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LONDON (Reuters) - While the arrival of a new year often means diets and resolutions, it also means a slew of new vacation days. With their upcoming travels in mind, the members and editors of VirtualTourist.com (www.virtualtourist.com) have selected their "Top 10 Places off the beaten path". Reuters has not endorsed this list:
1. Chile
Stretching 4,270 km (2,653 mi) along the Pacific Ocean, Chile's length and range of latitudes (from subtropical to sub Antarctic) create incredible biodiversity and a variety of natural settings to see and enjoy. Most travelers planning to visit Chile will want to do so in the next few months, as this is the country's summer season, meaning temperate weather and a chance to explore areas of Chilean Patagonia that are difficult to traverse in other seasons.
Torres del Paine National Park is in splendid form during these months, and the region's famous winds are the most manageable they will be all year. However, there is no shortage of incredible spots to see in Chile year round, like the Atacama Desert, Santiago, and Valpariso. One of the most arid places in the world, the Atacama is an especially great site for avid starwatchers since the sky is completely clear about 340 days a year. Santiago, Chile's capital city, is a growing metropolis and located adjacent to fantastic vineyards. Valpariso, only 74 miles (120km) from Santiago on the coast, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its sloping hills filled with colorful homes and Chile's most vital port.
2. Norway
Since NASA has predicted that the winter season (October 2012 - April 2013) in the Northern Hemisphere will be the brightest northern lights display in 50 years, it makes sense that two of our destinations are spots to see this natural occurrence. Aurora Borealis, the scientific term for the northern lights, occurs when energetic particles are flung out from the sun and hit the magnetic field around Earth, and this year's conditions suggest some of the best sightings since 1958. As the phenomenon's name suggests, the display is most commonly seen in a zone within a certain radius of the North Pole, in an area including Iceland, northern Scandinavia, northern Canada, Alaska, and some parts of Siberia. Tromsø, located above the Arctic Circle, is known as "the capital of the Arctic" within Norway. With relatively mild winters and long winter nights, it is an ideal location for viewing the northern lights. However, a lack of storms does not mean you should pack light - the average temperature in Tromsø from January to April is about 31 degrees Fahrenheit (-0.55 Celsius), so remember your gloves or mittens. Also, make sure to avoid the full moon and places with lots of lights, as these will interfere with your viewing. During the daytime hours, visitors can check out the Arctic Cathedral, with its beautiful glass mosaic.
3. Myanmar
Myanmar (also known as Burma) has been added to many travelers' wish lists in the last year after the nation held elections and U.S. political leaders visited the Southeast Asian country. While the destination just recently appeared on the general public's radar, VirtualTourist members have been traveling and enjoying the country for years. In Yangon (also called Rangoon), visitors will find the Shwedagon Paya known to be the most sacred of all Burmese temples with a golden stupa that can be seen from miles away. Members did note that the complex is filled with things to do and see, and it can be a bit overwhelming so make sure to allow at least half a day to explore the site. Farther north, the Mandalay division showcases some of the country's other types of structures such as the teak temple and also hosts great views from atop Mandalay Hill. Members frequently visited the temples and pagodas of Bagan noting that the Shwesandaw Paya is the best viewpoint of the temples and sunsets in Bagan.
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Wedding Florals of Late Summer & Early Fall
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Happy 1st of August! We're halfway through the week and closer to the weekend... Yes!!! You know it's going to be amazing week when a great friend stops by to share some knowledge with you :) Today, i'm very grateful that Brooke Wetzel, owner of Los Angeles based The Plum Dahlia took some time out of her busy schedule to share some thoughts on her favorite flowers of the season. I'm hoping Brooke will consider making some regular "visits" to add some bloom into our fabulous, wedding-inspired lives!
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We're about to enter into the season that Southern Californians are spoiled with, Late Summer. We usually enjoy warm days and balmy nights well into October and that presents joys and challenges when choosing blooms for your late Summer/Early Fall wedding. With many outdoor weddings and receptions still happening, heat and direct sun during outdoor weddings and receptions are still a concern for planners and florists and finding the prettiest and hardiest flowers for your event can be challenging.
That said, these are my top 3 blooms for this mini-season that I think lend the best beauty, value and seasonality for your late Summer-early Fall wedding.
Roses, Stock, Mums, Aster
Bouquet by: The Plum Dahlia
1. Roses
Easily obtainable in a myriad of colors, Roses make a great base to start planing your wedding flowers around. Available in nearly every imaginable wedding color in varying hues, Roses can easily act as your "pop of color" in a sea of ivory or another neutral. Roses do very well in the mild heat of late Summer and when arranged well, won't show signs of wilting.
Think Roses are too stuffy or boring? Today's varieties aren't the same Roses of even just 20 years ago. Growers are reacting to trends in the wedding industry, breeding and growing Roses with double petals (to mimic Peonies), massive varieties of new hues (both modern and classic) and blooms in varying sizes (very large to small "Sweetheart" blooms).
Roses, when priced per stem, are in the midrange of the most popular wedding flowers. They still exude feelings of luxury and can easily make the leanest floral budget feel rich when used well.
