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Koscheck Blogs About Georges St. Pierre, Injury And Matt Hughes
UFC welterweight fighter, Josh Koscheck was recently brought on board over at Canadian media outlet, Sportsnet.ca to blog about his pre-fight thoughts and experiences leading up to his last minute bout with Matt Hughes at UFC 135.
Below is his most recent contribution where he talks about his last fight with GSP, his injury and upcoming bout with Matt Hughes:
It was a rough night for me. Pretty much the first punch Georges landed, a hard jab, broke my orbital socket (the round bone in your skull that your eyes sit in) but also my orbital plate (the cheekbone).
I had no depth perception and was basically a one-eyed fighter for the next 23 minutes. I can man up but the pain was just horrible. It hurt worse than anything I've ever experienced. It hurt even more than when I cut my big toe off when I was six — when I was playing with my grandfather's axe being a little sh*t.
Seriously — the eye hurt way worse than chopping my big toe off.
I had major surgery after the fight. The doctors told me that I took the punch right in the eyeball, and what happens when the eye takes a direct impact is the bone explodes and drops down in order to stop the pressure to the eye resulting in an exploding eyeball.
So there I was, first or second minute into the biggest fight of my life, and I'm lucky my eyeball hadn't just exploded. Thing is, the fact I'd talked so much trash about Georges and I'd helped hype the fight so hard for so long, I couldn't let everyone down by pulling out with an injury after a couple of minutes. I feel bad the fight didn't live up to the hype, but I did my best to clip GSP with a punch somehow.
After the GSP fight, I needed to come back and remind everyone what I am all about and if I couldn't do that at 170 pounds I figured maybe as a one-off just to have a major fight to come back with, I'd take a fight at 185 pounds. Realistically, I asked to fight Wanderlei Silva, Chris Leben and even Rich Franklin at 185.
But then last week I got word Matt Hughes, who has avoided me for years, needed an opponent for UFC 135 in Denver on Sept. 24. I've called out Hughes for so long but he's always avoided me. When he was on top and one of the top in the division, he used his position to avoid fighting me and all the AKA guys.
But when Diego Sanchez pulled out hurt with three weeks to go, I knew the UFC would have no choice but to try to talk Hughes into fighting me. Like I knew he would, he tried to suggest fighting Jon Fitch instead, knowing full well Fitch is still recovering from shoulder surgery.
I tweeted that I'd accepted the fight and was ready, just to put pressure on Hughes to quit bitching and take the fight. I wanted to make it so that if he did turn the fight down, all the fans would know that he bitched out.
He had nowhere else to go and I've finally got my fight with Matt Hughes.
22 Responses to "Koscheck Blogs About Georges St. Pierre, Injury And Matt Hughes"
I hope matt gets it
Kos ya sick cunt brah, take that fossil out! Haters gonna hate.
I don't really seeing this being much of a fight. I mean…mad props to Matt…no doubt he is a legend and no one can knock him in any respect. He's a good 'ole boy with manners and mad skills. BUT…Kos, as much as I am NOT a fan, Kos I think just will be the faster of the two, the better striker of the two and more motivated. Wasn't too long ago Matt contemplated retirement…I just don't think his heart is in the octagon like it used to be. He's a warrior…but I don't see him beating Kos. But I would LOVE to see it happen! 😀
Kos is the only fighter who can make me cheer for Hughes.
lol! I hear ya. But Hughes has gotten much better as person these days. He's not so arrogant and cocky anymore. Maybe because his old crew has been disbanded, and he has own gym now. It's true, you do get more mature as you get older. Regardless of whether I like or don't like either one, this is a fight I've been wanting to see for a while. A more mature, smarter Hughes fighting his old self (a young, good wrestler that has very improved striking).
God I somehow hope Hughes can beat this scumbag.
i thought the beating george gave you would add respect to your conversation when you refer to the best that weight class has to offer , but just like hardy YOU DONT GET IT !!!!!!!!
Hughes better reach down real deep, and pull something out like Big 'Nog did, if he wants to win this fight. To be honest, though, Other than a flash KO or a sub out of no where, I don't see him beating Kos.
Why would you guys edit a blog put up by Kosheck and omit what he really says about GSP? I am a huge BJ fan but enough of the biased information, you guys are starting to report like CNN. You totally omitted this paragraph by Koscheck
"Props to GSP, he won fair and square. It wasn't a thumb or a finger to the eye or anything — he damaged me with a punch. GSP got another big win and I had fell flat on my face in front of thousands in the arena and millions around the world. And it got worse because I was told I'd be out a long time."
because the whole point was that it was a complete, total fluke. it happened on the first punch, yet georges couldn't finish a guy who was in more pain than any of us will probably ever feel, for 24 minutes. not to mention that he couldn't see at all. the dude's a total stud. georgie boy tapped to serra after getting hit a couple of times; there's no chance he would have even made it out of the 1st round with josh if that had happened to him. freakin jake shields out-strikes him and he's whining about an eye poke. give me a break.
No, the point as Koscheck says is that it wasn't a fluke, he got his ass handed to him. It doesn't matter if its the first punch or the last. Why bring up the first Serra fight, when GSP TKO's Serra in the rematch? And whatever with Shields out striking him, I guess myself the 3 judges and Shields himself disagree with you. So when BJ becomes champion does everyone start hating on him?
I think Hughes still got it.. i think he picked something up from training with BJ and DESTROYS Koscheck…
Kos is gonna beat Hughes's ass.
Respect to Matt for having the testicular fortitude to take a fight with a contender like Kos. I hope Hughes chokes him out but I think Kos is too quick and powerfull. Personally I wish they'd have gave Hughes Rory Macdonald. It would have gave Rory a step up in competetion and the chance at beating a legend and would have made for a good fight. I think Kos is a far harder and different challenge than Diego Sanchez and a real tough fight for Hughes. Gotta pull for Hughes though…
I would love to GSP finish a fight and I understand he can be painful to watch but if the fighters he is competing against cant put forth a champions effort then they dont earn their place in history.
