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|Sounds of the game… Flyers 4, Bruins 3, OT
|02.07.09 at 9:04 pm ET
The Bruins under Claude Julien rarely blow leads at home. They almost NEVER blow two-goal leads.
Saturday they did both to the very hungry Philadelphia Flyers.
After beating Philadelphia, 3-1, on Wednesday with an extremely sound game and a nearly perfect third period, the Bruins looked very tired once they went up by two with their fastest two goals since Barry Pederson and Norman Leveille scored eight seconds apart on Dec. 20, 1981.
But the Flyers were the better and more desperate team for the last 43 minutes of this one, and you'll get no argument from the Black and Gold on that point.
Yes, they could've won when the Flyers' Antero Niittymaki inexplicably knocked the puck up and over the boards for a delay of game penalty in the final 90 seconds.
Yes, they could've won it when Dennis WIdeman's shot from the left point and rang off the right post in overtime.
And yes, they could've LOST it when Jeff Carter broke in on a shorthanded breakaway and when Simon Gagne fired one on net only to have Manny Fernandez come up big.
But they lost this game when Randy Jones, of all people, flipped the puck toward the net. It went off Andrew Ference and past Fernandez exactly three minutes into overtime for the game-winner.
It was Jones who hit Patrice Bergeron from behind on Oct. 27, 2007 at the Garden, causing Bergeron to miss the rest of the season with a grade three concussion.
Bruins coach Claude Julien said the Bruins looked like a tired bunch.
Julien said Manny Fernandez deserved a better fate in his first game back since early January.
Marc Savard said he thought the Bruins played like a tired team.
Savard said now is no time to worry about a Bruins team that already has 85 points.
Andrew Ference on the bad bounce that when off his pads and past Fernandez for the winning goal.
Randy Jones on hearing the Bruins crowd boo him every time he touched the puck.
|Bruins and Flyers locked in 3-3 tie
|at 2:23 pm ET
With Manny Fernandez between the pipes for his first game since Jan. 8, scores by Marc Savard, Byron Bitz, Chuck Kobasew in the first twenty minutes have the Bruins and Flyers tied at 3-3 in the second period. Bitz scored Boston's second goal on a juicy rebound right at the goal mouth after Mark Stuart's slap shot from the high point rattled around the Philadelphia cage.
The goal was the first career NHL score for the 24-year-old rookie from Saskatoon. The B's and Flyers are tied 3-3 after two full periods of play following Philly agitator Scott Hartnell's game-tying goal in the second period.
|Shawn Thornton puts imprint on final win in Montreal
|02.01.09 at 6:45 pm ET
MONTREAL — The life of an NHL enforcer certainly isn't for the faint of heart, and it's definitely not a destination spot for those seeking to bathe in glory or blanket themselves in warm, comforting plaudits.
Underrated Shawn Thornton, one of the biggest yet least talked about pieces of this flashy, rugged, dominant Bruins hockey machine, came up one assist short of the Gordie Howe hat trick on Sunday afternoon.
But he still made an unmistakable imprint on the B's 3-1 win over the sagging Canadiens at the Bell Centre, and showed once again why his personality on and off the ice are such a big part of the Big Bad Bruins resurgence in Boston.
Thornton bagged the game-winner, dropped the gloves for some fisticuffs after getting the invite to dance from AHL journeyman Alex Henry and unloaded a game-high four shots against Habs goaltender Carey Price during yet another playoff-style victory.
Not bad for a night's work from a hard-nosed guy that's been bringing it every night — and setting the ultimate example — all season long for the Spoked B.
"He's been a big part of (the team) for us this year," said Dennis Wideman, who essentially ripped the Habs' heart out when he notched a game-tying marker with just 0.6 seconds left in the first period. "He's obviously a very good fighter. I think the best part about him is he knows when to fight. He knows the right time to do it.
"He's been around a long time and he knows how a fight can really swing the momentum in a game," added Wideman. "He's invaluable to us and he's scored some really big goals for us this year too. It's huge for us when you put the so-called fourth line out there and they just have an offensive shift in the other team's zone the whole time."
As is always the case with a lionhearted and modestly-skilled pugilist like Thornton, however, he's nowhere to be found when the mighty Montreal media doles out their Three Stars for the game as they did Sunday afternoon. Thornton's fingerprints were smeared all over the B's winning blueprint, but instead Tim Thomas (a solid 27 save game) and Wideman garnered Boston's two stars.
Once again, no glorified back slaps for Thornton.
Instead he's off somewhere dipping his right punching hand into ice and jacking down from skating before a raucous Bell Centre crowd of 21, 273 — many of whom didn't stick around much after Marc Savard picked Andrei Kostitsyn'spocket and snared the empty net insurance marker with 57 seconds remaining in the game.
Thornton's game-winner snapped a 1-1 tie 8:02 into the second period during a typically relentless blue collar shift skating along with big Byron Bitz and crafty Stephane Yelle. Bitz, playing strong and stout along the wall and the boards, held on to the puck behind the Canadiens net and found Thornton buzzing around at Price's doorstep.
"Bitzy is just a big moose," said Thornton of his linemate after the game. "He makes a lot of smart plays with the puck, and it's just been a treat since he's been here."
The B's coaching staff has also been rightly impressed with the work done by the 6-foot-5 Cornell graduate, who might have a bright future in the stock market or a law firm someday but is currently serving a valuable role as a big-bodied grinder on a hard-working Bruins team.
"He's that type of player I guess with size and strength and everything else; he just seems to fit the billing for that line right now," said Julien. "There's probably more guys in Providence that have higher skill level, but they wouldn't be the right fit. He's just fit right in. I don't see a guy that's been intimidated at all by the speed (of the NHL).
"(Bitz) just plays his game with everybody he's up against. He finishes his checks and he wins his battles. He's been pretty impressive," added Julien. "He's been one of our better guys along the walls. If somebody is pinching then he's eating that puck and he isn't throwing the puck around. Very, very seldom do you see him turn the puck over."
After collecting Bitz's nifty pass, Thornton unloaded a forehand bid with as much force as possible through a sea of bodies and goaltending equipment. Somehow, some way the puck found a path through Price's pads for his fifth goal of the season. The play confirmed two things: Bitz seems to be finding a role for himself on this hockey club and Thornton keeps building brick-by-brick on what's turning into his best season in the NHL.
"I've been talking about (Thornton) for a while now and even that line: Yelle, Bitz and Thornton," said B's coach Claude Julien. "I think it's only fitting that Thorny gets the game-winner — and that line — because of the way that they've been playing. I played them right to the end. There was no reason to pull them back because they were doing such a great job. In their own end, getting pucks out, and doing such a great job of keeping it in (Montreal's) end when they got their puck down there."
