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I think that if I were Gordon, Lee, or Cleburne, especially at the end of the war, I would look longingly at that large resource of black men as a way to avoid the attrition issue. I found Lee's letters (if they are a legitimate source--Johan?) to be surprisingly magnanimous as to conditions to be expected for black troops. But I also found the fact that wealthy slave owners were not open to this "solution"--enlisting their property, for that was what it was--sort of a metaphor for an important issue with the South's reasons for war at all. Correct me if I'm off base here, but wasn't state's rights to govern themselves a main sticking point? Sort of like they wanted to fight for their rights against a federal government, yet above that was the importance of their own state's rights to government? Is this too simplistic of a view? Feedback?


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Rally not enough as boys fall to Bishop Ward
It was a fun and emotional journey for the Eudora boys basketball team. Unfortunately for the Cardinals, that journey concluded a little earlier than coach Kyle Deterding, the players and the fans would have liked.
The Cardinals' season concluded Tuesday in the first round of the sub-state tournament as Eudora lost to Bishop Ward High School 56-52 at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
But just because the team's season ended with a loss does not mean that game was a failure by any means, Deterding said. The second-year coach said he saw a team filled with fight, despite the final score.
"I'm just so proud of how our team played," Deterding said. "We gown by a lot, and we buckled down and just got right back up. I am just so proud of our effort."
Although the game would eventually end with both teams fighting for the lead, things did not start out that way. Bishop Ward opened the game with a 3-pointer, quickly stealing the lead. Eudora was unable to bust through the offensive front put on by Bishop Ward. The first quarter ended with the Cardinals trailing by seven points, 21-14.
The difference between the first quarter and each subsequent quarter was like night and day.
Senior Mike Ortega, who contributed 14 points, started the second quarter quickly with a basket.
It was the start of the Cardinals' comeback.
One right after the other, Todd Roberts, Matthew Abel and Ortega traded shots with each other, not allowing the Cyclones to make a basket for six minutes, 30 seconds. By the time the streak ended, Eudora had scored 10 straight points. Bishop Ward's substantial lead dwindled to a single point.
"We just turned it over so much (in the first quarter) and gave them easy baskets," Deterding said. "We finally turned up our energy and turned things around."
Roberts continued the excitement from there by posting two back-to-back 3-pointers. Without missing a beat, Abel stormed through the Cyclone's zone and threw an additional two points onto the score, putting the Cardinals in the lead. Eudora eventually stretched the lead to eight.
Deterding said Roberts and Abel were able to give the Cardinals the lead only because of the whole team's defensive play in the second and third quarters.
"Our defense on halfcourt was good, and we made it tough for them to score," Deterding said. "Offensively, we regained our confidence and made some quick shots, allowing us to get back in the game."
But the Cyclones did not go down kicking and crying. They crawled their way back from the deficit and took a small lead with 14 seconds remaining. Eudora was unable to score, however, allowing Ward to advance in the tournament.
Deterding said he and the team were sad about having to end their season on a loss. But he said they all accomplished so much this season, and for that, they should all be proud.
"We're pretty down, and we should be," Deterding said. "When you work that hard and get that close, it's tough. We've got some hurting bodies. That's good. That means they care.
"They're a good group of kids. They work hard and they do what they're supposed to do."
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I knew a few of these tricks, Katie, but I'll be implementing the rest very soon. Love all the great takeaway from this post.
From personalities, to interests, to eating, my children are two very different little people.
Logan is an incredibly picky eater and always has been, though in the past two year's he's made tremendous progress in the right direction (how many 6 year old boys will eat a plate of baby spinach?). Read his story here: Picky Eater Tips.
Madeline was the chubby baby who put everything and anything in her mouth. She started out with no preconceived notions about any of her food, yet is now experiencing a slight picky phase and is mostly too busy to be bothered with meal time. Yet every once in a while she surprises me.
Kids don't know that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. In fact, it seems that my kids often form opinions about food that they've never even tasted! Moms, how many of you have had a conversation like this:
"Yuck – I hate [fill in the blank food]!" (gagging noises and disgusted faces commence)
"Have you ever tried [said offending food]?"
"Well … It looks [insert negative adjective]."
"But what does it taste like?"
Thanks to some sort of cruel and ironic twist of fate (or more than likely, my need to learn patience), meal time and feeding kids has been quite a stressful experience for this food loving mom. I've learned a lot about feeding kids and dealing with picky eaters. I'm not an expert, and my kids aren't perfect eaters, but I thought I'd share a few of the ways we've learned to make food a little more exciting.
Not only are bright, colorful foods naturally more appealing to children, but they're also better for them. Eating a rainbow a day will help your child's body get the wide variety of nutrients that it needs to grow strong and healthy. And it's fun.
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Need ideas? Check out this list of fruits and vegetables by color.
Make a game out of it: see who can eat a rainbow first each day.
Try purchasing different colors of more ordinary foods: purple cauliflower, yellow tomatoes or blood oranges.
What is your child's current obsession? Incorporate that into their food.
For Logan it is geography. He loves learning about different countries and cultures. I emphasized the "Canadian" aspect of "Canadian Bacon" and his ears instantly perked up. The verdict? He decided to try a slice.
Madeline has always loved fun shapes. It takes me about 30 seconds extra to cut lunch meat, cheese, fruits, or vegetables into fun shapes using cookie cutters.
Mandolines are also great tools for cutting foods differently. You can make thin slices, matchsticks, or waffle cut.
Though it might seem silly to the child-less adults out there, calling food by crazy names can instantly change the attitude about a new food for someone under the age of 8.
I most definitely teach my children the proper names of fruits and vegetables, but we have fun calling food by fun or silly names.
Broccoli is "baby trees." Milk is referred to as "delicious" and now that Logan will eat spinach I'm planning to introduce green smoothies and call them "monster juice." For Logan's Solar System birthday party a couple years ago, grapes were "alien heads."
A change in presentation can make all the difference, and doesn't take much extra time.
