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If you're a classic bride looking for classic elements, these are the wedding cakes for you. Be it a white cake or a piped cake, we've pulled together all of our most traditional confections.
The designs on this dramatic tower mimic the elaborate cake-decorating style of Joseph Lambeth, a master baker in England during the 1920s and '30s. Fine garlands and latticework are piped onto the fondant in royal icing, as are delicate roses and bunches of grapes. The star and C-scrolls on top are examples of a technique called overpiping, in which a shape is layered over again and again, giving it depth. These heavier effects are piped in decorator's buttercream (thicker than usual) to maintain their shape. A satin-and-lace ribbon visually anchors the cake to its simple stand.
To evoke a hip sixties dress crafted of embroidered lace blanketed with floral cotton appliques, cake designer Ron Ben-Israel created silicone molds of appliques inspired by the original fabric -- no small task considering there were 25 shapes to replicate, including dahlias, roses, and periwinkles. Sugar paste was pressed into each mold, then applied in layers to the fondant. The resulting ivory tower is one that both generations -- yours and your mother's -- will adore.
The beauty of this cake, created by Ron Ben-Israel, is punctuated by the purity and simplicity of one giant flawless rose perched on the top. The white tiers are decorated with confectionary bands inspired by the lace of a bridal gown.
The delicate and elegant detail of a circa-1900 French silk fabric looks every bit as gorgeous at the dawn of our century in cake form. Ron Ben-Israel meticulously re-created the fabric by pressing the fondant with a rubber stamp to mimic the weave, then piping on petite mimosa blossoms and stems, and applying sugar-paste leaves. The flowers were painted with powdered yellow food coloring mixed with luster dust for a silk-like shimmer.
Sugar-paste roses are fashioned to look like fabric flowers; they add a touch of haute couture to a cake based on finely quilted cotton matelasse. The leaves (fondant formed in a silicone mold) contrast with the textured bands (made by pressing fondant onto a grid) wrapping the tiers. The oval shape of the confection makes it appear slightly different from every angle. The cake board is covered with fondant and edged in a vintage silk ribbon. Cake by Ron Ben-Israel Cakes.
The top and bottom sections of this grand cake display a classic basketweave design, while the thick whorls (made with a petal tip) and braided wreaths (a round tip) of the middle tiers copy the artistry of baskets made by Maine's Wabanaki tribes. Mocha buttercream is also unconventional; along with a brown satin ribbon around the stand, it gives the cake an autumnal air.
This cake is as magical as the season's first flurry. Snowflakes made from royal icing are miniature at the top of the cake and larger at the bottom, giving the impression of a gracefully drifting snowfall. The tiers are frosted smoothly with Swiss meringue to resemble tightly packed snow.
The legendary Venetian fabric house of Fortuny first produced this glamorous pattern, called "Granada," in the 1950s, but it's so timeless that it remains a top seller today. To translate it into sugar and flour, two shades of fondant were blended -- a pale pink and a rosy peach -- to mimic the marbled appearance that hand-dyed cotton takes on in the light. Then, royal icing was spread over stencils of the pattern's sinuous floral design and painted it with edible luster dust mixed with lemon extract.
A traditional tiered confection covered with pale green fondant has fresh hydrangeas between the layers (each cake tier is topped with clear acetate so flowers don't touch the icing). The monogram is made of royal icing sprinkled with nonpareils for texture.
Any cake frosted in buttercream can be decorated with crisp meringue flowers in shades of white. On this cake, some flowers are piped in one piece and baked in the oven, while others are piped petal by petal, baked, assembled with more meringue, and baked again; the overall effect is that of a heavily embroidered bodice. The finished flowers, which are easy to cut through, add a delicious crunch to each slice.
Stems, berries, and flowers in the style of crewelwork edge their way up and over the tiers of this handsome cake like a lush vine. The raised, textured look of the "yarn" is emphasized by the smoothness of the fondant. Rolled strands of white sugar paste cover cafe-au-lait-colored fondant. Dental tools were used to make the "stitches." The wooden cake boards are trimmed with grosgrain ribbons with white detailing on the edges. Cake by Ron Ben-Israel Cakes.
The lively architectural flourishes of the 18th and early 19th centuries inspired the design of this romantic cake. Buildings of that era were characterized by a dynamic interplay of color and ornamentation. Here, swags, friezes, and cartouches in fondant and gilded royal icing bring life to an otherwise static structure.
These masterly cakes, made by Ohio baker and Weddings contributing editor Wendy Kromer, have romantic seaworthy roots: They are styled after "sailors' valentines" -- keepsake boxes, decorated with intricate shell patterns, that 19th-century mariners gave as gifts to their beloveds. The originals inspired our mosaics of gum-paste shells arranged in concentric circles, rosettes, and monograms.
This eyelet "sampler" -- with its cutouts, flowers, and pristine whiteness -- evokes summer as prettily as a billowing cotton dress. Each fondant-covered tier presents a different eyelet. The second layer is inspired by the table runner; the cake's crown by the bottom layer (which has a sugar-paste ribbon "threaded" through it). Styrofoam disks, wrapped in fondant, lift the top layers. Tiny eyelet cutters and small pastry tips were used to make the holes; the embroidered effect comes from piped royal icing. Cake by Wendy Kromer.
Highly detailed wooden springerle molds are traditionally used in cookie making; here, a selection of botanically themed ones were pressed into white fondant, which was then cut to the right size with cookie cutters. The resulting plaques were attached to the fondant bands on the tiers with royal icing. The bands themselves were attached to the cake with gum glue; royal icing created a picot edge. As a final flourish, delicate vines, leaves, and berries were piped onto the tiers in royal icing.
A cascade of 60 piped meringue flowers tumbles down a stack of rectangular tiers for the Ribbon Rose Cake; each tier is edged in a pristine border. Each rose on this cake is piped with a single, continuous squeeze onto a flower nail and baked before being affixed to the cake with royal icing.
