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I'm a bit late with the No Croutons Required roundup for May this month, but better late than never. NCR is a vegetarian soup and salad challenge, alternately hosted by myself and my dear friend Jacqueline of Tinned Tomatoes. Each month we ask fellow bloggers to submit a favorite soup or salad that has appeared on their table during the month of the challenge. Thanks as always to all who took the time to send in their mouthwatering dishes.
Now settle in and see what's on the menu this month.
Jewelled Winter Kale Salad
Chef: Erica
Blog: Healthy Life Lessons
Location: Ontario, Canada
Winter may finally be over, but that is no reason to ignore the goodness of kale. This gem of a salad featuring that treasured leafy green combines here with sweet potato, hemp and pomegranate seeds, and then is lovingly smothered with a warm blueberry balsamic dressing. I'd serve this any season of the year, no matter the temperature outside, for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Erica is right that cooking fresh doesn't have to be complicated, and it is indeed a creative outlet.
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Chef: Kellie
Blog: Food to Glow
Location: Scotland, UK
Sweet, savory and delicious and a feast for the eyes, this carrot salad is another one to grace dinner tables anytime of year. This orange powerhouse of a vegetable meets dates and toasted seeds and then is all dressed up with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, pomegranate molasses and a bit of spice and herbs. The possibilities are endless as are the serving pairings. The idea of serving it with hummus-smeared flatbread sounds mighty fine to me as do Kellie's other suggestions.
Enoki Mushroom and Mache Salad
Chef: Mayuri
Blog: Mayuri's Jikoni
Location: Kenya
Mushrooms always get my attention so I was intrigued by this salad that includes not only enokis but mache, which I am unfamiliar with. Turns out Mayuri was too as she asked her husband to bring back greens and he brought back mache. It is a leafy green that looks like spinach with a nutty taste that is commonly used in French cuisine. Sounds like a fine pairing with the mushrooms, onions and grapes dressed with a yogurt and orange dressing. I'm intrigued by this creative salad with a medley of distinct flavors.
Macedonia with Apple Blossom and Mint
Chef: Galina
Blog: Chez Maximka
Location: UK
A summery fruit salad is a most refreshing way to finish off a satisfying meal. This gorgeous bowl combines mango, banana, apple, strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, grapes, apple blossoms, a bit of sugar and some fresh lemon juice. That is one fine way to load up on the goodness of fruit, and it is easy to prepare besides and a feast for the eyes and palate.
Year Old Celery and Oregano Soup
Chef: Dom
Blog: Belleau Kitchen
Location: UK
If the title of Dom's recipe isn't intriguing enough, the recipe is even more so. Celery planted a year ago and nearly faded away is remembered and transformed into this gorgeous bowl of bliss. The subtle flavor of celery gets a boost here with the addition of onions, carrots, garlic, peas and lots of fresh oregano that go into the soup along with plenty of butter and olive oil. This is a fine way to rescue any celery that might be languishing in the crisper and make it shine.
5 Minute Green Smoothie Soup
Chef: Jacqueline
Blog: Tinned Tomatoes
Location: Scotland, UK
In an attempt to make room in her freezer, my co-host Jac decided some frozen broccoli and cauliflower should make their way into a deliciously green soup. Packed with nutrients and economical too, there is no chopping or prep required. The vegetables, including frozen peas and spinach, are whizzed together with hot stock and in hardly anytime at all, a delicious bowl of soup is born. This is one to be remembered when you don't have much time to fuss over dinner yet don't want to sacrifice flavor.
Indian-Style Coleslaw
Chef: Lisa
Blog: Lisa's Kitchen
Location: Ontario, Canada
My own contribution this month is a spiced up coleslaw. In an attempt to use up some leftover cabbage, I mixed it up with some carrot, red pepper, cucumber and green onions and then dressed it up with a spicy and tangy yogurt-based dressing. It proved to be a perfect accompaniment to an Indian-themed meal I had planned. Crisp and refreshing, this twist on traditional coleslaw is now a new favorite.
Thai Chickpea & Kale Salad Rolls with Peanut Dressing
Chef: Janet
Blog: The Taste Space
Location: US
Janet never fails to impress me with her creative dishes, and here chickpeas and earthy kale are given the Thai treatment in this gorgeous salad. Red peppers and carrots add some contrast and everything is dressed with a peanut dressing. Best of all, the dish was transformed the next day and turned into rice paper wraps — leftovers never need be boring. Enjoyed either way, this salad is sure to please and satisfy.
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Chef: Dena
Blog: Oh! You Cook!
Location: US
A classic for sure, mushroom soup is something I never tire of. This earthy, lightly pureed soup with button mushrooms is seasoned with rosemary, thyme, chives, onion, garlic and filled out with some evaporated milk and some sherry. Dena is quite correct when she notes that once you enjoy homemade, you won't be wanting the condensed version again. Simply lovely and easy too.
Raw Vegan Taco Salad
Chef: Juliane
Blog: Style Nectar
Location: Unknown
Bursting with flavor and nutrients, this salad is sure to impress. The taco "meat" is made up of nuts and spice, and is served over a salad base consisting of lettuce, red pepper, tomato, cucumber, red onion and avocado. All of this goodness is drizzled with a creamy hemp seed dressing. What a wonderful alternative to traditional tacos and one to be enjoyed anytime of year no doubt.
Corn Bhel
Chef: Sweatha
Blog: Tasty Curry Leaf
Location: India
Surely a perfect summer snack, steamed corn features here with tomatoes, onion, mango, potatoes and sprouts. This refreshing combination of vegetables is spiced with chat masala, chili powder and cumin, and then tossed with fresh lemon juice. A very filling and nourishing salad that would work well as a side as well as a snack. The idea of serving it with various chutneys is a very appealing one as well.
And that concludes the May 2014 edition of No Croutons Required. Jacqueline will be hosting the June edition, so be sure to stop by her blog at the beginning of the month for the announcement.
No Croutons Vegetarian Soup and Salad Roundup - May 2014
Posted by Lisa Turner on Wednesday, May 28, 2014
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7 comments:
- Jacqueline Meldrum said...
A wonderful roundup and it's so nice to see so many salads in it, even though the weather here is rotten.
- May 29, 2014 at 4:05 AM
- Galina Varese said...
A splendid selection of soups and salads! The colours are gorgeous, and the flavours are evocative of spring!
- May 29, 2014 at 10:05 AM
- Erica Berman said...
Wow, thanks so much for featuring my salad!
- May 29, 2014 at 10:57 AM
- janet @ the taste space said...
Lots of creative salads this month. Awesome! Great round-up, Lisa.
- May 29, 2014 at 8:12 PM
- Juliane said...
Fantastic round-up, Lisa! What a great group of salad recipes! Thank you for sharing my RawVegan Taco Salad :)
- May 30, 2014 at 1:48 PM
- belleau kitchen said...
a great round-up, thanks for hosting x
- June 1, 2014 at 3:42 AM
- dena said...
Was a lot of fun to participate ... thanks for hosting!
