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Friday, June 21, 2013
It's the middle of the night, and while I was totally exhausted when I got into bed, that exhaustion left the moment my husband fell asleep. It's sad. Because, you know, I like sleeping next to him. But it's really hot tonight, and I am a bit restless.
So I'm making banana bread. It's my mother's recipe, which I have been trying (to no avail) to make all summer, but the opportunity kept disappearing. It's not hard to make, it just takes the right ingredients at the right time. I just realized this second that I now have to stay awake for another hour to let the stuff bake. Sigh.
I also still don't know if I'm pregnant. Guess we'll test again this weekend?
It's been a rough few days. I had somebody get upset at me on Facebook, and block me, and I don't even know why. We weren't best friends or anything. But I will never understand why people don't just talk to each other when someone misinterprets something.
I read an article once about arguing/emotional issues on the Internet. They said that in this situation, let's say you're having a discussion with someone, and the other person doesn't agree with what you're saying. They get offline, they block your profile FOREVER, and you never hear from them again. In real life, in non-Internet life, this would be the equivalent of having a similar discussion in person, and when the other person gets upset they just stand up and leave without telling you why, then they move away to a different state and change their e-mail and phone number and you never hear from them again. No explanation. They're just gone.
No one would do that in real life. So why is it okay on the Internet? In real life, you would probably express your discomfort, OR you wouldn't let yourself get upset because you're a mature adult and you don't have to take everything personally.
Anyways. It's very upsetting for me to be misrepresented, and while I KNOW I didn't do anything wrong, it still hurts me that another person is so upset with me they'll cut me out of their life permanently.
In other news, I went to the beach yesterday. If you want a good workout, just walk in the sand for a while. My legs are likely the strongest part of my body but that sand is a killer! Sheesh.
So now I'm going to find something to do for the next 50 minutes. How's everyone else doing, eh?
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Hope the banana bread worked out. I have heard a lot of unpleasant things about facebook and therefore have not joined it. When you meet people like the one you talked about, don't let it get you down. You can't please everyone as the quote goes. Just be yourself, your personality will shine through.
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Ugh, that sucks about the Facebook friend. I hope you feel better about things soon.
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I think the idea of social media is great, a convenient way to keep in touch with people. But I also believe that it is a tool that is constantly used with bad intentions. So many people use it to cyber bully other people, either anonymously or not and that can have severely damaging effects, especially on kids. Also, I believe that as we grow up and our values and interests change we naturally lose friends and make new ones. But now with facebook, these kids have hundreds if not thousands of friends, mostly from their school, it's all one big popularity contest. People are meant to come into and out of our lives for various reasons, but these days once someone comes into our life, they never leave because of social media.
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I'm with you - I don't understand why people believe it is appropriate to behave in ways on the Internet that they wouldn't behave in person. People say things and act in ways that are very hurtful; I'm amazed sometimes at the amount of anger and spitefulness you see people post. It must be miserable to go through life like that. It's one of the things I appreciate about SparkPeople - the folks here are at least positive and supportive, and when we disagree with each other we still keep it positive.
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People blow me away. I had someone get mad at me once in a chatroom for some advice I had sent to her (in a misguided, post-midnight moment - she did ask first, though) in a private message. Every few days, she would find some way to snipe at me in the forum. I could have just left, but I didn't want to. I could have taken her up as publicly as she did me, but I knew that wouldn't really help. I finally just readdressed the issue privately, and that cleared it up.
I guess the point is, I didn't even know her very well, and honestly, I liked her even less, but I didn't just walk away. I don't know why people do that. In fact, I think it's easier to address things online than face-to-face.
Sorry. I didn't mean to rant. Happy banana bread! Good stuff!
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Hope you got some sleep after the bread was baked.
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Choreographer Nelly Van Bommel, Mamaroneck, N.Y., a graduate of the Purchase College School of the Arts, Conservatory of Dance, brings her NØA DANCE company to the Reverb Festival 2007 3rd Edition at the Ailey Citigroup Theater/Joan Weill Center for Dance on November 9. Ms. van Bommel is a co-founder and curator of the Reverb Dance Festival, which presents an eclectic range of works by emerging and established choreographers and companies at this annual event.
Since the New York City debut of her company NØA DANCE, Nelly van Bommel has become one of the most talked about choreographers to emerge from the French-American dance scene. In April she won the Milwaukee Ballet's "Second Genesis International Choreographic Competition." As the winner, she received a contract to create an original work for the Milwaukee Ballet for the 2007-2008 season.
Her work has been presented at major festivals and venues throughout New England including Joyce SoHo, Danspace, P.S. 122, Dance Theater Workshop, the Merce Cunningham Studios and the Duke on 42nd Street, to name a few. "Nelly van Bommel has talent, a sense of passion and intensity…and a quirky sense of humor…she seems to be working her way smartly up the American dance ladder," wrote John Rockwell last year in the New York Times.
Raised in France by Dutch parents, she trained and studied in France and from 1997-2002 performed throughout Europe and North Africa with French choreographer Claudine Peny. In addition to her performing career, Ms. van Bommel also attended Université de Paris 8—Sorbonne and Université de Bourgogne and graduated with an MA in Performing Arts Aesthetics and an MA in Comparative Literature. She moved to New York City in 2002 and received the Outstanding Master of Fine Arts Award upon graduation from the Purchase College Conservatory of Dance. She is an alumna of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival from which she was awarded a full scholarship to study with choreographer Susan Marshall during the summer of 2005.
In addition to working as a choreographer, Ms. Van Bommel is also on the staff of the Purchase College Conservatory of Dance.
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The annual Augustafest promotion of afternoon golf at Anderson Links continues to score value points with area players.
Throughout the month the 27-hole full service facility is offering men and women the opportunity to take advantage of a two-for-one green fee offer (with the rental of a power cart) running on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between noon and 3 p.m.
And when the heat is on, Anderson Links will cool down power cart fees by reducing the price to rent a ride by a factor of $5 per golfer when the temperature ticks higher than 29C.
For more details and to book tee-times, call 613.822.9644 or e-mail email@example.com.
Le Sorcier to host 2-Man Scramble next month
Le Sorcier Golf Club invites teams of sharpshooters to register for the premium track's 2-Man Scramble in September.
The event is scheduled for Sept. 15-21 and lifts off with a practice round to be played from Sept. 15-19, the qualification round happens Sept. 20 and the championship round goes on Sept. 21.
The tournament includes a power cart, a four-course dinner on the Saturday and a prize and gift ceremony on Championship Sunday.
For players coming from out-of-town, Le Sorcier recommends checking out the accommodations at Hotel V and Hilton Lac-Leamy.
Le Sorcier is an 18-hole full-service facility that plays to par 71 and measures 6,427 yards from the tips.
For more details, pricing and to register, call Ismael Dufour, Le Sorcier's associate professional, at 819.669.9797 ex 101.
DeLaet does well at PGA Championship
Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, SK, put on a solid performance in the PGA Championship that got lost on the Canadian media scene due to the spectacular efforts of eventual champion Rory McIlroy.
DeLaet strung together four consistent rounds to show up T15 in the fourth and final PGA major of 2014.
