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The Beacon: Meghan Bartels's blog
One Fish, Two Fish, That's-Not-What-I-Ordered Fish!
Editor's note: October is National Seafood Month, and to celebrate, we'll be featuring a series of blog posts about seafood, sustainable fishing, and health. Today we'll be focusing on seafood fraud.
Seafood fraud is the practice of misleading consumers about seafood and its origins for financial profit—and it happens as to as much as 70 percent of some types of fish.
Fraudulent information can include where and how the fish was caught, or even what kind of fish it is. Seafood producers can benefit from fraud by labeling cheaper fish as a more expensive kind or by covering up illegal fishing practices that would otherwise make their fish impossible to sell.
But seafood fraud hurts consumers, and not just by ripping them off. People with seafood allergies could unknowingly eat fish that gives them a nasty reaction. Fraudulent fish can be tropical species with a disease called ciguatera, which can cause serious symptoms like pain, nausea, cramps, and reversed temperature sensations.
And seafood fraud wreaks havoc on conservation efforts. Mislabeling allows endangered species into the market and can hide fishing methods that hurt and kill other marine life, like sea turtles and dolphins.
How can you avoid being a victim of seafood fraud? Processed fish is more likely to be fraudulent, so look for packages with the most detailed information about when, where, and how fish were caught. Whole fish are more difficult to disguise than fillets—take our online seafood fraud quiz to learn how similar fillets can look.
We're working every day to reduce seafood fraud, and you can help by asking your senator to pass legislation to curb seafood fraud.
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Thursday Trivia: Hawksbill Sea Turtle
The adult hawksbill sea turtle lives in shallow warm water in coral reefs and mangrove areas around the globe.
This type of turtle is named for its beak-shaped mouth, which it uses to pry food out of nooks in a reef (tweet us their favorite food and you could win a prize!)—they also have two claws on each front flipper.
Like other sea turtles, hawksbills lay their eggs on sandy beaches, cover the clutch, and then head back to the ocean. When the eggs hatch, baby hawksbills make their way to the ocean. They can't dive as well as other types of turtles, though, so they typically eat seaweed closer to the surface as they grow up. Less than one in 1000 hawksbill eggs will survive to adulthood.
Hawksbill sea turtles suffer the consequences of beaches that are no longer safe for nesting, unsafe fishing equipment, and struggling reefs, but they are also hunted by humans, particularly for their shells, which are the chief source of tortoiseshell. International law prohibits trading hawksbill shells.
Oceana's sea turtle campaign focuses on preventing sea turtle bycatch, protecting habitat, and promoting legislation that keeps turtles safe. You can learn more about hawksbill sea turtles from Oceana's marine wildlife encyclopedia.
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'Demon Fish' Author Discusses Human-Shark Relations
When journalist Juliet Eilperin began reporting the stories that have led to her most recent book, she says, "Many people said it was a natural transition from politicians to sharks."
At a National Geographic Live event in DC last night, she discussed her book "Demon Fish: Travels Through the Hidden World of Sharks," about how human relationships with sharks have developed over centuries, and what may lie in their future.
She began by discussing the central role sharks played in the lives of traditional island cultures, from the shark god whom Hawaiians credited with inventing surfing to the common belief that sharks protected ships. But Eilperin said that during the Middle Ages, many European cultures essentially forgot about sharks.
Stark reminders of their power came when sailors noticed sharks following slave ships, and again in the early 1900s, when shark attacks on beachgoers were widely publicized. These incidents played into political campaigns and prompted government committees.
"There's no question," Eilperin said, "that Jaws had an incredible impact" on popular perceptions of sharks and their danger to humans. On average, shark attacks kill only five people a year, far less than other large predators, diseases, or even vending machines. However, she is quick to note that while plenty of people—even marine biologists!—were caught up in the scare, there were also some who became inspired to study sharks.
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Marshall Islands Creates World's Largest Shark Sanctuary
It's not every day that you hear about the Marshall Islands. Scattered across a swath of the Pacific Ocean, these islands are home to only about 68,000 people. But as of this week, the waters around these islands may become home to a whole lot more sharks.
That's because the government has decided to make all of its waters—more than 750,000 square miles, or about the size of Mexico—a shark sanctuary. This move will almost double the area in which sharks are protected globally.
Within the Marshall Islands, it will now be illegal to commercially fish sharks, sell any shark products, and use wire leaders (a type of fishing gear often responsible for shark deaths). In addition, all sharks caught accidentally must be released, and fishing boats will be required to bring all their catch directly to port for inspection—an important step in combating seafood fraud. Fines for having shark products will run the equivalent of $25,000 to $200,000.
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Threat of Arctic Drilling Looms Large
Troubling news for the Arctic: This week the government decided to uphold its 2008 decision to lease parts of Alaska's Chukchi Sea for oil and natural gas drilling.
The decision comes despite an environmental impact statement, released in August, which stated that the approval of Chukchi Sea development will harm subsistence activities, air and water quality, threatened and endangered species, wetlands, and a multitude of mammal, bird and fish species.
We are continuing to fight against unsafe Arctic drilling by filing litigation, raising grassroots support, and conducting further research into the possible effects of oil drilling and spills in the Arctic. You can help by donating now.
Another recent study, conducted by the US Geological Survey for the Department of the Interior, found serious gaps in the scientific knowledge about the possible consequences of Arctic drilling.
Dr. Chris Krenz, Arctic Project Manager for Oceana, said of the decision:
"If corporate oil giants will get to make trillions of dollars from the nation's oil in the Chukchi Sea, we can afford to spend a few million dollars on science to understand how the Arctic Ocean functions and make sure development is done right.
We know the Arctic is home to such iconic species as polar bears, walrus and beluga whales. We know the bounty of the Arctic seas supports the subsistence way of life for coastal communities. Yet we know very little about how the different components of this ecosystem fit together. With receding sea ice, the Arctic is becoming more accessible.
Just because we can now reach this place doesn't mean we should develop it. The science simply is not yet there to determine if this kind of industrial activity is feasible without destroying the remote and fragile offshore Arctic."
Just over a week ago, we delivered nearly 33,000 signatures from our dedicated activists, asking the government to delay Chukchi lease sales until more detailed research can determine whether and how Arctic oil drilling can be accomplished safely.
Please donate now to help save the people and marine life of the Arctic from dangerous drilling!
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Ocean-loving Celebs Gather at Annual SeaChange Party
This weekend, Oceana was proud to welcome Academy Award nominees Josh Brolin and Diane Lane and around 400 other guests to our fourth annual SeaChange Party in Laguna Beach, California.
