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Top Gear USA: Season 2 DVD
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- Number of Discs: 4
- Run Time: 704 Minutes
- Region: 1
- Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
- Studio: BBC Warner
- DVD Release Date: February 19, 2013
- Cast: Bridget Marquardt, Arlene Tur, Bill Engvall, Adam Ferrara, Adam Levine
- Genre: TV Series
- Color: Color
- Release Date: 2012
In this second season of high-adrenaline action entertainment, Top Gear delves deeper into the colorful history of the automobile and showcases an offbeat celebration of the art of driving, featuring super-cars, extreme stunts and challenges, car reviews and celebrity interviews, as well as the eccentric adventures of its hosts with Top Gear's customary wit and humor. Hosted by comedian and car buff Adam Ferrara, champion rally and drift racer Tanner Foust and racing analyst Rutledge Wood, Top Gear an automotive entertainment extravaganza. Big Star, Small Car guests include Rick and Chumlee (Pawn Stars), comedian Bill Engvall, Arlene Tur (Torchwood), Maroon 5 singer and The Voice judge Adam Levine, Bridget Marquardt (Girls Next Door) and Steve Schirripa (The Sopranos).


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Barry Joffe has extensive experience in career consulting, recruiting and human resource management. Most recently he spent 8 1/2 years with DBM Inc., a global career transition and outplacement consulting firm where he served as Managing Consultant for the Cincinnati market and District Managing Consultant for two separate five-location multi-state districts. He has counseled a broad range of individuals from senior executives to individual contributing professionals and operations personnel and delivered a variety of career planning workshops. His familiarity with a broad range of organization structures, industry sectors and disciplines provide a solid platform from which to deliver career advice. He has authored several articles on career issues.
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Adult Dancehall Dolly Saloon Costume (ref: 21970)
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Transform into a sexy can-can dancer from the Moulin Rogue with this Adult Dancehall Dolly Saloon Costume. This dazzling Dolly Saloon costume is perfect for a spontaneous can-can across the dance floor.
Costume includes:
- Dress
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Our Adult Dancehall Dolly Saloon Costume comes with a blue and black can-can style dress with attached chocker and netted trim. Made from 100% polyester, this dress will keep you cool and not weigh you down as you can-can through the night. The dress also features a tie at the back to tailor the costume to your figure.
Also included is a pair of long blue sleeve gloves finished with black netted trim.
The look is completed with a matching garter and head rose.
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Food helps round out the holiday season
The holiday season has officially kicked into high gear for the next six weeks with no rest in sight!
Our calendars are filled with commitments to attend social gatherings and host family and friends. This is the time of year for everyone to be jolly, or at least that is the word on the street and in every store window.
With a whirlwind of events and libations being passed in celebration, it's no wonder we can find ourselves dizzy from all the demands.
I personally thrive on the high energy and competing demands. Like driving a turbo-charged race car, my foot stays firmly planted on the accelerator.
But, the holidays are such a lovely time and should be filled with family and friends gathering, a time to reflect on the past year.
One of the main ways we make our holidays festive is with food.
Putting special thought and care into the meals we prepare shows our family and friends how much we love them.
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and it is there that so many of our dearest memories are formed.
I asked a few friends to share some of their favorite holiday recipes that are sure to please.
They graciously obliged, and here they are, shared with you.
Fudge by Frances
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- Fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Add the condensed milk to a small saucepan. Pour the chips into the pan, give a stir, and make sure that the milk coats all the chips. Add a pinch of salt. Cook over low heat until it's melted and glossy and a looks like a thick, hot fudge.
Add the vanilla and walnuts, making sure to coat the nuts with the fudge. Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch square baking pan with foil.
Pour the fudge into the pan and smooth it out, getting it in all the corners. Let the fudge come to room temperature, then put in the fridge for 3 hours or so. This will make it easier to cut.
Pop out of the pan and cut into little pieces.
Rachel's Thanksgiving Oyster Stuffing
- 1 lb cubed pieces of bread (bag of toasted croutons is easiest)
- 1 pint raw oysters
- 4 -8 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup celery , finely chopped
- 2 cups onions , chopped
- 1/4-1/2 cup fresh parsley minced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon thyme, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper , ground
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 large eggs, well beaten (optional)
Use this step only if bread pieces are not toasted: Preheat oven to 400°F and toast the bread until golden brown on the middle rack. Turn into a large bowl.
Rinse oysters in strainer with cold water
Meanwhile heat butter and white wine until melted and foam subsides. Add onions, garlic, and celery cooking about 5 minutes until tender.
Remove from heat and stir in the spices.
Stir in the bread cubes, and drained oysters and toss well, until the stuffing is moist, but not packed together; stir in the stock and eggs.(Oyster juice may be used in place of some of the stock). Remoisten and adjust spices as necessary
If cooked in a casserole dish at 350°F until heated through with a crust on the outsides, 25 to 40 minutes.
Add paprika for color and parsley for garnish. Enjoy!
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One of the highlights of SciPy 2011 was a demonstration of the upcoming release of iPython 0.11 (which is likely to become version 1.0, eventually). Fernando Perez calls iPython a "tool for manipulating namespaces", but this dry, technical definition belies the productivity-boosting power of this project. I have been using iPython for a few years as a replacement for the standard shell because it affords users easier access to debugging tools, command history and the underlying file system. Version 0.11 adds to this a variety of enhancements that further improve its utility and usability. A full account of it many features can be found in the iPython documentation, but I want to highlight a couple of the recent innovations that users might not be aware of.
Parallel Processing
Its probably impossible to buy a new computer in 2011 that does not have multiple cores, and yet most everyday scientific computing does not take advantage of parallel processing. Some have the impression that because of the Global Interpreter Lock (GIL), Python is not a useful parallel processing platform. In fact, though the GIL prevents concurrency for multithreaded processes, Python allows the GIL to be side-stepped through its
multiprocessing module. In fact, there is a large suite of Python packages that provide multiprocessing for Python in various forms, from simply taking advantage of multiple cores on a single computer to computing on clusters, grids and clouds. iPython not only provides Python users with multiprocessing capability, but also allows for monitoring, debugging and interacting with multiple processes.
iPython facilitates multiprocessing through the use of "engines", which are instances of Python that are started as needed by iPython. These engines, in turn, are governed by a controller process that allows them to be addressed by the user, either directly or through a
LoadBalanced interface that will automatically assign computation to available engines in a smart way.
