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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BRONXVILLE HELD ON DECEMBER 10, 2007 AT THE VILLAGE HALL, 200 PONDFIELD ROAD, BRONXVILLE, N.Y. ****** PRESENT: Mary C. Marvin Mayor Glenn D. Bellitto Trustees William H. Barton, Jr. Anne W. Poorman ALSO PRESENT: Harold Porr III Village Administrator Darius Chafizadeh Co-worker of Village Attorney ABSENT: Robert S. Underhill Trustee Lino J. Sciarretta Village Attorney ****** WORK SESSION & EXECUTIVE SESSION In attendance were Mayor Marvin, Trustee Bellitto, Trustee Poorman and Trustee Barton. Also, Village Administrator, Harold Porr, Village Attorney, Lino Sciarretta, Co- worker of Village Attorney, Darius Chafizadeh, and Attorney, Jim Staudt. At 7:00PM, on motion of Trustee Bellitto, second by Trustee Poorman, the Work Session was called to order by Mayor Marvin. The Trustees discussed the agenda for the Board meeting. At 7:04PM, on motion of Trustee Poorman, second by Trustee Barton, the Trustees entered into Executive Session to discuss WCI contract negotiations with legal counsel. On motion by Trustee Barton, second by Trustee Poorman, the Trustees exited the Executive Session at 8:05PM. ****** At 8:13PM, Mayor Marvin opened the meeting. She stated that Trustee Underhill and Village Attorney, Lino Sciarretta, would not be in attendance and that Mr. Sciarretta sent a co-worker, Darius Chafizadeh, in his place. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION - AvalonBay Communities Lease Agreement On motion of Trustee Poorman, second by Trustee Bellitto, the following resolution was unanimously approved: WHEREAS, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is the landlord of a parking area known as the so-called Mobil lot (the "Parking Area") located on the real property located at Parkway Road, Bronxville. WHEREAS, the Village seeks to enter into a parking lease for the Parking Area, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a parking lease with AvalonBay Communities, Inc. for the Parking Area in a form approved by the Village Attorney, and to execute any other documents necessary to effectuate the parking lease. RESOLUTION - Municipal Purchasing Legislation, Act No. 8-1983 (continuous) On motion of Trustee Barton, second by Trustee Bellitto, and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to act as Purchasing Agent for the Village of Bronxville on a continuing basis and -1- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following officers and employees are hereby authorized to sign appropriate requisitions: Harold Porr, Village Administrator Rocco V. Circosta, Superintendent of Public Works Christopher Satriale, Chief of Police AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following named officials are hereby authorized and directed to audit and pay County bills for the cost of County services within thirty (30) days after receipt of said bills: Robert Fels, Village Treasurer AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following named official is hereby authorized to secure and provide to the County of Westchester any and all insurance required by the County's Director of Risk Management, in accordance with County Act No. 8-1983: Robert Fels, Village Treasurer RESOLUTION - Houlihan Lawrence On motion of Trustee Bellitto, second by Trustee Barton and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to execute an Agreement with 4 Valley Road General Partnership for renewal of a lease for certain property used as a parking lot located on Garden Avenue, subject to final approval by Village Attorney. RESOLUTION - HSBC Bank On motion of Trustee Poorman, second by Trustee Bellitto, and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Village Treasurer to establish an account with HSBC Bank and to authorize HSBC Bank to become a depository of Village funds. RESOLUTION - Authorizing Corrections to Current Assessment/Tax Roll On motion of Trustee Belitto, second by Trustee Barton, and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, clerical and factual corrections to the Final Roll and Tax Roll are permissible under certain legal guidelines; and, WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Law Sec 550 provides for procedures allowing taxpayers and municipal officials to apply for corrections; and, WHEREAS, the Assessor and his designee have reviewed and investigated each application: and, WHEREAS, the Assessor and his designee have prepared the following list of recommendations; and, WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees is empowered to dispose of each application as it deems appropriate; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby authorizes the Honorable Mayor, Mary C. Marvin acting within her role as Chief Executive Officer for the Village of Bronxville, to execute each application in accordance with the following schedule. -2- RESOLUTION - Shared Services Municipal Grant Program 2008 Grant Application On motion of Trustee Poorman, second by Trustee Bellitto, and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the Village of Bronxville is a co-applicant with the Village of Tuckahoe and the Town of Eastchester in the submission of a joint grant application to the New York Department of State for the purpose of purchasing the following Equipment: Anti-Icing Salt Brine Mixing System & Application Vehicles $ 220,000 Front End Loader $ 160,000 WHEREAS, the Village of Bronxville Board of Trustees is in support of such application which will provide this specialized shared equipment and assist these communities in their efforts to continue to provide the high quality of services to their residents in the most economical method, all of which will improve the operations of their respective departments, and WHEREAS, as stipulated by the Grant requirements 10% of the cost of this equipment shall be the total local share requirement for all three communities; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Bronxville Board of Trustees authorizes the submission of this grant application under the State of New York Shared Services Municipal Incentive Grant, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees supports the efforts of all the applicants in seeking, obtaining and implementing these shared pieces of municipal equipment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Trustee Bellitto, second by Trustee Poorman, the Board approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting on November 19, 2007, as drafted. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mrs. Betsy Harding, 39 Homesdale Road, was concerned about the Mayor's column that stated the Trustees are allowing the title of the land to be transferred to WCI. She stated that WCI is in such horrible financial shape – their bonds are in junk bond status. She felt that the Village would appear desperate to get the job done if we accept anything less than the full completion bond. She was hoping that the Trustees would not rush into this. She asked that the Village confer with the Finance Committee. Mayor Marvin stated that the Trustees have already decided to confer with the Village Finance Committee. Mrs. Harding stated that there were other developers interested in this project and said maybe we should look into using one of them. Mayor Marvin restated that the Trustees would not put the Village at risk. The Board has not made any decisions. They have given WCI the opportunity to talk with them because WCI has invested a lot of time and resources. She stated this is a wonderful project for a piece of property that has been dormant for decades. Mrs. Harding replied that she does not have a problem with giving them time but worries about the idea of transfer of title without the full completion bond. She also is concerned about the possibility of a change in the buildings height. Mayor Marvin responded that the Planning Board made the decision as to height and any other changes not the Board of Trustees. Stephanie Harrington, reporter for myhometownbronxville.com and resident of 453 Halstead Avenue, Mamaroneck, asked if the Village has given WCI any idea as to an expiration date. -3- Mayor Marvin stated that the Board gave WCI the opportunity to speak with the Village, however, Village Board meetings are not the appropriate venues to negotiate contracts. Ms. Harrington asked if Mr. Starkey, CEO of WCI, assured the Village of WCI's commitment to the Village. Mayor Marvin told her that WCI wants this project but in terms that the cost is not so prohibitive that they lose money. Ms. Harrington asked if the last extension was granted for closing into January to allow for the full completion bond to be obtained or to negotiate a timeline. Mayor Marvin stated WCI asked for an extension on the closing date. Mr. James Kroulas, 70 Parkway Road, was concerned that starting prices originally were to be $650K but are now $1.3 million. Since the parameters have been changed, this gives no credibility to Mr. Starkey or WCI. Mayor Marvin replied that because the market has changed this does not reflect on Mr. Starkey's credibility. Mr. Kroulas disagreed with the Mayor. He stated that the Board had to have voted on the change, which he has no problem with, but struggles with the issue of working with them. Mayor Marvin stated this is a mutually beneficial partnership. Other builders told us what we were not willing to work with the Village. WCI made a great design for the Village and listened to residents input. Mr. Kroulas told the Mayor she should stand firm on the financial aspect. He is pleased the Finance Committee will review it. Mrs. Harding mentioned that originally there were going to be 76 apartments in the $650K - $1.2 million range and then in the process a change was made to 55 units with prices increasing