Kos should sport a Cobra Kai shirt to the ring against Hughes, he's a straight up DB, I can understand he likes to hype his fights but wow, has he ever shown any respect for anyone?? He's more like a character you would see in WWE pissin 8 yr olds off!!
Yeah I agree koscheck is just another circus clown/ WWE figure with the mentality of a 12 year old. I will never have any respect for Kos or Fitch until they step up and fight in the cage. Why should all the other top 10 WW battle it out but these 2 douchebags get a pass and basically have an advantage b y teaming up against all the other WW in what looks like stgrategy for positioning for Title fights. No Dana need to finally put his foot down and say enough is enough if you are both going to compete in the UFC at WW you will fight each other END OF STORY. one things for sure i doubt Dana will ever give Fitch or Koscheck another title shot if they don't fight
People aren't going to agree with this, or like it, but Josh is going to win by knockout….I don't understand how he couldn't…….One thing Im gonna be lookin for in this fight for Kos to show is some sort of threat with his left hand….He exclusively uses his overhand right too much, he needs a left hook to add to his arsenal as well as (left/right) Uppercuts….
a koscheck diaz fight would make for some interesting pre fight hype in the future.lol
@ James….. Koscheck is far from being a legend,as a matter of fact he'll never be a legend,He'll never hold a title…ever. How ever I do agree that Rory would give him all he's worth,and end up finishing him.
He was talking about Hughes…who is a legend.
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5 Wonderful Holiday Books for Kids
By Kristen Chase.
This year, instead of hanging one of our two advent calendars that require 24 little gifts that I will surely end up stepping on or stuffing into our already overflowing book drawer, I decided to do a book advent calendar. While my kids don't have the greatest sense of what day it is, which means I'm still getting the "how many days until Christmas, mom?" questions every few days, we are enjoying the slew of wonderful books, opened each day by one of the kids and read together as a family.
Between our own collection of Christmas books, along with the library and a Barnes and Noble gift card (and educator's discount card!), we've got a book for every day until December 25th. For us, this is rather exciting, because I often find that other than our bedtime story, we don't do as much reading together as I would like.
Of course, there are tons of wonderful holiday books, not just Christmas, but Hanukkah and Kwanzaa as well, which I hope you'll share in the comments. These are just five of my absolute favorites — old ones and new discoveries — that I think you and your family might enjoy as well.
Olive, the Other Reindeer
I hadn't actually read this modern classic book and didn't realize that Olive is… *spoiler alert!* a dog! It's such a sweet little tale about a dog who misinterprets the lyrics to "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and ends up earning honorary antlers from Santa.
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
After seeing the movie so many times (the cartoon, not the one with Jim Carrey), I actually realized that I'd never read the book. Or at least, it had been a very long time. This book particularly captivates my rambunctious son, who rarely sits still for anything. But the Grinch gets him every single time. And I'm pretty sure he makes my heart grow three sizes.
The Spirit of Christmas
I discovered this book a couple of years ago when it was first released and it's probably the loveliest Christmas book I've ever read. Between the illustration and clever rhyming prose that incorporates lyrics from well-known holiday songs, it's hard not to like it. But the message it sends, which is that the spirit of Christmas is being together with our families. I get teary every time I read it.
The Night Before Christmas
We've had this book for ages and my kids love it so much that they sneak it out of my Christmas bin where I try to keep it safe. Illustrator Arthur Racham brings the text to life with simply amazing Victorian-inspired cut paper pop-ups. It's truly a work of art and keeps my kids captivated while I read the story that can, at times, get a little long winded (sorry Mr. Moore).
The 12 Days of Christmas
I've been fascinated by the Ani-Motion books and I admit that the fancy feature is not actually my favorite part of this book. Rather, on each page, the prior days' characters are represented, so you can read (or sing) and then find all the calling birds, french hens, and everything else. So if you've got kiddos who love to read and follow along, they'll enjoy it while the others search point the characters out.
So tell me your favorite holiday books!
Kristen Chase is a mom of 4, writer, and co-publisher of Cool Mom Picks and Cool Mom Tech, a popular shopping and trendspotting blog for moms, as well as 4 Kids or More, an online resource for the modern larger family. She's a 2nd generation homeschooler, having been taught middle and high school by her own mother back when people were still using quills and ink wells, and is now a very well-adjusted and socialized homeschool mom herself.
190 Comments and 53 Replies
Renee On Tuesday, December 20 at 2:15 pm
Oh, I LOVE Olive! I totally forgot we had that book so I will be digging it out tonight. My daughter had me read that to her for many nights in a row last year at Christmastime.
Jen On Tuesday, December 20 at 2:22 pm
My Penguin Osbert by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel is a fun story about being careful what you wish for (or ask Santa for!), and the watercolor illustrations are fantastic.
Linda On Tuesday, December 20 at 2:26 pm
Patricia Polacco's The Trees of the Dancing Goats – a family preparing for Hanukkah learn that their Christmas-celebrating neighbors are stricken with scarlet fever, and find a way to help them. It's a lovely story, celebrating community, worship, and small miracles.
Also love, love, love A Christmas Carol, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
Emma On Tuesday, December 20 at 2:27 pm
The bible
Rebekah Butler On Wednesday, December 21 at 11:47 am
GO YOU! My family are christians,are you a christian? I hope so! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Mary C On Tuesday, December 20 at 2:33 pm
Twas The Night Before Christmas.
kathy On Tuesday, December 20 at 2:41 pm
Forty-five-some years ago, when I was five years old, my mother, a teacher at the time, bought me a Christmas book from her Weekly Reader book order.
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree, by Robert E. Barry, has remained my all-time favorite book.
I have shared it with my son, and it is a perennial favorite of his also. My dear mother continues to buy me wonderful books for Christmas, but Mr. Willowby is still my favorite!
kellymarie On Tuesday, December 20 at 2:48 pm
My son loves Polar Express and my daughter and son loves Olive the other reindeer..
Kerri Brown On Tuesday, December 20 at 2:50 pm
I love THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, just read it to the kids a few nights ago!!
