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CAPSULE REPORT: For the gift of chocolate they have given us, it is unfortunate that the ancient Olmecs, Mayas and Aztecs did not know the pleasures of a great chocolate bar. They drank a bitter, tepid chocolate brew as a tonic. To them it was an invigorating elixir but to the Spanish it was undrinkable. As soon as it was brought back to Spain in 1527 by the Conquistadors, it was sweetened. It was not until 1847 that chocolate was turned into a solid bar, taking a form that still is invigorating, but also provides a depth of delight unknown to the ancients.
One of the greatest makers of chocolate bars in the world is France's Michel Cluizel. His complex yet joyous chocolate is revered by the most demanding connoisseurs. If you don't consider yourself an expert, don't let that stop you from trying it. After a few bites of his 1er [Premier] Cru de Plantation chocolates, made from cacao beans from some of the world's greatest plantations, you may become a devoted student of origin chocolate. Read the full review below.
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There is a Michel Cluizel: you can see him, with an ebullient smile, on his corporate website.
In 1947 his parents, pastry chefs Marc and Marcelle Cluizel, decided to venture into the world of fine chocolate. Fascinated by the chocolate business, Michel became an apprentice and has been making chocolates—which soon became exceptional chocolates—since 1948. Today, assisted by his four adult children, the chocolate shop that began in a small town in Normandy is now a global enterprise. More than 6,000 chocolatiers and patissiers use his couverture* and sell his chocolates. Yet, while many shops sell Cluizel products, there are only two Cluizel stores: the original, on the Rue Saint Honoré in Paris, and, since a year ago, in New York City.
Cluizel produces a wide variety of elite chocolates beyond bars, from bonbons to novelties like chocolate sardines, cacao pods and baguettes to chocolate-covered almonds, cacao nibs and coffee beans. Our focus today is the 1er Cru de Plantation chocolates, single origin, single estate bars that come from remarkable plantations. They are revered by chocolate-lovers in the manner of great wines. The analogy is accurate, as we'll see in a moment.
What sets Cluizel apart from other world-class chocolate manufacturers is his innovative, finely nuanced, beautifully balanced, unemulsified chocolate. An enveloping sense of refinement permeates the bars, acknowledging a chocolatier with the highest standards of excellence, who can tease the slightest suggestion of flavor or aroma from his beans. One can taste the loving care invested into the development of each particular bar. Whether in the 1er Cru line, where all beans come from a single plantation, or the blended bars, where the beans come from different points around the globe, the careful selection, roasting, blending and processing of cacao result in flavors so interesting and harmonious, pure and devoid of any trace of bitterness, that the student of chocolate is enraptured.
Flavor Profile. Each chocolate manufacturer has a distinct flavor profile. Valrhona and Scharffen Berger are known for their fruitiness (black fruit and red fruit, respectively). At the other end of the spectrum, Pralus makes chocolate that is excessively dark, serious and profound. Cluizel aims for the center but with flavor nuances that tend not to be found in many other chocolate bars—olives and cherry cordial in Los Anconès, limes and strawberries in Mangaro Lait, for example. In a sense, he could be considered a conservative modernist: one whose principles are based in tradition but whose unique perspective and flavor presentation clearly vault him forward.
No Emulsifier. To enable the purest cacao flavors and their many subtleties to shine through in the manufactured chocolate, Cluizel eschews emulsification. Chocolate manufacturers commonly use soya lecithin during the production process to add smoothness and mouthfeel. Lecithin also puts a layer of smoothness between the papillae of the taste buds and those exciting olive, cherry, lime and strawberry nuances. Cluizel was an early voice in stepping away from lecithin. Instead, he conches his chocolate much longer to add smoothness. No matter how long the conching, the chocolate still will be thicker in the mouth than an emulsified chocolate. But get to know Cluizel chocolate and this argument is specious. Thicker or smoother is irrelevant: this chocolate is incredible. Without lecithin Cluizel chocolate still has a uniquely rich smoothness—even in the 85% and 99% bars. Have enough Cluizel and you will begin to see his smoothness as the new standard.
Innovation. Long before high cacao content milk chocolate was popular, Cluizel was producing Grand Lait Cacao Pur Ile de Java 55%. It was a towering monolith among the period's sugary milk chocolate, but it was perhaps too grand to be appreciated in its time. Today Cluizel produces only 47% and 50% cacao milk chocolate bars. They are eye-opening, especially to people who think they don't like milk chocolate. However, perhaps it's time for Monsieur Cluizel to consider bringing Grand Lait Cacao Pur Ile de Java 55% back from retirement. Now, it has the audience it deserves.
GRAND CRU CHOCOLATE: Chocolate created with beans from a particular area or region, i.e., single origin chocolate. It can either be a blend (e.g. Criollo and Forastero) or a single variety of beans, as long as the beans come from the one origin. The origin can be closely defined geographically, e.g. the island of Trinidad, or more broadly, e.g. the Caribbean. The term was coined by Valrhona, which launched the first single origin bar in 1986, Guanaja 70%, a mix of Criollo and Trinitario beans, and defined the origin as South America. Their Jivara Lait milk bar is also from South American beans; their other Grand Cru bars come from Caribbean and Madagascan beans. What Cluizel calls 1er [Premier] Cru chocolate, from specific plantations, is called Estate Grown by Valrhona. To add to the confusion, in the wine industry, from which this terminology is taken, a Grand Cru wine is better-quality than a Premier Cru wine. But the reverse is true given these chocolate definitions: Cluizel's 1er Cru chocolate, which is single estate, is of higher quality than Valrhona's Grand Cru, which is only single origin.
ESTATE-GROWN or SINGLE ESTATE: Beans from a single plantation or hacienda.
HACIENDA: A plantation or estate.
1er CRU or PREMIER CRU CHOCOLATE (PREH-mee-yay KROO—premier is French for "first," and 1er is the equivalent of "1st"):The term Chocolat Michel Cluizel uses for its estate-grown chocolate.
SINGLE ORIGIN CHOCOLATE or ORIGIN CHOCOLATE: Chocolate created with beans from one particular area or growing region. It can either be a blend (e.g. Criollo and Forastero) or a single variety of beans. Also called origin cacao and pure origin chocolate. See the larger discussion under Grand Cru, above.
TERROIR: Pronounced tur-WAH, the French word for soil, land or terrain. It has long been used in wine and coffee analysis to denote the special characteristics of geography that give the grape or bean its individuality. The term is now being used, appropriately, for cacao beans.
Today, Cluizel still leads the pack in innovation by redefining old origins with new flavors. The 1er Cru de Plantation line of single estate bars shows how many flavors can be found in a cacao from a single origin. Each bar is produced from cacao that was sourced from a single plantation (also called an estate or hacienda), rather than from a variety of growers within a region. This way, Cluizel is able to convey the differences of topography and environment (terroir) more articulately than by diluting the message through blending and mixing the beans of different local growers.