Tired of sliced pears or apple wedges? Make fruit kebabs instead. Sticks filled with cubes of brightly colored fruit are always fun. Include a healthy dip option as well, such as yogurt. Kids love to dip!
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You can even make vegetable kebabs. In the summertime, cherry tomatoes and bite-sized pieces of mozzarella are delicious treats.
Miniaturized foods are always fun, too. Mini pizzas on English muffins, bite sized sandwiches, or mini muffins are sure to catch some attention. Serve casseroles in individual serving sized dishes.
When fresh fruit options seem dull in the winter, prepare smoothies using frozen fruits. I have taken to preparing a large batch once a week and per Food for My Family's suggestion, storing them in the freezer in Ball Plastic 8-Ounce Freezer Jars. Madeline calls these freezer smoothies "ice cream!"
In the spring and summer, fresh fruit posicles are fun different options.
I'm one of the first to admit how much I dislike taking my kids to the grocery store. I even shared my My Grocery Shopping Confessional last year. But I know taking young kids grocery shopping and involving them in the food preparation process are both important ways to teach them about good food choices and make food more fun.
Personally I can only handle bringing one child at a time on a trip, but when I do, I like to keep them involved in the process. I'll let them pick one or two new things each trip that they think they would like to try.
With younger kids, point out the names of the produce. Use produce to practice colors since there are so many different colors and types. With older children you can talk to them about why a certain fruit or vegetable is good for you in a non-threatening way. (i.e. carrots are good for your eyes). Appeal to their developing reasoning skills.
My kids love to help me in the kitchen. They're always asking "can I help stir that?" They know how to saute an onion, though I always supervise. Love pressing buttons on the food processor and blender. And putting muffin liners in the tins is always a popular job as is helping grind fresh whole grain flour.
Involving them in food selection and preparation gives my children an opportunity to see the process of making food and spend time with me, and that definitely makes things fun (although often messy too.).
What do you do to make meal time more fun?
This post is part of the Eat Well, Spend Less Series where, along with a few of my friends, I bring you suggestions for how you can eat delicious, tasty meals without wrecking your grocery budget.
This month we're discussing Making Food More Fun. I'd love to hear your suggestions for making food and mealtime more enjoyable
Check out what the rest of the Eat Well, Spend Less group has to say here:
I knew a few of these tricks, Katie, but I'll be implementing the rest very soon. Love all the great takeaway from this post.
I absolutely love these tips, Katie! I agree that giving foods fun names helps. I do an orchiette pasta with roasted cauliflower and we call it, "Trees in Your Ears Pasta." We have also renamed soups and stews to make them more appealing. I love these ideas!
Great idea – I love the use of 'fancy names'. This has actually been scientifically proven by studies in cafeterias; just changing the name of a dish can increase consumption by impressive amounts! I call it 'marketing food to your kids'. Might as well compete against all of the other marketing that we're subjected to!
Great ideas! I have boxes and boxes of cookie cutters and food picks that I use for lunches; my kids love seeing a fun, themed lunch at school!
My son wouldn't touch honey (called it bee puck) or mushrooms (that was fungi) until he started cooking with me. That was the end of his picky eating. Just wish I would have worked on his father – he took picky eating to an art form
This is a GREAT post! My two boys are the same way – one is VERY picky, the other would eat anything. Thanks for sharing some very realistic, family-approved tips.
I do not have kids but I was an incredibly picky eater as a child! Some of your suggestions my mom definitely employed to get me to eat!
For example, she used to cut cheese into letters that spelled my name (HA!!) and make fruit kabobs with one mini marshmallow smack dab in the middle. That way you had to eat the fruit to get your sweet treat!
I think that making food fun is one of the best strategies for helping kids to be good eaters! I try to make eating into an adventure- we love to go to ethnic food festivals, check out new markets, and explore the grocery store. One of my favorite adventures was when we had a scavenger hunt meal- We ate each course of the meal in a different room of the house and after each course, the kids got a clue which led them to the next room. Taking kids to stores where they give samples is also a great way to get kids to try foods. Instead of having to encourage kids to try something new, they end up hunting down the samples and "begging" to try them!
I'd add give them a choice when choice doesn't matter. For example – ask them would they like broccoli or green beans for dinner if it doesn't really matter to you which you serve. Or let them choose exactly what cup they want but don't let them choose what they have to drink. It also helps in other facets of parenting because it gives them choice when it's appropriate but not say when it's 20 degrees outside and they'd like to go out without their jacket on.
These are great tips. One thing that has helped my picky daughter a lot is to be able to taste test the food just before it's served. We make a big deal out of asking her if it's okay or if it needs more _____ (spice or sugar or something). Once she's tasted the food, she eats it at the table.
Thought I'd let you know I talked about this post and linked to it here. Thanks… the pictures are beautiful and the suggestions worked!
Great tips! Among the funny-name foods I ate growing up were Bat Wings (very thin slices of beef with a soy-sesame sauce) and Winnie-the-Pooh Snack (strips of buttered whole-wheat bread arranged around a pool of honey for dipping).
He likes to help cook, and I've also had some success getting him to eat better by involving him in menu planning and letting him pretend our home is a restaurant.
Great ideas! My 3-yo is pretty picky right now, and I'll definitely be using some of these tips! We also let him "taste test" like another commenter mentioned, and have him help in the kitchen often.
These are all excellent tips…my favorite is Focus On Color! We all eat with our eyes and we are drawn to color (which is why all the junk food that is marketed to kids is so colorful!) so why not use that to encourage healthy food choices! Eating a Rainbow every day is a fun way to get kids excited about fruits and veggies!


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"I taught an eve teaser a tough lesson! I was eve teased this morning by a guy in a park where I run regularly," she posed on her Facebook page on August 8.
She said, "I chased him- hit him hard and filed an FIR. Police was extremely supportive. "
"I am posting this video for women to know that change will happen only when we want it to happen," she said.
The man allegedly made lewd gestures at her and reportedly apologised after she chased and caught up with him. She then kicked him and the whole act was captured on mobile phone by her sister-in-law who was with her.
