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Autumn is here! School buses occupy the streets; Friday night lights illuminate football fields across the country; Halloween decorations line store shelves. And, with autumn come delicious apple pies and pumpkin soups. Did you know these tasty treats can actually be good for you, too? It's true!
First off, apples are good for you. They're a good source of fiber, and recent research from a Florida State study suggests they have heart health benefits. I recommend cooking or baking with apples for a nutritious and wholesome treat. For example, make homemade applesauce or apple whole wheat toast! Yum! So, head to your local farmers market and see how creative you can get cooking and baking with apples!
Pumpkin is another healthy fall ingredient, or year-round treat if you like to use canned pumpkin or freeze your own puree. It is low in fat and a good source of vitamin A, iron, folate, and other good stuff! Plus, it makes your muffins, pancakes and other baked goods taste delicious! My favorite is making organic pumpkin soup! Perfect for a cool autumn day, and the house smells wonderful afterwards. Try a low-fat and low-sugar version of pumpkin pie and you might be surprised by how good it tastes! I like to use my own homemade puree whenever possible versus the canned puree, but that is a preference.
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MOD70 European Tour 2012 - Sweet taste of revenge! Yann Guichard and his seven men crew, onboard Spindrift Racing, could not help rejoicing and remembering the bitter outcome of last Thursday's finish of the first leg while bagging the overall Dùn Laoghaire City races.
MOD70 European Tour 2012
With three MOD70s, Foncia (Michel Desjoyeaux), Groupe Edmond de Rothschild (Sébastien Josse) and Spindrift Racing tied in first place, it was up to the Speed Match to break the score and pick a winner.
Aggressive as ever on the starting line, Spindrift racing left no opportunity to anyone to come up front. 'A well-deserved win!' said Yann Guichard, skipper of the big black and white trimaran. 'Without some confused situation in race N°4 and an unclear change of course, we should have won two out of three races.' Yesterday's races proved to be the first windy races since the beginning of the European Tour in Kiel. 'I am particularly happy with the way we behaved in strong winds' explains Guichard. 'The key was to start clear of the fleet. Then everything becomes easier once you have open waters ahead to decide when to tack or gybe.'
'Victory makes us forget about how tired we all are!' The European Tour mercilessly goes on with its tight schedule. The MOD70s shall depart at 3.00 pm (GMT +1) and say goodbye to Dublin. Cascaïs in Portugal is waiting 1.212 miles away. Passage points include the Fastnet rock and cape Saint Vincent. 'Strong winds up to 30 knots are expected' says Guichard. 'It's gonna be all upwing beating to the Fastnet in southerly breezes. Then as we skip behind the cold front, winds shall turn North East and it will be a downwind speed race across the Bay of Biscay. Sea state will be the decisive factor about how fast will get to Portugal….'
The six men crew will be kept busy all the way till departure time with some minor repairs to the mast and the loading of food and water.
Spindrift racing crew for leg 2: Yann Guichard, Leo Lucet, Jacques Guichard, Pascal Bidégorry, Thierry Douillard, Yann Eliès.
Dùn Laoghaire City Race after six races:
1- Spindrift racing (Yann Guichard) 12+11+9+11+12+8 = 63 points?
2- Groupe Edmond de Rothschild (Sébastien Josse) 9+10+11+12+11+10 = 63 points?
3- FONCIA (Michel Desjoyeaux) 11+12+12+10+9+9 = 63 points?
4- Race for Water (Stève Ravussin) 10+9+10+8+8+12 = 57 points?
5- Musandam-Oman Sail (Sidney Gavignet) 8+8+8+9+10+11 = 54 points
Provisional overall ranking:
1- Foncia : 75 pts
2- Spindrift racing : 70 pts
3- Groupe Edmond de Rothschild : 65 pts
4- Race for water : 55 pts
5- Musandam-Oman sail : 51 pts
Spindrift Racing website

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Monday, May 20, 2013
The Sheltering Sky, directed by Bernando Bertolucci, is a great movie, one of my favorite movies, starring Debra Winger (she looks extremely gorgeous in this film), John Malkovich and Campbell Scott. I love the music, the actor's performance, the costume design, the scenery, the photography. I watched this film many times...The music composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto is amazingly beautiful! If you have not seen this movie before, I strongly recommend it.
O Céu que nos Protege é um excelente filme, um dos meus favoritos, dirigido por Bernardo Bertolucci e interpretado por Debra Winger (ela está belíssima neste filme), John Malkovich e Campbell Scott. Gosto muito da música, da interpretação dos atores, do figurino, do cenário, da fotografia. Já assisti a este filme muitas vezes... A música composta por Ryuichi Sakamoto é incrivelmente bela! Eu recomendo com entusiasmo para aqueles que ainda não viram este filme.
The opening title sequence and the first scene when they arrive at the dock are really wonderful!
"The Sheltering Sky" soundtrack is beautiful!
Ryuichi Sakamoto is just great!
The Sheltering Sky is a 1990 British-Italian drama film based on the 1949 novel by the writer Paul Bowles (who narrates the film and appears in a cameo role) about a couple who journey to northern Africa in the hopes of rekindling their marriage but soon fall prey to the dangers that surround them. Three Americans from New York arrive in Tangier in 1947. Port Moresby (John Malkovich) and his wife Kit (Debra Winger) are accompanied by their friend George Tunner (Campbell Scott) on a trip that will take them deep into the Sahara Desert. Tunner observes, "We're probably the first tourists they've had since the war" to which Kit replies, "We're not tourists. We're travelers." While Tunner plans to return home in a few weeks, Port and Kit plan on staying for a year or two.
O Céu que nos Protege é um filme ítalo-britânico de 1990, do gênero drama, baseado na novela escrita em 1949 pelo escritor Paul Bowles (que narra o filme a aparece em pequenas cenas). O filme narra a história de um casal que viaja para o norte da África na esperança de reacender o seu casamento. Os três norte-americanos de Nova Iorque chegam a Tânger em 1947. Port Moresby (John Malkovich) e sua esposa Kit (Debra Winger) são acompanhados pelo amigo George Tunner (Campbell Scott) em uma viagem que irá levá-los a conhecer as remotas regiões do deserto do Saara. Tunner observa: "Nós somos provavelmente os primeiros turistas após a guerra". Ao que Kit responde: "Nós não somos turistas, somos viajantes". Enquanto Tunner planeja voltar para casa em poucas semanas, Port e Kit pretendem ficar por um ano ou dois.
Quote about the difference between tourists and travelers and another quotes:
Port Moresby: Well, terra firma.
Tunner: We're probably the first tourists they've had since the war.
Kit Moresby: Tunner, we're not tourists. We're travelers.
Tunner: Oh. What's the difference?
Port Moresby: A tourist is someone who thinks about going home the moment they arrive, Tunner.
Kit Moresby: Whereas a traveler might not come back at all.
Tunner: You mean *I'm* a tourist.
Kit Moresby: Yes, Tunner. And I'm half and half.
Header photo of Sahara Desert, Morocco, from WallDesk
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Oh yes, that is one of my alltime favorite movies!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the memories :-)
You know, Sonia....I have NEVER seen this film! It is going on my Netflix list, as soon as I leave here.ReplyDelete
I love Bertolucci and Debra Winger, and Campbell Scott as well as Malkovich. I don't know how I missed this one---The Music is BEAUTIFUL!!!
I saw the movie when it first came out. Loved it. But thanks for reminding me, it's definitely worth a second viewing. I'm a Bertolucci fan -- Last Tango, The Conformist, 1900...ReplyDelete
Campbell Scott is the son of George C. Want to hear my George C. story? My friend and I were riding horses up in Griffith Park, sometime in the 80's or 90's, I think. And this really pleasant fellow crossed our path, also on a horse. We exchanged some thoughts about the beauty of the day and the scenery. This guy was sitting comfortably back in his western saddle, and stretched his arms behind him, and rested his hands on his horse's rump. Eventually we parted company. "Do you know who that was?" said my friend. Why no, I didn't. "That was George C. Scott."ReplyDelete
Ryuichi Sakamoto wrote one of my favourite pieces of music for the movie Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence - I was only a teenager when I saw the movie in the 80's yet all these years later I still love that music.ReplyDelete
I haven't seen The Sheltering Sky - I don't know why! It sounds like a beautiful film. I'm going to watch it this week.
