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The Ugly Duckling by Irene Bordoy
Kemorie Gay: 4 stars. That swan was pretty.
Hotel for Dogs by Lois Duncan
Killian Hayes: 5 stars. A pawsitively awesome book.
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams by Rhonda Hayter
Mimi Leiker: 4 stars. Abbie has always wanted a kitten. When she gets one, it turns out to be the famous Thomas Edison as a young boy! Then her mom and dad try so hard to get him back to his oringinal form, but they must find out who did it. Then when they do find out who did it, it turns out to be Dr. March Hall! He was "trying" to help them! Or was he? They must get Tom back to his year!
Lily and the Mixed Up Letters by Deborah Hodge
Emma Curley: 5 stars. This is my favorite book. This is about a girl who is just like me. My mom bought me the book, after I had checked it out from the library. It made me feel better after I read it.
Fast Food by Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers
Ivy Komiya: 5 stars. This book was amazing! My daughter loved looking at the pictures, and naming all the different fruits and veggies!! A must read for children of all ages.
Hank the Cowdog: The Watermelon Patch Mystery by John R. Erickson
Ben Steinkuehler: 5 stars. Hank is funny. Drover has six chicken marks. Edie the Raccoon used to live with Hank. Gourds are bitter. Watermelons are sweet. Moonbeams change gourds to watermelons and they change watermelons to gourds in Hank's mind. It was a good book. I would recommend it.
Operation Yes by Sara Lewis Holmes
Victoria Medrano: 5 stars. This book is about a group of kids that go to school on a military base. Their teacher's brother is in Afghanistan fighting. Their teacher is also very big on theater. At the end of the day, after all their learning, they work on acting and improv. Toward the middle of the school year, their teacher gets a note saying her brother is missing. After she leaves the students make a plan to try and get her old self back. But how can they do that? They start Operation Yes.
Go for the Goal: A Champion's Guide to Winning in Soccer and Life by Mia Hamm
Kendall Beemer: 5 stars. This book talks about everything from the fundamentals of soccer to what it felt like to win the 1999 Women's World Cup. Go for the Goal is a must-read for soccer fans of all ages.
Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Chloe Mooradian: 5 stars. Having to read this for a school reading program had me disapointed, beings that this looked like a boring book. Yet, when I opened it and read into the lives of Dr. Manette, Lucy, Darnay, and, most of all Carton, I was enthralled by their stories. Although it takes time to sit down and digest it (I highly recommend sparknotes!) the book is worth its weight in gold and highly recommended – what a good break from all the contemporary novels and a dive into classics!!
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Eboni Johnson: 5 stars. This book was about how an Indian on the reservation changes his life around starting by transferring to a new school. But life becomes much harder when white people ignore him, and Indians despise him for being a traitor. But when he earns the respect of the other basketball players and leads them to the play-offs beating his old teammates, he finds that he may have a chance after all. A major theme in this book was to never give up. Even though Arnold had to go through so many hardships he never loses sight of his dreams to make it to the outside world. I really liked the pictures that provide a funnier side in all the seriousness. Also, the jokes were timed well, so they gave off an awkward joke that you feel weird laughing at. One thing I didn't like was there were a few too many pictures, and some of them seemed unnecessary. Although this book is somewhat inappropriate for kids that are younger, I would still recommend it to anyone who is at least 13 years old. It is a great book to read regardless of boy or girl. I would also recommend this to anyone who likes funny books, but also a more serious reader would enjoy it too. Overall I would say that this is perfect for the average reader.
Betsy and the Emperor by Staton Rabin
Carolyn Kimball: 5 stars. This book was absolutely top shelf! Napoleon Bonaparte has been captured and sent to be a prisoner on the desolate island of St Helena, where he meets young Betsy Balcombe and the two become fast friends. Historical fiction at its greatest.
The Sentry by Robert Crais
Carie Starbuck: 4 stars. This latest novel from Crais was much more than I expected. I had started reading Crais many years ago when his novels focused on detective Elvis Cole, but strayed away when he took a turn with Joe Pike because I felt Pike's character lacked the emotion to carry an entire novel. I shouldn't have worried- Crais not only proves Pike has an emotional side (even as he's snapping necks!) but also bring in favorite Cole to add contract to Pike's quiet existence. Loved the novel, though the end resolution occurred in a less whiz-bang way than normal for a Crais novel.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Kara Bush: 5 stars. This book is amazing and my first read by this particular author. I was quite impressed by the character development of multiple characters. I felt, joy, shock, depression and sadness right along with the leads in the book. Will definitely bring a tear to your eye and make you laugh out loud. I strongly recommend this book to any woman. If you liked A Same Kind of Different as Me, then you will also appreciate this book.
Cemetery of Dreams by S. Mostofi
Heather Johanning: 4 stars. Cemetery of Dreams by S. Mostofi follows characters from high society as well as middle and poorer class Iranians in the years following the revolution of 1979 and the events surrounding the U.S. embassy hostage taking by Iranian students and the failed U.S. military attempt to rescue them, "Operation Eagle Claw." The story is about Arman who is taking care of his sick father. He is dragged into supporting the CIA coup against the regime. He enlists a group of 400 soldiers to help him and is faced with betrayals and intrigue on all sides. The author doesn't shy away from painting the reality of the situation. The story of the kid being executed for the `crime' of his parents is heartbreaking (it's based on actual events) and in my mind, exemplifies how people can lose their humanity and common sense in a time of crisis.
High Country by Willard Wyman
Spencer N Neill: 5 stars. A great read for those who like the thrill of Westerns but long for the sophistication of literature. The characters will challenge and the descriptions of the high country they live and work in will take your breath away. I highly recommend it.
Twice a Spy by Keith Thomson
Kyle Stueven: 4 stars. Twice a spy was an incredible edge-of-the-seat ride. The characters developed well and the plot moves very well. This is the first book that I have read by Keith Thomson. This is a sequel to Once A Spy. However, you do not necessarily need to read the first one to pick up the story-line. This was a great read.


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I am often perplexed at the difference between how I define "family" and how I observe others to define it. So, I decided I would first look at the technical definition of family: "fam•i•ly ~ a group consisting of parents and children living together in a household or a group of people related to one another by blood or marriage." Most of all, it means a person or people related to one another and so to be treated with a special loyalty or intimacy.
This seems simple to understand. And it should be easy to observe; however, the more closely I look at families, I see that my reality is not everyone else's. For me, this realization has been like swallowing a rock. I have always assumed that all families were automatically close because of the special bond they share and that special loyalty they have—or should have—to one another. I always believed that all families were there for each other and that all families would communicate in such a way that it would build you up and not break you down. that's not always true.
I was raised as the youngest of six. I can happily say that I have never really wanted for much in my lifetime. I have family. It has provided me with a comfort zone where I can rest, a place to laugh, cry, sing and play. This family is constantly changing but always there for each other no matter what the cost. I have never worried about being myself with my family. I am blessed.
In working with the public and observing how society has changed in its relationship to family, I have come to the conclusion that the lack of regard or respect for the family bond or unit could be a contributing factor to the discord that we find in our society.
Families are the foundation of society. It's where we come into the world, are nurtured and given the tools to go out into the world, capable and healthy—or aren't. While families have the greatest potential for raising healthy individuals, they can also wound their members in places that will never heal. When families break down and fail to provide the nurturing we need, the effects have an impact not only on our own lives, but also our communities.
In other words, we all pay for unhealthy families. If we ignore the suffering, we all suffer the consequences.
So, as I continue to try and figure out why some families don't understand that they should communicate openly, love unconditionally and respect each other, I will also continue to love my family for who they are, respect their lives for what they are and be true to the lessons that my parents have instilled in me. I will also pray that the rest of the world jumps on the bandwagon and realizes that their family should always come first before self interest, the acquaintance down the road or the stranger in the next town. Then, maybe, just maybe, the lessons we learn within our own families will pour out into our communities in a more cohesive manner. After all, our communities are supposed to feel like family. Does yours ?
[Jennifer Diehl is a resident of Cochecton, NY.]


