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You are such a slut and I love it especially when I get to watch you being fucked by others.
Rick and I were laying in bed naked as usual, we were curled up with him against my back, he was telling me we were going to Florida on Thursday for a few days because he a job to do there. I was going to be on my own and I was thinking that while he was gone I could find some cock to fill my pussy which I always needed.
I mentioned it to him and he said OK as long as I don't get into trouble like getting roughed up. I asked him if he remembered Billy who fucked me when I had the flat tire and you came the next time to watch. He said yes and I could feel his cock getting hard against my ass. He raised one of my legs and got between them and slipped his cock into me. He fucked me in that position, grabbed my tits and tweak my nipples. He knows that will help me cum. My pussy juices stated to flow and I worked my pussy muscles feeling his cock getting thicker ready to shoot his load. I could feel an orgasm coming and started to shake. He knew I was coming and shot his load just as I told him to fuck me harder I came.
You are such a slut and I love it especially when I get to watch you being fucked by others. We had been doing this for the last 10 years, at least once a week, and never got tired of it. It really heated up our own sex activities. I lost track of how many times I had been fucked by strangers and loved it every time especially if there was more guys going at me at the same time. Rick loved to watch and take pictures and videos we could look at later on. After about a month we would destroy them. I have a girlfriend who loved to do the same and I would show her the latest adventure. She would always ask me to go the porno movie with her and get involved with guys in there. We have done so many times I think some of the guys that go there know us already and don't waste time moving on us so by the time we leave we had our fill of cum in our cunts, assholes and mouths.
We got to Florida Sunday afternoon, checked in our motel and went for a swim in the pool, it felt great. That evening we went for a walk and I started to think about Billy and wondered if I was going to see him or if I had to look for someone else. The more I thought about it the wetter I got between my legs. I mentioned it to Rick and he said let's go upstairs. As soon as we got into the room he grabbed me, pulled down my shorts and panties pushed me on the couch, spread my legs and put his head down so he could eat me. I came so fast, I was shaking and screamed. My legs closed over his head and I kept on cuming, his tongue was running inside my pussy playing with my clit, my juices were flowing like a river down the crack of my ass, Rick turned me over on my belly, shoved a pillow under my belly, spread the cheeks of my ass, shoved 2 fingers into my asshole, finger fucked me for a minute and then slowly shoved his cock into me. While holding my hips he fucked me hard and inside of a minute or 2 he shot his hot load into me, kept on fucking and shooting. It felt great, just the way I like it. After he pulled out we got naked and went to bed and slept with smiles on our faces.
The following morning Rick went for his appointment after we had breakfast and I went to the pool for a while. By 10 am I went back to my room and called Billy.
"Hi Billy this Helga, remember me with the flat tire last year" It was quiet for a few seconds and then I heard say "How could I forget such a great piece of ass, we still talk about it. Are you here" "Yes I am and I am hot, I want to come over." He was quiet for a minute and I thought he hang up. "Not my place, the AC is out but I will call a friend of mine who has this great place and I am sure he will be only to happy to accommodate. Are you up to 2 guys" "You got to be kidding, you forgot I took on you and your brother the last time." OK. "I'll call you back" I said "I'll call you in 20 minutes."
I took a shower and put on a thong and shorts with a loose blouse over my tits. I don't need a bra
When I called him back he said I should pick him up by 11:30 am and we would go over to his place. I was hot and ready to go. I picked him up and he looked at me and said "I could eat right now." I smiled and said you'll get your chance soon I hope.
When we got to his friend's place he was waiting for us. He had shorts on and displayed a beautiful body. Billy introduced him as Sheldon, he looked at me and I could see the lust in his eyes. "I know about you" he said. "Billy told me how hot you were when you were with him, you are like a wonderful piece of candy that melts in the mouth" Wow I thought this is going to be good.
We went into his apartment, nice and cool, dark and slow music was playing. He offered me a drink and I asked him for a double vodka on ice, I also asked if he had a joint, he smiled and went for the drink and brought back a lit joint. I took a deep drag on the joint and swallowed half of my drink, I was in the mood now, they could do anything they wanted with me and I would love it.
Sheldon didn't waste time, he came over took my face and pushed his fat lips against my open mouth. He showed his tongue in and I pushed him back with my own. He took one hand and went for my blouse and pulled it up and grabbed one of my tits and started to squeeze, took his thumb and forefinger and rolled my nipple between them then pinched hard and pulled it up so that he could bent down and stuck it in his mouth. The other hand went for the belt on my shorts and quickly opened it up. Billy pulled down the zipper and then pulled them down over my ankles. He got a hold of my thong and pulled it down too so that I was naked from the waist down. Sheldon stopped long enough to pull my blouse over my head, grabbed the other tit and pinched my hard nipple. Electricity flowed through my body right down to my pussy and my juices were flowing. Billy spread my legs and went down on my cunt, spread my pussy lips and started to suck on my clit. I went crazy, I started to shake, I was coming , I got a hold of Billy's head and moved my hips up and down, he grabbed my ass and held me tight while I was coming and screaming. He shoved his tongue into my pussy and sucked out the juices that were flowing out of me like a river. I felt his thumb digging into my asshole which was slick with pussy juice and made it easy for him. He switched to 2 fingers and showed them as far as he could. I loved it. I like to be ass fucked and I knew I was going to be a. Sheldon dropped his shorts and I see this humongous cock dripping with precum, he straddled my face, put a couch pillows under my head and brought this long hot cock to my mouth. I am going to love this, I am going to swallow it right down my throat. He fucked my face and I ran my tongue around his hole and up and down his shaft, I reached for his balls and could tell they were full and ready. I pushed my face closer to him so that his cock was right down my throat where I wanted it when he shot his load. I could fell it getting thicker. I grabbed the cheek of his ass and made sure he was not going to pull out until he was finished. I was not disappointed when he shot this huge hot load down my throat and as he was groaning he kept on fucking and shooting more cum in my mouth and throat. I loved it.
Billy got on his knees and pulled my legs high over his shoulders, he shoved his nice thick cock into my pussy, grabbed my hips and started pumping hard. I could feel myself coming again, I was shaking and moaning smacking my heels against Billy's back, I tighten my cunt muscles so that he would have a nice tight ride, I came and as I came he was grunting and shot his hot never ending load into me. He kept on fucking and soon started grunting again and shot another load into me. OMG I was in haven. Billy got off me and I sat and asked Sheldon to give me my drink and another joint.
As I was enjoying my drink and smoke Sheldon was playing with my tits, he got up and came back with a pair of nipple clamps. He put them on me, they hurt a bit but I got used to them, I could feel the electricity going through me. Billy had a long vibrator in his hand and put the head of it against my pussy and turned it on. Between the clamps and the vibrator I was coming so hard they had to hold me down on the couch because I was shaking and screaming so much.