Stock Flowers
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2. Stock Flower
This is the work horse of any florist's wedding arsenal and for good reason. Stock is hardy, inexpensive and comes in classic wedding colors. White stock makes a great alternative to Hydrangea when weather or budget don't permit and most people are surprised to find out that they're not Hydrangeas! Available in a palette that is quickly growing from year to year, Stock is by far my favorite filler flower that sometimes outshines the other blooms around it.
So what makes it a great late Summer bloom? It's thick, hardy stock can hold water well and makes for a great cut bloom for bouquets. Wilting is minimal, even in direct sun, making it a low-loss flower, meaning when I buy 30 stems, I'll use all 30 minimizing overhead which equals savings for Brides. It's also available year-round in varying qualities with Summer-Fall being the peak season for this fluffy, sweet bloom.
Orange, Purple, Burgundy Dahlias
Bouquet by: Sada's Flowers
3. Dahlias
Dahlias have to be the biggest up-and-coming flower I've seen in the 3 years I've been a professional florist. The colors, texture and richness of this humble bloom make it one of my personal favorites (The Plum Dahlia!). It goes well from elegant hotel weddings to backyard family gatherings without putting you over budget. Its peak season is August through November, making its first appearance around April-May. The colors get darker and richer as the season progresses, so if you're planing deep purples, oranges or reds, September is a gorgeous month for Dahlias.
Dahlia generally do well in heat, but I wouldn't recommend them in direct sunlight. Their petals are delicate and can show wilting after a few hours. If you're choosing your own flowers, look for thick, hardy stems with large blooms if you must have them in limited direct dun. The wide stems will allow them to direct water to the bloom more easily than a skinny stem.
Dahlias can seem pricey per stem, but the overall cost is low during their peak season and the market is flooded with inventory in varying shades, sizes and types. When used well, Dahlias can be that unusual flower that brings a sophisticated edge to a simple wedding.
Hopefully this little list was helpful and maybe gets your Google finger itching to see how they can be used at your event. Late Summer is a beautiful season to be married. The sunsets are longer, the glaring heat of July has passed and the floral harvest is rich!
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Britain has rather more than usual to celebrate over the coming year, with the London Olympic Games and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in the offing. However, with the festive season now comfortably behind us, it's worth remembering that one particular part of Europe knows how to party better than most – and that's Spain.
In Spain, you're rarely far from a fiesta – national, regional or extremely local – lasting anything from a few hours to more than a week. The southern region of Andalucia alone has more than 3,000 of them annually, if you count all the different varieties: romerías (pilgrimages), verbenas (night fairs), ferias (fairs) and festivales.
It may not come as a surprise to discover that Spain has six more public holidays than the UK. Each municipality is allowed a maximum of 14 days off per year, nine of which are national public holidays, chosen by the government.
Even at quieter times in the year, religious floats will be dusted off, streets closed to traffic and – despite the looming spectre of national austerity – a good time will be had by all.
If you're keen to get into the spirit of things as soon as possible, then head to the Basque city of San Sebastiá* on 20 January, when the hoisting of a flag will announce La Tamborrada (pictured, right): 24 hours of marching, drumming and gastronomic indulgence in honour of the city's patron saint (00 34 943 481 166; sansebastianturismo.com).
The roots of most fiestas are to be found in Roman Catholicism; they commemorate saints' days or miraculous local events. The oldest of all is the Romería Virgen de la Cabeza at Andújar in the Andalucian province of Jaén, easily reached from the UK via Malaga – served by flights from a wide range of airports. This fiesta, held on 29 April, dates back to the 13th century, when, so the story goes, a local shepherd discovered an image of the Virgin Mary on a rocky hillside and had his withered arm amazingly healed.
The current celebrations attract an astonishing 500,000 people from all over Spain. The most committed make the 30km pilgrimage on foot or on horseback, rather than by car, from the town up to the sanctuary of the Virgin – built, dramatically, at the highest point of the Sierra Morena. Visitors can expect a heady mix of singing, dancing, drinking and expressions of religious fervour, and a festival that is still authentically Spanish.
For more information on the Romería Virgen de la Cabeza and many of the other fiestas listed below, call the Spanish Tourist Office (00800 1010 5050; spain.info)
Some celebrations are connected with the land and the natural cycle of the seasons: the centrepiece of Jerez de la Frontera's festival of the grape harvest from 8 to 16 September is the symbolic pressing and blessing of the grapes at the entrance to the Collegiate church, which ushers in a week of sherry-tippling, flamenco and general fun.
Other fiestas are purely political. El Día de la Hispanidad, held on 12 October to commemorate Columbus' arrival in the New World, is a good example. Apart from a military parade in Madrid, though, the day has more of the low-key character of a bank holiday in the UK.
Not all fiestas can claim a lengthy heritage: one of the most eye-catching, colourful and messy is La Tomatina, which is just over 60 years old. On 29 August, in the small Valencian town of Buñol, 35,000 people cover each other in 120 tons of very ripe tomatoes during a one-hour battle. The adventure company Pillow Tours (01666 504 601; pillow. co.uk) offers a three-day guided trip to La Tomatina for £149 per person based on two sharing. This includes two nights' B&B at a two-star hotel in Valencia and transport to the town of Requena (on 28 August) for a wine and water festival – as well as to Buñol, for the big one. You have to make your own way to Valencia; be warned that flights from Gatwick on easyJet leaving on the morning of 28 August and returning on the morning of 30 August are already selling for more than £200 return.