In the fighting arena, Thornton got things out of the way earlier with the knowledge that an AHL call-up named Alex Henry, who he had dropped the gloves with years ago in the minors, was seeking out a hockey scrap. Thornton obliged just 1:06 into the game and gave up both size and reach to a taller, bigger opponent in Henry. Both got their shots in during a back-and-forth brawl that lasted well over a minute, and then both retired to the penalty box for five minutes of rest and relaxation.
It's the only way of life for Thornton in the fighting game, and it's another undervalued facet of a quietly effective hockey skill set.
"He asked (for the fight)," said Thornton of the scrap. "He's a tough kid and he wants to create a spot for himself on their team. So good for him. I knew it was going to be somebody, so I figured I'd take care of it all at once."
Even the candy cane-style "barber pole" pajamas worn by the Canadiens — a tribute to the red, white and blue sweater donned by the 1912-13 edition of the Habs during their 100th Anniversary season — couldn't throw Thornton off track for the win. Though he did wonder if he was having some kind of frozen sheet mirage during the pregame skate.
"It wasn't as bad during the game when there were only five guys out on the ice, but when I looked down during warmups and there were 23 guys skating around … I was dizzy," said Thornton. "It wasn't as bad when the numbers went down, but I was really concerned about it during warmups. I didn't know if I hadn't had enough sleep or what."
After Thornton's day at the office, it might be the Canadiens who have a little trouble sleeping tonight after yet another loss to the Black and Gold Sunday afternoon.
"Put Him in Prison Stripes"
Here's a little bit of youtube goodness featuring the fight between Thornton and Henry along with a great diatribe tying together Henry's place in the hockey world along with the "Keystone Kops and Robbers" sweaters donned by the Habs. I call the fight a draw, but give a clear victory to Jack Edwards in the verbal lambasting.
|Rask gives a crystal ball glimpse into B's future
|01.31.09 at 6:15 pm ET
The future of Bruins goaltending, thy name is Tuukka.
Tuukka Rask, all 21 years and 325 days worth of him, made 35 stressful saves in a nailbiting 1-0 win over the defense-minded New York Rangers at the TD Banknorth Garden on Saturday afternoon, and looked every bit the bright prospect that he is within Boston's development pipeline.
"We are confident in whoever is in (net), and today it was Tuukka [Rask]," said Bruins center Marc Savard, who scored the game's only goal on a nifty tip of a Dennis Wideman shot with only 22.7 seconds remaining in the second period. "I mean give the kid credit, he has been waiting for his opportunity and he took advantage of it tonight. He is a NHL goaltender and we all know that, and he is going to get his time. Right now he can do a good job for us."
The victory marked Boston's seventh straight one-goal game during the current dog days of the NHL schedule, and it also provided a shimmering glimpse at just how much potential lies within the 6-foot-2, 171-pound, still-developing body of Rask. The Finnish goalie arrived in Boston three years in a trade that shipped beleaguered goalie Andrew Raycroft to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and he's been heralded as one of the best young goalies in the world ever since.
"I'm so happy," said Rask after his securing the third win of his wet-behind-the-ears NHL career. "Win a game one-to-nothing (on a) Saturday afternoon. What's better than that?"
He didn't exactly disprove that "future goalie" notion or the hype yesterday in notching his first career shutout against the Blueshirts — a nice little exclamation point to a solid emergency stretch that's had Rask practicing with the Bruins and proving that his future as an NHLer is close. Perhaps even closer than many think. The lithe netminder was actually Boston's best goalie during training camp and wasn't exactly enthused when he was sent down to Providence during the fall.
But to his credit, Rask kept working and didn't sulk and allow circumstances to dictate performance. He's obviously still attempting to tack weight and muscle on to a frame that could clearly carry more of both, and he's concentrated on maintaining his elite performance level in back-to-back games where stamina and strength are every bit as vital as puck-stopping skill.
While Rask went 2-1-1 with a 3.25 GAA in four appearances with the Bruins last season and clearly distinguished himself with a 30-save NHL debut in a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, he felt more prepared for action this season after seeing — and stopping — more shots while manning the pipes in Providence this season.
This season's Baby B's crew isn't nearly as puck possession dominant as last season's team of skaters and Rask is experiencing many more nights in the 25-30 save range — a change from having to fight off yawns while making 15-20 saves per game last season.
"This year down in Providence I get lots more shots than last year," said Rask, who last appeared in a game for the Bruins on Dec. 6, 2007. "I mean, last year I had probably ten to 15 shots in a game and now I've got like 30 and it makes you feel a little bit more comfortable when you're a little heated up and feel comfortable all the time."
The B's maintained their box-plus-one defensive style to a 'T' against the Rangers and kept nearly every attempt to the outside perimeters of the defensive zone, but the calm, collected Rask remained large in net without any wasted movement when things did get a little hairy. The Finn was at his best in the third period when he turned away 15 shots — including a deflection of a Michal Rozival shot that ticked off Rask's stick and then bounced off the crossbar.
Rask was so locked in before the game even started that veteran Tim Thomas just left the kid alone, and didn't offer any words of advice or encouragement — in some ways that silence was the ultimate show of respect from a been-there, done-that goaltender.
"He is such an even keeled guy that you don't notice him if there is a little shakiness in his game (or) if he's nervous," said Bruins defenseman Aaron Ward. "I wouldn't be telling you that before the game he looked anything different than he did in practice. He's a unique individual; he's a goalie, so there you go. That says it all. Enough said."
The biggest question now comes with the "other goalie" Manny Fernandez and the uncertain status of his balky back. The 34-year-old veteran was able to get out on the ice and skate Saturday morning before Rask's netminding mastery, and Claude Julien voiced hope following the game that Man-Fern will be able to go through the motions of regular practice beginning Monday. Julien has insisted all along that the Bruins held Fernandez back to allow him time to truly heal his back issue, but it remains to be seen if his lower back is a nagging malady that could linger through the season's second half.
Has Rask's performance assured B's front office types that the youngster is ready to handle backup duties amidst a season with Stanley Cup aspirations? Perhaps so. The possibility remains that Fernandez could be dealt for a draft pick or a needed spare part coming down the stretch — despite the constant assurances from GM Peter Chiarelli that he's happy with his current veteran duo — and the chances get even stronger after a game like Saturday afternoon's Rask-authored shutout.
The defense was spectacular in front of Rask in a 60 minute hockey game filled with plenty of playoff intensity, but the goaltending prodigy stood tall amidst the pressure from both rival shooters and himself. Bruins Nation got a pretty vivid glimpse at their future between the pipes with Rask's performance on Saturday afternoon, and the future looks pretty damn good.
|Sounds of the game… Bruins 1, Rangers 0
|at 5:17 pm ET
Marc Savard, Saturday's lone goal scorer in a tight 1-0 Bruins win over the Rangers at TD Banknorth Garden, said it was just like a playoff game.
Aaron Ward said both teams played the game like it was the playoffs.
And head coach Claude Julien said his team got contributions all around.
