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Milwaukee's best street food, 2009: Frank, the "Pepperoni Cannoli" guy
The votes are in, and the winners have been selected for OnMilwaukee's Best Dining 2009. The results of this readers' poll, including an editors' pick, are available in this series of articles that run all October long during Dining Month on OnMilwaukee.com.
Here at OnMilwaukee.com, we're delighted to see all sorts of new vendors pop up on the streets of Milwaukee. From pizza to pitas, crepes to tacos, the hungry lunchtime (and bar time) crowd has more options than ever.
But the readers of OnMilwaukee.com narrowly picked an old favorite, Frank "Pepperoni Cannoli" Pecoraro, the cooler-toting senior who's been serving hungry drunks on the East Side and Downtown for years.
It's debatable how much English Frank speaks beyond "pepperoni" and "cannoli," but the former butcher is more shrewd than you might think. He's a lovable, sometimes surly and always entertaining Milwaukee fixture, and one of the fathers of street food as we know it today.
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2QT2BSTR8 | Oct. 30, 2009 at 9:01 p.m. (report)
Are you kidding me? Cannoli Frank is a dumpster diver. Not once, but twice this summer I saw him digging through garbage's. No way on Earth would I want to eat food from someone I saw dumpster diving. Now granted the other few times I've ran into him, he was polite and I even have bought him a beer on occasion... but best street food... um no!
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Z_boy | Oct. 23, 2009 at 10:32 a.m. (report)
This guy won "Best Street Food?!" Okay, these best ofs are getting out of hand. Him winning is just plain silly.
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ballcoach | Oct. 23, 2009 at 9:36 a.m. (report)
I used to work at Judges and remember Crazy Ray. I think the last gov race was supposed to be his. I wonder where he is as well.
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2953UWM | Oct. 23, 2009 at 9:11 a.m. (report)
Speaking of crazy Milwaukee bar regulars, what happened to Crazy Ray of UWM? Last time I saw him was at Judges convincing patrons that he was running for governer.
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Caetano | Oct. 23, 2009 at 8:15 a.m. (report)
This guy is still around?! He can be quite annoying, but still a late-night Milwaukee icon...
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Most of the busiest U.S. airports have dedicated chapels
Travelers often arrive at airports praying that the security lines won't be too long or that they don't end up in a middle seat. But at many of the nation's largest airports, there's a more spiritual setting for offering up prayers – a chapel.
In fact, more than half of the nation's busiest airports have dedicated chapels, and many of these facilities offer a variety of worship services for different faith traditions.
The first U.S. airport chapel, Our Lady of the Airways, opened at Boston's Logan International Airport about 60 years ago. Since then, airports all over the country have added spaces for prayer, worship and meditation.
While most airport chapels are designated as interfaith spaces, some airports provide facilities for specific religious groups. John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, for example, has four places of worship: a Catholic church, a Protestant chapel, a mosque and a synagogue that is reputed to be the only one in a major airport in all of North and South America.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, meanwhile, has five different interfaith chapels – one in every terminal.
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Thirty U.S. airports qualified as large hubs in 2013, the most recent year for which data are available, ranging from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (the busiest in the nation, with more than 45 million passenger boardings) to Portland (Ore.) International Airport, which accommodated 7.5 million boardings in 2013.
Of the 30 large hubs, 18 (60%) have chapels or prayer rooms. Among the 12 that don't have space for worship are some of the nation's most important airports, such as Los Angeles International Airport (the second-busiest in the nation) and McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.
While four of the 18 major airports with chapels offer no formal services, the rest (14) offer at least one type of organized worship, and many of them offer more than one kind of service. For instance, Washington Dulles International Airport, near Washington, D.C., offers weekly Catholic Mass, Protestant worship and Christian prayer services, as well as daily Jewish and Muslim prayer services.
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Aleksandra Sandstrom is a copy editor focusing on religion at Pew Research Center.
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Are these chapels paid for by the respective religious body in some way or are they offered gratis by the airport authority?
Just curious whether there's a civil liberties issue here.
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Well, Joe, are your civil liberties compromised? There's your answer.
Denver International has an interfaith chapel and a prayer hall. The prayer hall is Muslim.
What can these chapels offer to those of None Belief (atheists). They have many of the same needs/issues as other travelers who are on the roads and airways to get to funerals, hospitals or other traumatic familial or friends events.
Hi Aleksandra–Great piece! As far as you know, have there ever been any controversies about these chapels, for example a minority faith that wants its own space near, say, a Christian one?
Really!! You can pray anywhere you want to either aloud or silently and it doesn't matter who you are praying to. Sometimes you need to get over yourself Pew.
Actually, praying aloud in public places has gotten some Muslim travelers into a great deal of trouble.
And this story has no point of view to get over. It's merely factual.
Detroit has a chapel. It's in the McNamara terminal just past security, next to the women's bathroom. I've never been in but it is labeled chapel.
Nice story. It's a pleasure to read a story that isn't full of hatred and division. Good job!


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I came across the intriguing recipe for Himalayan Salt Bowl Chocolate Fondue in Mark Bitterman's book, Salted: A Manifesto on the World's Most Essential Mineral, and couldn't resist sharing it with you here. Did you know you can use salt slabs and bowls to cook food? In the recipe, Mark Bitterman places a heavy bowl carved from Pink Himalayan salt on a stovetop burner over low heat until warm, about 30 minutes. Once the bowl is warm ingredients for a chocolate fondue are added: heavy cream, bitters, and dark chocolate chips. The salt bowl maintains its temperature, so the fondue can be transferred to the tabletop and enjoyed, remaining hot. Strawberries are the favorite accompaniment to this rich chocolate fondue with a hint of salt. Don't fret about the $42 price tag for the salt bowl, it can be used over and over again.
5. Strawberry Sandwich
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall likes to make strawberry sandwiches by spreading soft white bread with good butter and a layer of thick sliced strawberries. Top with a sprinkling of sugar, a bit of freshly ground black pepper, and another slice of buttered bread. Cut into quarters, the strawberry sandwiches make for a fun little snack with afternoon tea. For an extra-special treat, use clotted cream or crème fraîche. These strawberry sandwiches can be found in The River Cottage Cookbook.