to apartments starting at $1.3 million. Apartments were to be pitched to empty nesters but now all bedrooms are large. Mayor Marvin replied that many neighbors of the project and the Board felt that 76 new addresses was too many people. They felt it would be much more comfortable with less addresses so WCI cut the project substantially. At 8:49PM, public comments were ended. At 8:50PM, Chief Satriale was introduced by Mayor Marvin. She stated that last week he was sworn-in in front of 50 people including his wife and three children, parents and grandmother. Also in attendance was District Attorney Janet DiFiore. Mayor Marvin also thanked all of the sergeants and the PBA rep for attending tonight's meeting. Chief Satriale called up the sergeants and PBA rep and thanked them for their help and support. He stated that all of the new officers were superior candidates and that they would be alone on the streets in the next two to three weeks. Chief Satriale called up each officer individually, read a brief bio about them and then they were sworn in individually by Mayor Marvin. The new officers are: Donald Gannon, Watson Morgan, William Carroll, Nicholas DeYoung and Lauralee Ulrich. Mayor Marvin called the public hearing to order at 9:00PM. On motion of Trustee Bellitto, second by Trustee Barton, the Public Hearing was opened. PUBLIC HEARING - Local law adding Chapter 46 "Public Access to Records" to the Village Code of the Village of Bronxville. Mayor Marvin stated that the intent of this local law is to provide uniform procedure for public access to records. It is a way to codify and professionalize our procedures. Mr. Thomas Wolff, 230 Pondfield Road, stated that Mayor Marvin should have received a fax from him earlier in the day and that it has to do with this proposed law. -4- Village Administrator, Harold Porr III, replied that it was forwarded to the Village Attorney, Lino Sciarretta, for review and that someone would get back to Mr. Wolff with comments. Mr. Wolff asked if the Board would enact this law tonight. Mayor Marvin responded that they would but that there were some minor language changes that needed to be made first. Mr. Wolff asked if this law is consistent with the Village law of the State of New York. Co-worker of Village Attorney, Darius Chafizadeh, replied that in drafting the law, all New York State laws were taken into consideration. Mr. Wolff then questioned the Village Attorney's right to inform of the Village's decision. Mr. Chafizadeh stated that it is pretty clear that the Village Attorney is the appeals officer and that the Village itself is not making the decision on an appeal. Mrs. Betsy Harding, 39 Homesdale Road, asked if the law could include something that states the search of all Village records just not those on the premises of Village Hall. She then asked why the Village wanted to lock in the Village Attorney as the appeals officer and asked why not have someone in the administration. Mayor Marvin replied that this is the customary way most other Villages do this and that the Board was more comfortable having the Village Attorney do this. Mr. Chafizadeh stated that most municipalities do it through counsel and that the theory is that the attorney is the most knowledgeable on the laws. Mayor Marvin said that she does not make a decision on an appeal unless she has approval of the Village Attorney as it stands now. Mrs. Harding asked if the attorney denies the appeal, who would represent the Village in a lawsuit. Mayor Marvin replied that the board will deal with this when/if any lawsuits happen. Mrs. Harding stated this is an inherent conflict of interest to have the Villag Attorney do this and inferred that the attorney would be double dipping. Mr. Chafizadeh responded that FOIL law is not a money generating law and that attorneys are governed by strict ethics. Village Administrator, Harold Porr III, stated that in his four years with the Village, no one has ever sued over a FOIL. Mrs. Harding then asked if the retainer for Village Attorney, Lino Sciarretta, would be changed to reflect his new duties. Mayor Marvin responded no. Mrs. Harding asked again if Village Attorney, Lino Sciarretta, would be taking on the role of appeals officer with no compensation. Mayor Marvin responded yes. At 9:13PM, the Public Hearing was closed on motion of Trustee Barton, seconded by Trustee Poorman. On motion of Trustee Poorman, seconded by Trustee Barton, the following Local Law was unanimously approved: BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Bronxville as follows: Section 1. Adding Chapter 46 "Public Access to Records" -5- §46-1. Title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited hereinafter as the "Records Access Law of the Village of Bronxville." §46-2. Legislative intent. It is the intent of this chapter to provide for a uniform procedure for giving public access to public records in the Village of Bronxville. § 46-3. Purpose and scope. A. The People's right to know the process of government decision-making and the documents and statistics leading to determinations is basic to our society. Access to such information should not be thwarted by shrouding it with the cloak of secrecy or confidentiality. B. This chapter provides information concerning the procedures by which records may be obtained. C. Personnel shall furnish to the public the information and records required by the Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law §85 et seq.) as well as records otherwise available by law. D. Any conflicts among laws governing public access to records shall be construed in favor of the widest possible availability of public records. § 46-4. Records Access Officer. A. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Bronxville is responsible for ensuring compliance with the regulations herein and the Board of Trustees shall appoint a Records Access Officer to assist said Board in the administration of this chapter. The Records Access Officer shall be the Village Clerk. B. The Records Access Officer shall be responsible for ensuring appropriate agency response to public requests for access to records. The designation of a Records Access Officer shall not be construed to prohibit officials who have in the past been authorized to make records or information available to the public from continuing to do so. C. The Records Access Officer shall ensure that personnel: 1. Maintain an up-to-date subject matter list. 2. Assist the requester in identifying requested records, if necessary. 3. Upon locating the records, take one of the following actions: a. Make records available for inspection. b. Deny access to the records in whole or in part and explain, in writing, the reasons therefor. 4. Upon request for copies of records: a. Make a copy available upon payment or an offer to pay established fees, if any, in accordance with § 46-10; or b. Permit the requester to copy those records. 5. Upon request, certify that a record is a true copy. 6. Upon failure to locate records, certify that: a. The Village of Bronxville is not the custodian for such records; or b. The records of which the Village of Bronxville is a custodian cannot be found after a diligent search. § 46-5. Location of records. Records shall be available for public inspection and copying at the Village Offices, 200 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, New York 10708. -6- § 46-6. Hours for inspection. Requests for public access to records shall be accepted and records produced during all hours regularly open for business. § 46-7. Requests for access. A. All Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests shall be written and submitted either in person, by mail, fax, or electronically to the Records Access Officer. B. Within five business days of receiving a FOIL request, the Records Access Officer shall either provide the records requested, deny the request or send a written response to the requester acknowledging that the FOIL request has been received. C. A FOIL request shall reasonably describe the record or records sought. Whenever possible, a person requesting records should supply information regarding dates, file designations or other information that may help to describe the records sought. D. If the Records Access Officer does not provide or deny access to the records sought within five business days of receipt of a request, he or she shall have 20 business days to provide the documents. If more time is needed to provide the requested documents due to the nature of the FOIL request, the Records Access Officer may state the need for additional time. If the Records Access Officer does not grant, deny or state the need for additional time within 20 business days after the date of acknowledgment of receipt of a request, the request may be construed as a denial of access that may be appealed. § 46-8. Subject matter list. A. The Records Access Officer shall maintain a reasonably detailed current list by subject matter of all records in his or her possession, whether or not records are available pursuant to Public Officers Law § 87(2). B. The subject matter list shall be sufficiently detailed to permit identification of the category of the record sought. C. The subject matter list shall be updated not less than twice per year. The most recent update shall appear on the first page of the subject matter list. § 46-9. Denial of access; appeals. A. Denial of access to records shall be in writing stating the reason therefor and advising the requester of the right to appeal to the individual or body established to hear appeals. B. If requested records are not provided within the time period required in § 46-7D of this chapter, such failure shall also be deemed a denial of access. C. The Village Attorney shall hear appeals for denial of access to records under the Freedom of Information Law (§ 85 et seq. of the Public Officers Law). D. The time for deciding an appeal by the body designated to hear appeals shall commence upon receipt of a written appeal identifying: 1. The date of the appeal. 