- June 4, 2014 at 10:01 PM
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As the members of the Hope College Class of 2011 prepared to cross the stage and out of their undergraduate days on Sunday, May 8, Commencement speaker Dr. Jesus Montaño asked them not to underestimate the importance of the stories and traditions in their lives and the responsibility to remember and share them.
"For a long time I thought that a story was just a way to pass the time along," said Montaño, an associate professor of English. "Little did I know that stories were the best vehicle for passing along the best of ourselves, that is our inheritance, all that stuff that comes from the farthest reaches of time when the world was still settling."
Approximately 745 graduating seniors participated in the ceremony, the college's 146th, held at Holland Municipal Stadium. The class, the largest in the college's history, consisted of students from throughout the United States as well as foreign nations including Canada, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Vietnam.
The event included seats left empty in memory of three members of the community who were missing and missed due to their untimely deaths: students Emma Biagioni and David Otai, who died in an airplane crash on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010; and English faculty member Dr. Jennifer Young Tait, who died on Saturday, March 19, after suffering complications from premature childbirth.
Prior to the Commencement address, the graduating class presented the 47th "Hope Outstanding Professor Educator" (H.O.P.E.) Award to Dr. Heather Sellers, professor of English. The award, first given in 1965, is presented to the professor the class feels epitomizes the best qualities of the Hope College educator.
Montaño, who had received the award the year before, titled his address "stories needing being told." He shared the importance of stories in his life, and the price that he paid when he tried to ignore them.
He recalled his father's gifted storytelling, tales of those who crossed the border from Mexico to the U.S. in search of a better life, even though at the time he didn't appreciate the meaning of what was being told and how. He told of his own experiences growing up in an immigrant family.
As a young academician, he said, they were stories that he was trying to forget.
"Flash back to 2003 and its short thereafter, and you will find me, and the me is very different than the me you see now," Montaño said. "That me is dressed in the professorial male uniform, khaki pants (Dockers for the poorer members and LL Bean or Land's End for the gentrified), a light blue Oxford shirt (Polo preferred), and black loafers with tassels. In many ways the outside was a true representation of the inside. I was trying to fit in."
"The problem was that I was failing miserably at the endeavor. The problem was that
all the 'acting the part' was slowly killing me," he said. "The problem was that I
was quickly making everyone around me miserable, and that showed in the classroom."
His perspective changed, he noted, when he considered his daughter, who was seeing only the part of himself that reflected his role as a professor, and not his experience growing up and how it had shaped and enriched him.
"She was well on her way to knowing only a part of me and the least of me. So I told her the stories that needed being told," he said. Connecting also to his interest in photography, he told her, for example, about "how I used to work in the agricultural fields as a child and because of that how I would walk from one horizon to the other and because of that how I came to understand the glory of God because even though the work was hard, I was walking under the blue sky and because of that how I bought a camera so I could show the world that there was a reward for those who toiled—it was not a big reward, only the blue sky and the red earth and a few clouds that slowly moved across both."
It would be for the graduates, he said, to remember and share the stories that made them who they are, and in so doing to shape the world and those who in a generation would be at the same beginning as they were Sunday afternoon.
"You know those stories you look forward to, the familial histories and the personal histories? You know that special food you look forward to when you go home? You know that family tradition that brings the family together?" Montaño said. "Mark this day, because now it falls upon you to carry them forward. From this day on, it is your duty, your responsibility at times and your privilege at others and your burden at still other times, to carry them to the next generation."
"Many days from now, at another event like this one, you will be sitting in another area of this arena, and your children, the next generation, will sit much like you do now," he said. "And then and only then can it be said, all that will ever have to be said about you, that you took the torch in days of darkness and light, in times of sorrow and joy, and you carried forth to that new generation a beacon whose light was a message that love is important, that family is important, and that what you accomplish in life must be done with grace and courage as well as honor and humility."
The graduation activities began in the morning with the college's Baccalaureate service in Dimnent Memorial Chapel, during which the Rev. Dr. Blaine Newhouse, who is executive director of the Geneva Camp and Retreat Center, delivered the sermon "Course: Graduate Level Learning – Teacher: Professor Job."
He built his message around Job 42, in which Job emerges from the trials that he has endured with a deeper understanding of God and wise perspective regarding both the good and the bad that life offers, and goes on to a long and full life. Newhouse encouraged the graduates to remember Job's example as they experience highs and lows in their own lives.
"First and foremost, Job made his peace with God. Second, Job made his peace with disappointing people. And finally, Job made his peace with the possibility—and I underscore the word 'possibility'—that life can be good again after defeat, after tragedy, after loss," Newhouse said.
Making peace with God, Newhouse said, reflects realizing that both good and trouble happen outside of one's control, for reasons beyond one's understanding. "Job was able to live and die well because first and foremost, he acknowledged that there were things he knew and things that he did not know, and that he could find a peace in the faith that rested in God alone," Newhouse said.
Job also models forgiveness, Newhouse noted, proving generous to family and friends who had abandoned him while he suffered. "The natural response is to allow our heart to shrink, and to trust people less," Newhouse said. "But the Word of God encourages us to forgive, to allow our heart to grow larger, and to believe that people can change and that relationships can improve."
Finally, Newhouse said, Job provides an example for how to look past current adversities
to the potential of a better tomorrow.
"You know and I know that if we are going to succeed in life, we're going to have to come to terms with failure," Newhouse said. "We're going to have to come to terms with loss. We're going to have to come to terms with tragedy."
"And this thing we call hope, the thing upon which this institution is grounded, is indeed a great gift in that regard," he said. "Hope asks us to believe that life can be good again. And that we need not be defined by our failures, by our tragedies, or by our losses, but by our belief in a God that is working a redemptive purpose even in the midst of things that are difficult and the things that we do not fully understand."

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I am a doctoral student and my theses is to explore the relationship between hospital coding practice and data quality.
Hospital coding practice is a latent variable, measured by an ongoing national questionnaire survey of 930 hospitals. The questionnaire was developed based on findings from case study. Factor Analysis will be sued to analyze and transform 50 Likert-type questions to be a new scale for hospital coding practice construct.
Data quality is latent outcome variable. I will use the national audit database, which contains medical record audit results of almost 60,000 patients in 930 hospitals. The error code variable in that database is categorical (e.g. Code 1 = Incorrect Principal Diagnosis, Code 2, Incorrect Procedure Information) and each patient record can have many types of error. Perfect record will have Code 0 (no error). Latent Class Analysis will be used to classify hospitals into classes.
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Hey guys,
Having a lot of trouble over here finding recipes for vegetarian proteins that taste good being cold. I just recently cut out all meat products, although I do still eat eggs and milk, so I have retained a lot of recipes that call for meat dishes, which I'm working into converting over to vegetarian-friendly.
A lot of my veggie-friendly recipes call for tofu which I tend to like moreso when warm or hot, but.. I'd rather not have to heat up any bentos if I can help it. I love tamagoyaki and boiled eggs, so I'm using those mostly, but.. I can't live off that forever, lol. Any ideas for tasty cold veggie proteins? I've also been using the Quorn products in place of meats and veggie meatballs and that seems to be working out fairly well also, but again I have to change up my meal plan once in a while. Any ideas?