He posted an overall total of nine-under 274 with rounds of 69, 68, 68 and 70 to move up three places to 27th in the FedExCup standings.
DeLaet banked $127,888.88 to move his earnings total to $2,397,501 for the year.


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Free baggage allowance for Economy Class passengers will be changed from two pieces to one piece (max 23 kg).
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For any itinerary from Japan to any other destination a special reduced charge is offered for the first piece exceeding the individual free baggage allowance in Economy Class.
- Domestic flights within Japan*1 JPY 3,000
- From Japan to Europe*2 JPY 9,000
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2010-11: Missouri Valley Event Champion as a member of the Distance Medley Relay team... Earned all-MVC honors as part of the Distance Medley Relay Team and 4x400 Relay Team... Competed in seven meets during the indoor season and five meets during outdoor season... Notched nine top ten finishes on the season.
2009-10: Earned all-Missouri Valley Conference honors as a member of the 4x100 relay team...Recorded five top ten finishes in the 200m during the outdoor season and three during indoor competition...Finished fourth in the 200m at the Illinois State Redbird Invitational with a time of 22.18...Season-low time was at the MVC Outdoor Championships, were he finished with a time of 21.91 in the 200m.
2008-09: Was part of SIU's 4x400 relay team that took second at the MVC Outdoor Championships and his 4x100 team came in fourth...Finished fifth out of 22 competitors in the 200m at the McDonald's Invitational, Jan. 30-31...In the 60m he ran his fastest race at the MVC Indoor Championships with a time of 7.01 and his 200m time at the same meet was also his best in the indoor portion of the year...Finished third in the 100m at the SIU Spring Classic and sixth at the MVC Outdoor Championships...Best 100m outdoor time of 10.70 came in the SIUE Twilight meet, April 25.
2007-08: NCAA Mideast Regional Qualifier in the outdoor 4x100 relay...Competed in eight outdoor meets, placing in the Top 10 15 times...Set career-bests in the outdoor 100m (10.76) and 200m (21.58)...Both of those marks were at the 2008 MVC Championships...Competed in five meets during the indoor season...Best finish was fourth in the 200m at the McDonald's Invitational...His other Top 10 indoor finish was in the 400m (seventh) at that same meet.
High School: Attended Eisenhower High School, where he competed in the 100m, 200m and 400m events...Went to state in the 400m...Was named his team's MVP as a senior...Earned the team's Most Improved Award as a freshman.
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The Hannspree Ten Kate racing team had mixed fortunes in last weekend's World Superbike at Portimao. Max Neukirchner has this very scary crash during the Superpole session which left the German rider with a deep hole in his arm.
In race 1, Neukirchner DNF'd after a clutch malfunction, while his team mate Jonathan Rea took a 3rd place in race 1, but very unlucky in race 2 where his CBR1000RR suffered a technical issue and he had to pull out of the contention.
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If you haven't signed up for health care you need to get on it. The deadline for open enrollment is next Monday, March 31st. Insurance expert, Paul LoNigro of Group Insurance Analysts, explained that if you sign up by next Monday your coverage will begin on May 1st and run through the end of the year.
If you miss this deadline you will not have another opportunity to get health insurance until the next open enrollment period or with a qualifying event; i.e. you got married, changed jobs, or had a child. A side note worth mentioning is that becoming pregnant is not a life changing event and you will not receive coverage until after the child is born.
LoNigro says one new provision was added last week for those who start "their Peak application (Medicaid determination) by March 31st but do not receive their answer immediately, they will be allowed to enroll after 3/13/14 at the time they get that determination."
If you choose not to sign up by the deadline, you will not be able to add it when something disastrous happens and you will still be 100% responsible for your medical costs. Your home owners insurance would not cover your home when it's on fire. It is the same with health insurance. Your coverage must be in place before an event happens.
Colorado's open enrollment for 2015 coverage begins November 15th, 2014 and runs through February 15th, 2015. Registering for health insurance in November will provide coverage that starts January 1st, 2015.
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According to the www.healthcare.gov site, "the penalty in 2014 is calculated one of 2 ways. You'll pay whichever of these amounts is higher:
- 1% of your yearly household income. (Only the amount of income above the tax filing threshold, $10,150 for an individual, is used to calculate the penalty.) The maximum penalty is the national average yearly premium for a bronze plan.
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On Thursday May 8, 2014 at 6:00 pm at the Tyngsborough High School in the Auditorium, 36 Norris Road, Tyngsborough, MA 01879, the Sewer Commission will hold a public meeting to present details of a proposed sewer construction project in the area of Flints Pond, the Town Center, Middlesex Road south of the Town Center, and Westford Road.
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For two days, some of the best high school football players in the country will put on a show at different locations in the Carpet Capital of the World.
So sit back and enjoy.
The Daily Citizen's Southeastern 7-on-7 Championship, sponsored by AstroTurf, begins Saturday at four locations in Dalton and concludes Sunday afternoon at Lakeshore Park. The fourth annual edition of the tournament will feature 32 high school football teams vying to be the best seven-on-seven squad.
"The Daily Citizen staff has been hard at work at all of the sites to ensure that we provide a fan-friendly experience as well as a great tournament for the participants," said Gary Jones, The Daily Citizen's advertising director. "We want everyone to leave Dalton with nothing but good things to say about our town, the event, the facilities and our hospitality."
Seven-on-seven competition is a modified version of football in which only passing is allowed and there are no offensive or defensive lines. Because there's no tackling — players wear helmets but no other pads — a play ends when a ball carrier is touched with at least one hand below the neck by an opposing player.
Saturday morning, the teams will split into four eight-team pools. The top four from each pool advance to Sunday's double-elimination championship tournament, and the bottom four in each pool compete Sunday in a double-elimination consolation bracket.
A full schedule and list of teams is available on the tournament's website, southeastern7on7.com.
Christian Heritage, Coahulla Creek, Dalton, Northwest Whitfield and Southeast Whitfield are the five local teams in the field. The rest come from as far south as Florida, as far west as Louisiana and Missouri, and as far north as Illinois.
"I've heard a lot of good things about it," said Coahulla Creek coach Chad Barger, who was hired in January. "You get to see different talent levels and different kids. You get different philosophies and multiple looks."
Admission is free for spectators at all locations — Christian Heritage School, Dalton High School, James Brown Sports Complex and Lakeshore Park — and concessions will be available, although options may vary depending on the location. "Turf Wars," a publication with details on the tournament, will be available free at each location.
For those planning to come for an extended time, Jones said it will be wise to bring chairs and tents.
"There is a good bit of bleacher space," he said, "but bleachers tend to be very hot this time of year."
Jones also said there will be T-shirts, fans and other merchandise available for purchase at each location.
Dalton will play Saturday in the pool at its on-campus practice field — along with Coahulla Creek — while Christian Heritage will play Saturday on its field. Northwest plays Saturday at Lakeshore Park and Southeast plays at the James Brown Sports Complex. All fields use a synthetic turf surface. Lakeshore Park will host each bracket's championship game Sunday afternoon.