Her post on the Facebook page with the video has received more than 4,000 likes.
Police officials said the accused had been arrested on the same day and is now out on bail.
The city witnessed protests recently over rising incidents of sexual offences against women and children in the backdrop of alleged recent gang-rape of a six-year-old girl at a school and a few other incidents.
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Amy Stone and Joe Boggs reported looking at an ash sample collected within the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) (Anoplophora glabripennis) regulated area in Tate Township, Clermont County, that showed the characteristic exit hole and larval tunneling activity of REDHEADED ASH BORER (Neoclytus acuminatus, family Cerambycidae), one of the many borers that may appear on ALB hosts. Although ALB has been found in ash elsewhere in North America, no infested ash have yet been found in Ohio. However, their report prompted a discussion on the many types of borers that may be found on ALB hosts and how such a wide range of borers could present an identification challenge for an uninformed observer if the identification is only based on exit holes and larval galleries. Using ash as an example, here are some borer identification tips.
First, tree borers tend to target their hosts based on the health of their hosts; therefore, where is the tree, or even parts of the tree, located on the "Tree Health Continuum?" Picture a sliding bar with "Live and Healthy Trees" on the far left and "Dead Trees" on the far right. As the tree's health declines, it slides to the right on the continuum, first passing through "Live but Stressed Trees," then through "Dying Trees," and eventually ends on the continuum in the "Dead Trees" zone. The vast majority of our native borers target trees that are located on our imaginary continuum somewhere from stressed to dead trees. Non-native borers such as EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB) (Agrilus planipennis) and ALB target live and healthy trees.
For example, native clearwing moths (family Sesiidae), such as the ASH/LILAC BORER (Podosesia syringae), and the BANDED ASH CLEARWING BORER (P. aureocincta) will target live but stressed trees; they will not lay eggs on dead trees. The redheaded ash borer (family Cerambycidae) as well as ASH BARK BEETLES (Hylesinus spp., family Curculionidae, subfamily Scolytinae) attack dying trees or recently dead trees. This is true of many bark beetles. POWDERPOST BEETLES and the related FALSE POWDERPOST BEETLES (family Bostrichidae) as well as BANDED ASH BORER (N. caprea, family Cerambycidae) attack dead trees. Indeed, as noted in last week's BYGL (2013-03, 04/18/13), the banded ash borer is a notorious nuisance pest sometimes emerging from firewood stored around or in homes. These borers may also target parts of trees such as single branches if the branch falls within the tree borer's preferred host zone on the Tree Health Continuum. For example, dying branches on an otherwise live and healthy ash tree may be attacked by the redheaded ash borer as well as bark beetles and sometimes even the powderpost/false powderpost beetles.
Second, the larvae of specific types of borers will feed in specific locations on a tree. For example, ash bark beetles are phloem feeders; their larval tunnels are found just beneath the bark in the phloem. EAB larvae and the ash clearwing caterpillars are also phloem feeders and are found in the phloem although they will etch into the outermost ring of the xylem as these borers gain girth. However, this does not make them true xylem feeders. Like many longhorned beetles, redheaded ash borer larvae start out feeding in the phloem and then they bore deep into the xylem to become true xylem feeders. The same is true for ALB which is why the "pencil test" is so effective in separating Cerambycids from the Sesiids; a pencil can be inserted deeply into a Cerambycid exit hole. Of course, ALB will not lay eggs on dead trees.
The size and shape of exit holes are also helpful with identifying borers. The BB-sized bark beetle and powderpost/false powderpost beetle emergence holes are perfectly round. Of course, powderpost beetles are so-named because of the fine powder-like frass that trickles from their emergence holes. EAB exit holes are noticeably larger (about 1/8" wide) and characteristically D-Shaped. The perfectly round banded ash borer and slightly oblong redheaded ash borer emergence holes are both about 1/4" wide. Clearwing moth emergence holes are also perfectly round and around 3/8" in diameter and there may be a light brown pupal skin hanging from the hole. Pupal skins are not seen hanging out of wood boring beetle emergence holes. The perfectly round ALB emergence holes are similar in size to clearwing moth emergence holes, but remember the "pencil test."
We have focused on ash borers, however, the same identification approach works for borers of maples as well as other possible ALB hosts. First learn which borers may be found on the host and the tree health preference of each borer species. Then learn about the larval feeding behavior and the borer's exit strategy or the type of exit hole produced when adults emerge. With a little homework and some practical experience, accurately identifying the true tree boring culprit can be very straight forward.


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PHEBA – "God has a plan for us all," said Chloe Tapley as she addressed her classmates at Hebron Christian School one last time.
Tapley served as Valedictorian for the Class of 2013 during graduation ceremonies held May 10 at the school in Pheba.
she reminded the students of the support they have received through their educational years.
"I takes a lot of faith to send your child off to school, especially to a school in the middle of nowhere," Tapley said of the small, private school south of Montpelier. "I would like to thank our parents for the support and encouragement to set goals and stand beside us as we check off the goals along the way and to tell us, 'Job well done.'"
15 seniors made the walk to commencement at Hebron with eight recognized as honor graduates.
The graduation ceremony was the first of many to come for local and area students in the next two weeks and Tapely issued a challenge not only to her class but to her generation as they move into the future.
"I would like to challenge the graduating class, as we go out into the world, to remember we have been given the tools to succeed," Tapley said. "Don't be afraid to fail. For our future, we are now prepared."


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Trouble is, no one seems to know what he said.
Mr. Thomas has become famous for his total silence during Supreme Court hearings where other justices pepper lawyers with questions, talk and joke with each other and generally interrupt and carry on. Off the bench, he has offered various explanations for his reticence including the notion the other justices talk too much.
"We look like Family Feud," he once told a bar meeting, according to The New York Times.
On Jan. 14, however, Mr. Thomas broke his silence during a lively argument over whether a lawyer was qualified to handle a death penalty case. Unfortunately, with all the chatter going on, the official transcript only reflects a fragment of his comment.
