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Apartment Near République (86)
Size21 m²
Floor No.
- Kitchen
- Internet/WiFi
Accommodation summary
|Rue Jean Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris, France
|Property type
|Property ID
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|< 50%
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|A few months ago
The charming apartment provides a dining table for 2 guests in the combined living/dining room, where meals cooked using the open-plan and fully-equipped kitchen can be enjoyed. A double bedroom with bed linen offers a comfortable night's sleep.
Featuring a range of bars, restaurants and a lively atmosphere, Rue Oberkampf Street is a 5-minute walk from the apartment. Parmentier Metro Station is 300 metres away and offers guests direct access to the Garnier Opera House and Pere-Lachaise Cemetery.
The vibrant Boulevard de la Villette is within walking distance where guests can enjoy a variety of cafés and Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants.
House rulesNo smoking.
No pets.
A €30 fee is required for check-in or check-out between 9pm and 8am.
A €30 fee is required for check-in or check-out on Christmas, New Years and Easter.
A €500 security deposit is required.
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Reviews of this property
Unfortunately, the transfer did not take place at the agreed meeting point, so we had to wait an hour!
The studio itself is spacious, nicely decorated and very practical. If you want to enjoy the nightlife of Paris and a central location plus estimates of several shopping is right here!
Leider fand die Übergabe nicht zum vereinbarten Treffpunkt statt, so dass wir eine Stunde warten mussten!
Das Studio an sich ist grosszügig, schön eingerichtet und sehr praktisch zugleich. Wer auch das Nachtleben von Paris geniessen will und eine zentrale Lage plus etlicher Einkaufsmöglichkeiten schätzt ist hier richtig!
Lovely, beautifully furnished studio, just to feel good! Great location, quiet inside, outside lively bar culture. Handling very well organized, will be back!
Hübsches,schön eingerichtetes Studio, einfach zum wohlfühlen! Super Lage,innen ruhig, draussen lebhafte Barkultur. Abwicklung sehr gut organisiert, komme wieder!
Reviews for this host's other properties
The appartment has an unusual but interesting and smart floor plan. Lots of rustic and old feel mixed with modern stuff.
We were missing a pair of scissors and a coffee mug or two, but after a mail to John we got the stuff the same day.
A faint odor from the very bottom of the stairs connecting the loft with the rest of the apartment but it wasn't too bad.
Overall we were very happy with our stay.
The Hollmark family from Stockholm, Sweden.
We must say that the attention of John has been excellent throughout expeditious consultation was very picturesque place quickly and within expectations excellent department.
Adrian Govoni
Debemos decir que la atención de John ha sido excelente en toda consulta realizada fue expeditivo rápidamente el lugar muy pintoresco y dentro de lo esperado el departamento excelente.
Adrian Govoni
Sweet little apartment.
Clean, quiet despite central location.
Everything is there, what you need ...
Great central location.
Metro, supermarket and great bakery around the corner.
We will be back !!!
Regards, M & M
3rd floor, narrow stairs and no elevator.
Süßes kleines Appartement.
Sauber, ruhig trotz zentraler Lage.
Alles da, was man braucht...
Super zentral gelegen.
Metro, Supermarkt und toller Bäcker um die Ecke.
Wir kommen wieder !!!
Grüße, M&M
3.OG, enge Treppen und kein Fahrstuhl.
Perfect location near the Marais by metro, bus, taxi and supermarket 100 meters. Pretty apartment, complete with everything. Welcome from the contact person caring and satisfying.
Posizione perfetta a ridosso del Marais con metro, bus, taxi e supermercati a 100 metri. Appartamento grazioso e completo di tutto. Accoglienza del referente premurosa e soddisfacente.
Nice, clean and perfectly located. Highly recommended!
Handing over of apartments has worked quite well, ext. was clean and in very good condition.
Everything in its place, any time :-)
Übergabe des Apartements hat ganz gut geklappt, App. war sauber und in sehr gutem Zustand.
Alles in bester Ordnung, jederzeit wieder :-)
I went to Paris to spent four days with my sister and I found a very dirty flat. Anyway the neighborhood was very nice. We had to change the sheets because they had stains. Under the table there were some dirty socks. Wifi was available only for first 24 hours. I had to contact with the owner five times and the only answer was "how can I solve the problem?, in most places of Paris there was free wifi."
I wouldn't recommend this flat because it's was a unpleasant experience with it.
A very nice accommodation with all the trimmings. In one of the nicest streets of Latin Quarter. Many shops selling fine wines, cheese, meat, fruit, bread and chocolate. Perfect start for a nice break. A nice walk to the Seine or wander around the streets in the district.
In the loft is really everything, himself a vaatwassertje, washing machine and iron.
A small disadvantage is the sound of the supply carts from the shops on the street. But who would want to stay long in bed in town this gift?
Een zeer nette accomodatie met alles erop en eraan. In een van de leukste straatjes van Quatier Latin. Veel winkeltjes met lekkere wijnen, kaas, vlees, fruit, brood en chocolade. Perfecte start voor een mooie stedentrip. Een mooie wandeling naar de Seine of lekker struinen door de straatjes in de wijk.
In de loft zit echt alles, zelf een vaatwassertje, wasmachine en strijkbout.
Een klein nadeeltje is het geluid van de bevoorradingskarren van de winkeltjes op straat. Maar ja, wie wil er nu lang in bed blijven liggen in deze gave stad?
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Discussion in 'Off The Beaten Track' started by haribobo, Feb 17, 2011.
Vote as many as you like
I know he probably won't make the finals due to not having the stage presence needed for this show, but I love Jacee. His voice is beautiful; he brought tears to my eyes during his auditions; and he's much more mature than some of these other wannabe's in handling getting kicked out of his group. I can't even place any of the other guys, except the deep voiced country guy (I think that is Scott?), who I also like. So those are the only two I voted for at this time.
Brett is the one with the wild red hair. He & Jaycee are my favs & I hope they both make the top 10 or 12 or whatever. If Jaycee makes it, don't be surprised if Hollywood has taken over & he has slimmed down by the time the live shows start. But whether he does or not, I think he has the potential to be a teen star. He is just so likable & his voice is so good.
Ive realized that with the men, we have guys with either strong voices
or guys who have decent voices and are marketable (America doesnt seem to want to support a Taylor Hicks, Ruben Studdard or Clay Aiken
at least not for the long term). So Ive decided to list my favourites in two categories. Those based solely on vocal ability and those who I think could have a career that could, at the very least, squeak its way to a Greatest Hits album (even if that CD would be on the slim side)!
Vocals only:
1. Clint Jun Gamboa he has the potential of an Adam Lambert (from the little Ive seen of him)
2. Brett Loewenstern as Randy has said, the dude can wail!!!
3. Colton Dixon we havent seen much of him, but the little Ive seen, he had some sweet vocals!
4. Jovany Barreto - very pleasing voice
5. Stefano Langone - see #4
6. James Durbin (potentially) amazing vocals, but unlike Clint, he hasnt mastered his abilities
7. Robbie Rosen see #4 & #5
8. Jacee Badeaux beautiful tone
but only able to sing sweet ballads??
9. Scott Mccreery a good vocalist
but we already have a Josh Turner?
10. Casey Abrams I remember his amazing musicianship, but not his voice
11. John Wayne Schulz decent vocals, I think people were blinded by his -ness
12. Chris Medina dont really remember his vocals anymore, but thought he was decent
As for marketability:
1. John Wayne Schulz My guess would be that AI wants a male version of Carrie Underwood. While he doesnt have her vocals, his hawtness will give him a real advantage (it's not like Tim McGraw is the worlds greatest vocalist)
2. Jovany Barreto / Stefano Langone - these two are interchangeable both good-looking with good voices, both likeable (with the advantage at this point going to Stefano). In the early days of pop music, these guys would have been recruited and turned into big pop stars by the guys in the biz
3. James Durbin he has to be open to AI and everyone else in the biz to mold and shape him into a success
on his own hes a mess
4. Colton Dixon a variation on Jovany and Stefano, I think he might have some musical genius potential in him, but possibly an overblown ego along with that (which needs to be held in check). And hes cute, but not quite in the all-American way of Jovany and Stefano
5. Scott Mccreery I cant see him having a bigger carrer than Josh Gracin, but maybe with the new AI team, they could guide him to a bigger country music career than Josh (and Bucky and Danny)
6. Clint Jun Gamboa tons of talent, but he needs the AI people to help him overcome the diva treatment he directed towards Jacee
plus an image make-over (he doesnt look like a pop star and the choices he makes with his appearance make him even less relatable)
7. Robbie Rosen a young Billy Joel (well, the softer side of Billy Joel, anyway)
8. Brett Loewenstern - send him to Broadway's Rock of Ages???
9. Casey Abrams AI couldnt make it work with Crystal Bowersox, dont know if they could make a carrer for Casey work either
10. Jacee Badeaux sweet kid, lovely voice, marketability factor far poorer than David Archulettas
11. Chris Medina Chris who??
Deleting this because I am confused. Are these the top 12 guys or just 12 guys you came up with? I don't want to spoil anything.
