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AboutBECKY BOSTON | CHERYL HARKINS | EAKAZOID | KUBI | J DANN | JONATHAN SPARROW | MARCIN PENCONEK | CAROLINE NELSON | WENDY CLOUSE The Brick Lane Gallery is proud to present our first exhibition at the Annexe for 2014; ART IN MIND | CONTEMPORARY PAINTING. This exhibition will bring together a range of contemporary painters from all over the world and redefining our conceptual ideas of painting. With this gifted group of artists, CONTEMPORARY PAINTING will attempt to bring together a schematic band of cultures to present the diversity of painting being created today.
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Night flying isn't for everyone. Much of the joy and wonder of flying disappears when the sun goes down.
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IBEROSTAR Lanzarote Park
Our guests reviewsIBEROSTAR Lanzarote Park
Lindsey says: almost 2 years
Great family holiday hotel
"Great family friendly hotel, we had a great holiday at the Lanzarote Park. The staff are a real asset to the hotel and so helpful and friendly. We stayed in a family room on the ground floor which was great for sitting on the verandah while the children were in the pool. We couldn't fault the food, there was something for everyone, we certainly came home having put a little weight on! The pool areas are clean but the water in the pools is freezing, even in August when we stayed but that didn't stop us going in. There are plenty of sun loungers providing you aim to sit round the pool in the morning, people do put towels on them early. However I did see the life guards going and getting loungers for people who couldn't find one to use later in the day, I guess it's always worth asking. "Rating: 9,0
Ms Inge Castelain says: almost 2 years
"we had a excellent time at the Iberostar hotel in Lanzarote Park! All personel was really great and friendly. The rooms were always verry clean and fresh. The food was good, a large offer and good taste. I can't say anything nagative. Our next holliday will also be in a Iberostar Hotel!"Rating: 10,0
Tina Irving And Ian Lloyd says: almost 2 years
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Koen En Nicole says: almost 2 years
It was great
"We loved our stay in Iberostar Lanzarote Park. We had a large room which was cleaner almost every day. The only thing we didn't like about our room were the cockroaches. We would have loved it if it would be possible to eat outside during the dinner. There are great facillities you van use. A field to play volleyball, several swimmingpools and enough place for sunbathing. "Rating: 8,0
Ian Andrews says: almost 2 years
"i have stayed at some 5 star hotels, this was only a 3 star, unbelievable it was ten times better than the 5 star, every member of staff brilliant, curteous, polite always willing to help,, 5 star plus for me and booking again next year"Rating: 10,0


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The main contest is between ruling BJP and Congress which have put candidates in all the seats. Led by chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal, incumbent BJP is hoping to script history in Himachal Pradesh by going the Punjab way, where the Akali Dal-BJP combine returned to power. The state has never repeated a government since 1977.
Congress leader and five-time chief minister Virbhadra Singh cast his ballot at his native place in Rampur town, some 120km from here, while the chief minister exercised his franchise in Hamirpur.
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We are <this close> to being done with our shopping. Over the weekend I bought gives, wrapped, and started on the stockings. This week I'll be doing a series on stocking stuffer ideas for BOYS.
I made these lists to give you some ideas of non-candy stocking stuffers for boys (we moms of boys can't get by with throwing hair clips in a stocking!).
Everyone seems to vary on how much they spend at Christmas and how full they actually "stuff " a stocking. If you are like us, you may choose just a couple things off each list to include in a stocking. If you feel like splurging, try to get ALL of it in there! It really is up to you.
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Martavious Odoms practicing with team
Chris Balas from Rivals has stated that Martavious is running with team, but is still wearing the red jersey. Not expected to play, but a good sign for him moving forward.
Also Balas mentioned that WR Jeremy Gallon has been playing a bit of QB with the read option and that he is good at it. Balas is not saying he will see extensive action there, but it's a wrinkle they could bring out at some point.
Did anyone else catch Sam Webb saying he had a gut feeling
Did anyone else catch Sam Webb saying he had a gut feeling on a def player today? Any guess of who it may be?
Terrific article on Zac Ciullo. (he plays for us). Great character kid.
Nice article in the Det News on Ciullo. He has only played one game in his career, but inspires the rest of the guys. A great example of a terrific kid that and the kind that doesn't get mentioned enough.
Miss St. vs Alabama game notes
Game 10
Game 9 (no torrent, but Brian looked at their offense)
Game 6 (couldn't find a torrent)
Be careful about anything that seems encouraging from this game since Alabama doesn't really do anything that we do and has great athletes all over the place. Here we go:
- Haven't really mentioned it until now, but MSU Kickoff coverage has been pretty solid all year. The gunners seem to make solid tackles.
- The zen of blitz pickups, if we can just get a body on their blitzers and let their momentum take them upfield, good things should happen.
- Ballard caught a pass after faking the run, he was wide open, guess Bama has been watching the same tapes as me. He hadn't really done that all year up til now
- Relf with another bad INT. No pressure, he just made a bad decision, throwing it right to the safety.
