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…and that means oysters and stout.
Friday 26th July from 6pm we're gonna be freshly shucking oysters to order until they run out (which they will).
There'll also be lemon, pepper and salt. That's it.
Two kinds of oysters, three different stouts.
Tastes just like a wave.
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That was shucking awesome ! when will the oysters be up again ?
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As long as the republicans continue to hammer away at their "message" of f**king everybody but the wealthy, they haven't a snowballs chance in hell. I hope they stay on message that wanting to help the old, the poor and the unemployed is un-American and Obama continues to keep his cool and get results without tipping his hand. The repubs still have nothing to criticize him for except the same kind of lame garbage they threw at him about the tie pin and what he puts on his hamburger. This week it's that he was drunk at Westminster.
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James S. Lipiec 01-May-03
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Food and Drug Administration
New York District
May 1, 2003
James S. Lipiec
453 Bellinger Road
Little Falls, New York 13365
Dear Mr. Lipiec:
An investigation conducted on February 27 and March 11, 2003 by U.S. Food and Drug investigator Bruce G. Cooper at your dairy operation located in Little Falls, New York confirmed that in January 2003 you offered a cow for sale for slaughter as food in violation of Section 402(a)(2)(C)(ii) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act). The inspection also revealed you caused an animal drug to become adulterated within the meaning of Section 501(a)(5) of the Act.
On or about January 16, 2003, you sold a cow identified with farm tag number 21ZET5733 for slaughter as human food. The cow was later slaughtered at [redacted].? USDA analysis of a tissue sample collected from that animal on January 17, 2003 at [redacted] identified the presence of the drug penicillin at a level of 0.13 parts per million (ppm) in the kidney. A tolerance of 0.05 ppm has been established for residues of penicillin in the edible tissues of cattle (Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR), Part 556.510). The presence of this drug at the level reported in edible tissue from this animal causes the food to be adulterated with the meaning of Section 402(a)(2)(C)(ii) of the Act.
In addition, you caused the drug [redacted], a brand of penicillin, which you use on dairy cows, to become adulterated within the meaning of Section 501 (a)(5) when you failed to use the drug in conformance with its approved labeling. Your use of this drug in dairy cows without following the recommended dosage and administration instructions on the label causes the drug to be unsafe and, therefore, adulterated.
You should not consider this letter to be an all-inclusive list of violations existing at your facility. As a producer of animals offered for use as food, you are responsible for assuring your overall operation and the foods you distribute are in compliance with the law.
It is not necessary for you to have personally shipped an adulterated animal in interstate commerce to be responsible for a violation of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The fact that you caused the adulteration of an animal that was subsequently offered for sale to a slaughterhouse which ships in interstate commerce is sufficient to hold you responsible for a violation of the Act.
You should take prompt action to correct these violations and to establish procedures whereby such violations do not recur. Failure to achieve prompt corrective action may result in regulatory action being initiated by FDA without further notice. This may include, but are not limited to, seizure and/or injunction.
Please notify this office in writing, within 15 working days of receipt of this letter, of the specific steps you have taken to bring your firm into compliance with the law. Your response should include each step you have taken or will take to correct the violations and to prevent the recurrence of similar violations. Your response should be directed to Lisa M. Utz, Compliance Officer, at the above address.
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Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- BNP Paribas SA, France's largest bank, joined Credit Suisse Group AG and Deutsche Bank AG in cutting 2011 bonuses after quarterly profit plunged at its corporate- and investment-banking unit.
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Let's talk about summer home envy and ceramics. I have some Anne Black ceramics in my home (and on my ears!) and even some knobs for my china cabinet are from her Danish design studio. I loved looking at her recent work on her website today, particularly her bloom vases. The colors are soft, earthy and pretty and I enjoy the natural forms.
But then I came across, once again the knobs that first introduced me to her line, along with some hooks, and their simplicity and colorways made me smile. Her Ruth plate with the bird is a delight for the eyes, too. The seam candle cup is another favorite. I love this snapshot below of some of them. Dots of happiness!
And have you seen her summer home in Bolig magazine? Here's a sampling below. I want a little summer home. My good friend and neighbor Tinna is Danish and has not one but TWO summer homes and I just sit here some days thinking WHAT AM I DOING WRONG because I have to get a summer home too! I mean, it's sort of a thing here in Europe for people to have summer getaways that they own, I know many who do… And I don't mean big country estates. Nothing fancy or OTT. Usually they are tiny, humble cottages near the sea nestled in small villages in either the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden or the northern coast of Germany and the German islands.
I honestly don't care how remote it is, or how in need of revamping, I just long to be near the coast and to have a small summer home to disappear to each year that little Aidan and his papa. A place to call his second home… A place to play in the yard, cook outside, sun bathe in the yard where I can wear a bikini without worrying about the wobbly bits. Where I can get a small blow up pool, finger paint on the patio with my little sweetheart… Ride bikes to the shore. Oh yes, this sounds like my kind of life. So maybe I need to find a summer home? Perhaps I'll beginning looking next Spring… Until now, let's all peek in on Anne's place below photographed by the amazing (and one of my all time favorites) photographer Birgitta Wolfgang Drejer…
Do you also dream of owning a small summer cottage?
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I have to share the amazing work of potter Bridget Bodenham! I found her on Instagram (follow her here) and have been love struck ever since. She is a potter who makes objects from clay, both functional and non-functional for display only in her studio in Hepburn Springs Victoria, Australia. Below is a glimpse of her studio from Oversize Me and some of my favorite images from her Instagram account that she took of her most recent creations. The first image is by far my favorite – I'd love to own both pieces to serve olives, oil, bread and cheese during a relaxing evening at home with friends – and of course, a bottle of Riesling! The tiny bouquet makes this photo even more appealing, doesn't it? A touch of pink looks so pretty in this arrangement. Flowers are the best accents when displaying food, at least I think so.