While all of Michel Cluizel's chocolates are tops, the top of the tops are his 1er (Premier) Cru de Plantation bars. He makes a separate tasting box of single origin cacao bars, where one can compare the differences in flavor among premium cacaos grown in the regions of the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Grenada, Java, Madagascar and Venezuela. He also makes delicious blended bars (more about these products below). But the 1er Cru bars are his finest product, made from the beans of the finest cacao plantations in three of these locations and two others.
To better understand single origin, single estate and blended bars, let's look at a wine analogy. Take the town of Puligny-Montrachet, in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, a designated appellation or growing region. In the chart at the right, you can compare:
1er Cru de Plantations Bar, e.g. Mangaro, one of Cluizel's 7 1er Cru bars (shown in the photo below)
[1] Les Pucelles is one of 14 Premier Cru vineyards in the village of Puligny-Montrachet. Others include Clavaillon, Le Cailleret, Les Combettes, Les Folatières and Les Perrières. There are 4 Grand Cru vineyards, which are higher-ranked than Premiers Crus: Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet and Montrachet.
The 1er Cru de Plantation bars offer an amazing array of flavor complexities. The cacao contents themselves vary slightly: 47% and 50% for the milk and 64%, 65%, 66%, 67% and 70% for the dark bars. This is not for the sake of diversity: each bar has the perfect percentage to bring out even the slightest traces of terroir and flavor overtones of the beans, and that happens even if the variance is only one percent.
The 1er Cru de Plantation line consists of seven bars: Concepcion 66% (Venezuela), Los Anconès 67% (Dominican Republic), Mangaro 65% (Madagascar), Maralumi 64% (Papua New Guinea), Tamarina 70% (São Tomé); and two milk chocolate bars: Mangaro Lait 50% and Maralumi Lait 47%. Each is completely distinct from the others and teems with a variety of flavors specific to its terroir. The bars are made of cacao beans, cane sugar, cocoa butter and bourbon vanilla (the milk chocolates have whole milk powder).
Should you start your introduction to Cluizel by tasting all seven 1er Cru bars? Absolutely. The dark bars are mostly semisweet, as opposed to bittersweet chocolate: all but one lie below 70% in cacao content. In other words, the cacao concentration isn't too intense, so everyone can appreciate the complexities of flavor without concern that the chocolate is "too bittersweet" for them. (See our guide to The Flavors And Aromas Of Chocolate as a reference when tasting fine chocolate.)
When tasting these bars, leave behind all references from years of eating chocolate that tastes like chocolate and sugar. With Cluizel, each bar is an orchestration of flavors that come from the bean and its terroir. Some bars are a mixed fruit plate, some are exotic smokiness. Enjoy each piece slowly: let the palate savor the flavors that come welling up. It's O.K. if you can't identify them at first—some people can pinpoint all of the flavors immediately, others learn to recognize them over time.
Here are our tasting notes, combined with some production notes from the manufacturer:
Los Anconès
Mangaro Lait
Maralumi Lait
*NOTE: Due to sourcing problems, in 2007 Cluizel replaced Tamarina with another São Tomé bar, Vila Gracinda 67%. Vila Gracinda has earthy and licorice notes along with the characteristic smokiness of fine São Tomé chocolate.
Pursuant to this last point, Cluizel has worked on all of the bars since their inception, as he becomes more familiar with what the cacaos can do, and brings them to his vision of perfection. It's the measure of the chocolatier-artisan, that no matter how good something is, it can be that much better to serve both the cacao and those who love it. It's another feature that distinguishes a family-owned concern like Cluizel from larger producers who produce a great product, but aren't necessarily driven to the same heights of perfectionism.
All 1er Cru bars come in 3.5-ounce (100g) bars as well as in individually wrapped, 5g tasting squares. Mangaro Noir 65% is available in 1.5 ounce (30g) bars, as are the 45%, 72%, 85% and 99% blended bars. Roughly 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches, they are the perfect portion size, in our opinion.
The bite-size squares make it easy to enjoy small amounts more frequently, and to compare different 1er Crus and origin cacaos. Squares are traditionally served with an espresso, and also are the size used in chocolate tastings. While the New York store does not carry them, the tasting squares are available in 50-count bags of a single flavor and in 200-count boxes for larger tastings (or for people who enjoy a few pieces a day).
For one of the most memorable chocolate experiences imaginable, a trip to Michel Cluizel's U.S. store, in New York City, is de rigueur.
Chocolat Michel Cluizel's New York store is the only Michel Cluizel retail store outside of Paris, and the only retail location in North America where one can find the entire collection of Michel Cluizel bonbons. In a charming space on the first floor of New York's luxury home store, ABC Carpet & Home, the retail shop and chocolate café features the full selection of chocolate bars, a vast array of bonbons, exciting hot and cold chocolate drinks and chocolate desserts.
Most wonderful are the guided tasting menus, private sessions that run from 30 to 55 minutes with an extremely knowledgeable "chocolate sommelier" who turns something exceedingly delicious into something exceptionally educational as well. Currently there are four tastings† each so worthy of attention such that visitors with only two days in New York should plan two tastings a day, in-between any other necessary activities.
If you can't get to the tastings at Chocolat Michel Cluizel in New York City, you can order the bars and conduct tastings at home. You won't have an expert Cluizel chocolate sommelier to guide you, but the experience will be eye-opening (and delicious) nevertheless.
†Five are listed below, but the Introductory Tasting Paired With Three Fine Spirits can be skipped if taking the Full Spirit Tasting—highly recommended.
‡THE NIBBLE uses the more accurate term cacao instead of cocoa in its writings about chocolate. But since the term cocoa is more commonly used by Americans, Cluizel has chosen that term and we have not changed it in their program description.
For an extended discussion, see the terms in our Chocolate Glossary—Terms and Definitions.
While it is possible to drop in, reservations are recommended. The facility is also available for private tastings and parties. From our very first tasting, where our group of jaded food writers sat enraptured, we knew that we wanted to hold private tastings for every special occasion: birthday parties, bachelor(ette) parties, college reunions—we'd look for occasions to celebrate. Not every situation requires closing down the place for privacy. We've been back in choco-gaggles of two, three and four, just to introduce our friends to the fabulous "Choctails" (like nothing you've ever had before—trust us).
Chocolat Michel Cluizel is the first fine chocolate store in New York to hold a full liquor license, in order to serve not only bonbons that contain liquor, but the brandy, Champagne, Cognac, Port, Scotch, tequila and wine that are paired with the chocolates and included in some of the specialty chocolate beverages. For all the times that you have read that alcohol and chocolate don't pair well, this is an exceptional opportunity to see how beautifully they do match: you just have to know how to do it the right way.
