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Interview with Gala Darling: Inspiring radical self-love
Gala Darling, blogger extraordinaire, has a mission: to inspire her readers to love themselves — a self-proclaimed "radical" idea.
Starting out as a fashion and lifestyle blogger, Gala has now transitioned into a savvy businesswoman who makes a living from her brand. She's originally from New Zealand, and now lives in New York City with her boyfriend and two dogs. She's invited to high-profile events and rubs shoulders with designers like Betsey Johnson.
I first started reading iCiNG (the previous incarnation of Gala Darling's blog) a few years ago, when she was living in Melbourne, Australia. Like her hundreds of other readers, I found her style and personality contagious. Even though she wasn't always writing about topics I was interested in, she managed to captivate me with her bubbly and fresh energy. I followed her move to New York with awe, and dreamed of a life one day where I would be able to do something similar.
Over the years, her blog has evolved and Gala has taken on various projects with the common aim of inspiring self-improvement. Recently, her crusade is the "Radical Self-Love" movement: galvanizing change in body image but encouraging her readers to love themselves. She rallies her community, focuses them on taking specific action, runs Radical Self-Love workshops, dishes out incendiary wake-up calls like "Empty Bellies Do Not Beget Genius" and trumpets motivational words like: "The world is so big. Big enough that we can have 30,000,000 different types of beauty, & they are ALL cool & ALL valid & ALL fabulous!" She also recently published a series of posts about body image pressures in the fashion blogosphere.
I was interested in her mission, and in particular the apparent contradiction her work spans between fashion consumption and positive body image. And what better way to ask her about this that to interview her?
Gala, I may have resisted in the past, but I can now say that I'm unabashedly, unashamedly ON BOARD with Radical Self-Love.
Without further ado, I give you Gala Darling…
What inspired you to start the Radical Self-Love movement? Why is it so important to love yourself, and why is this a radical thing?
Gala: I started my blog with the intention of writing about fashion and lifestyle — mostly ways to make your life more magical and beautiful. As time progressed, though, I realized that most of my readers simply wanted to be happy, and were looking for ideas on how to do that, or how to get to that place. A leopard-print dress or pair of false eyelashes will only get you so far!
I had a lot of experience with dealing with self-esteem and self-image. Â I battled with an eating disorder for five years, and had an incredibly poor view of myself. I was so sad and negative. With a lot of hard work, I managed to pull myself from the trenches of self-hatred and really fall in love with myself. Â So it's something I felt I could write about, or at least I could share my experiences with other people.
It's radical to love yourself because so few people genuinely do. You only have to look around to see that most people are barely existing, treating themselves poorly and stuck in self-destructive habits. Loving yourself is as radical as being happy. Â It's the opposite of what the majority of society is concerned with!
The mission of About-Face is to equip girls and women with tools to understand and resist harmful media messages that affect self-esteem and body image. What impact do you think media messages can have on radical self-love?
Gala: I think the media can be a massive contributor to negative self-image, but I really think the responsibility lies within our families, friendships and communities to negate those messages. If your mother loves her body and you learn to love yours, then you have a much better chance of surviving the onslaught from, say, US Weekly. I think it's up to adults and peers to set the tone. Don't buy tabloids, and don't read gossip web sites, because all of this contributes to the story that we are all competing with one another, that it is okay to judge one another, that all that matters is how you look, or how much you weigh today.
In what way do you think the Radical Self-Love movement can change the way we feel about ourselves and our bodies?
Gala: I think the radical self-love movement is powerful because it shows girls that they're not alone in dealing with these crazy messages from Hollywood and wherever else. If you're unhappy with how you look but you have no idea how to deal with those feelings, and you don't know anyone with the skills to assist you, getting on board with the radical self-love movement means you have a huge community of women who can help you.
I write a lot about radical self-love, but I don't know everything. My readers are such a smart and insightful bunch… The information they contribute is incredibly valuable. I'm working on ways to make the sharing of that information much more easy and accessible, which will be wonderful!
You also write about style, aesthetics, and consumption — all topics that involve some level of buying products, consuming advertising, and often having to deal with harmful media messages. How are we able to "buy into" these industries, and simultaneously reject their messages and achieving self-love? Can consumption and radical self-love coexist?
Gala: I think being a conscious consumer is important. Investigate the companies you're buying from, really question the tactics they use to sell product, and look into their ethics. Do they test on animals or engage in unfair labor practices? Being able to look at things with an open but discerning mind is an incredibly valuable skill.
I also believe that extreme minimalism or rejection of all things frivolous can be miserable! We thrive on beauty, it feeds the soul, and if a pair of glittery shoes makes you feel better about life, then so be it! It's not anyone's place to judge that. Do what makes you happy, but think about your habits. Be aware of how you spend and whether it is provoked by emotion. Sometimes we shop to fill an emotional void or to distract us from what is really occurring in our life. Think about your habits and patterns, then behave accordingly.
Thank you, Gala Darling!
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Dallas on 06-29-2011Great interview, Tess. I love Gala's outlook. It's got me thinking!
sara on 06-30-2011This was a great interview!! I'm so torn on that girl. Sometimes I really like her writing, but her constant, constant shopping and bragging is really a turn-off and I think it shows she has some deep psychological issues. I like her articles best where she is just sharing cool links, info and experiences. Any time she gives advice I think--"I don't want to mirror anything this person does!"
Alex on 07-02-2011Sara, you took the words out of my mouth. I think Gala has really great intentions on spreading radical self-love, but I do think that in the past few years, her success has enabled consumerist habits that don't appeal to those of us with simpler lifestyles. Shouldn't self-love come from inside, not from commercial frivolity? She touched on this in the last answer of the interview, but I think there is a fine line between allowing yourself frivolous purchases and indulging to the point of ignorance about the world and how you are supporting unnecessary consumerism and wastefulness.
Of course not everyone's values are the same, so I shouldn't project, but it would be nice to see her have a little more concern for living modestly for a greater purpose.
Tessa on 07-02-2011Thanks everyone for your comments. I too was troubled by the fine line between consumerism and self-love, which is why I asked Gala the question. But I thought she had some great answers and, as I said in the article, I can accept it now.
Alex is right, not everyone's values are the same, and the more we can appreciate each other for the great things we do, rather than criticise for the things that might be different to how we would be, the better!
sarasuperid on 07-06-2011I think people also don't realize that a lot of the stuff that Gala gets is mailed to her for free. Its not like she goes out and buys stuff everyday.
Any well read writer in the fashion business receives tons of samples. Even some of the smallest blogs I read get free samples of hair irons and such on a regular basis.
Anyways, I got a pair of glitter/sequin shoes at target for $12 and they make me happy every time I look down at them. Her advice isn't half bad. If I spend within my means to pamper myself now and then out of love for myself without going into debt or harming others, why not?!
I think the number one thing I take away from Gala on a weekly basis is: no guilt about normal healthy behaviors! No guilt about self love, no guilt about pride in your achievements, no guilt about pursuing your dreams.
She also models healthy eating without restrictions. She still eats cake and pizza but most of the time she eats very healthy, raw foods and such. She models exercising in fun ways. She models so much beauty, even though she is kind homely actually, she just shines beauty and after reading her for years upon years I think she is gorgeous.
I read a lot of fashion blogs, by a lot of different women from all walks of life (in developed countries, I mean they are fashion blogs, so I gotta be real here). And I think fashion blogging is a way of subverting fashion magazine messages. Lovely women of all sorts dressing in wardrobes of all sizes (there is even one lady who wore the same dress for a year!) . Gala is one of the earliest, and hers was the first fashion blog I followed. That lead me to reading a few dozen and getting so many perspectives.
Marianne on 07-13-2011The thing about self-love and consumption is that they actually are more related than you think. I´m not the biggest shopper ever, but I´m an artist and I like to express myself. I´m currently living away from home with just the most basic items - no makeup, no frilly dresses, no bright colors - and I have to say it affects the way I feel about myself, especially when meeting new people. So to some extent the things you buy do make you feel good about yourself, whether it is dressing for your body or dressing in pinks and purples because it suits your mood. Obviously there is no subsitute for actually accepting yourself the way you are without the clothes/makeup shebang but you´d be surprised how differently you carry yourself if someone stripped away the items of consumption that make you you! Hope this made sense for anyone who is interested.
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saphy on 08-06-2011I'm quite conflicted about Gala too. I think it's great that her blog encourages working on yourself and being happy instead of indulging in mindless gossip BUT I find her hypocritical.
She says that people should be happy whatever body shape they have, yet she moans about her height (5'7 is NOT short!) idolizes mary-kate olsen and tracey anderson and goes on about how wonderful the raw food diet is when it involves barely eating anything. She once posted a picture of a model (who looked like a famine victim) and said she was beautiful then deleted my comment when I said she looked emaciated and ill and maybe wasn't the most appropriate image to put on a supposedly body positive blog. Not to mention writing for Cosmopolitan which to me, is a magazine that encourages women to be sex objects.
She also speaks of being content without material things (but constantly brags about the stuff she can buy) and being a "conscious consumer" but promotes estee lauder (which allegedly uses cancer causing chemicals in their products) and numerous cosmetics that are tested on animals and that most people can't actually afford.
she posted an article called "for god's sake don't sleep with him" which basically said that women who don't have one night stands have low self esteem then posted (which I think is pretty ridiculous) then later posted XXX Time saying that sex is better when your in a reationship!
Sorry for the essay! Just a few things that I've been thinking about and want to see if anyone else agrees. Like I said, there's a lot of good, useful advice on her blog but I can't have much admiration for someone who doesn't practice anything she preaches.
Jingo on 12-04-2011I agree with saphy and I have to say Sara from Cartoon Heart says it better than I do: http://cartoon-heart.com/2011/07/19/please-love-yourself-for-free/ Please read this if you think there's nothing wrong with what Gala is doing, it is really, reeeeally worth the read.


