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Lessons from Lanie: Life lived aloud
I didn't know Lanie Kruszewski. But I really wish I had.
A memorial service was held for her on Aug. 3; mourners packed the auditorium of Maggie Walker Governor's School, where Lanie had attended high school. Even though I arrived just a few minutes late, I was obliged to stand in the lobby, for the seats and the standing room inside the auditorium had been occupied, I surmised, long before. Even so, I couldn't miss the many stories told of a remarkable and memorable young woman.
I write fiction, and it occurred to me that her friends were describing a true heroine, someone culled from a vivid imagination. I already knew that Lanie was fiercely intelligent and a gifted athlete. But as I stood there listening, Lanie took shape before me, as an intriguing character of literature might.
She was a culinary school-trained foodie with a penchant for bacon, lavender ice cream, ear-shaped cookies and fresh ingredients, and moreover, she liked to share. She possessed a sassy spirit, with the wit to carry it off. She didn't have a driver's license or a car, preferring the freedom and earth-friendliness of a bike. She touched people of all walks of life with her positivity and joie de vivre. She had great legs. She knew who she was, even at the age of 24.
Lanie also enjoyed reading. And this doesn't surprise me in the least, for I know her mother Patty. I'm not sure if it was when my firstborn was still in the womb or right after his birth when Patty gave me The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease. The book touts the importance of reading aloud to children, basically from the moment of conception straight through the high school years. And knowing Patty and her mothering ways, I took it to heart, feeling guilty if I ever missed even one day of read-alouds.
I have always looked up to Patty, both as a mother and a writer. And these words that we both admire, the written thoughts that we endeavor to put to the page, have failed me in the face of this tragedy. There is only a gaping white silence in which words float as aimlessly as dandelion fluff.
Often in the face of grief, I turn to the escape of reading. During the memorial service, I learned that Lanie was a Harry Potter fan, to put it mildly. I too am quite the Harry Potter fan. Patty would be proud to know that I read all of the Harry Potter books to my firstborn. Years of his formative childhood were spent reading to him about the enduring friendships of child wizards, their school Hogwarts, and the battle between good and evil. When we finished the seventh and final installment, we both experienced a sort of mourning period. What book would ever match such brilliance?
Such grief isn't an unusual emotion for me at the completion of novels. I get attached to the characters; I want them to live forever within the bound pages of the book, so that all I have to do is just pick it up again to find out what happens next. When I finished writing my first novel, I couldn't let my characters go. And now, I am almost done with the sequel. What next? I ask myself. I hate to contemplate moving on, for I fear their stories aren't yet finished.
But books aren't meant to go on indefinitely. They are exquisitely brief, like lavender ice cream and chocolate-covered bacon, and unfortunately, life itself. And yet, the best heroines inspire us and bring out the best in us. They live on inside us, even after their stories end.
Lanie's life was brutally taken from us. Unfairly, her story ended before its time. But it doesn't matter to those whose lives she touched.
We will continue to turn her pages, because I, for one, have decided to embrace each day as Lanie did. And I will encourage everyone around me to do the same—to not be afraid to peel back life's flimsy plastic covering and reveal the mysterious, to travel where their legs can take them, to enthusiastically sample the juicy and fresh and untried, to read, to be kind and share and make a difference.
I am now reading the Harry Potter books to my second-born, and much to my delight, my first-born insists on listening too.
Great stories find themselves repeated. Women like Lanie will live on.
Diann Ducharme is the author of The Outer Banks House the recently released e-book, Chasing Eternity, and is a wife, mother of three children and owner of one border collie. You can find her at http://www.diannducharme.com where, she blogs about the writing life.
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Henrico County Recreation and Parks will present "Red, White, and Lights" at Meadow Farm Museum/Crump Park July 4.
Henrico County has hosted a Fourth of July celebration annually since 1981, but this year's event will offer a later start time and expanded hours and be highlighted by new entertainment.
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The Tuckahoe Family YMCA and ReEstablish Richmond will host the third-annual Refugee Community Resource Fair Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the YMCA, 9211 Patterson Avenue in Henrico. The event is designed to provide refugees in the region information about jobs, local businesses, housing, health care, education and more.
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Cast: Jade (I), Max Junior, Isabella (I), Marc Medoff, Andrea Angel, Deniro, Carlos (I), Bruna Barcelly, Debbie (I), Luciana (I), Patricia (I), Juliana (I), Ray Santas
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Arrow takes its deep throat search for finding the new "Linda Lovelace" to Brazil. It would be easy to say here that not all of the girls actually are capable of deep throating, or that it looks like the video was made in order to get some producers laid and blown - still, there is more to it.
Humor, intentional or otherwise, prevails. For example, as Marc Medoff gets blown by a Rio lass called Debbie, he describes in a microphone the action as it, er, goes down and sounds like a bored sports broadcaster relating her technique with a blow-by-blow play. On the production value end, dogs are heard barking, the word "action" can be plainly heard a few seconds after what's being called for starts, and so on.
Medoff also has a casting call for many local beauties eager to personally demonstrate their deep throat expertise on him. The man has a rough, rough job.


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Most people think of Halloween as a time for fun and treats. However, roughly four times as many children aged 5-14 are killed while walking on Halloween evening compared with other evenings during the year, and falls are a leading cause of injuries among children on Halloween. Many Halloween-related injuries can be prevented if parents closely supervise school-aged children during trick-or-treat activities.
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Colorado's wilderness areas may not be easy to get to, but the scenery makes the drives and the hikes worth it. In the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, many of the hikes come with lots of elevation gain, but a day-long adventure to Music Pass, Lower Sand Creek Lake and Upper Sand Creek Lake only involves a hike of about 2200 feet elevation gain.
The hike starts on the east side of the mountains, near Westcliffe (directions below). If you don't have a high clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicle, you'll likely have to start the hike at the Grape Creek Trailhead. There's dispersed camping here, a bathroom and parking. Hike up the road or drive up as far as your comfortable. It's 2.9 miles from the Grape Creek Trailhead to the Music Pass Trailhead. (Note, some descriptions call the Grape Creek Trailhead, the lower Music Pass trailhead.) This trip report describes the hike from the upper trailhead.
At the Music Pass Trailhead, you'll see lots of parked vehicles and a sign pointing you 1 1/4 miles to Music Pass Trail No. 1337. Hike up the next section of road that is closed to vehicles. You'll quick pass a dirt berm put on the trail to keep vehicles from driving any further.
The hike here is very pleasant. The trail is a bit steep and rocky, but you're in the thick forest and it's nice. About 0.2 miles in is a register box and a sign. If there's a register, please sign in for the Forest Service will know how many people are using the trail.
Continue hiking up the old road/trail until the trees begin to open up at about 0.8 from the upper trailhead. Soon you'll be getting glimpses of the peaks up ahead. If you need a break, don't forget to turn around and admire the view of the valley below you.
As you get closer to the top, the trees start to thin out a bit and you'll pass a sign that says "Great Sand Dunes National Preserve." While you won't see the Sand Dunes on the this hike, you are in the National Preserve's protected area.
At the top of Music Pass, a sign explains that the pass was named for the musical sounds some hear when the wind blows over the pass. The trail flattens out for a short distance, you come around a corner and there it is -- a view of the valley to your west. While you may not hear wind making the musical sounds, you will likely feel your heart filling with joy at being in this incredible place. This is the Sand Creek Basin. There are three 13,000-foot high peaks out there -- Tijeras Peak (13,604') is the pointy one. Music Mountain (13,356') and Milwaukee Mountain (13,522') are also in that range. Lower Sand Creek Lake is at the base of Tijeras Peak. Upper Sand Creek Lake is at the base of Music Mountain. It's in the far corner of the Sand Creek Valley to the west and right.
