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20th November 2012
Scottish Leather Group wins 'Journey to Zero Waste' and 'Business Leader of the Year' awards at ROCCOs 2012
The ROCCO Business Awards, hosted by comedian Fred MacAulay at the Normandy Hotel, Renfrew, saw Bridge of Weir parent company Scottish Leather Group win two of the night's 15 categories.
The ROCCO Award for 'Journey to Zero Waste' was presented to Scottish Leather Group and accepted by Environmental Director, Dr. Warren Bowden.
Commenting on the award win, Dr. Bowden said: "Low Carbon Leather has become a central part of our marketing and future growth strategy, and this can only be delivered on the back of a successful journey to zero waste. Recognition at the ROCCOs is a very valuable accolade, and one that will be appreciated by our customers across many sectors around the world."
In addition, the ROCCO Award for Business Leader of the Year was presented to Scottish Leather Group Managing Director, Iain McFadyen.
He commented: "It is an honour to be named business leader of the year, which I put down to the continuing success of Scottish Leather Group. I lead a very talented team, and together we are taking our company from strength to strength and expanding the business both here in Scotland and internationally. It is our people and the unrivalled quality and environmental record of our product that leads globally-renowned customers such as Aston Martin, British Airways, FirstGroup, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo and many others to continue specifying our low carbon leather."
Scottish Leather Group also sponsored and presented the award for Excellence in Manufacturing, won by Life Technologies.
12th November 2012
SCDI International Award secured by Scottish Leather Group
Scottish Leather Group, which is the parent company of Bridge of Weir Leather Company has been recognised for its achievements in international markets at the Scottish Council for Development and Industry International Awards.
Scotland's International Awards, held in front of 700 senior guests at the world-class Emirates Arena home of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, recognise the global ambitions and successes of Scotland's leading internationally-focussed companies, showcasing Scotland as an outward looking, ambitious and enterprising nation.
The Accenture Award for Outstanding International Achievement in Green Energy was presented to the Scottish Leather Group by former US Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, in recognition of the company's achievements, specifically showcasing Scottish expertise in sustainable development.
Since 2003, Scottish Leather Group has operated a zero waste strategy, which includes recent major investments in water treatment technology and a thermal energy plant -the latter positioning the group as a world leader in sustainability. The company's zero waste initiatives have considerably reduced the firm's impact on the environment and addressed some of the major threats to the manufacturing industry's future.
Environmental Director, Dr. Warren Bowden said:
"We are absolutely delighted to be recognised by the award for 'Outstanding International Achievement in Green Energy'. Scottish Leather Group is going from strength to strength and expanding business both here in Scotland and internationally. This continuing success can be attributed, at least in part, to our commitment to the environment, the Thermal Energy Plant and the resulting unique low carbon leather product we supply to customers all over the world, including Aston Martin, British Airways, Jaguar Land Rover, Morgan Motor Company, Virgin Atlantic, Volvo and many others.
Award partner, Bill McDonald, Managing Director of Accenture Scotland, said:
"I am delighted to congratulate Scottish Leather Group on securing the Outstanding International Achievement in Green Energy. Business success is down to a number of factors with environmental consequences increasingly at the fore. The Scottish Leather Group has taken its responsibilities very seriously and its green credentials underpin its entire business strategy. This is a very commendable characteristic and a very worthy differentiator as they seek to attract new business from around the world. I wish them every success as they continue to grow the businesses."
27th September 2012
New Range Rover 4th Generation featuring Bridge of Weir leather unveiled
Land Rover has launched its highly anticipated 4th generation Range Rover which features Bridge of Weir Low Carbon leather.
According to Land Rover Global Brand Director, John Edwards, "the new look Range Rover preserves the essential, unique character of the vehicle - the blend of luxury, performance and all terrain capability".
Having constructed such a cutting edge car, Land Rover wanted to increase sustainability without compromising luxury which was why they chose sustainable Bridge of Weir leather.
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22nd September 2012
Bridge of Weir Leather Company launches new premium leather at 100% Design: Caledonian 20:20
Bridge of Weir Leather Company launched a new premium interior leather at 100% Design London 2012, with the introduction of a range named Caledonian 20:20.
A new, super-soft, premium leather, with a subtle matt finish and hair cell grain, the Caledonian 20:20 range has been rigorously tested for tear strength, flexing endurance and colour fastness. Like all Bridge of Weir products, it is a high performance, low carbon leather, perfectly suited to contract furnishing and upholstery applications.
100% Design is the largest and most prestigious single-site design event in the UK and is the commercial cornerstone of the annual London Design Festival. The 2012 exhibition attracted an audience of around 40,000 including exhibitors, visitors, designers and press from around the world.
For more information on 100% Design, please visit; http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/
20th September 2012
Bridge of Weir Leather Company celebrate Queen's Award for Enterprise Presentation and new factory opening
For the fourth time in the company's history, Bridge of Weir Leather Company has been proudly presented with a Queen's Award for Enterprise.
Also, and on the back of remarkable export performance, the company has extended its facilities at Bridge of Weir with the opening of a brand new factory to support rapid growth and increasing sales to overseas markets.
Other world famous Scottish exports, car designers Ian Callum (Design Director, Jaguar Cars) and Moray Callum (Executive Director, Ford Americas Design), were on hand to help with the official opening of the new factory. After the plaque unveiling by Bridge of Weir Chairman, Jonathan Muirhead, the spotlight shifted to the brothers, who 'revealed' the new factory's shop floor to invited guests, rather like they would their latest car design at an international motor show.
Ian Callum said: "I have worked with Bridge of Weir on several car designs and have always been impressed by the craftsmanship and attention to detail in the company's leather products. The company and its people are a pleasure to work with and I am happy to be here today to help celebrate their international success."
Moray Callum added: "The international growth of this company is outstanding, especially in these tough economic times. I know from my colleagues at Lincoln, that the design and effort expended by the Bridge of Weir guys to get their product just right, is simply second to none. The brand name and the reputation of Bridge of Weir executives in the U.S. is excellent, and their low carbon product is both unique and of outstanding quality - I am proud to be a part of this very Scottish celebration today."
10th July 2012
Energy Controlled Leather (ECO2L) accreditation awarded to Bridge of Weir Leather Company
UK leather manufacturer Bridge of Weir Leather Company, a subsidiary of Scottish Leather Group has been certified by ECO2L which is the world's first accreditation for energy efficiency and CO2 emissions of a tannery.
ECO2L confirms the energy-efficient production of leather and the systematic calculation of the corporate carbon footprint (CCF) by means of a defined calculation model within specified system boundaries.
Bridge of Weir Leather Company was awarded the ECO2L certificate in April 2012 due to its energy efficient process and corporate carbon footprint maintained at its site based in Bridge of Weir, Scotland, UK.
The ECO2L accreditation further supports Bridge of Weir Leather Company's sustainable energy policy which has seen it adopt a zero waste strategy and ensured that it is already one of the most modern and environmentally efficient leather manufacturers in the world.
Commenting on the accreditation, Scottish Leather Group Technology, Environment Director, Dr Warren Bowden stated:
"We are pleased to have received this accreditation which further endorses our commitment towards zero waste"
For more information on ECO2L, please visit; http://www.eco2l-leather.com/
22nd May 2012
Bridge of Weir Leather Company honoured with Scottish Engineering President's Award for Outstanding Achievement
Bridge of Weir Leather Company has been honoured with The Presidents Award for Outstanding Achievement at the Scottish Engineering Awards.
The prestigious awards ceremony took place at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow, hosted by the Rt Hon Michael Moore MP, Secretary of State for Scotland.
The Presidents Award for Outstanding Achievement was presented to Bridge of Weir as a 'Scottish manufacturing engineering and supply company that has made an exceptional contribution toward raising the standard of the sector, and has shown to be an appropriate standard bearer for that sector'.
Karen Marshall, Bridge of Weir managing director, said:
"I am delighted to accept this award on behalf of everyone at Bridge of Weir Leather Company. We are proud to be associated with and recognised by Scottish Engineering and although there are many challenges in manufacturing we are optimistic about it's future in Scotland."
Also on the night, Bridge of Weir Leather Company's parent, Scottish Leather Group, was presented with the Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing Award from the Carbon Trust.
8th May 2012
Scottish Leather Group refits £60m Saga Sapphire with Low Carbon Leather specification
Following a £60 million refurbishment, Saga's newest flagship cruise liner, the Saga Sapphire, has been outfitted with both Andrew Muirhead & Son and Bridge of Weir low carbon leather.
With over 2.7 million customers, the over-50s cruise specialist named the ship after suggestions from Saga's loyal Britannia Club members. Featuring contemporary and eclectic design with a British twist, Saga worked closely with designers RPW Design, a London-based leading interior design house, and purchasing consultants Joanna Knight Interiors.
Joanna Knight at Joanna Knight Interiors said:
"We chose to work with Scottish Leather Group because of the high quality and value of the products on offer. As well as a wide range of colours to choose from, Andrew Muirhead also produced bespoke colours for many areas of the ship through their flexible manufacturing process. A further deciding factor was the high level of stock availability and speedy production turnaround."
"The customer service received has been exemplary - with such a large project and critical lead times it is essential that suppliers work well with the purchaser and the client. In this case I am happy to report that both Andrew Muirhead and Bridge of Weir excelled with their attention to detail."
The majority of the hides specified were Ingleston Linen in colour and were used within the new range of spacious cabins for chair and headboard upholstery.