Brian, Peter started this poll before the top 24 even were chosen.
Polls? I don't do polls!
Okay. To be more precise, your post discussed contestants that were listed in a poll prior to the selection of the top 24. Come to think of it, though, you did post your comments after reading the spoilers. So, I'm with Brian. I'm confused.

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Enforce the County leash law
Original post made by Sue Luce, Portola Valley: other, on Oct 10, 2012
It is high time that the Town Council put a stop to the use of the Town Center as a dog park. Too many people are coming from outside and within the town and letting their dogs have the run of the lawn areas, unleashed, even when surrounded by leashed dogs and small children playing. If they wanted to create a dog park, they might have considered using the property adjacent to Springdown for that purpose. As it is, almost no one walks that oval pathway, and if they do walk with a leashed dog, they face the prospect of encountering dogs running unleashed.


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This week marks Tim Burton's return to stop-motion animation, with Frankenweenie. In honor of the October 5 release, Disney has scared up a few delicious treats to go with your weekend movie festivities.
Frankenweenie is based on the director's 1984 live-action short about boy named Victor who loses his beloved dog Sparky — temporarily, anyway. Thanks to the power of science (!), Victor brings his best friend back to life, making him almost as good as new. The original short is very cool and this remake seems to capture the creepy spirit. In other words, it fits very well in with the rest of Burton's big-screen creations.
To get pumped up for this week's premiere, my 6-year-old son and I decided to test out three of the treat ideas that Disney sent along, courtesy of Spoonful.com. Each one is insanely easy to make, which is perfect if you plan to have a house full of little goblins this Halloween. Let's take a closer peek at these ghastly goodies.
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Sisterhood and Feminism
Sisterhood and Feminism is a course developed by Women's Studies students at The University of Rochester for the residents of Sojourner House. Sisterhood is an elective course at Sojourner House, available through the Henrietta Hammond Institute for Life Skills (HHILS). Download the HHILS Principles here (PDF). Visit the HHILS website to learn more about their program and classes.
Sisterhood is a way to bring popular topics from Gender and Women's Studies classes into the lives of Rochester community members. Taught with a consciousness-raising model, this course provides an opportunity for women to delve into topics of gender and sisterhood. By evaluating their own lives and perceptions of women, students in Sisterhood learn about sexism in modern American society. In this course, women learn about the ways that sexism often goes unrecognized, as well as their own internalized sexism.
For the instructors, Sisterhood can be a truly rewarding and educational experience. Through this course, Women's Studies students explore topics of gender and sisterhood with women who are struggling to get back on their feet. Coming from diverse backgrounds, these women often change the instructors' minds about social relations in America. This is why the founding instructors found the consciousness-raising model to be so successful. Additionally, this course is an opportunity for topics in Gender and Women's Studies to move beyond the restrictions of academia. By becoming available to less privileged women, the curriculum of Women's Studies courses can affect the political consciousness of a more diverse group of women.
The consciousness-raising model operates under the assumption that students and instructors can learn together from each other's experiences and opinions. By focusing on the lives of the women in the course and their understanding of gender relations, both students and instructors grow. For this to happen, everyone must enter the course with an open-mind and a willingness to question and learn.
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Sojourner House provides transitional housing for women, many with children, who are committed to overcoming the challenges of homelessness, addiction, and abuse and rebuilding their lives. Here the women and their children begin their journey toward lasting stability and independence in a structured, nurturing environment. Visit the Sojourner House Website to learn more about their housing and outreach services, programs, and history.


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Clue Night Reuben Loaf RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
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My family loves Reubens but making so many sandwiches at once became daunting. So I came up with this recipe that serves several people. —Laura M. Hagadorn, North Creek, New York
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- 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough, thawed
- 3/4 pound thinly sliced deli pastrami
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island salad dressing
- 1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese
- 1-1/2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- On a greased baking sheet, roll pizza dough into a 15-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Arrange pastrami down the center third of rectangle; spread with dressing. Top with cheese and sauerkraut.
- On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 1/2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Beat egg yolk and water; brush over braid.
- Bake at 350° for 35-38 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Yield: 8-10 servings.
Originally published as Clue Night Reuben Loaf in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2007, p183
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"I made this Reuben for a Super Bowl party and it was Awesome. It was easy to assemble and it fed a lot of people."


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11 arrested in undercover drug operation in Trinidad
5 still on the run
TRINIDAD, Colo. - The Trinidad Police Department officers arrested 10 people Wednesday on drug related charges. Another person was taken into custody by Pueblo Parole Officers and five individuals remain at large.
The Trinidad Police Department obtained the arrest warrants for all 16 individuals on Wednesday.
These arrests are the result of undercover narcotics operations that took place from mid-September 2012 to early December 2012 in the City of Trinidad, police said.
During this time, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines and various types of narcotic pills were purchased from individuals at various locations in the city.
"This is the first time we have done drug operations back to back. I think that starting this operation so quickly after ending the last one kept people guessing," said Chief Charles Glorioso.
"The Police Department will continue to work at removing drugs from our community. It is an on-going battle and it will remain a priority for this year," said Glorioso.
Click here to see each person's photograph and specific charges.
The individuals arrested were:
Charlene Kay Villani, 66
Nichole Hernandez, 35
Randy Sanchez, 35
Vincent Tafoya, 44
Jeffery Daniel Guzzo, 28
Joseph Reyes, 66
Christopher Paul Huffine, 22
Virginia Rino, 31
Jeffery Skylar Robinson, 22
Julian Domingo Vigil, 36
Darren Mondragon, 40 (taken into custody by Pueblo Parole Officers).
The following five individuals remain at large:
Shelby Violante, 24
Brandon Hernandez, 35
Amanda Montoya, 33
Adam Anthony Medina, 35
Carla Riggins, 52
Click here to see each person's photograph and specific charges.
If you have information regarding drugs in Trinidad, please contact the Trinidad Police Department at 719-846-4441, the TIP line at 719-845-TIPS, or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Sam wouldn't sue. Not now, at least. I hope.Having reached the tomes down I may actually do some reminiscing over the holiday season.I wonder if they were South African girls at that stage .... or London? I suspect Five Girls models may have had strangled vowels.
Hi Rob. I have mailed my friend Harry who might know the answers to the questions about Sam's models, I have a suspicion that "Kate" was South African, but will wait for Harry's confirmation that I hope he'll post here.
Okay, just for you and for Christoph, who so wanted me to emulate the works of certain snappers, here's today's effort with Ms Coke. As I don't want to be sandbagged by his cushion, I thought it best to go along.....
Interesting shot, but the horizon could do with some adjustment: it's not quite horizontal.Jeremy
/ me pulls out an even softer cushion ... Nice one Rob! Looking forward to meet you next week - bringing a "Ken" for your "Barbie" from Hamburg ..Cheers~Chris
Ice for Coke (Zero) and Chinotto.
Love the inner glow!Rob C


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Video: Subprime loans "affirmative action" – Andrew Cuomo
posted at 8:10 am on October 10, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
Another lengthy video attempts to highlight the beginnings of the subprime loan disaster, and it's well worth watching. Andrew Cuomo, then Bill Clinton's HUD Secretary, held a press conference on April 6, 1998, explaining a settlement reached with a major bank on a lending discrimination case based presumably on the CRA. Cuomo brags about how "this administration will enforce the law", but he also makes a very telling admission about the $2.1 billion in subprime loans that the bank would offer as a result of the settlement:
They would not have qualifed but for the affirmative action on the part of the bank, yes.