As you stand here, you can visualize what's ahead. You're going to drop down about 400 feet into the Sand Creek Valley. You'll hike across a meadow, then turn left toward Lower Sand Creek Lake. You'll be hiking in that thick forest of trees you see below Tijeras Peak to the lake. After visiting the lake, you'll hike back down to the trail split in the meadow and turn more northwest. You'll once again hike in a thick forest, this time up to Upper Sand Creek Lake at the base of Music Mountain.
So, let's go! After taking in the view, start down the trail into the valley. You'll drop about 400 feet in the next .75 miles to the meadow and the next trail split. This is where the Music Pass Trail ends and Sand Creek Trail Number 743 begins. Don't turn left, but continue straight ahead toward the Sand Creek Lakes.
It's about a third of mile across the meadow to the next trail split. A sign points hikers to the left for the Lower Sand Creek Lake. You can go to either lake first, but if there's a chance you'll only visit one lake, I recommend Lower Sand Creek Lake because Tijeras Peak creates some very dramatic scenery. However, if you prefer a wide-open cirque, you might prefer Upper Sand Creek Lake. Take a look at the attached slideshow to see both lakes.
We turned left and headed toward the "Lower" lake. While the lake is named "Lower Sand Creek Lake" you're going to hike up to get there. The trail starts by crossing Sand Creek, then it switchbacks through the forest. This a peaceful, pleasant trail. It never gets too steep and often flattens out so you can catch your breath. You'll hike about one mile with 400 feet of elevation gain to the lake.
I LOVED Lower Sand Creek Lake. This is a good-sized lake with very dramatic scenery. Tijeras Peak rises more than 2,000 feet above the lake. Come on a calm weather day and you might be able to see the reflection of the peak in the lake's water. If there's snow in the cirque, look around for waterfalls on the rocky walls, created by the melting snowfall. Walk the shoreline to try and find the best shot of the lake and the peak. If you have a wide-angle lens, BRING IT for this lake so you can capture more of the incredible scenery.
I recommend having a snack or lunch here so you can spend some time enjoying this beautiful place.
When you're ready, hike one mile back to the main trail and turn uphill toward Upper Sand Creek Lake. Much like the trail to Lower Sand Creek Lake, the trail to the upper lake once again winds through the forest on dozens of switchbacks. However, this trail gets a bit steeper at times. It's also longer and you're probably a little more tired. You'll be gaining about 700 feet in the next 1.7 miles to the upper lake.
As you hike along the trail, there's another creek crossing with a nice waterfall and a turnoff for Cottonwood Pass Trail 743 (the Upper Sand Creek Lake Trail becomes Number 862 here) . At that turnoff, you're just about one mile from the upper lake. Keep hiking until you come to another creek crossing and a view of the mountains. At this point, I think you can go either way. I recommend turning left and hiking a short distance over two more small hills to the lakeshore. However, if you go left, you'll arrive at more of an inlet on the lake. If you want a better view of the entire lake, you may want to go right, cross the creek and hike up a couple more switchbacks to lake and go exploring to find the best lunch spot.
Details: The hike from the upper trailhead to both lakes is about 10 miles with about 2200 feet of elevation gain without any extra exploring around the lakes.
Find more great hikes in this list of 200+ hikes across the state. Don't miss any of my trip reports, sign up for an email alert by clicking on subscribe at the top of this page and follow me on Facebook.
Directions: From Westcliffe, take Highway 69 south about 4.5 miles to County Road 119 (Colfax Lane). Turn right on CR 119 and follow it about 5.6 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left and follow the road another 5.2 miles to the Grape Creek Trailhead/Lower Music Pass Trailhead/Rainbow Trail.
Suggested Links
- Hiking the Great Sand Dunes National Park - High Dune
- Hiking at Great Sand Dunes National Park - Zapata Falls
- History hike: Chimney Rock Archaeological Area
- History hike: Ludlow massacre site to the Hastings mining disaster
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AUSTIN, Texas – Big meet experience and solid times continue to come the way of the five-swimmer contingent of Vandals at the AT&T Winter Nationals Meet, which began Thursday and concludes Saturday.
Sophomore Rachel Millet just missed the final in the 200 freestyle, where she finished 29th in 1:49.23. Also for the Vandals, senior Kelsie Saxe had a 1:05.01 in the 100 breaststroke to finish just ahead of teammate Laura Griffing, a sophomore, who was clocked in 1:05.10.
"Overall, we had a really solid morning," coach Mark Sowa said. "We learned a lot. This is good experience for these Vandals and I expect we will race well tomorrow."
The meet annually brings together the nation's elite swimmers – a mix of Olympians as well as top collegians.


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Published: Friday, January 31, 2014 at 10:44 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, January 31, 2014 at 10:44 p.m.
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. | Annie Payton scored 18 points to lead Hofstra to a 55-43 Colonial Athletic Association women's basketball victory over the UNCW Seahawks at the Mack Sports Complex on Friday night.
The Seahawks were led by Ryan Flowers, who matched her season high with 17 points while grabbing a game-high eight rebounds. Naqaiyyah Teague added eight points and six boards for UNCW, which dropped its second consecutive game to fall to 3-18 overall and 2-6 in league play.
The Seahawks, who shot 32.5 percent from the field on 13-for-40 shooting, continue their Northeast road trip with a visit to Boston to take on CAA foe Northeastern at 2 p.m. Sunday.
UNCW, which had an eight-player active roster, was outscored 34-3 off the bench.
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Jenn is one with devilish qualities and petercheeks....One of a sly clever nature
Around the dark corner awaited a jenn...Such a clever one...
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As the world is so overpopulated with Jennifers, we need to be able to distinguish the cool from the evil. The only acceptable abreviation for the cool Jennifers is Jenn. Jenny, Jen, Nifer and any other variations of Jennifer are hereby deemed stupid and will no longer be tolerated! Anyone still answering to any other variation will be recognised as evil and or a loser!
Linda: "Is that Jenny over there?"
Tim: *smacks Linda's face* "You mean Jenn right???"
Linda: *sobbing* "OMG I soooo meant to say Jenn!"
Tim: "It's okay, I won't tell Jenn what you called her! But only this once."
Tim: *smacks Linda's face* "You mean Jenn right???"
Linda: *sobbing* "OMG I soooo meant to say Jenn!"
Tim: "It's okay, I won't tell Jenn what you called her! But only this once."
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Highly intelligent, attractive, and creative. Witty and usually sarcastic. Compassionate & very loyal once you win her over -- warning, she will hold her own and do what's necessary if you prove incapable of being a healthy asset to her life.Ah, and certainly not least she is also very sensual... you'd be damn lucky to get her in bed let alone find a place in her heart.
"Jenn is the woman of my dreams."
by missrightquiteoften February 11, 2010
The most amazing girl in the world, the yin to my yang. Often under-appreciated, but as precious as a diamond. Be the one to have her fall in love with you and you'll be the luckiest man in the world. Also known as Jenni
The way Jenn makes me feel is often indescribable.
by Goodguess February 03, 2010
A very beautiful girl. She's shy and not too self-confident, but adorable nonetheless. Despite hella issues, she's as sweet and creative as they come.
Guy 1: How does Jennifer spell her name? Jen? Jenna? Jenny?
Guy 2: Nope, Jenn
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by dosed12345 March 10, 2012
Fun, outgoing, insanely smart, insightful, inwardly and outwardly beautiful. Able to have an intelligent conversation while also appreciating the importance of a fun night on the town, a sexy dress and a hot pair of shoes. Values love, respect, truth and justice.
