas spices and orange with maple syrup. Cinnamon french toast with a lovely custard interior, eggs Benedict was good (eggs were cooked well... yolks were liquid gold to the nice hollandaise but the english muffin was a bit too moist/chewy), and the freshly made omelettes were cooked exactly to order and filled with tons of veggies and cheese.
The carving station was composed of a porchetta, roasted lamb, and a beef wellington. The beef wellington was pink throughout. My family liked the beef but not pastry.. perhaps it was held too long? The porchetta was well received by the table but I'm not sure how authentic it is. Lamb was lamb... it's a rare occasion when I truly think it shines. Here, it's ok.
The warm lunch items were surprisingly good. They had a roast salmon in a light herb cream sauce. The salmon was not dry and the sauce was bright instead of heavy. The chicken was roasted then combined with a South Asian style sauce (Thai influence). The chicken was moist and flavourful... the toddler ate a whole chicken leg and he can be picky. They had a vegetable stuffed pasta, roasted potato, and winter vegetables lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. Considering how poor this section could be (and experienced at other buffets), this one was far better than I would have thought possible.
The desserts had some bright spots as it has a Christmas influence on some unique items. My favourite was a chestnut pavlova like morsel. I love chestnuts and it's rare to see it being used so I was quite happy to see large swirls of chestnut on top of a crispy meringue. Other items include a maple tart with raisin, a mincemeat tart with strusel, creme caramel, creme brulee, 3 normal cakes (chocolate truffle, red velvet, almond mocha) and 2 Christmas inspired cakes (yule log complete with meringue mushrooms, and a chocolate mousse one). They also had a fruit mousse ... passion fruit perhaps? Oh chocolate mousse, 2 types of Italian cookies, and I'm sure I'm missing another type of dessert but at this point, I was venturing into sugar overload.
Overall, I felt that it was a nice place to have a family affair in a great storied location with plentiful and fresh food. The prices was $53/adult, half price for children, and free for toddlers and younger. Comparing this to notes and pictures of Stock (which is the other brunch buffet in the same price range), I feel this is far more approachable and enjoyable for a family personally. Though, I did see many tables with late 20s just laughing and enjoying themselves there as well. So perhaps it's good for everyone. I can definitely say I will return.
re: magic
It's funny... I had a similar reaction to you. I was thinking... how hasn't any one of my friends or colleagues tried this place? Or that there hasn't been a note anywhere on CH (positive or negative!)
Perhaps the $50+ /person is a bit daunting but considering you can sit there for many hours and have quality food with a lot of variety, the price was reasonable. I did some quick math and I easily nibbled my way above the $50 charge. Just the shrimp, scallops, smoked trout, chilled shrimp, and smoked salmon would get me to $50 (3 appetizers and a main). I liked how I can try a small bite (literally!) I would normally not order as my first choice... like the country pate, the beef on the charcuterie plate, blue cheese, lamb leg, smoked trout etc. I usually zone to a sweet breakfast item or an egg item for brunch.
re: magic
I'm waiting to see how Ink and O&B handles Stock in the coming months. If it looks good, that might be my second stop on the luxury brunch tour of Toronto.
Oh I forgot to mention that they had Eccles tart at King Edward or at least their variation. It was a foot long rectangle, about 3 inches wide, and an inch tall of pure dates, raisin, currants, and candied oranges. I couldn't believe it... It was lightly covered with the puff pastry. It's quite unlike the Brick St version where the puff pastry is centre stage. In this version, it's a true taste of the fruits with a touch of crisp pastry for texture.
re: TorontoJo
I was wondering if it was a seasonal thing where their quality is up for the holidays but it sounds like you've had a good experience too! Perhaps the King Edward brunch buffet is a hidden gem in plain sight.
re: Nevy
Here's my very brief write up from a few years ago:
I didn't go into as much detail as you so it's all a bit fuzzy for me now, but it seems like they may have "done it up" a bit more for the holidays, but not by a whole lot.
re: Nevy
I must say I am surprised by your experience. Maybe they decided they need to put more effort in, because your experience seems far better than mine (from two years ago): http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/6800...
re: Nevy
I tried this out a couple weeks before X-Mas and (minus the X-Mas specialties like the logs), it was very much as you've described it.
It was way better than the Ritz Sunday brunch (likely since Ritz includes alcohol) but still, I'd go to KE again while not so much interested in paying for the Ritz again.


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Religious and Spiritual Diversity Guide3 July 2012
Today's Australia is made up of over 270 diverse cultures, speaking over 260 languages and practising over 100 different faiths. One in four of Australia's 22 million were born overseas and 4 million speak a language other than English.
To navigate successfully within this diversity, not only is it important to understand and respect diversity, but also, it is equally important to have adequate knowledge.