He then admits that there would be "higher risk", and a higher default rate, on the loans the Clinton administration forced this bank to make. He also admits that the action forced this bank to lower its standards on loan qualification as a remedy to supposed discriminatory action in the past by relying on income and equity requirements. Cuomo describes everything wrong with subprime lending and reveals the government's efforts to distort private lending markets to force "fairness" in outcomes.
The financial world did not collapse because of 15,000 loans from this one settlement, but this case did not exist in isolation. Cuomo held this press conference as a warning to all lenders that the Clinton administration intended to enforce the CRA broadly with all lenders, and in fact he explicitly stated this. When that didn't free up credit as quickly as Clinton desired, he and Congress mandated Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase more subprime paper — which Cuomo baldly admitted was riskier and would have a higher rate of failures — and to turn them into mortgage-backed securities, which they marketed as low-risk investments based on implicit government backing.
This did what the heavy-handed enforcement of the CRA could not: it made lenders enthusiastic about subprime lending. Why? They could make short-term profit on every mortgage regardless of the borrower's ability to repay, because Fannie and Freddie would buy them anyway. With the risk removed from lending, subprime loans became quick-buck rackets for all lenders, predatory or not.
The second half of the video relates what we already know about Barack Obama. He sued Citibank to force more subprime lending, and his ACORN partners did the same elsewhere, initiating actions like the one Cuomo heralds here as a great breakthrough in affirmative-action lending. Obama bears responsibility at the edges for the beginning of this disaster, and more for his inaction while in the Senate as Alan Greenspan warned them of the coming collapse. Most of this falls on the Clinton administration and Congress in 1998-2000, who set this brush fire alight and then kept the firefighters at OFHEO at bay by calling them racists.
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Having brought some of the world's best runners to race in Sapporo for the last 55 years, it has been decided that the 2012 edition of the Sapporo International Half Marathon will be its final running.
The Sapporo International Half Marathon, starting and finishing at Maruyama Field, passing through the streets of downtown Sapporo and Odori Park and turning around at Shiraishi in East Sapporo, is known to be a race that produces good times due both to its course and to favorable weather. In recent years it has served as a selection race for the Japanese team at the World Half Marathon Championships. At this year's 55th running on July 1st, a total of 323 runners including both men and women started the race, with a very high 98% finisher rate.
At the 43rd running in 2000, Naoko Takahashi won the women's race as a step toward her gold medal at the Sydney Olympics later that summer. A year later in 2001 Mizuki Noguchi, who later won gold at the 2004 Athens Olympics, raced head-to-head against Sydney silver medalist Lidia Simon (Romania), losing by 5 seconds but gaining experience that was crucial toward her Olympic success.
It is very rare to hold a half-marathon in mid-summer in Japan, and in that sense it has been very meaningful to have this race in Sapporo. However, when the four bodies involved in organizing the race met to discuss the future editions they came to the conclusion that its prospects, both financially and in terms of value to the media, were limited, and it was determined that the best course of action was to cease holding the race. The proposal to discontinue the race was submitted to the Japanese Federation, one of its advisory bodies, who accepted the decision.
We would like to express our deep gratitude to all the organizations related to the race, including each o the sponsors, the Hokkaido Police Headquarters, the security companies and others. We hope to continue to contribute to the development of athletics and sports in the future and ask for you continued support.
Translator's note: The Sapporo International Half Marathon was one of the world's greatest half marathon events, with course records of 1:08:14 by Mizuki Noguchi in 2006 and 59:54 by Mekubo Mogusu (Kenya/Team Nissin Shokuhin) in 2007. Click here for a complete list of past winners. In recent years its start time had been pushed back to mid-afternoon to meet the requirements of race broadcaster Nihon TV, and the sudden announcement of the race's termination suggests NTV's complete withdrawal of its support.
The termination of the race after 55 years follows the elimination of the elite field from Sapporo's Hokkaido Marathon this year. Sapporo International now joins other elite half marathons including the Miyazaki Women's Half Marathon, Kobe Women's Half Marathon and Nagoya Half Marathon to disappear or be incorporated into large mass-participation events.


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How we'll resurrect the gastric brooding frog, the Tasmanian tiger
The gastric brooding frog lays its eggs just like any other frog — then swallows them whole to incubate. That is, it did until it went extinct 30 years ago. Paleontologist Michael Archer makes a case to bring back the gastric brooding frog and the thylacine, commonly known as the Tasmanian tiger.
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Jonathan Pell
Artistic Director of The Dallas Opera Jonathan Pell has an extensive background in both music and theatre. Mr. Pell came to The Dallas Opera in 1985 from WNET/Thirteen in New York, where he was Coordinating Producer for Music Programming and worked on such public television projects as The Life of Verdi series hosted by Burt Lancaster, and the historic telecast of the complete Chereau Ring from Bayreuth for Great Performances. He was also a member of the original team which produced the annual PBS Gala of Stars for five years, hosted by Beverly Sills.
Before joining WNET, Mr. Pell was active in concert and opera management for several years, representing an international roster of singers, conductors and stage directors. During Mr. Pell's years with the Dallas Opera, he has worked with successive General Directors to bring many of the world's leading artists to Dallas, and to commission three world premieres: Dominick Argento's The Aspern Papers in 1988, Tobias Picker's Thérèse Raquin in 2001 and most recently, Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's Moby-Dick in 2010. He is now assisting General Director & CEO Keith Cerny in two further commissions. The first is a one-act opera by British composer Joby Talbot and librettist Gene Scheer. Entitled Everest, the work is based on the ill-fated ascent of Mount Everest in 1996, and will be performed in February 2015. The second is the opera Great Scott, by Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally, which is being written for Joyce DiDonato in the title role, and will premiere at the Dallas Opera in October 2015.
Mr. Pell frequently appears as a speaker on a variety of opera related topics, and for several years hosted The Dallas Opera Radio Hour, heard on Sunday afternoons on WRR 101.1 FM, and is now a frequent guest on that station's Inside The Dallas Opera. He has also hosted The Dallas Opera Guild Insights program since 1985, and in that capacity has interviewed such luminaries as Cecilia Bartoli, Renee Fleming, Marcello Giordani, Denyce Graves, Jerry Hadley, Ben Heppner, James Morris, Nathan Gunn, Patricia Racette, Samuel Ramey, Ruth Ann Swenson, Carol Vaness, Veronica Villarroel and Frederica von Stade. Mr. Pell is also often asked to give Master Classes on "The Art of the Audition" which he has given for various organizations, including Opera America, the National Opera Association, the Merola Opera Program, the International School of the Performing Arts, the National Association of Teachers of Singing, the Performing Arts Assistance Corporation of New York, the Canadian Opera Company, the Amarillo Opera, Southern Methodist University and the University of North Texas.
He has been a guest lecturer on opera for Crystal Cruises, and is also in demand as a judge for vocal competitions. He has served in this capacity for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (Los Angeles, Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia and the Great Lakes Region), the Luciano Pavarotti Competition, the Richard Tucker Music Foundation, the Marcello Giordani Foundation, the Bidu Sayao Competition in Belem, Brazil, the Ottavio Ziino Competition in Rome, Italy, the Center for Contemporary Opera Competition, the Jensen Foundation Competition, the George London Grants, the Young Patronesses of the Opera Competition in Miami, the Marguerite McCammon Competition in Fort Worth, as well as for the Denver Lyric Opera Guild, the San Antonio Opera Guild and The Dallas Opera Guild. He is on the board of directors of the Richard Tucker Music Foundation, and from 1999 through 2009, he also served as Chairman of their national auditions committee. He was also on the board of the prestigious ARIA Awards for ten years, and served as an advisor to Opera America's Singer Services Committee. In June 2010, he was presented with Opera America's Service Award for 25 years of dynamic leadership, and in January 2011 he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Opera Association.


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This shirt was inspired by the game The Dark Tower. This was a fantastic game from the early 80's. This game was one of my favorites games ever. I hope you have either been lucky enough to have played this, or own one.
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Re: Kamikaze bird
These birds aren't just angry, they are also kamikazes. Hope you like the design! :D
6 colors on brown
Re: War The Conqueror
The Red Horsemen (of War) has slain the White Horsemen (of Conquest) in order to become the soul Conqueror of the Apocalypse.
Re: Cupcake Wars
Cool I like it, but I think it needs to be bigger.