This four-tiered cake takes its fanciful spirit from gowns created by some of fashion's most daring designers, who adorn necklines, bustles, and hems with clusters of colorful silk flowers. The cake's flowers and leaves appear to support the weight of the tiers but are actually hiding the dowels that do the work.
The intricate scrolls on this cake by Wendy Kromer recall those used in calligraphic ornaments. Adapted from clip-art books, they, along with the monograms on the middle tier, were traced in royal icing and attached with more icing.
Intricately designed, this chocolate-mint cake comes off as elegant and polished; after all, the fondant molding, cast from architectural reliefs, was inspired by the interiors of neoclassical architect Robert Adam. But cut into it, and decadence awaits. Each rich slice is laced with a minty buttercream filling.
Buttercream baskets brim with crystallized flowers, including pansies, roses, lavender, cornflowers, and violets. Sugaring flowers gives them a sparkling appearance; if you want guests to be able to nibble on these lovely decorations, be sure to acquire them from a reputable supplier.
Voluptuous fresh cattleya orchids spill over a white fondant-covered cake. Use only pesticide-free blooms; the flowers should be removed before serving.
Five tiers of varying heights and shapes combine with ornate decoration to give this cake its regal appearance. Underneath the smooth, dense fondant coating is delicate white cake; royal-icing piping over the fondant is enhanced further with white chocolate ruffled rosettes.
The sweet, shimmery details of lusterware plates -- often used to serve dessert in the 19th century -- were typically painted in silver, copper, and pink. The playful motifs encircling the tops of the four tiers of this cake were created with powdered food colorings and a sable paintbrush -- the best tool to match the brush strokes of the originals.
Long ago, the heart was thought to be the origin of all human emotions. Though modern science proves otherwise, the phrase "giving your heart" is still the best way to express that you'd sacrifice anything for the one you love. Jay Qualls of Tennessee-based Maples Wedding Cakes printed our designs on paper, covered them in parchment, traced them with royal icing, then transferred them onto fondant.
Doves are one of the rare wild creatures that mate for life, but their connection to love runs deeper than their devotion alone. In Hindu tradition, for example, they represent the infinite capacity the spirit has for love. Wendy Kromer placed elegant white gum-paste birds at opposite ends of a cake encircled in lush cream ribbon (also gum paste). The scene -- two lovebirds have just finished stringing up ribbon in celebration of your romance -- feels straight from a fairy tale.
Whimsical and lighthearted, these pretty little cakes -- a fresh alternative to a single grand confection -- are adorned with sprigs of sugar freesia in yellow, lavender, and white. The cakes are iced in the same colors, but paired with a differently hued flower. A Swiss-dot motif piped onto the fondant is echoed in the cloth draping the cake table.
A string of soft petals encircling a dainty cake makes romantic use of a classic flower. With the sepal removed, the petals of a perfect rose fall open; the flower's grace repeats in a necklace of pale petals -- cream and blushing yellow -- on the cake's first tier. Lemon curd fills butter cake layers, which are frosted in yellow-tinted white chocolate buttercream. Pristine blooms garnish the plate.
The scale and shape of this cake suggest a gorgeous Victorian hat, so it's appropriate that the decorations adorning it are millinery flowers -- fabric blossoms that are traditionally used by hatmakers. Kromer's royal-icing string work, a stenciled top, and icing flocked with shimmery sanding sugar all add to the romantic feel. Favor boxes, by Denise Sharp, ornamented with fabric calla lilies are covered in custom paper.
Check out our registry list full of classic product ideas. Then, be sure to browse our essentials for throwing a perfect tea party.
Also, browse editors' finds for every style of bride:
- Registry List for the DIY Bride
- Registry List for the Modern Bride
- Registry List for the Eclectic Bride
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May 16 9:00 AM Net Long-Term TIC Flows Mar
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May 17 8:30 AM Building Permits Apr
May 17 9:15 AM Industrial Production Apr
May 17 9:15 AM Capacity Utilization Apr
May 18 7:00 AM MBA Mortgage Index 05/13
May 18 10:30 AM Crude Inventories 05/14
May 19 8:30 AM Initial Claims 05/14
May 19 8:30 AM Continuing Claims 05/14
May 19 10:00 AM Existing Home Sales Apr
May 19 10:00 AM Philadelphia Fed May
May 19 10:00 AM Leading Indicators Apr
International: Eastern Time Zone (GMT -4:00) (New York, Toronto)
May 15 18:30 NZD Performance Services Index (MAY)
May 15 19:50 JPY Domestic Corporate Goods Price Index (APR)
May 15 21:30 AUD Home Loans (MAR)
May 16 GBP Nationwide Consumer Confidence (APR)
May 16 USD Mortgage Delinquencies (1Q)
May 16 USD MBA Mortgage Foreclosures (1Q)
May 16 01:00 JPY Consumer Confidence (APR)
May 16 05:00 EUR Euro-Zone Consumer Price Index (APR)***
May 16 05:00 EUR Euro-Zone Consumer Price Index - Core (APR)***
May 16 05:00 EUR Euro-Zone Trade Balance (MAR)
May 16 08:30 USD Empire Manufacturing (MAY)
May 16 09:00 USD Total Net TIC Flows (MAR)
May 16 09:00 USD Net Long-Term TIC Flows (MAR)
May 16 09:00 USD Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke Speaks on U.S. Economy ***
May 16 12:45 CAD Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney Speaks on Economy
May 16 14:05 CAD Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney Holds Press Conference
May 16 21:30 AUD Reserve Bank of Australia Meeting Minutes ***
May 17 04:30 GBP Consumer Price Index (APR)***
May 17 04:30 GBP Core Consumer Price Index (APR)***