"Well, he did not . . ." is all it shows. Some believe it may have been a joke, possibly at the expense of Yale Law School, Mr. Thomas' alma mater.
"It appeared lighthearted," one lawyer told the Times. So the comment remains a mystery.
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The driver of a utility truck dies Tuesday after a horrible car crash on Interstate 75.
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This ultramarine cotton corduroy caught my eye; (hardly surprising really ;) ) and I just grabbed the bolt on a whim during Spotlight's 40% off sale. I had a sudden urge to add a touch more blue to my life. Part of my on-going campaign to maintain some colour in my wardrobe. I cleaned out and re-assessed my wardrobe recently and realised I still didn't have very many fun and colourful options there. I also realised I didn't have as many "bottoms" as I thought too, thus the appearance on my blog here of a little flock of new skirts recently.
And, speaking of colour; just wait 'til you see my new jeans too... hola!! I'm dying to show them off here ... soon... ;)
I made my skirt with a few minor adjustments to the pattern; I added lining, using the spliced pieces of Vogue 1247 as my pattern. (I bought the acetate lining from Fabulous Fabrics, since the lining fabrics in Spotlight are the most hideous on the face of this earth....)
I overlocked all the raw edges inside; didn't go with the HongKong seaming this time because of the lining. Plus it is just corduroy...
My pockets are approx 5cm deeper (each pocket piece cut approx 10cm longer). I added 10cm in length to the lower skirt pieces, as I did on my first version. Can you imagine how short this skirt would be without that extra length? Yowza!!
As stipulated in the pattern, I hemmed the lower edge with a facing. Since I had added 10cm in length to the skirt pieces, this made my facing pieces different from the pattern, but it was a simple process to use my new longer skirt pieces as the template for the facing. I managed to cut the facing out of the leftovers from the shirt I made for Craig here; a perfect colour match! and just saying; it took some cutting and piecing magic to get those facing pieces cut out all along the correct grain from my scraps...! I was chuffed that I got it out successfully!
The shaped facing method is a nice way to hem a long curved hemline; one that I have used a few times before off my own bat, but this is the first time I have seen for it to be a recommended method of hemming in a commercial pattern, with a pattern piece provided and all. This is something I really like about the Vogue designer patterns; they often come with those nice little extra finishing touches to push you in the right direction; methods which are not the fast and simple methods that we have become accustomed to from modern commercial patterns. Sometimes I wonder if the big pattern companies "dumb it down" for the home seamster; assuming he/she is not capable or willing to go the extra mile for those professional finishes, that interesting seaming, or an otherwise complex garment. Vogue designer patterns are rarely guilty of flipping out quick, slap-it-together, do-it-the-easy-way patterns, and for that I loooove them!
(Please don't think me elitist here; I like the quick-and-easy patterns for basics too; but it is nice to have the option, y'know? )
And; of course this is not what I am actually wearing today, not the heels nor the gloves!, but I just wanted to have a bit of fun with my photos. You just have to mentally add the red carpet, the velvet ropes, the minder and the little dog in a bag. I briefly considered having an actual dog but the reality is that she is way too big and hairy for any of my bags... :D
This is one of those times when taking one's own photo turns out to be very useful... looking at this one above is when I noticed that that hem at the centre back seam inexplicably dipped in situ, something that was not apparent looking at it flat. I've fixed this problem now, but didn't bother with setting up for a new photo... :D
The lovely stamped pewter buttons were kept from off an old shirt.
Conclusion; a casual version of this interesting skirt pattern, and a fun and colourful addition to my wardrobe!
LATER EDIT: got bored with the ultramarine colour and dyed it, this skirt now looks like this
Skirt; Vogue 1170 with minor modifications, ultramarine cotton corduroy, my review of this pattern here
Top; top "a" from the Japanese pattern book Unique Clothes Any Way You Like by Natsuno Hiraiwa, white cotton, details here
Shoes; Raymond Castles, had for yonks, nearly 30 years
Gloves; Vogue 7949, red cotton jersey, details and my review of this pattern here


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Justice Nominee Reno Offers New Priorities ADMINISTRATION TAKES SHAPE
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THE United States Justice Department is likely to be a very different place if Janet Reno is confirmed as attorney general.
Friends, colleagues, and sometime adversaries of the Dade County, Fla., prosecutor - who was nominated by President Clinton last week to become the nation's top law-enforcement officer - say that she will bring a tough, no-nonsense management style to a department that has been drifting in recent months.
What's more, her priorities are likely to differ considerably from those of her Republican predecessors, who placed strong emphasis on doling out long prison sentences for violent and drug-related crimes.
"She's going to put a higher priority on programs to divert {youthful and first-time} offenders out of the criminal justice system, on environmental protection, and civil rights enforcement, but she'll be pretty tough on habitual criminals," says H. T. Smith, a Miami defense attorney who has known Ms. Reno for two decades. "You'll see a clear separation between the Clinton Justice Department and the Reagan-Bush era."
There may be more than policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Justice Departments, however. Many liberal attorneys charge - and some current and former Justice officials confirm - that the department was unduly "politicized" during the Republican tenure.
In his statement nominating Reno, Mr. Clinton called the Reagan-Bush years a period of "controversy and abuse" and pledged to bring "a sense of pride, integrity, and new energy to that agency."
Associates of Reno, whose Senate confirmation hearings have not been scheduled yet, say she is well-qualified to accomplish those goals.
"What Justice needs is a straight-talker, and that's Janet's personality," says Mark Schnapp, a former assistant US attorney in Miami who worked closely with Reno. "She's very direct, to the point, she has no hidden agenda.... She really brings a sense of integrity that's beyond question."
Mr. Schnapp adds, "Once she's in place you'll see an immediate turnaround in morale."
One of the earliest changes that Reno will make in the Justice Department, her friends say, will be to increase cooperation between various federal agencies and local law-enforcement authorities.