You won't have the invaluable tutelage of your chocolate sommelier, but you can conduct your own chocolate/alcohol pairing (and perhaps invite us—we've had it so many times, we're almost qualified to be an assistant chocolate sommelier). This is one of the menus served at Cluizel, with spirits that specifically match the unique flavor profile of Cluizel chocolates. The chocolates can be purchased from the Michel Cluizel website.
Tasting Chocolates With Spirits
In general, Cluizel finds that El Tesoro Paradiso Tequila and J Vidal-Fleury Muscat de Beaumes de Venise pair well with all of the chocolates.
Cacao Around The Globe Tasting
You can taste the 1er Cru bars for their differences in geographical influences upon the bean: how a great cacao will taste in New Guinea versus the Caribbean versus Venezuela, e.g.
Le Nuancier Pure Origins Tasting Box. Another way to do this is to purchase the collection of 72% cacao single origin chocolate tasting discs, representing seven cacao growing regions of the world: Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Grenada, Java, Madagascar and Venezuela. The presentation box is perfect for a party or for gift-giving. Michel Cluizel has included tasting notes for a self-guided chocolate tasting experience.
The Intensity of Cacao Tasting. Cluizel makes wonderful blended bars, combining beans from more than one origin. They allow you to taste the differences in increasing concentrations of cacao:
We are huge fans of these bars, and enjoy the Grand Noir 85% almost daily. With coconut overtones, it offers flavor excitement with just 15% sugar (compare that to Cluizel's 45% milk chocolate bar which has 25% sugar and 30% milk powder, or to a standard commercial milk chocolate bar that's 30% chocolate, which has even more sugar).
Not to be missed is Noir Infini, a 99% cacao bar with just .5% sugar and .5% ground vanilla. It's essentially pure chocolate, and we encourage lovers of bittersweet chocolate to experience it. An extraordinary blend that provides a mouthful of intense bitter chocolate with creamy cocoa butter, it is intense, powerful and makes a chocolate-lover understand what is truly at the root of all this dark magic. You can buy the bars and taste them informally, but as with the origin cacaos, Cluizel has a formal solution, whether for parties or individual scholarship:
Le Nuancier Cocoa Percentages Tasting Box. As with the Nuancier tasting box of pure origin chocolates, here is a turnkey kit of tasting disks of 33%, 45% and 50% cacao milk chocolates and the 60%, 72%, 85% and 99% cacao dark chocolates. Le Nuancier Grandes Teneurs en Cacao is a beautiful presentation of 70 tasting disks that allow you to study, compare and discover your own preferred level of cacao content (you can have more than one favorite, of course!).
Once Upon A Bean. Il était une fève... translates to "Once Upon A Bean...," no fairy tale but another magnificent tasting box that combines the cacao percentages disks from the previous tasting box with even more cacao fun and learning. There are also samples of cacao nibs, which are edible; and the cocoa butter and cocoa mass which are separated from the nibs and then processed into the disks (and bars, bonbons and truffles) we eat. An excellent starting-off point for beginners and experts alike.
Each tasting box makes a perfect gift for any chocolate-lover, beginning with yourself.
Developing expertise is largely an exercise of repeatedly tasting and comparing. These tasting boxes, and the notes that come with them, are a great help in pursuing chocolate connoisseurship.
Since 1987 Chocolat Michel Cluizel, the flagship Paris store, has been one of the landmark chocolate establishments in the city. Managed personally by Catherine Cluizel, one of Michel Cluizel's daughters, it was originally called "La Fontaine au Chocolat" after its cascading chocolate fountain. Due to perishability, certain products are only available in the Paris store. Be sure to make it a stop on your next trip:
How to sum up the chocolates of Michel Cluizel? To borrow some emotion from Jimi Hendrix's "Are You Experienced?": After you taste through the line of 1er Cru de Plantation bars, you will hear the trumpets and the violins. You will be experienced.
—Karen Hochman and Peter Rot
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Bailey restored: Falmouth couple revives former Portland antique business
FALMOUTH — What's in a name? In the case of F.O. Bailey, it's "an impeccable reputation."
That's according to Falmouth real estate broker David Jones, who, along with his wife of 30 years, Nancy McInnis-Jones, has purchased the F.O. Bailey name and added it to their existing, side-by-side businesses on U.S. Route 1.
In Jones' case, his 3-year-old branch of the Maine Real Estate Network is now F.O. Bailey Real Estate. In McInnis-Jones' case, her 4-year-old Falmouth Antiques & Furniture store is now F.O. Bailey Antiquarians.
Jones, who has been in the real estate business for 40 years, declined to say how much the couple paid for the name, but said it's well worth the investment.
"It's a Maine tradition," he said. "F.O. Bailey has the same prominence as L.L. Bean. We're proud to be a part of it."
The Joneses purchased the name from fellow Falmouth resident Joy Piscopo, who operated F.O. Bailey Antiquarians on Middle Street in Portland from 1977 until about 10 years ago, then on Depot Road until the building was sold and razed to make way for commercial development.
For the past several years, Piscopo has operated the business out of her home, she said. Now, however, she operates under her own name: Joy Piscopo Antiquarian Services.
The F.O. Bailey name is synonymous with "integrity, expertise and experience," Piscopo said. She expects the new owners will live up to that standard.
"I wouldn't have sold it to them if I didn't feel that they would carry the name into the future in a good way," she said.
The Joneses are among four families who have held the name. The origins date back to 1819, when Henry Bailey opened a general merchandise store on Ingraham's Wharf in Portland, according to a 1943 newspaper advertisement.
Over the next two centuries, the business evolved and diversified into a Sears-like department store, a real-estate company, an auctioneer and, eventually, an antiques store. As it evolved, the business transferred to Bailey's son, Frederick O. Bailey in 1867; to business partner Neal Allen in 1912; to the Piscopo family in 1977, and now to the Joneses.
Along with the name, the Joneses received business signs and a trove of sales records and catalogues dating back to the 1800s. Early this month, the couple erected new signs outside their dual businesses at 183 U.S. Route 1. Since then, interest has spiked, they said.
Kimberly Pondelis, an employee at the antique store since September, said a half dozen people inquired about the sign on its first day.
"It's caused a lot of excitement," she said.
The Joneses have lived in Falmouth for 14 years. Their three adult children graduated from Falmouth High School. Jones is originally from Seaside Heights, New Jersey.
Jones said it makes sense to marry the businesses under a shared name because their missions are similar. F.O. Bailey Real Estate can help people find a new home, then F.O. Bailey Antiquarians can help them furnish it.