Bridget occasionally hosts open studio days – if I lived in Victoria I would definitely go because it would be such a relaxing and inspiring visit, I'm sure. Ceramics make me feel so cozy – from the way they look and feel to their smell as wet clay is being formed – it immediately takes me back to school when we learned how to use a potter's wheel in the 6th grade. I used to LOVE the smell of our school art room – the chalky paints and the clay together – and I still do. As far as Bridget's work is concerned, I particularly like her use of metallics and this stunning chain link piece below is one I covet because I'd love to display it in my own home.
After doing a bit of googling, I found that Lucy had the chance to visit her in 2011 and this interview was the result. Though it's a few years old, it's still a great read so please link over and check it out. There's another great write-up about her on the Broadsheet website, too.
Are you a lover of ceramics like I am? I have an entire cabinet now dedicated to the ceramics that I collect and noticed a few weeks ago as I was unpacking them to place inside that most of my ceramics are white! Do you collect white ceramics too? Are you more into colors? Do you have a favorite ceramicist you'd like to share? Add their link below to the comments section so I can check them out and possibly pin to my Ceramics pinboard on Pinterest. I'd really appreciate it!
Hope you are all doing great! xo Holly
(images bridget bodenham, lucy feegin)
I can only imagine the faces of my food photographer friends the moment they see this post! They will drool on their keyboards simply because Mia Blanche ceramics from Sweden would make the best props ever. I am curious, what do you think? If you love to cook, entertain or simply enjoy a hot cup of cocoa near a warm fire, you'll find something perfect to fit your cravings at Mia Blanche, too. They have a web shop in English so please go have a peek… But first, look at what is calling your name.
I've summarized my wish list below in case anyone is feeling generous (har har).
My wish list: 6 Lill Sven breakfast bowls (2 limegreen, 2 blue, 2 light turquoise), 6 Sven cups in white, 6 Oriental cups in white, 1 milk jug, 3 milk jugs with lace (for flowers!), 6 muffin bowls in white (for snacks on movie night!).
Now you must tell me, what would you like to have from this shop?
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I'm dreaming of a chandelier for my living room and Mud Studio has the one that I want though there is no way I can afford it so it will remain on my dream wish list for a very long time. I've become obsessed with Mud Studio, a fan for a few years now but even more now as their beaded chandelier continues to captivate me and my affection for it only grows stronger by the day… Here it is shown in the home of the founders of Mud Studio, Werner and Philippa du Toit, who live in South Africa along with other wares from Mud Studio that I'm dreaming of…
Mud Studio is on one hand, earthly and natural and on the other, very chic I think. I wouldn't mind having some of their dinnerware, it's right up there on my Astier de Villatte wish list!
Speaking of Africa, I'll be in Amsterdam tomorrow (I know, sounds unrelated but I'll get to that in a moment) for a few days with Debi Treloar as we will begin the first batch of shoots for my next interiors book to be published simultaneously by Chronicle Books (US) and Jacqui Small Publishing (UK). I'm very excited because my home will be in my next book, something I've been hoping for, but beyond that I can't wait to share more of the homes I love with you and to give you more inspiration and ideas through my words and ideas. I'm excited!
But anyway, in Amsterdam, there is a shop called From Africa With Love that I heard opened not too long ago that specializes in design from Africa and I just know I'll love it. It's my top priority of things to do during my free time this week between shoots and I'll even do some shopping with Stephanie Rammeloo from Dreamboat, an amazing stylist and author who had her home in my book and she is such a lovely person to spend time with. I feel so lucky that decor8 has opened so many doors for me to meet so many talented, generous people out there…
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Very quick and very tasty, this dish was even enjoyed by a fish-phobic 8-year-old.
I should have read the comments here before making this. I made this with low sodium soy sauce, fresh lemon and fresh garlic. We love garlic at our house, but found that the short cooking time left the garlic harsh and raw-tasting, and the dish was WAY too salty. I would try this again, since it's quick and easy, but only with major modifications.
I made this exactly as written, and it was okay. We ate it with some mushrooms quick-fried in a tad of soy sauce, and the mushrooms were much more of a hit than the fish. There are just better ways to cook fish than this. I doubt I would go for this again.
Very easy and delicious. For those who did not like it -- its all about the quality of the ingredients -- fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and Japanese soy sauce -- it really makes a difference.
Great simple recipe. I make extra marinade, (use pressed garlic, not minced) cook it and use as sauce. NO SALT needed. Yummy. Serve with rice that soaks up sauce. MMMM. Any type of light fish works quite well!
I don't think I've ever given a one fork rating before, but this one definitely deserves it. While this dish was very simple to make, it was very bland to say the least. I'm not sure what it is missing, but it needed something. I won't be making this one again.
This recipe does not need the salt added because of the soy sauce which already has sodium. If I do make it I would omit the salt entirely. I thought the salt taste overpowered the flavor of the flounder.
Very easy and nice flavor. Put everything in a foil packet and threw it on the grill for a few minutes. No fish smell in the house and no pans!
This was extremely easy and delicious. I doubled the sauce b/c my boyfriend is a big sauce person, and didn't add salt, but everything else done as directed. Came out great. Am serving it for guests tonight, not b/c it's so spectacular, but b/c it will be completely stress-free entertaining, while still being interesting and tasty.


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Italy, 1943 (MIFF 1983, Missed Films of Masters)
Director: Vittorio de Sica
The Children Are Watching Us was de Sica's first serious attempt at realism. An adaptation of a novel by Cesare Giulio Viola, the literary and elaborate script provides a vivid illustration of his attitude of that time: he wanted his films to be "a word in favour of the poor and the unhappy".
The film is seen from a child's point of view a boy watches his mother having an affair with another man and notes his father's reaction to it-the story being set against the realistic background of Italy in the years after Mussolini.