Just great story, Karin! George C. Scott was really famous. I remember I saw him in the movie Patton. As I like Campbell Scott, one day I was looking for information about him and then I discovered that George C. Scott was his father. I have not seen recently films interpreted by Campbell Scott.ReplyDelete
What a beautiful music, Letitia!ReplyDelete
I haven't heard this music before and neither saw the film. Thanks for the link!
I've not seen this movie but I will put it on my list of those I'd like to see.ReplyDelete
Anne xx
I saw Sheltering Sky when it first came out as well. I'd pretty much forgotten it. How wonderful to get a taste of it again! The music is beautiful, and I love the images of the desert.ReplyDelete
Karin, that's a great George C. Scott story. I once brushed elbows with Campbell Scott in a tiny Seattle food co-op. I knew *exactly* who he was. He's even more handsome in person.
É fantástico Sonia!
"Nós não somos turistas, somos viajantes", sempre recordo dessa fala.
Lovely music. And I loved the film clippings.ReplyDelete
I loved that movie and have watched it several times too. Especially love the Blue Men of Timbuktu.ReplyDelete
Lucky Karin - luckier if it had been Coleen Dewhurst; George's x-wife. I had a crush on her.
I am a bit of a movie buff and I have not seen this Sonia, I adore wonderful score music in movies as well, I will be sure to hunt for this! thank you!ReplyDelete
Somehow I missed this movie. It looks very interesting, and the music is beautiful. John Malkovich is one of my favorite actors - his movies are usually so thoughtful and intelligent.ReplyDelete
Sonia, thank you so much for the link to your mother's weavings. She was a real artist.
What a super recommendation!ReplyDelete
I know the book well and I have been to the Sahara.
When I worked at the American school in Marrakesh I met several people who had known Paul Bowles well.
He was very involved in the American School in Tangiers.
Now I must see the film!
That sounds like an intriguing movie, I'll have to see if I can rent it.ReplyDelete
Oi da Wellington! I have free wifi today! So happy. Thank you for keeping me company on the road. The Internet connection here is muito mal! If we move here, I will have to stop blogging ;)ReplyDelete
I've watched the sheltering sky but somehow, I don't remember much about it. I love the dialogue you included. The difference between a tourist and a traveller. I hope I'm the latter but often I'm not.
Beijos, muitos beijos! X
Hello Sonia, thanks for the nice information about "The Sheltering Sky". Interesting videos, nice the soundtrack! I haven't seen this film, I hope to find it in dvd.ReplyDelete
A very pleasant weekend to you!
Oi,Sonia, vim agradecer o teu carinho por lá.Aqui curtindo bem o filhão! beijos,chicaReplyDelete
Oi,Sonia, vim agradecer o teu carinho por lá.Aqui curtindo bem o filhão! beijos,chicaReplyDelete
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On Monday July 1, 2013, the Department of the Interior published a notice announcing a proposed categorical exclusion from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The exclusion would allow the Fish and Wildlife Service to add species to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act without preparing an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement. Species listed under the Lacey Act are prohibited from being imported into the U.S. or transported across state lines. Comments are due by July 31, 2013.
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New Jersey Sells $669 Million Refunding Amid Credit Pressures
New Jersey issued $669 million in general-obligation refunding bonds at a higher yield above top-rated debt than on a comparable sale in December, a week after Moody's Investors Service lowered its rating outlook.
The increased yield difference also came after bank analyst Meredith Whitney ranked it among the worst state credits. The third most-indebted U.S. state yesterday sold $133 million of bonds maturing in 2020 priced to yield 2.94 percent, 0.3 percentage points above the Municipal Market Advisers AAA rated 10-year index. In December, its 10-year maturities yielded 0.01 percentage point below the 10-year index.
Fortune reported this week that Whitney, of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group LLC, ranked New Jersey along with Illinois and Ohio as having the second-worst financial position among U.S. states. The study cited unfunded pension obligations and limited tax-raising options as issues.
"My read is they had to come at a significant concession to the market, between their negative outlook and the pension fund black mark," said Alan Schankel, managing director of Philadelphia-based Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, which didn't participate in the sale. "I think New Jersey is paying the price in the market."
The refinancing of $679 million in outstanding general obligations and a restructuring of payment schedules cuts debt-service costs by $282 million in the fiscal year that ends June 30, 2011, according to the Office of Public Finance.
The true interest cost for the bonds, which had an average maturity of 6.5 years, was 2.55 percent, according to the state Treasury Department.
'Very Good Rate'
"It wasn't the most favorable market we waded into," James Petrino, director of the Office of Public Finance, said in an interview after the sale. "The bottom line is the rates are very low; we still captured a very good rate."
The average AAA rated 10-year bond yielded 2.64 percent yesterday, down from 3.07 percent on June 30, according to Municipal Market Advisors.
New Jersey, with an Aa2 rating from Moody's, had to discount its price, resulting in higher yields, on the longer-term bonds to sell them, Gary Gildersleeve of New York-based Evercore Wealth Management said after reviewing the deal's pricing.
"It's cheap relative to other states," he said. "But Illinois and California could only hope to be there."
States including New Jersey, California and Illinois are facing criticism for persistent budget deficits and underfunding for retirement plans and public-worker health benefits that exceed a combined $1 trillion, according to the Pew Center on the States.
Credit Default Swaps
New Jersey credit default swaps, the price to insure $10,000 worth of New Jersey bonds against non-payment, cost $210 yesterday, the fourth-highest among states, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. California and Illinois were most expensive, at $260, and Michigan was third at $237, according to the Bloomberg data.
New Jersey last sold comparable-maturity general obligations Dec. 8, priced to yield 2.98 percent, 0.01 percentage point less than the MMA 10-year index.
Tax-exempt bonds posted their best quarterly performance since September 2009, returning about 3.7 percent, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Municipal Master Index, which tracks total return on tax-exempt bonds. The securities lost 0.06 percent for September, the weakest month since March.
Following are descriptions of pending sales of municipal debt in the U.S.:
NEW YORK STATE DORMITORY AUTHORITY, the largest issuer of municipal debt in 2009 after California, plans to sell about $1.15 billion in tax-exempts and taxable Build Americas as early as this week. The personal-income tax revenue bonds, which carry a top rating from Standard & Poor's, will be used to fund projects for the State University of New York and City University of New York, in addition to grants for educational facilities. M.R. Beale & Company will lead the marketing. (Added Sept. 30)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES will sell $1.9 billion in tax-exempt revenue bonds as soon as next week in its biggest issue since May 6, when it sold $3 billion in comparable securities for refinancing. The notes, backed by revenue from consumer electricity bills, will refund debt sold to buy electricity for cash-strapped utilities during California's power crisis a decade ago. A portion of the sale will also end interest-rate swaps agreements, according to a Sept. 24 Fitch Ratings report. The securities are rated Aa2 by Moody's and AA by Fitch, both third-highest, one level above S&P's AA- rating. Underwriters led by Bank of America Merrill Lynch will market the bonds. (Added Oct. 1)
NEW YORK CITY, the most-populous U.S. city, is borrowing $1.3 billion next week. The city will offer $800 million of taxable debt, including $650 million of Build America Bonds, earmarked for capital projects. The remaining $150 million in traditional taxables will be sold competitively on Oct. 7. New York also is offering $500 million in tax-exempt securities to refinance existing debt and convert $90 million in outstanding variable-rate demand notes to fixed-rate bonds. Bank of America Merrill Lynch will lead underwriters marketing the securities, which carry AA, the third-highest ranking from Fitch and S&P, and Aa3, one level lower by Moody's. (Added Oct. 1)
METROPOLITAN PIER & EXHIBITION AUTHORITY, a municipal corporation created by the Illinois General Assembly that owns and manages Chicago's McCormick Place convention facility and Navy Pier, plans to sell $940 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds as early as next week. The bonds, secured by the agency's tax revenue, will refinance $900 million of existing debt and fund construction and renovation. (Added Oct. 1)
GEORGIA, which sold part of its loan fund to help balance its 2011 budget, plans to sell about $975 million in taxable and tax-exempt bonds through competitive sales on Oct. 5, to fund projects at more than a dozen state agencies and refinance $321 million of prior issues. The state, which has $8.3 billion in general obligations outstanding, carries top credit scores from the three major ratings companies. (Added Oct. 1)


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John Schneider carries the football for De Pere Abbot Pennings in a game against Chippewa Falls McDonell in this undated photo. / Submitted
John Schneiders NFL career path
1992: Packers scouting intern.