The couple of hundred blueshirts (that's New York-speak for Rangers fans) in attendance didn't have much to cheer about all afternoon in a game that was void of much offensive action. The perfect game for Tuukka Rask to give Tim Thomas a rest between the pipes since Thomas is expect to start Sunday afternoon in Montreal.
And Rask was perfect, stopping all 35 Rangers shots to record his first career shutout.
Claude Julien said Marc Savard gave the team the lift they needed late in the second.
Julien said it was a complete team effort to shut out New York.
Julien was very happy for Rask.
Julien said Thomas needed a break.
Julien said Rask can still grow as a hockey player.
Rangers goalie Henrik Lunqvist said Savard deserves props for a nice re-direct on the goal.
Rangers center Chris Drury said they didn't put enough pressure on Rask.
|Bruins take 1-0 win over the Rangers
|at 4:15 pm ET
Marc Savard redirected a Dennis Wideman shot with less than a minute to go in the second period, and supplied the only score in a 1-0 win for the Bruins over the New York Rangers. Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask got the nod for the first time this season in net against the Rangers at the TD Banknorth Garden. Rask made 35 saves while impressively shutting down the Blueshirts.
The 21-year-old was 2-1-1 with a 3.25 GAA in four career NHL appearances with the Black and Gold entering this afternoon's game. Powered by both Rask and Savard, the B's took the 1-0 win and look to make it a weekend sweep in Montreal tomorrow afternoon. More from today's win on Pucks with Haggs later.
|Edwards off his feet with enthusiasm
|01.27.09 at 9:08 pm ET
Though this blogger didn't witness it, we have a couple of reliable reports that NESN play-by-play announcer Jack Edwards got a little "overexcited"after Savard's game-tying goal in the second period, and — as a result — ended up on his back in the ninth floor press box at the Garden. Edwards, given the night off with Versus broadcasting the game, executed a double-fist pump and then went to high-five NESN sideline report Naoko Funayama following Savard's power play strike. As he enthusiastically rose from his chair, Edwards tripped over something and tumbled to the ground while shaking his fists in exultation.
Classic Edwards.
We can only imagine what he might have said on the air if he was actually broadcasting the game…perhaps something about stumbling into Wayne Gretzky's office.


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Tracey Thorn On World Cafe
When veteran U.K. singer-songwriter Tracey Thorn decided to put together her own Christmas album — a project she'd been pursuing for several years — she opted for a slightly less traditional approach. The Everything but the Girl singer's new album, Tinsel and Lights, has only one very familiar holiday tune, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." The rest of the record is a mix of Thorn's original work and traditional songs that, while still written in the holiday spirit, aren't as well-known as the songs we hear in every shopping mall throughout the season.
Set List
- "Joy"
- "Like A Snowman"
- "River"
- "Tinsel And Lights"
Among Thorn's original material on Tinsel and Lights is "Joy," which isn't quite as cheery as your average holiday tune. "Joy" was informed, she says, by the change in perspective we experience as we get older: "This is what Christmas is for — you know, it is kind of there to get you through some of the difficult stuff," she tells World Café host David Dye. "And maybe one of the reasons we all get together at Christmas — and we put up lights, and we celebrate this stuff — is precisely because life starts to seem really difficult when you're older."
Thorn performs songs from the new album and recounts the story of its creation with David Dye in this session of World Cafe.
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No sooner had I taken down our Halloween decorations and removed the rotting pumpkins that I forgot to carve (in my haste to prepare for Hurricane Sandy's crash into NYC), when I got a call from my super-organized sister, Margie, asking me what she should get my 5-year-old daughter for Christmas. This threw me into panic mode as she reminded me that we have to be strategic about where to shop for bargains. But wait! I'm still recovering from Thanksgiving.
As I hung up with my sister, I vowed to get her a list of gift ideas. And as trivial as my assignment seemed compared to everything else I had to do at home and at work, I realized that finding toys that are developmentally appropriate for my preschool daughter and that are "culturally'' appropriate is a daunting task. While I prefer not to think about, I know I have to because of the impact that culturally-appropriate images have on my daughter.
After an exhaustive online search I realized there is no one source that has compiled mami-approved suggestions for Latinas and other moms who are raising socially conscious, multi-cultural kids. When I set out to look for toys that defy stereotypes for girls and reflect our skin tones and cultural values, I found a lot of blond Barbies—who after all these years still have the unrealistic breast-to-waist ratio that I thought feminists had done away with long ago.
I found a Latina magazine article from 2009 that stated that although toy makers began to diversify their products years ago, most parents are still hard-pressed to find dolls that reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of today's families. That statement is as true in 2012 as it was then. Disney's recent release of its newest princess, Sofia the First, spawned an early controversy in the media as to whether Sofia (with an "f") was Latina enough to satisfy both the Disney execs and the self-appointed "Brown Police" who protest any Latino character on television that is not produced by one of them. The success of Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer and the introduction by American Girl of a variety of ethnic dolls like Addy, Josefina and Kaya—may mean more dolls with brown faces on the store shelves, but toy companies still have a long way to go before their products truly reflect the rich diversity of our communities. And this makes simple gift buying a monumental undertaking.
Read Related: Disney's Princess Sofia: Whitewash or Milestone?
Lucky for you, I've done some research for you. Here's my "mami-approved" list of mom-vetted, culturally accurate, developmentally appropriate toys from the perspective of a children's television producer who is also a mom to a Black and Latina daughter. Here are the top five 2012 mami-approved dolls on my list:
American Girl—Josefina [The Mexican one.]($100)
For a measly $100, your daughter can appreciate a bit of Mexican history and even help Josefina "celebrate her town's most blessed night of the year, la Noche Buena (Christmas Eve)" with a special holiday outfit that features an empire waist dress, ruffled white pantaletas and a fine lace mantilla—a veil held in place by a fancy comb. With this doll, your daughter can be part of the American Girl craze and you or your relatives can look forward to buying lots of clothes, furniture and accessories in the future. Heck, you might even want to celebrate her next birthday at the American Girl Café in NYC. (I hope they serve wine for moms.)
Hasbro Baby Alive Baby All Gone Hispanic ($24.99)
Here's your chance to teach your daughter Spanish while she learns what it really means to care for a baby. My favorite phrase is when she says Que rico los platanos! After all the feedings and changing of diapers you can explain to your daughter why you chose to go to college, become a lawyer and have fun travelling the world before you welcomed her into your life.
'Tiny Baby' 13" Lifelike Mexican Baby ($49.99)
I found this "beautiful and realistic Hispanic character doll" on SleepySoft. I'm not sure how lifelike this doll really is, but it made me feel good that the company claims to donate ten percent of the profits from doll sales on the site to charities that help children.
Disney's Doc McStuffins Magic Talkin' Checkup Set ($27.99)
Now here is a brown doll that makes me feel good about giving Disney Jr. my money. Doc McStuffins is a sweet little 6-year-old who plays doctor to her dolls, which come alive when they are alone with her. But wait, even her mother is a doctor. Best of all, your daughter will learn that love cures most boo-boos.
Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess ($14.50)
And just in time for the holiday, Disney debuts its Sofia the First 13" plush doll. Despite the controversy of whether she is too blond and her eyes are too blue to be "Latina", Disney has done a brilliant marketing job for its latest princess. My daughter reminded me daily that something wonderful was happening on Nov. 18—the world premiere of Sofia the First on the Disney Channel. On that date we sat with a bowl of popcorn and watched the show with the same intensity with which I watched the Presidential debates. At the end, I realized that my daughter really didn't care about what Latin country Sofia came from. She was more concerned that the mean Royal Sorcerer tried to steal the powerful amulet given to Sofia by her new stepfather, and that the two kids from the King's previous relationship eventually were kind to her, making for a perfect, happily blended family. For me, I was just happy to know that for once the stepmother was not an evil woman and that a fine Latina actress, Sara Ramirez, got another job—a rare thing in Hollywood these days.
Stay tuned for the next installment of "mami-approved" toys, books and apps—as soon as I finish cleaning up from Thanksgiving!


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|My name is Jess. I am an amateur photographer and journalist with a passion for nature, culture and travel. I also do a bit of art and I play guitar, but I do not have as much time as I would like! I reside in beautiful Western Australia and I try to travel when I get the time and the money. I believe in taking joy and interest in the small things in life as well as the big, even when others find them mundane.
thank you for the llama.
so if you need some art, my commission are always open
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Posts Tagged 'Off-Campus Study'
Mystery in the Sierra Nevada
Posted in Academics & Research on August 21, 2015
Three Denisonians go searching for answers to a geological mystery.
Even sparrows in the prairies do it
Posted in Academics & Research on February 25, 2015
Sarah Winnicki '16 turns her natural interest in birds into serious ornithology.
Doobie's man down under
Posted in Beyond Campus on October 20, 2014
For Roger Phelps '16, studying abroad doesn't mean leaving WDUB behind.
Rethinking global education
Posted in Academics & Research on March 7, 2014
Denison President Adam Weinberg believes that a global education is imperative for the future of America's students, but he's worried that the country is going about it in the wrong way.
More than a meal
Posted in Beyond Campus on February 27, 2012
Daisy Hackett '13 is taking an interdisciplinary look at food—in Italy.
A love letter to Senegal
Posted in Voices of Denison on January 25, 2012
Alexa Dorris '12 studied in Senegal last year, and though she says she couldn't come up with words to describe it—her incredible blog says otherwise.
Denison in the Blogosphere (10/6/11)
Posted in Beyond Campus on October 6, 2011
Educational, cultural, and personal reports from students studying this semester in Tunisia, Chile, and Senegal.
The plight of the refugee
Posted in Voices of Denison on September 8, 2011
Betsy Fisher '10 went to Jordan to teach English and learn Arabic. She returned with a commitment to advocate for refugees (and photos of many Denison friends.)
Scholarship in far-away places
Posted in Beyond Campus on June 27, 2011
Students who've earned prestigious scholarships will be teaching and studying across the globe.
The brush strokes of reconciliation
Posted in Academics & Research on October 22, 2010
Political Science major Erin Saul '11 uses her studio art background to delve deep into Northern Ireland's troubled past.
Where 'more' isn't always better
Posted in Academics & Research on September 15, 2010
Rachel Mattingly '11 and the non-oxymoron of a Buddhist approach to economic development.
- Spring break challenge: #DenisonProud March 22, 2016
- Connecting off the grid March 2, 2016
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- Follow the leaders March 4, 2016
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Alasdair Roberts – Ploughboy Lads
September 16, 2013
There are almost no gay love songs, I think our historic marginalisation made us focussed on our sexuality as defining us rather than our love.
Alasdair Roberts is not gay to my knowledge but it doesn't matter, it's a perspective I'm able to fully participate with.
Sexuality aside, it's a work of almost infinite detail bordered by the cracks in his voice and birdsong. It's a traditional British folk song.
This file will expire in 45 days. If you like this, please buy the artists work and visit their web site here.
Paul Dooley – Caniad Llywelyn Delynoir
September 16, 2013
Paul Dooley (Irish) playing a Welsh song (it's all in the family), written around 1380 (possibly).
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Llio Rhydderch – Ffarwel i Gymru (Farewell to Wales)
September 16, 2013
I stretched this a while back, here it is unstretched.
Llio is a brilliant player of the Welsh triple harp. Think of her and her instrument as endangered species because they are.
This file will expire in 45 days. If you like this, please buy her work and visit her web site here.
Robbie Basho – Laughing Thunder, Crawling Thunder (1976)
September 13, 2013
Second attempt at sharing. Let's see how this pans out.
Unreleased album from 1976, I think it's his best.
He's dead now and there's no way for this to be heard except here, if there was a commercial release I would delete this. I feel it's a disservice to him for this to go unheard.
This file will not be taken down, although this post may.
If you want the lossless FLAC files let me know.
Music, Value
September 12, 2013
Hello all,
Sorry to go against the free music revolution but I have to.
Thanks for the downloads and reviews.
This is what I want to do, but releasing stuff for free is unsustainable for me financially.
Naively I always thought that I just need to keep making music, releasing it freely and someday it will pay off and allow me to have at least some income from it. I've been doing it for 10 years now and that hasn't happened.
Maybe it's because my work isn't good enough, that's always a constant doubt for me or maybe I haven't marketed it correctly. There's probably truth in both.
Anyway, I've deleted everything I can online, my web site also.
I will upload some albums to a commercial site for pay in the coming weeks.
Stuff I post here will still be free but will be anonymous Sendspace files which expire after a month or so.
I can't believe I'm the only one getting stifled by freedom, whatever that is.
I will try some revenue models for non-gigging artists, let's see.


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Kristian Stanfill Concert at Covenant Life Church
Friday, 25 January, 2013|
Covenant Life Church is hosting Christian music artist, Kristian Stanfill, for a night of praise and worship to our Savior on Friday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Stanfill is worship leader at the annual Passion Conferences and is known for his recordings of songs such as "I Need You," "Jesus Paid it All (O Praise the One)," and "One Thing Remains."
Stanfill wants his songs to point people to the greatness of our God. He says: "These songs are about having faith in God and believing that God is who He says He is, no matter what our circumstances are. There's a beautiful phrase: 'Let's stop living according to the size of our issues and start living according to the size of our God.' ... Remember how big our God is. Remember His promises. That gives you hope."
Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.
If you pre-ordered your ticket(s) online, you may pick them up at Will Call at 6 p.m.
If you did not pre-order your ticket(s), you may still purchase tickets at the door from 6 to 8 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Event ContactAshley Malcolm
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How to start a hair stylist business
There's more to cutting hair than you might think. Here's a guide to the cost, rules and preparations involved in setting up your own hair salon business
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What is a hair stylist and who is suited to?