McInnis-Jones also owns and operates Foreside Consignment Gallery, less than a mile away at 211 U.S. Route 1. She comes from a family of antique appraisers and auctioneers in her native New Hampshire, where her father and siblings established a name for themselves in the field, she said.
"McInnis is a big name in antiques in New Hampshire," she said, "but this is Maine."


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It's been a huge surprise for me to see so many NFL writers picking the Detroit Lions to take a step back this season. After coming off a 10-6 season and the first playoff appearance in over a decade, I believe the Lions are not only going to improve–but contend for a spot in this year's Super Bowl.
Here are a few of the reasons some analysts think the Lions won't make the playoffs this season.
- The division is better. Although I believe Chicago has improved themselves on offense with the addition of wide receiver Brandon Marshall and running back Michael Bush, their defense is another year older. Linebacker Brian Urlacher underwent his second surgery this off-season and may not be available to start the season. Questions still remain on their offensive line. Green Bay is still Green Bay. They have one of the best offenses that will only get more balanced with the addition of RB Cedric Benson. The offensive line should see some improvements but the defense can still be scored on. The Packers are still the favorites, but the Lions aren't that far behind. Minnesota won't be a factor until they find stability at the quarterback position.
- The Lions didn't address their secondary or running back positions. I was disappointed like many fans that corner back and running back wasn't addressed earlier in this year's draft. But the team went 10-6 last season with questions at these spots. The Lions will most certainly have to add another RB before the start of the season with Jahvid Best likely starting the season on the PUP list and Mikel Leshoure suspended for the first two games. With one of the best air attacks and possibly the deepest defensive line in all of football, the Lions will be able to mask some of their deficiencies. CB Bill Bentley will get a chance to win the starting job as a rookie and prove that Martin Mayhew was wise to wait on corner in the draft.
- The Lions lack the discipline to be among the league's elite. This is probably the most overblown storyline of this off-season. Sure, a few players made multiple stupid decisions. But the players who…ahem…messed up, weren't the leaders of this team. A back-up corner, a running back who hasn't taken a snap, and a defensive lineman who was used sparingly last season were the players who made off the field mistakes–not the core. These mistakes shouldn't affect the overall product on the field. What did have an affect last season were the undisciplined defensive penalties that extended drives. The core of this team is a year older and a year wiser. I expect them to use last season as a learning experience and cut down on the bad penalties that plagued the Lions last year.
The main factor that makes the Lions true Super Bowl contenders is that they possess the best quarterback-wide receiver combo in the NFL. There's no doubt that Calvin Johnson is the best WR in all of football. But where does Matthew Stafford fit in among the NFL's best QB's? Well, although he can't be considered in the elite group that includes Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers quite yet, if he has another 5,000 yard season (which isn't out of the question) he'll have to be included. Stafford has more developed weapons this season. Titus Young is set to have a breakout season. Brandon Pettigrew is in the top 10 of pass catching tight ends in the league. Nate Burleson and rookie Ryan Broyles fill out a loaded receiving corps. In this era of areal football, the Lions are among the league's best.
The defense has added depth in the front seven. Although the secondary still has holes, the defensive line is deep and rookie linebackers will give the team more depth than they've had in years. Although the safety and corner positions still have questions, the defense should be improved overall.
Although many Lions fans would beg to differ, the Lions do have the best offensive line in the NFC North. With the addition of Riley Reiff, the Lions are now younger and have more flexibility and depth. Reiff looks as though he may win a starting spot on the right side, but has been getting time on the left side as well due to injuries to Jeff Backus. Pass protection will still be the main strength of this unit, but Reiff may give the running game a boost with his physical style of play.
With head coach Jim Schwartz entering his fourth year, the team has continuity in all facets of the game. The offensive and defensive schemes aren't changing, which allows the team to perfect what they already know and understand. The NFC North looks as if it will be the best division in football, with three teams who think they can make it to New Orleans. For the first time since Barry Sanders retired, you can legitimately say the Lions are Super Bowl contenders and not sound insane.
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How Games Saved My Life is a new Tumblr blog started by Ashly Burch (of Hey Ash fame) that collects stories of how video games have helped people deal with difficulties in their lives, such as illness or the death of a family member.
It started when Ash posted a story about how playing Harvest Moon 64 helped her deal with anxiety. She asked other people to share stories about how games have helped them, and the response was so strong, she started a dedicated blog for these stories.
One story talks about how games helped the writer find self-acceptance:
[Fable] helped me, a closeted gay boy, live out my dreams in an alternate world. Being able to marry men gave me a sense of kinship, something I had been needing, with the protagonist, and let me live my dreams. Though I would remain in the closet for several more years, Fable was the first step in slowly accepting myself for who I was.
Others talk about helping others through games, such as this story, where a young man helps to teach his younger brother empathy through Fable 2:
As we continued, however, I could see that this was more than just a game for him. During my stay his rambunctious behaviour was subdued, and the stress in his emotions when playing the game slowly grew in expressiveness. Two moments from the game are the ones I remember the most simply because of his reaction to them. When delivering Reaver's Seal, when it was asked who would become the sacrifice, my brother froze. Immediately he pressured me for advice. All I did was clarified the consequences of each choice, and nothing more. After a long time of contemplating, he ultimately choose the girl over himself as the sacrifice. Justifying his deed with "My wife won't like to see me old.", I could nonetheless see a hint of despair on his face.
I recommend taking a look at the blog; many of the entries are quite touching, and it's wonderful to see how our favorite pastime can improve people's lives. If potential triggering is a concern, each post has a short description of what the post is about before the click-through link.
The blog is open to submissions; if you'd like to submit, check out the guidelines. Anonymous submissions are accepted.


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I have finally put up the new gallery layout, which is made by the wonderful Laura, thanks sweetie (the coding is made by me). As you may see it is the same color as the main layout, yellow and so beautiful :love . The photos in the header is outtakes from the Teen Vogue (2008) shoot. Go and check out the layout at Blake Lively Source – Gallery.
Additions to the TV Guide (2008) photoshoot have also been added to the gallery, I have added 008 pictures of Blake.
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Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
Scioto County Engineer Craig Opperman says he has tried to work with a Wheelersburg homeowner about removing an obstruction on their property with no success.
As a result, the Scioto County Commissioners recently passed a resolution allowing a crew from the Scioto County Engineering Department to remove the obstruction.
"This has been an ongoing problem on Turkey Foot Road in Turkey Foot Township. It is a really tight curve and one of the property owners filled in their hillside," Opperman said. "That hillside has been slipping into the ditch and the roadway for a number of years. We sent a letter over a year ago to have the property owner to address the issue other wise we would take care of it and that's where we're at."