- #90 Mcphee LE got some pressure with a speed rush
- Perkins looks good on that counter sweep
- Bama's QB is finding some openings against MSU's zone. Hit a comeback against #13 Banks who was playing pretty far off, they came right back to it and #5 was much closer on the play. #5 is a more aggressive player in coverage from that safety spot.
- #25 CB will come up hard on run support
- #50 white doesn't seem to get tired, he's sideline to sideline throughout the game.
- #94 RE made a nice play in the backfield when the pulling linemen couldn't get to him in time
- #3 gets a nice gain on a WR screen on 2nd and a mile
- Wow, Marquis Maze just made 3 people miss tackles for a long TD. #25 put a hit on up high, but Maze is too strong for that.
- Maze returns a punt for a TD, called back on a penalty, so Mark Ingram takes a hitch and just outruns everyone to the endzone
- 20-3 Bama at the half
- #61 got beat for another sack
- Julio Jones takes the jet sweep for another long TD, broke an arm tackle by #36 and #5 took a bad angle. He's done that a bit against guys with real speed.
- #86 Carr, speedy freshman screwed up the kick return, mullen gave him an earful on the sideline, wonder if he's gonna be in the doghouse the next couple weeks.
- Guess not since carr is getting involved in the run game on that drive.
- down 27-3 MSU punts on 4th and inches from it's own 30 with 8 minutes to go in the 3rd. game over.
- #50 white gets a nice INT getting good depth in his zone, looks like he pulled his groin on the play
- 8 in the box is definitely the way to go aginst MSU's run game. Take your chances with relf's accuracy and MSU WR's don't have great hands.
- Can someone shoot Bob Davie with a tranquilizer, or something to just shut him up. Cam newton plays for neither alabama nor MSU, move on.
- Ballard showing more patience this week. Earlier in the year he would just slam into the hole. But he's got enough of a burst and acceleration to be more patient and look for the openings.
- Relf takes a sack holding the ball too long
- Ingram runs right over #5
- HOLY CHRIST! BOB DAVIE HAS SPENT THE ENTIRE 2ND HALF TALKING ABOUT AUBURN, meanwhile #42 for bama is spinning off tacklers who like to hit but haven't been wrapping up that well this game.
- Subs are in, game is really over, the start of the 4th
- Isn't that cute, Julio Jones has pigtails.
- Why were people getting on Bo Pelini's case? $aban just ripped his backup QB a new one, looked much worse than anything Pelini did. He even spanks him pretty violently on the arse. That's just what football coaches do.
- Russell in at QB, hits #35 in the flat for a 1st down. something new.
- #3 drops a pass.
- #19 makes a nice catch in traffic
- Bumphis closes out the scoring by getting behind the safeties.
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Minnesota is preparing for Fifth Annual Give to the Max Day Nov. 14.
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Charities, schools and churches will again rally the state's collective philanthropic spirit Thurs, Nov. 14, 2013 for the fifth annual Give to the Max 2013 www.GiveMN.org. In 2012, Give to the Max Day inspired more than 53,000 generous donors from Minnesota and beyond to give $16.3 million dollars. Donations last year reached nearly 4,000 organizations across the state, including K-12 public schools.
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March 3, 2014
Before introducing Jim Carrey to the audience, host Ellen DeGeneres had to pause for something far more important: Taking a selfie. How often do you get the chance to take a photo of yourself while hosting the Academy Awards?
Ellen hashtagged the photo "blessed." It makes since as she's doing pretty alright for herself. She also had to hashtag it "blurry" because, well, just look at it. She didn't have time to make sure everything was perfect, there's a show to host.
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If you have been to or watched any Celtics game on TV in the last 6 years, you would see either Kendrick Perkins or Kevin Garnett calling and directing defensive plays for the team. Perk is no longer here, and Rajon Rondo has taken up the slack. In game one, KG's voice was silenced and Rondo became indecisive with his new role as on-court leader. This was not the Rondo that we had become accustomed too. His is the anointed head-traffic cop on the court and his vocal leadership has always been key to the teams success. Maybe the enormity of knowing that the bulls-eye is on his back got him rattled. We know he will bounce back, because Rondo rarely makes the same mistake twice and needed the live-game action to consummate his role. Tonight's home-opener against the Milwaukee Bucks, should give Boston an opportunity to do a little fine tuning against a lower echelon team. The Bucks are not supposed to be a threat, but as you know the game is played on the court. The Celtics ...
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It's true. We don't think Michael Vick would make a good doggie parent. The NFL superstar recently claimed on Piers Morgan Tonight that he's interested in getting a dog. Call us crazy, but we don't think it's a good idea. Far from it.
Despite spending 19 months in prison for running an illegal interstate dog fighting business, Vick hasn't expressed a shred of empathy toward the dogs he brutalized and killed. And rather than talk about the horrors of dog fighting, he has consistently chosen to focus on the consequences of getting caught.
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Your two U.S. senators and your U.S. representative will be home next month—don't let this opportunity pass you by!