Using parallel computing via iPython requires one additional step, which instantiates the engines that will be used for multiprocessing tasks. Before starting iPython run
ipcluster from the terminal, as follows:
ipcluster start --n=4
where the
n argument specifies the number of engines to start. On my Intel Core i5 machine, I have 4 cores available to me, so I chose to start an engine on each. Now, iPython has access to all of these engines, via a
Client object:
In [1]: from IPython.parallel import Client
In [2]: c = Client()
In [3]: c.ids
Out[3]: [0, 1, 2, 3]
We can now multiprocess, using all four engines. As a simple example, consider running a set of linear regressions in parallel. The following code simulates some data that we can analyze:
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import numpy as np
# generate fake data
nsample = 100
x = np.linspace(0,10, 100)
X = np.c_[np.ones(len(x)), x, x**2]
beta = np.array([1, 0.1, 10])
y = np.dot(X, beta) + np.random.normal(size=nsample)
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We now have a response variable that was generated as a quadratic function of a predictor variable, with some Gaussian noise added. Lets use the scikits.statsmodels package to estimate some alternative models, in parallel.
In [6]: import scikits.statsmodels.api as sm
In [7]: model_set = [sm.OLS(y, X[:,0]), sm.OLS(y, X[:,:-1]),
sm.OLS(y, X), sm.OLS(y, np.c_[X, x**3])]
This series of models are presented in order of increasing complexity, including an intrecept-only model, a simple linear model, a quadratic polynomial model (the generating model) and a cubic polynomial model. We can now fit the models in parallel, and calculate AIC values (an information criterion) so that we may discover which performs best.
In [8]: view = c.load_balanced_view()
In [9]: rc = view.map(lambda m: m.fit().aic, model_set)
In [10]: rc[:]
Needless to say, it would be excessive to fit a handful of ordinary least squares regression models in parallel, but this shows how simple it is to run computing tasks in parallel using iPython. But, this barely scratches the surface, so I strongly encourage you to read the parallel computing section of the iPython docs.
Qt Console
Another slick enhancement in iPython 0.11 is the introduction of a Qt-based console. This is facilitated by a ZeroMQ layer that allows iPython to run in two processes. If you are willing and able to install Qt and the Qt bindings for Python (either PyQt or PySide) (which can be a non-trivial task for Mac users), you can take advantage of the new iPython Qt console. Launching is a matter of providing a
qtconsole argument:
ipython qtconsole
This spawns a Python window that contains the iPython console that you would have expected in the terminal. An immediate advantage of the Qt console is the automatic availability of tooltips, which pop up whenever the opening parenthesis of a class or function is typed:
Not impressed yet? How about the ability to load remote python scripts, via iPython magic? Here is a PyMC model, loaded directly from a GitHub gist:
Any file appened with .py can be imported this way, local or remote. Not only does this bring the script into the console, but the code can be edited prior to execution. This is really, really nice. How many of us find snippets of code from various places on the internet, which we copy and modify to apply it to our own work? This task just got a little easier.
Perhaps the nicest new feature is the ability to embed matplotlib figures directly into the console. The easiest way to enable this is to include a
--pylab=inline argument when starting iPython. This will place figures generated by matplotlib into the console, just below the function call, rather than in a separate window:
It reminds me a little of Mathematica. Then, what is really nice is that the entire contents of the console can be exported to xml or html, via a contextual menu option:
This saves a document, with figures and all, that can be displayed in a web browser:
One of the improvements afforded by the two-process model implemented in iPython 0.11 is that the kernel can interact with multiple consoles. When a console is launched, you will notice a message from the kernel that provides information for additional remote connections:
[503] 11:21:41 fonnescj: $ ipython qtconsole --pylab=inline
[IPKernelApp] To connect another client to this kernel, use:
[IPKernelApp] --existing --shell=54639 --iopub=54640 --stdin=54641 --hb=54642
By default, the kernel only listens for local connections, but adding external interfaces is as simple as providing the IP address to iPython on startup. But for now, I can add an additional console to the kernel by pasting the flags provided to the
ipython call that starts the second console. This will connect the new console to the already-running kernel. For example, in the screen shot below, I defined a variable
b=10 in the bottom console, then attached a new console to the kernel; you can see that
d (along with all the other objects in the namespace) is available to the second console.
Of course, there is much, much more to tell, but I will leave it at that for now, and encourage you to grab a build or clone the source code from the iPython GitHub repo, and use the online documentation to guide you through the trove of goodies that iPython has to offer. While they received no shortage of accolades at SciPy 2011 for their amazing work, I'd like to add my thanks to the iPython development team for their ongoing commitment to improving the usability of Python!


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Although they have been decently priced in recent years, Sony Walkman MP3 players have never been straight-up cheap--until now. The latest models, including the second-gen E-Series featured here, offer rock-bottom pricing that might make even SanDisk blush. Sony may have cut some corners with features and design, but the company managed to keep its signature great audio quality and solid battery life--and all in the name of proffering the first brand-new 16GB player we've seen that costs just $100 (you can also get an 8GB version for $80).
Like its predecessor, the second-gen Sony E-Series has a fairly standard design, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, as it makes the player very straightforward to operate. Below the 2-inch screen are the main playback controls: a five-way control pad, a back/home button, and an option key that brings up various contextual menus. One thing we noticed with the second-gen player is that the "up" arrow on the keypad is slightly difficult to press. Sony includes a dedicated volume rocker on the right spine--always a nice touch--as well as a hold switch. The bottom of the unit houses the standard 3.5mm headphone jack and a standard mini USB port--we dig that Sony elected to revert to this more universal connection, though accessory compatibility may be a problem as a result.
The second-gen E-Series is roughly the same size as its predecessor, measuring a compact 3.2 inches tall by 1.7 inches wide by 0.3 inch deep, so it's definitely pocket-friendly and would not be an unreasonable thing to strap to your arm or waistband at the gym. It comes in a two color options--red or black--though the top of the player is all black plastic, which gives the red version a two-tone look.


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Tech Tip: What's the Difference Between Tube and Solid-State Guitar Amps?
Guitar Amps: Learn about the differences between tube, solid-state and hybrid amplifiers.