2. The date and location of the request for records. 3. The records to which the requester was denied access. 4. Whether the denial of access was in writing or due to failure to provide records promptly as required by § 46-7. 5. The name and return address of the requester. E. The Village Attorney shall inform the requester of its decision, in writing, within 10 business days of receipt of an appeal. F. The Village Attorney shall transmit to the New York State Department of State Committee on Open Government copies of all appeals upon receipt of appeals. G. The body designated to hear appeals shall inform the appellant and the Committee on Open Government of its determination, in writing, within 10 business days of -7- receipt of an appeal. The determination shall be transmitted to the Committee on Open Government. § 46-10. Fees. A. There shall be no fee charged for: 1. Inspection of records. 2. Search for records. 3. Any certification pursuant to this chapter. B. The fee for photocopies not exceeding 8 1/2 inches by 14 inches is $0.25 per page. C. The fee for copies of records not covered by Subsections A and B of this section shall not exceed the actual reproduction cost (which is the average unit cost for copying a record, excluding fixed costs of the Village, such as operator salaries). § 46-11. Public notice. A notice containing the title or name and business address of the Records Access Officer and appeals body and the location where records can be seen or copied shall be posted in a conspicuous location wherever records are kept and/or published in a local newspaper of general circulation. Section 2. Severability. The provisions of this section shall be severable, and if any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision or part of this chapter shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confirmed in its operation of the clause, sentence, paragraph subdivision or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall been rendered. Section 3. This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State. MAYOR'S REPORT 2007 was a year of growth and change in Village government and one of unprecedented activity. We tried as your Board to confront issues directly and fairly and I believe we accomplished a great deal, though there are many more issues to address and improvements that can be made in 2008. I thought I would just recap or highlight some of the events/changes in Village government in the last twelve months. 2007 brought the completion of the first revaluation of Village property in 40 years. We did the first renovation of Village Hall in 65 years and finished on budget and approximately one month late. We have contracted with two engineering firms to try and find solutions to the perennial problem of flooding in the village. One company is looking at things in the long-term macro picture while the other is helping us to pinpoint short-term mitigation measures. The Girl Scout Cabin Committee has been meeting to decide what to do with that property now especially in light of new flood plain regulations governing its use. The Committee requested and I believe just received the results from soil sample studies taken of the property. We have added a paid legal counsel, have begun updating and professionalizing our Village procedures and the Village Code in general. We have reached out to neighboring municipalities and have entered into more shared purchasing and service agreements than ever. We have worked with the business district to attract new businesses and now all of our shops have been rented. We have many new benches donated throughout town and we have begun a tree donation program; starting in the business district, but with a plan to expand Village- wide. -8- Tonight in addition to the company of our new police chief, we have hired 5 new police officers to raise the force to 20 with a goal of reaching the full complement of 23 officers early in 2008. We have focused on the quality of life in the Village; trimming trees, replanting and we have paved and curbed more streets than ever before. We negotiated a very favorable agreement for the Village with Verizon to give residents a choice in cable services. Our Citizen's Advisory Committee continues to meet and suggest projects and point out safety issues throughout the Village that we correct – for example, you will see new traffic signage on Sagamore and Kensington Roads and along the curve of Tanglewylde Avenue near the school track. We continue to focus our attention on the maintenance of property and quality of service offered by Metro North and our Post Office and we will continue to aggressively pursue higher standards from both of them. We are looking at our entire parking organization: back office, ticket collection, enforcement and will be meeting this week to discuss changes/improvements. It has been an extremely busy and fulfilling year. I want to close by thanking everyone who has volunteered for Village government. We have tapped many new people never involved in Village committees before and also we continue to rely on the help and guidance of volunteers like Anna Longobardo and Jim Fischer who have volunteered for almost 2 decades each for the Village. And, a special thank you to all the people who worked for the Village - police, Department of Public Works administrative staff. I never cease to be impressed by their dedication and loyalty to the Village. They make coming here every day a real joy. Thank you to my colleagues on the Board, who are dedicated and bring diverse skills that makes for lively debate. Thank you for letting me serve as your mayor. I am honored and humbled every day to serve such special citizens and thank you for the trust you place in me. And I wish you a wonderful holiday with your family and friends. TRUSTEE REPORTS Trustee Bellitto – he stated how wonderful it is to have the new police officers here. With regard to the Parking Office, he reported that revenues were up in November and that they were higher than last year at this time. The Holiday Tree Lighting on December 2nd was a great Bronxville moment and it was a great start to the holiday season. Trustee Poorman – she mentioned that with regard to street striping, most people liked the basic concept but felt that school pick-up was still difficult especially if the police do not ticket vigorously those who park up to the curb. She asked that people refrain from parking in the "no parking" areas at pick up time to allow the Village to see if this street striping will work. She encouraged people to do their holiday shopping in Bronxville and to give merchants a chance. Trustee Barton stated that no FOIL requests were made in the past month. He reviewed the Village Treasurer's report. We are ahead this year due to two things: a late payment penalty by a mortgage company and building permit applications being ahead of last year. Our funds are with safe securities and have no exposure to breakdown in investments. With regard to the Department of Public Works, leaf collection is behind from last year. They will continue to pick up leaves until they are all gone. He reminded residents that garbage collection days will change in January. Village Administrator, Harold Porr III, reported on the Building Department. He stated that building permit activity has been consistent this year. Cosntruction activity is now double from last year. ***** -9- There being no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 9:34PM by motion of Trustee Bellitto, second by Trustee Poorman. Harold Porr III Village Administrator -10-
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Posts for October, 2013
Medical College of Wisconsin researchers co-recipients of $5.4 million grant
Three researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin are co-recipients of a five-year, $5.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and will work with a fellow researcher at the University of Minnesota to investigate new ways to lessen injuries after cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The grant addresses the fact that it is rare to survive cardiac arrest with normal brain and heart functions. One of the reasons is reperfusion injury. This occurs when blood supply returns to the heart and brain after being deprived of oxygen.
The Medical College of Wisconsin team consists of Matthias Riess, an associate professor of anesthesiology and physiology; Tom P. Aufderheide, professor of emergency medicine; and Martin Bienengraeber, associate professor of anesthesiology, pharmacology and toxicology. »Read Full Blog Post
Making eye contact not so helpful, study finds
The conventional wisdom offers a simple rule of thumb when discussing ideas with someone who is skeptical: Look him in the eye.
But the idea that this helps bring the skeptic to your point of view may be a myth, according to a new study published in the journal Psychological Science.
The study by researchers at the University of British Columbia, Harvard University and University of Freiburg in Germany involved a series of experiments using new eye-tracking technology. The experiments found that the more participants watched a speaker's eyes, the less persuaded they were by his argument.
"There is a lot of cultural lore about the power of eye contact as an influence tool," said University of British Columbia Prof. Frances Chen who carried out studies at the University of Freiburg. "But our findings show that direct eye contact makes the skeptical listener less likely to change their minds, not more, as previously believed."