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Cats across America are mad as hell. Why are they so angry? Just like us, cats are tired of the way their canine pals (yes, cats and dogs do get along!) are being treated in puppy mills. Cats are sensitive creatures, and they are sickened by the sight of puppy mill dogs living in tiny, cramped cages, suffering from malnutrition and neglect, and forced to bear litter after litter without a break.
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Each year, thousands of beloved companions succumb to heatstroke and suffocation when left in parked cars. It happens most often when people make quick stops—the dry cleaners, the bank or the local deli. Folks, we need to be clear on this: It takes only minutes for your pet to face death—and it doesn't have to be that hot out. On a 78-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can reach 160 degrees. Even with the windows cracked.
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So let me get this straight. What _Apple_ got wrong was that some ugly old fart might see their grizzled reflection in a piece of glass? Remind me again, please, how someone's personal appearance is _Apple's_ fault? I'm just curious what research you investigated to draw this conclusion. It's early in the morning, so I might have missed something in your writing. I'll try again. The first two points were basically accurate, though!
I agree with your crticism on the high gloss glass. i am not yet a senior, but overhead lighting in my office is distracting on the iPad. Simple solution- buy a screen protector with anti glare option. Tip: have the retailer install it, as it is tricky to avoid bubbles. A computer store tech installs them all the time, and if they mess up, it's their responsibility!
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What an asinine and arrogant thing to say. A computer tech may have more experience installing these films but they are responding to a request by you, the customer, to try it because you find it too awkward to do yourself. He or she is doing you a favor at YOUR own risk.
I'm sure after owning the iPad for a while, the glossy look will soon be dulled down from the numerous finger prints that will be left. It is awesome that older generations are becoming more technologically savvy. Many are also opening social networking accounts. For businesses owned by baby boomers, it is important they seek a social media professionals to guide them through the digital marketing process.
It is best for companies to hirer social media professionals. Many companies insist on doing it themselves and just end up running around in circles. Many social media pros know the latest trends and may be SEO savvy as well.
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I have never noticed my reflection in a tablet.
I agree the glare and reflection from the iPad is annoying at times. But the positives far outweigh that negative. (Admittedly, when I bought my Mac Book Pro several years ago, I did make sure it had the matte screen.)
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For a not so senior yet 69-year old citizen I found the video/camera portion of the iPad 2 very useful . Taking photos and videos without external lighting is a challenge and its HD screen is superb ! However for my internet usage , saving pages & CD mode I would still prefer my netbook with a 12-hr. battery life ! Thank you Joan for your encouraging contribution, that life would still be as exciting and as wonderful with iPads around !
I thought it was interesting about the advantages the iPad offers seniors. At Caring People we embrace technical advances and are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to provide a higher level of care to our clients.
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What the hay? You've GOT to be freaking kidding me! What a linkbait title! Not only that, but the article is full of crap at the start which DOESN'T GET TO THE POINT. Very low quality article for Forbes. Go back to your recliner, grandma.
There is a screen cover from Zagg called the invisible shield. I am not elderly, I don't mind seeing myself, I just like having a protected screen :) This cover not only helps with the glare, it has a lifetime guarantee and can be replaced anytime. I started using this on my iPhone when I first got one, and have kept it on my iPad and the ones I sent my parents as well (who are seniors!)
While exploring how home-bound seniors might use ipads to more easily communicate with the outside world I came upon this article. Joan Lappin proves that ageism is still a serious problem in the world, and many of the other responses reflect the same. What happened to "Age is Beautiful?" Does Ms Lappin honestly think seeing your own reflection would be a deterrent to facilitating connections with friends and family? Did she throw away every mirror in her house when she turned 40? Ridiculous.


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- Offloading / Smart Scan
- Hybrid Columnar Compression
- Storage Indexes
- Exadata Smart Flash Cache
- Exadata Parallel Operations
- Resource Management
- Configuring Exadata
- Recovering Exadata
- Exadata Wait Events
- Understanding Exadata Performance Metrics
- Monitoring Exadata Performance
- Migrating to Exadata
- Storage Layout
- Compute Node Layout
- Unlearning Some Things We Thought We Knew
- Patching
- Appendix A: CELLCL and DCLI
- Appendix B: Online Exadata Resources
- Appendix C: Diagnostic Scripts
- Appendix D: Exachk
- Errata
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As of Wednesday, March 7, 2012
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The debate will move from cyberspace to where it rightfully belongs — the basketball court.
Who has played the best basketball this season? Region 4-AAAA or Region 6-AAAA? Clayton County or DeKalb County?
There is no disputing that Region 6-AAAA and DeKalb County have been the juggernaut.
You can't argue against a region whose current members have produced the last eight state champions in the classification, and sent several players on to the Div. I ranks.
Clayton County and Region 4-AAAA will get its shot at trying to stop the Region 6 and DeKalb County championship string.
North Clayton takes on Southwest DeKalb while Jonesboro gets another shot at powerhouse Miller Grove, which has won three straight titles. The Wolverines are trying to join an exclusive club by winning for the fourth straight time.
Only two boys teams in Georgia — Lanier (1925-28) and Westover (1990-93) — have won four straight titles.
But don't expect the players and coaches to get caught up in the "who has the best region" hype.