As Dade County's state attorney for 15 years, Reno often cooperated with federal prosecutors in several cases cross-designating her attorneys to work on US cases. Successful drug court
Another priority for Reno may be replicating at the national level some of the law-enforcement approaches she tried successfully in Dade County. For example, she started an innovative drug court that sends nonviolent, first-time offenders, many of them children, to counseling rather than jail. …


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We're on the road at Country Wagon Produce on Route 26 in Maine, New York. People come from all over for their fresh produce and their baked goods, let's check it out.
The owners of The Country Wagon grow most of their own produce and it's a great way to shop local.
"You're buying local food," Owner Andrea Eichhorn said. "We have a lot of specialty foods. We have a gift shop. We sell local milk and cheese now, we have honey, local honey, local eggs, just lots of stuff to put on your table."
And the fruits and vegetables can't be beat.
"Very best tomatoes without a doubt. We come all the way from Johnson City. It's well wroth the trip." And the only thing that tops the produce is their bakery.
"We have a nice bakery, we make our own pies," Eichhorn said. "We make turnovers, all kinds of breads, sweet breads, cinnamon buns, cookies. Everyday we're baking fresh in the morning."
"She is the best pie maker in the world, no doubt about it."
Without exaggeration their chocolate chip cookies are the best I have ever eaten and every time I drive by I have to stop and get one or two.
North Windsor Berries is more than just berries. It's a u-pick vegetable farm and they have everything from tomatoes and squash to kohlrabi.
"We're kind of unique in the fact that we u-pick pretty near any vegetable you can think of that doesn't require a knife," said Owner Bill Titus.
The fruits and vegetables are as fresh as it gets and Bill says it's pretty economical too "Anything you want to u-pick is 40% off of retail so if people want to come out and pick their own they can save a lot of money and they can have a lot of fun doing it."
Not only is it very satisfying to pick the food that you are going to eat, it also teaches children about gardening and where fruits and vegetables come from.
Another great place to bring the kids is The Discovery Center in Binghamton. The Discovery Center is a hands-on interactive children's museum that started in 1984.
"Well there's something for everyone at the Discovery Center, for the young and the young at heart," said Marketing Director Martha Steed.
The Discovery Center fosters play, sparks creative thinking and builds self esteem. Kids can pretend to be firefighters, journalists, dentists and more.
"I think it's a wonderful opportunity to get unplugged," Steed said. "and get away from the tv and get out of the house. Even if it's cold out or snowy, the weather's always perfect inside here. So it's a fun day out for the family."
The storybook garden at the Discovery Center is free and open to the public.
At The Loft they feature what they call new immigrant cuisine- food that shaped Binghamton at the turn of the century made with a modern twist.
"We're taking that immigrant cuisine, I'm classically French trained we're putting a new spin on it and taking it to a higher level," said Executive Chef and Owner Michael Bunker.
Some of their signature dishes are Pork Schnitzel, Beef Short Ribs and Lamb Bolognese. They also feature delicious drinks at their bar.
"It's something new and fresh and different than Binghamton has offered," said Owner Kyle Bunker. "Binghamton has it's staples and they're wonderful for what they are and we still enjoy them to this day but we just wanted to bring something new to the area."
The Loft is family owned and operated and open for lunch, dinner and brunch.
And if you are in need of some relaxation stop in to the spa at Traditions.
It's a full service spa and offers treatments and services from head to toe. Hair styling, makeup, manicures, pedicures, facials and massages. They even have a couples suite so that you can enjoy a massage next to someone special.
"It offers a more secluded area for couples to come and have a side-by-side massage, so it's a 50 minute massage and they also enjoy chocolate covered strawberries and champagne afterward," said Betsy Musser, spa director.
They also feature the one-of-a-kind Salt Sanctuary which was built to look like a natural salt cave.
"It is a natural therapy, it's wonderful for respiratory issues as well as skin conditions such as excema and psoriasis," Musser said.
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For a city-break where you can drink in the character and beauty of Portugal, Porto is a not to be missed. In addition to being Portugal's second largest city, Porto exudes an elegance, energy and charm that will seduce even the most seasoned traveller. A particular attraction is the world heritage site in the centre of the city where visitors can step back in time to walk along the historic winding lanes, or go on to explore the rich variety of quirky independent stores of high-end boutique stores. As the birthplace of Port, Porto sees a regular stream of passionate visitors dedicated to expanding their love of fine wine, while also taking advantage of the cities excellent selection of premium restaurants. Be sure not to miss out on the local speciality seafood dishes, famous for their innovation and variety.
Portugal's second largest city is a heady, romantic place to visit, its UNESCO-listed core on the banks of the Douro River still a colourful jumble of bell towers and winding lanes. Unsurprisingly, it has some genuinely excellent accommodation to choose from, ranging in size and style from the charming six-room White Box House (Rua de Santa Catarina 575) to the opulent 105-room InterContinental Porto Palacio das Cardosas (Praça da Liberdade 25), set in a converted 18th-century palace. The stylish four-star Hotel Teatro (Rua Sá Da Bandeira 84) offers something more modern, while there's good value at the Hotel B&B Porto Centro (Praca da Batalha 32-34).
Porto's multi-flavoured character means you'll find everything from elegant malls to kooky backstreet outlets. Of the former, the most enjoyable is the modish Via Catarina Shopping Centre (Rua de Santa Catarina 312-350), with close to 100 stores, while elsewhere the beautiful neo-Gothic interior of bookshop Livraria Lello (Rua das Carmelitas 144) gives a rich flavour of the early 1800s (and also has a café on the first floor). For a taste of an old-time fresh produce market, fit in a visit to the wrought-iron Mercado do Bolhao, which has been selling olives, flowers and cheeses since the 1800s.
As the birthplace of port, Porto welcomes no shortage of visitors who have eyes more on the bottle than the dinner plate. The food, however, is superb. High-end restaurants like the Wine Quay Bar (Muro dos Bacalhoeiros 111-112) cover both bases, with the tapas and the wine list sharing top billing, while the ODE Porto Wine House (Largo do Terreiro 7) is another gem with an excellent menu. Local specialties often involve seafood and fish dishes, making a visit to Restaurante Don Tonho (Cais da Ribeira 13-15) a consistently solid bet – its bacalhau (Portugal's famous dried, salted cod) is particularly good.