6. Strawberry Compote
A compote is made by slow-cooking fruit in sugar with a liquid, such as water, wine, or liquor, until the mixture is thick and syrupy and the fruit is tender while still retaining its shape. It can be served warm or cool and has a seemingly endless variety of uses. My favorite way to use strawberry compote is over Angel Food Cake, but it's also a treat over pound cake. This recipe for Strawberry-and-Wild-Fennel Compote with Pound Cake makes a classic fresh by using a unique ingredient like fennel pollen. Use strawberry compote as a filling for crepes garnished with crème fraîche or spoon it over homemade vanilla ice cream. Enjoy Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote with Ginger and Lime for breakfast over yogurt and granola. A day where there is a jar of strawberry compote in the fridge is guaranteed to be a good one.
7. Strawberry Pancakes
Sophie Dahl's second cookbook, Very Fond of Food, is a seasonal, easygoing, personal collection of recipes and narratives paired with Jan Baldwin's beautifully styled photos that make you wish you could walk right in and pull up a chair. Ever since discovering pillowy ricotta pancakes, I've been completely smitten, and cooking Sophie's Strawberry Pancakes is a must for spring. Mrs. Dahl credits the recipe to the first cookbook she ever owned, The-Winnie-the-Pooh-Cookbook. For the batter, ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, baking powder, vegetable oil, and what I suspect is Sophie Dahl's touch- spelt flour, is whisked together with chopped strawberries before being ladled by the spoonful onto a hot griddle. It's best to share Sophie Dahl's Strawberry Pancakes with a good friend on a sunny spring morning.
8. Strawberry Ice Cream
Strawberry is my favorite flavor of ice cream, and making ice cream at home with freshly picked berries is the ultimate pleasure on a hot day. David Lebovitz's recipe for Strawberry Sour Cream Ice Cream from his book, The Perfect Scoop, is balance of sweet fruit and tangy cream, without any eggs. The berries are macerated in sugar and kirsch for an hour until broken down and releasing their sweet juices, then pureed in a blender with sour cream, heavy cream, and a dash of lemon juice. After chilling in the fridge for an hour, the mixture is ready for your ice cream maker. For a more traditional, egg-based ice cream, try Nigella Lawson's recipe for Strawberry Ice Cream.
9. Strawberry Jam
Rachel Saunders of Blue Chair Fruit in California has a talent for selecting the very best fruits and making their flavor shine in jam. Her book, The Blue Chair Jam Cookbook, includes several recipes for strawberry jam, from the simplest Children's Strawberry Jam which celebrates the pure, unadulterated flavor of perfectly ripe strawberries, to Grown-Up Strawberry Jam made with Drambuie liqueur. Other thoughtful flavor pairings include the Italy-inspired Strawberry Jam with Aged Balsamic & Black Pepper, as well as the Strawberry-Marsala Jam with Rosemary.
10. Strawberry-Basil Iced Tea
I remember when I first saw the jug of Strawberry-Basil Iced Tea in the 2007 Issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine- it just looked so darned pretty. Hulled strawberries are tossed in basil simple syrup then steeped in a pitcher of tea. Once the mixture is chilled it's ready to serve over ice with a basil garnish. Transport the tea in a large glass jar or jug, strawberries bobbing at the top, and enjoy on a picnic blanket while watching fireworks or attending a summer concert. Martha writes that, "small bags of pistachios are the perfect accompaniment."
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Steinberg took over as chief executive of
If it can dominate the blue chip end of the Australian office sector in the same way the shopping mall giant leads in top end Australian (and international) retail, Dexus will lure international investor interest.
From hero worshipping Lowy, Steinberg has risen to become a major player in the industry himself.
Since last July, the 46-year-old has torn through Dexus, jettisoning its US industrial division and deploying the capital swiftly in close to $3 billion worth of transactions; the figure is set to nudge $3.5 billion within the next six months.
In one particularly frenetic bout Dexus splurged $1 billion within two weeks at the end of April, snapping up office tower developments in Perth and Brisbane. Dexus owns stakes in some of Australia's iconic office towers, from 1 Bligh Street, Grosvenor Place and Governor Phillip in Sydney to the Rio Tinto tower in Brisbane and Westpac's 360 Collins Street in Melbourne,
Steinberg has long been viewed as one of the most ambitious players in the sector, and is described as relentlessly driven by competitors.
"I know people look at my career and go, 'Oh yeah he's thought about this, this and this.' Not many people come from a property manager to a CEO role, but I didn't have this big plan. I think you make your own luck," he says.
Insatiable desire to close a deal
Former colleagues speak of his insatiable desire to close a deal. One labels his leadership as erratic, saying Steinberg occasionally unnerves those around him by shifting direction midway through a transaction.
Friends and current colleagues dismiss such carping as jealousy. One senior property banker backs Steinberg's frantic pace over recent months, saying larger, slower institutions will end up paying frothy prices in the rush to capitalise on rising values and Dexus shareholders will have the last laugh.
Investors and analysts have been cheered by the trust's momentum: its share price hit a five year high of $1.24 in May, while the string of acquisitions, particularly the office projects, are seen as valuable growth drivers as well as an earnings buffer against intensifying competition for CBD offices.
Over coffee, the affable Steinberg chuckles at suggestions he is an aggressive deal maker. "I think I like to achieve and really do strive to make a difference and so sometimes that might come across as being aggressive in pursuit of a goal or a strategy. I probably don't react well when people become aggressive, although very rarely will I be aggressive back at them."
For a man with such ambition, he was initially reluctant to take on the Dexus role. He was already tossing up an offer to head
In late 2011, Dexus's CEO of almost eight years
"When the headhunter called me my first reaction was, 'Well that's very nice but it's not for me,' " says Steinberg. But over the weekend he reflected and changed his mind. The catalyst was a discussion with one of his mentors; he has four "well trusted" confidantes to whom he goes for counsel.
Dexus a better platform to build upon
The advice was straightforward. Dexus, with a market capitalisation (at the time) of $5.2 billion offered a "better platform to build upon" than the revamped Centro.
Centro, rebadged as Federation Centres, approached Steinberg with a $1.5 million sign on fee. People familiar with the talks say that when Centro's owners heard Steinberg was being wooed by Dexus, they doubled the sign on bonus to $3 million.
Steinberg refuses to confirm the events. In any case the focus has shifted from salaries – Steinberg receives a fixed annual salary of $1.4 million – to the ultimate arbiter: shareholder returns.