To start to achieve this, Maurice Blackburn, in conjunction with the Australian Multicultural Foundation, has developed a Guide to Religious and Spiritual Diversity that we launched in every office of our firm.
The guide is a valuable tool to help staff members understand differences and relate more effectively with people. It further raises awareness of and educates staff members about religious and spiritual beliefs in our society, in turn allowing us to better understand and continuously improve our working relationships with clients, employees and other people who deal with us.


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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 film is fast approaching, which means that the Amazing Spider-Man 2 video game is also almost upon us! Which I'm sure most of you will agree is pretty awesome news. Beenox, the game developers, certainly think so too as they're taking the game to the Game Developer Conference.
The Game Developer Conference or CGD for short is taking place next week from the 17th to the 21st of March. The event boasts the appearance of third-party Steam machines to rival Xbox and Playstation, an Occulus Rift virtual reality competitor, several indie game announcements. And of course our neighbourhood friendly Spider-Man will be there in his latest video game outing.
So if you are lucky enough to be attending the GDC make sure you check out the Beenox stand at the Activision Blizzard booth and say hello to the members of the Beenox team there. In the mean time Thomas Wilson, the co-studio head, will be presenting the game to several media outlets, so it's a busy week for the game!
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 game will feature Kraven the Hunter, the Kingpin, Electro and possibly the villain Shocker. It will have a morality system and the web-slinging has been drastically improved. You can catch the games release on April 29th in the US and May 2nd in the UK.
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Manning threw for 2,280 yards and 29 touchdowns and rushed for 490 yards and 10 touchdowns. In five games, he played only a half because of Logan HS routs. In the semifinals, Manning threw for 238 yards and five touchdowns and in the finals, threw a touchdown and ran for two.
During the season, Manning was a First Team all-Valley pick, a First Team all-Region selection, First Team all-state by the Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune as well as ABC Channel Four and was named Offensive MVP during the state playoffs.
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I've debated continuing support for TU beyond iOS 7. After contemplating just giving up, I've decided to continue releasing versions of TU until there is no more interest in saving local SHSHs. There may be exploits in the future that could depend on saved SHSHs; even for newer devices. Future jailbreaks could (even though unlikely) depend on these small pieces of information.
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I love the dynamic nature of the fashion industry, how everything changes week after week from the it-bag to the it-girl/boy. However the fashion industry wouldn't quite so perfect if it didn't have it's classics, the timeless items that have reinvented themselves for generations but have never lost their original appeal. For me my favourite classics have to be:
1. The Chanel 2.55 bag - created by Coco Chanel
2. A pair of black Christian Louboutin heels - the red sole… enough said
3. A Burberry Trench coat - a must-have for any brit, perfect in the rain, sun & wind
These are literally my dream purchases, they just ooze sophistication.
I'll post pictures of these items after this post :) enjoy…
Thanks :) well I was looking at a blog of someone I follow who had reblogged your picture/s … sorry can't remember who they were :) have an awesome day too <3
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There is litte to find wrong with this place. The service and staff are efficient and very friendly. The room was clean (minus a little bit of fluff on a sofa - very minor point), large and had a fantastic view from a neat balcony. The interior decoration is definitely a matter of taste. Sort of 1980s neo-traditional Austro-German cottage... More
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Burgundy (French: Bourgogne) is a Region of France. It was also a historic region in eastern France. The capital of Burgundy is Dijon.
The departments in Burgundy are:
It was named for the Germanic Burgundian tribe who moved there from an island in the Baltic Sea. They moved when the Roman Empire fell apart to set up a kingdom with its own laws. This included part of what is now Switzerland.
During the Middle Ages, Burgundy was ruled by dukes. In the 15th century it was very powerful and the dukes ruled lands as far north as the Netherlands. After duke Charles the Bold died when he wanted to conquer the city of Nancy in 1477, Burgundy was taken by France. It was a province until 1790.
The region is also famed for its wines: both red and white. Many well-known wines, such as Macon and Beaujolais, originated here. A few wines are also the 'Arbois'-type. Arbois wines are between red and white and almost yellow in colour.
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Cover from New Year's Eve issue of Ms. Tree by Max Allan Collins and Terry Beatty, 1986.
Thanks to everyone for your interest in what I've been doing here. I hope you've enjoyed what you've seen thus far. More to come in 2012. I wish you all a happy and healthy new year. -MP
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I had my procedure done 4 days ago. During the procedure, there was one time I felt a sharp needle poking the nerve of my scalp. I actually jumped a little because I did not expected that sharp pain. On the second day, I felt numbness to the back side of my right scalp. Each time I touch my right forhead, I would feel tenderness to the right side of my scalp. You mentioned that the forehead nerves transmit sensation from the scalp. Is this normal? Will it go away? Was there any nerve damage caused by this procedure? I am really concerned. Please advise.