I needed a break and told them to back off for a couple of minutes. I had another drink and Sheldon stood in front of me holding that big cock in his hand and said " I got to bury this someplace" I asked where he would like to bury it and his answer was "in your ass" that got me going again because I love to get ass fucked. I said "what are you waiting for" with that he pulled me up and bent me over the couch's armrest, spread the cheeks of my ass, got on his knees and used his tongue to wet my asshole. Billy came over and sat on the couch facing me, he had a big hard-on and was moving it toward my mouth. I opened my mouth, took hold of it and liked the precum off the head. As I was doing this Sheldon pushed a couple fingers up my ass then took an asshole spreader and slowly pushed the spreader in and worked it in as far as it could go. I thought I was going to be split in two. He slowly took it out and then quickly brought the head of his cock up to my hole, used a lubricant that he rubbed all over his cock, (thank god, I forgot to bring my own), and gently pushed it in all the way. I could feel his balls as he was moving in and out, I was in haven I just love to be ass fucked almost as much as pussy fucked,. Sheldon is pumping into my ass and I have Billy's great cock down my throat, it doesn't get any better. As he is fucking my mouth and down my throat I could feel his cock getting thicker, I grabbed his cock at the base and with a couple of fingers around it I was able to hold back his coming. I wanted Sheldon to come at the same time. I could feel myself working up an orgasm and did not want it to come before the 2 guys were ready to shoot.
I screamed at Sheldon to come. I could feel and hear that he was ready, I let go of Billy's cock and squeezed all my muscles and we all came together. All you could hear were moaning from me and grunts from the guys as they unloaded their hot cum into me .
As Sheldon pulled out of my ass more cum shot all over my back and cheeks. Billy jerked some more and the rest of his cum shot into my mouth and I swallowed.
Sheldon was still hard, he laid down on his back and had me straddled him so my pussy swallowed his cock. He pulled me forward so my tits were up against his chest. I knew a DP was coming and I heard Sheldon tell Billy "fuck her". With that Billy went in the back of me, spread my cheeks and pushed his cock up my ass. He started to beat on my cheeks to make my muscles tighten up and give both of them a better fuck. As they were fucking me an orgasm was building up. I was jerking my ass up and down, screamed and came . They both got into the rhythm of fucking me furiously, they were groaning and I could feel they were ready to unload their hot cum into me. I was not disappointed.
I got up found my clothes and tried to get dressed. "where are you going" Billy asked.
"I had enough" I replied. Sheldon said "we were going to invite a couple of other guys, have a real fuck party, why don't you stay a while, get drunk, smoke some pot and really get fucked, eaten and full of cream"
It was still early and I thought about it. "I don't want any bruises when I leave" Sheldon smiled and said "all you'll have is a sore cunt, asshole and mouth, you might not walk to well when we are finished but I think you'll be happy".
I sat down on the couch and Sheldon gave me a very large glass of iced vodka, lit a joint for me. "Relax he said"
I was thinking that it had been a while since I had four guys. I know I can handle them and I hope they are big.
About a half hour later the door opened and in came these big guys and Sheldon introduced me to them. "This Rocky and the other is Ben". Since I was sitting on the couch my eyes were level with their crotches and my mouth was watering in anticipation, they were built.
Rocky sat down next to me and said to me that Sheldon said I was one hell of a hot piece of ass and I want to find out for myself. With that he took my face and open mouthed kissed me with his tongue pushing into my mouth looking for my tongue. I responded and we had a tongue duel. His hand went down to my chest and pulled apart my blouse exposing my tits. My nipples were standing out hard, he grabbed one of them and while he was squeezing and rolling it between a finger and thumb his head went down and took the other in his mouth sucking and nibbling on it. I was getting wet between my legs. The sensation was like electricity running through my body. He knew what he was doing. He spread my legs and Ben pushed up my skirt and pulled down my thong. His head went between my legs. He an his tongue up the inside of one thigh, stopped at my pussy for a second, gave a lick and continued to run his tongue down the other thigh. I was ready for an orgasm, I was shaking and smacking Ben on his back with my heels. He finally put his mouth on my pussy lips and pushed his tongue in and flipped my clit back and forth, I came big time, juices were running out of me like a river running down into the crack of my ass. He spread the cheeks of my, took his tongue and licked my asshole, took a couple of fingers and slowly drove them up my ass and finger fucked my ass.
Rocky got up and dropped his pants and shorts and I was right he had this huge cock, at least 9 inches and 3 inches wide. He straddled my head and shoved it in my open mouth until his balls were up against my shin. It was down my throat the way I love it. I cupped his balls and could tell they were full, I pulled it out, ran my tongue along his shaft, licked his balls and ran my tongue back up and swallowed it.
Ben dropped his pants and shorts , I reached down to feel his cock and he has a bigger one than Rocky. He spread my legs and pulled them over his shoulders and brought the head up against my pussy, with his fingers he spread the lips and slowly pushed his cock into me. OMG it felt big and good, he started to pump. Rocky is fucking my face and Ben is pounding into my cunt. I could feel an orgasm coming on and I hoped they would shoot as I came. I am bucking up to Ben and sucking hard on Rocky. My legs are shaking, Ben smacked my ass hard so that I would hold back but I couldn't, I let go and I couldn't scream because Rocky shot this huge hot load down my throat and kept on coming, I was bouncing up and down on the couch and Ben shot his hot creamy cum into me. I was in haven. They both kept fucking and shooting and as they pulled out they covered my face and belly full of cum. Billy and Sheldon were standing there watching. I could see they both had big cocks waiting.
I went to the bathroom and cleaned up a bit, I knew there was more coming as soon as I come out. When I opened the door Sheldon was standing there with a large glass of vodka on ice and smoking a joint. He handed them both to me, took my elbow and walked me over to the bedroom. He showed me a cushioned chair and said, "Sit here and have your drink and smoke. You are looking at 4 guys who are hungry to eat that beautiful pussy and want to fuck you."
I was feeling no pain with that big drink and laid down on the bed and said "OK guys take me to haven".
Sheldon laid down on his back and had me straddle him facing his feet, when his cock got into my ass he pulled me back (I knew I was in for a DP which I love) and Billy moved between my legs and drove his fat cock into my pussy. I grabbed Rocky's and Ben's cocks and sucked them one after the other. This was going to be a great fuck. I wanted to come before they did so that I could enjoy and feel them coming. Sheldon and Billy got the rhythm just right and I could feel my orgasm building up. I was sucking and shaking my legs like crazy, threw them around Billy's head and came. I was jerking Rocky's and Ben's cocks and I knew they were about ready to explode and from the groaning of Sheldon and Billy I knew they too were ready to let go. I said "OK guys let me have it NOW" Within a few minutes they all let go into, ass, pussy and mouth. I was full of cum dripping from my mouth, ass and pussy.
I was exhausted and said "guys no more". I am going to be in town another few days and I would love to get together again. They all smiled and said "anytime".
I got dressed and drove back to the motel I was staying at, took a shower and waited for Rick to get back and tell about my experience knowing full well that he will (rape) me.