Opperman said his crews will now address the issue, before it escalates.
"We will cutback the hillside back to the point where they filled it in. In it's current condition it's filling in the ditch, blocking it," Opperman said. "What would have flowed through the ditch is now running into the road, it's becoming a hazard for motorists. So, we've found a method of addressing this issue that someone else created and not make the tax payers pay for it."
Opperman said the cost incurred will be added to the property owners taxes for reimbursement.
Opperman said the scope of the work that will be necessary is unknown due to the amount of fill that is on the hill side. He said it's uncertain when crews will get started on this project, but it's on the departments list of things to do.
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Buying in season from local farmers means fresher produce and less energy used for transportation! A guide to seasonal eating in Southern California ("Buy Fresh, Buy Local Food Guide - Southern California," CAFF)
- Eat Lower on the Food Chain These days many people are opting for a vegan or vegetarian diet. There's no question that eating a plant-based diet is one of the best ways to reduce your environmental impact. Meat is resource-intensive to produce: a half-pound hamburger requires 25,000 liters of water and emits as much carbon dioxide as driving an average car nearly 10 miles. Eating a vegan or vegetarian diet isn't just better for the planet, it's better for you and the well-being of farm animals. If going veg seems overwhelming, try cutting out meat just once a day or once a week to start.
- Eat Organic Dining Services offers a large variety of organic foods. Organic foods are produced without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, which is better for your health and the planet. Opt for these over conventional offerings whenever possible. For more information on organic certification, see the Certifications section, and for information on organic foods used by Dining Services, see the Organics section.
- Buy Local and Seasonal Choosing foods that are in season and come from local farmers reduces the number of miles food travels and results in a fresher product. Buying local keeps money in our communities and supports farmers that are more likely to be conscious and careful in the way they produce their food. For more information on local offerings, see the Local Farms and Businesses section.
- Support Fair Trade In today's global food economy, farmers are often forced to take extremely low prices for their crops. Buying Fair Trade ensures that farmers receive a fair wage and are treated respectably. Dining Services offers several Fair Trade beverages, including coffee, hot and iced tea and chai. For more information on Fair Trade, please see the Certifications section.
- Join the Clean Plate Club Americans waste more than 40% of the food produced for consumption. Don't be a part of that statistic: take only what you can eat to avoid unnecessary waste. A 2009 audit found that food left on plates in Pomona's dining halls accounts for 47 tons of waste annually or about 10% of the campus waste stream.
- Compost! There are compost bins by all of the dish returns. Make sure to compost your napkins, fruit peels, tea bags and other non-meat and non-dairy food scraps. These scraps are composted at Pomona's own Organic Farm and eventually become soil instead of ending up in the landfill.
- Avoid Disposables Try to reduce the amount of disposable items you use, because these items just end up in the landfill. Make sure to always use your green clamshell container and cup, and consider getting a set of utensils to keep in your room so you don't have to grab disposable ones. In the same vein, try to use only the fewest napkins possible.
- Communicate See a friend who is always wasting food? Have friends who are interested in vegetarianism? Love the Fair Trade Organic coffee? Let your friends and family know that you are eating sustainably and why. You'll be surprised how powerful leading by example can be.
- Do It Everywhere! Follow these suggestions everywhere you eat and buy food, not just the dining halls. Make conscious choices when you eat out and let restaurants know you're interested in sustainable food. Be thoughtful about what you buy at the grocery store and try to support farmers markets and local business as much as possible.
- Leave Feedback Let us know that this is something you care about and what you would like to see! Have an idea or suggestion? Let us know! We want to make it easy to eat sustainably and we always love feedback.


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"Many times in education we don't know some of the facilities and opportunities available to our students that are very close at hand," said Dr. Eric Michael, Wilson College master of education program director.
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So far, admission officials say they've already surpassed their applications record with 14-15 percent of them being male.
"With the addition of going co-ed, we hope to grow the college, but grow the community," said Dr. Michael.


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By Linda D. KozarynAmerican Forces Press Service
BRUSSELS, April 13, 1998 NATO military forces have captured two more Bosnian Serbs indicted for war crimes.
Stabilization forces arrested Miroslav Kvocka and Mladen Radic, close allies of Radovan Karadzic, in the British sector April 8. The international war crimes tribunal has charged both men with running a detention camp, executing Muslim and Croat leaders and dumping their bodies down mine shafts.
The arrest brings to 25 the number of alleged criminals in custody in The Hague, Netherlands; 49 indicted war criminals remain at large.
NATO Secretary General Javier Solana said the stabilization forces encountered the indictees in the course of their duties and detained the two men in accordance with their mission mandate. "SFOR will continue to carry out its mandate firmly and fairly and will not tolerate any behavior by any party contrary to the peace agreement," Solana said.
The action serves as a warning to all indicted war criminals that they, too, will be brought to justice, he said. Solana commended the stabilization forces and their commanders "for their courage, professionalism and dedication in carrying out this action, which will contribute to the continued consolidation of the peace in Bosnia-Herzegovina."


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ALERT: This is a weather-torial. The opinions expressed here are mine alone.
Although it has retreated to high latitudes, the so-called "polar vortex" remains in the news. The real "vortex" remains locked in place near the North Pole. Now it's time for us humans to create our own "polar vortex."
OMG and right on cue. The White House has just chimed in on the recent "polar vortex." According to a White House web posting, there will be a discussion today (Fri., Jan. 10, 2014 at 2 p.m. E.S.T.), entitled, "We the Geeks: 'Polar Vortex' and Extreme Weather." The program is supposed to involve, "…a conversation with leading meteorologists, climate scientists, and weather experts about why temperatures dipped to such frigid lows this week, how weather experts turn raw data into useful forecasts, and what we know about extreme weather events in the context of a changing climate."
Further, the web site notes that, "…We know that no single weather episode proves or disproves climate change. Climate refers to the patterns observed in the weather over time and space – in terms of averages, variations, and probabilities. But we also know that this week's cold spell is of a type there's reason to believe may become more frequent in a world that's getting warmer, on average, because of greenhouse-gas pollution."
Sounds as though the White House wants global warming to be proven by both heat waves and cold spells. This is akin to media reports back in the 1990's and early 2000's, when heat waves were linked to both El Nino and La Nina.
And this is the same cause-effect issue I raised in my "polar vortex" article yesterday. Things may be related, but the situations described in cause-effect could be reversed, such that the effect becomes the cause and vice versa. It's even possible that relationship has no cause-effect linkage.