Other natural colours from Andrew Muirhead included Sateen Oyster, Ingleston Gunmetal, and Ingleston Stone and a further five bespoke shades were also manufactured. From Bridge of Weir, muted hues of Grampian Doe, Grampian Vintage Rose and Caledonian Ocean were used throughout the ship.
These hides are found throughout the vessel in both public and private areas including the Pole to Pole restaurant, The Britannia Lounge, Coopers, Aviators Bar, The Academy, the 'East to West' Sri Lankan and Thai cuisine restaurant and the informal Grill Veranda featuring a state-of-the-art kitchen.
The leather was also used in the Drawing Room, predicted to be one of the most popular places on board, featuring a walk-in larder and a library outfitted with iPads, a first for the company.
Jan Wilson, managing director at RPW Design commented:
"As premier UK leather manufacturers, we selected both Bridge of Weir and Andrew Muirhead leather for a variety of reasons - the competitive price point, the quality and superb durability."
"We had exacting requirements for the subtlety of the leather colouring and the flexible manufacturing process offered was top of the range, resulting in five bespoke colours produced in partnership with RPW Design. We were able to achieve exactly what we were looking for."
Archie Browning, sales director, Andrew Muirhead & Son concluded:
"We are delighted to have been specified for such a prominent project in the marine industry. Having departed for her maiden voyage earlier this week, we wish passengers a smooth sailing and hope all on board enjoy the luxurious new surroundings."
21st April 2012
Bridge of Weir Leather Company, for the fourth time in its illustrious history, has been recognised with a Queen's Award for Enterprise
The award, for international trade, was announced today, 21st of April 2012 - The Queen's birthday, and the year Her Majesty celebrates the Diamond Jubilee (1952 - 2012). Bridge of Weir Leather Company will hold the honour for the next five years.
With total sales up 150% during the three years to the end of September 2011 (the period covered by the 2012 award), and 90% of production exported, Bridge of Weir Leather's primary commercial focus is on the global automotive industry. The company's appeal also extends beyond the automotive sector, with the Scottish leather found in luxury yachts, private aircraft, some of the world's finest restaurants and hotels and on premium mobile telephone handsets.
Bridge of Weir Leather Company chairman, Jonathan Muirhead, said:
"It is a great honour to be recognised once again by the Queen's Awards for Enterprise. Bridge of Weir Leather is now a major export business, with 90% of production sold overseas. We have experienced very significant growth in recent years, with total sales up 150% and our unique Low Carbon Leather representing innovative British manufacturing techniques in over 60 countries around the world."
Established in 1905, and now a subsidiary of the Scottish Leather Group, the company boasts Europe's most advanced leather production facilities, and since the opening of an all-new thermal energy plant in 2010, the 'greenest' as well. The thermal energy plant underpins Bridge of Weir's production process, and as the only one of its kind in the world leather industry, takes what was previously waste sent to landfill, and converts it directly to energy for heating the water required in leather manufacturing. The result is the world's first truly Low Carbon Leather product.
With investments in a joint venture production facility in China, manufacturing operations in Mexico and a sales office in Detroit, Bridge of Weir Leather has become a truly global player in the automotive sector. The company's motoring heritage dates back to the early 1900s when it first started to supply the iconic Model-T Ford. Its automotive client base now includes Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercedes AMG, Volvo and most recently Fisker and Infiniti - who selected Bridge of Weir Leather for its low carbon attributes - in keeping with these manufacturers' plug-in hybrid model values.
Jonathan Muirhead added:
"Our commitment to quality, the environment, cutting-edge design, high technology manufacturing processes, animal welfare and customer service is our unique selling proposition and we put our international successes down to these sacrosanct business attributes."
19th April 2012
Bridge of Weir Low Carbon Leather features in new Infiniti Emerg-e concept from Japan
Bridge of Weir Leather Company has been chosen as interior material supplier of choice to the critically acclaimed Infiniti Emerg-e concept car, revealed to the world for the first time at the Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland in March.
Chosen for its unique brand of Low Carbon Leather, Bridge of Weir has supplied two grades of soft leather, in black and metallic champagne colours, to adorn the Infiniti Emerg-e interior's characteristic flowing lines and sculpted edges. As a zero-emissions plug-in hybrid, the low carbon ethos shared by both Infiniti and Bridge of Weir made the fine Scottish leather a perfect fit for the Japanese premium brand's most exciting design to date.
Bridge of Weir sales director, Jamie Davidson, said:
"We are delighted with the results of our first piece of work with renowned Japanese brand INFINITI. Bridge of Weir Low Carbon Leather is a product that sits very well inside the Infiniti Emerg-e, which is a striking and beautiful design both inside and out. We are proud to have played a part in the project and wish INFINITI the very best with this fantastic plug-in hybrid."
With a production process supported by Bridge of Weir's innovative new thermal energy plant in Scotland, the Infiniti Emerg-e can boast that even its interior leather is low carbon.
14th April 2012
Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club visit Bridge of Weir
Bridge of Weir Leather Company were pleased to welcome members of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club - Glasgow Region to the factory on Saturday 14th April 2012. Around twenty members and guests with their Jaguar cars assembled at the factory and were given a presentation about the company and tour of the factory.
Jim Pettigrew, Secretary of the club commented afterwards:
"Without exception everyone thoroughly enjoyed seeing and hearing from those who took us around the factory how the transformation from natural hides to the final leather takes place"
29th March 2012
Scottish leather brings class and tradition to industry
In addition to a number of recent contract wins in the automotive sector, subsidiary of Scottish Leather Group, Bridge of Weir Leather Company has recently completed projects within the health and hospitality sectors.
Specified within Haskins Garden Centre in Hampshire, Kings Lynn Golf Club and the HCA International Hospital at London Bridge, the manufacturer of Low Carbon Leather is off to a busy start in 2012.
The Haskins Garden Centre at West End, Southampton has recently invested £3 million to enhance the existing buildings. Now seating 460 covers, Bridge of Weir leather hides in Russet were specified within the restaurant area on long lines of banquette seating.
Located in the Norfolk countryside, the clubhouse at Kings Lynn Golf Club has recently undergone a complete refurbishment. Looking out over the eighteenth hole and putting green, Bridge of Weir leather in Alpaca has been used here on tub chairs and bar stools.
Joann Marchant, managing director at Curzon & Co commented:
"We wanted a durable and long lasting leather that would continue to look good and feel nice - Bridge of Weir leather was the obvious choice."
Most recently, they have supplied to the HCA International London Bridge Hospital - a private hospital which looks over the River Thames and Tower Bridge in the centre of London. With over 100 en-suite patient rooms, Bridge of Weir hides in Grampian Totem have been used on seating in each.
The refurbishment is part of a wider redevelopment project for the hospital which includes two new operating theatres, a state of the art critical care unit and a refurbishment of the bathrooms.
Jamie Davidson, sales director for Bridge of Weir Leather said:
"Seeing Bridge of Weir leather in such a variety of applications is testament to the versatility and quality of our product. The high use restaurant, waiting and bar areas that it has been specified for will continue to look good years from now!"
29th February 2012
Scottish leather features in international British Airways' lounges
Leather from the Bridge of Weir Leather Company, part of Scottish Leather group, has been specified as part of a refurbishment programme in not one, but three British Airways international lounges. Working closely with the airline, the manufacturers of Low Carbon Leather supplied on trend natural hides for use within the relaxing lounge interiors.
In the BA lounge at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Bridge of Weir Grampian hides in Buffalo, Explore, Pewter and Admiralty Blue were used for the re-upholstery of armchairs.
In British Airways' lounges at Dubai and Geneva, Bridge of Weir leather was also used as part of the refurbishment programme on 80% of the seating.
Angeline Mayhead, lounge development manager at British Airways commented:
"The lounge interiors were refreshed using Bridge of Weir Leather. In Nairobi specifically, leather supply is almost nonexistent and is accompanied by high import tax. We therefore greatly appreciated the timely delivery of the leather and high level of support from the sales team at Bridge of Weir."
The entire lounge refresh programme saw the re-upholstery of over 1500 seats. As an environmentally friendly product, Bridge of Weir leather was the preferred material, helping to support British Airway's zero landfill target.
Jamie Davidson, sales director for Bridge of Weir Leather said:
"It is fantastic to see Bridge of Weir Leather used in three of British Airways' lounge refurbishments. Not only is it testament to the quality of our product, but the fact that it will be in high use areas of the airport proves its durability."
31st January 2012
Scottish Low Carbon Leather first choice for luxury ships
The UK's largest manufacturers of leather, Bridge of Weir Leather Company and Andrew Muirhead & Son, subsidiaries of Scottish Leather Group, have recently supplied their Low Carbon Leather for the upgrade of two of the world's most luxurious ocean cruise liners, the P&O Oriana and the Queen Mary 2.
As the most established ship in the P&O fleet, the Oriana carries hundreds of thousands of cruisers worldwide and, assisted by London based designers Adfecto and following a multi-million pound refurbishment, has now been rebranded an 'adult only' vessel.
The luxury cruise ship plays host to bars, restaurants, shops and lounges and boasts a stunning Tiffany glass ceiling. She is also home to celebrity chef Marco Pierre White's Ocean Grill, as well as the Sorrento, a fine dining Italian restaurant.
