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Percussion Brushed Nickel 1-light Mini Pendant
These long modern mini pendant lights bring both direct light and a warming glow into an area of a room. These sharp yet simply designed light fixtures feature brushed nickel and light tan linen shades that easily complement many decors.
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ITEM#: 14322231The Percussion mini pendeant features a large drum shaped beige linen shade that is the focal point in this design. The Percussion fixture delivers a soft glowing presence while its large scale size fills up large open spaces.
- Setting: Indoor
- Fixture finish: Brushed nickel
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- Number of lights: One (1)
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- Dimensions: 55.25 inches high x 8.5 inches wide
This fixture does need to be hard wired. Professional installation is recommended.
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Seymour City Council Discusses Property Issues
The Seymour City Council met Monday night and spent much of the evening discussing property. Specifically, the council discussed zoning, the need for residents to know what they are allowed to build and the importance of having an accurate survey.
The council discussed the property that was formerly home to a Holiday Inn on East Tipton Street. Shortly after the hotel went out of business, a rezoning request was approved in 2010 that changed the property to residential from commercial. The rezoning was approved with the understanding that the building would be refurbished as an apartment complex.
Since that time, the hotel was demolished. The council voted on first reading to change that plot of land from residential back to commercial. A second vote will need to take place before the rezoning is official.
The council later heard the introduction of an ordinance concerning building permit requirements. The request was put forth by Seymour's Planning and Zoning Commission.
The new ordinance would require all new construction, including fences and above-ground pools, to get a building permit. The current ordinance exempts fences and above ground pools.
Seymour Mayor Craig Luedeman says the city is finding numerous cases where homeowners have enhanced their property only to learn later that the structure is built over utility or water lines or too close to easements. In some cases, fences and outbuildings were built on property that did not belong to the homeowner.
Mayor Luedeman stressed that this is not a measure put together to get more money for city coffers. He says this is more about empowering city residents with the knowledge to make good decisions with the property and potentially save residents thousands of dollars for construction projects that would need to be torn down and rebuilt.
The council unanimously approved this request on first reading. A second reading is necessary to pass the ordinance.
The council also approved on first reading a measure that would require the installation of a key box emergency access system and lock standpipe caps on all new construction projects.
The key box emergency access system would be required on all new construction. This ordinance is targeting newly constructed apartment complex with at least four units. The proposal would provide a way for the fire department to enter locked buildings, including warehouses and businesses, to check on alarms without forcibly entering, and possibly damaging, the structure. Estimated cost for these key boxes is between $225 and $250.
The lock standpipe caps would serve as a barrier between thieves and the fire hydrant caps they target. Officials say the caps are targeted because they can be quickly sold to scrap metal yards. Along with replacement cost for the caps, the city must also flush any and all hydrants that have been tampered with. These flushings can cost the city thousands of dollars for each flushing.
This measure was also heard and approved on first reading.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Red Velvet Oreos
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I'm a red velvet all-day-every-day kinda person. V-Day or otherwise. And these sound amazing. I love the idea of making one HUGE cookie and then cutting out pieces...makes my life SO much easier.ReplyDelete
Those look so good, I can see being addicted to it!ReplyDelete
I love this! This is the greatest red velvet anything I've ever seen! You are so creative in the kitchen! I love it :)ReplyDelete
Love the creativity with this :) I don't understand people who don't understand the love of red velvet :) I guess there will always be opinions hehe..this looks awesome and it works so perfectly for valentine's day!ReplyDelete
Such a great idea!ReplyDelete
- Melissa MarucaFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:16 AM
GOSH, it took me so long to get the comment thing to work. Yesterday was a lost cause.. i totally gave up.
Anywho.. YUM!!!! I love anything red velvet! People who don't are crazy and have no idea what they're missing out on!
Got any of these saved for me??????