February-MarchAn international film festival that's been a mainstay on Porto's cultural scene since the early 1980s, the event focuses on fantasy, sci-fi and horror movies, drawing more than 50,000 attendees each year. Concerts, exhibitions, workshops and plays also figure.
JuneTranslating roughly as 'Porto on the Ascent', the annual spectacle sees a select group of runners compete in an extreme inner-city race, with the route leading up the stone stairs of Guindais and Codecal to reach the cathedral.
JuneA weekend of continuous music, theatre, film, dance and performing arts, Serralves em Festa first took place in 2004 and has become an eagerly awaited annual event. Expect anything from hip-hop concerts to photography workshops in the non-stop, 40-hour programme.
JunePorto's main annual celebration, and a time when the entire city seems intent on cranking up the party spirit, the Festa de São João (St John Festival) is a high-paced evening of music, fireworks, food stalls and general revelry.
NovemberA less intense – but far longer – alternative to Porto a Subir, the Porto Marathon is held late in the year, escaping the harshest of the summer heat. The route takes runners past many of the city's main sights.
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On Saturday night, just before 8:00 PM there was a one car accident on 163 heading eastbound at 190th street. The driver of the car was believed to be crossing the median and ended up in the ditch just off the road. Marion County Sheriffs Deputies, the Pella Fire Department and Pella Ambulance were all on the scene. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies report that the case is under investigation. KNIA/KRLS will bring you more news as soon as it becomes official.
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We are the violent.
The spoiled.
The trapped,
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Our only defense is kindness.
Our battle wounds come from violence,
sexual abuse,
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We are a family of four.
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Our story is way too familiar.
We have just one another to account for.
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Research In Motion Tuesday launched BlackBerry Business Cloud Services for Microsoft Office 365, a new company-hosted online service allowing mid-sized businesses to self-manage their BlackBerry deployments.
Waterloo, Ont.-based RIM said it's launching open beta testing for the service in more than 30 countries.
"BlackBerry Business Cloud Services is an easy and cost-effective way for businesses and government agencies to extend Microsoft Office 365 to BlackBerry smartphones and manage the deployment in the cloud," the company said in a statement.
Last March, RIM announced it would offer cloud services to corporate customers, allowing them the opportunity to shift back-office management of email traffic and other BlackBerry services off-site in a move it said would save customers money, speed the rollout of BlackBerry services and enhance security.
RIM said among the key features of the new service are the ability to access Microsoft Exchange online email, calendar and organizer data from a BlackBerry smartphone and BlackBerry Balance technology, which offers a unified view of work and personal content on a BlackBerry while keeping the content separate and secure.
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The numbers seem aligned against Clarksville this year.
The Generals return only four seniors from last year's 6-5 squad - their first winning campaign since 2006. Of their top 22 players, 20 are underclassmen, according to head coach Steve Cooley. They also will be one of the smallest schools in the Mid-Southern Conference, where a majority of schools play in Class 3-A, and in their own class, 2-A, as well.
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"I wish it was still there."
These words are often uttered by music lovers who experienced the legendary Golden Bear – and also by those who missed the iconic era in Surf City's history that catered to some of the greats, such as Jerry Garcia, Janis Joplin and BB King.
The Bear closed in 1986, but the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum is resurrecting its memory with an exhibit that pays tribute to its celebrity-ridden and sometimes seedy history – filled with too much alcohol and one epic rock show after another.
"It was a different time then," said musician Arnie Moore, who played the Bear in the 1970s. "I'm surprised I'm alive."
Photos of familiar, albeit younger-looking, faces grace the walls of the museum. Bonnie Raitt, Peter Gabriel, Don MacClean, Muddy Waters and Robin Williams are just some of them.
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Wines of Chile's Annual Awards is a much-anticipated event and the national industry's most important wine competition of the year. The 6th Annual Awards, held in January 2009, featured a panel of US judges and produced 40 Gold Medals, 96 Silver, and 141 Bronze.
Each year following its Annual Awards, Wines of Chile holds a workshop dedicated to a Sensorial Analysis Workshop that allows winemakers to taste the gold medal winners across the board, gain a sense of what the judges from that market are looking for, ask questions, and share technical information among themselves.
This year's workshop was held on July 7 in the Colchagua Valley-somewhat of a geographical mid-point for the winemakers who came from Chile's diverse regions. Thirty of the winning wines were presented by their winemakers with technical information and data sheets that included the judges' comments.
Wines were presented from nearly every one of Chile's wine regions, from Elqui in the north to Bío Bío in the south. As the group tasted its way through the 30 wines (1 Sauvignon Blanc, 1 Chardonnay, 2 Pinot Noir, 1 Merlot, 6 Carmenere, 3 Cabernet Sauvignon, 3 Malbec, 1 Carignan, 4 Syrah, 7 Blends, and 1 Late Harvest), it became clear that, other than quality, there was no definitive element they had in common. The wines were made in different styles-some fresh, young, bright, and juicy, while others were full, deep, lush, and complex-and the take-away nugget was that the American market appreciates the diversity of styles that Chile has to offer.
The event also provided the opportunity for the winemakers to discuss the technical aspects such as organic viticulture, harvest dates, oak treatment, working with natural yeasts, controlling alcohol levels, soil types and heat summations in the different regions, and the challenges of finding the balance between what the winemaker wants and the commercial department needs.
Broad questions were posed for future thought, particularly with respect to the varieties produced in Chile. While Cabernet Sauvignon remains king and Carmenere has become the country's signature grape, the group also discussed the very high quality of Chilean Malbec and the growing trend in recovering long-overlooked varieties such as Carignan and working with old-vine, dry-farmed field blends.