Onboard, Andrew Muirhead leather in Sateen Sahara was used for the refurbishment of existing chairs at The Ocean Grill. Further Andrew Muirhead hides in Ingleston Sable and Bridge of Weir Grampian Taupe hides were used on Knightsbridge furniture at Le Club Nightclub and at the Sorrento Conservatory, Bridge of Weir leather in Grampian Lip was used on fixed seating and chairs by Italian manufacturer Potocco Spa.
Rebekah Ellis, of designers Adfecto Design commented:
"We specified Bridge of Weir and Andrew Muirhead for all the leather projects onboard the Oriana due to price, colour range and the extremely high level of service that they offered."
"Their top of the range colour matching service provided a near exact colour match for the scheme that we were working with."
Archie Browning, sales director for Andrew Muirhead said:
"It is a credit to see our leather used on such an iconic vessel. Named by HM The Queen in 1995 and now featuring Bridge of Weir Leather in some of the most prestigious areas onboard, we are delighted that the service we offer has once again been proved to be first class."
Cunard's flagship Queen Mary 2 has also undergone a two week refurbishment to celebrate her eighth birthday this month. Working in partnership with the original designers, Tillberg Design, the company aimed to restore the ship's signature elegance.
Andrew Muirhead hides in Lustrana Chestnut and Oxblood were used within the British pub, the Golden Lion, on sofas, stools, barstools and armchairs. The pub underwent a complete redesign where the new design retains its traditional character with warm colours and plush seating.
Linda Hult, interior designer at Tillberg Design said:
"There are two main reasons we chose to work with Andrew Muirhead, the first being that the colour and finish worked very well for the design and style of the pub. The second was the IMO certification of the leather and the fact that this rating was required for all materials used onboard."
Mr. Browning finished:
"Modern ship builders and interior designers up until now have found it difficult to source a leather that has the quality they need to make their design work, while meeting the very high demands for safety and quality at sea."
"We have achieved the coveted Ships Wheel quality accreditation and at last designers can specify premium quality leather that matches the most stringent safety expectations, as well as looking luxurious."
"Not only does it have to look top quality, but passengers need to feel comfortable and our leather delivers on all aspects required."


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The world was a cold and lonely place
Never saw a friendly face
Everybody trying to keep the pace
But, I went running back to God.
No love, no sunlight could be found
Pain and hate were all around
Terror lived in every sound
But, I went running back to God.
I could have stopped and turned around
And to this sinful Earth be bound
But freedom, peace and love I found
When I went running back to God.
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One of the big arguments against Gretchen Morgenson's quasi-defense of Ed DeMarco and the implications of principal reductions on Fannie and Freddie loans was that surely nobody is suggesting that the GSEs write down their primary loans while the second liens are kept intact. But in fact that is the argument, according to DeMarco himself:
The US regulator overseeing state-controlled home loan financiers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has said that the companies are being pushed to accept losses to keep big US banks from writing down their holdings.
In an interview with the Financial Times, Edward DeMarco, acting Federal Housing Finance Agency director, said policy makers who are pushing his agency to allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce borrowers' mortgage balances, are deliberately shielding big banks from taking losses on distressed housing debt.
During the US property bubble, US banks gave loans to borrowers who used the equity in their homes as collateral. But when the property bubble burst – homes in the US have lost a third of their value since 2006 – millions of homeowners with so-called "second mortgages" found themselves deeply underwater.
Now, as the Obama administration, Congress and at the Federal Reserve call on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to write down the mortgages they own or guarantee, Mr DeMarco argues that such a move amounts to a transfer of US taxpayer wealth to the biggest US lenders, whose "second mortgages" are subordinate to the debt owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
"If you do principal forgiveness, who is it benefiting?" Mr DeMarco asked. "Doing principal forgiveness is what would protect the big banks."
So this is not Morgenson's novel argument, but something DeMarco believes as well. And it must be jarring to the advocacy community to hear this man, who has been villified as a tool of the finance lobby, talking about protecting the big banks.
DeMarco hasn't answered why he won't move to principal write-downs on Fannie and Freddie-backed loans that have no second attached. He just seems to like interest rate cuts or principal forbearance better. I don't agree and I think the numbers on correlation between negative equity and eventual foreclosure bears that out.
The important thing here is that this is not necessarily an either/or but a both/and. DeMarco could endorse write-downs where it makes sense for both borrower and lender and where the second problem doesn't exist; that is probably a lot of loans, though we don't have exact numbers. It's appalling that we don't have good data on how many loans that would be; even Dean Baker is just guessing.
Alternatively and in tandem, the Federal Reserve or the OCC could simply mandate that second liens on significantly underwater homes get wiped out whenever principal gets reduced on first liens. That would restore lien priority and not create problems of borrowers still being underwater when you factor in the second. Additionally it wouldn't transfer the hit from the banks to the investors. The Fed or OCC could do it by fiat. This way, all underwater loans are accounted for, seconds or no seconds.
But the best evidence that the Administration doesn't want to do this is two-fold. First of all, they put into the settlement a provision where seconds only get written down in equal terms to the firsts, a breach of contract. Second, you have William Dudley of the New York Fed saying this directly:
William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, is among the most public proponents of debt forgiveness by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Some critics say that the New York Fed and other regulators responsible for the health of the biggest US banks are protecting them from demands that they write down their holdings.
Meanwhile, the regulators who are responsible for the health of the biggest US banks are careful not to be too aggressive in demanding that the lenders write down their holdings out of fear for the banks' solvency, observers have said.
In January Mr Dudley said that Fannie and Freddie should reduce mortgage principal for the greater good of the US economy, even if the associated second mortgages are not touched.
Mr Dudley said that because regulators are unable to match first mortgages with the underlying second mortgages, policy makers – including Mr DeMarco – should nonetheless pursue loan principal writedowns.
This isn't true, according to OCC data, which says that as of two years ago, they had matched over 60% of the second liens to the primary debt on the property.
The point is this. Most of the second liens are owned by the big four banks: JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citigroup. They total hundreds of billions of dollars. And Administration policy says that those banks shouldn't take the hit, even on loans that are significantly underwater.
Some would ask why I care who takes the hit, as long as homeowners get help? There are a couple larger issues. One is that investors getting continually screwed means they will continue to abandon a private securitization market that, when it works, increases available capital and gives a new generation of people access to mortgage finance. The second is the Simon Johnson argument – until you break the power of the oligarchy, you will not have a recovery, you will have cascading financial crises, and you will not have an America that reaches its full potential.
While the banks got bailed out, homeowners did not – the fundamental finding of a massive National Journal story on housing policy. The Administration simply did not want to help the homeowner in any way that imperiled the recovery for the banks. It has animated policy. It stopped cramdown. It stopped work on untangling the second lien mess. It made HAMP discretionary rather than mandatory, as a condition of the bank bailout. It created a settlement that has a characteristically light touch.
So nobody should be surprised by a worldview, even at this late date, where a policy deemed helpful to homeowners needs to also help banks.


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Cool for skiing and biking. but still kind of a weird perspective while skiing. Oh, and just cause the plate is part of the chest harness doesn't mean the clip that holds the camera onto the plate can't break, so you should still use a tether.
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May 09 2014
Breakfast in Bed for Mom!
I included a Mother's Day Breakfast in Bed section in my holiday cookbook, because serving me breakfast in bed is something my kids always want to do for me on Mother's Day. Many years, since I get up so early, it has required my getting back in bed after being up for a couple of hours, and the menu has ranged from Grape Nuts with a glass of orange juice to a stack of eight huge, beautifully misshapen pancakes that I still consider the most delicious pancakes I've ever had in my life. The menu in the photo above is simple: scrambled eggs with smoked salmon (but you can sub shaved ham or even herbs or pesto), a sweet scone (recipe below), and a yogurt-berry parfait. This kind of occasion isn't about elaborate food…it's about the sweet, sweet gesture.
Here are some of my favorite ideas for a Mother's Day breakfast-in-bed (or breakfast-at-the-table if you prefer!)
(And psst. Don't forget to include a note!)
Petite Vanilla Bean Scones. Scones are always a good choice for mom on Mother's Day because they're not too heavy and they go great with a cup of coffee or tea.
Continuing the scone thought, these Sweet Cinnamon Scones are delightful if you're a lover of cinnamon-sugar treats.
I have these Lemon Rosemary Scones in my holiday cookbook in the Mother's Day section, and ohhhhhhhhhhh, are they delightful. I love using rosemary in things like this—it's unexpected!
But of all the scones I've made and loved throughout my life, my Maple Nut Scones are definitely my favorite. I love, love, love them.
On the egg front: If my mom were close-by on Sunday, I would definitely make her Eggs Benedict…
OR Eggs Florentine (Eggs Benedict, but subbing spinach for the Canadian Bacon).
And I'd make myself a plate, too.
Hollandaise is my life.
A Breakfast Quesadilla is also lovely, because you can use whole wheat tortillas, fill it with avocado, pico de gallo, and other things mom loves. Delicious!
A Frittata is also exceedingly mom-friendly and so darn easy. And here's a fun gift idea: If she doesn't have one, buy her a good nonstick skillet for a Mother's Day gift…and make the frittata in it to break it in! She'll love it.
For something you can make the night before, this Sausage Kale Breakfast Casserole is absolutely divine and it'll feed the whole family…and then some! Just pop it in the oven the morning of Mother's Day and within an hour or so you'll have breakfast all ready!
For a sweet breakfast casserole, my Cinnamon Baked French Toast remains a favorite in the Drummond household. Assemble it and pop it in the fridge the night before, then bake it off the next morning. Slather with softened butter, drizzle with maple syrup…and all is right with the world.