I love something colored with red, so.. red velvet is my fav snack to checking out, usually ppl make red velvet as a cake but you making different by making it as a oreo and it turns our very beautiful..ReplyDelete
Luckily I love red velvet all year round:-) Gorgeous cookies!ReplyDelete
- StephsbitebybiteFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:08 AM
These are adorable! And look so tasty! Great V-day treatReplyDelete
I like Valentine's Day, I just don't find Red Velvet Cake very tasty. It's pretty for sure, but... well. Maybe if it were chocolate red velevt cake... ;) These look very pretty!ReplyDelete
These done in heart shapes for you husband on Valentine's Day would be cute. They look great and kudos to you for creating your own Oreos recipe. I'm still a red velvet virgin. Yup...it's true!ReplyDelete
- bakeyourdayFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:38 PM
These are awesome, Krissy. Although, I would eat waaaaay too many of them!ReplyDelete
- Nikki TegtmeyerFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Super creative! I agree, whoever doesn't like Red Velvet around Valentine's Day doesn't get it.ReplyDelete
- Mai NguyenFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:05 PM
I think I'll be giving these a try soon! It's been about a week since I've baked anything. Love love love your blog. Your recipes NEVER fail me!ReplyDelete
oooh, GREAT idea making one big cookie and then cutting it into circles! These are so cute!ReplyDelete
DIVINE! I love your pictures! :) You are so creative! xoReplyDelete
No such thing as too much red velvet! The cookies look fabulous and your pics are gorgeous!ReplyDelete
I just love this Krissy! They are so adorable and festive. I am so impressed that you figured that recipe out by yourself- you sure are a baking queen! :)ReplyDelete
- Shannon @ dinnerordessertFebruary 9, 2012 at 7:26 PM
So creative! Love the twist from the regular homemade oreosReplyDelete
These are so pretty - perfect for Valentine's Day!!ReplyDelete
It totally made my life SO much easier! I love when that happens :)ReplyDelete
Thanks Christina!ReplyDelete
What a GREAT idea to make these in heart shapes!ReplyDelete
I ate wayyyy too many!ReplyDelete
SO happy you enjoy my recipes!ReplyDelete
I agree! There is never too much Red Velvet :)ReplyDelete
Aww Thanks Audra!ReplyDelete
- Jennifer HoangFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:13 PM
why doesn't the link work anymore ?? ):ReplyDelete
Hi there. The current Food on Friday on Carole's Chatter is all about favourite foods from childhood. I do hope you link this lovely one in. This is the link . Please do pop back to check out some of the other links. Have a great week.ReplyDelete
This looks delicious! and who doesn't love red velvet! what's the size of the pan that you used and did you grease it before putting the cookie batter?ReplyDelete
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Check out festivals and events in August across the state. View events this coming weekend, or view the whole month's offerings by region below.
This list is organized by region.
Central Florida
(Including Orlando, Kissimmee, Daytona Beach, Sanford, the Space Coast, Lakeland/Polk and Lake County)
Aug. 1: Friday Fest, Melbourne. Held the first Friday of the month in Historic Downtown, it's a family-oriented event that includes art craft and business vendors, lots of great food, beer and wine, a children's activity. Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32922. Free. 321-724-1741. www.space-coast.com
Aug. 2: First Saturday Jam, Barberville. On the first Saturday of each month visit the Pioneer Settlement for entertainment and fun for the entire family. 9 a.m to 4 p.m. There will be informal music jams, free workshops and food. 386-749-2959. www.pioneersettlement.org
Aug. 2-3: Great Train Expo, Orlando Model train enthusiasts, rejoice, as this is one for you. This national traveling show comes to the Central Florida Fairgrounds. The show features more than 300 tables of train dealers who offer everything from HO Scale, N Scale, Lionel (O Gauge), G Gauge, Z Scale, American Flyer (S Gauge), hobby tools, die-cast vehicles, train whistles, scenery items, Railroadiana Slides, gift items, books, photos and more. Also featured are operating-model railroad and toy layouts in different scales and gauges. Admission is $9 for adults (good both days). Children under 12 years old are free. There are trains kids can play on with and a riding train for children, as well as free demonstrations and workshops. Parking is free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. 630-608-4988. www.greattrainexpo.com/
Aug. 3 Daytona Bandshell, Daytona Beach. Free Concert & Fireworks features a performance by Fire & Rain, James Taylor and Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band at the Daytona Bandshell on Aug. 2. Event hours are from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with fireworks at 9:45 p.m. The Bandshell is located at Oceanfront Park on the north end of the Boardwalk amusement area. For details, visit www.daytonabandshell.com.
Aug. 7: Jazz Concert, Daytona Beach. Want to enjoy cool sounds on a hot August night? You may wish to try a Jazz Concert at the News-Journal Center at the Daytona State College at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 7. Admission is $8 per person, two for $15. The News-Journal Center is at 221 North Beach Street. For information, visit http://www.daytonabeach.com/includes/calendar-of-events/Jazz-Concert/33973/.
Aug. 10: Climb to the Moon, Ponce Inlet. Climb to the Moon at Ponce Inlet Lighthouse offers views of the sunset and moonrise from atop the lighthouse. The lighthouse keeper relates the story of this National Historic Landmark. Sparkling cider and hors d'oeuvres are provided by Inlet Harbor Restaurant. The lighthouse is at 4931 South Peninsula Drive. Participation is limited to 25 people and tickets ($25) must be purchased in advance by calling 386-761-1821 ext. 10. ponceinlet.org/climb-to-the-moon-tour
Aug. 16: Cruisin' Downtown DeLand Classic Car Show, DeLand. Every 3rd Saturday of the Month (Except November). East Indiana Avenue in Downtown DeLand. Classic cars & rods line East Indiana Avenue in Downtown DeLand. Live DJ, giveaways, shopping & dining. 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free. 386-624-5027. www.MainStreetDeLand.org
Aug. 16-17: 20th Annual Harvest Grape Stomp, Clermont. What's that? You've got purple feet? Chances are good you will, during the 20th Annual Harvest Grape Stomp at the Lakeridge Winery on Aug. 16-17. Admission is via a $2 donation benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs. Local musicians entertain and there are free winery tours and tasting. Event hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For details, visit www.lakeridgewinery.com.