The simple answer is that a guitar tube amp uses one or more vacuum tubes to amplify the signal, while a solid-state guitar amp uses solid-state electronics (diodes, transistors, etc.) to amplify the signal. On paper and in theory these two approaches should yield identical result, but in actuality the difference is usually quite noticeable.
The all-tube Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W Combo Amp generates warm, musical distortion at relatively low volumes.
But the simple answer fails to address underlying complexities. Many amps are not simply tube or solid-state, but mixes of both kinds, called "hybrids." This usually means that they have a tube preamp stage, employing vacuum tubes in the tone shaping circuitry, but use solid-state circuitry for the power section. The hybrids are closer to full tube amps in response and tonal warmth, but purists will still find a difference between the two. Tube amps are generally more expensive in initial cost and to operate (because you need to replace the tubes occasionally), and solid-state amps are generally less delicate and more reliable. Many players, however, feel that tube amps yield a warmer, more musical tone and more musical-sounding distortion.
The Vox AC30VR Valve Reactor 2x12 Guitar Combo Amp combines a low-maintenance power amp section with a tube-powered preamp to deliver a winning combination of reliability and vintage tone.
Yet another wrinkle is tube emulation circuitry. Many amps and preamps have sophisticated circuits designed to act like tubes, and as in all things, some are better than others. A relatively new development has been the introduction modeling amps, which not only emulate the tone and response of tubes, but of specific tube amps. In general these pretty exciting amps, but again, some are better than others at reproducing the specific models, and in maintaining the sounds through a range of volume levels.
The Line 6 Spider IV 75 Guitar Combo uses advanced modeling technology to generate the signature sounds of revered amps, effects, and professional guitarists.
Another point to make about tube amps is that bigger is not always better. You get the most distinctive tube sound when the amp is cranked up enough so the tubes are saturated or nearly saturated, creating the overdriven sound revered by tube-amp fans. For this reason, it is often better to choose a lower wattage amp over a higher wattage amp, depending on how and where you play. By the time you crank up your 60- watt amp enough to saturate the tubes to get just the right level of distortion, you could be blowing your audience out the back door. It might have been better to choose a 20W amp that lets you get your saturated tone without the ear-killing decibels. Many professional guitarists prefer this approach both for recording and performance situations. They use close-miking to capture the overdriven sound of smaller tube amps, sending that signal to the recording console or the PA mixer.
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Did everybody rush out and buy a wah, a TS8, a RAT,? Yes.Why?. To emulate sounds. How many people can really tell the difference between EL84's and 6L6's ? Not many.but if you find out that Keith Richards uses 6L6's in his Twins then yes you go out and get them.
Try to stop being an elitist snob
Tube vs. solid-state is a historical difference caused by things such as crossover distortion, etc. Things that have no been improved with Class AB output stages.
Does that mean I don't believe there is a difference? No, I'm not saying there is/isn't a difference, just that anyone who claims to be able to tell the difference is lying, based on many double-blind research studies.
Analog design engineer and purchaser of tube amps :)
I use a solid state amp with the above gear and I get rave reviews about the sound I get.
Thanks for the info.
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George Clooney stars in and directs an all-star cast that includes Matt Damon and Cate Blanchett in 'The Monuments Men,' which is set during World War II and based on a true story. NY1's Neil Rosen filed the following review.
George Clooney stars in and directs a new film called "The Monuments Men," which is loosely based on a true story and features an all-star cast.
Clooney plays an art historian, now a U.S. military officer during WWII. He convinces a bunch of older, out-of-shape art experts, to join the cause, go behind Nazi enemy lines and save some of the world's most priceless treasures.
Among the middle-aged recruits is Bill Murray, who plays an architect, John Goodman as a sculptor, Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville as a British Museum head, and Matt Damon as an art restorer. Rounding out the cast are Jean Dujardin and Bob Balaban.
With all the great talent involved and a story that, on paper at least, sounds exciting, you would figure "The Monuments Men" would be a crowd-pleasing film. Sadly, it's not.
Clooney tries directing in a style reminiscent of an old '40s WWII film, but he fails to pull it off and doesn't generate much interest in this tale.
Another big problem is that we really don't care about the main characters, since they all don't have much of a back story.
Making matters worse, there's a corny, retro score, which obtrusively bleeds into almost every scene.
Clooney's character often launches into long preachy sermons about how art is the basis of civilization. It's a good sentiment, but Clooney's bang-you-over-the-head approach is anything but subtle.
A few cutsey comic relief scenes are also misplaced.
The actors' talents, for the most part, are wasted. But I did really like two scenes, one involving Cate Blanchett as a Parisian with trust issues.
Other than that, although the film is about hidden masterpieces, overall, this is a missed opportunity and no work of art on any level.
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Hunting for New Orleans vacation deals? If you know where to look, your hunt won't last long. Superior museums, casual Creole diners, green parks… it's a breeze to live it up in NOLA, even on the tightest of budgets.
Check out our guide to New Orleans vacation deals:
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Map of NOLA's Cheapest Attractions and Restaurants
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Museums: $10 and Under
- Founded by Spaniards, the Cabildo later became the New Orleans City Hall. Today, it's an exhibit that pays ode to Louisiana's vibrant history. Tours cost $6.
- For $8, embrace New Orleans heritage at the Backstreet Cultural Museum, featuring African American-centric exhibits and collections.
- For a meager $8, bring the whole gang to the Louisiana Children's Museum for some fun (and learning, too).
- Browse amazing artworks at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for $10.
- Visit the New Orleans Museum of Art, exploding with 40,000 pieces of art and beautiful natural scenery, to boot, for just $10.
- For $10, explore the amazing collection of modern art, and sprawling grounds, of the Longue Vue House and Gardens.
- Located near the Fair Grounds on Bayou St John, the historic Pitot House gives you a glimpse of what it was like to be one of NOLA's first settlers for just $5.
- Tour the beautiful 1800s Beauregard-Keyes House for $10.
The Great (and Cheap) Outdoors
- Go jogging, swimming, and monkey bar swinging at Audubon Park.
- Visit the Mississippi River area and get to know the natural beauty (as well as some history – this is where the 1815 Battle of New Orleans happened) of New Orleans at the Jean Lafittee Natural Preserve. Don't miss the Barataria Preserve, with its exciting mélange of animals, including 200 species of birds!