Fireworks, food, drink, music and dancing are the essential ingredients of any Spanish fiesta. As a popular saying goes: "Fiesta sin guitarra, ni es fiesta ni es nada." (A fiesta without a guitar is no kind of fiesta.)
A more sinister motto warns: "Duélete carnero, que hay fiesta en el pueblo" (You'll be sorry, billy goat, there's a fiesta in town), although it is now 10 years since the residents of Manganeses de la Polvorosa stopped the practice of hurling a live goat from the church tower to be caught (if it was lucky) in a blanket.
Cruelty to animals is now prohibited in all Spanish regions – although bull-fighting is still regarded as a special case, except in the region of Catalonia where, as of this month, it has been made illegal. Bull fights are still the focal point of fiestas such as Madrid's celebration of its patron saint, San Isidro (15 May), which marks the opening of the capital's bull-fighting season.
However, the fiesta that really sorts the sheep from the goats, not to mention the bulls, takes place from 6 to 14 July in Pamplona, the chief town of Navarra, where the San Fermin festival takes place. At 8am on each of the seven days of the festival, a rocket signals the start of el encierro, the bull run, in which a dozen bulls race through the narrow streets towards the bull ring, with thrill-seekers running in front of them.
Those wanting to participate will not be encouraged by animal lovers or concerned relatives, as there are frequent gorings and occasional deaths (the last being in 2009).
An entertaining feature of many fiestas, particularly in Catalonia, are the gigantes y cabezudos (giants and big heads), the papier-mâché figures you'll see paraded through the streets, accompanied by a band.
When all's said and done, fiestas are an excuse for the whole community to have a good time and to let off steam. Since Franco's restrictive era, when many non-religious fiestas were banned, politics has become a key part of festivals, such as Las Fallas (see panel), with politicians being mercilessly satirised.
If you're going to Spain on business, be aware not just of fiestas but also of the puentes, or bridges. These are long weekends with a Spanish twist, meaning that if the fiesta falls on a Tuesday or a Thursday, many people will take the intervening Monday or Friday off work as well. One of this year's top puentes will be afforded, somewhat ironically, by the Day of the Worker, on Tuesday 1 May.
Those in Rio and Venice may be more famous but Carnival is energetically celebrated in Spain, particularly in the Canary Islands, where Santa Cruz de Tenerife, pictured (which is twinned with Rio) has forged a reputation as the place to party. Fancy dress is the order of the day, replacing traditional masks – this year's theme is the 1960s. Dates are 17-26 Feb. A good way to enjoy it is while on a package to Playa Las Américas. Thomson (0871 231 4691; thomson.co.uk) has one-week holidays departing Gatwick on 16 February, from £465 per person, half board.
Vying with Santa Cruz for best carnival is the southern Spanish city of Cádiz, where the accent, during two weeks of celebrations, starting on 16 February, is on music and wit. Small groups, called chirigotas, tour the city singing satirical songs and competing for the grand prize, won last year by a band dressed as fruit and called Ricos y Maduros (Tasty and Ripe).
Although it's an advantage to understand Spanish, the general ebullience will appeal to all party animals. A double room at the centrally placed, four-star, Hotel Barceló (0800 4 227 2356; barcelocadiz.com) costs from €171. Access is via Faro or Gibraltar.
Catalonia also celebrates Carnival with gusto, with the epicentre at Sitges – a pretty resort south-west of Barcelona, with a big gay community. Festivities begin on 22 February with the arrival of the Carnival King, Carnestoltes. Folk dances are performed and xatonades (Lenten fish salads) are eaten, while everyone waits for two wild parades called Debauchery and Extermination, before the Burial of the Sardine, in which the parading and burning of the fishy image, symbolising the end of Lent, brings things to a close on 26 February (00 34 938 94 2251; sitgestur.cat). Sitges's Gay Carnival (gaysitgesguide.com) is held over the four days beforehand.
A great place to stay is Hotel Platjador (00 34 938 945 054; hotelsitges.com), where B&B starts at €120.
Holy Week: Semana Santa
Processions take place every evening in the week before Easter. Whitewashed streets are thronged with onlookers as gilded images of Christ and the Virgin Mary are carried on huge floats (pasos) accompanied by figures cloaked in white robes and conical hoods, pictured right. The Holy Week celebrations were introduced by the Catholic Church in the 16th century as a way to portray the last week of Christ's life. They are most associated with the Andalucian cities of Seville and Malaga, where they attract hundreds of thousands of spectators.
Holy Week celebrations in the north of Spain, in Castilla-León, are just as serious although it's easier for the last-minute visitor to find somewhere to stay.
Zamora, the smallest of the region's cities, has the oldest and most beautiful pasos, some of which are designed by famous artists. The most important day in the week is Maundy Thursday (5 April) when people stay out in the streets all night. Events culminate in "la procesió* de las cinco de la mañana" (the 5am procession commonly known as "the procession of the drunks").
Events are rounded off on Easter Sunday with a traditional meal of ham and eggs, which marks the end of Lent.
For more information, call 00 34 902 20 30 30 (turismocastillayleon.com). The nearest airport is Valladolid, served by Ryanair. Stay in the central Plaza del Mercado at the Hotel Horus (00 34 980 508 282; hotelhorus.com). A double with breakfast costs from €82.