A hairdresser's is a business that deals with the maintaining and styling of hair. Those that deal with male customers only are known as barbers. You could even choose to specialise in colourings. But there is also a vast array of other services on offer at hairdressing salons; from manicures and electrolysis to body piercing and sunbeds.
Anyone that you employ has to be trained before they can go near someone's scalp. If in doubt, err on the side of caution and wait until they are fully trained.
Hairdressing businesses are a common sight on the high street but you don't have to rent expensive shop premises. Many businesses are mobile, where the hairdresser goes into customer's home. Whichever you opt for, there are several rules that you need to follow before you wield those scissors.
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You may be drawn to the idea – but are you suited for a life of shampooing and shaving? Before you even start to think about setting up, you should have several years' hairdressing experience of your own. It is a busy profession, particularly towards Christmas. Many hairdressers find they have no free appointments from mid-November.
"It's not a business that will make you a millionaire." This is according to Anita Barlow, owner of The Cottage Barber's in Great Barr, Birmingham. It is, however, a business which tends to inspire a great deal of loyalty from its customers who will often visit the same branch for years. Many people will even follow a particular hairdresser if they move to a new business. From that point of view, it's probably better to be a 'people person'.
You may well be cutting children's hair as well, many of the younger customers may well hate the experience of sitting in the chair swathed in a gown, so its important to keep your cool in the face of any possible tantrums.
As Linda Heald from Keeping Up Appearances in Chichester, West Sussex says: "I've had the privilege of working with some wonderful people. Getting paid for something you love doing and working with friends in a nice atmosphere can't be beaten."
Having said that, there's more to it than just standing there and asking the customer where they're going for their holidays. Things can get fraught, particularly on Saturday mornings or around Christmas and it's best to be able to stay calm in stressful situations. Making mistakes with people's hair is not one they'll forgive easily.
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Consequently, employees have little sense of responsibility for the results produced when all positions interact. Furthermore, they resist change demanded by new market realities because "new" threatens current personal identity.
Encourages employees to "organize against the enemy."
As employees identify with their tasks, they invite things to go wrong by blinding themselves to their actions' consequences. When difficulties arise in the marketplace, it seems natural to blame someone else.
Rewards employees for "filling a position."
Employees naturally want to protect the position they're filling. Alliances designed for mutual protection emerge inviting creation or continuation of products and services that markets may not want or need.
Posits a mental model of adversarial relationships.
Employees assume they must fight for what is due them. They assume fighting well leads to respect and honor. They define achievement as winning the fight irrespective of market consequences.
Expects conformity.
Employees collude to leave their assumptions, beliefs and mental models unexamined, thereby discouraging new solutions to market problems.
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Festivals have become an indispensable element of the 21st century music scene, and it seems a new one is popping up every year. 2011's Identity Festival has toured from coast-to-coast bringing an assortment of artists from the increasingly influential if not outright dominant genres of electronica, house and electro – producers, musicians, DJ's and bands alike – face-to-face with very diverse audiences that reflect a new generation of Americans in the new millennium.
One of the most progressive elements of Identity Fest is the non-elitist approach demonstrated by the general admission treatment of typically "reserved seats," meaning all could come and go as they pleased (only with the risk of losing their seats to those newly arriving). If one preferred the relative serenity of the lawn for ample dancing space there was plenty to spare, or they could grab a seat to chill, or work their way down to the pit to be closer to the action.
Our Identity experience began with Booka Shade, the House duo from Deutschland that features acoustic drummer Arno Kammermeier adding a distinct element to supplement the in-your-face four-on-the-floor rhythms that producer Walter Merziger unleashed. Merziger's pulsating shards of fiercely chest-pounding vibrations threatened those standing near the amps with arrhythmia while from his kit Kammermeier added nuanced rolls and fills missing from the live shows of many other House artists.
Though we would rather have seen The Crystal Method, timing and proximity of stages prevented that, so we checked out Jessie and the Toy Boys. Gorgeous, blonde and long of leg, lead singer Jessie Malakouti did her best post-Lady Gaga routine with two fetish leather-clad male companions by her side as they gyrated and dry-humped their way through a patch of electro-pop. To wrap up her set, Jessie ratcheted up the kink by busting out a whip and leading a rousing chorus of "Get your fucking hands up!"
Though the Disco Biscuits may not be the headliners or the most popular act at Identity, they're as responsible as any for the larger successes of the electronica scene, but then the innovators aren't always the more recognized and rewarded in rock music – just as in other facets of culture. It was truly unique seeing the Biscuits in a setting where rave hipsters decked in dayglo bracelets and neon necklaces while half zonked on "Molly" (powder-pure MDMA) rubbed shoulders with thousands of wannabe gangbangers and their equally pushy girlfriends, making the "agro" Biscuits fans' reputation seem tame by comparison.
More significantly, it was the Biscuits' first-ever appearance at the aesthetically gorgeous and sonically generous outdoor venue Shoreline Amphitheatre, situated in weather-perfect Mountain View, and once considered the home base of the Grateful Dead from the late '80s until Jerry Garcia's 1995 death, not to mention host to several noteworthy Phish shows over the years. While most of the second tier jambands have yet to make it to Shoreline, the Biscuits beat them to it in their first Bay Area appearance since their memorable November 2009 Fillmore run, and fresh off the heels of announcing they'll be holding their annual New Year's Eve run in Chicago (Dec 30 & 31, 2011) for a change of holiday scenery.
With the sun still shining (and thus negating the Biscuits' typically impressive light -show), the Philadelphia foursome opened with high-energy instrumental "Caves of the East" that saw Marc "Brownie" Brownstein forego his bass to contribute effects via his Mac 'n' pedals. Guitarist Jon "The Barber" Gutwillig added psychedelic textures to the Biscuits' ever-shifting soundscape via his new Becker guitar in what proved to be a strong show for The Barber during a year in which he and the band have been accused by some detractors as "taking a vacation" after coming off an impressive three-year run in 2007-09 (generally regarded as their best and most consistent years since their 1999-02 peak). But nobody in the band was vacating on this late afternoon – though Brownie wasn't dropping as many bass bombs as usual once he donned his six-stringer.
For "42," Barber returned to his trustworthy Gibson that provided soaring leads, and the only criticism to be noted was drummer Allen Aucoin's playing during the composed segment of the song, which lacked the rolling force of the Biscuits' percussion predecessor Sam Altman – however Aucoin made up for it once the "42" jam kicked in, by leading the band's forage into satisfying trance soaked improv. The majestic chords of "Orch Theme," which keyboardist Aron Magner – one of the best in the business – played especially spectacular with the added boost of the Shoreline amplification, lopped into a head-bobbing groove as the Biscuits reached out to the uninitiated in the Identity audience. "Digital Buddha" was an apt choice, given it debuted in the Bay Area (at the seemingly never-ending 9-26-02 Fillmore show this reviewer was fortunate enough to attend).