- Central Park has nothing on City Park, home to hundreds of old oak trees, an amusement park, botanical garden, golf courses, fishing, boating, and of course, great views.
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It's easy to enjoy the Big Easy on a budget. In fact, NOLA's one of the very best cities for walking and window shopping. Here are some highlights, but the entire town is brimming with gorgeous Victorian homes, live music, friendly locals, and of course, vacation deals.
- See the view of the city from the Mississippi River at Algiers Point, a neighborhood full of 19th century homes.
- NOLA is swamp land, so graves here lie above the ground, making for some striking cemeteries, like the St Louis Cemetery #1 (burial site of the "Voodoo Queen," Marie Laveau).
- Jackson Square is the French Quarter: stop by the city's top landmarks, like the St Louis Cathedral, and take in the sights and sounds of the city's best talent, from musicians to painters.
- Feel like some live music? There's no better bet than Frenchman Street in the French Quarter.
- Don't miss out on the Garden District (located uptown), and its stunning Victorian architecture.
- You can listen to live jazz music for free at the New Orleans Musical Legends Park on Bourbon Street.
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- Acme Oyster House – fried fish poboys, oyster platters, gumbo, and other Louisiana seafood classics
- Parkway Bakery & Tavern – award-winning poor boys, from roast beef to fried shrimp
- The Camellia Grill – great diner for breakfast or lunch; think omelets to hot sandwiches
- Café Envie – best bet for paninis
- Slice Pizzeria – along with the pizza, there's also pasta, poor boys, calzones, and more
- The Ruby Slipper – salads, sandwiches, and other light lunch fare
- Trolley Stop Café – when you're hungry for breakfast: choose from Belgian waffles and sausage and cheese omelets
- Red Gravy – NOLA knows how to do Italian food, too
- Dat Dog – Crawfish Etouffee on a hot dog? Who knew?
- Juan's Flying Burrito – classic Mexican food
- Port-of-Call – try the mushroom burger
- Book a New Orleans vacation home and eat in a few nights. With a full kitchen and dining area, it's no big deal to dine cheaply. You can even cook with quality Creole ingredients by shopping at the local grocery and seafood markets.
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The best way to save on your getaway is to stay in a cheap accommodation. Luckily, you can find all kinds of New Orleans vacation deals on cottages, villas, town homes, and more all over the French Quarter and elsewhere in the city. Cheap New Orleans vacation rentals are a much smarter and more wallet-friendly choice than hotels, which are small, overpriced, and lacking in amenities. Whether you're visiting NOLA on your honeymoon, or planning a family reunion, there's an accommodation that will fit your budget.
More Money Saving Tips
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- Book your vacation during the summer months (if you can handle the heat!) or December or January, when crowd levels are small, but airfare and accommodation deals are big. Also, make sure to avoid popular events like Mardi Gras or the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, as those are expensive times to be in the city.
- Instead of renting a car and paying for parking, get around on foot or rental bike and take advantage of the city's streetcars and public transportation.


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The City of Murray is governed by the Mayor and twelve publicly-elected city council members who serve four and two year terms respectively.
Council members are the legislative body of local government. Pursuant to KRS 83A.040, a member of the legislative body must be at least 21 years of age, be a qualified voter in the city, and be a resident of the city throughout the term of office.
City legislators must be elected at a regular election. They serve a two year term that begins January 1st after the election.
City legislators are required per KRS 62.010 to take an oath of office on or before their term begins.
In a Mayor-Council form of government, City Council may only act as a whole body. Individual city council members may not make decisions or act on behalf of the body. The Council must have a quorum, or majority of all members, in order to act. (KRS 83A.060). The Council is prohibited from performing any administrative or executive functions (KRS 83A.130), they do not have any authority over the day to day functions of a city government. According to KRS 83A.130, all legislative authority is in the hands of the city council, such as establishing ordinances, municipal orders, and resolutions.
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These cards were given out by banks and other institutions to help French people understand the value of the new euro currency compared to the franc which had been in use for many years. They are interesting and informative records of the transition period, which actually lasted for several years. The euro currency was introduced on 1 January 2002 and both currencies were legal to use until 17 February 2002 after which only the euro could be used. Old francs could be exchanged into euros for a longer period in commercial banks and for a considerably longer time at the national Banc de France We are offering four types of cards, three of which are the kind which change when you tilt them. -- Large plastic card fro La Poste (the French postal system) which changes from euros to francs when tilted. On the back are postal rates and other information. These measure 4 by 6 inches. We have only two of these available and they are priced at $7 apiece. --Smaller version of the above (also changes values from euros to francs when tilted) with rounded corners. These measure 3 3/8 by 2 1/8 inches (wallet or business card size). We have nine of these and they are priced at $3 apiece. --Small blue-green plastic cards given out by BNP Paribas, one of the largest French banks, same size as the smaller La Poste cards. These also change values from euros to francs when tilted. The back bears the bank name and a couple of other phrases. We have 18 of these and they are priced at $3 apiece. --Small stiff cards (not plastic) given out by Credit Agricole with conversion rates for the euro on one side an the franc on the other. These do not change when tilted. These are also the same size as the other two smaller cards. We have two of these available and they are priced at $3 apiece. Shipping by First Class Mail will be $1.00 for any quantity.
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Promacta Side Effects
Generic Name: eltrombopag
Note: This page contains side effects data for the generic drug eltrombopag. It is possible that some of the dosage forms included below may not apply to the brand name Promacta.
It is possible that some side effects of Promacta may not have been reported. These can be reported to the FDA here. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.
For the Consumer
Applies to eltrombopag: oral tablet
As well as its needed effects, eltrombopag (the active ingredient contained in Promacta) may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.