Aug. 22: Fourth Fridays Art Walk, Sanford. Central Florida's only monthly juried art show. With exhibits and music at participating venues. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Downtown Sanford, First Street, Sanford, FL, 32771. Free. 407-323-2774. www.sanfordinfo.com
Aug. 23: Art Walk on Flagler, New Smyrna Beach. Held on the fourth Saturday each month, Flagler Avenue livens up with entertainment and wine tastings at participating venues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (wine walk 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.). Free ($25 for wine walk or $20 with previous month's glass). Flagler Avenue, 100 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32169. 386-428-1770. www.flaglergallerygroup.com
Aug. 23-24: Buckler's Craft Fair, Melbourne. The Buckler's Craft Fair showcases handmade treasures at the Melbourne Auditorium on Aug. 23-24. Admission is $6 per person; children 12 and under are free. A $2 off admission coupon is available on line or bring a canned good to benefit a local food bank for the $2 discount. Event hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The Melbourne Auditorium is at 625 East Hibiscus. For information, visit www.bucklercraftfair.com
Aug. 25: Orlando Magical Dining Month, Orlando. The annual Orlando Magical Dining Month begins with a preview week on Aug. 25 and continues throughout September. More than 75 Orlando restaurants, including celebrity chefs eateries like Todd English's bluezoo restaurant at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin, participate in the program and serve three-course dinners for $33. For details, visit www.OrlandoMagicalDining.com.
Tampa Bay-Sarasota
(Including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Tarpon Springs and Homosassa)
Aug. 1-2: Sizzling Summer Artwalk, Bradenton. Visit the various galleries, studios, restaurants and other small businesses in the arts district on the first Friday of every month, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located in the Village of the Arts neighborhood just south of downtown Bradenton. 941-747-8056. www.artistsguildofmanatee.org
Aug. 2: WaZoo, Tampa. Featured as one of the "10 Great Beer Festivals in the Country" by USA Today, this 19th annual tropical taste explosion features beers and beverages from around the world, food sampling from local restaurants, a wine garden and live music. Admission is $60 for early purchase, $40 for designated drivers. 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. At Lowry Park Zoo. 813-935-8552 x276. www.lowryparkzoo.com/calendar_events.php
Aug. 9: ReptiDay, Sarasota. ReptiDay is a one-day reptile and exotic animal expo on Aug. 9. Animal seminars, vendors offering pet supplies and other merchandise, and free raffles are to be featured. Event hours, at the Sarasota County Fairground, Potter Building, are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children. For information, visit www.reptiday.com/sarasota.html.
Aug. 15: Night in the Tropics, New Port Richey. A Night in the Tropics is a Key West-style street party with a Latin flavor on Main Street and Grand Boulevard on Aug. 15. On the agenda are two stages with live music, craft vendors and classic car cruise in. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For information, visit www.nprmainstreet.com.
Aug. 30 - Sept. 1: Former Mermaids Perform, Spring Hill. This show will take you back to the early years of mermaid performances at Weeki Wachee Springs. The show will include performers representing the '40s to the '70s. Shows at noon and 2 p.m. 352-592-5656. www.weekiwachee.com/
Southwest Florida
(including Naples, Fort Myers, Venice, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda)
Aug. 1-2: The PBR Touring Pro Division, Estero. The PBR Touring Pro Division brings rodeo action with professional bull riders to the Germain Arena on Aug. 1-2. Tickets range from $12 to $77 and the event starts at 8 p.m. each day. The Germain Arena is at 11000 Everglades Parkway. For information, visit www.germainarena.com.
Aug. 8-10: Florida's Creative Coast Weekend, Pine Island. On the second weekend each month November-April, Pine Island businesses offer themed artistic events. Galleries and shops are open extended hours on Friday, many offering special openings. Take a cooking class, or listen to live music. Other special events and workshops are planned at individual shops on Saturday and Sunday. 239-283-4842. pineislandchamber.org
Aug. 9-10: Buckler's Craft Fair, Fort Myers. This fair showcases the handiwork of professional crafters. Admission is $6 per person (good for both days with hand stamp, children 12 and under are free). The fair is at the Lee Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Road. Event hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For details, visit www.bucklercraftfair.com.
Aug. 21: Downtown Gallery Walk, Punta Gorda. Held monthly on the third Thursday, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Visit any of the downtown merchants, restaurants and galleries for your game card. As always, there will be live entertainment, food and drink samplings, art, beauty and health demonstrations, a free trolley, and an evening of fun. Free; free parking. 941-505-1915. www.charlotteharbortravel.com
Aug. 23: Just For Fun Dog Show, Cape Coral. Bring the family, including Rover, to the Just For Fun Dog Show at Rotary Park on Aug. 23. Dog merchandise vendors are featured and visitors may enter their pooch on a number of categories including Waggiest Tail, Best Kisser, Dog/Owner Look-Alike and more for prizes. Cost to enter your dog in one category is $6; $20 for four categories; $25 for unlimited categories. Event hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rotary Park is at 5505 Rose Garden Road. For details, visit www.fortmyers-sanibel.com.