Melanie S. On Tuesday, December 20 at 2:58 pm
I love the Polar Express, I read it out loud for the first time in a few years last Christmas to my second graders. Don't know why it melts my heart more as an adult then it did as a child! I cried when I got to the end, did the same darn thing this year too when I read to my Kindergarteners. The book just makes me cry!
Melissa McKinnon On Tuesday, December 20 at 3:01 pm
Ben's Christmas Carol – like Dickens' Christmas Carol but with mice and beautiful illustrations!
Kathy K. On Tuesday, December 20 at 3:10 pm
The last thing I read was my Aunt Pearle's Christmas card. She wrote that it's been 20 years since she drove her truck to Massachusetts from El Paso, Texas – alone. Now she lives in New Orleans. I wish she lived much closer.
cluttercafe On Tuesday, December 20 at 3:14 pm
The Tale of Three Trees Not necessarily a Christmas story, but a beautiful tale of how God fulfills his promises. I cry every time I read it.
cathy mullen On Thursday, December 22 at 10:50 pm
Have been searching the comments for this book – really one of the best ever!
Dian On Tuesday, December 20 at 3:15 pm
WOW ! As I read through the comments, I couldn't believe how many Christmas books I had never heard of. (And I have a LOT of Christmas books:)
Here are my favorites:
The Small One By Alex Walsh
Saint Nicholas The Real Sroty of the Christmas Legend By Julie Stiegemeyer (I read this one to the day care children on St. Nicholas day. When they wake from their naps they have chocolate gold coins in their shoes. Given in memory of St. Nicholas)
The Legend of the Candy Cane By Lori Walburg
The Legend of the Christmas Tree By Rick Osborne
I had one about how Santa made a special book and hopped in it to spend Christmas with the child (listening to the story) but I gave it to my daughter for her girls to enjoy.
Thanks for the ideas. I'm going to look for some of the books others told about:)
Tami On Tuesday, December 20 at 3:15 pm
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree. It is a heartwarming story of a family's love and sacrifice.
Cami Fulmer On Thursday, December 22 at 9:26 am
Love this one, very endearing!
kacey On Tuesday, December 20 at 3:23 pm
The Christmas Miracle of Mr. Toomey. One of the most touching stories with the most beautiful illustrations. You won't be able to read it without tearing up.
ReneeM On Tuesday, December 20 at 3:36 pm
My daughter, years ago, was really into the "I Spy" books. When we found a Christmas themed one, we thought it was great. Now that I have grandchildren, it has made a reappearance with all the other holiday books. It is so fun to just sit and "find" all the different things in the pics.
Veronica On Tuesday, December 20 at 3:44 pm
Gyo Fujikawa's "Twas the Night Before Christmas" – gorgeous and cute
Melissa S On Tuesday, December 20 at 3:48 pm
My favorite Christmas book is definitely Advent Storybook: 24 Stories to Share Before Christmas. I snivel every time I read it to my (now) 8 yr old boy. I also love anything by Jan Brett. Her illustrations are beautiful. Our tradition is to buy a Christmas book each year and I write something nice on the inside cover, then we add it to our Christmas Book Bin. The books in this bin are only brought out during the holiday season – the rest of the year they are tucked away. Each year when I bring them out it feels like brand new books!
Arynne On Tuesday, December 20 at 3:50 pm
I absolutely adore Great Joy by Kate DiCamillo. It's one of the most beautifully illustrated books I've ever read, and it has a wonderful story.
Sheila H. On Tuesday, December 20 at 3:54 pm
Emma's Christmas Wish http://www.amazon.com/Emmas-Christmas-Wish-Childs-Recipe/dp/0696206129 Heard it at a Women's Christmas Tea and fell in love with it. I work in oncology so it was very meaningful and fitting.
Amy P. On Tuesday, December 20 at 4:14 pm
One of our faves is "Silver Packages" by Cynthia Rylant. It is a lovely picture book that tells the story of a boy who is a recipient of yearly gifts from the man on the Santa Train that rolls through Appalachian coal country each Christmas. We love it because it's a great story about giving back and also because the REAL Santa Train runs each year through Kingsport Tennessee, where my sister lives, and families still come from the hills and await the packages that are thrown from the back of the train.
Julie On Tuesday, December 20 at 4:37 pm
I love the books "Santa Mouse" by Michael Brown and "The Littlest Angel" by Charles Tazewell.
leslie On Tuesday, December 20 at 4:47 pm
My kids' favorite Christmas book is called "Santa Knows" by Cynthia & Greg Leitich Smith. I've read it at least 20 times in the last few days. The process the boy goes through to prove Santa doesn't exsist appeals to my very thorough and detail oriented children. And we like the lessons at the end–especially the one: be nice to your sibling!
Deborah J On Tuesday, December 20 at 4:53 pm
I love the Night before Christmas and the Grinch.
I gave my 17 year old her last Dr Seuss book as she graduated High School in November. Not a christmas book, but about endings and beginnings and what she might experience as she travels.
Oh, the places you'll go…. by Dr Seuss
I love it.
Trish On Tuesday, December 20 at 5:01 pm
" The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" is so cute and funny for all ages!!
adelina On Tuesday, December 20 at 5:12 pm
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree by Robert E. Barry is wonderful! It shows how one giant tree became a Christmas tree for so many others. Also, Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson. It is about a bear whose woodland friends are helping him stay awake for Christmas since he usually hibernates through it. Diane Goode's American Christmas is an awesome collection of Christmas stories and poems! I love the idea of a book advent calendar.
Pam K. On Tuesday, December 20 at 5:13 pm
For kids old enough to read chapter books, I highly recommend "House without a Christmas Tree" and "The Best Little Christmas Pageant Ever". I read one or the other to my 5th and 6th graders every year when I was teaching. No matter how many times they had read them, they always liked to hear them again.
JudiK On Tuesday, December 20 at 5:38 pm
"The Christmas Day Kitten" by English veterinarian, James Herriot, who also wrote
about his adventures in " All Creatures Great and Small". The story is about a mother cat and her very special Christmas gift. At one point, my Grade 1 class (myself included) were in tears as there is a very sad part in it. The ending is wonderful of course!
Amy P. On Wednesday, December 21 at 6:59 am
Good call, JudiK. That is a GREAT story!
