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Mayfair celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year on Feb. 16
Shoppers at Mayfair this weekend may find the place looking more festive than usual. To celebrate the end of winter and the arrival of Chinese New Year, the mall will host its second Chinese Lunar New Year celebration from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Which explains the food samples, dancers and tai chi demonstrations. »Read Full Article
Packing House's brunch switches from buffet to entrees
The Packing House, the steakhouse at 900 E. Layton Ave., recently switched from serving a buffet brunch to brunch entrées.
Some of the new menu items are steak and eggs, served with a 10-ounce New York strip ($13.99), bananas Foster French toast ($9.99), and crab Benedict ($12.99). »Read Full Blog Post
Niki Johnson to talk about condom portrait of pope on CNN
Artist Niki Johnson will be interviewed about her portrait of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, crafted from thousands of condoms, on CNN Sunday morning. The segment is slated to air at about 7:30 a.m. Central time.
Johnson will talk about the work, which was inspired by the former pope's 2009 comments about condoms while in Africa. He suggested condom use could increase the spread of AIDS. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Chamber Theatre blossoms again with lighthearted 'Jeeves in Bloom'
Given the miserable spring we've been having, I probably don't need to explain the appeal of a play titled "Jeeves in Bloom," the second of Margaret Raether's three stage adaptations of the P.G. Wodehouse stories and novels featuring Bertie Wooster's ever-capable valet.
Under Tami Workentin's direction, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre produced the first of these light comedies, with Matt Daniels as Jeeves, in 2010. In "Bloom," Workentin again directs and Daniels returns as Jeeves. The remaining characters and actors are all new, as is the setting. »Read Full Article
Haydn blurred, other MSO pieces enhanced by Basilica's acoustic
It's a given that performing music in the live acoustic of the Basilica of St. Josaphat will be a challenge.
What's not a given is how well a given piece will work in the space, as evidenced by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's Friday evening installment of its Basilica series. »Read Full Article(2)
Present Music explores passion, harmony in 'Judgment of Midas'
Which kind of art is better - passionate, heart-pounding exuberance or balanced, elegant harmony?
The answer, of course, has always been that we need both - just like sweet and salty, summer and winter, yin and yang. »Read Full Article


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Not only is Andrew Luck the best rookie quarterback this season, but there aren't more than five other quarterbacks you'd want to start a team with in the National Football League.
But that's really besides the point.
For the purpose of this article, Luck is the best rookie quarterback this season.
For some reason, he has gotten some backlash before the draft and during the season.
He's found a way to rise above all that.
Taking into account Luck's record-breaking performance this Sunday, he has cemented himself as the top quarterback in this year's promising crop of first-year signal-callers.
What's most impressive, through all the statistics and the intangibles, is the play of the other rookie quarterbacks in which he is measured against.
Robert Griffin III has provided hope to a Washington Redskins team that hasn't sniffed success in over a decade.
Ryan Tannehill has been a pleasant surprise, playing extremely well on a subpar Miami Dolphins team.
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Insider: T12 plays significant role for Orlando
As of late most of the Magic's minutes are coming from the younger guys with the veterans being out because of injuries.
In the last couple of games, Orlando has started two rookies (Maurice Harkless and Dequan Jones) and two one-year players (Nik Vucevic and Tobias Harris) and veteran point guard Beno Udrih.
Harkless, Nicholson and Vucevic have been in the locker room all season long but Harris and Udrih are two of the newest additions to the Magic's roster.
Harris was part of a six-player trade, which included JJ Redick, Gustavo Ayon and Ish Smith for the Bucks' Tobias Harris, Beno Udrih and Doron Lamb.?Since arriving in Orlando Feb. 21st Harris has shown a lot potential.
Harris' bright spots have made it a little bit easier on the Magic fans that were upset over the Redick trade. Trading away the fan favorite can have its downfall with the fan base but acquiring a young talented player that fits into the Magic's system can balance that out.
"I am blessed to be in this position and have this opportunity," Harris said after his first game in Orlando back on Feb. 23rd.
Since then the young Magic player had taken his opportunity and ran with it.
In the 19 games the young 20-year-old has played with the Magic he has topped his career high points four times. As a Buck Harris set his career high points at 19. Just after six days after arriving in Orlando Harris brought his career points to 23. Just a few days later he reset that record at 27 points. This past Wednesday in Charlotte he upped it to 29 points. Friday night broke it again, and his current career high points stands at 30.
"When I was in Milwaukee I knew he had the potential and talent to be a great player. In Milwaukee I think they were just holding him back. They didn't give him a real chance to show them what he can do," Beno said.
It is no secret that Harris has quickly adjusted to Orlando's system and is becoming one of the Magic's key players.
Harris is currently averaging 33.8 minutes, 16.6 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. He is also shooting 47.5 percent from the field and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. Prior to his arrival in the sunshine state, the young 20-year-old was just averaging 4.9 points and two rebounds per game in the 11 minutes average he was given per game.
"I applaud?him for coming in here and playing like that. I know it was hard for him in Milwaukee?in the situation he was in. He came here and he had an opportunity and took advantage of it," Kyle O'Quinn said.
Harris' transition into the Magic's system has been smooth and he is seems to be getting more comfortable as each game passes.