Steinberg has already acted swiftly to change the culture of Dexus since taking over as CEO in March. He scrapped the previous management's remuneration structure and bonuses in both shares and cash. "There had to be a change," he explains emphatically, "from one of 'entitled to a job, entitled to a bonus' to one of 'I'm entitled to a bonus if I do a good job.' "
But he insists the team he leads is also instrumental in the cultural shift in the organisation. "It can never be one person that changes a culture. That's a dictatorship and that doesn't work. You've got to bring in different people with different styles to truly change the culture of a company."
Steinberg believes now is the time to strike, as commercial property values look to be at the start of a bull run. His challenge is to avoid the pitfalls that laid waste to the industry last time the bulls charged through.
If he's right the buying spree will reap rich rewards. Yet there are just as many dissenters to this view.
Playing hockey more important than studies
Steinberg hasn't always been in such a rush. The son of a Perth surgeon, he took five years to complete a three-year economics degree as his energy was focused on playing hockey rather than his studies. Back then he had hopes of playing professionally. But when he found himself scraping together a living as a bank teller, "I decided I'd better get my act together."
He cut his teeth wheeling and dealing for the Lowys in Perth, rising swiftly through the ranks to head the Western Australian and then Victorian retail leasing operations for Westfield. Under the wing of
From Westfield, Steinberg moved to
Steinberg then leaped into the top property position at Commonwealth Bank's wealth arm,
At CFSGAM, Steinberg befriended the shopping mall baron
And it was also here that Steinberg's proclivity for deals started to earn him a reputation. In almost six years at CFSGAM he oversaw billions of dollars worth of real estate acquisitions, the three largest of which totalled $1.4 billion, at the same time avoiding the bloodletting unleashed by the global financial crisis.
Australia's listed property sector shed more value than almost any other industry in the aftermath of Lehman Brothers' collapse. But while larger players blew up spectacularly, under Steinberg, CFSGAM emerged relatively unscathed.
After the GFC rout, everyday investors abandoned A-REITs for the greater assurance and lower risk returns of bank deposits. Falling interest rates are enticing this once influential cohort back into the sector.
How to deliver the glittering plan
Having laid out a glittering plan, Steinberg must now deliver in an increasingly vulnerable economy. He says that the group has "turned a corner" but maintains there is still much to do.
While Dexus steered a fairly conservative path during the boom era,
Steinberg's ambition is to transform what was a cost-heavy and slow moving trust into an agile giant of city centre office space that dominates the leasing market and delivers stellar returns fed by higher-margin, albeit riskier, development projects. All this in an environment when the cash coming into the sector from overseas has raised alarms about another asset price bubble. In CBD offices, incentives – the portion of the lease forgiven by the landlord to entice a tenant – have surged over 25 per cent and are higher in the suburbs. Hot desking and remote working are also dampening demand.
Steinberg plays down these concerns.
"If you think it's bad now you should have seen how difficult it was in the late '80s and early '90s when incentives were over 50 per cent. The leasing guys were given Harley Davidsons back then if they managed to pull in a tenant."
Despite his phlegmatic view, he nevertheless concedes a strong fear of failure. "Every time you go somewhere new you've got a fear you're going to stuff it up," he says earnestly. "If I get to the end of my time at Dexus, and Dexus is worse off than in 2012, that would be a huge failure."
In his restructure, Steinberg forced 50 employees out the door, including former chief investment officer Paul Say, Hoog Antink's second-in-command.
Yet he bats away suggestions that heading an ASX200 company is stressful, claiming his father faced far tougher pressures as a surgeon: "I vividly recall Friday and Saturday nights, the phone ringing at two or three in the morning and dad shuffling off because there was an issue he had to deal with," says Steinberg.
A different life
He is intent on a different life. He has three boys, a four-year-old and a 10-year-old, as well as a 17-year-old from his first marriage, which ended before he left Perth for Sydney in 2002. He claims to be "passionate about time management".
"I've met so many guys who get to their 60s and say they regretted spending so much time at work and not seeing enough of their kids. I think we are lucky to be part of a generation where you don't have to be at work to get things done."
Yet he has difficulty switching off the iPhone. And he maintains a vigorous exercise regime, cycling up to 150 kilometres a week, after sustaining injuries from running. During gardening leave, Steinberg discovered he has osteoarthritis and will need a hip replacement within five years. "That pissed me off," he says, in a rare departure from the corporate patter.
Then he flashes another smile. "You can say I am a bit of a control freak, I like to know what's happening."
While he claims to back his own judgement, the risk of "being blindsided" by another credit shock similar to that of 2008-09 haunts him. So is fear a bigger driver for him than ambition?
"Maybe that's what keeps me going," he shrugs and gives another broad grin.


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Have you ever made crooked photos? It happened to me with my film test with my Lubitel….but there is a solution!
I had bought a beautiful Lubitel 166B, in perfect condition despite the years!
For the first roll of film I wanted to exaggerate a bit and I took her with me at the factory one day stop.
It was very dark, but with an 800 ISO film and its versatility, the result was quite good (at least for me): the photo in effect are almost all good (9/12) and most without excessive grain.
Too bad that many of the photos are crooked!
Even while I took them I realized that it was not particularly easy in framing of the subjects because of the mirror to reality, but I never imagined so much to tilt the photos!
Look here:
Released the album I discussed a bit with my friends at the Lomo Baazar and found out that I am not the only one to have had this problem!
But luckily, as I said at the outset, there is a solution for everything!
In fact, my friend Ravo86 passed me a link where you can buy a object that is just for me, here it is!
Yeah, a level enough to solve the problem! But how and where to put it on the camera? And here is the truchetto: this small level has a standard attack like that of flash, so as to place it firmly to your camera, look at this photo:
Well, now I have no more excuses to crooked photos! Thanks Ravo86!
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Avoiding Credit Card Scams
If you are a first time credit card user or have had credit cards for years, it is important to know about possible scams that you can be exposed to. Although many credit card companies are perfectly honest, there are also many dishonest ones who want to rip you off. If you are unaware of the ways in which you can be conned or misled then you could end up losing a lot of money. Here are some of the worst credit card scams around and how to avoid them:
Debt suspension
Debt suspension offers are sometimes offered by banks as a way to 'help' you keep on track with payments. The way debt suspension works is that you pay a certain amount each month so that if you cannot pay your bills then no interest will accrue during this time. Although this might seem like a good idea at first, the benefits are really quite minimal. You cannot use your card whilst you are out of work, and although no interest is being added, your payments are not being paid so once you can work again you still have the balance to pay. In essence you are paying money for something that will not really help you. If you are getting a credit card then make sure that this type of debt suspension offer is not included at a cost to you within your payments. If it is then get it removed and find an independent insurance policy that will help with your payments if you are unemployed.