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I am looking into renting an apartment for month in Barcelona for this May for my family. There are four of us and I have two toddlers. I know of the usual online sites like vrbo, home away and airbnb. Are there other ones that are used more in Spain? Or does anyone have a apartment they've rented in the past they could recommend? Also we would like to be centrally located so we can walk everywhere since we have young kids. Are there neighborhoods we should look into and neighborhoods we should avoid? Thank you!!
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Hi mmodrich
I have just rented an apartment in Barcelona through likelivingthere.com
The apartment I have rented would be too small for your group, but they do have a number of apartments they handle. Ken has looked after all my email enquiries most professionally, and I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
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I know of the usual online sites like vrbo, home away and airbnb. Are there other ones that are used more in Spain?
This is google-able. Barcelona has a LARGE tourist apartment rental organization that lists apartment rental companies. The website is www.apartur.com. From there, you will find links to just about every reputable company in the city.
Are there neighborhoods we should look into and neighborhoods we should avoid?
Of course there are. Don't stay in the Raval. Do get a street map that shows the Metro stations and look for an apt within (or near) the box formed by the Placa Catalunya, Diagonal, Verdaguer and Tetuan stations.
Barcelona is the size of Philadelphia, you can't walk the whole city so familiarize yourself with the Metro system. And you really cannot walk to Parc Guell with small children (it's uphill from central Barcelona).
And if Barcelona is your last stop in the Eurozone, get a place that allows you to put the apartment deposit on credit card instead of cash. That way you don't have to exchange a lot of bills at a bad rate right before you leave. We stayed with www.barcelonastuff.com and they allowed deposit on credit card. Our flat was on a private (read: gated access and silent) street three blocks from Placa Catalunya.
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Thank you everyone! Great tips BigRuss. I am looking at that site now. I googled but was overwhelmed with how many sites came up and want to make sure I am going through reputable sites. So thank you. I will be back with more questions I am sure!
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I heartily recommend AirBnB for staying in Barcelona - you get a bigger, better located place at a cheaper price than you would at a hotel. I looked at the other sources mentioned above but went back to AirBnB for the aforementioned points.
We were absolutely THRILLED with the apartment we rented via AirBnB last May: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/640709
It is in El Born, which turned out to be our favorite part of BCN - lively but not crazy (I *hated* the crush of tourists in other parts of the city, esp. Las Ramblas), lots of v good restaurants, wine bars, etc. It's also close to a park and the zoo and a lot of other cultural interests. And a 10-15 minute walk to the beach! There aren't really hotels in this neighborhood so you get to really feel like a local. Sarah, the owner, was super friendly and helpful both before and during our trip. Note that this particular property is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath with kitchen and living room - so may be tight for your group but it is in a fantastic location on the corner, with little terraces.
Besides El Born, another neighborhood that would be nice for families is Eixample. Safe, quite, lots of sidewalks for walking (e.g., Psg. de Gracia) and gorgeous architecture in this more upper crust part of town. Gaudi's two famouse buildings are in this neighborhood.
Have fun, you will love it!
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We used the Apartur website as a screener for reputable renters. We generally don't like airbnb or vrbo for non-US or non-UK/commonwealth locations (although we did very well in Kyoto).
The negatives for airbnb and vrbo are simple: lack of guarantee and lack of recourse. If there are a LOT of reviews for the place, that's an indicia of reliability. If there's not, be careful. And don't wire anyone money.
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we used www.habitatapartments.com several times
if you wish more upscale : www. destinationbcn.com
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Just for information:
A law has been passed in Catalunya that states that all rentals for vacations must be registered. The law also states that any advert for the property must also show the licence number issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya. This number is called Habitatge d'Us Turistic. Key symbols will be shown as to the grading of the rental, if teh property has been inspected by the Generalitat de Catalunya. However this is not obligatory.
This is a link in English which explains what owners must do. It will be handy for you to read and understand your rights too. http://bit.ly/Turistic
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Thank you everyone! AandEd - the apartment looks really nice and in a great location. I saw in the description that it can be loud. Did you think the apartment was really loud. ribeirasacra that is great info as well. Thank you!
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We stayed at an apartment with Inside BCN: http://www.insidebarcelona.com/ We had a terrific experience with them a couple years ago and will be staying with them again in the fall. Our apartment was clean, roomy, and wonderfully positioned in El Born on a quiet street. Reserving is easy (with credit card), and the people are a joy to deal with. Excellent reviews on Tripadvisor as well. Highly recommended!
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The above 2posters have linked to websites which are breaking the laws. If you book one of their apartments just beware of this.
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In what way are they breaking the law?
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I was wondering the same.
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Read the link I gave above, they have to show a licence number in the adverts. No licence number the property could be running illegally.
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Ahh ok. I was thinking that was the case but wasn't totally sure. Thx!
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ribeirasacra -- You need to take a closer look at the Inside BCN website. The topic "Legal Notice" states that they are indeed registered as you can see below. I would hate to see an excellent company unfairly maligned.
"Please take the following legal issues into consideration:
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INSIDE-BCN ( www.inside-bcn.com) is a trademark under the auspices of Inside-BCN Servicios Inmobilarios, S.L. with registered address in Barcelona at Carrer Esparteria No. 1, Local 1, duly entered in the Barcelona Registrar of Companies and bearer of Corporate Tax Identification Number B-63036552. Inside-BCN Servicios Inmobilarios, S.L. is, in turn, a registered member of the Register of Tourist Companies and Activities of Catalonia with number EB-0084."
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Legal company or not they are not applying to the rules. They MUST give a licence number on any publicity or face sanctions. If they fail on a simple thing like showing the number then, for me, it begs the question what other duties (under this law) are they not doing.
All I am doing is making vacationers aware of the laws here in Spain. If they want to book with any company they can, but obviously if the authorities start enforcing the regulations then the vacation could be ruined.
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Ribe: if someone posts and links and is not affiliated with the company, it's not illegal (Magster's link to inside-bcn). If someone posts and links for the company, it is.
And if that's incorrect, then the flippin' Spanish authorities can try to extradite me from Texas for posting the website I mentioned above. Good luck with that - just ask the World Court how international "orders" fare in Texas.
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ribeirasacra, are you saying that the registration number Inside BCN discloses on their website is not the right number?
To repeat this is the statement on their website:
"Inside-BCN Servicios Inmobilarios, S.L. is, in turn, a registered member of the Register of Tourist Companies and Activities of Catalonia with number EB-0084."
I don't know how your average tourist can be expected to sort this out.
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Yes you correct the number is not the one they should display it is not right each property will have it's own number. That number is for something completely different.