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Volunteers ask Erie motorists to 'Fill the Boot' for MDA
Erie firefighters collected $23,000 Friday for the Muscular Dystrophy Association during the annual Boot Day fundraiser, officials said.
Members of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 293 have been holding the annual Boot Day fundraiser since 1970. They have collected more than $400,000 over the years, including $22,141 in 2013.
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Costo asequible Alojamiento y confortables en el pueblo de South Berwick, Maine. La Academia Street Inn recibe a sus huéspedes desde 1990. Wainscotting roble, chimeneas talladas, ventanas de vidrio con plomo y hermosas habitaciones destacan los elegantes alrededores. Ubicado en la zona sur de Maine Seacoast, South Berwick se encuentra convenientemente ubicado a pocos minutos de todas las atracciones de Kittery a Kennebunk.
5 en agosto 29, 2016
My daughter and I found our visit to this B&B to be one of the highlights of our trip to Maine. Rooms were very nice, the porch was a good place to relax, the food was excellent, and the owners were delightful and informative about places to see on our trip up the coast. Thank you Paul and Lee----Wisconsin Guests.
5 en agosto 12, 2015
Often, expectations are dashed when the next morning arrives, but in this case, everything was exceptionally good. The price is reasonable, accommodation charming, very comfortable, and the food is marvelous. Can't ask for more.
5 en agosto 02, 2015
We particularly enjoyed the lively breakfast conversations with the other guests and both innkeepers. The table settings and the breakfasts were wonderful and not the usual fare we have had at inns in the past. Having the windows open at night and hearing the train whistle and the birds in the morning was a bonus, too!
5 en agosto 27, 2014
Everything about the Inn was fantastic. We stayed two days for a wedding on the weekend of August 23rd. We woke up each morning able to enjoy a cup of hot coffee in our room, followed by another hot cup at the breakfast table, enjoying orange juice, fruit, eggs, and sausage. It felt more like staying with family, enjoying conversations with not only the owners, but the other guests. I love this place!! Can't wait to come back!!
5 en agosto 25, 2014
Will never go to a hotel/motel again! Lovely people, interesting guests, great food. We will be back!!!
5 en marzo 15, 2014
My wife and I have stayed at several Bed and Breakfast. This is by far and I mean far the best B&B we have ever stayed at. Paul and Lee are great host and hostesses. The atmosphere is great, the rooms are tremendous, and the porch is wonderful to just sit and watch the town activities. When we return that way we will be staying there again.
5 en julio 27, 2013
The Acadamy Street Inn and it's owners Paul & Lee Fopeano made our fist trip to Maine one of our most pleasant memories. A great location for touring Maine an New Hampshire. Breakfasts were superb in both food quality and presentation. We highly recommend the inn! Bob & Janet Schultz (NC)
5 en septiembre 26, 2012
Our first trip to the east coast and first B&B experience will not be our last. Paul and Lee are delightful hosts. The home is beautiful, spotlessly clean and comfortable. The breakfast is visually elegant and very tasty. If you want to be near the sea for day trips yet removed enough for peace and quiet...this is the place. Thanks so much Paul and Lee. Hugs to Phoebe. Michiganians
5 en agosto 27, 2012
We had a very relaxing and wonderful visit at Academy Street Inn. We can't wait to come back again! The breakfast was wonderful.
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After a slightly stressful train delay we got to St Malo, Brittany. The delay which almost caused us to miss our connection was caused by a crane dropping an object on to the railway overhead supply cable, therefore causing trains to be diverted to other routes. However we just made our connection to the TGV and made St Malo in time to walk part of the city walls which are similar to those in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Our hotel is called Ajoncs D'Or, which we have learned ...
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Two of the world's quickest showers later we're down on Deck 6, we're not last, thank f**k.
We pick a pretty French customs girl, Wilbur flashes a smile, passports shown and we're away.
It was grey and miserable, they'd obviously had some overnight rain and the roads were wet but strangely enough it was still quite ...
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Posted on 03/06/2012 4:17:03 PM PST by VinL
Newt Gingrich is the winner of the Georgia Republican presidential primary, Fox News projects, notching his first victory since the South Carolina contest in January.
Gingrich is expected to win by a wide margin in the state, leaving Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum to battle for second place. Based on exit polling, Ron Paul is projected to finish last in Georgia. Related Video
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VA sux though..
Hopefully this will help drive Paul out.
Not necessarily...Paul bloodied Romney in VA (or so I hear).
I voted for Rick today here in OH. What was interesting, is that there was a man ahead of me in the line who declared independent. The poll worker told him he could only vote on the local issues, so he then declared Republican. Tee hee. The Republicans are NOT losing the independent votes like the lying MSM and Dems want you to believe. (we can throw the RINO establishment in that mix as well).
Fox is unfortunately projecting a Romney win in VA. :(
CNN has called Virginia for Romney.
Ohio polls closing.
LOL! That is great news!
I thought it was Rick vs. Paul in VA
....and Vermont.
No...Myth and Paul. Unfortunately...
I think VA was just Romney/Paul.
Vermont is hardcore liberal!
No,...only Mittens and Paul running in Virginia....Santorum and Newt weren't on the ballot.
It's not what's wrong with VA...Romney's supporters were in charge of the election rules.
oooh Newt is going to be the next prez! yeah right.
Hilarious CNN and Fox calling Romney for Virginia...hahahaha
Nobody's running against Romney since Pauls covering his flank. That was a no brainer from the get go.