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I love the anime design! Recently I started working on garage kits, and I like how they look. I tried to achieve the airbrushed look of the resin models, without it being too overly plastered.
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I envy your talent
Beautiful work.
Awesome work!
great show-artwork of witchblade sad that she had to die in order to save her daughter I would have kept her alive .I'm hoping one day they will bring the show back.
Cool, nice drawing
Jackie is dead
gorgeous rendering of her! i love this to pieces<3 good job
OMFG!!! I've been looking all over for the actual artwork of this! I saw it before, but only as a mini thumnail on google, and couldnt seem to find the legit on. Soooooooooooo glad it's in my possession >XD Well...in terms of it being in my favourites anyhows pahaha Thanks for uploading this epically, unbelievably awesome artwork :3 I adore it so much >3< (as does my sister; a fan of this awesome series)
Great work you captured her exact image<3
An awesome pic depicting an odd but good anime, way to go!
Amazing work
You did a good job
it is worth every minutes you spend on this masterpiece
I love this anime and your Masane ^^
I love witchblade: she is a mix of steel and flesh
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AWESOME pic <3
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i love Witchblade so much *gg*
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Cool!! *0*
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I just got hit by stun grenade. Awesome work.
Another stunning masterpiece!
Cool...I dig the drawing and your color/paint.
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Wow! That is simply stunning. And it reminds me that I need to start watching that series once again!
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I've got a featured interview/blog post up today on the ActiveState blog: Dev Done Wrong - An Interview With Gabriel Hurley
It's a fun conversation about what building applications and services is all about. Modern, cloud-y, scalable, ephemeral, distributed and all those other fun buzzwords. In the end it's about what great results you can get as...
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2010 is shaping up to be a pivotal election year both nationally and locally. Minnesota has a governor's seat at stake as well as key seats at both the Congressional and state level. Your input is crucial at the local level to help determine party platforms and which candidates will be advanced to run in these races.
Precinct caucus night is Tuesday, February 2, offering your best opportunity to get involved early in the process and discuss the issues with your neighbors. Attendees can cast their preference for governor and even run for a position as a delegate to their local party's district convention in the coming weeks.
Not sure about your precinct caucus location? Just plug in your street address or zip code at True North or the Minnesota Secretary of State Office's caucus finder.
Here are precinct caucus locations in Northeast Minneapolis, broken down by party. All area caucuses being at 7 p.m., except the Green Party's, which begins at 6:30 p.m.
Republican party:
Ward 1, Precincts 1-7:
Pillsbury Elementary School Lunchroom, 2250 Garfield St NE
Ward 1, Precincts 8, 9, 10:
Edison High School, Media Center, 700 22nd Ave NE
Ward 3, Precincts 1 through 5:
DeLaSalle High School, Florance Center, One DeLaSalle Drive (Nicollet Island)
Ward 3, Precinct 6: Edison High School, Media Center, 700 22nd Ave NE
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL):
Ward 1, Precinct 1: Columbia Manor, 3300 Central Ave. NE
Ward 1, Precinct 2: Waite Park Recreation Center, 1810 34th Ave. NE
Ward 1, Precincts 3-5: Northeast Middle School, 2955 Hayes St. NE
Ward 1, Precinct 6: Parker Skyview Highrise, 1815 Central Ave. NE
Ward 1, Precincts 8, 9: Edison High School 1st floor classroom, 700 22nd Ave NE
Ward 1, Precinct 10: Holland Highrise Community Room, 1717 Washington St. NE
Ward 3, Precincts 1-3: DeLaSalle High School, One DeLaSalle Drive (Nicollet Island)
Ward 3, Precinct 4: Spring Street Highrise, 828 Spring St. NE
Ward 3, Precinct 5: Catholic Eldercare, 817 Main St. NE
Ward 3, Precinct 6: Eastside Neighborhood Services, 1700 Second St. NE
Green Party: Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE
Independence Party: Bottineau Neighborhood Center, 2000 Second St. NE
Constitution Party: North Regional Hennepin County Library, 1315 Lowry Ave. N


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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Today is MrB's birthday: He's turned the big Seven-Oh! A 70th birthday requires serious celebration, so over the weekend I organized a surprise dinner attended by his four children and two grandchildren. (Thanks to the peeps who flew from California and Florida for it.) I held it a few days before his birthday to throw him off. He was amazed.
I saved his gift for the actual birthday. The cufflinks I made him have been in the works for a long time. I got the pair of silvery pearls in 2010, when I was making pearl dragon cufflinks for my designing friend Zang Toi. I didn't decide what I wanted to do with them until last year, when I redesigned a silvery pearl pendant that MrB gave me in 1998.
The tsavorite (green garnet) that I used in the pendant is one of my favorite gems. I've used it in my Marie Antoinette ring and the onyx skull ring you see in my blog's header. As I was working on the pendant, I realized I could do a pair of cufflinks to match. Here they are — August's Jewel of the Month.
The 179 tsavorites and two pearls are set in 18K gold wire. All the work was done by hand. No mold was made so the design can never be reproduced exactly as pictured here, but you can custom order your own special version. You get to choose the color of the pearls and the gem, so the price depends on the material. (For more information about the costs and process of custom work, click here.) There's got to be a superstar athlete who will want these in platinum with black pearls and diamonds, don't you think?
Here's another shot of the cufflinks.
I'm looking forward to seeing these on MrB at his second birthday dinner tonight. Of course, there's another dinner! When you're planning a surprise party, it's a good idea to schedule an official celebration with your target so s/he isn't suspicious. Oh, I have all the surprise-party tricks. This is the third time I've surprised MrB. I keep changing my technique so he doesn't catch on. Mwah ha ha ha.
Happy birthday, MrB!
20 Responses to "Jewel of the Month: Pearl Cufflinks for MrB's Birthday"
Wow, Wendy, those are freakin' amazing! I love the root-like way the gold twists – it goes so well with the talon-ish green bits.
You are so talented! Mr. B will love those. Happy 7-Oh, Mr B.
I'm going to say it again: Those cufflinks are fit for royalty!
It could pass for a Slytherin heirloom 😉
I do believe those are the most beautiful cufflinks I have ever seen – obviously a labour of love. Happy Birthday to Mr. B. May he wear these in health and happiness.
Happy Birthday to handsome Mr B! Those cufflinks are gorgeous, very special indeed. Just like you and him.
Gorgeous pieces! Happy birthday to MrB. whose work I appreciate and whose wife is a creative goddess : >
I want to see your birthday outfits!
Wow, those cuffs are awesome!!! Happy birthday Mr. B!!
Congrats Mr. B! Big, fab gift for a big, fab birthday!
WOW. Those cufflinks are amazing. They would be the greatest earrings ever!
Mr. B & I are birthday twins! And those cufflinks are amazing. I think it's very cute how you keep surprising him and he doesn't catch on. I can't keep surprises a secret that well.
Just beautiful!
Those cuff links are so insanely awesome! Happy Birthday MrB!!!!
Happiest of Birthdays to the Fabulous Mr. B! Would love to see a picture of him wearing those gorgeous cufflinks.