Advance fees
One of the worst scams around is the advanced fees scam, which targets people are desperate to get hold of a card with good rates. The 'lender' will offer you a card at a great rate, but the catch is you have to pay them an administration or approval fee up front so that your application is processed. Once you have paid this fee then you probably will never hear from the company again. If you are ever offered a card but are asked to pay a fee upfront, just refuse. Even if you have poor credit you shouldn't need to pay fees up front for cards. A lender should either accept or reject your application, and fees are not required.
Credit protection
One of the most common scams around is to add expensive credit protection to your card in case it is lost or stolen. The extra money you pay for this protection is usually very high, and often covers you for very little. If you report your card stolen immediately then it is unlikely that you will lose much, and other insurance policies or consumer laws often cover you already. If you really want protection then get a separate policy from an independent company that will work out a lot cheaper and will allow you to protect all your cards at once.
If you are getting a credit card, then remember to check and double-check all clauses within the agreement you are signing. If anything seems suspicious at all, then do not sign and find a different company. As long as you are aware of the dangers you will find a fair and honest credit card company who can give you great rates.
Bad Credit? Can't Get a Credit Card? Yes You Can!
Most people don't give much thought to the importance of credit until they need it. When they go to apply for a credit card they discover that their bad credit keeps them from getting a card, or a card at a decent rate. Most people want to pay their bills, and remain in good credit standing. Nobody wants to be seen as a deadbeat to the credit card companies, but because of a couple of tight financial situations in the past they cannot get approval for a credit card. There is a way around this problem.
There are a few companies out there that understand your situation, and want to help you to obtain a better credit rating. These companies offer secured credit cards. A secured credit card is a card that you make a deposit to which determines your credit limit. You can use your card just like any credit card, but your purchases are limited to your deposited amount, (similar to a debit card). Before applying for a secured credit card you must make sure that the card reports to the major credit reporting agencies. If they do not report then that card is nothing better than a glorified debit card. In extremely simplified terms when a secured card sends reports to the major credit reporting agencies they are showing that you are paying off your debits, and you are less of a credit risk.
Here's a brief example of how these cards really work. On the surface it works just like a debit card. Let's say you made a $200 deposit to your secured credit card. You then go to the store and make a $20 purchase. Your account balance is almost immediately reduced by $20 to $180. The key to these cards is when the credit card company goes to report your information to the major credit reporting agencies, (the better secured card companies will report monthly). In simplified terms, the credit card company will tell the reporting agency that you made a $20 purchase on your credit card, and it was paid. As far as the reporting agency is concerned you are making good on your charges. This is a sign of a good borrower. Even if you have had problems with credit in the past the reporting agency is seeing that you are now less of a default risk thus bumping up your credit score. After time you become more appealing to other credit card companies and you will more readily be accepted for traditional credit cards.
Improving your credit is not a quick and easy task. There are many other things that factor into your credit score, but this is one action that you can take on your own. A secured credit card may not fix severely damaged credit, but for many people it's a step in the right direction. It will not make your credit score sky rocket into the upper 700's either. It will take some time, but it's better than sitting back, passively hoping that things will get better.
*Before applying for any credit card be sure to read, and understand the 'terms and conditions' of the card.
Please visit PlasticMine.com for a selection of secured credit cards.


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Student Profile
Maryann Doughty
Age: 20
Year: Junior
From: Front Royal, Virginia
Major: Political Science
Hobbies? Music, going to concerts, sports, spur of the moment road trips, and drinking tons of coffee.
Who's your favorite professor? My favorite class right now would probably have to be History with Dr. Adam Schwartz. I love the way he teaches and he really knows how to keep the class engaged in whatever he talks about. However, my favorite professor and favorite class ever would have to be Ethics with Prof. Michael Brown.
What extra-curricular activities do you participate in? Intramurals, working in St. Kilian's Café, and on Student Activities Council events, which I am planning on applying to be on next year.
What is your favorite thing about Christendom? I love the community and the formation that you get. You definitely have so many opportunities to grow in your faith and as a person here.
Why did you choose Christendom? When I saw how grounded, both as a person and in the faith, my brother Ryan was after attending Christendom, I decided that I wanted the same.
What has surprised you the most about Christendom? Probably the diversity of people here. It was definitely different than what I expected. It is easy to get along with everyone here and have common values, even though there is such a wide variety of backgrounds.
Plans after graduation? I would love to do something with my major, but it has always been my dream to go into Special Education.
Any parting words of advice for a prospective student? Do not be presumptuous about the school, especially based off what people might say. That is what almost stopped me from coming. Come visit and see for yourself!
Student Life
Contra Dancing
A popular student-run group on campus is the Contra Club. Students gathered together on Wednesday night two weeks-ago to learn fun new dances under the direction of club present, junior Rocina Daez. Two of everyone's favorite dances are the Virginia Reel and Ladies Chain. Many love having the opportunity to take a break from their studies in the middle of the week and expand on their skills of contra dancing. The happiness that they had throughout the evening was clearly shown as everyone was all smiles as the lively music was played.
The practice of all different variations of dances has been a long standing tradition at Christendom. There is also a swing dance club, which hosts Swing 'n' Sundaes throughout the semester. And there is the contra formal every spring.
Rocina Daez demonstrates to everyone some contra dancing.
Two freshmen learn how to waltz.
Everyone enjoys dancing the Virginia Reel.
Freshmen David Massa and Katie Titus dance the waltz together.
"The Three Musketeers"
The Christendom College Players performed "The Three Musketeers" on November 22-24. An adaption by Ken Ludwig of Alexander Dumas' beloved novel, the play featured a talented cast, gorgeous costumes, and swashbuckling excitement that entertained audiences at each performance.
Directed by professional actress, Katie Long, and Christendom literature professor, Dr. Patrick Keats, the play followed the story of D'Artagnan, a young man from the countryside of France. D'Artagnan travels to Paris, where he meets the story's namesake the three musketeers and assists them in saving France from the evil Cardinal Richelieu.
"Though I have acted before, this was my first Christendom play," said senior Andrew Hepler, who played Athos, one of the three musketeers. "The experience was very enjoyable, and I cannot think of a better way to reenter the world of acting than with my friends from the college."
Sophomore Kinsey Benz, who performed in the play and assisted with the costumes, also enjoyed forming friendships over the many hours of rehearsing and producing the play.