"It's more for the fans," Southwest DeKalb coach Dwayne McKinney said. "As a coach, I don't get caught up in it. It does tell you that there's a tremendous talent level in these areas."
This will not be the first time these two regions have been in this position. In 2007, Tucker defeated North Clayton and Columbia defeated Riverdale in the final four.
It should be noted that a representative from these two regions played in the football finals at the Georgia Dome last December.
Again, Region 6-AAAA got the better of it when Tucker defeated Lovejoy for the title.
"This lets you know how good overall the athletic programs are in the two counties," North Clayton coach Martisse Troup said.
Now, can a Clayton County team come out on top?
History and the championship pedigree is definitely on DeKalb County's side. The county has produced 32 state basketball champions while Clayton County has five.
The last state title for a Clayton County team was in 1993, when North Clayton won the Class AAA title.
But history and tradition will not matter tonight.
It is about the team that wants it more.
"It very rare that two regions have all four of the final teams playing," Miller Grove coach Sharman White said. "It's going to be a battle. It truly shows the supremacy of these two regions. People have been arguing who is the strongest this year."
That question can be answered today.
More like this story
- North Clayton-Southwest DeKalb game features three top-100 players ( March 6, 2012 )
- Forest Park, SWD to meet in semifinals, again ( March 1, 2014 )
- Forest Park, Fayette square off in the Class AAAA finals ( March 10, 2011 )
- Jonesboro beats Stone Mountain to win Region 5-AAAA title ( February 14, 2005 )
- Jonesboro looks to start another winning streak ( January 18, 2005 )


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Basketball's Southern Conference 2015 in Asheville, NC Again! 13 Feb 2015, 4:53 am
North Carolina loves basketball and Asheville loves hosting the Southern Conference (SoCon) Basketball Tournament - yes, back in Asheville again this March 2015, 5th through 9th and remaining in Asheville, at least through the 2017 Season! Asheville loves calling the SoCon tournament a March tradition - March is truly basketball's grand finale month and Asheville is a wonderful host town. What a great way to warm up and celebrate a favorite sport in one of America's favorite cities - and a favorite tournament as a fan for your favorite team ... or just for your favorite sport!!!
Games will be at both the Kimmel Arena on the University of North Carolina-Asheville (UNC-A) campus - and the U.S. Cellular Center in the heart of Downtown Asheville. Kimmel Arena is located about 2 miles from the U.S. Cellular Center. The U.S. Cellular is right in the heart of downtown Asheville, steps from restaurants, bars, craft breweries, local artist galleries, chocolatiers, live music, River Arts District, parks and more. Other favorite attractions to take in while you are here and all within 5 miles of Downtown Asheville, include the Biltmore Estate (take advantage of winter ticket pricing), North Carolina Arboretum, Blue Ridge Parkway (check for Parkway section closures) and more.
Tickets for SoCon are on sale and begin at $17 for a 2 game ticket and $100 for all session tickets. VIP tickets range from $40 to $200; tickets may be purchased at the U.S. Cellular Center or online at Ticketmaster.com.
The eleven member institutions participating are from the five Southeastern States of North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama and include:
Alabama: Samford University
Tennessee: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Georgia: Georgia Southern University
South Carolina: Wofford College, College of Charleston, The Citadel, Furman University
North Carolina:Western Carolina University, Appalachian State University, Elon University
For more information, schedules and more, be sure and visit the SoCon Basketball Tournament 2015 website. The tournament is for both men and women's teams. And this year the SoCon Wrestling tournament will be going on concurrently. Be sure and look for additional events to participate in or watch, including the Buncombe County/Arc of NC 5k and/or the Downtown Dribble. Partake in theme days (with ticket discounts) such as Hero's Day, Family Day and Pack the House. And for a more thorough list of activities throughout the SoCon weekend in Asheville, NC, check out the "SoCon Travel Information" page located on Asheville's "ExploreAsheville" website where you will find links to things to do, breweries and taprooms, Hotels and Lodging, Restaurants and dining, along with a SoCon Events link.
If you need a place to stay, consider Asheville's Oakland Cottage Bed and Breakfast, located about 2 miles south of the US Cellular Center on the southern side of downtown Asheville. Reservation offices: 828 994 2627, online booking: www.vacationinasheville.com. Have a great SoCon Weekend!!
Wine and Storytelling with David Novak 2 Feb 2015, 3:00 amWine and Storytelling with David Novak, what a wonderful combination for a Sunday and winter afternoon in Asheville! Hosted by Metro Wines at 169 Charlotte Street on Sunday February 8th, 2015 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, taste some wine, listen to the art of storytelling (a western North Carolina and Appalachian tradition) performed by a true national and international master.
This will be a wonderful venue to hear and visit with David Novak a true national and local treasure and resident of Asheville, NC. David Novak's resume, among other accolades, lists his numerous and telling awards with the storytelling craft, including, Disney Institute Master Storyteller, Oscar winner of Storytelling, National Storytelling Network, Circle of Excellence Award winner and more. David Novak has taken his craft to an international level as well, bringing creativity to classic myths and folktales worldwide. His fluid voice and surprising props enhance his storytelling; and his interactive performances are wonderful for all ages.