Hi madame kira,
You may find this useful as a starting point: Time-tested vegan proteins (also lists lacto-ovo proteins too).
I'm not a vegetarian, but I am always looking for interesting vegetarian or vegan meals. I think that the best course really is to think beyond the idea of finding meat substitutions, and instead look for whole-vegetarian meals where you get protein from more than one ingredient. So for instance, you might make a bento with brown rice, beans, and some sesame seeds, or quinoa salad with edamame, and so on. Here's a bento that takes that kind of approach as an example. Or try things like these muffins with protein rich ingredients. You can look at the cuisines with a lot of traditionally vegetarian or vegan meals (Indian, some Japanese, SE Asian, Mediterranean etc.) for inspiration . Take a look through the vegetarian and vegan categories here too.
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Thanks for making this post, Madame Kira! 2 days of the challenge down, and I'm already keen to find out what I can pop in my bento for protein other than tofu, soya mince or eggs... I like all of those things, but I think I need some specific recipies to vary things a bit. Maki's vegan proteins list is very helpful, but if any fellow veggies out there come up with any veggie protein bento dishes they would like to share, it would be much appreciated. If I do have any brainwaves I'll share them in this thread, too!
Maybe it's a bit old and tired, but I'm a big seitan fan. Check out the cookbook "La Dolce Vegan" by Sarah Kramer...there are q few good broth recipes for seitan, as well as a BUNCH of amazing veggie protein recipes. I'm far from vegan, but I use this book again and again.
This is always a problem for me too and I have found so many great recipes on http://www.everydaydish.tv/
they have many videos so you can see how to make the mock meats from scratch (which is much cheaper than buying expensive brand names). I hope these help!
This is a massive helps, thanks to everyone who posted, I am eagerly checking out everything. XD
If you can find Braised Tofu (it comes in a tin), try a not-tuna salad by draining it, flaking it, mixing with mayonaise (or vegan mayonaise) and some nori seaweed sprinkle. It's nice as a sandwich filling, or to fill cellery sticks. I don't know how well this lasts, as I never have left-overs.
Another protein we like is fried chickpeas. Drain a tin of chickpeas, and fry in a bit of oil on medium heat. When they start getting light spots, take them off the heat, add spices (cumin, or harissa) if you want. I like them in pasta salads, but also good with sandwiches and salads.
Both these suggestions are high in grease, so they may not be to your taste.
I follow a mainly vegan diet, and something else I do is replace meat with vegetables- use spinach or brocolli instead of minced meat, or potatoes or aubergines instead of fish. If you feel your diet needs more protein, consider a nutty dessert, like peanut butter cookies or baklava.
Try marinated then fried or baked tempeh. It has a much chewier texture and stronger taste than tofu which I think holds up better to room or cold temperatures.
I sometimes shred tempeh on a grater and then treat it like hamburger (though you will need to add a little oil) for, say, tacos or chili.
It's by far my favorite soy product. I do not understand why tofu is so popular and tempeh...not.
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How about cold bean salads? I like to mix canned black beans with corn, diced red pepper, avocado if I have it, and lime juice, salt and pepper. You could also do white beans with vinaigrette, etc.
Not vegan, but I sometimes make little things that would be quiches if they had pastry. Beat up some egg and mix in a bit of feta and some cooked spinach, salt and pepper and whatever else you like, then cook it in those little silicon cupcake cases. You can then either pop the whole thing, case and all, into your box, or peel the case off first. You could use whatever tasty vege and cheese you like - asparagus bits, or tomato, for instance. Your protein dish doesn't have to be all protein.
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Freezing tofu changes the texture. When it thaws, squeeze out the water (discard) and crumble the tofu into a bowl. The texture will be very spongy. This is an excellent substitute for ground beef or pork in almost any recipe. It soaks up sauce flavors a lot more readily than non-frozen tofu.
Not in the slightest bit Japanese, but I make little chickpea bhajis by frying a small finely chopped onion and mixing with a couple of boiled potatoes, a tin of drained chickpeas and some curry powder in the food processor. then I stir a beaten egg into it and form into little balls. Bake in a hot oven for 20 mins and serve with a yoghurt, mint and cucumber dip. I manage to fit more than I should in my bento box!
I also make the same kind of bhajis but out of red lentils and cous cous instead of chickpeas and potato. They are ones I adapted from the hungry tiger blog snacks.
I haven't found good Japanese ones yet as I really only like tofu hot. I can stomach a cold hard boiled egg, but that's about it!
sometimes my husband goes crazy when i make japanese style bentos as im still practicing. But when i do make our cultural foods ( we're both Persian) i make chickpea chaat. I get the chickpea masala seasoning from indian stores which looks like this: http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Shan-Chaat-Masala-Big.gif
1 Large can of chickpeas (29 oz) or two small cans
1 onion finely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons of Chaat masala (more or less of your choice as its spicy)
1 tomato chopped into cubes
1 teaspoon of dried mint (optional)
2 medium sized potatoes
Juice of 1 lemon
Peel the potatoes and cut into quarters. Put potatoes into a pot and cover with 1 inch of water above the potatoes. Add salt (1 quart of water = 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 15 to 20 mins until potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, drain the chickpeas and put into a large bowl. Add all the ingredients. Once the potatoes are done, cool and cut into cubes, and add to the chickpea mixture. Done!
Now i do this the night before and refrigerate it. The next morning i put it into the bento box and done! Hopefully i helped!
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Lentil-kashi fritters are always a good option as well. Cook the kashi as directed, adding a handful of dried lentils when the kashi has about 10 minutes to go. I use a packet of instant oatmeal to bind the ingredients and shape into patties, then use the tiniest bit of olive or sesame oil to fry. These are great because you can also add nuts or seeds as well as any lingering vegetable leftovers into them as well (squash, broccoli stalks, carrots, mushrooms) to make them tastier and add a bit of variety.
i use seitan, tempeh, dry tofu strips (the ones that resemble beef jerky, and the chinese noodlelike ones), tvp (ie, in curries), farinata (italian dish with chickpea flour), all kind of beans (combined with cereals), quiches made using silken tofu instead of eggs/ricotta cheese...
there are plenty of possibilities :-)
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Grand Floridian Resort and Spa AllEars.Net Review
Truly Grand
The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
by Jack Spence
AllEars® Feature Writer
A slightly abbreviated version of this article first appeared in the
September 9, 2008, Issue #468 of AllEars® (ISSN: 1533-0753)
Editor's Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all current rates,
information and other details before planning your trip.
Have you ever wondered why the body of water in front of the Magic Kingdom is called the Seven Seas Lagoon?
When Walt Disney World opened in 1971 the Imagineers had a five-year plan that called for additional hotels to be built along its shore. These included the Persian, Venetian, and Thai/Asian resorts. When added to the existing Polynesian Resort, these hotels would give the area an international flavor, thus, the name Seven Seas Lagoon was born. But for a number of reasons, these other resorts never materialized. However, for many years you could see a square piece of land jutting out into the water that was earmarked for the Thai/Asian Resort. A third Disney hotel, the Golf Resort (now the Shades of Green) opened in 1973. But other than that, Disney failed to build any new resorts during the first decade of operation.
