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Selective high schools and opportunity classes
Opportunity classes were formed in 1932 to prepare gifted upper primary students for academic pathways in secondary and subsequently university education. These selective classes cater for the needs of academically gifted students in Years 5 and 6. The academic benefits to students include access to a challenging curriculum and interaction with students of similar ability and maturity.
In 2008 there are 73 primary schools in New South Wales offering Year 5 places. Parents may apply for their children to be placed in one of these classes. Successful students will be offered places according to their academic merit determined mainly by a combination of the results of the Opportunity Class Placement Test in English, mathematics and general ability and primary school assessments of student performance in English and mathematics. The Opportunity Class Placement Test for Year 5 entry is administered in late July or early August.
The administration of this process is the responsibility of the Selective High School and Opportunity Class Placement Unit. You can obtain further information by contacting the principal of the government primary school that your child is currently attending. You may also find out about the process of selection by either contacting the Selective High School and Opportunity Class Placement Unit or visiting their website at http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/k-6assessments/ocplacement.php.
Application packages will be available from your child's government primary school, from school education group offices of the Department of Education and Training and from the Selective High School and Opportunity Class Placement Unit. Contact Telephone: 9707 6262 Fax: 9707 6265 Email : email@example.com
Selective high schools provide a challenging curriculum for students with high academic ability.
There are 30 selective high schools including 17 fully selective schools, 4 selective agricultural high schools and 9 high schools with selective classes in NSW. There is also a senior high school with selective classes offering entry to Year 11. Entry to these schools is competitive. The order of merit for placement is determined by the combination of school assessments in English and mathematics and the results of the Selective High School Placement Test. Placement decisions are made by a selection committee from each school.
Applications need to be lodged at the end of the year when students are in Year 5, the test is administered while students are in Year 6 and enter Year 7 in the following year. The closing date for parents to return application forms to the student's current primary school principal is mid-November. The Selective High School Placement Test for entry to Year 7 is held in March.
Enquiries about courses and programs offered by specific selective high schools should be directed to the schools concerned. Application packages will be available from your child's government primary school, selective high schools, school education group offices and some Department of Education and Training state office locations. Information and the application packages are available from the web site at http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/k-6assessments/selectiveschools.php.
Years 8 to 11 entry
There is provision for some enrolments into Years 8 to 12 in selective high schools depending upon availability of places. Application forms for Years 8 to 12 entry to selective high schools are available from schools in late June. Contact the selective high school to which you intend to apply for information about assessment requirements. Information and the Years 8 to 12 application package is available at http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/7-12assessments/selective8_12.php.
Contact for the Selective High School and Opportunity Class Placement Unit:
Telephone: 9707 6262, Fax: 9707 6265, Email : firstname.lastname@example.com
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Additional support is provided through a number of case studies conducted throughout the state.


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The 21st annual "Learning To Walk Together" Traditional Powwow welcomed hundreds of people Saturday inside Northern Michigan University's Vandament Arena.
We're happy to see this great tradition continue in Marquette.
In a world that is often criticized for its Hollywood obsession and celebrity-focused culture, events like this breathe a breath of fresh air into a community.
Each dance featured in the Powwow is deeply rooted in tradition and history. The clothing worn by each dancer is chosen with care and, according to the flier handed out at this year's Powwow, is considered the most precious item of clothing.
Likewise, the food and the feast is steeped in tradition, with a spoonful of food from each prepared dish brought to the fire outside prior to feast time.
Powwow elders, singers and dancers eat first, partaking of a number of delicious dishes, from bison stew to fry bread.
The powwow is a gathering to celebrate life. It is a time to commune with neighbors and friends, to foster that sense of community that we all cherish. Just like its namesake, it's also a time to learn as young Native Americans learn of their culture and traditions from elders.
We'd like to say thank you to the NMU Native American Student Association for hosting the annual event, and for all the veteran dancers, drummers and singers who helped teach everyone in attendance about the rich history of Native American culture.


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Clutier Legion Auxiliary to collect food
January 15, 2016 Hora-Machacek Legion Auxiliary held a sewing day on January 5th at the Clutier post home. Day began at 9am tearing and sewing carpet rag balls for IVH in Marshalltown. more »»
Ripley Soup Supper Jan. 27
January 15, 2016 Ripley United Church of Christ, 400 S. Main Street in Traer, will hold their annual soup supper on Wednesday, January 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. more »»
Elementary students help out NE Iowa Food Pantry
January 8, 2016 Members of the 4th, 5th and 6th grade classes at North Tama Elementary once again brought in food and money for the Northeast Iowa Food Pantry in lieu of exchanging gits. more »»
Tama Co. Pitch & Build Jan. 12
January 8, 2016 The next Tama County Economic Development Pitch and Build Competition will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Reinig Center in Toledo. more »»
Supervisors hold busy first meeting of 2016
January 8, 2016 At the regular meeting of the Tama County Board of Supervisors, Second District Supervisor Kendall Jordan was elected as Chairman of the Supervisors for the 2016 year. more »»
Ice fishing tourney Jan. 30
January 8, 2016 The Benton County Conservation Board will be hosting an ice fishing tournament at Hannen Lake two miles southwest of Blairstown on Saturday, January 30, 2016. The event will run from 8AM to 2PM. more »»
TCCF grant apps due Jan. 15
January 8, 2016 The deadline to submit grant applications to the Tama County Community Foundation 2016 grant cycle is midnight (CST) January 15, 2016. more »»
North Tama wraps up 2015 renovations, now seeking support for second phase
January 1, 2016 2015 has been a very successful year at North Tama. more »»
Superintendent News - Advocate for your school!
January 1, 2016 The 2016 Iowa Legislature will convene on January 11, 2016. The last legislative session was not good for education in Iowa, so our advocacy is more important now than ever before. more »»
End-of-year giving
January 1, 2016 Are we like Rodin's statue "The Thinker" and ponder about giving our money and to whom or what charity? I bet we do in some form. more »»
Tama County Pork Producers to host Annual Banquet Jan. 9
December 27, 2015 The Tama County Pork Producers will be hosting their Annual Meeting & Banquet on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Gladbrook Memorial Building, 421 Johnson St. in Gladbrook. more »»
Tama County Freedom Rock unveiled
December 27, 2015 The Tama County Freedom Rock was unveiled on Sunday, December 20, 2:00 p.m. at its permanent home in the All-Veterans Memorial, located on Hwy. 96, in Gladbrook. more »»
Women of Zion wrap up busy 2015
December 27, 2015 The Women of Zion are thankful for all of God's blessing. more »»
STC Rec Trail: A little-known gem
December 27, 2015 "Our mission is to improve the economy, health, safety, and overall quality-of-life for the residents of South Tama County. more »»
Devick leaving FSA after near-decade of service
December 27, 2015 Glenda Devick will be leaving the Tama County FSA Committee at the end of the year after serving for 9 years. The Tama County Farm Service Agency Office in located in Toledo, Iowa. more »»
North Tama seeks funding for Dennis Field renovations
December 18, 2015 Whether you live in or graduated from Clutier, Dinsdale, Buckingham or Traer, the tradition of educational excellence at North Tama County Community School has always been present and continues today. more »»
North Tama School Board Dec. 21 meeting agenda
December 18, 2015 North Tama Board of Education Regular Meeting Monday, December 21, 2015 7:00 p.m. in the North Tama ICN Room Agenda 1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Determine Quorum . more »»
Boat, snowmobile registration information
December 18, 2015 2016 is a boat registration year and Iowans will be registering about 235,000 boats between Jan. 1 and April 30. Boat registrations will expire April 30, 201. more »»
Central honors Youel for academics, athletics
December 18, 2015 Josie Youel has been honored for her contributions to the Central College volleyball team. more »»
Dysart Lions sponsoring Lighting, Citizen of Year contests
December 18, 2015 The annual Dysart Christmas Lighting Contest is once again sponsored by the Dysart Lions Club with Dwayne Luze and Abbie Junge as co-chairpersons. The theme this year is "Decorating for Christmas. more »»
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The title says it all. My personal favorites include the Moses Bridge (pictured above) and the Millau Viaduct in France. It's refreshing to see innovative architectural design like this, especially when constructing a run-of-the-mill cookie cutter bridge or building is typically so much more cost-efficient and practical. It just goes to show how important the nuances of architecture are to our existence as a people.