This year's event raised over $900,000 to fund Oceana's continuing ocean conservation campaigns. SeaChange was hosted by Ted Danson and Angela Kinsey, and included remarks by Brolin and Lane, who each have a long history of dedication to the oceans. "We are all here tonight out of love for our oceans, her bounty that feeds us, her beauty and her power that give us true awe," said Lane.
Other celebrity guests in attendance included Aimee Teegarden, Jeff Goldblum, Ed Begley Jr., Q'orianka Kilcher, Oscar Nunez and Austin Stowell. The event included a sit-down dinner, presentations from Oceana directors and supporters, an auction, and dancing.
Thanks to everyone who helped make this event a success!
Marine Monday: Tiger Cowrie
You've probably seen tiger cowrie shells, which can be as large as six inches long. In cream, brown, and black, with a variety of patterns, they are so popular that they were once used as money.
The residents of these shells, which are a type of snail, are nocturnal. During the day, they take shelter from predators in coral reefs; at night, they eat algae and sponges. They can also eat fire coral and anemones despite their stings.
Most of the time, a live tiger cowrie's shell is covered by its mantle, which is its outermost layer. The mantle forms spikes that may help the cowrie breathe or avoid predators. The cowrie can also pull its entire body inside its shell to protect itself.
Tiger cowries are found in tidal areas and shallow reefs in the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans. You can learn more about tiger cowries and hundreds of other marine animals in Oceana's marine life encyclopedia.
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Thursday Trivia: Green Sea Turtle
Green sea turtles are the most common type of marine turtle in tropical and subtropical waters (How many countries do they nest in? It's this week's trivia question on Twitter, so answer now to win!)
Green sea turtles begin their lives on sandy beaches. Every year, females return to the beaches where they themselves were born to leave their eggs buried in the sand. After six or eight weeks, the hatchlings use their egg tooth, which later falls out, to break out of the shell. All of the eggs in a clutch hatch at the same time, and the hatchlings make their way together to the ocean.
This hatching process means that young green sea turtles are often eaten by predators like ghost crabs, gulls, sharks, and dolphins. Those that survive live in the deep ocean for a few years and then move to shallower waters along coastlines and reefs. Young green sea turtles eat animals like jellyfish, crabs, and snails, but adults, unlike most types of sea turtles, eat only plants.
Green sea turtles in Florida and the Pacific side of Mexico are considered endangered by the IUCN; the other global populations are classified as threatened. One of the biggest threats to green sea turtles is accidental capture in fishing gear, also known as bycatch. Oceana's sea turtle campaign focuses on preventing sea turtle bycatch and protecting habitat.
You can learn more about green sea turtles -- and hundreds of other marine animals -- from Oceana's marine wildlife encyclopedia.
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Marine Monday: Queen Triggerfish
Happy Monday, ocean lovers! Today's featured marine animal is the queen triggerfish. Found in coral reefs in the Caribbean and Eastern Atlantic shallow waters, this colorful fish is large and aggressive.
These fish greet intruders with throbbing sounds produced by special membranes. At night, they use their dorsal spine to lock themselves into their burrows so predators can't pull them out to eat them.
Queen triggerfish are dedicated hunters and prey on lobsters, crabs, shellfish, and urchins. To avoid the sharp spines of sea urchins, they blow water under it to flip it upside-down and expose the safer underside. Sometimes they even pick a sea urchin up by one spine to perform this flip.
The species is considered vulnerable because of hunting pressure (it is popular for human consumption), and there is a possibility it would be at greater risk if its sea urchin prey experienced steep population declines.
You can learn more about queen triggerfish and hundreds of other marine animals from Oceana's marine wildlife encyclopedia.
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Thursday Trivia: Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
Starting today, we'll be doing a weekly trivia feature of one of the fascinating species that lives in the oceans. Today's animal is the Kemp's ridley sea turtle.
Kemp's ridleys are the smallest and most endangered species of sea turtle. These turtles are usually solitary and live primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean, sometimes venturing up the Eastern Seaboard.
The relatively small range of the Kemp's ridley sea turtle is one of the reasons its population has been declining. When population concentrations are high enough, females come onshore to lay their eggs arrive together in mass landings (the name of these landings is our weekly trivia question on Twitter, so answer now to win!) Eggs and hatchlings make easy prey for dogs, herons, and humans—and some cultures believe sea turtle eggs are aphrodisiacs.
Adult sea turtles are particularly at risk of drowning after being accidentally caught in the nets of shrimp trawlers and other fishermen. Adding turtle excluder devices to nets allow turtles to escape and have made a difference in turtle bycatch deaths, although these rates are still high. Oceana's sea turtle campaign focuses on preventing sea turtle bycatch, protecting habitat, and promoting legislation that keeps turtles safe.
You can learn more about Kemp's Ridley sea turtles from Oceana's marine wildlife encyclopedia and from the Encyclopedia of Life.
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Marcia, a passenger liner built in 1919 by Sun Shipbuilding Co., Chester, Pa., was purchased at Philadelphia by the Navy from Luckenback SS Co., 9 June 1919 and commissioned the same day. After service through the summer returning men and equipment from Europe, Marcia was transferred to the War Department 12 September 1919.

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Supposedly stolen saw solved
By 08/23/2000 00:00:00
Ellis County Press
FERRIS - The mystery of the supposedly stolen saw as solved about 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14 when Mitzi Beldsue of Bristol drove her red Chevrolet pickup into the alley next to A Cash and Mail Emporium, 209/211 W. Sixth St., with the electric tool in the truck bed.
Bledsue, who knows the business owners there, Teresa Schiffer and Melanie Queen, told Queen she picked up the saw when she spotted it in the alley after dark Friday, Aug. 4.
She said she picked up the saw to prevent someone from stealing it.
Bledsue said she had just purchased pizza for her family at Ciciliano's, 212 W. Fifth St.
She said her husband, Fred, was supposed to have returned the saw last week, but never got around do it.
Bledsue said she noticed the saw was still at their house and brought it back after taking her daughter to school with the opening of classes Monday morning.
Just before she arrived, Queen said, after a week of no response, Schiffer was going to have a photo enlarged from the store's surveillance video tape and posted locally in an effort to identify the person who took their saw.
Queen said she felt an enlarged photo would've presented a truer picture of the subject and vehicle.
From viewing the video, Queen and Schiffer agreed the person on the tape appeared to be a Hispanic male.
Queen said the truck appeared to be black or dark blue or dark green.
She said she didn't thin it was light enough top be red.
Bledsue, an Anglo female, said she hadn't seen the article about the alleged stolen saw caught by surveillance camera in the Aug. 10 edition of the Ellis County Press.