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The Phillies will be playing the Colorado Rockies in the 2007 National League Division Series. The youthful franchise, which was founded in 1993, is making its second trip to the post season and is coming in red hot. The trouble with hot teams is that they win games they're not supposed to…take for instance Tuesday night. In an intensely fought 13-inning game, the Rockies slid into the playoffs on a questionable call at home plate. No matter. The Phillies are pretty toasty themselves.
Down the stretch, the Rockies won 14 of 15, while the Phillies won 13 of 17. Just before the respective winning streaks began, the two teams split a four-game slugfest in Philly. There is little doubt the upcoming series will any different; both teams have MVP-candidates, top ranking sluggers, and ballparks that love the long ball. Speaking of which, Ryan Howard was officially awarded for his heroics in the final week with NL Player of the Week honors.
Looking forward to the series, you have to wonder how the Rockies will handle the momentum from last night. I'm sure they will be exhausted after playing nearly five hours of baseball and hopping on a flight to PHL. Matt Holliday looked a little banged up, but I'm sure will be in the lineup on Wednesday. He, Todd Helton and the rest of the Rockies will be up against Cole Hamels who will once again be pitching in the biggest game of his life, this Wednesday at 3pm. He will be opposed by the lefty Jeff Francis. Francis finished the season 17-9 with a 4.22 ERA, and went 0-1 in two starts against the Fightins. He lasted a mere three-and-a-third innings in his September 13 outing, ultimately being chased by an Utley homer.
The upcoming games will be surrounded by an incredible atmosphere. I think we've finally had time to allow this to sink in and enjoy the prospect of a World Series. Many of us – although terrified to have our hearts broken again – still believed and a well-deserved playoff series has come to the city. Although I was stranded in DC Sunday evening, technology afforded me the opportunity to share my joy with Mike and the crowd on the radio at WNJC. For fans in similar situations around the country and the world, I recommend leaving a comment on where you will be watching the game, in hope of rallying some crowds. For the Washington, DC contingent, Rhino Bar & Pumphouse in Georgetown is where Phillies fans will congregate. I unfortunately will be in the wrong playoff city, and plan on watching the game at America's Original Sports Bar in Phoenix. No matter where you are though, you can feel it. This is the playoffs.
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Two things about the Rockies-Padres game last night:
1. Matt Holliday may have scored the winning run last night, but did you see his play throughout the game? Two strikeouts in RBI-situations and a blatently misplayed ball in left field that caused the Padres to score and forced extra innings. Still can't convince me that he deserves the MVP over J-Roll.
2. Did anyone else notice the lack of Rockies apparel on the Rockies fans? From TV it looked like half of the crowd could have been featured in the weekly Target circular with their solid T's and khakis. You call these people fans? It looks like they just wandered in from off the streets! No rally towels, no heart warming stories about why this season means so much, no passion. Granted I am biased since I am a Phillies fan, but did anyone else notice this?
You know it Julie. I do business in the town so am there frequently, and have been to a few empty seaters there. They are a fair weather-band wagon crowd.
But we all know their team is another RBI machine like the Fightins.
I didn't think I'd ever say this, but I like our pitching staff more (especially with no need to use Eaton) , which I think will carry the day.
Right there with you Julie, I was thinking the same thing the whole game. Their game on Sunday was a similar thing, here they are with a chance to tie for the wild card and the stadium isn't full and it's more like a PGA event than playoff baseball. There's no question in my mind that we just want it more.
i'm glad we're playing the rockies instead of the padres. the phils can smother their pitching staff, while the phils will only have to use their best arms in this series. also the rockies will play harder, making the phils stronger. after this series the phils will be the hottest team in baseball, easily taking the pennant, and will be strong enough to beat any american league team that comes their way in the world series.
as a fan who now lives out west, i'll be going to game 3 in denver. yeah i just bought a ticket last night that's not too far back behind home plate… that's how easy it is to get a ticket to a rockies playoff game! i'm going with my bros, we'll be decked out in phillies apparel and making a huge scene. you hear how quiet it gets there when things don't go their way? perfect chance for us to make some noise! GO PHILLIES!!!
Anyone seen the 25 man roster yet?
I'm interested to see who they keep in the bull pen.
they had an early version on espn.com… no eaton, no geary because he's hurt? i didn't know he was but apparently he tweaked his elbow? is this right? my man coste is on there though
Rhino Bar is a great place to watch Eagles games as well…I will be there on Wednesday to watch – see people there? – but have tickets for the Thursday game in Philly…right field upper deck, aka Ryan Howard HR territory. Bringing the old glove.
To be fair to the Rockies, most people in Colorado are only passionate about the broncos and/or rolling doobs. The Rockies are a clear #3 behind the elways and avs, they're an expansion team with no history (one playoffs in '95). Hopefully this run will wake the city and turn it into more of a baseball town – this country needs more of them.
PS – Rhino is a red sox bar, so be prepared for a ton of them filing in around 530 – 6 on wednesday. I'm sure those fan bases will have no trouble co-existing…
show some love for the pre and post game shows and tomorrow i will be out and about with free tshirts and puttin you on the radio if you get approached by the guy with a mic its me i will have a phillies jersey on .
Hey I took a few shots of some of the players before they hit the stage yesterday. I need help ID'ing just two more guys. Thanks.
we will be hosting the inaugural sexycrimes.wordpress.com sans pants aprty in vancouver, bc… any other vancouver phillies fans (i'm sure there are tonnnesss, haha) feel free to contact us for the details.
Hey, I'm a Phillies fan from Vancouver. A sans pants party sounds like a great idea. I'm there!!!
Any Phillies Phans in the SF Bay Area going to be watching the game anywhere?
Any idea where Phillies fans are watching the game in NYC?
here is a breakdown of why the Phils edged out the Mets…this is based upon an article written in the NY Post on August 26th by Kevin Kernan. He and Delgado believed that the Mets had the NL East wrapped up because "the Mets simply have more weapons than anyone else in the NL East"…
do ya?
here's your weapons breakdown by position:
1st base – Delgado hit .258 24HR and 87RBI
vs. Big #6 .268 47HR and 136 RBI…but who's counting?
edge Howard
2nd base – Castillo vs. Utley
stop it…are stats even necessary here?
edge Utley
SS – arguably the tightest race but
Reyes .280 119 Runs 12HR 12 Triples 36 Doubles 57 RBI 78SB w/21CS dare I say ralley killer?
J-Roll aka "MR. MVP" .296 139 Runs 30HR 20 Triples 38 Doubles 94 RBI 41SB and only 6 CS let's be honest -> offensive catalyst, and can rock orange sunglasses
edge Jimmy
3rd base – easy one, Wright…right? try: WRONG! while he might have better offensive numbers then all of our boys combined, who made the plays when we needed it most? Nunez with the glove, and Dobbs with the stick.
Edge Phillies third base crew ALSO Wright's shaved head = AWFUL
catcher – again, let's just be honest here and give credit where it is due. LoDuca's an ass with graying hair and no friends.
edge Chooch
RF – the ghost of Shawn Green $ ol' man Endy vs. Victorino & Werth
clutch hitting and a rocket arm are a good description of the the pinstriped platoon. pastey and an offensive liability, figure out who's who
edge the Buffalo soldier and Werth
CF – Carlos "remember what I did in Houston" Beltran vs. Rowand
hey Carlos, get mole checked out…it doesn't look healthy. Mr. Rowand will continue to sacrifice anything and everything. Holy team player batman…
edge Rowand
LF – Alou pees on his hands…his HANDS!!! welcome to 2007, they are called batting gloves. check 'em out. society thanks you.
edge Pat Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrell
Ace – One is a K-Machine that comes through when his team needs him most, the other gives up 4 runs in the 1st when HIS team needs him most.
edge to future CY Young Cole Hamels
Closer – Billy Wagner…championships just seem to follow the aging fireballer around, oh wait. they haven't. he's just angry little man at this point. by the way, the receding hairline looks great on you.