Las Fallas: diary of a fiesta
In the Valencian dialect, Las Fallas translates as "The Torches" – a neat summary of the pyromaniac extravaganza that will transform Valencia for five days from 15 March. The city's population will be trebled by two million visitors who'll be entertained by paella contests, beauty pageants and parades, not to mention La Mascletà – the ear-splitting volley of firecrackers which shakes the Plaza del Ayuntamiento every day at 2pm. But they're really here to see the ninots, literally puppets or dolls, used to caricature topical events and personalities in a bawdy, if playful way.
For most of the previous year, neighbourhood organisations have worked to create their huge, life-like figures out of wood, papier-mâché and cardboard, with no expense spared. On the day of La Planta (the rising) the ninots are moved into position all over the city, but the real fun comes on the day of La Crema (the burning), pictured, on 19 March. At midnight, the puppets, now stuffed with fireworks, are set on fire, creating a spectacular, city-wide display. Each year, one ninot is spared and takes its place alongside the pardoned puppets from previous years in the Museo Fallero (fallas.com) at calle Monteolivete 4 (open daily except Mondays; admission €2).
Among the figures to go up in flames last year was the country's former prime minister, Rodríguez Zapatero, who was portrayed as a giant Pinocchio with a super-sized nose.
If you want to book for this year's festival, Travel Republic (020-8974 7200; travelrepublic.co.uk) has a package with flights from London on 15 March, returning on 20 March, which includes B&B in a central hotel, from £541 per person (based on two sharing).
Moros y Cristianos
These intriguing fiestas take place in more than 100 places at different times of year. They recall the lengthy medieval struggle between the Moorish invaders from North Africa and the Christian forces from northern Spain, who eventually reconquered the peninsula.
Very loosely based on real events, the fiestas follow a similar pattern and take place in Andalucia, Valencia and, above all, in the province of Alicante.
The acknowledged highlight is in the town of Alcoy, whose extravaganza, pictured above (held 21-24 April), could also win the prize as the noisiest of Spain's festivities. The fiesta begins with a day of parades by the 28 local groups who spend much of the preceding year preparing to display the finery of their costumes. They band together to form the competing armies of either Moors or Christians and, on the final day (24 April), a battle royal is fought to occupy the town's castle.
In the morning, it's the Moorish armies that are on top, until the intervention of Saint George (the town's patron saint) who helps the Christians carry the day. Ancient firearms shoot thousands of blanks and a pall of smoke engulfs the town, added to by the cigars traditionally puffed on by the participants. Why this should be, though, is something of mystery (00 34 965 537 155; alcoiturisme.com).
The nearest airport is Alicante and, given the shortage of accommodation in Alcoy, it's worth staying in Alicante (30km away) and travelling to the fiesta by bus. The three-star La City is an economical hotel (lacityhotel.com) where doubles start at €65 including breakfast.
The Year's End
The religious festivals and celebrations of a typical Spanish Christmas have a slightly different emphasis from those in northern Europe. They are kicked off in a decidedly materialistic fashion by the lottery draw of 22 December. Known as El Gordo ("The Fat One"), it has been running uninterrupted since 1812. The main family meal is eaten on Christmas Eve, with a centrepiece of roast meat (suckling pig or lamb) poultry or fish, particularly baked sea bream. 28 December – known as El Día de los Santos Inocentes and traditionally a Christian commemoration of the Bible story of Herod's slaughter of the first born – has metamorphosed into the equivalent of Britain's April Fool's Day, with practical jokes and tall stories the order of the day.
The old year is seen out with the ritual eating of 12 grapes, one for each chime of the bell. The most exciting place to be for this is the Puerta del Sol, pictured above, Madrid's central square, where thousands congregate with bottles of cava, cider and, of course, their "grapes of luck".
The festive period ends on 6 January with the visit of the Reyes Magos (The Three Kings) who bring presents for good children (and coal for bad ones). There's a special cake to be eaten on the day called El Roscó* de los Reyes. It's ring-shaped and decorated with glacé fruits, representing the rubies and emeralds which adorned the robes of the Kings. However, the most important ingredients are a broad bean and a figurine (usually the child Christ).
The person who gets the figurine is crowned king; the one who ends up with the bean has to pay for the roscón.
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2012, New Plans: My Family
The new year is around the corner one more time and in these times of crisis, we should invest in more secure markets, some prefer gold, I prefer my family. Here's my daughter impersonating the black swan I think. Watching them grow to become teens, watching their ambitions, their plans for the future does make you wish for a better world, for a happy new year! Come to think of it that is all we've got that really matters, our family, our friends.
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Publication Date: 1922
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang sequel on its way
The estate of Ian Fleming is to commission a follow-up to the author's wonderful children's tale, Chitty Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, reports The Guardian. Sadly, most people do not know Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a book by Fleming. They just think it's a film starring several annoying children and faux Englishman Dick Van Dyke (although Lionel Jeffries is priceless, Benny Hill makes an appearance, Road Dahl co-wrote the script and the child catcher is genuinely scary.)
Now, I have read Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to my daughter and the book is quite different to the movie. We enjoyed the book very much. Let's hope the sequel is just as good. I haven't let my kids see the movie yet because of the child catcher and I greatly value my sleep at night.