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Last week, I received a surprising call from the North Pole. Apparently Santa Claus has become a fan of my column and wanted some musical selections to play in his sleigh on the big night. "Anything but 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus', I was told. "Mrs. Claus always looks askance at him when they ... More >>
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Oh, hey! Lots going on this weekend. Marnie Stern When/Where: 9 p.m. Friday, November 21, The Billiken Club, with Thor Axe Sounds Like: "The brain-bending, technical nature of Marnie Stern's guitar playing is impressive by anyone's standards. Her math-rock explorations are pointed and deliberate, ... More >>
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A judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit by a former York firefighter who was fired after breaking her foot, but is giving both sides time to answer what he says is an unresolved question concerning her gender discrimination claim.
U.S. District Judge John Gerrard said Lisa Peter could not have performed essential firefighter functions and dismissed her disability claim on Monday.
But Gerrard said the city treated Peter less favorably than it had a male firefighter disabled three years earlier. Even so, he said, it appears Peter would have run out of medical leave before she could return to work, even if she had been given the same treatment as her male colleague.
Both sides have a month to argue why the case should or should not proceed.
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Title: Children of Japan
Publisher: Rand McNally & Company
Publication Date: 1936
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used: Good
No folded pages or writing. Some cover wear, including rubbing & edgewear, plus corner bumps. No dustcover. Bookseller Inventory #
Book Description: Rand Mcnally & Co., 1936. Book Condition: Fair. First Edition Presumed. N/A. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy!. Bookseller Inventory # GRP33151217
Book Description: Rand McNally & Company, 1936. Book Condition: Good. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. Hardcover. 1st Ed. Used, good. Good overall with moderate wear. Bookseller Inventory # 0850469
Book Description: Rand McNally & Company, 1936. Hardcover. Book Condition: Good. Shipped within 24 hours. 100% Refund Guaranteed. Good copy with average wear. Comes with dust jacket if published with one - DJ may have some tears and rubbing. Bookseller Inventory # skui885
Book Description: CHICAGO: RAND MCNALLY & CO. 1936, 1936. FIRST EDITION.NO DJ.SMALL OBLONG BOOK, ILLUSTRATED WITH PHOTOGRAPHS.UNPAGINATED. Bookseller Inventory # 6903
Book Description: Rand McNally & Company, 1936. Hardcover. Book Condition: Good. covers are worn but pages are in very good condition. Bookseller Inventory # mon0000425422
Book Description: Rand McNally, Chicago, 1936. sm hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. not stated. illus boards / no dj (spine sunned; edgewear; ink rear pg) top edge of some pages dampstained & rippled. B&W photos with short narratives on customs. Bookseller Inventory # 186617
Book Description: Chicago: Rand McNally, 1936, 1936. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Pictorial Paper Covered Boards. Very Good/No Jacket. First Edition. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. B/w photos.Paper lightly browning, boards very slightly rubbed.Approx.62 pages. Bookseller Inventory # J10537
Book Description: RAND MCNALLY & COMPANY 0. HARDCOVER Children's Collectible-Nonfiction . USED, Standard. Bookseller Inventory # 01222114196273002
Book Description: Illustrated with photographs, Rand McNally, 1936, 1936. VG(initials stamped on ep, slight edge wear on binding)/no dj, binding illus bds, unp, 27. Children's. Bookseller Inventory # c203
Book Description: Rand McNally & Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1936. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Good. No Jacket. N/A (illustrator). First Edition. Oblong: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" Tall. Unpaginated. Moderate wear, scuffing and soiling to boards. Yellowing to pages. Previous owner's name inside front board. Bookseller Inventory # 8453
Book Description: Rand McNally & Company, Chicago, 1986. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Cover is foxed and worn. Edges are bumped and torn. Price sticker is on the front cover. Pages are aged with mildew stains. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Libris. Bookseller Inventory # 112931
Book Description: Rand MacNally, 1936, 1936. Pictorial Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 1st Edition. Much shelf wear. Rubbings on edges and corners.Foxing and some soiling to pages. Bookseller Inventory # 10468
Book Description: Rand McNally & Co. 1936 CS 10-36, NY, 1936. HARDCOVER. Book Condition: Good Cond. Photos (illustrator). 1st Edition. children 6x7"oblong Dec HARDCOVER np 64pg? Orange Coverw With Photo Of Children & Kites. Each page has 1 PHOTO of Children & facing page of text. Bookseller Inventory # MAIN013143I
Book Description: Chicago, Rand McNally, 1936. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good/no DJ. With fading on edges of cover. 6 x 7 orange illustrated boards. Illustrated with b/w photos. Tight and clean copy. Bookseller Inventory # 2347
Book Description: Rand McNally & Company, Chicago, IL, First Edition, 1936, 1936. Orange cloth pictorial covers and richly photo illustrated. Scarce book and in very good condition. Bookseller Inventory # 2258
Book Description: Rand MCNALLY, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., 1936. Paper Covered Boards. Book Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Oblong Small. unusual to find a book like this in so excellent condition; almost no wear inside or out. no writing; color of boards are superb; B/w photo ills, pictorial map, unpag, ), color pictorial paper-covered boards, minute wear of lower spine edge and corners; picture on request.every page has photo opposite it. see picture on left. Bookseller Inventory # 88624
Book Description: Rand McNally & Co., nd, c1936, 1936. illus. boards, illus. endpapers, spine fade & light edgewear o/w vg (no dj), unpaginated, B & W photographic illus., 6' x 6 3/4' (oblong), 'This little book tells the story of life in Japan as it is lived. Bookseller Inventory # 5393
Book Description: 1936. Book Condition: VG. Chicago 1936. Oblong 8vo., about 60pp., photo illustrations, pictorial boards. VG. Bookseller Inventory # a37424
Book Description: Rand McNally, Chicago, 1936. Hardcover. Book Condition: Good+. 5 volumes are tight and unmarked but for nameplate and name to front pastedowns of 4 of the volumes, and pencil scribble to rear pastedown of one volume; illustrated boards have moderate scuffing and corner wear. No additional printings noted. China (1937) and Switzerland (1939) are slightly smaller. ; 6 x 7". Bookseller Inventory # 38902


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Date: April, 21, 2014
Kansas Families and Schools Together, Inc. (KFAST) receives $499,734.00 grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Topeka, KS – Kansas Families and Schools Together, Inc.(KFAST) has begun The Kansas Coalition for Effective Family Engagement Project to support partnerships with families and strengthen early learning outcomes of vulnerable children by developing leadership and building capacity of families, community early childhood programs, schools and communities to work together to promote success.