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This issue has really been bothering me, so I contacted Inside BCN directly. I have been assured that all of their properties are registered and have the required numbers.
For example, I will be staying in the Esparteria building whose registration is # HUTB-000131. Inside BCN was notified a few weeks ago that these numbers must be added to their website, and they are working with their web designer to get this done.
ribeirasacra, I hope that this satisfies you. You probably mean well, but I think you should be more careful before you imply that a company might be operating illegally and that booking with them could ruin a person's vacation!
I hope that we can all now agree that I can recommend Inside BCN with no hesitation. My interaction with them on this issue only further illustrates what a pleasure they are to deal with!
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Strange they have not published them because I understand that
as of the 30th January 2014 it is now compulsory to include your HUT number in all advertising for holiday rentals.
However I go on to say this information still stands for anyone who now wishes to rent self-catering (be it an apartment or a villa etc) that the property must be registered and show the registration number in any publicity. Other Spanish comunidad autónomas are also thinking about going down the same route.
The Canary Island and The Balearic already have similar laws. Andalusia is thought to be the next comunidad autónoma to be introducing new rental regulations.
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ribeirasacra --
I appreciate that you are trying to provide clarity regarding these laws, but I also wonder why you are being somewhat belligerent about it.
I took a look at your website and do not see any registration numbers on any of your advertisements. Perhaps this law doesn't apply to your region of Spain (yet)?
Nonetheless, the fact that Magster took the time to contact Inside BCN for clarification is good enough for me.
This sounds like sour grapes to me, IMHO.
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Wow! I didn't realize my post would spark such a lively conversation. I did end up finding a rental for my family in Barcelona and ended up using airbnb. Now onto looking for rentals in Malaga, Granada, Sevilla and Cordoba!
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Judy no it is not required here in Galicia. Besides I am in a different business. I have to abide by different laws. All Casa Rurals (B&Bs) here in Galicia must display a plaque. going back to my website and if you care to look at the photo of the front of the building you can see a square green plaque with the letters CA (the classification) and a gold fan like emblem. That is a requirement, plus many other which I will not bore you with here.
I can assure you it has nothing to do with sour grapes more to keep the members informed of what is happening here in Spain.I would hate a member to come back and say I wish someone told me about the registration of rentals in Catalunya. It would be terrible to read about news of someone here loosing their hard earned cash booking a rental only to arrive in Spain and find it had been closed down due to irregularities.
mmodrich: Even adverts on AirBnB for rentals in BCN must have the registration number. I hope you get the number for the accommodation you booked soon. But the other areas there is no law at present.
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mmodrich -- I am also researching lodging for Granada, Seville and Barcelona -- I'd be interested in knowing what you wound up going with.
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Well it has happened.
Cataluña is fining AirBnB for advertising illegal accommodation.
Is this the start of other portals begin fined too? Will this mean the reduction of rentals in Cataluña?
Will your vacation rental disappear before you get there? Just ensure they have a licence number and the answer will be no.
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I noticed several apartments on Airbnb have their HUB # listed. Is there a way to check and see if it is legit number??
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Just put the number in the column on the left of this page. Registration ID number
I have not found one which is registered but I am not planning to look at them all.
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This is one I am considering and it has the #
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I just done a search in several languages using the street and number there is no result.
I even tried to add a T to the number in case the owner got it wrong. ie HUBT-006767. Still no result.
Have you tried?
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I have also googled the number and it only comes up on AirBnB. where as this number HUTB-006825(for example) comes up on several Catalan websites.
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I did try and had a hard time finding it. I then added the T and looked under Tourist dwellings and found this -
Mallorca, 341
CP: 08037 - Eixample-Zona Passeig de Gràcia
I also contacted him thru AirBnB and he said the number without the T is correct. So, I am a bit confused.
This is link to where I found the above address.
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This looks like the address - Carrer de Mallorca, 341, Barcelona, Spain
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I found this just now -
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Well there you have it a typo. He missed the T and I placed it in the wrong place.
Just proves that not all listings on AirBnB are bad.
Your post got me thinking. So I went over to Booking.com and could not find any apartment* with a HUTB number. Hopefully either Booking will correct this or the government will be also looking into listing on this website too. Trouble is Booking has an office in the city!
* It was not very scientific survey, just picked a very at random.
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I really like the looks of that apartment, it's location seems good based on what I read above and the owner replied quickly to my question and had nice things to say about all of my reviews on Airbnb - so we may move forward with the rental.
Thanks for pointing out the need to check the HUTB number!
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I too like the look of the flat and the reviews about the owner. I am glad you went a head with it. Have a great time in BCN.
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Hello Modrich, I use http://www.city-getaway.com/en/apartments-to-rent-in-Barcelona/1 for booking apartments in Barcelona, they are professional and there is no hidden fees as other webhttp://www.city-getaway.com/en/apartments-to-rent-in-Barcelona/1s, you can try them, Good Trip.
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FYI, Habitat Apartments supply a baby cot and highchair free of charge
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Monique5, another website which is breaking the local laws by not displaying licence numbers of the rentals.
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Industry leaders will be honored at event in October
CLEVELAND -- The board of directors of the National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) has announced the names of the 2013 Candy Hall of Fame inductees.
The following 12 individuals will be inducted into the Candy Hall of Fame on October 19, in Tampa, Fla., joining a list of industry leaders who have also been bestowed with this honor, said Teresa Tarantino, executive director of the NCSA.
The 2013 honorees are:
- Russell Berg, E.A. Berg & Sons Inc., Paramus, N.J.
- Bob Boutin, Knechtel Inc., Skokie, Ill.
- Bob Edelheit, Hanson Faso Sales & Marketing Inc., Lombard, Ill.
- Larry Graham, National Confectioners Association.
- Pat Huffman, The Warrell Corp., Camp Hill, Pa.
- Mike Koch, Morley Candy Makers/Sanders Candy, Clinton Township, Mich.
- Keith McDaniel, Wythe Will Tzetzo LLC, Toano, Va.
- Michael Rainey, Liberty Orchards, Cashmere, Wash.
- Michael Rosenberg, The Promotion In Motion Cos. Inc., Closter, N.J.
- John Scardina, Eby-Brown Co., Naperville, Ill.
- Leo Tanis, The Tanis Group, West Dundee, Ill.
- Dennis Witzel, Dennis Witzel Sales & Consulting.
The National Confectionery Sales Association, based in Cleveland, is dedicated to furthering positive growth and acceptance of confectionery and allied products by education, dialogue and recognition of peers' notable accomplishments. Its responsibility to principals, customers, members and the community is to represent the industry's products and services professionally and ethically in all relationships. The association has been in existence for more than 100 years. It founded the Candy Hall of Fame in 1971 to recognize lifetime career achievements in the confectionery industry, with induction based on dedication to the overall betterment of the industry.