May 17 05:00 EUR German ZEW Survey (Economic Sentiment) (MAY)
May 17 05:00 EUR Euro-Zone ZEW Survey (Economic Sentiment) (MAY)
May 17 08:30 USD Housing Starts (APR)
May 17 08:30 USD Building Permits (APR)
May 17 18:45 NZD Producer Prices- Inputs (1Q)
May 17 18:45 NZD Producer Prices- Outputs (1Q)
May 17 19:50 JPY Tertiary Industry Index (MAR)
May 17 20:30 AUD Westpac Consumer Confidence (MAY)
May 17 21:00 NZD ANZ Consumer Confidence Index (MAY)
May 17 21:00 NZD ANZ Consumer Confidence (MAY)
May 17 21:30 AUD Wage Cost Index (1Q)
May 17 21:30 AUD Average Weekly Wages (FEB)
May 18 04:30 GBP Bank of England Meeting Minutes ***
May 18 04:30 GBP Jobless Claims Change (APR)
May 18 08:30 CAD Leading Indicators (APR)
May 18 14:00 USD Federal Open Market Committee Meeting Minutes***
May 18 19:50 JPY Gross Domestic Product (1Q P) (1Q P)***
May 18 19:50 JPY Gross Domestic Product Annualized (1Q P) (1Q P)***
May 18 19:50 JPY Gross Domestic Product Deflator (1Q P) (1Q P)
May 18 19:50 JPY Nominal Gross Domestic Product (1Q P) (1Q P)
May 18 19:50 JPY Housing Loans (1Q)
May 19 04:30 GBP Retail Sales ex Auto Fuel (APR)
May 19 04:30 GBP Retail Sales inc Auto Fuel (APR)
May 19 09:00 EUR ECB's Trichet, Tumpel-Gugerell on European Economy ***
May 19 10:00 USD Existing Home Sales (APR)
May 19 10:00 USD Philadelphia Fed. (MAY)
May 19 10:30 CAD Bank of Canada Review Release
May 19 10:45 CAD BoC Governor Mark Carney Speaks on Bretton Woods***
May 20 JPY Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision (MAY 20)***
May 20 02:00 EUR German Producer Prices (APR)
May 20 07:00 CAD Consumer Price Index (APR)***
May 20 07:00 CAD Bank Canada Consumer Price Index Core (APR)***
May 20 08:30 CAD Retail Sales (MAR)
May 20 08:30 CAD Retail Sales Less Autos (MAR)
May 20 10:00 EUR Euro-Zone Consumer Confidence (MAY A)
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Monday, May 16, 2011
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
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Friday, Mar. 20, 2011
Before: ANN, CIS, DCI, DANG, HIBB, KIRK, SFL(?), TRT(?), YGE(?)
During: -
After: BH(?)
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Simon Dyson drops shots to end second day of Spanish Open one-under
11:40am Friday 4th May 2012 in Golf By Tony Kelly, Deputy sports editor
AN askew start and finish deprived York golf ace Simon Dyson from starting today's second round of the Spanish Open in joint third place.
Dyson, who has been plagued by tennis elbow for the past two weeks, dropped shots on both the first and last holes of his opening round on the Real Club de Golf de Sevilla course to blight an otherwise healthy resumption of his European Tour commitments.
The world number 36 instead had to be content with a one-under-par 71, though he was still just a mere four shots shy of first day outright leader, America's Shaun Micheel.
After bogeying the par-four first, the six-time Euro Tour title winner countered with birdies on the fourth, eighth and 11th holes.
He did drop a shot on the 14th but got back to two-under with a four on the par-five 522-yard 16th.
However, then came the bogey finish on the 18th to deny the Malton & Norton Golf Club swingmaster from a top three position.
Instead he was tied with nine others on one-under on a day when sub-par scores were hard to come by in lashing rain and gusty winds.
Overnight leader Micheel, the USPGA champion of 2003, was one clear of his nearest challengers.
Without a full card on his home tour and down at 608th on the world rankings, the 43-year-old major winner fired a five-under-par 67.
Nobody broke 70 during the morning, but as conditions improved Micheel made up for three bogeys with a superb eight birdies on the Jose Maria Olazabal-designed lay-out.
The Orlando-based golfer, who earned a ten-year European Tour exemption for his shock victory at Oak Hill in 2003, was a stroke in front of English duo Robert Rock and Danny Willett – the latter coached by Graham Walker, the head pro at The Oaks GC in Aughton – and also Spaniard Jorge Campillo.
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When I saw the name, "Taylor Lautner", I thought it was a girl. Probably why the guy is gay. Douchebag move getting a car that only gets about 20 mpg. A fool and his money are soon parted.
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Timmons-Goodson, 58, was appointed to the court by Gov. Mike Easley in 2006 and was elected to a full term later that year. She didn't give a specific reason in a news release for retiring effective Dec. 17. She joined the judiciary as a District Court judge in 1984 and moved to the state Court of Appeals in 1997.
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Jul 27th, 2012, 7:22 PM #1
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2012 Olympics
Well it has begun once again. Was looking for my old house on the TV....watched the stadium being built over the 7 years I lived there....but alas couldn't see my old street from some of the local shots.
Seriously.....wasn't impressed with the opening ceremony.......and wtf was all that pop music about??
Well anyhow, was good to see all the teams were warmly welcomed. Can't wait for the athletics.......hoping to see Bolt fly amongst many other talented athletes...all from the TV....its cheaper and you get better views"Two things are infinite: the Universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the Universe." -Albert Einstein [1879-1955]
Jul 27th, 2012, 8:26 PM #2
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Best part of the opening, though you won't get many responses from most Americans. We get a shitty replay that started about 20 minutes ago :)
Cannot believe NBC put it on a few hour delay to grab ratings on the nightly line up... then again, money money money.
I despise pop music, but Rowan Akinson stole the show in my opinion. Best, funniest, well thought out part. Dude is a genius in every respect to humor.