Dr. Clifford Mass just posted a rather informative blog about the "polar vortex" in which he strongly suggested that both the far right (Rush Limbaugh) and the far left (far too many to list) are both incorrect in their statements delinking or linking the "polar vortex," respectively, to climate change. This would include the White House's back-handed suggestion that the "vortex" is somehow tied to climate change. I encourage all of my readers to read Mass' blog.
Similarly, in an Associated Press (AP) story authored by Seth Borenstein, Greg Carbin, a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) meteorologist cites data he analyzed to conclude that, "these types of events (my insert, extreme cold waves) have actually become more infrequent than they were in the past. This is why there was such a big buzz because people have such short memories."
Hence, if Carbin is correct, then the White House is incorrect.
What bothers me the most about the "conversation" scheduled for today is how stacked the deck is. Dr. Marshall Shepherd, AMS President, is a noted scientist. However, he is definitely strongly leaning toward the impacts of anthropogenic climate change. Jim Overland, Arctic researcher at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will likely espouse the political position of NOAA. Climate Central, which seems to be more independent, still receives a large part of its funding from government agencies, all of which sit in the human-caused climate change camp. Then we have two additional media representatives. One is from the green-based, GE-owned, Weather Channel and the other from the liberally-focused Washington Post. Still, Jason Samenow (Post) may prove to be the most balanced of the five.
Unfortunately, this panel of "experts" is far from the cadre of people (on both sides of the climate change issue) whom I would rate as "experts."
Given the myriad of weather and climate experts that cover the entire scientific landscape, I would have thought that the White House could have, should have, been far more balanced in its approach to this non-climate event. Why am I surprised that the panel isn't balanced?
John Flesher, in another AP article (Wed., Jan. 8, 2014), notes that the recent cold spell actually has many positives. These include killing large numbers of some insect larvae (e.g., emerald ash borer) that are devastating trees across the Upper Midwest; an increased ice cover across some of the Great Lakes, suggesting some relief from low lake levels during spring months; and in the Deep South, improved orange sweetness because the fruits won't mature as quickly.
Skiing across places like Michigan and Minnesota has certainly received a fiscal shot in the arm; ice fishing and ice sailing across the Upper Midwest is clearly safer due to deeper lake ice; and snow removal services have made lots of money.
There are many negatives, as well. For example, some city snow removal budgets have taken a hit. Transportation has been significantly disrupted (with thousands of flight cancellations daily for almost a week) due to snow and cold. And schools across the Nation have suffered a spate of snow and cold cancellations.
For years, however, local snow removal budgets have enjoyed surpluses. Had city bureaucrats stockpiled money (as they stockpile salt and sand) they would have had funds available this year. Flight cancellations were not only linked to weather. They were linked to recent (2010) FAA rule changes that penalized airlines for tarmac and other delays and passenger inconvenience. This has forced airlines to be more proactive in cancelling flights in advance. In olden days, flights may have still have been completed. Now, they are cancelled. This self-fulfilling prophesy of linking impacts to supposed weather causation is seriously flawed. Finally, while some school districts (e.g., the entire state of Minnesota) were concerned about student safety (students standing at bus stops in minus 50 wind chill readings), other school districts were faced with buses and school buildings that had been idle for two weeks of holiday break. Starting buses in such cold weather could have caused damage to the engines. Some school heating systems may not have worked properly.
On the economic front, various experts talking on TV financial news shows noted that the overall impact to the U.S. economy was expected to be minimal. Fossil fuel supplies seemed to be adequate to handle the cold spell, without shortages developing. The Florida cold did not seem to be enough to damage produce.
Finally, the beauty of the arctic outbreak, can't be dismissed. Postings across Facebook, other social media and news web sites showed frozen river and lake waters, frozen waterfalls, ice-laden Great Lakes lighthouses and buildings, frosty bank thermometer signs, encased humans and much more. The patterns and images that nature brings forth sometimes require extreme measures.
My contribution to this collective of wintry images is this water vapor based satellite image from February 2007. It shouldn't take much imagination to see that Old Man Winter (thanks to the arrangement of 5 cyclonic swirls comprising the "polar vortex") is glaring at all of us mere mortals (Fig. 1). Keep this image at the ready so that when the next cold wave arrives, you'll know who is really in charge (the forces of nature).
© 2014 H. Michael Mogil


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The trout seemed to hate me this day until I came to this back woods section of the Flat Brook. My Adams Parachute and Brown Drake were letting me down for the first time ever so I decided to put on a plain and simple black ant. Never was big into terrestrial flies on big pools, but I figured I might as well try something different. The sun was breaking through the trees now and the mist was just about gone as I entered the stream. The water was still dark and gloomy as I waded my way in. There was only silence to be heard except a little run from the river about a hundred feet in front of me. As I prepare to shoot my line I have an overwhelming sense of excitement come over me, and trust me this was completely unexpected. Just as my black ant hit the water, the fight was on. Out comes my net, in goes the fish. A 14 inch brook trout was the culprit of this wonderful catch. 27 fish later, I snapped this picture of my final trout of the day.
Category Archives: The Big Flat Brook
In 1965 a proposal for the Tocks Island Dam was made before the United States Congress, this project would have created a dam on the Delaware River and flooded the majority of the Flat Brook valley. Fortunately the dam project fell through and all the land acquired was turned into the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The Big Flat Brook is 15 miles long and originates in High Point State Forest flowing through Stokes State Forest it gathers speed through additional wild trout feeder streams. As the Big Flat Brook crosses under Route 206 it becomes a Fly Fishing only stream; the river widens near Three Bridges Road as the Little Flatbrook joins the Big Flat Brook. The fly fishing only designation continues until the Roy Tract Bridge several miles downstream from here. Moving down the river Sussex County Route 615 parallels the stream which at times can be 50 feet wide providing for large pools and easy access. Finally the brook crosses under the Old Mine road and begins its final rush to the Delaware River. The entire system is heavily stocked by the State of New Jersey with over 30,000 fish and many of the wild trout streams that feed the brook support reproducing populations.


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ERWIN — June Whitson Gaddy, age 82, 890 Rock Creek Road, Erwin, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday evening, April 3, 2012, in the Unicoi County Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Gaddy, born March 29, 1930, and was a daughter of the late Frank and Bell Whitson Smith. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great granny.
Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Herman Gaddy; two brothers, Manis Smith and Kenneth Smith; one sister, Alma Jean Smith.
Mrs. Gaddy is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Darlene Gaddy, two grandsons, Samuel Effler and wife, Reanna, Crockett Effler and wife, Cynthia, great grandson, Ashton Effler, great granddaughter, Destiny Effler, all of Erwin; one brother, Burl Smith, Unicoi; Special nephew, Jeff Smith, North Carolina; Special friend and companion, Miss Kitty, of the home; Best friends, Jewel Bennett and Burnice Peterson, both of Erwin.