Brett Myers is a perennial member of the all-scowl team with stuff that gets nastier by the game.
pump those arms Brett, you get the edge
mascot – Mr. Met is simply frightening, the Phanatic is the best mascot in sports. I will not even entertain a debate on this.
edge to the Phanatic
HR celebration – the Bell vs. the Apple
an apple that pops out of a hat…WTF? THAT is what has entertained and charged up new yorkers for years? the Bell rings (as bells are SUPPOSED to do BTW) and displays a light show. one of the coolest moments in sports.
edge to Philly
I think it is all cleared up now…kingabling
Great analysis Bus Driver, but don't forget the rest of the 'pen
Mets, led by 'roid man Schoeneweissssssss. vs our untouchables "El Fuego" Romero and "Flash".
NYC: I would guess Wogies in the west village will be a great spot for the games. I live in NYC now as well, and am trying to decide where to watch Sat night. Leaning towards there.
Let me take this opportunity to say that if any of you that read this site had the opportunity to actually get tickets and be at the ball park yesterday and had the audacity to LEAVE THE BALLPARK BEFORE THE GAME WAS OVER, I wish nothing but the absolute worst for you in all your future endeavors. For what?!! To beat the TRAFFIC?!! You are the most pathetic scum to disgrace the face of this Earth and I'm ashamed to support the same team as you. If I was at the ball park, I would have thrown D-cells at you.
by the way, sucks to lose, but nothing hurt. we're always gonna lose when 1-4 hitters take the collar. Get back up tomorrow. Kendrick is big time.
OH and how about that ump taking the bat out of Howard's hand in the 9th?!! Ive never seen him so mad.
and the mets stilll suck
good point greg. the ump was very inconsistent, never had a clear strike zone, and leaned towards the rockies. oh well, but the phils aren't out of this thing at all. there's a new home plate umpire tomorrow and there's still good karma coming our way. remember the tarp incident in colorado? where the phils were risking their lives to save the ground crew's lives… the phils will be blessed for saving the day, and the rockies and their cocky attitude will be conquered at last… haha.
Great job Phillies!! Way to Go. Get swept 3 in a row. You guys suck just like your phillies fans. Now you can all use your stupid towels to wipe your ass. HAHAHA. But dont worry, next year you will be in 3rd place where you belong. Bunch of losers.
You would think that after 120 years the Phillies would have learned to play baseball a little better. They had a good run toward the NLDS, but remember they were playing the old-thinking 'teams' of the East made up of free agents wanting to put on a good performance just to boost their fortunes during the next trade.
If you look at the NL West, they build teams by signing and developing talent in their farm clubs. Corporations try to do the same thing – buy execs from outside, but the ones that develop and promote from within are the real winners, for both us worker bees, and for the company.


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my son is 4 weeks old, and has been actively nursing(not comfort sucking) since 130 this afternoon(it is now 615). this constant eating is a trend with him a few times a week. everytime he starts to dose off i pull him off and make him burp and he screams at me and acts like i am trying to starve him to death. Am i doing something wrong here? when it started at week 2 i thought, oh this must be that growth spurt they all talk about, but its more like 3 days on, 3 days off. Is he a "lazy nurser"? I am seriously going out of my mind, every 3 days for the last 2 weeks i get nothing done, i eat horribly(crackers one day) and he screams if i put him down to go to the bathroom, and forget a shower. can i prevent this by giving him a bottle of EBM?
please give me suggestions, because my butt is going numb from sitting here nursing all day!LOL


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By Pure Matters
The ingredient that gives gingersnap cookies and mulled cider their pungent kick might deserve a spot in your medicine cabinet as well as your kitchen spice rack. In two studies, researchers have found that ginger can ease muscle pain after exercise and soothe joint aches caused by osteoarthritis.
Ginger for Muscles
In one study, 74 volunteers took about a teaspoon of raw or heat-treated ginger daily, or a placebo, for 11 days. Each person then performed 18 slow repetitions of an exercise with a heavy weight designed to make arm muscles called elbow flexors achy and inflamed. Twenty-four hours later, they rated their pain. Compared to people who got the fake ginger, those who'd eaten raw ginger had 25 percent less muscle pain, and those who got heat-treated ginger had 23 percent less pain. Pain was still lower in the ginger groups 48 hours after exercise.
Ginger for Joints
And in another study, 120 people with painful osteoarthritis of the knees took two 15-milligram capsules of a ginger extract, 1,200 milligrams of ibuprofen, or a placebo every day for one month. Researchers found that pain fell about 50 percent for people in the ginger and ibuprofen groups.
How This Kitchen Spice Works
Behind ginger's ache-easing effects are a host of compounds that function like pain-relieving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen) in the body. These include gingerols, shogaols, paradols, and zingerone, which inhibit the activity of pain-provoking, inflammatory enzymes called COX-1 and COX-2. Ginger's zingy compounds also seem to further ease pain by muting the activation of pain-transmitting nerve fibers and blunting pain-receiving nerves in the spinal cord and brain.
Getting More Ginger
Ready to put this spice to work for you? You can, by incorporating ginger into cooking or by taking a supplement. In the first study, volunteers took 2 grams of raw or heat-processed ginger daily -- about the amount in 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger or a single 1-inch slice of fresh gingerroot (peel off the root's skin before grating or slicing). Add to salad dressing, toss into fruit salad, or incorporate into stir-fries or fruit desserts (heating the ginger has little effect on its ability to ease pain). You'll find fresh ginger in the produce section of the supermarket. Unpeeled ginger will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator or for 6 months in the freezer. Or try a supplement; in the knee pain study, volunteers got the equivalent of 30 grams of ginger extract daily. Follow label directions for dosage on individual products.
Source: http://resources.purematters.com/healthy-body/joint-tissue-health/new-reason-to-go-for-ginger-pain-relief


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When those trees turn on youMay 13,2013
Youve heard me say before that I was born with a chainsaw in my hands. Im using that third appendage right now out in our post-sugarin, pre-bug woods workin up a few yellow birch trees into next years firewood.
Thats just a warmup for things to come though: A new sap storage building is in the plans down at the sugarhouse and well be providing our own materials from start to finish. Well need a few big hemlock and spruce trees to be sawed into 12 by 12 posts and beams rugged enough to support 20 tons of sap next spring. Thatll take some big trees. Reminds me of the time I trailered a load of logs over to our neighbor Carroll Badgers sawmill. I pointed toward one with a nine-inch diameter on the top end and told Carroll that I wanted it sawed into an eight by eight.
Askin an awful lot athat air arentcha Burr? What he meant, of course, is that after you square up a 9-inch log by taking the slabs off, you certainly cant end up with an eight by eight. Ill never forget that quick lesson in common sense and will be more savvy this year when my brother Tick cranks out our timbers with his Wood Miser sawmill.
I learned lots over the years hauling logs into the Badger mill and fresh white lumber away from it but the woods was a different story. Some things came as easy as learning to talk or rolling off a log, like knowing the kinds of trees, and feeling a deep love for the woods, but other things required a skilled teacher.
Enter Grandpa Morse.
Sidney Morse was born with a good sharp ax and a yen to use it. He and I started going to the woods when I was a mere shoot. Yes, I knew my trees, but he taught me their quirks and what they could best be made into, using words like tension wood and bully spruce. To this day, spruce is my favorite tree because of a long ago stop at the base of one; we were out in the July woods when Grandpa hesitated and got out his pocket knife.
See that up there, Burr? he said. I looked up as Grandpa detached a pimply blob from the spruce and proceeded to pare off the ugly part with his knife.
Here, pop that into your mouth, he said, and unquestioning, I did. At first, it was pungent like a mouthful of sawdust, but as I chewed it became the most pleasant gum Id ever had. That chunk of spruce gum stayed with me for hours, and to this day I love spruce trees most of all, from the strong timbers they make right down to the flavor of an occasional chew.
In spite of the spruce trees superior qualities, the rascals can also turn on you. I found that out one day when my father Harry, Grandpa Morse, and I were up in the woods north of here logging. We were in an area where spruces grow tall and straight, good sticks as Grandpa would say. I was doing the felling with the chainsaw, my dad was on the tractor skidding, and Grandpa, ax in hand, acted as general overseer. Ive felled a lot of trees in my time so I know something about turning them in certain directions and avoiding disasters. I also know too well that accidents can happen as quickly as the blink of an eye or a puff of air, and it was the latter that almost cost my father his life that day long ago.