Re: INGLOURIOUS BIRDSTERDS
This is awesome!!!
ste7enl wrote:Various fairytale characters go to battle over the fate of a young girl in a mysterious red hood.
Dude Nice job this look great, and I love how you used Black & White to make it really pops. Also this sounds like a really good start to a movie, or a book.
Again Awesome Job I give it two thumbs up!!!
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FlyingMouse365 wrote:Wow!
Right?..... +1
Re: Old Rivals
Love your coloring here! Very well done.
Re: Ceaseless
Love this and it looks awesome on the shirt! +1
Re: War on flavour
HA! I like your style here
edit: Your shirt comp is real nice too. Nice and simple.
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Love the design. It'd be funny if the squirrel was spitting nuts out :P
palaguin wrote:Looks like the American spokesman has a huge CHIP on his shoulder.
And thanks for the support everyone!!
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This guy has a serious chip on his shoulder
I'm a huge fan of venture brothers and noticed while I was at dragoncon a few year back that there was not much merchandise for the show so I came up with this hope you like.
jfsiv wrote:Dude Nice job this look great, and I love how you used Black & White to make it really pops. Also this sounds like a really good start to a movie, or a book.
Again Awesome Job I give it two thumbs up!!!
thanks so much, glad you dig it!
great forward flow
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I want to wear this to play one of those Boardwalk arcade submarine games. #summerplan
so bright + fun
I loved that game. I didn't even mind setting it up each time. Bazaar, citadel...
Thanks guys.
Narfcake wrote:It's not, but the issue is that you end up splitting votes between the two.
IMHO, the orange makes a bolder statement than the gray.
I figured votes could get split but it doesnt matter. I do it for fun. Im just too indecisive
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War and Pizza...
You say Anchovies.
I say Pepperoni.
Let's call the whole thing off.
Unless you'd rather buy two pies and let them face off in an Italian Eatery Death Match.
Let's hope we agree on the beer, or this booth is going to get really messy.
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You need to submit a corrected thumbnail. The background on the thumb is white, while you show it on the silver tee.
Thanks a lot for the kind words everyone!
I love this shirt!!!!!
Thanks a ton for all the love so far! :D
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Well this is seriously underappreciated.
So cool. The only thing I would want to change would be for it to be bigger on the shirt. :^)
oneshoeoff wrote:Aww, thanks! And I hear the rest of you about the color contrast. Personally, I prefer the faded look, like it's been sitting in someone's closet since the 70s, but a contrasting color could give it a nice pop too.
I have a shirt this color, and I can say that the ink would not be visible barely at all. I think a better way to get that faded look would be to pick a lighter color of blue but keep it on the grayer end of the spectrum to give that faded feeling, or pick a color that has a bit more contrast with the blue shirt and again keep it on the gray end of the spectrum. Either that or make a normal saturated color and distress it.
(*edit: when I said grayer end of the spectrum, I think I really meant "desaturated" end of the spectrum! hope that wasn't confusing)
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Ha, what a great comment about word choice between the oceans! Glad I clicked on this one. I like the art style too.
That said, I think I would not want to wear this shirt because it would probably make my husband start calling my girls "Cookie" and "Biscuit"... that would be awkward.
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its a great design! i want this one :D
Re: A Valley Once Serene (v2)
Added this updated pic just so you guys could see what the printready looks like with the corrected text (to calm fears and prove that this shirt is COOL!)
So lose your fears and VOTEVOTEVOTE!
Re: Spartan Kick
I Actually really like this, i think i would get it...
Re: thumb war! (in go-get-them-orange)
I like it after realizing the shirt isn't orange. Although the longer I stare at the palm of the hand, it looks almost phallic.
Re: Join the Resistance
I like literary references. You have to be smart to get them. If someone looks at your shirt and gets it, you know you have found a friend.
colegrove713 wrote:I like it after realizing the shirt isn't orange. Although the longer I stare at the palm of the hand, it looks almost phallic.
i didn't consider a color confusion.
the second issue did cross my mind but it's not as bad as another entry on here were a cute animal looks like it is munching on a phallus :P
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Conveying a haunting and beautiful subtext beneath a confused and disjointed discourse, Steven Cramer constructs a captivating collection of poetry against the backdrop of mental illness.
Clangings is an evocative work that transforms the titular addled speech patterns that plague some schizophrenic patients into a lyrical collection of poetry that seeks to unlock the meaning behind these ostensibly incomprehensible communications.
Friends and colleagues who had worked with schizophrenic patients introduced Cramer to these distinctive speech patterns. Clinicians had likened clangings to lyrical speech due to the way words are connected based upon sound, rhyming and alliteration rather than coherent concepts. Cramer was captivated by their poetic nature. He conducted thorough research, and recorded passages from the research that he found particularly moving or engrossing. During the writing process, he wove some of these passages into the work lending an unmistakable realism and authenticity to the quatrains.
"I felt a little bit like these poems were created the way Frankenstein created his monster – from bits and pieces of other living things," he said.
Over the course of four distinct sections, Cramer takes the reader inside the mind of a man struggling with schizophrenia. The first section focuses on the narrator's imaginary friend – an alter ego named Dickey who acts out the narrator's fantasies. The next section focuses on the narrator's troubled family life, the third section opens with the metaphorical death of Dickey, and the book ends on a note of melancholy with the narrator processing his feelings about Dickey's death and seeking treatment for his condition. It's a fairly loose narrative arc, and the nonsensical nature of the clangings opens the book to many interpretations.
Cramer likens the reader's experience to that of someone overhearing a conversation but only getting bits and pieces. Readers quickly become aware that the protagonist is an unreliable narrator, and that keeps them off-balance and wary even as they are drawn deeper into his tale. Mental illness has a similar way of keeping both the afflicted and their loved ones off balance, and Cramer perfectly captures that push-pull in this work.
Cramer initially wrote one poem employing clangings as a literary tool, and that first effort proved to be a brand new experience for the seasoned and accomplished writer. He truly felt that he'd stepped outside of himself and written from a thoroughly new voice.
"I felt like I'd written a poem in the voice of someone who manifested that condition," he said.
He built upon that first poem and the resulting collection is an unnerving and exhilarating glance directly into a schizophrenic mind.
Too often those afflicted with mental illness are marginalized and overlooked. Cramer's work is truly refreshing in its insistence that there is meaningful thought hidden behind the outward chaos. Throughout the story, the reader is able to not only connect with the narrator, but also empathize with his predicament. In a society prone to keeping the mentally ill at arms length, it's uplifting to read a work that so humanizes the condition.
"The experiences I've had, with people who know about the condition either from personal experience or from knowing someone with the condition, have told me that this work really did connect with them," Cramer said.
Whenever writers craft their work, they seek to evoke a range of reactions from their readers. They want to entertain, to move, to inspire or challenge. For Cramer, the challenge with this work was to evoke all of these reactions from the reader while giving due consideration and respect to the community whose voice he was inhabiting.
"The one thing I did not want to do was to create a reductive character. I didn't want the collection to seem opportunistic."
It's a testament to Cramer's talent as a writer that he was able to avoid both of these pitfalls with aplomb. It's also a tribute to the care and respect with which he handled this condition.
Once the work was complete, he consulted with the friends and colleagues who had initially brought these clanging to his attention. He sought their expertly trained ears to make sure his lyrical collection rang true.
"They did give me the confidence that I was doing something that was honorable that would have an impact," he said.
Clearly the experts were right.
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By Patte Barth
School leaders, educators, and certainly parents all believe parent involvement is a key element in school success. But for all of the PTA meetings, back-to-school nights, parenting classes, and classroom volunteering, what, if anything, does parent involvement contribute to making successful students?
NSBA's Center for Public Education (CPE) set out to answer this question in its recent report, Back to School: How parent involvement affects student achievement. What it found is somewhat surprising: Parent involvement can take many forms, but only a few of them relate to higher student performance. Of those that work, parental actions that support children's learning at home are most likely to have an impact on academic achievement at school.
This is not to say that other forms of involvement don't have value. They do. Good relationships between public schools and parents go a long way toward maintaining the school's central place in the community. Effective two-way communication cultivates more parental support for the school's priorities and policies. And setting out the welcome mat for parents helps them feel secure about sending their children to school every day knowing they are with adults committed to their learning. But research has not yet shown that such outreach efforts produce better student achievement.