Londra Fleming On Tuesday, December 20 at 5:47 pm
I love THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS!
Mary O. On Tuesday, December 20 at 6:04 pm
Polar Express!
Sue On Tuesday, December 20 at 6:46 pm
A Pussycat's Christmas by Margaret Wise Brown – it is one of the most beautifully illustrated books. The story draws on all of your childhood sense memories. The sounds at Christmastime – the smells, the sights. It is just beautiful.
Rebecca V. On Tuesday, December 20 at 6:56 pm
Thanks for the great Christmas book ideas! My favourite Christmas book is "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
Heather B On Tuesday, December 20 at 7:37 pm
We love The Red Ranger Came Calling: http://www.amazon.com/Ranger-Came-Calling-Berkeley-Breathed/dp/0316102490/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1324431364&sr=1-1.
You need it!
pk On Wednesday, December 21 at 1:50 pm
I love this book. Surprising and wonderful.
Wendy On Tuesday, December 20 at 7:45 pm
When I was a child, every year I got out my copy of Kate Douglas WIggin's "The Birds' Christmas Carol." It is ridiculously maudlin, but the illustrations sure are pretty!
Vickie On Tuesday, December 20 at 7:49 pm
Jen M On Tuesday, December 20 at 7:59 pm
We do this also, wrap 25 books to open everyday before Christmas. We love The Princess, The Cobbler and the Newborn King. The Three Gifts of Christmas by Jeannie Bishop and What God Wants for Christmas. Those are my 3 favorites
Joanna On Tuesday, December 20 at 8:24 pm
I love the Grinch, and also A Certain Small Shepherd by Rebecca Caudill. A friend of mine wraps up 24 Christmas books and puts them under the tree, and every day they unwrap and read one.
Margaret hixson On Tuesday, December 20 at 8:44 pm
I love the little house on the prairie Christmas stories. They are so simple and reinforce the true meaning of Christmas. Life on the plains was harsh, but they had an appreciation of the simpler things.
Rachel McDaniel On Wednesday, December 21 at 10:34 am
Totally agree! They are my all time favorite stories, and the chapters where she talks about Christmases are the best. The little girls were so happy with so very little. Kids these days could take a lesson from that. Great post!
Kesha On Tuesday, December 20 at 8:54 pm
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson…..looooooooooove this book
Lisa On Tuesday, December 20 at 9:50 pm
"The Christmas Pea Coat", "Apple Tree Christmas", "Cowboy Christmas", "The Crippled Lamb", "Christmas in the Country", "Silver Packages", "Room for a Little One", just to name a few. My boys are growing up, but they enjoy revisiting these old friends.
Ann On Tuesday, December 20 at 10:08 pm
Santa's Book of Names
Kathy Housley On Tuesday, December 20 at 10:52 pm
I have always loved "Mr Willowby's Christmas Tree."
Sue On Tuesday, December 20 at 11:06 pm
We love our illustrated book of the Huron Carol. Such beautiful illustrations and it brings a much loved carol to life in a new way.
Marilyn On Tuesday, December 20 at 11:54 pm
Pigs At Christmas was my children's favorite book, so much so that I had to hunt down two more copies after it went out of print. Each child wanted one to keep. Funny pictures with a lovely tale of kindness.
Katie G On Wednesday, December 21 at 4:55 am
Great Joy by Kate DiCamillo. She is a wonderful author and wrote an amazing Picture book!
Kylie On Wednesday, December 21 at 5:28 am
Wombat Divine by Mem Fox, and a new one I found for us this year, Jesus' Christmas Party, which tells the Christmas story from the Innkeeper's perspective. I have no idea of the author, and one of the kids has taken it to bed, so I can't check. Both are picture books.
Colleen C On Wednesday, December 21 at 6:31 am
We have always loved The Polar Bear Express and The Night Before Christmas!
kellybeth On Wednesday, December 21 at 8:06 am
You NEED to read The Autobiography of Santa Claus. It's amazing and wonderful and heartwarming, and meshes history and religion and the Santa we've come to know and love over about 1800 years.
Beverly E On Wednesday, December 21 at 8:32 am
Love the old original "Twas The Night Before Christmas"
Jennifer On Wednesday, December 21 at 9:38 am
My favorite holiday book is Twas the Night Before Christmas.. When I was little my dad would always read it to me. Sometimes he would try to skip a page or two but I would always catch him and make him start all over. Last year he gave me a recordable version of the book in which he had recorded himself reading the book. I cried like a baby when I opened it and heard his voice. It was one of the most precious gifts I've ever received.
Rebekah Butler On Wednesday, December 21 at 11:37 am
My mom has "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and I read it a couple weeks ago and it's really the BEST BOOK that is a Christmas Hawaiian Book!
Karen Allen On Wednesday, December 21 at 9:46 am
My favorite book is Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. What a wonderful giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.
Lisa Smiley On Wednesday, December 21 at 10:04 am
A Song in Bethlehem is really nice.
Naomi H On Wednesday, December 21 at 10:05 am
The Runaway Sleigh Ride by Astrid Lindgren is one of my favourite books ever from my days as a kid. It's out of print now, but it captures the nostalgia of Christmas.
Naomi H On Wednesday, December 21 at 10:13 am
Another not-well-known book is A Northern Nativity by William Kurelek. There aren't many words, but the painter sets the nativity scene in various places in Canada in the 1930's.
Suzanne On Wednesday, December 21 at 10:17 am
My favorite is Mary, Did You Know? by Mark Lowry. It illustrates
the song by the same name. The 1998 version is my favorite because I think the illustrations in that one are beautiful and very appealing to children.
Karen On Wednesday, December 21 at 10:25 am
I have to say that the Grinch is one of my favorite stories. It has a wonderful message and shows the true spirit of Christmas.