If any of the following side effects occur while taking eltrombopag, check with your doctor immediately:More common
- Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
- body aches or pain
- chills or fever
- cough
- difficulty with breathing
- headache
- loss of voice
- pale skin
- rapid weight gain
- runny nose
- sore throat
- tingling of the hands or feet
- troubled breathing with exertion
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- unusual weight gain or loss
- yellow eyes or skin
- bladder pain
- blindness
- blurred or decreased vision
- bruising
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- diarrhea
- general feeling of discomfort or illness
- hoarseness
- joint pain
- lower back or side pain
- muscle aches and pains
- nausea
- pinpoint red spots on the skin
- redness of the eye
- shivering
- sweating
- tender, swollen glands in the neck
- trouble with sleeping
- trouble with swallowing
- voice changes
- vomiting
- chest pain
- pain, redness, or swelling in the legs or arms
- shortness of breath
Some eltrombopag side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them:More common
- Decreased appetite
- difficulty with moving
- hair loss or thinning of the hair
- itching skin
- lack or loss of strength
- muscle aching or cramping
- muscle pains or stiffness
- swollen joints
- Acid or sour stomach
- back pain
- belching
- bone pain
- dry mouth
- heartburn
- indigestion
- rash
- stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to eltrombopag: oral tablet
The most common side effects reported in ITP patients have included nausea, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, vomiting, increased ALT, myalgia, urinary tract infection, oropharyngeal pain, increased AST, pharyngitis, back pain, influenza, paresthesia, and rash.
The most common side effects reported in thrombocytopenic patients with chronic hepatitis C have included anemia, pyrexia, fatigue, headache, nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite, influenza-like illness, asthenia, insomnia, cough, pruritus, chills, myalgia, alopecia, and peripheral edema.[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Thrombotic/thromboembolic events, palpitations, edema, prolonged QT interval on ECG, deep vein thrombosis, peripheral edema
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Tachycardia, acute myocardial infarction, cardiovascular disorder, cyanosis, sinus tachycardia, hypertension, embolism, hot flush, superficial thrombophlebitis, flushing, hematoma, chest pain.[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Increased ALT or AST, hyperbilirubinemia, ascites, increased blood bilirubin levels, increased blood alkaline phosphatase, abnormal hepatic function, jaundice, portal vein thrombosis, hepatic failure
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Cholestasis, hepatic lesion, hepatitis[Ref]
In clinical trials, hepatic decompensation (ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, variceal hemorrhage, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis) was reported more commonly in chronic HCV patients with cirrhosis treated with eltrombopag compared to placebo.[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Anemia
Common (1% to 10%): Decreased white blood cell count, decreased hemoglobin, decreased neutrophil count, increased INR, prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time, lymphopenia, hemolytic anemia
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anisocytosis, eosinophilia, leukocytosis, myelocytosis, thrombocytopenia, increased hemoglobin, increased band neutrophil count, presence of myelocytes, increased platelet cell counts[Ref]
In clinical studies, hemorrhage was the most common serious adverse reaction and most hemorrhagic reactions followed discontinuation of eltrombopag.[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Nausea, diarrhea
Common (1% to 10%): Vomiting, dry mouth, constipation, dysgeusia, upper abdominal pain, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, abdominal distension, toothache, stomatitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hemorrhoids, abdominal discomfort, gastritis, esophageal varices, aphthous stomatitis, esophageal varices hemorrhage, gastroenteritis
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Gingival bleeding, glossodynia, hemorrhoids, mouth hemorrhage, abdominal tenderness, discolored feces, flatulence, food poisoning, frequent bowel movements, hematemesis, oral discomfort[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Alopecia, pruritus
Common (1% to 10%): Rash, generalized pruritus, night sweats, dry skin, eczema, pruritic rash, erythema, hyperhidrosis, skin lesion
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Ecchymosis, urticaria, dermatosis, petechia, cold sweat, melanosis, pigmentation disorder, skin discoloration, skin exfoliation, swelling face, inflammation of wound, contusion, sunburn[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Urinary tract infection
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Leukocyturia, nocturia, proteinuria, dysuria[Ref]
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hypersensitivity[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Influenza-like illness
Common (1% to 10%): Influenza, oral herpes[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Decreased appetite
Common (1% to 10%): Hyperglycemia, increased blood glucose, abnormal loss of weight, decreased blood albumin
Uncommon (0.1% to 10%): Hypokalemia, increased appetite, gout, hypocalcemia, increased blood uric acid, increased blood albumin, increased total protein, increased weight[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Myalgia
Common (1% to 10%): Back pain, musculoskeletal pain, arthralgia, muscle spasm, bone pain, pain in extremity
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Muscular weakness, sensation of heaviness[Ref]
Nervous system
Very common (10% or more): Headache
Common (1% to 10%): Paresthesia, hepatic encephalopathy, dizziness, lethargy, memory impairment
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hypoesthesia, somnolence, migraine, migraine with aura, vascular headache, tremor, balance disorder, dysesthesia, hemiparesis, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral sensory neuropathy, speech disorder, toxic neuropathy, vertigo, cerebral infarction[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Cataract, dry eye, retinal exudates, ocular icterus, retinal hemorrhage
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Blurred vision, lenticular opacities, astigmatism, cortical cataract, conjunctival hemorrhage, eye pain, increased lacrimation, retinal hemorrhage, retinal pigment epitheliopathy, reduced visual acuity, visual impairment, abnormal visual acuity tests, blepharitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Malignant hepatic neoplasm
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rectosigmoid cancer[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Insomnia
Common (1% to 10%): Depression, anxiety, sleep disorder, confusional state, agitation, disturbance in attention
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Apathy, altered mood, tearfulness[Ref]
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Renal failure, lupus nephritis, increased blood urea, increased blood creatinine, increased urine protein/creatinine ratio, increased urine pH[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Cough
Common (1% to 10%): Upper respiratory tract infection, oropharyngeal pain, pharyngitis, bronchitis, nasopharyngitis, dyspnea, oropharyngeal pain, exertional dyspnea, productive cough, pulmonary embolism
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pneumonia, sinusitis, tonsillitis, epistaxis, pulmonary infarction, nasal discomfort, oropharyngeal blistering, sinus disorder, sleep apnea syndrome[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Fatigue, pyrexia, asthenia, chills
Common (1% to 10%): Irritability, pain, malaise, non-cardiac chest pain, chest discomfort
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Ear pain, feeling hot, vessel puncture site hemorrhage, feeling jittery, ill-defined disorder, pyrexia, sensation of foreign body, mucosal inflammation[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Injection site reaction, injection site rash/pruritus[Ref]
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What to wear, Summer jackets
- Written by Nadia Najam
What to wear this summer to be ultra modern and sophisticated? Off course summer jackets that are in trend. Those pieces are a coolest way to express style and get well organized look even in summer. You can wear those on frocks and dresses to keep your outfit a little embellished.