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Closed toe shoes required, bring a water bottle and work gloves if you have them. Please dress for the weather, The ReBuilding Center is not climate controlled and can be very cold. Some tasks may involve medium to heavy lifting. Youth welcome with parent or guardian. Enter thru the big brown community trees (you'll know them when you see them). Please be as punctual as possible as the ReBuilding Center closes to the public at 6pm.
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NEW YORK, Thursday—I was visited on Tuesday by an FBI agent who tried to be very solemn as he asked me about the loyalty and competence of John Foster Dulles, our future Secretary of State. This agent's behavior was a wonderful feat—keeping a straight face while making such an inquiry. I'm afraid I smiled openly. Then yesterday I was visited again with questions about another impeccable character. So, I want to reassure any of my friends who think that the FBI is not on the job and is not able to protect us.
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Representative E.E. Cox, Democrat of Georgia, who is chairman of a special House investigating committee looking into the expenditure of funds by tax-exempt foundations, made an astounding statement at a hearing recently when he said "a great number of grants" have been made to persons disloyal to the United States.
Among others, he referred to the Rockefeller Foundation, which brought forth from the foundation's president, Dean Rusk, the following statement: "The Rockefeller Foundation has reported the facts on these grants to the Cox committee in our reply to the questionnaire sent us by the committee. We are prepared to discuss any cases fully when we go before the committee."
It is confusing or amusing, or both, to have great foundations in this country under attack for helping subversive persons and at the same time to have them attacked by Moscow.
In the Czechoslovakian trials the Ford Foundation was accused of "sending spies, murderers, sabateurs and wreckers" into East Europe. I should say that this, if true, indicated that the foundations had been very careful to keep a balance between being too conservative or too radical. When you please neither extreme, you are probably doing a pretty good job in keeping to the middle of the road.
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Tuesday night I went to Teaneck, New Jersey, to a very interesting meeting—the first one sponsored by the HI-Y and TRI HI-Y clubs and the County Committee of the Y.M.C.A.s of Bergen County. There were many young men and young women present from many "Y" groups, and they conducted their meeting in a very fine way.
The theme was a Thanksgiving service to draw the attention of all present to the things for which we, in this country, may be thankful, but to emphasize as well our close ties with the rest of the world and the growth of human brotherhood throughout the world. These young people are anxious to know the world as a whole and they believe in human dignity and its recognition for all peoples.


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The 20th Trip To Italy - Umbria, Upper Lazio, Tuscany, Lazio, Rome
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The trip we planned last year, changed 4 times, and then cancelled may finally materialize next Tuesday ! I am only hoping that we are healthy and take the trip without much difficulty. This is the longest period of time I ever did not travel to Italy since 2001, and 2011 was the first time a trip was not taken there since 2000, when also I planned a trip that was cancelled. This time we begin in Rome where we rent a car and drive immediately to Orvieto, where we stay for 3 days visiting with two of our closest friends, Ric and Sharon (boy have I missed them !!!). During that time we will permit Ric and Sharon to lead us around to anywhere they want. We also plan to visit with another friend, Franco Sala, who lives in Orvieto. Then we drive to La Palagina, a villa just to the west of Figline Valdarno, where we will spend time with Luca and Mary, and again let Luca show us around. Then off to Pisa where we will spend a night at the Arno Riverside hotel, Royal Victoria, and Lidia may visit us. Then we will drop off the car and take the train in Florence for a week long visit. I have not been that long in Florence since the early 2000's. There we will continue to hang out with Luca, perhaps Mary (she may not be able to get off from work), Lidia, and any member of her family who can find time from their busy schedules to see us. Then back to Rome for a day, where we will try to see the new Museum of Modern Art of the XXI Century (MAXXI).
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One of the things that initially attracted me to Windows Phone was how it seemed like a balance between the iOS and Android approach to smartphones. You have a consistent user experience across devices (iOS), while still having a wide variety of handsets to choose from (Android). And it's been wonderful. We've had a variety of OEMs over the years too, companies like Samsung and HTC have been there from the beginning and others like LG and Dell came and went. Nokia came about midway through and bet the entire company on the platform.
However, Sony Ericsson is one company that has been absent the entire time, but it almost wasn't that way.


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War Horse
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War Horse
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Why is War Horse rated PG-13? War Horse is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for intense sequences of war violence.
Violence: A goose chases people. A horse kicks a man and knocks him over. A man threatens to shoot an animal and mistakenly aims a gun at his son. A horse drags a boy. A woman threatens a man with knitting needles. Repeated intense scenes of war violence include shooting, stabbings and charging of soldiers. Dead and injured humans and animals are shown. Some blood is shown. Characters engage in trench warfare. Men are gassed. Medical personnel treat wounds. Two characters go AWOL and are later executed. Animals are worked until nearly dead and then shot. Explosions occur on the battlefield. A character uses a hand grenade. An animal is entangled in wire. Characters talk about people who have been killed.
Sexual Content: Young adult males make brief sexually suggestive comments. A man worries soldiers will assault his granddaughter.
Language: The script contains infrequent profanities and some name-calling.
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Release Date: 3 April 2012
War Horse releases to home video in a 2 Disc (Blu-ray/DVD) or 4 Disc (Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy) Combo Pack. These sets include:
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Property Location
In the heart of Cortez, Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez is close to Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez and Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio. This hotel is within close proximity of Cortez Cultural Center and Cultural Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, a hair salon, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
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Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
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For some people, eating certain foods can cause serious allergic reactions, even death! The most common food allergens are milk, eggs, fish and shellfish, tree nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans), peanuts, wheat, and soy. Other food allergies are possible, so it's important to read food labels for ingredient information if you are at risk. Click here for more information.
School has started, and the scramble to come up with interesting and appealing lunches for your children probably has, too. If you find you're bored with the "ham sandwich, apple, and a cookie" routine shortly after the first bell, imagine how bored your child's taste buds will be in a few weeks! Keeping your child interested in healthy eating is as easy as ABC (and D).
Adventure: Offer your child some variety. Choose high-fiber, whole-grain tortillas or breads for sandwiches and opt for tasty spreads such as salsa, hummus, or pesto for extra flavor. Lean roasted meats such as chicken or turkey are healthy, lean sources of protein; or try fat-free refried beans for an appealing vegetarian option. Tuck some lettuce and tomatoes in for fun, flavor, and nutrients. (Keep wraps and bread from getting soggy by wrapping veggies in meat slices.) Your child doesn't care for the taste of whole-wheat breads? No problem. Whole-grain white-flour wraps and breads offer lots of fiber but have the taste and look of traditional white-flour choices.
Butters: If nuts aren't off limits at your child's school, try something different than the typical peanut butter and jelly: Almond or hazelnut butter topped with fresh fruit such as bananas or mango slices, or fruit spreads such as marmalade or apple butter. Nut butters are great sources of protein with healthy fats and don't require refrigeration—a plus if cold storage isn't available.