Indeed, researchers agree that even effective parent involvement is not a substitute for good classroom instruction. But families can make teaching and learning much easier for everyone -- teachers, parents and guardians, and students -- when they reinforce the message at home that school is important.
This can be as simple as monitoring homework, making sure their kids get to school, rewarding their efforts, and talking up going to college. All of these actions can contribute to better student performance as measured by grades, test scores, attendance, college preparation, and attendance.
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brown 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, drain the fat. Add an onion and celery and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the veggies are soft. Add 1 can chicken gumbo soup, 1/2 can chili sauce, a good squirt of mustard, simmer for 10 minutes or so (or longer). Serve on buns or toast with pickles and potato chips.


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The deadline for the friendly Be Colorado SUCCEED Health Assessment campus participation rate competition has been extended until this Friday, April 5, and it's a good thing for the Boulder campus. We currently trail all the other campuses with only 13% of our employees participating thus far. We're also still below our 14.67% participation rate from the last campus competition, and I thought we could easily meet our goal this year of 25%.
I am personally committed to a culture of wellness at CU-Boulder, and completing the health assessment is a great way for all of us to show our commitment. Completing the assessment is a requirement to earn incentives through the new Be Colorado Move. program, a program designed for our healthy campus. Participants can earn $300 a year to meet baseline movement goals of 30 minutes or more of moderate to intense movement 12 times per month.
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(March 12, 2008)--The UTSA Office of International Programs will present a brown-bag workshop by David Adams, a representative of the Fulbright Scholars Program, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, March 17 in the University Center Pecan Room (2.01.26), 1604 Campus. The free workshop for faculty members will outline the Fulbright program and how to apply.
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Adams is a senior program officer for the Middle East and Asia of the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES). CIES administers the Fulbright Scholar Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Attendees at the Fulbright Program for Faculty and Professionals Workshop will:
- Learn about lecturing and research opportunities in more than 130 countries
- Get advice on which country to apply to and how to make contacts abroad
- Learn how to prepare the Fulbright application
- Explore how their campus can host visiting foreign Fulbright scholars
For planning purposes, reserve a seat for the workshop by March 14.
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Lovely classic and renovated apartment - Taksim 4
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- Washer/dryer
- Smoking allowed
- Towels
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The air-conditioned 40 sqm apartment (2nd floor) features 1 bedrooms with double bed and a living room with a single sofa bed, includes satellite TV (international and local channels are available), free Wi-Fi, and a well-equipped kitchen.The bathroom includes a shower and a washing machine.
Istanbul card for public transportation, drinking water,detergent for washing machine,soap,shampoo for free. You can rent a Turkish mobile phone including simcard for 10 Euros.
I am living on the same street so I am reachable 24/7.
A selection of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants can be found in the immediate area, especially surrounding the famous shopping street, Istiklal Avenue. Taksim Square is a cultural meeting point, lively and fun both day and night.
For Ataturk International Airport, Havatas Airport Shuttle Bus is just a 5-minute walk away. Taksim Square offers excellent transport connections (metro, tram, bus) to the historic Sultanahmet District (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace).
Private pick-up from airport or transportation services are available whenever you want during your stay. The service is given by myself with my own car (VAN) due to extra fee.
For more tips and information, please feel free to send me a message.
Price includes following expenses
* Cleaning (weekly)
* Electricity bill
* Gas bill
* Internet bill
* Water bill
Internal facilities of object
* Air-conditioning
* Central heating
* High speed internet (Wi-fi)
* 24 hours hot water
Machines and equipment
* Linen provided
* Permanent internet connection
* Satellite TV
* Towels provided
* DVD player
* Washing machine
* Iron
* Iron Board
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* 3 ring stove
* Fridge
* Electric Kettle
* Double Bed : 1
* Sofa Bed ....: 1 (single)
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Thank you very much, Isik! You are the best (a perfect host)!
The apartement is spacious, very confortable and nice. Everything you need is provided. We really enjoyed staying here, we have felt like at home! It was a pleasure for us to visit Istanbul (a wonderful city). Who wants to experience hospitality is right here.
We will go there again, to the Isik house!
Very cosy and clean apartment, which is very well located in af quiet street just a few minutes walk from Taksim. The balcony is just wonderful with a fantastic view over Istanbul. Isik - the very friendly and helpfull owner - has put chairs, table and sunshade out on the balcony, so you can sit here enjoying your meals,, your life and the wonderful view. We will be back !
Isik is a nice & helpful guy. The apartment is clean and convenience. Just a 3 mins walk to Taksim Metro station and the shopping street. I recommend to rent a apartment rather than hotel. As apartment 's space is much larger than hotel room. Highly recommend a young couple to this apartment .It is very valuable.
The location is perfect - ca 200 m from Taksim Square. However, the apartment it self was a bad experience. It is a moistured and molded apartment. You can smell it at once when you get inside the apartment. And at the same time, they are building a new house next to the master bedroom - 10 cm from the window!! That means, that is was not possible to get fresh air in the apartment. So we were there as little time as possible - we were coughing the hole time - and still are doing it after we came home. The bathroom was good.
Isik is very nice and helpful. Late arrival is no problem. Apartment and roof terrace are great! Location is perfect!
Isik ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Späte Ankunft kein Problem. Wohnung und Dachterrasse sind super! Lage ist perfekt!
First of all I have to thank isik for making our stay so comfortable and easy. Thank you very much for being so kind and helpful!
The apartment is located 5 minutes from Taksim square, so directly in the center. Just go walking distance from many restaurants, bars and the most famous shopping street.
You can easily get a taxi if you just walk down the little street where the apartment is located. Also, there are plenty of small 24/7 open shops, that provide all kinds of foods, drinks, newspaper, cigarettes. Everything you basically need
The flat is on the rooftop, you have to take some stairs up, but it's a good workout ;-) once you're on the balcony and enjoy the view, you'll be amazed. The view is truly fantastic andwe spent many hours just enjoying the terrace, wine, music and the view before hitting some nightclubs. All day, you can enjoy the sun. It's amazing.
The bed is very comfortable, you have a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need. Fridge is huge and you even have an ice fridge. Clean bottled water was provide which was very nice :) bathroom is big enough, with a shower and toilet.
We had a really nice stay, isik was a wonderful helpful host. We sure will come back
I can really recommend staying at this place. Location is amazing.
Friendly, bright apartment that is conveniently located. Isik is attentive and very helpful. Again at any time!
Freundliche ,helle Wohnung die günstig liegt. Isik ist aufmerksam und sehr hilfsbereit. Jederzeit wieder!!!
Really nice and comfortable
Isik was very friendly & helpful, and the flat was very clean & well-located. 5 minute walk to Taksim Square & Metro. Will stay again on any future visit to Istanbul!
We felt very comfortable in the apartment. From Isik we get the necessary information in order to organize ourselves well at this Istanbul.
Wir haben uns in dem Appartment sehr wohl gefühlt. Von Isik haben wir die notwendigen Informationen bekommen, um uns gut in Istanbul zurechtfinden zu können.
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Martha's Sewing Room
Seamstress extraordinaire Martha Pullen invites viewers into her sewing room where she will inform and inspire sewers of all skill levels. From embroidery and embellishment to appliqué and fun with fleece, each program covers a variety of techniques and projects. Whether you are interested in heirloom sewing, doll dressing, home decorating or scrapbook ideas, there is something for every sewer in Martha's Sewing Room.
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Bow Tie Quilt Block
Episode #2102 · Serger techniques will be shown including bow tie quilt block; making and attaching piping; gathering, attaching, and turning corners with ruffles in one step. Examples: Entredeux to Flat Fabric on a block for "From My Heart to Yours" quilt; Mock Collar smocked bishop and using a pleater; sashiko embroidery for kids. Guests: Margaret Tully, Claudia Newton.
Scrap Booking with Embroidery
Episode #2103 · Embroidery and couching threads on paper will be used for a Quick Linen Tea Towel Chair Cover and a silk ribbon embroidered pohutukawa tree with blooms. Concludes with Sewing from the Heart. Guests: Beverley Sheldrick, Marlis Bennet.
Cut-Away Rag Quilting
Episode #2104 · Layered rag quilting using painter's tape. Examples include quilting in a machine embroidery hoop: Lion Head Pin, kid's "Here Kitty" journal, and seed stitch by hand. Guests: Laura Haynie, Joanna Pullen, Wendy Schoen.