Memorial service for Mrs. Gaddy will be held at 6:00 P.M. Friday, April 6, 2012, in the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Darrell Shelton will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the home of Jack and Darlene, 101 Valley View Drive, Erwin.
Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Gaddy family through our interactive Book of Memories at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com.
Unicoi Funeral Home, 4428 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi, is privileged to serve the Gaddy family. (423) 743-1381


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I've won several awards through my surfing and
fundraising activities. When I've entered surf dog contests, I've
usually ended up placing in the top three spots. When I fundraise, I
often end up as the top fundraiser! And, I've been honored with some
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The AKC appreciates the innumerable ways in which dogs meaningfully contribute to our lives. To qualify, the dog should have performed some exemplary act, whether large or seemingly small, that has significantly benefited a community or individual. One award will be given every year in each of the following five categories: Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Therapy, Service, and Exemplary Companion Dog.
Each of the five honorees will receive a cash award of $1000 and an engraved sterling-silver collar medallion to be presented at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in December 2010. Their names will be engraved on a plaque that hangs permanently in The American Kennel Club Library in New York City. The presentation will be televised on December 4th during the Championships... I've got my DVR set!
A local presentation will also be held for each recipient at an AKC dog show near their hometown. Right now, we're hoping to schedule it on October 16th at the Cabrillo Kennel Club show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Pencil it in on your calendar, because I get to invite my friends!!
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The three victims from Thursday's triple shooting in Elbert County are expected to fully recover from their injuries
The shooting involved three white female victims, identified as 45 year old Veronica Woodall, 46 year old Marian Bing, and 22 year old Jacklyn Carnn Stacks.
Bing and Woodall are still hospitalized at area hospitals, but the good news is that they are currently in stable condition. The third victim, Jacklyn Stacks, has since returned home after being cleared by medical staff.
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Happy new school year Cubberley Families!
I'm so proud to be a part of a school where students, parents and staff alike go above and beyond the call of duty always. The theme "Cubs Know No Limits" seems only befitting for our community.
The 2014-15 school year promises to be one for the books! A number of new committee chairs, many with only a year as Cubberley parents under their belt, have bravely taken on programs they felt they could improve or simply continue to polish. One of the most exciting developments you'll see this year is the newly enhanced Elementary Reading Club. You'll find it continues to promote a love for reading while tangibly making reading itself the reward. Teachers received the news of the changes with a round of applause and I suspect you and your child will be just as excited.
Programs introduced last year, such as the Art Show, and Parents Night Out make their return by popular demand. Not to be outdone, long standing favorites such as Family Nights, Red Ribbon Week, Reflections and Restaurant Nights (to name a few) also return and the committee chairs promise wonderful things!
Whether old or new, revamped or unchanged, the programs cared for and funded by the Cubberley PTA, thanks to your support and volunteerism, enrich our community. Together every one of us is the PTA and everything that happens, or doesn't happen, is because of what we do as a team. Your generous donations for our upcoming Dance-A-Thon are critical and make every difference between a fine year for our children and a stellar one. The pledge drive goes from September 25-October 7, mark your calendars and help fund the programs that enrich all of our children. Your volunteerism makes the difference between a fine educational experience and an exceptional one. Your participation at family nights and other school events send a clear message to your children that family and community matter.
Last year we celebrated and looked back on the legacy that was left for us. This year is an opportunity to create the legacy we hope to leave behind as we continue to educate those who will lead our community tomorrow.
Here's to a year full of limitless success!
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New Options Are M.A. in Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders and M.A. in Counseling Psychology
Lakewood, N.J., March 28, 2008—Georgian Court University will soon offer two new graduate-level degree programs through its partnership with the New Jersey Coastal Communiversity located in Wall Township. The new programs, a Master of Arts in Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, brings to eight the total number of degree programs that GCU offers through the Communiversity. Both of the new programs will kick off in Fall 2008.
"The New Jersey Coastal Communiversity is an alliance of colleges and universities that makes education more accessible to all people in Monmouth County," says Michael Gross, Ph.D., associate provost for academic development at Georgian Court University.
Through the Communiversity, GCU offers affordable pathways to select bachelor's and master's degrees including a B.A. in English or Psychology (both with or without Dual Elementary Certification and Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement), an M.A. in Administration and Leadership (Principal Certificate), and an M.A. in Education with Dual Elementary Certification and Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement.
"The M.A. in Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders is a 36-credit program for certified teachers who wish to pursue an advanced degree in education and focus on autism and pervasive developmental disorders," says Dr. Gross. He adds that the Communiversity will also offer a single-course introduction to autism and pervasive developmental disorders for parents, paraprofessionals, and other interested individuals, as well as a five-course graduate certificate in autism spectrum disorders.
"Recent CDC research noted that the incidence of autism spectrum disorders in New Jersey is 'disproportionately high' with 1 in 94 children affected, compared to the national rate of 1 in 152 children. With the highest incidence of autism in the country, New Jersey needs teachers who are trained in autism and educational interventions," he says.
Dr. Gross explains that the M.A. in Counseling Psychology (substance abuse counseling track) is a 60-credit program intended for those who wish to pursue advanced studies in the behavioral sciences. "Of the current Brookdale Community College/Georgian Court dual admit students, psychology is the most popular program choice," Dr. Gross says. "That, and the fact that substance abuse is an ongoing problem in our society, makes this master's-level course of study a very timely addition to the program offerings."
He says that although many of the GCU programs offered at the Communiversity are also offered on GCU's Lakewood campus, the substance abuse counseling track in the M.A. in Counseling Psychology program will be offered only at the Communiversity location. The community counseling and school psychology tracks in the M.A. in Counseling Psychology program are offered at the Lakewood campus only.
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"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us."
St. John 1:14
Dearly Beloved in Christ,
"Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel" (Isaiah 7:14). With these words, the Prophet Isaiah foretold of the Birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, uplifting the hope of all mankind in the coming of the Messiah. Following the fall of Adam and Eve, mankind lived from generation to generation in the hope and great expectation of the coming of the Anointed One of God.
Each year at this blessed time, the Holy Church relives the Nativity of our Lord, the true Prince of Peace. As on that first Christmas morning, the joyous message of the heavenly hosts is again proclaimed to all mankind: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace and good hope for men (St. Luke 2:14)." Like the shepherds, we are also told of the glad tidings of great joy that "this day is born to you in the city of David, a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord (St. Luke 2:11)." Today, the infinite God has been born in the flesh, taking upon Himself our very humanity and becoming one with us.
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WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross women's rowing team competed versus UMass on Lake Quinsigamond on Saturday as the varsity eight earned a victory for the Crusaders. The Minutewomen won the second varsity eight and the novice eight races.