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Jul 28th, 2012, 5:07 AM #3
I second that about Rowan Atkinson! Pitch perfect performance. I also thought the fireworks after the torch lighting were impressive! But the rest of the show was kind of bizarre to me... That technology/music part was the worst, I think. And with such an arsenal of songs that the UK has, they chose some pretty lackluster rap and pop ones. They could have done so much better with that. And they should've gotten Elton John to perform, rather than Paul McCartney, who, let's be honest, really can't sing anymore...
It was fun to watch the parade of teams and the torch lighting. Those are usually the best parts in any opening ceremony for me. I'm glad everything went off without a hitch and the games have begun! Ah, I always get sucked in..."But more wonderful than the lore of old men and the lore of books is the secret lore of ocean."
Jul 28th, 2012, 6:47 AM #4
I felt like the games were produced for a British audience, with no regard to the fact that its meant to be a show for the WORLD.
It tickled me and delighted, as a Brit, as it was designed to do. It struck the right chords with me, and with everyone I know (all british). And the reaction outside of Britain seems to be one of not getting it, finding it bizarre (as per phed) or other such words. Its a shame we had to follow Beijing, an opening ceremony no country could ever equal, even the USA. The response by Boyle is like he said to himself "Fuck it, ill just make a show I know the home audience will like".
Jul 28th, 2012, 5:42 PM #5
I kinda like that it showcased the country it's being held at (always want to see what they will do) ; but if you want to talk things it was missing? More 'rounded' as you said ; more of a world feel. It felt pretty damn anarchy in the UK to me. It was a stroke-fest dedicated to the hosting country, not sure how I could phrase it otherwise.
It isn't wrong, because it's always been my idea that the hosting country can do whatever the fuck they want. So long as ALL the countries are represented in some way, they can give a 4 hour speech about the benefits of eating more brussels sprouts for all I care.
Also ; comparing it is nonsense. Amount of music and celebrities I like out of the UK > China, heh. Sorry Ching chong chang the pop singer, the Brits win on that one. We got Zeppelin, Floyd, Beatles and what's China ever done for music? Mhmm....
I think I already said this, but where the fuck was John Cleese? He is the first person I think of every time ; not the queen, not the royal family, John fucking Cleese. I know he's 70+ but I think a small montage or Python reference would have been pretty damn awesome.
The reason I posted Rowan drumming was because I'm a drummer, and the Chinese part of that is pretty damn awesome ; I don't want to really compare them.
The best part of it is knowing that the Americans wore, what looked to be British school boy uniforms, that were actually MADE in China. I know that part of the shot wasn't supposed to be funny, but I sure was laughing. GJ Raplh Lauren, one of the biggest troll jobs in history.
** had to edit this, when I got done posting the local news came on talking about the "VERY BRITISH" opening. Whatever... I'm as American as they come right? And I enjoyed it, then again I'm not the typical dumbass American who ignorantly thinks every different way is wrong... I've been a fan of Python / Fawlty Towers / Bean / Red Dwarf / fan since like 7th grade - and like I said ; MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC. Meh. The world doesn't revolve around you, and you aren't that special.
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The Queen was cool. I am still floored by the English people and their love for royalty, and the monarchy pomp and showmanship . Its as if nothing has changed and in spite of the fact that thousands of years have passed - nationally they consider themselves loyal servants.
Galadriel: "I amar prestar aen. Han mathon ne nen. Han mathon ne chae. A han noston ne 'wilith. "Translation: "The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air."
Jul 28th, 2012, 7:21 PM #7
The Beijing ceremony was magnificent. It would be hard to top that. I agree no one has equaled it.
I think it's cool that the British have managed to maintain their ancient traditions with the royalty. They've been more successful at this by far than any other country, and it gives their culture something truly unique.
I'm sure China has a lot of music we just don't know about. They were closed off for a long time and in many cultural ways, still are. I don't think it's right to assume that any country has better music than another, there's no way one can know everything and it would be far too complex to judge anyway. But yeah, what we're comparing is not what the countries have but of how they represent those things in the opening Olympic ceremony.
As for the uniforms, I actually liked ours okay, except for those hats. It's funny you say British school boys... My thought was "Preppies visiting Paris." The British uniforms looked like they were going to the disco or something. Didn't quite understand that.
Actually what made me laugh was how the Americans were all on their smart phones taking pictures of each other."But more wonderful than the lore of old men and the lore of books is the secret lore of ocean."
Jul 29th, 2012, 6:41 PM #8
You realize my name is METALMILITIA right? :P Heh, music is being judged by me in the sense that I'm EXTREMELY opinionated. i admit I am biased as hell when it comes to that :)
Also it seemed like tons of countries did that, they all walked out with their phones and recorded the shit. Whatever works ; gets you FB followers, twitter followers, and it captures the view that no one else has.
It's like concerts now, year ago ; lighters... now... fkn phones everywhere.
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Jul 30th, 2012, 5:46 AM #9
I liked the opening ceremony... which I considered was a Danny Boyle 'art' is the event/the event is the art setpiece. I fell asleep during the march of the countries, which I suspected I would.
The events have been entertaining in a 'real time' way, no thanks to sloppy NBC programme-pandering. It's like they're arranging dates for us... so we can 'fall in-love' with whoever they think best.
2 of the American beach-volleyball women were hotdogging-it against Argentina, and I don't blame the crowd for jeering 'em a bit.
The vuvuzela's were threatening to make a comeback at a few of the futbol venues. Nooooooooooooooooooo..... Security should be confiscating those things.
The empty corporate-seating issue is becoming a pretty big deal:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/...86S0PF20120729" Take Badlaw's body out to the gold-mine 'n toss it down a shaft. "
Aug 8th, 2012, 2:19 AM #10
Can we ban some countries like China and North Korea? I'm sorry but it is unfair. I don't think I could compete against some one knowing if I beat them they will be executed when they get home. The winners are treated like gods sure but the ones who don't win get a bullet and then the family is charged for it.