The winemakers agreed that this opportunity to taste and discuss this many award-winning wines side-by-side with their peers in a technical setting is very important and allows them to gain some insight into what the American judges-as representatives of the US market-most appreciate. Once again, no single definitive line was apparent, but rather it emphasized the great diversity of Chilean wine and that the country is producing top quality wines in a broad range of styles.


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Earlier this week, JAY-Z and BEYONCE hosted a fundraiser for BARACK OBAMA at JAY-Z's 40/40 club. BARACK OBAMA fundraiser at JAY-Z's 40/40 club in New York City.
100 guests were in attendance at the $40,000 dollar ticket per guest event, raising $4 million dollars in support of OBAMA's presidential campaign.
Huffington Post blogger and independent journalist, NIDA KHAN, was one of the lucky guest at last night's festivities and tweeted several quotes from the evening.
After being introduced by BEYONCE, President OBAMA, began by thanking the dynamic duo hosting the event and let the crowd in on a little secret, "Michelle, Sasha, and Malia are mad at me because they are not here."
"We both have daughters and our wives are more popular than we are. So, you know, we've got a little bond there. It's hard but it's okay," said POTUS trying to connect how similar he and JAY-Z are.
While giving a speech at the event, President OBAMA stated, "We've made history in the past and we're going to make history in the next seven weeks. We're on the brink of an election but more importantly, we're on the brink of moving America in a direction where we're going to be more just, more fair."
JAY-Z and BEYONCE's fundraiser is said to be one of BARACK OBAMA's last NYC appearances before the November 2012 presidential elections.


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In scenario one, you've decided to pull the trigger on buying the classic of your dreams. You researched it for months, maybe even years. Dreamt of the perfect model, trim level, and color. Looked at a local example or two, and picked out a couple of keepers on the Internet. You've even worked out the perfect justification, excuse, or downright lie to tell the significant other about why you need that sweet ride. All of that dreaming is about to become reality, and the excitement is building to the point where you're not sure if you can wait even one more day. But before you give a good amount of money away with a quick click of a mouse, a phone call, or a handshake, ask yourself this: how well do I know this vehicle?
In scenario two, you are the proud owner of a couple of classic vehicles: one is a survivor still wearing its original paint, and the other is a wild street machine with tens of thousands of dollars in modifications. Though both are insured, ask yourself these questions: if your survivor is in an accident, will you get a true market value settlement? And if you go to sell your street machine for way more than book value, will you be able to get what you want for it – and will the buyer be able to finance the deal?
In recent years, interest in classic cars has skyrocketed. But amazingly, even though we can watch an auction in prime-time high-definition, many of us still don't cover all the bases when shopping for a classic. And sadly, a large percentage of us don't know the true value of the iron parked in our very garages. Both have the potential of leaving big money on the table in the case of an insurance claim or sale. Thankfully, there are ways to protect ourselves both before and after the sale; they're called pre-purchase inspections and appraisals.
The pre-purchase inspection is a powerful tool in a classic car buyer's arsenal. Before the advent of Internet sales, people rarely purchased vehicles from afar. In many cases, they were familiar with the car, and an in-person inspection was the rule. These days, the Internet has made car shopping a breeze, but it has also opened the door for everyone from the dreamer asking way too much for his unfinished project, to unscrupulous types who try to pass off beaters as beauties. And because these vehicles are often a long ways away, and usually it is cost-prohibitive to travel in order to personally inspect them, it makes sense to spend a few bucks for a professional to do an inspection for you.
"With lots of people doing Internet searches these days, we do a lot of pre-purchase inspections to help them weed out bad examples," starts David Williams, vice-president of franchise development at Auto Appraisal Network. "Lots of guys are getting sentimental and looking online for the car they or their dads had years ago, but you must use caution. The best way to find a mechanically sound, good-driving vehicle is to have it inspected beforehand."
"People selling cars are selling you," adds Larry Batton, president of Auto Appraisal Group in Charlottesville, VA. "Sometimes the vehicle condition isn't clear, so having it inspected is a way for them to understand what they are buying. After all, old cars are like old people: things that work today might not work tomorrow."
To Mr. Batton's point of a pre-purchase inspection informing potential buyers, an appraisal helps current owners – and their insurance companies – understand how much their vehicles are worth so there are no nasty surprises down the road.
"I would say that 80 percent of what we do is post-sale for the purpose of insurance," Williams says. "In the appraisal business, you might be able to get your buddy to do one for $50, or get a guy to give you one sheet of info for $95. But any time insurance companies are involved, you need to have a solid, thorough appraisal done in case a claim comes up. A substantial amount of vehicle information is needed to be able to prove what you have.
"You need to break down the codes and options," he continues. "Fender tags, body tags, and VIN tags need to be examined. As far as modified cars go, a 1932 Ford is a great example of a car that stock can be worth $30,000, but changed into a hot rod, can be worth $100,000-plus. Maybe you have crusty original paint that you want to change, but it may be worth much more in its original condition. The appraiser has the experience to let you know exactly what you have."
And this information does more than just establish an accurate value.
"Consider this," says Batton, "If you are in an accident in a fault state, you don't want your insurance paying – you want the other guy's to pay. But if it's his fault, you don't have an agreement with their insurance company about the value of your car. You might end up getting [a low settlement offer]. An appraisal will protect you."
Here's how the process works: an appraisal company will give a quote for the proposed service, and once a rate is agreed upon, they will book an appointment. In the interim, many appraisers will start researching your vehicle and its options. The vehicle will be inspected by a trained professional, who will come armed with the needed knowledge and tools like a camera and computer. The actual process could take several hours, and custom vehicles will need more research into the modifications. All documentation will be verified, as will the history from the original owner to the present and any awards, magazine articles, etc. Major engine and drivetrain options will be verified, and the entire vehicle will be photographed to document its condition. The VIN, cowl tag, odometer, and any other identifying numbers like block codes will be checked, and differences between originality and a restoration noted. Any major power options like a power top, etc. will be checked for operation, and the vehicle will be inspected for leaks. A test drive may also be performed.