Cut-ups: Cut up fresh fruits and vegetables the night before and add some to your child's lunchbox. Cantaloupe pieces, pineapple chunks, and kiwi slices are popular with kids and full of vitamins and other nutrients. Toss in some cauliflower or broccoli florets with a side of pre-packaged dip or salsa. If you're short on time, pre-cut fruits and veggies are available from your local grocer, but they may be more expensive.
Dessert: Oatmeal cookies, dried fruit, or low-fat yogurt (if kept at 40ºF or less) are terrific, healthy choices.
Let your child dictate just how adventurous his or her lunchtime options should be—they might surprise you! For more great lunchtime ideas, the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Cookbook features 54 kid-friendly recipes. And remember: Safety first! Keep lunchboxes clean and cool (store in the refrigerator overnight) and provide a moist, cleansing towelette in your child's lunchbox so he or she can wash up before eating.
Omega-3 fatty acids make up a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids. They are important to our health, and since our bodies can't make them, we need to obtain them from the foods we eat. Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of heart disease and play an important role in our cell membranes. So, eating more can benefit the body in many ways.
The most widely available dietary source of EPA and DHA is cold-water oily fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies, and sardines. Other oily fish such as tuna also contains omega-3 fatty acids but in lesser amounts. Some other sources of ALA are walnuts and canola, soybean, flaxseed/linseed, and olive oils. For additional information, including health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, read this fact sheet; and for omega-3 content in various foods, try this infosheet from HPRC.
Iodine is an essential nutrient. It plays a key role in how well your thyroid functions and is particularly important during pregnancy and breastfeeding for the development of your baby's brain. The Recommended Dietary Allowance for iodine for most adults is 150 micrograms (mcg). But women who are pregnant or breastfeeding need slightly more: 220 mcg and 290 mcg daily, respectively.
Iodine is present in some foods such as fish, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and grains. Iodine is also added to table salt—referred to as "iodized salt." Although most Americans eat too much salt, much of it comes from processed foods and typically isn't iodized. Consequently, many women who are pregnant are iodine-deficient. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend taking a prenatal vitamin to ensure you're getting enough of all your vitamins and minerals, including iodine. In addition, if you're vegan or you don't eat dairy products or fish, talk to your doctor about your iodine status.
Read all prenatal dietary supplement labels carefully—whether they're prescription or over-the-counter—so you can be certain your prenatal vitamin contains sufficient iodine to meet your needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Also, be sure to look for one that is third-party certified. For more information about iodine, read this fact sheet from the National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements.
Olive oil is known for its flavor, versatility, and health-promoting qualities. Nutrition experts think olive oil may be partly responsible for the many health benefits associated with the "Mediterranean diet," an eating pattern that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and "healthy" fats. Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat—one of the healthy fats. It contains vitamins A, E, and K, plus many other beneficial compounds that might reduce your risk of heart disease.
Heating olive oil or holding it at high temperatures for long periods of time can reduce its beneficial qualities. If you use olive oil for deep-frying, it should be discarded after one or two uses.
Interestingly, olives can "pick up" airborne toxins present in smoke from fires, car exhaust, and other pollutants. So it might be a good idea to choose olive oils produced from olives grown in areas where air quality is good most of the growing season. This is likely true for all edible oils.
Olive oil can be used in countless ways: Drizzle on pasta or bread, brush lightly on meats or fish, coat vegetables for roasting, or use nearly any way that butter or other fats can be used—even baking! Of course, as with all fats, be sure to use olive oil in moderation to avoid gaining weight.
Wheat products such as bread and pasta are mainstays of our diets. However, some people are sensitive to gluten, a blend of two proteins found in wheat and other grains such as rye and barley. Three distinct conditions caused by gluten sensitivities have been identified: wheat allergy, celiac disease, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
Wheat allergy is more common in children than adults, and many children outgrow the condition. Symptoms include hives, itchy throat or eyes, and difficulty breathing. Wheat allergy can be life threatening and requires immediate medical attention—an especially serious consideration for Warfighters in the field.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine. When a person with celiac disease eats foods containing gluten, his/her immune system attacks the small intestine, impairing the way the body digests food. Symptoms include bloating, gas, diarrhea, abdominal pain, lactose intolerance, and anemia. If not treated, celiac disease can cause neurological disorders, osteoporosis, and other autoimmune disorders such as type 1 diabetes. About three million people in the U.S. have celiac disease.
In non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or NCGS, a person is sensitive to gluten but—as the name suggests—does not have celiac disease. Symptoms include diarrhea or abdominal pain and vague, non-intestinal symptoms such as bone or joint pain, leg numbness, or skin rashes, making diagnosis difficult. About 18 million people in the U.S. have NCGS.
The only way to treat gluten sensitivities is to adhere to a strict gluten-free diet. Things to avoid include:
- Wheat, rye, and barley
- Flours made from wheat: self-rising flour, graham flour, cake flour, pastry flour
- Oats, unless certified gluten-free
- Communion wafers and matzo
- Beer
- Soy sauce
Even if a product label says it is "wheat free" it might contain rye or barley. FDA has established guidelines for labeling gluten-free foods.
Gluten-free foods can become "contaminated" with gluten in home kitchens, so be sure to use clean tools for preparing and serving gluten-free foods, and designate appliances, such as a toaster, for use with gluten-free products only.
Many people with gluten sensitivities are deficient in calcium, folate, iron, and certain B vitamins. They should have their vitamin and mineral status monitored by a doctor.
Although following a gluten-free diet can be challenging at first, with a little practice it can become second nature. There are many gluten-free products on the market and many bakeries now offer gluten free selections. People who follow the diet typically experience significant improvements in their health and quality of life that make the effort worth the challenges. You can learn more about celiac disease and gluten-free diets from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
If there's one constant in the military lifestyle it's change. You could be engaged in a high-intensity ops tempo one day, and then find yourself at a desk job the next day (and vice versa). Similarly, you could be training for a triathlon, and then suddenly recovering from an injury. When your circumstances change, your calorie needs change too.
The Go for Green® plan is based on a Warfighter consuming 2,500 calories per day. Your needs might be different depending on a number of factors such as your age, sex, and level of activity. Go for Green® can help you choose appropriate foods for your calorie needs. But first, find out how many calories you need each day with this handy (downloadable, Excel) calculator from HPRC.
If your needs are greater than 2,500 calories per day—perhaps your job or workout regimen is very physically demanding—eating a few "yellow" foods (especially from the protein, fruit, and starchy food categories) and one or two "red" foods each day is appropriate for you. "Yellow" and "red" foods help boost the calorie content of your meals and restore your body's carbohydrate and fat stores—essential fuels for Warfighters with high-calorie needs.
If your needs are less than 2,500 calories per day—maybe because you sit at a desk all day or you're nursing an injury—it's important to remember that reduced physical activity means reduced calorie needs. Steer clear of "red" foods and keep "yellow" ones to a minimum. Aim for plenty of "green" foods to help you heal and enhance mental and physical performance, and be sure to watch your portions to avoid unwanted weight gain.
