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Jeff and I have been shooting from rooftops quite a bit lately and today we get to feature Jason and Carissa's engagement session on top of the St. James Hotel! I love when a couple chooses a location for their engagement session that is both beautiful AND meaningful. The rooftop of the St. James Hotel has always been a special place for city-lover Carissa. For her, the bustle and noise of the city isn't distracting - it's incredibly relaxing. So sitting above the streets on the St. James rooftop was always a mental and spiritual retreat where she could go to escape the craziness of life. And now she gets to share this special place with the love of her life! A huge thanks goes out to the St. James Hotel for allowing us to shoot up there and to Jason and Carissa for coordinating everything!
Isn't San Diego dreamy? The only thing more dreamy than the downtown skyline is Jason and Carissa's adorable connection.
It's a bit unfair how ridiculously good-looking these two are.
And it's a bit unbelievable how ridiculously perfect the evening was!
I lovelovelovelovelovelovelovelove shooting in black and white, especially with a location that is so classic.
These are totally favorites! Jason and Carissa are so cute that I want to jump in and pinch their cheeks!
Ummmm... are you kidding me??? Amazing!
After shooting up on the rooftop, we sent Jason and Carissa down to the streets below and I shot from up above. Dreamy!!
Jason and Carissa: Your confidence and strength are what made our time together so magical. Thank you for showing your true selves in front of our cameras and for speaking your hearts to us. Our time together was more inspiring for us than you'll ever know... and if the engagement session was this good, then the wedding is going to be off the HOOK!


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Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey really are the best of friends. Tyler showers Oprah [and Gayle sometimes] with gifts, but this year his gift might have hurt more than helped. On Facebook, Tyler explained that the bouquet of flowers he sent his dear Oprah caused her to strain her back when she attempted to lift them.
I like to send really large flower arrangements to people for whatever occasion. Well, I sent one to Oprah yesterday for her birthday. She strained her back picking it up. No joke! Feel better Oprah. Happy birthday. Sorry. Next year I'm sending her one rose. "
Oprah also tweeted, to her 16 millions followers, about her condition:
"In bed with an ice pack most of today. Moved a bushel of roses sent by @tylerperry and sprained a back muscle"
Like the saying goes, "It's the thought that counts".
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The 404 1,177: Where we get our Grinch on (podcast)
Leaked from today's 404 episode:
- Nokia hires orchestra to create new ringtones.
- Here is the first official snap of Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs.
- Social networks responsible for lines in the restroom.
- "Ghostbusters 3" is a go as Billy Murray signs on.… Read more


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CLMD vs. KISH Feat. Fröder "Stockholm Syndrome" First Listen
CLMD (Carl Louis and Martin Danielle) are a sweet exhale for electronic music fans waiting with bated breath for something to change, or evolve. The Norwegian duo are revitalizing today's EDM scene before it grows moldy.
VIBE premieres "Stockholm Syndrome" with KISH, featuring Fröderwith's ethereal vocals and polished but not cookie-cutter breaks, giving house music a gut renovation.


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Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Surgery
An open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to fix broken bones. This is a two-part surgery. First, the broken bone is reduced or put back into place. Next, an internal fixation device is placed on the bone. This can be done with screws, plates, rods, or pins that are used to hold the broken bone together.
Last reviewedAugust 2014by Michael Woods, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


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BigBlueInteractive.com – About Us
BigBlueInteractive.com (BBI) provides news, analysis, and discussion on the New York Football Giants. Content includes daily updated news and notes, feature articles, a moderated fan-based forum, and game previews and reviews, as well as information on the NFL Draft, free agency, training camp, and much more. BBI does not merely provide information, it is an interactive community which encourages feedback from our visitors, who we like to refer to as contributors. One area in particular, The Corner Forum, has proved to be especially popular due to the sophisticated level of discussion. The Corner Forum facilitates a growing and dynamic community who share information, passion, and opinions on a wide-range of football- and non-football related matters.
This site is owned and operated by Big Blue Interactive, LLC, an LLC registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
BBI was originally created by Eric Kennedy in the early spring of 1995 as "The Big Blue Home Page." In the spirit of the site's growing interactive nature, The Big Blue Home Page officially became BigBlueInteractive.com in the summer of 1997 and evolved over time to what it is now today. In case you were wondering, BBI is not affiliated in any way with the New York Football Giants.
BigBlueInteractive.com registers millions of "page views" per month from contributors all over the world. Of course BBI has a large New York/New Jersey readership, however many contributors are information-starved Giants fans who live and work outside of the New York/New Jersey metro area. Moreover, the website is truly global as significant web traffic is registered from Canada, Europe, Asia, and even the Middle East. BBI has become more than an information source to our contributors. It is a place where fellow Giants fans can share their thoughts and feelings about the team. Indeed, many strong friendships have been formed through BBI and contributors often plan to meet in get-togethers all over the world. Also, due to the educated demographics of our contributors, non-football discussions are quite common in The Corner Forum.
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Cubs AFL Recap: 11/4/14
Mesa scored three runs in the first inning, and that proved to be enough in a 3-1 win over Salt River Tuesday. Both offensively and on the mound, Cubs prospects played a big role in the victory. Here are some highlights from yesterday's Arizona Fall League action:
- RHP Armando Rivero gave up one earned run on one hit and a walk over five innings to pick up the win. He struck out four and improved to 2-4 on the season.
- DH Dan Vogelbach drove in all three Solar Sox runs on a bases-loaded single to center, scoring Tony Renda (Nationals), Cal Towey (Angels) and Daniel Robertson (Rangers). He added a fifth-inning double, going 2-for-4 on the day.
- RHP Ivan Pineyro pitched a scoreless eighth inning, striking out two against one hit.
Mesa is in action Wednesday afternoon, hosting Glendale. C.J. Edwards will make the start for the Solar Sox.
Cubs AFL Recap: 10/30/14
Jacob Hannemann had another nice day at the plate, but a pair of Cubs struggled on the bump in a 7-5 loss to Scottsdale Thursday. Here are some notes from yesterday's Arizona Fall League action:
- LF Jacob Hannemann had a pair of doubles, finishing 2-for-4. He drove in two with two outs in the fourth inning, scoring Tony Renda (Nationals) and Spencer Kieboom (Nationals). His second double came in the ninth, scoring Renda again. He also recorded an outfield assist.
- RHP Armando Rivero got roughed up in 0.2 innings, giving up two earned runs on two hits and two walks and picking up the loss.
- RHP Zach Cates gave up four runs on four hits and a walk in one inning of relief.
Mesa takes on Glendale on the road Friday, with first pitch scheduled at 12:35.
From the Pages of Vine Line: 2014 Minor League Prospectus, Close to the Big Leagues
Infielder Arismendy Alcantara could see time at Wrigley Field this year.
(Photo by Rodger Wood)
For many Chicagoans, February means cold weather. At Vine Line, it's all about the Cubs minor league prospectus. In the February issue, fans can check out frequent contributor Sahadev Sharma's player breakdowns for more than 45 of the organization's top prospects, from teenagers like Eloy Jimenez to elite talents like Javier Baez. We'll post some of the profiles here on the blog in the coming weeks so you can keep track of all the names to know in the Cubs highly ranked system.
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2014 Minor League Prospectus- The Elite
Close to the Big Leagues
"The most important currency in the game right now, from a baseball standpoint, is either massive amounts of payroll flexibility or a real surplus of above-average young players who are major league ready or already making an impact in the big leagues," said baseball president Theo Epstein at last December's Winter Meetings.
Epstein admitted the Cubs aren't where they want to be in either area, but said when it comes to the latter, they've taken the appropriate steps to get there soon. The front office has drafted well and made smart trades. As these prospects continue to develop and get closer to the majors, Epstein said, "They're infinitely more valuable, to us and potentially in a trade, than they are while they're working away in the farm system."
Though none of the organization's upper-tier players will be ready to start next season in the majors, there are several others who could make an appearance at Wrigley Field at some point in 2014. The Cubs may not compete for a division title this summer, but some prized young talent will likely provide a glimpse of just how good this team could be in the near future.
After spending much of his career at shortstop, Alcantara shifted to second base when Baez was moved up to Tennessee. He is solid with the glove, but his real value comes on offense. The switch-hitting leadoff man is one of the more dynamic players in the organization, with a rare speed-and-power combination to go along with on-base skills and the ability to play in the middle of the field.