The project is funded by a $499,734 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan. Additional funds for this project include $20,000 from the Kansas State Department of Education and $20,000 from the Kansas Children's Cabinet.
"Partnering with families and building the capacity of early childhood educators through collaboration across early childhood programs promotes the success of all Kansas children as they progress through their early childhood years from birth into their early school experiences," said Jane Groff, Executive Director of KFAST.
The grant will focus on two goals: 1) To develop and disseminate state standards and guidance materials for family engagement that are aligned and utilized across agencies, organizations, and programs, and 2) To engage 10 Kansas counties for development of family engagement capacity at the local level.
"Kansas is fortunate to be selected for this opportunity. 30 applicants were selected from over 1100 applications. This grant puts Kansas in a position to affect the national conversation on family engagement," said Groff.
Kansas Families and Schools Together, Inc (KFAST).is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and support authentic, meaningful, and effective family, school, and community partnerships to enhance the educational success of ALL Kansas children from birth through adulthood. Visit www.kfast.net
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), founded in 1930 as an independent, private foundation by breakfast cereal pioneer, Will Keith Kellogg, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States. Guided by the belief that all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive, WKKF works with communities to create conditions for vulnerable children so they can realize their full potential in school, work and life.
The Kellogg Foundation is based in Battle Creek, Mich., and works throughout the United States and internationally, as well as with sovereign tribes. Special emphasis is paid to priority places where there are high concentrations of poverty and where children face significant barriers to success. WKKF priority places in the U.S.are in Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico and New Orleans; and internationally, are in Mexico and Haiti. For more information, visit www.wkkf.org.


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I'm going to go watch some fireworks tonight, have a birthday on Friday, and I'll be back with you on Monday, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. It's a gorgeous day in Brooklyn and I hope you are celebrating your 4th of July with sunshine, family, friends, and good books! A special thank you to anybody with loved ones in the service today.
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Sorry wonderful readers–I've been traveling for a conference for five days and the weekend was really busy. Then I had a travel apocalypse getting out of Colorado. So I am giving myself a break this week. See you Monday!
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Sadly, I am not going to be at this one, but the spectacular writing guru and market expert Chuck Sambuchino is among the teachers at the Homeric Writers' Retreat and Workshop on Ithaca, Greece this August 2nd through 8th.
Here's more about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: writers will take sessions, get personal critiques for their work, and find time to write on an amazing island. The event is coordinated by editor & author Chuck Sambuchino of Writer's Digest and author Jessica Bell, award-winning fiction writer and poet.
Attendees of the retreat receive the following:
- A dozen different instructional sessions on how to write better and get published. These sessions include advice and instruction on how to find an agent, crafting voice in fiction, getting fiction and poetry published, how to build a writer platform, how to deal with editors, how to develop a great first chapter, how to write a novel/memoir synopsis, and more.
- Multiple personalized critiques. Each attendee gets their first 50 pages critiqued, along with critiques on their synopsis, query and/or nonfiction book proposals.
- Free writing-related books and materials.
- Excursions on the Greek isle of Ithaca.
If you haven't made vacation plans this summer and just happen to be up for a writing adventure, please check out the retreat by clicking here. If you sign up, make sure to let them know I sent you!
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This Thursday, June 14th at 1 p.m. Eastern, I'm teaching my first ever webinar on crafting characters for MG and YA novels! This is something I consider very important to any novelist's toolbox, and so I'm very excited to give you the opportunity to join me. I'll focus on rendering complex protagonists, secondary characters, antagonists, and give YA writers a special section on chemistry and relationships in novels–that romantic element is absolutely something you have to think about if you're trying to enter the teen market these days. This webinar draws heavily on content I developed for my upcoming book–WRITING IRRESISTIBLE KIDLIT–which won't be out until October (from Writer's Digest Books). Here's your chance to get a sneak peek!
You've probably seen some of my posts about webinars in the past, and the same rules apply here. Registered students can call in via phone or log on with their computers to experience the webinar. Even if you can't make the time of the webinar, you will get a recorded file of it that you can view for up to one year after the event. All registered students, regardless of whether or not you can attend live, get the following benefits:
1) Every question you ask will be answered, either during the webinar or after.
2) Every student receives critique. For this webinar, you can send in up to 500 words of character description or interaction from your MG or YA novel for critique…this will help you really hone in on your character development and relationships.
Sign up for the webinar here. This will probably be my last one until the fall, so hop on this opportunity while you can!
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Two weekends ago I met Dr. Mira Reisberg at the Northern California Central SCBWI Illustrators' Day conference, where I gave a presentation geared toward illustrators marketing themselves. Mira is a former university professor who taught courses on children's literature and art and is also an award-winning children's book illustrator and author. Mira is now teaching online courses including the Hero's Art Journey, an interactive class starting June 4th (and lasting 6 weeks). The course is designed for very beginning to professional artists, and children's picture book writers and illustrators. Students will explore their own hero's journey while learning about a wide range of art techniques and materials, art history, mythology, and picture books in a fun supportive community. Guest video and written contributions throughout the course will come from Ashley Wolff, Marissa Moss, Elisa Kleven, Yuyi Morales, and Maya Gonzalez, in what Mira promises will be a transformative experience. She is also offering my readers a half off discount for $99.00 with this link http://bit.ly/InCDa0 You can find out more and contact Mira at www.herosartjourney.com.
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Sorry to close early, but I've gotten such an overwhelming response to my call for interns, that I'm almost at the point where I'd need to hire an intern to help me hire an intern. Keep in mind that I'll offer this opportunity periodically. Everyone who managed to get applications in, you'll hear from me next week about whether or not you've made it to the next round. I'll keep everyone's information on file for future intern calls. Thank you all for your responses!