One particular spruce went the wrong way when I made the final cut and lodged in another one. Due to the angle of its lean and the firm way it lodged, the three of us agreed that it would stay put and started working on other trees close by. I had just dropped a big one and was limbing it when, even above the chainsaws high-pitched whine, I heard the most blood-curdling scream Ive ever heard in my life. I looked up and that lodged spruce was heading right for my dad on the tractor! Things went into stop time like in a picture. Grandpa, hands cupped like a megaphone, screaming at the top of his lungs. Dad, unsuspecting human bulls eye. Me, a horrified and helpless boy a distance away. At the last minute, Dad performed the most wonderful acrobatic miracle: he did a backward somersault and landed behind the tractor just as the tree made a final whoosh, crushing the seat, fenders and steering wheel. After the dust settled, the three of us, accomplices in stupidity, surmised that on that perfectly calm day, a breeze way up high had caught the spruces sail-like top and worked it loose from the other tree.
As a maple sugarmaker and all-around woodsman, Ive learned that trees are wonderful gifts and are there for our use. Like everything else from the earth, however, the gift brings responsibilities: respect em but watch your back because theyll turn on you. Well be careful out there cutting logs this summer because we want to be around for more years of sugarin, logging, or maybe just stopping in a cool shaded spot for an occasional chew.
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A lecture and laboratory course covering cell structure and function, with an emphasis on eukaryotes. Topics may include biological membranes, the structure, function and development of organelles, including membrane trafficking and protein targeting, as well as signal transduction pathways, and the cytoskeleton.
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|Dr. Martin Luther King's sermon at Temple Israel of Hollywood in 1965
Part I, 27 min., MP3, 3.1MB
Part II, 14 min., MP3, 1.6MB
While interfaith Jewish/gospel services in honor of the observance are fairly common in Los Angeles, Temple Israel's stands out for its inclusion of a musical piece arranged by Skloff, featuring recorded excerpts of King speaking at the synagogue in 1965. King's voice will be accompanied by both choirs' vocals and music played by members of both congregations.
Skloff said he'd always looked for an opportunity to infuse into a Jewish service the level of ecstatic devotion he'd witnessed in gospel churches. But he said his intent is larger than that, as well.
"I don't want to wait for some tragic event, for another Rodney King situation ... for all of us to think, 'Well, we really have to get together and heal this rift,'" he said. "We shouldn't wait. We should always be working on the relationship between the Jewish community and African American community."
For this new venture, the relationship began with a gathering involving Skloff, as well as Temple Israel's Rabbi John Rosove and Cantor Aviva Rosenbloom with The Word Center pastors Alan and T. Marvene Wright and choir director Contrella Patrick-Henry.
"By the end of the meeting, we were all sort of kibitzing with each other," Rosenbloom said. "We're hoping that this is just the first annual Martin Luther King weekend collaboration, and we are hoping that we'll be invited to participate in one of their services, although that hasn't been worked out yet."
For now, they're working on the details of the program, which will begin with a song written by Rosenbloom called, "Shechinah Niggun," and move into the spiritual, "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child."
"Their soloist and I will start off the service by melding our two songs -- melding two songs from our different traditions." Rosenbloom said. The evening will also include gospel renditions of prayers, like "Adon Olam," "Romemu" and "Lecha Dodi;" traditional gospel songs, like "This Little Light of Mine," as well as readings of King's words by Rosove and both pastors.
The centerpiece of the night will be the musical arrangement of the King speech recording.
"It's ... a historical connection to our social justice work, starting in the '60s, when Rabbi Nussbaum had Dr. King speak here, [and] our commitment to civil rights at the time, which has continued throughout the life of the temple," Rosenbloom said. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. service will be held Friday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m. at Temple Israel of Hollywood, 7300 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 876-8330.
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Winning the most beautiful division at Thomas Jefferson Junior High was Mrs. Sue McAulay's seventh grade class. The door was decorated with gold paper and lettering. Also winners in the contest were the bandhall for the funniest theme.
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What I've Been Up To, Part 2
Ya know, I fully intended to write this post well before now. Didn't happen. Better late than never, though!
Last Wednesday, I attended the Phillies' Baseball 101 for Women event, held at Citizen's Bank Park. This was the fourth year the Phillies have held this event. The first year, 2006, only had a May session, but each year since then has had a May and an August session. Needless to say, every one has been a sellout! I've attended one each year, so this was my fourth visit to Phillies Heaven.
I made sure I left my house extra-early, just in case of traffic problems. As my family and friends know, I am not a morning person, so anything that gets me out of bed wide awake at 6:30 in the morning is a minor miracle!
Once we were there and checked in, there was time for a light breakfast. Bagels, muffins, and the like were available, as well as juice, tea and the all-important coffee. Gotta have my coffee! There was also time for a photo op with the World Series trophy before the day's activities began.
Unlike the last time I was near the trophy, my kids were not present. No need to worry that my offspring might accidentally knock it over while fighting with each other.
About 150 women were in attendance, and for the morning's sessions, we were divided into four "teams". While waiting to get our team photo taken, we got a quick visit to the Phillies' clubhouse.
Upon entering the clubhouse, we were greeted by this guy, whose job at the moment involved sorting the socks. Though you can't see it in this photo, we were prevented from getting too close to the table by a red rope; otherwise, who knows, a few garments may have vanished as souvenirs🙂.
Though we couldn't get up close to the lockers in the back half of the clubhouse, we did get a good look into the lockers of Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and Shane Victorino, among others. Actually, maybe a bit too much is on display in Chase's locker.
Here is Ryan's locker. Not too messy – he actually has a second one next to it. Apparently the big-name guys (Utley, Howard, Rollins) are afforded this little perk.
Shane Victorino's locker is actually quite neat and tidy.
Even the clubhouse guys get World Series rings! Alas, he didn't let any of us try it on.
Once we were done in the clubhouse, we made our way to the seating area behind home plate for a session with the guys who run Phanavision, the large video board in left field. Of course, all the video clips, in-game entertainment, music, etc. are computerized, with a small army of people working to make sure everything runs smoothly.
This same group is also responsible for producing many of the video spots promoting upcoming games and events. We got to see some outakes of Shane Victorino recording a spot for Jewish Heritage Night. It took Shane more than a few tries, and lots of laughing, to finally get the pronunciation of "chutzpah" right.
The four teams then split up for coaching clinics with the Phillies' coaches. Rich Dubee talked about pitching, and we all got a chance to throw a few pitches in the bullpen. Milt Thompson and Pete Mackanin instructed us in proper hitting technique, and we had a chance to bat (off a tee) in the indoor batting cages. Davey Lopes discussed baserunning, and Sam Perlozzo talked to us about fielding. [no pictures of all this, it wasn't feasible to carry my camera during this portion of the day]
After a break for lunch, we had a Q and A session with J.A. Happ.
He explained that even though his printed name is two initials, proper pronunciation is "Jay" (J.A. stands for James Anthony, in case you were wondering).
Happ answered all kinds of questions for us, though he was a bit reticent about divulging any inside secrets. He admitted to having pregame rituals, though he wouldn't say what they were. At one point, someone asked about his time with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. At this, host Scott Palmer produced a J.A. Happ bobblehead that was given away at an IronPigs game. Here's J.A. coming face to face with his bobble likeness.
After J.A. left to a standing ovation, it was time to head to the Media Room for our session with Charlie Manuel.
Though Charlie has a reputation for not being a very eloquent speaker, he seemed pretty comfortable and at ease answering our questions, though when asked which was more intimidating, facing a roomful of reporters or a roomful of us, without hesitation he replied, "A roomful of women!"
Other topics included keeping the team focused on this year's pennant race and not resting on last year's laurels, the use of instant replay on disputed home run calls, and Brad Lidge's problems this year.
Next came a session with umpire Laz Diaz.
Though it may look like Laz is signaling for a touchdown, he is in fact doing his impersonation of Shane Victorino's arm-flapping in centerfield prior to being ejected from a recent game. As expected, there were many questions asked about why Shane was ejected, and why the home plate umpire would even be paying that much attention to a fielder (answer: the centerfielder is in direct view of the home plate ump, and all that arm waving is showing up the ump, therefore grounds for ejection). He was also asked what, if anything, catchers and batters talk about, and if there are any sure-fire ways to get ejected from a game.