Oh yes! Go Newt Go!!!!
On to Tennessee!
We're in deep trouble if we don't unite the conservative vote behind Newt or Santorum SOON.
stupid poll lady said Rick and Paul.
no matter, I'm a Newt man.
Newt lady here!
Go Newt Go! Take the bums out!!!!!
reported Hannity and Rush just went for Newt...lets see if that's official
Go Newt! Down with Romney.
Newt will take it to a B.Convention I think if Santorum doesn't get with it and bow out. He really p*ss*es me off cause he's playing the same game he did with Spector....and for that we got Obamacare...while he advanced his career. Same setup here in the primary...same pattern of behavior...same path... just different players and the stakes are higher but he'll still come out smelling like a rose as he accomplished his agenda to be known and in the spotlight for the rest of his career.
His ego is right there along side Obamas.....all about them and their political future no matter what it does to the country.
The man for our times.
What is getting me is Fox is not running Georgia on their bottom ticker!
Good sign but there will be scores of illegal aliens that will declare 'Democrat' in November.
Newt has now climaxed.
Hahaha, go Newt!
Newt's acceptance speech had me in tears. He isn't Reagan, he's Churchill. What a statesman. Hands down.
Being a man, my reaction was of course different. I was smiling broadly (more like grinning from ear to ear) because I'm thinking of how American Greatness will be restored when President Newt Gingrich is sworn in as President on that January day in 2013. With President Gingrich leading the charge of Tea Party Patriots, this country will be back on track. And it's going to happen in less than a year from now!
Really? That would be great. He's got Cain, Todd, Fred, Chuck..and so many of the people I like and admire. I am hopeful. I want seasoned, intelligent and ACCOMPLISHED. He's got that, hands down. Rick is god but I don't think he can tke it over the goal ine the way Newt can.
Yea I kinda figured that! That is why they couldn't figure out Romney taking so long to win Ohio!
I'm all in favor of supporting Newt based on his experience and views, but his past may make him a liability with female voters.
Santorum has his flaws, but he's way ahead of Newt in the delegate count. Based that on, I'm not sure it is Santorum who should drop out.
What I am sure of is that both Newt and Santorum are in it for the long haul, so we (ABR voters) need to rally around one of them soon.
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December 25, 2008
It was a beautiful sunny day in ele-heaven today. All of the girls and our bachelor boy Ned spent time soaking up the sun. While Lottie napped on the south facing hillside in field #6, Minnie engaged in playful interaction with Debbie. The ele-cam revealed Minnie balancing a large tree effortlessly over the hot wire. Minnie dropped the tree more than once and watched the wire bounce up and down, up and down, up and down. Of course her play was interrupted when a caregiver traded Minnie some grass hay for the tree. We often have to remove such attractive toys from the immediate area of hotwire, as Minnie is sharp as a tack and knows exactly how to cause the fence to malfunction. Minnie was not discouraged by the hay distraction; instead, she munched for awhile and then set out to find Lottie and wake her up! The 3-sum basked in the sun by the sycamore tree for hours, only budging when they raced a few feet with the passing 4-wheeler. Bunny got an uncomfortable surprise in the wee hours of the morning when something stung her, causing a large welt on the inside of her front leg. She was concerned, but managed to derive a fair bit of pleasure from the glorious day.
The African beauties were mostly hidden in their winter wonderland, but they too were out and about soaking up the sun. The motto of the day: Be sure to fully enjoy the sun for the few hours it presents itself this time of year. Even Ned was found basking in the sun and chomping on his current favorite food, bamboo.
October 17, 2008
This is how we remember Jenny, always on the go surrounded by her family.
August 24, 2008
And now Lizzie, Frieda and Billie will create more memories, and they already have. This morning after breakfast, the gate leading from the Phase II barn was opened. To protect Frieda's tender feet from the gravel driveway, a walkway of rubber mat flooring was laid out like a red carpet leading to the entrance of the Phase I yard. With a plan and treats in hand, caregivers invited the girls to make their way over to the new yard. Like three kids crowding to get through the door first on their way to the playground, Frieda got the edge and was out the door first with Liz second and Billie bringing up the rear. All three headed for the new yard without hesitation as the caregivers stood by smiling.
These ladies never cease to amaze us with their trust and thirst for adventure.
July 21, 2008
are never far from our thoughts.
July 6, 2008
On this day—her nine year arrival anniversary—Shirley reigns as our eldest Asian elephant; she is sixty years young. Her recovery following Jenny's passing was slow, but it has been made less difficult because of Bunny and Tarra.
Bunny used to be a wanderer, leaving Jenny, Shirley and Tarra for hours or even days at a time to explore on her own.
since Jenny's death, Bunny and Shirley have not spent one moment
apart. Bunny has been an example of devotion and sensitivity, displaying
deep compassion towards Shirley. Their relationship is stronger than
Happy anniversary Shirley!
July 5, 2008
Remember when you all pitched in to pay for a custom dug pond for Dulary?
The days were scorching hot and the rain was nowhere in sight. The pond
was dug in record time and after a rain dance or two, water began to
fall from the sky and fill up the pond. Well, the pond has been full
of water for months but Misty and Dulary have paid no attention. The
pond has been enjoyed by Winkie, Sissy and even Tarra, but not Dulary—until
today! What a joy to see Dulary discover that the pond was not a mirage,
but the real thing. Oh boy, are she and Misty enjoying themselves!