And speaking of French toast…this French Toast with Berry Butter is as delectable as it is pretty. Perfect for mom's breakfast-in-bed tray!
Another French Toast option is Croissant French Toast, which is lighter and flakier than the regular stuff. Top with berries to make it extra pretty!
On the pancake front, it doesn't get any better than Edna Mae's Sour Cream Pancakes. They turn out perfect every time, and you can even sub Greek yogurt to make 'em healthier.
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes are another option. Tangy, sweet, fruity…divine!
And how about these Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls? They take a little time, but you can make them Saturday and warm them up.
Iny's Prune Cake. This cake holds great significance for me, partly because my great grandmother Iny used to make it and partly because…well, it's one of the most delicious things you'll ever eat. Don't be deterred by the prunes, and you won't even know they're there. All moms love it!
And for some beautiful color, this Pretty, Yummy Fruit Salad is perfectly perfect.
And for something super fast and easy, Huevo in the Hole is always a favorite of mine. (Or the regular Egg in the Hole version using sandwich bread.)
Hope you find something to make Mom this Sunday morning!
Happy Mother's Day to all you mamas out there.
91 Comments and 7 Replies
Meme On Friday, May 9 at 9:06 am
I wonder which ones I'll be getting for Mother's Day! Ha! That cinnamon french toast looks really good. Happy Mother's day to all.
Mrs. Lucky On Friday, May 9 at 9:08 am
So many options!! I want pancakes and bacon!
Emily MG On Friday, May 9 at 9:11 am
So nice that you still have children at home to make you one (or more) of these mouth watering delights! Our kids are all grown up. I'll get to talk and/or Skype with each of them, though, on Mother's Day. I love it!
Happy Mother's Day!
Deb G On Friday, May 9 at 9:18 am
My kids are both grown now and don't live near anymore, but they used to make me breakfast in bed for mothers day. They always had fun and were so proud of themselves!
Deborah Baumbarger On Friday, May 9 at 9:18 am
Have a nice Mother's Day!
ReneeW On Friday, May 9 at 9:18 am
EdnaMae's Sour Cream Pancakes are to die for.
Linda McShane On Friday, May 9 at 9:20 am
I have directed my husband and son to your site for good Mother's Day breakfast ideas.
Happy Mother's Day to all of you!
Mary Schryer On Friday, May 9 at 9:21 am
Now I am really hungry!
Deb R On Friday, May 9 at 9:21 am
Maybe we should have Mother's Day once a month so we can try all the wonderful food listed here and then some!!! Happy Mother's Day!
Brooke L. On Friday, May 9 at 9:22 am
What a treat to have breakfast in bed! Happy Mommy Day!
Cheryl Barker On Friday, May 9 at 9:23 am
I would take any of these for breakfast any day — in bed, out of bed, wherever! Happy Mother's Day, Ree!
goosefeathers On Friday, May 9 at 8:20 pm
Exactly, Cheryl. Any day at all and any time of day. Ree's French Toast photos always stop me in my tracks. And that Berry Butter is irresistible. Happy Mother's Day !
SandraG On Friday, May 9 at 9:25 am
Happy, Happy Mother's Day to all of the fabulous mothers out there.
Jan Mc On Friday, May 9 at 9:25 am
I'll pass these on to my husband, since the kids are grown. We still have fun cooking for each other.
Robin E On Friday, May 9 at 9:28 am
It all looks so good. I wonder if I leave this page up and write "hint, hint, hint" if I will get breakfast in bed Sunday lol.
JYM On Friday, May 9 at 9:46 am
Thanks for the varied and delicious breakfast ideas, Ree, and the wonderful photos. None of my four children live anywhere nearby and I'll be making my own breakfast, but that's OK because my hubby will be close by. Something savory? Something sweet? We'll see. Happy Mother's Day and hugs to each and every mother out there.
Jean M On Friday, May 9 at 9:47 am
Happy Mother's Day to you Ree and to all of your followers!
Angela from Maryland On Friday, May 9 at 9:54 am
Yum. I will probably have egg in the hole. I don't have a round biscuit cutter so I use a dog bone biscuit cutter. My egg in the holes look like dog biscuits.
Anne P. On Friday, May 9 at 9:55 am
All I need on Mother's Day, is a glass of juice and a piece of toast. Well, if someone wants to make me a poached egg, too, that would be lovely, as I sit with feet up in my Lazy Boy,
watching a wonderful old movie! This is all after Church, of course, where I will sit with family, holding my two-year old grandson on my lap! Blessings, indeed…
Happy Mother's Day to all the Mommies and Grammies out there!!
Ken On Friday, May 9 at 10:35 pm
That sounds like a wonderful day. I'm envious! Enjoy even if you're only a mom to animals,as Is my case!
Jan C On Friday, May 9 at 9:59 am
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO REE AND ALL THE MOTHERS OUT THERE.. I hope you have a very special day!
Cheryl L On Friday, May 9 at 11:18 am
Jan C, I'll second that thought!!! CLW
Nicole On Friday, May 9 at 10:06 am
Drooling over here!! I had an amazing frittata at a restaurant last weekend. I think I may try to make my own. Those Lemon Blueberry sweet rolls look AMAHZING
Victoria W On Friday, May 9 at 10:10 am
All your recipes look divine! My daughter always gets me a cheescake for Mothers Day… So, that's what I eat for breakfast!
Tess in TN On Friday, May 9 at 10:10 am
Thanks for the post (hint, hint, wink, wink my family)! Happy Mother's Day
Stephanie On Friday, May 9 at 10:11 am
That croissant french toast looks scrumptious! Blessings to all the moms out there – happy mother's day!!!
Krisy On Friday, May 9 at 10:23 am
Very nice recipe ideas! You find nonstick skillets better for frittatas? I prefer stainless steel or even cast iron. Although I know now they make better nonstick pans now fortunately, I am still stuck in the feeling of the pans from my childhood in the 80s, those pricey teflon pans that never worked and the coating got scratched right away. But I find with frittotas, after putting the eggs in the oven to melt the cheese, the eggs are set enough and release easily. But I do agree if your mom likes those pans, giving mom a replacement one each mothers day is a good idea, as those do need to be replaced.
Becky On Friday, May 9 at 10:25 am
Thanks Ree! Will definitely be using one of these recipes this weekend!
Angie Mehrtens On Friday, May 9 at 10:34 am
Thank you. I am going to make the prune cake. It sounds so good. I would like to wish you a very Happy Mother's Day. Enjoy it very much. I am hoping after church I will not have to make supper. Lol!
Anne P. On Friday, May 9 at 10:58 am
Hi Angie, I've been making the exact same Prune Cake for at least 40 yrs. It's truly a treasure!! It's a cake that my oldest daughter requests each year for her birthday.
Hint: I put the eggs, buttermilk, prunes, and vanilla in the blender, pulsing until the prunes are finally chopped, then pour into the flour, sugar mixture, then add the oil, and mix it up.
Saves time, and mess of mashing up the prunes. Works great! Hope you enjoy this cake, too…it's wonderful!! Happy Mother's Day!
Anne P. On Friday, May 9 at 12:27 pm
Meant to say "finely chopped"….guess it could also mean "finally finely chopped", however in a high-speed blender…oh, me…..
Janice On Friday, May 9 at 10:53 am
I loved seeing the note and all your kids' handwriting.
Judy Jenkins On Friday, May 9 at 10:54 am
All I can say is YUMMY!
Tracy R On Friday, May 9 at 10:56 am
Happy Mother's Day Ree & All you Mother's out there…..Have a wonderful Mother's Day!
Suzan R On Friday, May 9 at 11:02 am
Happy Mother's Day to you!
Kate @Almond Butter Binge On Friday, May 9 at 11:02 am
I have been looking for a good prune cake recipe! That sounds silly, but it is definitely true — still have a giant Costco-sized bag of prunes to get through and no idea how
Margaret C. On Friday, May 9 at 11:03 am
Wow, lots of great recipes. Thanks for the ideas.
Stephanie On Friday, May 9 at 11:39 am
All of those are making my mouth water! The eggs benedict, however, are calling my name! My husband and our two little girls will be taking me out to brunch on Sunday, which will be just perfect.
Treb On Friday, May 9 at 11:59 am
Happy mama's day Ree!
Kate On Friday, May 9 at 11:59 am
I would LOVE to have any of those meals prepared for me in bed on Mother's Day;). I recognize the Tracy Porter plates/bowls that you use in your photos. It looks great paired with your delicious food. Who is the manufacturer of the red and white floral plate that you featured in this post?
Happy Mother's Day to you!
sherry On Friday, May 9 at 12:02 pm
hi ree, happy mothers day, love the receipe ideas. want to make those scone receipes. they made my mouth water. my children are grown, so will b making pancakes, for my best friend, whos also my room mate. love your shows and cooking ideas
Grammanita On Friday, May 9 at 12:08 pm
Huevos in the Hole, here I come! Oozing yolks are my life, too. Yum!!!
Happy Mother's Day, Ree. Enjoy whatever menu items come your way.
Rachel Louree On Friday, May 9 at 12:31 pm
I will definitely show this to my husband and children today so that have plenty of time to grocery shop!!:). Thanks, Ree! The pancakes are looking AWESOME !