Nike and Xbox are coming together to release Nike+ Kinect Training, a new personal training game for Xbox 360 that will apparently be integrated with the Nike+ Fuelband. Attempting to rebrand the calorie will be a hell of an undertaking, but I'm curious to see how this will play out. There have already been plenty of success stories from Wii Fit's digital training programs, but Nike's plan appears to be much more intense, focusing largely on the one-on-one aspect of personal training. Personally, I feel like the concept of this game isn't anything new, but my attention will be on the success of their rebranding campaign.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids has fielded 1,234 complaints of snow-covered sidewalks this winter and 941 of them - more than 75 percent - have come in January.
The complaints have led the city to force-plow 37 properties at an average cost of $300, city sidewalks supervisor John Hayes said.
The city is urging property owners to clear snow and ice from adjacent sidewalk within 24 hours of accumulation, but that's not happening in many cases and the city takes action.
Property owners cited for non-compliance with the ordinance have 48 hours to do the job, or else a city contractor then plows the sidewalk and the property owner gets billed $25 for every 15 minutes of labor plus a $95 administrative fee.
Read the full story: Snow-covered sidewalk complaints triple in January, see how much Grand Rapids charges to plow
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...Maybe post them in skate order?
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...Maybe post them in skate order?
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I would appreciate it a lot, too! And, thank you as always for your wonderful job!
My vote, Mao88, is keep doing whatever is easiest for you. While I'd also prefer them in skate order, if that is not feasible or would add work to an already really tough job, I totally understand and don't want to add to your burden! Thank you so much for all you already do!!
Do what you want Mao88. If someone wants videos a certain way, they can find them for themselves.
Ooh. Never never never tell a poster how or what to post. Just thank them for their thoughtfulness and hard work.
Indeed, Thank you, Mao88
^^THIS!! Seriously, thank you Mao88.
It makes sense why Mao88 does it the way they do. And many thanks to them for all the work they do!
Thanks Mao88 for posting videos - it is so appreciated!!!! You make it possible for me to see videos when my schedule does not allow to watch the comp. So I am so grateful and however you present them, it is just a huge gift to skating fans like me!! So again, thank you!!!!
I love the way Mao88 posts them because after a competition, I don't mind it being "spoiled"--I'm impatient. Thank you for all your work!
thaanks Mao88 for posting the videos, I really appreciate it alot
Yes, thank you, Mao88. I like to know the results first then check the videos especially when there are skaters I favor in a competition.
Mao88 thank you for all the work you do getting the videos and standings posted. You postings are like a network of their own! All figure skating all the time! I dedicate my glass of Moscato to you! Cheers!
" Mao88, when you post the videos, can you post them without the results?"
Some people are just incredible!
Mao88's posts are "Results & Videos", and to be honest I'm coming here mostly for them.
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I lead the Statistical Machine Learning Group at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas, Austin. I am also the associate director of the Center for Big Data Analytics at UT Austin. I am also affiliated with the Department of Statistics and Data Sciences, and the Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences.
I obtained my PhD from the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University in 2007, advised by John Lafferty, and was a postdoctoral scholar at the Department of Statistics, University of California, Berkeley through 2009, working with Martin Wainwright and Bin Yu.
I have received the Sloan Research Fellowship, the National Science Foundation's CAREER Award, and the Siebel Scholarship.
I was Program Chair for the Sixteenth International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Statistics (AISTATS) 2013.
Phd Thesis: Approximate Inference, Structure Learning and Feature Estimation in Markov Random Fields. Honorable Mention, ACM SIGKDD Dissertation Award. Honorable Mention, CMU School of Computer Science Distinguished Dissertation Award.


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Letting your rational mind be your guide during periods of emotional upheaval can help you avoid overreacting or becoming too impulsive. When an event or individual touches us deeply, it's easy to let our feelings cloud our judgment. Rational thought gives you a platform from which to objectively view the world around you and draw practical conclusions based on what you see. You can maintain your mindfulness even when your heart is aching, and as a result you can continue to act thoughtfully and deliberately. You'll feel like the master of your own destiny. When you let your rational mind guide you today, you will react thoughtfully and calmly, regardless of what happens around you.
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Sylvester Stallone stars as Freddy Heflin, the sheriff of a place everyone calls "Cop Land," a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the big-city police officers he's long admired. Yet when Freddy uncovers a massive, deadly conspiracy among these local residents, he is forced to take action and make a dangerous choice between protecting his idols and upholding the law. Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, and Ray Liotta head an incredible cast in the Director's Cut of this intense action thriller, which explodes with nonstop excitement!
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LANCASTER - Knowing how to win was an asset for East Juniata Friday, as the Tiger boys picked up in basketball right where they left off in soccer - handing it to another Tri-Valley League team.
Nick Lorenz put up 16 points and Lancaster Country Day, the home team, couldn't get anyone in double digits as East Juniata won 62-26. It was the secondary players who impressed Tigers coach Brock Anders, though, most notably Jeremy Pannebaker, who was the No. 2 scorer at 13.
"We got great contributions out of Jeremy off the bench," he said. "Jay Pillot with his five points had 12 rebounds"
Those meaningful minutes build confidence that the team will need down the road, he said.
East Juniata (4-1, 2-0) hosts Juniata Wednesday.
Boys basketball
Mount Union 59, Glendale 40
FLINTON - Mount Union bombarded the net in the first and third quarters, scoring more than half its points at both ends of the game en route to a 59-40 Inter-County Conference boys basketball win over Glendale Friday.
Four players reached double digits in the scoring column, led by Jamal Smith's 16. Add 13 from Kahlil Fortson, 12 from B.J. Loner and 10 from Klayton Heffner - including 15-of-18 from the line by Loner, Smith and Heffner. Loner's perfect 6-for-6 was the biggest help as the team offered solid foul shooting down the stretch.
Mount Union coach Joe Komir said he also was pleased with the defense, which held Glendale to five in the third.
The Trojans also won the JV game, 36-28.
Mount Union (4-0, 1-0) hosts Bellwood-Antis Monday.
Juniata Mennonite 61, New Covenant 54
MANSFIELD - Juniata Mennonite trailed most of the night against New Covenant, but stepped up against a solid outside shooter in the third to win the Allegheny Christian Athletic Association boys basketball game, 61-54.
New Covenant hit seven times from downtown, but that slowed after the teams came out of the locker room.
"Their three-point shooter went down in the third quarter," Juniata Mennonite coach Dennis Zimmerman said. "We started pressing him a little, pushing him a little bit. The guys learned to play defense."
Juniata Mennonite (3-2, 1-1) travels to Sunbury Christian Tuesday.
Harrisburg Academy 53, Belleville Mennonite 44
BELLEVILLE - Belleville Mennonite ran into a veteran squad with a sharpshooter, and the Trojan boys were behind by as much as 30 against Harrisburg Academy Friday.
The home team's comeback try was just short, a 53-44 final favoring Harrisburg Academy in boys basketball.
"We started out slow, very sloppy. We played very young in the first half," Trojans coach Doug Snook said. "The end of third into the fourth quarter they came alive and played an incredible fourth quarter."
The Trojans' 23-4 fourth was actually better than the 23-6 Harrisburg lead effort in the second, but the Trojans had given up too much already. Austin Byler scored 16 and Noah Anders 15 in the loss.
Belleville Mennonite (2-2) hosts Great Commission Monday.
Girls basketball
Central Dauphin 68, Mifflin County 35
LINGLESTOWN - Central Dauphin's Shatara Parsons had an above-average night, and that made it a bad one for Mifflin County.
Parsons, who averages 20 points per game, dropped the ball in the net for that much and added a trio of free throws, leading Central Dauphin to a 68-35 Commonwealth Division win in the girls basketball contest Friday.
The Rams powered their way to a 34-15 lead in the first half, and left no opportunity open for the Huskies down the stretch. Mifflin County coach Kevin Kodish said it was just a bad night for his team.
"Too many mental mistakes," he said. "On top of everything, we had a very bad shooting night. In a typical shooting night we're still in reach of the game."
Olivia Halfpenny led the Mifflin County offense with 12.
Central Dauphin also won the JV game, 53-36. Tara Kibe scored 11 for the Huskies.
Mifflin County (2-2, 0-2) hosts Harrisburg Monday.
East Juniata 43, Lancaster Country Day 21
LANCASTER - After a lackluster opening quarter - which East Juniata still led through - the Tiger girls poured it on in the second, outscoring Lancaster Country Day 13-2 on the way to a 43-21 Tri-Valley League win.
"We were sloppy. We couldn't get any rhythm," East Juniata coach Travis Quici said.