Jenn is a multi-talented, facinating and mysterious person. Getting to know the real her, may present an opportunity for true friendship.
by ladyfreak February 05, 2010
The most beautiful girl you've ever seen. She has a heart of gold and is the nicest person you'll ever meet. Every girl wishes to be her, and is completely jealous of her. She is caring and adored by everyone. She always catches guys attention. She is the most amazing, beautiful, intelligent and fantastic girl you will meet
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Senior first baseman Katelyn Elliott hit a grand slam during Utah's 14-3 win at Utah State on Wednesday.
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LOGAN, Utah - Katelyn Elliott connected on a grand slam and Jackie Sweet went 3-for-4 as the University of Utah softball team earned a 14-3 win in six innings at Utah State on Wednesday at LaRee and LaGrand Johnson Field.
Utah (19-23-1, 4-11 Pac-12) tied its season high with 14 runs on the day and also tagged four doubles, which also ties for its season. The Utes also scored 14 runs at UNLV on Feb. 17, while Utah also hit four doubles in the same game against the Rebels.
Elliott went 1-for-2 at the plate with a season-high four RBI. Her third-inning grand slam pushed her RBI total for the season to 10. The Spanish Fork, Utah native now has 10 career home runs and 42 RBI over her career.
Freshman third baseman Kristen Stewart drove in a season-high three runs and scored twice in a 1-for-3 performance. The Covina, Calif., native has two multi-RBI efforts this year.
Sweet posted a team-high three hits for the Utes with a 3-for-4 effort against the Aggies, including her fourth home run of the year. The Corona, Calif., native now has 21 RBI in 2013. For her career, Sweet has 14 homers and 61 RBI. She has now reached base in 19 consecutive games and owns 12 multi-hit performances.
Sophomore left fielder Kate Dickman was 2-for-3 with two RBI and now has 10 multi-hit games and eight outings with two or more RBI.
Senior shortstop Kelsi Hoopiiaina went 1-for-3 with an RBI at the plate.
All three Ute pitchers appeared in the game with freshman Kayce Nieto getting the start and allowing only two hits in 2.0 shutout innings, while striking out two and walking none. With the win, the Farmington Hills, Mich., native improved to 6-5 this season.
Junior Naomi Amu pitched a flawless sixth inning to clinch the victory. She did not allow a run or hit and also earned a strikeout.
The Utes scored twice in the first inning when Sweet reached on an error by the Aggie shortstop then Dickman and Hoopiiaina drew walks before Stewart knocked Sweet in after a groundout to the USU shortstop. Sophomore designated player Marissa Mendenhall then reached after an error by the Aggie third baseman that allowed Dickman to cross home plate.
Utah then added six more scores in the third frame as Sweet singled to left-center field before Dickman turned in an RBI double to left field to push Sweet across home plate. Hoopiiaina then placed a bunt single along the third-base line that allowed Dickman to advance to third. Hoopiiaina stole second and the bases were loaded after Stewart was hit by a pitch. Another run scored as Mendenhall reached on a USU error that allowed Dickman to score. Elliott completed Utah's scoring in the frame as she turned on a grand slam over the left-field fence to clear the bases and give the Utes an 8-0 lead.
Sweet then launched a home run over the left-field wall in the fourth inning to give Utah a 9-0 lead.
After the Aggies scored three times in the fifth, Sweet singled down the right-field line to start, while Dickman looped a double to left-center field to push Sweet across. Hoopiiaina followed with a second straight double to right-center field before Stewart connected on a two-run homer to center field to give Utah a 13-3 edge. Sandi Fawson reached on an error by the Aggie shortstop as senior Shay Shaum then doubled to right field to score Fawson and put the `run rule' back into effect and set the final margin at 14-3 in favor of the Utes. Shaum, an Ogden, Utah native, now has two RBI in 2013.
Utah State (8-35) received a 2-for-3, two-RBI performance from Hailey Froton, while Mandy Harmon took the loss after allowing eight runs on four hits with two walks and two strikeouts.
The Utes resume Pac-12 Conference competition this weekend against No. 2/3 Arizona State at Utah Softball Stadium. The opener is on Friday, starting at 6 p.m. MT. Live audio and stats will be available at utahutes.com.


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I know there are going to be {lots} of happy Stack-a-holics when they see this post :)
I have been asked for years to compile a master list of all of the stacks that DCWV has ever released. I hear it all the time, but I knew what a big task it would be so I kept putting it off, lol. Sound familiar anyone? :) So I procrastinated long enough and today, I worked on it alll day long. But I am so happy that it is done and it is so fun to look over all of the stacks and remember each one! This list is all of the 12x12 stacks that we have released, starting with the "Matchmaker 1 & 2" prints and cardstock stacks. I still remember receiving that shipment in the DCWV office. It was SO CUTE and we were all sooo excited!!! That was in 2004...I can't believe we have over 160 stacks behind us!! And SO much more to come. I had to delete some of the {holiday} stacks that will be in stores SOON...sorry, they made me :)
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During the past 24 hours, the private strategy of Republicans in Congress regarding the federal government shutdown was revealed in two separate incidents. First, Republican U.S. Senator Rand Paul was caught on an open microphone telling his Republican colleague, Senator Mitch McConnell:
I just did CNN and I just go over and over again, 'we're willing to compromise, we're willing to negotiate. I don't think they poll tested 'we won't negotiate,' I think it's awful for them to say that over and over again. ... I think if we keep saying, 'we wanted to defund it, we fought for that, but now we're willing to compromise on this,' we're gonna win.
Then today, Republican U.S. Congressman Eric Cantor passed a memo to his Republican colleagues urging a similar strategy to that expressed by Rand Paul, i.e., to claim that President Obama and Democrats in Congress are "refusing to negotiate" during the government shutdown, and that Republicans are willing to negotiate. Cantor's memo additionally advises his House colleagues to advocate for piecemeal bills to fund only parts of the federal government which are popular with the American people, such as reopening U.S. national parks and funding veterans benefits.
With polls showing that a large majority of Americans disapprove of shutting down the federal government over the Affordable Care Act, and Republicans in Congress receiving more of the blame for the current shutdown, these latest incidents could present a danger to the GOP if it is perceived as continuing the shutdown for political purposes.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. – With post-season action slated to begin on Friday, the Mississippi State cross country teams are set to travel to Gainesville, Fla., for the 2013 Southeastern Conference Championships.
The Bulldogs bring 20 athletes to the field, including senior veterans Katie Huston, Juan Sanchez and John Valentine, along with talented newcomers Cornelia Griesche and Damian Roszko. Valentine has led the way for coach Houston Franks' men in every meet this season as the top Bulldog runner, holding the team's top 8K time of 24:47.93 (Crimson Classic). Junior Emma Neigel claims MSU's best 6K time, clocking a 21:24.00 at the Charlotte Invitational on Sept. 28.
"The past couple of weeks have gone really well," Franks said. "Both teams come into the meet very healthy. All in all, we are in a good position, and training has gone very well."
Last year the teams left SECs with eighth and 10th-place finishes, which serves as motivation to execute their goals at this year's championships. Both teams have knocked out numerous conference rivals at competitions this season, proving they are capable of success in Florida.
The MSU men have defeated Ole Miss and Vanderbilt twice in the 2013 campaign, along with SEC foes Alabama and LSU. On the women's side, the Lady Bulldogs have finished ahead of Auburn, LSU, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Vanderbilt during this regular season.
"The goal every week is to get better than you were the week before," Franks said. "Obviously, when you go into a championship meet, you want to place as high as you can. From a single-season perspective, we want to run faster times."
Action will kick off at the University of Florida's Mark Bostick Golf Course at 9 a.m. with the men's 8K race, followed by the women's 6K at 10 a.m.