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A CHESTER-le-Street opticians is celebrating ten years in the town by raising money for a local hospice.
Specsavers, in Front Street, has been donating 10p from every £10 spent in store since Sunday, May 25, to St Cuthbert's Hospice in Durham. The drive ends on Sunday, June 1.
One of the store's first customers, Doreen Summers, was given a free pair of spectacles and a bouquet of flowers by store director Ross McLachlan.
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Customers have the opportunity to win a pair of designer glasses by guessing the number of recycled glasses for Vision Aid Overseas in a jar.
The store has tripled its number of staff from five to 15 and looks after more than 25,000 local customers since it first opened.
Store director Ross McLachlan said: "We have been serving the people of the town for a decade now. It's hard to believe we will be celebrating our tenth birthday as time really has gone past so quickly.
"Over the last ten years, we have seen major advancements in technology and attitudes towards eyecare, with more people conscious about taking care of their eyesight by getting regular checks.
"We are hoping to raise a fantastic amount of money for St Cuthbert's Hospice during the week, which will be a lovely way to mark our decade in Chester-le-Street."


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Worldwide MVNO Directory
November 2016
Push or pull, one way or the other MVNOs make it onto MNOs' infrastructure. By being in the position of being able to see both The MVNO Directory and The MNO Directory, it is pretty clear that where MNOs compete against each other MVNOs find their way into the market.
It doesn't always happen this way, but the norm is for 3 MNOs to compete over a territory. Each has paid for a network and their license and needs to make as much use of their network capacity as possible to achieve a return on their investment. Usually 1 MNO has a well established hold upon the market having either been the first to launch or being the incumbent operator with advantages. We can chart a theoretical 60% of the market to them. The next to launch has eaten heavily into their monopoly and picked up 35% of the market and then the enthusiastic 3rd to launch only manages to pick up 5% of the market.
Having gone to market and built out a nationwide network that 5% market share leaves the 3rd place operator with massive spare capacity and a negative balance sheet. They then receive an approach from a 3rd party asking for 10% of their spare capacity in exchange for money as they too would like to be an operator. Seeing as the MNO does not have 95% of the market, whoever the proposed MVNO targets is more than likely to be a competitors' subscriber. Having failed to win this business themselves they now have a chance of winning it via a 3rd party; they will not receive 100% of the revenue but their outlay in terms of the new business costs falls on the MVNO to bear.
So it depends on your market position if you are the MNO. If you are the dominant player then you need to be very strategic; your partnerships will primarily be with MVNOs targeting markets you have written off already as marginal at best. You also have to give serious thought to indirectly losing market share to your own MVNO rather than the MVNO of a competitor, better to lose something than everything. When your competitor launches 20 pay as you go low cost MVNOs your customer base will CHURN, so you have to act. In Europe many fake MVNOs launched as brands of MNOs to deal with this. In these instances the MNO kept all the business but has the cost of a new brand to maintain and still took an ARPU hit.
If you are the 3rd place operator you have a lot to gain if you can attract serious MVNOs with big brand names to your network. They will bring brand exposure that you can leverage. This was the case for One2One in the UK when Virgin Mobile launched. Virgin brought a massive youth market to the network and a whole new market segment, being the youth market, previously targeted as part of the mass market. Yes they did ultimately fall out about the benefit to T-Mobile (what One2One became), but crucially the last place MNO received an influx of business thanks to the use of the Virgin branding.
And the middle placed MNO? Tricky, the struggling MNO is after your business but you yourself are after the bigger MNO's business. The more you fuel the MVNO market the more you expose your subscriber base to churn by your competitors retaliating. But by standing back and not being first up you leave yourself open to losing subscribers and not winning any fresh subscribers.
This means that the answer to what the MVNO market holds for you depends on which MNO you are, whether you can tolerate losing ARPU in exchange for maintaining at least an indirect client relationship and the type of enterprise you can attract to become MVNOs on your network, as opposed to your competitors. There is no market where once MVNOs have entered the market their presence has then being wiped out. So taking a negative stand towards MVNOs is negative (that sounds obvious but it is what MNOs have done, and lost out by doing so).
But unless your market is already at 200% penetration and it is impossible to increase ARPU by any method of entrepreneurial behaviour, then there is a profit to be had. Until every person with money or the ability to make you money has a SIM card and uses every service you can possibly push over your network then the market is not saturated.
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is strongly committed to supporting research aimed at preventing and treating heart, lung, and blood diseases and conditions and sleep disorders.
Researchers have learned a lot about anemia and other blood diseases and conditions over the years. That knowledge has led to advances in medical knowledge and care.
Many questions remain about blood diseases and conditions, including hemolytic anemia. The NHLBI continues to support research aimed at learning more about these illnesses.
For example, NHLBI-supported research on hemolytic anemia includes studies that explore:
- How medicines and other therapies can help treat hemolytic anemia and improve quality of life for people who have the condition
- How to improve the safety and effectiveness of blood and marrow stem cell transplants for the treatment of hemolytic anemia
- The best ways to treat the complications of hemolytic anemia
Much of this research depends on the willingness of volunteers to take part in clinical trials. Clinical trials test new ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat various diseases and conditions.
For example, new treatments for a disease or condition (such as medicines, medical devices, surgeries, or procedures) are tested in volunteers who have the illness. Testing shows whether a treatment is safe and effective in humans before it is made available for widespread use.
By taking part in a clinical trial, you can gain access to new treatments before they're widely available. You also will have the support of a team of health care providers, who will likely monitor your health closely. Even if you don't directly benefit from the results of a clinical trial, the information gathered can help others and add to scientific knowledge.
If you volunteer for a clinical trial, the research will be explained to you in detail. You'll learn about treatments and tests you may receive, and the benefits and risks they may pose. You'll also be given a chance to ask questions about the research. This process is called informed consent.
If you agree to take part in the trial, you'll be asked to sign an informed consent form. This form is not a contract. You have the right to withdraw from a study at any time, for any reason. Also, you have the right to learn about new risks or findings that emerge during the trial.
For more information about clinical trials related to hemolytic anemia, talk with your doctor. You also can visit the following Web sites to learn more about clinical research and to search for clinical trials:
- http://clinicalresearch.nih.gov
- www.clinicaltrials.gov
- www.nhlbi.nih.gov/studies/index.htm
- www.researchmatch.org
For more information about clinical trials for children, visit the NHLBI's Children and Clinical Studies Web page.
Learn more about other hemolytic anemia trials and how to participate in a clinical trial.


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CORRECTION: Sierra Club will not endorse bridge impact statement
A recent article, entitled "Bridge stakeholders end meetings with environmental approval in sight" and concerning the final meeting of the St. Croix River Crossing stakeholders' group, misrepresented the Sierra Club's position on the project.
The RiverTown Newspaper Group misquoted meeting moderator Mike Hughes as saying that the environmental-advocacy group "will be endorsing" a St. Croix River Bridge project. A review of our audiotape reveals the opposite -- Hughes said the organization will not be endorsing the project through a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement the group helped shape in three years of meetings.
Sierra Club representative Mat Hollinshead did not attend the July 14 meeting, at which others representing the group's 28 member organizations offered comments on impact statement, an immense document that details ways the project could change the surrounding area, as well as ways for which some of those changes will be mitigated.
Hughes' corrected quote should read:
"[The Sierra Club] is not going to participate in an agreement that has a build alternative," said moderator Mike Hughes of Keystone Center, a company hired to mediate the group's discussions, relaying Hollinshead's sentiments. "The Sierra Club won't be an endorser, supporter, signer of any kind."
Furthermore, the article's mention of Hollinshead's work on light rail "litigation," was inaccurate, and was due to a notation error. Hughes said that Hollingshead was absent because he was "very hard at work on light rail between the downtowns of St. Paul and Minneapolis."
Finally, the article's mention that the Sierra Club has "no plans to sue" is misleading. The organization has not announced any plans regarding litigation. Extended comments by Hughes on Hollinshead's behalf indicated that the organization -- while opposing the proposed bridge, and absent from the stakeholders' meeting -- supported the stakeholders' decision-making process.
On Monday, Hollinshead told the Courier, "We do not release and have not released information about any legal activities we may or may not be considering."
The RiverTown Newspaper Group apologizes for the mistakes.


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This is part of an occasional series highlighting the airlines that serve RDU.
While Frontier and JetBlue may have smaller footprints at RDU than some of our larger carriers, they certainly don't lack popularity with our customers. Both airlines, which serve passengers from Terminal 2, offer low cost options to a number of destinations along the East Coast.
Denver-based Frontier Airlines offers one flight from RDU to Trenton-Mercer County Airport (TTN) daily except for Tuesdays and Saturdays. The flight offers travelers easy alternative to Philadelphia and Newark, as well as many locations in central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.
Frontier Airlines has a relatively short history at RDU. In 2010, Republic Airlines, Frontier's parent company, purchased Midwest Airlines. The purchase brought Frontier and its iconic fleet of "spokesanimals" to RDU as the airline took over two daily flights to Milwaukee, which have since been discontinued.
Flights to TTN recently resumed after pausing for about six weeks when the New Jersey airport temporarily closed to complete a major runway project.
Another airline with iconic aircraft tales, JetBlue, has been flying to RDU since 2006. "New York's Hometown Airline," flies to three destinations from RDU, offering a total of eight flights daily. From RDU you can travel to:
- New York-JFK
- Boston
- Ft. Lauderdale
The airline's primary hub is out of Terminal 5 at JFK, which is a state-of-the-art facility known for hosting a concert series for travelers. From JFK, you can find many easy connections to destinations around the U.S.
Flying JetBlue offers a distinct advantage for Caribbean-bound passengers. Fly JetBlue to Ft. Lauderdale and then connect to one of dozens of Caribbean island vacation hotspots.
Travel from RDU to South America is growing in popularity. Ft. Lauderdale is also a hub for JetBlue flights to Bogota, Columbia and Lima, Peru, among others.
Book your Frontier flight now or book your JetBlue flight now.


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A woman will be sentenced today for harassing a Hampshire family on Facebook by claiming to be their daughter who went missing in Germany in 1981.
Donna Wright, 33, from Spennymoor, County Durham, last month admitted sending messages to the family of Katrice Lee in Hampshire.
The two-year-old went missing from a shop near an Army base in Paderborn where Katrice's father was serving.
In an unusual move, Wright was expected to appear for sentencing via a videolink, amid concerns for her mental health. She was not present at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court when she pleaded guilty last month.
After claiming to be the girl, Wright continued to harass the family even after a DNA test proved she was not.
At the previous hearing Jane Scott, defending, said: ''Donna Wright is considered to be a very vulnerable person and she has been admitted to hospital on a number of occasions.''
Katrice's mother Sharon, from Gosport, and father Richard, from Hartlepool, believed their daughter was snatched and could still be alive.
Outside court, Mr Lee said: ''We want a conclusion because we have put up with this since September 2011 and my family has gone through hell.''


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Jupiter International Hotel is a brand new aspiring four star hotel with two superb locations in Addis Ababa to serve you better. The largest property located in the cazanchise area is a walking distance from the UNECA building on Marshal Tito Road. The second property in Bole is situated moments away from the airport and located near by major shopping centers. A guest room at Jupiter international hotel is among the capital's largest and designed to ensure your utmost comfort safety and convenience. At Jupiter International Hotel, staff are dedicated to provide exceptional accommodations with a hospitable service at affordable price. It is their mission to be the best and preferred hotel by consistently striving for daily improvements in all areas of the business.
Make yourself at home in one of the 102 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary weekday newspapers and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at a complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness center.


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We recently came across a remarkable short film by director Henrik Hansen documenting the life of custom motorcycle engineer Shinya Kimura. The 2 minute 45 second film offers a video portrait of the Japanese engineer through a series of hip-hop montages juxtaposed against a quick recap of Kimura's upbringing and his love of motorcycles.
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Piano - SMP Level 9 (Advanced)
Composed by Johnny Burke. Piano Solo - Popular Sheet; Solo. Jazz; Standard. Sheet. 4 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.PS0316).
Item Number: AP.PS0316
First published in 1954, this is Erroll Garner's own style at its very best in perhaps the most loved and famous of all jazz ballads. This arrangement captures all of the rich harmonies and rhythms you would expect of an unsimplified performance, including massive jazz chords requiring a wide reach of the left hand, and creatively ornamented melodic treatment in the right hand. This arrangement is an absolute "must" for the jazz pianist's library.
About SMP Level 9 (Advanced)
All types of major, minor, diminished, and augmented chords spanning more than an octave. Extensive scale passages.