1993-96: Packers pro personnel assistant.
1997-99: Chiefs director of pro personnel.
2000: Seahawks director of player personnel.
2001: Redskins vice president of player personnel.
2002-07: Packers personnel analyst to general manager.
2008-09: Packers director of football operations.
2010-present: Seahawks general manager (added executive vice president to his title in 2013).
Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, left, embraces general manager John Schneider after the NFC championship game Jan. 19 in Seattle. / AP
No one could have known that De Pere native and Abbot Pennings graduate John Schneider would grow up to become an NFL general manager.
But even in grade school at Notre Dame Elementary in De Pere, there was an indication football would be a big part of his future.
In second and third grade, he had his own football cards and he was building his own teams, said his father, Bill, a retired orthopedic surgeon who with his wife, Sandy, still lives in the De Pere house where John, his four older sisters and one older brother were raised.
Years later, after John was hired by the Green Bay Packers as a pro personnel assistant, he would wheel and deal with then-general manager Ron Wolf, also an avid football card collector.
They were always trading cards and comparing their card collections after hours, Bill said.
Schneider has combined his deep passion for football, strong work ethic, keen talent-evaluation skills and experience working under Wolf and alongside other prominent NFL front-office executives to become one of the best general managers in the league.
It has taken Schneider, 42, just four years to help guide the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl berth. They will take on the Denver Broncos today at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., and Schneider has the chance to win a second championship ring after being a member of the Packers front office when they won the title in 1996.
Theres a common theme among friends, family members, former teachers, coaches and colleagues when talking about Schneider: He is extremely driven, but at the same time humble and unspoiled by success. Those qualities were evident at a young age and still apply today.
In the highly competitive and sometimes cutthroat NFL world, Schneider has emerged as one of the most popular and respected general managers.
Johns so lovable, I mean I love him, I do, said Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey, who was named 2013 NFL executive of the year and worked alongside Schneider with the Packers. I look at him as a little brother, and I always will. I love being around him. He put a smile on your face. He makes you think. Hes very respectful. We had a lot of similarities in terms of principles we both believe in. John is a good man.
Those qualities no doubt stem from Schneiders upbringing, during which he was taught the value of hard work and that nothing in life is handed to you.
Always a leader
Bill and Sandy had their first five children in a seven-year span, and John came along as the baby of the family four years later.
The Schneider children abided by a few simple household rules: They did their homework before anything else and were required to be home to eat dinner together.
As for career aspirations, Bill and Sandy didnt steer their children toward medicine, even though Dr. Schneider founded Orthopedics Associates in 1967 and Sandy worked as a medical technician specializing in bacteriology.
We just told them, what you have to do is find something that you really love to do, and be totally passionate about, and then do it well, and then be the best at it, Bill said. All of our six kids have done that, and this is what John picked. He loves football. Hes a football person through and through.
Schneiders dogged persistence in rebuilding the Seahawks roster was never more evident than in his first year on the job in 2010 when Seattle had an NFL-high 284 transactions. Schneider will leave no stone unturned, whether its traveling to scout potential draft choices in person, making trades, scouring the NFL waiver wire or sifting through lists of free agents.
Schneider displayed that same determination growing up. He was undersized at just taller than 5-feet-6, but became one of the leading rushers in Pennings school history during two years as the starting halfback.
He was a driven kid, he ran hard all the time, said Al Groves, who was the Pennings football coach and now serves as an assistant at St. Norbert College.
He was short but yet he had a body. Its not like he was slight of build. He was pretty put together. Back in the day, weightlifting was not a big thing, but he did weightlift.
In fact, Schneider encouraged his teammates to join him in the weight room.
He was the best teammate you could ask for in terms of offseason work, said Aaron Popkey, the Packers director of public affairs who graduated with Schneider from Pennings in 1989, one year before the school closed its doors, and was the Squires starting quarterback. He really led the charge. There was a fairly good group of guys that worked out together and John led that group, kept us going, kept us motivated and really was a leader.
Pennings went 3-7 in the Fox Valley Christian Conference when Schneider was a junior but improved to 7-4 the next season and qualified for the WISAA playoffs. Pennings pulled off an early-season upset of highly touted Milwaukee Marquette, and Schneider served as the key component in the Squires run-and-shoot offense that year.
Schneider also was a sprinter on the Pennings track team, and he and his older brother, Bill, a Squires running back in the early 1980s, still good-naturedly argue about who was faster.
Schneider loved athletics but also was a good student who earned As and Bs, was elected to the Student Council, was described as affable and upbeat, and would engage teachers and classmates in conversation.
Although he was an avid Packers fan, Schneider idolized running back Walter Payton, and his bedroom walls were plastered with posters of the Chicago Bears star. Schneider even wrote letters to Payton and received responses.
Foot in the door
He played football for one season at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., but a shoulder injury ended his playing career. His love for football remained strong, however, and he was determined to get his foot in the door with the Packers.
During his junior year in college, Schneider wrote three letters to Wolf hoping to land an unpaid internship in the scouting department. When that didnt work, he followed up with a phone call and finally convinced Wolf to give him an interview.
Former Packers President Bob Harlan remembers following Schneiders high school football career at Pennings.
He was an intense competitor, Harlan said. I can see where somebody like Ron Wolf would like John. I mean John had a lot of drive in him and a lot of ambition. That he would approach Ron looking for a job, that doesnt surprise me one bit.
Schneider aced the player evaluation test Wolf gave him and was hired as a summer intern in 1992. After graduating the next year, he was hired full time in the Packers scouting department.
He joined a talented staff that included Ted Thompson, Dorsey, Reggie McKenzie and Scot McCloughan, all of whom went on to become NFL general managers.
Schneider was a football junkie who fit in well with that group. Despite his youthfulness, he wasnt afraid to speak his mind or stand up for his convictions.
John was pretty fresh out of college but that was the old days of the projectors, sitting in a dark room and watching tape for hours, and its something that I think he really enjoyed, said Thompson, who like Schneider was hired by Wolf with no prior scouting experience.
One evening, Wolf assigned Dorsey and Schneider to go through a box of roughly 200 VHS tapes of mostly obscure players and report back to him the next morning. They meticulously worked into the wee hours of the night.
He and I sat there, went through the whole box of 200, Dorsey recalled. And guess what, we found a player. You know who we found? Travis Jervey.
The little-known Jervey, a speedy running back out of The Citadel, was drafted by the Packers in the fifth round in 1995 and played four seasons in Green Bay and earned a Pro Bowl berth in 1997 for his special teams prowess.
Always on the job
Finding diamonds in the rough is a personnel mans dream, and Schneider has accomplished that in Seattle, most notably with All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman (fifth round) and Pro Bowl safety Kam Chancellor (fifth round).
But those finds dont come without a lot of legwork. The life of an NFL general manager is far from glamorous, with long hours and continuous scouting trips.
When the Seahawks played the Packers during the preseason last summer, Schneider booked a golf outing in town with family members.