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I think its niave of anyone to think the world is a wonderful place in terms of human existence and somewhat benial to make that comment.
Perhaps, in the way of the world you should embrace the freedom you have, respect it and let it shine like a light in the world. Those who are oppressed to the extreme, beyond that which you and I in more civilised parts of the world experience need that light, that hope....the olympics is a magnificant world stage for more than just sport..."Two things are infinite: the Universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the Universe." -Albert Einstein [1879-1955]
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Well it's all over and I have to confess its brought a tear to my eye. I loved the whole games, yes we did great with Team GB, but my God, Ussain Bolt just took my breath away.....boy oh boy can he run...such power!!
I've enjoyed every minute of the Olympics....the atmosphere even on the TV was electric....just sad I couldn't afford to go for real.
Bloody marvellous and a great memory already.....just one thing I didn't like the opening or closing showstuff......some of the singers I thought were already beyond the grave...lol"Two things are infinite: the Universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the Universe." -Albert Einstein [1879-1955]
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Oh dear....I think everyones got post Olympic blues........sigh :O((
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Date: 1966
Creator: Brent
Description: Wide kipper tie of large stylized paisley designs in yellows and gold on a blue field. Blue is somewhat faded from the original shade. The tie has a tag on reverse marked "Brent" and with the logo for Montgomery Ward. The creation of the kipper tie, a form of extra-wide necktie known for bright colors and patterns, is credited to British designer Michael Fish. He brought out the earliest ones in the 1960's. This example was a gift to the donor by his maternal grandmother, Mary Kathleen King Miller (1898-1969).
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Date: 1966/1967
Creator: Norell, Norman
Description: Two-piece suit of dark orange knit. The ensemble includes a jacket, double-breasted, with princess seaming and a large cape collar. The full-length straight sleeves each have three circular black buttons and bound button-holes. The opening at front has two vertical rows of 4 black circular buttons, and a hidden snap closure at upper right. Attached to the jacket are four black patent leather belt carriers to support the accompanying thin black patent leather belt. Fully lined in black fabric. The jacket has designer's label sewn inside at back collar: "Norell". The matching skirt is short, with a 2" wide waistband into which the skirt gathers. Two slit pockets at side seams, one of which conceals zipper closure and line of snaps and hooks-and-eyes. Skirt is fully lined in orange fabric. No designer's label in skirt, but a single care label ("Do Not Use / Steam Iron") sewn below waistband at inside front.
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Date: 1967
Creator: Courrèges, André
Description: White leather mini-skirt with 4 applied black leather bands running horizontally around skirt. White leather suspenders attached at back, cross at back, and run over shoulders to fasten at circular white leather-covered buttons on waistband in front. Fully lined in white nylon. Label inside back of skirt at waistband: "Courreges / Exclusively Designed in / Leather and Fabric for / Samuel Robert". Photograph shows the skirt as displayed in the exhibition "The Art of Fashion: The Radical Sixties", held December 1, 1990-February 24, 1991, at the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas. The long-sleeved black turtleneck knit top is modern.
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Date: 1967/1978
Creator: La Flaque de Paris
Description: Raincoat of navy and white horizontal striped patent vinyl. The A-line coat is of short length, extending to just above the knee, and has long sleeves. Center-front opening has wide overlap, and is secured with 4 snaps. There are two side-seam pockets, and a red vinyl belt with square buckle. The coat is fully lined in dark maroon/purple/red taffeta. Coat has single label: "La Flaque / de Paris". Belt has repeated stamped on reverse: "Excel / Backing Guaranteed Wash or clean / as garment"
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Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Description: Pair of brown suede boots. Almost knee-high, the boots are constructed as slip-on rounded-toe shoes or moccasins with added segments on the quarter to create the length of the boots. At the top, the suede of the boots is folded over outwards forming a pocket for a drawstring around top and a band of suede fringe around the outside of the boot. Indistinct trademark/logo stamped on sole. Illegible stamped mark inside boots. Referred to as "Squaw Boots", these were worn by the donor who acquired them in 1968 from the Fishing Bridge Store, in Yellowstone National Park.
Contributing Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
Ensemble - Coat and Skirt
Date: 1968
Creator: Klein, Anne
Description: Ensemble. Coat and matching skirt (not shown) of woven upholstery-weight fabric with stylized floral and geometric designs in burgundy and blue/black on a creme ground. Coat is mid-length, flaring slightly to hem, with long sleeves and a center-front opening. The opening, hem, and cuffs are all trimmed in a curly "lamb's wool" died burgundy to match the pattern. Fully lined in burgundy silk(?) With separate sash/belt. Labels in coat: Designer's label "Anne Klein" with lion logo; Dallas, Texas retailer's label "Marie Leavell". Not shown is skirt in matching fabric, mid-length, with no trim.
Contributing Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
Date: 1969/1970
Creator: DHJ Industries
Description: Maxi paper bridesmaid dress of Reemay spun polyester "paper". The long dress is printed with a pattern of impressionistic flowers in greens, pink, blues and purples on a yellow ground. It has a high, rounded neckline with no collar, and opens with a zipper at center back from collar to just above waist. The long, fitted sleeves have a thin band at cuff which extends to be tied into a bow. Empire waistline, from which extend box pleats. The dress appears to have a full, floor-length skirt, but the skirt is actually divided, forming pant legs. No designer labels in garment, but original tag is preserved with it: Obverse: "'Wear-a-while'* / Fashions / with / Reemay [trademark symbol] / Du Pont's Fabulous / New 100% Spun Bonded Polyester / DuPont Reemay brings an entirely new quality to 'conven- / ience fashions'. It has an unusual surface appearance, it / is strong and it is colorfast. Garments of Reemay may be / washed a few times and need no ironing if you use / normal wash-and-wear procedures / DHJ Industries Inc. / [trademark symbol] Registered Du Pont Trademark / * Trademark of / DHJ Industries, Inc." Reverse: "Du Pont / Reemay ...