Lauren Maguire scored 13 for the Tigers - with three long balls - and Maddie Trego scored 12.
"Lauren shot well and Maddie had a a great night too," Quici said.
East Juniata (2-0, 2-0) travels to Midd-West Monday.
Juniata Mennonite 51, New Covenant 29
MANSFIELD - Juniata Mennonite controlled New Covenant's strong shooting threat and went on a first-quarter tear, turning a 26-4 opening stanza into a 51-29 win in Allegheny Christian Athletic Association girls basketball Friday.
"We came out and just took it to them early. We did a lot of things well," Lions coach Andy Meiser said. "They threw a press at us and we went through it like tissue paper. We moved the ball so well."
Molly Arnold led the attack with 14 points, while Lauren Breon chipped in 10, as the Lions faced their third opponent on the road in four days.
"I could hardly be happier with all of them. It was a great effort," Meiser said.
Juniata Mennonite (3-2, 1-1) travels to Sunbury Christian Tuesday.
Belleville Mennonite 36, Harrisburg Academy 30
BELLEVILLE - The game was decided from the charity stripe Friday night as Belleville's Mennonite 9-for-12 performance from the foul line versus Harrisburg Academy's 2-for-12 effort played a major role in the eventual 36-30 Belleville Mennonite win.
It was the Trojans' first win of the season.
"Overall, the girls finally were able to click and work together tonight," Belleville Mennonite coach Ally Zook said, citing the fact that her whole team put forth a strong effort in the contest.
In particular, Zook pointed out that Mollie Morgan, who tied with teammate Rachel Anders for a game-high 13 points, really brought a strong offensive effort to the court.
Belleville Mennonite (1-3) hosts Great Commission Monday.
Mount Union 41, Glendale 23
MOUNT UNION - After a slow start that saw the Trojans up by just two after trailing much of the first half, Mount Union came to life out of the locker room to take a 41-23 victory from Inter-County Conference opponent Glendale in girls basketball Friday.
"We really played sluggish in the first half. We just kind of stayed back," Mount Union coach Jenny Cunningham said. "In the second half we came out with a little bit more fire."
Tynita White led the attack with 13 points; Ashlyn Drake and Aaliyah Gilbert-Walker each added 10.
The Trojans also won the JV game, 37-28.
Mount Union (3-1, 2-0) travels to Bellwood-Antis Monday.
Upper Dauphin 26, Greenwood 16
ELIZABETHVILLE - Greenwood continued to struggle in girls basketball Friday, dropping a 26-16 decision to Upper Dauphin in Tri-Valley League play. Morgan Kauffman scored seven for the Wildcats (0-4), the only player on Greenwood's roster to find the basket more than once from the floor or the line.
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9th grade: Mifflin County 29, Central Dauphin 26. High scorer, Cade Attick 17 points. Mifflin County hosts DuBois Monday.
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9th grade: Mifflin County 41, Central Dauphin 27. High scorer, Jessa Wright 12 points. Mifflin County (3-0) travels to Carlisle Wednesday.


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It's the long and winding road again for Paul McCartney, 58, who said in a statement Wednesday that for the first time in eight years he's planning to travel and perform a string of impromptu shows around the world. "That would be good," said the ex-Beatle and Wings star. "I do fancy that, actually." The mini-tour should kick off come September, when he releases a new CD. He will play in concert with his new album team of unknown young musicians. "You can't reform Wings for the same reason that you can't reform the Beatles," he explained, "because a very important member of each band wouldn't be there."


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It may be a strange activity to enjoy, but I've always thought warehouse stores are fun to shop in if nothing else. The samples are plentiful, they sell candy in massive buckets, and they have those spinning desk chairs in the office section that make for great racing material down the boulevard-sized aisles. Not that I've tried it.
But to the real point here: Does shopping at warehouse stores actually save you money? Are they worth the $45-$55 annual memberships? The answer can be complicated, but here's a general look at which items are a wise bundle buy, and what's not cheaper-by-the-dozen.
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The first rule of bulk buying is don't buy what you don't need, and especially don't buy massive quantities of something you've never tried before.
Also, there are so many things on the shelves at warehouse stores such as Costco and Sam's Club that may seem like the cheaper deal for someone who hates looking at grocery ads or clipping coupons. But generally speaking, for those who really want to save a buck, toilet paper, cleaning products, cereal, packaged snacks and even coffee are not the better deal at a warehouse store. Supermarkets constantly have buy one, get one free deals on these items. And, if you're tossing in a manufacturer's coupon that many grocery stores will double, those warehouse prices may be a far cry from the real deal.
Meats typically are not the best prices at these stores, either, especially ground beef, according to Business Insider. They may be a good quality, but it's best to shop grocery store sales for meatier deals.
Other fresh foods such as produce and breads are usually more expensive at Costco and Sam's Club, according to Consumer Reports. And, unless you have a large family, they'll go bad before you can eat them.
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Assuming you have enough storage space in your house, these are some unbeatable bulk deals:
Diapers, if you like Huggies, are about 20 percent cheaper at Costco than at a superstore, according to price-comparison blog SquawkFox.
The blog also found that a dozen eggs at the warehouse stores are about $1 cheaper than they are at a superstore.
High-end cheeses also can be a good deal if you don't mind freezing half of it, or eating it in a couple of days like I have been known to do.
You will have to be careful with frozen foods. Being a vegetarian, I've found that the frozen fruits and veggies are the stand-out deals at these stores. They keep well and the price is right for the quality and quantity. Frozen pizzas and some appetizers are good buys if you're expecting a crowd. Anything else is typically overkill, like the giant box of 300 fish sticks.
If you drink a lot of beer, or you have a party coming up, head to a warehouse store. A case of beer is about 25 percent cheaper than at a grocery store, Consumer Reports says, which is like a free six pack. Canned sodas also can be a good deal in bulk, but it's hard to say if it's the best deal in town because grocery stores often run those "buy two packs, get three free" deals.
Cakes and snack platters are usually much cheaper at warehouse stores as well. So if you do a lot of entertaining, Costco and Sam's Club are your friends.
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It appears the Carolina Hurricanes are nearing their breaking point.
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Like any evolved human being, I'm on a constant quest to improve and grow as I travel down life's long road. I try to cultivate good habits and phase out bad ones except smoking; I love smoking and recognize the roots and triggers of my behaviour. I also try to get rid of as much past relationship baggage as I can. All things considered, I think I travel pretty light for a perpetually single girl staring 35 in the face.
Lately though as I've been scrambling for more past experiences to exploit in this blog giving my past some deep thought; I've realized that I do have some ways that can be directly attributed to my past experiences in relationships. But I'm not sure whether that's such a bad thing.
And as with anything I can't make my mind up about, I figured, why not blog about it? So without further ado, I give you Things You Can Blame on My Ex. You guys tell me whether I should try to overcome them or thank the asshole ex who caused them.
1. I don't know when to pack it in
Most of you guys have heard this story enough times that I don't need to go into much detail here…threw in the towel with my first love way too early, regretted it for the rest of my life, blah blah blah. Ever since that happened,I have this pathological need to see every significant relationship through to its bitterest end. Although I'm good at counseling people to recognize signs of trouble ahead and get out early; I seem to stick around until I'm a beaten and bloody mess. Which obviously means I endure a little more pain than necessary; but then again when all is said and done and I finally do move on it's without a backward glance, because I know for sure I did all I could.
2. I cannot handle bad manners
Most of the men I've been in relationships with started out with bad manners; not returning phone calls in a timely manner, showing up late, not calling the day after the first slam and just being generally unreliable. But like many stupid women, I dismissed it as it being too early in the relationship to concern myself about these things; only to end up with the same behaviours repeated ad nauseum as the relationship progressed. These days you get only a few chances before I dismiss you as a jackass and relegate you to jump-off status.
3. I don't do secret relationships
Although I respect the inclination to keep one's private life private and have experienced on more than one occasion the damage that gossip can do; I do not rate a man who wants to keep his affection for me a secret. If we're just boning that's one thing – I have as much to gain by holding that down as you do. But if it means something; we're friends, we're dating, we're falling in love and you a)ask me not to tell anyone or b)are going to lengths to make sure no one knows, you fail at life and I'm taking my goodness elsewhere. I just can't with that situation ever again.
5. I don't sneak around
I can keep a secret, but I don't like doing it. So I don't do things that necessitate being sneaky. If I'm in a relationship and I don't want to be monogamous; I just say so. That way I don't have to hide the fact that I'm sleeping with your homeboy seeing other people. If I write a salacious blog that gives immature men that I'm a big whore-bag; I'm not hiding it. Oh wait – yes I am. Scratch that one. But you get what I'm saying.