Embroidery Design Planning
Episode #2105 · Using CAD software to plan embroidery placement on garment patterns. Lace to Entredeux on a block for "From My Heart to Yours" quilt; String of Buttons necklace; Ruffled Edging on a reproduction baby gown; patch pillow construction for kids. Guests: Lisa Shanley, Ph.D., Claudia Newton.
Machine Quilting
Episode #2106 · English Pram Set quilted by machine with tips for trapunto by machine. Examples: Quick Doorknob Hanger; Shadow Binding on a doll dress; kowhai embroidered in silk ribbon; dried flower collage kids' project. Concludes with "Sewing from the Heart." Guests: Marie Stevens, Beverley Sheldrick, Joanna Pullen.
The Pink Tea
Episode #2107 · Perfectly joined Lace Corners on a tablecloth and napkins. Examples: Elegant tea towel and table saver; Sweet Treat Basket table favors; quick mirror and tissue holder; Folded Tucks on a reproduction baby gown; Curve and Diamond Shapes on a block for "From My Heart to Yours"quilt. Concludes with "Sewing from the Heart." Guest: Phyllis Hoffman.
Hand Smocking and Pleating
Episode #2108 · Geometric smocking stitches: stem, outline, cables, waves (chevrons) are explained. How to use the smocking pleater and how make bullion-stitch bumblebees are also shown. Guest: Wendy Schoen.
"No-Sew" Fleece Projects
Episode #2109 · "No-sew" techniques used on a fleece purse and stadium cushion. Examples: Curved Pintucks on a reproduction baby gown; Felted Wool Frame pillow; Tied Bow on a block for "From My Heart to Yours" quilt; embroidered ribbon bookmark for kids. Guests: Melody Good, Claudia Newton.
Replicating Antiques
Episode #2110 · Replicating antique stitches by machine and making decorative organdy ruffles. Examples: Quick baby bib using a ruffler attachment; entredeux "buttonholes" on a doll dress; clematis embroidered in silk ribbon; Sewing from the Heart. Guests: June Mellinger, Beverley Sheldrick.
Chenille Piping
Episode #2111 · Decorative chenille piping. Machine tatting on pintucks; pot holder baby bib; Heirloom Insertion Tabs on a reproduction baby gown; bullion-stitch flowers. Guests: Jewell Hulitt, Wendy Schoen.
Serger Quilting
Episode #2112 · Quilting with serger chain stitch and inserting piping with serger cover stitch. Examples: Quick burp cloth; Magnificent Magnets craft; Madeira scalloped border on a doll dress; Easter orchid embroidered in silk ribbon. Concludes with "Sewing from the Heart." Guests: Peggy Dilbone, Beverley Sheldrick.
Dimensional Applique
Episode #2113 · Puffy applique with batting and raised embroidery with foam. Examples: Quilt templates made from sticky-back stabilizer; fabric book of textures for baby; Pillow on Point starburst pillow; machine stippling for quilt blocks; constructing the "From My Heart to Yours" quilt. Guests: Ann Regal, Louise Baird.
Weddings on a Budget
Episode #2201 · A wedding dress, veil and garter for less than $100; Madeira Magic ring bearer's pillow; blanket stitch applique on "Bonnet Kids" quilt; shadow stitch by hand. Concludes with "Sewing from the Heart." Guest: Wendy Schoen.
Circular Stitching
Episode #2202 · Circular stitching technique used in quilting by machine. Examples: Bias trim; quilted greeting card; Microwave Finger Pads craft; Double Pleats on a reproduction baby gown; and fabric yo-yos for kids. Guests: Chris Tryon, Claudia Newton.
Piecing and Binding
Episode #2203 · Mitered sashings for a child's quilt are made using a mechanical binder for the sewing machine. Examples: Quick terry baby bib; ribbon and lace fancy band for a doll dress; silk ribbon frogs. Concludes with "Sewing from the Heart." Guests: Marlis Bennet, Beverley Sheldrick.
Raw Edge Applique
Episode #2204 · Child's quilt with raw edge applique. Examples: Stipple quilting with blendable threads; colonial knot by hand to attach a ribbon bow; Paint Your Own Flower Pot with paint pens. Concludes with "Sewing From the Heart." Guests: Ann Regal, Wendy Schoen, Joanna Pullen.
Serged Edges
Episode #2205 · Dad's Barbeque Apron with serged edges and Seams Sew Easy pillow with exposed seams. Also, reverse applique on "The Old Woman and the Shoe" quilt, Tatting and Rickrack Insertion on a reproduction baby gown, and zippered bag for kids. Guests: Steve Jeffery, Louise Baird, Claudia Newton.
Fitting Men's Patterns
Episode #2206 · Fitting patterns for men's shirts. Includes Lacy Photo Mat craft, rickrack with lace insertion fancy band for a doll dress, and silk ribbon embroidered bees. Concludes with "Sewing from the Heart." Guests: Lisa Shanley, Ph.D., Paul Shanley, Beverley Sheldrick.
Heirloom Sewing By Serger
Episode #2207 · Serger techniques: attaching bridging and lace to fabric, creating tucks, quilting, quick baby bonnet. Example: Chenille Patchwork pillow. Concludes with "Sewing from the Heart." Guest: Kathy McMakin.
Faux Suede Applique
Episode #2208 · "Bunny Love" changing pad with faux suede applique and tips on closing a turn-through opening. Examples: Squeaker bib with outline embroidery, Doorknob Hanger for kids to make, and Madeira applique heart by hand. Guests: Darlene Guillory, Joanna Pullen, Wendy Schoen.
Cathedral Windows
Episode #2209 · Cathedral windows with decorative stitch machine embroidery and colored pencils. Examples: Machine-embroidered fabric baskets, yarn hair and flowers for "The Old Woman and the Shoe" quilt, Cascading Ruffles on a reproduction baby gown, and kid's tote bag. Guests: Pam Mahshie, Louise Baird, Claudia Newton.
Stippling Made Easy
Episode #2210 · Stippling by machine and making and attaching baby piping. Examples: Quick purse made from a linen place mat, attaching entredeux and gathered lace to a finished scalloped edge on a doll dress, and cats and dragonflies worked in silk ribbon. Guests: Connie Palmer, Beverley Sheldrick.
Crazy Patch
Episode #2211 · Crazy patch technique for a purse embellished with bobbin work and couching; purse construction. Examples: Crazy patch eyeglass case; Bias Neck Binding technique on a reproduction baby gown; Madeira applique and quilting using invisible thread and wash-away basting thread. Guests: Barbara Randle, Louise Baird.
Quilting from the Heart
Episode #2212 · Quilts from the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital "Quilt of Dreams" project. Examples: "Sit On It" notions organizer; decorative phone book cover craft; lace scallops on a doll dress skirt; sheep and daisy embroidered in silk ribbon. Concludes with " Sewing from the Heart." Guests: Melody Good, Beverley Sheldrick.
Chenille Shapes
Episode #2213 · Teddy bears and bindings from chenille; ribbon watchband; Entredeux to Fabric on a reproduction baby gown; point de Paris hand embroidery stitch. Guests: Charlotte Gallaher, Wendy Schoen.
Ribbon Techniques
Episode #2301 · Ribbon placement embellishments on a garment; lace memory board scrapbook page; country primroses silk ribbon embroidery on a tea cozy; metallic thread sandwich pillow. Guests: Marlis Bennett, Beverley Sheldrick.
Wedding Ring Quilt
Episode #2302 · Using printed interfacing templates for easy quilt piecing; "hooping" paper for machine embroidery; 3-D embroidery techniques; entredeux and puffing square on an heirloom baby quilt. Guests: Lindee Goodall, Connie Palmer.
Fun with Rickrack
Episode #2303 · Lace and rickrack embellished jacket; couching decorative threads with braiding foot for scrapbooking; hand embroidered lazy daisy flowers with French knots on a christening gown; rickrack doll dress sleeves and collar. Guests: Phyllis Hoffman, Pam Mahshie, WendySchoen.
Sewing Savvy Fashions
Episode #2304 · Different garment looks with accessories, buttons and trims; sewing memories scrapbook page; silk ribbon embroidered jonquils on a tea cozy, puffing corners pillow. Guests: Phyllis Hoffman, Beverley Sheldrick, Lori Taylor.