A hot start to the season earned him a spot in the Futures Game, but the Dominican tapered off a bit in the second half. With a tremendous amount of ability and strong makeup, Alcantara has what it takes to excel in the majors, but the Cubs brass want to be sure he can perform consistently throughout the season before he gets the call to Wrigley.
A finger injury cut short Beeler's 2013 season, but he looked good when he was on the mound and built on that success in the AFL. With his velocity ticking up to 94 mph and a newly developed cutter—which helped him fend off lefties, previously his bugaboo—Beeler looked like a new man. He doesn't miss a lot of bats, but rather relies on his defense, inducing ground balls by staying low in the zone with impressive sinking action on his pitches.
Beeler was added to the 40-man roster to keep from losing him in the Rule 5 draft, something that was a legitimate concern after his impressive AFL performance. As a big, physical strike thrower who knows how to pitch, he fits the bill for what the Cubs are looking for in an arm.
It was just a few years ago that Jackson was supposed to join Starlin Castro on the big league roster and light up the North Side with his immense talents. The Cal-Berkeley product didn't get his chance until the summer of 2012 and struggled mightily with his strikeout rate. After the season, Jackson worked hard on his swing in an effort to reduce the whiffs, but early on, nothing changed.
"He came into Spring Training, and I think when the results weren't there right away, he probably started pressing a little bit," McLeod said. "When he went to Iowa, he got off to a slow start. The strikeouts started piling up again, and then unfortunately he got nicked up and missed quite a bit of time before he came back."
When he returned to action, the Cubs sent him to Double-A, where his struggles continued. But the organization hasn't given up on Jackson, who, from a physical standpoint, can do a lot of things not many others can do on a baseball field. Given a fresh start, the team hopes he can put a horrendous 2013 season behind him and somehow reduce his swing-and-miss tendencies. His combination of power, speed and defense could definitely come in handy for a major league club searching for high-end talent in the outfield.
Olt is another third baseman who may end up at Triple-A. Once deemed untouchable in the Texas organization, he found himself battling eye issues last season as his prospect status tumbled. He was ultimately swapped with other players for Matt Garza. The two keys for Olt will be putting his poor season in the rearview mirror and finding whatever it is he needs to take care of his vision problems.
Like Vitters, Olt will be moved around the field to increase his value, playing his normal third base, along with some first base and corner outfield. He strikes out a lot, but when he's right, the whiffs are mitigated by his plus power and ability to take a walk. He is also an excellent defender at third. The Cubs would love nothing more than for Olt to come into camp healthy and hitting, and stake a claim to the big league third-base job early on.
When Vitters plays, he usually hits. Unfortunately, he was waylaid by injuries for much of 2013. Add in the Cubs' newfound system depth at the hot corner, and suddenly Vitters is a player without a position. Though he's been in the organization for seven years and already has had a taste of major league action, Vitters is still only 24.
Now that Triple-A first baseman Justin Bour was selected in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 draft, Vitters will get some time at first base as well as in the outfield at Iowa to increase his versatility and value going forward.
The California native doesn't take many walks and only flashes average power, but if he can find a spot defensively, he has a chance to be a solid contributor. His ability to hit could help him become a serviceable asset in the majors. Because his hand-eye coordination is good enough that he makes contact with almost everything, pitch selection will be key.
Others to Watch
ALBERTO CABRERA (RHP) – After being used as a starter in 2013, Cabrera will likely contend for a bullpen spot next spring. He has a big fastball and a wipeout slider, which could make him a very valuable weapon in a late-inning role.
ERIC JOKISCH (LHP) – The Northwestern alum doesn't light up the radar gun, but he is a big, durable, left-handed starter. Though Jokisch eats a lot of innings and throws strikes with an 87-90 mph fastball and a strong change-up, he needs to tighten up his breaking ball. He doesn't have plus stuff to wow scouts, but he could be a more physical version of Chris Rusin.
ARMANDO RIVERO (RHP) – A hard thrower from Cuba, Rivero hits the mid-90s and has a diagonal-slanting slider. He looked strong in the minors and though the results weren't great in the AFL, the experience gave him much-needed innings against a higher level of competition. He could be a factor in the bullpen in the near future.
MATT SZCZUR (OF) – Szczur, a steady performer throughout his minor league career, improved in numerous offensive categories in 2013 and took a step forward defensively. The hard-nosed, athletic outfielder will likely start the season in Triple-A and has a chance to contribute at the big league level as a fourth outfielder in the Reed Johnson mold.
TONY ZYCH (RHP) – Zych has top-notch velocity in the 95-98 mph range, but he sometimes struggles to miss bats. He throws a lot of strikes, but the quality can waver night to night due to an inconsistent delivery that requires some effort and energy. When it's working, the velocity is elite, and he has a hard, sweeping slider that could be effective in high-leverage situations out of the bullpen.
—Sahadev Sharma
Arizona Fall League/Caribbean Leagues recap: 11/13/13
Mesa inched one game closer to wrapping up the division title with a 3-2 win Wednesday. Cubs prospect Matt Loosen started and picked up the win for the Solar Sox, and top prospects Albert Almora and Jorge Soler both recorded hits. Elsewhere, Junior Lake had a three-hit game in the Dominican. Here are some highlights from yesterday's action.
Arizona Fall League
Albert Almora, CF – Almora led off the fourth inning with a single, but was thrown out stealing second. He went 1-for-4.
Wes Darvill, LF – Darvill went 0-for-3 at the plate Wednesday.
Matt Loosen, RHSP – It wasn't the most efficient two innings, as Loosen gave up two hits and walked three. But he didn't allow a runner to score and struck out one batter to earn his second win of the season (2-1). Loosen's ERA is currently at 3.29.
Armando Rivero, RHP – Rivero entered in the sixth and gave up no hits and one walk in a scoreless inning, lowering his ERA to 4.91.
Jorge Soler, DH – Soler drew a walk in his second at-bat and added a double, finishing 1-for-3 on the afternoon.
Caribbean Leagues
Dominican Republic
Junior Lake, CF – Lake had a big day, going 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a pair of singles as Oriente picked up a 3-2 win.
Puerto Rico
Edwin Maysonet, SS – Maysonet was hitless in five at-bats, while batting second for Santurce Wednesday.
Jonathan Mota, 3B/1B – Mota went 0-for-3, but drew a pair of walks for Ponce.
Hector Rondon, RHP – Rondon gave up two earned runs on three hits in the ninth inning, but still recorded the win for Caracas.
Arizona Fall League/Caribbean Leagues recap: 11/8/13-11/10/13
The Solar Sox picked up a pair of wins this weekend, and many of the Cubs prospects got into the act. Junior Lake had a solid weekend in the Dominican, and Edwin Maysonet picked up a few hits in Puerto Rico. Here are some highlights from this weekend's action.
Arizona Fall League
Albert Almora, LF/RF – Almora led off the bottom of the fourth with a single to left on Friday. He was driven in two batters later from second on a Brian Goodwin (Nationals) single. He finished 1-for-4.
Kris Bryant, 3B – Bryant drew two walks and went 0-for-3 on Friday. On Saturday he had an eighth-inning single and went 1-for-5 on the afternoon.
Lendy Castillo, RHP – Castillo pitched a scoreless ninth inning Friday, giving up one hit. His ERA is now at 1.93.
Wes Darvill, PH/2B – Darvill entered the game as a pinch-hitter on Saturday, grounding out in his only at-bat.
Armando Rivero, RHP – Rivero pitched on Saturday, giving up no runs on one hit and striking out Travis Shaw (Red Sox).
Jorge Soler, RF – On Friday, Soler singled in his first at-bat and scored four batters later when Devon Travis drove him in from third (Tigers). He went 1-for-5. He singled in his first-at-bat again on Saturday, and C.J. Cron (Angels) drove him in with a homer. The Cuba native finished the day 1-for-5.
Caribbean Leagues
Dominican Republic
Arismendy Alcantara, PH/2B – Alcantara was hitless in three at-bats for Licey on Friday and 0-for-2 on Saturday.
Julio Borbon, CF – Borbon drew a walk in his only at-bat on Saturday for the Tigres. He was 0-for-3 on Sunday.
Marcos Mateo, RHP – The reliever pitched two innings, giving up no runs on two hits, two walks and striking out three for Oriente on Friday. He blew the save on Sunday, but earned his third win of the winter (3-0 record), giving up one earned run on one hit, walking one and striking out one.