"My favorite thing is the awesome friendships you form as you make mistakes and work to perform together," she said. "The play really helped me not only in flexing my creative skills, but also in building my teamwork skills."
Every year the Christendom Players produce two plays: one in the fall and one in the spring. And because Christendom does not have a drama department, students from across all disciplines are welcome to audition for the performances, making Christendom's liberal arts experience rich in the fine arts as well.
Highlights from the play included impressive sword fights that were brought to life with the help of a professional fight choreographer, Kevin Inouye.
Ornate costumes also brought the stage to life. Made by a team of local designers, the costumes captured the era and the colorful excitement of the story. "Much thanks goes to Maria McFadden," Keats said. Maria, 16 years old and the daughter of college admissions director Tom McFadden, worked tirelessly with her team on the creation and assembly of the costumes, which added to the plays success.
The Cardinal, Milady, and Rochefort plot against the king and the Musketeers.
The death of Constance.
Each performance was met with a hearty applause, which was well earned by the student actors, set designers, and stage crew.
Library staff member Mickey Krebs, to whom the show was dedicated, made a cameo in the final scene.
Celebrating Christ the King
On November 24, Christendom College celebrated the Feast of Christ the King with Mass, Benediction and Eucharistic procession. On this patronal feast, which marked the end of the Year of Faith, the entire college community also consecrated itself to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, something it has been doing every year since 1992. The college was founded under the patronage of Christ the King and under the mantle of Our Lady of Fatima, and as such, has a deep devotion to both.
"This Year of Faith has brought many graces to our community," said college president Dr. Timothy O'Donnell. "And I couldn't think of a more fitting way to end the year than with a public procession of our Eucharistic King."
The celebration began with a solemn Mass, where Fr. Solanus Bonfatti of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal gave the homily and spoke on how the kingship of Christ is a kingship that demands our hearts completely.
"He is no ordinary king," he said. "What part of our hearts is still mission territory? What part of our hearts is not yet ruled by Christ? We must surrender that part to Him."
The Mass was followed by a Eucharistic procession, benediction, and a renewal of the consecration of the college to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Despite what Dr. O'Donnell called "the coldest Christ the King celebration in history" with wind-chill temperatures in the 20's, students still came out in large numbers.
"It was really inspiring to see all my fellow students come out—especially in the cold," senior Hannah Ethridge said. "The reverence everyone showed as Christ passed by was also very beautiful."
Students, faculty and staff then gathered in the St. Lawrence Commons for a festive brunch. Later that evening the day came to a close with solemn vespers, adoration, and benediction in the Chapel of Christ the King.
For more information about Christendom College's rich spiritual life, visit christendom.edu/spiritual.
The Price is Right!
On Monday evening, November 25, Christendom's Student Philanthropy Board held a special trivia event in Kilian's Café called "The Price is Right" to raise awareness about the Board and to get students involved. The Student Philanthropy Board is a panel of students in the senior class who are in charge of getting the rest of their class involved in pledging to donate to Christendom College. Christendom would not exist without the generous donations of alumni and donors [see the "Special Report" below].
Members of the Student Philanthropy Board had placed large price tags on many objects and buildings around the campus the previous week in preparation for "The Price is Right," and students were tested on their memory of how much items cost, such as lampposts, couches, and coffee machines. Students' names were drawn out of a bowl at random and they had the opportunity to win prizes, including the grand prize of a $50 Visa gift card, by guessing and answering questions about how much it costs to run Christendom College.
"The trivia event proved to be a fun way to introduce the student body to the Philanthropy Board, and its work in making students aware of the work and money that goes into running our school, " says senior Rebecca Deucher, president of the Student Philanthropy Board. "I am proud to be a part of the Philanthropy Board, and excited to see it grow."
Student Philanthropy Board president, senior Rebecca Deucher, gives a presentation.
Students discuss the Board with its staff coordinator, Mr. Paul Jalsevac, Director of Development at Christendom College.
Students ponder their answers to the tough trivia questions.
Seniors Kelsey Ingold and Maribeth Kelly, and junior Peter Foeckler, were the hosts of "The Price is Right" event.
Rome Reportwith Maria Bonvisutto
Arrivederci, Bella Roma!
And so it begins. We Fall Romers are now in our final week in the Eternal City.
Classes are over, finals are finished, we've had our last Sunday Mass here and now it's time to start packing our bags and saying goodbye to our favorite spots. We've had lots of new adventures just in the past week, and it seems like with each passing day we discover even more places that we want to explore in Rome.
This city is truly a never-ending wonder. Just in the past week or so, some of us have visited the small but mighty Borghese Gallery, gone on a seven-church pilgrimage around Rome, explored the Piazza Navona Christmas market, toured the Vatican Museums with our wonderful art and architecture professor Liz Lev, and enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast together (except with a whole roast pig instead of turkey)! And now, these next few days will be full of lasts—our last Papal Audience, our last walks across St. Peter's Square, our last trips to the 24-hour bakery, our last walks past the Tiber River and the Castle Sant'Angelo, and so many more.
It's very hard to sum up this entire semester and all the incredible experiences we've shared as a class. The Rome Program has given us a chance to see the world, a chance that we may never have again in our lifetimes. We've all had moments that have touched us, whether it's been walking the streets of Assisi, seeing Papa Francesco up close, praying before the tomb of a favorite saint, marveling at the view from Il Duomo in Florence, gazing at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel or simply spending time with friends over delicious food and wine at our weekly Wednesday night dinners. We've been able to learn about art and architecture, theology, Italian and the history of Rome right next door to the spot where St. Peter himself was martyred. Living in the very place where so much of the art, history and religion of the West has its foundations has been very surreal. We have literally walked in the footsteps of saints this semester.
We've also ventured off to other corners of the world and discovered countless treasures. We've been given the chance this semester to explore places we've always dreamed of seeing, like Pompeii, Paris, Krakow, Athens, and even the Holy Land.
There's nothing like studying and living together in a foreign city thousands of miles from home to draw people together. I think that's just what being in Rome for two and a half months has done for my classmates and I. This time has been a bonding experience like no other, and it's been a beautiful thing to see how friendships have grown and developed over the course of the months. And it's also been wonderful getting to know our fantastic Rome staff who take such good care of us: Ms. Ott, Elizabeth Walsh and Gabe Schuberg. They truly made us feel at home here and helped make this semester so much more enjoyable.