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Trim Applique
Episode #2305 · Appliqueing ribbon, trims and lace; "flea markets in France" themed scrapbooking; machine embroidered lace technique; lace and embroidery insertion band quilt square on an heirloom baby quilt. Guests: Lindee Goodall, Deb Yedziniak.


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Elegance and Epicure on the Mississippi
Nicollet Island Inn • Minneapolis, MN
Escape Kit
- One-Night Stay for Two in a Boutique Queen Room ($90)
- Or, a One-Night Stay for Two in a Boutique King Room ($95)
- Book Unlimited Nights for an Extended Stay
The Destination
Nestled in the heart of Minneapolis's downtown bustle is a quiet island retreat wafting on the crests of the Mississippi's waves. Nicollet Island by virtue of its location is a bit of an enigma: It is centrally located yet enviously removed, its cobblestone-clad Historic Main Street awash in bustling shops and restaurants in spite of the island's secluded woodsy feel thanks to its beautiful system of natural parks. But that's the allure—it's a respite that can be all things to all visitors, which is why it's worth more than just a gander.
The Digs
Blend the old with the new at an historic inn where sumptuous four-poster beds, antique furnishings, and stained-glass windows meet plasma TVs, free Wi-Fi, and one of the city's top-rated restaurants, and you'll get Nicollet Island Inn. Marvel at the hand-carved woodwork and other fine details you glimpse from the Inn's glass-enclosed elevator on your way to the romantic dining room overlooking the river.
The Diversions
• Dine at the Inn's award-winning restaurant
• Walk the less-traveled trails of Nicollet Island Park
• Take a short stroll down West River Parkway
• Soak in some culture at the Guthrie Theater, named one of the top five regional theaters in America by Time magazine.
"Darling hotel; amazing food—quaint and romantic."-- LivingSocial Member
"Dark wood doors, Colonial revival furniture, and real keys lend an Old World feel rarely captured in newer hotels."-- Travel + Leisure
the fine print
- Credit card information and photo ID is required at check-in
- Reservation Name must match the name on the traveler's photo identification, which must be presented at check-in. Bookings are non-transferable.
- Escapes Bookings are only valid for the date(s) purchased and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates; Escapes Bookings are subject to forfeiture
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- Maximum number of occupants for your Escapes Booking room is 2; fees may be applied for additional guests
- 7.78% sales, 3% city taxes and $8 historical restoration fee are not included and will be collected at time of redemption
- Incidental charges, charges for additional services and gratuity at the hotel property are not included
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Nutrient Content of Utah Turkey Litter
Published: June 2010
This fact sheet serves as a guideline and summary for Utah turkey producers emphasizing those things most important in turkey manure management. It is important to know the nutrient content of their litter before using it for land application.
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Build the Green Economy in Your Community–Apply for Summer of Solutions
Posted by Admin in Building Positive Alternatives, Guest Posts on 5th November, 2013 | No Comments
In the face of a falling economy, an energy crisis, fragmented and inequitable communities, and the growing threat of global warming, youth are coming together to create solutions that address all of these challenges together. Apply now to run a Summer of Solutions program in your community in 2014!
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The feeling after nausea and stomach cramps, leaving you weak and immobile; your insides collapsing, devouring you within.
"I feel as though my insides have collapsed and are eating me from the inside out, I shouldn't have skipped breakfast...I am so freaking third world starving!"
by abodon July 24, 2013


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Technology Consultants offer workshops in Atrium 121 between 9am and 9pm during the week. While walk-ins are accepted, we encourage members of the community to make an appointment. Workshops that are intended for an entire class require an appointment.
Please review the workshop descriptions below. You may contact Denise Giummarra with any questions.
Submit a ticket to request a workshop.
Workshop Descriptions:
MS Word
This workshop will familiarize you with the many basic features of Microsoft Word to make word processing work easy and efficient. Microsoft Word allows you to create professional documents such as resumes, letters, reports, brochures, etc.
MS Excel
Microsoft Excel, an electronic spreadsheet program, allows users to insert and manipulate data. This workshop will familiarize you with the basic functions of Microsoft Excel such as inserting data, mathematical functions, graphs, and tables.
MS PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint, a presentation program which allows users to create computer based slide shows used to present information to viewers in a more straightforward and appealing form. This workshop will familiarize you with the fundamental elements of Microsoft PowerPoint, enable you to create and design PowerPoint slides using text, images, and animation.
MS Access
Microsoft Access, a database management program, allows users a simple and flexible solution to manage and organize data. This Access workshop will enable you to learn the basic features in data storage and produce reports using the selected data.
SPSS, a statistical analysis program, allows users to input statistical analysis data for research or other projects. The workshop will familiarize users with the basic knowledge of inputting data in an SPSS format and manipulating the data for statistical analysis.
Dreamweaver I
Dreamweaver I, a visual editor program, allows users to create and manage Web sites and pages in an easy and organized format. This workshop will introduce you to the basic features of Dreamweaver such as creating and using layout elements, as well as developing tables and basic CSS
Dreamweaver II
In this next part, users will tackle more comprehensive and sophisticated features of Dreamweaver, such as using CSS for detailed layouts, templates, and creating interactive JavaScript features. This workshop will take your existing knowledge of Dreamweaver and apply it to create an intensive and upper-level visual technology and Web design.
Freshmen Orientation
This workshop gives a detailed introduction of William Paterson's main web system, WP Web, and Blackboard, a Web-based learning support system to new users in the William Paterson University community.
Photoshop I
Photoshop, a graphic editing program, allows users to develop, design, and manipulate images with its powerful painting and selection tools. Users will familiarize themselves with the fundamental features of the program to create images, image resolution, and file formats.
Photoshop II
Once users have a basic knowledge of Photoshop, they will be able to incorporate their techniques to a more professional level of image manipulation such as advanced layering and blending techniques, as well as channel and masking techniques.
Blackboard, is a Web-based server software, with features including Blackboard course management, designed to support teaching and learning in a virtual educational setting. Users will learn the fundamental elements of Blackboard such as checking grades, using discussion boards, and submitting assignments.
WP Web
WP Web, our university's main domain website, gives users access to everything related to their university account including, adding, dropping, and looking up courses, billing and payments, faculty & staff directory, email, and blackboard. Users will learn the basic interface to familiarize themselves with the website.
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West Ham United football packages
Enjoy one of West Ham's home games as they return to the Premier League for the 2012/2013 season! The Hammers, who play at the Upton Park stadium. will be hoping to make their mark in the top tier of British football once again. Sportstadium.com football packages to West Ham include hotel accommodation in London and official match tickets.
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Street Dances July 11 - August 15, 2016
Every Monday Night
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Visitor Center
201 South Main Street
Downtown Hendersonville
Bring a Chair / Admission is Free
No Pets, Alcohol, or Coolers Allowed
The sounds of fiddles and banjos playing at the Street Dance have been a part of Henderson County's heritage for 97 years. People of all ages journey to downtown Hendersonville to enjoy mountain heritage music and dancing. Put on your dancing shoes for some good toe tapping music, where there is a dance area in front of the stage.The dances will be held every Monday evening from July 11 through August 15 at Visitor Center, 201 South Main Street.
The Street Dance comes alive with people square dancing and clogging to a band playing traditional bluegrass music. Special appearances by area clogging teams make for a entertaining, foot stomping evening.
Lively instructions are given to the dancers by a local caller. At 6:30pm, our caller Walt Puckett will teach audience members some basic square dancing, such as the Right Hand Across, Open the Garden Gate, and the Shoe Fly Swing moves mean in traditional Appalachian square dancing.
Bring a chair and sit back, relax and enjoy mountain heritage music and dancing from 7:00-9:00pm. Seating area opens after 5:30, early admission is prohibited. Please leave your pets comfortably at home, Hendersonville City ordinance prohibits animals in the event area. Admission is free. No alcoholic beverages, backpacks or coolers allowed. The Hendersonville Street Dances began in 1918, at the end of World War I when the city welcomed our soldiers home from the War by celebrating in the streets.
In case of inclement weather the dance will be postponed until 8:00pm; if the weather does not cooperate by 8:00PM the performance will be cancelled.