Incredibly awesome gift. Happy birthday to Mr.B! And congrats on throwing him a surprise party. I can't even get my own party planned when I plan it to the teeth, I couldn't imagine a surprise party.
Happy Birthday to Mr. B! The cufflinks are stunning.
Oh those are gorgeous! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mr. B.! He's such a handsome fellow!
Aaaaah! These are sick! You are a master. MrB. is going to be thrilled beyond. Next post — share pics!
I'm so behind on my blog-reading, but happy belated birthday to Mr. B, and how cool is it to have, like, three parties, and get cufflinks designed by th' Missus? Lucky fellow, that Mr. B.
I love your absolutely gorgeous and unique jewelry line Wendy!
I will definitely keep an eye out on your line, I might just have to splurge one of these days 😉
Keep up the great work!
Xo, Ada


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Softball Drops Game, Series In Tempe
Arizona State gets two runs in the fourth for the 2-1 victory.
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Washington held off a late DePaul rally to take game two, 6-4.
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2009 Napa Valley wine grape harvest likely to start before the end of the week
It's that time of year again. The weather is heating up, the grapes are ripening and harvest is nearly upon us.
Mumm Napa, the sparkling wine producer in Rutherford, is typically one of the first to begin bringing its fruit in each year (sparkling wine grapes are picked before still wine grapes) and this year will be no different.
According to a spokesman for Mumm Napa the winery expects to begin harvesting in Napa Valley early this Friday morning following "nice, mild weather and an even ripening season." At this point Mumm Napa anticipates its Pinot Noir crop to be of average size and the Chardonnay to come in slightly above average.
We'll have loads more harvest 2009 coverage for you in the coming days, including regular updates from a couple local wineries, so stay tuned…
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College Baseball has gained in popularity by leaps and bounds over the last few years, thanks mostly to the expanding coverage of regular season, conference tournaments, and of course the NCAA tournament on the various television networks, primarily ESPN. This popularity has also increased due to the drastic improvements of the stadiums that colleges put their baseball teams in. Athletic departments have poured all kinds of money into their baseball programs in recent years to improve the fan experience, as well as the facilities for the development of their players. College coaches are able to entice the top-tier high school players to skip pro ball for three years, and improve the quality of the college game.
Although our latest College Baseball rankings list may have just one name on the byline, this is the work of dozens of writers, all using their unique experiences at these parks and the Stadium Journey FANFARE score. Each of the descriptions of these stadiums on this list is taken directly from the full review of that school's baseball experience, which can be found simply by clicking on that particular stadium. We have not visited all of the college ballparks yet, but hopefully by the end of the 2015 season, we will have made a trip to each and every one of those stadiums. Without further ado, we present our rankings of the college ballpark experiences.


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Tim Montgomerie over at ConservativeHome asked us to contribute to his series on what David Cameron should do on his return from holiday today.
This is the full version. Let us know what you think…
Dear David,
First of all, hope you and your family had a great holiday, and you're ready to return to the political fray.
If you haven't yet, do read Alistair Campbell's Diaries, especially the sections on party handling, and the section where Neil Kinnock goes ballistic in France. Take note especially of the iron focus on what will lead to victory, and the need to ensure a consistent and coherent line. And, do remember the John Prescott role – the less-modernising tendency needs to know that their heroes are with you as well.
Then take a deep breath, remember what happened to previous Conservative leaders who abandoned their original modernising instincts, and resolve to continue the programme of change.
Make sure that the people in CCHQ understand and support what you're trying to achieve.
Give Andy Coulson carte blanche to politicise the press office. The phoney war is over – Brown has taken charge and he is the target we now face. Sending out a press release and expecting favourable coverage doesn't cut it. The press office and every other person working for you needs to be relentlessly focused on persuading everyone they talk to of the value of Conservative ideas.
Don't give in to the temptation to personalise the attack. It's Brown's record, not his personality, that matter. Critique, critique and critique again. The critique needs to be in terms that voters understand – not in weird statistics. Personalise the solutions – what do Conservative ideas mean for YOU? Now that the policy groups are reporting, it's time to articulate the positive vision that we know is there to make Britain a better country.
Please stand your ground – right bang in the centre. For the 19 months we led nearly every poll, it was because we focused on what affects peoples' daily lives – their journey to work, the air they breathe, their social environment, how their children are growing up…
Don't zig-zag. Consistency and clarity are key. Your instincts are in the mainstream of British opinion and you must stay there.
The Party
Make sure that Conservative messages are sustained, not just dumped out there and left to sink or swim. Repeat things till we all want to curl up and die from boredom because only then will they start to sink into voters' minds. Even Conservative members often only remember the Labour spin, not the Tory message. All of us have a responsibility to listen and to promote the Party's vision, not to carp at the sidelines because our personal favourites aren't in there, but CCHQ has got to keep pushing a sustained, coherent message, not abandon things because they think once is enough – it's not. Remember how sick we all got of 'ten words, plus one'?
Our policy process has been long, thorough and rocky at times. You need to make sure that the choices that you and the Shadow Cabinet make from the menu of options from the Policy Groups sit together as a coherent whole, and that they are the right choices both for the country and politically.
You could take the easy option and make the decisions based on what will go down well with our grass roots – but remember that we're doing this because we need to make the right decisions for the country.
We are Conservatives – we want to see less regulation, more independence for the individual, less tax but it can't happen overnight. Sustainably turning the country round will take time but we know the right direction.
Making the case for a the Conservative vision of a bigger society, a smaller government, successful, sustainable growth, a reducing tax burden and a greener world is up to us as well as you – we're all in it together.
You yourself
Remind us why we elected you. At the risk of sounding like Philip Gould's hideous message to Tony Blair about leaving 'with the crowds wanting more', you need to remind us – MPs, members, voters – WHY you took us by storm in 2005. The last couple of months have been hard on you and on us, and we need you to reignite those feelings of change, hope and optimism so that we can work with you to win the next election.
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Gallery: Christmas season kicks off in Bury St Edmunds with lights switch-on
09:30 16 November 2012
THOUSANDS of people gathered in Bury St Edmunds for the official start of the festive season in the town.
Families turned out tonight to enjoy the stalls and entertainment ahead of the main attraction, the annual Christmas lights switch-on.
Sue Kemp, who works in McDonald's in the town, was given the chance to light up the town after being crowned customer service champion by Bid4Bury, a town centre business improvement group.
For the countdown, she was joined on the RWS 103.3 FM stage in the Buttermarket by Father Christmas and cast members of Rapunzel and the Rascal Prince, the Christmas pantomime at the town's Theatre Royal from November 30 to January 13.
When the coloured lights flashed on, shimmering confetti rained down on the dancing crowds.
Among the other attractions were the ever-popular penguins and reindeer in Abbeygate Street.
The five male Humboldt penguins - which in the wild can be found along the west coast of South America - drew a crowd of fascinated children and adults.
Sam Whitbread, who was helping to manage the attraction, said penguins had been popularised over the past few years with films like Happy Feet.
"Penguins are really universally popular I think because they are really caricatures of a human."
He added: "People do love them."