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The "Long Island Medium," Theresa Caputo, has been under the microscope and fans who love her show completely understand why. The woman talks about issues that other people can't understand or see as being a medium is a special field that has plenty of skeptics. While the reality star has not allowed the critics to get her down, it appears that her father is feeling bad about the entire situation. According to Radar Online on Thursday, Theresa Caputo's father Nicholas J. Brigandi is opening up about his daughter's issues, including her alleged troubled marriage.
While the rumor mills have been excessive about the relationship of the TLC star, it's obvious that her father is in her corner. Sticking up for his daughter, Nicholas blames all the rumors about marriage, life and other issues on people who are jealous. And his reasoning of why so many inaccurate stories surrounding his daughter sounds quite logical!
Apparently, Theresa Caputo isn't heading to divorce court just yet. The situation between her husband and herself is challenging, but as everyone knows marriage isn't a piece of cake. The couple have worked through their issues and they are in a good place. According to Nicholas J. Brigandi his daughter's relationship is "doing just fine." Since he would know more than any other fan, it is a good idea to take his word for it.
The life of a reality star can't be easy, but having a family member commenting on the status of your relationships, well that's got to be even more difficult to handle. Hopefully Theresa Caputo will have a chance to sit down with her dad and explain that she doesn't need to have more scrutiny in her life when he talks about her in the press. Either way it's nice to see that the family is sticking together and that Theresa's dad has got her back!


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The "Screen Actors Guild" (SAG) & "The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists" (AFTRA) sent out a public email to all paid up SAG-AFTRA members. This includes Native Americans. Ken Howard / President & national chair of the TV/theatrical negotiating committee. David White / national executive director & chief negotiator are urging union members to vote.
As a Native American background extra living in the state of New Mexico. Roscoe Pond has voted "yes" to the agreement, who will later see an increase in payment as a Stand-in and/or Extra. That will come over the course of several TV or movie productions that film in New Mexico.
Ken Howard & David White say, "Now is the time to vote for your future. The union has reached a tentative agreement on our contracts covering motion pictures, scripted prime-time dramatic television and new media production, and now it is time to vote."
"You should have received a voting informational card in the mail with instructions on how to vote online or request a paper ballot if you prefer. If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to review the information and vote now - it's easy and can be done quickly online."
Top 10 reasons to vote "yes" for the "Tentative Television & Theatrical Contracts."
"The tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers was the result of a lengthy, member-driven process, shaped by the feedback we received at wages and working conditions meetings and via email from members like you."
"We are pleased with the results, and your SAG-AFTRA National Board agrees, overwhelmingly recommending that members vote to approve it. We have realized some significant gains, unifying the legacy SAG and AFTRA contracts into a single agreement and ensuring wage increases of 8.5 percent, compounding to 8.7 percent over the three-year term, in addition to increased contributions to the pension, health and retirement plans."
2014 TV & Theatrical Contracts Referendum
"But none of these gains go into effect if members don't ratify the agreement. Please find your informational card and vote today at www.ivsballot.com/tvtheatrical."
If you are a paid up SAG-AFTRA member. Read all instructions on the post-card mailed to you on how to vote.


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In our quest to understand trading options for income, we often consider buying Calls when a rally occurs and there is low IV (implied volatility).. Does this strategy of buying a Call option actually work when we are in the midst of a rally?
A long Call is simply buying an ATM (at the money) option (where the Delta is 0.50) with the expectation that the underlying will continue its rally; you could buy an OTM (out of the money) Call option for less cost, but the Delta of the option will be smaller (less than 0.50). Delta indicates how the option price will move for each $1 of movement of the underlying. For example, if the underlying increases in price by $1, an ATM option with a delta of 0.50 will theoretically increase $0.50 ($1 x 0.50 delta).
To determine if an ATM long Call strategy during a rally works, Tasty Trade recently conducted a test over five years of the following ETFs: AAPL, AMZN, and BIDU. The test criteria was as follows: enter a Long Call trade if the underlying ETF advances more than 10 percent within a two-week period. In addition (for comparison), enter the following bearish trades: short Call at 69 percent OTM; short Call at 84 percent OTM; and a Call credit spread receiving premium at one-third the width of the strikes.
It is assumed that all positions were with the front-Monthly and held to expiration.
The results: in each underlying, there was a substantial P&L loss for the ATM long Call; the 84 percent short Call was positive for all underlyings while the 69 percent short Call and the Call credit spread were positive for AAPL and AMZN, and negative for BIDU. The highest percent winner was AMZN with the 84 percent short Call.
In conclusion, even during rallies the ATM long Call did not work. It is worth noting that the further OTM 84 percent position had the highest percent winners than the other strategies. It would be interesting to see the results if the position was managed at 25 and 50 percent profit levels. One last point, BIDU is apparently a very risky stock to trade both short and long.
If you would like to learn more about options, and how to generate consistent weekly income trading options, go to Options Annex.


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Namibia has high HIV prevalence and
around 30% of the new infections are among young people, mainly young women.
Social and gender inequalities contribute to the devastating impact of HIV in
the country and increase the vulnerability of children. Many children are
reported to be exposed to violence, abuse and exploitation. One in five
reported cases of domestic violence involves minors and the percentage of young
children who are rape victims is much higher.
• Conduct assessment of existing child protection systems and identify barriers to integrated service delivery
• Develop Standard Operation Procedures to strengthen child protection systems
• Develop foster care standards, guidelines and procedures
• Establish shelters in all regions
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Ever thought about giving back to cycling? Want to help grow the sport in Colorado? Many years ago I did something similar, took a motor marshals class offered by the ACA and motor marshaled about 10 events including the return of the Red Zinger in 2002. That was such a rewarding experience and I learned a lot more about the sport that I never new and as a motorcyclist the class was really informative. Now is your chance by learning more about the live of an Official and maybe even work to become one! Team managers of teams that have greater than 25 members might want consider sending someone.
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By Bronwyn Bailey, vice president of research at the Private Equity Growth Capital Council, Washington
The California Public Employees' Retirement System decision on March 19 to reduce its assumed rate of return by a quarter point — to 7.5% from 7.75% — has rippled across the pension community.The downward revision can be seen as a bellwether for pension funds around the country, bringing into focus the factors challenging public pension plans' ability to meet their obligations to retirees, including rising and unfunded liabilities, tighter state and municipal finances, and volatile capital markets.But the most glaring problem is the simplest to understand: Pension plans are not able to consistently generate adequate returns from public markets to meet their needed return targets.
When pension investments yield lower returns, employers — in this case the State of California and participating municipalities — must pay higher pension contributions to ensure the fund has the needed resources to pay retirement obligations. A target reduction of a mere one quarter of 1% is expected to cost California more than $300 million per year as well as increasing obligations of local municipalities and school districts. This could put even more pressure on cash-strapped state and municipal budgets and force taxpayers to ultimately foot the bill. The results could mean fewer schools, police officers and firefighters in California communities. But this is not an issue for California alone. Pensions & Investments data show that four of the nine largest public pension funds maintain assumed rates of return of more than 7.5%.
With U.S. public markets underperforming over the past decade, large pension funds have increasingly turned to alternative asset classes, including private equity, for their proven track record of generating superior investment returns. Given the challenges facing pension funds, this would seem like an easy decision.
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In preparation for the August 1 relaunch of its electronic application system, the Common App will be going off line for a little retooling on Wednesday, July 23, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
If you haven't been through this process before, be aware that all current application accounts will be deleted, and you will not be able to save previously-entered information.
Before July 23, everyone is welcome to download and print out copies of submitted applications by clicking the .pdf icon next to colleges listed on their "dashboards."
Note that the icon will not appear if you didn't complete the application process for any of the colleges remaining on your dashboard. You can only save printouts of submitted applications.