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Increase of Authorized Share Capital - Procedure
- Check the Articles of Association of the company to see whether necessary authority/powers is there to increase the authorised share capital of the Company.
- Issue the Board Meeting notice and Convene the Board Meeting to decide about the increase and to fix up the date, time, place and agenda for convening a General Meeting for passing of an Ordinary Resolution or Special Resolution, if so required by the Articles, for the same.
- Issue notices in writing at lease 21 days before the date of the meeting for the General Meeting with Explanatory Statement as required under Section 173 of the Companies Act 1956.
- Hold the general meeting and pass the necessary resolution with required majority.
- File the Form No. MGT-14 within 30 days for the Special Resolution passed at the General Meeting.
- File the Form SH-7 with the annexures the notice and board and general meeting resolution and make payment for the stamp duties online.
With the approval of the form SH-7 the change in authorised capital will get effected and can be checked at www.mca.gov.in/MCA21.
- The above mentioned form MGT-14 and form SH-7 is available at the Ministry of Corporate Affairs website.
- After the coming into force of companies act 2013, new forms were prescribed, earlier form 5 was used for SH-7 and MGT-14 is now used in place of form 23.


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BOSTON, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The New York Mets, looking to jump start one of the worst offenses in baseball, Tuesday pulled off the biggest deal of the winter meetings, acquiring All-Star second baseman Roberto Alomar from the Cleveland Indians in an eight-player deal.
The Mets received Alomar, first baseman Danny Peoples and Class AAA lefthander Mike Bacsik in exchange for outfielders Matt Lawton and Alex Escobar, righthanded pitcher Jerrod Riggan and two players to be named. One of the players to be named is expected to be former first-round pick lefthander Billy Traber.
In Alomar, the Mets get one of the best all-around players in the game. The 33-year-old second baseman is coming off a season in which he batted .336 with 20 homers, 100 RBI, scored 100 runs, stole 30 bases and finished fourth in the Most Valuable Player voting.
"It is not often that you get a chance to acquire a 12-time All-Star," said Mets General Manager Steve Phillips. "We came to these meetings trying to improve our offense and we came away with one of the top players in the game."
"As difficult as it is to trade a Hall of Fame-caliber player like Roberto Alomar, we feel the players we have received back from the Mets will help the Cleveland Indians sustain a championship-caliber team for this season and for years to come," Indians General Manager Mark Shapiro said.
Alomar admitted he was not expecting to be traded.
"In the beginning I was kind of surprised," he said. "I didn't know anything was going to happen. I loved Cleveland. I thought I did a great job there. On the other hand, I am going to a winning team. ... I woke up this morning and didn't know what to say."
Cleveland accomplished two tasks with the trade. The Indians slashed nearly $2 million off their payroll with the move and in one deal retooled an outfield that is almost certain to be without 2001 starters Kenny Lofton, Juan Gonzalez and Marty Cordova.
The deal was the first major move for Shapiro, who took over for John Hart, one of the most respected executives in the league and a general manager that built a team that captured six division titles in the last seven years.
Lawton was an All-Star just two seasons ago with Minnesota and fills Cleveland's need for a leadoff hitter. He was a bit of disappointment with New York, which acquired him at the trade deadline from the Minnesota Twins.
"Matt Lawton is a former American League All-Star who is a high-energy, established everyday player who will be our starting right fielder when the season opens in April," Shapiro said.
"I have always liked him as a hitter and as a player," Indians Manager Charlie Manuel said. "It hurt Minnesota when he left. It fills a hole in our lineup."
In Escobar, the Indians get New York's best position prospect, a 23-year-old multi-dimensional hitter that struggled at the major league level in 2001. Escobar's ability to play any of the three outfield positions, particularly center field, could earn him a full-time spot on the major league roster.
Riggan was 3-3 with a 3.40 ERA in 35 games last season for the Mets and was once thought of as the Mets' closer of the future. He should battle for a role in a deep Cleveland bullpen.
"Jerrod Riggan has a power arm that will fit into the back part of our bullpen while Alex Escobar is a five-tool player that has the potential to be an impact player at the big league level for years to come," Manuel said.
"We have Milton Bradley in center field, Brady Anderson in left and Matt Lawton in right. We have become very strong in the outfield."
But the unquestioned key to the deal is Alomar, possibly the greatest second baseman of all time. The ultimate No. 3 hitter in a lineup, Alomar could bat leadoff for the Mets, a role he filled earlier in his career.
However, the Mets, who reportedly are under some financial constraints, assume a great risk with Alomar, whose contract has one year remaining plus a club option for 2003. Alomar, a 10-time Gold Glove Award winner, does give New York possibly baseball's best defensive infield and teams with fellow Gold Glove winner Rey Ordonez to form one of the greatest defensive double play combinations of all time.
Fifth on the all-time list with 2,389 hits, Alomar is a career .306 hitter with 1,341 runs scored, 444 doubles, 190 home runs, 1,081 RBI and 446 stolen bases in 14 seasons. He has been voted to 11 straight All-Star Games and appeared in 12 in a row.
"We are very, very happy with this deal," Phillips said. "Obviously it is a very exciting day for the New York Mets. To get a guy like Alomar we thought we had to make a move like this. It was something we thought that was worth the price."
Alomar expressed no reservations about playing in New York.
"You have to set your mind to playing in New York," he said. "As long as I play hard and do my best we can go to the playoffs."
The trade of Lawton, who hit just .246 with three homers and 13 RBI in 48 games for New York, and Escobar, who batted only .200 in 50 at-bats, leaves New York with a gaping hole in its outfield. Jay Payton is the likely center fielder with David Justice -- acquired Friday from the New York Yankees -- possibly handling right or left field.
Peoples, who hit .222 with 17 homers and 48 RBI in 370 at-bats at Class AAA Buffalo, could bolster a weak Mets bench while Bacsik was the Indians minor league pitcher of the year. The 24-year-old starter was 12-5 with a 3.26 ERA in 21 appearances for Buffalo.
The eight-player deal is the largest by the Mets since an eight-player swap with the Boston Red Sox in November 1985.
"With this deal we have improved our offense and defense, we gave up a lot of talent in this deal but for us we needed to make it," Phillips said.


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May 9, 2012MARYVILLE, MO | By: Coffey
Maryville postal letter carriers will be taking part in a national food drive this Saturday collecting goods from residents as they deliver the mail.
Maryville Postmaster Paul Eschbacher says they are looking for nonperishable canned goods, spaghetti sauce in jars and anything sealed that will not expire. This is the 20th year the Maryville Post Office has taken part in the food drive and Eschbacher says the community has responded well th their efforts.