As if playing directly to the few thousand Biscuits' devotees in the crowd dancing in the haze of continuous clouds of cannabis, the band reached even further back in their vast song canon for Barber's hypnotic "Svenghali," which Gutwillig ended with a sublime take on the song's main theme, a moment of rare subtlety amidst the often impersonal buzzing bass and electrified throbbing of the festival. The Biscuits finally dropped a track from their latest album, Otherwise Law Abiding Citizens, "Neck Romancer," a overtly poppy Magner tune that comes to life once it's free of the shackles of composition, as Magner's synth knob-twisting swirled potent servings of "Bisco crack" (when the band abruptly drops off a shelf to plunge into deep techno/trance jamming), as the Disco Biscuits concluded their 70-minute set on a high note.
Once the sun dipped below the horizon, the setting was perfect for the next act, which came complete with a pre-set video screen countdown. For most that'd be considered too pretentious, but we have to admit, Pretty Lights were…pretty amazing. Pretty Lights is actually the stage name of Derek Vincent Smith, the master remixologist of sonic sampling whose sounds are bolstered by an eye-popping state-of-the-art light and visual show. Smith's influences range from Pink Floyd to sax-fueled jazz to futuristic trip-hop, and he has to be commended for not selling his music, due to the extensive sampling he embraces.
Any review of Pretty Lights has to include mention of the visuals, and for this show, Smith and crew constructed a series of miniature towers upon which the swirling saturated lights of virtually every color were cast, spawning a series of hues and shapes that startled the senses as much as the throbbing music that had thousands swaying in allegiance.
To get a better big picture view of the entire scene, we headed up to the nearly deserted lawn (the emptiest this reviewer's ever seen the Shoreline grass, having attended some 42 concerts at the venue) and we took in a near-perfect half-moon hanging over the venue looking down on the rainbow assortment of Pretty Light's offerings coupled with the lollypop-like light sticks waved by an audience both blissed-out and audacious. All served as backdrop while Smith summoned his techno retake of Floyd's "Time" that repeated the haunting David Gilmour vocal line: "Shorter of breath – and one day closer to death."
Steve Aoki was unloading some seriously cavernous Electro-House as we left the venue to catch the last train back north to San Francisco, the rollicking vibrations carrying well into this darkly shadowed suburban enclave of Silicon Valley. Identity still has some edges to smooth out if they plan to take this concept on the road next year – but the tour certainly fills a void for electro enthusiasts who want more purified trance, techno and House expressions over the offerings of typical jamband/indie festival lineups.
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I encountered one guy who was pondering how to market his website without spending much money. I suggested a contest and his first respond "I can't afford that". Basically he was limiting his options in the first meters – without even considering how he could arrange the contest. This type of attitude is much different from for example what one friend of mine has.
He was recently dealing with a small technical problem and asked my advice on the matter. It was a situation where 2 technical solutions couldn't be easily used together. Anyway, instead of picking one solution he asked me:
How can I get both?
Notice how different approach this is to solving problems. Instead of saying "I can't afford that" one can simply ask: "how can I afford that". The problem solving attitude requires one to focus on ways to reach what he wants – not to state something cannot be done.


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Fresh off his Silverstate Nitro Challenge win with his Losi 4wd Ten-SCTe TLR driver Kyle Johnson TQ's and wins the Silver State Short Court race at 702 raceway in Las Vegas. The event was a two day race with qualifying Saturday and mains on Sunday. Kyle would show speeds that know one could match in qualifying that would allow him to start up front on Sunday for the main. Kyle would take his blistering speed right into the main on Sunday to take the overall win in 4wd Short Course with his Losi Ten-SCTe.


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Doc Rivers has surfaced finally to address his future!
Kind of.
He reached out to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe yesterday to do a few things. He apologized for staying quiet for so long, then remained mum on his future with the team for next season, only stating that he would address it "soon." It is now day 38 of the Celtics offseason, with no direct comment from Rivers on his coaching status for next season, it's time to understand the what, and the why of the Doc Rivers waiting game.
The Time Issue
Less than three weeks remain until a decision on Paul Pierce's contract must be made. Two and a half weeks remain until draft night, one of the nights when Pierce would be traded, if he's traded this offseason. There's also the possibility of him being dealt during free agency (in a sign-and-trade) perhaps, but that will be a tall order with his price tag and high salary.
From this point forward, with the obvious exception of Doc announcing he is coming back, the longer Rivers takes to make a decision is probably a good sign for C's fans. Why?
Unless there is a lot more bad blood than we are hearing about, Rivers is not going to leave Ainge in an impossible situation for next season where he is scrambling for a head coach at the start of the draft/free agency period. The Celtics' ownership knows it's always been a year-to-year thing with Doc and gave him the benefit of an extra security with the 5-year deal after the 2011 season. They know he likes to take his time making his decisions.
With that said, Rivers informing the team of a decision more than a month after the season ends, seems a bit unfair and unreasonable, two things that Doc isn't known for. He's had more than ample time now to think things over. You know what burnt out coaches don't do? Attend draft workouts for players 1,000 miles away from home for teams they don't intend on coaching. That's something to feel good about if you're a Celtics fan who wants Doc back.
Furthermore, the coaching free agent market is drying up as we speak. There's no obvious in-house candidate to take the reigns if Doc steps down, unless Ainge wants to return to the sidelines himself. That proposition seems unlikely. A contingency plan may be in place, but it can't be ideal for the franchise.
Whatever Doc's intentions are, he's probably let them know to Ainge behind closed doors. "I'm staying if this happens" and "I'm going to walk (or there is a chance I'm going to walk) if XYZ happens." Maybe not as cut and dry as that, but honest conversations between both men have likely taken place about what would lead to Rivers walking away.
The Art of Leverage
So I guess the bigger question now is how much will Doc's posturing matter? Ainge is always committed to thinking about the long-term view with the short-term view for every season. When you are intent on rebuilding, the long-term vision matters more, but if that vision comes at the cost of your head coach, how damaging is that to your team's future?
Ainge will potentially have to make a tough call on that. Stockpiling assets in a deal for Pierce is one thing, but is Ainge willing to do that if it also means Doc walks? How valuable are assets if you don't have someone you want to coach them? We could see just how much Rivers is valued as a rebuilding coach in this scenario.
On the flip side of the coin, Ainge probably can't appreciate being put into a corner like this. He's talking to his head coach everyday, getting his input on drafting players and trade proposals, yet Doc won't bite the bullet and say he's back.
Furthermore, if Rivers is leaving his decision largely based on what Ainge decides Pierce's fate is, that can't be an ideal spot for Danny. His motive is to shop Pierce, and pull the trigger on any deal that makes sense for the franchise. That's tough enough to do when you are dealing with a franchise legend.