For eager beavers among rising seniors, this means that any information provided in anticipation of 2014-15 applications will be deleted from the system. You will need to start from scratch and re-register after August 1.
Students still finalizing plans for Fall 2014, who wish to apply to Common App member schools with rolling deadlines or deadlines after July 23 should contact individual colleges for instructions on how to submit applications.
Many of these colleges have their own electronic applications on their websites, which you can certainly use. Those without alternate applications can provide you with specific information on the availability of a paper version of the Common Application form for use while the Common App is off line.
For the record, most U.S. colleges and universities contract with individual application providers other than the Common Application. Their timelines for opening accounts, completing forms, and submitting applications will vary.
And you have to do your research to find out which colleges accept which applications.
For example, the Universal College Application went live for 2014-15 on July 1, with 43 member institutions ready to accept your application starting now.
If you are California dreaming, you are welcome to begin filling out the form used by the entire University of California system on August 1. The completed application must then be submitted between November 1 and 30.
Students interested in Historically Black Universities (HBU's) may use the EDU, Inc. "Common Black Application" to apply to a group of colleges for one small flat fee.
And if you're applying to one of the colleges in the Texas system, you will be using the ApplyTexas form, which goes live on August 1.
But as long as you're researching applications, you may as well begin taking a look at essay questions during the run-up to opening day for the Common Application.
In fact, the Common App is not changing personal statement prompts for the coming year. While the application is off line, the five questions from which you must choose may be found in the Common App's Help Center.
In contrast, the UCA is much less directive and essentially asks applicants to write a personal statement on a topic of their choice as well as to provide a short (100-150 words) activity description.
But for many colleges, the personal statement is just the beginning. You may also be asked to write for each school on your list anywhere from one to as many as seven or more college-specific essays, the prompts for which are slowly rolling out for 2014-15.
These pesky, but very important, essay questions can usually be found on individual college websites or by subscribing to aggregating services like the All College Application Essays app (now available on all Apple and Android devices) or College Essay Organizer.
There's lots to keep you busy between now and August 1. So much, in fact, that you probably won't even miss the Common App for the eight days or so it's off line.


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Marquette Names Six 2015 Team Captains
Byrnes, Grill, Kennedy, Richard, Schelhorn and Whitlow named as captains
Includes introduction of 'Helmet Cam'
2014 Season: Saw playing time in two games.
2013 Season: Appeared in eight games.
Prior to Marquette: Two-year letterwinner at Farmingdale High School ... Helped the Dalers win the 2010 Nassau County Class A championship and the 2011 New York State Class A title ... Also played basketball in high school.
Personal: Born on June 7, 1993 ... Son of Marie and Rob Schelhorn ... Has two siblings, Brendan (twin) and Alex ... Majoring in finance.


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On Friday, Ubisoft officially acknowledged the next installment of the "Assassin's Creed" franchise. Titled "Assassin's Creed Unity," the game is set in France, presumably during the French Revolution of the late 1700s. At this time, there are not many details surrounding the game since the folks at Ubisoft really were not quite ready to reveal its existence. In the press release sent to media outlets everywhere, the company states:
"We have been working on the new 'Assassin's Creed' for more than three years, and wanted to find the perfect time to give you an early taste of the game. Apparently though, the Templar Order was hungry to know more right now. To this, we say 'Qu'ils man gent de la brioche!' ('Let them eat cake!'). […] Stay tuned - we'll have many more exciting details for you in the future."
The explanation alludes to a number of shared details and images leaked earlier last week, published by Kotaku and depicting the new game's protagonist wandering the streets of Paris. To both complement and validate the in-game screenshots, Ubisoft published a teaser trailer to whet the palate of next-generation assassins.
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By Rob Moseley
Editor, GoDucks.com
Analyzing where things appear to stand at each position group entering preseason camp, based on developments last season, in the spring and over the summer.
CB: Dior Mathis, Sr.; Dominique Harrison, Jr.; Stephen Amoako, So.; Arrion Springs, Fr.
CB: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Sr.; Troy Hill, Sr.; Chris Seisay, RFr.; Matt McGraw, Fr.; Michael Manns, So.
S: Erick Dargan, Sr.; Juwaan Williams, RFr.; Issac Dixon, Jr.; Khalil Oliver, Fr.; Bobby Dunn, Jr.
S: Reggie Daniels, So.; Tyree Robinson, RFr.; Glen Ihenacho, Fr.; Bronson Yim, Jr.
The veterans: Despite the loss of three starters from the 2013 team, there are plenty of familiar faces dotting John Neal's meeting room. In Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, the Ducks start with possibly the best cornerback in all of college football this year. Dior Mathis made a strong case to secure the other starting job with a fast start to spring drills, but fellow senior Troy Hill, JC transfer Dominique Harrison and redshirt freshman Chris Seisay all figure to challenge for the position over the next few weeks. Stephen Amoako and Michael Manns round out the returning cornerbacks.
At safety, Erick Dargan boasts not only starting experience from 2012 — after Avery Patterson's ACL injury at Cal — but a new attitude that saw him develop into one of the defense's better leaders over the last few months. That will be key, because the other safeties are largely unproven. Reggie Daniels and Tyree Robinson waged a spirited battle to play alongside Dargan in the spring, and that figures to continue in August. Juwaan Williams took well to safety after practicing at cornerback last fall, to the point that he challenged Issac Dixon for reps behind Dargan. Walk-on Bobby Dunn and Bronson Yim return having accumulated valuable scout-team experience.
The newcomers: With four seniors in the projected two-deep, the Ducks will need an infusion of talent soon. The four true freshmen who arrived this summer have the chance to impact that depth chart soon, perhaps as early as this fall. Arrion Springs was a top recruit at cornerback, and Matt McGraw will open camp competing for time there as well. Glen Ihenacho and Khalil Oliver will try to fight their way into the mix at safety. Oregon's depth at corner might make it tough for a newcomer to challenge for reps as a nickelback, but this is a confident, talented bunch.
What to watch: The Daniels-Robinson battle in the spring set the stage for an entertaining competition in preseason camp. As nice as it would be to have some early clarity, an ongoing battle should motivate both guys to keep pushing, a good thing in the big picture. The above two-deep at corner is very much written in pencil as well — other than Ekpre-Olomu — as the next four weeks provide ample opportunity to shake things up.
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Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2014 by Laura Braun
The first book on the Sluts' bibliography is the Pulitzer-winning "Carry Me Home," about the civil rights movement in Alabama. The club members read biographies, memoirs, Faulkner, Toni Morrison, Michael Chabon and Steinbeck ... and even that book told from a dog's point of view that got the Sluts' unanimous thumbs-down, "The Art of Racing in the Rain." Armistead Maupin once visited to read to the group, and another time each person read a poem that was meaningful, surprising one another with new personal stories. The newest member of the club, Justin Hall, cartoonist and adjunct professor atCalifornia College of the Arts, was asked to join after he spoke to the group about his anthology, "No Straight Lines: Four Decades of Queer Comics."


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Many neo-pagans like to celebrate secular holidays such as Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day most connected pagan roots are those that link it to Lupercalia, the Roman rites of fertility that took place around Feb. 13-15th every year. Few modern neo-pagans practice this holiday, as running through the streets and whipping bystanders with leather is generally frowned upon now, so Valentine's Day remains the major romantic holiday for many people.
For those of you who love wearing costumes, you might consider dancing the night away at Valloween. The Valloween Party, hosted by Professional Muse at the First Existentialist Congregation Church in Little Five Points, features live DJs, local drinks from Sweetwater brewery, after hours lounge, and is even all ages. It aims to be a combination of Valentine's Day and Halloween, with costumed partiers and a prom style photo booth. Gentlemen might consider donning a Cupid costume, and ladies an Aphrodite costume, to pay homage to the gods and goddess of love and romance.