In the early 80's, Disney fought off several hostel takeovers. To the company's rescue came the Bass Brothers of Texas and Roy E. Disney (son of founder Roy O. Disney), and in 1984 they hired Michael Eisner and Frank Wells to turn the corporation around. One of the many directives the new executives were given was to develop the vast, unused acreage of Disney World.
Any casual observer could see that many other companies were cashing in on Disney World's success by building their own hotels and motels at the Mouse's doorstep. During this same time, Disney's three existing hotels were running at near capacity year-round. It didn't take a rocket scientist to see that one of the first things that should be done was to build more Disney owned and operated resorts on their property.
Since the original five-year plan called for three more resorts to be built around the Seven Seas Lagoon, this was the logical place to start construction. However, Epcot had opened in 1982 and featured an International playground called World Showcase. This pretty much ruined the idea of building "international" hotels anywhere else on property. Disney didn't want their guests to experience the same sights and sounds in two separate areas, so a different concept needed to be developed. To help this new direction take shape, the architectural firm of Wimberly, Allison, Tong, & Goo (WATG) of Newport Beach, CA was hired and told to come up with a "deluxe" hotel that could be considered the "flagship" resort of Walt Disney World. For inspiration, the design team visited the Bellevue Biltmore in Clearwater, Florida; the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan; and the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, California. In the end, a luxurious Victorian era hotel grew on the west shore of the Seven Seas Lagoon and has been wowing guests since its opening on July 1, 1988.
When entering the hotel's five-story lobby for the first time, most guests look up in awe. The delicate balustrades, the stained glass ceiling insets, the massive chandeliers, the ornate furniture, and the abundant artwork combine beautifully and make you long for a bygone era when women wore bustles and men donned top hats. But then you come to your senses and realize that you can still enjoy this lush atmosphere in your shorts and sandals as the Grand Floridian may be elegant, but it allows for 21st century theme park casualness.
After the initial astonishment wears off, you start to notice the many details that make this hotel special. Located on the ground floor of the lobby is a large Chinese-styled aviary that was crafted in Spain. Up until just a couple of years ago, this birdcage housed a pair of lovebirds. On the other side of the room is an equally elegant "cage" elevator that takes guests to the second floor. And beyond the elevator is a sweeping staircase worthy of Tara from "Gone with the Wind." Often, bridal parties can be seen on these steps, posing for elegant photos.
The majority of the lobby's ground floor is comprised of numerous seating areas where you can relax and soak in the atmosphere. In the center of it all is a concert grand piano where a musician plays melodies suitable to the surroundings. Requests are also honored. As evening approaches, a ragtime/jazz band called the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra joins in and plays alternate sets with the piano player.
The Grand Floridian is the only Disney resort to have dedicated men's and women's clothing stores. Summer Lace, located on the first floor, features designer fashions for the ladies, along with perfumes, jewelry, swimwear, and Grand Floridian logo items. Commander Porter's, located directly above on the second floor, offers men's designer clothing such as Tommy Bahama and Ralph Lauren Polo. Men's fragrances, golf apparel, and gift items are also available here. Both shops are open daily from 9am to 10pm.
Sandy Cove Gift and Sundry Shop offers a large array of Grand Floridian logo merchandise. And if you enjoyed the music you heard in the lobby, CD's of the pianist and ragtime band can be purchased at this location. Also sold here are drinks, snack items, postcards, stamps, wedding items, and a limited selection of reading material. This shop is open daily from 8am – 10pm.
On the second floor of the lobby you will find M. Mouse Mercantile. Disney souvenir items including children's apparel, toys, books, pins, and watches can be purchased here. This shop is open from 8am – 10pm. Also on the second floor is Basin White. Decorated to look like a giant, old-time bathroom, at this shop you can stock up on a wide variety of bath salts, soaps, and shampoos. Although operated by the same folks who run the Basin shop at Downtown Disney, it is my understanding that the merchandise sold here is slightly different and of a higher caliber than its more pedestrian cousin. The hours of operation are from 10am – 10pm. Next door to Basin White is Ivy Trellis Salon. Men, women, and children are welcome here. Services range from a simple haircut to a complete styling. Manicures and pedicures are also available. Appointments are recommended and the shop is open from 9am – 6pm.
Recently added to the resort is a Disney's PhotoPass desk where you can order prints of any of the pictures you've had taken by a Disney photographer during you vacation. Professional portrait sessions can also be arranged at this location. Hours of operation are from 8am – 10pm.
Besides the "cage" elevator, there is a second elevator on the other side of the lobby. Any guest may use this elevator for access to the first and second floors, but only guests staying on the concierge levels may access the third through fifth floors.
All of the rooms on the third, fourth, and fifth floors of the main building are either suites or concierge rooms. I've never stayed in one of the suites so I can't tell you much about them, but I did stay in a concierge room on my first visit to the Grand Floridian. Actually, the concierge rooms are roughly the same size and configuration as the standard rooms in the lodge buildings, which I will discuss in more detail later. But what makes these rooms special is they are located in the "main" building. That means it's an easy (indoor) walk to the shops, restaurants, and monorail.
Another factor that sets these rooms apart is the services offered. On the third floor of the main building is a concierge desk. Only seasoned cast members with extensive knowledge of Disney World man these posts. And they're here to help make your vacation whatever you want it to be. From restaurant reservations, personal tours, and suggestions you have never even imagined, these well-informed hosts and hostesses are there to make you happy.
Need private tennis lessons? They can arrange it. Want to rent a cabana at the beach pool? They can arrange it. Want an elegant picnic lunch to take out on a pontoon boat? A lavish cocktail party for 40? An intimate dinner for two on your balcony? They can arrange it. If you've got the bucks, they can arrange it.
On the fourth floor you'll find a quiet lounge. A wonderful continental breakfast is served every morning and snacks and appetizers are available in the afternoon and evening. This is a great place to escape from the outside world.
The majority of the rooms and several suites can be found in the five lodge buildings. Each is named after an island in the Florida Keys and includes Sago Cay, Sugarloaf Key, Conch Key, Boca Chica, and Big Pine Key.
Standard rooms are approximately 448 square feet and sleep five. Dormer rooms are slightly smaller and sleep four since they do not have a daybed. I feel that the vaulted ceilings in the dormer rooms add a lot of charm and are worthy of consideration if you can do without the daybed. But be aware, the balconies for these rooms are about half the size of a standard balcony.
All of the rooms have been updated to include a new chest of drawers that houses a refrigerator and a flat screen TV. I noticed that Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and German language channels are available. You can also view your daily videos on these TVs by connecting your camera with either RCA jacks or an "S" video cable. However, these TVs do not support HDMI cables.
A nesting desk is useful for those of you who wish to keep connected to the world via your laptop. Internet access is available for $9.95 per day and a RJ-45 connecting cable can be found in the closet. Note, a $10 fee will be charged to your room if you take the cable with you. When I arrived, I could not locate my cable and immediately called the front desk. A short time later, a cast member knocked at my door and did a quick check of the room before giving me a replacement.