Contributing Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
Ensemble - Bodystocking, Mini-Skirt and Belt
Date: 1969/1970
Creator: Cardin, Pierre
Description: Ensemble consisting of three pieces. Full-length bodystocking is of heavy ivory wool knit, in a ribbed pattern running vertically throughout body and legs, and horizontally around arms. The garment has a turtle-neck and wide flaring cuffs at legs. Center back zipper opening from top of turtle-neck to mid-back. The black double knit wool micro-mini-skirt has four over-sized belt loops with pointed ends, and center back zipper closure. The ensemble includes a wide black patent-leather belt which secures with concealed snaps. Bodystocking has two labels. Designer's label inside at back near zipper: "Pierre Cardin / Paris New York"; Material/size label on opposite side: "100% / Wool / L" The skirt has no labels. The belt is stamped on reverse: "12 1851" From the Fall 1969/1970 season. Records indicate that the ensemble was originally offered in the Maisonette Room of Neiman-Marcus.
Contributing Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design


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All too often, people fall short of their goals. Why is that? Perhaps you've wondered this many times before, regarding yourself and your teammates. While there certainly is no single answer that explains the disappointing outcome every time, there is one commonality that all these people share. Are you curious what that is?
Without exception, everyone who consistently falls short of their goal lacks a crystal clear vision. The importance of clarity of your vision cannot possibly be overstated. It is an absolutely essential foundational piece of the success puzzle — in business and in life, actually. If you don't know EXACTLY where you are going, how could you possibly reach the goal? Or, stated another way, if you don't EXACTLY know what the goal is (in very clear, specific terms), it is impossible for you to reach this elusive state of existence.
When stated this way, you likely can easily agree – right? As people often say, if you are in New York and you want to 'Go West', and that is as clear as your goal is — How exactly will you measure your success? Is success defined as reaching Los Angeles? Or Seattle? Or Denver? Or Chicago? Or New Jersey? Each of these cities is west of New York, but obviously each destination is very unique and represents a different journey. If you don't have a crystal clear vision of your end goal, you cannot possibly get there. Chances are, in fact, you won't even get anywhere near your goal!
Following this journey metaphor a bit deeper, if you began your trip without a map, what are the chances you'll get to any of your desired destinations? Certainly, we all know that having a map or a blueprint is something very critical to progress. Yet, I challenge you further — if you don't know exactly what your end goal or vision is, how can you create an accurate map?
Just think about and ponder that question …. For, all too many people jump right over this and get 'busy', filling their days with activity. Meaningless, or non-strategic activity will only create chaos, fatigue, and frustration. Instead, I'd like to see you take that invaluable action of clarifying your vision, setting a firm foundation, then creating a sound strategy to get there.
Once you have taken the steps to thoughtfully reflect on your vision, I encourage you to dig even deeper. Get as detailed as you can. While this may seem a bit silly to you at first, believe me, the exercise is invaluable. You are actually training your subconscious to see and feel these results. By doing this, there will be a 'pull' force that is created, which pulls you toward the desired goals. This strategy is far, far superior to a 'push' force, where you are consistently pushing yourself toward some vague direction, without making much progress.
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Best new pizza: Forcella
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Neapolitan rounds have long been the gold standard for NYC pie purists, but this year, a crop of pizza revisionists challenged the style's supremacy. In Astoria, Basil Brick Oven Pizza championed a thin-crusted variant native to Northern Italy. PeteZaaz showcased wacky flourishes (purple potato, crème fraîche) in Bed-Stuy. And in the back of a Dumbo bar, pop-up joint Wild Rise crafted its traditional pies from dough leavened with wild yeast. But Forcella pizzaiolo Giulio Adriani earned your votes over all of these upstarts with a pair of standout joints: one in Williamsburg and the other in the East Village. Sure, his pizzas boasted all the vaunted Neapolitan bona fides: Caputo 00 flour, San Marzano tomatoes and a blistered, pillowy crust. But it was Adriani's montanara, a flash-fried pie inspired by a version he grew up with in Naples, that really lured you in. This nouveau round—puffy and golden with a kiss of tangy sauce, creamy mozzarella and torn basil—earned its rightful place in Gotham's pizza pantheon, solidifying its spot alongside the wood-fired beauties that have charmed us for years. 485 Lorimer St between Grand and Powers Sts, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-388-8820) • 334 Bowery between Bond and E 3rd Sts (212-466-3300) • forcellaeatery.com
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5 medication-free strategies to help prevent heart disease
By Mayo Clinic staffOriginal Article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease-prevention/WO00041
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5 medication-free strategies to help prevent heart disease
You can prevent heart disease by following a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are five strategies to help you protect your heart.
By Mayo Clinic staffHeart disease may be a leading cause of death, but that doesn't mean you have to accept it as your fate. Although you lack the power to change some risk factors — such as family history, sex or age — there are some key heart disease prevention steps you can take.
You can avoid heart problems in the future by adopting a healthy lifestyle today. Here are five heart disease prevention tips to get you started.
1. Don't smoke or use tobacco
Smoking or using tobacco is one of the most significant risk factors for developing heart disease. Chemicals in tobacco can damage your heart and blood vessels, leading to narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Atherosclerosis can ultimately lead to a heart attack. When it comes to heart disease prevention, no amount of smoking is safe. Smokeless tobacco and low-tar and low-nicotine cigarettes also are risky, as is exposure to secondhand smoke.
In addition, the nicotine in cigarette smoke makes your heart work harder by narrowing your blood vessels and increasing your heart rate and blood pressure. Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke replaces some of the oxygen in your blood. This increases your blood pressure by forcing your heart to work harder to supply enough oxygen. Even so-called "social smoking" — smoking only while at a bar or restaurant with friends — is dangerous and increases the risk of heart disease.