He had his cellphone with him, his dad said. On every hole, 18 times, he was talking to an agent or player or somebody. I said, Cant you even play 18 holes with us? He said, Dad, its my job.
Its a job he wouldnt trade for any other. Schneider doesnt do it for personal recognition, similar to his mentors Wolf and Thompson.
Theres something about being a general manager, Thompson said. Your name gets out there. People see you and recognize you on the street and that sort of thing, but just the scout part I think is, for me and I suspect it is for John, is still the most intriguing part of our job.
Schneider is a skilled communicator but rarely conducts media interviews in Seattle, mainly because he would rather let others stand in the spotlight.
Schneider is as responsible for the Seahawks success as head coach Pete Carroll, who maintains a much higher profile. But Schneider gladly does his job in the background.
Some things never change. When Schneider was at Pennings and the star of the football team, he never acted like he was special.
(Success) definitely didnt go to his head, said Mike Jelenic, one of Schneiders classmates at Pennings who now works for the Packers as a computer systems administrator. He was very personable, friendly, always gave everyone equal footing. He would talk to everybody at school. He wouldnt play favorites.
Even as his NFL scouting career was taking off, Schneider remained grounded and never forgot his roots. One former teacher said Schneider, years after he graduated from Pennings, would go out of his way to say hello and make conversation.
I think his greatest trait is his people skills, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. He does a great job building relationships. Hes just a very personable individual.
Schneider met McCarthy when both worked for the Kansas City Chiefs in the late 1990s, and the two eventually wound up in Green Bay. They are close friends; in fact, Schneider and his wife, Traci, introduced McCarthy to his eventual wife, Jessica.
As Ive told John, it clearly will go down as his greatest personnel evaluation transaction ever, McCarthy joked.
Making his mark
One of the most difficult aspects of a general managers job is trimming the roster, and its no different for Schneider.
He loves players and the players love him, Bill Schneider said about his son. The thing that he tells me all the time, hell call and say, Dad, I have to let so and so go, I just hate to do that. This is a guy with a wife and two kids, this is his life. Ive got to get him another job. And hell get him another job. ... A number of guys, Johns gotten them jobs with other teams.
Among the personnel men who worked under Wolf, Schneider might be most like him because he is willing to take chances and will be aggressive in going after a player he really likes.
Schneider signed Terrell Owens early in his tenure as Seahawks general manager, traded for running back Marshawn Lynch and receiver Percy Harvin, and acquired quarterback Matt Flynn in free agency. Sometimes his moves work, but not always.
I really admire that, Wolf said of Schneiders style. Hes not afraid. I think thats why theyve been so successful.
They spent all that money on Percy Harvin, hes played one game I think, but that didnt detract from the season that team had. So thats a heck of a trait, not to be afraid. ... I always believed to thine own self be true. I think John Schneider takes that and runs with it. I dont think hes afraid.
Wolf encouraged Schneider, then 25, to leave the Packers after the 1996 season for a better job as pro personnel director with the Chiefs under Marty Schottenheimer.
Wolf told Schneider: John, youve got to do it. If you want to learn the business, this is a whole different business here, and youve got to see the entire picture. ... You want to get out and get around.
Schneider spent three years in Kansas City before joining Mike Holmgren and Thompson in Seattle in 2000 as director of player personnel.
A year later, Schneider was named vice president of player personnel under Schottenheimer with the Washington Redskins. He was only 29 but essentially assumed the role of general manager.
That job lasted only a year because impatient Redskins owner Dan Snyder fired Schottenheimer and his staff after an 8-8 season.
Schneider took the setback in stride.
He said it was one of the great learning experiences, working with a fellow with that type of personality that Dan Snyder has, Bill Schneider said. John has told me its added to the bricks in the past because it was just another thing that you learn working with a person like that.
When things didnt pan out in Washington, Schneider returned to the Packers in 2002. He first worked for then-general manager and coach Mike Sherman and then Thompson when he took over as GM in 2005.
Schneider was promoted to director of football operations in 2008 and served as a trusted adviser to Thompson.
(We) make sure were pushing the envelope a little bit to come up with different ideas, Thompson said. John was pretty creative in that regard. He could come up with certain scenarios and things like that. Often times, we didnt pursue those but it was good work and it was good in terms of trying to stay on top of whats going on around the league.
Reaching the peak
When Schneider was hired as Seahawks general manager in January 2010, McCarthy hated to see him leave.
Personally, I did not want to see John go, thats for sure, McCarthy said. I miss the daily interaction. We always enjoyed working together and hes a dear friend, but professionally its an opportunity he had to take advantage of.
Some wondered if Schneider was accepting a position with a limited role because Carroll had final say over personnel decisions. Normally the general manager hires the coach. In this case, it was the other way around.
But their relationship has flourished, and Carroll has followed nearly all of Schneiders personnel decisions. It was Schneider who pushed hard to draft quarterback Russell Wilson in the third round in 2012, a move that has paid off handsomely.
After the Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC title game two weeks ago, Carroll took the rare step for him of awarding a game ball in the locker room to Schneider.
I dont give out game balls, because I just dont, Carroll said to his team. But theres one guy I want to make sure and point out, the guy that did this with me, partnered side by side the whole time, every step of the way. John Schneiders fricking awesome.
Schneider came from the back of the locker room, hugged Carroll and addressed the NFC title team he constructed.
Im so proud of you guys, Im proud of everybody in this whole room, the whole building, Schneider said. But just to watch you guys work every single day. Ive watched a lot of you guys work since you were like, shoot, freshmen in college even. Every one of you is so special. You guys have no clue what goes into this and Im just really proud of all you guys. Lets go kick some ass (in New York).
When the NFC championship trophy was presented on the field after the game, Schneider was on the podium with Carroll and Seahawks owner Paul Allen, but he was barely recognizable because he wore a cap that covered his eyes.
When one of his sisters asked why, Schneider replied: So they couldnt see my tears.
Its a long way from the quiet streets of De Pere to the giant Super Bowl stage, but as Schneider has made that triumphant journey, he hasnt seemed to change one bit.
I saw John in the draft room, the way he operated, Harlan said. I saw the confidence Ron had in him. John was one that I would never be surprised if he had success. I think he had success written on him.
Ill take you all the way back to what he was in high school. He was a little guy who was a great football player, and he had great passion for the game, and he had great passion to succeed and he did. He succeeded at the high school level. ... Now hes come into the pros and done a remarkable job and had a remarkable career and still is at a very young age.


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Award-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson is going to perform at TD Jakes' MegaFest family festival in Dallas, Texas, on Aug 31, and answer questions about "Winnie Mandela," the Jakes-presented biopic on the life of Nelson Mandela's former wife, in which she stars in.
Hudson will perform at the Women of Purpose concert as part of Megafest, Dallas News reported, alongside other artists such as Toni Braxton, Holly Robinson Peete, Babyface, Brandy, Mary Mary and Kim Burrell. Actor and comedian Steve Harvey will host the show.
MegaFest is going to bring together some of the biggest faith leaders in America, including Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church and Creflo Dollar of World Changers International Church, as well as notable figures such as Oprah Winfrey, who will host one of her Lifeclass shows and talk with Jakes during Megafest. more >>
Production has begun in Canada for the screen adaptation of Todd Burpo's best-selling book Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back, which chronicles the near death experience that reportedly brought a 3-year-old boy face-to-face with Jesus Christ.
Filming started last week in Winnipeg, Manitoba, under Director Randall Wallace, who wrote the Academy Award-winning film "Braveheart" and directed "We Were Soldiers," "Secretariat," and "The Man in the Iron Mask." T.D. Jakes, pastor at the Potter's House in Dallas, best-selling author and producer of the movie "Jumping the Broom," adds his weight to the film as a producer.