Junior Lake, LF – Lake had a single and two walks, finishing 1-for-5 on Friday for Oriente. He added another hit on Saturday, going 1-for-4, and went 1-for-3 on Sunday with a walk and two runs scored.
Marcus Hatley, RHP – Hatley pitched a scoreless ninth inning, giving up a walk and no hits Sunday.
Puerto Rico
Edwin Maysonet, 3B – Maysonet had a single and scored a run Friday for Santurce and went 1-for-4 on Saturday with a walk and a run scored.
Jonathan Mota, 3B – Mota struggled this weekend, going hitless in three at-bats Friday and two appearances Sunday for Ponce.
Rubi Silva, LF – Silva had a pair of hits and drove in a run for Ponce on Friday and added a double on Saturday.
Frank Del Valle, LHSP – Starting for Margarita Friday, Del Valle gave up two earned runs on one hit and four walks in 3.1 innings to earn a no-decision.
Yoanner Negrin, RHSP – Negrin went five innings, giving up five earned runs and taking the loss for Caracas Sunday. He struck out four.
Lioger Padron, RHP – Padron picked up his first loss of the season Friday for the Leones, giving up a run in the 14th on two hits.
Hector Rondon, RHP – Rondon recorded a hold, pitching a scoreless inning for Caracas Friday.
Arizona Fall League/Caribbean Leagues recap: 10/31/13
Mesa looks to be getting back on track, topping Scottsdale 7-3 Thursday and tallying 12 hits. The Cubs' big three prospects all took the field, with mixed results. Here are the highlights from yesterday's action.
Albert Almora, LF – Almora went 0-for-4 Thursday.
Kris Bryant, 3B – Bryant reached base for the first time in the sixth inning, drawing a one-out walk. He'd get to second on a hit-by-pitch and move to third on a fielder's choice. Then fellow farmhand Jorge Soler drove him in with a single. He reached base again in the seventh with a single to load the bases and eventually scored on a Soler base on balls. Bryant finished 1-for-4.
Armando Rivero, RHP – Rivero entered the game in the seventh inning and struck out the first two batters he faced—Kyle Kubitza (Braves) and Peter O'Brien (Yankees). He then forced Aderlin Rodriguez (Mets) to pop out to earn his second hold of the fall.
Jorge Soler, RF – With two outs and runners on the corners in the sixth, Soler scored Byrant on a single to left field, capping a three-run inning. The Cuban prospect also drove in a run on a bases-loaded walk in the seventh, again scoring Bryant. Soler finished 1-for-3.
Sammy Solis (Nationals) will take the mound Friday for Mesa against Peoria, opposite Jason Adams (Royals). Albert Almora is expected to DH and lead off for the Sox, and Wes Darvill will play third and bat eighth. First pitch is scheduled for 2:35 CST.
Caribbean Winter League
Venezuela –
Yoanner Negrin, RHSP – Negrin gave up two earned runs on three hits over 6.1 innings Thursday for Caracas. The 29-year-old fanned two and walked none, but got a no-decision in a 6-4 win.
Hector Rondon, RHP – The Cubs 2012 Rule 5 selection pitched one inning for Caracas, giving up one hit and walking none to earn a hold.
Arizona Fall League recap: 10/21/13
Mesa got back to its winning ways, taking down Surprise 9-6 Monday afternoon. Cubs prospect Kris Bryant fared well at the bat, though Armando Rivero didn't have the same level of success. Here are the highlights from yesterday's action.
Kris Bryant, 3B – Batting fourth in the order and leading off the second inning, Bryant drew a four-pitch walk to head the frame. A single put him on second and a groundout moved Bryant to third before Devon Travis (Tigers) drove him in on a single to the left side of the infield. Again in the fifth, the 21-year-old drew a four-pitch walk. He got to second when Tyler Collins (Tigers) reached on an error and got to third on a walk before being driven in by Travis on a sacrifice fly. With one out in the sixth, Bryant recorded his third double of the season, this one to left field, moving Taylor Lindsey (Angels) from first to third. He finished 1-for-2 with two walks.
Armando Rivero, RHP – Rivero came into the game in the seventh and surrendered back-to-back singled to start off the inning. He got Joe Wendle (Indians) to strike out before inducing another walk to load the bases. A Garin Cecchini (Red Sox) single scored two and another single subsequently loaded the bases. But Rivero forced Henry Urrutia (Orioles) into an unassisted double play to end the inning. His final line read: IP, 4 H, 2 ER, BB, K.
Tommy Collier (Tigers) takes the ball for the Solar Sox Tuesday, as they take on southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez (Orioles, No. 84 prospect in baseball, according to MLB.com) and Surprise. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 CST.
Arizona Fall League recap: 10/18/13-10/19/13
As a team, Mesa struggled this weekend, falling 11-9 on Friday and 8-2 on Saturday. Despite not getting the best results, a few Cubs had some stellar games. Albert Almora and Kris Bryant are at or near the top of nearly every offensive category. Here are the highlights from this weekend's action.
Friday, Oct. 18
Albert Almora, CF – In the bottom of the seventh inning, Mesa's leadoff hitter ripped his fourth double of the fall, though Adrian Nieto (Nationals) was thrown out at home on the play. Almora went 1-for-6 Friday night.
Dallas Beeler, RHSP – Beeler had a rough second AFL start, going three innings and giving up three earned runs. His only strikeout was against Tyler Naquin (Indians), who led off the game. He faced four batters in the second inning, and got Garin Cecchini (Red Sox) to ground into a double play to end the frame. But Beeler just couldn't stay out of trouble in the first and the third. His final line read: 3.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 K. He owns a 6.00 ERA through two starts.
Kris Bryant, 3B – With men on first and second and one out in bottom of the third, Bryant ripped a ground-rule double to left-center field, scoring Taylor Lindsey (Angels). Jorge Soler drove him in two batters later. With Lindsey on second in his next at-bat, Bryant ripped a homer to left field. But the 2013 first-round pick wasn't done there. In the fifth inning, he hit a solo shot to right-center field for his fourth homer of the fall. Bryant was 3-for-5.
Armando Rivero, RHP – Rivero came on in the ninth and gave up one earned run on two hits and a walk. He was credited for the loss.
Jorge Soler, RF – Soler singled in the bottom of the third to left field, scoring Bryant and moving Matt Skole (Nationals) to second. He singled again in the fourth, finishing the night 2-for-5.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Lendy Castillo, RHP – Castillo surrendered one hit in a scoreless sixth inning.
Wes Darvill, 3B – Darvill went hitless in four at-bats.
Matt Loosen RHP – Loosen fanned James Ramsey (Cardinals) and Mike Freeman (Diamondbacks), pitching a 1-2-3 fifth inning for Mesa.
Jorge Soler, RF – Soler recorded one of Mesa's three hits in Saturday's loss. He led off the seventh with a single, advanced to third on a throwing error and scored on a Jett Bandy (Angels) double. He was 1-for-4 at the plate.
Mesa hosts Surprise Monday afternoon, with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 CST. Sammy Solis (Nationals) takes the mound for the Sox, opposite Miguel Pena (Red Sox). Bryant is expected to hit fourth and play third base for Mesa.
Arizona Fall League recap: 10/15/13
Mesa is still unbeaten, after taking down Scottsdale 7-4 Tuesday. Albert Almora continued his successful fall season, while Jorge Soler and Armando Rivero got into the action as well. Here are some highlights from yesterday's game.
Albert Almora, CF – After a few days of rest, Almora led off for the Solar Sox. The 2012 first-round pick drew a walk to start the bottom of the third and scored two batters later on a C.J. Cron (Angels) homer. The team batted around in the third. With men on second and third and two outs, Almora hit a ground-rule double to left-center field, scoring David Freitas (Athletics) and Dixon Machado (Tigers). Then in the bottom of the fifth with nobody on base, he recorded another double to right to finish the game 2-for-4 with a walk.
Armando Rivero, RHP – Rivero entered the game in the eighth inning and gave up a bloop double and a single to the first two batters he faced. Jarrett Parker (Giants) followed with a sacrifice fly. That was all the damage Scottsdale could do, however. RIvero's final line read: 1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER.
Jorge Soler, DH – Soler singled in the bottom of the fourth and finished the day 1-for-5.