Triathletes feel less pain, study shows
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have delved into the question of what gives triathletes their endurance.
The answer: They feel less pain than casual exercisers. »Read Full Blog Post
New study explores link between heartburn and esophageal cancer
More than 60 million American adults have heartburn and about 10% of them are at risk of developing esophageal cancer -- in part because of complications from a condition called Barrett's esophagus. Barrett's esophagus involves changes to the lining of the esophagus.
Now researchers at Rhode Island Hospital believe they have discovered a pathway that links this condition to the development of esophageal cancer, insight that suggests a possible treatment.
Writing in the American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology , the authors suggest that blocking this pathway with a proton pump inhibitor may stop esophageal cancer from developing.
"Further research is needed, but this finding suggests that patients with acid reflux complicated by Barrett's esophagus may be able to significantly reduce, or even eliminate, their risk of esophageal cancer through daily or twice-daily doses of (a proton pump inhibitor)," said Weibiao Cao, prinicpal investigator on the study and a researcher in the department of pathology and medicine at Rhode Island Hospital.
Scientists found lacking in ability to judge their peers
Who better to judge scientific work than other scientists?
You'd think so, wouldn't you? But you'd be wrong, according to a new study in the Journal PLOS Biology. The new paper finds that scientists are unreliable judges of scientific work by their peers. »Read Full Blog Post
Canadian researchers develop new strategy for antibiotics
The threat posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria remains a major public health challenge. Now scientists at McMaster University in Canada believe they have found a new and promising strategy.
Writing in the journal, Nature Chemical Biology, the researchers describe the discovery of compounds that stop bacteria from making vitamins and amino acids. »Read Full Blog Post
Milwaukee company expands meat and poultry products recall due to listeria risk; no illnesses reported
Milwaukee-based Garden Fresh Foods is recalling approximately 6,694 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken and ham products in addition to the 19,054 pounds of similar products already recalled last month due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service and Garden Fresh have not received reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
The food safety inspection service determined additional product was contaminated through microbial testing and other findings during a food safety assessment at the Garden Fresh Foods facility following the initial product recall Sept. 25. »Read Full Blog Post
Bohemian Rhapsody tunes up String Theory
OK, there's no reason physics can't be fun.
Even string theory with its devilish multiple dimensions. McGill University Masters student Timothy Blaise apparently came up with this brilliant tribute.
Sit back and enjoy the curved space:
Glendale dental clinic collecting Halloween candy for military troops
As trick-or-treaters gear up for the big haul over the next week, a North Shore dental clinic is encouraging those in the Glendale area to trade in the candy that could hurt their teeth for a chance to win movie passes.
It's the hard, sticky and chewy candy that gets stuck in the pits and grooves of teeth. Candy such as jawbreakers, gum balls, Jolly Ranchers, suckers, Starburst, Tootsie Rolls, candy corn, caramels and peanut butter kisses.
Lakeshore Family Dentistry, 7155 N. Port Washington Road, will collect that type of candy at its offices from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. next Tuesday. The clinic will then send the donated candy to military troops.
In return, kids will get a ticket for a chance to win one of four $25 family movie packs at Fox-Bay Cinema Grill. Each child will also be able to pick from Lakeshore Family Dentistry's treasure box.
Glendale's trick-or-treating is Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (5)
Researchers claim Illinois strategy more effective than Wisconsin's in combating CWD
Researchers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have published a study bolstering Illinois' strategy of fighting chronic wasting disease by using sharpshooters to cull deer in areas where the disease has been found.
The study, published in the journal Preventive Veterinary Medicine, compared Illinois' strategy to Wisconsin's. Wisconsin had relied on the culling approach early on, but now focuses more on allowing hunters to thin the deer herds, the University of Illinois researchers said, adding that since the change Wisconsin's CWD prevalence has risen.
"In the early years in Wisconsin, (CWD prevalence) was still about 1%, just as it was in Illinois," said Mary Beth Manjerovic, one of the authors of the paper and a postdoctoral researcher. "Then the strategy changed. Since 2007, CWD prevalence has increased to about 5%." (1)
Grafted tissue takes on the cellular fingerprint of its new environment, study finds
Scientists at the University of California - Irvine have been examining the mechanisms at work in salamanders that allow them to regrow a limb to replace one that has been severred.
Writing in the journal PLOS ONE , the researchers said that cells that serve as the engine of this regeneration assume the fingerprint of the area where they are transplanted, rather than keeping the fingerprint of the area where they originated. »Read Full Blog Post
British researchers probe the Internet's complex impact on youth suicides
The problem of teenagers harming or killing themselves is a sensitive and complex issue, now further complicated by the influence of the Internet.
Writing in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers at Oxford University explain that internet forums have helped by providing social networks for young people who feel isolated. However, in other ways, the Internet can be linked to an increased risk of self-harm and suicide among vulnerable teenagers.
The researchers looked at 14 other studies in their analysis, finding both positive and negative influences online. Internet use, for example, has been linked to more violent methods of self-harm, and a moderate to severe addiction to the Internet has been connected to an increased risk of self-harm, depression and suicidal thoughts. One study suggested some young people use internet forums to normalize self-harm.
"While social media might be useful for supporting vulnerable adolescents, we also find the Internet is doing more harm than good in some cases," said the study's lead author Kate Daine. "We need to know more about how we can use social media as a channel to help young people in distress."
Garden-Fresh Foods recall expanded again
Milwaukee-based Garden-Fresh Foods Inc. is recalling 50 more tons of chicken and ham products over concerns of possible listeria contamination .
Milwaukee-based Garden-Fresh Foods Inc. is expanding its voluntary recall for a third time in a month.
The latest recall includes various various ready-to-eat salads, slaw, and dip products sold under various brands and code dates. The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes-fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. »Read Full Blog Post
Babcock Hall churning out lactose-free version of famous ice cream
It isn't easy being lactose intolerant on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, where Babcock ice cream is a rite of passage.
The university's Babcock Hall Dairy Plant churns out two dozen flavors of Babcock ice cream for restaurants, cafés and markets across campus.
But until now, students have been out of luck if they're lactose intolerant - unable to digest the milk sugar lactose - unless they take pills or drops containing lactase, the enzyme responsible for digesting lactose. »Read Full Blog Post


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|Okay (1 reviews)
Located in Gresham (East Portland), Extended Stay America Portland - Gresham is close to Glendoveer Golf Course and Parklane Park. This hotel is within the vicinity of Knott Park and Leatherman Factory. Rooms Make yourself at home in one...
Air-conditioned Internet Parking
Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply. Wheelchair accessible WiFi
Review Overview
Location: 80% Location is great.
Service: 61% Service is ok.
Rooms: 46% Rooms are not good.
Okay 6.0
Aug 29 2014 Posted by Monique
Nice looking room. clean room, halls and elevator.
Shower did not work well. Water continued to poor out of the tub spout even though the lever to activate the shower was pulled up all of the way. Pillows and sheets were itchy. It was 98 degrees (F) outside and the air conditioning was not adjustable. If off it was blazing in the room; if on, it was arctic weather. The was no in between. I called at 7:30 in the morning while on the road and requested an early check-in (earlier than 3:00 pm). I was told that I could check in between 1:30-2:00. My husband and I arrived after 2:00 and were told that the room had not yet been inspected and would not be available for another 30 minutes. We left to do a little more shopping and came back after 4:00 only to find out that the reserved a smoking room instead of non-smoking. We had to wait in the lobby for another 20 minutes. Later on an employee walked in to our room unannounced. She intended to inspect our room since the front desk neglected to tell her it had already been done. My husband and I decided that even though we would be in the area once a month, we would never stay at the Extended Stay Portland-Gresham again.
|Excellent (3 reviews)
When you stay at Jupiter Hotel in Portland, you'll be in the entertainment district and minutes from Imago Theater and Norse Hall. This hotel is within close proximity of Stark's Vacuum Museum and Architectural Heritage Center. Rooms Make...