The street dances became nationally known and were included in the guidebook, Blue Ridge Music Trails, Finding A Place In The Circle, written by Fred S. Fussell. The guidebook was winner of the first PRESERVE AMERICA Presidential Award for Heritage Tourism.
For additional information call the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority at (828) 693-9708, 800-828-4244. The Street Dances are coordinated, produced, and sponsored by Henderson County Tourism Development Authority.
July 11
Band: Appalachian Fire
Dancers: Southern Connection Cloggers
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There's always a certain amount of risk involved in opening a restaurant, but it's extra dicey to try and succeed in a location where others have not.
Cross your fingers for FnG Eats, a terrific restaurant in an end-cap space at the Arthouse shops at Keller Town Center. Opened in August, FnG takes over the space once occupied by City Hall restaurant, whose kitchen was manned by Season 2 Top Chef contestant Otto Borsich, and then, briefly, by Jean-Michel Sakouhi of the late So7 Bistro.
FnG certainly has a seemingly bulletproof pedigree: Running the place are Carlos Arevalo and longtime chef and restaurateur Bob Stephenson, who worked together for 14 years at the well-regarded Cool River Café in Irving (FnG is named after the first initials of their nicknames, Flaco and Gordo, respectively). Cool River followers will recognize their stylish, upscale comfort food: chicken-fried venison, roasted chicken with a chili-peach glaze, a turkey sandwich topped with gruyere.
There's so much to like and appreciate here. For starters, ingredients are sourced from the nearby Keller Farmers Market, and there's a welcome emphasis on vegetables. Each week, a wood-grilled vegetable is a featured special, and the menu is dotted with dishes highlighting wood-fired tomatoes, asparagus and peppers.
The menu is likably short and concise, with less than 10 entrees. In addition, there are a half-dozen or so small plates and appetizers, such as fussied up burgers and tacos. Good wine list, too, along with several specialty margaritas, such as a tangy blood-orange 'rita ($10).
On a recent visit, just about everything we tried was excellent, starting with a pair of chip-and-dip appetizers: the Lodo and the J.A.C. N Roqamolé (both $7). Lodo means "mud" in Spanish, and that's exactly what this black bean puree looked like. Served with crisp, sturdy corn tortilla chips, the puree came topped with avocado slices, cilantro and pico, and inside was a nice surprise: a dollop of jalapeño queso.
J.A.C. N Roqamolé was a play on pimento cheese and guacamole; you get a healthy scoop of each. The menu said blue cheese was used in the guacamole, but we didn't detect it. Still, it had a fresh and bright flavor and was quickly scooped up with the chips. The chunky pimento cheese, tricked out with cheddar and jalapeño, was irresistible.
Entrees were successful, too. FnG's version of fish and chips ($14) came with a pair of tubular-shaped pieces of cod, cloaked in a light, grease-free batter made with Stella Artois beer; the snow-white fish was silky-smooth and had a pleasing, faintly buttery flavor. On the side came an excellent rosemary slaw and crisp plank fries.
The restaurant's featured entree is chicken-fried venison ($24), and it was well worth the price. Venison can be chewy and tough, but this cut was fork-tender, with a hearty flavor that wasn't overly gamey. The thick, crunchy batter held up well under a blanket of white gravy and atop a bed of skin-on mashed potatoes. A side of julienne vegetables -- zucchini, squash and carrots -- helped hit this dish out of the park.
From the small dishes, we had the Acme Brick Cuban ($9), a great sandwich that consisted of roasted pulled pork, provolone cheese and sweet pickles on sourdough bread, pressed in the wood-fired oven with an actual Acme brick. It came with a generous side of root chips.
Dessert was the only letdown. We'd heard good things about the banana split, but opted for the more interesting-sounding Chocolate Jenga ($9). Bars of chocolate that looked like long Kit Kat bars came stacked and criss-crossed, like a set of Lincoln Logs. The bars had various flavors -- cherry, orange, spicy chili -- but you couldn't tell which was which until you bit into it; it just seemed indulgent for the sake of being indulgent. Next time we'll try the banana split.
Clean lines and rustic contemporary furnishings made the place seem both warm and classy. Service was attentive but went a bit overboard. In a restaurant that seems to strive for sustainability, including the use of biodegradable to-go containers, it was odd that our server kept replacing our beverage napkins; not only was it environmentally unsound, it was disruptive. She kept interrupting our conversation about how good the food was.


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Mr. Roadshow on passing bicyclists safely
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer, on Mar 7, 2007
See what you think of this take on the issue: Web Link
Here's the question posed by the reader:
"While driving on Canada Road in Woodside, I found myself behind a large pod of 75 to 100 bicyclists taking up the entire lane. I remained behind them until the passing lane came up and then made my cautious move. The cyclists did not seem happy that I was passing them, and expressed some expletives. What is the rule of the road in this situation? Should I have poked along at 25 mph for two miles until I reached Highway 92?"
a resident of another community
on Mar 8, 2007 at 10:30 am
Since Canada Road is a public road shouldn't both bicyclists and drivers be able to use the road at the same time? So shouldn't courtesy be the guide - both bicyclists and drivers (and pedestrians for that matter) should be sure to allow enough room for each other.
a resident of Woodside: Kings Mountain/Skyline
on Mar 12, 2007 at 1:31 pm
You have a logical and inclusive view of the need to share the road. Obviously, you aren't from around here.
There is a fringe element among cyclists, local residents and motorists that have raised hostilities to a truly scary level.
a resident of another community
on Mar 14, 2007 at 8:22 pm
If there are 75-100 of them and only 1 of you, then the speed of traffic on that road at that time is their speed, and the law does not require them to stay to the right. I am not aware of any passing lane on Canada Road, and I travel there regularly, so I'm not sure where or how the writer passed them. The answer to your question is: You should wait behind the bicyclists until you can pass them in safety for all. If that means 2 miles, then that is what the law requires. Safety is first and foremost, speed is secondary. If you find an earlier opportunity that allows you to move completely into the other lane without crossing a double-yellow line to pass, then that is legally allowed and safe. It is not legal to cross a double yellow line or straddle lanes or pass bicyclists closely. Of course one should consider courtesy and what would be polite to do, not just what is legal to do, but the original question was about the rules of the road.
a resident of Menlo Park: Sharon Heights
on Mar 16, 2007 at 8:04 pm
California Vehicle Code
Permitted Movements from Bicycle Lanes
21208. (a) Whenever a bicycle lane has been established on a roadway pursuant to Section 21207, any person operating a bicycle upon the roadway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at that time shall ride within the bicycle lane, except that the person may move out of the lane under any of the following situations:
(1) When overtaking and passing another bicycle, vehicle, or pedestrian within the lane or about to enter the lane if the overtaking and passing cannot be done safely within the lane.
(2) When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
(3) When reasonably necessary to leave the bicycle lane to avoid debris or other hazardous conditions.
(4) When approaching a place where a right turn is authorized.
(b) No person operating a bicycle shall leave a bicycle lane until the movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 22100) in the event that any vehicle may be affected by the movement.
Amended Sec. 5, Ch. 674, Stats. 1996. Effective January 1, 1997.
a resident of Portola Valley: Brookside Park
on Apr 17, 2007 at 11:17 pm
If cycle clubs and racers want to ride in a pelaton then they should have police escort or their own cars with signs like they would for a real race - else comply with the vehicle code clearly spelled out here.
I know some bikers want Olympic medals and we have ideal conditions for competitive training - but cars do want to drive at the speed limit.
Its far harder to ride single file and only come out of the lane when overtaking - not least because there are sometimes grates (e.g. those put the wrong way round going down 84 into Woodside), cracks or glass in the bike lanes.
So I would say if there's a car behind that the bikers should resist the temptation to measure their velocity and slow down and move single file into the bike lane.
Furthermore, the police should arrest errant cyclists who cannot comply with the vehicle code.
a resident of Woodside: Woodside Glens
on Jun 5, 2007 at 9:26 pm
Seems like the usual "disease" of drivers around here -- impatience. The difference between passing the group of cyclists in a potentially unsafe way to be able to travel 2 miles (not 20...) at the speed limit and staying behind the group at 25 mph is a grand total of 2 1/2 minutes. 2 1/2 minutes. Most drivers spend more time per trip stuck at red lights, behind slow trucks,... and most of these drivers don't even consider running a light to save some 2 1/2 minutes.