For the Sunday afternoon storytelling this February 8th at Metro Wine, reservations are recommended as seating is limited at this intimate venue; be sure and get your tickets in advance. For information and to make your reservations, call 828 658-4151 and/or email: email@example.com. Tickets are $15 each (cash at the door) and of course, the price includes a glass of wine or beverage.
And if you are visiting Asheville from out of town and need a place to stay, be sure and call Vacation In Asheville and Oakland Cottage Bed and Breakfast, reservation offices, 828 994-2627, online reservations at www.VacationInAsheville.com.
Third Annual Asheville Marathon at the Biltmore Estate 17 Jan 2015, 2:00 pm
Third Annual Asheville Marathon will once again be at the Biltmore Estate, Sunday March 15th 2015, beginning at 7:30 am. While it is sold out, with 1,400 participants, there is now a wait list and if you don't get in this year, your wait list number will guarantee you a spot in the 2016 Asheville Marathon.
Appalachian Distance Series of races has added the Asheville Marathon to its Southeast series (including Asheville, Knoxville, Townsend, Chatanooga and Oak Ridge).
Runners and spectators, do be aware that the race start is located at the Winery and Antler Hill Village - six miles from the entrance. Because of distance and heavy traffic that morning, it will take an additional 20 - 25 minutes to get to the race start once inside the gate. If you prefer not to drive in, for an extra $10 jump on a shuttle bus at the Doubletree Hotel and you can get a ride right to the start line. Be sure and check schedules.
If you are in need lodging nearby, call Oakland Cottage Bed and Breakfast (reservation line: call 9am to 7pm daily, 828 994-2627, for online booking log on to www.vacationinasheville.com, or email anytime: firstname.lastname@example.com) for a more unique stay, and just one mile from the entrance to the Biltmore Estate.
"Winter Lights" at the NC Arboretum Christmas 2014 29 Nov 2014, 2:54 pm
Winter Lights, new this season at the NC Arboretum. The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, NC has joined with Jerry Stripling, former designer for Walt Disney World ®'s holiday decorations and special projects for a magnificent and unique Christmas Lights tour. This is unlike any other light show in Asheville, combining the aesthetics of the landscape with the joy of Christmas Lights! Additionally, enjoy music, food, gifts!!Every night from November 22nd 2014 through January 4th 2014, I myself can't wait to go. Tickets are limited nightly so be sure and make sure there is availability before you go (Sold out Saturday November 29th 2014).
Tickets are $18 each (12 years old and older), &$16 for children, 5-11years. Children up to 4 years old are free. Tickets are for specific dates and numbers are limited. Be sure and call in advance, 800 514-3849 for information and tickets. You may also book your tickets directly online.
The Arboretum is located at 100 Frederick Law Olmstead Way, Asheville, NC.
Asheville Bread Festival, 2014 26 Mar 2014, 11:06 am
The Asheville Bread Festival will again feature Artisan Bread making for two full days days, celebrating local farmers, millers and bakers, and the Artisan Bread Movement in Western North Carolina. The Asheville Bread Festival is now 10 years old, having had its debut in 2004, and continues to be organized by the founders of the festival, Steve Bardwell and Gail Lunsford. This year, from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday April 12th and Sunday April 13th join again in the Magnolia Building on Asheville/Buncombe Technical College (AB-Tech) Campus.
Over 15 local artisans will be present on Saturday April 12th. Stop by to purchase and sample their wares from 10 am to 2pm. Enjoy lectures and workshops on this day as well from 10am - 4pm. Taste bread, share ideas, meet growers, millers and bakers! Be sure and visit the Asheville Bread Festival website to view more about the workshops, to purchase advance workshop tickets, class schedules and more.
On April 13th professional bakers may enroll in the 6 hour "Master Class" bakers intensive, and learn from the featured bakers who will be present all weekend, some of the most respected bakers in the United States: Lionel Vatinet, Peter Reinhart, Dominique Homo and Harry Peemoeller. Information about and enrollment into this workshop intensive may be made by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Artisan Bread Movement is strong here in Western NC and has thankfully brought bread making full circle - from pre-sliced white bread back to the old-world hearty and tasty whole grains! And who doesn't love the smell and taste of freshly baked bread? Western North Carolina is going strong with the resurgence of the craft of bread making with over a dozen bakeries making hand crafted loaves and some using locally milled flour.
If you are looking for a place to stay, Oakland Cottage Bed and Breakfast is about 2 blocks from the AB-Tech campus where the festival will be held. Give them a call at 828 994 2627, 9am - 7pm daily to make a reservation! Bread bakers welcome!!
Blue Ridge Parkway Overview from Mount Mitchell to Mount Pisgah, NC/ Asheville Corridor 24 Mar 2014, 9:13 am
|Atop Craggy Pinnacle, looking down upon Craggy Visitor Center
The Asheville "commuter section" is right in the middle of this extended corridor from approximately MPM 377 at Craven's Gap and Town Mountain Road access, to MPM 393 at the North Carolina Arboretum and Brevard Road access. The commuter section rarely if ever closes, but gates will close the Parkway on both ends of this Asheville, Blue Ridge Parkway commuter section.