Rory F. On Wednesday, December 21 at 10:29 am
The Runaway Sleigh Ride as well
Rachel McDaniel On Wednesday, December 21 at 10:32 am
My favorite stories during Christmastime and Winter growing up were:
Apple Tree Christmas-(don't remember the author)
The Christmas Carol-Charles Dickens
The Snowman-(based on the movie, the Snowman)
The Birth of Jesus-from the Bible
Winter Cottage-Carol Ryrie Brink
Amy Shelden On Wednesday, December 21 at 10:43 am
My daughter loves The Grinch Who Stole Christmas! I love reading her Dr. Suess books.
Melinda On Wednesday, December 21 at 11:02 am
We have a wonderful advent calendar book by Tasha Tudor called "A Wreath of Days" that is gorgeous and also very unusual. We also read out loud every year "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. We also read "Letters from Father Christmas" by J.R.R. Tolkien. They were hand written letters to his children when they were small, and were illustrated by Tolkien also. They are delightful and we LOVE this book probably most of all! And lastly we enjoy "This is the Star" by Joyce Dunbar. The illustrations alone are worth the book, but the simple telling of the Christmas story is lovely!
Merry Christmas!
Kelly H. On Wednesday, December 21 at 11:12 am
For all the military families out there…we love this one!
The Soldiers Night Before Christmas
Tammy DW On Wednesday, December 21 at 11:12 am
It is just not Christmas until we've read "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." It's been a family tradition for years. I hope my children grow up to read it to their children. Which reminds me that I need to buy four copies and store them away until they have children of their own. I think everything will be digital by then, so I think it would be even more special to have REAL book to read from.
Rebekah Butler On Wednesday, December 21 at 11:27 am
I like "The Velveteen Rabbit" because it's a book about a little boy and a velveteen rabbit that always are together through thick and thin.
marcia On Wednesday, December 21 at 12:08 pm
Though this is about is about Christmas books, when we were little we had favorite Christmas records(round black discs) that we loved. "Why the chimes rang" narrated by Ted Malone, "The small one" with Bing Crosby and Dickens "Christmas Carol' told by Lionel Barrymore." That one was originally a radio presentation, I believe on the Lux Radio Theatre. His is the voice I hear when i read Christmas Carol.
pk On Wednesday, December 21 at 1:41 pm
When my kids were younger – they are all adults now -we had a big basket filled with Christmas Books. We read "a story a night til Christmas" starting the
Monday after Christmas.The Christmas Miracle of Jonathon Toomey is one of my favorites.I also like Red Rider Came Calling by Berkley Breathed. I think my kids favorite was the Best Christmas Pagent Ever – especially the part where the Herdman's have donuts stuffed under their shirts. We shared a lot of laughs over that book!
pk On Wednesday, December 21 at 1:47 pm
Sorry. Berkley Breathed's Book is called Red Ranger Came Calling. While I'm thinking of it another good one is the Fourth Wise Man.
Cheryl T On Wednesday, December 21 at 2:54 pm
"Where are you going?" "To the North Pole of course!" This is the Polar Express!!
Willemijn On Wednesday, December 21 at 3:47 pm
how about house under the bridge?
kathy c On Wednesday, December 21 at 4:52 pm
Silver Packages is my all-time favorite. it is a wonderful story. The author, Cynthia Ryland, touches your heart with the story and the illustrations. I cry every time I read this book.
Danielle On Wednesday, December 21 at 5:59 pm
My kids love Snowmen at Night. It is more of a winter book than a holiday book, but it is adorable! We have been reading The Night Before Christmas a lot lately too. The rhythm of the words calms them down for bed so well!
Kelly On Wednesday, December 21 at 6:02 pm
Night before Christmas
Michelle On Wednesday, December 21 at 6:24 pm
The Hannukkah Guest! A lovely picture book about an near-sighted old lady who mistakes a bear for her rabbi and serves him latkes (potato pancakes).
And yes, there are some of us who don't celebrate Christmas! Please teach your children about other traditions as well as your own!
Cami Fulmer On Wednesday, December 21 at 6:52 pm
My most favorite Christmas book is The Night Before Christmas by Robert Sabuda. It is the most beautiful pop up book. His website is also worth looking at as he has instructions on how to make your own pop-ups the kids will love it!
Erin On Wednesday, December 21 at 7:30 pm
I would like to add the truth about Santa: wormholes,robots…… Great science take one christmas
Mindy On Wednesday, December 21 at 8:10 pm
If you haven't, you really should read If You Are Missing Baby Jesus. It's a touching story about a family who finds an extra baby Jesus in their manger scene. They try to find who He belongs to and the answer gives them a chance to experience Christmas as never before.
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My kids love the Mooseeltoe. Its a written by Margie Palatini. It very cute!!! One of my family's favortite!!
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A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote. Gets me every time.
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My kids love the book "The Night Before Christmas" although I do read to them "The 12 Days of Christmas"
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One of my favorite books of ALL time is The Littlest Angel, I have one that my grandparents gave me back in the early 60's. I loved it so much that when I saw a newer copy in the bookstore, I bought it, too. My other one has tattered with age and love.
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These are always favorites in my classroom: The Night Tree, Santa's Book of Names, Christmas in the Country, Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree, The Little Fir Tree (Margaret Wise Brown version), Reindeer Christmas, The Christmas Humbugs and Too Many Tamales.
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My son just read Olive, the Other Reindeer in school yesterday! It's such a cute story!
Mary On Thursday, December 22 at 10:57 am
Clement C. Moore The Night Before Christmas, Jan Brett A Christmas Treasury, Oliver Dunrea McMillian: Bear Noel
Diane Rineer On Thursday, December 22 at 11:55 am
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
I love this touching story and it seems to capture the essence of the holiday. I can't remember how old I was when I first heard this story but I loved it and thought about the true meaning of giving.
Linda On Thursday, December 22 at 1:28 pm
"Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins" has always been one of my kids' favorites. You don't have to be Jewish to love it–it is fantastic!
Anna On Thursday, December 22 at 2:12 pm
A new book this year, Song of the Stars by Sally Lloyd-Jones. Absolutely wonderful!
Katie On Thursday, December 22 at 6:24 pm
Mr. Willowby's CHirstmas Tree
Our Learning On Thursday, December 22 at 8:28 pm
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston and The Christmas Jolly Postman are two of our favorites!