Mr Whitbread said people associated penguins with freezing temperatures, but these penguins were comfortable with the UK climate.
Tonight many shops were open until 8pm and there has also been free parking in the town centre.


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March 29, 2012 - Philadelphia
The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) recently promoted Jennifer Landry to director of the Museum at CHF. Since opening the museum in the fall of 2008, Landry has overseen museum operations and the exhibition program in addition to her role as associate director of special collections.
"Promoting hard-working and deserving people is one of the best parts of leadership," said Thomas R. Tritton, president and CEO of CHF. "Jenn has grown with CHF and this promotion simply acknowledges the critical role she has in our operations."
In her new role she will manage all museum staff, exhibitions, programming, and operations; coordinate our overall collections policies and procedures; and maintain our commitment to research and scholarship. Landry is a 1998 graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania and earned an MA in 2000 from Duquesne University.
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The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) fosters an understanding of chemistry's impact on society. An independent nonprofit organization, we strive to
• Inspire a passion for chemistry;
• Highlight chemistry's role in meeting current social challenges; and
• Preserve the story of chemistry and its technologies and industries across centuries.
CHF maintains major collections of instruments, fine art, photographs, papers, and books. We host conferences and lectures, support research, offer fellowships, and produce educational materials. Our museum and public programs explore subjects ranging from alchemy to nanotechnology.
CHF's state-of-the-art conference center is in Philadelphia's beautiful historic district.
Meet us in person at one of our events.
Listen to the latest episodes of CHF's award-winning podcast.
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KERSHAW – Former members of sports teams, bands and cheerleaders from Flat Creek, Heath Springs, Hillside and Kershaw and former Andrew Jackson High homecoming queens will be recognized at coming Andrew Jackson football games as the school's 40-year celebration continues.
"Andrew Jackson has such a rich tradition of excellence in all its activities, and we want to recognize not just our students, but also the people from the four schools whose rich traditions created the foundation for Andrew Jackson," athletic director Dale Reeves said.
Sheriff's deputies responded to two armed robberies Monday night.
The first happened in Indian Land about 9:30 p.m., according to a press release from the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.
The victim told deputies that he was stopped at the traffic light on U.S. 521 at Shelley Mullis Road when he was approached by a man, who opened the passenger's side door of the truck and threatened the driver with a pistol.
INDIAN LAND – Motorists may have noticed a change on U.S. 521 as the speed limit was lowered at several locations last week.
John McKay, Lancaster County maintenance engineer for S.C. Department of Transportation, said the speed limit zone had been extended along the northern portion of U.S. 521 in Indian Land.
McKay said there is now a 45-miles-per-hour zone from Sun City Carolina Lakes south to Van Wyck Road.
The new speed limit begins at the state line and continues for 6.5 miles., except for the 1.4 miles between Marvin Road and Possum Hollow Road.
Lancaster County Council debated the merits of participating in the proposed extension of Dave Lyle Boulevard at its last meeting.
Council considered a resolution Sept. 14 to support the Catawba Indian Nation as it applies for funding related to the extension. The extension would provide a link between Interstate 77 and U.S. 521 as an alternate route south of Charlotte.
The Catawba Indian Nation, in conjunction with York County, has submitted a grant application for funding available strictly for Indian tribes.
With an 18.2 percent unemployment rate in the county, the members of Lancaster County Council wanted to help spread a little HOPE.
HOPE in Lancaster, which stands for Helping Other People Effectively, assists local families with food donations and short-term expenses, such as utility bills, rent and mortgage payments.
But with record numbers of families pouring in through its doors recently, County Council decided to help the organization.
It has suspended HOPE's rent payments to the county for nearly two years.
A Lancaster man was charged after police responded to a dog fight on Central Avenue on Monday.
John Ervin Witherspoon, 28, of 3340 University Drive, was charged with dogfighting.
According to a Lancaster Police Department incident report, officers received a call about a dog fight that had been in progress for about 45 minutes.
Officers parked their patrol cars at Wylie Park Street and Central Avenue and walked to the home on foot.
State officials and local residents are mourning the death of Berry Mobley, who's being recalled as a strong judge who genuinely cared about people.
Mobley, who served as a family court judge since 1982, died Tuesday after battling multiple myeloma, a form of cancer, for the last few years. He was 76.
After finishing law school in 1964, the Lancaster County native opened a law office in Lancaster and was the city's attorney for eight years.
To keep up with a growing trend across the country, two Lancaster funeral homes have added crematories to their businesses.
Hartley Funeral Home, which has been in business for more than 10 years in Lancaster, is now Hartley Funeral Home and Crematory, with the addition of a cremation chamber on Aug. 20, said owner Jerry Hartley.
The funeral home had a cremation chamber installed in an existing garage.
Hartley said more families are requesting cremation services, which start at $1,295, when a traditional funeral starts at $5,200.
Times may be tough, but that doesn't mean the United Way of Lancaster County is going to lower its fundraising goal for the 2009-10 campaign.
The agency held a kick-off breakfast Friday at the University of South Carolina at Lancaster's Bradley Building.
UW Board Chairman Steve Sherill announced that the goal for the campaign is $430,000.
Campaign contributions were kick-started by pacesetters Duke Energy, Founders Federal Credit Union, Humana, Nibrol and Springs Memorial Hospital. The Springs Close Foundation has given $20,000 to start the campaign.
The latest jobless figures suggest that the economy may be recovering.
Lancaster County's unemployment rate decreased by 0.7 percent to 18.2 percent in August, according to a report from the S.C. Employment Security Commission.
August numbers were released Friday.
That marks a trend of three consecutive months of decreases in the jobless rate. July jobless rate in Lancaster County was 18.9 percent, while June was at 19.9 percent.
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Your favorite store, that is. The economy is tough, and there are a number of empty buildings around that used to be stores. I learned a valuable lesson once when one of my very favorite stores went out of business. It was a charming little store that sold hand-dyed fibers for spinning and unique yarns for weaving. As a spinner and a weaver, I loved to visit there and discover new and exciting products to work with. It was kind of a long drive. I lived in Huber Heights, and the store was in Centerville, so I didn't make the half-hour drive every week. One day when I visited, there were signs up everywhere that the store was closing. I was mortified. I asked the store owner why she was closing, and she said just four words: "the little brown truck." Customers were buying from online stores, and that had cut into her business so much that she couldn't keep the store open any longer. That was the last time I took a local business for granted. That was probably 30 years ago, and I still occasionally think about that store and how much I enjoyed shopping there—not only for the interesting wares but also for the experience, since it was such a pleasant place to visit.
That experience has prompted me through the years to make a stronger effort to support the local stores I really appreciate shopping in. When I visit a store I really like, I ask myself, "What would you do if this store disappeared?" My local health food store, Nutra Foods Huber Heights, is one of those stores that mean a lot to me. There have been several times that I needed something from there in an emergency, and I was so glad the store was there and they had what I needed in stock. In one such emergency several years ago, I suddenly had trouble breathing, and my tongue swelled up. I felt my throat closing, and it was terrifying. My dog had been badly injured, and I couldn't leave her to go seek medical help, so I called the squad. When they arrived a few minutes later, I found that they could not do much without taking me to the hospital. So here's what I did: I called a neighbor to go to Nutra Foods and buy me some quercetin, a natural antihistamine. I took two of those, and my breathing eased quickly and my throat relaxed. It turned out that the whole episode had been due to a faulty vacuum cleaner that was leaving behind too much dust. I replaced the vacuum with one that had a HEPA filter and never had that problem again. I also added quercetin to my daily regimen of supplements. Still, what would I have done if I'd had to wait several days for an online order of quercetin to arrive?