In 2003, 3-year-old Colton Burpo nearly died after his appendix burst. While in surgery, he reportedly went to heaven and saw Jesus. "It wasn't until four months after we got out of the hospital that we finally listened to our son," Todd explained, in a 2011 interview that has received over 13 million hits on Youtube. more >>
NEW YORK — Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas, recently sat down with The Christian Post at the American Bible Society's Atrium in NYC to discuss the many projects he has lined up for this year, such as MegaFest 2013, his school of leadership (read more about that here) and a new talk show debuting in the fall on BET. The influential preacher, filmmaker and author also offered his take on the Trayvon Martin-George Zimmmerman case, the particular burdens he feels as a Christian minister and how he deals with critics.
Jakes, who started preaching in 1980 at a storefront church in West Virginia with just a handful of members, now leads a megachurch with four campuses and 30,000 members. In addition to his ministry work, Jakes is known for his best-selling books, box office productions and his humanitarian efforts. However, there are one or two things that ardent supporters might not know about the popular preacher, but which Bishop Jakes revealed in his exclusive interview with The Christian Post.
Below is an unedited transcript of CP's interview with T.D. Jakes. more >>
Megachurch pastor T.D. Jakes says he has been exploring the possibility of taking his School of Leadership curriculum, which offers courses in entrepreneurship, digital media, church media and more, overseas to Africa and Asia, as the Regent University-powered online program prepares to engage its inaugural class.
"We will be sharing some of the curriculum at this year's MegaFest," Jakes told The Christian Post on Wednesday. "We're also, interestingly enough, exploring providing this same curriculum overseas. So we've had some talks with India, we've had some talks with Kenya and various places around the world."
The T.D. Jakes School of Leadership offerings are supported by Regent University's Professional and Continuing Education department and include accredited courses in online certificate programs. As Jakes tells it, the current economic climate makes the leadership school particularly relevant. more >>
Bishop T.D. Jakes was asked to weigh in on Tuesday on whether he thought President Barack Obama's comments on Trayvon Martin after George Zimmerman's acquittal in the teen's shooting death were misdirected, considering the deadly violence plaguing his home city of Chicago.
President Obama spoke out last Friday on Trayvon Martin's killing, which occurred inside a gated community in Sanford, Fla., in February 2012, and expressed his condolences to the Martin family. He also affirmed his faith in the U.S. justice system after a jury found Zimmerman not guilty of manslaughter or second degree murder in the black youth's death. The president added, however, that it was important for everyone to consider the context of some of the discussions surrounding the case, in particular among African-Americans.
"You know, when Trayvon Martin was first shot I said that this could have been my son. Another way of saying that is Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago. And when you think about why, in the African-American community at least, there's a lot of pain around what happened here, I think it's important to recognize that the African-American community is looking at this issue through a set of experiences and a history that doesn't go away," said Obama. more >>
A Birmingham, Ala., pastor outraged over the George Zimmerman not guilty verdict expressed his anger publicly by posting his opinion on a church sign.
On one side of the sign at New Era Baptist Church, led by Pastor Michael R. Jordan, it reads, "George Zimmerman jury supported white racism." On the other side, he posted a reference to the 1983 Baby Doe's rape case in Birmingham: "Rape a white woman and you will die in prison," according to Birmingham News reporter Greg Garrison, who first reported on the sign.
"They're calling me a hate-monger," Jordan told Fox News. "Most whites down South don't like it." more >>


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4. Two fluids are confined by a hinged gate as shown in Figure below. If the lower fluid is water and the upper fluid has a specific gravity of 0.8, determine the moment per unit width about point A.
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Update: Roa in LondonStreet Art // Saturday, May 18, 2013
What's the vagabond, animal mural painting artist Roa been up to lately? More of the same like painting, painting, and painting. Currently large, big, and huge walls in London.
Train on a train by VilksStreet Art // Friday, May 17, 2013
We are feeling the vibe of this painting on a train, of a train smashing an old Model T style car by French artist, Vilks.
Artshow and mural for Other in CopenhagenStreet Art // Friday, May 17, 2013
Troy Lovegates aka Other, recently completed this vibrant mural on what looks to be a construction site wall in Copenhagen. The artist is having an exhibition while in town at the MOHS Exhibit on May 24, 2013 entitled "Shallow Lake."
New mural by El Mac in DenmarkStreet Art // Friday, May 17, 2013
El Mac is currently in Denmark for his solo exhibition that opened last night at Galerie Wolfsen. While there, the artist spent some time outdoors adding this massive mural entitled "Our Lady of Aalborg" to the Denmark landscape.
Update: Bast posters in the streetStreet Art // Thursday, May 16, 2013
Evolving stylistically over the past few years to further abstraction in collage and painting, Bast's work is engaging as ever. Here is a selection of posters that have been recently spotted in the streets of New York.
"It Was All A Dream" @ Abstracted GalleryStreet Art // Thursday, May 16, 2013
In conjunction with the 18th annual Art-A-Whirl, Abstract Gallery in Minneapolis will host a group exhibition entitled "It Was All A Dream" curated by artist Deuce 7. The show will feature an eclectic group of artists coming from various backgrounds and working in a variety of mediums. Their opening reception is tomorrow, May 17, 2013 from 5-10 p.m. Be sure to check them out if you are in or around Minneapolis.
"The Wrinkles of the City, Havana" @ Bryce Wolkowitz GalleryStreet Art // Thursday, May 16, 2013
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THE PAINTED DESERT PROJECT: LA PANDILLA Part 2Street Art // Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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Geoff McFetridge "Site Fence Mural" @ Walker Art Center, MinneapolisJuxtapoz // Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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Yo to you all!
This year is set to be my first experience of Burning Man Festival and I am covering the festival for the Uk's IDJ Magazine.
As well as the recognised name DJs that will be performing over the week I also want to be experiencing some of the smaller more underground camps and writing about these experiences.
If you've got a camp that you feel is unmissable and must be written about please holla at me!
I am also on the hunt for photographers that will be taking pictures over teh week and wish to have their photos considered for the publication. same applies - holla at me on the email address above.
I look forward to speaking to some of you!
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How to Follow a Low-Sodium Diet When Eating Out continued...
If these are some of your favorite restaurants, Krieger suggests ordering foods as plain as possible and using portion control.
"Ordering wisely and keeping your portions reasonable, like one slice of plain or vegetable pizza and a salad, allows you to scale back on sodium as well as fat and calories," she says.
Krieger also offers these 10 tips to help trim the sodium when dining out:
1. Ask lots of questions to learn as much as you can about the preparation of each food; even a baked potato may be rolled in salt before cooking. Ask about spices, rubs, marinades, and finishing sauces, all of which can be loaded with sodium.
2. Frequent locally-owned restaurants where most foods are cooked to order. It may be easier for such restaurants to accommodate requests for less salt.
3. Skip the sauce on your entree, or ask that it be served on the side. For taste without all the sodium, just dip your fork into the sauce, then use it to spear your food. (This helps control calories and fat as well as sodium.)
4. Pass on casseroles and stick to basic foods that are grilled, baked, or roasted.
5. Salsa and ketchup may be low in calories and fat but high in sodium, so use them sparingly.
6. Taste your food before salting and use the salt shaker sparingly.
7. Bring along your own low-sodium spice mix, like Mrs. Dash, to flavor your food.
8. Round out your meal with simply prepared fruits and vegetables, which are naturally low in sodium. Ask for steamed vegetables with no sauce, and use a squeeze of lemon to brighten the flavor.
9. Go easy on the cheese, olives, deli meat, and croutons in your salad, and ask for salad dressings on the side.
10. Order sorbet or fruit for dessert.
Tips for Eating Low Sodium at Home
While this might not be the advice many of us are looking for, Krieger recommends eating out only once a week, for the sake of your wallet and your health.


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One of the great things about folk festivals is the ability to participate and one of the most fun ways to participate is to dance.
This year at Cygnet there will be a whole stream of dances through the festival, in the Town Hall, a great venue for dancing with a real wooden floor.
You get to listen to great music but also have loads of social fun dancing with other happy people, learning some new things, getting exercise and experiencing the joy of moving to live music.