Amy Smith On Friday, December 23 at 4:30 am
Our two favorite Christmas books are: The Tale of Three Trees and Who Is Coming to Our House. Tale of Three Trees does double duty as we also read it at Easter time.
Susan:) On Monday, December 26 at 5:35 pm
We celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas and these are our favorites for infants to 3 yr olds:
My First Christmas Board Book DK
My First Hanukkah Board Book DK
Hanukkah Bright Baby Touch and Feel
Biscuit's Hanukkah Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Happy Hanukkah, Corduroy Lisa McCue
My First Chanukah Tomie dePaola
Happy Sparkling Hanukkah Elizabeth Spurr
Where is Baby's Dreidel? Karen Katz
Where is Baby's Christmas Present? Karen Katz
Merry Christmas Bright Baby Touch and Feel
Candy Canes! Bea Sloboder
Christmas Shapes a Snapshot board book
Baby's First Christmas Tomie dePaola
Biscuit's Pet and Play Christmas Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Winter Wishes (Disney Princess Step into Reading)
Winter Bright Baby Touch and Feel
Winter Friends Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick
S. Davis On Thursday, December 29 at 10:11 pm
1st year of homeschool for us – enjoyed reading The Best Christmas Pageant Ever with my 5th grader, after we watched a community play of it in December!
mamamia79 On Thursday, January 5 at 5:34 pm
We love so many of the books mentioned above! Last Christmas I bought The Scallop Christmas by Jane Freeberg and it is a really beautiful story- it brought tears to my eyes. Well most good books do:-) Last summer my munchkins collected lots of scallop shells at the beach (we live on the east coast of Canada) and this Christmas we covered them in glitter when we read the book and used them to decorate our homeschool room. This book was a wonderful read!


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I'm going to buy my first mac (lucky me... actually my first computer wae an apple IIc....).
It's going to be a macbook pro retina 13', probably with 8GB ram and 256GB SSD.
I'm not a heavy user but will do some pic editing, a bit of statistics (like SPSS), net surfing and "office" stuff.
And now for the question - what do u think, should i upgrade to i7 processor, ram to 16GB or none???
For the use you'll give to your MBP, I'd say the current specs are enough, however whether or not to upgrade is just a matter of how much you're willing to pay for the machine. Maxing RAM or the processor through Apple can become very expensive but that a dilemma every MBPr/MBA has, that is, knowing what to buy when having a limited upgradable machine.
Consider going for the non-retina MBP, it's a powerful machine and leaves you more room for future upgrades in case you need them
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What would make a better impact - changing the processor to i7 or upgrading the ram to 16GB?
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I would say RAM. At some point down the line, a slower processor will require a bit of patience. Shortage of RAM though will = needing a new Mac.
In my opinion, you won't notice an i5 vs i7. However, when it comes to RAM, or an HDD vs SSD, in these you'll notice significant difference in performance...
By all means, upgrade the memory on that machine to the maximum you can afford. Also, the flash drive. The retina machines are not upgradeable once you buy them. What you buy is what you're stuck with. Keep that in mind. ;)
Does anybody really need more than 8GB if they are only running a few programs? I have 8GB on my 2009 MacBook Pro and have never seen it filled it up (checking Activity Monitor.) Yes, sometimes I run Excel, with Chrome and 20 or 30 tabs open, and a few other things too.
+1 for the non-retina version of the MBP
Ability to upgrade/replace parts is a must for me, as well as having a disc drive.
Up to 8GB is all you really need unless running logic and super multitasking, or something along those lines. I'd use the money on more SSD space instead of going for an i7. More power consumption too, right?
Also, the regular screen still of course has really great picture and is more than nice enough for most.
Although I guess with the retina display, you can see those numbers and fonts so much clearer when running your statistics and office programs lol :P
Another +1 for the non-retina version of the MBP! I would never buy something that could not be easily upgraded, having upgraded RAM or disc drives or replaced batteries in nearly every laptop computer I have ever owned, at one time or another.
IF you want to spend the extra money, I would say a faster processor would have a better Cost/Benefit ratio than extra RAM would, 8GB should be more than adequate. I have been a heavy user of a MacBook Pro (upgraded from 2GB to 4GB) and rarely saw much swapping with VM (virtual memory page transfers.) I recently upgraded from 4GB to 8GB so I can run Windows under VMWare Fusion (which recommends 6GB.) The SSD will also make RAM / VM transfers much faster, alleviating any swapping delays.
You can do a lot with 4GB. Only a huge spreadsheet would need any more RAM. For your purposes, 8GB should be more than adequate.
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With his classics of social commentary "The Geography of Nowhere and "Home from Nowhere, James Howard Kunstler has established himself as one of the great commentators on American space and place. Now, with "The Long Emergency, he offers a shocking vision of a post-oil future. The last two hundred years have seen the greatest explosion of progress and wealth in the history of mankind. But the oil age is at an end. The depletion of nonrenewable fossil fuels is about to radically change life as we know it, and much sooner than we think. As a result of artificially cheap fossil-fuel energy we have developed global models of industry, commerce, food production, and finance that will collapse. "The Long Emergency tells us just what to expect after we pass the tipping point of global peak oil production and the honeymoon of affordable energy is over, preparing us for economic, political, and social changes of an unimaginable scale. Are we laboring under a Jiminy Cricket syndrome when we tell ourselves that alternative means of energy are just a few years away? Even once they are developed, will they ever be able to sustain us in the way that fossil fuels once did? What will happen when our current plagues of global warming, epidemic disease, and overpopulation collide to exacerbate the end of the oil age? Will the new global economy be able to persevere, or will we be forced to revert to the more agrarian, localized economy we once knew? Could corporations like Wal-Mart and McDonald's, built on the premise of cheap transportation, become a thing of the past? Will the misguided experiment of suburbia--considered a birthright and a reality by millions of Americans--collapse when the car culturebecomes obsolete? Riveting and authoritative. "The Long Emergency is a devastating indictment that brings new urgency and accessibility to the critical issues that will shape our future, and that we can no longer afford to ignore. It is bound to become a classic of social science.