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Tolkien made ''Dunharrow'' the
Tolkien made ''Dunharrow'' the form of [[Rohirric]] ([[Old English]]) ''Dūnhaerg'', meaning "the heathen fane on the hillside".<ref>, . 750-781</ref>
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Dunharrow was a refuge of the Rohirrim hidden in the White Mountains and fortified against attack.
Dunharrow had been used as a refuge by the Middle Men of the White Mountains during the Second Age — nearly three mellennia before the establishment of the Kingdom of Rohan.
Dunharrow was a clifftop overlooking Harrowdale, the valley of the river Snowbourn. In order to reach the refuge, a winding path had to be used, known as the Stair of the Hold. This path was lined with statues known as the Púkel-men — statues originally carved by the Men of the White Mountains, in the likeness of the Drúedain. After the stair was the "Firienfeld", a large grassy area for the encampment of soldiers and refuge-seekers.
Large carved stones marked the entrance to the Dimholt, a natural amphitheater, which led into the Paths of the Dead.
Tolkien made Dunharrow the Modern English form of Rohirric (Old English) Dūnhaerg, meaning "the heathen fane on the hillside".[1]
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Nomenclature of The Lord of the Rings" in Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, pp. 750-781


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The strangest thing happened this morning. Last night was trash night and we put 2 "tidy cat" kitty litter buckets stuffed to the top with my dog and 4 cats poop out with the trash. Each bucket weighed at least 35 pounds. This morning the garbage man has not come and the trash and 2 buckets were still there. We checked later and the trash is still there, but the buckets of poop are gone. why in the world would someone need poop? The only thing we can figure is its kids who are going to pull a nasty prank on someone or smear it on windows.
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With every new collection unveiled during fashion week, the influence of street style in the menswear department became more and more obvious this season. How each and every one of the designers chose to interpret and incorporate the urban elements into their unique aesthetics is what kept things upbeat and interesting. For instance, Sacha Walckhoff, for fall 2013, made it all about attitude, roughness colliding with luxury and progress.
Having all that translated to an array of garments that seek beyond the structure and patterns used in making uniforms, Walckhoff didn't abandon the idea of heritage completely. A subtle cross riddled into a print paid homage to Christian Lacroix's fascination for drama. The newness was sensed in a denim jumpsuit inspired by the art of finger painting, as well as in a construction tape-like pattern covering a matching ensemble made out of trousers, a coat and a bag. Totally unexpected, yet totally going in a new direction.
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Finally, it's Friday, and I have successfully completed my first full week of work at my new internship. I've been much busier this week, in comparison to the past couple of weeks, as I've had to stick to a new schedule of waking up early for my hour and a half commute to work, working from 9-5, commuting back, and working out at night. It's been kind of nice actually; I feel like I've been much more productive and I've been able to stick to a really consistent exercise plan, which has been really great. As fantastic as having a really structured day is, I'm definitely excited that it's the weekend!
I can't wait to get to sleep in a little tomorrow, but come on, let's be serious. I still have a lot of things to this weekend. Waking up at 9 am may not seem very late, but it's definitely a lot better than 6:30 am at least! There are just too many things that need to be done this weekend; after allI, I do have a blog to fill with sweet treats! Until that happens though...
...Would you care for a white chocolate chunk cookie? Actually, wait...would you care for a white chocolate SUPER chunk cookie? Yes, these cookies are super chunky, in a good way of course. The name of these cookies might be a little misleading, as they don't actually have any chunks of white chocolate (just regular old white chocolate chips), so the chunky-factor comes from something else...3 other things, to be exact. These cookies are not only loaded with white chocolate chips, but also have oatmeal, coconut, and golden raisins. It's like a cross between an oatmeal raisin cookie with a chocolate chip cookie, with a touch of coconut to top everything off. If that doesn't sound good to you, then we might just have a problem.
Some people don't really care for white chocolate at all, feeling that white chocolate shouldn't even be called white chocolate to begin with, since it's not reeaallyyy chocolate (white chocolate doesn't contain any cocoa solids, so it's considered a confectionary derivative of chocolate). I've never had any issue with this though. I think it has a nice sweet flavor, and is a good ingredient to add to cookies and other baked treats to have something different every once in a while. Don't get me wrong, I love "real" chocolate, but it's definitely nice to change things up every now and then.
These cookies come together like any other drop cookie would. In a matter of minutes, you can have a bowl full of delicious cookie batter that is chock full of different textures and flavors, and will eventually leave a delicious smell all throughout your kitchen as the cookies bake. The original recipe for these cookies called for adding walnuts as an extra mix-in, but I left the walnuts out, as I didn't happen to have any on hand at the time I made them, which was fine, because I just loved the way these cookies came out on their own. I'm sure adding walnuts would be delicious though, so I'll be sure to add them the next time I make these. In any case, these cookies are chunky and delicious, with or without the walnuts! Enjoy!
White Chocolate Super Chunk Cookies
recipe adapted slightly from Martha Stewart
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened, flaked coconut
1 cup golden raisins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and position a rack in the middle of the oven. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
In the bowl of a standard electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined, Add in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. With the electric mixer set to low, gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixer, mixing until just combined. Stir in the oats, white chocolate, coconut, and raisins.