Queen said she thought the incident was humorous.
Bledsue said it was funny, but not funny.
She is the daughter of Linda Grissom, a waitress at Bea's Cafe.
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Bars in Red Hook: Where to drink in the waterfront neighborhood
Stumbling distance from the water, you'll find a prime catch of Irish pubs, dive bars and cocktail havens—many with decks or outdoor areas.
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If you've made it all the way to Red Hook, you should reward yourself with a drink. Lucky for you, options range from two fine cocktail havens to an Irish pub with a roof deck. Then there's Sunny's, a beloved neighborhood bar that—while closed by flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy—is aiming to reopen in summer 2013. Tie one on and worry about how to get home later.
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- Price band: 1/4
- Critics choice
This unassuming wharfside tavern has been passed down in the Balzano family since 1890. On weekends, the bar buzzes with middle-aged and new-generation bohemians (the latter distinguished by their PBR cans), and the odd salty dog (canines, not sailors). Despite the nautical feel, you're more likely to hear bossa nova or bluegrass than sea chanties warbling from the speakers.
- 253 Conover St, between Beard and Reed Sts
Fort Defiance
- Price band: 2/4
- Critics choice
The serious take on tippling offered at Fort Defiance is rare in isolated Red Hook, but the cocktails rank among the best in the borough. The Journalist, made with gin and vermouth, is as clean and crisp as a classic Manhattan. A Prescription Julep is an extra-potent mint julep featuring cognac and rye, poured over hand-crushed ice. If you live in the 'hood, this could be your new local spot (it opens at 7am on weekdays, serving coffee and breakfast). The frontier pricing—most drinks are under $10—helps justify the trek for the rest of us.
- 365 Van Brunt St, at Dikeman St, 11231
Brooklyn Botanica
- Price band: 2/4
- Critics choice
Though this Red Hook bar is still a work-in-progress (note the tough-to-spot entrance), the easy vibe and inventive drinks list are, thankfully, fully formed. Fresh fruit can be found in cocktails like the blueberry gimlet (muddled berries, vodka and lime juice), and absinthe makes an appearance along with champagne in the sparkling Death in the Afternoon. As for food, the small-plates program has yet to arrive. Brooklyn Botanica may still be evolving, but the bones are there for a beautiful local bar.
- 220 Conover St, at Coffey St
Rocky Sullivan's
- Price band: 2/4
- Critics choice
Insane rent sent this Gramercy-area Irish pub scuttling to Red Hook's former Liberty Heights Tap Room space, a sprawling, roof-decked haunt with a view of the waterfront. While Rocky's still serves brick-oven pizzas, also offered at Liberty, and brewed-next-door Sixpoint Ales, Irish touches such as draft Guinness and Celtic hip-hoppers on Friday nights turn this distant destination into a Gaelic roadhouse worth the journey.
- 34 Van Dyke St, at Dwight St
Red Hook Bait and Tackle
A piece of tape marking Hurricane Sandy floodwaters is the only sign that this neighborhood dive took a hit from mother nature. Rocking a hunting-lodge vibe—taxidermied critters line the walls—the pub boasts eight draft brews, including Rockaway Brewery's ESB and Kelso's IPA. On Fridays and Saturdays, post up at the bar—crafted from a fallen tree—to watch live musical acts.
- 320 Van Brunt St, at Pioneer St, 11231
Brooklyn Ice House
- Price band: 1/4
The splintered-wood walls and mismatched furniture are holdovers from Pioneer Bar-B-Q, the grizzly eatery that last occupied this Red Hook space. Owner Trevor Budd's beer-bar pedigree (he is a Ginger Man vet) translates to 30-plus affordable brews, from the $2 Carling Black Label to chocolatey Aventinus from Germany (a $7 steal). For those missing Pioneer, the same smoker still pumps out excellent barbecue—pulled pork piled on soft buns (two for $5) is a delicious reminder of the departed haunt.
- 318 Van Brunt St, at Pioneer St
- Price band: 1/4
The bar is named for the spotty bus that connects this just-off-the-beaten-path 'hood to the rest of the borough. Manhattanites unnerved by the location can take comfort in the bar's amenities, including towering ceilings, a 30-foot-long walnut bar and giant windows that frame the Gotham skyline like a painting. The large back room has a pool table and comfy couches (hosting the occasional local pooch). Famished bargoers can start or finish the evening upstairs at the haute Mexican eatery Alma.
- 187 Columbia St, at DeGraw St
- Price band: 1/4
A cheery little dive near the BQE quickly became a local chill-out spot due to its cheap drinks (canned PBR for $1.50, Stella drafts for $3 and well drinks for $4) and big, comfy couches. Roadhouse-style entertainment comes in the form of a pool table, a vintage Ms. Pac-Man and a kick-ass jukebox.
- 317 Columbia St, between Hamilton Ave and Woodhull St


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In the order to address the challenges of parenting when separated, Parents Plus have developed a six week psycho-edcucational course for parents who are preparing for, going through or have gone through a separation or divorce. Specifically the Parenting when Separated Programme aims to help parents
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Saturday marked the official start of Fall, and while I am not quite ready to dust off my tweed; wool was certainly abounding at Bryant Park yesterday. I got a chance to check out "Wool Uncovered," a 1-day outdoor exhibition hosted by The Campaign for Wool. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales founded the initiative in 1998, in response to the declining value of wool coupled with the emergence of man-made synthetic fibers. The organization now works to spread awareness of the fiber's virtues, as well as the benefits of using other natural fabrics.
This event marked the campaign's first foray into the states, as they transformed New York's iconic Bryant Park into a Wool Salon. The installation included a few dozen sheep grazing in the meadow, a wool "sculpture" flowing out of the stone fountain and several stations where processes such as side stitching and wool separating were explained and demonstrated in detail.
It began with a tour around the park from designer Steven Gambrel who spoke on how and why he uses wool in his projects. Steven believes that surrounding yourself with natural fabrics and fibers gives the space a more authentic feel, not to mention what it does for your karma. Additionally, he enjoys wool for its versatility, as it can be employed in both a traditional and a modern space. He'll also use a sheer piece of wool on windows to alter natural light to his taste.
Steven also took us through the bedding station, where a Vi-Spring mattress was being side stitched.
"Is it a luxury to sleep well? In New York, its mandatory," the hilarious Steven Gambrel responded to quips from the audience about the cost of such a luxurious bed.