If your not familiar with the Blue Ridge Parkway, know that it is not a toll interstate that you might find in other states - roads that are also called "parkways." No, the Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Park and National Scenic Highway that is extremely rural, slow going and beautiful as it winds over the ridges across the back of the Blue Ridge, Appalachian and Smoky Mountains (all the same southern mountain range with different regional monikers). It is completely free, i.e., no National Park tolls anywhere, no Eagle Pass needed, with limited access at various points, towns and cities along the 400 mile stretch; and it is the most visited National Park in the USA, with is northern terminus in Front Royal, Virginia and the southern terminus is in Cherokee, North Carolina, after over 400 miles of rolling ridge climbs and descents.
A few bits of information to help you enjoy and find your way along the Blue Ridge Parkway:
|Mile Post Marker
- There is a small mile marker (post) every single mile along the Parkway (MPM), with numbers increasing as you drive south. If you are cycling, you might just find this irritating as you slowly climb one of the many long ascents, praying for the next mile marker to pass you by. Otherwise, the mile markers are extremely helpful in finding and keeping your way, looking for trailheads, specific attractions and or specific access/ exit points along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- There is limited access at various points and cities along the route and there are frequent road closures due to rock fall and inclement weather, particularly in winter months; be sure and check for road closures (click here) as you plan your trip along the Parkway and know where you would like to enter the parkway and where you might want to exit the parkway, as closures will indeed impact your available choices.
- Stores, fuel stops, restaurants, restroom facilities and lodging options are also limited and advertising is prohibited for driving aesthetics, so plan ahead and be sure and fill up your gas tank before getting on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- Speed limits are restricted to 35 mph and 45 mph, depending on where you are along the Parkway, so besides the fact that you will likely want to pull off at one of the many scenic overlooks, take a long or short hike at one of the many trail heads, know that automobile travel is much slower than one might expect. A 30 mile drive could easily take one to two hours.
- The "commuter section" of Asheville, from MPM 377 at Craven's Gap and Town Mountain Road to MPM 393 at the NC Arboretum is open year round and gates at these two MPM will close northern travel and southern travel much of the winter.
- Weekends in peak seasons (summer and October) the traffic can be especially slow and may even be bumper to bumper. Weekdays are always much less crowded.
Some of my favorite stops along the "Asheville Expanded Corridor" (my term) begin for me at MPM 355 and the entrance to Mount Mitchell State Park, about 35 miles north of Asheville and a wonderful day trip excursion from Asheville. Once at the entrance to Mount Mitchell State Park, there is another 5 mile spur road that will take you almost to the top of Mount Mitchell. The spur road is entirely paved and there is ample parking at the top. There is a small concessions building with snacks available and a restroom. Once up top, a quick, short and paved walk will take you to a scenic overlook structure with amazing views, especially looking northward towards Table Rock and the Linville Gorge. Believe it or not, the elevation here can mean a big difference in weather. It is often foggy and quite chilly, even in summer months, so be sure and bring a jacket, no matter the season. In past years, the Blue Ridge Parkway, along the Asheville and southern side of the Mitchell entrance, has been under repair and often closed, so again, be sure and know if Mount Mitchell State Park is easily accessible and from what access point.
|On top of Craggy Pinnacle - what views!
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center is located at MPM 364. A not to miss hike is just north of the Visitor Center, a short trail about 1/2 mile in length will take you to Craggy Pinnacle - my favorite hike perhaps along the entire Parkway, beginning in a scrubby Mountain Laurel "tunnel," and opening up onto a rock bluff with incredible, incredible views of Western NC. Parking for this hike is just north of a tunnel. The Craggy Visitor Center is on the south side of same tunnel. Restrooms and souvenirs are available at this quaint and historic rock structure, also with fabulous views as it sits on an exposed gap.
The Folk Art Center is right in Asheville at MPM 382 and easy access off of NC Hwy 70. There is an auditorium at the Folk Art Center, gift shop and gallery. Local and high quality arts and crafts works are displayed and sold at the Folk Art Center. Classes and speakers as well as onsite demonstrations by local artists are often featured, so be sure and find out about what is going on at the Folk Art Center before you visit - and know that the crafts for sale and on display are always worth viewing and purchasing! The White Dot Trail or Mountains-to-Sea trail, goes right by the Folk Art Center and traverses along this section of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The Visitor's Center is at MPM 384 just 2 miles south of the Folk Art Center. Wonderful and abundant information is available here, as well as an award winning 20 minute film about the Blue Ridge Parkway and a large scale interactive map along one of the walls within the Visitor Center. Ranger programs are often available from here, especially in summer months and often on Thursdays. Restrooms are available at the Visitor Center.