6. I don't (blindly) trust my girlfriends
I learned this one from a dude I dated who was a spectacular asshole but opened my eyes to a lot of stuff I was oblivious to. Things like girlfriends who encourage you to break up with your man because he's a player but then are quick to press up on him once you turn your head. Or just single and miserable girls who will sabotage your relationship just so they can have company on their girls-only flex. And things like girls will flat-out lie to your face just to salt up you relationship if they have a "reason" to.
Sidebar: the friends I have are different now than the ones I had when I was learning these tough lessons. I don't think these ones would pull this shit. But still…
So what do you guys think? Should I be working harder to unload the baggage that my exes have left me with or are these lessons worth applying to my current life? What good/bad ways do you have that you can attribute to your ex? Speak on it in the comments.
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I think all but the first one are pretty much positive things you have learned over the course of your dating life. We are all going to learn things from our exes (hopefully for the better) which make it easier for us to relate to people later on down the line. And you should most definitely thank the ex for teaching you 😉
Now the 1st one I think is definitely something more emotionally based and something you may actually want to examine a bit further though you already seem to have a grasp on exactly why you do it. I wouldn't say it's an entirely bad thing, but as I have recently begun telling myself, if you don't have to put yourself through it because you already know what is going to happen then why bother. In the end all you are doing is extending the agony for yourself rather than cutting it and letting it go. Which I bet if you cut it off sooner you would still walk away without looking back because you still knew it was over and it needed to end. There is a difference between wanting to be optimistic and seeing the good in people and just being afraid of having to experience something that happened in the past over again. As my personal motto goes "Everything happens for a reason"….and that means EVERYTHING so if you let someone go and you are meant to be with them then you will reconnect somewhere down the line in some way.
#5/6 (I can't keep up with your non-existent incomprehensible math/numbering/counting skills) is on point. I've been preaching this to women for years. I've had women ask me how things are going with my girl, who is also their girl, and in the same breath proposition me. The first time it happened, I was flattered. Now, it's sad and makes me shake my head.
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I'm beginning to suspect that she is doing the numbering on purpose. LOL
I also think that your list makes sense, except #1 is probably quite unhealthy for you. The only issues I have from my ex is the first sign of hard drug use or excessive smoking will drive me out the door faster than Kat Stacks opens her legs. Then again, I can't blame that on him alone, and I don't really think it's a problem. *shrugs*
I don't think it's baggage unless it weighs you down in new relationships. If it just helped you learn about the things you won't accept, then that's not baggage, that's discovery. The only way some people know where the line is, is to cross it. You had a lesson in finding out where your line is.
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4. You don't follow regular numbering conventions
I bet u dated The Count for a little while. I'd be off numbers too..
I think these are great lessons but you need to be mindful of #1. It's one thing to be optimistic and put in a good faith effort but when a relationship is dead you have to be able to let it go.


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Just what is Artisan Chocolate? At Glacier Confection we embrace Artisan Chocolate and the Artisan Chocolatier in a very simplistic, yet special way; we love and respect the Cacao and what it means to us here on this planet. Artisan Chocolate is a by-product of this very special fruit, or Theobroma cacao, the Food of the Gods. We like to think that Artisan Chocolate represents the raw, live, power of this plant and all the health and medicinal values of it being retained through very little processing. For Artisan Chocolate to remain what it has always been requires us to study and learn as much as possible about its origin, history, and transformation across cultures and continents, and how it influenced individuals be they rich or poor. The Artisan Chocolate, if produced properly will enrich and change lives.
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September 17, 2013
Heirloom Cacao Preservation Initiative Founding Circle Member
SAVE THE CHOCOLATE! The diamonds of chocolate vanishing and could be lost forever unless we act to identify, preserve, and propagate them. That's why we became Founding Circle Members of the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Initiative (HCP). A partnership between the Fine Chocolate Industry Association and the USDA, the HCP is a totally new way to evaluate, identify, and value cacao that has special, extraordinary, and/or unique flavor cacao and reward the family farms who grow it by helping them achieve the same or even greater income than they would by selling ordinary or bulk cacao.
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April 8, 2013
Tulsa faces Houston this week in 'Final Four' for worst parking
Posted: 04/07/2013
By: Liz Bryant
TULSA - Right now Tulsa is a contender in the "Final Four" but this bracket isn't about basketball.
The City of Tulsa may win the March Madness poll for "The Worst Parking Crater in America." Tulsa's matching up against Houston, Dallas, and Milwaukee.
There are only four parking spots for an entire row of shops in front of Glacier Confection in downtown Tulsa's Brady Arts District.
"It's been a little difficult to park," said Glacier Confection owner Bill Copeland.
Copeland says he'd love to see more parking because naturally that means more customers.
"I think the city's trying to do a good job of making more available by re-stripping," said Bill who isn't okay with tearing down the old to get the new and losing Tulsa's historic buildings along the way.
A picture on PlanItTulsa's website shows a bird's eye view of downtown comparing 1978 to 2005. There are fewer buildings in the skyline and more concrete on the surface.
"If we lose this character we lose the city to empty parking lot's with stripes," said Copeland.
Jessica Brent with INCOG looks at how people want to get around downtown Tulsa. She says that's by walking not driving.
Brent says the Brady Art's District is a great model for the future. As developers are trading in parking lots for new museums, hotels, restaurants, and parks.
So how do you win this "Final Four"? Voters look at these aerial shots of each city to see just how much concrete fills up it's downtown for parking spots.
As for Bill, his parking pitch is to build a few garages on the outskirts of the Brady, Blue Dome, and other popular areas of downtown, that anchor cars in a few spots.
"Hopefully we don't win that category," he said.
As for stopping more stripes, members of the City of Tulsa's Planning Commission want to permanently stop tearing down historic buildings for ground level parking. The next step is sending that idea over to city councilors.
March 28, 2013
Bean to bunny: Chocolatiers devoted to crafting iconic Easter treat
By NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON World Scene Writer
Published: 3/28/2013
Posted: 02/13/2013
The smiling chocolate bunnies lining the shelves of Glacier Confection have good reason to be happy.
To make them, owner Bill Copeland sought unique cocoa beans from the best trees in South America. Then he made sure the chocolate was processed by the best equipment in Belgium, Switzerland and Italy. Back in Tulsa - in his hands - Copeland gave the Easter bunnies life. In his boutique chocolate shop in the Brady Arts District, he molds the chocolate the old-fashioned way, his way. "I have had a blast. I have done the corporate life. This is after the kids are grown, now it's time to go have fun," Copeland said. "I always joke with my wife, the one thing I would like to teach the kids and grandkids, is how to make chocolate. It is a fun thing to know and to learn." "I am not doing it for me - it is to teach the next generation," Copeland said, adding that he has a granddaughter on the way. "Everything has become so commercial, it is just not the same experience anymore."
Chocolate, far and wide
Copeland and his wife, Cynthia Calvert-Copeland, travel the world for their love of chocolate. Within the past month, they have traveled to the Maranon Valley of Peru to meet the farmer who grows the rare Fortunato #4 cacao pods they use in some of their chocolates. The location is kept secret to protect the unique pods. "I am one of only 12 people in the world who have been to that spot, from the outside," Copeland said, adding that he had to sign a non-disclosure agreement before arriving. One of the highlights of their trip was seeing the "Mother Tree," which the research arm of the USDA confirmed bore rare cacao pods thought to be extinct. They hiked through the trees of the valley, inspecting the pods and the environment where they grow. "It's fascinating that this cacao is growing in harmony with coffee, mangos, bananas, coconuts and other native plants," Copeland said. "This is how sustainable farming needs to happen so crops survive disease and other challenges." After that trip, they spent only four days back in Oklahoma before taking off for Asia where Copeland was "looking for channels to move some product," he said. The couple then returned through Hawaii, San Francisco and Carmel, Calif., before returning to Tulsa again early Monday. In a matter of hours, he was in the shop molding chocolate bunnies. Easter comes early this year. Next month, Copeland will go to Paris to complete the master chocolatier program. And from there, it's anyone's guess. Read More and View Slide Show...
March 18, 2013
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February 13, 2013
Glacier Confection is Expanding and Building a Chocolate Factory
By CHARLES CANTRELL
Posted: 02/13/2013
Valentine's Day is tomorrow and hundreds of people are making their way to Glacier Confection in the Brady District. The chocolate shop is stocked with goodies for your sweetie and business is booming.