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ETA, May 20th: I'm so sorry to close early but the call for interns is now closed. If you're interested to be considered for future internships, email me and I'll keep your information on file. But I've officially gotten more applications than I can handle.
The other day, someone asked me how I became a literary agent. I started out as a reader at Kimberly Cameron and Associates during the first year of my MFA program. I also interned at Chronicle Books. Then I started reading at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency and the rest…as they say…is history. Now, I can't offer you an agency slot or guarantee you a job, but interning for an agency or publisher is the #1 thing you can do if you're curious about publishing, agenting, writing, or the children's book world. It gives you insight into story and editing, as well as context for what other writers are doing. You'll also learn about the inner working of publishing by talking to your mentor about what's involved in giving notes to clients, pitching books, and negotiating deals.
In that vein, I'm looking for some interns now that I'm ramping up at Movable Type. This is an open call for all those interested in agenting, publishing, and writing.
You: College student, college grad, MA/MFA/PhD candidate who loves reading, giving notes, deconstructing story, and who wants to learn more about publishing and the marketplace. Ideally you have some knowledge of what's on shelves today, but are yearning to learn more. You are a writer or interested in publishing as a career.
Your location: Anywhere! This is a remote position and you'll work primarily over email. If you happen to be in the NYC area, we can have several in-person meetings.
Internship length: Six months minimum, more if it is a good fit, depending on your schedule.
Time commitment: I'm looking for candidates who can devote 5-10 hours per week to reading, putting together data, and otherwise corresponding with me. Only apply if this seems realistic–if you're about to get busy and know you'll have to flake out sooner rather than later, thanks but no thanks. We will set schedules and expectations as we begin to work together.
Responsibilities: Reading and responding to manuscripts, first and foremost. You should be very interested in editorial work and like the idea of putting your thoughts into reader reports (examples will be provided). The bulk of your work will be full manuscripts, but I'll also expose you to the slush pile. Then, depending on your other areas of interest, you will be helping me with editor correspondence, market analysis, marketing, idea development, etc. Every day is different for me–I am always reading, taking meetings, negotiating a deal, reviewing a contract, etc. You should be flexible and be willing to roll with whatever comes up. I want you to get the maximum benefit from this, so I'll give you tasks that correspond to your interests.
Pay: The good ol' publishing starting salary of free. Unfortunately, this is an unpaid position, but I hope to reward you for your hard work with access to behind-the-scenes information that will give you new insights into children's publishing.
Incentives: I'll offer you some editor contacts at publishing houses, a letter or phone call of reference whenever you're applying for a job, several phone calls over the course of our work together to discuss your questions or any pertinent issues that arise (if you are working remotely), and lunch on me if we ever happen to be in the same city.
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Whoops. Once in a blue moon, a day completely gets away from me and I don't blog, and that's what happened yesterday. Sorry. But good stuff is coming your way next week, including a big announcement. Enjoy this unexpected break. I took it easy on y'all this week. Not for long! I see more thought-provoking craft posts in your future! For now, sign up for my webinar next Thursday, May 10th.
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This question comes from PK, who asked it during my Franco-Italian blog break:
In terms of agenting, would an agent of awesomesauce-ness like yourself consider taking on a project they didn't necessarily love, but thought they could sell? Or vice versa? Or does it just depend on the agent?
I didn't just pick this question because I was described as an "agent of awesomesauce-ness," promise. This is actually an issue that I struggle a lot with. There are lots of things that I haven't gone for that have gone on to sell. I rejected them even though I knew they had a possibility of selling. Do I wish I'd gotten some of those commissions? Sure. Especially when those books go on to do well in the marketplace or receive continued enthusiasm from their publishers. Do I live with myself regardless? Of course. I've long ago made it a goal to have no regrets.
Here's how I see it: If I go into a project thinking, "This is commercial crap but I think it will sell and so I'll offer," my head and heart are going to be in a different place. I'll never bond with the project–or the author–in the same way as I do with those projects and authors of mine that I love unconditionally for their creativity, artistry, and merit. And if I see flaws in the project, even before I go on sale with it, I bet some of those editors that I've pitched will be thinking, just like I was, "This is some Grade A commercial crap and I don't really want to publish it." The difference, of course, is that publishers are looking to make money and the editor may make a "go" of the acquisition anyway, even with a fluffier book that is mostly meant to generate revenue or capitalize on a trend, and my "I think I can sell this" prediction comes true. But it's not the same as championing a more "long shot" project successfully, or seeing a book that you're head-over-heels with come to fruition. And you better believe that when an editor gushes about a project to friends and booksellers, it won't be BEACH BLANKET BONANZA, or whatever. It'll be one of the books that they acquired out of love, not money.
Maybe that's what could eventually drive me out of the agent game, but I have to fall in love with a project. I can't do the "this is crap but it will sell" thing. This question made me think of that scene in Love, Actually (please forgive me), when aging rock star Billy Mack is recording a shameless moneygrab single, turns to his manager, and says, "This is shit, isn't it." His manager replies, "Yep. Solid gold shit." But who wants to have shit on their record, at the end of the day? I know I can't feast on my principles or use them to pay my bills, but for now, I know what love feels like with a project, and that's what I'm chasing. It's very hard to find, but nothing really measures up to when you do.
The truth is, I've tried taking on projects like this, that I thought were a good bet to sell and that I wouldn't mind representing. Maybe I'm just a really bad judge of what's commercial, but they never went anywhere. Maybe it was the project. Maybe it was a saturated market. Maybe it was a downturn in the really fluffy/paperback original/beach read sector that went the way of the chick lit. The fact is, I know what happens when I go to sell a love project, and I know what happens when I go to sell a commercial-but-I-can-live-with-it project. I'd much rather spend my time on the former.