And now it's time to say goodbye. So arrivederci, bella Roma. And to all you readers who've been reading or looking at pictures of this chronicle of our overseas adventure, thank you. Although words and photographs can't quite completely capture the experience we've had here, I hope they've at least given you a glimpse into our Rome semester.
Learning Rome's art and architecture.
Best seats in the house for a papal audience require an early rise.
Junior Peter Deucher reaches out to swap zucchettos with Pope Francis, who made the change.
Peter now has Pope Francis's hat.
Junior Romers of Fall 2013
Crusader Sports Center
Basketball is Back on Campus!
The women's basketball team, under the guidance of Coach Mike Brown, got back to .500 for the season, after they won their last three games of the semester.
The women's team, which started the season with a record of 0-3, got their first win against Notre Dame of Maryland. On Saturday November 23, the team travelled to Baltimore and pulled out an impressive 55-43 victory over the NCAA III Gators of Notre Dame of Maryland. After just a 7-point lead at half-time against the Gators the Lady Crusaders built on the lead throughout the second half. Senior Morgan Kavanagh led all scorers with 19 points while junior Mary Barbale posted a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, as the women claimed their first victory by a 12-point margin.
The women followed up with their second victory of the season, defeating another NCAA III opponent Wilson College.
"This year's team is very balanced and, when we play well, we have the chance to win every game," Coach Mike Brown said.
At Wilson, the Lady Crusaders were held to a 1-point lead at half-time, but then blew the Phoenix away in the second half, outscoring them by 22 points on their way to a 23-point victory.
The Lady Crusaders hosted the Knights of Central Penn College on Monday and jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Led by a stingy defense, the women put the clamps on the Knights. On the offensive end everyone got involved and with numerous beautiful passes that resulted in easy baskets for the team. The Lady Crusaders won, 65-30.
Christendom Crazies cheer on the Lady Crusaders.
Junior Elizabeth Slaten adds two for the Crusaders.
Morgan Kavanagh scored 23 points in the game against Central Penn College.
Special Report
Rejecting Federal Funds
Did you know that Christendom College is one of only two fully accredited Catholic colleges in the U.S. that does not accept federal funding in any form, including federal tuition loans and grants?
From its very beginning, the College made a prudential decision never to accept federal funding. This means that Christendom will remain free to teach the Catholic Faith without government interference.
The College's decision has proven prophetic given the federal government's current assault on religious freedom and its expanding use of funding conditions to promote policy preferences. (See this article/video from The Washington Times.) But, the College's courageous stance means that it must rely on its generous donors to provide the financial support that students at other institutions receive from the federal government.
And all of this DOES NOT mean that Christendom does not offer financial assistance. No, in fact, the College mirrors, generally, the amount of loans and grants given in aid by the government, except in the College's case, the money comes from the generous donors and not Uncle Obama. No Federal Aid does not mean No Financial Aid.
Read more about this here.
Ask the Director
Q. Do you have any tips on how to write an application essay for college? Obviously, there are lots of different essay prompts, but do you know any general tips I should observe?
A. College application essays are very important to admissions committee members, or at least to the members of Christendom's admissions committee. They want to see that you can write clearly, and they use the essays to get a glimpse into your personality and academic abilities. Since most people don't ever meet with the admissions committee for an interview, the essay is a key way for you as the applicant to let them know much of an asset you would be to the college community.
I created a little PDF document entitled, "Top Ten Things Not To Do When Writing a College Application Essay." It's not the greatest thing ever written, but it might help you out a bit, no matter what college you apply for.
Speaking of applying for college, our Early Action Deadline of December 1 just passed us by and we received a near record number of applications for the Fall 2014. Thanks to all who expressed an interest in the great educational experience we offer here.
We received 162 applications (up 7% over last year), with 7% more men applying than last year at this time. Additionally, 120 of those applications are currently complete and will be getting an answer from the Admissions Committee sometime before December 15. That's a 45% increase over last year in application completion rate which shows the level of commitment of our dedicated applicants.
If you missed the December 1 deadline, you have plenty of time to apply before the March 1 deadline, although, at this rate, it is tough to guarantee that we won't be starting a waiting list around that time. So, if you are interested in applying, why not do it over your Christmas break. If you do it then, I am sure we will have space for you in the fall.


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G-Braves Rally Past Buffalo, 5-4
Gwinnett scores two in the eighth and two in the ninth for the comeback win
By Tony Schiavone / Gwinnett Braves | June 19, 2013 5:41 PM ET
BUFFALO, NY -The Gwinnett Braves (30-44) won their second game in a row by mounting a late comeback and clipping the Buffalo Bisons (36-35) 5-4 on Wednesday night in game three of the four game series at Coca-Cola Park in Buffalo, New York.
The Bisons held a 4-1 lead heading to the top of the eighth inning, but that's where the G-Braves began the comeback. With reliever Joel Carreno entering the game in place of starter Ricky Romero, Todd Cunningham shot a single to right to begin the inning. Joey Terdoslavich then smacked Carreno's next pitch over the right field wall for a two-run homer to cut the Buffalo lead to 4-3.
In the top of the ninth, the G-Braves took the lead as Jose Yepez singled to right with one out. After a strikeout, Jose Constanza stroked a single to center. The G-Braves put in pitcher Juan Cedeno as a pinch runner at second, and with two men on and two outs, Cunningham dropped a single in front of Buffalo centerfielder Anthony Gose, scoring Cedeno from second to tie the game 4-4. However, Gose dropped the ball in center and was slow getting the ball back to the infield, allowing Constanza to score from first and giving the G-Braves a 5-4 lead.
In the bottom of the ninth, behind the relief pitching of Ryan Buchter and Wirfin Obispo (S, 2) Gwinnett secured the win.
Things didn't start well for the Braves, as Buffalo took an early lead off of starter Yohan Flande. In the bottom of the first, Gose lined a one out single to left and scored on a triple to right by Moises Sierra, making it 1-0.
In the bottom of the third, the Bisons had their biggest inning as former G-Braves slugger Mauro Gomez drilled his league-leading 19th homer of the season, a solo homer to left, giving Buffalo a 2-0 lead. Sierra followed with a walk, stole second base and scored on a double to left by Jim Negrych, upping the lead to 3-0. Negrych moved to third on a ground out to second and scored on a throwing error by Gwinnett shortstop Paul Janish to make it 4-0 Buffalo after three.