South Florida and the Keys
(Including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Key Largo, Key West and the Treasure Coast)
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Funtastic Friday, Hollywood Beach. Enjoy family fun with a DJ, face painter, games, bounce houses and more., held every Friday at ArtsPark. Free admission. 954-921-3500. http://www.sunny.org/events/
Aug. 3: Suntrust Sunday Jazz Brunch, Fort Lauderdale. Live outdoor concert series bringing the area's best local jazz artists to the city's scenic Riverwalk the first Sunday of each month. Listen to the soulful sounds on four different stages. Everyone is welcome to attend, including well-behaved, leashed pets, and there is ample room to set up chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. 954-828-5363. www.fortlauderdale.gov/events/jazzbrunch/jazzbrunch.htm
Aug. 7-10: Key West Lobsterfest, Key West. Festivities include Friday's Lobsterfest Duval Crawl, the street fair and free concert on Saturday, and the Lobster Brunch on Sunday. Advance reservations required. 305-293-1818 x7537. 305-294-2000. www.keywestlobsterfest.com
Aug. 10, 17: Bluegrass Concert, North Palm Beach. Longtime local musicians will be performing folk and bluegrass music in the park's theater. The program is free with park admission of $5 per vehicle. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. At John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. 561-624-6952. www.floridastateparks.org/macarthurbeach/
Aug. 16: Anything That Floats Race, Key Largo. Grab an oar or just watch during the crazy and fun
Anything That Floats Race on Blackwater Sound in Key Largo on Aug. 16. Participants craft vessels from anything-that-floats-items around the house to compete in this wacky, family-friendly on-the-water race. The race is free to enter and prizes are awarded. Other attractions include local bands playing from land at Mile Marker 104, bayside at sunset. For information and event rules, visit www.keylargoanythingthatfloatsrace.com. For details on travel to the Florida Keys, including lodging, dining and attractions, log on to www.fla-keys.com.
Aug. 16-17: Buckler's Craft Fair, West Palm Beach. Custom home décor, jewelry, furniture, country and traditional crafts, scrapbooking, folk art, dolls, hair accessories, candles, baby items, artwork, pet items, quilts, wearable art, flags, painted glass, yard art, personalized items, gourmet foods, and more. At South Florida Fairgrounds; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission $7. 386-860-0092. www.bucklercraftfair.com/
Aug. 17: 20th Annual Hollywood Beach Latin Festival, Hollywood Beach. This popular event showcases Latin culture with both traditional and folkloric music on two stages, dancing, food, arts and crafts, a health court and children's activities. Location is at Michigan Street north to Garfield Street. Free admission. 954-536-4515. www.hollywoodlatinfestival.com
Aug. 21: Third Thursday Art Walk, Islamorada. The Morada Way Third Thursday Art Walk presents local fine arts, music and culinary specialties. The galleries of Morada Way are between Mile Markers 81 and 82. Event hours are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. www.fla-keys.com
Aug. 28: Fifth Annual Key West Brewfest, Key West. The Last Key sets the scene for the Fifth Annual Key West Brewfest on Aug. 28-Sept. 1. More than 150 beers and micro-brews are
on tap at this "tasty" event on Labor Day Weekend that benefits the Key West Sunrise Rotary Club of the Conch Republic. Beer tastings, a beer dinner, seminars, food and musical rhythms round out the weekend activities. BrewFest Tasting Festival tickets are $35 in advance; $40 at the entrance. For information, visit keywestbrewfest.com or call 800-354-4455.
Aug. 29-Sept. 1: Heroes Welcome Tribute Weekend, Duck Key. The Heroes Welcome Tribute Weekend honors military, fire and rescue, law enforcement and medical personnel at Hawks Cay Resort on Aug. 29-Sept. 1. The annual event, over Labor Day weekend, has such planned attractions as an All-American barbecue, fireworks, heroes' tribute and country music concert. For information, visit www.hawkscay.com.
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Aug. 1: First Friday Art Walk, St. Augustine. One of the city's most popular cultural events, held the first Friday of each month from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.. Enjoy new exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at 15 participating galleries, plus great food courtesy of the St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Assn. Tours begin at Rembrandtz American Craft Gallery. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer complimentary shuttle service to most galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every 30 minutes. 904-829-0065. www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com
Aug. 2: Living History Day, St. Augustine. From 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish cannons at this fortress that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. Admission is free, including the ferry ride to and from Rattlesnake Island. At Fort Matanzas National Monument. www.nps.gov/foma/index.htm
Aug. 2-3: First Weekend Union Garrison, Fernandina Beach. Re-creation of daily life in a Civil War fort, at Amelia Island's Fort Clinch State Park on the first weekend of the month. Activities include artillery and medical demonstrations, soldier drills, and re-enactments of daily chores from laundry and kitchen duty to carpentry work, all reenacted by living historians dressed in period costume. Saturday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-noon. Park entrance fee $6 per vehicle plus Fort tour $2 per person, under 6 free. 904-277-7274. www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch
Aug. 3: Second Annual Jerk Food Fest, Jacksonville. Want to add some flavor to a visit to Jacksonville? The Second Annual Jerk Food Fest may be the ticket on Aug. 3. The festival, at Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Boulevard, invites jerk food lovers to enjoy a weekend with food, live entertainment, a cook-off, kid's zone, and a variety of vendors. Proceeds will benefit the Alpha Boys School, USO and Youth Connection. For information, visit www.jaxjerkfoodfest.com.