Plus, I'm building relationships with clients that I hope will last across multiple books. I have high standards for my authors and illustrators, and I love watching them work and grow. If I take you on with only mild enthusiasm for you and your work because I've got dollar signs in my eyes, I worry it will be a false type of relationship from the get-go, and that's not particularly fair for either of us.
There are plenty of great projects that go on to get published without my help–most books on shelves fall into the category, actually! And I'm happy to let them go. Not all things are for me. Not all things are awesomesauce enough for me to want to read them five or seven times (as I've read some client projects over the course of multiple revisions). Not all things are going to inspire me to an enthusiastic pitch. Not all things are going to connect with my target editors like I want them to. And maybe I'm just one of those people who has to have love at the expense of commerce. Of course, the best of both worlds is to have a book I'm desperately in love with that goes super huge in the marketplace. I'm happy to report that this feels really good, also!
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2011 has been a very interesting year for me, and I hope it's been a fantastic one for you. I'm ready to relax for a few weeks and then hop right into what I hope is a tremendous 2012. Let's make some books, live to the fullest, and see what adventures lie just around the bend!
I wish you lots of holiday love, warmth, time with family, good eats, laughter, creativity, and peace.
This Christmas, since I'm spending the month of December living in beautiful Napa, my family is coming up to visit and we'll be sunning ourselves by a mineral hot springs pool. That's right…a Christmas swim in 100 degree water. It's going to be bliss!
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November 28, 2014
A national conference in Omaha next month will help long-term care facilities plan for disasters.
The two-day conference will feature speakers from around the country who have been through disasters at nursing homes or rehabilitation facilities. And experts will offer advice on meeting Medicaid and Medicare requirements.
Residents of long-term care facilities are already often in poor health and may need special care after a disaster.
UNMC Dr. Philip Smith says planning and preparation are critical for these facilities.
The conference will be held May 21-22 at the CenturyLink Center in downtown Omaha.
More details about the conference, which costs $195, are available online at www.preped.org.
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New York Times
What? 'We're Weeding Out The Stoners' Says Pot PR Firm
Now that marijuana is making it to the mainstream, some in the industry are eager to take the potheads out of pot, employing the same language of condescension and bigotry prohibitionists have used for years to keep us criminal.
Uncle Scam: Marijuana Arrests Triple Since 1990s
Ever since The New York Times unleashed a full scale print attack against Uncle Sam's outdated pot policies, the propaganda machine from inside The White House has been churning a greasy chuck of pseudo-morality by insisting that it must continue to wage a War on Dr...
New York Times Runs First Full-Page Marijuana Ad
Immediately following its weeklong editorial series dedicate to the legalization of marijuana, The New York Times emerged on Sunday morning flaunting its first-ever full-page advertisement aimed at promoting medical marijuana.
White House: NYT Demands Are Wishful Thinking
In light of a recent New York Times article demanding the federal government repeal marijuana prohibition, due to the harm this ban has inflicted throughout civil society, the White House has issued a response claiming to understand the arguments expressed by the Times, w...
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Multi Skilled Engineer - Refrigeration & Gas
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Multiskilled Service Engineer to join the team of a national supplier of refrigeration, air conditioning and building services. Working within the retail / supermarket sector this role is based in the Leicestershire area, offering a basic salary of up to £28,000 plus overtime & standby.
Your duties as Multi skilled Service Engineer will include:
- To undertake reactive refrigeration, gas or electrical repairs in accordance with call allocation from Service Controller
- To take a proactive approach to PPM and reactive works within your area to ensure the highest standards are maintained
- Be part of a team covering 24/7 service including standby/shift rota (core working hours are Monday to Friday 40hrs per week)
- Consistently meet or exceed the KPI levels set out in the contract within your stores
- Assisting your supervisor in ensuring that you deliver the specified SLAs and KPIs and achieve customer satisfaction
- Maintain and adhere to Health & Safety requirements at all times
- Update and complete PDA and paperwork on time
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in RAC
- City & Guilds 2079
- 17th Edition Electrical
- Previous Refrigeration engineering, Gas, Electrical Reactive Engineer experience within the retail / supermarket sector
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent customer service skills
In return we will offer you a basic salary of up to £28,000 dependent upon experience plus overtime and duty, complete with an expensed vehicle, specialist tools, PDA, uniform & up to 25 days annual leave in accordance with length of service.
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Suspects in Rev. Marvin Winans' carjacking sentenced
Updated On: Nov 08 2012 12:02:39 PM EST
Three men charged with carjacking of Detroit pastor and gospel singing icon Marvin Winans were sentenced Thursday.
Detroit residents Montoya Givens and Christopher Moorehead, both 20, and Brian K. Young, 18, of Macomb County's Clinton Township are charged in the case.
Young apologized to Winans family and his own family for the stress he had caused them.
"I was raised better than this," he said.
He was sentenced to five to 20 years on a conspiracy to commit carjacking charge and five to 20 years on a robbery charge. His sentences will be served concurrently.
--Brian Young
--Christopher Moorehead
Moorehead was sentenced to four to 20 years on a carjacking charge and four to 15 years on a robbery charge. He will get credit for 174 days already served and his sentences will be concurrent.
Givens was sentenced to six to 20 years on a carjacking charge and five to 15 years on a robbery charge -- to be served concurrently.
Winans attacked while getting gas
Winans, 54, was attacked May 16 while pumping gas in Detroit. The robbers took his sport utility vehicle, Rolex watch, cash and credit cards.
--Pastor Marvin Winans
Winans sustained bruises and scrapes and was treated at a hospital and released. He is pastor of the 4,500-member Perfecting Church and delivered singer Whitney Houston's eulogy in February. "I'm just saddened that it has come to this," Winans said shortly after the attack. "This kind of nonsense just has to stop. It's just the savageness of what's happening in the street."
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With senior housing sales slowing to a crawl across the Twin Cities, United Properties has modified the plans for its Applewood Pointe senior cooperative community in Roseville in an effort to get the project underway, slicing it into two phases.