The mattress is expertly blended for ultimate softness and support, which cradles the sleeper and reacts to his/her movement. Shetland wool, mohair, cashmere, horsehair and silk are hand teased and laid over the springs, and then finished with a damask fabric before the side stitching completes the process. The fact that the finest bedding has been made from the same natural fabrics since the 19th century is a true testament to its undeniable and unwavering quality. Some things never change, and for good reason.
With sheep grazing in the background, I learned the processes that wool undergoes, from sheering through completion. Here, at the separating station.
I also learned about the benefits, virtues and complexities of wool. As a natural fiber, it is not only easier to clean but also handles moisture incredibly well, making it ideal for carpeting and upholstery. In clothing, it functions as a "temperature regulator" with the ability to protect the body in both cold and warm conditions. Wool wicks natural moisture from the body, whereas a synthetic fiber would absorb the wetness and hold it in the material.
Overall, the versatility and longevity of wool remained a theme throughout the entire exhibition, ranging from its use in luxurious carpets and interiors, to clothing and bedding. In addition to being completely natural, wool is 100% renewable, sustainable and biodegradable.
I sat in on a fashion panel, featuring Nick Sullivan, Fashion Editor of Esquire, John Muscat of Line Knitwear, and designer Alan Eckstein, of Timo Weiland. The discussion was moderated by Sonny Puryear of The Woolmark Company. Sonny spoke of his appreciation for the various uses of wool. While it was used as an extravagant display piece for the event, wool can be used in everything from sweaters, coats and bedding, to a super couture nightgown or even an ultra thin t-shirt.
Paralleling the thoughts of earlier speakers, the panel stressed the lifetime of well-made wool clothing, mentioning vintage pieces in their wardrobe that were older than themselves. Alan Eckstein spoke on how wool (and other knitwear) always receives priority when his team is designing a line. While that stems from how the attention to detail affects lead times, it grants the maker the ability to control the entire piece, something not afforded when creating cut and sew garments.
Nick Sullivan discussed how wool, an incredibly traditional menswear staple, has undergone various technological advancements over the last 20 years. While the fabric had always been adaptable to both hot and cool temperatures, high-end companies have recently made improvements in the performance of their high twist garments. He mentioned the revolutionary waterproofing system of Loro Piana and Isaia's Aquaspider technology, both of which can bead liquid without compromising the integrity of the jacket.
Overall, The Campaign for Wool put on a gorgeous showcase, with beautiful displays and guests that were both informative and witty. When the temperature drops a bit lower and beckons for tweed, I'll wear mine with a more informed conscience.
Next stop, The Corduroy Club…
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Florida death reverberates in Southbury
Good memories amid a mystery
|Southbury resident Jay Harper, 47, died in Florida earlier this week. Police discovered his body on the beach of a town where he was attending a meeting for his company. Police continue to investigate the cause of his death. Contributed
SOUTHBURY — Friends and family remembered Sleepy Hill Road resident Jay Harper Friday, struggling to understand why his dead body washed ashore on a Florida Beach early Wednesday morning.
"He's just one of those handful of people that you'd love to be around," said neighbor and friend Shelley Porter. "He's funny. He's silly."
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Definitions for boastingly
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word boastingly
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, esp. about oneself; brag.
Archaic.to rejoice proudly; exult.
(v.t.)to speak of with excessive pride or vanity.
to be proud in the possession of:
The town boasts two new schools.
(n.)a thing boasted of; a cause for pride.
exaggerated speech; bragging:
empty boasts and threats.
* Syn: boast , brag imply vocal self-praise or claims to superiority over others. boast usu. refers to a particular ability, possession, etc., that may justify a good deal of pride: He boasts of his ability as a singer.brag , a more informal term, usu. suggests a more ostentatious and exaggerated boasting but less well-founded: He brags loudly about his marksmanship.
Origin of boast:
1250–1300; ME bost, of uncert. orig.
to dress or shape (stone) roughly.
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Dress - MOTEL / Everything Else - Vintage
I've owned a LOT of Motel items over the years, they're a brand that consistently produces awesome, super wearable pieces. I think this dress, however, might just be my favourite. It goes with all the hats, jackets and boots I own and is therefore perfect to throw on when I can't think what to wear. I.E. every single morning.


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Independence Blue Cross selects LabCorp as its only nationally-based provider of laboratory services
Effective July 1, 2014, Independence Blue Cross has selected Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings (LabCorp) as its primary provider of laboratory services.
Independence Blue Cross and DaVita HealthCare Partners announce joint venture
Independence Blue Cross and DaVita HealthCare Partners announced the creation of Tandigm Health, a groundbreaking joint venture that will work in tandem with primary care physicians to create a new paradigm of high-quality, affordable health care in the Philadelphia region.
Independence Blue Cross Walk-In Services relocates
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) announces the relocation of the company's consumer-friendly Walk-In Services center to 1900 Market Street, near the corner of 20th and Market Streets, on Monday, May 6, 2013. The center is a place where IBC customers can purchase health plans, pay bills, and talk one-on-one with IBC representatives about benefits options. The new Walk-In Services space, located just down the block from its prior address at 1901 Market Street, will feature expanded hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. During the initial transition period, IBC representatives will be available to redirect and escort customers to the new location.


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Table of Contents
|Ronan O'Beirne
Research Studies
|Wiki anyone? Reflections on an information literacy class wiki
|Ginny Franklin
|pp. 1 - 12
|E-literacy and the grey digital divide: a review with recommendations
|Anne Morris
|pp. 13 - 28
|Collaboration between Librarians and Teaching Faculty to Teach Information Literacy at One Ontario University: Experiences and Outcomes
|Maureen J. Reed, Don Kinder, Farnum Cecile
|pp. 29 - 46
Articles from practice
|Information Literacy and the Academic Library: One Stop on a Life-Long Journey
|Amy Wallace
|pp. 47 - 53
|The Cardiff Handbook for Information Literacy Teaching - a case study in sharing staff training materials
|Peter Clinch, Angela Jones-Evans
|pp. 54 - 65
Book reviews
|Review of Pickard, A. J. (2007) Research methods in information
|Jessica Gaunt
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|Review of Bradley, P. (2007). How to use Web 2.0 in your library
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The Spice Hut is the realization of one familys dream to open and operate their own specialty spice and tea store. When Spice Hut opened its Bellingham doors for the first day of business in 2004, the stores inventory boasted a handful of chai teas, and a humble collection of flavorful spices. 6 years later, after countless hours of work, dedication, passion, and experience, The Spice Hut is proud to boast a catalog over 200 premium teas, 150 whole spices, and over 3 dozen custom house blends of flavorful spices, which are freshly ground at the time of purchase.