Finally, the radio broadcasting duo of Scott Franzke and Larry Andersen talked about their experiences covering the Phillies. Here, Scott is apparently having a hard time believing something that Larry has just said.
Though not everyone agrees with me, I have always enjoyed L.A. as a broadcaster. Franzke is slowly growing on me, and these two have a great rapport. Their personalities complement each other very well, and in person you can really see how they play off each other.
Then it was on to our pregame patio party, with complementary food and beverages, and of course a visit from the Phanatic.
Then it was game time! As an added bonus, it was also Brad Lidge bobblehead night. I was just praying that Brad didn't have to come into the game and possibly blow a save – who knows how many bobbleheads may have been thrown on the field if that had happened!
Cliff Lee was facing Dan Haren and the Diamondbacks. Lee had a great game; Haren on the other hand did not, giving up 6 earned runs in 5 innings of work. The Phillies bats were alive, with home runs from Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and two from Jayson Werth. The Phillies won, 8-1!
All in all, a great day! I'll be looking forward to next year's event so I can do it all over again!
(all photos by me, except obviously the ones with me in them; those were taken by a fellow attendee and one of the ballgirls, using my camera)
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Charlie was a VERY smart man to say that a room full of women was more intimidating! lol! Great pictures and I'm glad you had a good time!
What fun. No wonder you look forward to these events. (You look great with the trophy, btw.) I would have been fascinated by the session with Laz Diaz. I've always wondered about the conversations between catchers and umps and what gets a player ejected. Great info!
Great post…. my wife wishes we lived closer so she could go to these, unfortunately they started after we left Philly…. I just want to know, where to apply to get that sock guys job…I could sort socks and get a WS ring…:-)
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Wonderful post. I love it! And we did not get a Q&A with an ump! I am sure many of us would love to ask them a few questions. Also we do not get to visit the clubhouse. J.A. looks skinny. Oh and you just got to find the guy that is willing to take his ring off and let you wear it. I knew ahead of time Jim Campanis lets fans do that.
I am glad you asked about the statue because that made me update my latest blog with that. Please check it again when you get a chance. It is very interesting. The Statue is called "The Player". I am curious to see who will get the award this year. I hope, I hope is our own Don Newcombe.
Lee has been better than anybody could have expected for you guys, hasn't he? A sub-1.00 ERA and a perfect record? Wow. He's just what you were hoping to get. And he is making people forgot what you gave up to get him. The event looks pretty cool. I like when you get a chance to go behind the scenes of a baseball team. Very cool.
What a day you had!!! It's great that the Phillies have such a fun event for the women. I have seen the Dodgers locker room but we were not allowed to take picutres. I loved your pictures especially since you took them yourself. My favorite one is the one of you with the scoreboard behind you. What a nice stadium. Your remark about not having your kids so the trophy was safe gave a good laugh.
Thank you so much for posting your experience.
Julia – Charlie was pretty funny, and a much better speaker than a lot of people give him credit for.
Jane – Thanks! As for catcher/batter conversation, there apparently isn't much, unless they know each other or have played together before.
Peter – Actually, I don't know if the sock guy got a ring; that one was on the hand of another attendant, who was giving us the clubhouse lowdown.
Emma – J.A. is actually very tall, about 6′ 6″, so yeah he does look kind of thin.
Raysfanboy – We are very happy to have Lee. Now if only there were a way to clone him…
Cat – Thanks! I wonder why you weren't allowed to take pictures in the Dodgers' clubhouse? Or maybe it's odd that we were allowed, considering Chase's "underthings" were on display.
I loved your post! I loved it. Good job!
I mute the TV for innings 1-3 and then again for innings 7-9, and listen to the radio, even tho the TV and radio are not in sync. I cannot….CANNOT (repeat) take more than a few minutes of Chris Wheeler and Tom McCarthy and their constant chattering. So I enjoyed what you had to say about Franzke and LA.
I really think the radio guys have a really enjoyable rapport – tho maybe Mitch Williams would do well, too, or even Ricky Botallico, who has improved, in my opinion, over this year's post game live.
Anyway, I loved reading about your day at the ball park.
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Now I'm not talking about going on that diet where you can eat a pound of bacon for breakfast or a 20-ounce steak for supper. I'm talking about just leaving off some carb calories you don't need.
For instance, when I go to Dairy Queen, I order the taco salad without the shell, without the beans, with extra cheese and jalapenos on the side. I get that several times a week.
When I go to the Empresario, they have a sandwich there that has a chicken breast, cheese, mushrooms, and bacon. I leave off the bread and substitute a side salad for the fries. It is very, very good.
It is week 10 of my "20 pounds in 20 weeks" goal and I'm doing pretty well with it, losing about 13 pounds so far, just by making simple substitutions like I've just mentioned.
Going to swim aerobics Tuesday through Thursday evenings at the city pool is also helping. That class is a lot of fun and Renee is an excellent instructor.
I make these one dish meat-vegetable dishes quite often. There is enough for several meals of leftovers so I'm not constantly cooking just for me.
Low-Carb Chicken
and Cream Cheese
with Broccoli
• 8-10 chicken tenders, remove membranes and cut into 2-3 pieces each
• olive oil
• creole seasoning
• juice of half a lemon
• 1 8-oz. block cream cheese, cubed
• ½ bag frozen broccoli crowns, slightly thawed
• real bacon bits (from a bag), optional
• garlic powder
• Put your prepared chicken tender pieces in a Ziplock bag (or bowl) along with a couple of splashes of olive oil, a few of good sprinkles of Creole seasoning, and the juice of half a lemon. Squish it around together and refrigerate until you are ready to use it.
• Heat oven to 350. Spray a baking dish wish Pam.
• Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish.
• Sprinkle the broccoli on top. Dot with the cubes of cream cheese.
• Sprinkle on some bacon bits, if using.
• Shake on a little garlic powder.
• Put in the oven and lightly cover with some aluminum foil.
• After about 15-20 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and stir everything together. If you do not stir it, the cream cheese just sits on top. There should be some juice from the chicken that allows the cream cheese to turn into a nice sauce.
• Bake 8-10 minutes more or just until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Cook's notes: I put my frozen broccoli in a small strainer and ran hot water over it to melt the ice crystals that had formed. If you are sharing this with carb-eaters, it is good served over cooked buttered rice.
Low-Carb Cheeseburger Cauliflower
• 1 to 1 ½ lbs. ground beef
• ½ small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ½ head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• salt and pepper, to taste
• Steam cauliflower until soft but not mushy.
• While cauliflower is cooking, brown hamburger with the onion and garlic.
• Drain off grease.
• Break up cooked cauliflower into smaller pieces.
• Add to hamburger, along with seasonings and cheese.
• Mix until cheese is melted.
Cook's notes: I cook the entire head of cauliflower and just add in as much or as little of it as I want and save the rest to use later. I sometimes make this with cooked yellow squash or sautéed cabbage instead of the cauliflower. I just like the combo of seasoned meat and vegetables and it makes a quick meal. My mom made something similar where she would add a can of drained corn, a can of drained green beans, and a can of diced tomatoes to the cooked meat.


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At the moment, the weather is the main topic of conversation throughout the Upper Delaware River Valley region and with good reason—it's freakin' cold outside! Actually, "cold" doesn't begin to describe what we are experiencing, and both local and national news stories are doing their best to describe what we on the East Coast (and much of the country) are going through. Meteorologists have dubbed it a "polar vortex" (sounds like a sci-fi film) and "arctic blast" (isn't that a chewing gum?) but as far as I'm concerned… there are no words. To make matters worse, I decided to begin the New Year with resolutions of epic proportions: cutting down on caffeine, and smoking cessation. I swore that I wasn't going to share this tidbit with anyone, for a variety of reasons; but here I am, tearing my hair out, stuck in the house and screaming.