The Braves first run of the game came in the top of the fifth off of Romero as Sean Kazmar doubled to left moved to third on a passed ball. Kazmar then scored on a fielders' choice off the bat of Cunningham. The tally cut the Buffalo lead to 4-1, a lead that held until the Braves' top of the eighth.
Pat Egan (W, 1-1) worked 2.0 innings of relief for his first Triple-A win of the season. He allowed two hits and no runs while striking out three. Egan spelled Kameron Loe who worked a scoreless sixth with one walk and one strikeout. Loe entered the game after Flande had gone 5.0 innings with five hits, three earned runs, three walks and five strikeouts. In the final frame, Buchter went 0.2 of an inning with one walk and one strikeout. Obispo got his second save in as many nights with 0.1 of an inning pitch and one strikeout, getting Gomez to end the game. Obispo ran his scoreless inning streak to 15.1 over 12 outings.
Romero went 7.0 strong innings in his eighth start of the season for Buffalo. He gave up five hits and one unearned run while walking three and striking out six. Carreno went 1.0 inning with two hits, two earned runs and two strikeouts. John Stilson (L, 1-1) suffered the loss by giving up three hits, two runs, one earned, while striking out two in the ninth.
At the plate, Gwinnett was led by Mejia and Cunningham who each went 2-for-4. Cunningham extended his hitting streak to six games. Constanza was 2-for-5 and Terdoslavich's two-run homer upped his RBI count to 50 on the season.
The Bisons were led by Gose who went 2-for -4
The Braves and Bisons conclude the four game series Thursday afternoon in Buffalo. Gwinnett will start Right-hander David Hale (1-3, 5.28). Right-hander Justin Germano (4-5, 6.22) gets the start for the Bisons. Tony Schiavone will have the call on 1240 ESPN Radio out of Gainesville, GA. First pitch set for 1:05 p.m.
Tickets for all Gwinnett Braves home games are on sale now at the Coolray Field Box Office. Call (678) 277-0340 or visit gwinnettbraves.com for more information.
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WE WELCOME PETS: Yes, we do welcome pets, but charge a fee of $65. There is additional housekeeping time required after each 'pet stay.' We hope you understand. Please be sure to check off that you have a pet under FEES AND TAXES when developing your quote so that we can facilitate a faster booking for you!
OUR RATES: Our standard nightly rate (minimum 3 nights) is $250. Please contact us directly for weekly and monthly rates.
'Witten Pond' is comprised of three homes on a 15-acre owner-estate, which is in the midst of the 'forever wild' Catskill State Forest Preserve in the NYC Ashokan Reservoir area and on the protected Wittenberg Stream. Our homes are best suited for one couple, or a couple with a small child and/or pet. All three of our homes have 1-bedroom and 1-bath. We do not suggest that multiple couples inquire for availability for just one home. We recommend if there is more than one couple wishing to vacation together that you consider both Lily-of-the-Valley and Witten Barn (#367478). A special package price will be offered.
The original home, circa 1910 recently restored 'Lily of the Valley,' is furnished in art and antiques. The second is a more contemporary historic home, 'Witten Gatehouse', with a spa bathroom. The third home, 'Witten Barn,' is an architectural integration of old and new including a major European-style kitchen, bathroom, and wood-fired radiant fireplace. 'Witten Pond' homes provide perfect Private Realms for a couple's getaway.
A "must" when visiting Witten Pond is to take a short walk up Moonhaw Road to the bridge and dead end. Beginning at Witten Pond, Moonhaw Road is a single dirt lane unchanged in 100 years! Along the way, you walk in parallel with the Wittenberg Stream, which has stayed as pristine as in the days of the Hudson River School painters and naturalist John Burroughs. Wittenberg Stream's rushing waters, which you hear from all the homes at Witten Pond, flows down from Wittenberg Mountain en route to New York City's Ashokan Reservoir. For those who fish and have a New York State License, the Wittenberg Stream has native brook trout. You can see Wittenberg Mountain's peak from Witten Pond, given it is the third highest vertical climb in the Catskills and a part of the Slide Mountain Wilderness Range.
Wittenberg Stream
"LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY' is a restored circa 1900 chestnut post and beam cottage- style home. A high loft-style bedroom/library occupies the entire 2nd floor, which looks out on Witten Pond, Wittenberg Stream and high Catskill peaks. 1300 sq. ft. on two floors with porches on 3 sides. Light abounds in the master bedroom.
The 1st floor has eclectic charm and warmth ... the feeling of a home at once informal yet lavished with care and comfort. Owner's attention to detail is everywhere: the house is furnished with antiques and Hudson Valley art. The hand crafted cherry-wood banister going upstairs is something to behold. The wood flooring was cut from trees on the property as a wedding gift to the Owner from a neighbor. An antique chestnut dining table overlooks Witten Pond through French doors leading to the porch allowing a glow of light to filter in all day long.
The 1st floor houses the master bath with authentic clawfoot tub and hand-held European shower. There is a large bay window next to the tub that overlooks Witten Pond and a secret garden. There are skylights as well, so while you're soaking in the deep clawfoot tub, you can also light candles and stargaze. The open living room/kitchen has a wood burning stream-stone fireplace and country kitchen with bluestone counters. See Amenities for details, although almost everything you would want is provided. All the appliances are new.
The porch is covered on three sides, allowing for more relaxation and stargazing at night since there is no ambient light! The stars are bright and huge.
The Sitting area in the back of the house has a wood burning Tuscan wood grill, teak sitting benches, gardens, and picnic table overlooking Witten Pond. Supervised, it is a great area for a young child to play. Swimming (at guest risk) and fishing (catch-and-release) are available in Witten Pond. The Wittenberg Stream, a classic trout stream, is just across the road parallel to our property.
Lily amenities include Wifi internet, DVD/TV, CD/radio, massage table, and excellent cell service. Again, please see Amenities for more details.