A picnic is a great way to celebrate this holiday in a more spiritually fulfilling, less materialistic way. It's also perfect even if your Valentine's date and you barely know one another. Piedmont, Candler, and Grant Parks all have wonderful picnic spots, and provide plenty of opportunities to see the subtle signs of spring re-emerging. For a picnic that honors Atlanta's ancestors as well as being more unusual than a regular trip to the park, visit Oakland Cemetery with your beloved.
If you're alone and wishing for a mate this February 14th, try using some of the over abundant red roses available to work a simple love spell. The petals of red roses are perfect for doing spells that attract lovers. Sprinkle some rose petals in a ritual bath and visualize your perfect match while soaking. Burn a red or pink candle and drop the rose petals into the melting wax while chanting or focusing on your needs. Or simply spread them on your altar and offer a prayer to a god or goddess of love, such as Aphrodite, Aine, Oenghus, or Lofn.
Valentine's Day has become a very big sales day for candy and flowers, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to celebrate in a spiritual and mindful manner. Even if you're just spending time with friends or family, remember to be grateful for all of the different kinds of love you receive.
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1862 - Union gunboats destroy Confederate ships at Elizabeth City, NC
1900 - Appointment of first naval governor of Guam, Commodore Seaton Schroder
1960 - USS Sargo (SSN-583) surfaces at North Pole
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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to its 2016 demonstration schedule July 2-4 in Traverse City, Mich., Commander, Naval Air Forces announced.
The Blue Angels temporarily stood down,
Navy nuclear submarine HMS Ambush yesterday steamed to Gibraltar – in a massive show of force against Spain.
The Spanish – emboldened by Britain's Brexit vote
The Indonesian Government has banned vessels flying Indonesias flag from sailing to the Philippines following the latest hostage incident.
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The very country the United States is currently involved in a nuclear weapons ban with, Iran, threatened Sunday to "Destroy U.S. warships and kill American soldiers just a day after Iranian vessels approached U.S. waters for the first time in their maritime history.
Can this mean peace is at hand Secretary of State John Kerry? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must be holding his belly laughing at our naivety.
Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi, the commander of the elite Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said, "The Americans can sense by all means how their warships will be sunk with 5,000 crews and forces in combat against Iran and how they should find its hulk in the depths of the sea."
Not exactly words to promote the U.S. demand for Iran to cease their nuclear capability.
The Rear Admiral made the statement Sunday in the regional press. He issued these threats one day after Iranian war vessels were reported to have approached U.S. maritime borders.
Iran claimed they made this bold and unprecedented move in "response to Washington's beefed up naval presence in the Persian Gulf." American ships have been stationed for over a year to keep international shipping lanes safe.
The Iranians are well aware of this.
Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei slammed the United States Sunday urging his Air Force to "know the enemy well." Apparently he is unaware of Iran's limited strike ability from their distance.
The Supreme leader continued, "The Iranian nation should pay attention to the recent nuclear negotiations and the rude remarks of the Americans so that everyone gets to know the enemy well. The Americans speak in their private meetings with our officials in one way, and they speak differently outside these meetings; this is hypocrisy and the bad and evil will of the enemy and the nation should observe all these cases precisely."
Is this a domestic pep talk or a true threat?
The United States and its allies continue to hopefully bring about a permanent agreement ensuring Iran complies with the six-month interim nuclear deal and sign an accord aimed at rolling back portions of its contested program.
No one is sure how this new threat will affect ongoing negotiations. Iran's defense minister continues to reject Secretary of State John Kerry and the Obama administration's overtures claiming that "U.S. officials cannot prevent Iran from continuing its nuclear fuel production."
Furthermore, Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan recently vowed to decimate U.S. military forces saying, "Iran will never allow the country's nuclear fuel production cycle come to a halt," according to a report in Fars.
The "negotiations" continue.
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Jailed in Iran for 1 Year and Counting
Rallies were held in New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia
and in several international cities this weekend to mark the one-year anniversary of the arrest by freelance
photographer and journalist Shane Bauer and his friends Sarah Shourd and Joshua
Fattal by Iranian authorities.
They were arrested July 31, 2009 while, according to their friends and
family, they were hiking across
Iraqi Kurdistan. Iran has accused them of illegally crossing the border into
Iran and of being spies for the U.S.
On Friday the US State Department Issued a statement saying
that the release of the three US citizens is "long overdue and their continued
detention is unjustifiable."
Bauer, a journalist whose writing and photography has been
published in Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Bay Guardian, The Nation,
Christian Science Monitor, was
based in Damascus. He met Shourd and Fattal while the three were
attending University of California at Berkeley, and they had been living and working in Syria before their backpacking trip.
The New York Times reports that the mothers of the three prisoners spoke at a rally held Friday outside the Iranian mission to the United Nations in New York to demand their children's release. The mothers were allowed a visit with the three in May but have had little contact since.


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A restored 1890's Queen Anne home located in a quiet, historic residential district of Victorian Bellefonte. Our guest rooms offer a romantic getaway for two or a vacation with your entire family. We provide the perfect accommodations for a one-night stay or an extended retreat in spacious guestrooms, a private apartment, or your own three bedroom guesthouse. A full gourmet breakfast entices you to the dining room or patio. Just minutes from restaurants, shops, museums, theaters, the courthouse, Penn's Cave, trout streams, an outfitter,and Penn State University; your stay can be filled with activities or relax by the fireplace in winter and stroll the gardens in summer.
5 on February 28, 2016
We had a such a wonderful, relaxing weekend at The Queen. We stayed in Anne's Room and relaxed in the clawfoot slipper tub. Nancy was so informative, and friendly.....the perfect host. Breakfast was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed the company. We highly recommend The Queen!
5 on April 08, 2015
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Highly recommend a stay. Would definitely return.
Innkeeper Response
Thanks for taking time to review your stay with us. Be sure to let us know if there is anything we can to to make your next visit even better!
5 on November 30, 2014
There is so much thought and love put into every detail at the Queen. Immaculate rooms with ultra comfortable beds and fabulous amenities at no extra cost, you are encouraged to relax in the shared spaces by one of the many fireplaces and enjoy a s'more or glass of wine. Warm and welcoming, Nancy is the consummate host, quick to accommodate, share information and whip up a custom breakfast. A 5 star experience without pretension.
Innkeeper Response
Thanks for the wonderful compliments. The fireplace is lit and the marshmallows are waiting. Please come again soon.
5 on August 16, 2014
This was our 2nd stay at The Queen, A Victorian Bed and Breakfast. It was every bit as comfortable, relaxing, and enjoyable as was our 1st. Nancy the owner/innkeeper is willing to help wherever she can even giving information and advice on what to do in the area, where and how to find what you are hungry for (Curtis also will help with that) - and they both were right!! And don't forget the delicious breakfast choices Nancy gives you. YUM My husband and I so rarely get away. He chose The Queen and even Nanny's Attic both times, and I am happy he did. He is so comfortable here at The Queen that when we left this time he was already talking about coming back to try The Governor's Suite next time - he wants to see all the hunting and fishing collectables as those are his interests. The Queen is not hard to find. There is convenient free on street parking, there are so many items from the past to see that you will not be bored, there is a porch swing to enjoy and the neighborhood fits the atmosphere of a time long ago, those sheets are so soft and comfortable they make you feel special, there is well stocked coffee and tea area, and last Nanny's Attic was quiet even when the thunderstorm was happening. We know that we got so much value for the price we paid.
4.6 on December 28, 2013
We came to the queen very late and cold. But Nancy gave us a warm welcome. The bed is comfortable and my daughter loves all her toys. We didn't stay a long time, but if we have chance, we will come back again.