Mundir Sidhu- Owner and operator of
Spice Hut, Mundir has been cooking with fresh flavorful spices her
entire life. Growing up in the city of Ludhiana, India, afforded
Mundir much experience in the use of fresh spices, and more
especially helped train her palette in the selection of fine quality
seasonings and herbs. Upon opening the Spice Hut, Mundir started
work on her first cookbook. Featuring hundreds of recipes from her
past life as a homemaker, and with the addition of numerous customer
recipes collected over the years, the cookbook will release soon.
Tanvir Sidhu- Co-owner and manager of
day to day operations at The Spice Hut, Tanvir followed his mother
into the world of Spices and Teas, while pursuing a business degree
at Western Washington University. When the store grew in popularity,
and Tanvirs wealth of knowledge in the tea field became more and
more extensive, Tanvir started teaching classes at Bellingham
Technical College on the subject. Many an aficionado was treated to a
tea tasting and tea etiquette seminar during this time, and requests
to provide this service have continued to pile in. In his off time Tanvir is a skilled hobby welder and an avid drummer.
Brittany Delorme- One of the first employees at The Spice Hut, Brittany has become one of the most valuable members of the team managing our retail outlet Teaquent Stop. Brittany and her energetic staff provide customers with an unparalleled level of customer service and a general wealth of information pertaining to tea.Teaquent Stop is often the Spice Huts first method of reaching new customers and we are proud to have Brittany provide our first impressions as a company.
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For Immediate ReleaseJune 29, 2010
Maui is second in size among the Hawaiian Islands, but first in people's hearts. Repeatedly at the top of the "best island" surveys of consumer travel magazines, Maui possesses a magic that lingers in the heart and grows. That is why, for 15 of the 22 years of its existence, Conde Nast Traveler's top honor for "Best Island in the World" went to Maui.
Why do people love Maui? It's neither too big nor too small – it's manageable. It has remote wilderness and glamorous resorts, 21st-century comforts and rural neighborhoods, and people who melt your heart. It's endowed with staggering natural beauty. And it's culturally diverse.
Fast Facts
• It's the second largest Hawaiian Island, 48 miles long and 26 miles across. Its 729 square miles encompass the fullness of nature's gifts: long sandy beaches, tropical rainforests, rolling pasture lands, dryland forests, and steep rocky cliffs formed by volcano, wind and water.
• Maui's weather is inviting. Temperatures average 75 to 85 degrees, and ranges from a 40-degree sunrise atop Haleakala Crater to a sun-kissed afternoon on the sands of Wailea or Kaanapali.
• Prehistoric Maui was once a large island called Maui Nui, "Big Maui." Volcanic eruptions broke up the island into Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and the goddess-shaped Maui as we know it today. Maui, Molokai and Lanai, each visible to the other across a channel, make up the cozy triad of islands called Maui County – the modern Maui Nui.
Adventures Aplenty
The proximity of these islands to each other conjures up adventures aplenty. You can hop on a ferry, small plane or catamaran on Maui and spend the afternoon snorkeling on Lanai or hiking the lush valleys of Molokai with a Native Hawaiian guide.
Encircling the island are the pearls of Hawaii: the beaches of Maui. Maui's shoreline gems have consistently appeared on "Dr. Beach" Stephen Leatherman's annual list of the best beaches in the U.S. Maui's Kapalua, Kaanapali and Wailea beaches have ranked among his top 40 choices as the "healthiest" beaches in the country based on water quality, amenities, safety and environmental factors.
At West Maui's Kapalua Bay, the white-sand crescent is a favorite for picnics, snorkeling, swimming and diving. A few minutes south, Kaanapali Beach stretches for miles between fun-loving Lahaina and historic Puu Kekaa, a volcanic cinder cone known for its Technicolor snorkeling. South Maui has its own allure, a string of white-sand beaches and welcoming coves along Kihei, Wailea and Makena.
In East Maui's Hana, home to the largest heiau (pre-western stone temple) in Hawaii, the beaches range from red to black to white. Waanapanapa's black-pebbled shore and white-sanded Hamoa Beach are a study in contrasts, each brilliant in its own way. While West and South Maui are the glamour centers of the island, East Maui's character is casual and rural. The laptop and wristwatch come off and stay off, and you may spend more time on a horse than in a car. In Central Maui's Wailuku, hike and picnic in Iao Valley and dine where the locals do, at mom-and-pop restaurants, noodle shops and cafes.
Hikers, naturalists and birdwatchers have their own vast universe to explore. From coastal wetlands to upland forests, from sea level to 10,000 feet, Maui's natural world is textured and immense, accessible on your own or with expert naturalist guides. Maui's protected habitats and wilderness areas are the last frontier for many plant and bird species found nowhere else on earth. During the winter months, annual migrations of humpback whales turn Maui into Hawaii's foremost whale-watching venue.
For Foodies and Culturati
Glitter and the good life thrive on Maui, too. Enlightened farmers, fertile soil, and brilliant, world-renowned chefs give Maui a cachet that has circled the globe. From Makawao and Kula to Central, South and West Maui, from rubber-slipper casual to elegantly chic, restaurants of all types draw an international and local clientele. The top resorts offer food and wine festivals that are signature events every year: Kapalua Wine & Food Symposium; Taste of Lahaina; Taste of Wailea; the Maui Onion Festival in Kaanapali.
The culinary world has borrowed and benefited from Maui's resident population, an ethnic mix of Caucasians, Japanese, Filipinos, Hawaiians, Chinese, Hispanics and other ethnic groups – a human rainbow that creates a rich cultural foundation and diverse attractions. Cultural activities and festivals, open to everyone, occur throughout the island year-round. During summer weekends, the Japanese population holds colorful, lantern-lit Obon dances to honor ancestors. Each fall during Aloha Festivals, Maui joins the rest of the State to offer dozens of events including Hawaiian entertainment, a royal court, food, and ceremony. There are Filipino barrio fiestas, a Fourth of July rodeo, and church feasts in the primarily Portuguese communities of the Upcountry slopes. A historic tribute to Maui's diversity resides at the Kepaniwai Park in Iao Valley, where park-goers can wander among heritage gardens that honor Maui's Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Caucasian, Filipino and Hawaiian roots.
Where to stay? Take your pick: luxury hotels with sunset views, intimate bed & breakfasts clinging to upland slopes, or spacious condominiums for the family with all the amenities of home. While luxury resorts line Maui's south and west shores, moderately priced accommodations abound in neighboring resort areas, and in Upcountry and Central Maui.