Seven days in, 2014 has (IMHO) been a challenge. Last week (during the blizzard) I had an unfortunate run-in with a deer while navigating my way home, and although I'm happy to be alive, I'm sad that Bambi didn't make it. The front end of my pickup is gone, but both Dharma (the Wonder Dog) and I survived, and for that I'm grateful. Desperately wanting to smoke, I managed to get the truck into the garage (after five attempts), shoveled a path to the front door and hunkered down, (foolishly) glancing at the thermometer. Cringing at the reading (minus eight), I flipped on the television, seeking diversion. Scrolling through my choices, I threw an ashtray at the wall and wept. "200 Cigarettes" was playing, and while I might be a fan of Ben Affleck and Dave Chappelle, I was in no mood. Grumbling and cranky, I flipped channels. Because of the holiday, re-runs were rampant, so I began a search for a film that would take my mind off the temperature, smoking, my truck and snow. I love old movies and am a fan of both Bogart and Bacall, but "Key Largo" sounded frustrating, (too many palm trees) so my search continued. "What are the odds?" I whimpered to the dog as "Coffee and Cigarettes" appeared on screen. Described as "a series of vignettes that all have coffee and cigarettes in common," it did not seem prudent, so I continued to scroll. "Turner Classics sounds safe," I rasped at the screen, and having never heard of Warner Brothers' "Bright Leaf" I settled into the couch, covered in blankets, with the pup ensconced on my lap. I dimmed the lights, ignoring my desire to smoke and sighed. Minutes into the movie, made in 1950 and starring Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal and (once again) Lauren Bacall, I sat up and screamed, causing the pup to run for cover. As it turns out, "Leaf" centers on a 19th-century tobacco farmer (Cooper) building a successful cigarette empire, while seeking revenge on old enemies and finding romance (Bacall). Oh Em Gee. A preview of "Now Voyager" featuring Bette Davis blowing smoke in Paul Henreid's face was enough to cause me to turn off the TV, while flinging the remote, howling.
Checking the weather report online was depressing. With a wind-chill prediction of minus 20 looming, I scrolled through Facebook, seeking diversion. Sure enough, the frigid temps were the main topic and I (momentarily) took solace, knowing that I wasn't alone. The Catskill Chronicle's Carol Montana weighed in by commenting that "It's minus five in Grahamsville, with a wind-chill of minus 25." Oy. "Holy Moly!" chirped FB pal Donna Amato, "Cuddle up with Dharma!" Noting that it was warmer in Alaska, Iceland and Antarctica, I threw up my hands. "Can't handle this," I cried, "I need to smoke!" Calling my closest neighbor, I begged for a cig. "No way" she replied "just deal with it." Boots, gloves and parka donned, I trudged to the garage, only to find the door frozen shut with no way out. Shaking my fist at the universe in general, I slinked back inside, a broken man. Stupidly, I went back to the Internet. Angrily responding to my friends in Florida and their snotty posts, I took no comfort hearing that it was even colder in Maine and checked the ashtrays for butts. "I need help," I wheezed, and called a "help line" (www.nysmokefree.com [2]). The nice man on the other end was sympathetic and offered up some helpful hints, while I did my best to not let him know that I was close to tears. "It will get easier," he said. "Hang in there." With the faucets gently dripping (pipes froze last week) I'm despondent but resolute. Nick Naylor's "Thank you for Smoking" is on TV in a few minutes. I think I'll read a book.


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Striving for perfectionAugust 17,2013
An unusual thing happens to people who go to an actual baseball game. They are watching the action when something spectacular happens, and their immediate response is a desire to see the play again, to get a better look. Then disappointment dawns just as quickly when they realize that in real life there is no instant replay.
Major League Baseball has decided that there is instant replay. On Thursday baseball announced it would expand instant replay to allow for correction of most dubious calls starting next year. At present, managers are allowed to challenge disputed home runs. Next year they will be allowed one challenge during the first six innings and two in the final three, except on questions of balls and strikes, hit batsmen and check swings. Unlike challenges in football, where referees review disputed calls on the sidelines, officials at headquarters in New York would be at the ready to decide disputes.
It is another incursion of technology and the allure of exactitude into the realm of the human. As such, it will be welcome to some and anathema to others.
Umpires make mistakes. About that there is no doubt. Omnipresent TV cameras have made their errors plain to see to millions of viewers. One of the most famous occurred in 2010 on the final out of what would have been a perfect game thrown by Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga. On the play umpire Jim Joyce called the runner safe at first base in a play where replays showed he was out. Joyce knew he blew the call. Galarraga knew Joyce had robbed him of a perfect game. Instant replay would have rectified the error.
What followed was an exercise in graciousness that would not have been possible if rules had allowed for review of the play. Joyce apologized, Galaragga accepted the apology, and they wrote a book together. It was the most famous perfect game never thrown.
Baseball players strive for perfection, but seldom achieve it. Learning to handle mistakes is part of the game whether you are a batter returning to the dugout after striking out or a player who learns to forget the error he has just made.
Accepting the mistakes of umpires has also been part of the game since the beginning. The fallibility of umpires is one of the great themes of the rhetoric in the stands.
It is a valuable lesson to learn in baseball as in life. There is no instant replay when nations go to war, when people commit crimes, when a momentary lapse causes an accident, when we misunderstand what our friends are telling us. We live in a world foggy with uncertainties, and admitting our fallibility is one of the first lessons of life. Expecting perfection from oneself, or from the arbiters of foul balls and putouts, is delusional.
But improving the accuracy of calls, when possible, surely cannot hurt. That is what some of the great leaders of the game are saying. They include revered former managers Joe Torre and Tony La Russa. When a pennant or a World Series is on the line, or even a forgettable game in mid-August, why not make use of the tools available to make sure the winner actually deserved to win?
Its hard to argue with that view except to point out what is lost: an appreciation of the innate uncertainty of our judgments and the need to be gracious when confronted with error. That doesnt mean managers should not scream and kick the dirt when they are robbed. It may happen, however, that instant replay cuts down on the emotional displays by managers or the high drama of umpires tossing managers from the game.
To the age-old complaint, We wuz robbed, we will now have the rejoinder, You wuz robbed, but then we returned your money.
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The directions for this pattern are shown here but the pattern pieces are for sale for $2.50.
Supplies Needed: Less then a 1/4 yard of material for main dress (I used corduroy), scrap material for waistband, matching thread, velcro.
1. Lay out your pieces based on the instructions on the pattern pieces. Cutting 1 of the front on the fold, 2 of the back, and 1 the skirt.
2. Here are the pieces for the dress. (dimensions of skirt on pattern piece)
3.DRESS SKIRT: To assemble the skirt fold right sides together (Matching up short sides). Measure 3" down, mark, sew the rest. This is the back seam of the dress skirt.
4. On the bottom portion of the skirt hem with 1/4" rolled hem. This means you fold if over once 1/4", then fold it over again 1/4". Therefore you have a nice finished hem.
5. On the top portion of the skirt do a gathered stitch 1/4" down. A gathered stitch is accomplished by setting your stitch length to the longest stitch, once you go all the way around, you pull one of the threads to gather the material.
This picture shows you the placement of everything on the skirt. Now set this temporarily to the side.
11. Place waist band on the right side of bodice bottom fold facing towards neckline.
The waist band will be too long, but my motto is better to be too long, then too short. Sew on bodice with a 1/8" seam. Trim once sewn.
The waist band will be too long, but my motto is better to be too long, then too short. Sew on bodice with a 1/8" seam. Trim once sewn.
12. Connect the bodice to the skirt with right sides together. You will have to tweak your gathers to make sure it is evenly distributed . Sew skirt and bodice together.
13. Open up dress and take the back seam and turn under /4"and stitch.
16. Optional: I included a rosette. I took 1"X5" of material. Folded it in half, put a running stitch on the raw edges, pulled and wrapped around and around until I had a rose.
I placed a button in the center. Then sewed onto the dress.
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The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum will host an evening of mystery, sweets and fun on June 29.
Guests will enjoy gourmet desserts, a performance of the musical "Gumshoes Never Cry, But Coppers Sometimes Do," and an hourlong guided tour through the museum rooms of the asylum.
Two shows will be offered, at 5:30 p.m. and at 8 p.m. Tickets include dessert, the show and the museum tour. Reservations are required, and they can be made by calling 304-269-5070.