4.4 on November 04, 2013
Owner Nancy was outstanding! She was extremely welcoming and hospitable and attentive to our every need. Breakfast was excellent. Would highly recommend.
5 on October 31, 2013
Our stay was delightful! THANKS
5 on September 10, 2013
The room was very charming and comfortable. The owners and staff were helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend this B & B to others and plan to return when we are in the area again.
5 on April 16, 2013
I spent five nights at The Queen due a medical emergency with my daughter who is a recent graduate of Penn State and now continues in a research capacity there. It was wonderful to come home each night to The Queen after a long day of medical planning and organization. Nancy was always so welcoming and understanding. The room was so comfortable and warm. I just melted into the wonderful bed each night and as a result each day I woke with renewed strength to meet the new day. My daughter is well on her way to a full recovery so I hope I can return to The Queen and enjoy the wonderful environment this bed and breakfast offers to it's fullest capacity.
5 on November 18, 2012
Convenienent to Bellefonte and State College and surrounding area. On-street parking was fine, comfortable interior and nice owner and innkeeper. Good for short stays or long ones.
The original master bedroom suite. Decorated as if Anne, the original owner just left. Victorian ladies clothes and accessories are throughout the room. Relax by the fireplace on a snowy night or soak in a bubblebath in the slipper tub in this romantic, feminine room. Luxurious bath products included.
A two-room suite; the turret provides a perfect place for a sitting area and fireplace. The adjacent sleeping area includes a queen size bed and a day bed. Decorated with hunting and fishing collectibles. In-room bath with shower.
Large bedroom, large bath with tub, shower and laundry, full kitchen, living/dining room with TV, DVD player and sleeper sofa. Ideal for family, save money with lower rates by the week or month and cook your own dinner.
A three bedroom home located on an adjoining property. Spacious dining and living rooms, full kitchen and laundry. Furnished and decorated with everything you need except toothbrush and clothing. Ideal home away from home for an extended stay. Pets and children welcome. Perfect accomodations for a reunion with family and friends.
Historic residential district, Small town
Harrisburg, PA (MDT) 95 miles
From State College: Follow I-99 North to Bellefonte exit. Follow 150 N. Go to traffic light at Talleyrand Park. A gazebo and stream will be on your left Turn right at this light onto High Street. Go 2 blocks up the hill to the courthouse and turn left onto Allegheny Street. Go to the second traffic light and turn right onto East Linn Street. Go exactly one block. The Queen is the last house on the right. From Harrisburg: Follow Route 322 east to the foot of Seven Mountains. Turn right onto route 144 and take that into Bellefonte, where it becomes Spring Street. Cross Bishop Street, High Street, Howard Street, and Lamb Street. The next street is Linn. Turn right and go exactly 2 blocks. The Queen is the last house on your right on the 2nd block.
Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Penn State University, Caves, Butterfly Trail, Historic Railroad, Amish Farms and Shops, Geneological Library, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery
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BBQ grill, Board games, CD player, Computer, Conference Rooms, Copier, DVD Player, Hot tub/whirlpool tub, Library, Piano, Private entrance, Spa, Telephone, VCR, Washer/dryer, Wedding Facilities , gardens, outdoor dining, grill
Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bath robes, Ceiling fans, Coffee/Tea facilities, Desk, Fireplace, Fridge, Hairdryer, Internet Service, Ironing Board, Microwave, Radio, Satellite/Cable TV, TV, Videos, Wi-Fi, Wired internet
Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Glider Rides, Roller & Ice Skating, Go-Karts, Fairs & Festivals, Tobogan Run, Hay Rides, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental
Nancy and Curtis
beekeeping, gardening, biking, historic restoration, fishing
Low fat , Restrictive , Vegetarian , any diet on request
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Our Creme Brulee French toast is made from our own homemade French bread. Sweeten your tea with honey from our back yard hive and pick your own berries in our organic patch. Other specialties include waffles with whipped cream and fresh berries, baked oatmeal, eggs Benedict, Grecian omelets, baked stuffed apples, yogurt and fruit parfaits, egg puffs, coddled eggs and homemade herb toast. Any special diet can be accommodated with advance notice. Visit our web site for recipes.


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Third Trimester
If your disease was mild to start with or improved during the second trimester, it will likely stay mild through the third trimester. However, fatigue may become worse as you grow heavier and closer to delivery.
Labor and Delivery
Having rheumatoid arthritis may slightly increase your risk of a premature baby, but does not increase your risk of having a baby with low birth weight, according to a 2006 study by researchers at the University of Washington, Seattle.
Women with RA are also more likely to have their babies delivered by Cesarean section. "Any form of arthritis that involves the hips may make vaginal delivery difficult," says Michael Lockshin, MD, professor of medicine and Ob/Gyn at Weill Cornell Medical College and director of the Barbara Volcker Center for Women and Rheumatic Disease at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York "The biggest problem is that you have to be able to spread your legs fairly wide. A baby is a pretty big package to get through there." For that reason, women with arthritis – even if their disease is inactive and their pregnancy uncomplicated – may be more likely to deliver by C-section.
If you took corticosteroids for more than two or three weeks during pregnancy, your doctor will likely give you stress doses of corticosteroids during delivery and monitor your baby after delivery to make sure she is producing adequate corticosteroids on her own.
Infection is a possibility after any delivery. If you are taking medications that suppress your immune system, however, infection is more likely. Most infections can be cleared up fairly easily and quickly with available antibiotics.
If you've enjoyed milder disease during your pregnancy, there's a fair chance your disease will worsen again – at least for a while – after you deliver.
In a 2008 study out of the Netherlands, 39 percent of RA patients studied had at least one moderate flare postpartum.
While all new mothers need help from family or friends, you may especially welcome their help as a new mother with RA. You may find yourself having to deal with a disease flare at the same time you are trying to recuperate from childbirth and adjust to parenthood.
After you deliver, it is important to discuss medication choices with your doctor again, particularly if you plan to breast feed. Certain medications – including methotrexate and leflunomide – should not be taken during breastfeeding because of their potential effects on the baby. Others – including prednisone, certain NSAIDs and hydroxychloroquine – are probably safe and may be prescribed on a case-by-case basis.


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Women's Soccer Announces Addition Of Three Transfers For 2016 Campaign
Salma Anastasio (Clemson), Breanne Moreau (UConn), and Brittany Moreau (UConn) join the Minutewomen.
Women's Soccer Opens 2015 Season vs. Syracuse Friday
UMass and Syracuse will play at 4 p.m. Friday. The Minutewomen are hosting an ACC team for first time since 1989.
UMass Women's Soccer Adds Eight For 2013
The recruiting class includes three players from Connecticut and one each from California, Georgia, New Jersey, New York and Sweden.
Women's Soccer Earns NSCAA Academic Award
The Minutewomen were one of 504 women's programs recognized for posting a team GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Collegian Feature: Mattsson The Centerpiece To Success
By Jeffrey Okerman, Daily Collegian
Women's Soccer Interview vs. Dayton (11/1)
Head coach Ed Matz speaks with the media following the women's soccer team's loss to Dayton at Rudd Field
Women's Soccer vs Rhode Island Highlights
Women's Soccer vs. Richmond Highlights
Women's Soccer Interview vs. La Salle (10/1)
UMass women's soccer head coach Ed Matz speaks with the media following the Minutewomen's 1-0 double-overtime win against La Salle.