Once the appraiser is finished, all of the information is sent back to the main office. There, the company organizes the photos and reviews the report. The VIN, chassis numbers, and engine numbers are checked to make sure they match up, and the options list is gone through for redundancies. Comparables are run on stock vehicles to establish a value, and a final report is created for the customer containing vehicle info, photos, details of the inspection, comparables, and a replacement value of the vehicle.
However, you must also be prepared for the possibility that you don't have the vehicle that you thought you did. "I'm not in the happy business," Batton states. "I can't always tell people what they want to hear. They are hiring us to give them a professional opinion of what their car is worth. Good appraisers don't sell values."
But regardless of the determined value, you have taken a major step in protecting your current – or future – investment. And speaking of the future, be sure to check out the next story in our "Buy a Classic" series, covering financing for classic vehicles.
Appraise your Vehicle
Whether you need a pre-purchase inspection for a potential purchase or an appraisal to accurately determine your current vehicle's value, these tips will help you make the best choice.
Pre-purchase Inspection or Appraisal?
A pre-purchase inspection deals with the condition; it protects a potential buyer from vehicles in poor condition or of dubious provenance. An appraisal deals with the value; it protects a current owner by allowing them to get the vehicle insured and covered at an agreed amount.
Stock or Modified?
The type of vehicle that you have may affect the type of appraisal you can receive. For instance, modifieds or customs may require an in-person appraisal.
Online or in Person?
Online appraisals are usually more affordable than in-person appraisals and a good resource for owners in remote areas who don't mind taking their own photos. But if your vehicle is worth $60,000 or more, an in-person appraisal should be done. Many companies have a network of appraisers, so you should ask if there is one in your area. Appraisers recommend or require an in-person when possible; areas like paint quality are hard to determine with a photo. Also, in cases where a vehicle received an engine replacement or other hard-to-spot changes, a trained appraiser has a better shot at uncovering it.
Do your Research
Though it is easy to ask your local bodyshop or an insurance company for recommendations, be sure that they have no vested interest in the companies that they are recommending. Some good questions to ask potential appraisers are if they have any connection to the car or owner you are dealing with, if they are licensed/bonded/insured, how many years of experience they have, what kind of cars they have appraised, and which insurance companies they have worked with. You will want to check with your insurance company to make sure they will honor an appraisal, and from which companies. Because of the data-intensive nature of appraising, many good appraisers will still have to do research on your vehicle. Be wary of appraisers who claim to be experts in every make and model.
Make a Connection
"The interview process is critical," says Roy Da Silva of Source One Services, an Illinois-based appraiser. "Getting to know the client and what they are looking for is very important to us, and a potential customer should have a good feeling about us. There is a code of ethics that appraisers should adhere to; mine is based upon a theory of law called Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal [Practice] (USPAP) stemming from personal property. We should be unbiased consultants here to help you through this process."
Get Quotes
Speak with your chosen appraisers to get a cost estimate, or fill out an online request form. Be sure to keep your information exactly the same for each. Be specific about your vehicle type, level of modification (if any), and timeframe, and ask about any additional fees like mileage, etc. that may be factored into your quote.
Choose your Appraiser
Go with a company that has intimate knowledge of your particular make and model if possible, has given you good customer service to this point, and will give you an objective appraisal. Work with company reps to schedule your appointment.
Prepare for your Appointment
Most appraisals are done at an owner's location, but some appraisers can do them at their locations. Assemble all pertinent documentation like license, registration (title), tank stickers, Protect-O-Plate, manuals, keys, etc. for the appraiser. You may want to show them the service records and discuss the vehicle's history. A location with uniform light is preferable for the photos; avoid mixed sunlight and shade areas. Though it's okay to wash and shine your ride up, it's not necessary. However, clean out the car so it is presentable.
Settle Up
Though payment is handled differently depending on the company, most require payment after the on-site appraisal.
Get your Report
Time to sit back and wait for your hard copy or electronic version of the report to arrive. You are now more informed about your future or current baby, and in a much better position from a legal and insurance standpoint. However, keep in mind that neither are in-depth mechanical checks, so at this point you may want to have a mechanic inspect the vehicle in question.
One of the most important aspects of any pre-purchase inspection or appraisal is verifying that all of the numbers are correct. VINs, trim tags, and the like are treasure troves of information that the appraiser decodes.
In addition to the information contained on a VIN or trim tag, a good appraiser can tell if the tag is all-original or not. "We can even tell by the type of rivet and paint quality around it if it is original, or if someone has tampered with it," reveals Dave Williams of Auto Appraisal Network.
On the mechanical side, things like block and head codes can be checked to ensure that the correct, original drivetrain still resides in that particular vehicle.
Once all of the information has been gathered, Auto Appraisal Network appraisers submit it to the home office, where it is organized and analyzed. When all of the information is reviewed and verified, comparables are run, and a value is established, a report is printed and either mailed or emailed to the customer.
Auto Appraisal Group Inc.
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Charlottesville, VA 22903
Auto Appraisal Network
17845 Sky Park Circle, Suite F
Irvine, CA 92614
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The World's 10 Gayest Monuments
By: Out Traveler Editors
From Down Under to Amsterdam, to Italy and our own backyard, we've cruised the world's tourist sites to find the gayest photo ops around.
Whether it's a somber memorial to our late brethren, an enormous rainbow, a homoerotic statue, or a garish tribute to an iconic diva, the earth is peppered with super-gay monuments.
Click through to see 10 of our faves.
Phallic Rock
Molokai, Hawaii
Mother Nature, you dirty girl. Like doodles from our high school notebook, she went and created a rock shaped like, well, a penis. A really big penis.
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New copyright agreement provides greater online access to film
A new EU-wide copyright agreement has been signed to increase the number of films made available to the public online by cultural institutions.The films targeted are so-called 'orphan works,' where the true rights holders of films, music or books, are impossible to identify or locate. The problem means that rights cannot be cleared in the normal way and the works usually end up being made redundant due to the legal uncertainty.Until now, the problem has also meant ...
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