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April 26, 2008
Nearly every day that goes by causes us, in some way, to celebrate or reflect. Today is Tina's birthday, and if she were still with us she would have been 38 years old, still quite young for an elephant. Tina was a radiant being, an accomplished singer and such a pleasure to behold. She never met a person she did not like, nor a day that did not bring her joy. We miss her dearly.
25, 2008
From the moment Barbara arrived until the instant that she left us,
we were her devoted students. She seriously touched our lives, transforming
our perspective and will be forever remembered as a chalice of wisdom.
April 8, 2008
Unlike Delhi's passing, Queenie went without warning. This feels to be the most difficult aspect of the loss. We are blessed with the images of Queenie's smiling face and silly squeaks each time her memory joyfully pops into mind. A glowing warmth and comfortable connectedness is what we feel now when we remember our sweet girl. Lottie and Minnie spent several days on and around Queenie's grave, but their time with her before her burial was the most profound. Their bonds could be felt, they were one. After Queenie was buried that connection seemed to diffuse; her body was not visible, it was unrecognizable. If Queenie was not required to be buried and her body was left above ground, it would have deteriorated into the earth, eventually becoming unrecognizable, but at a much slower rate then what Lottie and Minnie experienced. Queenie's burial speeded up that process for Lottie and Minnie. From all observations and interactions with both Lottie and the transformed soft Minnie, their grieving process has taken a healthy and natural course with both returning to a somewhat normal routine over the past few days.
When Queenie's face flashes across our minds, which happens many times each day, we are filled with a warm glow and gladly reminded of the dear, sweet, confident member of the diva sisterhood. Queenie reveled in her freedom, living each moment to the fullest. We will miss her dearly and accept that it was her time to go..
March 30, 2008
It was a gray dreary day, the cloud cover never lifted and the air felt as heavy as our hearts. Lottie and Minnie swiftly moved from the pond yard out to where Queenie's body lay waiting for their arrival.
Lottie moved gracefully across the pasture, serious yet tentative, and things felt quietly primal as she moved straight towards Queenie. When Queenie's body was in sight, Lottie stopped and waited for Minnie to catch up. They both stood close, still for several seconds, then Lottie made the first step and Minnie followed. Again they paused and this time Minnie proceeded no further, while Lottie, as if on tender tiptoes, closed the gap between her and her beloved Queenie.
The look on Lottie's face was heartbreaking; it was as if she did not yet understand what she was seeing or what had happened. She reached out to smell, and then a few steps later reached out to touch Queenie's face as she lay on her side in the pasture. Minnie slowly made a wide circle around Queenie, fiddling with twigs and grass, glancing at me and then the dogs for what appeared to be a welcomed distraction from something much too painful to consider, something she desired not to acknowledge just yet.
Lottie tenderly touched all over Queenie, not rushed, no urgency, no panic or confusion, just loving kindness, the heartfelt touch of a dear friend. She wore a knowing, yet foggy, look on her face; the two were in a powerfully radiant dance, in slow motion.
Minnie watched from a distance.
As Lottie continued her tender recognition of her friend, she was one with Queenie, almost like the two were actually breathing together, like Queenie indeed was only sleeping and Lottie was her protector while she dreamed.
As Minnie continued to make her way around Queenie and Lottie, not an audible word was uttered. Minnie entered the woods and pulled at a few low branches; you could see she was apprehensive, she was unsure. As Lottie continued to caress every inch of Queenie's body, Minnie silently approached and began to scent Queenie and was now sharing in the dance. She and Lottie circled Queenie's body, touching, looking soulful—and then Minnie stepped closer. She tested the area directly around Queenie's tummy and then, ever so gentle, in a manner never before observed of Minnie, she entered a new world, the world of her ancestors. She painstakingly and gently lifted one front foot and then the other over Queenie's bloated belly and placed both feet centimeters from Queenie's back, arranging her hugeness protectively and completely over Queenie's body.
Minnie breathed deeply, and as she exhaled it felt as if the air was being sucked from my lungs. Minnie was letting go. There was a charge of energy in the air, and I would almost swear that in that moment Minnie had been transformed. Her love for Queenie allowed an opening in her heart through which all of her long-denied compassion, empathy and grief rushed in; she is now fully in the moment, the emotional moment, and she is standing confident with her dear friend facing her fears; she is not running away.
As tears flow down my face I can hardly contain my heart in my chest for I know what this tragic turn of events means for Minnie. No greater gift could any one of us receive then the opportunity to find our true loving self underneath the piles of defensive barriers we build. Queenie has given Minnie the ultimate gift.
As the dreary day wore on, Lottie and Minnie kept their vigil. Without strain or words to the outside world, these three dear friends lived as they had each day in the past two years, in each other's loving company. Lottie slept touching Queenie while Minnie slept a few feet away. Their meals were delivered as usual with Queenie getting her fair share. Each time hay was delivered, Lottie would leave Queenie's side, but Minnie did not. She looked in my direction, soft soulful, a Minnie that she has kept hidden or perhaps that she herself never knew before this time. Minnie did not cry tears but she was mourning in a real way, needing to be close to her friend.