Doc complicating matters by straddling the fence for next season, based on this move or non-move has to be a burden on Ainge.
Rivers may not be completely opposed to trading Pierce, but that all probably depends on what the return is. If it's not something he's going to be able to make use in his coaching tenure soon (future draft picks, young inexperienced prospects with high upside) that's not something attractive for him and Kevin Garnett to stick around for in the interim.
There's probably much more to the scenario than this. Maybe, as Stephen A. Smith speculates, there is some fatigue within the Doc and Danny relationship that goes beyond the roster. I won't try to guess anything on that front. One thing is clear though. Doc likes to win and this team won't have a better chance of winning next year if Pierce isn't here.
Doc and Danny are playing a game of chicken. Now we watch and wait to see who will blink first.


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Joss Whedon fans got a pleasant shock just shy of midnight East Coast time last night, when the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of the new Whedon-scripted movie, "In Your Eyes," was followed by the announcement that it was immediately available for rental on Vimeo. Whedon, who's off filming a little passion project called "Avengers: Age of Ultron," couldn't make it in person, but he broke the news via video.
The metaphysical love story, which stars Zoe Kazan and Michael Stahl-David as lonely people who share a mysterious connection, was written by Whedon and directed by Brin Hill. According to the Los Angeles Times, Whedon "was not on set for the film but did offer extensive notes and guided the process," as well as contributing an original song to the soundtrack.
Reviews of "In Your Eyes"
Jason Bailey, Flavorwire
The advance word on the picture from star Zoe Kazan was "Joss Whedon does Nicholas Sparks," and while crazier ideas have been floated, the surprise here is that Sparks comes out ahead -- as in, it feels much more like a syrupy melodrama than a Whedon tweak. He plays this romantic drama fairly straight, which is an even stranger choice considering the utter goofiness of its premise.
Eric Kohn, Indiewire
With its modest treatment of a singularly clever idea, "In Your Eyes" successfully offers the lightweight alternative to Whedon's bigger projects: It's cheesy and slight, but persistently smart and entertaining within those narrow parameters. As such, it demonstrates the value of the Bellwether label by ensuring Whedon's sensibilities don't get buried by the spectacles currently overwhelming his career.
Drew Taylor, the Playlist
This is Whedon at his most big-hearted and easily accessible. Sure, there are genre aspects to the screenplay, but they're hardly explored. For two humans gripped with this otherworldly ability, they don't seem to question it at all. There isn't any exploration as to where it came from or why they were chosen to possess it. Instead, it works almost completely on a metaphoric level.
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Workmanlike director Brin Hill brings a luminescent, sentimental softness to the film, but little personal distinction. Whedon's script is similarly soft: It bucks his usual storytelling pattern by showing the audience something to want, then giving it to them unstintingly, and only with the briefest and most artificial of barriers. It's a pattern entirely familiar from standard-issue modern rom-coms, which "In Your Eyes" unfortunately resembles in virtually every respect.
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ALMATY, Kazakhstan, June 13. THE USA Water Polo Men's Senior National Team opened the FINA World League Super with an 11-8 win over host Kazakhstan. Peter Varellas (Moraga, CA/Stanford/Olympic Club) and Tony Azevedo (Long Beach, CA/Stanford/NYAC) each scored three times in the victory. Merrill Moses (Palos Verdes, CA/Pepperdine/NYAC) went the whole way in net for the win. Team USA will meet up with China tomorrow.
The two squads were even in the first period, tied 4-4 headed to the second. It was in the second period where the United States took advantage, outscoring Kazakhstan 4-1 to claim an 8-5 lead at halftime. In the third it was more of the same with Team USA outscoring the opponent 2-0 to grab a 10-5 lead with one period left. In the fourth the hosts tried to rally posting three goals, but it would not factor in the decision as the United States took the 11-8 victory.
The United States went 7/9 on power plays while Kazakhstan was 5/9 on the player advantage and went 1/1 on penalty shots.
(4-4, 4-1, 2-0, 1-3)
Referees: Ni Shiwei (CHN), Nenad Peris (CRO)
FINA Delegate: Gyorgy Martin
USA: Merryl Moses — Peter Valleras 3, Peter Hudnut, Jeff Powers 1, Adam Wright, Shea Buckner 2, Layne Beaubien 1, Tony Azevedo 3, Ryan Bailey 1, Tim Hutten, Jesse Smith, JW Krumpholz. Head coach: Terry Schroeder.
KAZAKHSTAN: Nikolay Maximov — Sergey Gubarev, Nikita Kokorin, Murat Shakenov, Alexey Panfili 3, Alexey Shmider, Vladimir Ushakov 1, Rustam Ukumanov 1, Evgeniy Zhilyayev 1, Mikhail Ruday 1, Ravil Manafov 1, Sergey Gorovoy. Head coach: Sergey Drozdov.
USA: 7 for 9
Kazakhstan: 5 for 9
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After four consecutive losing seasons, the Huskies (17-13) will make their first appearance since 2004 in the WNIT when they host Cal Poly Wednesday at Edmundson Pavilion.
There was a yelp. Mackenzie Argens couldn't help it.
She has experienced postseason play before, advancing with the Washington Huskies to the inaugural Women's Basketball Invitation in 2010. And she grew up watching the Huskies receive the more traditional NCAA and Women's NIT berths.
The senior's reaction on Monday when she learned her team was returning to the WNIT?
"I did a little bit of screaming," she admitted. "I was just really excited."
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Washington (17-13) hosts Big West regular-season champ Cal Poly (17-14) at Edmundson Pavilion at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. It's the Huskies' first appearance since 2004 in the 15-year-old tournament, and their fourth overall. UW is 4-3 all-time in the WNIT.
In 2010, Washington lost in the second round of the 16-team WBI under former coach Tia Jackson. In 2007, UW lost in the opening round of the NCAA tournament under former coach June Daugherty.
Argens has finals this week, but found time for some basketball study, too.
"After finding who our opponent is and our future potential (WNIT) opponents, I definitely did some research," she said.
Washington could host a rematch against Utah (15-15) this weekend if the Utes defeat Utah State (21-9) in their opener and the WNIT awards the Huskies another home game. Utah defeated UW in an overtime heartbreaker in January.
Argens and her classmates are leading Washington's run to postseason play. The Huskies have won four of their past six games.
Argens and senior reserve Mollie Williams have provided rebounding, senior guard Charmaine Barlow has been solid defensively and senior center Regina Rogers averages a team-leading 16.3 points on 60.7 percent shooting.
The team's growth after an inauspicious 69-68 season-opening loss to UC Davis is why first-year coach Kevin McGuff looks forward to the postseason. He led his former Xavier team to nine consecutive postseason appearances, advancing to the NCAA Elite Eight in 2010.
"Having been in postseason play myself in the past, I know it's a special opportunity and it's just something I really wanted our seniors to experience," said McGuff, who has coached Washington to its first winning season in five years.