Either you are going to your office or to your friends home, you can wear a cool jacket that paired nicely with your outfit. You can also wear some suit jackets in summer, opt for different colors. Wear two button jackets or roll up your jacket sleeves. Wear them over shorts to stay Urban, or wear them on dresses to be classic. What ever your style my be, the thing is you can pull on a summer jacket as a cool accessory this summer.
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Polyploid genome of Camelina sativa revealed by isolation of fatty acid synthesis genes.
Summary of "Polyploid genome of Camelina sativa revealed by isolation of fatty acid synthesis genes."
Camelina sativa, an oilseed crop in the Brassicaceae family, has inspired renewed interest due to its potential for biofuels applications. Little is understood of the nature of the C. sativa genome, however. A study was undertaken to characterize two genes in the fatty acid biosynthesis pathway, fatty acid desaturase (FAD) 2 and fatty acid elongase (FAE) 1, which revealed unexpected complexity in the C. sativa genome.
In C. sativa, Southern analysis indicates the presence of three copies of both FAD2 and FAE1 as well as LFY, a known single copy gene in other species. All three copies of both CsFAD2 and CsFAE1 are expressed in developing seeds, and sequence alignments show that previously described conserved sites are present, suggesting that all three copies of both genes could be functional. The regions downstream of CsFAD2 and upstream of CsFAE1 demonstrate co-linearity with the Arabidopsis genome. In addition, three expressed haplotypes were observed for six predicted single-copy genes in 454 sequencing analysis and results from flow cytometry indicate that the DNA content of C. sativa is approximately three-fold that of diploid Camelina relatives. Phylogenetic analyses further support a history of duplication and indicate that C. sativa and C. microcarpa might share a parental genome.
There is compelling evidence for triplication of the C. sativa genome, including a larger chromosome number and three-fold larger measured genome size than other Camelina relatives, three isolated copies of FAD2, FAE1, and the KCS17-FAE1 intergenic region, and three expressed haplotypes observed for six predicted single-copy genes. Based on these results, we propose that C. sativa be considered an allohexaploid. The characterization of fatty acid synthesis pathway genes will allow for the future manipulation of oil composition of this emerging biofuel crop; however, targeted manipulations of oil composition and general development of C. sativa should consider and, when possible take advantage of, the implications of polyploidy.
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This article was published in the following journal.
Name: BMC plant biology
Pages: 233
- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20977772
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2229-10-233
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Overexpression of Arabidopsis MYB96 confers drought resistance in Camelina sativa via cuticular wax accumulation.
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ω-3 PUFA Rich Camelina Oil By-Products Improve the Systemic Metabolism and Spleen Cell Functions in Fattening Pigs.
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Genome-wide identification and expression profiling of the fatty acid desaturase gene family in the silkworm, Bombyx mori.
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Anticolorectal cancer activity of the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid.
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Direct Acid Methylation for Extraction of Fatty Acid Content from Microalgae Cells.
Direct acid methylation was examined as a means for both analysis of fatty acid content in microalgal cells and biodiesel production without pretreatment. Microalgal cells of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii...
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Treating Adults With Major Depression
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Treatment of Schizophrenia With an Omega-3 Fatty Acid (EPA) and Antioxidants
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Oleic Acid
An unsaturated fatty acid that is the most widely distributed and abundant fatty acid in nature. It is used commercially in the preparation of oleates and lotions, and as a pharmaceutical solvent. (Stedman, 26th ed)
Linoleic Acid
A doubly unsaturated fatty acid, occurring widely in plant glycosides. It is an essential fatty acid in mammalian nutrition and is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
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An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a single fatty acid ester bond in lysoglycerophosphatidates with the formation of glyceryl phosphatidates and a fatty acid. EC 220.127.116.11.
Acetyl-coa C-acyltransferase
Enzyme that catalyzes the final step of fatty acid oxidation in which ACETYL COA is released and the CoA ester of a fatty acid two carbons shorter is formed.


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LM ANNUAL MEETING Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 7:00 PM - LM Clubhouse
News and Views from Friends of Lake Killarney
News and Views from Lakeside Manor
. The Lakeside Manor Board of Directors unanimously passed a new Rule, May 20, 2014. Owners must now notify their tenants of the new Rule. Contact Management for more information.
WINTER PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT works for all its residents and community stakeholders to have the safest experience possible as they live, conduct business and play in our community. The purpose of this notification is not to alarm you but to provide valuable information regarding the increase of property crimes, specifically burglaries occurring to residences throughout the Central Florida area, including Winter Park. Although, property crimes are of concern at this time, violent crime continues to remain very low in Winter Park and Winter Park remains one of the safest communities to reside in throughout Central Florida.
Winter Park and Central Florida in general is currently experiencing daytime burglaries to both residences and vehicles and burglaries continue to be a statewide concern. Through our collaboration with other agencies across Florida, several common threads appear.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES: Burglars are working together in groups (multiple perpetrators), canvassing specific neighborhoods in the early morning hours and targeting a specific residence or group of residences. They knock on doors to determine occupancy of the residence and leave the area. The same group returns a short time later and either backs into the driveway or parks on the street in front of the residence and usually makes entry in the rear of the residence. These groups of burglars have been known to use "look-outs". The suspects are usually dressed appropriately (business attire or medical scrub type uniforms) for the neighborhood in attempts to minimize others noticing them and deeming them "out of place".
Common items being stolen are jewelry, high-end electronics, firearms (in some cases) and vehicles (keys left out for easy taking). Suspect vehicles include a blue BMW, a blue Mini Cooper and the use of rentals has been noted as well.
VEHICLE BURGLARIES: Vehicles parked at playgrounds and parks, athletic fields and parking lots where the driver will most likely be gone for a period of time (medical related businesses, gyms, grocery stores) are being targeted. Items that are left out in plain view are being stolen after the suspect smashes the window. Items commonly taken are purses, small electronics (GPS and cell phones, laptops) and money.
CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY should you see anything suspicious in your area. There have been several incidents where neighbors have seen something out of place and have not called. DO NOT APPROACH any vehicles or suspects but be prepared to provide detailed information to the 911 operator who is collecting the information and sharing it in real time with responding officers. Helpful information you might be able to provide would include description of the vehicle, any license plate numbers, number of suspects and a detailed description of their clothing and appearance and direction of travel.
WINTER PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT encourages everyone to secure their homes and vehicles, even if you will be gone for "just a few minutes". Never leave any valuables in plain view in your vehicle.