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Review Overview
Location: 90% Terrific location.
Service: 93% World class service.
Rooms: 58% Rooms are ok.
Excellent 9.7
Jun 16 2015 Posted by briansmith_cpht
I loved the staff, the architecture, the rooms were fun, no problems at all, the noise was not an issue, and the hotel provided ear plugs if you felt the need for them. Overall, the location of this establishment is amazing, everyone was very friendly and accepting. There's a lot of love in this particular area, you'll feel welcome everywhere and by everyone. Thank you Jupiter.
I wouldn't say I didn't like anything, I would say that with our group of kids (some of them were very immature) this place is not really for them, this is a great place for someone who's in the 21+ age range looking for a good time! the atmosphere can be intimidated if you are looking for "cozy and quite" and are more conservative in your values, but this is a wonderful experience, definitely recommend.
Good 6.2
May 7 2015 Posted by codywc
It is a fun hotel that have a good vibe and energy about it. The staff is friendly and the music venue adds a lot to the experience.
Poor maintenance on the hotel; The shower fluctuated from scolding hot to freezing cold in a matter of seconds and then back. They were also doing some work in one of the rooms near ours so we had to listen to a loud saw and nailing.
|Excellent (15 reviews)
Hotel deLuxe, a downtown Portland hotel, is a contemporary tribute to the Golden Era of Hollywood filmmaking that tastefully balances art deco and art moderne styles for a mix of timeless sophistication and serene comfort. Our downtown P...
Air-conditioned Bar/Lounge Fitness center Internet Meeting/Banquet facilities No smoking
Parking Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply. Restaurant Storage available Wheelchair accessible WiFi
Review Overview
Location: 90% Terrific location.
Service: 96% World class service.
Rooms: 62% Rooms are ok.
Excellent 8.8
Apr 13 2015 Posted by Lisa
Great location and decor. Well maintained and clean. Downtown and Washington Park were easily accessible by foot and the light rail. Staff were very friendly.
Room was incredibly small, especially compared to the Marriotts I stay at for business. My room was also next to the elevators so glad I brought my ear plugs.
Okay 6.0
Dec 8 2014 Posted by Anonymous
housekeeping was excellent banquet staff was excellent excellent location hotel for 20s and 30s
Front desk staff was all business, condescending and rude our king room was miniscule bathrooms lacked safety bars parking rules were never made clear
|Excellent (3 reviews)
Hotel is located close to the Portland International Airport, and is within walking distance of many restaurants. Shopping is a short drive away. Close to Max Lite Rail system, and within 15 minutes of downtown Portland. Many hospitals clos...
Air-conditioned Fitness center Internet Meeting/Banquet facilities No smoking
Parking Pool Wheelchair accessible WiFi
Review Overview
Location: 83% Location is great.
Service: 99% World class service.
Rooms: 88% Rooms are great.
Excellent 10.0
Jun 19 2015 Posted by Anonymous
The room was wonderful! We got the king size suite room. The room had a separate living area with a bar which was very nice. Bed was very comfortable. There was a back stair way that lead us right to our door which was very convenient. We will definitely make this our #1 hotel chain.
They were switching out the cable boxes during our stay so we were without tv for a few hours. However, the front desk manager did inform us of the change during check in so we had no issues with the interruption.
Excellent 8.5
Mar 9 2015 Posted by Schuyler
Location to the MAX, accessibility, cleanliness, and spaciousness.
The beds were somewhat uncomfortable, but it wasn't a serious issue to me.
|Excellent (179 reviews)
Convenient location in Clackamas, near I-205 freeway. Fifteen minutes to downtown Portland and Portland International Airport. Free deluxe hot breakfast buffet. Indoor pool hot tub, sauna, meeting space, and guest laundry on premises. Pet A...
Air-conditioned Fitness center Internet No smoking
Parking Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply. Pool WiFi
Review Overview
Location: 100% Terrific location.
Service: 84% Great service.
Rooms: 72% Nice rooms.
|Good (5 reviews)
With a stay at Monarch Hotel & Conference Center in Clackamas (Southeast Portland), you'll be minutes from Clackamas Promenade and close to Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center. This family-friendly hotel is within close proximity of...
Air-conditioned Airport shuttle Bar/Lounge Express check out Internet Meeting/Banquet facilities
Parking Pool Restaurant Storage available Wheelchair accessible WiFi
Review Overview
Location: 97% Terrific location.
Service: 87% Great service.
Rooms: 59% Rooms are ok.
Okay 4.8
Feb 17 2015 Posted by Elizabeth
The only good quality to this stay was that I could check-in early.
1. Jonathan was RUDE!! 2. Although I made the reservation for a king room, I was down-graded to a double queen. 3. The staff here is extremely judgmental and stand-offish. 4. The desk person, a blonde who's name I didn't get, but I think she was manager, was also rude. When I came in one morning, after having worked all night, and asked to verify a 1pm check-out, she was obviously bothered by my request.
Good 7.7
Nov 12 2014 Posted by Michelle
The room was clean. The hotel was conveniently located to shopping.
Hall carpet was stained and dirty.
|Good (4 reviews)
**Pet friendly hotel, eight free breakfast options, free local shuttle to Clackamas Town Center, Willamette Falls Hospital, Clackamus CC and the courthouse** Every room has a river view at our Oregon City hotel, nestled amidst the evergr...
Air-conditioned Bar/Lounge Express check out Fitness center Internet Meeting/Banquet facilities No smoking
Parking Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply. Pool Restaurant Storage available Wheelchair accessible WiFi
Review Overview
Location: 95% Terrific location.
Service: 77% Good service.
Rooms: 77% Nice rooms.
Excellent 9.7
May 31 2015 Posted by Anonymous
Great for dogs! Clean and convenient. I was worried because the building looks a bit old, but rooms were fine and grounds were nice. Across the street from a river with walking paths and a park.
Okay 4.5
Dec 23 2014 Posted by Jordan
I liked the partial wall in the room that separated the bathroom from the rest of the room, and I liked the balcony.
I felt deceived, complementary breakfast to me means, "Hey over night guest--we have a buffet of food for you, on us." Well that wasn't the case, the hotel offered a $4 off coupon to the restaurant attached to the end of the building. I would guess that they have never eaten at that restaurant for it is incredibly expensive and would know that a $4 deductible is like spit in the face when you have no budget for breakfast. Rough start to the day, to say the least.
|Good (3 reviews)
Located in Clackamas (Southeast Portland), Clackamas Inn & Suites is convenient to Mount Talbert Nature Park and Clackamas Promenade. This hotel is within close proximity of Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center and North Clackamas Aqu...
Air-conditioned Express check out Internet Meeting/Banquet facilities
No smoking Parking Pool WiFi
Review Overview
Location: 77% Good location.
Service: 93% World class service.
Rooms: 70% Nice rooms.
Okay 5.7
May 12 2015 Posted by kimfuller
Had afternoon and evening snacks as well as a waffle+ breakfast. I loved the covered parking and luggage carts! Pretty clean...
....but the room didn't get cleaned one of the days we stayed,, so I complained, but they did manage to get it clean the next day. And our room (really, half the rooms) were VERY close to the freeway, and so traffic-noisy. Ask for a room on the other side of the building.