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Total palay area planted in Aklan reached 3,432 hectares, of which 1,280 hectares were irrigated and 2,152 hectares were rainfed. Corn area planted during the period was 68 hectares, 71% of which were yellow and 29% were white corn.
In Antique, 3.50 hectares of irrigated palay areas in Sibalom were converted into a Cockpit Arena which covered 1.0 hectare while a Transportation Terminal was constructed in the remaining 2.5 hectares.
Long heavy rains on November 14 and 15, 2011 caused flash floods in Capiz that threatened standing crops; however, damage may not be alarming since palay crops were already on vegetative stage. Moreover, floods subsided in about 24 hours.
In most part of Iloilo, palay farmers were still busy on land preparation, direct seeding/transplanting and fertilizer application for the second cropping were on-going.
Palay and corn harvesting was still visible in Negros Occidental.
Scattered planting and harvesting of sweet potato in the different municipalities of Guimaras were reported. Traditionally, massive planting of sweet potato starts in the last quarter of the year but because of the proposed camote exportation project, farmers were encouraged to plant earlier. It was observed that wider areas were planted to camote during the period.
In Iloilo, about 150 hectares of sugarcane farms were harvested for 2011 milling season. Likewise, about 3 hectares of pineapple were harvested in Passi City with a total production of 54 metric tons. Moreover, about 15 hectares of watermelon were harvested with an average yield of 20 metric tons per hectare.
Harvesting of sugarcane was going on to its peak season as all sugar mills started their milling operations for crop year 2011-2012.
About 60,000 head of broilers were harvested in Mina, Sta. Barbara and Maasin, Iloilo.
Supply of fish and marine products was stable in Aklan. The regular species sold were galunggong, tuna, bangus, bisugo, scads, skipjack and other in season species. Additional supplies came from neighboring provinces and through RORO.
About 8,200 kilograms of anchovies were unloaded in Sebaste Antique using beach siene.
Due to prevalence of inclement weather which posed threats to municipal fishermen of Capiz, few marine species were found in the markets. Most of fish supply came from aqua farms.
Volume of unloadings of fishery products increased in different municipal fish landing centers of Guimaras. Fishermen using filter nets (tangab) in Sibunag town reported abundant catch of fish species like slipmouth, sardines and anchovies. Fishermen in some parts of the province using hook and line also had abundant catch of fish like snapper (gingaw), barracuda (bansa) and grouper (lapu-lapu).
About 35 mt. of acetes (Alamang) and 20 mt. of anchovies were unloaded in Iloilo. For freshwater tilapia, about 1.50 hectares were harvested with production of 4 mt.. Moreover, about 94 hectares of bangus brackish fishpond were harvested with a total production of 47 mt. valued at P3,760,000.
In Negros Occidental, aquaculture species like bangus and tilapia slightly increased in supply due to more harvest brought by consumers preference of good quality bangus and tilapia.
In Sebaste, Antique, anchovies was sold at producers price of P15.00 per kilogram. Stable supply of leafy vegetables like camote, kangkong and gabi with stalks was noted.
In Guimaras, retail price of eggplant at the Jordan Food Terminal Market went down by P10.00 per kilogram this month because of abundant supply from Iloilo. On the other hand, those of tomato increased to P80.00 - P100.00 per kilogram from an average price of P50.00 per kilogram in the previous month. Bell pepper also increased in price at P160.00 - P200.00 per kilogram compared to last month's price of P120.00. The same was noted on finger pepper which price also moved up to P140.00 - P160.00 per kilogram against P100.00 per kilogram last month. Limited supply of these commodities was cited as the reason of price increments.
Buying price of dry yellow corn grain at the Sara Trading Center in Iloilo increased this month, it ranged from P12.00 - P13.00 per kilogram compared to last month's price of P11.30 - P12.20 per kilogram.
Price of fresh palay from the thresher still ranged from P12.00 - P14.00 per kilogram in Negros Occidental
The Rice Hybridization Program of Aklan Provincial Government was continuously implemented. Nabas and Ibajay are among the demo sites for compact farming under the program.
The rehabilitation of 200 meter Communal Irrigation System (CIS) in Sebaste, Antique was newly completed with an estimated irrigable area of 20 hectares with a total budget of P380,000.00 under the Balikatan Sagip Patubig Program (BSPP). Source of funds was from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA).
In Capiz, a group was formed to conduct inventory, inspection and evaluation of various equipments and projects granted by the government to farmer organizations and cooperatives through the OPAg and PAFC.
The Province of Guimaras was a recipient of several pre and post harvest facilities under the DA Mechanization Program. The Philippine Center for Post Harvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) through the Department of Agriculture (DA RFU VI) allocated 10 units hand tractor, 3 units portable thresher and 2 units flatbed dryers for farmer-cooperatives or organizations in the province. Under the On-Farm Mechanization Program is the provision of 10 units hand tractor and 3 units portable thresher with estimated cost of P130,000.00 per unit under the cost sharing arrangement of 85:15 percent. The DA will shoulder the cost of P110,500.00 and the proponent at P19,500.00.
For the hand tractors, the Governor of Guimaras committed to provide counterpart funding. For the Postharvet Mechanization Program, 2 flatbed dryers costing P670,000.00 per unit under the same scheme will be given to farmer associations in Salvacion, Nueva Valencia and Ayangan, Sibunag. These facilities which are funded by Philmech under the rice mechanization component of the National Rice Self-sufficiency Program of the government will hopefully increase yield and lessen post harvest losses of palay farmers.
In Iloilo, the on-going construction and improvement of the Oton Public Market with budget allocation of P15,800,800.00 was reported. Likewise, construction and rehabilitation of San Enrique Public Market were underway.
The Bacolod City Government in Negros Occidental. recently entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Vl for the installation of an artificial reef project along the coastal waters of Bacolod City. The project aimed at helping minimize active fishing operations to protect critical marine habitats and protect soft bottom communities. The artificial reef (concrete jackstone type) structures will serve as breeding/spawning, nursery and refugee ground of various marine fishes and thereby help increase its fish production.