I respectfully approached and laid hay down in front of Queenie and Minnie; she watched me, and not even the invitation from playful dogs gave her a reason to leave Queenie's side. At 10pm Lottie and Minnie remained in the pasture with Queenie, receiving their meals and extra hay. If the cloud cover had lifted, the moon would have illuminated the precious love that radiates from these elephants, sharing the midnight hours together in the place they found together, a place of sanctuary, their true home.
March 29, 2008
I hardly know how to share this news, it is shocking and I know it will bring tears to all. Our dear Queenie passed away unexpectedly today. There were no warning signs, no sickness, no shift from her adventurous playful self. In fact, Queenie spent a good portion of her day on Friday in the upper pond for all of our EleCam viewers to see. Queenie was the diva that knew how to play and she knew how to love. She was fine with caregivers but she gave her heart to her sister elephants, all of them. She was best of friends with the mighty Minnie and loyal Lottie; the three were inseparable.
Queenie was the cutest squeaker you will ever hear. Her vocalizations grace our new Our Girls DVD; she had the most unique elephant speak imaginable. Queenie left us abruptly. No, we were not prepared. We feel like we are in a stupor, wondering what just happened. One thing these girls teach us is that without a doubt they make the decision when to transcend this earthly life. Obviously, as demonstrated by her hasty exit, Queenie's work here was done. We can't yet consider life without Queenie, she simply left too quickly, and we are still processing and shedding lots of tears; we love her, we miss her, we wish she would not have left us so soon.
March 19, 2008
The overnight rain storms filled the creek with the thunder of rushing water as well as floating logs and tons of sticks, leaves and other of natural debris. It was sprinkling on and off all day, the perfect stimulus for swimming. Yes, the elephants love to swim in the rain. If it is storming, all the better; the harder the rain the more they play—add lightening and thunder and the entire herd will pile into the pond! Today Lizzie discovered the swollen creek, and on three different occasions went in for a splash. One time Billie joined her and appeared to be less interested in playing in the water and more interesting in watching Lizzie. But three turns in the creek apparently was not enough for Lizzie today; she ended the day by submerging herself in the pond and really making a big splash!
March 18, 2008
The day of Delhi's burial, Frieda developed a stomach ache. Although she does not experience this condition often, Frieda is prone to colic so we are very attentive to the volume of water she drinks daily and to her intake of newly-found vegetation. We will never know for sure what prompted the stomach ache, but to relieve some of the discomfort she lay down--which is a normal behavior for her. Unfortunately, Frieda chose to lie down in an area that was very difficult for her to get back up. She spent too much time trying to right herself and caused herself a great deal of stress. Caregivers were on the scene to help her get up on her feet, and followed up with veterinary-recommended treatment to address her soreness. Along with long baths, lots of rest, and a variety of remedies for a speedy recovery, Frieda has been offered a buffet of goodies several times each day. She is back to eating normally and feeling like herself again. We are all relieved and she surely has enjoyed the pampering.
January 31, 2008
Two years ago today, the first of our precious divas unloaded from their transport trailer and took a long look around their new surroundings. Lottie and Minnie, matriarch and the princess daughter, did not waste a minute in the barn—instead they raced outside to see exactly what this place was all about. In the 24 months that followed, these two grand ladies have woven themselves into the fabric of the Sanctuary, teaching caregivers volumes about the extent of dysfunction a captive elephant can recover from.
In this past year. Lottie has blossomed, showing her soft side to elephants and caregivers alike, she is a dear. Her devotion to Minnie is an important element of Minnie's recovery. Seriously impacted by alarmingly depraved happenings in her past, Minnie appears to be the individual who has suffered the deepest psychological wounds. We are thankful for each increment of recovery, as we know that Minnie deserves to be free of the horrendous burden that has been heaped upon her. We are confident that a full recovery is possible. Today, as always, all of her dear friends huddle around her with gentle touches, chirps and trumpets, baskets of goodies and pounds of patience, letting her know just how much she is loved!
January 26, 2008
It was cold today but that did not dampen Sissy's anniversary. She and Winkie are such caring friends—Sissy with her soft, sensitive smile, gently supporting Winkie in all she does. Winkie has really been showing a softer side lately and we know that Sissy is a huge part of that. Sissy makes Winkie feel safe and secure. As the years fly by we are eternally grateful that Sissy was able to endure years of brutality and not lose the sweetness that is her very essence. Her rescue seems like only yesterday but what a joy to know she has been with us for eight years today!
January 25, 2008
Delhi's last nap rejuvenated her for almost a week. Then again, early Friday morning, sometime after Scott left the barn at 2AM, Delhi laid down on her pile of shaving for another long nap. This time the caregivers were more comfortable regarding their role in Delhi's routine. Her vitals were monitored and her demeanor evaluated. It seemed this time Delhi was not as soft and relaxed as she had been the past two times she took her long naps. A remedy was prescribed to help her soften. If effective, the remedy would help her benefit from the rest by removing the discomfort she was experiencing. Even though Delhi appeared a little uncomfortable it was nothing that would suggest that she was in unnamable pain. Her leg stretches were a little stiff, not fluid like we would prefer to see.