In fact, owner Bill Copeland says he is expanding and building a factory.
The idea is to add new things like chocolate making classes, chocolate tasting, and even wine and chocolate pairings. Most of the equipment in the Brady District location that has been there for seven years will be moving to the factory near 11th and Sheridan. It is a 50,000 square foot facility that will be built in phases.
"Mainline production, a lot of space, a lot of different support roles, and then our co-packing, and our fulfillment and warehousing," says Copeland. "The new location is really going to allow us to really drive and support our wholesale business which is supplying other chocolate shops, it's supplying hotels, casinos, all of the different big businesses that we are involved with already."
Copeland says they will not close be closing the Brady District location just making more room to add staff so Copeland isn't the only one that makes the treats.
"It's not going to be near as crazy. We just don't have the capacity here. We will have bigger melting tanks, bigger machines, so we can do larger volume," says Copeland. Read More ...
February 11, 2013
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January 29, 2013
Brady Chocolatier Offers 'Food Of The Gods'
By CHARLES CANTRELL
Posted: 01/28/2013
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF ARTISAN CHOCOLATE: Beware and be prepared to stay a while once you enter Tulsa's own artisan chocolate shop. It's not easy choosing what you want. But there's always someone there, including store owner Bill Copeland, above, to help find your chocolate bliss.
Editor's note: GTR Newspapers is pleased to present a monthly column focusing on the unheralded enterprises and initiatives of all the resourceful, creative folks in and around Tulsa and the region. We will feature articles that explore the diverse ways innovative and successful people contribute their talents and ideas to make the Greater Tulsa community vibrant and second-to-none for quality of life.
When you walk in the door, the first thing to hit you is the rich aroma of fresh chocolate wafting in the air waiting to grab your sense of smell. Next your eyes marvel at the display of brightly colored morsels parading as works of art. Or are they works of art parading as candy? It doesn't matter, it's too late to escape because your nose and eyes have put your taste buds on high alert and you are trapped in Glacier Confection, the locally-owned, little candy store/factory in the heart of the Brady Arts District at 15 E. Brady. What follows for most is several moments of indecision, selecting from a kaleidoscope of creations, handmade with meticulous care, patience, skill and artistry on site by Bill Copeland, CCO (Chief Chocolate Officer), shop owner, artisan chocolatier extraordinaire and Oklahoma's very own Willy Wonka. When you finally leave the shop feeling you have had an experience out of the ordinary, something wonderfully different, you have made the owner very happy. Read More ...
January 2, 2013
Valentines shopping for chocolates?
By: Liz Bryant
Posted: 02/12/2012
TULSA - Have you ever had all-natural, handmade, and the finest imported chocolate?
You have the chance to taste some at Glacier Confection. There are more than 40 different flavors, infused with teas, coffee, and liqueur.
Store owner, Bill Copeland, says this is buy far the busiest time of year for him. The store is located at Main & Brady in Tulsa. Copeland says don't be scared away! His prices range from $4 to $75, and you can get a good box for only $6.
If you want to make your chocolate strawberries or pretzels at home, Copeland says go buy a chocolate bar at the store, melt it, and make sure the temperate DOES NOT go above 87 degrees.
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November 11, 2012
Gift ideas for foodies include gadgets, homemade Kahlua recipe
By Nicol Marshall Middleton
Posted: 11/28/2012
Your favorite cook might have a well-stocked kitchen, but there is always a new and improved gadget, tool or food to buy.
And one thing is for sure - everyone eats.
Michell Culbreath, owner of Mecca Coffee Co., 1143 E. 33rd Place and 10114 S. Sheridan Road and Tod Neumann, retail manager at Smalley Equipment and The Stock Pot, 7223 E. 41st St., gave us some great ideas for gifts to give the cook in your life, and we included some other ideas from local businesses.
If you want to personalize the gift by making it yourself, here's a recipe for a homemade Kahlua that Mecca shared. You can buy the vanilla beans, espresso powder and bottles at Mecca.
4 ounces of espresso powder dissolved in 4 cups of boiling water
8 cups of sugar
2 cups of brandy
3 cups of vodka
2 vanilla beans, split
1. Stir while adding sugar and keep in a jug for up to 30 days. Give it a good stir every five days.
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Champagne & Chocolate Gala on Saturday features holiday art sale
By NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON World Scene Writer
Published: 11/14/2012 1:43 AM
Last Modified: 11/14/2012 2:33 AM
The holiday season, with all its glitz and glitter, is the perfect time to host a wine and chocolate pairing.
And with the 2012 Champagne & Chocolate Gala and Holiday Art Sale & Silent Auction this Saturday, we got some tips on how to do a wine and chocolate pairing from Bill Copeland, owner of Glacier Confections downtown.
"Remember this is a fun exercise and works well with a small group of friends. I suggest you distribute paper and pencils and have everyone jot down notes describing what they taste and smell," Copeland said.
"Tasting is very subjective ... There is no right or wrong, just a great time for all involved."
Copeland offered these suggestions to amplify the experience.
1. Select chocolate for each wine selection.
2. Hold chocolate and visually inspect each piece for sheen, color.
3. Break and rub with fingers to slightly melt chocolate; bring to nose and smell.
4. Place piece on tongue and allow to melt slowly, being careful not to bite into the piece.
5. As the chocolate melts, swirl around inside of mouth, thoroughly coating side and roof. Once complete bite several times.
6. After extracting the various flavors, select the wine and sip with the chocolate that is melted and swirl together. Additional flavors should now be experienced that were not present previously.
7. Clean palate with plain cracker and water and begin again with next selection.
Copeland and Tyler Mirt, wine manager and sommelier of Parkhill's South Liquors & Wine, offered a list of dessert wine pairings that will go well Glacier's Dessert Signature Truffles.
Wine: Quady Electra Orange Muscat - Light body, good acid, peachy, orange notes.
Chocolate: Glacier Signature Peaches & Champagne White Ganache Truffle
Wine: Quady Red Electra black Muscat - Raspberry/pomegranate notes, slight sparkling.
Chocolate: Glacier Signature 71 percent Dark Strawberry Champagne Truffle
Wine: Verdi Sangue di Giuda (red, sweet, sparkling similar to Rosa Regale) - dried fruit and spice notes, sweet and tart, slight effervescence
Chocolate: Glacier 80% Uganda Single Origin Dark Chocolate
Wine: Leacocks Madeira Malmsey - dried fruit, honey and toffee notes, rich and sweet.
Chocolate: Glacier 71% Ecuador Single Origin Dark
Wine: Sandeman Ruby port - Rich plum and red fruits.
Chocolate: Glacier 68 percent Fortunato #4 Single Origin Tasting Tablet
Gala puts it to the taste
Enjoy an evening of wine, chocolate and art at the 2012 Champagne & Chocolate Gala on Saturday.
Living Arts of Tulsa is presenting the event, which is sponsored by the Hardesty Family Foundation and will be held at Living ArtSpace, 307 E. Brady St., in downtown Tulsa.
Taste the complimentary champagne with exquisite chocolates that were provided by local vendors and chocolatiers, in addition to hors d'oeuvres.
The event also features the works of 100 of the best artists from Oklahoma and beyond. These works of art have been specially chosen and priced to fit into holiday budgets. There will also be live entertainment and a wearable art fashion show curated by Terri Higgs.
A special Preview Party for Sponsors and Patrons of the 2012 Champagne & Chocolate Gala is available; email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information about sponsorship opportunities.
The Rusty Crane, 109 N. Detroit Ave., is hosting the official event after-party beginning at 10 p.m.
The event benefits Living Arts of Tulsa, which has been dedicated to "presenting and developing contemporary art forms in Tulsa" since 1969.
What: Annual holiday art sale and silent auction benefiting Living Arts
When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday general admission Living ArtSpace, 307 E. Brady St.
Admission: $35 each until 5 p.m. on Friday. Then, tickets may be purchased only at the door for $50. Group packages of six tickets may be purchased for $150.
Info: Call 918-585-1234 or visit tulsaworld.com/livingarts.
When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday general admission Living ArtSpace, 307 E. Brady St.
Admission: $35 each until 5 p.m. on Friday. Then, tickets may be purchased only at the door for $50. Group packages of six tickets may be purchased for $150.