Applewood Pointe of Langton Lake
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Type: Senior co-ops
Units: 51
Height: Four stories
Developer: United Properties
Details: With senior housing sales slowing to a crawl across the Twin Cities, United Properties has modified the plans for its Applewood Pointe senior cooperative community in Roseville in an effort to get the project underway, slicing it into two phases.
UP has gained approval to build a little more than half of the 95 planned units first, putting the remaining portion on hold until market conditions improve. The developer says that while interest in the co-ops remains high, it doesn't have enough solid commitments from buyers to begin work on the whole building. However, UP has indicated that a downsized facility would likely have sufficient buyer critical mass to meet federal requirements and move forward.
There are several factors at play, the company told city officials. One is that prospective senior buyers are less willing to commit to pulling the trigger in a time of economic uncertainty. Another is that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has raised its requirements for guaranteeing co-op master mortgages. In the past, HUD was willing to issue such guarantees with only a 50 percent preconstruction sales level -- but that has been raised to 70 percent, meaning a 95-unit building would need 67 presold units to proceed.
Brian Carey, a UP senior vice president of development, said 69 prospective buyers made reservations for the project, with about half of them likely to proceed with down payments, thus making a 51-unit building doable financially.
"We're still pretty excited about Langton Lake, and we feel there's enough interest to go ahead because it's got a scenic, close-in location and amenities that a lot of other senior co-ops don't have," he said. "Also, I think buyers are aware of our financial stability, so they know they'll be buying into a co-op that will be successful."
Carey said that plans now call for breaking ground on the scaled-down Applewood Pointe, UP's eighth such senior co-op, either this fall or in the spring.
Don Jacobson is a freelance writer based in St. Paul. He can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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April 23
For Real Life Funnies, the weekly cartoon strip that ran for years in the Village Voice, cartoonist Stan Mack relied heavily on conversations he overheard in public. It's doubtful, however, that he overheard much of what's included in The Story of the Jews: A 4000 Year Adventure (Villard, 1998). In the cartoon history book, he claims that the first "Oy!" was uttered by Abraham in response to God's command that the chosen people abide by his covenant with them "forever." Making history entertaining is Mack's forte. Aside from Funnies, he's cowritten and illustrated many children's books, and he wrote and illustrated Stan Mack's Real Life American Revolution (Avon, 1994), a cartoon history of the early United States. Publication of the new book coincides with Israel's 50th anniversary, and Mack will discuss his work tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Broward County Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Admission is free. Call 954-357-7401.
April 24
The World Drum and Percussion Festival thumps and bangs its way into the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center (1770 Monroe St., Hollywood) tonight at 8 p.m. Since there's only one act, it's not technically a "festival," but the Miami Philharmonic Steel and Percussion Ensemble has everything covered. The group of musicians from all over the world is dedicated to -- what else -- world music, and performs an array of genres with an equally diverse assortment of instruments, from its namesake Caribbean steel drums to Cuban congas to Japanese taiko drums. Using those instruments the group will perform works by composers from Nicaragua, Trinidad, France, and the United States. Maybe it's a festival after all. Ticket prices range from $15 to $25. For more information call 954-924-8175.
April 25
In her narrative paintings, Rebecca "Betty" Pinkney tells tragic tales, like the one about her grandmother's house going up in flames. In The Terrible Accident, a 1995 oil on canvas, she recounts the real-life crash of a bus full of migrant workers. Draped in brightly colored clothes, the bodies of the victims float in a blue-green river near the bus, which has plunged off the roadway into water. A crane is perched on shore, ready to pull the bus out, and bright white ambulances and police cars are evidence of the rescue effort. But in the background dark, billowing clouds indicate that all is not well. A selection of Pinkney's works is included in "Two Narratives: Paintings by Peter Olsen and Rebecca 'Betty' Pinkney," an exhibition that opens today at the Museum of Art (1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) along with the museum's other spring shows: "Rights of Passage" and "Tropical Terrain." Admission is $3 to $6. Call 954-5500.
April 26
In the United States, we celebrate Mother's Day, Father's Day, heck, even Grandparent's Day. But what about the kids? The Japanese have separate days set aside for girls and boys, and Kodomo-no-hi is the collective "Children's Day" holiday. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach) will host its second annual children's day celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. While deciding what to do, families will get the chance to learn a little Japanese. Hina-shikishi, for example, is the art of making a Japanese doll collage. Folks interested in fish printing -- which entails slathering a dead fish with ink, then pressing its image on paper -- should ask about gyotaku. Meanwhile, throughout the day, shows will be presented on outdoor stages by the Children's Theater Guild, Klein Dance, Little Palm Family Theater, and T's East-West Karate. Someone will also play the shakuhachi, an ancient Japanese musical instrument. Area museums and parks will run activity booths, and food vendors will offer a selection of Asian foods. Admission is $3. Call 561-495-0233.
April 27
What is it with actors writing plays about dead artists? Steve Martin's Picasso at the Lapin Agile just passed through this area, and now audiences get a shot at Leonard Nimoy's Vincent, a monologue about painter Vincent van Gogh delivered by his brother, Theo. Everyone's favorite Vulcan not only wrote but performed the one-man, two-character play when it debuted in 1981. Set in a Paris lecture hall a week after van Gogh's death in 1890, the play has Theo reminiscing about his brother and occasionally changing his voice to respond as Vincent. Meanwhile, slides of the Dutch postimpressionist's swirling, dreamlike images are shown. In putting together the play, Nimoy drew largely from the brothers' letters, which display just how close, and sometimes tempestuous, their relationship was. Nimoy argues that, because of his epileptic seizures, Vincent was considered an insane, yet visionary, artist. His affliction prevented him from maintaining a regular work schedule, and Theo supported him both financially and emotionally through his entire life. Vincent will be presented at 2 and 8 p.m. today and May 4 at the Caldwell Theatre Company, 7873 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Ticket prices range from $5 to $15. Call 561-241-7432 or toll-free 930-6400.