The remedy worked and Delhi settled right in and indeed benefited from her long nap. The caregivers are fully aware of how their emotional state can impact the elephants, so during times like these, when Delhi takes an extra long nap, we try to keep our anxiety in check. We all do our best to not project into the future, not burden Delhi with our fear of losing her and to focus on sending her support and acceptance for whatever is to come. And most importantly, we lavish Delhi with all of the love we feel for her. At 11 PM, as Scott dozed off just feet away from Delhi, she silently got up, doing her best not to wake him. Scott opened his eyes to see Delhi drinking from her personal automatic waterer—just as content as she could be. What an amazing lady she is!
January 19, 2008
30 hours had passed since Delhi rose from her extended slumber. She has been active and eating normally. Scott stayed up until 2pm redoing Delhi's shavings bed to perfection. If she laid down again Scott wanted her to be completely comfortable. Again when AM staff entered the barn they saw that Delhi was once again snuggled in a bed of shavings sound asleep. Without disturbing her they checked her breathing and examined the area around her body to ascertain approximately how long she had been lying down. That is just one of the great things about elephants, they defecate several times a day which can come in handy when a caregiver is trying to determine a timeline in just such a situation. It appeared that Delhi had been sleeping for no more than two hours…so they quietly crept away so she could sleep.
Her second sleeping marathon was nearly a duplicate of the first. Caregivers monitored her as she rested paying close attention to any change in posture or signs of discomfort. Delhi never exhibited any signs of discomfort or concern, she simply rested. A remedy was administered but this time she got up before it was time for the second dose. Before 30 minutes had passed she was up on her feet, eating, drinking, and looking at everyone with that "what? I was just sleeping" look. Apparently Delhi does know how to take care of herself.
January 17, 2008
This morning when caregivers entered the barn to start the AM shift, they found Delhi sleeping comfortably on a pile of soft shavings in her favorite stall. Misty and Dulary were huddled close in an adjacent stall, gently stroking Delhi's face along with each others. The feeling in the barn was calm. The caregivers went about their chores taking care not to disturb Delhi's slumber, appreciating that she was taking some weight off of her slowly deteriorating feet. Delhi is over 60, happy and playful and living with a full blown case of osteomyelitis in both front feet.
It was not until early afternoon when Scott began to wonder if Delhi should be thinking about getting up; a conscientious caregiver is always challenged to allow the animal to do what they feel is best. This idea is contrary to the caregiver inclination to always be helping. In this case Delhi proved once again that the elephants have the wisdom to know what they need. If allowed they take care of themselves quite well.
By the time Delhi had been sleeping for 10 hours her vets had prescribed remedies to stimulate her to get up and a plan was readied in case the hoist was required. Delhi received three doses of pulsatilla, a homeopathic remedy which in this case was prescribed to address her complacency with getting up. You see Delhi was quite comfortable lying down; she was warm and cozy. She was being hand fed her favorite foods, pampered by her sister elephants and caregivers, in between her bouts of deep slumber. At no time did she show any sign of discomfort, fear or concern. By all accounts she was just taking a very long nap. Our concern was that elephants can experience problems if they remain in a reclined position for too many hours. The problems are caused by pressure on their internal organs which makes it increasingly hard to breathe as well reduced circulation. For these reasons, elephants usually only sleep a few hours at a time—normally 4 hours in 24. But remember, Delhi is a senior citizen so she has been known to sleep more hours in a stretch than the other elephants.
The game plan was discussed and we were all in agreement that if Delhi did not respond to the series of homeopathic remedies then she would be given a dose of banamine. If she was avoiding pain by lying down then the banamine would cut the pattern of pain giving her the freedom to get up. At 6pm, Delhi was still snoozing away so Scott administered the banamine while Kat and Mary hand fed her favorite treat—corn on the cob. A call went out to the other barns for their supply of corn and by morning the Asian barn cooler was over flowing with Delhi's personal stash. The ten o'clock feed came and went with Delhi content to continue to catch up on her beauty sleep; her vitals were monitored and blood work was done in house. Her pulse was normal, her tongue was a perfect pink, and her breathing was normal and constant. Then at 11:45pm with one kick of her back leg Delhi righted herself and rose to her full stature which to all of us seemed feet taller than she was when she laid down. She was downright radiant, with that heart-melting twinkle in her eye and a cute little grin on her perky mouth. She accepted the hose Scott offered and drank for an eternity, then proceeded to eat and be fussed-over by caregivers and elephants alike. Yes, we were all relieved because even though we believe that Delhi is in charge of her own destiny and that we must support her choices for her life and passing, we were hoping to be blessed with more time with the magnificent lady…and we are.
January 10, 2008
What an exciting day! Some rather severe weather raced across Tennessee in the usual flash style. The weather comes on fast and strong, and is gone that quickly. Today we started out sunny, then rain, then winds and hail and then a torrential downpour, which resulted in flash flooding— which is always a welcome occurance at the Sanctuary. We welcome the water, as we don't have any areas that experience dangerous flooding—but we do have many creeks, streams and ponds that spill over their banks with such weather, and the girls love it! Today Sissy and Winkie christened Dulary's pond. They decided they weren't wet enough during the downpour and hail storm, so they made their way down the trail to the pond, and slid right in. Winkie took a couple of dives under water, rolling all around, while Sissy was her soft self and mostly waded. When they were done, they stood along the edge of the pond and coated themselves with red mud—which is still coating Winkie's nose pink.
January 5, 2008
I hope many of you saw Minnie on the elecam this morning and boy I wish we had had a digital camera handy. Today, Minnie actually broke a thin layer of ice that had formed on the upper pond and went for a swim. I wish you all could have seen her; what an active diva!