Annie On Friday, May 9 at 12:35 pm
Wowsa!!! They all look amazballs (that means good here in old Blighty!!) Our mothers day was in March and whilst I don't have any bambinos myself therefore no breakfast in bed, I do have a house full of animals who very cleverly bought me an Elvis greatest hits CD with money stored safely in their little hairy pockets!!! It's tea time here in England and I am thinking of egg in the hole for tea!! Happy mothers Dayton you Ree and the rest of America!! xxxxx
Temarra in Texas On Friday, May 9 at 12:38 pm
Wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day!!
Jennelle E On Friday, May 9 at 12:50 pm
Great ideas!!! Happy Mother's Day to you!!!
kathy s On Friday, May 9 at 1:00 pm
Friday may 9yh 2014
i would love to eat for mothers day your yummy fruit salad
scammed eggs and ham, would be great.
kathy s On Friday, May 9 at 1:12 pm
happy mothers day Ree i have to say i would love to eat all those Items you have posted for breakfast,in the only one the uselessly cooks in my house, so i may see if my soon well cook for me. he 19 now. so i say the fruit said would be my pic for me. cant wait to watch your new show on Saturday, morning, love it all the time you are the best cook that i love tom watch.have the best meals every time i want them every night. Ps, take care god bless you and your family. love Kathy
JoyBeth On Friday, May 9 at 6:00 pm
Kathy, so glad you mentioned the new episode for Saturday, I went straight to the TV to DVR it, just in case.
Lori Seggio On Friday, May 9 at 1:13 pm
Happy Mother's Day Everyone!
Salange On Friday, May 9 at 2:00 pm
Hmmmm, all looks so good!
Happy Mother's Day to y'all!
K. Stewart On Friday, May 9 at 2:09 pm
So many wonderful choices. I love eggs benedict. I will be an exhibitor at a local art festival but families bring their Mothers each year. It is fun.
I hope you have a wonnderful Mother's Day!
Marc On Friday, May 9 at 2:12 pm
Son and I are making fresh challah french toast with orange zest and fruit topping (or warmed maple/butter syrup), maple glazed thick-sliced bacon and lots of fresh fruit. . .oh, and coffee for the mom. . .a definite need. . .take care and enjoy the week-end.
Linda S On Friday, May 9 at 2:51 pm
In Australia there is a town called Scone./Sc-OWN/ In the land of OZ, if one wants to purchase a Scone to eat, it is pronounced /Sc-ON/. Needless-to-say, when purchasing these at Starbucks, I have to do the mental translation so everyone is NOT confused.
cryatal carney On Friday, May 9 at 3:11 pm
Ree your recipes look sooo delish, will have to try them soon. Happy Mother's day to everyone !!!!
Rebekah {aCricketSang} On Friday, May 9 at 3:14 pm
I love all your scone recipes
DonnaO On Friday, May 9 at 3:51 pm
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Mother's Day and also to all the Mom's!
Katie On Friday, May 9 at 4:12 pm
Hey Ree!
Many thanks for the yummy yummy Mother's Day ideas…. maybe we have to have a long, long brunch all day long!!
Happy Mothers Day to you — and I for one really appreciate all the ideas and recipes that you make available here on your blog.
Hope your day is scrumptious.
JoyBeth On Friday, May 9 at 4:14 pm
Ree, a big Happy Mother's Day to you. And that is some of the best looking food and I know it has to taste scrumptious! Made my mouth water just looking at it.
I have never been served breakfast in bed for Mother's Day, but it sounds so nice. My kids are grown (in their 20's) and they usually buy me flowers, cards or something practical and anything that they do for me (big or small) melts my heart. Hubby usually buys me a meaningful card and if I'm lucky (ha-ha) will take me shopping. And your right, it is always the thought that counts.
Happy Mother's Day to all mother's out there.
janette On Friday, May 9 at 4:25 pm
It all loooks so yummy! Happy Mother's Day Ree!
Jory H. On Friday, May 9 at 4:32 pm
All these recipes look amazing but I think I got the most excited when I saw the plate you served the Prune Cake on — My husband and I put those on our registry and I'm totally in love with the whole set. I haven't seen it in any of your posts before and I LOVE that you're giving it the publicity — totally beautiful!!
Miriam On Friday, May 9 at 4:47 pm
All of these suggestions looks wonderful. But for me, breakfast in bed is the LAST thing I would ever want, for ANY day. I am 75, and when I was sick as a kid, my mother would have me stay in bed. Several times I was sick enough to not be allowed to get up for anything but the bathroom. It was awkward; no place to "put" anything. Crumbs or small pieces could get spilled. I got so I hated to eat in bed. I would still not enjoy it. But someone could fix me ANY of those dishes to eat at a table.
Angel Reyes On Friday, May 9 at 5:00 pm
Too many good ideas. Pair a good meal with a nice walk, picnic, or even a scenery drive and you are golden!
Lu On Friday, May 9 at 5:07 pm
I like the scones best. No, actually the eggs Benedict. Or wait, maybe the French toast…
Sammi @Sammi Sunshine On Friday, May 9 at 5:25 pm
Yay for breakfast in bed! That's what we always did for my mom growing up. I hope someday my kids do it for me too!
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JoAnne Hileman On Friday, May 9 at 5:30 pm
I love these ideas…what would you suggest to use as a substitute for the mint?? I have an allergy to mint and I am constantly looking for alternatives.
Marcia k On Friday, May 9 at 5:51 pm
I think I'll make myself some scones! They look yummy! Happy Mothers Day
Brenda B. On Friday, May 9 at 6:03 pm
I'm craving those maple nut scones now. Thanks for the yummy ideas Ree. Happy Mother's Day!
Carol M On Friday, May 9 at 7:02 pm
I Love Breakfast. It is my favorite meal of the day. I also love scones.
Nancy in NC On Friday, May 9 at 7:23 pm
It all sounds good to me. Ree and all the mothers out there, Have a Great Mother's day.
forever montana On Friday, May 9 at 8:11 pm
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day too!! I make Ree's Baked French Toast, and the Cinnamon Rolls are divine.My kids love to come to mom's for breakfast. Happy Mothers Day Ree, and to all of the ladies that follow you
Denise On Friday, May 9 at 9:11 pm
Thank you so much for your website. I'm on it all the time and whenever people ask where I got the recipe, before I can answer, they say the Pioneer Woman. I watch every week. I've made so many if your recipes. Recently being the Italian Cream Cupcakes, and tonight, Shrimp Scampi. Haven't met a recipe I haven't liked. Thank you!
Wanday On Friday, May 9 at 9:34 pm
Happy Mothers Day, Ree and all of your wonderful family, friends and fans alike. I had a wonderful visit with my grand daughter (6) this evening who advised me she and I had to go shopping tomorrow to buy her Mommy (my daughter) a MD gift cause "ive been thinking and Nanny you can always keep a secret so you have to take me shopping". haha Soo, guess im shopping tomorrow.
Sandi W. On Friday, May 9 at 10:01 pm
Just wanted to say Happy Mothers Day PW and to all those that read and post! My mom is in heaven and Mothers Day is when I miss her most,,,,,count your blessings if you still have your mom with you and cherish the day!
Anna On Friday, May 9 at 10:35 pm
In our household, chocolate meringue pie is a perfectly acceptable breakfast option (when available).
Actual breakfast foods are fine, but seriously not essential.
Kelly On Friday, May 9 at 10:44 pm
Those Sour Cream Pancakes are delicous…
Probably going to have Eggs in the morning
Mollie Colon On Saturday, May 10 at 2:20 am
I'm literally drooling right now. Idk which one I'll make first… Although I've been dying to try the vanilla bean scones. I've made the maple pecan already, they're good but I probably won't make them again. The vanilla, on the other hand, look great! I love your cookbooks Ree! You're my favorite!
Sophie Harriet On Saturday, May 10 at 5:07 am
Mmmm…these recipes look scrumptious! I particularly like the look of the cinnamon scones! Any mother who is on the receiving end of one of these recipes will be very lucky (and happy I'm sure!)
Karen On Saturday, May 10 at 7:58 am
Thanks for all of the "hints". This year is the first time in over ten years that I have had both of my girls here with me for Mother's Day. ( The oldest one is a professional trucker, so we celebrate when she comes home.) This year, my present is that they are both here, safe and well. Now if only the weather would cooperate, I would be in heaven while digging in the dirt planting my garden, surrounded by blooming fruit trees. The rhubarb is ready to be picked ( what a few days of temperatures around 80 will do.) The asparagus is about ready to be cut. Oh, what a difference a few days make. Oh yes, I AM a mother. Wednesday, I had to drive two hours for a doctor's appointment. Upon arriving home, my oldest called me to see if I would be willing to come pick her and her stuff up. A short time later, I was off, heading to get her, 9 1/2 -10 HOURS away, near Chicago. Made it, picked her up and arrived back home Thursday night around 11:30 pm. Well it was shorter than the last time I had to get her over in Denver, where she was let go due to the financial crisis. All I could think about was what I do for my daughters and if the time comes I may meet someone, my husband. And people think a wife / mother has it easy. Ree I hope you have an out of this world day tomorrow. You deserve it.
Taylor On Saturday, May 10 at 10:12 am
Yum! All of the above!
Diane On Saturday, May 10 at 1:12 pm
Loved the show today. It made me cry though, as I miss my both my Grammas so much. They taught me cooking and baking and I have many wonderful memories of both of them.
christy z On Saturday, May 10 at 4:59 pm
Ha! Love the Nuevo in the hole! I'm getting bagels tomorrow, but I'll keep that one in mind for father's day. Happy mothers day to you Ree and all the other mommies out there!
christy z On Saturday, May 10 at 7:22 pm
That's supposed to be huevo, silly auto correct!