Drop the cookie batter by heaping, rounded tablespoons (I used a cookie scoop to ensure uniform cookies) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about two inches apart. With damp fingers, flatten the cookies slightly. Bake the cookies until they are golden brown, about 16-18 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven, and allow to cool on the baking sheets for about 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for about 3 days.
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In Jan 2008, I had surgery on my jaw (orthognathic surgery). Approximately 3 months after, I had an IPL Photofacial - there were three sessions over 3 months. Now I have extreme fat loss in my face, I look about 10 years older.
What are the long term effects of IPL Photofacials? I have been assured that this isn't the reason and that it is because of age (48). Any info would be appreciated.had IPL done after some jaw surgery, a year later, have extreme fat loss. Is it due to age(48) or damage from IPL?


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Dr. Mason C. McDowell, interim director of the WCU Nurse Anesthesia Program, presented "Perioperative Management of Patients with Cardiovascular Disease" at the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists 2012 annual meeting recently held in the Moscone West Convention Center in San Francisco. McDowell reviewed elements of perioperative assessment and management that influence patient outcomes.
With weekly attendance approaching 3,000 members, the event is the largest conference sponsored by the AANA. The invitation to lecture followed a peer-reviewed submission process for new speakers.
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Dialog Telekom, Sri Lankas leading mobile operator by subscribers, reports a fall of 86% in its net profits for 9 months driven by higher energy and network costs and rising inflation. The profits came down to $9.36 million in comparison to $66.38 million since last year. Overall group turnover for the period rose 9% to $249.15 million. It ended the 9 month period with a subscriber base of more than 5 million, acquiring 50% of Sri Lankan mobile market.
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WEST WINDSOR, N.J. – Regardless of this weekend's results, the team bus for the Marist men's tennis team will be significantly heavier on the return trip from the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships. At Friday night's award banquet, the Red Foxes highlighted the evening as junior Dalen Klassen (St. Louis, Mo.) was named the MAAC Player of the Year and freshman Fredrik Bjerke (Oslo, Norway) was selected as the Rookie of the Year. Additionally, the entire starting lineup for Marist was named to either the All-MAAC First or Second Team.
Klassen enjoyed an outstanding junior campaign, finishing the regular season with an overall record of 23-9 at singles and 14-13 at doubles. He played a great fall season, going 12-3 in the first semester including winning eight matches in a row at one point, and 12 of 13. Klassen won his singles' flight at the USTA Invitational. In doubles, Klassen teamed up with senior Billy Bishop (Houston, Texas) for all 14 of his doubles victories. The duo went 7-2 when playing at the top position in dual matches and 4-0 in MAAC action.
Bjerke joined the Red Foxes for the spring semester and put together a great rookie campaign. He went 11-3 in singles' matches, playing mostly at the fifth and sixth position but also going 4-0 when playing at second, third and fourth, while also adding an 8-5 record at doubles. Bjerke finished the season by going 9-1 in his final 10 matches, including a 5-1 mark against MAAC opponents. He paired with fellow Norwegian Trym Nagelstad (Oslo, Norway) in doubles, winning five matches at second doubles and another three at first.
The Red Foxes had five players named to the All-MAAC Singles' First Team, led by Lorenzo Rossi (Lugano, Switzerland) at first singles. The two-time defending MAAC Player of the Year and 2011 Rookie of the Year won 14 matches this year. He went 4-1 in MAAC competition and seven of his wins came in dual matches at the first singles' position. He also won six matches in tournament action. It is the third time in his three years that Rossi has been named to the First Team at first singles.
Klassen was named to the First Team at second singles, sharing the position with Fairfield's George Tioutine. It is the second All-MAAC singles' selection for Klassen as he was also named to the First Team in 2012 in the sixth position.
Joris Van Eck (Ospel, The Netherlands) was also selected to the First Team at fourth singles after posting a career-high 20 singles' victories this year. He won four matches at fourth singles and won all three matches when moving up to the third position. He went 7-3 in his final 10 matches. It is Van Eck's second career selection to the First Team. He also earned the honor in 2011 at second singles.
Joseph Dube (Livonia, Mich.), the reigning MAAC Rookie of the Year, earned a second consecutive First Team nod at fifth singles. He tore through the competition this season, finishing with a 31-4 record in singles. Dube went 16-2 in tournament play and 15-2 in dual matches, including a perfect 6-0 in MAAC competition. He finished the regular season on an eight-match winning streak.
Bjerke rounded out the Marist singles' player on the First Team with a selection to the sixth position.
After being named to the Second Team at third doubles in 2012, the doubles' pairing of Klassen and Bishop earned their second All-MAAC selection as they were named this year's First Team at first doubles. The duo went 14-12 on the season, including a 7-2 mark when playing at the top position and a perfect 4-0 record in MAAC matches.
Junior Will Reznek (Toronto, Canada) earned his third career All-MAAC singles' selection as he was named to the Second Team at third singles. He won 14 matches on the season, including nine in dual matches. He went 7-3 in his final 10 matches to end the regular season. Reznek previously earned First Team nods at fourth singles in 2012 and sixth singles in 2011.
The doubles' pairing of the Norwegian freshmen Bjerke and Nagelstad earned their first All-MAAC postseason award as they were named to the Second Team at second doubles. The duo went 8-5 on the season with all of their competition coming in dual matches. They were 5-1 against MAAC opponents.