Sitting on the desk is the most elegant Mickey Mouse lamp you'll ever see. Donning a top hat, Mickey's head sits atop a faux marble column. A white shade tops it off. If you want one of these marvels for your own home (I know I did), they can be purchased at the Sandy Cove Gift and Sundry shop for a mere $250.
The beds are VERY comfortable. If you'd like one of these mattresses, pillows, and/or bedding for your own home, a catalog offering these items can be found in the room. A queen mattress runs from $1,100 – $1,250 and pillows go for $20 – $110. For more information, check out www.disneyresortcollection.com The Mickey Mouse Lamp can also be ordered from this site.
A trend I see spreading among deluxe resorts is the use of a third sheet. This sheet is used to cover the top of the blankets. That way, once the bedspread has been turned down (a nightly service provided at the GF – complete with chocolates), you never have to touch bedding that has been used by a hundred other people before you. I like this A LOT!
Located on the nightstand between the beds is a clock radio that allows you to dock your iPod so you can play your own selection of music. In the closet you'll find a safe that does not require a credit card or room key to operate. Just punch in a four digit code, press "LOCK" and you're set. It couldn't be easier. Also in the closet you'll find several Grand Floridian robes. Once again, if you're taken with these, plusher copies can be purchased for $100 at the Sandy Cove Gift and Sundry shop.
The bathrooms are the best. A large marble counter affords plenty of space for your toiletries and two sinks allow a family to get ready for their day all the quicker. H2O+ products are provided and two LARGE bars of soap are a welcome relief from the slivers so often used in other establishments. These products can also be purchased at the Sandy Cove Gift and Sundry shop. I especially like the hamper where you can toss your used towels rather than leaving them on the floor or over a hook.
The toilet and tub/shower are located in a separate room, complete with its own telephone for those calls you simply must take at inconvenient times. The shower head has three settings, soft spray, hard spray, and pulsate. Also, the shower curtain rod bends outward at the top so you have more room when standing in the tub.
In the morning, a copy of USA Today will be waiting for you outside your door.
The Grand Floridian has two swimming pools. The Courtyard Pool is the more relaxed and dignified of the two and is surrounded by four of the lodge buildings. The newer, Beach Pool can be found on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon and is the better place for energetic kids. An in-ground fountain, waterfall, and water slide add a lot of excitement that the Courtyard pool lacks. In addition, the Beach Pool also offers zero access entry for toddlers and those in wheelchairs.
The white sandy beach that surrounds the Grand Floridian is the perfect place to relax and watch the Magic Kingdom ferry boat in the distance. Covered lounge chairs dot the beach and add a touch of class found nowhere else on property. Please note, there is no swimming in any of the Disney lakes and canals.
A short walk from the Beach Pool is the Grand Floridian Spa and Health Club. Run by Niki Bryan Spa, this facility will pamper you until you cry uncle. At least 10 different massages are available, as are numerous facials, skin therapies, and body wraps. They even offer a program called "My First Massage" for guests ages 4 – 12. (Children must be accompanied by and adult.)
If you've never had a professional massage, I highly recommend it. Having someone rub your muscles for an hour is beyond description. You will leave the session limp as a dishrag, but thoroughly rejuvenated. One of these afternoons, instead of riding Space Mountain for the umpteenth time, visit the spa here. Reservations are required, but you do not need to be a guest of the Grand Floridian to use this facility. I've always promised myself that when I win the lottery, I will have a standing, weekly appointment for a massage.
There are a number of restaurants at the Grand Floridian, each worthy of a full review. However, due to a lack of time a space, I'm just going to briefly mention them here.
I'm often asked, "What's your favorite Disney World Restaurant?" My answer always begins as follows, "If you don't count Victoria & Albert's, it's…"
Victoria & Albert's, or Vicky & Al's as we regulars like to call it (just kidding), is one of the most outstanding restaurants where you will ever have the pleasure to dine. Located on the second floor of the Grand Floridian, this establishment offers a Prix Fixe Menu and you should expect to spend well over $100 per person. Also, plan on spending two to two and a half hours here. Dinner jackets are required for gentlemen (tie optional) and dresses or pants ensembles are recommended for ladies.
Last year, in order to preserve the formal ambiance of the restaurant, a new rule was implemented that stated that no children under ten would be admitted. Disney braced themselves for a backlash, but from what I understand, their guest comments were almost 100% in favor of this policy.
Seven sumptuous courses are skillfully presented to you by a talented team that leaves nothing to chance. All the while, a harpist plays softly in the background. After your meal you can sip an after dinner drink selected from a well stocked cordial cart.
The experience is unbelievable and I highly recommend it! Reservations are an absolute must.
Although completely different from one another, Narcoossee's and Citricos are both what I classify as Disney "upscale" restaurants. Both are open for dinner only and offer a large menu selection with equally impressive wine lists. Citricos is one of my favorite Disney eateries and I will be doing a full review of this location soon.
A friend of mine recently dined at Narcoossee's which is located on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon. He was able to secure a table next to a window with a magnificent view of Cinderella Castle and hoped to watch the fireworks while enjoying dessert. He asked me to let others know, that several minutes before the presentation began, a number of diners left their tables and went outside onto the balcony to obtain their own view of the spectacle to come. Unfortunately, they completely blocked his view. You have been warned.
Reservations are necessary for both Citricos and Narcoossee's. The dress code is "Resort Casual."
The Grand Floridian Café is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and is a charming spot if you're in the mood for a more casual meal. However, even though you might classify this establishment as "casual" its still elegant. Fresh roses adorn each table and massive, lace curtained windows look out onto the manicured gardens. Reservations are suggested, but often not necessary.
Character dining is also available at the Grand Floridian. 1900 Park Fare serves a Supercalifragilistic Buffet Breakfast from 8-11 and Mary Poppins and her friends stop by to liven things up. From 4:30-8:20 Cinderella's Happily Ever After Dinner offers a fairy tale-inspired evening meal.
Dominating a section of the restaurant is Big Bertha. This organ was built almost a hundred years ago in Paris by Gavoli & Co. and used from 1909 to 1955 in Ramona Park, an amusement park in Grand Rapids, MI. The instruments include pipes, drums, bells, cymbals, castanets, and a xylophone played by a piano-roll score. Periodically during your meal, a short concert is played to the delight of children and adults.
This being a Character Meal, reservations are absolutely mandatory!
One of the most unique and charming activities you can engage in at the Grand Floridian is the traditional English-style tea served daily from 2-6pm in the Garden View Tea Room. As you might expect, a large selection of tea is available and served "very properly." A number of other menu options are on hand to accompany your tea like finger sandwiches, scones, jam tarts, strawberries and cream, pastries, and an array of English Cheeses. I know that many of you might be put off by the "formality" of this event, but I can assure you, Disney always does everything possible to make their guests comfortable in every situation and this dining experience is no exception.
This is a very popular event and reservations are definitely required. Call 407-WDW-DINE to secure a table at any of the above mentioned restaurants.
Gasparilla Grill & Games is a 24 hour, counter service restaurant where you can order freshly made sandwiches, burgers, wraps, salads, and pizzas. Also available are a large selection of beverages, sweets, fruits, and other snacks. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Also, a number of arcade games are at hand for the young ones.