Aug. 9: Artrageous Artwalk, Fernandina Beach. Held monthly on second Saturday each month, to open the doors of some of Amelia Island's incredible galleries, featuring photography, pottery, copper, stained glass, watercolor, acrylics and more. Participants can peruse more than a dozen galleries in downtown Fernandina Beach and at the Plantation Artists' Guild and Gallery located at Amelia Island Plantation. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 800-226-3542 www.ameliaisland.com/calendar.aspx
Aug. 9: Jazoo's Birthday-Back to School Summer Bash, Jacksonville. Join in the celebration for Jazoo and friends as he celebrates his birthday and the upcoming school year. There will be cupcakes, games and prizes, music, visits from local mascots and more. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. At Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. 904-757-4463. www.jacksonvillezoo.org
Aug. 10: Sunset/Moonrise at the St. Augustine Lighthous, St. Augustine. This event ncludes a champagne toast provided by the San Sebastian Winery, hors d'oeuvres from The Reef and an overview of the history of the St. Augustine Light Station on Aug. 10. Cost is $25. The lighthouse is at 81 Lighthouse Avenue. For information, visit www.staugustinelighthouse.org.
Aug. 13: A Music by the Sea, St. Augustine Beach. A Music by the Sea concert featuring Grapes of Roth (classic R/R) is slated for Aug. 13. The family-friendly concert is free; food from a local restaurant will be available for purchase. Food service begins at 6 p.m., the concert at 7 p.m. The event is at the St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd. For more information, visit www.thecivicassociation.org/music_by_the_sea_summer_concerts
Aug. 22-23: Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off, Amelia Island. The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Center invites one and all to the Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off on Aug. 22-23. The event kicks off the college football season with a barbeque competition at the beach during the Fifth Annual Cook-off. Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, the happening includes professional barbeque competition teams competing for cash prizes at Main Beach Park. Admission is $5.00 per person and the event features free live entertainment, including Beach Street Blues Band and more. There is free parking with event shuttle. For additional information, visit www.gstailgatecookoff.com.
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Aug. 2: Funday and Possum Festival, Wausau. This is Wausau's 45th annual tribute to the lowly possum, which the town holds in high esteem. Join the fun with activities from the Possum Parade to possum auctions, possum stew and ice cream, arts and crafts, live music and dance, and hog callin', rooster crowin' and cow lowin' contests. Free. 850-638-1781. www.wausaupossumfestival.com
Aug. 2: Colonial Crafts, Tallahassee. Children are invited to Mission San Luis to create crafts they can take home. The program is free with regular admission to the mission: $5 for adults, $2 for children. 850-245-6406. www.missionsanluis.org/
Aug. 2: Camp Helen History Tour, Panama City Beach. Camp Helen State Park invites you to its monthly history walk at Camp Helen State Park. Come learn about the early history of the park and local area while wandering on a guided tour around Camp Helen's restored historical buildings. The walk starts at 10 a.m. and lasts about 45 minutes. At Camp Helen State Park. 850-233-5059. www.floridastateparks.org/camphelen/
Aug. 21-23: Blackwater Music Festival, Live Oak. The Spirit of Suwannee Music Park sets the scene for the annual Blackwater Music Festival on Aug. 21-23. Lineup includes Slightly Stoopid X2, Stephen "Ragga" Marley, and Steel Pulse. Single day admission ranges from $30 to $65; festival tickets with primitive camping are also available. For details, visit www.blackwatermusicfestival.com.
Aug. 22: Stargazing by the Shore, Destin. Henderson Beach State Park will host a star gazing program. Volunteers from the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will set up several telescopes for public viewing of star clusters, planets and galaxies. Also, prior to sunset, their telescopes will be equipped for safe viewing of the sun. All ages are invited. The park will close at sunset. All those attending should arrive prior to sunset. Call park for sunset time. Event weather permitting. At Henderson Beach State Park. 850-837-7550. www.floridastateparks.org/hendersonbeach/
Aug. 23: Early Boat Tour, Wakulla Springs. Wakulla Springs State Park invites you to enjoy the wildlife along the Wakulla River. This tour will appeal to photographers interested in birds. Starts at 8 a.m. $10 for adults, $7 for 12 and under. 850-561-7276. www.floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings/
Aug. 29-31: Ft. Walton Beach's Greek Festival, Ft. Walton Beach. Visitors can "travel" to Greece without leaving Florida during Ft. Walton Beach's Greek Festival at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Aug. 29-31. Greek foods, dances, and music are on the agenda as well as a variety of vendors. The Emerald Coast Convention Center is at 1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy S.E. For details, visit www.stmarkella.org.