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Sorry to hear you are concerned. I can understand why it would be alarming to you. Here is some info that might be helpful:
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, when snowflakes fall from the sky, collect on the ground… and then get turned into profound works of art. (Or video game characters.) Here are
It's the most wonderful time of the year, when snowflakes fall from the sky, collect on the ground… and then get turned into profound works of art. (Or video game characters.) Here are
Most of us wouldn't be caught dead in a garish Christmas sweater. But one woman in Vermont specializes in making ugly Christmas pullovers. As far as she's concerned, the uglier the better.
We've put together a list of five fun family oriented activities that will create lasting memories for the kids without making a lasting impact on the pocket books for mom and dad.
Probably one of the hottest songs out right now is LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem. Since the holidays are around the corner, a couple of people decided to have a little bit of fun with the song. Party Rockin' in the office yall!!
Now that the Christmas viral videos have begun to roll out, we have a feeling this one will be one of the most-watched: a man and woman in red outfits lip-sync and dance to Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' as if their lives depended on it.
It's actually rather impressive.
A real-life Christmas scrooge does exist in Rockland County, and to make matter worse it is in the form of an educator. A second grade teacher told the KIDS in her class that there was no such thing as Santa Claus while they were discussing the North Pole.
Working retail during the holidays is already a grueling experience. But it must be even worse when you get pranked like the unfortunate Target employees in this hysterical video.
Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber have teamed up in the re-make of the iconic Christmas song "All I Want For Christmas Is You." The video debuted Wednesday night, and the song is featured on Bieber's new Christmas album. See, and hear, what happens when two of the largest pop icons collaborate on such an iconic theme song.
As the holiday season gets into full-swing, local retailers are not only prepping themselves for huge crowds in their stores, but they are also making prepartations to combat shoplifters.
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Nathan Piekielek, Phd graduate and Post Doct researcher
Remote sending grassland and phenology in the Great Yellowstone Ecosystem: Biophysical correlates, land use effects and patch dynamics
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Cory Davis, PhD graduate
Thesis: Trajectories in land-use change around US National Parks and their challenges and opportunities for management
Lisa Baril, Master's graduate
Thesis: Songbird response to increased willow (Salix spp.) growth in Yellowstone's northern range
Danielle Jones, Master's graduate
Thesis: 'Patterns of distribution and factors influencing riparian breeding birds along the Yellowstone River in Montana
Scott Story, Master's graduate
Thesis: Nest-site selection and nest survival of two primary cavity-nesting bird in Ponderosa-pine dominated forests
Dave McWethy, PhD graduate
McWethy, D. B. 2007. Bird response to landscape pattern and disturbance across productivity gradients in forests of the Pacific Northwest. Doctoral dissertation, Montana State University, 2007. 196pp.
Jake Verschuyl, PhD graduate
Verschuyl, J. P. 2007. Biodiversity potential in the Pacific and Inland Northwest: The relative importance of forest structure and available energy in driving species diversity. Doctoral dissertation, Montana State University, 2007. Dissertation Abstracts International, 68 (2), UMI #: AAT 3254741. 190pp.
Scott Powell, PhD graduate
Powell, S.L., A.J. Hansen. 2007. Conifer cover increase in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: Frequency, rates, and spatial variation. Ecosystems. 10:204-216. PDF
Patricia Gude, Masters graduate
Gude, P.H., A.J. Hansen, D.A. Jones. 2007. Biodiversity consequences of alternative future land use scenarios in Greater Yellowstone. Ecological Applications, 17(4), 1004-1018. PDF
Kathryn Brown, Masters graduate
Brown, K., A.J. Hansen, R.E. Keane, L.J. Graumlich. 2006. Complex interactions shaping aspen dynamics in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Landscape Ecology. Landscape Ecology 21:933–951. PDF
Laruen Oechsli, Masters graduate
Oechsli, L.M. 2000. MS Thesis. Ex-urban development in the Rocky Mountain West: consequences for native vegetation, wildlife diversity, and land-use planning in Big Sky, Montana
Bo Wilmer
Wilmer, H. B. 2000. MS Thesis. Effects of fire and logging on landscape structure in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Steven Henderson, Masters graduate
Henderson, S. J. 1997. MS Thesis. Effects of fire on landscapes and bird communities in southwest Montana.
Marc Kramer, Masters graduate
Kramer, M.G. 1997. MS Thesis. Abiotic controls on windthrow and forest dynamics in a coastal temperate rainforest, Kuiu Island, southeast Alaska