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Final: Red Sox 9, Rays 2
Game over The Red Sox had one outstanding inning – an 8-run 3rd – and that propelled to an easy win over the Rays who lost David Price to triceps tightness in the third inning. Stephen Drew had a big night – a grand-slam in the third inning, which he also started with a walk. Drew also doubled. Jon Lester improved to 6-0 with the easy win. He went 7 innings and allowed 8 hits and 2 runs with no walks and 5 strikeouts. Jose de la Torre finished off the 9th for Boston and recorded 2 Ks in his 1-2-3 innings. The game was played in 3:31 before 15,767 at The Trop.
Top 9th: Red Sox 9, Rays 2 – Ellsbury drew a walk. but nothing else.
Bottom 8th: Red Sox 9, Rays 2 – Rays had two on against Koji Uehara and Matt Joyce just missed a home run on a foul ball, but Uehara got out of the jam.
Top 8th: Red Sox 9, Rays 2 – Will Middlebrooks slams his 7th home run to right field. He's also doubled.
Bottom 7th: Red Sox 8, Rays 2 – Rays get a leadoff single by Ryan Roberts vs. Lester, but Lester got the next three batters. Thinking he's done in what's turned into garbage time here.
Top 7th: Red Sox 8, Rays 2 – Sox go down in order.
Bottom 6th: Red Sox 8, Rays 2 – Yunel Escobar doubled with one out and Sean Rodriguez was hit by a pitch, but the Rays couldn't break Lester.
Top 6th: Red Sox 8, Rays 2 – Jarrod Saltalamacchia gets robbed of extra bases on a great catch by Desmond Jennings. Stephen Drew continued to hit well with a double to left, but the Sox couldn't put another run on the board.
Bottom 5th: Red Sox 8, Rays 2 – Lester makes quick order of the top of the Rays order.
Top 5th: Red Sox 8, Rays 2 – Sox go down in order.
Bottom 4th: Red Sox 8, Rays 2 – Rays sting a couple of back-to-back singles (Rodriguez and Molina) with two outs off Lester, but Lester fans Ryan Roberts to end the threat.
Top 4th: Red Sox 8, Rays 2 – Red Sox go three-up and three down vs. Wright.
Bottom 3rd: Red Sox 8, Rays 2 – The Rays still have time to chip away. Ryan Roberts reached on an infield hit toward third base and was driven in on Desmond Jennings' triple to right. The second run came in on Ben Zobrist's grounder to third.
Top 3rd: Red Sox 8, Rays 0 – The Red Sox, silent for so long, busted out in a big way with their best inning of the season scoring eight runs. Bad turn of events for Rays as they lose David Price to some sort of forearm or elbow injury. Price walked No. 9 hitter Stephen Drew, allowed a single to center to Jacoby Ellsbury and a run-producing single by Dustin Pedroia. After David Ortiz singled in a run with a hit to shallow left, Price was flexing his left forearm area and then came out of the game. Veteran reliever Jamey Wright certainly couldn't stop the bleeding, greeted with an RBI double to right-center by Mike Napoli and a single to center by Jonny Gomes, driving in the fourth run. Gomes was 0-for-13. Drew, who lead off the inning with a walk, topped off the inning with a grand slam off Wright who is obviously taking one for the team.
Bottom 2nd: Red Sox 0, Rays 0 – Lester allows a hard-hit single by James Loney to center, but then Loney makes a bad base-running blunder when he gets caught off second base bag on a Sean Rodriguez grounder and gets erased from the basepaths.
Top 2nd: Red Sox 0, Rays 0 – Two innings, two runners stranded in scoring position. Will Middlebrooks doubled with two outs, but Jarrod Saltalamacchia, hitting .105 right-handed entering the at-bat, struck out to end the inning. Price underwent testing for allergic reactions he's been having. One problem may have been the detergent used in the Rays clubhouse which was causing soreness in his eyes.
Bottom 1st: Red Sox 0, Rays 0 – Rays got lead-off man Desmond Jennings to second after he singled and stole second, but the rest of the Rays couldn't do much with Lester. Jennings was stranded there as Ben Zobrist struck out and Evan Longoria lined out to Lester.
Top 1st: Red Sox 0, Rays 0 – David Price hasn't been David Price yet. He's 1-3 with a 4.78 ERA in eight starts. He's given up eight leads in six of those starts. The 2012 AL Cy Young winner was looking to rebound against the Red Sox. He got two quick outs before Dustin Pedroia doubled to left, but David Ortiz was positioned perfectly in left when he lined out to Sean Rodriguez to end the threat.
We'll be underway shortly, great match-up – David Price vs. Jon Lester.


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There is always something happening at Auburn Road. Scroll below to see what's happening!
Art in the Vineyard Weekend – A Celebration of Local Art & Music: October 19 & 20, Noon to 5 PM at Auburn Road Vineyards and Winery. Artists, crafters, photographers, jewelers, woodworkers, pottery makers and artisans of all kinds will be displaying and selling their works all weekend among the vines! There will be something to love for the whole family:
- Live music all weekend long
- Kid Zone featuring: a hay maze among the vines, pumpkin decorating, a lemonade stand, and meet and play with Jake's prize winning chickens!
- Hay wagon rides
- Crush Tours with the winemakers where you can see wine being made!
- Grape Stomping!
- Rivello Woodfire Pizza will be available all day on Saturday!
Admission is only a flat fee of $20 per carload on Saturday and $15 per carload on Sunday for the whole weekend of music, art and fun! See you there! If you would like to join us as a vendor, participation is FREE – contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com for more info!
GSWGA Holiday Wine Trail Weekend. Nov. 29 & 30 and Dec. 1.
Two Bridges Wine Trail Holiday Trolley Trail. December 14 & 15. Visit www.vintagesouthjersey.com to buy tickets.
A Christmas Carol! December date to be determined. The Philadelphia Artists Collective presents this annual Enoteca tradition – A dramatic reading of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic. Performance will feature live music and sound effects reminiscent of an old time radio show and is an intimate two man adaptation of Dickens' story inspired by Dickens'own one-man stage version. Braodway veteran Chris Councill returns as Scrooge with Philadelphia actor/musician Andrew Clotworthy. Performance is from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Admission is only $10 per adult and $5 per child.
NEW YEAR'S EVE 2013!! Fourth Annual New Year's Eve Party for People Who Can't Stay Up Late!! Dec 31, 2013 from 5 to 10 PM! Count down the New Year and be in bed by 11! Have buffet dinner with us from 5 PM to 8 PM and stick around to count down the New Year in Rio de Jenario at 10 PM (two hours ahead of Pilesgrove, NJ time)! Brother Michael Smith and the Missing Pieces (featuring Larry on harmonica and guitars, Captain America on bass, Dave "Buggy" Tunis II on keys and Mike Morris on drums) for a great (and early) night of dinner and music. Reservations Required! Menu for the evening includes Chicken Marsala, Penne alla Vodka, Caesar Salad, and a beautiful dessert tray all presented by DiPaolo's Ristorante! Includes coffee and hot tea. Dinner is $30. Kid's meal is $15. Reservations required!! Dinner served from 6 to 8 PM.
Father's Day Picnic with Steve Byrne! Sunday June 16, 2013. Join us from 1 to 4 PM for our 4th annual Father's Day Bring Your Own Picnic at The Enoteca! So pack a picnic or indulge in a tasty Harvest Lunch at the Enoteca and come and listen to Steve play his unique brand of ragtime blues picking guitar and singing! There will be bocce balls to chase around the vineyard and ice cream for the kids. Admission is FREE! See you then!
GSWGA Barrel Trail Weekend. July 2014. Taste great wines right out of the barrel before they are even bottled!!
Two Bridges Wine Trail Summer Trolley Trail Weekend – August 2014 – Come out and spend the weekend tasting wines from 8 great South Jersey wineries on the Two Bridges Wine Trail Spring Trolley Trail! Our first trolley trail in December sold out so sign up to join us! For more information and to buy advance tickets – CLICK HERE!!
Auburn Road Harvest Parties – August thru October 2012!!
(dates and times only Mother Nature knows for sure….)
Harvest Season is almost here, so – Get Ready….Auburn Road's Annual HARVEST PARTIES are coming!! What is a "Harvest Party"? It is the real experience of harvest – not a pre-arranged festival. You are here with us as it is happening! Here is what we have planned for each Harvest Party (times below are estimates….)-
8AM: Harvest begins! Join us in the Enoteca for free coffee, tea, pasteries. We will have special harvest drink specials on Sole Mimosas (Auburn Road Sole white wine and orange juice!). Enjoy the scenery while we harvest or we'll get you some clippers and you can come out and help!
12:30PM -1:30PM: HARVEST LUNCH! Join us on the Enoteca Patio for Auburn Road's famous Harvest Lunch – FREE!Family style, all around the table – regain your strength with artisan cheese, crusty bread, fresh seasonal fruit and Chef Danielle's homemade soups.
1:30PM: CRUSH! Join us as we crush the grapes we just harvested and make them into wine all afternoon! Take off your shoes and help us stomp grapes in fermentation vats out on the Enoteca Patio (clean feet not required)!
3PM -6PM: HAPPY HOUR!! We will light a bonfire in the Courtyard – Join us for ½ price glasses of Auburn Road's famous Sangria and relax with us as the sun begins to set and we begin to prepare for dinner!
6PM DINNER!! Join us at the big table on the Enoteca Patio, family style, for a rustic harvest dinner – FREE! A big bowl of pasta with Chef Danielle's famous homemade spaghetti sauce, bread and cheese and fresh seasonal fruit. After dinner, our friends at Woodstown Music will present Steve Byrne, "The King Eider", will be there playing his ragtime blues guitar on the patio as the sun sets on a successful day in the vineyard!
Come for the whole day or join us whenever you can! Problem is…we don't know when these Harvest Parties are going to happen!! Follow us on Facebook or Twitter and we will give you updates as to when harvest will be happening. We don't harvest everything all in one day – different varieties are ripe and ready at different times. There could be days or weeks between parties! We just don't know!! So beginning in the end of August thru the end of October – make sure to follow closely. There will be several harvest parties throughout the harvest season. So if you miss one, join us for the next!! See you there!! No reservations needed!
Mother's Day Wine Trail & Brunch Weekend! May 11 & 12 2013, 10 AM to 5 PM – Sunday is already SOLD OUT! Come join us on Saturday!
It is time to celebrate Mom with Auburn Road's Third Annual Mother's Day Wine Trail Brunch! Join us for Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Choose any appetizer, entree and dessert from the menu below!
Our amazing menu is as follows:
- Your choice of Appetizer: Lobster Bisque, OR, Minestrone topped with grated parmesiano reggiano, OR Auburn Road Sole white wine steamed Shrimp Cocktail; then
- Your Choice of Entree: Roasted Vegitable & Gouda Fritatta with side of fresh fruit slices, OR Bacon, Spinach, roasted tomato & sharp cheddar quiche with side of fruit slices, OR, Brioche French Toast with Jersey strawberries & maple syrup, OR, Mild Italian sausage, shredded potatoes & cheddar egg bake with fruit slices; and then
- Finally, your choice of Dessert: Auburn Road Blessington & Blueberries Sorbet, OR, Mini Cheesecake with warm mixed berry compote.
- Plus half price Sole Mimosas all day long (made with Auburn Road Sole white wine and orange juice!)
After brunch join the trail of great wineries in the area and taste some wine!
Reservations recommended but walk ins accepted based on availability. Cost is only $18.50 per person (kids are $13).
We will have tastings throughout the weekend (including a complementary tasting glass featuring our logo). Tastings are only $5.
Then, don't forget to end your wine trail with us on Saturday night as amazing roots americana performers Adams Wilson will perform from 7 to 9 PM in the Enoteca! Admission for the music is FREE!
Visit the Garden State Wine Growers web site at www.newjerseywines.com to create your own wine trail.
See you then!
Arts In Bloom – May 18 and 19, 2013
The Courtyard and Enoteca of Auburn Road Vineyards and Winery and various locations throughout Salem County. Terrific local artists, photographers, crafters, jewelers, woodworkers and artisans display and sell their art at the Enoteca!