Info: Call 918-585-1234 or visit tulsaworld.com/livingarts
Original Print Headline: Wine, chocolate make fine party pair
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October 25, 2012
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October 4, 2012
City Leaders Hope To Build On Momentum Of Downtown Development
By Tess Maine
Posted: 10/4/2012
City Leaders Hope To Build On Momentum Of Downtown Development
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July 16, 2012
Forget the Last Dance… Save the Chocolate!
Seattle, WA; July 16, 2012 The best tasting chocolates in the world are poised for extinction. As growers continue to remove or replace fine flavor cacao trees with less flavorful, high-yield, disease-resistant cacao hybrids and clones, a world of ordinary flavor dominates the chocolate universe. Connecting genetics to flavor offers an important new way to protect and preserve the finest flavors for future generations. Alas, no genetic initiative has ever focused on flavor first. Until now.
Enter the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Initiative (http://finechocolateindustry.org/hcp), a partnership between the Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) and the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) to create the first-ever genotype map with a focus on flavor cacao trees.
The Heirloom Cacao Preservation Initiative (HCP) will connect everyone with a stake in the future of fine flavor chocolate to a very specific set of goals:
· To know where the world's finest flavor beans are;
· To tie their flavor to the genetics; and ultimately
· To help ensure cacao quality and diversity, and preserve and propagate fine flavor beans for future generations.
"Preservation is necessary now more than ever," says Dr. Lyndel Meinhardt, the USDA-ARS Sustainable Perennial Crops Laboratory research leader. "It is not just the less-flavorful cacao hybrids and clones but also cattle, soy, pineapples, and other crops that are replacing the most flavorful cacao trees. If we can't identify, preserve, and protect these flavors, they will be lost forever."
The idea for the HCP initiative emerged in 2010 when FCIA representatives met with Dr. Meinhardt and Dr. Dapeng Zhang of the USDA-ARS. Dr. Meinhardt thought the USDA-ARS lab could help the FCIA identify fine flavor cacao using the samples in the existing worldwide database. Shared concern led to instant action: the FCIA got its members on board, and in December 2011, the FCIA established a specific cooperative agreement with the USDA-ARS to develop their ideas further. More than two-dozen chocolate companies and industry stakeholders, both large and small, then stepped up to provide funding in 2012 as Founding Circle members, allowing the HCP to officially launch in June 2012 and move forward.
The HCP welcomes any beans to be submitted and evaluated for their flavor, but not every bean will be identified as "heirloom." "First of all, it has got to taste good," says Dan Pearson, chief executive officer of Marañón Chocolate and FCIAboard member, who helped develop the HCP. "Can taste be objective like genetics? No. But genetics alone say nothing about flavor. Strong genetic origin may have the potential to yield the best flavor, but genetic identification itself simply reveals what a bean is, not whether it is really yummy. That's about classification. That's the second step. If it doesn't taste good, we are not going to proceed with the genetics."
In other words, flavor comes first, which is why the FCIA chose the word "heirloom" and its basic Webster's definitionundefined"a cultivar of a vegetable or fruit that is open-pollinated and is not grown widely for commercial purposes [and] often exhibits a distinctive characteristic such as superior flavor or unusual coloration"undefinedto frame the HCP.
"The HCP is looking for flavor the old-fashioned way: taste," adds Gary Guittard of the Guittard Chocolate Company, the oldest family-owned and operated chocolate company in the United States and an FCIA founding member. "The HCP evaluation process starts objectively with bean samples anonymously and uniformly processed into chocolate. Using gas chromatography the USDA-ARS will then measure and record the flavor profiles for those beans. But the next and decisive step is subjective and delicious: the HCP Tasting Panel will perform a blind flavor analysis."
The HCP Tasting Panel is currently made up of six experts from four countries with 15 to 29 years' experience in chocolate (and who have all served as professional evaluators of cacao bean flavor). If this panel scores a bean's flavor sufficiently high (for example, 90 to 100, if it decides to utilize a scale similar to one currently used in wine), that bean would then be deemed "heirloom" and the HCP will proceed with the genetic testing.
The HCP Initiative will be ready to accept submissions this fall. "We want to engage as large a network as possible to identify at-risk heirloom cacao populations worldwide," says Pam Williams, an FCIA board member who has been a passionate voice for fine flavor chocolate through her school, Ecole Chocolat. "Cacao growers, cacao processors, traders, chocolate manufacturers, and artisan chocolate makers are encouraged to submit their beans for evaluation or to inform the HCP of at-risk heirloom cacao populations."
Think of the HCP as a genetic stake in the ground for flavor. In the short-term, the HCP will apply new genetic standards for flavor identification to help protect and propagate heirloom beans, mapping their flavors down to their GPS locations. In the long-term, chocolate makers, chocolate manufacturers, and chocolatiers will be able to indicate the HCP certification on their labels, supporting growers of heirloom cacao and alerting buyers to the presence of independently verified great flavor.
For the rest of us, it means that cacao beans and chocolate with really tasty genes will be around for future generations to enjoy.
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March 30, 2012
On Don Fortunato's Cacao Farm - "by Marañón Chocolate"
Harvest day at Don Fortunato's farm is special since it is the site of the Mother Tree. This tree possesses DNA identical to the genetic marker for Pure Nacional found in the 5,300 entry, world genetic database. Don Fortunato and his wife participate in the harvest. Utilizing machetes, they open cacao pods and assist in removing the beans. The sealed buckets with wet cacao beans are then transported on one of Fortunato's burro from the farm to the family home. The cacao is weighed on a digital scale and Don Fortunato is paid immediately. The beans will reach our processing facility the same day and begin fermentation.
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February 5, 2012
TULSA, Okla. - From Victorian-inspired chocolates to the hottest pure-chocolate trends, Tulsans have a lot of new choices this year for Valentine's Day. It's always fun to spice things up when picking out sweet treats for your loved ones, and Tulsa's artisan chocolate shops have been busy dreaming up many new sweet creations. Celebrate the holiday with Belgian chocolate masterpieces, something salty sweet or intense chocolates made from the purest beans. ... Read More ...
December 14, 2011
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November 17, 2011
TULSA, Okla. - Christmas of 1986 started out so jolly to have ended so violently. As we did every year, Dad's side of the family gathered at Mamaw Wright's for our annual Christmas Eve dinner and gift exchange. Basically, we played for a little bit, ate, opened gifts and ate some more, usually while playing with whatever toys we received or -- to Papaw's occasionally vocal disapproval -- played cards. In addition to whatever Mamaw made... Read More ...
November 16, 2011
TULSA, Okla. - Champagne & Chocolate Gala loacted in Tulsa, OK. View Video ...
November 4, 2011
TULSA, Okla. - It's funny how indifferent we have become where food is concerned. We make a mad dash through a drive-thru window then drive down the street, cramming food from a bag into our mouths while we do any multitude of tasks while not tasting a single bite. We don't like the food, we don't taste the food, yet we eat it without thought or care. Read More ...
September, 2011
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August 31, 2011
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August 4, 2011
TULSA World- Bill Copeland is working overtime to keep cool this summer. The heat is affecting everyone, but imagine the logistics of keeping the temperature cool and steady in a chocolate shop. The chocolates at Copeland's Glacier Confection, a gourmet, fine chocolate business in the Brady District, aren't pumped with preservatives or wax to keep them from melting. So Copeland is running his air conditioning in overdrive and blacking out his big windows with dark curtains to keep his chocolate perfect. Copeland is ready for cooler days and is thinking ahead to fall with new fruit- and nature-inspired flavors. He's happy to offer samples to those who want to know the difference between premium and Hershey's. Go have a taste. Read More ...
July 13, 2011
TULSA - A break from the sweltering temperatures was welcomed by many on Tuesday. That's especially true for employees at a Downtown Tulsa business; they are doing their best to keep the products from melting. At Glacier Confection, the environment is specially set to make fine chocolates.... Read More ...
July 6, 2011
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Great Informational video to learn about one of the few places in the world to experience the rare and equsite chocolates. Glacier Confection supports Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission to empower deserving military families with educational support and opportunities.
May 10, 2011
Reuters News
After more than 100 years in the wilderness, one of the most highly valued varieties of cacao ever known is once again, producing exquisite chocolate prized by chefs around the world. Ecuador's Pure Nacional cacao bean was thought have become extinct after succumbing to disease in the early 20th century, but through a chance discovery in neighboring Peru and a sophisticated laboratory in the United States, the Pure Nacional is back in business. See the Video...
May 9, 2011
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After more than a hundred years hidden in the wilderness of Peru, one of the most highly valued varieties of cacao ever known is once again, producing exquisite chocolate prized by chefs around the world. Felipe Maya reports. See the Video...