Keli'i Brown
Maui Visitors Bureau
808-244-3530 Ext. 716


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This document provides information regarding the formatting options available in Microsoft Excel 2010. Overview of Excel Microsoft Excel 2010 is a powerful tool you can use to create and format spreadsheets, create graphs to visually display data, write formulas to calculate mathematical equations, and analyze and share information to make more informed decisions. The Font Group on the Home Tab The Font group on the Home tab contains basic text and cell formatting tools. Change font size; increase or decrease font size. Change the color of the text. Change font type. Add a background color to the cell. Bold, underline, or italicize text. Add a cell border. The cell border tool offers many options for adding borders. The cell border, background color, and text color buttons 'remember' the most recent selection made. For example, if the last cell border you selected was a Thick Box Border, you can just click the cell border button to assign another cell with that border (without having to reselect it from the dropdown list). Information Technology Services, UIS 1 [Not for Circulation] The Alignment Group on the Home Tab The Alignment group on the Home tab contains an assortment of useful tools for formatting cells in Excel. Align text to the top, middle, or bottom of a cell. Rotate text within a cell. Wrap text within a cell. Merge the selected cells into one large cell and center the text (for example, for a title ). Align text to the left, center, or right within a cell. Increase or decrease the margin between the border and the text within a cell. Format Painter The Format Painter tool allows you to copy the format of a cell (not the contents, just the formatting) and apply it to other cells. 1. To use the Format Painter, select the cell(s) with the desired formatting. 2. Click the Format Painter button in the Clipboard group of the Home tab.
Microsoft Excel 2010: How-To Add Drop-Down Lists and Data Validation to Excel 2010 Spreadsheets In Excel 2010, a handy feature is the Data Validation feature which allows you to create a Drop-Down list for populating fields. This works great for when several folks that work on a file together, by using the drop down lists you can keep the data normalized by saving a lot of time during and at the end of the process. You can add Data Validation drop down lists to entire columns or you can add the drop down to individual cells. This tutorial explains how to add to entire columns. Step 1 – Select which cells to add validation to Click a column to highlight the entire column. Step 2 – Data ribbon Now that you have the desired cells selected, Click the Data tab, then Click the Data Validation tool. 1 Step 3 – Validation criteria From the Settings Tab, Click the Allow drop down list and Click List. Step 4 – Dropdown list If you already have a few rows with your List data you can just select those fields. However to keep things simple, I suggest manually enter the data for dropdown menu by Typing them into the box separating them with a comma. Click OK to save. 2 Step 5 – Optional: Input Message + Error Alert There are two additional Data Validation tabs that you can use if you like. The first one is Input Message, this tab will allow you to assign a small pop-up message that appears whenever someone selects a cell with this data validation assigned to it. The second is the Error Alert, this will let you set up a message when someone attempts to input information in the cell that does not match what you put in the Source.
Excel 2010: Basics Learning Guide Exploring Excel 2010 At first glance, Excel 2010 is largely the same as before. This guide will help clarify the new changes put into Excel 2010. The File Button The purple File button, located in the top left corner of your screen, replaces the Office button found in Excel 2007. The File button allows you to carry out the same functions as the old Office button, albeit in a more condensed form. In what Microsoft has deemed the ―Backstage‖ view, the File button now visualizes more hidden information about a file than before. Printing Discussed in detail on page XX, Excel 2010 eliminates the Print Preview button and integrates it into the Print section of the File button. 1 Copying and Pasting Discussed in more detail on page 7, Excel 2010 allows you to select if you would like to cut, copy, and paste the formatting of cell contents, cell formulas, links to a particular cell, etc., should you so choose. The default copy and paste copies everything about a cell (formulas, values, formatting, etc.) into another cell, as usual. Protected View In an effort to increase Office 2010's security, Microsoft has instituted this feature across all its products. Documents that are opened from an ―untrusted‖ source (i.e., a spreadsheet downloaded from Gmail or opened from Outlook) will appear in so-called Protected Mode. In Protected Mode, you cannot edit, print, or save files to your computer Sparklines Sparklines are the newest feature of Excel 2010, and are essentially minicharts that fit within a cell and give a miniaturized graphical interpretation of data. Sparklines are fully explained in a separate tutorial, located here. {image – sparkline} 2 The Quick Access Toolbar The Quick Access toolbar, which used to be located to the right of the Office button, is now directly above the File button. By default, it contains the three most frequently used buttons: Save, Undo, and Redo. The Quick Access toolbar You can customize the Quick Access toolbar and add any button that you frequently use. To add any button to the Quick Access toolbar: Click on the downward-facing arrow with a bar on top of it. From the menu that appears, select what you would like to add to the Quick Access toolbar.
Excel 2010 Modifying Columns, Rows, and Cells Page 1 Introduction When you open a new, blank workbook, the cells are set to a default size.You do have the ability to modify cells, and to insert and delete columns, rows, and cells, as needed. In this lesson, you will learn how to change row height and column width; insert and delete rows and columns; wrap text in a cell; and merge cells. Page 2 Working with Columns, Rows, and Cells By default, every row and column of a new workbook is always set to the same height and width. Excel allows you to modify column width and row height in a variety of different ways. Video: Modifying Cells, Rows, and Columns in Excel 2010 Watch the video (3:22). Need help? To Modify Column Width: 1. Position your mouse over the column line in the column heading so that the white cross double arrow . ©1998-2013 Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. becomes a Positioning mouse over the column line 2. Click and drag the column to the right to increase the column width or to the left to decrease the column width. Increasing the column width 3. Release the mouse. The column width will be changed in your spreadsheet. Increased column width To Set Column Width with a Specific Measurement: 1. Select the columns you want to modify. 2. Click the Format command on the Home tab. The format drop-down menu appears. 3. Select Column Width. ©1998-2013 Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. Increasing the column width 4. The Column Width dialog box appears. Enter a specific measurement. Increasing column width to 258 pixels 5. Click OK. The width of each selected column will be changed in your worksheet. Select AutoFit Column Width from the format drop-down menu and Excel will automatically adjust each selected column so that all the text will fit. Page 3 To Modify the Row Height: ©1998-2013 Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable.
Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773) British statesman.
It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are the more gentle and quiet we become towards the defects of others.
Joseph Addison (1672-1719) English essayist, poet, and dramatist.
The more perfect a thing is, the more susceptible to good and bad treatment it is.
Dante (1265-1321) Italian philosopher, and poet.
Perfection is what American women expect to find in their husbands... but English women only hope to find in their butlers.
W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) British novelist and playwright.
Perfection is finally attained not when there is no longer anything to add but when there is no longer anything to take away, when a body has been stripped down to its nakedness.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944) French aviator and writer.
All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare.