Mesa heads out to Peoria Wednesday, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:35 CST. Tommy Collier (Tigers) will take the mound for the Solar Sox while right-hander Matt Heidenreich (Astros) goes for the Javelinas. Kris Bryant will be batting fourth and playing third, and Wes Darvill will bat ninth and play second base for Mesa.
Arizona Fall League recap: 10/10/13
Mesa continued its offensive onslaught Thursday night, topping Salt River 8-1. Only outfielder Albert Almora and reliever Armando Rivero entered the game for the Cubs, but both made the most of their playing time. Here are the Cubs highlights from yesterday's action:
Albert Almora, RF: Almora slid over to right field to make room for Washington's Brian Goodwin (No. 65 prospect overall, according to MLB.com) and batted first for the Sox. He began the night with a groundout and a flyout before leading off the fifth inning with a single to left. An error on a pickoff attempt got the 19-year-old to third, where he'd later score on a Goodwin fielder's choice. With the bases loaded in the ninth, Almora tripled to center, scoring Matt Skole (Nationals), Max Muncy (Athletics) and David Freitas (Athletics). Goodwin drove him in later that inning. In all, Almora finished 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs.
Armando Rivero, RHP: Rivero entered the game in the ninth inning and gave up a leadoff double before recording a popout and a double-play to end the game. In two innings pitched this season, the right-hander has a 0.00 ERA with three strikeouts.


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Hi all, as I wanted to find out something I can slap rane (Polish translator) with, I've written small script that checks if you are referencing English file from other files even if you have given doc translated. My simple script doesn't use metadoc.xml, so it will warn you if you have some file in CVS but without metadoc.xml entry as well. Anyway, I've found out that Polish docs were up-to-date while Czech ones weren't (not my fault, they were added before I became Lead Translator for CS), but don't laugh at me, they have been fixed :-). In fact, it's not a script, only a simple line of bash, designed to be run in gentoo/xml/htdocs/doc/$LANG/: for f in *.xml */*.xml; do grep -Rn en/`echo $f | sed "s:\./::"` .; done Because it is so simple, it *will* report false positives, mainly because of metadoc.xml's parent="/doc/en/metadoc.xml" and also index.xml existing in several directories (in case you don't have them all translated). Those reports could be quite easily tracked down, so I hope you'll find it usefull (chiguire already felt the feelings while looking at 85 lines of wrong references...). HTH, -jkt P.S.: I've just found two files under doc/pl not listed in metadoc.xml :-P -- cd /local/pub && more beer > /dev/mouth
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My DH has recently been diagnosed a diabetic and he also has high blood pressure. I was thinking of canning our vegies. I have read on different sites you do not need to add salt when canning them. Salt is only added for flavor. I would also like to do some pickling but was concerned about the amount of sodium in the pickling salt. Most recipes call for 1/4-1/2 c. of salt. Do you think that would add a lot of sodium to the pickled foods? Marg |
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You can pressure can veggies w/o salt. Sometimes there are textural changes without it, though. I'd recommend doing a test batch before going whole hog. Have you pressure canned before? Commercially frozen vegetables can be had w/o salt, but you do have to read each package as it varies from one brand to another. Salt is added to preserve the color. Frozen vegetables with seasonings and sauces tend to be very salty. Unsalted veggies should be less than 20 mg/ serving which accounts for what's there naturally. And, of course, home frozen veggies can be any way you like them. Now, re pickles: Pickling salt is about the same mg/quarter teaspoon as table salt (590 mg). Some brands of pickling salt may vary. Although you are combining the salt with water to make a brine (and you won't be consuming the salt that stays in the brine) still the point of pickling is to have the saline brine and the vegetable reach a saltiness equilibrium so the pickle is just as salty as the brine when the pickling process is complete. And in this instance, salt is not there for cosmetic, or even solely for flavor, purposes, it's there for functional food safety reasons. Otherwise your cukes would be a slimy, disgusting, foul mess instead of nice dill chips. The other issue is that it is complicated to calculate the mg/Na (sodium) in home-made brined pickles. Food companies can simply pay to have samples of the product tested to make the labels. Here's a rough way to calculate it for home-made pickles:You could take the total amount of salt added in the recipe (figure 1/4 c is four tablespoons, which is twelve teaspoons then times whatever the package of brining salt says, in this case we'll use 590 mg per quarter teaspoon or 48 times that 590 or 28,320 mg of sodium in the entire batch, counting both the brine and the pickles, by volume. ) Then you have to figure out the volume the pickle piece occupies relative to the entire volume and divide that into the 28,320 mg to get the amount of sodium (theoretically) in each piece. More or less. Pickles are a tasty little condiment, so even though my DH is on an very low sodium diet we still eat them. But in very small quantities. However, I also buy some commercial pickles because it's easier than doing all this calculations. There is surprising difference among the brands, Vlasic is pretty salty; my store brands are all over the place, but there's one brand that seems to be consistently the lowest among the various types of pickles. It's Mt Something Olive? Ida?(I am not at home right now, but could check for you. It may be a regional one in the Northeast.) I "allow" up to 75 mg of sodium for condiments per day out of 1,000 mg/day budget, which is very generous. The dietician thought it would be better to only allow 40 mg for the condiments. But we eat very little prepared food, so we have more room the add in tasty extras. Bread is the hardest thing to work with because, there again, salt is both for taste and also for function in managing the development of the dough. How low are you trying to go in mg/day? Most people here in the US eat 4,000-5,000 mg. It's recommended that we lower that to 2,000 for good health, even though 1,500 would be best for people with normal health. A cheesburger can easily exceed 1,750 mg/NA - along with all its other less-than-great things. Lowering sodium is tough but it can be done. Takes about 6 weeks to get accustomed to it. Don't use salt "substitutes" unless your Dr. specifically OKs them. They are loaded with potassium salts instead of sodium salts, which can be a problem for some people on low-salt diets. I can make some other suggestions about managing the food prep for a low-salt diet, if needed. I really worked at it at first. Now it's second nature. HTH L. |
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NEW BRITAIN, Conn. & TOWSON, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2009-- The Stanley Works (NYSE:SWK) and The Black & Decker Corporation (NYSE:BDK):
The Stanley Works (NYSE:SWK), a worldwide supplier of quality tools and engineered solutions for industrial, construction and do-it-yourself use, and security solutions for commercial applications, and The Black & Decker Corporation (NYSE:BDK), a global manufacturer and marketer of quality power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems, announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create Stanley Black & Decker, an $8.4 billion global industrial leader in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $4.5 billion.
The combination brings together two highly complementary companies with iconic brands and strong growth prospects. Founded in 1843, Stanley is a diversified industrial company with a global leadership position in hand tools and strong construction and do-it-yourself (CDIY), security and industrial businesses with well-known brand names such as Stanley, FatMax, Bostitch, Facom, Proto, Mac Tools, Sonitrol, Stanley Security Solutions, Best, and Vidmar. With roots dating back to 1910, Black & Decker brings a global leadership position in power tools and a diverse product offering under an array of renowned brands including Black & Decker, DeWalt, Porter-Cable, Emhart Teknologies, Kwikset, Baldwin and Price Pfister.
Under the terms of the transaction, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies, Black & Decker shareholders will receive a fixed ratio of 1.275 shares of Stanley common stock for each share of Black & Decker common stock they own, representing an implied premium of 22.1% to Black & Decker's share price as of Friday, October 30, 2009. Upon closing, which is expected in the first half of 2010, Stanley shareholders will own approximately 50.5% of the equity of the combined company and Black & Decker shareholders will own approximately 49.5%. The nine members of the current Stanley Board of Directors will be joined by six new members from Black & Decker's Board of Directors.
John F. Lundgren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Stanley, will be President and Chief Executive Officer of the combined company. Nolan D. Archibald, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Black & Decker, who has been CEO for 24 years, will be Executive Chairman of the combined company for three years.
Mr. Lundgren said, "This is a unique opportunity to bring together two great companies, each with first-rate brands, and provide enhanced opportunities to generate superior returns as we build on this new, larger platform. Stanley and Black & Decker together will have a comprehensive offering across all major tool categories and greater resources to support continued expansion of our combined security and industrial businesses. The transaction is expected to create tremendous value for shareholders of both companies through the realization of significant cost synergies, operating margin expansion and enhanced growth opportunities. Joining these two companies together creates a powerful engine for growth, both as markets around the world recover and over the long-term."