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I just had an interesting surprise while recording streaming audio. I normally use VLC and cron to automatically record online radio (WETS), but I have been experimenting with streamripper...
streamripper http://www.wets.org/sites/default/files/wetsfm.m3u -d /home/user1/Desktop/ -l 10800 > /dev/null 2>&1
...to record two hours of NPR (Cartalk and Wait, Wait) which are scheduled consecutively. Since I haven't specified a name, the output is usually just a single dash mp3 (-.mp3) that contained both shows. But this weekend when I checked my recorded mp3, I found two separate files, one for each show with titles...
- CAR TALK FROM NPR WITH TOM & RAY on WETS FM-HD1.mp3
- WAIT WAIT...DON'T TELL ME FROM NPR WITH PETER SAGAL on WETS FM-HD1.mp3
It appears that streamripper automatically parsed each show into a separate file and named each file with the title of the show.
I am not sure if I updated streamripper recently or if WETS has updated their audio stream, but this is really neat. I don't have to parse or name my mp3 files, streamripper is doing it automatically.
Automatic naming of streaming audio files with streamripper
Here is where users who have been using MEPIS awhile and know the basics of linux and MEPIS can ask questions.
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Pretty handy--and those are two great programs.
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I did one nap yesterday. She ended up going 6 hrs before bed, which wasn't the plan but I think she got a second wind.
So I guess I have two questions, how many naps?
And how many times a day do you. Have snack time? My pedi was asking if I gave her a snack 2-3 times a day. (If I give her three, along with meals it seems like she's eating all day long! ETA:also,what kind of snacks do you ladies do?


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I have to say, despite the over-saturation of the vampire genre as a general rule, it sure does give some authors out there the freedom to re-invent the beast for their own purposes. That's pretty much exactly what Laws does with his latest offering, with varying results.
Originally release in the UK as Gideon (a much better title, if you ask me…), the story concerns three women from different walks of life who fall under the spell of a mysterious man. He uses them for all manners of sexual perversions, which they're powerless to stop him from doing, and in the process takes just a bit of their life essence every time.
One of the girls decides to find out more about this man, despite the horrible fear that arises in her whenever she tries to even mention her encounters to others. She hires a private eye who discovers the man's name is Gideon and that he lives in a hotel. That's about all there is to know, save for his appetite for the opposite sex.
The girls get together and realize the only way they can be free of the man is to kill him. Through the information obtained through the P.I. they track him down, confront him, and shoot him to death.
Or at least, that's what they thought they had done.
At the same time a young man named Paul is dealing with a newfound urge to kill. Not just any random stranger, but a particular other person who he somehow knows is on their way to kill him. After watching his father get shot and killing the assailant, he realizes there is another out to get him, and soon the bloodlust is all there is.
He's captured by a man that's been tracking Gideon for half a decade, waiting for his revenge for what was done to his young wife. Paul is his last chance to enact it, realizing that if he can't track the monster down himself, he will have to bring it to him. Or at least, that's the way his plan looks…
These two plotlines don't really come together in the sense of character-crossing until the very end, but both are important to the overall story of Gideon, a very unique vampire (at least in terms of the lore) who can control his victims emotions and will, and subsists only on the life of the victim, which he drains during sex. Laws' writing is solid throughout, with some minor issues here and there.
First and foremost, his staging of the action sequences. He has a flare for the over-dramatic, it seems, which is hard to describe here but will make perfect sense upon reading it. It almost seems at times like he's writing it for easy adaptation into a shooting script the way he has the action broken up, and it can get a bit tiring at times, especially when the action just goes on and on long after you feel it should end.
I also got the impression that he didn't have a very firm grasp on his characters. They all seemed static and 2-dimensional, making it harder and harder to care about them as the book progressed. The only one I really liked was Van Buren (the man chasing Gideon) because he's really the only one that seemed fully developed. Ironic, since he was assuredly the most single-minded of them all. For some reason all the characters just seemed too damn serious and melodramatic,which made for a long read as I passed page 300. The book doesn't really have a good clip to it like I had thought it would, choosing instead to draw out the story of the women and Paul until I, personally, just wanted it to end.
But Fear Me is not a bad novel; Laws takes a very different approach with his vampire and makes him utterly unsympathetic, just something that is pure unmitigated evil. He also never tells any of the story from Gideon's perspective which helps keep the character enigmatic until the characters figure out what's going on and how it can be stopped.
For those of you that just can't get enough new twists on the vampire mythology, this book should give you something new to wrap your brain around. The rest of us, including those of us that wish no one was ever allowed to write about vampires again because we're so sick of them, the book will seem, if nothing else, overlong.


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- 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1⁄2 cup sliced green grape
- 1⁄2 cup shredded carrot
- 1⁄2 cup chopped celery
- 1 1⁄4 cups mayonnaise
- 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1⁄4 cup slivered almonds
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Dh loved this so much he started dancing around the kitchen when he first tasted it. I used red apples instead of grapes. I served on toasted bread with a spinach salad on the side.
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Using the Return Policy to Convert Shoppers into Customers
It's common practice to focus on trends, design and shopability to (hopefully) increase and maintain sales. For the most part, these topics play a major role in a site's sell-through rate. Let's not, however, overlook the less obvious reasons shoppers may be abandoning your online store.