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By Marie Glancy O'Shea, Special to CNN • Updated 9th December 2013
"It's the most wonderful time of the year."
That's what Andy Williams sang 50 years ago, and for some, the song rings true. For others, left cold by carols and gift wrap, urgings to "be of good cheer" can be devilishly hard to escape.
Hard, that is, if you stick to your holiday routine. But what if you leave it all behind? Plenty of small-group escorted tours are still taking bookings for December, and if you're a solo traveler it's especially easy to snap up an available spot.
Whether you're constitutionally immune to the holiday spirit, or just not feeling it this year, a few new faces and jingle-bell-free surroundings are bound to give you a boost.
Here's a sampling of tours with open spaces for 2013, as of this writing -- some with last-minute deals for travel in the coming weeks.
Around Turkey in 12 days
The real St. Nick hailed from Anatolia, the Asian portion of modern-day Turkey, which is nothing at all like the North Pole. The
Christmas Turkey tou
r drops in on the saint's home town as well as some of the country's biggest draws, including the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, the "fairy chimneys" of Cappadocia and the shores of Gallipoli. From $1,899, not including international airfare, visa, entrance fees, and tips. December 18-29; 1-866-377-6147.
Sand, Sea and Souks
Here, where the Sahara meets the Atlantic, you'll trade bargain-hunting in a crowded mall for haggling at a busy souk (marketplace).
The Best of Morocco tour
visits the exotic cities of Fez and Marrakech, as well as Roman ruins at Volubilis. It will also have you trekking by camel to stay in a Berber desert camp and admiring the ocean in Essaouira. From $1,279, not including international airfare, visa, departure transfer, most lunches and dinners, and tips. December 23-January 6;1-855-444-9110.
Rivers and temples
Ready for a change of pace? You'll find it in more ways than one on the
Laos & Cambodia Explorer tour
floating slowly down the Mekong River. Witness daily life in Laos' Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that blends traditional Lao and colonial French architecture; fly on to Cambodia to tour the legendary Angkor temples. $2,874 with promo code (given on website); does not include international flights, visa, meals other than breakfast, or tips. December 21-January 3; 1-800-663-5132.
Mayan Mystique
This tour of the Yucatán Peninsula
starts and ends in Cancún, but its focus lies in culture, not cabanas. In addition to exploring Mayan ruins at Uxmal and Chichén Itzá, your agenda includes the museums of Mérida and a once-functioning hacienda. You'll also hit the beaches in Tulúm and Playa del Carmen. From $1,799; does not include international flights, dinners, some lunches, or tips. December 21-30; 1-888-800-4100.
Wonders of the West
The American West boasts majestic scenery and remarkable cities. Why choose between these experiences? Instead
take a tour
that meanders from San Francisco's Coit Tower to the towering sequoias of Yosemite; from the bright lights of Las Vegas to the shimmering sunsets of the Grand Canyon. $2,999; does not include transport to California, most meals, or tips. December 21-January 4; 1-888-800-4100.
New Year's on ice
The Harbin Ice Festival in northeast China gives this tour
a dazzling, color-saturated twist. After taking in sights like the Great Wall, Beijing's Forbidden City and the terra-cotta warriors of Xi'an, you'll fly to Harbin and ring in 2014 with a view of the festival's gorgeous ice sculptures, illuminated with a rainbow of lights and traditional paper lanterns. The next day, try the ice luge or other amusements at Ice and Snow World, the festival's theme park. From $2,299, not including international airfare, visa, entrance fees and tips. December 23-January 2; 1-866-377-6147.
Ski the Tyrol
This Alpine ski and snowboarding getaway
run by Topdeck Travel, which specializes in tours for adults under 40, lets you learn some downhill skills or practice those you've got. Get cozy in the Austrian village of Kirchdorf, where the day's outdoor activities end with the tradition of après-ski, also known as nightlife. During Christmas week, day trips to the Christmas markets of Salzburg and Innsbruck are optional at additional cost. $749; does not include international airfare, transfers from airport, ski pass, equipment rental, or meals other than breakfast and two dinners. December 21-28 or December 28-January 4; 1-800-607-1399.
Costa Rica on the go
You might not need a New Year's gym membership
after this active tropical getaway.
Hit the ground -- or rather, rapids -- running with a whitewater rafting trip, followed up by rainforest hikes and kayaking through mangroves. Then enjoy well-earned relaxation in hot springs and mud baths. $2098; does not include international airfare, some meals, or tips. December 28-January 4; 1-800-488-8483.
Climb Kilimanjaro
For a truly epic voyage,
splurge on the Snows of Kilimanjaro tour
, an ascent of the highest peak in Africa. Your first day will be spent acclimatizing in Arusha National Park; from there it's four to six hours of hiking a day, with arrival at the summit timed for sunrise where possible. Though the climb is tough, groups have often included septuagenarians, and tour operators boast a 97% summit success rate. Plus you'll travel in relative comfort with private igloos and porters to carry all but your day pack. $6,495; does not include international flights, some tips or a sleeping bag, which is recommended. December 19-28; 1-800-554-7016.
Trekking in Patagonia
Snow-capped mountains, glaciers and sparkling lakes: Patagonia is a breathtaking wilderness at the southern tip of the world. And with some serious hiking involved,
this trip may leave you breathless
in more ways than one -- it's recommended for the physically fit. Your outdoors time is bookended with stays in Santiago, Chile, and Buenos Aires, and the trip mixes basic camping with hotel stays. $3,863; does not include international airfare, some lunches and dinners, or tips. December 22-31; 1- 800-970-7299.
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Ocean City graduate and University of Maryland student Natalie Hunter began her USA Field Hockey career while in the seventh grade.
But the 21-year old Marmora resident seems to be starting all over again.
After several years of sacrifice and an early to start to college, Hunter was one of 30 women selected to the U.S. National Team on May 30.
The goalie, who guided the Terrapins to the NCAA Division I semifinals last season, made the Mid-Atlantic South Regional team this spring, an achievement that allowed her to compete at the national team tryouts in Norfolk, Va., from May 23-29.
"I'm on the national team, but I have to earn my spots for the tour," Hunter said.
Hunter, who was also a member of the 2011-2012 under-21 U.S. National Team, was on her way to a summer class around 9 a.m. at Maryland when she received the e-mail from U.S. field hockey coach Craig Parnham on her cell phone.
Without hesitation, Hunter skipped to the bottom of the e-mail to see if her name was on the list. She saw her name along with those of Maryland teammates Ali McEvoy and Jill Witmer, and alumna Katie O'Donnell.
"I was by myself and I had to go class," she said. "It was probably the hardest three hours of my life because I couldn't talk to anyone until after class."
Goalies Jackie Kintzer and Alesha Widdall are veteran goalies on the team. Hunter will compete with them for a spot on the 18-woman roster that will head to the International Hockey Federation's World League semifinal June 22-30 in London. In the meantime, she will train at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, leading to her latest sacrifice - early graduation.
After accepting the invitation to the U.S. National team, Hunter had to drop the summer class she attended the day she found out she made it. She also had to push back her graduation time. Hunter walked with the Ocean City class of 2010 but left them that January to begin her college career early.
"I gave up a lot growing up, like going to dances and other high school activities, because this was one of my dreams," Hunter said. "I graduated high school early because of field hockey. So I made choices growing up to make sure my dream came true, and now that it has, it doesn't feel real. It really is the best feeling. But it doesn't end here, it keeps going and I have to keep working hard. This is just the beginning."
At Ocean City, Hunter started in goal as a freshman. She earned Press Honorable Mention honors her freshman and sophomore years and was a first-team Press All-Star as a junior and senior. Hunter tied the Ocean City record for most career shutouts (51), including 15 as a senior.
Hunter is the third Ocean City graduate to have earned a spot on the U.S. National Field Hockey team, along with goalie and 1992 graduate Shelly Meister and 1998 graduate Abbey Woolley. All three played under former longtime coach Trish LeFever.
"I was thrilled (to hear the news)," LeFever said in a phone interview last week. "Natalie is a tremendous competitor and an incredible athlete. It was not surprising to me in the least, and it's nice to hear it's all coming together for her."
Hunter paced Maryland to an 18-6 overall record and 3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference mark. The Terps fell to eventual champion Princeton 3-2 in overtime in the national semifinals. Hunter played the entire game and made five saves. Maryland finished No. 6 overall in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Poll.
She anchored a defense that allowed just 34 goals all season. Hunter finished with 3.4 shutouts and a 1.64 goals-against average, ranking among the top three in the ACC in both categories. She totaled 66 saves and had a .688 save percentage.
"It feels good to be able to represent Ocean City and also Mrs. LeFever and all of the hard work she put into the team when she was head coach," Hunter said. "I've gotten a lot of support from older players, like Abbey Woolley. She messaged me on Facebook and said 'Congratulations and way to represent Ocean City.' So it was really great to see the support from everyone at Ocean City."
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Google (GOOG) — which recently decided to build a superfast Internet network in Kansas City, Kan. — will bring fiber-optic broadband service across the state line to the bigger Kansas City in Missouri, too.
The Mountain View Internet giant has reached a deal with Kansas City Power & Light and Great Plains Energy to install fiber-optic lines along existing poles and other electricity infrastructure, according to a news release Tuesday.
"Just as the move from dial-up to broadband led to new and unpredictable innovations, we believe ultra high-speed bandwidth will push the Web to even greater heights — and we couldn't imagine a better place to start than the Kansas City region," Milo Medin, Google's vice president for access services, said in the statement.
In March, Google announced plans for the network in Kansas City, Kan. — population 145,786, according to the 2010 U.S. census. Since then, Kansas City Power & Light, community groups and city officials in Kansas City, Mo. — population 459,787 — have lobbied Google to expand the network.
"Google took notice of our region's commitment to technology, innovation and entrepreneurship," Mike Chesser, CEO of Great Plains Energy and Kansas City Power & Light, said in the news release.
More than 1,100 other communities had applied to be the home of Google's broadband network. Last year, Google announced plans to build a smaller ultra-high-speed network in a community of faculty and staff homes near the Stanford University campus.
In the Kansas City region, Google plans to start offering the service — which connects to the Internet at speeds 100 times faster than most U.S. broadband networks — early next year.
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All through July there will be screenings of permaculture and sustainable development related documentary movies on Friday nights. Starting Friday 6 July with Introduction to Permaculture Design with Geoff Lawton and The Power of Community – how Cuba survived Peak Oil.
The first movie night will be at the Botanical Gardens on Statia, Friday 6 July from 7 till 10pm. Permaculturist in residence Leo Bakx will introduce the movies.
Please bring your own chair and a dish or drink to share. Tea and popcorn provided for free.
Other movies to come:
- Dirt!
- The End of the Line
- The Man Who Planted Trees
- Home
- Food Inc
- King Corn