And remember, "Green" foods are always a good choice for optimal performance, whatever your circumstances or calorie needs! For more information, visit the Warfighter section of the Go for Green® website and click on the "Personalizing G4G" tab.
A hot trend in nutrition and dieting for some Warfighters is internal cleansing (or "cleansing" for short). Typical cleansing programs promise renewed energy, weight loss, and a fresh start—appealing offers following the rigors of a deployment, a recent change of duty station, or just life in general. Variants of cleansing programs may include "detox" (short for detoxification) diets, dietary supplement products, enemas, or some combination of these.
Although some detox diets emphasize eating lots of fruits and vegetables and drinking plenty of water, many detox diets lack certain vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, and are dangerously low in calories. It might be difficult for a Warfighter to obtain adequate calories for optimal performance while following a typical detox diet.
Detox supplement products often contain herbs and other plant-based chemicals that have a laxative effect. Long-term use of laxative products can cause changes in the structure of your large intestine (colon) that might have serious health effects. Laxatives can cause dehydration, which impairs performance. In addition, according to the Food and Drug Administration there are concerns about dietary supplement products containing hidden active ingredients that can result in harmful effects.
Detox enemas, often marketed as "colon cleanse" products, cause the contents of the colon to be quickly expelled. Detox enemas contain a variety of substances, some of which can cause allergic reactions or electrolyte imbalances. Since many detox enemas are self-administered, there's also the risk of tearing the inside of your rectum during the procedure, which can cause septicemia—a type of bacterial infection in the blood.
The guiding principle behind cleanse programs is that environmental and dietary toxins supposedly build up in your body, and you need to get rid of them to be healthy. However, there really isn't any scientific evidence backing up these claims. Your body is designed to detox itself by getting rid of wastes through urine, feces, and sweat. The best way to take advantage of these built-in detox systems is to drink plenty of water (to produce more urine), get plenty of fiber from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains (to help pass feces), and exercise (to produce sweat)—a proven program to help you perform better and live a healthy life.
A new Air Force guidance, which will be go into effect in a few months, directs all downrange DFACS (dining facilities) to stop buying energy drinks, nutritional shakes, and energy bars. Air Force DFACs in the U.S. do not buy these products either. The new guidance is a result of health concerns from consuming energy drinks and these other products. Read the article in the Air Force Times for more information.
Have you heard about Go for Green®?
Go for Green® is a DoD-wide, joint-service food-identification program. It's designed to help you easily identify the nutritional value of foods when you're standing in line at the dining facility (DFAC) deciding what to eat.
Foods in DFACs are color-coded Green, Yellow, or Red to help you choose foods for optimal performance. When using Go for Green® in the DFAC, look for these symbols to identify "Green," "Yellow," or "Red" foods.
What do the colors mean?
Go: High-Performance Food
"Green" foods can and should be eaten everyday. These foods score high in nutrient density (the ratio of nutrients to calories in a food) and help you perform best. Most "Green" foods can be eaten without having to worry much about portion size.
Caution: Eat occasionally
"Yellow" foods are still healthy in small amounts but should be eaten less often than "Green" foods. How much and how often depends on your health and performance goals. Try to eat "Yellow" foods just some of the time.
Limit: Eat rarely
"Red" foods are meant to be treats eaten just once in a while. They have little nutritional quality but are often an enjoyable part of eating. Most people can have a few "Red" foods each week and still meet health and performance goals. Try to limit how much and how often you eat "Red" foods, and balance them with plenty of "Green" foods.
Although the Go for Green® program is geared toward use in the DFAC, it translates well to just about any setting—home, fast-food restaurants, even when eating MREs. Eating the Go for Green® way can promote a healthier, better-performing you. For more information, visit the Go for Green® website. Download the Go for Green® Guide for a handy reference.
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Have you had a look the NYC Marathon website? There seems to be quite a lot of informtion there.
Hi. It was my first port of call but I couldn't see any info on that.
I think it's a bit different from normal this year, with last year's being cancelled and accommodating people who had places for that race.
Probably an email to the organisers would be your best bet. They're the most likely people to know.
Due to the unprecedented effects of Hurricane Sandy and the cancellation of the 2012 Marathon, the process of accepting runners to the 2013, 2014, and 2015 ING New York City Marathons will begin with our 2012 marathoners.
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Looks like there may not be a ballot - perhaps guaranteed entry only.
Thanks Martenkay. I won't book my flights
The ballot opens tomorrow, although the organisers are saying that places will be difficult to get through this route with the 2012 runners getting precedence.


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Usually presents with swelling, pain and discoloration of the lower extremities where hemorrhages and ecchymoses are commonly found in areas of frequent stress, e.g. lower extremity joints and the soft tissue of the back and buttocks.
Frequently evaluated for suspicion of DVT, cellulitis or rheumatic disease.
May also initially present with gingivitis
- requires teeth
- occurs more frequently with pre-existing periodontal disease
- decay is essentially secondary to loosening of the gums away from the teeth and the loss of alveolar bone
- there is also the contribution of hemorrhage and poor wound healing, often associated with G.I. bleeding/Fe deficiency.
Early clues may be found in the skin where there is enlargement and hyperkeratosis of the hair follicles with subsequent congestion/proliferation of blood vessels around the follicle leading to a classic lesion of a hyperkeratotic hair follicle with a hemorrhagic halo. Hairs may become fractured, coiled, and bent.
Platelet function and evaluation of laboratory coagulation is usually entirely normal in isolated vitamin C deficiency.
Seventy-five percent of presenting patients have anemia, most often a mild normocytic and normochromic anemia, but megaloblastic or microcytic anemias have been reported. It is unclear as to the exact mechanism of anemia in vitamin C deficiency. In vivo studies of vitamin C deficiency have not been conclusive as to either a direct inhibitory effect on erythropoiesis or inhibition of iron absorption/metabolism.
Terminal stages of scurvy are characterized by generalized edema, fever, hypotension, convulsions, and eventually death.
Modern presentations are rarely an isolated deficiency of vitamin C. Presentations commonly include Fe and/or folate deficiency, vitamin K deficiency, and evidence of malnutrition.
High risk-groups include edentulous, elderly people who live alone (more frequently men), individuals who avoid "acid"-containing foods due to symptoms of dyspepsia or reflux esophagitis, food fadists (often psychiatric patients), and alcoholics.


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Science Fiction Writer Becomes Augmented Reality Developer
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Art Center College of Design, Pasadena CA, August 18, 2011
Art Center "Visionary in Residence" Bruce Sterling has created his own augmented reality.
"Sometimes it's easiest to teach by doing," said the novelist and design critic, speaking from Art Center's "Reality Augmented" Lab in Pasadena. "I used to write science fiction about Augmented Reality back when it was mostly imaginary. Now that it's become a real industry, I had to conjure some up for myself."
Sterling's new application runs on the "Layar" platform, available on iPhones, Androids and Symbian mobiles. Amsterdam-based Layar was the corporate sponsor for the special project this summer at Art Center College of Design. This was the first course in America to concentrate on the design of AR.