For the second time in as many seasons, the doubles' duo of Rossi and Van Eck earned a nod to the Second Team, earning the selection this year at the third position. The duo has won 10 matches this season, including a 5-2 record in dual matches and a 3-1 mark in MAAC competition. Last season, the two were named to the Second Team at second doubles and Rossi was also First Team at third doubles in 2011.
Four Red Foxes were also named to the MAAC All-Academic Team. Van Eck, a senior, earned his third selection while juniors Rossi and Jacob Solly (Sydney, Australia) both were named for a second time. Dube, a sophomore, was earned his first selection. To be eligible for the MAAC All-Academic Team, a student athlete must complete two semesters at their institution and hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 on a 4.0 scale.
Marist (15-3, 6-0 MAAC) will take on fourth-seeded Loyola (11-6, 3-3 MAAC) in the semifinals on Saturday at 2 p.m. The winner will compete in the championship match at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
All-MAAC First Team
No. 1 Singles: Lorenzo Rossi, Marist
No. 2 Singles: Dalen Klassen, Marist/George Tioutine, Fairfield
No. 3 Singles: Olivier Dufour-Coursol, Niagara
No. 4 Singles: Joris Van Eck, Marist
No. 5 Singles: Joseph Dube, Marist
No. 6 Singles: Fredrik Bjerke, Marist
No. 1 Doubles: Billy Bishop/Dalen Klassen, Marist
No. 2 Doubles: Ian Tesmond/Cameron Amyot, Fairfield
No. 3 Doubles: Erik Kremheller/George Tioutine, Fairfield
All-MAAC Second Team
No. 1 Singles: Ian Tesmond, Fairfield
No. 2 Singles: David Raymond, Niagara
No. 3 Singles: Will Reznek, Marist
No. 4 Singles: Lorenz Schwojer, Niagara
No. 5 Singles: Ofir Solomon, Fairfield
No. 6 Singles: Cam Amyot, Fairfield
No. 1 Doubles: David Raymond/Olivier Dufour-Coursol, Niagara
No. 2 Doubles: Trym Nagelstad/Fredrik Bjerke, Marist
No. 3 Doubles: Lorenzo Rossi/Joris Van Eck, Marist
Player of the Year: Dalen Klassen, Marist
Rookie of the Year: Fredrik Bjerke, Marist
Coach of the Year: Anthony Nguyen, Niagara
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There's something achingly familiar about Daniel Grigori.
Mysterious and aloof, he captures Luce Price's attention from the moment she sees him on her first day at the Sword & Cross boarding school in sultry Savannah, Georgia. He's the one bright spot in a place where cell phones are forbidden, the other students are all screw-ups, and security cameras watch every move.
Even though Daniel wants nothing to do with Luce—and goes out of his way to make that very clear—she can't let it go. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, she has to find out what Daniel is so desperate to keep secret . . . even if it kills her.
Dangerously exciting and darkly romantic, Fallen is a page turning thriller and the ultimate love story.
About the Author
Lauren Kate grew up in Dallas, went to school in Atlanta, and started writing in New York. She now lives in Los Angeles.
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Series: Fallen (Delacourte)
Audience: Teenager / Young Adult
For Ages: 12 - 17 years old
For Grades: 7+
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 452
Published: 28th September 2010
Publisher: DELACORTE
Country of Publication: US
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Fertility issues force Eagle Mountain back into training Mon, 28 Nov 2011
Fertility issues have presented former international star Eagle Mountain with a second chance to perform on racing's global stage.
Despite the best efforts of science, the high class son of Rock Of Gibraltar has been withdrawn from stud duty and is back in work with Ardmore trainer Stephen McKee.
"It's obviously disappointing and the work we did with him in the off-season was encouraging but he regressed in the spring and wasn't getting them in foal," Brighthill Farm studmaster Nick King said.
"We had a lot of outside help and advice and we even bred to him in northern hemisphere time in the autumn. We got to the point where we thought we might get 30 mares in foal but science and nature are two different things and you can't beat nature."
Eagle Mountain is owned by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, who also has a major interest in Brighthill Farm's champion first season sire Perfectly Ready.
"He's only a seven-year-old and the Sheikh has decided to put him back into work now and while it might be a bit of a longshot the aim is to try and get him back for the Dubai meeting in March," King said.
"There's obviously a long way to go yet but he didn't turn into a real bull and he was such a good racehorse that it's worth having a go. Stephen (McKee) was chosen not only because he's such a fantastic trainer but he's got his own property and private track and that will suit the horse."
Eagle Mountain stood two seasons at Brighthill but has only a handful of foals on the ground. "He got six in his first crop and the shame is that they are as good as any on the farm," King said. "It's hugely disappointing and the breeders have been very supportive throughout and it's obviously a bit of an ask of the horse but he'll get every opportunity."
The winner of five of his 19 starts from 1200 to 2000 metres, Eagle Mountain raced in six countries with his career highlight a victory in the 2009 Gr.1 Hong Kong Cup. He was also placed in the English and Irish Derbys, the Champion Stakes and the Breeders' Cup Turf.
Additionally, he has the distinction of holding the track record over the famed Rowley Mile course at Newmarket where he clocked 1.34.07 in winning the Gr. 3 Joel Stakes.