Mr. Archibald commented, "While we are pleased with the initial premium of approximately 22%, the driving motivation of the transaction is the present value of the $350 million in annual cost synergies and the combined financial strength and product offerings of the merged companies. The complementary product and market fit of these two companies creates significant value for both companies' shareholders that neither company can accomplish on a stand-alone basis. Joining forces with Stanley brings together two world-class companies with rich histories and strong track records in a one-of-a-kind opportunity to create outstanding benefits for our respective shareholders, customers and employees. We are excited by the opportunity to combine Black & Decker's unmatched lineup of power tools and security hardware with Stanley's leading franchise of hand tools and security products and services in a transaction that is both strategically compelling and financially attractive to the stakeholders of both companies. In addition to the new company's iconic brands, we each share a common heritage and passion for developing innovative products that meet the evolving needs of our end users, along with a commitment to operational excellence that will make us a supplier of choice across these categories."
Strategic Rationale
Combining Stanley and Black & Decker creates a stronger, globally diversified company with a broad array of products and services. The combination will enhance both companies' core strengths and provide increased resources to invest in growth opportunities.
James M. Loree, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Stanley, who will be EVP & COO of the combined company, commented, "This transaction is a significant step in advancing each priority in the strategic framework Stanley has embraced since 2004. It builds strength in all of our business platforms, furthering our goal to maintain portfolio transition momentum, and greatly enhances our resources to continue to invest in high- growth areas. We have a proven track record of successfully integrating organizations, and a critical framework for sustained operational excellence in the Stanley Fulfillment System. Planning for the integration of these two companies is well underway and we expect to expeditiously realize the full value of cost synergies we have identified as a result of this landmark transaction."
In addition to Messrs. Lundgren, Archibald, and Loree, Stanley Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Donald Allan, Jr. will be part of the executive team as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the combined company, and key members of both the Stanley and Black & Decker executive teams will hold positions in the combined organization. An Integration Steering Committee has been identified to oversee bringing together the two companies after closing and will be co-chaired by Mr. Archibald and Mr. Lundgren.
The combined company will retain a presence in both Connecticut and Maryland, with its corporate headquarters in New Britain and the Power Tools headquarters remaining in Towson.
The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions and requires the approval of Stanley and Black & Decker shareholders. Deutsche Bank and Goldman, Sachs & Co. acted as Stanley's financial advisors and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP acted as Stanley's legal counsel. Black & Decker's financial advisor was J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and its legal advisors were Hogan & Hartson LLP and Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Additional information on the transaction can be found at www.stanleyblackanddecker.com.
Conference Call and Webcast Details
The management of both companies will host a joint conference call and live webcast on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss this announcement. The companies welcome all members of the investment community to listen to the call live by dialing into (877) 218-1796 in the U.S. or (574) 941–1407 outside the U.S. and providing the passcode: 38642483. The live webcast of the call can be accessed at www.stanleyblackanddecker.com, www.stanleyworks.com and www.blackanddecker.com. An audio replay of the call will be available approximately three hours after the call's conclusion through Tuesday, November 17th, and can be accessed by calling (800) 642-1687 in the U.S. or (706) 645-9291 outside the U.S. and entering the passcode: 38642483.
In addition, both companies will host a joint investor lunch on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. ET in New York City. The live webcast of the meeting can be accessed at www.stanleyblackanddecker.com, www.stanleyworks.com and www.blackanddecker.com.
About The Stanley Works
The Stanley Works, an S&P 500 company, is a diversified worldwide supplier of tools and engineered solutions for professional, industrial, construction and do-it-yourself use, and security solutions for commercial applications. More information about The Stanley Works can be found at http://www.stanleyworks.com.
About The Black & Decker Corporation
Black & Decker is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems.
Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Statements in this press release that are not historical, including but not limited to those regarding the consummation of the proposed transaction between Stanley and Black & Decker and the realization of synergies in connection therewith, are "forward looking statements" and, as such, are subject to risk and uncertainty.
Stanley's and Black & Decker's ability to deliver the results as described above is based on current expectations and involves inherent risks and uncertainties, including factors listed below and other factors that could delay, divert, or change any of them, and could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from current expectations. In addition to the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in this press release, the risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied in the forward looking statements include, without limitation, those set forth in the "Risk Factors" section, the "Legal Proceedings" section, the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section and other sections of Stanley's and Black & Decker's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and any material changes thereto set forth in any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, those contained in Stanley's and Black & Decker's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and those set forth below.
These factors include but are not limited to the risk that regulatory and stockholder approvals of the transaction are not obtained on the proposed terms and schedule; the future business operations of Stanley or Black & Decker will not be successful; the risk that the proposed transaction between Stanley and Black & Decker will not be consummated; the risk that Stanley and Black & Decker will not realize any or all of the anticipated benefits from the transaction; the risk that cost synergy, customer retention and revenue expansion goals for the transaction will not be met and that disruptions from the transaction will harm relationships with customers, employees and suppliers; the risk that unexpected costs will be incurred; the outcome of litigation (including with respect to the transaction) and regulatory proceedings to which Stanley or Black & Decker may be a party; pricing pressure and other changes within competitive markets; the continued consolidation of customers particularly in consumer channels; inventory management pressures on Stanley's and Black & Decker's customers; the impact the tightened credit markets may have on Stanley or Black & Decker or customers or suppliers; the extent to which Stanley or Black & Decker has to write off accounts receivable or assets or experiences supply chain disruptions in connection with bankruptcy filings by customers or suppliers; increasing competition; changes in laws, regulations and policies that affect Stanley or Black & Decker, including but not limited to trade, monetary, tax and fiscal policies and laws; the timing and extent of any inflation or deflation in 2009 and beyond; currency exchange fluctuations; the impact of dollar/foreign currency exchange and interest rates on the competitiveness of products and Stanley's and Black & Decker's debt programs; the strength of the U.S. and European economies; the extent to which world-wide markets associated with homebuilding and remodeling continue to deteriorate; the impact of events that cause or may cause disruption in Stanley's or Black & Decker's manufacturing, distribution and sales networks such as war, terrorist activities, and political unrest; and recessionary or expansive trends in the economies of the world in which Stanley or Black & Decker operates, including but not limited to the extent and duration of the current recession in the US economy.
Neither Stanley nor Black & Decker undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date hereof.
Additional Information
The proposed transaction involving Stanley and Black & Decker will be submitted to the respective stockholders of Stanley and Black & Decker for their consideration. In connection with the proposed transaction, Stanley will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a joint proxy statement of Stanley and Black & Decker that will also constitute a prospectus of Stanley. Investors and security holders are urged to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC when they become available, because they will contain important information. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents (when available) that Stanley and Black & Decker file with the SEC at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and Stanley's website related to the transaction at www.stanleyblackanddecker.com. In addition, these documents may be obtained from Stanley or Black & Decker free of charge by directing a request to Investor Relations, The Stanley Works, 1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, CT 06053, or to Investor Relations, The Black & Decker Corporation, 701 E. Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286, respectively.
Certain Information Regarding Participants
Stanley, Black & Decker and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the proposed transaction under the rules of the SEC. Investors and security holders may obtain information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Stanley's directors and executive officers in Stanley's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2009, which was filed with the SEC on February 26, 2009, and its proxy statement for its 2009 Annual Meeting, which was filed with the SEC on March 20, 2009. Investors and security holders may obtain information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Black & Decker's directors and executive officers in Black & Decker's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, which was filed with the SEC on February 17, 2009, and its proxy statement for its 2009 Annual Meeting, which was filed with the SEC on March 16, 2009. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources listed above. Additional information regarding the interests of these individuals will also be included in the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available.
A registration statement relating to the securities to be issued by Stanley in the proposed transaction will be filed with the SEC, and Stanley will not issue, sell or accept offers to buy such securities prior to the time such registration statement becomes effective. This document shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of such securities, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to appropriate registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.
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Tickets for next Summer's [b]Green Man Festival[/b] are to go on sale at the end of the month.
The festival set in the surrounds of Glanusk Park in the Brecon Beacons, this year saw trimphant headline slots from [b]Robert Plant & The Strange Sensation[/b], [b]Joanna Newsom[/b] and [b]Stephen Malkmus[/b].
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JaWuan James – Tackle
James is a fourth year senior and has started every game of his college career. On the hoof, he looks the part at about 6'6 – 320 with long arms. He lines up at right tackle for the Vols and flashes top talent. My concern is he is an up-and-down player. Not only from game to game but also from play to play.