Aug. 29-31: Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam Country Music Festival, Panama City Beach. Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bently and Blake Shelton are among the headliners for the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam Country Music Festival on Aug. 29-31. General admission three-day pass is $139; children ages 6 and under are free. The festival's Headline Stage is in Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Pkwy. For information, visit www.gulfcoastjam.com.Special Correspondent Georgina Cruz contributed to this report


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Online mobilization to stop the execution of Troy Davis
Troy Davis' execution draws nearer despite the strong online mobilization to save him. Web users are calling upon the international community to support the Yemeni revolution. And cats playing out a scene from one of the Star Wars films…
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Campaigning for Troy Davis continues: on Tuesday his clemency appeal was rejected by the Georgia parole board, his execution is scheduled for Wednesday, The 42 year old African-American was sentenced to death 20 years ago convicted of killing a white police officer in Savannah, in the southern US, in 1989.
Amnesty International is leading the campaigning, the NGO posted this documentary online last month, which looks back over the case. It features anti-death penalty campaigners, as well as jurists, stating there is strong evidence supporting his innocence. They also highlight the fact that a number of witnesses have since retracted their statements, saying they had been coerced by police, who were keen to implicate somebody in the affair as soon as possible.
The NAACP, a civil rights organization for ethnic minorities in the US, has launched a huge social media campaign. Anyone who thinks there is 'too much doubt' in the case is asked to post a message urging the authorities of the State of Georgia to grant clemency.
Troy Davis' sister Kimberley has set up this online petition on the site Change.org. to stop her brother's execution. It has been signed by over 250 000 people.
Kimberley Davis speaks on behalf of all the family when she thanks the web users for their support, in this video. She says that she is not only campaigning to save her brother, but also to support all those who have been wrongly sentenced to death in the US.
Calls to support the revolution in Yemen
"The international community can no longer sit back and do nothing as seven months on, the repression continues in Yemen". "Protesters need help from the rest of the world". This is basically the message Yemeni activists are hoping to get across and they are calling upon web users the world over to join their fight for freedom by taking part in rallies on the 24th of September. The appeal has been widely relayed online.
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Wikileaks launches online fundraising auction
A signed photograph of Julian Assange, one of the two computers used to prepare the US diplomatic cables for release, and even a packet of coffee smuggled out of jail by the Wikileaks founder … The site that specializes in the publication of sensitive or restricted information has launched an eBay fundraising auction. The organization claims to have been the subject of a financial embargo and sees this as an opportunity to continue funding Wikileaks.
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By Laura Payne Thursday 13 December 2012 Updated: 14/12 15:51
WATCHING their children play safely in the garden is something most parents are likely to take for granted.
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Meggie Feeney and Phillip Hughes's children, Jake, 11, and Mason, 1, have Dravet Syndrome, a rare and complex form of epilepsy.
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The International Ice Hockey Federation said Ovechkin will miss Russia's final group game against host Belarus on Tuesday but is still with the team.
Russia's ice hockey federation said it is not clear if Ovechkin will be able to continue playing at the tournament. Ovechkin wrote "all's OK" on Twitter with a photo of him giving a thumbs up.
Ovechkin led the NHL with 51 goals this season, although the Capitals failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2007, forcing the franchise to fire head coach Adam Oates and general manager George McPhee.


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- A bachelor pad inspired open toastie from Lynton Tapp this week. Last night's Delicious Dinner ingredients were from ABC producer Ryan McArthur: mince, frozen vegies and beer!
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2014-11-24 20:15:49+0000
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More than 400 ABC staff could lose their jobs as the public broadcaster moves to implement the $254 million the Federal Government will cut over the next five years.2014-11-24 06:56:15+0000
- Visual artist and sign writer Bill Davies with his new addition to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory Cyclone Tracy exhibition. We'll be chatting to Bill on radio later today.
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- Chief Minister Adam Giles announcing the "change of ownership" of TIO for $424 million, with the insurance business sold to Allianz Insurance and the banking arm, loans and investments to People's Choice Credit Union. Read more http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-24/nt-government-confirms-424m-tio-sale/5912838
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- There is a buyer. A Government spokesperson has told the ABC this morning a company has been approved to take over TIO. It was decided last night in a cabinet meeting that approved the sale. Adam Giles will make an announcement later today about the sale.2014-11-23 21:41:40+0000
- Another beauty from Bynoe Harbour where the mercury hit 38 inside yesterday.
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- Adam Giles is expected to announce the sale of the TIO today. A late cabinet meeting last night has apparently approved the sale. Are you confident you'll be looked after when the sale goes through?