Twenty Art Center students from various design majors have created AR apps and also prototyped ideas for new, futuristic Layar services.
The AR class was co-taught by creative director Guillaume Wolf and produced by Nikolaus Hafermaas, Art Center's Dean of Special Programs.
Sterling's new Layar "layer" is titled "Dead Drops," and is an international collaboration with Layar coder Menno Bieringa, German media artist Aram Bartholl and Layar artist-in-residence Sander Veenhof.
"I wrote a contribution for a new book about Aram's artwork," says Sterling, "and I realized his 'Dead Drops' network meshes perfectly with the Augmented Reality ideal. It's all about hidden data revealed in real-world, three-dimensional spaces. So, suddenly, I had a class project. Now I'm a registered Layar developer."
Bartholl "Dead Drops" are thumb-sized flash drives publicly hidden in cities around the world. Bartholl's urban intervention features in the current "Talk to Me" show at the New York Museum of Modern Art.
With Sterling's "Dead Drops Layer," users can scan the horizon for handy Dead Drops that might be lurking nearby. A few taps and clicks create a map that will lead to the site. Network users can then plug their laptops directly into the "Dead Drops," which are commonly embedded in brick walls and almost invisible.
Programmer Sander Veenhof, who visited and lectured at the AR class in Pasadena, is Layar's artist-in-residence. Veenhof's own augmented reality works include the "Infiltr.AR" invasion of the White House and the "Battling Pavilions" exhibit at the Venice Biennale.
"Now that the app is launched, Menno, Sander and I have some provocative ideas about new features," says Sterling. "Aram's network is growing steadily. I'm writing a new work of augmented fiction specifically created for Dead Drops."
Sterling doubts that he will be the last science fiction writer to embrace "Augmented Reality."
"Layar's strategy is to transform Augmented Reality into a mass medium," says Sterling. "That means a torrent of change in hardware and software, plus new initiatives like the 'Layar Vision Creation Challenge.' AR is happening today in places with core media competence. The Los Angeles basin is definitely one of those places. I'm pleased about this 'special program' — I feel that it's opened new prospects for everyone involved. I couldn't have done it anywhere else but at Art Center College of Design."
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|Improved inter-tube coupling in CNT bundles through carbon ion irradiation
|N.P. O'Brien, M.A. McCarthy, W.A. Curtin, 2013
|Carbon ion irradiation of carbon nanotube (CNT) bundles to enhance mechanical performance is investigated using classical molecular dynamics. Strategies to achieve inter-tube cross-linking for improved shear response without a drastic reduction in tensile strength due to induced defects are considered. Deposition energies of 50–300 eV/ion, fluences of 4 × 1013 to 2 × 1014 cm−2, and dosages of 2–60 MGy on 7-tube bundles are studied. Within 100–200 eV/ion, the level of cross-linking is directly proportional to dosage and therefore controllable. Lower energy irradiation produces smaller-sized defects so ∼100 eV/ion is the preferred energy. More than 10 different types of cross-link and a variety of defects are created. The defect level becomes excessive if either the energy or the fluence is set too high. Extension to larger bundles however is significantly more challenging. In 19-tube bundles, ∼500 eV/ion is required to form cross-links with the centre CNT, and at this energy careful control of fluence is required to avoid excessive damage. Thus ion irradiation for improving mechanical properties is best suited to small bundles. However, a scenario whereby small bundles are irradiated prior to twisting into ropes is suggested as a possible future method for producing macro-scale cross-linked CNT fibres.
|ICHEC Project:
|Mechanical behaviour of interlinked carbon nanotubes for nanocomposites
|Carbon, Volume 51, January 2013, Pages 173–184


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Well, we started Dutch lessons this week. We each get 2 hours per week of individual training. We can now (sort of) say good morning, good afternoon, good evening, see ya later, please, and thank you. Sometimes we can successfully conjugate verbs, but that's a little dicey. And we have some clue how to pronounce things, but that's also not solid yet - especially since the 'g's are like saying a hard 'h' while clearing your throat (Chris is pretty good at the 'g's though). It's a hard language and is going to take a lot of time and effort to get even a little bit comfortable with it. We'll keep you posted on our progress.
We were originally planning to go to The Hague this weekend for the North Sea Jazz Festival. However, the Saturday tickets sold out before we could purchase them, so when KLM had a sale on airfares we decided to take Friday off and go to Copenhagen instead. It must have been ABN AMRO (the bank Mel works for) American weekend because there were two other couples that are from America working in Amsterdam and were also in Copenhagen at the same time.
After successfully getting to Copenhagen, we were ready to find our way to the private house where we were staying. Chris had written down the address and the metro stop, so we went to the information desk to see how to navigate this. The information desk suggested that a bus is more direct, so we got on the bus. However, the bus driver informed us that the route has changed so we will have to transfer at some point. So, we're on the bus riding through the suburbs of Copenhagen. At one point the driver tells us to get off and transfer, so we got off. Chris decided that we're close enough to be able to walk - despite the fact that the streets we are on do not appear on the map that we have. But, we looked at the map at the bus stop and agreed to walk, which in the end worked out well until we tried to find our lodging. Chris had written down "some street" 50 as the address. There was no "some street" on the map, so we tried something close. There was no building at number 50 on this street, so we thought maybe it was - the next street over. As we were walking toward number 50 on this street it started to look very seedy. Lots of graffiti and unsavory characters. We both agreed that it did not look like such a good place to spend the night and were getting a little worried. When we get to number 50, it is an apartment complex and the person's name that we are looking for is not on the door, so we decide we are still in the wrong place. Since all of the reservations had been done over the phone, we thought maybe the owner had said 15 instead of 50, so we went back down the street to number 15. We found it!! This was a much nicer neighborhood. There were flowers growing along the sidewalks, much less graffiti and no unsavories. We had the bottom floor of a little 180-year-old house in back of the house on the street - a room with table and chairs, a bedroom, and private bath. The owners lived upstairs. We were quite happy to have found the right place and to see that it really was quite nice.
We quickly learned that Copenhagen is much more spread out than we had anticipated. Our room was located in a nice neighborhood with some good jazz clubs, restaurants and bakeries, but a 15-minute walk from the closest main attraction. There really is no central area like there is in many European cities. This could be one reason that the city has 2000 free bicycles available during the summer. They are supposed to be locked at stands all over the city, but we had trouble finding them. 2000 sounds like a lot of bikes, but some do not work properly (chain is off or stretched) and when people get one they don't let go of it. If you are lucky enough to find one, you put 20 kroner (about $3) in the lock as a deposit and take the bike. When you return the bike to a stand and lock it, you get your 20 kroner back. On our second day in Copenhagen we were lucky enough to find 2 bikes. Actually we found 5, but only 2 worked properly. This enabled us to ride around and see much more of the city than would be possible on foot.
There are many pretty things in Copenhagen. Many of the buildings have twisting spires or domed tops.