He plays form both a 2-point and 3-point stance. He has good snap reaction and good initial quickness. He can have a tendency to get tall, and I don't see him as a natural bender, but there are times when he plays with good bend. As a run blocker, he shows he can get movement when blocking an opponent head up. He can get to the block quickly and shows he can run his feet on contact. The problem is, he doesn't consistently run his feet. There are times when he stops his feet on contact and then restarts. When making down blocks or when trying to block at the second level, he shows inconsistencies. He doesn't always take good angles and doesn't always get to the block on time. He can get a little lazy in his play. I looked at three tapes from this year (Florida, Missouri and Alabama), and he was inconsistent in most phases of the game against Missouri and Florida but played well against Alabama. When on the move, he can be inconsistent. He doesn't play with good speed and can have trouble adjusting on the move to hit a moving a target.
In pass protection, he sets with adequate quickness and shows a good punch. He generally does a good job with bull rushes and is fairly good with outside speed. He struggles with counter moves. In numerous plays, an opponent starts outside and comes back across James' face, and James lacks the recovery quicks to stop the charge. He has the physical traits to be able to slide and recover. I just don't think he anticipates that well.
James can be an enigma. He looks like a top round talent, at times, and a free agent at other times. He has the talent to be a starting right tackle or guard in the NFL, but he is going to have to play more consistently to be trusted to get the job done. I would want my line coach to spend a lot of time with this player before deciding to draft him. At this time, I see him as a mid-round player but don't be surprised if he goes higher.


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Il San Pietro di Positano Hotel on the Amalfi coast, Italy
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Arriving on the boat
La Perla swimsuit, Gucci sunglasses, H&M shorts
Le bathtime….
The buzzing aperitivo terrace….
Where we had dinner
Morning coffee with a view
Ballet Russes drawings adorn the walls…
Lunch lightness of being
Le beach club
Beach club boy and our smoothies
Being marine in Nerano- Flavia Padovan dress, Valentino sandals, Maje denim shirt and Illesteva sunglasses
Leave a commentInterview- Tiffany Theler owner of La Reserva Rotana, Majorca, Spain
Leave a commentI was recently invited to my friend's beautiful hotel in Majorca and had to share with you the incredible style and comfort of this place. Also – would love to introduce you to Tiffany Theler, the glamorous owner who with her family have been running the estate since the 1970′s.
Who came upon the idea to find this beautiful spot and develop it?
The estate was bought by my parents in the 70´s and then turned into a hotel when the kids went off to boarding school in the early 90´s.
Tell us a little bit about yourself. Where did you study and what are your origins?
I was born in Switzerland but grew up here in Rotana, Mallorca. I did my first years of school in the local village and was later I was sent to boarding school in Switzerland, where I meet you. After that came a university in Madrid which lead me to work in photography and fashion for a couple of years until I ended back here to run the estate.
Your home is here, there is a beautiful hotel spa and golf course and also there are properties that are up for sale?
Yes, the property has several plots of about 19.000m2 that we have built beautiful Villas on, of approximately 500m2. We have a construction company as well and have done every bit with love and making sure the Mallorquin tradition is kept. These Villas are serviced from the Hotel and its owners can take advantage of all the installations, such as a private Golf course, tenis, a gym etc…
Who was responsible for the decoration of the properties?
The decoration has been done entirely by my mother, who together with my father have over the years accumulated lots of antique furniture.
I know you are very fashionable- you seem to pull looks together without too much effort. What is style for you?
My style depends very much on my moods and my location. Style for me is looking great without having to make too much of an effort and without looking like you're uncomfortable in your own skin. A pair of ripped jeans and a T-shirt sometimes looks way better than something pompous and stiff.
Favourite designers, brands?
Alexander McQueen, Oscar de la Renta
This 2014 Valentino Pret a Porter collection is lovely but as I am a country girl I wear a lot of easy street collections and Zara things.
My everyday outfits tend to be jeans and dresses, specially when I am in Mallorca. For big events I love stealing my mothers vintage pieces. Luckily we have the same size.
You divide your time between Ibiza, Majorca and ST Moritz- tell me more about how you manage this?
Well Mallorca for me is work, in Ibiza we have always had our summer house and St.Moritz is a bit the center where all the family meets at Christmas. I love skiing more than anything and spend a lot of time there.
It doesn't need much management as all these locations fit into the different seasons automatically.
Perfect outfit for Majorca?
If I am at work at the hotel I wear jeans, a shirt and sandals. A leisure outfit is usually a short dress again with flat sandals. For the winter its all about boots and cashmere.
Perfect outfit for Ibiza?
Ibiza on the other hand requires a bit more show, depending on the event it can be psychedelic catsuit or a white hippy dress
Perfect outfit for St Moritz?
I have gotten a bit tired of the overdressed crowds in St.Moritz so i like to wear something easy but cool. Leather trousers and a cool blazer.
Favourite restaurant in Majorca?
I would have to say that my favourite restaurant is my own, Sa Rotana.
Favourite city in the world?
I love London, but there are still so many cities I have not explored that I cant say I have a favourite.
Who inspires you?
My father inspired me all my life, and now I miss him terribly.
Iconic woman?
I love Frida Kahlo, strong, independent with a filterless mouth
For more information on La Reserva Rotana Hotel and Golf resort please click here: http://www.reservarotana.com/es/home/
Barbizon, petit village de peintres et la foret de Fontainbleau, France
Leave a commentI wanted to go for a saturday run in the forest of Fontainbleau located 50 km from Paris and discovered the most charming French village Barbizon. This quiet village of north -central France became famous because of the pre-impressionist painters that made it their home, notably Theodore Rousseau and Jean Francois Millet. The art movement in 1850 that was focused on realism in art was named after this incredible little village and now we have the world famous- Barbizon school of painters. Of course no excursion would be complete without the very important gastronomic factor. I ate so well at the "Le Gaulois sur le Grill" that I am still fantasizing about the meal. The meal was very simple and we know that it is the most difficult to make simple things taste good. Half a roasted chicken with morel mushroom sauce and a fondant au chocolat that can not compare to any I have tried so far. Pure bliss – a day for not only visual hedonism. Of course the running gear was Nike shoes, Gap sweatshirt and leggings, Moncler jacket and Persol sunglasses.
Holidays- bikini by Flavia Padovan
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Check out the amazing beachwear by Flavia Padovan http://flaviapadovan.com/ Photo by : Dimitri Legrand
Dying for that chocolate snack? Now you can as it tastes delicious and is gluten and wheat free!
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You should all know by now that I am a BIG foodie. Only recently did I think to incorporate this great passion of mine into the blog. I have a large appetite- I eat- but I eat very healthy! More recipes coming soon! I discovered recently this artisan baker called The Free Bakehouse and their brownies are really a delicious treat minus the wheat and gluten. Do you have a sweet tooth? You crave sweets? You can go for this. You can buy it in Wholefoods or order directly online http://www.sugargrain.com
Where do all the big foodies go? Authentic Japanese Ramen in London- Shoryu, London
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To heaven? Yes and heaven has a name- Shoryu. You heard it here first. But I am sure you read about already . AA Gill wrote the best review on it. But that is not what got me there. I accidentally passed it whilst shopping at Wholefoods and my sister dragged us in it. THE BEST ramen I have had ever. The picture above is the vegan version- But you have to try the specialty (picture below)- made with a thick, rich pork soup, the tonkotsu ramen originates from the Hakata district of Fukuoka city in Kyushu, southern Japan. The recipes has been specially created by the Executive Chef, born and raised in Hakata, to provide highly crafted, genuine tonkotsu rarely found outside Japan. There is a cue and its like being in Japan- all the customers are Japanese! 3 Denman Street London W1D 7HA
Il Pellicano Hotel weeekend, Porto Ercole
Leave a commentRecently I spent a weekend at the magnificent Il Pellicano Hotel in Porto Ercole,( Italy) that is owned by the wonderful Marie Louise Scio. Read the interview we did a while back here http://sarabrajovic.com/2011/06/interview-from-rome-marie-louise-scio/ and find out more about the hotel and its history:
Chateau d"Haroue or an ode to elegance
Leave a commentThis classified French monument historique has been in the Beauvau-Craon family since it was completed in 1732. The current proprietor, Princess Minnie de Beauvau-Craon, is a direct descendant of Prince Marc de Beauvau-Craon who in 1720 commissioned the architect Germain Boffrand to build it in the remote countryside near the Moselle and Meurthe rivers. A while back I was invited by the Princess' daughter to visit the chateau and be a guest at the opening of the old school couture Givenchy, Venet and Balenciaga exhibit. Apart from meeting the chic Princess and having a feast for my eyes whilst walking around I had the immense pleasure of meeting Hubert Givenchy himself. I am rarely star struck. But I skipped a breath when I met him. He is tall, handsome and a very elegant man. And there is the association of course to his muse Audrey Hepburn. I think that today we sadly only rarely have the pleasure of meeting men and women that are elegant in character, manners and appearance. Why? Is it because our pop culture is selling us their packaged version of "fast-food" idols? And thus the youth thinks this to be model of lifestyle to aspire to? It's as if there is a general consensus that Madame Hepburn or Monsiuer Givenchy types are not sellable? Is vulgarity cashing in nowdays? Is it because our lifestyle is becoming busier and faster and people don't have time to stop, think , observe and appreciate subtlety? Is there way too much information and lots of people are getting lost or have lost identity? Is our civilisation evolving or regressing to cave men esthetics?(ie. Kardashians) I could go on and on with questions. Let's leave at this and the beautiful history and tradition that Chateau d'Haroue brings with it into our century.