Women who smoke and take birth control pills are at greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke than are those who don't do either. This risk increases with age, especially in women older than 35.
The good news, though, is that when you quit smoking, your risk of heart disease drops dramatically within just one year. And no matter how long or how much you smoked, you'll start reaping rewards as soon as you quit.
2. Exercise for 30 minutes on most days of the week
Getting some regular, daily exercise can reduce your risk of fatal heart disease. And when you combine physical activity with other lifestyle measures, such as maintaining a healthy weight, the payoff is even greater.
Physical activity helps you control your weight and can reduce your chances of developing other conditions that may put a strain on your heart, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. It also reduces stress, which may be a factor in heart disease.
Try getting at least 30 to 60 minutes of moderately intense physical activity most days of the week. However, even shorter amounts of exercise offer heart benefits, so if you can't meet those guidelines, don't give up. You can even break up your workout time into 10-minute sessions.
And remember that activities such as gardening, housekeeping, taking the stairs and walking the dog all count toward your total. You don't have to exercise strenuously to achieve benefits, but you can see bigger benefits by increasing the intensity, duration and frequency of your workouts.
3. Eat a heart-healthy diet
Eating a special diet called the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan can help protect your heart. Following the DASH diet means eating foods that are low in fat, cholesterol and salt. The diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products, which can help protect your heart. Beans, other low-fat sources of protein and certain types of fish also can reduce your risk of heart disease.
Limiting certain fats you eat also is important. Of the types of fat — saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and trans fat — saturated fat and trans fat increase the risk of coronary artery disease by raising blood cholesterol levels.
Major sources of saturated fat include:
- Red meat
- Dairy products
- Coconut and palm oils
Sources of trans fat include:
- Deep-fried fast foods
- Bakery products
- Packaged snack foods
- Margarines
- Crackers
Look at the label for the term "partially hydrogenated" to avoid trans fat.
Heart-healthy eating isn't all about cutting back, though. Most people need to add more fruits and vegetables to their diet — with a goal of five to 10 servings a day. Eating that many fruits and vegetables can not only help prevent heart disease, but also may help prevent cancer.
Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat, may decrease your risk of heart attack, protect against irregular heartbeats and lower blood pressure. Some fish, such as salmon and mackerel, are a good natural source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are present in smaller amounts in flaxseed oil, walnut oil, soybean oil and canola oil, and they can also be found in supplements.
Following a heart-healthy diet also means drinking alcohol only in moderation — no more than two drinks a day for men, and one a day for women. At that moderate level, alcohol can have a protective effect on your heart. More than that becomes a health hazard.
4. Maintain a healthy weight
As you put on weight in adulthood, your weight gain is mostly fat rather than muscle. This excess weight can lead to conditions that increase your chances of heart disease — high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
One way to see if your weight is healthy is to calculate your body mass index (BMI), which considers your height and weight in determining whether you have a healthy or unhealthy percentage of body fat. BMI numbers 25 and higher are associated with higher blood fats, higher blood pressure, and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
The BMI is a good, but imperfect guide. Muscle weighs more than fat, for instance, and women and men who are very muscular and physically fit can have high BMIs without added health risks. Because of that, waist circumference also is a useful tool to measure how much abdominal fat you have:
- Men are considered overweight if their waist measurement is greater than 40 inches (101.6 centimeters, or cm)
- Women are overweight if their waist measurement is greater than 35 inches (88.9 cm)
Even a small weight loss can be beneficial. Reducing your weight by just 10 percent can decrease your blood pressure, lower your blood cholesterol level and reduce your risk of diabetes.
5. Get regular health screenings
High blood pressure and high cholesterol can damage your heart and blood vessels. But without testing for them, you probably won't know whether you have these conditions. Regular screening can tell you what your numbers are and whether you need to take action.
- Blood pressure. Regular blood pressure screenings start in childhood. Adults should have their blood pressure checked at least every two years. You may need more-frequent checks if your numbers aren't ideal or if you have other risk factors for heart disease. Optimal blood pressure is less than 120/80 millimeters of mercury.
- Cholesterol levels. Adults should have their cholesterol measured at least once every five years starting at age 20. You may need more frequent testing if your numbers aren't optimal or if you have other risk factors for heart disease. Some children may need their blood cholesterol tested if they have a strong family history of heart disease.
- Diabetes screening. Since diabetes is a risk factor for developing heart disease, you may want to consider being screened for diabetes. Talk to your doctor about when you should have a fasting blood sugar test to check for diabetes. Depending on your risk factors, such as being overweight or a family history of diabetes, your doctor may recommend first testing you for diabetes sometime between ages 30 and 45, and then retesting every three to five years.
- Understand your risk of heart attack. American Heart Association. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/UnderstandYourRiskofHeartAttack/Understand-Your-Risk-of-Heart-Attack_UCM_002040_Article.jsp. Accessed Oct. 18, 2010.
- Jefferis BJ, et al. Secondhand smoke (SHS) is associated with circulating markers of inflammation and endothelial function in adult men and women. Atherosclerosis. 2010;208:550.
- Erhardt L. Cigarette smoking: An undertreated risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis. 2009;205:23.
- Kodama S, et al. Cardiorespiratory fitness as a quantitative predictor of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events in healthy men and women. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2009;301:2024.
- Your guide to lowering blood pressure with DASH. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf. Accessed Oct. 18, 2010.
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular disease. Rockville, Md.: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. http://www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/evidence/pdf/o3cardio/o3cardio.pdf. Accessed Oct. 18, 2010.
- Alcohol, wine and cardiovascular disease. American Heart Association. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4422. Accessed Oct. 18, 2010.
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- Benderly M, et al. Relation of body mass index to mortality among men with coronary heart disease. American Journal of Cardiology. 2010;106:207.