April 28
No breaks, no gears, no coasting. Sounds like riding a tricycle, but the sleek, thin-tired racing bicycles we're talking about here have only two wheels and whiz around the banked curves of the velodrome at up to 35 miles per hour. The speed, of course, depends on who's pedaling, and racers of all levels get competitive from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Brian Piccolo Park (9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City). Bike races and classes are held there most evenings, but Tuesday nights are reserved for open racing, ranging from level five for beginners to level one for pros. More than just a bike ride, velodrome racing is an intense workout. Missing from each bike is the free-wheel sprocket, meaning that, as long as that two-wheel contraption is in motion, so are the pedals. And the balance required for the banked turns brings the rider's entire body into the equation. The cost is $6, though first-time participants will have to shell out an additional $35 for their annual United States Cycling Federation license, which is required. Call 954-437-2626.


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A week ago, Baylor was riding high, near the top of the conferenceBut consecutive losses at home to Oklahoma and at Iowa State have pushed the Bears (14-7, 5-3 in the Big 12) back to the middle of the pack.Coach Scott Drew, however, is not fretting. He spun it into a positive example of what makes college basketball interesting."Last week everything was great with us. This week it looks like it's terrible," Drew said. "In reality, that's just college basketball. I think that's what makes it so exciting from game to game."The Bears lost two close ones, including 74-71 at home to Oklahoma, in which Baylor trailed the entire second half but nearly pulled off the comeback in the final minutes by outscoring the Sooners 35-22 the final 13:39.In Ames on Saturday, ISU held off Baylor down the stretch.Drew chocked it up to parity, in the league and across the nation."I think that's why having veteran leadership and experienced players is so critical because every year in the conference race there's highs and there's lows, especially in a conference like the Big 12," he said."The teams that are successful at the end of the year are able to maintain that sense of balance. We like to say, [make sure] one mistake doesn't lead to two."Drew's Bears will try to not let two losses turn into a three-game losing streak at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Oklahoma State. The Cowboys (15-5, 5-3) are coming off their upset of previously No. 1-ranked Kansas in Lawrence, Kan. Baylor beat OSU by 10 on Jan. 21 in Waco.Mountaineer travelTexas coach Rick Barnes thinks the Big 12 should help minimize West Virginia's travel burden in the future.But he acknowledged he's not sure what the league can do.The Longhorns (10-11, 2-6), who played at West Virginia on Monday night, will gain an hour when they fly back to Austin.That's the same as the rest of the league's teams, except for the Mountaineers, who lose an hour every time they fly back to the Eastern time zone after a road game in the Central time zone."Where I think it's really tough for the West Virginia athletes is academically more than anything," Barnes said.Stefan Stevenson817-390-7760Twitter: @FollowtheFrogs
Big 12 Players of the Week
Men's Player of the Week
G Marcus Smart, Oklahoma State: The Flower Mound Marcus ex earned his first player of the week honor (he already has two rookie of the weeks) after the freshman averaged 23 points and 7.5 rebounds in wins against Iowa State and Kansas. He also had a combined 10 assists and nine steals and shot 53.1 percent. He tied a career high with 25 points against KU, ending the Jayhawks' 33-game home win streak.
Men's Rookie of the Week
G Will Clyburn, Iowa State: He averaged 21 points and 7 rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the field as the Cyclones split two games with OSU and Baylor. He scored 28 points against the Bears, including 17 in the second half, and finished with 10 rebounds. He shot 41.7 percent from the 3-point arc and made 13 of 14 free throws combined in the two games.
Women's Player of the Week
C Brittney Griner, Baylor: The senior won her fifth consecutive weekly honor and seventh of the season as she averaged 35 points, 12.5 rebounds, five blocks, and 5.5 assists in wins at Texas Tech and Oklahoma State. She became the Big 12's all-time leading scorer, passing OSU's Andrea Riley, with 2,903, 12th-most in NCAA Division I history.
Women's Freshman of the Week
C Imani McGee-Stafford, Texas: Scored a career-high 23 points and had 13 rebounds in the Longhorns' win over TCU. She made 13 of 14 free throws and had 7 blocks in a career-high 37 minutes.
"I think Kansas, obviously, is still the team to beat, no question. They're one of the best teams in America. We had a good day on that day, but I don't think our win diminishes how good they are ... they're still in the driver's seat." -- Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford on the Cowboys' win over Kansas on Saturday.
"It wasn't very good Saturday, but we got outplayed, too. I don't want to blame it just on us. I thought [Oklahoma State] was definitely the much more aggressive team and better team on Saturday."
-- Kansas coach Bill Self
"Tell Bill [Self] he doesn't have to come if he wants. He can stay home."
-- TCU coach Trent Johnson, joking to the Big 12 teleconference moderator about playing No. 5 Kansas at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Worth.
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Alargan International Real Estate launches touristic city project in Oman
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Alargan International Real Estate Company has launched a new OMR200m project in the Sultanate of Oman.
The project falls under the integrated touristic complex classification and is comprised of various amenities including hotels, a traditional souk and commercial strips that are surrounding a manmade lagoon.
The announcement came during the Tourism Investment Conference which was held in Oman last week. The sessions brought out important recommendations notably those concerning the private sector's participation in the development of projects with the state government.
Khaled Al-Mashaan, chairman and managing director of Alargan International Real Estate Company, says: "The project constitutes an important addition to tourism in the Sultanate of Oman. It is an integrated city providing services to Oman's citizens and residents, and will play a key role in attracting investments to the Sultanate. The project is aimed at creating jobs for approximately two thousand people."
The project is located in the Abu Al -Nakheel area, behind Al-Naseem Park, which may lead to officially naming the project "Al -Nakheel City." This integrated touristic city constitutes hotels, standalone villas with direct sea views, as well as one, two and three bedroom apartments catering to the various needs of all segments within Oman's community. In addition, the city is centred on a manmade swimmable lagoon, which allows visitors to enjoy the lagoon's shores as well as many different water sports and activities.
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