The musical will be performed at TALA in Weston. The facility served as a sanctuary for the mentally ill from 1864 to 1994. Since opening for tours in March 2008, more than 125,000 travelers have visited this National Historic landmark.
TALA is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the facility, as well as bringing awareness to the history of the treatment of mental illness and the facility that shaped a community. The proceeds from tours, events and souvenir sales fund ongoing restoration and preservation projects.
"Gumshoes" is set in 1940 Manhattan and follows private eye Dirk Manzman and Capt. Finian Flanagan O'Callahan as they try to solve the murders of several prominent businessmen and keep America out of a brewing world war. "Gumshoes" features a cast of memorable characters, from rich widows with shady pasts to an aging showgirl, a female mobster and a German police lieutenant who wants to take over Manhattan and the world. Best of all, the audience gets to decide "whodunit" with a special ballot listing four characters.
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Go Over the Cliff? May Be Best Thing
To me it was a case of buy in anticipation, sell on the news. QE3 was announced on Sept. 13, and most stocks, ETFs and equity averages peaked between Sept. 14 and Sept. 21.
As the stock market began to become infected with "QE fatigue", the focus shifted to the pending "fiscal cliff". On Election Day stocks had a strong rally in anticipation that Mitt Romney would pull out a victory, but when President Obama won a second term stocks took it on the chin and "QE fatigue" became an epidemic. With this week's weakness and market concerns around the world this epidemic has become a pandemic.
All major equity averages and all sector ETFs I track have negative weekly chart profiles. Without any safe sectors the epidemic of "QE Fatigue" can be justifiably called a pandemic, as there are no safe havens in the equity markets.
The background to the "fiscal cliff" began with the Budget Control Act, which became law because of the partisan stalemate in Washington, DC. Democrats and Republicans could not agree on how to cut the budget deficit. This law calls for across-the-board spending cuts, "sequestration" to most discretionary programs. In addition, the law specifies the Bush-era tax cuts expire as 2013 begins.
President Obama wants the tax cuts to end for families making more than $250,000 per year, or $200,000 for individuals. The House Republicans do not want any tax rate hikes but seek to overhaul the entire tax code. If the Republicans agree to keep middle-class tax rates unchanged and raise those on the so-called wealthy, they lose their bargaining chip.
In my opinion, the Budget Control Act was the country's insurance policy that America would take action to reduce the uncontrollable budget deficit and growing debt. It's the act that forces austerity.
Between now and year-end there seems to be no chance of achieving a Grand Bargain, so let the "Fiscal Cliff" happen. The aftereffects should result in bringing together both sides of the aisle. By the time 2013 begins, stock market weakness could be factored in as stocks are already falling off their technical cliffs.
Stocks are now declining in anticipation that the "Fiscal Cliff" will happen. Investors are selling shares now to book profits to prevent the differential costs associated with increased taxes on capital gains and dividend income the potential in 2013. This should give the stock market a strong bid as 2013 begins as investors buy back those shares sold since mid-September.


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Protests explode after the death of the 25-year-old African American Freddie Gray while he was under arrest. The commitment of the Focolare community, together with other groups to pacify the city.[more]
Protests explode after the death of the 25-year-old African American Freddie Gray while he was under arrest. The commitment of the Focolare community, together with other groups to pacify the city.[more]
From 11:00 am – 12:00 noon (in different time zones) hundreds of thousands of young people will be protagonists in the global relay event sponsored by the Teens for Unity of the Focolare Movement.[more]
The President of the Focolare Movement, currently in New York, answers some questions on the eve of her participation as speaker at the United Nations High-Level Thematic Debate on Tolerance and Reconciliation, in which she declares her "optimism" for a future of peace.[more]
Focolare president Maria Voce has been invited to be a panelist by the President of the UN General Assembly[more]
"Jesus is the greatest gift of all": with this spirit, thousands of children throughout the world remind us that "Jesus has been dislodged," and invite us to make him once again the focus of Christmas. In St. Peter's Square on 20 December, there will be a Children's Jubilee with the blessing of their statues of Baby Jesus.
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16 year old Caitlin Rowley from Houston, Texas, shares how she lives with Crohn's Disease, overcoming her fears. An experience which emanates strength and light.
An exhibition held in support of victims in war-torn countries. It consists of a wall composed of handmade tiles which can be lifted off and taken home. Joelma Regis, the project creator, explains: "We are all connected and together we can help tear down the walls of indifference in our everyday lives."
Cardinal George with Focolare Members at the Meeting of the Movements in 2008
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August 7, 2000: To the surprise and delight of astronomers, the Hubble telescope discovered a small armada of "mini-comets" left behind from what some scientists had prematurely thought was a total disintegration of the explosive Comet LINEAR. In one observation, Hubble's powerful vision has settled the fate of the mysteriously vanished solid nucleus of Comet LINEAR, which was reported "missing in action" following its passage around the Sun on July 26. Though comets have been known to break apart and vanish before, for the first time astronomers are getting a close-up view of the dismantling of a comet's nucleus due to warming by the Sun. The results support the popular theory that comet nuclei are really made up of a cluster of smaller icy bodies called "cometesimals."See the rest:
Hubble's close-up view [lower right] shows that the comet nucleus has been reduced to a shower of glowing mini-comets, which resemble the fiery fragments from an exploding aerial firework. This is the first time astronomers have gotten a close-up look at what may be the smallest building blocks of comets, the icy, solid pieces called cometesimals, which are thought to be less than 100 feet across. The farthest fragment [to the left], which is now very faint, may be the remains of the parent nucleus that fragmented into the cluster of smaller pieces to the right. The comet broke apart around July 26, when it made its closest approach to the Sun. The Hubble telescope photographed the comet on Aug. 5.
A wider view of the comet can be seen in the picture at upper left. A ground-based telescope snapped this image of the comet at nearly the same time as the Hubble observations. The comet appears as a diffuse, elongated cloud of debris without any visible nucleus. The small box to the left outlines Hubble's view.
Since the 1950s, comets have been commonly assumed to be loose agglomerations of ice and dust — "dirty snowballs" — weakly held together by gravity. Solar heat causes the ices to sublimate [change from ice to gas] and violently release gas as explosions and garden-hose-style jets. Solar radiation pressure blows away particles like debris caught in a gale. Comets spend most of their lives in the frosty outer limits of our solar system, and only periodically visit the inner solar system, making passes around our Sun.
In 1992, comet Shoemaker-Levy 9's nucleus was broken up into about 20 mountain-sized pieces after a close encounter with Jupiter. In 1994 these pieces eventually collided with Jupiter in a stunning string of explosions. But that comet was too far from the Earth to be studied in the same kind of detail as Comet LINEAR. Some astronomers think that the fragments now being seen in Comet LINEAR may be the primordial building blocks of the original nucleus. By investigating how this comet is coming apart, astronomers hope to learn how it was put together in the first place, roughly 4.6 billion years ago.
Astronomers speculate that the comet was so fragile that it couldn't take the Sun's heat and came unglued. Several observatories recorded the comet brightening as made its closest approach to the Sun. Astronomers interpreted the brightening as the nucleus completely falling apart.
Some astronomers believe that this was Comet LINEAR's maiden voyage to the solar system, after traveling for nearly the distance of a light-year from the vast comet storehouse called the Oort cloud. Researchers estimate that 20 to 30 percent of comet visitors are so fragile they completely disintegrate when they meet the Sun up close. Other comets can survive for as many as a thousand orbits around the Sun one of the most celebrated being Halley's Comet, which last appeared in 1986.
Other astronomers suggest that Comet LINEAR may have been a fragile piece of a larger comet, breaking away from its parent during a visit to our solar system more than 10 million years ago. Straggling behind its parent comet for millions of years, LINEAR at last returned to our solar system for one last circuit around the Sun.
Credit: NASA, Harold Weaver (the Johns Hopkins University), the HST Comet LINEAR Investigation Team, and the University of Hawaii


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Mr. Lamprecht was born July 30, 1946, in Three Rivers to Robert Henry Lamprecht and Viola (Albrecht) Lamprecht. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mildred (Teague) Lamprecht; and sister, Lorita Lamprecht.