Jeannie L On Saturday, May 10 at 6:38 pm
Going to watch younger son play doubles tennis in the morning in district tournament..then barbeque after! Happy Mother's Day to all!!
Gee On Saturday, May 10 at 10:09 pm
AND….if YOU were nearby, I would make eggs benedict for YOU and toss in some champagne to boot….well, not before church! Have a Happy Mother's Day, Ree Ree!
Donna M. On Sunday, May 11 at 3:35 pm
Happy Mothers Day Ree! Hope your kiddos served you a grand breakfast this morning! Enjoy this lovely day!
KeriAnn On Sunday, May 11 at 3:42 pm
A huge HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to u!!!!!
Denise in VA On Sunday, May 11 at 4:25 pm
Happy Mother's Day, Ree! To the fourth power!
Kath On Sunday, May 11 at 8:57 pm
For mother's day my husband made me the backed French toast from your new cookbook. It was a real treat and delicious.
beth jansen On Sunday, May 11 at 9:33 pm
I left the cookbook out on the counter open to that section….apparently it wasn't a big enough hint!
Kelsie On Monday, May 12 at 12:03 pm
Your kids are so sweet! So many good options to choose from! If my mom wasn't on the opposite coast, I think I would go with the eggs benedict option. It reminds me of when my hubby made it for me on my birthday! So yummy! http://www.designlifediaries.com/2014/02/happy-birthday-to-me.html
Or those Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls look amazingly good as well!
Joleen M Othick On Monday, May 12 at 2:03 pm
Hi PW – It was a Pioneer Woman extravaganza for Mothers Day this year. I made your Frittata, Yummy Fruit Salad, and Cheesy Hashbrowns. Yummmm-o!!!! Everyone loved all the dishes. I also showed off your cookbooks so they could see where all the goodness came from. BTW, I can't help myself but…..I'm reading your "Love Story" book again for the 4th time. I need to find me a Marlboro Man. Thanks for making Mothers Day a hit!!!
GoJ On Monday, May 12 at 2:11 pm
Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day! All these recipes look delish, but you especially had me at BERRY BUTTER…. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Kathi On Monday, May 12 at 5:03 pm
Wow! The pictures are looking sooooo good! Hm, I wish someone would have brought me such an awesome breakfast!
Billie On Tuesday, May 13 at 7:21 am
Wow. I got a text. To Dork. Love, son.
Donna J. On Tuesday, May 13 at 8:08 am
These were beautiful and amazing in how simple.
brandy m On Tuesday, May 13 at 9:33 am
YUM! Made this last night…DELISH! I thank you, and my guys (husband and son) thank you!! Now I could really use that Fitbit to burn some calories!!
Lauren Pierce On Tuesday, May 13 at 3:55 pm
I had never eaten a scone, but I thought I needed a pastry of sorts to balance out the meal I was preparing for Mother's Day brunch. I ended up baking the maple pecan scone and it was so very yummy. I just finished off the last leftover one this morning with my coffee. Honestly, I have never found a recipe of yours that I did not like, and I have cooked dozens and dozens! I hope to buy a second cookbook of yours soon.


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Anyone who has ever fiddled with recording software has seen the visual waveforms that happen when noise is made. And lots of folks have done beautiful and inspired things with the waveform images. But I think the well of stupidity has remained largely untapped...
Believe it or not, the waveform "Fishbones" in this Instructable were created by yelling the following into the microphone: "HEAD! Rib, RIB, RIB, Rib, Rib, rib, rib,.. taIL!" (Listen to the Mp3 for the sad, sick proof... So deeply stupid on so many levels).
Step 1: The Rules
1. The noise you make into the microphone has to be words describing the thing you're building: either its parts or it's name. Example: the fish below was done by saying the names of the parts, but it would also have been legal (and theoretically possible, though I haven't tried it) to stutter "Fi-i-i-i-i-i-SH!"
2. No editing, via audio or image editing software; it's gotta be live.
3. There is no number four.
Step 2: Materials
1. Audacity (great freeware: multitrack recording) or something else that behaves in a similar fashion
2. Microphone (I used a Shure SM58 and a preamp, but a crappy PC mic will work fine: this ain't brain surgery!)
3. Computer that can accommodate the things in steps 1 and 2
4. Alone Time: you don't want anyone overhearing this recording session: the neighbors will think you have finally lost it (or perhaps, lost it again?).
5. An image in mind. Has to be symmetrical because that's the nature of the beast, and has to follow the rules!
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Kurt Eichenwald is a master at making complicated stories easily understood. In the past, he has focused on business, notably the implosion of Enron and price-fixing at Archer Daniels Midland. In his latest effort, the former New York Times reporter turns his attention to the George W. Bush administration's "war on terror" and the decisions its officials made in the course of 18 months that changed the world.
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So we just got into Bali yesterday, but it turns out I am moving to Iran for some time today, and I am not sure I will be able to update this blog from there. Hopefully I will, but in case I don't I wanted to post this portrait I particularly liked and leave you guys with it till I come back. It was taken in Can Tho, in the heart of the Mekong delta in Vietnam.
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July 29, 2015
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Tuition rates for the Fall 2008 semester have been finalized. Students will pay about 5.3 percent more per semester credit hour than the current rate of $95.70 per semester credit hour.
Students will see an increase of $10.30 per semester credit hour, raising the current tuition rate to $106 per semester credit hour.
Since A&M students are charged for 15 hours, regardless of their course load, that means a flat tuition rate $1,590 starting this fall.
Initial projections had much higher increases forecast.
Interim President Eddie J. Davis in February told students the university could be forced to raise tuition by as much as $27 per semester credit hour.
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Step 1: Materials
- Pen (Personal favorite: Pilot G-2 05)
- Gorilla tape (Personal favorite: gorilla) - important to use heavy duty tape like these; packing, masking, or scotch tape won't be as durable or reliable. And gorilla tape is black so it looks great with the Moleskine!
Step 2: Prepare the tape
- Cut a piece of tape long enough to sufficiently adhere to the front of the journal, wrap around the pen, and then sufficiently adhere to the back - about 4.5 inches. Lay this strip of tape sticky-side-up on the table. Repeat.
- Cut a piece of tape just long enough to protect the pen from the sticky side of the other strip - about 1.25 inches.
- Lay this second strip of tape in the middle of the first (longer) strip, sticky side to sticky side. BEFORE YOU START: it's good to stick the pieces together in such a way that gives them at least a little of the curvature they'll have when in place on the journal (see photo). This way their eventual curvature will be more natural.
- Repeat steps 2-3 for second long strip.
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The United States Releases its Open Government National Action Plan
"In all parts of the world, we see the promise of innovation to make government more open and accountable. And now, we must build on that progress. And when we gather back here next year, we should bring specific commitments to promote transparency; to fight corruption; to energize civic engagement; to leverage new technologies so that we strengthen the foundations of freedom in our own countries, while living up to the ideals that can light the world."
--President Barack Obama, September 23, 2010
On September 23, 2010, President Obama challenged the members of the United Nations General Assembly to work together to make all governments more open and accountable to their people. To meet that challenge, in July 2011, the United States and Brazil announced the creation of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) – a global initiative that supports efforts to promote more transparent, effective, and accountable institutions globally. The OGP effort builds directly on steps President Obama has taken since the first full day of his Administration to strengthen democracy and promote a more efficient and effective government through greater openness.
And today, as part the OGP effort, the U.S. and other members of the OGP Steering Committee are coming together in New York to welcome new members to the partnership and to unveil Open Government National Action Plans. As we developed a U.S. National Action Plan ("National Plan"), the Federal Government engaged in extensive consultations with external stakeholders, including a broad range of civil society groups and members of the private sector. We solicited input from the Administration's own Open Government Working Group, comprised of senior-level representatives from executive branch departments and agencies. White House policymakers also engaged the public via a series of blog posts, requesting ideas about how to focus Open Government efforts on increasing public integrity, more effectively managing public resources, and improving public services.
Among the highlights of the Plan:
- "We the People." The White House announced the launch of the "We the People" petition platform to give Americans a direct line to voice their concerns to the Administration via online petitions. In addition, the Administration plans to publish the source code of the new "We the People" petition platform so that it is available to any government around the world that seeks to solicit and respond to the concerns of the public.
- Whistleblower Protection. Recently, Congress nearly enacted whistleblower legislation that would eliminate loopholes in existing protections, provide protections for employees in the intelligence community, and create pilot programs to explore potential structural reforms in the remedial process. The Administration will continue to work with Congress to enact this legislation. But if Congress remains deadlocked, the Administration will explore options for utilizing executive branch authority to strengthen and expand whistleblower protections.
- Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. The U.S. is committing to implementing the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). EITI requires governments to publicly disclose their revenues from oil, gas, and mining assets, and for companies to make parallel disclosures regarding payments. By signing onto the global standard that EITI sets, the U.S. Government can help ensure that American taxpayers are receiving every dollar due for the extraction of these valuable public resources.
Other initiatives include: expanding the use of technology to achieve greater efficiencies in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) administration; overhaul the public participation interface on regulations.gov to help the public find, follow, and participate in Federal rulemakings; and launching ExpertNet, a platform to communicate with citizens who have expertise on a pertinent topic. There are a lot of exciting initiatives in our Plan – too many to recount in this post – but you can view the full plan here .