Okay 6.0
Jul 4 2014 Posted by Anonymous
Rooms we're pretty nice
Location was poor. Situated next to an adult video store. No outside patio or place to sit outside. But even if they had, being surrounded by busy streets, it was really noisy outside. Also, I don't know for sure there were BEDBUGS...but I woke up 2 mornings w/ a bite. 4th morning I had multiple bites. I checked mattress & didn't see any evidence. But needless to say I was freaked out.
|Excellent (11 reviews)
Hotel Lucia is a downtown Portland boutique hotel where style, luxury and comfort converge. Situated in the heart of Portland, Oregon, Hotel Lucia is the most artistic hotel in a city famed for pushing the boundaries of creativity and style...
Air-conditioned Bar/Lounge Express check out Fitness center Internet Meeting/Banquet facilities No smoking
Parking Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply. Restaurant Storage available Wheelchair accessible WiFi
Review Overview
Location: 97% Terrific location.
Service: 93% World class service.
Rooms: 59% Rooms are ok.
Excellent 8.5
Jun 2 2015 Posted by bronzy11
The staff gives you a lot of their time, professional and helpful, and most are friendly. The room was beautifully appointed, very comfortable for one person, and I was happily upgraded to a street view of the Starlight Parade.
Unfortunately the ground floor was undergoing renovations, which had I known I would have booked elsewhere.
Good 7.4
Apr 28 2015 Posted by Anonymous
Wish we would have known they were doing construction on the lobby. It was noisy so they should have given us something extra for the trouble
|Good (318 reviews)
With a stay at Extended Stay America Portland - Tigard in Tigard (South Portland), you'll be minutes from George Fox University Portland Center and Portland Temple Visitors' Center. This hotel is within close proximity of Live Laugh Love Gl...
Air-conditioned Internet Parking Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Storage available Wheelchair accessible WiFi
Review Overview
Location: 81% Location is great.
Service: 79% Good service.
Rooms: 52% Rooms are ok.
Good 8.0
Oct 21 2013 Posted by blade45
My stay at this hotel was enjoyable. It's location is easy to get to, and also in a good location to visit local attractions. The room was clean and I loved the recliner chair. The front desk was very helpful.
Good 8.0
Aug 20 2013 Posted by easygoingralph
Location is great, and quiet. Rooms are clean, and pleasant, and the mini kitchen comes in handy. Staff is very pleasant & helpful - I will definitely be staying here again.
|Good (56 reviews)
The Quality Inn hotel in Gresham, OR is centrally located just minutes from Portland International Airport/PDX, downtown Portland, beautiful golf courses, world-famous Multnomah Falls, the scenic Columbia River Gorge and majestic Mount Hood...
Air-conditioned Bar/Lounge Express check out Fitness center Internet Meeting/Banquet facilities No smoking
Parking Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply. Pool Restaurant Wheelchair accessible WiFi
Review Overview
Good 8.0
Jun 20 2015 Posted by Verified Hotel Guest
Calm staff, though, understaffed, did a great job attending to each guest's needs. The beds,pillows and room were cool and cozy. The breakfast hostess was the best! The day manager was friendly, calm, helpful and worked tirelessly to help us.
The hotel is way understaffed! The day manager was checking in 8 different reservations and only 1/3 of rooms had been cleaned. The owners need to put their money into hiring more staff so guests enjoy a welcoming check-in experience.He & staff s/b coThe owners have placed an undue burden on staff to achieve excellence but failing to hire enough staff to achieve this goal. The Hotel Employees, maids work tirelessly to please the guests. We appreciate their efforts and call on the owners to place the priority they 'advertise' on comfort, efficient staff, clean comfortable room,etc. to hire the appropriate number of staff to achieve this. Your reputation is only as good as the staff whom represent the ...
Excellent 10.0
Jun 20 2015 Posted by Verified Hotel Guest
nice pool, hot tub, and breakfast room.
|Excellent (2 reviews)
Recipient of the 2014 TripAdvisor® Award for Excellence. This Ultra Clean Troutdale, Oregon hotel is situated in the heart of Oregon's best natural wonders and attractions. Located at the mouth of the Columbia River Gorge but just minutes...
Air-conditioned Bar/Lounge Fitness center Meeting/Banquet facilities
No smoking Parking Pool WiFi
Review Overview
Location: 96% Terrific location.
Service: 96% World class service.
WiFi: 100% Internet works perfectly.
Excellent 9.7
Jun 27 2015 Posted by jtarsia79
My sister and I were here under stressful conditions as our father was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. She traveled from Hawaii and I from Washington. When we arrived in Oregon we realized we couldn't stay at my folks house and had to stay at a hotel. Although we had to move rooms due to the hotel being full all weekend due to Willy Belson being in town, the staff ensured our bags were in the new rooms each night, air condition was on.
|Okay (136 reviews)
With a stay at Budget Inn Oregon City/Portland in Gladstone (Southeast Portland), you'll be convenient to Oregon City Shopping Center and End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. This motel is within close proximity of Portland Aquarium...
Air-conditioned Internet Parking
Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply. WiFi
Review Overview
Location: 78% Good location.
Service: 88% Great service.
Rooms: 31% Awful rooms.
Excellent 10.0
Jun 21 2015 Posted by Verified Hotel Guest
Nice hotel for what we paid. Can't complain a bit. Even upgraded us when the king room wasn't available.
Poor 1.0
Mar 9 2015 Posted by Tammie
There was really nothing at this motel to like.
The room was horrid. The furniture in the room was broken. There was holes in the wall as well as the bathroom door. The shower curtain rod was being help in place by duct tape. The sheets had stains on them as well as there being stains on the wall.
|Good (8 reviews)
The Clarion Hotel is designed with both the business and leisure traveler in mind. Our hotel specializes in cleanliness, competitive rates and courteous service. We feature lake view rooms as well as deluxe rooms with Tempur-Pedic beds. We...
Air-conditioned Airport shuttle Express check out Fitness center Internet Meeting/Banquet facilities
No smoking Parking Pool Wheelchair accessible WiFi
Review Overview
Location: 91% Terrific location.
Service: 93% World class service.
Rooms: 79% Nice rooms.
Okay 6.0
Mar 18 2015 Posted by Derek
It was clean, the employees were fine..price was ok as well, I would say if you are ok with a mediocrity just cleanliness and a good price this is the place.. That's about it.. Otherwise if you want to feel like you are on vacation with a nice new comfy place then spend the extra 20-40 bucks a night and go with a more newer hotel.
Dated hotel, it felt like a half @$$ remodel.. Bed and TV were up to date but tgat was it.. The wall paper,doors and bathroom were very dated; there were tears in wallpaper, all the doors were chipped up and there was a bit of mold around the tub chalking, also at the base of the tub the drywall was completely rotted, the room was just a bit dark and dingy for my taste..
Excellent 10.0
Feb 4 2015 Posted by Jaime
i was in the second flor The rooms were pretty new I had a view towards the back and I liked it Pool look nice, but did not used it Breakfast was nice for a buffet, hot entries Beds were comfortable Except for not having a restaurant it was like a four star hotel My kids were in a separate room, they were happy i would even consider it for an extent it stay. Airport shuttle worked fine
Nothing with the hotel The airport shuttle did not have a sign in front, so I had to guess a little, very minor quible
|Good (5 reviews)
an easier pace on the edge of the city. welcome to the Hampton Inn Portland/Clackamas Step outside the high-energy pace of Portland and into the easygoing atmosphere of Clackamas. This southern suburb of Portland is within reach of all of t...