The varsity eight race was the closest of the regatta as the Crusaders (7:13.3) just edged UMass (7:14.4). UMass (7:14) defeated the Crusaders (7:33) in the second varsity eight race. The Minutewomen (7:59) also earned a win over the Crusaders (8:25) in the novice eight.
The Crusaders return to action on Lake Quinsigamond on Sunday, April 24, when they compete for the Patriot League Championship at 8:00 a.m.
Holy Cross varsity eight: Claire Scherer (coxswain), Laura Alves, Katherine Byrns, Catherine Roy, Beth Charron, Mollie Sydlowski, Meaghan Pedlow, Bridget Schirripa, Kate Broderick.
Holy Cross second varsity eight: Amanda Woodgate (coxswain), Jackie Jankowski, Michele Grenier, Jackie Esperti, Lauren Carlo, Colleen Sharry, Nicole Gabana, Odet Douglass, Sally Quinn.
Holy Cross novice eight: Meiling May (coxswain), Gloria McMahon, Debbie Sokolowski, Becky Musgrave, Annemarie Wiesen, Catherine Bogdanowicz, Kiley McLean, Katie Luther, Katherine Pilch.


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Full detailed profile on Jessica/Tess/Bess/Wess Brennan Played by Bree Williamson on One Life To Live Daytime Soap Opera.
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Birthday: 1981-12-28
In the nursery at Llanfair, Jessica is stunned to hear Aubrey and Joey have temporary custody of Ryder. Jessica wants to find Viki. Brody appears. After Aubrey slips about Viki being at the hospital, Brody tells Jessica about Clint. He offers to take Jessica there. Jessica refuses and orders him to get out of Llanfair. She doesn't want to walk in on him and Natalie again. Brody shares with Aubrey what happened. Aubrey admits with Jessica back, Joey will leave her in a heartbeat.
Viki enters Clint's room and tells him and Joey about Gigi. Clint thinks Rex can't wait to dance on his grave. Jessica appears and convinces everyone she's back. Just as Jessica brings up the possible donor, Natalie appears. Jessica feels bad about Gigi but still wants her heart to save Clint. Viki and Clint want Jessica to go to Llanfair. Jessica insists she's fine and looks at Natalie. If Tess was going to come back, she would've the second she walked into the house. Joey finally convinces Jessica to go home with him. Gigi's doctor appears. After Viki and Natalie go to see Gigi, Clint asks the doctor a question. Later, Rex appears. Clint informs it's not up to Rex to decide if he'll get Gigi's heart.
Joey brings Jessica back to Llanfair, reunites her with Ryder and tells Aubrey they're done. "Get your stuff and get the hell out," Joey orders. Later, Jessica vows never to leave Ryder again then flashes back to kissing Ford. "Tess." Ford appears in the doorway.
Jessica slams the door of Natalie's bedroom, stunning Natalie and Brody. She makes it clear she's not Tess and demands, "What the hell are you doing in bed with my fiancé?" Jessica lashes out. They betrayed her again! "How could you do this to me?" she asks and grabs her head. "Ford was right." Jessica vows not to hide anymore. She plans to stick around to make them pay. Natalie tries to explain why they gave up hope on her and John. Brody admits he couldn't take it anymore and moved on. "I was trapped," Jessica snaps. "The hell you were," Brody replies and reminds her that Tess is the mean, hateful part of her. Natalie gives them some time, as Brody continues to rant about all of the hell she's put him through. She used his dead, best friend to hurt him, and left her kids, when they all needed her. "You and Natalie can go straight to hell," Jessica replies and storms off.
In the nursery, Aubrey's stunned to see Jessica's returned. Jessica reunites with Bree and Ryder and vows never to leave them again. "Are you sure?" Aubrey asks and refuses to leave Jessica alone with the kids.
Over at the Minute Man Motel, Tess and Ford admit how amazing their sex was. Tess wants to stay like this forever. Ford thinks they need to plan their next move and worries that breaking her out of St. Ann's will cost them Ryder. Tess trusts Ford will find a way to keep them all together. Talk turns to Cutter. Ford promises they'll handle him. He refuses to lose Tess. After Ford leaves, Jessica manages to emerge and warns Tess, "I want my life back." Tess begs Jessica to let her be with Ford and promises to try to love Ford's kid. Jessica loves her children and needs to get to back to them and Brody. Tess suggests Jessica ask Natalie about how Brody's been doing. After all, she's been kissing his wounds while Jessica's been gone. Jessica dominates over Tess and leaves.
Lying in her bed at Llanfair, Natalie asks Brody if he has any regrets. Is he thinking about betraying Jessica? Brody isn't. When Liam cries, they bring him into bed with them. Brody and Natalie discuss Jessica and John. Natalie knows John's never going to forgive her. Brody doesn't think Jessica will either, if she comes back. He holds Natalie and Liam close and asks, "Is this enough for you?" Later, Brody and Natalie make love again. As they kiss, Jessica walks into the room and sees them.
Tess and Ford fall into a kiss while hiding out in the Minute Man Motel. They profess their love. Tess changes out of the nun disguise. Ford looks at a photo of Ryder. Though Tess wants to leave Llanview, Ford can't without his son. Tess becomes upset. "He and I are a package deal," Ford says. "Stay here and help me fight for my son." Tess can't leave Ford. She's there because she loves Ford more than Jessica wants to come back. "If I can learn to love a moron like you…" Tess pauses. "Then I guess I can learn to love your little rugrat too." They admit to being nervous. Ford assures Tess he has protection. They fall to the bed and make love.
In her cell at St. Ann's, Tess laces Ford with a few insults then admits, "I love you too." Bess warned this could only mean trouble for them, but Tess vows never to let Jessica out. They kiss. Tess brings up the electroconvulsive therapy. She's not sure she's strong enough to go through it again. Ford calls out for a nun, claiming he's Sister Roberta, and lures her into the cell. The nun sees Tess on the floor and rants about her faking things in the past. Ford and Tess tie up the nun and escape dressed as two nuns on the run.
Ford, dressed as a nun, watches Brody and Viki at St. Ann's. Tess is wheeled in. The therapy didn't work. The doctor wants to administer another session. After Tess is wheeled into her padded cell, Viki upsets Brody. She can't subject her child to anymore of this therapy. Both realize they may never get Jessica back. Inside her cell, Tess sees the nun is Ford. She's scared that Viki will agree to more sessions. Ford refuses to lose Tess, who wonders if he's using her to get Ryder. Ford hides when Brody and Viki appear with news that Viki has halted further treatments. Brody admits, as long as Jessica is Tess, he won't be bothering her anymore. Later, Ford admits to Tess that he's in love with her.
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