From Kiev with love
Leave a commentI was invited to Kiev Fashion week a while back and have such treasured memories from this trip. Here is what my partner in crime Natalie Joos and I managed to get up to in our very limited free time.
Above and below images from Natalie Joos' blog www.talesofendearment.com
St Michael's cathedral above and St. Vladmir's cathedral below. Stunning Orthodox heritage
Picture above from Natalie Joos'blog www.talesofendearment.com , Trussardi croc bag
Being babushkas in my room at Fairmont Hotel (the best hotel in Kiev) below
Eating caviar at the Fairmont Hotel, Dannijo necklace and Issa dress
Natalie at traditional Ukrainian restaurant
Borscht soup, pancakes, beetroot and walnuts above. The Kiev diner interior below
Method acting: Being a lamp
The old and the new successfully mixing
Represent! Roksanda Ilincic in Kiev all the way
Marni shoes and bag, Matthew Williamson coat, Club Monaco trousers and Bimba and Lola sweater
The Rapunzel feeling at the Gstaad Palace
Leave a commentAbove- view of the hotel from the Promenade in Gstaad. Opened in 1913, the Palace has mock-fortified corner towers and a neomedieval facade . Perfect setting for the Rapunzel fairy tale! That was the determining factor in the choice of hotel of course.
The hotel hosted characters such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Sophia Loren, Roger Moore, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and the return of the Pink Panther (1975) with Peter Sellers was also filmed here. The designer, Valentino, called the architecture a 'brutal Sleeping Beauty castle'. It really is a fairy tale. One of the nicest hotels I have stayed at. Really. It is managed now by the third generation of the Scherz Family, the initial and only owners of the hotel. This is what gives the hotel special touch and makes it very authentic-there is a feeling of tradition, heritage but of a very warm and homey feeling as well. I felt like I was back Swiss boarding school. Back in the little bubble that it was.
Doing the purple Rapunzel vibe on the terrace (it's freezing) whilst waiting for my hair to grow a touch more.
Stay true to oneself- still blogging at 1050 metres above sea level. Falke beanie, Toujouri jumpsuit, Brunello Cuccinelli sweater, Zara shoes
And having a VERY important conversation. Are those Milan shows going well? They are looking great on style.com
Rag & Bone hat, Toujouri jumsuit, Zara shoes, Amanda Wakeley fur gilet, Brunello Cuccinelli sweater
The lovely room and check out the 80′s snow leopard vibe of this Bogner ski helmet.
Loving the black and white images in the lobby- here are a couple from back in the day.
One thing that was missing…is this Each X Other T shirt. Next time I might make it my Palace outfit per excellence.
T shirt: Each X Other
My spa and gym at the Corinthia Hotel , London- ESPA life
Leave a commentI recently became a member of the ESPA state of the art spa and gym at the Corinthia Hotel in London. It is one of the most spectacular spas in London and voted one of the best. It is also located in such a stunning hotel which is quite convenient for a nibble in the lobby after a workout. All products are by ESPA, the only natural, sustainable with ethically sourced ingredients beauty line. Watch out- everyone will tell you their products are natural nowdays. This here is THE real deal. It's holistic in its approach and derives on Eastern therapy traditions. And it is not tested on animals! Ticks all my boxes. Every day I am using the energising body lotion and shower gel that contains shea butter and almond oil and once in a while the exfoliating body polish that contains refined apricot seed kernels. Girlie bliss! If you like to bathe in seaweed (yes there are some of us out there that actually pay for this at thalassotherapies worldwide) , known for its detoxifying qualities , you should go for the Detoxyfying seaweed bath oil. Not a great sight but does wonders for your body. Last but not least-if you would like your home to smell as if you are baking brownies you should buy their Gijanuja hot chocolate candle- it gives me the munchies everytime I light it! There is also a very special hairdresser- Daniel Galvin at the spa so for ladies that blow dry their hair you have it all in one spot, no need to rush around town! http://www.espalifeatcorinthia.com/
Architect and interior designer David Collins…killing it!
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http://www.davidcollins.com/ The man responsible for the beauty of The Wolseley restaurant http://www.thewolseley.com/, The Connaught Hotel http://www.the-connaught.co.uk/, Bob Bob Ricard restaurant http://www.bobbobricard.com/ in London and many more.
Andre for Caviar Kaspia Restaurant, Paris
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My favourite restaurant in Paris http://www.caviarkaspia.com/english/ Andre designed the packaging for the Caviar
And when nature fails us we rush to….David Mallett hairdresser in Paris!
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Why? To look plettttttty…. Still buzzing off the decoration- love it. http://david-mallett.com/
Percy the Pig and pals go to Paris
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Dre Dre and me in St Barths channeling our inner cats
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Dolce & Gabbana swimsuit
Dolce & Gabbana bikini
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Roberto Cavalli dress
Milan Gastronomique-Part 1
Leave a commentTorre di Pisa, Via Fiori Chiari, 21, 20121 Milan, Italy,02 874877
Head to this lovely restaurant in Brera for some delicious Tuscan cuisine. Always packed and always great quality food. Read more
Paris Gastronomique – Part 1
Leave a commentSociete- 4 Place Saint-Germain des Prés,75006 , 01 53 63 60 60, http://www.restaurantlasociete.com/
Stunning restaurant by Jean Louis Costes with interior signed by Christian Liaigre. Classic Costes restaurant menu. Read more
London Gastronomique Part 1
Leave a commentPizza East- Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High Street, London E16JJ, 02077291888 http://www.pizzaeast.com/
Really cool industrial looking restaurant in East London. The pizzas are really good since they are made in wood burning ovens. There is also a selection of good antipasti. Read more
NYC Gastronomique part 1
Leave a commentBALTHAZAR- 80 Spring Street, NY 10012, (212) 965 1414, www.balthazarnyc.com
Brasserie downtown- perfect spot for breakfasts and lunches Read more


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Toyota RAV4 Real World MPG
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charles64 Posts: 13Bought my 2006 4WD Limited 4-cyl RAV-4 in February 2006. I now have about 5300 miles on it. Overall mix is about 50/50 hwy/local driving. The best mileage I have tracked is about 25.5 mpg on a hwy trip. For mostly local driving I get around 20-21 mpg. I use regular unleaded (87 octane). Got an all-time low of 19 mpg over July 4 while sitting in a traffic jam getting out of town.
Not sure why this is so low compared to the mpg on the sticker. Maybe I am still trying to drive it like the 240 hp car I sold when I bought the RAV 4 baby buggy.....
Side note - has anyone else noticed a sluggish transmission on this vehicle? -
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roman1 Posts: 12My 3rd tank of gas was 24.65 mpg.
Here is the history so far:
1st tank 26.44 mpg
2nd tank 25.84 mpg
3rd tank 24.65 mpg
NOTE: all mix driving 65% highway + 35% city .
Conclusion: Yes the mileage has been slipping away because I have strarted to drive just a little more on the normal side (70-75 mph on Freeway) and not driving like an grandma anymore. I will keep you all posted. -
edmundsdesi Posts: 8I am on my third RAV4, third body style, and also the worst gas mileage. I have a 4cyl, drive like an old lady when I have to, and my best mpg is 23 with mixed city/highway. I called the dealership and they confided with me that the testing Toyota does does not include going above 48mpg, or any stop and go traffic!
jimd4 Posts: 877Well that is true in a way. The Federal standards are at 48 MPH with little stop and go. Actually I don't think they drive on the road, the test is run on a dyno.This is a government problem, not Toyota as all manufactures would be rerquired to run the test the same way.