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While Congress continues to lag on passing a renewable energy standard, the US Department of Agriculture has a new plan to help consumers move away from fossil fuels.
The agency's new Biopreferred label will be slapped on products made from at least 25 percent renewable materials, instead of petroleum-based. So if you want to reduce the amount of oil in your life, look for the new logo starting this spring.
But what does that label tell you, exactly?
The USDA's press office says: "Biobased products are those composed wholly or significantly of biological ingredients - renewable plant, animal, marine or forestry materials." So that could be soy-based home insulation, corn-based foam packaging, and the like.
The USDA has already designated more than 5,000 biobased products as part of a 2002 program that mandates federal agencies give them preference. It says the new program will spur more biobased products, and create green jobs.
The new label will help promote the biobased concept on the shelves of Wal-Mart, says soybean producer Jim Schriver in Montpelier, Indiana.
The fifth-generation farmer says companies have been interested in soy-based innovations so that they, "can add something to their product and say they have a sustainable product." Making things with biomaterials reduces carbon emissions, he says, and helps businesses and customers reach environmental goals.
But he says if consumers are lured by the new labels, they may find that soy products can out-perform their oil-based counterparts, too. "The soy candles have less soot," he says, "and soy inks and paints have better color."
Flooring company Mohawk Industries makes a biobased carpet called SmartStrand with a corn-based polymer.
Sustainability director Jenny Cross says the company's interest in biobased technology is mostly out of concern over rising oil costs. Only about ten percent of Mohawk's customers ask for a sustainable product.
The new USDA label will promote biobased innovation across industries, Cross adds, the way EnergyStar did for electricy efficiency.
"It brings it under a bucket that's recognizable, and it's all companies doing that together."
But Scot Case at green marketing firm TerraChoice is critical of labels that only factor in one attribute of a product.
"You could have an Energy Star product that's laden with toxic materials," he says, "or a USDA BioPreferred product that's not better from a life cycle perspective than a petroleum-based product."
For example, an oil-based item may be more readily recyclable than its bio-based equivalent, making it a better overall choice for the environment.
Case says labels and ratings systems that factor in every aspect of a product's environmental footprint are much more complicated, but more valuable for business and consumers.
As for why the USDA would push a single-attribute label like BioPreferred, he says, "Well, it is their job to promote agricultural products, afterall."
The USDA has been criticized by some environment groups for making the BioPreferred standards too loose. Originally the agency suggested 50 percent renewable content as a benchmark for the label. But it found that so few products would meet that requirement, the label wouldn't get enough consumer visibility.


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Catholic Men's Conferences Grew From Humble Beginnings
BY BISHOP ROBERT McMANUS
| Posted 3/12/10 at 2:00 AM
Editor's note: Catholic men's conferences began in 1995 in Cincinnati, organized by the Greater Cincinnati Men's Fellowship. These encounters with Christ, some drawing upwards of 4,000 men, have since spread to 65 venues across the country. The oldest conference associated with a diocese is in Worcester, Mass., and Bishop Robert McManus reflects his diocese's 10th-anniversary event.
With great enthusiasm, I am looking forward to the 10th anniversary Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men's Conference. We will convene at the DCU Center March 20.
I am very proud of the fact that we are the first diocese in the United States to have a 10th anniversary conference. The conference is one of the finest developments in our diocesan history. And, there are now 65 such conferences in the nation.
This gathering represents an important opportunity for evangelization every year. It is always celebrated in late Lent and has become a wonderful way to prepare for Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter.
Its purpose is to assist Catholic men to conform themselves more closely to Christ. Our men seek to increase their participation in the life of the Church and strengthen themselves spiritually to be faithful witnesses in a changing world.
It is inspiring to see 1,000 Catholic men, with their sons and grandsons, their brothers and fathers and their friends, join together to listen to stimulating presentations, go to confession, actively participate in the Mass, and return to their families and their parishes renewed in the faith.
A conference staple is always offering the sacrament of penance. Fifty of our diocesan priests and our two retired bishops will join me in hearing confessions.
It is a sacrifice for our priests to hear confessions on a Saturday afternoon as they are preparing for their own parish liturgies. It is equally inspirational to see virtually every man at the conference go to confession and receive the grace of the Lord's forgiveness.
In addition, we have some marvelous keynoters.
Jesse Romero, a lay evangelist from southern California, will be with us once again. He spoke here in 2003. He will address our men on "Evangelizing Like an Apostle." He brings both humor and fire to his talks, and I know all the men will enjoy him.
We live in a time of renewed interest in the works of G.K. Chesterton, the most famous convert to the Catholic Church in his time. Dale Ahlquist, the president of the Chesterton Society of America, returns to our conference as well. He will speak on the 100th anniversary of Chesterton's celebrated book What's Wrong With the World?, and I'm confident that his talk will win still more disciples to Chesterton.
We are honored to welcome Australian-born Matthew Kelly to Worcester for the first time. This fine man has already spoken to more than 4 million people in 50 countries. One of his numerous books, Rediscovering Catholicism, has helped many on their journey back to the Church. "Is Catholicism Still Relevant?" will be his subject.
Msgr. Stuart Swetland of Mount St. Mary's University is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Rhodes Scholar and convert (while at Oxford University). He will give the talk that will precede our participants' receiving the sacrament of penance. He simply entitles the presentation "To Be Reconciled to God."
Finally, it will be a joy to welcome Jesuit Father Mitch Pacwa to our conference. The president of Ignatius Productions, he will offer us a reflection on St. Paul's theology of the cross. I know we will have a richer experience of Holy Week for his presence among us.
It is my hope that many Catholic men, from the Diocese of Worcester and beyond, will join us for this marvelous day of faith and have a more blessed Easter for participating in it.
Most Reverend Robert McManus is bishop of the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts. For more information on the men's conference, go to www.firstmensconf.org.
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