Women's Soccer Interview vs. Harvard (9/20)
UMass head coach Ed Matz speaks with the media following the Minutewomen's 2-0 win over Harvard on Sept. 20, 2015 at Rudd Field
WSOC VS. URI Photos by Thom Kendall '93
WSOC VS. SYRACUSE Photos by Thom Kendall '93
WSOC vs. SJU
WSOC vs. SJU Photos by Thom Kendall '93
WSOC vs. UNH
WSOC vs. UNH Photos by Thom Kendall '93
WSOC BANQUET Photos by Thom Kendall '93
The fifth head coach in UMass women's soccer history, Ed Matz, enters his seventh season at the helm in 2015. His record over his six-year tenure as head coach of the Minutewomen stands at 49-52-16 (.487) with an 24-21-8 mark in A-10 matches (.553). Under his direction, UMass players have earned 14 All-Atlantic 10 honors, seven all-region accolades and five All-New England selections. The Minutewomen have reached the Atlantic 10 Tournament five times in Matz's tenure.
In 2011, Matz guided the Minutewomen to their most successful season since 1997 with a record of 14-5-2 and led the team to its first appearance in the Atlantic 10 Championship match and first postseason victories in 14 years. UMass returned to NSCAA regional rankings for the first time since 2006 and recorded wins over a pair of ranked opponents, which included knocking off previously unbeaten #23 La Salle in the A-10 semifinals. On Oct. 21, 2011, Matz earned his 200th victory as a head coach (combined women's and men's) as the Minutewomen defeated Duquesne, 1-0.
In his first year with the Minutewomen in 2010, Matz coached the team to its highest win total since 2007 and a second consecutive berth into the Atlantic 10 tournament. His first UMass victory, a 4-0 shutout of Vermont on Sept. 3, 2010, was his 100th of his career coaching women's soccer.
Matz came to UMass in Jan., 2010, after leading Northeastern to two of the most successful seasons in the program's history. He was tabbed the 2009 Colonial Athletic Association Coach of the Year after guiding the Huskies to their first ever CAA regular season title with a 7-1-3 record in conference play and a 12-4-3 mark overall. In 2008 under his direction, Northeastern won the CAA Championship and advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament.
In his coaching tenure with the Huskies - nine seasons with the men's team (1996-2004) and 11 with the women's (1999-2009) - Matz posted a combined record of 182-165-41. Both teams were struggling when he was named director of soccer in 1999, though it did not take long for him to put them on a winning course. The men's team won 10 or more games in five of its last six seasons with Matz on the sidelines, and in 2002, Northeastern captured its first America East conference title in men's soccer. He was tabbed America East Coach of the Year in both 2000 and 2002.
Matz shifted his attention solely to the NU women's squad in 2005 when the university hired a head coach for its men's program. After Northeastern had posted losing records in its first three seasons in America East, Matz took over as coach and led the women to winning records in their final five years in the conference. In 2005, the team made the jump to the highly-competitive CAA, and by 2006, Matz took the Huskies to their first CAA Tournament. Matz's teams have succeeded athletically and academically, and for six straight years (2004-2009) Northeastern earned NSCAA All-Academic honors under his direction.
Matz's collegiate experience prior to his time with the Huskies came as a successful coach and recruiter for the women's soccer team at Castleton State College in Castleton, Vt. From 1989-93, Matz led his squad to four NAIA District V playoff appearances. His peers named him Mayflower Conference Coach of the Year in 1992, after earning Co-Coach of the Year honors in both 1990 and 1991.
Matz left Castleton in 1993 and moved his coaching residence to Brookline, Mass., where he took the helm of the men's team at Newbury College. In his one and only season, he guided the team to 12 wins and a runner-up finish in the Southern New England Athletic Conference.
In 1994, Matz joined Northeastern as an assistant men's soccer coach and became the program's head coach two seasons later.
Before moving to the sidelines, Matz distinguished himself on the field as captain of the Green Mountain College men's soccer team in 1988 and 1989. Matz graduated with a degree in Recreation, was named to the Mayflower All-Conference and NAIA All-District teams, and in 1994 was inducted into the Green Mountain Hall of Fame.
Matz currently serves as the Head Coach of the Massachusetts U15 Olympic Development Program. He also coached the U18 FC Greater Boston Bolts to a Mass. State Championship in 2007. Matz has his NSCAA National Coaching License and completed his master's degree in Sports Leadership from Northeastern in 2009.
A native of Woodsville, N.H., Matz resides in Longmeadow with his wife Jenn and daughters Mckenzie, Ally and Natalie.
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Excerpt by Roland J. Behar
Feb. 09, 2013
There has always been solidarity between Jews and Christians. There are numerous cases of Christians who risked their lives in order to save that of a persecuted Jew.
This solidarity is more apparent during the second half of the twentieth century and what is left of this twenty-first. A multitude of organizations, founded by Christians and Jews, are responsible for educating new generations by promoting the absence of hate. Who would have dreamed it, 100 years ago!
On February 7, 2013, I had the pleasure of attending a symposium for Rabbis and Pastors held at
Temple Kol Ami Emanu-el which was sponsored by several Jewish and Christian organizations
comprised of English and Spanish speakers.
The event was moderated by the well known pastor Mario Bramnick and president of the Jewish
Federation of Broward County- Eric B. Stillman. The disertations, of both rabbis and pastors invited to the podium, touched the heart and wet the eyes with a feeling of love and a fraternal solidarity. I was impressed by the presentation made by Carlos Ortiz, the Senior Pastor of the International Church of Christ, who is also the National Coordinator of Hispanic Christians United for Israel (CUFI); the largest Christian organization within the mission that has over 1.2 million members.
One of the guest speakers was Pastor Malcolm Hedding of the Board of the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem, who was persecuted in South Africa for his fight against apartheid and received political asylum in Israel.
Pastor Hedding noted that, from proceeding Nostra Aetate (Declaration of the Relationship between the Church to Non-Christian Religions of the Second Vatican Council, 1965), there has been a reaffirmation recognizing the validity of the original covenant with Abraham. He highlighted the need for the study of history and the Bible for Christians and Jews, while emphasizing that knowledge of it's wisdom, in faith and practice, Christian love of neighbor—how anti-Semitism is unacceptable and how the Holocaust would have been impossible if not for the hatred toward Jews sown for 2000 years.
The other guest speaker was Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, founder of the Center for Jewish-Christian
Understanding and Goodwill Ambassador for relations between Christians and Jews of the Prime
Minister of Israel.
Rabbi Riskin warned of the danger that threatens Western civilization in light of attack by the jihadists. He explained that, in the case of jihadists, Islam is not the religion with which for many years we have lived more or less in peace; not for those who seek to take their holy war of dominion to every corner of the planet. Riskin, rightly said that the crux of the matter is not monotheism in and of itself; but in the ethics within monotheism, shared by Jews and Christians, that is based on compassion, justice, morality and peace. Riskin also recalled the importance of dialogue between Jews and Christians, stressing the roots and the principles that unite us rather than the possible interpretations that may be used to divide us.
These and other efforts of Jews and Christians around the world are essential to counter the
delegitimization campaigns - one of the three "D"s that define an enemy of Israel and, almost always, an anti-Semite. The innimetable Nathan Sharansky once defined it as such:
Demonization: Historically represented by Shylock in The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare (who never even met a Jew), or the absurd and malicious comparison of Israelis to Nazis or the Palestinian refugee camps to Auschwitz.
Double standards: A primary example is the repeated UN condemnation of Israel for human rights
violations, while others, with flagrant violations reported by their victims such as Korea, China, Syria and Cuba, are omitted. In a similar occurance one findes the absurdity of the International Red Cross to deny admission of Magen David Adom while the Red Crescent, used by Hamas for their misdeeds, is a full member.
Delegitimization: Once it was the attempt to delegitimize the existence of the Jewish religion, today it the right of existence of the State of Israel. Criticism of Israeli policy does not have to be anti-Semitic, the denial of the right of Israel to exist is always anti-Semitic. The Jewish people have the right to live safely in their homeland.
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