Your return policy can make or break a sale all on its own. Consumers want to feel comfortable about their purchases, and part of that comfort is knowing they can reach out to you if there's a problem.
Fact: Returns and Exchanges Are Part of Doing Business
It's true — just ask any brick-and-mortar store owner. Should you be factoring returns, exchanges, damages and such into the cost of doing business? Definitely. You should also be incorporating return policies into your on-site marketing strategy.
Is Your Return Policy Squashing Sales?
Many online shoppers don't take time to read the fine print, and others simply don't care because merchant account rules favor the cardholder. Still, there are plenty of seasoned shoppers who won't hesitate to bail on a purchase if the policies are too strict.
I recently analyzed a store for a company eager to increase conversions. The owners touted their products as superior, priced best and of higher quality. The return policy, however, was riddled with threats, using terms like "We will refuse any package without an RMA." and "If it's your fault, we will deduct a 50% restock fee." In short, they wanted to make people feel all warm and fuzzy via navigational graphics, but wanted to stick it to the consumer should there be any problem with an order.
It's not so much about what's not mentioned up front as what's actually advertised. "Satisfaction Guaranteed" is a selling point. Of course, in order to hype this throughout the site the written policy itself must follow suit.
7 Pointers for Developing a Return Policy
Keep these key points in mind when writing (or revamping) your store's return policy:
Avoid threatening verbiage. Customers need to know you'll be just as glad to help them exchange an item as you are to charge their credit card. Avoid words like must and required, and phrases like, "We will not be responsible" and "We will refuse".
Know the law. Once you accept a package (prior to opening), you've accepted a return. Thus, a return merchandise authorization (RMA) simplifies the process, but rarely can you refuse a refund or exchange if the customer returns a package without an RMA.
Be prepared to eat the cost for your own mistakes. If you shipped the wrong item, or packaged it poorly, you should be willing to eat the return ship costs.
Choose words carefully. Avoid being called a bait-and-switcher by being clear about your policy both in hype (graphics or spotlighted summary text) as well as the complete policy.
Don't copy and paste. I've read the same return policy on hundreds of online stores. Even worse, I've had store owners tell me, "Oh, yeah, we copied that from [another site] but we plan to change it for us." Policies are rarely one-size-fits-all.
Educate your staff. Your employees should understand the store's policies. Customers should be provided with the same information no matter how they contact you.
Forget the legal jargon. Shoppers need to understand what to expect. Anything that needs multi-syllable, difficult-to-understand words should instead be explained in layman's terms that everyone is familiar with.
And remember, if you change your return policies, the change is only valid from its date of publication. You can't change the rules after an order is already placed.
The More Liberal, the Better
Zappos is popular for many reasons, a major one being its very liberal return policy. The company accepts returns up to a full year after the purchase date. While it's difficult for any small business to compete at that level, most consumers just want the ability to send back items that don't meet their expectations in a reasonable amount of time.
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There may also be an element of "groupthink" in reducing returns where if enough peope rave about the product that the few unhappy customers who exist, think they – not the etailer – made the mistake, and therefore decide not to return the item.
Apparently, adding customer product reviews to your website has been proven to cut product return rates, and if you have at least 50 of them, it reduces product returns by 65%…
Very good points. And yes, policies vary by industry, so make sure you're in line with your competitors. My policy started out as a simple "We'll do anything to make it right" type of policy, but reality set in over time. Unfortunately there are customers who will attempt to take advantage (such as those who order several items from multiple companies to do comparison shopping). I make custom jewelry, per individual order, so it's not a matter of placing a returned item back on the shelf. Each business is unique and you have to evaluate the potential losses against the potential for increased sales. Even Nordstrom and Costco have tightened up their "no questions asked" policies due to abuse.
Although Zappos returns policy is better than most, the main benefit is in the free shipping of returns.
The 365 days thing is a great bit of PR, but as the policy is actually that the product has to be in its original condition and packaging, the chances of any shoes being returned after a year is almost certainly zero.
As shipping in the USA is not that expensive, the actual cost of this seemingly wonderful returns policy is probably negligible, particularly in comparison to the fantastic PR benefit it has generated for them.
Personally I am annoyed that they only ship goods within the USA alone, which seems incredibly provincial these days.
Ed: You are not required to accept returns at all on customised items due to their one off status and should make that very clear in your sales process.
Ed: what policy do you use now? Or do you just do it on a case-by-case basis? That seems like it would be difficult for customer service to manage.
Great article!
What zappos did is a classic "Risk Reversal" strategy to make the customers feel that they do not have a risk of making the purchase.
Actually, only if most sellers implement a quick returns management system and make it really obvious for customers then that feature alone can help remove buyer's remorse.
Here's what sellers specially those with online presence must do right away. rollout a returns management system similar to this popular system http://RMAportal.com – immediately your site's reputation will get better. Other than a sophisticated returns processing, you can also get a much better idea of what items tend to be most problematic.
in addition, giving customers unexpected benefits would really help. zappos is also doing this by shipping orders much faster than the customer originally expected.


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Nobody talking about the NBA. Spurs are looking very good this year. Very deep and can definitely challenge the Lakers. Heat are finally starting to figure it out. And Orlando looks much better after the trade. I think the top teams in the NBA right now are looking very strong.
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