Before I close this, I want to talk about transportation. The Grand Floridian is a "monorail" hotel. This means that if you wish to travel to the Magic Kingdom or Epcot, you just hop on the monorail and with very little effort, you're there. However, if you wish to travel anywhere else at Walt Disney World, you need to take a bus.
Since I live locally, I always have my car with me when I'm visiting Disney World, and my recent trip to the Grand Floridian was no exception. My friend Anita Answer was visiting Disney World last week and I decided to join her and her family at the Animal Kingdom. Since I was gathering facts for this article, I decided to ride the bus.
First, I want to say that the Disney buses are clean, maintained extremely well, and you couldn't ask for more helpful cast members. These drivers have to be extremely knowledgeable about almost everything as guests expect them to have the answer to the most unusual questions – and they usually do.
But keep in mind, the buses at WDW are "mass" transit, not "rapid" transit. If you want to get someplace fast, the bus usually isn't your best bet.
I arrived at the Grand Floridian bus stop at exactly 11am. Disney says that buses to most locations run approximately every 20 minutes. I apparently had just missed the Animal Kingdom bus because I had to wait the full 20 minutes for one to arrive. Then I discover that this bus does "double duty." Before proceeding to the Animal Kingdom, it makes a stop at Blizzard Beach. By the time I arrived at the Animal Kingdom bus drop-off point, it was 11:45. If I had chosen to drive, I could have made this trip in half the time.
Also, if you plan on eating dinner at another hotel, there are no direct buses from one resort to another. You must catch a bus to one of the parks (or the monorail to the Magic Kingdom) and then transfer to a different bus.
People often ask me if they need a car when visiting Walt Disney World. I always say "No, you don't "need" a car. But you'll be happier if you have one."
On the other hand, I would like to add that the Grand Floridian is designed for guests to valet park – at $10 per day. They do offer self parking, but it is located across the street and not convenient at all to the hotel.
Believe me; I've only scratched the surface when talking about the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. I can think of a dozen things that I didn't even mention, but there simply isn't room here in this newsletter.
This resort is the most expensive at Disney World. Is it worth it? That depends on your taste and especially your budget. I'm certainly glad I've experienced this resort a couple of times. It was nice to spend a few days in the lap of luxury. But I can't say I'd want it as a steady diet. Often when I've been on a cruise, eating rich food every night, I can't wait to get off of the ship and have a meal at Burger King. That's not to say I didn't enjoy everything about the cruise, but I like variety as well. Disney World has a lot of great and unique places to stay. For me, I enjoy the All Stars, the Grand Floridian, and everything in between.
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In a very evenly matched contest, the Cobras and the Patriots found themselves deadlocked at 0-0 after 90 minutes of regulation, sending the match into overtime. Through one extra period the score still remained even and it took still more time to decide a winner.
Tirkkonen's game-winner, his second of the season, came off an assist from Carlos Recinos on a shot from 11 yards out in the second overtime period.
Goalkeeper James Sweeney made five saves, earning his third straight shutout and fourth consecutive victory.
The Cobras return to action on Saturday (Sept. 29) when they travel to Banner Elk, N.C. to face Lees-McRae College in a Conference Carolinas match. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.


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1. Implement our free (in NYS) Wellness Wakeup Call Program
2. Add healthy whole foods plant-based entrees to your cafeteria menu each day
3. Add a salad bar that features fresh fruits and vegetables
4. Get rid of deep and flash fried foods and other highly processed foods in the cafeteria
5. Implement a Farm to School program both in and out of the cafeteria.
6. Get rid of junk food vending machines and the use of food as rewards in classrooms, and instead offer a fresh fruit and vegetable snack program.
New York Coalition for Healthy School Food has 3 major pilot projects. Learn about what we are doing so you can see what is possible.
Schools are the place where students go to learn, and part of what they learn about, at least in certain grades, is nutrition. While what they are taught about nutrition is influenced by the food industry, and is therefore less than ideal, it is at least far better than how most American's are eating these days.
When schools offer foods and beverages that are inconsistent with what students are being taught, the hypocrisy is not lost on students. Schools act "in loco parentis" (in place of parents) and when children pass through the front doors of a school, parents expect that their child will be cared for and protected while they are at school.
The school food environment is a microcosm of the food environment in our society, and it contributes not just to obesity, but also to setting children up for heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, behavioral problems, and poor health regardless of whether the student is overweight or not.
School food service operations often say that students are their customers and they have to give them what they want. But as our advisory board member Joel Fuhrman, MD, says, many students want alcohol, cigarettes, and cocaine, but we don't give them that. Never mind that these substances are illegal for children and/or adults, far more people are suffering ill health as a result of the standard American diet (SAD) than they are from drugs.
Yet schools often insist on providing "choice" and that choice often involves mostly unhealthy food with the occasional healthy option.
The problem with this is that 66% of adults are either overweight or obese (33% and 33%, respectively), and so if most adults can't even make the right decisions, how is it that we can expect our children to do so? NYCHSF strongly believes that all choices in school should be healthy choices, and that schools have no obligation to offer foods that contribute to disease and poor health.
It is a free country and students and/or their parents can decide what they eat outside of school. But schools, as a place of learning, should set a good example. If you want to create change in your school, read the rest of this page and then if you still have questions and need guidance, please contact us.
Whether you are a student, parent, teacher, school nurse, food service director, school administrator, board member, or interested community member such as a Registered Dietitian, Medical Doctor, Nurse, or someone who simply cares about what our kids are eating in school, it's obvious to you that your school needs help. The question is where to start. Here then are some basics to give you an understanding to help you determine how you can best help to create change.
In the Child Nutrition and WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Reauthorization Act of 2004, any school participating in the federal school meal program was mandated to create a wellness policy that:
Unfortunately, this policy creates tens or hundreds of thousands of hours of work for many parents, teachers, and school administrators all across the country, when a good law could eliminate the need for all of this work. By creating this law, the federal government appears to be promoting school wellness, while at the same time not angering the food industry.
Many schools have not succeeded in implementing the goals of the policy, and many schools have "implemented" policies that are effectively just a piece of paper. Others have spent countless hours haggling over how many grams of fat can be in a la carte foods, or how many different a la carte items should be sold each day.
If you would like to see your schools wellness policy, you can check with the superintendent's office to see how you can get a copy. To see the New York City Wellness Policy, click here.
The school food environment is far more than just lunches, it includes:
School meals operate in a system which is unfair to both the children and the food service directors:
There are just a few factors that determine whether or not successful change occurs in a school district:
You can learn more of the details about school food by reading School Food 101. If it is your goal to get involved to change the school food environment, please read this article first.
We feel that all school food should be health-supporting and disease-preventing. But that is not the reality today. Since most schools take incremental steps to improving, here are the top steps we recommend to improve foods in school:
The school food situation is complex, but changes can be made. When there is a will, there is a way! Just look at what we have done in our pilot programs and what Ann Cooper has done in Berkeley, California. Good luck, and don't forget to contact us if you need additional assistance.