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for high blood pressure: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirmation recommendation statement. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2007;147:783.
- Screening for lipid disorders in adults: Recommendation statement. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf08/lipid/lipidrs.htm. Accessed Oct. 18, 2010.
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June 7th, 2013 03:52 AM #1286
@andieta - I just wanted to chime in that, just a few months ago, I went to a perinatal specialist and had a genetics consultation (since we lost our first pregnancy to miscarriage). I had an absolutely wonderful genetics counselor and even though I was very, very nervous, it ended up being a great, positive thing for myself and my hubby and I'm so glad I forced myself to go. Basically it was just about 35-40 minutes of her asking me questions and drawing out those gene chart-thingys (that's the technical term, I swear) that you learned about back in high school. Most important thing to know is to do your research ahead of time, if it's possible. She'll ask about pretty much every one of your family members and their health and pregnancies/kids - meaning, your mom and dad, your siblings, and also your significant other's mom and dad and siblings and all of that. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. The more you can tell her (or him, of course), the better information she can give you!
Also, if you take any daily medications or have any concurrent medical conditions (as I do), she will evaluate those - the risk they pose to the pregnancy, delivery, to the baby's development and future, etc..
I'm always happy to answer any questions if i can, feel free to private message me! Hugs and baby dust to everyone!!!Last edited by cvdutch31; June 7th, 2013 at 03:55 AM. Reason: typos!
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Amelia Joelle arrived on 11/28/13 at 7 pounds, 4 ounces of pure beauty. Couldn't be happier to finally be mommy!
June 7th, 2013 05:11 AM #1288
@milasmama - I'm not following a specific diet, but I've made a few changes while TTC, such as switching to full-fat dairy products instead of low fat (I think a lot of low-fat dairy decreases your chances of conceiving), avoiding alcohol and caffeine, avoiding foods known to be dangerous during pregnancy between ovulation and AF, and taking a prenatal vitamin (Elevit) and zinc tablets daily. A couple of other ideas I'm trying this month are Evening Primrose Oil to increase cervical mucus and Robitussin to thin out cervical mucus. I don't usually have much CM, so I figure this can't hurt! Although, if I don't get pregnant this month, I'm quitting EPO and Robitussin because the EPO tablets are massive and the Robitussin tastes awful! Oh, and Fore Life (Australian equivalent of Pre Seed) and OPKs. I'm trying to generally eat healthily and increase my intake of fruits and vegetables.
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June 7th, 2013 09:58 AM #1290
@sarahmezz, that's interesting about the Robitussin, I never knew that! I wonder what my chances are of finding any here - I don't rate my chances, lol. I did know that low-fat dairy decreases fertility, I usually always eat/drink full-fat but we did buy low fat milk this week accidentally. I would really like to quit drinking milk altogether but I would really miss it in cups of tea or coffee. Yoghurt and cheese, I'm trying to do without.
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I think summer pregnancies are miserable... especially if you're a little overweight to begin with. With my son, born July 2008, I swelled up horribly due to the heat. It was painful. And I drank tons of water, and was doing everything I could to get rid of the swelling. My doctor recommended swimming. So on top of drinking a ton of water, being full of liquids, I then had to surround myself with liquids. And you know what? It worked.
Since being pregnant and having my diabetes return, and adding in high blood pressure, even after losing 25 pounds, I still swell up occasionally. My doctor put me on a "water pill" and it helped. But once we started TTC, I had to stop that pill. It's dangerous to developing babies. So, I've been off of that almost a year... Now that I'm pregnant again, even early at 7 weeks, I'm already swelling up when it's hot.
I'll take being pregnant any time, but I'm kind of excited about having the last half of this pregnancy in the Fall/early winter.Mom to Weston Christopher, b. 2008
Expecting TWIN BOYS January 2014!!!
Baby A: Keegan Nathaniel
Baby B: Sebastian Miller
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June 7th, 2013 10:58 AM #1294
@sarahmezz and anyone else working the dietary angle - I wanted to throw this out there because I had NO idea until a friend mentioned it to me a couple of months ago but be sure to avoid large quantities of soy too. You probably know this one already but just in case. It's complicated and way over my head but soy somehow causes our bodies to produce extra estrogen (or something that mimics it) which in turn lowers our chances of conceiving... errrr something like that anyway. http://www.parenting.com/article/just-say-no-soy
@milasmama - it doesn't have to be Robitussin, what you need to find is any brand of medicine that contains guaifenesin - and preferably, no other active ingredients (many times it comes mixed with things like pseudoephedrine and you want to avoid that). I used this trick and got pregnant the very first month of trying it (though I'll add I was also using an OPK). I'm a big fan of giving it a shot because it can't hurt!Christine
Pregnancy #1: lost to mc, 10/11
Amelia Joelle arrived on 11/28/13 at 7 pounds, 4 ounces of pure beauty. Couldn't be happier to finally be mommy!


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OTTUMWA, IOWA -- The weather has been unusually warm this past week. However, that has not stopped the Ottumwa Public Works Department from making sure they are ready for whatever accumulation may be coming our way.
They have approximately 1,300 tons of salt and 300 pounds of sand on hand
Warmer temperatures have not only felt nice for those enjoying the weather outside, but also on the pockets of the Public Works Department.
"I mean, it helps out the budget just like last year. You know, we only spent about 1/3 last year what we did on a normal year here lately so this definitely helps the budget and if we get another mild winter the same way this year then it'll definitely help the budget again," said Steve Edgington, Public Works Department.
Edgington said even when there are light amounts of accumulation, the department still sands and salts intersections.
They use a chemical called geomelt made from beet juice that is sprayed onto the sand as it is poured onto the ground. This helps to activate the salt and adheres to the streets.
Edgington said to not be fooled by the nice weather we have had recently and to winterize your vehicles before the first snowfall hits.