There are a lot of fountains and sculptures everywhere and lots of little plazas or squares. The one sculpture that everybody goes to see is The Little Mermaid - created in tribute to the Hans Christian Andersen book.
We also went to see it and really don't understand the big attraction. Yes it is cute and it looks nice in the harbor but it is not that great. We've decided that there must be a rule that every European city needs one goofy sculpture for the tourists to flock to. Brussels has the little boy taking a wiz, Mannekin Pis; Copenhagen has The Little Mermaid. We're not sure, though, why The Little Mermaid draws more attention than say the statue of the woman with two babies and water squirting out of her boobs (we couldn't tell if her kids were also whizzing). Some things we may just never understand. ;-)
While in Copenhagen, Chris got to visit 3 flea markets and, as usual, found some bargains. It also happened that there was a Jazz Festival in progress, so we were able to hear lots of live music. The festival was spread all over the city. Some performances were free, some required tickets; some were indoors, some outside on the plazas. We spent a lot of time in the plazas enjoying the free jazz and eating our lunch or having a beer and people watching.
The produce is amazing here. We found raspberries the size of boysenberries! Also had true Danish pastries - full of cinnamon and sugar and very yummy. And, of course, we did some of the tourist things - Tivoli, Christianborg Palace, and a harbor/canal ride.
Tivoli is interesting because it is the oldest amusement park in Europe - 160 years old. It is right in the middle of the city - beside the train station and across from city hall - and is like a very small, very relaxed Disney - sort of. There are beautiful gardens, lots of rides, the usual fair food and several places to listen to music - classical, big band, salsa, and jazz.
They have cotton candy that is still hand spun on the stick (not shoved in a bag) and they make caramels by hand. We saw whole extended families there - grandma, mom and dad, teenagers, babies.
It was really nice. At 11:00 fireworks were set off from the top of the music hall. We could see the people manually lighting the fireworks off. Another example of the Europeans not being as concerned (paranoid?) about safety issues as we are in America.
Before we came to Copenhagen, people had told us that it reminded them of Amsterdam. Here are some things we noticed in comparing the two cities:
Amsterdam: Everybody rides really old bikes and locks them securely to an immovable object with at least 2 very strong locks.
Copenhagen: A lot of people ride really nice European mountain bikes and lock them only with a flimsy axle lock that would take somebody 2 minutes to break.
Copenhagen: 2000 free bikes for tourists.
Amsterdam: What is a free bike? Oh, you mean a bike freed by a thief.
Copenhagen: Lots of push up bras. Cleavage everywhere.
Amsterdam: What's a bra?
Amsterdam: Belgian beer served in special glasses to allow the proper aeration. Very strong and heavy with complex flavors.
Copenhagen: Clean refreshing pilsners. No complexity, just clear and pure - just as a pilsner should be. Available in plastic bottles with pull top caps.
Copenhagen: Lot's of folks smoking tobacco in pipes.
Amsterdam: Lot's of folks smoking something else in pipes.
Amsterdam: Almost everything closed on Sunday.
Copenhagen: Really almost everything closed on Sunday.
Amsterdam: Soft drugs sold in "coffee shops" all over town.
Copenhagen: Soft drugs sold from booths/tables on one street only - Pusher Street.
Amsterdam: Really good coffee sold in really tiny cups.
Copenhagen: Really bad coffee sold in really big cups.
Amsterdam: Very condensed city center with lots of canals.
Copenhagen: Very spread out with canals mostly on the edge.
Copenhagen: Jazz Festival spread all over the city, including many free events.
Netherlands (ok, not really Amsterdam): Jazz Festival confined to one venue with payment of an entrance fee required to enjoy any of it.
Amsterdam: It's sunny and beautiful. No, wait, it's cold and rainy. Oh, no, it's sunny and beautiful again.
Copenhagen: ditto.
In the end, we enjoyed Copenhagen more and more as we spent more time there. Having the jazz festival in progress was a stroke of luck. We really appreciated that it was not confined to one venue and that we were able to spend so much time outside just listening to music and enjoying the day.
Our next long weekend trip will be to Prague, Czech Republic in several weeks. Chris found some photos from 1890 through 1950 of the canal house where we are living and we'll post those later this week.
Our best to all of you, hope summer in the USA is as nice as it is here.
Melanie and Chris
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Overall a nicely written review, with some good details about the visit. The photos are nice as well.
In terms of suggestions for improvements:
1) There is really not much specific information about how to find the Mansion, parking, hours, etc. This should come either at the beginning, or at the end, maybe under a subheading like "Getting There."
2) The review itself is pretty short. Maybe you could add some info about what else to do in the area, such as where to eat. This would give visitors from out of town a better idea of what else to do in the area.
3) Provide web links to any places you mention in your review.
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1) Did the author show that he or she visited the location and made careful observations? Yes
2) Does the review follow the basic requirements for length, format, and overall content? Short
3) Does the review give the reader a good idea of what it is like to visit this location? Yes.
4) Does it give the reader information about the attraction, e.g., costs, hours, location? Could use more specific info
5) Does it offer opinion regarding the quality of the attraction and its goods and services? Yes
6) Is it written in a readable style, with few or no grammatical, spelling and other errors? Yes, mostly
7) Does it include photos or videos (these are optional but can earn extra credit points). Yes
8) Was everything done on time, including draft, class presentation, and final version? Yes
Bottom Line: Could use some refining and additional info on area attractions.
Victoria Mansion Christmas
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Review of: Victoria Mansion, Portland, Maine
Type of Attraction: Historical Museum
Reviewer: Sierra Canino
Date of Visit: December 2nd, 2012
Walking up toward the Victoria Mansion, the bright lights on the majestic building mystified through the dark night and caught my eyes and interest. As I walked up the large ornate staircase and opened the heavy, creaky storm doors, I felt myself going back in time. All of a sudden, the smells, sights, and sounds of the parlor took me to Christmas in the Gilded Age. Bright lights, beautiful decor, and the sounds of visitors of all ages filled the majestic room. As I walked in, I was warmly welcomed by a smile of the worker
Upon my arrival in the parlor, and after the purchase of my undiscounted $15.00 ticket, I went on a self guided tour. I enjoyed the idea of having a self guided tour, so that one may tour at their own pace. To guide visitors, there were employees in each and every room, to inform the public about the displays, as well as answer any questions. The employees were very helpful, enthusiastic, and informative, as well, which made the overall experience even better and more enjoyable for sure. During the tour, I was truly amazed and mesmerized by the impeccable detail evident in each and every room open to the public. The first floor offered visitors a glimpse at the Library, Dining Room, Reception Room, and a Parlor, all of which were beautifully ornate and filled with intricate details through every nook and cranny of the rooms.