Then there have been all the times I've visited Nutra Foods and just enjoyed being there. The ladies who work there are very kind and great to talk to, and it's just fun to look around and see what's new. I was there recently with a leg injury that made it hard to keep my balance, and I inadvertently knocked over a display. They were really gracious about it, which made me feel a tiny bit better about being so clumsy, and not afraid to return. I've discovered some of my favorite products just looking to see what's there. When I've needed an ingredient that the grocery store doesn't carry, I've usually found it at Nutra. Nutra is generally well stocked, and they get in new items often, so it's worthwhile to stop by and see the new ones. And there are usually samples of new products at the checkout or slips to fill out for a drawing to win a prize. And unlike with most of the contests I've entered in my life, I actually won a gift certificate at Nutra once; I was thrilled! Nutra sends out a 20% off postcard every quarter that allows you to take 20% off any one regular-priced item, and now there's also an e-newsletter that occasionally includes a coupon. These coupons are like found money, and there is always something useful or enjoyable that I can use them on.
I make a conscious effort to support that store. I often make a point of buying things there that I could buy at the grocery or online, because I want it to remain a part of my life. I look for products at Nutra first before buying them elsewhere. Some of my favorite Barlean's products are on sale year round at Nutra, because they're so popular that the store can afford to sell them at a lower price. And Nutra gives a 10% discount on all regular-price items if you have a Golden Buckeye card. Good deals abound.
Nutra Foods is a thriving store for a reason. It's a terrific place to shop. Nutra is a neighborhood treasure, and I do my part to ensure that it won't disappear someday because of a little brown truck.


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The Olentangy is teeming with life right now. The images are from my photo outing last Friday.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
The Olentangy Teems with Life
The Olentangy is teeming with life right now. The images are from my photo outing last Friday.
Posted by Tom Arbour at 9:26 PM
Labels: kenney park, Olentangy River
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Ok, Tom.ReplyDelete
Your wonderful water posts got us out (finally) in the canoe. And we saw a damsel fly orgy, too--though didn't get a good shot.
Yours is wonderful.
Wow...those last few photos are fantastic! Love the little turtle, too.ReplyDelete
I think the powdered dancer orgy is really cool looking! Beautiful- and delicate!ReplyDelete
Great shots you have here Tom.:)ReplyDelete
Thanks very much for the comment, always nice to know that I have inspired others to check out new habitats or look at new creatures.
Mary- Thanks a bunch. This was the first time I had seen a juvenile map turtle, and it was really thrilling. Who doesn't love baby turtles?
Sap- Thank you very much!
Congrats on the house & I LOVE the turtle shots! So adorable. :)ReplyDelete
Sorry for the absence, again...I'm finally done with that community project!


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It's back! The Comic-Con invasion is upon us, and with the arrival of the nerds – er, I mean, comic enthusiasts – come the specials! A slew of restaurants and bars have jumped on the Comic-Con International bandwagon by creating festive drinks, treats, foods and even costume contests. Read below to see what goodies you'll find this year.
Inspired by classic comic characters, The Cravory is offering three special Comic-Con cookies for the entire month of July, including;
Hulkinator: Green Birthday Cake Dough and Green Sprinkles in a thicker than normal cookie size.
Kryptonite: Decadent Chocolate Dough with Semisweet Chocolate Chips, stuffed with Rolos chocolate and caramel candies.
Chewbacca Treat: Original Cravory Dough with Milk Chocolate Chunks, Thick Caramel Ribbon, Marshmallows.
The cookies will be available in their new Point Loma store for $2 each and online to be shipped anywhere in the U.S. For more information, visit thecravory.com
Encore Champagne Bar & Dining Room
Located downtown, Encore Champagne Bar & Dining Room will introduce superhero-themed cocktails to celebrate Comic-Con from Thursday, July 24, through Sunday, July 27. Encore will also open early at noon on Thursday, July 24, and Friday, July, 25, to welcome convention attendees.
The cocktails will be priced at $8 each and include The Hammered Hulk, a blend of Malibu Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Midori, pineapple juice and a dash of Sprite; Kryptonite, a mix of Blue Curacao, tequila, lime and simple syrup and garnished with a Cherry Pop Rocks rim; and Joker Juice, made with Giffard Crème de Cassis, Russian Standard Vodka, lemon juice, soda and topped off with a pour of Piper-Heidsieck Brut Cuvee Champagne, all served in a sour apple candy-rimmed glass. A Fizz-tastic Four Champagne flight, priced at $22, will feature four classic varieties: Duval-Leroy Brut, Canard-Duchene Authentic Rosé, Henriot Blanc de Blancs and Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Sublime Demi-Sec.
To complement the festive drinks, Encore will offer a select menu of favorites starting at noon on Thursday, July 24, and Friday, July 25. Specialty dishes will include a Chicken Liver Mousse with currant and brandy gelée, house pickles, tapenade and crostini for $8; Smoked Salmon Tartare with crème fraîche, fine herbs, capers and crostini for $15; and an Angus Beef Burger with manchego cheese, onion jam, arugula, roasted tomatoes and a special house sauce, priced at $14; among others.
Heroes Brew Craft Beer Festival
The Heroes Brew Craft Beer Festival returns to San Diego on Saturday, July 26th at the Embarcadero. The beer festival features more than 40 breweries along with food trucks, a costume contest and live music performed on a solar powered stage. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes to this superhero themed beer festival. Live music, food vendors, raffles, and a costume contest will also be available at Comic Con's only beer festival. VIP tickets are $55, General are $45 and Designated Driver are $20 each. The festival is from 3-7pm for VIPs, and 4-7pm for General Admission. To purchase tickets, visit heroesbrewfest.com/event-info
Located in the center of downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, Don Chido offers a menu of regionally influenced, Mexican cooking. Mere blocks away from the San Diego Convention Center, Don Chido is showcasing some of Mexico's most popular cartoons and characters with these Comic-Con inspired cocktails: El Chapulin Colorado (red grasshopper) made with reposado tequila, lime and jaimaica and the Chilindrina made with roasted pepper-infused tequila, cucumber, lime, agave and tajin. Visit www.donchido.com for more information.
Known for their Asian Fusion food, nightlife and Ryan Gosling bathroom, Bang Bang is getting in on the Comic-Con fun too. Located just blocks from the San Diego Convention Center, Bang Bang is kicking off Comic-Con with Elijah Wood (most famous for his role in Lord of the Rings) aka DJ Wooden Wisdom showing off his DJ skills on Thursday, July 24.