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- I was having a chat to City of Darwin climate change and environment manager who told me that a revegetation program at East Point Reserve had seen the very illusive Rainbow Pitta set up home in the area. So I decided to do a bit of twitching myself. Thanks John Rawsthorne (avid bird watcher) for taking me and for this photo of the Rainbow Pitta.
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- Do you believe in ghosts? New research suggests it's all in your head. Lyrella Couzens chats to the Paranormal Society of Australia after 10am - Maybe you;ve got a ghost story to share or call in 1300 057 222.
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The Oscars was watched by an average of 40.3 million on Sunday, with a higher percentage of those tuning in being in the coveted 18 to 49 demographic.
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I'm pretty sure that Splashtop runs on the usual PC hardware. As for SoC hardware, The TI OMAP3 looks pretty promising (see e.g. Pandora and Beagle Board.
I would like to see more coverage in Phoronix on the subject of Linux-based system-on-a-chip solutions like the new Dell "Latitude ON" system, and SplashTop systems. E.g.:
As far as I understand, the "Latitude ON" system uses dedicated hardware to have a smartphone-like system that consumes less energy, while still using the laptop's screen and keyboard. Is the SplashTop system similar?
I'm pretty sure that Splashtop runs on the usual PC hardware. As for SoC hardware, The TI OMAP3 looks pretty promising (see e.g. Pandora and Beagle Board.
You should be keyed up about the OMAP3 stuff. It's going to be snappy, run for much longer periods of time on battery power than the X86 stuff (63 Watt-Hours of battery with something like 2 or so hours, compared to 14.8 Watt-Hours of battery going for up to 10 hours, doing the same class of things with equal ease...)- and it's a space Windows just can't play the same play we can.
I wonder if I can buy cheap (10$) 512MB or 1GB flash cards which can fit into the SATA port or the PCI slot. If I can, I can make my own home brew linux on a chip solution and stuff it into my motherboard and end up with a home brew splashtop inspirat OS
@MetalHead: Sure. The easiest way would be a CompactFlash-Sata adapter and a 16gig CF card
Oops, I missed the 10$ part of your post
I have only used cf-to-ide and cf-to-pcmcia so far in similar projects, plus some disk-on-chips. They have all worked well, you just need to remove unnecessary writing to save the card.
DealExtreme has several of those, and they have free worldwide shipping. They seem to be just now under a DDOS attack so I can't provide a link to one. Maybe later.
Quick edit: Just thought of an even easier way. Plug an usb stick to an internal usb and set your bios to boot from it.
This needs a newer comp that is able to boot from usb, if yours is not, an adapter to ide or sata is needed.
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The issue with USB is that the interface itself is quite slow. Compared to the potential flash offers, I think USB 2.0 bandwidth is not high enough.
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ROCHESTER — Christopher Volpe, a senior at Spaulding High School and teller at Holy Rosary Credit Union (HRCU), was recently awarded the school's DAR Good Citizen award by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Wild Mushrooms Sauteed in Butter, Sherry and Lemon
When I was at the farmers market on the weekend I noticed some nice looking mushrooms and I remembered having seen a recipe for sauteed wild mushrooms with sherry and lemon. I really like mushrooms sauteed in butter and addition of sherry, lemon and parsley sounded really good. I ended up getting up some hedgehog, chanterelle, shiitake and oyster mushrooms. The recipe was quick and easy and the mushrooms were really tasty. The mushroms were nice and caramelized and the lemon and parsley added a nice feeling of freshness and lightness. Move aside mushrooms sauteed in butter with dill I now have a new favorite way of cooking mushrooms!
1 tablespoon butter
2 shallots (chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
6 ounces wild mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 lemon (juice and zest)
1 handful of parsley (chopped)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1. Melt the butter in a pan.
2. Add the shallots and saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the mushrooms and salt and saute until the mushrooms have released their moisture and it has evaporated.
5. Add the sherry and cook until it has evaporated and the mushrooms have caramelized.
6. Add the lemon juice, zest and parsley and saute for a minute.
7. Turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper.
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The problem with relying solely on sabermetrics
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You hit the nail on the head. While sabermetrics reveal more statistically about the game than traditional statistics, relying on them as absolute fact is a mistake. Another case in point about the flaws of BABIP; Carlos Gonzalez. After he signed his contract every sabr site commented on his high BABIP and how unsustainable it was. What they don't take into account is the skill involved in hitting hard line drives. Cargo's bat stays in the zone longer than most players, allowing him to barrel the ball up more than most, producing line drives that are likely to find gaps/holes. To chalk that up to luck alone is specious thinking at best. Sabermetrics are good, but should'nt be the be all end all of evaluating players.ReplyDelete
Good read. I agree, to an extent. I think all the statistics need to be used to come to a conclusion. You cannot just look at OBP or OPS or wOBA or even a players batting average. Put them all together and they start to paint a picture.ReplyDelete
And you are right, comparing a catcher to a second basemen generally isn't a good idea. Two different body types (and generally skill sets at the plate) make up those two positions. All to often in the past center fielders have been compared to first basemen who have been compared to shortstops. People are starting to realize that it just isnt the same.