Of course even if you don't want to dance you're very welcome to come along and enjoy watching and listening to the fine bands and the dancers.
Download Dance Programme as PDF
Cygnet has really come of age as a dance festival. There are many different dance bands and types of dancing, giving you the opportunity to have great fun learning different folk dance traditions or styles, from tango to contra.
Kick up a storm with dances from Prince Edward Island and Ontario played and called by the East Pointers, dance to the captivating rhythms of Xenos's Balkan sound....
... learn the physics of partner dancing with Kristina Olsen, strut your stuff at a tango with Ruth Roshan and Tango Noir, groove and swing your way through a contra dance with Moonshine Whiskers and the Ragged Pony, find yourself lifted by the lilting of Sinn Araon at an Irish Ceili...
... swing your partner and promenade at a traditional square dance with The Company, feel the beat with Samba by Kaya Boom, go bush with the HOT String Band, enjoy easy dances and Tasmanian music at a family bush dance with the Tasmanian Heritage Fiddle Ensemble or be part of a BushMOB with Woody's World...
... taste the world of European dancing with Cuisenaire, dance morris with the Jolley Hatters, find out how much fun Renaissance dancing and Regency Dancing can be with the Tasmanian Harp Society, or wrap up the festival with a rousing Scottish ceilidh with Lomond and a klezmer dance with Bohemian Nights.
All dances are taught and no partner or dancing experience is required.
Meet new people, laugh, get some exercise, learn something new, and feel the joy of dancing with others to beautiful, driving, live music.
Don't go home early on Sunday! The dance programme wraps up with a finale to use up your last dancing energy with a Scottish ceilidh with Lomond and a klezmer dance with Bohemian Nights. Say goodbye for now to your new found festival friends with a last dance.
Also, outside during the festival there'll be fun to be had with the Brightstars and a bush dance flash mob.
Opening Bush Dance with the HOT String Band, Friday 7-8:30pm, Town Hall
High-spirited traditional and contemporary dances for anyone who loves a good time, including children over 8. Dance to the wall of sound from the biggest hillbilly band this side of anywhere, playing a variety of bush tunes from Australia, and places not so well known, along with old-timey and cajun classics. Dance calling by David "Odd socks" Wanless. No dancing experience required and there's no need to bring a partner although any children should bring an adult.
Renaissance Dance with Tasmanian Harp Society, Friday 8:30-9:30pm, Town Hall
Merry and intriguing early dances from western Europe, with fine period music by the Tasmanian Harp Society and dancing master David Wanless. No dancing experience or partner required. Kick up your heels Renaissance style, verily.
Contra Dance with Moonshine Whiskers and the Ragged Pony, Friday 9:30-11:00pm, Town Hall
Contra dance is non-competitive, moderately aerobic and highly addictive. It's a lively, social, swingy dance style from the USA which has exploded in popularity in the last few decades. This rapidly developing tradition is popular with all ages, including a vibrant university scene. Done to a simple walking step, it features flowing movements, lots of swings, a chance to dance with everyone and the opportunity for improvisation.
Come along and find out why they say that contra dancers are "Traditional, progressive and frequently improper."
All dances taught by dance caller Sarah Lewis. No dancing experience or partner required.
Balkan Dance Workshop with Xenos, Saturday 9:30-11:00am, Town Hall
This is a workshop designed to teach the dances in readiness for the evening dance. We have chosen easy line dances that all can do. The dancers will emerge from the workshop with a better understanding of the complex and beautiful rhythms of the Roma. The teaching style breaks each dance down into simple steps and that means success for everyone!
The BushMOB workshop (spontaneous bush dance performance), Saturday 11am-12noon, Town Hall
In the style of the "Flash Mob" craze, join Woody's World and the Bush Mob crew for a spontaneous public performance at this years's festival. Accompanied by a menagerie of festival musicians and guided by experienced bush dance caller Woody, this will be a blast!
The BushMOB consists of a workshop followed by two spontaneous performances during the festival.
At the workshop participants will learn the dances or the music. We then gather around a particular public space at the festival for the BushMOB. Sounds like fun? It is!!
Woody and his kids form the backbone of the band but they'd love other musicians to lend a hand. In this way the BushMOB is a collaborative event which forms new musical connections with festival musicians both young and old.
BushMOB (spontaneous bush dance) performance, Saturday 12:30pm, Loongana Park
If you attended the workshop, join in the flash mob performance, to the surprise of the people in the park.
Samba Social Club with Kaya Boom, Saturday 1-2pm, Town Hall
Samba rhythm is infectious and once you start you can't stop. Come and learn in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Experiment with a range of traditional Brazilian drums or join the dance group and get moving. This super charged class can invigorate the most rhythmically challenged and set creative minds rolling. Every one who attends will instantly feel like moving and shaking. Workshop participants are welcome to join in the parade and the evening Samba Dance.
PushMePullYou with Kristina Olsen, Saturday 2-3:30pm, Town Hall
The Physics of Partner Dance: Learn universal lead and follow techniques so you can dance with anyone to any music! This workshop is appropriate whether you are a total beginner or an experienced partner dancer. We will explore where the lead comes from and how the follow can best react to the signals so the lead and follow move as one body instead of two separate ones. You do not need a partner to come to class! You just need a flexible mind and a desire to dance. This class has been a surprise hit at swing camps in Canada and the USA.
Canadance with the East Pointers, Saturday 3:30-4:30pm, Town Hall
Prince Edward Island Square and Ontario dancing with one of the headline acts of the festival, sixth generation fiddlers and folk musicians Tim and Koady Chaisson from Prince Edward Island and Jake Charron from Ontario, Canada.
Family Bush Dance with Tasmanian Heritage Fiddle Ensemble, Saturday 4.30-6pm, Town Hall
Easy and enjoyable traditional and contemporary dances for families with children ages 8 and up and anyone else who loves a good time. Lovely and lively Tasmanian tunes, both traditional and contemporary, by the Tasmanian Heritage Fiddle Ensemble. Dance calling by Sarah Lewis. No dancing experience required and there's no need to bring a partner although children should bring an adult.
Samba Dance with Kaya Boom, Saturday 7-8pm, Town Hall
Samba rhythm is infectious and once you start you can't stop. Kaya Boom create a dynamic fusion of world roots drumming and dancing. Their band leader, Kai Tipping leads the crowd into a frenzy of organic beats with his talented entourage of drummers and exquisite dancers. Kaya Boom always keeps the stage pumping. Dance caller: Jess Stalenburg.
Tango Dance: Kristina Olsen with Ruth Roshan and Tango Noir, Saturday 8-9:30pm, Town Hall
Two festival favourites team up to bring you the flair, elegance and sauciness of Argentinean tango. Enter the thrilling world of this bittersweet, melodic music and dance.
Balkan and Roma Dance with Xenos, Saturday 9:30-11pm, Town Hall
Be inspired by the exciting music of the Balkan Roma. The band performs mostly on the floor with the dancers encircling them. Energetic, acoustic and wild! Passionate dance music of the Roma - melting hearts, fire in the belly.
Morris Dance Workshop with the Jolley Hatters and Friends, Sunday 10-11am, Town Hall
A workshop to teach two English Morris Dances. No experience necessary. This is also an opportunity for other musicians to join in and play a Morris tune.
21st Century Contra Dance Workshop with Moonshine Whiskers and the Ragged Pony, Sunday 11:00-12:30am, Town Hall
Contra is a rapidly evolving tradition. Learn some more cool contra moves, or try contra dancing for the first time. If you were at the dance on Friday evening, that's great, but come and dance even if you weren't. Music by one of Australia's finest contra bands. All dances taught by caller David Wanless. No dancing experience or partner required.
Regency Dance Party with the Tasmanian Harp Society, Sunday 12:30-1:30pm, Town Hall
A dance party in the regency style, led by dancing master David Wanless. Frisky dances from Jane Austen's time. No dancing experience or partner required.