Saltbox Dining & Drinking has created eight cocktail specials that will be available Comic-Con weekend from Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27. Examples include La Flama Blanca, tea-infused El Jimador tequila, grapefruit juice, thyme cane syrup, and a float of Pabst Blue Ribbon garnished with one of Chef Jeremiah Bryant's fried pickles. The Bon Temps Blood Bank is Ron Zacapa Rum with beet puree, lemon juice, ginger cane syrup and chocolate bitters topped with ginger beer and served in a Mason jar with a roasted beet round. For more info, visit www.saltboxrestaurant.com
RA has created six specials that will run during the conference. Guests will find rolls like the Scallop Kryponite, a mix of kani kama crab and cream cheese rolled in rice and seaweed, lightly tempura battered and topped with scallops and mushrooms baked in dynamite sauce. The Tuna Takei is thinly sliced, seared ahi tuna with onion soy vinaigrette. Perfect for late night feasting, the Zombie Roll is a combination of spicy salmon, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeño rolled and topped with avocado and sriracha. RA's special menu will be available from open to close Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27.
Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Grill & Bar
Guests can fuel up before fighting the convention center crowds with specials at Spike's like the Bruce Wayne Burger with Sterling Silver beef, a pan-seared Blue Crab cake, bacon, aged cheddar and horseradish mayo, or the Anchor Steam battered Aquaman Fish and Chips. Spike's will also have a costume contest on Friday, July 25 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The top three costumed guests will all receive prizes. First prize is $150!
The East Village hotspot is known for service with a smile, but during Comic-Con service will also be faster than a speeding bullet. Conceived in the mind of Nate Howell, The Alter Ego boilermaker is a shot of Jsix's signature Woodford Reserve bourbon paired with a draft of their IPA made by Hess Brewing. Served Mr. Freeze style, each component comes in a glass made of ice. The pair will be sold for $12 during the conference, from Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, July 27.
Puesto has created a super hero to welcome Comic-Con fans, the El Héroe, who has his own special taco and margarita that will only be available during Comic-Con. The El Héroe Taco is a play on surf and turf, made with Puesto's handmade tortilla, lobster and filet mignon, crispy melted cheese, onions, avocado and pistachio jalapeño salsa. The special El Héroe Margarita is made with Gran Centenario, fresh lime, fresh mango, coconut and tajin. The super hero will make appearances on t-shirts and menus. For more information, visit www.eatpuesto.com
Located in Downtown San Diego's East Village, The Blind Burro is offering Sharknado-inspired specials for crowds on the go. These easy grab-n-go burritos are available with carne asada, pollo or smoked shark meats, with peppers, onions, Oaxaca cheese and rice. Crispy shark tacos are also available for just $5. To create an even larger splash, The Blind Burro has also added a new shark-inspired cocktail to their menu. The Shark Bite, a margarita-style drink made with Espolon Blanco Tequila, Blue Curacao, pineapple juice and lime, is ocean blue in color and topped with a shark gummy worm.
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What you eat matters more than how much you eat. There is a diet and exercise plan that covers all the bases-food we should eat and food that tastes good; what is best for our bodies and what is easily doable in the real world-all while offering hunger-free weight loss. Developed by Andrew Larson, M.D. and certified Heath Fitness Specialist Ivy Larson, Clean Cuisineis scientifically proven to reverse diabetes, improve cholesterol and blood pressure, and ease the symptoms of other inflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, asthma, allergies, and arthritis. Broken down into eight easy steps and spread over the course of eight weeks, Clean Cuisinewill enable readers to transform their bodies one delicious meal at a time by adopting an anti-inflammatory diet and choosing unrefined foods in their most natural, whole state. With guilt-free, delicious recipes and a workout program that has been proven to deliver substantial results with just three 30-minute sessions a week, Clean Cuisineis the long-term answer to eating for optimal health, disease prevention, weight loss, vitality, longevity, and good taste.
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Miami Dade College's Koubek Center will celebrate World Book Day with a simultaneous, international read-along of Don Quixote on Tuesday, April 23 beginning at 10 a.m.
The Koubek Center will join the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid, with a reading for twelve straight hours, beginning at 10 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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To say that Dr. W. Dayton Shelly appreciated music might be understating things a little. Dr. Shelly, who passed away in April, 2008, felt that music was a vital part of his life, according to his wife, Dianne. So, to honor his memory and his commitment to the community, his family has established the Dr. W. Dayton Shelly Memorial Music Scholarship Fund at The Community Foundation of Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties.
The idea for the scholarship was formed when, just before Dr. Shelly's death, a group of Tunkhannock High School Choir members came to the Shelly home to sing for him. Despite his weakened condition, Dr. Shelly was uplifted by the music, and Mrs. Shelly was incredibly moved by the experience.
"These students," she wrote in a recent letter, "just beginning their own life journey, witnessed the awesome power of music." Mrs. Shelly said the joy this performance gave to Dr. Shelly "will forever be a moment of light during a very dark time."
The Shelly family felt it important to give back to young people in some way. This year the family will award a $1,000 scholarship, to a student who understands and appreciates the power of music, but may not necessarily be planning to enter into the field of music as a profession.


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Supported By Hundreds Of Musicians, Among Them Famous Names Like Cahit Berkay, Fuat Saka, Asli, And Gökçe, Play For Nature Is Coming To Nature And Music Lovers With Two Concerts In July.
Premiering four years ago on the Popstar Alaturka program, produced and presented by Osmantan Erkır, the Play For Nature project is appearing this year in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on July 2 and at Istanbul's Marmara University on July 9.
Spearheaded by Fırat Çavuş with inspiration from Playing For Change, which broke records for being followed and shared on the social networks, Playing for Nature has released four separate videos so far. On the first video, 45 singers perform a Black Sea folk song, Divane Âşık Gibi (Like a Delirious Lover). On the subsequent videos, a medley of folk songs from Uzun İnce Bir Yoldayım, Gesi Bağları and Çemberimde Gül Oya to Çayeli'nden Öteye, and songs Selvi Boylum Al Yazmalım, Çiçek Abbas and Devlerin Aşkı are sung with backup by hundreds of musicians. Play For Nature has captured interest and success as both a musical and a social responsibility project. Don't miss it.


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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
You know those times you're looking at a fashion editorial in a magazine and see the Best!Thing!Ever!? And you have to have that thing, so you look for the store credits and then get depressed when it says "stylist's own"? I felt like I was in a fashion magazine on Sunday when designer/blogger/FIT instructor/stylist/neighbor Stacy Lomman ran over to my apartment to lend me her own sweater so that I'd have the perfect going-out-to-dinner outfit.
What Wendy Wore, Styled by Stacy Lomman
Navy sweater: Stylist's own
Skirt: Zang Toi (2005)
Shoes: Prada (2012, birthday gift from MrB)
Purse: Louis Vuitton (2011)
Lipstick: Chanel Rouge Double Intensité in Ruby Lite
Jewelry: All my own designs, as usual
I normally wear the lacy Zang Toi skirt with a matching sleeveless turtleneck, as seen in this 2009 post. But Stacy decided it could be more versatile. She found a couple of dressy options in my closet during our wardrobe therapy project, but she wanted to make the skirt more casual for my informal dinner, hence the loaned sweater. Stacy knew I would like the sweater because it has the kind of feminine flourish I like, thanks to two decorative buttons and ribbon.