Air-conditioned Express check out Fitness center Internet Meeting/Banquet facilities
Parking Restaurant Wheelchair accessible WiFi
Review Overview
Location: 88% Location is great.
Service: 92% World class service.
Rooms: 48% Rooms are not good.
Good 7.4
Mar 3 2015 Posted by Anonymous
We have stayed many times at this Hotel when we come from Eastern WA to visit our Portland Oregon Family. It is in a good location for where we need to go, has a continental Breakfast which helps cut down on expenses. The Breakfast has the same hours 7 Days a week unlike other hotels we have stayed where you have to remember the hours for breakfast based on what day of the week it is. They have Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate and water available all day.
Would be nicer for extended stays if each room had it's own Refrigeratir and Microwave. Yes you can request them for a price, but it is something most Hotels offer in rooms now for no extra charge.
Excellent 10.0
Oct 22 2014 Posted by Carol
The room was nice. The staff was excellent. The Jacuzzi was very nice.
I wish my room had a fridge.


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Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Blogger Friends IRL
One of my favorite things about blogging has always been the community. That actually is what originally inspired me to start my blog. It's rare though that you get to meet blogger friends in real life. So when
texted me to let me know she was going to be in Boston for the marathon I jumped on the chance to meet up with her. Gentri was one of the first I followed and has been a friend for 5 years! Yesterday she did a post sharing her gorgeous photos from our time together, go
check them out here
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Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Featured Artist ::: Jessica Jorgensen
"I love capturing memories, those beautiful fleeting moments we wish could last, and those seconds that reveal something magical about life. For as long as I can remember, every spare second of time I had was spent drawing, erasing, and redrawing until it matched perfectly with what I saw. Before I knew what that really meant, it became obvious that creating was clearly my life's work. It's been a beautiful obsession.
The process of painting people and learning about their stories and personalities has always inspired me and it's led me to realize that portraits are my passion. I love that when I paint I am able to take a single moment in time and save it in a physical object – the painted canvas.
I like to think that every painting of mine holds more than just the strokes of paint and the passage of time it takes to create them, it holds all of my thoughts and good wishes for the people in it. I paint hope and love and joy into every detail so those memories, or that one special moment, can live forever in the painting. A Painting is the physical object that represents those little histories .
A painted memory lovingly captured.
That is the gift I want to offer through my paintings, so that your custom piece of fine art can endure for lifetimes and can instantly take you back to that moment, that memory, that feeling, that person."
is a very talented artist and a good friend that I met in college. If you get the opportunity to have her do a custom portrait for you don't pass it up. She did this one for me and I love it. I think custom portraits like J.J.'s are infinitely higher quality and more meaningful than having a photo printed on canvas. Take a look at her other work on her
and her
etsy shop
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Saturday, May 2, 2015
Rockport Hiking | Qalo
Last weekend we went up to Rockport to do a little light hiking. I've been dying to go all winter so I was thrilled to finally get out of the city even just for the day. Hopefully we'll make it up to the White Mountains soon to do some real hiking. It's also the perfect opportunity to tell you about my cool new ring from
. Made from medical grade silicone and designed for active lifestyles. It's great for activities when a traditional wedding band might put you in danger or get damaged itself. But I think it's so comfortable I've been wearing mine every day with
my gold band
Lily Emme
. So if you need a ring that moves with you give Qalo a try.
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Sunday, April 12, 2015
sunday monday weekends
Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys on Grooveshark
good vibrations by the beach boys
A friend recommended this book to me, I'm only two chapters in but I like it so far. I'm really bad about picking books based on their covers and not on content. What have you been reading recently? What is your most recent favorite?
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Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Vogue Italia | Steven Meisel | The Power of Style
The most recent
cover story for Vogue Italia
is too good to miss. So here you go. You're welcome.
The Heart Of The Machine
Vogue Italia February 2015
Photographer: Steven Meisel
Stylist: Marie-Amelie Sauve
Makeup: Pat McGrath
Hair: Jimmy Paul
Models: Lexi Boling, Ine Neefs, Vanessa Axente, & Julia Bergshoeff
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Friday, March 27, 2015
Dark Blck
Four years ago when I started Yellow Bird + Yellow Beard blog the branding and aesthetic went hand in hand with my shop. The blog and shop together functioned as a creative outlet and a source of income. As most of you know the vibe was deliberately bright and cheery. I worked hard to keep everything genuine, however, those bubbly qualities are not a holistic depiction of my personality. Nor are they reflective of many of my personal interests.
Over the past few months I've been wrestling with why I'm continuing to blog now that my shop is closed. What is the purpose and where do I want it to go? That's why things have been so silent around here. I came to the conclusion that in order to continue blogging I need to reassert myself, as myself, in no way connected to external marketing factors. A more accurate expression of who I am.
Those of you who follow me on instagram probably noticed this shift happen months ago. It's time for my blog to transition as well. Starting now I'll be posting under the name Dark Blck. Some of my posts will be very similar to how they have been thus far and some things will look and feel much different. I'm looking forward to how this will play out and I hope you'll stick around for the show.
Depeche Mode-Black..-01-Black Celebration by Depeche Mode on Grooveshark
black celebration by depeche mode
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Thursday, February 5, 2015
The Bouqs Are For Valentine's - Even If You Hate It
Some people look forward to it, some people dread it. Either way Valentine's day is less that two weeks away people. Are you ready? Have you purchased chocolates, cards and most importantly flowers? In my mind flowers are the best Valentine's gift even if you are against Valentine's because you can always send dead flowers. It gets the message across doesn't it?
If you missed
my first post about The Bouqs
a few weeks ago you should definitely peak at it now.
The Bouqs
ship farm fresh {from the side of a volcano!} flowers straight to you. No middle man which means they'll still be snappy when they arrive at your door.
I wanted to share their
beautiful red roses
with you but I set myself the challenge of photographing them differently than I've ever seen before. You know red roses are like the most stereotypical, cliché flowers ever so I couldn't take any old picture and expect you to be interested. So I hung them upside down, chopped, ripped and dried them. Who hasn't thought about grabbing a rose and tearing it apart just for the hell of it? Is that just me? Well I'm fine with that. It was very satisfying and I think the results were visually intriguing as well.
Order your Valentine some flowers from
and they'll thank you. Maybe don't shred them before delivery though. Unless that's what you're going for! Hey I'd still thank you.
After they were dry - which took almost two weeks by the way{!} that's how fresh and long lasting these flowers are - I picked up some greens from Trader Joe's and made a little wreath. Something like this would be really pretty as a decoration as a party I think.
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Monday, February 2, 2015
Infused Sugar and Salt | Sugar Detox | A Contradiction
I'll warn you right now this post is a giant contradiction. A friend recently told me about infused sugars and salts and I absolutely had to try it. They're amazing for a wide variety of uses. HOWEVER, I've also let my sugar cravings get widely out of control since Bones was here in October. So starting today I'm cutting out all refined/processed/etc sugars for the month of February. Except one cheat day, Valentine's obviously. That means candy, baked goods, ice cream and so forth. That said, lets talk about sugar for a bit longer.
Lavender grapefruit infused sugar:::
Zest one large grapefruit
Leave zest out for at least 8 hours or until completely dry
Use a high powered food processor to combine zest, 2 tbsp of food grade lavender and 2 cups of sugar {I used
organic sugar from Trader Joe's
}. Store sugar in an airtight container. Let sit for approximately one week {shake once a day to ensure even distribution of flavors} before use. Strain out zest and lavender if so desired.