BushMOB (spontaneous bush dance) performance, Sunday 1:45pm, Loongana Park
If you attended the workshop on Saturday, join in the flash mob performance, to the surprise of the people in the park.
Euro Dance with Cuisenaire, Sunday 3:00-3:50pm, Town Hall
Balkan, Klezmer and other dances from Europe, especially eastern Europe. All dances taught by caller David Wanless. No partner or dancing experience required.
Scottish Country Dancing Demo with the Tascal Dancers, Sunday 3:50-4:00pm, Town Hall
Intricate formations, fancy footwork and intriguing formations from the Tasmanian Caledonian Society dancers.
Square Dance with The Company, Sunday 4:00-5:00pm, Town Hall
The Company have a passion for high-energy original and traditional acoustic bluegrass music. Now you have an opportunity to dance to it. Yeehaa!
Irish Ceili with Sinn Araon, Sunday 5:00-6:00pm, Town Hall
Find yourself lifted by the lilting of Sinn Araon at an Irish Ceili. Flautist Brian Owens is a master Irish dance musician and Deanna Devers a wonderful dance musician in various genres. Caller Sarah Lewis will introduce you to the world of evocative and energetic Irish ceili dancing.
Klezmer dance with Bohemian Nights, Sunday 7-8pm, Town Hall
Exhilirating Klezmer tunes with festival favourites Bohemian Nights. Dance caller David Wanless will teach a variety of easy Yiddish dances.
Scottish Ceilidh with Lomond, Sunday 8-9pm, Town Hall
Burn the last of your festival dance energy with a rousing ceilidh. Music by fiery young fiddlers Lomond – contemporary, original and traditional Scottish folk music forged in the fires of history by the smith of fate. Caller Sarah Lewis. No dancing experience or partner required, but do bring a drink bottle, sensible shoes and a bucket-load of enthusiasm.
Dance performances to watch
As well as all the participatory dances, you can watch the following. Of course anyone is welcome to watch and listen to any of the participatory dance workshops or dances as well.
BrightStar Dancers with the Tasmanian Heritage Fiddle Ensemble, Saturday 10-11am
BrightStars South is a dance group of over twenty dancers, members of Down Syndrome Tasmania and taught by Meg Cooper. A group of passionate and inspiring dancers with Down Syndrome with volunteers, they will perform to the music of the Tasmanian Heritage Fiddle Ensemble.
Scottish Country Dancing Demo with the Tascal Dancers, Sunday 3:50-4:00pm, Town Hall
Intricate formations, fancy footwork and intriguing formations from the Tasmanian Caledonian Society dancers.


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Suzy's Pizza, Bar & Grill
Your place for live music. Casual atmosphere, separate bar area, pool tables, outdoor volleyball courts. "The pizza is divine - sweet tomato sauce, flaky thin crispy crust, lots of gooey cheese with some spices sprinkled on top. Extra cheese is not really necessary because they are plenty generous. It's simply delicious."
Christmas at the Farm
Experience an old time Christmas with the kids. This exciting day includes a train display around the Christmas tree and, naturally, the kids get to meet, and have their picture taken with Santa Claus. Read some holiday classics and enjoy fresh roasted chestnuts. Eight different hands-on holiday crafts will be available. Chili and hot dogs are available for sale. For two Sundays: December 6 and December 13.
Dancenter North's The Magic of the Nutcracker
The Magic of the Nutcracker is the largest and most lavish version of the holiday ballet in Lake County! Clara'a dream has been brought to life in a beautiful production by Dancenter North that features over 100 performers, including internationally renowned guests artists. For over 20 years, Dancenter North's Nutcracker has been Lake County's favorite version of the classic holiday ballet. Choose from 2 shows 1pm or 5pm.
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents Swan Lake
This full-scale production, set to the music of Tchaikovsky and based on Russian folklore and German legend, follows a heroic young prince as he works to free the beautiful swan maiden from an evil spell. The State Ballet Theater of Russia presents 50 of Russia's brightest ballet stars to bring this romantic tale of true love to glorious life!
Brian Regan at Genesee Theatre
Brian Regan is one of the hardest working and most respected comedians in the country. He has been selling out theatres from coast to coast and has earned the praise of the press, the public, and fellow comedians. Tickets run $45 & $55.
Darlene Love at the Genesee Theatre
Get ready for an unforgettable concert experience full of brilliant music and mesmerizing entertainment. Named one the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone, Darlene Love brings Love for the Holidays featuring "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," a song she performs annually.
Michael Bolton at the Genesee Theatre
Established soft-rock king Michael Bolton has honored several genres besides his own adult contemporary category, including 60's soul and works from the Great American Songbook. The blue-eyed, soft-rock balladeer has unveiled a total of 17 studio albums, five of which have been certified multi-platinum in the U.S.
It's a Wonderful Life with Zuzu at the Genesee Theatre
Get in the spirit with a screening of America's favorite Holiday Classic, "It's a Wonderful Life" with a special live appearance, Q&A, and stories from Zuzu herself, Karolyn Grimes. Her sparkling personality and her couragious story allows her audiences to feel good about themselves and their lives, no matter the hardship.
Dennis DeYoung & the Music of Styx at the Genesee Theatre
Dennis DeYoung is a founding member of Styx and the lead singer and songwriter on seven of the bands Top Ten Hits. His live concert showcases all of the Styx greatest hits spanning the 70s, 80s and 90s, including Lady, Come Sail Away, Babe, Too Much Time on My Hands, Best of Times and Mr. Roboto.
Richard Marx at the Genesee Theatre
As a performer, songwriter and producer, Richard Marx's nearly three-decade-long career has had innumerable of highlights. The Chicago native has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, starting with his self-titled debut which went to #8 and spawned four Top 5 singles, including the chart-topping Hold on to the Nights, Don't Mean Nothing, Right Here Waiting & Keep Coming Back.
The Price is Right Live at the Genesee Theatre
The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to "Come On Down" to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car. Play classic games from television's longest running and most popular game show and even the fabulous Showcase.
David Sanborn at the Genesee Theatre
Grammy Award Winner David Sanborn beautifully blends instrumental pop, R&B and traditional jazz with hits that push the limits of music. Don't miss this great night of music.
Jethro Tull - Written and Performed by Ian Anderson at the Genesee Theatre
Ian Anderson, known throughout the world of rock music as the flute and voice behind the legendary Jethro Tull, celebrates his 47th year as an international recording and performing musician. Since forming in 1968, Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull have released 30 studio and live albums, selling more than 60 million copies.
Shakespeare's First Folio Exhibition
The Lake County Discovery Museum has been selected as the host site for the state of Illinois for First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare, a national traveling exhibition of the Shakespeare First Folio, one of the world's most treasured books. Accompanying the rare book will be a multi-panel exhibition exploring the significance of Shakespeare, then and now, with additional digital content and interactive activities. During the exhibition, the Lake County Discovery Museum is planning numerous programs for the public and families around the First Folio exhibition.
Holiday Lights Train
The Holiday Light Train is Pete's biggest event of the year. The park is decorated for the Holidays. See over 250,000 lights in various displays. Giant toy soldiers, candy canes, cascading snow flakes, flying reindeer, and swans swimming, just to name a few of Pete's displays!
Warrenville Holly Days
Holly Days, sponsored by the Warrenville Park District is the City's annual holiday celebration that marks Santa's official entry into Warrenville. Guests can enjoy a warm bonfire, raffles, free horse and carriage rides, hot cider and cookies, and, of course, a visit with Santa. Local Park District and school dance troops, singers, and bands entertain attendees during the event. It is at this event that Warrenville officially turns on its holiday lights creating an array of colors for passersby along Route 56 to see. Holly Days, primarily for Warrenville residents, gives the community an opportunity to come together and kick off the holiday season.