At our pilot project at Future Leaders Institute Charter School in Harlem, teens try our homemade black bean veggie burgers and enjoy salad from the salad bar
Fruits for sale in cafeteria in Corning, NY
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100% Windpower – Stevens Pass is currently the first and only winter resort in the Pacific Northwest that has committed to offset 100% of its energy use (from both propane and electricity) solely with renewable energy credits from clean, sustainable windpower. These credits mitigate for the greenhouse gas impacts (primarily carbon dioxide, CO2) produced by the consumption or generation of energy.
In partnership with the non-profit Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Stevens Pass purchases approx 5,300 third-party certified carbon credits per year, offsetting 3,475 tons of CO2 annually (6,950,000 pounds); this is equivalent to parking 670 personal vehicles for a year and not driving 842,740 miles! Our investment helps support the future development of more renewable wind energy sources across the West.
Carbon Offsets - You can help keep winter cool by purchasing your own "SkiGreen Carbon Offset." These are available through our online store or at the lift ticket window for just $2, or with a season pass as a $20 annual contribution. We pass your entire contribution on to the non-profit Bonneville Environmental Foundation.
Every $20 SkiGreen Offset you buy reduces approximately 1,500 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions — the average emissions of 10 car trips to and from the mountain. A $2 offset reduces 150 pounds of emissions, or one roundtrip up to Stevens Pass and back.
How does it work? Each $20 or $2 contribution directly supports a third-party certified carbon reduction project where an equivalent amount of greenhouse gases will be kept from the atmosphere on your behalf, effectively balancing the impact of your vehicle travel to Stevens Pass.
Do more than hope for snow. Do your part to protect your ski season.
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New York Yankees - Kevin Youkilis
Speaking of that familiar face, Youkilis' is now clean shaven as he's traded in his Sox to join the Yankees. He'll play a significant role in the Bronx as Alex Rodriguez recovers from a hip surgery that could threaten his entire season. (Hence his being left off this list.) Middlebrooks' emergence led to the Red Sox trading Youkilis to the White Sox last season. In 438 at-bats between the teams, he batted just .235 with 19 HRs and 60 RBIs.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports
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Then put that login and password into the app! Choose any PIN you wish...its for the app ONLY.
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I am a single parent. I collect child support on an EPPICARD® and after years of not being able to get my balance without paying 50 cents every time or spending 5 minutes trying to go to the www.eppicard.com website on my phone, I finally broke down and created this App. I liked it so much I wrote it for iPhones too and shared it with you.
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The Optivizor
£99.00✔ in stock
Tinted Optivizor with UV Mesh (PO415UVM)
Extra Large (XL) Normal Nose Length
The Optivizor provides advanced eye and face protection for dogs. It is ideal for protecting sensitive eyes that are recovering from a medical condition or veterinary treatment.
The Optivizor is often used by blind dogs to protect their face from inevitable bumps and scrapes, and improve their self-confidence.
The Optivizor is also used to protect dogs that are working in security or rescue jobs, and preventatively by dogs that just seem to love jumping into brambles!
Place your order before 12pm on Monday for despatch on Monday.
Each Optivizor has a unique design that is supported from the top of the head, rather than the neck. The head rest creates a cushioned space between the dog's face and the surface of the visor, allowing air to circulate. The visor deflects oncoming winds reducing the dust and sand particles that would otherwise go straight in the eyes. It has it's own integrated velcro fastening neck and chin straps, so a standard neck collar isn't needed. The visor plastic is soft and flexible.
Tint and Mesh models are suitable for dogs with photosensitivity, and degenerative eye conditions such as pannus, also known as chronic superficial keratitis (CSK). They are recommended for breeds susceptible to pannus including German Shepherds, Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, Tervurens, Huskies and Greyhounds. Dogs can see through the tint and mesh without any problem.
Please note we are only able to supply to UK customers
Non-UK customers please see the stockists link on Optivizor.com
Tinted Optivizor with UV Mesh (PO415UVM) Extra Large (XL) ✔ in stock £99.00
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes and so does the Optivizor! There are now over thirty different Optivizor models to choose from so it is important to refer to our Size Guide. Please note that for hygiene and sterility reasons the Optivizor is non-returnable. If you are unsure about anything please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Optivizors for breeds with normal and long nose lengths have an adjustable visor that curves around the nose. The length can be trimmed as required. The Optivizor is supported by the head so it doesn't need to touch the nose and the visor can be raised or lowered as required. These models are available as either a clear visor or a UV-screening light-blue tinted visor with UV mesh accessory.
Optivizors for breeds with short nose lengths have a fixed shape visor that curves around the face. Larger sizes have a small strip across the nose cutout area that rotates and rests on the nose. For breeds with flat faces it can be trimmed if required. Slots are provided on the back edge so that if required you can add additional straps (not supplied) that help hold the Optivizor in place. Short Nose Optivizors are available with either a clear visor or a UV-screening light-blue tinted visor.
Please note our web site ordering system does not track actual stock levels and the status is updated manually. We endeavour to keep this as accurate as possible but occasionally we may receive several orders for the same item before we have the opportunity to update our web site. We can always confirm our live stock status if you contact us.
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There's a feeling of anticipation in the air as you turn at the gorgeous fountain entryway inviting you into the Rock Springs neighborhood, and follow the line of cars waiting to park in an open field by the site, one of two hosting the houses of this year's Homearama. As you make your way to the white tent marking the entrance to Pebble Creek Place, it's easy to see the excitement on people's faces as they head off towards the nearest dream home to see what surprises wait inside.
Homearama is open weekdays from 5 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. It runs now through July 29. Seventeen homes are on display (10 of which are located at the Rock Springs site, the other seven at Shakes Run), built using the latest materials, technologies and trends. All feature energy-saving designs and display beautifully coordinated furnishings and decor, selected by Louisville's most sought-after decorators and interior designers. Some of the homes have already been sold while others are still available, listing in the 300- to 600-thousand dollar range and above.
But the majority of folks heading out to Rock Springs in droves aren't necessarily in the market for one of these majestic new houses.
Rather, individuals, couples, groups of friends and even entire families can be seen trailing from one front stoop to the next, eager to step inside and be inspired by clever decorating ideas or pick out their favorite new furnishings.
At house 8, "The Clarendon,†designed by Liz at Home, Amanda Tyler from The Curtain Exchange was available to share some design and coordination tips that were used to transform the house into a home that would invite and inspire visitors. In one of the house's six bedrooms, she pointed out how small but standout, colorful designs in a curtain can set the tone for an entire room's decor.
"Oftentimes, people pick their wall color first, and there are 25 million shades of paint. So it's always best to start with the fabric, or even with artwork (and coordinate around it). It's about having something to start with,†Tyler explained.
Curtains can also be used to highlight or enhance a home's architectural features, as in the dining room of "The Clarendon,†where coral-colored fabric, inspired by the colors in a painting hanging on an adjacent wall, framed a large window from pedestal-like posts called rosettes, Tyler pointed out. "Rosettes – the holdbacks – are very popular right now, because it gives a curve to the palladium window, and a lot of times people want to enhance that feature and that architectural look.â€
Down the street and inside the open and airy combined great room, dining room and kitchen of another house by Liz at Home, "The Bedford,†Tyler demonstrated the advantages of layering window treatments, which allows a homeowner to control outside light, from dimming to cutting it out entirely. This provides privacy, a must-have in suburbs where homes can sit especially close to one another. In addition to the function, layering can add another dimension to windows, adding color or just dressing them up.