My favorite ways to eat:::
On grapefruit {duh}
Peel two blood oranges, coat in 1 tbsp infused sugar
Lightly sprinkle on freshly baked chocolate chip cookies
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Lemon infused salt:::
Zest one lemon
Leave zest out for at least 8 hours or until completely dry
Use a high powered food processor to combine zest and 2 cups of sea salt {I used
}. Store salt in an airtight container. Let sit for at least one week before use. Strain out zest if so desired.
My favorite way to eat:::
On avocado - yum!
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Saturday, January 31, 2015
4 Years
Hello my dear friends,
It's January 31st. That means it's been 4 whole years since I wrote my first blog post and opened up my etsy shop. I absolutely cannot believe how much has changed and how fast the time's gone by. I'm so blessed by the experiences I've had, the things I've learned and most importantly for the people I've met as a result of this virtual space. Many of you have become very special to me and even though it's difficult to communicate the emotions that go along with this milestone in written form I am immensely grateful for all of you. Thank you for riding along these past four years, I'm certain the next four will be even more exciting.
A few of my favorite bloggers have joined me to bring you a special giveaway in celebration of YB+YB's blogiversary. Be sure to check out their blogs, you won't be disappointed. And good luck!
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On a more serious note
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Weekend Adventures | What I Wore
Recently I've been trying to step outside the routine of daily life. Not having a car really limits where I can go so I've been walking a different direction to the same place, taking streets I've never had a reason to go down before and seeking out new areas of the city to explore. There's always something new to see if you're looking for it. I saw this quote recently that really resonated with me::: "Your life unfolds in proportion to your courage." Last year was a strange year for me. Full of trial and error, new beginnings, discovery and failure. Maybe I'll write more about that soon. But for now, I'm in love with this pond and the surrounding area The Beard and I discovered.
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Full detailed profile on Abe Carver Played by James Reynolds on Days of Our Lives Daytime Soap Opera.
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Birthday: August 10, 1950
Victor walks in on Rafe making plans over the phone at Club TBD. He assumes Rafe's working on police business and asks if there's anything he can do. Rafe's good.
JJ spots his mystery girl at the Horton Square. It's awkward. She introduces herself as Paige and he stammers his name. He learns she's volunteering to pick up trash. She says a teacher inspired her. Abe shows up and asks how JJ's required community service is. Paige's eyes widen. Abe knows Paige and says hello, then leaves. JJ says he was about to tell her he's on probation. Russ interrupts to tell JJ to get back to work so Paige goes. Later, Jordan walks through the park, hesitant about meeting Rafe. She finds him at the Horton Square with a romantic table set up outside Mandalay. She's taken aback. He tells her she deserves a proper send-off. They drink champagne and dine. Music plays and they dance. He kisses her goodbye and she cries.
Rory arrives at JJ's and hears all about Paige. Rory's surprised she's not into drugs and was volunteering. He has nothing in common with her! JJ shakes his head. "It's like you've got the hots for an alien," Rory says, laughing. Abe drops by to tell JJ he's coming to dinner and apologizes for shooting off his mouth, earlier. JJ accepts his apology and gets Paige's last name. Later, JJ finds a photo of Paige Larson online. Rory plays JJ's guitar and sings about how "babelicious" she is. Rory says she's always at the library. JJ plans on stalking her there.
At Salem PD, Hope argues with Ciara who wants to keep the expensive earrings from Sami. Aiden watches as Abe talks to Hope about a case. Abe takes off and Aiden says she gave him the wrong email address. He gives her his card and misreads the situation with the expensive earrings and thinks Hope's values differ from his own. "If that's how you're raising her, no wonder she's such a holy terror." Hope gives him the cold shoulder and he goes. Hope explains to Ciara why it's important to give the earrings away to charity. Ciara sulks and brings up not having a father. Hope comforts her.
Abe and Ciara find Theo and his sitter at the square. Abe leaves Ciara behind and goes to say hello. Aiden spots her and she accuses him of saying something to her mom about the earrings because now she has to give them all away.
Abe takes Ciara to Salem PD and Hope learns Sami spent four thousand dollars on earrings. Abe leaves them alone and Hope tells her daughter these earrings are inappropriate. They'll save one pair and donate the rest to charity. Ciara grabs them and starts whining. Aiden arrives and watches.
Sami dreams he's kissing Sami who turns into Abigail and wakes up gasping. Sami arrives with breakfast. EJ missed her and thinks they're stronger for their struggle. They kiss and she tells him Will and Sonny are engaged. EJ's glad. He'll get them the most extravagant present. Downstairs, Abe thanks Stefano for his generous contribution to Lexi's wing at the hospital. EJ and Sami turn up. They agree Lexi deserves to be honored. Abe walks Sami out and warns her about the DiMeras. Sami thinks Lexi proved they can change and plans on inviting him to their wedding. Back inside, Stefano congratulates EJ on getting back together with Sami.
Abby and JJ meet Abe in the courtroom. JJ's left alone and Theresa walks in. She was paying parking tickets so thought she'd wish him good luck. JJ threatens her and she leaves when Abby and Abe return. Judge Goldberg, Aiden, Maggie, Jenn all arrive and session begins. Goldberg wants to use JJ to set an example but Aiden points out that he gave his word he'd let JJ off if he abided by the law. How would going back on his word set a good example? JJ tells the judge he has changed because of his family. He'll repay them by ensuring this doesn't happen again. The judge sentences him to a year of probation and 100 hours of community service. Everyone cheers and hugs JJ. Aiden leaves and bumps right into Hope on her way in. Maggie heads out and tells her the good news.
In the park, Abe comes upon Theresa and JJ arguing. Theresa tells Abe he should stick around. She talks about JJ's sentencing tomorrow. Abe says no one's perfect, and she's had her fair share of chances because she's a Brady. Once alone, JJ tells Theresa if he goes down, he's taking her with him.
Abe runs into Brady in the square and gives him an envelope from his father. It says he will always be his son. He wants Brady to know how much their relationship means to him. Brady rips it up and tells Abe to pass it along.


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Doug Martsch on 40-year-old Rock and Roll
Despite Built to Spill's success, it's impossible to deny how down-to-earth frontman Doug Martsch is. He remains modest almost to a fault. We talked with him recently about everything from the state of music today to keeping one's artistic freedom on a major record label to last year's NBA finals. Read the entire novel-length interview on DC9 at Night.
In an interview with Pitchfork back in '09, you said of the amount of time lapsing between You In Reverse and There Is No Enemy that "no one's in a hurry to hear anything new."
You know, I'm just being honest. Of course I'd like it if people liked my most current thing, if everyone liked the most current me, if people thought I was better-looking now than ever. But in all honesty, the way I feel about other bands, I see people have the same kind of feelings about ours. That's just sort of a natural thing, especially with rock and roll. You're in your prime in your 20s, maybe into your 30s, but who cares about 40-year-old rock and roll?
Your bio mentions you don't like to explain your lyrics to people because you think it would take away from whatever meaning they've derived from the songs. Is that something you've always felt?
I don't know. It might be something that was intuitive as a child even. Listening to a song, everyone's hearing something different. Not just the lyrics, but the music, you know, everything about it. How you pay attention to it, and what sort of mood or effect it has on you. It's so completely subjective, more than any other art form, I think. Anything is subjective, whether it's a movie or a book, but music more than anything because it's ethereal. Except for some songs that are telling a story — "Boy Named Sue" or something like that — where it's real straightforward.
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