My boyfriend and I live in the NYC and enjoy a chance to get out of the density once in a while. We have taken to long weekends in the Catskills due to its proximity and the abundance of great walks, culture, food and people. We've stayed gorgeous homes in Kingston and in Woodstock but absolutely fell in love with Lily of the Valley in West Shokan. The pictures and description accurately represent the property but still do not do it justice. The house is set on Witten Pond which is a extra special feature. We loved exploring the immediate area around the house, admiring the attention to detail Charlotte and the owners have given the area. There are beautiful benches, Buddhas, sculptures, bird houses, and other accents around the property. The house is a labor of love I also can't do justice. Every feature, piece of furniture and decoration in the house was had chosen and intentionally placed. The house feels like a real home that must have taken many years to decorate so thoroughly, consistently and beautifully. I have never stayed in such a cozy and relaxing rental home ever. The kitchen is fully stocked. We prepared a homemade bolognese, popped the cork on the complimentary bottle of red wine (which was very good!) and sat by the fire marveling at what a find we had come upon. The bathroom and bathtub are lovely (I enjoyed the premium soaps and herbal tonics and took soak). Upstairs you are transported to a spacious hideaway with breathtaking views. The bedroom looks like the ideal place to write a novel -- it is warm, has gorgeous rugs and hand-picked furniture, a well curated library and beautiful artwork from stained glass windows to photography to sketches of birds. The skylights are incredible and elevate the room even more. The bed is large and comfortable with quality pillows. For a couple I cannot recommend this property enough.
If it is helpful, I'll share the activities we enjoyed. We skied Belleayre located 30 minutes away door to door. It's both smaller than Hunter Mountain and has great lower mountain trails which we both wanted (being the inexperienced skier and snowboarder that we are). We also went hiking on a little known trail accessible from Matyas Road just off of Route 28 about 1.5 miles south of Bellayre Mountain in Shandanken Reserve. It's about a 3-hour hike and totally worth it. We've vowed to come back and hike this trail again, dinner at Peekamoose (fine dining) and loved it.
The cottage and pond were beautiful. Had a very nice weekend unwinding. Very quiet and secluded, great for unplugging. One issue, which I'm not sure much can be done about is that it was very buggy. I'd recommend using lots of bug spray or go in fall/winter. Lots of ticks, so be mindful and vigilant for those.
We could not have imagined a better place to spend a late summer getaway. The house, the pond, the location - absolute perfection. Mornings having coffee on the porch, looking out on the pond and the mountains. Evenings sitting around the fire. Sleeping soundly and watching light break over the mountains from the comfortable bed. It will reamin one of my favorite places. Perfect for the dog - kept him on leash around the property. He seemed to like the break as well (though he did stay on full alert for intruders and any unknown critters!!!) The fact that the interior is authentic and true to the early 20th century age of the house was a plus to us. Truly felt like a step back into an earlier, simpler time of Catskill hunting camps -- with great wifi! When we couldn't figure out the internet TV, Eric was quick to come help and resolve the issue. I have to add that soaking in the old-fashioned tub, looking out on the woods and pond was a therapeutic experience. So happy we found the place.
My wife and I really enjoyed our recent long weekend stay at Lily of the Valley. The cottage was charming, the grounds and the setting in the Catskills were just beautiful. One of the many highlights was the outdoor fireplace at the base of a steep mountain which is directly behind the house. We spent each night with a roaring fire while looking at the amazing number of stars. We would highly recommend this property for a quiet , relaxing and memorable romantic getaway!
We arrived on a Friday night to a torrential downpour which put a little damper to the start of our weekend. That little damper disappeared the moment we walked through the door to the Barn. With slippers laid out for you at the foot of the stairs, and lights on so you can see, our little damper turned to a feeling of complete relaxation. After unpacking, we decided to utilize the incredible bathtub Spa. It was just beautiful- natural stone with a steam component was perfect for a rain filled, windy evening. Being 6'3" and 235 i was worried i wouldn't have any room in the tub to unwind. Not to worry- i could have swam laps! It was perfect!
The upstairs bedroom was so spacious and designed to perfection- the bed was extremely comfortable and the reclining leather chairs in front of the fireplace were the perfect touch to sit back and relax, read, and think about nothing.
The kitchen and Living room had everything we could have wanted- top notch appliances for cooking... we love to cook and a huge Fireplace with a brick oven above it. We didn't get a chance to use it this time- but next time we will!
If you are looking for a place to get away in beautiful surroundings and really decompress from the world for a few days- there is no better place to do it than "the barn!"
We had a fantastic time staying at Lily of the Valley! The place is gorgeous and impeccably maintained. I would absolutely recommend this home to any couple looking to get away and relax for a long weekend.
Julianne and I searched for a home to rent in the Catskills with the idea that our dog could have a pond to swim in. We did not find anything suitable on AIRbnb and turned to HomeAway. We are happy we did. Even though our dog did not swim in the pond (we could not find a graduated beachhead entry point for him - he is an old pooch) we were delighted by the romantic and bucolic setting of the Lily in the Valley. The entire Witten Pond compound is an oasis in the woods. Set between two mountains, we savored our evenings on the porch, watching the stars on the darkest nights and later in the week, basking in the silver glow of the Harvest Moon. The 2nd floor bedroom was a special treat. With its loft-like ceilings, extra large skylights and windows, we fell asleep to the soothing sounds of the forest. Unlike many houses for rent on these rental sites, this home has character and old charm. It is furnished with an eye for detail. The old-school claw foot tub in the bathroom served as a perfect bath at the of the day. Be warned there is no stand-up shower. I was worried about this before arriving, but the accommodations of the bathroom quickly erased any misgivings. Taking a bath with moonlight lighting the room is a treat I do not get at home.
The couch downstairs opens up into sleeper bed if you have more than two people staying. For a couple this home is just about perfect. Julianne and I will be back.
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Our homes are filled with antiques, rustic luxury, and contemporary elegance, depending on the home you rent. They welcome couples with a pet(s) and/or small children. Our homes are not suitable for "groups" of couples seeking party weekends. Sorry.
Witten Pond consists of 3 magnificent residences: Lily-of-the-Valley, The Gatehouse, Witten Barn ... all available for rental.


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Nov. 12, 2013 | By NETENRICH MARKETING
Enterprise-level functionality available only through NetEnrich, helps IT channel partners to improve efficiencies, drive profitable growth and scale in the monitoring and management of their SMB clients' entire end-to-end IT infrastructures
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2013 – NetEnrich, Inc., a global provider of world-class remote IT infrastructure monitoring and management services, today announced the introduction of its newly redesigned SMB Services.
Tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, and built with managed services provider feedback, the improved SMB Services increase the efficiency of a solution provider's IT resources, and drive the growth of their services business through access to NetEnrich's industry-leading IT operations Platform (ITOP). Furthermore, IT solution providers gain the ability to view and remotely manage the broadest range of IT infrastructure elements, including on-premises and virtualized infrastructures, cloud-based compute and hybrid IT environments, so that they can provide their SMB clients with the assurance that their entire IT infrastructure is covered.
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