At the President's State of the Union Address in January 2011, he said that the American people deserve a government that is "open and competent." Building on the efforts inaugurated by the Memorandum on Transparency and Open Government, and the President's continued leadership, we look forward to the work ahead.
Watch the video "U.S. Release Open Government Action Plan" here.
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Online Reviews from YELP!
The best massage around for ANY body!!
I have lived in the Bay Area for almost five years now and have looked for a massage therapist since I got here.....I will look NO FURTHER :O) Lindsay is leaps and bounds above the rest. She will spend time with you finding out what your activity level is, how your nutrition is and what your goals are for your massage. She makes sure that you understand it is YOUR massage. Some people what deep tissue, others just want to relax and reflect. Lindsay is a Clinician, she wants to use her talents to help you heal. It doesn't matter if you are a guy that works on a computer all day and has issues with your low back and shoulders (like my husband), if you are like me and spend so much time at the gym and at work that you need the kinks worked out so you can keep going, or if you are a pregnant mom that needs to release a little pressure on your body, the list goes on. She can do it all.
I have been working really hard at getting healthy and suffered an injury in the gym that might have derailed everything. Thanks to Lindsay, I was only out of the gym for a week (any longer and my routine would have been shot!). Best of all she offers great packages and specials so a mother of four like me can take advantage of her amazing service. I have lost 30lbs now and I don't think it would have been possible without her magic hands!!
Thank you Lindsay, Keep up the GREAT work!! :O)
This was a fabulous experience and Lindsay MacInnis she gave me such a great prenatal message and alot of advice on streatching. I totally recommend this place to anyone!
Kerry W.
Campbell, CA
Being pregnant at age 39 was a surprise. A very different experience than my first pregnancy 10 years ago. I felt like I was 100! My joints hurt, my feet were swollen, I was miserable. Lindsay was amazing! She addressed all my aches and pains, made suggestions on how to stay more comfortable in-between massages, and referred me to an acupuncturist and chiropractor who specialize in women's health.
Being pregnant had stirred up a previous horseback riding injury; I was having a lot of low back and tail bone pain. She was quick to admit that massage may not be the most efficient way to relief and referred me to her own personal acupuncturist. I've been getting massage for years and have never had such personal detailed service.
I really appreciated all the information she shared with me on my first visit. I found it very refreshing how open she was about her own pregnancy at age 40. I felt so good after our session I signed up for a Pregnancy Thrive package of 10 sessions - which she allowed my husband and I to use toward a Couples Massage Workshop where she taught my husband some techniques to safely keep me comfortable up to my due date.
Before finding The Mommy Spa I went to Harmony Birth Resources, Burke Williams Spa and Spa Los Gatos - who all offer pregnancy massage but none of them addressed my issues or even cared if they did.
If you want a silent foo foo massage go to one of those places.
If you want relief and results I highly recommend Lindsay at The Mommy Spa!
I had a natural drug free delivery thanks to the relaxation techniques Lindsay taught me and my husband. Because of the relationship we developed over the last 3 months of my pregnancy, Lindsay came to our home 2 weeks after the birth of our daughter to teach us infant massage. This is one family who is happy to have found our family massage therapist. Thank you Mommy Spa!
San Francisco, CA
Lindsay was great! My husband and I decided to take her couples prenatal massage class and we absolutely loved it! She's very knowledgeable and made us feel right at ease with her expertise in working with pregnant women. It's a no frills massage that works, unlike those other places that charge twice as much for a massage that's relaxing, but doesn't help with the achy-ness that comes with pregnancy.
I've already booked my next massage session and am looking forward to it!
San Jose, CA
I love Lindsay's massages. I recently began training again for some upcoming races and the nagging spots in my legs ALWAYS resolve after having massage with Lindsay. I know her specialty is pregnancy, but she does great work with anyone! Her prices are very reasonable and I'm happy to send my own practice members to her as well!
Mountain View, CA
I have now gone to the mommy spa with both of my pregnancies and it was been so worth it both times. I found Lindsay to be someone you can feel very comfortable around and she really knows pregnant women. While there I was able to get more comfortable then I have felt in weeks/months. Afterwords I have felt so much more relaxed and not the discomforts that have been bothering me recently. She is also wonderful about leaving you with suggests to try to help with some of your aches and pains outside of the massage as well. The atmosphere is very laid back, but I find that to be wonderful for me trying to relax. I highly recommend going to see Lindsay if you are pregnant.
a night of loving making to create a baby = simple
having to deal with a pregnant wife = not so simple
Not to say my wife is difficult but she's had her moments and well deserved. Now well into her third trimester my wife has started to feel sore and minor pain. All of which is normal but I don't want to have to deal with massaging her everyday, I get tired too :)
I wanted to surprise my wife with a little R&R. This is where the Mommy Spa came to mind. I spoke to Lindsay, the owner, and she was super nice. I wanted to make it super stress free so I took care of everything so that all she had to do was show up and get pampered. Lindsay took care of everything over the phone and set my wife up with Ruth who is an Associate Therapist on staff. I called the same day and I was able to book an appointment that evening. When it was over my wife said she felt great. She said that Ruth was awesome. Before the massage they went through a series of questions to make sure my wife was ok for a massage. I guess when your pregnant you can't just get any message due to pressure points among other things. All I know is that it was just what my wife needed as she looked very relaxed and wasn't complaining about being sore or any pain. I know that is only for the meantime so I will be calling to set up another appointment next month which I'm sure my wife will be happy about. If my wife is happy..then I'm happy =)
Thanks Mommy Spa!
Online Reviews from Merchant Circle
I love the massages I have received from Lindsay. Her studio is lovely and inviting and feels like an oasis. I have chronic shoulder pain and when I come and get a massage from Lindsay, they are much better. She understands how important muscle balance is to joint stability and her technique works. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
April 05, 2009 by Anonymous
Best Massage Therapist Ever!!!! We love Lindsay at the Mommy Spa, she's the best massage therapist ever!!! Lindsay is a highly professional massage therapist well versed with all the intricate nuances of the body as well as various massage techniques such as deep tissue, Swedish, and pregnancy. She offers massage services to both men and women alike, which is great for my husband and I. We highly recommend Lindsay at The Mommy Spa for all your massage needs, AAA+++ all the way.
Thanks so much Lindsay, our bodies never felt better.
August 18, 2008 by Natale's Auto Repair
Every Mommy NEEDS a little pampering. Lindsay is AWESOME. As a mother of 3, I know the importance of taking time for self. If you are a new mommy-to-be or a seasoned pro you deserve a massage. When you are pregnant you don't realize the places that you can feel aches and pains. Lindsay is knowledgeable, caring and a genuine gem.
Tricia Allen
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August 12, 2008 by Tricia Allen Photography
All of us, Mom , Dad and Grand-Parents took the 1 hour therapetic massage.
All of us enjoyed the relaxing massage and came out rejuvinated.
I would recommend this place to all newly "grown" families!
sachinpc May 4, 2009
Have you ever experienced a 'hot stone' massage? If not – do yourself a favor and experience one from Lindsay. She is expert in this work! I have several areas that can be problems for me: shoulder and rotator cuff, low back and sacrum issues, and knee pain (I'm going for not having knee replacement.) She knows how to deal with each issue, therapeutically and intuitively.
And those 'hot' stones – "Oh what a Blessing they are everyplace she uses them – which I've noticed is more than my back. "She is a genius in her work!
Lindsay also specializes in pregnancy massage (hence the name The Mommy Spa) as well as working with people who have cancer.
It is no accident she won the Woman-Owned Business of the Year Women's Initiative award this year.
JoyceAnne Pierce - YES! I CAN Succeed San Jose, CA October 2009
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Wow! The Mommy Spa! I wasn't even aware of how uncomfortable I was, until my legs and feet were physically "consoled" by their exec. therapist. I was more than halfway thru my twin pregnancy; my small frame was carrying quite a load. Lindsay was visiting us in our new home in Michigan. She recognized immediately where I was hurting. She offered to "do what she does" and give me a mini massage before she left.
Understand, I was a skeptic, but did not want to turn down the opportunity. The relief was almost immediate. The advice she offered, after a line of clinical questioning, improved my ability to function through the duration of my pregnancy! I swear, when I talk about it, I can hear my legs and feet thanking her.
A busy but thankful mommy says two thumbs up to The Mommy Spa! ~ Karen F. from Detroit, Michigan
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I became Lindsay's client when I was about 3 months pregnant with my first pregnancy. She helped with the aches and pains of pregnancy immensely. My pregnancy was very smooth and easy - a lot that credit goes to Lindsay.
Lindsay conducted a few massage sessions with my husband observing and showed him some techniques to help relieve soreness in my lower back, as well as techniques to keep me from retaining water in my legs. Lindsay saw me all the way through my pregnancy and treated me postpartum as well.
Lindsay's pre-natal and post-partum massage therapy has been invaluable to me. I would definitely seek her services again when and if I become pregnant again.
Victoria Liou-Dompe Pacifica, California
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When scheduling the infant massage class for my Las Madres mothers group, Lindsay was easy to work with and flexible on time and location. She was well prepared with illustrated handouts & sample massage oils for us to use on our babies. The diagram of pressure points was of particular interest to me. We went over the benefits of touch to our babies and how we can build their self-esteem with positive affirmations. Different massage techniques were demonstrated and I learned what worked best for me. The class was great. I look forward to using what I learned to grow a nurturing bond with my son.