Benedict de Spinoza (1632-1677) Dutch Jewish philosopher.
Faultily faultless, icily regular, splendidly null, dead perfection; no more.
Lord Alfred Tennyson (1809-1892) British poet.
The nearest to perfection that most people come is when filling out an employment application.
No one becomes perfect, but some become great.
It is no crime not to be perfect


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Almost exactly a year ago, I wrote a diary about a taking the Green Man message along on a book tour with Whitley, that I dedicated to an unknown woman named Kari. Now, in another one of those weird synchronicities that have become the fabric of my life, just when we are about to go out on a book tour again, I have once again heard from Kari.
On Sept. 9, 2006, I wrote, "At the Portland sighting, I was engaged in conversation by a young man who told me his wife had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her stay in the hospital sounded a lot like mine, and he wanted to know what they should expect. I told him that she might find she has strange deficiencies at first, due to brain injuries, but that other parts of her brain will eventually compensate for these and he said her doctors had told her the same thing.
I remember how I couldn't read a watch when I first came out of the hospital and I still think I have some trouble recognizing people. I always just tell the people I'm meeting up with that I'll be wearing green pants, so THEY can recognize me. I still have some strange glitches in my eyesight, but at least I no longer have to watch movies with one eye closed. He told me his wife now has a shunt in her head, just like I do, and I reassured him that although it's supposedly made of metal, it doesn't set off airport metal detectors. I always have a speech ready about how I have a "medical device implanted in my skull," but I've never had to give it, because I always sail right through, while men around me who have too much change in their pockets are stopped to have a wand waved over them."
Well, I just heard from Kari, who wrote, "Hey, Anne! Well, it's been a year since your diary entry was dedicated to me. I was and still am very honored. I just wanted to update you on my condition. I'm doing well! So well that you would never know I was sick. My two goals for the year have been accomplished?driving again and working as a hospital Pharmacist again. My hair also has grown back (which oftentimes is not the case with brain radiation treatment). I'm living a close-to-normal life and am grateful for every moment. My most recent MRI showed a 'hole' (as my neurosurgeon put it) where the tumor was instead of a mass. My oncologist said I can go 6 months between brain scans. This is very exciting news. I hope you are doing well. Thank you for your thoughts and inspiration!"
Whitley and I were feeling glum yesterday, because we wrote what we thought was a very funny script that nobody else seems to like. Sometimes it seems like none of my prayers are answered. But this message from Kari reminds me that there are bigger things going on than my everyday cares and woes. Thank you, Kari!
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This is a better look at the hat I made for Becky Kate, the other pic didn't show the hat much. It really is nice.
It goes great together!
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Author Becky Shumate discusses the difference between GISP certification and specific software certification - in this case Esri Technical Certification. "Getting down to the 'nitty-gritty,' the Esri Technical Certification is essentially a software certification not unlike a Microsoft software certification. A GISP certification is a professional certification illustrating an individual's professional credentials."
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Fire-roasted tomatoes, premium pasta sauce and original salsas are all part of the Muir Glen superior organic product line.
We use only field-grown, vine-ripened tomatoes, and adhere to certified organic standards to produce a superior tomato taste.
Muir Glen was the first large-scale certified organic tomato processor, and remains the industry leader by maintaining high standards and introducing new products.


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I was looking forward to PIP this week, but I have limited internet access and just got on for the first time since Tuesday. I will do my best to keep up with you ladies, but we have decided to cut cable and internet in order to save some money. So I won't be on here as much. But for now I wanted to share a picture from my moms wedding. It actually went well and wasn't a hot mess as expected.
This is my sister and I at moms wedding. Excuse that we are a hot sweaty mess, but I think we clean up pretty well. Btw I am the shorter one in the white.
Nice photo!
I don't have a PIP... but some Friday fluff!
Here is a vimeo I saw today of a kid's first year. They say it goes really fast!
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5 medicated IUIs w/ RE (March - July 2013) = BFNFresh IVF Cycle in September 2013 resulted in 18 mature eggs, 16 fertilized, 12 made it to day 5. Transfer of 2 Grade A blastocysts on 9/15/13, and 10 embryos in the freezer! *****BFP on 9/25/13 - betas: @10dp5dt = 232; @12dp5dt = 465; @15dp5dt = 1,581 *********William George born June 4, 2014*********


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The Second Annual Parks & Rec Business Zero-Depth Interactive Aquatics Playground Report
Last month, we sent out surveys to companies who provide zero-depth interactive aquatics playground equipment to parks and recreation professionals.
These aquatic play features are steadily becoming one of the hottest amenities at parks, recreation areas and aquatics facilities, and Parks & Rec Business magazine will continue to cover this growing trend throughout the year.
What you'll find here is a breakdown of each company's offerings into products and prices, product features, mechanical and physical installation requirements, type of surfacing and contact information.
Go to www.parksandrecbusiness.com to view the entire report, which includes products and prices, product features, whether the products are designed for indoor or outdoor use or both, design services offered, software offered, mechanical and physical installation requirements, type of surfacing, minimum age/height requirements, warranty policies and contact information.
While you're at the Web site, don't forget to browse past issues, download helpful forms and join us at the Parks & Rec Business magazine Bulletin Board.
We'll publish an annual update each year to keep you informed of changes and upgrades. Your input is valuable and we invite you to let us know if there's any other information we can help provide.
Aquatic Recreation Company
Products and prices: Aquatic Recreation Company designs and manufactures more than 40 water play elements for zero-depth spray grounds. Features include creative interaction, multi-user interaction and participation, age-appropriate play and accessibility. Contact the company for pricing.
Product features: ARC offers either stainless steel or fiberglass reinforced plastic structure fabrications. This allows designers and owners the flexibility to choose their desired fabrication material based on budget, environment and public accessibility concerns. All ARC structures have a multi-step finishing system that is specifically designed for chemically treated water and UV protection against fading. ARC water formations are uniform because all water elements have internal manifolds and baffles to eliminate distortion due to flow directional velocity. ARC promotes environmentally responsible spray ground facilities by offering recirculation systems. These systems allow for enhanced water play without wasting tens of millions of gallons per average seasonal use. ARC says its UL-listed recirculation systems provide water quality management with filtration, sanitation and system controls.