March 20, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Only a handful of chocolate makers in the world have put their hands on chocolate made from rare cacao beans recently discovered in Peru.
One of those chocolate makers is Bill Copeland at Glacier Confection in downtown's Brady District.
Inside his shop, Copeland proudly and protectively holds slabs of the pure single-origin Nacional chocolate.
Copeland has already made a name for himself, making every batch of his premium chocolates by hand and selling to exclusive shops and hotels. But this is new territory even for a master chocolatier. This chocolate, Fortunato No. 4 Nacional, comes from a cacao bean that, until its recent discovery, was thought to be extinct. Now, bars made with Nacional chocolate are made in Switzerland, Germany, Canada - and Tulsa.
'Unprecedented discovery'
Dan Pearson and his stepson, Brian Horsley, were trekking through the mountains of Peru, delivering food and supplies to mining companies, when they made the discovery. In a dark and mountainous valley, they came upon some unusual trees with giant, football-sized pods hanging from the trunks. The men had found cacao pods, but not just any cacao pods. These were pods that, for years, had been untouched, free from cross-breeding or tampering. Copeland said the Nacional pods were thought to have been extinct, making the discovery unbelievable to some. Pearson sent samples of the beans to the Agricultural Research Service, a division of the United States Department of Agriculture, where DNA tests confirmed it as fact. In a January New York Times article, Lyndel Meinhardt, a scientist with the United States Department of Agriculture, called it "an unprecedented discovery" and the bean "one of the rarest, most prized varieties of cacao."
Because of the remote location of these cacao pods, production is limited. The cacao pods are transported out of the valley by burro, backpack and motorcycle, Copeland said. Beans are then removed from the pods and sent to Switzerland, where they are pounded and ground in a process called conching. "Most chocolate is conched between eight and 16 hours. This product is conched for 60 hours," Copeland said. The more expensive the chocolate, typically the longer the conching process, which brings out the full natural flavor of the bean. Bill Copeland was fascinated by the rarity of the beans, but it was the taste that made him passionate. "Most chocolate needs vanilla or something to bring out the flavor. This one is pure," Copeland said. "It doesn't really need anything. It's just that good." Copeland describes it as buttery smooth with floral and fruit notes. A 2-ounce bar will cost around $12 compared to the same bar made from typical high-quality cacao at $7 to $8. Copeland said he will likely make larger 3.5-ounce bars, which will cost about $20. The chocolate has not yet been packaged, but that hasn't stopped Copeland from selling it. "(Tulsa customers) are some of the only people in the world who have tasted this chocolate," he said. Read more from this Tulsa World article. See the Story...
February 14, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
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February 13, 2011
Valentine's Day: A special day of the year to tell your loved-ones how much they mean to you. Also, a wonderful excuse to devour a box of chocolates. And I found the best box in town.If you're not careful, you might miss this small artisan chocolate shop located in Downtown Tulsa's Brady District. Its storefront is hardly representative of the beauty and perfection of each confection inside. The moment I walked into this shop, a huge smile was plastered across my face. I was like, well, a woman in a chocolate shop! Except these didn't look like any chocolates I have seen before. These looked more like beautiful gemstones. ... Read More...
Hey genius! It's Valentine's Day! OK, we're going to assume you knew that already, and we'll spare you the Reader's Digest-style "Chocolate's like sex—it's good on Valentine's Day...or any other day!" aphorism. What we will give you is our list (plus choco-porn!) of the 50 Best Chocolatiers in America, because your sweetheart deserves something sweet. Now, peruse at your leisure, maybe you'll find the right something something that'll help get you a little something something tonight. We'll just be over here buying up stock in the American Dental Association.
For every item sold, Glacier Confection donates a portion of the proceeds to charities that serve fallen and disabled American troops. While you're savoring these treats, you're also supporting an honorable cause. Chocolate plus patriotism? Not a bad day's work.
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It usually happens as couples are passing by on their way to dinner or as friends walk to the Brady Theater for a show. They stumble across Glacier Confection and wonder why they had never heard of this place. In Tulsa food circles, a lot of people hold claim to being the ones who "discovered" this new chocolate shop. The reaction comes in part because those who know good, quality food can't believe their luck in finding this artisan chocolate shop where just enough small-batch, handmade chocolates are made to satisfy a core group of customers in Tulsa plus select luxury hotels and other chocolate companies.
The man behind Glacier is Bill Copeland, who, while certainly interested in having a profitable business, is much more into fulfilling his passion for chocolate making. ... Read More...
February 11, 2011
The February issue of O, The Oprah Magazine features Shawn Askinosie and Askinosie Chocolate's Tanzania project. The article focuses on our Cocoa Honors program and the trip that 13 Central High School students took with Shawn last August to visit the woman-led cocoa farmer group in Tanzania. We are humbled by this news and wanted to share it with you all. AVOID THE RUSH, ORDER NOW Considering the sales generated by the magazine article and with Valentine's Day just around the corner, we highly recommend placing your wholesale orders very soon!
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January 27, 2011
Each box of HANSON Gourmet Chocolates is an assortment of 12 Gourmet flavored chocolates, all specially picked by HANSON and made by the Tulsa, OK chocolate company Glacier Confection. The gourmet chocolates come packaged in a specially made box designed with the art of a burning heart from one of the 113 paintings from the Shout it Out album. Each chocolate features the HANSON symbol in white on top with select chocolates having "paint splatter" of color echoing the paint theme of the Shout it Out album.
Chocolate flavors:
2 Ikespresso (Espresso Chocolate)
2 Rock N Roll Raserblade (Raspberry and Dark Chocolate)
2 Hantastic Lime (Key lime Pie and Dark Chocolate)
3 Tayriffic Chocolate (70% Dark Chocolate)
3 Zacalicious Caramel (Milk Chocolate and Caramel)
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July 13, 2010
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January 18, 2011
Lately, I'd been thinking about writing another blog entry about all the progress occurring in downtown Tulsa, which I've done in the past. It was one of those things I've been meaning to do. However, something happened that struck me so profoundly that I couldn't wait to write this entry.
Over the weekend, I read about Lyon's Indian Store moving to the Blue Dome District. I'd seen the sign announcing the move in the window of their new home between 1st and 2nd Street on Detroit. But reading the article, I was struck by one word that was used to describe the Blue Dome District: vibrant. Not too many years ago, that was a word not often associated with downtown Tulsa. Now it's a word used to describe downtown in the local paper... and it sounds right.
I think this blog entry was meant to be, because walking to work this morning with the Lyon's news already in my head, I noticed that workers were installing new street signs in the Blue Dome District (pictured above). Yep, that's a sign. Literally.
There's been no shortage of exciting news coming out of downtown lately, but the pace seems to be accelerating. Each headline stands on its own, but when all the individual snippets of progress are gathered together in place, one can't help but feel proud, amazed, and optimistic. So with that, let's review all the downtown Tulsa progress that has occurred or been announced in the past few months. Get comfortable, there's a lot:
First, downtown Tulsa now has four districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Brady Historic District was listed in October and the Oil Capital, KATY Railroad, and North Cheyenne Historic Districts were listed just a few weeks ago. In addition to honoring their historic significance, National Register listing makes dozens of downtown Tulsa buildings eligible for historic rehabilitation tax credits. These tax credits have provided tens of millions of dollars of financial assistance to Tulsa development projects such as the Mayo Hotel, Atlas Life Courtyard by Marriott, Tribune Lofts, Philtower Lofts, and many more.
Look for one more downtown Tulsa district to be listed in the National Register in 2011 — none other than the Blue Dome District. The nomination is being prepared this spring, with listing likely to occur in the fall.
So let's stay in the Blue Dome for another paragraph or two and review all the recent happenings. Thanks to an ordinance change last year, several rooftop signs have popped up in the district. There have been several runs held downtown thanks to the opening of Fleet Feet's Blue Dome location. Perhaps you heard they had a Holiday Parade through the Blue Dome, or maybe you rang in the New Year with fireworks at the district block party. If you attended either event, you saw all the holiday lights strung up downtown thanks to the GLOW campaign.
Two new Blue Dome businesses opened to rave reviews: The MAX Retropub and Fassler Hall. Look for more food and fun in the Blue Dome District soon — opening in the first half of 2011 are Back Alley Blues & BBQ, the Dust Bowl Lounge & Lanes, and Hi! Cupcake, which are all currently under construction. There are also rumors of two more restaurants coming in the former Olsen Coffey Architects offices at 3rd & Elgin and the former MET warehouse at 1st & Detroit. Stay tuned.