UTILIZE ALARM SYSTEMS. Should you regularly store valuables in your home, consider using/getting a safety deposit box or large safe that cannot be easily moved.
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Actual Lakeside Manor resident's letter of concern
From Winter Park Police Department
Historically, Winter Park Has enjoyed a relatively low crime rate. This can be attributed to the vigilant actions of our residents as well as the proactive actions taken by our Police Department. This fact is most evident as the neighboring communities that surround Winter Park have all seen status quo in the number of crimes reported while our numbers have decreased during the last few months. However, recently there have been several daytime burglaries west of the downtown area and with your help, we would like to get ahead of this trend before others get victimized. Therefore, we wanted to remind you to please remain vigilant and take the following precautions;
FREE residential and commercial security surveys are available by calling 407-599-3301. Also, if you or any other Lakeside Manor resident wishes to be on our mailing list, contact us here. See our Privacy Statement.
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When the summer approaches... you need to clean your air conditioner drain every 30 days with white vinegar, followed by a quart of warm water to clean out the sludge.
Use 1 cup of undiluted white vinegar. When you pour the vinegar and then the water on the pan or down the drain pipe, depending on the model of your air handler, you will see the sludge actually come out the drainpipe outside your unit.
This action can save costly repair bills. And don't forget if you are on the ground floor, to check and see that the drain outlet is clear of soil and debris. If not, ask someone to clean it out for you if you are not able to complete the task yourself. If you need further instruction, don't hesitate to contact Mr. Bird at 407-628-4443 and he will be happy to instruct you over the phone. See Computer Tips.
FLOORING...If you live on the second floor at Lakeside Manor especially, and you have flooring other than carpeting with pad, you need to be aware that your privacy is at risk and more than likely it has been compromised. Due to the concrete floor construction and no sound deadening space between the floors, most activities by second-floor dwellers can be heard by ground-floor residents, even their more intimate sounds. This issue can be corrected only with the installation of good quality pad and carpet, which is the flooring used when the complex was originally constructed well before the advent of today's flooring materials. Many latter-day flooring materials are known to transmit nuisance sound even laterally down through the walls. Laminate flooring is the worst offender. The experience of ground-floor residents can be that of living inside a bell along with having the unfortunate ability to track every move their upstairs neighbors make. How's that for your privacy?
WATER HEATER…If you live on the second floor at Lakeside Manor especially, be
sure to take note of when your hot water heater was purchased-installed.
A smart thing to do is to put the date on the unit itself with a permanent
marker pen. The water heater is one thing we all tend to forget about
until there is a leak or malfunction.
Some owners replace their hot water heaters every 10 years, knowing that the life expectancy is not very much longer. Units belonging to absentee owners can be vacant for long periods of time, so this is a smart idea.
Recently, a ground floor owner just happened to have a housekeeper over to clean before returning after a few weeks away. An upstairs leak was found that nobody knew was leaking. The second floor unit is owned by an absentee owner. A few more days, and there would have been a severe mold and mildew problem and major reconstruction would have been needed.
Boric Acid + Sugar is recommended for getting rid of bugs... Mix (3 parts Borax to 1 part sugar) for getting rid of roaches. It's extremely effective because the Borax acts similarly to commercial roach killing sprays by dehydrating the pests' exoskeleton. The sugar just acts as a bait. The borax is a pretty safe product, too. Note: Some Lakeside Manor residents reportedly use Splenda or other Aspartame products with great success.
Congratulations with many thanks
Congratulations to the Lake Side Manor Social Committee members, Isabelle and Pat for spearheading the November painting and decorating of the clubhouse, as well as Monica Hicks for her seasonal theme artwork on the clubhouse windows. And thanks to Margaret Moran for the donation of an original Hal McIntosh oil painting (see others below) to hang over the clubhouse fireplace. Hal's work has been recently featured at the Casa Feliz Museum in Winter Park. In addition, a 'Well Done' appreciation is hereby expressed to all the 2011 board members for their selfless service. Congratulations also to the newly appointed 2012 board. And 'Happy Holidays' to all members-residents.
Paintings by Hal McIntosh of Winter Park
also to all the volunteers, i.e., Isabelle, Frank, Pat, Betty, Bill, Matt,
Jenna, Dave, Joan, Julio, Sada, Eleanor, Mary, Jean, and Kay for their
hard work with the latest 'Yard Sale'. The newly acquired funds will be
used for replacement of signs around the complex, new flowers and various
other social events to come. Thanks again, folks … you are all great.
Notice of Intent to Sell or Lease
Application for Boat Dock Space
Application for Clubhouse Activity
Release Form for New Applicants
Application for Second Parking Space
Resident Emergency Contact Information
Rules and Regulations Compliance Agreement
Forms List of Sales and-or Lease Requirements
Florida Condo Statutes Florida Condo Resources
Report any life threatening and criminal activities, which endanger life, safety and property. Call 911.
Report any non-life threatening activities and/or non-emergencies, which otherwise potentially endanger health, safety and property. Call 407-644-1313.
Shower before entering the swimming pool for the well-being of others. Also, see Lakeside Manor Rules and Regulations.
Cover infants and other children with appropriate protective swimming briefs to avoid pool contamination. Chlorinated water does not eliminate health risk. Also, see Lakeside Manor Rules and Regulations.
Keep all drinks and food out of the fenced swimming pool area. (This is an insurance and liability issue, as well as a legal requirement.)
Keep the gates of the swimming pool area closed at all times. Bathers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a resident at all times. (This is an insurance, liability, and legal requirement.)
Avoid installing tile and laminate floors in 2nd story units to comply with local and state law to avoid any acoustical nuisance for ground floor residents.
Keep trash and garbage from protruding above trash can receptacles in order to facilitate sanitation workers servicing the containers.
Keep trash inside underground receptacles to avoid animal foraging.
Send proof of smoke alarm functionality to Management monthly. --
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Lake Killarney Personal Profiles
Featuring Lake Killarney Residents
This month, LakeKillarney.com features profiles of the Frank Cuff's and David Wright's of Lakeside Manor Condominiums, along with retired Lakeside Manor maintenance chief, Dan Sadler, with a special recognition for long-time Lake Killarney resident, Clyde Woody as well as Lionel Nelson, retired USPS carrier for the Lake Killarney community.