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Trailing 3-0 heading into the top of the 8th inning, Wesleyan loaded the bases for Jon Dennett '15 (#12, photo lower right), who delivered a line single to left to drive in a pair of runs and cut the difference to 3-2. The Cardinals then rallied for the tying and go-ahead runs off Susquehanna's ace reliever, all with two outs in the 9th, as Donnie Cimino '15 (#11, photo lower left) sent a hard liner to the corner in left that went for a two-run triple after a single by Robby Harbison '17 and a walk to Andrew Yin '15 (#8, lower head shot). Nick Cooney '15 (#21, photo upper right) came in to throw the 9th inning and promptly struck out the side for his first save of the year in his only relief appearance, preserving the 4-3 victory that propelled Wesleyan into the championship game vs. Baldwin Wallace in the Mid-Atlantic Regional of the NCAA Division III Tournament in Moosic, Pa. Sun., May 18. Though Wesleyan jumped ahead of BWU, 6-1, in the 2nd inning, the Yellow Jackets came back for a 9-7 win to claim the regional crown and a trip to the NCAA Division III World Series May 23-27 in Appleton, Wisc.
Sam Elias '15 (#25, photo upper left), making just his third career start in 51 pitching appearances over his three seasons, threw seven outstanding innings against Susquehanna, yielding just seven hits and no earned runs with two strikeouts and no walks. Susquehanna picked up single runs in the 1st, 3rd and 7th to build a 3-0 margin. Each time an infield error contributed to the run, the first two times by allowing a leadoff runner to reach base who eventually scored and the last coming with a runner at second with two outs, allowing the runner to cross the plate.
But Wesleyan got it going in the 8th, loading the bases on singles by Yin and Cimino, followed by a walk to Sam Goodwin-Boyd '15 (#9, upper head shot). Dennett came to bat and smacked his two-run single into left field with one out. The Crusaders got out of the jam without further damage, leaving it a 3-2 contest.
After two quick outs in the 9th, Harbison slashed a single into center field and Yin drew a walk. Cimino sent a hard liner into deep left field that the outfielder seemed to have a bead on, but the ball dropped well out of his reached and rolled all the way to the fence as Harbison scoring the tying run and Yin the go-ahead score. Then Cooney closed the door, taking over for Jeff Blout '14, who tossed the 8th inning and worked out of trouble as Susquehanna got two men on with two outs. Cooney upped his single-season Wesleyan-record strikeout total to 87 in 73.1 IP and found a spot on the all-tournament team as he made three appearances, allowing just six hits and two runs over 10 innings with 12 strikeouts.
Striking for six runs in the 2nd inning vs. BWU, the Cardiinals did the damage with just three timely hits along with three walks and a hit batter. Nick Miceli brought in the first run with a bases-loaded bunt single, tying the game at 1-1. A hard-hit ball by Harbison went through the glove of the first baseman as two runs scored, leaving runners at second and third. Yin walked to reload the bases and Cimino unloaded a two-run single for a 5-1 lead. When Goodwin-Boyd was hit by a pitch, Dennett put down a bunt that allowed everyone to advance a base.
BWU made it 6-2 in the 4th and tied it with four runs on five hits and two Cardinals errors in the 6th. Wesleyan jumped ahead once again as Dennett roped an RBI single over shortstop to plate Yin wiuth his 10th run of the tournament. Yin, who hit .391 over the six games, along with Goodwin-Boyd, who swung at a .438 clip with seven RBI, were named to the all-tournament team. BWU responded with three runs in the bottom of the 7th, using three hits along with a critical Cardinal miscue that made all three runs unearned. Jimmy Hill '14 made a quality start for the Cardinals, going five innings, allowing five hits and three runs.
The 31 wins by Wesleyan broke the program record for wins in a season, set by the 30-8 NCAA squad from 1994. Cimino and Yin tied for the team lead in hits, both with 56, as Cimino now has 181, ranking him third all-time, just eight hits shy of the school record with a year to go. Yin now has 160 safeties, placing him 10th all-time, also with another season to play. Following the season, Yin, who led the team with his .331 average while also leading the NESCAC in runs scored with 45, was named a CoSIDA/Capital One Division III first-team Academic All-American. A third-team Academic All-American in 2013, when he received first-team all-NESCAC laurels behind a .381 batting average, Yin joins Peter Hicks '72 as Wesleyan's two first-team Academic All-Americans through CoSIDA. Lisa Radice '95 was the last Cardinal to earn first-team Academic All-America recognition from CoSIDA, doing so as a senior softball standout in 1995.


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The judge ruled that the three months and eight days Silsby had spent behind bars was sufficient punishment for the lesser crime, Joseph Manes Luis, a Haitian prosecutor, told the Reuters news agency.
Last week, the prosecution had recommended a six-month sentence and she had faced a maximum of three years on the charge.
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Spurlock also profiles Jack Passion, a champion beardsman who competes in beard competitions around the globe. At first it's easy to laugh at him for this eccentricity, as well as the shockingly full and long chin hair he sports, but Spurlock spends enough time with him that it's hard not to end up with some grudging respect for his dedication to this quirky enterprise.
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Celebrities who have turned facial hair into part of their personas also lend their two cents, which allows Zach Galifianakis to bring some much-appreciated absurdity to the whole project. Paul Rudd and Judd Apatow chime in, as does noted guy-centric comic Adam Carolla.
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I enjoyed watching my birds taking turns in the birdbath today, but the robin was the most fun of all to watch. He really knows how to appreciate a good cool-down! He takes not one, not two, but three separate dips with a LOT of splashing before he flies off. He returns to repeat the pattern several times a day in the heat of the afternoon.
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Stir-Fried Vegetables with Toasted Cashews
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- 3 tablespoon(s) canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
- 1 teaspoon(s) cornstarch
- 3 tablespoon(s) cooking oil
- 2/3 cup(s) cashews
- Dried red-pepper flakes
- 1 pound(s) mushrooms, sliced thin
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 4 scallions, white bulbs sliced thin, green tops chopped and reserved separately
- 3/4 teaspoon(s) Asian sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound(s) broccoli, thick stems removed, tops cut into small florets (about quart)
- 1.50 pound(s) napa (Chinese) cabbage (about 1/2 head), shredded (about 1 1/2 quarts)
- 1 tablespoon(s) oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the broth with the cornstarch. In a wok or a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the cooking oil over moderately high heat. Add the cashews; cook, stirring, until starting to char, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a medium bowl and add a pinch of red-pepper flakes.
- In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil over moderately high heat. Add the mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the cashews. Stir the scallion greens and sesame oil into the mushroom mixture.
- Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of cooking oil over moderately high heat. Add the scallion bulbs and garlic; cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the cabbage; cook, stirring, until the cabbage wilts, about 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes and the oyster and soy sauces. Stir the cornstarch mixture, add it to the pan, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sauce coats the vegetables, about 1 minute. Serve topped with the mushroom mixture.
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