Due to the time of year, each room was decked out in Christmas decor of the Gilded Age
Immediately upon arriving and exploring the mansion, I realized that this tourist attraction is a wonderful place for families and people of all ages. There was everyone from young couples to teenagers, and small children to elderly, visiting and enjoying the miraculous sights of the Victoria Mansion. I was especially surprised to find that so many little children were touring the historic mansion. Most historical homes are not child oriented, as many of the artifacts within such places are fragile. However, the staff warmly welcomed the children who arrived and explored, and much to my surprise, ,the children seemed to enjoy and take a liking to the scenes of the home.
Midway through my self guided tour, all of the visitors began to accumulate to the entrance parlor for a performance of The Nutcracker by the Portland Ballet Company. At 4:30 pm, people of all ages, especially children, sat on the grand staircase and alongside the beautifully intricate walls, hoping to catch a glimpse of the upcoming performance. Once everyone was situated and ready for the performance to begin, one of the workers at the museum explained to the audience that during the 20th century, each Christmas and holiday season this performance would take place in the parlor of the house for the children of the family to enjoy
After the crowd pleasing performance, I continued to tour the rest of the mansion. It took a few minutes of waiting for the crowd to disperse throughout the rest of the room, which became quite frustrating as there was so many people, particularly young children, in such confined areas. However, once the crowd separated into the different areas of the museum, I was finally able to explore the second floor of the grand mansion
On my way down, a small decorated Christmas tree in the corner of the staircase walls caught my eye. It was then in which I truly realized how amazing the intricate attention to detail the staff gave to the entire decor of the mansion for the holidays. So much of a focus on the little things, such as the small ornate trees and garland even in the corners of the house, really magnified the holiday and Gilded Age theme and made a wonderful contribution to my overall positive experience. In order to exit the grand mansion, each and every visitor must go through the back door and toward the carriage house. Even in the path between the mansion and carriage house, there were large and small Christmas trees which illuminated the paths
This theme of Christmas remained constant also throughout the gift shop within the carriage house. The gift shop, like the house, was adorned with Christmas trees and typical holiday decor. However, the gift shop did have a more modern feel and look to it, which hindered the consistency of the classic Christmas theme which overbeared the mansion itself. The gift shop offers visitors a chance to purchase a variety of small gifts, from Christmas ornaments to soaps and jewelry. While the mansion itself, with the performance of The Nutcracker and the friendly staff throughout the museum, is very child oriented, the gift shop certainly was not as kid friendly. A lot of the items in the gift shop were fragile, such as the jewelry and wine glasses. Also, the gift shop was geared toward a more mature crowd, as there were no gifts for children there, besides a few books. The prices were fair, however, they did tend to remain on the more expensive side. However, the exceptionally high quality of the items sold at the store reflect the slightly higher price of the goods sold at such a store
While on the tour of the beautiful mansion, I learned a lot about the history of the home, such as the fact that it was built as a summer home in 1858 for Ruggles Sylvester Morse, who was a wealthy hotel owner from Louisiana. Mr. Morse and his family occupied the house for various years, and the mansion was used as a vacation house until it was sold to the Libby family in 1894. The Libby family then occupied the mansion for thirty six years, until it was sold again. In 1940, William H. Holmes purchased the mansion and transformed it into a museum the following year. The majority of the artifacts within the museum are original to the home itself, with most of them being from the time the Libby family owned the mansion.
Getting There
The mansion is located on 109 Danforth Street in Portland. The website does not offer directions on how to get to the mansion, unfortunately, and therefore, I had to use my personal GPS to locate the attraction. Fortunately, I did find it rather easy to locate the mansion. I traveled from Gorham, Maine, and the overall trip from the town to the museum took a little under one hour. Once you arrive on Danforth Street, the grand mansion is truly not hard to miss, as it stands out among the nearby homes on the street. The museum is situated in a residential area and does not offer on site parking, both of which make it challenging for finding a place to park. Across from the mansion, there are 15 minute parking locations, which can be helpful with dropping off those who may not be able to walk as far in order to get to the attraction. Also, there are 2 hour meter parking located on the various side streets alongside the mansion, such as on Park and High streets
Hours of Operation
Hours of operation vary from season to season . The mansion is also open for self guided tours during the holiday season November 23rd to January 6th, from 11am to 4:30 pm daily. They are closed on Christmas and New Year's Day, however. The museum reopens, this time for guided tours, during the spring and summer months, with different hours of operation. For more information regarding the museum, the website is very helpful: www.victoriamansion.org.
Overall, the Victoria Mansion is truly incredible. The ornate mansion itself is a great attraction to visit, and I would highly recommend it as a tourist destination. The mansion is great for people and families of all age ranges, and, besides the gift shop, is very child friendly. The experience one will have on their visit to this site is nearly as grand and great as the mansion itself.
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So sweet! I know you'll find a lucky baby!
It is very pretty... I try and do some quilts that I keep back.. It is great having one that you can grab and wrap.. The others idea of a NICU is also very good if you choose to go that route..
What a pretty baby quilt! I just love to do those too. I like to keep 1 or 2 around...(you never know when you might need 1), then I love to donate them to Project Linus.
Your Baby quilt reminds me of Easter. It's very pretty! HAPPY EASTER TO EVERYONE!!!
I like it. Very colorful. Perfect for a baby!
I LOVE your color scheme. I work in a large ER department and try to make baby quilts for those coworkers that are expecting and right now, you can tell it was a long winter, fall, etc. I am always looking for new, interesting fabric and patterns for baby quilts. Sometimes I take a larger one and scale it down. I love making the smaller size because it is so much easier to deal with on the machine. I can't handle a lot of it- I have tremors and my husband cuts for me. I have just recently discovered the new "x block" template and plan to use it on my next quilt.
Do you always use just plain color? I almost always have a "theme" and sometimes I feel that it is overwhelming with all prints. Any hints or suggestions? I try to ask or hint around w/ the parents to be as to what they like or want for the nursery. One was a little girl that both mom and dad were fish maniacs and the quilt was unisex fishing until the very end when they found out it was a girl. So, it was finished in pink and purple binding. I am still a beginner after about 3 years of this- some day I'll be better. :lol:
I don't know if I commented earlier or not, but I love the way it just flows. I'm w/ you- whomever said mine are less elaborate- I go with a theme and then try to figure out a pattern from there. I like the NICU idea- we have one at the hospital where I work and never thought to ask them if they needed any. I have such a short attention span, baby quilts are great for me and NICU quilts would be even smaller... :lol:
Karen that is pretty. Can you tell me how big it is? I have to make 2 baby quilts for 2 different familes at church. I have some nice fabric but I'm just not positive what is a good size for one. I don't want a crib size, just a normal baby quilt. I haven't had babies for 35 years so just am not sure.
Not to move in on Karen's beautiful creation, but when I make baby quilts, I try to make them about the size of the batting, but lately I have been sticking with about 1- 11/2 yards because it is so easy to know the dimensions that way and figure out blocks, quarter triangles, etc. Crib batting is usually 45x60, but I bought cotton batting crib size and it was 48x60. I must say that baby quilts have been the only cotton battings I have soaked so they don't shrink or pucker. And it has worked well. I almost have the teddy bear toille done! :D
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