The North Carolina Arboretum may be accessed directly from the Parkway at MPM 393. This is a beautiful facility that is a true treasure of North Carolina. Enjoy gardens, trails, special classes, demonstrations and exhibits year round. There are classrooms, restrooms and a cafe at the North Carolina Arboretum. Bent Creek Experimental Forest borders the Arboretum and is also a wonderful area to explore with connecting trails, a small lake with a swimming beach (life guard onsite in summer) and fantastic mountain biking. The Arboretum is a fee area if parking onsite ($8.00 per car) and if you drive into Bent Creek to the swimming beach at Lake Powatan, there is a $3.00 car fee.
During much of the winter, from early November to mid-April, the gate at MPM 393 will be closed prohibiting motor travel south to the Mount Pisgah area; Pisgah Inn, the concessions store and
|Atop Mount Pisgah - more great views!
Continuing south to MPM 408 will bring you to the Mount Pisgah area along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah Inn. There are 11 tunnels along this stretch as you climb out and up from the French Broad River Valley in which Asheville lies. The Hike to the top of Mount Pisgah is another favorite of mine, about a 1.5 mile hike up hill, with a spectacular view. Bring your blueberry picking buckets in late summer months of July and August. The Pisgah Inn is just a mile or so from the Pisgah trail head and picnic area, one of the four Park sponsored Concessions you will find along the entire 400 plus miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy a small gift shop, inn and restaurant. Fresh trout is one of my favorite lunches or dinners to order. Large glass windows will offer the diner spectacular views of Looking Glass Rock and the Mountains.
Lots to do on this 60 mile stretch of the Parkway, making Asheville a wonderful home base from which to explore the Parkway. And if you need convenient Blue Ridge Parkway lodging, call Vacation In Asheville and Oakland Cottage Bed and Breakfast, 9am too 7pm daily for various vacation rentals or an Asheville Bed and Breakfast lodging option; all are within easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, 828 994 2627. And staff at our offices are always happy to share information about Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway as we know it!!
Sweet Treats - An easy Recipe to Warm up With - Praline Grahams 25 Feb 2014, 3:25 pmPraline Grahams - a sweet and easy treat - this is an extremely SIMPLE and quick recipe for a delightful afternoon "sweet tooth" kind of snack! Amazingly yummy.
One package of Graham Crackers (one third of a 16oz box)
3/4 cup butter (one and a half sticks)
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
Ok, maybe we should call these Praline S'mores!
- Separate the graham crackers into their four perforated sections
- Arrange them in a jellyroll pan, approximately 15X10X1", with the edges touching.
- Fill the pan, even if it requires you to add a few more graham cracker sections from another package.
- Melt the butter in a one quart sauce pan
- Stir in the sugar and pecans
- Bring to a boil and cook three minutes, stirring frequently
- Spread the butter, sugar and pecan mixture evenly over the graham crackers
- Bake at 300 degrees for 12 minutes
- Remove from the pan and let cool on wax paper or cooling rack
What's this about Asheville's Small Plate Crawl? February 25, 26 & 27, 2014 19 Feb 2014, 8:37 amWhat's this about Asheville's Small Plate Crawl?
We had a heck of a week last week in our Asheville mountains, with snowstorms galore, yet sunny skies prevailed on Valentines Day and throughout the weekend. I think it's always like that here in Asheville - warmth is somewhere here, or just around the corner! Even in Winter. Maybe especially in Winter! And what better way to get warm in Winter than eating and drinking at some or many of Asheville's great little independent restaurants during the Small Plate Crawl?!! At participating Restaurants, February 25th, 26th and 27th.
So, Asheville's Small Plate Crawl, what the heck is it, and how does it all work? The Carolina Epicurian Epicurean and Asheville Independent Restaurant (AIR) associations are co-producing the Small Plate Crawl again this year and it is a great way to have fun visiting and sampling fares at as many or few participating restaurants as you would like. Just print your AIRpass (click here) (on 81/2 X 11" paper, please) and take it with you. Enjoy the "small plate menus" available for this event, just $3.00 to $8.00 each small plate, available on the 25th, 26th and 27th of February, 2014. Many are downtown and in Biltmore Village, but satellite restaurants are also participating in North, South, East and West Asheville. If your AIRpass is validated (by eating a small plate) at 5 or more restaurants, you will be eligible for a prize drawing, and if you are traveling with a group, if one person in the group eats a small plate, all passes will be validated! Another tip - include a restaurant outside Asheville's downtown center to double your winning Prize! Participating restaurants are listed on the AIRpass and special flags will be located outside each of these restaurants to indicate their participation as well. To enter the drawing, just leave your AIRpass at the last visited participating Restaurant and you will be entered to win and notified by email, should you win! For more details about prizes, schedules, menu's and more be sure and visit the Small Plate Crawl website (click here)
In addition, take advantage of the Biltmore Wine Crawl happening at the same time. Many of the participating Chef's have created special "Wine Plates" to sample. Just look for the wine icon on your AIRpass. This will let you be aware of which restaurants are serving Biltmore Wine Plates. With each Wine Plate you order, you will also receive a Token, that you will fill in with your name and contact information (on the back). At the end of your three day crawl, if you have three or more tokens you may enter them into the Biltmore Wines Prize drawing, the more tokens you have, the more chances you have to win; A pair of Biltmore Tickets ($120 Value) will be awarded to three winners!