Combining the skirt with the chunky platform loafers was obviously Stacy's idea too. I never would have gone there on my own, but I wound up thinking an edgy look was so much better than the "pretty" shoe I would have chosen. Another remarkable aspect of this outfit? There's no black in it! Amazing. I just hope I don't lose my Manhattan residency after deviating from the local uniform of all black everything.
I've added this to the Visible Monday link roundup on Not Dead Yet Style. Click over to that post to see how other wimmins are dressing to stand out!
20 Responses to "What Wendy Wore: Stylist's Own Sweater"
In this case, "Once you go black" doesn't necessarily apply…;)
Hilarious! And I love the sweater with the skirt.
Love those shoes. I walked the length of Oxford Street to see if they were in sale in Selfridges, but no dice. Well done MrB!
Those shoes are a joy to behold! x
Hi my dear! A lovely look, the skirt is gorgeous and Stacy was spot on styling it with those shoes and navy sweater-well done!!
LOL at Stacy's comment! Love this look, you and Stacy are magic together. Thanks for linking up.
Another great look – those shoes knock me right over, wow!
Great outfit, I like the shoe and skirt combo, the blouse is great too with those ribbons, some simple femininity.
Perfection! Stacy is such a talent.
Those Prada shoes are AMAZING! Gorgeous!
I really like this look, and I feel depressed that I don't own that top or skirt!
That sweater makes it a great color combination, and I'm so glad you chose those shoes! You have to get them out there as much as you can. Max out.


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Member Review of the Week: Four for the Fam
August 12, 2014 | By Cruise Critic | No Comments
Each week, we choose five cruise reviews written by our members, one of which is showcased as the Member Review of the Week. In the spotlight this week is Cruise Critic member bassspanker's recent cruise to the Mexican Riviera aboard Carnival Imagination.
Overall Impression: Unlike most cruisers, bassspanker and his family found peace in some of the noisiest cabins on the ship (more on this later). While the ship itself seemed a bit gaudy and dated, that didn't put a damper on their experience; despite being a short cruise, there were a few pleasant surprises.
Onboard Highlight: Adjoining porthole cabins in the mechanical area of the ship helped bassspanker and his wife keep the kids busy with a room to themselves – the porthole windows and unfamiliar ship noises spiked their curiosity.
Port Highlight: Having traveled to Ensenada for work quite a bit, bassspanker had a good feel for the area and knew the perfect local spots to escape the tourist crowds. Among them was Birrieria Guadalajara, an authentic Mexican eatery with a succulent lamb dish.
Don't Miss: The live band, The Regulators, which bassspanker — who naturally has a discerning opinion, working in the music industry — believes 'nailed' it.
Watch Out For: Bassspanker and his family opted for My Time Dining and found that when you show up to the dining room involves more strategy than one might think, especially on a short cruise. Rushes tend to occur just as the doors open and of course, right around production shows. Be careful not to show up too long after the doors open. You'll be twirling your thumbs until the first group of diners finishes up.
More: Read bassspanker's full review for more tips to keep in mind onboard and off, plus details about Camp Carnival for fellow parents.
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President Barack Obama is now in his second term as leader of the "free world" – the most powerful man on the planet. Mr. Obama has clearly demonstrated political instincts that have bent every lever of government toward record central government spending and control as a liberal-progressive, pop-cultural icon. Typical of politicians, he made a lot of promises along the way.
He promised to "transform America." He promised to lift up the middle class. He promised to fix the economy with government programs. He promised to heal American racial and political divides. He promised to rein in corporate greed and global warming. He promised to fix health care and immigration. He promised to keep Americans safe from Islamist terror attacks.
Sadly, Obama's most mendacious (false) promise was to make his administration "the most transparent administration in history." His administration has been more a petulant and highly-partisan propaganda campaign than a trustworthy executive branch of U.S. government. President Obama is famous – if not infamous – for rhetorical illusion, but not real results. He and his insurgent progressives have finally broken trust with the American people, and even some of his fawning liberal media.
Every issue that might reflect badly upon Obama's regime finds him pleading bewildered ignorance – Benghazi slaughters, NSA surveillance, IRS partisanship, Mexican gun running, Justice Department biases, and lately, the Obama Care launch and lies. Obama is the illusive "Houdini" political escape artist; surviving on plausible deniability of involvement while posing with empty "take responsibility" rhetoric.
Pres. Obama was elected and re-elected on a web of falsehoods, media enablers and vacuous denials such as:
• He didn't want you to know that racist radicals Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Bill Ayers started his political career;
• He didn't want you to know that he lived with his deportable uncle at Harvard;
• He didn't know that the Benghazi Embassy slaughters were a terrorist attack;
• He didn't know that he created our record deficit spending problem;
• He didn't know that his NSA was spying on you;
• He didn't know that his Justice Dept. was investigating conservative journalists;
• He didn't know that his Justice Dept. was running guns to Mexican drug cartels;
• He didn't know that his IRS was discriminating against conservative non-profit applicants;
• He didn't know that his Dept. of HHS Obama Care website wouldn't work;
• He didn't know that you would lose your health insurance, doctors and pricing under his Obama Care.
The utopians that populate the Obama Administration have peddled a dunghill of theories for big government good intentions, but leave us with the chaos of unintended consequences. If the lazy liberal-biased and closeted-racist media had fully aired the above-listed Obama mendacities and denials, Obama never would have (nor should have) been elected or re-elected.
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One of this year's Oscar nominees for Best Actress is Cate Blanchett for her stunning portrayal of an increasingly unstable socialite in "Blue Jasmine." Blanchett previously won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 2004 movie "The Aviator," where she played a much more confident woman. "The Aviator" is directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio. Their latest movie, "The Wolf of Wall Street," earned both of them Oscar nominations this year as well.
"The Aviator" is a biopic of Howard Hughes (played by DiCaprio). It tells the story of the first half of his life, from the mid-1920s through the mid-1940s. At the beginning of the film, Hughes is an ambitious filmmaker working on a movie called "Hell's Angels." A few years later, the movie is released, and it is a big success. Hughes emerges as a passionate individual, and as the title suggests, aviation is a passion of his. Hughes wanted to be more than a filmmaker, he wanted to be a player in the aviation industry. Hence, he bought the company that eventually became known as Trans World Airlines (TWA). He was also passionately unsettled by dirt and germs, suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a condition that was not well-known in his time. Finally, the movie show his relationships with two women who tugged his emotional and physical passions: Katherine Hepburn (played by Blanchett) and Ava Gardner (played by Kate Beckinsale). Both of these women were movie stars.
The cast of this movie is amazing. Leonardo DiCaprio does a great job showing how Hughes' OCD became worse as he got older. Cate Blanchett gives an equally effective performance. She does a perfect job with Hepburn's New England accent and casually sophisticated demeanor. Another memorable performance is by Alec Baldwin, playing Juan Trippe, who runs Pan Am, a rival airplane production company.
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