Just a few blocks down, the vacant fire station at 4th and Frankfort could soon be the new headquarters for Tulsa Opera. Further south, the old Broadway Poultry Market has been transformed into an urban event space.
Moving through the heart of downtown, the expansion of First Presbyterian Church is moving along nicely, with a three-story steel-framed structure rising up from 7th & Cincinnati. Longtime downtown fixture, The Petroleum Club, announced plans to move to the 41st floor of the First Place Tower in 2011. What is to become of their old space? Rumors are flying around about a local restaurant moving in. Time will tell!
Across the street, the Summit Club pulled a $1.2 million building permit to remodel the 40th and 41st floors of its facilities, following up on the success of their 42nd floor remodel last year. Just a few blocks up 6th Street, keep an eye out for the opening of Plush, a lounge in the former First National Autobank.
Moving over to the Denver Avenue corridor, there should be a flurry of construction throughout 2011, thanks to Brickhugger LLC. The group purchased the former City Hall building and will convert it to an Aloft Hotel, while blocks away the group will convert the vacant YMCA building to a mixed-use residential/retail space.
The BOK Center followed another successful Winterfest (drawing an estimated 120,000 visitors to downtown) with the announcement that the arena ranked 10th in the nation in ticket sales in 2010.
Cranes will soon be in the air on the block across the street from the BOK Center, as One Place LLC announced a 15-story, build-to-suit office tower would be the first project of its planned one-block mixed-use development. Just a few blocks away, Casa Laredo expanded their restaurant to add seating in the front windows, and two downtown institutions celebrate anniversaries in 2011: the Coney Island celebrates its 85th year and the Steakfinger House will turn 30.
Let's head north across the tracks to the Brady Arts District. Soon, Tulsans will have another way to get there, as bidding and construction on the Boulder Avenue Bridge will (at long last) take place this year. Speaking of infrastructure, just last week crews were installing LED traffic lights and countdown crosswalk signals downtown, which will save money and increase pedestrian safety. And construction on the Inner Dispersal Loop should wrap up, on schedule, in early 2011.
If you think all the construction activity reported above sounds good, wait until you see the Brady Arts District in the coming months. Exciting times ahead! First, the $12 million, 75-unit companion project to the Tribune Lofts, the Metro at Brady Arts District, got underway last week. Across the street, MetroPlains LLC pulled a $9 million building permit for a four-story, 30-unit apartment building at Archer and Boston, tentatively named Brady District Flats. Also breaking ground this year on that square block is the $11 million, four-story Fairfield Inn & Suites announced by SJS Hospitality, who was recently honored by Marriott International for their Atlas Life Building conversion.
Just a block away, construction will begin this month on facilities for Philbrook Musuem and The University of Tulsa in the east half of the Matthews Warehouse. In May, construction will begin on a visual arts center for the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa on the southwest corner of the Matthews block.
It's easy to see why the Tulsa World would declare that the "Brady District is ready to boom." Featured in that article is a popular new restaurant that opened last fall, Hey Mambo. Also opening recently is Brady Tavern, with its brand-new kitchen easily visible to pedestrians on Brady Street, and Glacier Confection, a gourmet chocolate shop. Patrons of the arts should be well fed.
Also in the Brady District, work continues on the Robinson Packer Lofts for Teach for America housing. The Detroit Lofts opened and work continues on the restaurant and bodega on the ground floor of the building. Just a block to the north, the long-awaited John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park opened to the public.
In just a couple of months, it'll be baseball season again, and Tulsans can look forward to year two in charming ONEOK Field. Last year, the Tulsa Drillers set an attendance record with over 400,000 fans for the first time in franchise history. This year, the Drillers will play an exhibition game against the Colorado Rockies — the first time the Drillers' parent club has visited Tulsa in 8 years.
It's taken years of hard work, patience, and investment on the part of hundreds of Tulsans to bring downtown Tulsa to this point. The dream has been to make downtown not only relevant again, but the economic and cultural center of the region. And that's why it's fitting that the last piece of news to report is a special event application that appeared on the City Council agenda last week — the Newsome wedding to be held at the Center of the Universe on June 2, 2011.


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Hatteras Yachts announces more layoffs
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Hatteras Yachts has announced dozens of additional layoffs from its New Bern workforce. Forty employees, both salaried and hourly, were notified that they were losing their jobs this week.
Hatteras and CABO officials tell NewsChannel 12 that layoffs are necessary as "these brands continue to make adjustments to reflect market conditions."
Earlier this month, the company that owns Hatteras Yachts laid off 100 employees and announced it was putting the New Bern company up for sale.
The Brunswick Corporation says it is still seeking a buyer for its Hatteras and CABO brands, and that process is ongoing.
Tune in to NewsChannel 12 tonight to hear from employees affected by the most recent layoffs.


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Why is it so many politicians are outwardly expressing their religious beliefs and how will those beliefs affect our nation if they are elected? This is a country founded on religious freedom and separation of church and state. The population of the United States has is so diverse in many ways, including religious beliefs.
There should never be a president who runs our great country based on their religious convictions. America, wake up, Hitler was a Christian who used his religious beliefs to annihilate those who were different from him. Do not allow a Christian fundamentalist to lead our country. Anyone willing to openly ignore the Constitution and the First Amendment should not ever be allowed to hold a public office. Our nation's future is at risk.
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Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM ) has declared plans to keep its quarterly dividend steady at $0.27 per share.
The storage and data management company has paid this amount to investors since July 2012, after boosting its payout by $0.02, or 8%, from $0.25. Additionally, in November 2012 Iron Mountain also paid investors a special dividend of $4.06. The company will pay its current quarterly dividend on Oct. 15 to shareholders of record as of Sept. 25.
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St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 3001 Bell St., celebrates its 50th anniversary Sunday with the first of three special services planned this year. St. Luke was chartered March 4, 1962. The 11 a.m. service will be followed by a fellowship hour. All current and past members and community friends are invited to attend.
St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral will host an evening with Immaculée Ilibagiza, best-selling author of "Left To Tell, Discovering God Amongst the Rwandan Holocaust," at 7 p.m. Friday in the AmarilloCivic Center Auditorium.
Ilibagiza is a prominent speaker on peace, faith and forgiveness. In her book, she tells of a traumatic transformation during the 1994 Rawandan genocide when she and seven other women spent 91 days huddled silently in the tiny bathroom of a pastor's house while a rival faction slaughtered almost a million Rwandans.
Tickets are available for $25 online at www.stmarysamarillo.com or at the parish office, 1200 S. Washington St., during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Donations also can be made through the website or at the parish office. Proceeds will benefit the Amarillo Agency for Women, Downtown Women's Center, Eveline Rivers Sunshine Cottage, the Women's Domestic Violence Shelter directed by Family Support Services, and Martha's Home. Call 806-376-7204 for more information.
Pastor Chris Robeson will continue a study in the book of John, speaking on "Facing the Cross" in the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at Coulter Road Baptist Church, 4108 S. Coulter St. Bible study groups for all ages will meet at 9:45 a.m. The evening worship service, AWANA clubs and discipleship classes will meet at 6 p.m. Call the church office at 806-352-5278 for more information.
The Rev. David Green will speak on "Understanding Protestant Fundamentalism," describing the history, theology and major emphases of the Fundamentalist movement, during the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services Sunday at Amarillo Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4901 Cornell St. For more information visit www.uuamarillo.org or call 806-355-9351.
The Bach's Lunch Series, sponsored by the Amarillo Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, features Neal Nossaman at 12:05 p.m. Friday at First Christian Church, 3001 Wolflin Ave.
The 25-minute recitals are held at different churches every Friday during Lent, each beginning at 12:05 p.m. The host church provides tea, coffee and a place to eat after the recital.
Several special events have been scheduled by Ceta Canyon Camp and Retreat Center, 37201 Farm-to-Market Road 1721, Happy.
■ March 23 to 25: Father-son excursion. Guest speaker will be Jerry Raab, pastor at Saint Stephen's West Campus.
■ April 20 to 22: Mother-daughter getaway. Speaker will be Sheila Ritchie.
■ April 22 and May 6, 2 to 4 p.m.: Open House. Please RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com.
■ May 28: Memorial Day – Work Day. Getting ready for camp. Lunch served, and a brief Memorial Day service. Please RSVP to kathy
For more information, call 806-488-2268 or 1-800-593-1992, fax 806-488-2594, email info@ceta
canyon.org, or visit www.ceta
— Globe-News staff