Survivors include a son, Robert Dale Lamprecht Jr. of George West; a brother, Donny (Florence) Lamprecht of Ray Point; and sisters, Karen (Robert) Melton and Joyce (Homer) Smith, both of Ray Point, Judy Williford and Janice (Gordon) Mayer, both of Cuero, and Frances (Charles) Hahn of Bay City; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home chapel. A prayer service was held there that evening at 5:30 p.m.
The funeral service was held Thursday, March 21, at 2 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Three Rivers with the burial to follow at Ray Point Cemetery with Rev. Norman Sulaica Jr. officiating.
Pallbearers were Joe Gary Wright, Don Bowman, Ewell Walton, Chuck Hahn, David Smith, Owen Teague, Robert Melton and Gary Lamprecht.
Honorary pallbearers were Larry Teague, Larry Williford, Thomas Gilbert, Ronnie Stendebach, Danny Wade Lamprecht, Lee Melton, Ashley Melton, Rhonda Harfst, Larry Kolacek and Amanda Mayer.
Services entrusted to Galloway & Sons Funeral Home, Three Rivers.


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These are the questions you should ask before dropping your money on a used vehicle
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A good vibe led to Count Basie Orchestra alumnus, jazz trombonist and composer/ arranger T.S. Galloway joining North Central College's highly acclaimed Jazz Studies Program faculty this year.
Program director and jazz drummer Jack Mouse met Galloway several years ago when Mouse's wife, jazz vocalist and North Central instructor Janice Borla, was rehearsing for a performance with the Jazz Institute of Chicago, where Galloway arranged a song for her.
"We didn't have a trombone teacher—we just hadn't found the right one to complete our faculty lineup," Mouse says. "When I met T.S., I knew he was the guy. It was initially just a vibe thing."
Mouse and Borla stayed in touch with Galloway. When he contacted them with news he was moving to the area, the time was right to invite him to join North Central, they said.
Galloway, who previously taught at the Sweelinck Conservatory and The Hague, teaches jazz trombone, composing and arranging. A composer/arranger for the Center for Black Music Research and the Jazz Institute of Chicago, he was recently commissioned by the Chicago Jazz Festival to compose a work featuring world-renowned trombonist Julian Priester in tribute to legendary Chicago band director Captain Walter Dyett. Galloway's work premiered at the 2008 Chicago Jazz Festival in Grant Park in August.
In addition to playing with the Basie orchestra, Galloway has been musical director and arranger for numerous productions in the United States and abroad. In 1992, he toured Germany and Spain with the Duke Ellington Orchestra and has worked with Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Red Saunders and many other greats.
"Adding T.S. truly completes our outstanding jazz faculty," Mouse says.
North Central's program maintains an outstanding reputation among jazz educators and the global jazz community. Jazz media have ranked North Central's program in the top 10 percent of collegiate programs.
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Vernix and Lanugo
When your precious baby is born, don't be surprised to see him or her covered in what looks like white, waxy cheese. This creamy stuff is called vernix caseosa, Latin for "varnish" and "cheese," and acts like a waterproof barrier on your baby's skin, protecting it from the drying effects of months of submersion in amniotic fluid. In addition, scientists now believe that it may also have antibacterial and cleansing properties.
Vernix is made up of sebum (oil on the skin) and dead skin cells and is secreted by your baby's sebaceous glands in the second half of your pregnancy. The vernix will cover your baby's skin for the rest of your pregnancy and will begin to disappear just before birth. Some babies are born with a great deal of vernix still present (especially premature babies) while others will have just a little bit. Any residual vernix is removed during the baby's first bath, shortly after birth, or is reabsorbed into the skin.
Steven B. Hoath, MD, and his colleagues at the Skin Sciences Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio have been studying vernix to determine how it protects the fetus in utero and helps newborns to adapt to life outside the womb. Their research suggests that vernix is a natural skin cleanser as well as an anti-infective, antioxidant, a moisturizer, and a wound-healing agent. It appears that the protein components of vernix contain several antibacterial polypeptides that protect against common bacterial and fungal pathogens.
Lanugo is a fine, downy layer of hair that covers your baby's body while he or she is in the womb. It helps to hold the vernix in place to ensure your baby's delicate skin doesn't become chapped by the long immersion in amniotic fluid. It first appears at about five months and for the most part falls off just before birth; however, many babies still have some lanugo at birth.


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Hillcrest Educational Centers is a private not-for-profit agency that provides a range of individualized and comprehensive clinical, psychological and special education services for children, adolescents and families in Berkshire County, MA and the Northeast. The students served by Hillcrest in nonresidential and residential programs have complex psychiatric, behavioral and/or developmental disorders, including autism, and a variety of high risk behaviors. Cranwell partners with Hillcrest Educational Centers and participates in their Holiday Wish Program for the children. We have been consistently able to provide gifts for approximately 40-45 children each year. Any employee can participate in the program and use their own resources to provide a gift.
Berkshire United Way has been a leader in providing community solutions in Berkshire County since 1924. Today, Berkshire United Way serves 26 communities and directly impacts more than 22,000 lives across the county through a diverse set of activities and services directed to improvements in education and employment - the keys to a good life. Cranwell partners with United Way to raise money throughout the year by giving employees the opportunity to donate through payroll deductions, employee cash calendars, and gift basket raffles. Cranwell has received the Pinnacle Award by successfully achieving campaign goals set by United Way, for example, through increasing campaign giving dollars over the previous year, increase of employee participation, and corporate dollar matching and/or in-kind gifts.
Every hour of every day, Elizabeth Freeman Center provides lifesaving, life renewing help to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and to their families. The center offers free and confidential counseling, shelter, legal advocacy, safety planning, teen dating violence prevention education, a 24/7 hotline, and much more. In 2013 the Spa at Cranwell partnered with Annie Selke Companies to sponsor a Swim-A-Thon over a three-week period to raise pledges based on the distances participants swam, walked or jogged in the water. Proceeds benefited the Elizabeth Freeman Center.
The Pittsfield Family YMCA's mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. They fulfill this mission by strengthening our communities through three areas of focus: Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen, Healthy Living: Improving the nation's health and well-being, and Social Responsibility: Giving back and providing support to our neighbors.
With the efforts of so many and support of many more, over $10,000 was raised with the support of our friends here in the Berkshires and beyond. In July 2014, we brought back the Swim-A-Thon which raised an amazing $7,406. The special month-long event saw 99 pledges and 29 participants with the youngest being only seven years old. More recently, we held the first annual Cranwell Open Fall Classic golf tournament in September 2014. We hosted 54 players for a day of fall golf, food, and fun on our stunning 18-hole golf course where together we raised an additional $3,300 for the Pittsfield Family YMCA.
The Melanoma Foundation of New England (MFNE) was founded in 1999 by Mel and Marilyn Rubin in memory of their son Mark who lost his battle with the melanoma. MFNE's mission is to reduce the incidence of melanoma in the New England region. We provide a variety of educational programs targeting the prevention and early detection of skin cancer and melanoma for both children and adults. MFNE also assists patients and their caregivers struggling with melanoma by offering support groups, educational programs, and Billy's Buddies, a one-on-one patient advocacy and support program. These programs are all free.
Soldier On is a private nonprofit organization committed to ending veteran homelessness. Since 1994, the organization has been providing homeless veterans with transitional housing and supportive services. In 2010, Soldier On opened the first Gordon H. Mansfield Veterans Community, a permanent housing cooperative that provides formerly homeless veterans with safe, sustainable, affordable housing – transitioning them from homelessness to homeownership. This housing model will be replicated nationally as Soldier On continues to change the end of the story for homeless veterans throughout the country.
Cranwell donates services to help a variety of organizations raising money during fundraising events for their auctions or raffles. Many of these organizations relate to healthcare, education, human services, arts, culture and humanities, and community improvement to name a few. Other causes Cranwell has been involved in, in Berkshire County, were collecting prom dresses to provide to young adults with limited means; donating spa products to the Elizabeth Freeman Center; helping on-site with a Habitat for Humanity project; making gift baskets for causes related to breast cancer awareness and local public school fundraisers; as well as collecting cell phones and eye glasses to help families in need. Cranwell donates throughout the year, every year and is proud to be helping make a difference in a variety of special causes.