Frank W. Cuff married his wife, Isabelle, in November of 1955. They have four kids and eight grand kids. Three of their kids live in the Orlando area and another in California.
Frank and Isabelle bought a home in Winter Park back in 1959, which they sold and moved to Lakeside Manor in December 1992.
Frank trained and raced harness horses each winter at the old Ben White Raceway on Lee Road, in Orlando, until 1970.
He retired from Winter Park Sprint Telephone in November of 1992 as Material and Fleet Manager. Frank's a member of the Central Florida Blood Bank ... 73 gallons and counting ... and both Frank and Isabelle are members of the St. Margaret Mary Church of Winter Park, where they do volunteer work.
They like to attend their grand kids' frequent and varied sports activities and they share a very close relationship with their entire family by way of cookouts for which Isabelle 'just loves' to cook.
Frank and Isabelle are among the most active Lakeside Manor members and have been long time members of the Social Committee. They've served many hours at planting flowers and beautifying the Lakeside Manor property, as well. Many thanks, to Frank and Isabelle Cuff and congratulations on your upcoming 59th wedding anniversary!
David Wright and his wife, Joan, were married in September, 1995. Between them, they now have nine children, twenty-two grand kids and two great grand kids. Needless to say, Christmas is 'down-Wright' expensive! Especially since all of them are up North. The Wright's make a journey twice a year, at least, to see everybody.
David is a retired sound and video engineer, Joan a retired legal secretary. David is now back on his feet after successful hip replacement surgery.
We all look forward to seeing Dave around and about Lakeside Manor real soon. Best wishes, Dave and Joan!
Dan Sadler, the former Lakeside Manor Condominiums maintenance chief, is a resident of Oviedo, FL, and his wife's name is Gisela. Dan and Gisela have two sons. Dan retired from the Maryland, USPS as a letter carrier of 28 years. Dan has a 'can do' attitude about everything, along with a smile. Thanks for your service, Dan, and best wishes!
Clyde, or CW, is the most senior of Lake Killarney residents having resided here since October, 1970. He joined the staff of the former Musician's Club of America in 1970 when what's now known as Lakeside Manor Condominiums was first built. John Hildebrand, the owner and developer, hired Clyde as the first maintenance chief and Homer Gray, who administered the transition to condominium, kept Clyde on as an employee. Dorothy Brown was the first staff secretary.
Clyde married his current wife, Beulah, in July, 1975. Beulah was the Musician's Club secretary at the time. Together, they are the most senior married residents at Lakeside Manor.
Clyde saw military service in the U. S. Navy and is the father of a son and a daughter. They, in turn, have ten children between them and Clyde now has ten great grandchildren, as well. Clyde retired from the LMCA staff in December of 2000. Special thanks, Clyde and Beulah, for your years of service, and best wishes to you and your family!
And Lionel
Nelson, a former Marine and Vietnam Nam veteran,
who recently retired from the USPS after serving the Lake Killarney community
for over 20 years. Good luck, Lionel.
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So I'm trying this new thing where I don't go to the grocery store 3 times a week.
Last week when checking out at the grocery store, the nice checker man said to me, "Ooo you kept it under $50! That's smart shopping."
I replied, "Haha yeah, that's me."
What I failed to tell him (in fear that I would be frowned upon) was that, that trip was my third trip to the grocery store that week. What can I say, I went for buckwheat groats and I ended up leaving with lite coconut milk, avocados, an inappropriate valentine's day card, and new conditioner. Essentials.
So wedding planning is coming along. Okay, not really but I did buy three wedding magazines at Barnes & Noble and this weekend we're getting a guest list made so we can start looking at venues by the end of February. And, I haven't lost the ring yet so that's a positive. We're planning for a January wedding…I think.
I picture the wedding planning process in my family involving a lot of Father of the Bride quotes and my dad saying every other day, "remember, whatever we do for your wedding I have to repeat 2 more times, so let's not get too crazy." I have two sisters so my dad is just preparing himself. And on the days when he's not saying that, he'll be talking about how we will be getting the chipper chicken (at minute 3:45). And then maybe some moments like one of the greatest movie scenes of all time (at minute 2:45) will occur, but hopefully not.
But one of the most exciting things is that
we I picked an engagement photographer that we're thrilled about. After spending exactly 26485 hours looking though photographer's portfolios online (and avoiding homework and internship applications), I finally found one that I LOVE. Like she looks wonderful and perfect and just like someone we would really be comfortable with. I think it's gonna be a great fit. We're actually taking our engagement pictures over Spring Break in my favorite place in the entire world. I thought we we're going to get engaged there but the fiance (woohoo that's fun to say) knew I was expecting that and wanted it to be a surprise. And it just works out even more perfectly because now we get to take our engagement pictures there.
So this week when I wasn't looking through magazines at wedding dresses or searching for the perfect pinterest-esque, color-coordinated engagement picture outfit or not sleeping because I feel like every single day is Christmas Eve now because I'm so excited all the time…yeah, when I wasn't doing uber important stuff like that, I made some brownie batter.
I've seen the healthy brownie batter/cookie dough out there where they put beans in it…I just, no. The beans in dessert thing kinda freaks me out. But at one point in my life, pancakes and spinach in smoothies freaked me out…and now I've gone all crazy, obsessive over those things. So maybe like my frontal lobe isn't developed enough to appreciate the whole beans-in-dessert thing. If you can handle all the black bean brownie recipes out there, more power to ya. And if you can handle it, I have a bag of garbanzo bean flour in my pantry that I will most likely never use because I have no idea what the hey to do with it…so it's got your name on it. Please, come take it.
I will pay you, in brownie batter, to come take it.
Healthy Brownie Batter
serves 2
2/3 cup oat flour
2 Tbsp +1 tsp cocoa
2 Tbsp + 1 tsp brown sugar (or 1-2 Tbsp honey)
1/4 tsp baking powder (sounds weird but I think it adds flavor)
scant 1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp almond milk
1 large ripe banana, melted & mashed (heaping 1/3 cup)
1/8 tsp vanilla
Slice banana in half and 'melt' in the microwave for 1 minute. Mash melted banana with a fork until smooth. Add in vanilla and almond milk and continue to mash everything together. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, cocoa, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add in mashed banana mixture and stir until you reach a consistency similar to brownie batter. Serve immediately.