The Groundhog might have said 6 more weeks of winter, but who cares! Come to Asheville this February 2014 and enjoy a delightful Small Plate & Wine Crawl and spread good cheer and appetite in our happy city. No matter the weather (yes, no matter!) you will enjoy the great food and drink this dear little city is so well known for.
Need a place to stay? Oakland Cottage Bed and Breakfast is ideally located, just one mile north of Biltmore Village and the entrance to the Biltmore Estate and just two miles south of Pack Square, Asheville's downtown historic center. Room rates range from $95 to $149 nightly and include a delightful breakfast each morning. Call 828 994 2627 for reservations and information, 9am to 7pm daily. Coming with friends? Inquire about Vacation Rentals in the area, 3 bedroom to 6 bedroom options.
Groundhog Day in and Around Asheville, NC 27 Jan 2014, 10:04 am
Ground Hog Day in Asheville? Anything going on for our furry friends this February 2nd, 2014? You bet! Family fun for sure and a couple of options to consider if you want to celebrate Groundhog Day with groundhogs during your visit to Asheville. It's always fun to get into the spirit of this peculiar little holiday.
Annually for the past nine years, Chimney Rock Park has brought out Grady the Groundhog to check out his shadow and predict spring. You can even vote now on your prediction - shadow or not? I have voted and I'm voting for no shadow, mainly because I am always ready for spring!! Chimney Rock Park is about 25 miles south of Downtown Asheville and you can see Grady step out on Sunday February 2nd around noon. Enjoy Groundhog Day festivities at the park between 11am and 1pm (weather permitting). And as always, Chimney Rock Park has trails, waterfalls and amazing views to take in as well.
The Western NC Nature Center is another great place to celebrate Groundhog Day this year - with Nibbles the groundhog - at 2:00 pm February 2nd. Enjoy a whimsical presentation by Carlton Burke about Groundhogs or "Whistle Pigs," as they are often called here in the Western NC Mountains. Learn about the folklore and history of Groundhog day. And at the Nature Center, there are many other animals, walks and sights to see. The otters are always a favorite and if the weather is a bit cold, the reptile center is indoors.
|"Prickles" at Oakland Cottage B&B
Oven Omelet Recipe Courtesy of Oakland Cottage Bed and Breakfast, Asheville, NC 23 Jan 2014, 8:19 amI rather enjoy baking this "oven omelet." It's quite easy to be creative, and as is with baking, once in the oven, I can tend to other things (as long as I watch the clock and don't get sidetracked by my guests!!). And, with the tomato's placed in a pinwheel design, I think it looks rather pretty!
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
Makes 6 servings
- 9 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream, half and half or plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- salt and pepper/ spices to taste
- Onion flakes or 1 tablespoon chopped onions
- Sauteed or marinated vegetables (mushroom, spinach, 3 thin tomato slices, halved)
- 1-2 tablespoons of butter
- 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Canadian bacon, sausage or crumbled bacon - optional side
Marinate (or sauté) vegetables of choice with olive oil, onion flakes and spices to taste (I like to add a teaspoon or two of bacon grease and lime juice, and I prefer to marinate over night, but it's not required). My usual vegetable choices are mushroom, spinach, onion and tomato. Asparagus is great to use as well - anything goes, really! Liberally grease an 8X8" baking dish or 10" round quiche dish with melted butter. Place the marinated or sautéd vegetables in the baking dish and spread them evenly. Add pre-cooked meat if you desire, or keep it vegetarian (leave out bacon grease for your vegetarians, of course!).
Beat the eggs with the one cup of dairy mixture, whatever mix you end up choosing. I really enjoy using 1/2 cup plain Greek Yogurt instead of the sour cream. Cheeses may be added, and/or a few tablespoons of cottage cheese for flavor, but there are so many other cheesy egg dishes, I like to keep this one "un-cheesy" for variety and a less heavy option. Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish on top of the vegetables. Place the halved tomato slices pinwheel style and floating on top of the egg mixture. Once baked, the tomato's will look very pretty this way! Get creative with the design of your tomato's or other veggies you might use.
Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes, until top is firm and golden brown. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes, cut into 6 pieces. Enjoy!
We serve this dish at Oakland Cottage Bed and Breakfast quite often. So you might enjoy this oven omelet if you stay with us! Our reservation offices are open 9am to 7pm daily, 828 994 2627, or book directly online with us!


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|Whether you're camping, in an emergency situation, travelling, or comfortably at home, this Digital pocket radio offers excellent sound with exceptional AM/FM reception. Never worry about forgetting or losing your headphones the DT-220A has retractable earbuds that cleverly and automatically retract into the radio case when not being used. In addition the DT-220A offers many features not found on most pocket radios such as clock, separate headphone jack, backlight, alarm with wake-up buzzer, auto shut off and many other convenient features. Operates on Batteries or AC. (AC Adapter not included)
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Top product from a top seller.
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