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Keep ur eyes on the offical site of AoA:http://www.aoaus.comAge of Armor has been beyond the game itself, when the Open Beta started, those Close Beta testers entered firstly, and after they got their rewards, they did not leave the city immediately, but they stayed and helped those new c****s in the game, they help them everywhere, how to get the reward, where to exchange the crystal for experience, where to get their missions, where to assemble the armor, where to get to the battlefield.
In the battlefield, how to attack the monsters, how to evaluate the loots, how to repair the armor, where to find the boss, and where to return to the city, those things are all done by the CB testers, thanks for those Close Beta testers' help, many new friends have been familiar with the game faster, and enjoyed more. Besides, when the experienced players encountered the new players, they would like to help them out when the new c****s were in trouble.We have seen many kinds of language in the game, even if they can not understand each others , they still provide help.
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As the first pediatric hospital-based facility in the U.S. to reunite patients with their own pets, we wanted to evoke a distinct feeling of being at the park or in your own backyard. In order to keep pets in a more controlled setting and outside of the hospital itself, the project was conceived of as a simple shelter with a prefab system for quality control, schedule, and cost. Research on systems led to the selection of a bus-shelter manufacturer willing to customize their product to meet the project needs. The resulting collaborative effort led to this specialized structure. Its location was determined by site constraints: a compact site of leftover space close to an existing door at the core of the hospital campus with close vehicular access. A major design challenge was integrating the external Pet Center into the hospital surroundings without creating any life-safety issues that would impede code approval.
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It is rare to find a project of this scale that is so carefully considered and crafted with such optimism. The purpose of the project is itself innovative and the design team responded with a bit of whimsy and a lot of skill to activate a dreary outdoor space for an important patient experience. This diminutive, but important, intervention brings joy and hope to hospital patrons and their four legged companions. Every children's hospital, and many adult facilities can take a lesson about the need for patients to heal by connecting with their pets in this little gem of a design solution. Outstanding concept and very well executed! This insightful solution solves myriad challenges – accessibility, weather protection, cost effectiveness, site constraints – elegantly and seemingly effortlessly.


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Enjoy free admission and special events at the MFA's annual Fall Open House—and the Fenway Alliance's 15th annual Opening Our Doors Day. Hear a medley of musical performances throughout the day including a concert by a 17-piece ensemble from The Boston Pops. Enjoy a range of art-making activities and tours for families and adults—and a full calendar of ASL and ASL interpreted events. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information about accessible programming.
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Performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Alternate Job Titles: Intermediate Level HVAC Mechanic, HVAC Mechanic II
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Will Smith, Lennox Lewis to be pallbearers at Muhammad Ali funeral
By Steve Bittenbender
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Reuters) - Actor Will Smith and former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis will be among the pallbearers for Muhammad Ali's funeral on Friday, joining a list of notable athletes, entertainers and politicians to mourn the boxing legend.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and comedian Billy Crystal were among those previously announced as participating in public events as the world grieves the loss of the boxer, showman and antiwar activist who captivated global attention in the 1960s and 1970s.
One of the transcendent figures of the 20th century, Ali died on Friday at age 74. Family spokesman Bob Gunnell announced the details of the memorial services on Monday.
Smith played Ali in the 2001 movie of the same name, earning an Oscar nomination and becoming a family friend. London-born Lewis, who went on to represent Canada in the Olympics, is one of three boxers along with Ali and Evander Holyfield to have held the heavyweight title three times.
They will be joined by relatives and family friends in carrying the casket through Ali's home town of Louisville, Kentucky on Friday.
More than 30,000 tickets will be distributed to the public for two memorials scheduled for Thursday and Friday in sports arenas in the city.
About 300 fans who could not wait gathered on Monday outside Ali's childhood home for a memorial led by Islamic leaders, a dance group and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.
Dwight Richardson, 32, a youth counselor, brought seven kids he works with so they could learn about Ali's message. Continued...


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Auschwitz photographer Wilhelm Brasse dies at 95
By Dagmara Leszkowicz
WARSAW (Reuters) - Wilhelm Brasse, a former Auschwitz prisoner whose photographs from inside the Nazi death camp provided a chilling historical chronicle of the horrors committed there, has died at the age of 95, an Auschwitz Museum historian said on Wednesday.
Brasse, who died on Tuesday, was sent to the camp after he was caught in 1940 trying to flee Nazi occupied Poland to join the Polish military in exile. He was put in a work detail which had to haul bodies from the gas chambers to be incinerated.
When his jailers at Auschwitz discovered he was an experienced photographer, they set him to work taking pictures of prisoners for the prison's internal files, and recording the visits of senior German officials for posterity.
He was also ordered to take photographs of the medical experiments conducted by camp doctors on inmates.
"He tried to come back to photography (after the war) but it was too difficult for him," Auschwitz museum historian Teresa Wontor-Cichy told Reuters. "The fact of having taken such pictures was disturbing for him."
The Nazis killed some 1.5 million people, most of them Jews, at Auschwitz, located near the Polish village of Oswiecim.
Brasse's pictures, among the few photographic records of the death camp, were recovered from Nazi files at the end of World War Two and they are now a centre-piece of the exhibits at the Auschwitz museum.
Over the five years he spent at the camp, Brasse shot some 50,000 pictures, of which nearly 40,000 survived. Continued...


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