Katie Stubstad, San Jose, California
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On Tuesday, my friend Julie and I had a wonderful opportunity to attend an infant massage class in Los Gatos. The class was taught by Lindsay MacInnis of The Mommy Spa.
Lindsay provided each mom with a bag that included a bottle of Lavender & Chamomile Baby Rub™, a handout with pictures of massage instructions and a discount coupon for a massage at The Mommy Spa.
If anybody has questions or needs a bottle of Baby Rub™, Lindsay can be reached at email@example.com.
Katie – San Jose, California
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Thank you so much for your support! We so appreciate the tips and gifts and positive feedback you give when we do exceptional work. Your praise means the world to us! If you had an exceptional experience at The Mommy Spa; if a particular issue was addressed and you feel better - please consider writing us a rave review? Help us build a web presence by submitting a review on one of the consumer review sites below. Thank you! We hope to see you in the studio soon. ~ Lindsay & Ruth
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Release DateJanuary 28, 2011 (After Dark Originals)
Duration81 min.
StudioAfter Dark Films
Official Siteclick here
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Cast and Crew
DirectorPatrik Syversen
ProducerZachery Ty Bryan, Christopher D'Elia, Michael Klein, Christopher Milburn, Lucy Mukerjee
ScreenwriterTim Tori
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Amber dreams of escaping her small town existence and persuades her friends to accompany her to find an apartment in the big city. When their transportation breaks down, she and her friends gratefully accept a ride in the back of a semi. But when the driver refuses to stop and they discover the cargo is hundreds of cartons of blood, they panic. Their panic turns to terror when the truck disgorges them into a dark, abandoned warehouse where blood-thirsty creatures learn to hunt human prey, which, the friends realize, is what they now are...


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A hearing date has been set on May 24 for a lawsuit filed by a minority shareholder of the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Corporation over the company's attempted purchase of Australian iron ore mining company Flinders Mines.
The lawsuit was filed by Elena Yegorova, who argued that the proposed transaction involved significant financial and operational risks, negatively affecting the return on her investment. She said that the MMK board approval of the sale infringed upon her rights as a minority shareholder, RapsiNews.com reports.
In response to the lawsuit, the Chelyabinsk Regional Commercial Court imposed an injunction on MMK's March 30 resolution approving the Flinders purchase. The Chelyabinsk Regional Court scheduled the upcoming May 24 hearing on Wednesday following preliminary hearings.
MMK had originally sought to purchase Flinders Mines for $537 million in November. The proposed purchase was endorsed by nearly all regulatory authorities, and MMK shareholders voted to approve the purchase in late March, RapsiNews.com reports.
Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel is the third largest steel company is Russia and is headquartered in Magnitogorsk.


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Roxanna Panufnik: Love Abide - New Choral Music, Diverse in Faith, Universal in Love / London Oratory School Schola
1 CD / Warner Classics / 2013-01-29Works: Roxanna Panufnik: Love Endureth, for vocal ensemble; Love Abide, for mezzo-soprano, baritone, chorus & orchestra; Magnificat & Nunc dimittis, for chorus & organ; Zen Love Song, for chorus & shakuhach...
Performers: Day, Kiku; Johnson, Richard; Little, Tom; Sinclair, Gilles [Treble]; Smyth, Ben Fleetwood
Conductors: Smith, Barnaby; Ward, Lee; Ogden, David
Ensemble: ; London Oratory School Schola
Love Abide encapsulates the very contemporary ethos of multicultural spiritual devotion in a world populated by a rich diversity of faiths - all of them...continue...
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Ave Maria - Elgar, Schubert, Clemens non Papa, Bach, Parsons, etc / Ward, Terry, et al
1 CD / Regent Records / 2009-02-14Works: Edward Elgar: Ave Maria, Op. 2 no 2; Franz Schubert: Ave Maria; Jacobus Clemens Non Papa: Ave Maria; Josquin Des Prez: Ave Maria... virgo serena, motet for 4 parts; Charles Gounod: Ave Maria; Robert ...
Performers: Bell, Philip; Biazeck, Simon; Biddle, John; Carroll, Laurence; Clegg, David; Knight, David; Salmon, Philip; Terry, David
Conductors: Ward, Lee
The selection of Ave Marias presented on this disc is typical of the repertoire the Schola sings each week at the London Oratory. In addition...continue...
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Release for ISC II Special Operating Rules for 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
ISC II Special Operating Rules for 2008
February 8, 2008 - The International Softball Congress is announcing special operating rules for the 2008 season for the ISC II division regarding the pickup of pitchers from the Canada East region during the season.
For the 2008 season, following the completion of the Canada East qualifiers on June 22, teams from outside the Canada East region may sign one (1) pitcher from the Canada East region provided that they remain in compliance with the ISC II out-of-region (OOR) rules which limit teams to a total of three (3) OOR players, only two (2) of whom can be pitchers. The signing deadline is July 21, 2008. Fees and completed forms must be mailed to ISC Executive Director Ken Hackmeister as of that date.
Out-of-Region (OOR) player registration must follow these procedures:
3. Final rosters for all ToC teams are due via email on Monday August 4 using the ISC registration form available at http://www.iscfastpitch.com/uploads/File/Team_Reg_roster_2007.xls. All OOR players and pick-ups should be highlighted.
If there are any questions about the 2008 Special Operating rules or additional clarification is needed, please contact either ISC II VP Jim Williamson (jrwilliamson(at)foodfacility.com) or Canada East VP Blair Setford (blairjs(at)rogers.com).
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Well now you are in luck, (with some encouragement from Caitlin's Dad and knitting efforts from Stinkymum), this treasured artifact can be yours. One problem - you have to know how to knit!
Step 1: Gentlemen take your needles!
white - for the body
pink - for the head
black for tufts of hair and embroidered features
a small amount of green for dapper bow tie
With your 3mm knitting needles and white yarn (I am using Vanna's Choice by Lion Brand, as I love this yarn) cast on 14 stitches.
Garter stitch two rows
Using stockinette stitch and starting with a knitted row, knit 16 rows ending with a purl row
(you will also need a nice sharp darning needle with a big eye!)
Step 2: Colour Change
Next row,
knit two together to end (you will now have 8 stitches - unless of course you made a mistake)
Run a darning needle through all the stitches, pull up very tightly and bind of tightly for the top of his head
Step 3: Right sides together!
Step 4: Turn the little darling right side out
No, not shotgun. Shotfun.
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Thanks for the fabulous birthday gift!!
Thank you to Toiny and all the great Designers at The Studio for the wonderful birthday gift sent my way!! :((
It was so generous and very beautiful!! :w
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Iraqi Oil Legislation
The guest talked about legislation before the Iraqi Parliament that would attempt to resolve the future of oil drilling and sales,… read more
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Posted at: 01/14/2013 9:31 AM
Updated at: 01/14/2013 7:45 PM
By: Robin De Wind
The box office at Sahlen's Stadium has been busy since it was announced on Friday that Pittsford native Abby Wambach will be playing for the Western New York Flash. The U.S. Soccer star talked Monday about coming back to play in her hometown.
News10NBC wanted to know why Abby chose to come back to Rochester versus the easier choice of playing in Portland where she just bought a new home.
When Abby Wambach comes to town, it's an event. Thousands have packed Sahlen's Stadium just to get a chance to see the local superstar play. This summer, fans will have eleven home game opportunities to watch Wambach on the soccer field as she takes the lead for the Western New York Flash.
While Abby admits she plays her best when her family is in the stands, she ultimately chose to come home for the greater good of the new National Women's Soccer league.
Abby Wambach said, "The Western New York Flash seem to be the most professional run WPS team in terms of how they run their sessions, the timing of everything and of course, in the end, they were crowded champions in the last year of the WPS so there were so many different reasons that went into me making this decision. Yes, of course, this was something that I thought about. "
With two previous leagues that have gone under due to finances, Wambach feels personally responsible for the next generation. Wanting the league to survive and thrive with a salary cap and financing from all three North American soccer federations, she feels confident about the future.
Wambach said, "We want this to be a fully professional league. We know that there is a way to start that and I think the model that we have on the table now, in our opinion, is probably the best model in order to move it forward. And thankfully the federation is stepped in and saw the value in it."
Maintaining her privacy won't be easy, the Flash practice in Buffalo, where Wambach will live, and play in Rochester, but she says she's okay with the anticipated attention. If people support women's soccer, she will have scored her ultimate goal.
Wambach said, "The team gets more popular with me in its cities and I also think that the other teams around the country will be able to create and grow these other players that will become famous."
Abby insists that establishing a solid league is critical to the next generation of players so that the U.S. Can remain competitive in the Olympics and World Cup. Getting people in the stands leads to corporate dollars which will solidify the league. She adds the success of the Olympics has only made her want to lengthen her years of playing.


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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on Tuesday said education reform must start with comprehensive change.
Duncan talked to NBC Miami from New York, where he was attending an NBC News hosted summit called Education Nation.
"Do unions have to change? Absolutely, but so does management, so do school boards. We all have to look in the mirror we and have to move outside our comfort zone, and say we're not just fighting for our children, we're fighting for our country,? Duncan said via satellite.
America's public schools are struggling, among 34 developed nations, American students rank 14th in reading, 17th in science and 25th in math. Meanwhile, a quarter of America's eighth graders cannot read at grade level.


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