This is where WAR comes in handy because it takes into account the players position.
But, again, it is not the end all be all argument winner.
- AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Iannetta's BABIP wasn't because of Popups. He had a lower popup rate last year than his amazing 2008, and a lower popup rate than Tulo, Cargo Olivo, or Stewart. Also, wOBA corrects for the slugging discrepancy, yet Iannetta still did better in that regard.ReplyDelete
Mr Anonymous just made my point.ReplyDelete
According to strictly SABR stats, I am supposed to believe that Iannetta would have had just as good of a season as Tulowitzki and Gonzalez, if only his luck was better.
Sorry, I watched the games. That simply isn't anywhere close to the truth.
I agree, I actually like WAR. I still think that it has it's flaws, but it helps to really show the impact acquiring a certain player will have. I think that SABR fans quit relying on what they see, and rely solely on what some sort of statistic that really doesn't tell the whole story says.
Thanks for the comment. Like I said to Travis, I don't think that SABR stats are all bad, I just think that they are thought of as gospel. They should be taken the same way as traditional stats, as something that helps paint the picture, but doesn't make everything perfectly clear.
- Matt WilliamsMarch 10, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Many SABR people take a nuanced approach to these statistics and realize that no one stat is the be-all-end-all; they all have their limitations. If one isn't careful, though, you are certainly correct: it's easy to start throwing stats around inappropriately to make a fallacious argument.ReplyDelete
BABIP is affected by a number of factors, including how a batter puts balls in play. On average, 3/10 grounders go for hits, while 4/10 fly balls & 7/10 line drives do. One rule of thumb I've heard is that a good approximation for what a player's BABIP should be is .12 + line drive rate.
Per Fangraphs, Herrera's LD% was 18.4%, which would lead to an expected BABIP of .304; Iannetta's LD% of 13.5% leads to an expected BABIP of .255. Despite the former getting lucky and the latter being unlucky, Herrera still comes out clearly on top.
In 2008, Iannetta managed a LD% of 21.4%, which goes a long way towards explaining his success that year.
More about BABIP:
As far as OPS goes, it's generally regarded as being an imperfect stat in that it does, indeed, considerably overvalue power. The problem is that slugging percentage would tell you that doubles are worth twice as much as singles, and home runs twice as much as doubles. This doesn't really square with reality.
More about OPS:
Presently, the favorite offensive stat of SABRs (SABRites? SABRheads?) is wOBA, which attempts to value walks, singles, doubles, triples, and home runs appropriately.
I'm pretty new to SABR stats, but it's been fun (and informative) just picking up a bit of a familiarity with them. For anyone interested in learning more, the Fangraphs library makes for a pretty good primer.


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Opening in January of 2015, the Lunder Arts Center will introduce a new hub for the arts and culture scene in Cambridge's Porter Square and invite the community to experience Lesley's extensive artistic offerings.
Thanks to the leadership philanthropy of the Lunder Family, this Arts Center will be named the Lunder Arts Center at Lesley University when it opens in January 2015.
This Arts Center will be much more than bricks and mortar – it will be the catalyst to advance engagement with the arts across the university, throughout the surrounding community, and everywhere Lesley graduates pursue their professions.
Nearly half of all Lesley students and faculty are engaged in the arts – whether at our art school as visual artists, in our graduate schools in the creative arts in learning, expressive therapies, writing, and teacher education programs, or in our college of liberal arts and sciences.
The Lunder Arts Center will unite Lesley's university-wide focus on the arts.
Partial funding provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund, a program of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, administered through a collaborative arrangement between MassDevelopment and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Adjacent to Lesley's iconic University Hall in Porter Square which houses the Graduate School of Education, undergraduate classrooms and art studios and programs, the new Lunder Arts Center is uniquely designed to marry history with contemporary design, reflecting the character of the area. A new, four-story building will be connected by a dramatic, glass-walled commons to the historic, former North Prospect Church which is being relocated to the adjacent lot and restored to house an arts library and art-making studios.
The new Arts Center will contain classrooms, studios, digital and other laboratories, faculty offices, and flexible spaces for collaborative work. The ground floor will feature art exhibition spaces that invite the public in while enlivening the streetscape.
The Arts Commons Connector is a three-story glass arts commons space that will connect the new building with the historic church. The commons, opening onto a plaza on Massachusetts Avenue, will serve as the entrance to the Arts Center, welcoming students, faculty and visitors into the complex. The Arts Center will expand the long tradition of offering robust events and activities to the community, including exhibitions, lectures, conferences and symposia.
Lunder Arts Center
The College of Art and Design
Relocation Plans
Historic Church
New Construction
Arts Construction Updates
Public Safety
George Smith
Director of Operations & Campus Planning
View from across Massachusetts Avenue
View south along Massachusetts Avenue
View north along Massachusetts Avenue