Starved Rock Photography Club
Whether you are just beginning in photography, are an advanced amateur or a professional, you are welcome to the Starved Rock Photography Club. Monthly photography walks at Starved Rock State Park's Lodge with club leader, Jacki Pienta. The Photography Club will meet each month throughout the year for guided walks to planned sites for photography opportunities. Members will informally exchange ideas and tips for quality nature and wildlife photos. We will meet the 4th Saturday of every month at 9am in the back of the Large Parking Lot at Starved Rock Lodge. All meetings will consist of a hike to an area of either Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park or Buffalo Rock. Please be prepared to carpool if necessary. $25.00 annual fee to join which will include a club t-shirt and an annual cookout! Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 4th Saturday of each month. For more information, call 815-220-7386.
Champaign Urbana Ballet presents The Nutcracker
It's the classic ballet - "Swirling among snowflakes that float from the evening sky, the sweet sounds of violins and flutes fill the air. It is Christmas Eve, and in every house, warm hearts beat in anticipation of the magic of the night. In one special house - the home of the Stahlbaum family - the music and the magic are about to take an unusual shape." That excerpt from Champaign Urbana Ballet's The Nutcracker sets the stage for what has become a glamorous, magical holiday tradition for local audiences. Our production is presented each December with a live orchestra, the famed CU Symphony Orchestra, in the elegant Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Illinois. Local children are cast in roles as mice, soldiers and Polichenelles, while company dancers perform the Waltz of the Snowflakes and Flowers, variations of international delights, and the magnificent Pas de Deux that richly defines the Tchaikovsky score.
Cache River Days
This fun fest includes a flea market, parade, softball tournament, yard sales, BBQ and music, canoe tours on Saturday.
Tinley Park Golf Expo
Build your business at Chicago's Newest Consumer Golf Show! Connect with golfers in Chicagoland's most beautiful, recently expanded, state-of-the-art facility. Free Parking; Just north of I-80 on Harlem (IL 43); Easy access to I-294, I-355 & all major expressways.
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Kid's Expo
Checkout everything there is to do with kids! Toddlers to teens can enjoy crafts, face painting, costume characters, climbing wall, cover search and much more. Enter to win tons of prizes and giveaways. Over 150 Booths.
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Holiday Happenings in Downtown Tinley
Holiday celebration inside a large heated tent featuring entertainment, tasty treats, gift vendors, kid's crafts, carriage rides, children's rides, ice carving, visit with Santa and more.
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A Christmas Carol at Covered Bridge Children's Theater
Covered Bridge Children's Theater presents a production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. A non musical holiday favorite for all ages. F 6PM; Sa 4:30PM; Su 2PM.
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Mystic Chimes, The Legend Dawns at Covered Bridge Teen's Theater
Covered Bridge Teen's Theater presents Mystic Chimes: The Legend Dawns, a prequel to the Peter Pan saga. Suitable for all ages. F 8:30PM; Sa 7PM; Su 4:30PM.
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The "low volatility anomaly," as it's called, is real. Stocks with a history of low volatility usually avoid the boom-and-bust trading of other sectors, helping them outperform in the long run. But "boring" is experiencing a mini-boom this year: And when low-volatility stocks become hot, by definition they're on their way to becoming something else.
What's hot: The three traditional defensive sectors of utilities, consumer staples, and health care are the top-performing groups in a pretty strong year for the S&P 500. That's helped drive up the iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Index USMV 0.1905215527506549% iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca 42.07 0.08 0.1905215527506549% /Date(1448650799132-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 460437 AFTER HOURS 42.07 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 30615 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 1.918450202044212% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » fund (ticker: USMV) nearly 16% so far this year; PowerShares Low Volatility Portfolio SPLV 0.3356571133488252% PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio U.S.: NYSE Arca 38.86 0.13 0.3356571133488252% /Date(1448650800000-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 485030 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 2.0816263510036026% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (SPLV) is up nearly 17%. Both are trouncing the S&P 500's 12% rise. The seven most-popular low-volatility-themed ETFs beat broader stock benchmarks this year, in some cases by a wide margin.
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QUANTS SEE OTHER SIGNS that the trend is stretched. Research firm Markit ran data for Barron's last week on the components of the two ETFs mentioned above. They found that the underlying stocks' risk-adjusted returns have been higher than the S&P 500's for three straight years. Ned Davis Research analyst Neil Leeson notes that the PowerShares fund has not only delivered on the promise of falling more softly in a selloff; it is keeping up with S&P 500's advances on good days and even spent a short period during February rising as the rest of the index was falling. "There comes a point when there are enough investors pushing low-volatility stocks higher that they're no longer 'low volatility,' " says Leeson, who expects these funds to cool off. "The characteristics have changed."
The PowerShares fund, whose methodology tracks the last 12 months' least-volatile stocks, may be more vulnerable to a shift in sentiment. Nearly two-thirds of its holdings are in high-performing utilities (31%), consumer staples (24%), and health care (9%). The iShares fund may be more insulated if boring suddenly becomes boring again, in part because it leans less heavily on those groups. The iShares fund also could get a buffer from its efforts to limit constituents' correlation with one another, with some unexpected holdings like Yahoo! YHOO -0.6634499396863691% Yahoo! Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD32.94 -0.22 -0.6634499396863691% /Date(1448661592163-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5261648 AFTER HOURS USD32.94 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio 131.76 Market Cap 31107051759.7664 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 396239 More quote details and news » (YHOO) and Home Depot HD 0.06683995544002971% Home Depot Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD134.74 0.09 0.06683995544002971% /Date(1448661570687-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3285094 AFTER HOURS USD134.63 -0.11 -0.08163871159269705% Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio 25.232209737827716 Market Cap 170834290404.62 Dividend Yield 1.7515214487160458% Rev. per Employee 233695 More quote details and news » (HD).
The good news for fund investors is that overcrowded stocks will get booted from these ETFs when the indexes rebalance in favor of steadier hands. The bigger trend, of course, could be just like the search for yield: The more investors pile in, the fewer attractive options there are anywhere, in this case meaning fewer "boring" stocks across the entire market.
The other piece of good news: The long-term trend of outperformance for staid stocks is very much intact. Fund managers and aggressive investors show few signs that they'll cease crowding "high beta" stocks in search of a quick win, which is the source of the low-volatility anomaly to begin with.
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Best Friend Pet Adoption
Cary, NC - A nonprofit, all volunteer, cat and dog adoption organization dedicated to helping people find a new best friend in a cat or a dog.
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Durham, NC - Our purpose to ensure the best possible quality of life for animals and to promote respect and reverence for life.
Independent Animal Rescue
Durham, NC - A volunteer private non-profit organization that cares for stray, abandoned and abused companion animals in North Carolinas Research Triangle Region.
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Garner, NC - Providing for and protecting abandoned, abused and unwanted animals since 1967.
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Knightdale, NC - We are an all-volunteer organization dedicated to helping homeless Shetland Sheepdogs in Raleigh, Durham and throughout North Carolina and nearby states.
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Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc.
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Johnston Co. Animal Protection League
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Congrats Mimi! I am mainly lurking here, but love your posts!
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Congrats Mimi! I am mainly lurking here, but love your posts!
Thanks Duc! I know about the prices :). For steals visit America. So on topic:
Last week I travelled to DC and I bought AG Eau d"Hadrien and Nuits d'Hadrien for half the price they are sold for in...
Thanks for the touristic info! Will definitely visit a few of those places. I was asking about where to go and smell... and buy :). Shops, department stores. Must checkout Stroget!
Also, I am very...
Welcome :). Glad to be of help fore someone, whose posts I love to read (longtime lurker here ;) ).
OT: Any recommendations for where to go in Copenhagen. I promise to post my purchases in a...
Could be Coty L'Aimant:
Perhaps it's de aldehydes in Bal à Versailles, Fracas and Joy. I find all three overwhelming as well.
Jil Sander Woman III.
Luckily still available in the Netherlands.
Great!!! We both wrote the same thing at the same time, kbe!
Very well said, Plumly, especially the part about not to be swayed by other people's opinions.
I am still searching for a scent that I love love love from the first spritz to the last whiff, any...