The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office provided animal health extension and quarantine services to 69,019 farm animals to maintain herd management and prevent possible outbreak of animal diseases. These included vaccination, deworming, diagnostics, treatment, and castration. Animals were vaccinated for surra, hemosep, hog cholera, avian pest, fowl pox, and rabies.
A P230,000.00-project on farm based probiotic swine raising for 30 household beneficiaries in Victorias City, Negros Occidental was implemented recently by the Office of the Provincial. Agriculturist. The science technology-based practice of swine raising does not use growth enhancers, toxin binders, and antibiotics but showcases profit in farming using low-cost technology. Commercial feeds are mixed with raw materials and malt waste of a brewery to create a new feed mixture. This will help them start their own livelihood and later become suppliers of meat and swine in local markets. This project is funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Deparment of Science and Technology.
The Philippine Coconut Authority in Aklan reported the on-going mitigation and control of Brontispa infestation in selected municipalities through the use of parasitoids which feed the pupa of the Brontispa. Cacao intercropping and salt application to coconut areas are also among the programs being implemented by the agency.
The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian in San Remegio, Antique vaccinated 25 head of cattle, 11 head of carabao and 7 head of goat against Hemorrhagic Septicemia (HEMOSEP).
A one-day Presentation and Assessment of Municipal Protected Areas (MPAs) especially on Marine Sanctuary of Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste and Culasi, Antique was held at the Libertad Farmers Information and Technology Service Center (FITS) last November 3, 2011. This was attended by eight (8) Barangay Chairmen and eight (8) Barangay Kagawad, Chairman on Agriculture and was conducted by the Agricultural Technologist (AT) together with the United States of America- Peace Corps.
Thirteen (13) DA-LGU personnel of Cabatuan, Iloilo led by their Municipal Agricultural Officer (MAO) attended a one-day training/workshop on How to Make Project Proposal Regarding Agriculture last November 19, 2011. The workshop was sponsored by the Department of Agriculture - Iloilo Provincial Office.
In Negros Occidental, 36 farmers in Barangay Agboy, Candoni graduated from the training on Field School for Rice Production using the Palay Check System by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist. This consisted of certified seeds usage on a recommended variety, land preparation, practiced a synchronized planting after a fallow period, sufficient number of healthy seedlings and sufficient nutrients, right water management, pest management and timely harvest. This training hoped to improve the farmers' farming techniques and increase rice production.
Generally fair weather prevailed in the region during the month. Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms were observed especially during afternoon to early morning. Light northeasterly wind prevailed and the coastal waters were generally calm to moderately rough at times.
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The St. Louis version of the 2013 World Naked Bike Ride rolled through South St. Louis, Soulard, downtown, the Central West End and into the Grove on Saturday. The annual "clothing-optional" group ride is a colorful, two-wheeled rally that initially began as a protest against oil dependency, but has widened its message to include exposing the "dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians." The St. Louis version is one of 70 such rides around the globe.
Photos by Jon Gitchoff for the Riverfront Times.
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By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2001 The test of the ground-based ballistic missile defense system July 14 was almost a complete success, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization officials said Aug. 9.
The exoatmospheric kill vehicle landed a knockout punch on the re-entry vehicle hitting the "sweet spot" almost squarely, said Army Maj. Gen. Willie B. Nance Jr., the program executive officer for the project.
The intercept occurred about a foot and a half behind the nose of the re-entry vehicle, Nance said.
"The largest piece of debris that we saw, based on all the radar tracks and data that we had, was about a six-inch size piece of debris in any dimension. And that's debris that's left over from the kill vehicle and the reentry vehicle after the intercept," he said.
Of the 23 items tested in the flight, only one did not work. "The system and the elements performed for the most part as expected," he said. "We did have one anomaly, ... the ground-based radar prototype, which is a prototype of the X- band radar. It is located at Kwajalein missile range. ...
"The last objective that we wanted it to perform was to switch its track from the re-entry vehicle to the kill vehicle and report if it could hit, and so conduct as an objective its ability to perform hit assessment. It did not successfully do that. And it was a software issue. We have determined the cause of that problem."
About a minute before intercept, a database locked up when the software wouldn't permit testers to enter and delete a single-track file in the same cycle.
"We've already made the adjustment and we're ground-testing that," Nance said. The next test is set for October and BMDO plans to fly the same test in terms of the target, target complex and the structure of the elements in the test flown in July. Each test costs about $83 million, Nance said.


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RAVENGLASS, Cumberland
"RAVENGLASS, a small seaport and market town in the parish of Muncaster, ward of Allerdale-above-Derwent, county Cumberland, 56 miles S.W. of Carlisle. It is a station on the Whitehaven and Furness junction railway. It is situated on the shore of the Irish Channel, near the estuary of the rivers Eske, Mite, and Irt, which here falling into the sea form a safe and commodious harbour. The town consists mainly of one large range of houses, facing the sea, and is sheltered from the N.E. winds by the Black Combe mountains."
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Friday, August 22, 2014
The Cultural Council of Georgetown County is proud to present an amazing, free and family-friendly concert to the community on Sat., Aug. 30.
The Jazz Ambassadors of the United States Army Field Band will perform at 6 p.m. at Francis Marion Park, on Front Street along the harbor in Georgetown.
One of the finest big bands in the world today, the Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, DC, tours thousands of miles each year to promote patriotism and good will for the U.S. Army through free public concerts.
A highly competitive audition process draws candidates from leading conservatories, universities, and the professional ranks.
The band has appeared in all fifty states, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India, and throughout Europe.
Concerts by the Jazz Ambassadors are programmed to entertain all types of audiences. Many of the ensembles members arrange and compose music highlighting the groups creative talent and gifted soloists. Their diverse repertoire includes big band swing, Latin music, contemporary jazz, bebop, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, and patriotic selections. Wherever they travel, the Jazz Ambassadors proudly carry the message of patriotism and goodwill to audiences worldwide.
Bring blankets, lawn chairs, friends and family for this wonderful and free event in historic downtown Georgetown.
In the event of rain, plans are in place to use Winyah Auditorium.
For more information please visit www.CulturalCouncil.info or call 843-520-0744.
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