Peter Searcy of Louisville Realty Group greeted guests from the home's stunning two-story foyer, across from which a study displays an elegant piano surrounded by a perfectly coordinated color palette, right down to the gold tones in the deep green drapes. Searcy's experience has taught him that the appeal of Homearama is that it's something that anyone can appreciate – people come to the event to seek out builders, vendors, contractors or just to get ideas. "And homes are fun,†he added. "That's the main thing. Especially with television, and so much focus on remodeling … I think it's really made an upswing in people's knowledge of homes and design. The layperson now has a good general knowledge of home design which they didn't ten years ago.â€
Even if visitors have no experience with home interior design, experts like Lucy Shaver of Barry Wooley Designs are there to answer questions and explain the finer points of staging furnishings. In the metropolitan-inspired interior of home 2, "The Normandy,†Shaver pointed out the sleek, sophisticated decor, chosen to fit the lifestyle of a couple who are perhaps retired and want a home more suited to their needs than to those of a family with young children. The openness of the home extends even to the pool outside, creating a space that feels ready for entertaining.
Downstairs in the basement, original artwork, a bright shag rug and a copper, studded chair create an urban feel to brighten the naturally darker space. The walls radiate a warm orange color, chosen by the interior designers of Liz at Home, which nicely complements the furnishings staged by Barry Wooley Designs. Visitors to "The Normandy†are able to order or purchase most of the pieces in the home, and a readily accessible price list makes it easy to determine what will work within one's budget.
Whether you're hunting for home furnishings, shopping for a builder or vendor, or even just looking to be inspired, Homearama has something to appeal to people from all walks of life. You may start out just looking, but you'll likely still leave Rock Springs with a new idea or two for the home of your dreams, and a plan to make it happen.
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Tech baseball program is excited to offer a pre-season youth league camp series that will run from February 25-27 and March 4-5. The series will be broken down by position and is intended to help prepare young ball players for the spring season.
The camp will take place after each home game of the first two Golden Eagle weekend series, which offer free admissoin for all fans. This new event is sure to be a valuable experience, with the addition of Golden Eagle Pitching Coach Donnie Suttles, a former pitcher in the Cleveland Indian's organization, and veteran TTU Assistant Coach Justin Hogan.
Coach Suttles will be covering correct pitching mechanics that will add arm strength and teach safe pitching techniques. He will also work with catchers and assist with hitting.
Coach Hogan will cover hitting and fielding techniques for all infield and outfield players.
The cost of the camp is $25 per day for children from ages 7-12.
For more information and or to reserve space, please contact Justin Hogan or Donnie Suttles at (931) email@example.com.
This camp is operated by the coaches of Tennessee Tech. Although the camp may be held on the campus of Tennessee Tech, it is not owned or operated by the University.


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Chasing Oil in the Gulf
By Mark Schrope
After the tragic blowout at the BP Deepwater Horizon rig claimed 11 lives and began what many consider to be the most monumental environmental disaster in U.S. history, government agencies launched their largest response effort ever. So it's not surprising that several people from the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies were in the thick of the Gulf maelstrom. Some played visible roles in the government's complicated and, at times, controversial response to the spill, others toiled out of public view, but all returned with stories of a summer like none before.
When Paul Anastas took leave from his position as director of Yale's Center for Green Chemistry & Green Engineering for a position as the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) science advisor, he had no idea what he was in for. Confirmed by the U.S. Senate just before last Christmas, Anastas had little time to settle into the job in Washington before the Deepwater Horizon event on April 20 captured the world's and the EPA's full attention. "I think that everybody's heart just sank as we got an increasing understanding of what a tragedy this was," he said, "the loss of lives, the loss of livelihoods and the potential loss of one of the nation's most precious ecosystems."
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Paul Anastas
The EPA would have to answer some of the most important scientific questions raised by the disaster and regulate key activities. For Anastas, leading various aspects of such work meant months away from his wife and newborn daughter, traveling between spill hotspots, including the two main incident command posts in Houma, La., and Mobile, Ala., and the headquarters for the Joint Incident Command—the interagency leadership group guiding the whole spill response—in New Orleans. "I was covering a lot of ground," he said.
After the rig collapsed, Anastas said that within the EPA and at interagency meetings, there was a single focus. "We kept on repeating that we have to remember three things: keep it off the shore, keep it off the shore, keep it off the shore," he said. That led to questions about how best to collect, skim and burn the oil, as well as how to accelerate the oil's natural consumption by bacteria.
The desire to achieve that last goal was at the heart of one of the more controversial aspects of the response to the estimated 206-million-gallon spill—the heavy use of chemical dispersants. Something like how dishwashing soap attacks grease on a pan, dispersants break down oil into much smaller droplets. These are easier for naturally occurring, oil-consuming bacteria to chomp, preventing some crude from making it to shore.
Based on an analysis of potential benefits and the safety information at hand, the EPA granted BP initial permits to apply dispersants at the surface, with planes spraying them onto areas where oil was gathering. Later, the agency approved the application of dispersant a mile below the surface at the seafloor where the oil was flowing from the crippled wellhead, a technique never before attempted.
Paul Anastas
Eventually about 1.8 million gallons of dispersant were applied and, from early on, some questioned how safe the chemicals were. Specifically, environmental groups, some scientists and others wondered whether they might be more toxic than the oil or otherwise compounding the unavoidable threats to Gulf ecosystems.
In part to respond to such concerns, the EPA conducted a number of new studies on the potential toxicity of the dispersants. The job of explaining the results of these efforts, among other scientific issues, often fell to Anastas. He lost track of how many times he testified before Congress; C-SPAN viewers saw him explaining such topics as the ultimate fate of dispersed oil and the potential for oil and dispersant retention in fish fat.
Though such proceedings were at times tense, Anastas said he welcomed each opportunity and did his best to make clear exactly what the data were showing. "There has been a lot of opinion and speculation reported in the media," said Anastas. "I think that it's always best that scientists stick as closely to the facts and the data as possible. People are hungry for straight information, and science supplies that."
The greatest challenge now for the EPA, other agencies and academic scientists will be to develop an adequate, sustained program to study and, to the extent possible, reduce the negative effects of the spill. "This is something that needs to be a long-term effort for the restoration of the Gulf," said Anastas. "We have to be vigilant, and we have to keep on monitoring to ensure that we know the situation."


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It is never too late to start logging your sources. Knowing where you gathered particular details on an ancestor is very important in your research. When evaluating incongruous information, reviewing which source the details are from can help you decide what is more accurate. Another reason to keep track of your sources is so others can verify or follow-up on your research.
Some ways you can keep track of where you found information on your ancestors are:
1. Maintain a log of sources in a notebook or on your genealogy software.
2. Copy the title page of sources you have viewed.
3. Note materials you have searched, but in which you did not find information. It prevents you from repeatedly returning to the same source.