By the way, your numbers are about in the middle of the city/hwy numbers so you are getting in the right range for mixed driving. A lot has to do with how easy you accelerate and how smooth you drive, how much stop and go and staying under 70. People do report 29+ at highway speeds with the I4. -
fsacj Posts: 8There is so much confusion with the EPA ratings and how mileage works om general. The highway ratings are actually lowered 22%, but they are done at a very low average speed. 48mph I think. This is why it's possible to get better than posted mileage. City ratings don't reflect stop and go traffic at all. There's no braking on the EPA test. Every time you break you're throwing away fuel that you used to accelerate, which was a lot to begin with.
I can easily get 8 MPG in my 2006 RAV4 I4 4X4 base if I drive like a maniac. I can also get 32 MPG on a long trip - if I stay between 50-55. My overall mileage over 3000 miles is 27.5, 70% highway, 30% easy city. Even my second tank was 29 mpg on a 385 mile trip at about 65 mph average. I like to save gas, so I generally drive like a grandma. We don't deal with stop and go in Fairbanks, Alaska, but we do deal with -40 and mileage cut in half in the winter. I'm curious how I'll do this winter.
I have a great tool called a scangauge, which, among other things, tells fuel consumption and MPG. If all vehicles had a real-time MPG meter like this, I think driving habits in general would improve, fuel consumption would go down, and people would be happier with their mileage. -
raviola4 Posts: 52I have a little over 3000 miles on my Ltd. 4 cyl. model. Haven't noticed any improvement. Getting roughly 23.5 mix. Obviously A/C hurts. Have not done an actual trip but in mostly highway driving, no way i'm getting close to the 29 they tout. Probably 55 mph, controlled conditions etc. Normally drive 65-75 hwy.
However, as most folks know, ethanol in gas will screw up mileage. Higher ethanol % content, worse the MPG,(sounds like another scheme for oil co's to get rich). Anyway, 10% ethanol should be the limit. Note ethanol will screw up new lawn power equipment if >10% ethanol. Echo is one mfg. warning of this. Still love the RAV4, just wish i could get straight gas here in De. They also add alot of crap to the gas for air quality standards which i'm sure helps MPG as well ---- NOT. -
raviola4 Posts: 52I posted separately. At least 3 times in past few months i've had instances where either from a dead stop or slowing to a crawl and pushing accelerator........nothing happens. Almost went into panic mode first 2 times. Toyota only says some hesitation normal. This wasn't and i'd consider a true safety issue. Imagine pulling out into traffic, pushing the accelerator and literally nothing. Probably 1-2 seconds max, but that's an enternity when trying to accelerate. Have 4 cyl 2006 LTD. One concern is gas these days with all the additives and especially ethanol. But a serious problem in my opinion. They'll probably react differently after a few people die.
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justfloorit Posts: 8
bob777 Posts: 19
vivavegas99 Posts: 39I now have almost 1K on my Limited 4X4 V6 and I am averaging 19MPG 90% city / 10% highway. This is not by driving "economically correct". I am a lead foot and do jack rabbit starts. So for my type of driving, I'm not surprised at the mpg. Plus it's been over 100 Degrees so I have not driven it w/out the AC on yet.
thecat Posts: 528I just completed a round trip loop to Ocean City Maryland. I filled up at the start of the trip and after a 299.8 mile round trip I squeezed (I topped off after the pump stopped)10.842 gallons into the tank. That calculates to 27.65 mpg. That's the best I've ever gotten. I was doing 70+ mph most of the way .. tried to keep the tach at about 2k. For a V6 that isn't bad.
redtrain75 Posts: 15We have 550 miles on our new base RAV-4. With living in Metropolitan suburb of Gahanna/Westerville Ohio with 70% in town stop and go and 30% freeway driving we have gotten 24.5 and 24.9 MPG. I guess I was hoping for a little better as our V6 Venture usually got anywhere from 23-27 with the same driving.
philholt Posts: 4I've just returned from a cross country (Connecticut to Washington, with lots of side trips) trip covering 13000 miles over the past 3.5 months. On the highway, with a passenger and luggage load of about 600 pounds and driving on the interstates 75-80 mph, got 25-26 mpg. The car in all respects was great.
gilvkona Posts: 31I just got back from taking my RAV4 across the country. I averaged 28.6 mpg and much of that time was at 70-75 mph whenever I could on the Interstate. The A/C was usually on. When I drove it around town, I got closer to 23mpg. Before I left, my normal driving is about half on the interstate and half in town. I was getting around 23mph then too. It seems it gets 29mpg on the open road no matter what I do. I did get 33mpg once when I drove the entire tankful of gas around 55 on some 2 lane open roads in UT with the A/C off.
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Before Expiring, Key Law Achieves Win-Win For Southern California Lands
September 26, 2011
Mature Coopers hawk. Photo by Alan Vernon.
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Helps Community College Expand in Palm Springs and Funds Priority Conservation
San Diego County, Calif. — Beauty Mountain Wilderness Area truly lives up to its name, with its dramatic rock formations and its namesake—the 5,500-foot Beauty Mountain—providing a stunning backdrop to an increasingly urbanized region. In partnership with The Conservation Fund, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has recently enhanced protection of this area's wild beauty with the acquisition of a 400-acre property in northeastern San Diego County. Located adjacent to the Cleveland National Forest, Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and Anza Borrego Desert State Wilderness, the protected tract will permanently secure a portion of the San Luis Rey River's upper watershed, safeguarding water quality and connecting vulnerable wildlife habitat.
"This acquisition furthers the BLM's goal to improve water quality and completes the protection of the upper reaches of San Luis Rey River, which provide important habitat for many sensitive plants and wildlife species," said John Kalish, Manager of the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office.
A priority for the BLM, this addition to the Johnson Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) was made possible with $1.2 million in dedicated funding from the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (FLTFA), a key 'land for land' conservation program that protects vital ecological, cultural, historic and recreational lands in the Western U.S. With the sale of a 119-acre property to the City of Palm Springs last summer for the future establishment of a cutting-edge, self-sustainable satellite campus for the College of the Desert (COD), the BLM secured the designated funds needed to purchase the property from a private landowner.
Since the completion of this project, FLTFA has expired and the future of this vital funding source is in the hands of U.S. Congress. Over the past 11 years, FLTFA has generated over $115 million from the sales of excess public lands in Western states and is projected to generate about $35 million each year for priority conservation projects, if reauthorized. The Conservation Fund and more than 80 groups support the reauthorization of FLTFA.
"This project demonstrates how the FLTFA can spur economic growth while preserving the vanishing landscapes and sensitive ecosystems that characterize our idea of the American West," said Scott Ferguson Southern California program director for The Conservation Fund. "Protection of this property will enhance an undeveloped wildlife corridor that hosts over 55 rare, protected or declining species of plants and animals as well as provide additional public recreational opportunities less than an hour drive from downtown San Diego."
Over the past six years, The Conservation Fund has partnered with the BLM and California's Resource Legacy Foundation Fund to protect 13 tracts totaling more than 4,600 acres in the Beauty Mountain Management Area. This project in the Johnson Canyon ACEC is adjacent to Representative Darrell Issa's proposed expansion of Beauty Mountain Wilderness Area. Senator Boxer recently introduced companion legislation also focused on protecting the region's natural resources.
Rich in cultural and historic resources and a popular destination for its exceptional scenic views, this region of San Diego County offers ideal habitat for approximately 55 endangered, threatened, rare, protected, or declining species including mountain lion, Golden Eagle, Coopers hawk, prairie falcon, San Diego horned lizard, and northern red-diamond rattlesnake.
"College of the Desert is pleased to note that recycling of public funds is providing two opportunities for considerable sustainability statements in Southern California," said Dr. Edwin Deas, Vice President of Business Affairs at College of the Desert. "The City of Palm Springs provided the funds to purchase from the BLM the property that will become a landmark campus of sustainable design, practices, and education for COD. BLM has used those funds to acquire the property that will sustain the Beauty Mountain Wilderness Area in perpetuity. That is recycling at its most effective."
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