Cal Poly will test UW's defense, which holds opponents to 60.2 points per game. The Mustangs average 71.8. Mustangs post Kristina Santiago ranks sixth in the country in scoring (23.3) and leads her team in rebounding (10.1).
Cal Poly assistant Kari Duperron is a former UW assistant under Jackson. She played for Mustangs coach Faith Mimnaugh from 1999 to 2003.
After consecutive losing records the previous four seasons, the WNIT is a chance for Huskies seniors to end their careers the way they imagined when they signed to play at UW.
"This is one of the best feelings I've had," Williams said of the postseason berth. "This is the time we're usually getting ready for spring break. Now that we're able to have practice and get ready for a tournament … it's exciting."
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Few movies generated more chatter at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival than Randy Moore's "Escape From Tomorrow," a movie shot on location in Disney World without permission. The filmmaker's scrappy black-and-white feature follows a family around on their last of vacation while strange events transpire around them. Before the festival, few people were anticipating "Escape From Tomorrow," which premiered in Sundance's NEXT section, but it has since become a national news story as many wonder if Disney will attempt to prevent it from finding distribution. Whatever happens, "Escape From Tomorrow" shows the results of a highly unique and daring production process along with one of the more original indictments of corporate entertainment to come along in years. Still getting a handle on all the attention, Moore sat down with Indiewire during the festival to talk about the project and his future expectations for it.
A lot of the attention that has been paid to "Escape from Tomorrow" involves the guerilla production tactics you used. How did you conceive of making the movie without purely resorting to the gimmick behind it?
That was the main thing. Obviously, that'll be the first thing people will say. For it to mean something, it'll have to be more than that. That was our goal besides telling the story and getting the feelings across we wanted to convey -- to actually make it special. Because there are YouTube videos of people running around trying to do stuff. I haven't seen any of them until just now that this movie is getting attention. People are linking to it and saying, "Hey, we did the same thing." I just found out about this Haunted Mansion one. Right when we were wrapping production, I heard about the Banksy thing in "Exit Through the Gift Shop," and I hadn't seen it yet and heard he had done something there. I was like, "Oh no." Part of it was that I rushed to do it before someone else did it. I knew it was only a matter of time before someone else came along. The technology was there and available to people to use for relatively cheap.
John Sloss' Cinetic, which sold the Bansky film at Sundance, is representing yours.
He contacted us right around when we got into the festival and that was amazing. We were hoping we could make a good case for fair use and stuff but I'm not a lawyer. The New Yorker article that came out was a big help. John obviously hoped we could make a case for it but honestly none of us knew. So far we haven't heard anything.
Were you initially inspired by the concept behind this production or the actual story?
The story came first. I had this feverish month of crazy writing and I wrote three scripts in a month. This was the second script I wrote. I hadn't directed anything since college and I wanted to direct something I wrote. I thought this would be the easiest one to direct. I was so wrong.
What were the other ones?
One was a horror movie set on a boat and the other was about this actress who gets involved a cult. But then "Martha Marcy May Marlene" came out. But I never expected any of this attention. Once it did get into Sundance, I didn't expect the national attention.
"Escape From Tomorrow" seemed like the easiest proposition because you could just go to the park and film there…
I could use some of my friends, go to the park, we wouldn't have to build sets or anything like that. When I wrote it, I wasn't thinking about that. I was just thinking about story. I wrote these scripts so fast that I was just really writing from my gut. I was writing things I knew and felt. The external circumstances arrived later.
Had you recently attended Disney World?
Yeah. Disney World has been on my mind a long time, since I was a kid. I'm a product of Disney World more than anything. I'd gone on the first real Disney World trip with my wife, who'd never been there, and my two kids. She's a nurse and goes between floors at hospitals. At one point she turned to me at some princess fair or something and said, "This is worse than working the psych world at the hospital." Which is not the easiest floor to handle. So I started seeing it through her eyes, from a foreigner perspective: She's from Kurkistan, part of the former Soviet republic. Then I started feeling all these emotions that I hadn't thought about since I was a kid. We had a great time, it was magical, but then our relationship fell apart. I haven't seen him in a quite a long time. So when we went back to Disney World, it was like he was there as a ghost. We were going on the same rides I used to go on with him, but now we're no longer talking anymore. And then after that I was thinking about Disney all the time. I read Neil Gabler's Walt Disney biography. I just started immersing myself in Disney culture and taking the kids to the park, really looking around and observing. I still wasn't sure what I was going to do but knew there was something there.
Everyone's in an alternate reality.
It's kind of madness. Everyone's saying, "Celebrate the magic, believe," that kind of stuff. There was a moment when we were at the phantasmic show in Orlando. It's at their MGM studio park. At one moment in the middle of the show, there was this hail of pyrotechnics, and all of a sudden, Mickey just appears on the stage at the top of this mountain. There are lasers everywhere. Adults all around me literally gasped as if a god had appeared before them. This was genuine emotion. Somehow they had been brought back to whatever it was they felt when they were kids. At one point when we were shooting one day we were riding to the park and a mother was telling her kids, "Listen, for mommy, Disney World really is magic, so you guys have to behave." My director of photography and I were listening to this and thinking, "This is the weirdest thing we've ever heard." This woman has been just deeply affected. She believed the magic.


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Motorists traveling US 90 / Mahan Drive near Vineland Drive will encounter a new traffic pattern Thursday, March 10. East and westbound traffic will be shifted to the newly constructed lanes. This traffic shift will allow the contractor to complete the new roadway between Champagne Drive and Walden Road.
Meanwhile, delays will continue between Vineyard Way and Arendell Way Monday, March 7 through Friday, March 11, while the contractor widens the roadway. Motorists can expect delays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., and from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily. One eastbound and one westbound lane will remain open at all times.
Edenfield Road at US 90 / Mahan Drive is scheduled to reopen at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 29. The contractor is completing drainage improvements at the intersection. Traffic is using Dempsey Mayo Road, Miccosukee Road and Edenfield Road as a detour route.
The work is part of the US 90 widening Project currently under construction. Drivers are encouraged to use extreme caution while traveling through the construction zone, traffic flaggers will direct traffic. More information on the project is available at www.mahandrive.com.


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Rig light for exciting mackerel action
From the September 10 Issue
Captain Randall Fowler lead his dad,
Randy Fowler, to some hot mackerel action off Anna Maria last fall.
September is the month when Spanish mackerel invade Florida's west coast waters. They can be found harassing massive schools of bait fish that have begun the fall migration into the inshore waters. Tampa Bay, local passes and the Gulf should be jammed with these voraciously feeding game fish. Look for them as they slash though schools of bait, showering them skyward, as seagulls and terns wheel overhead.
This primordial ritual works to the advantage of anglers, guiding them to the heart of the action. But don't make the mistake of the uninitiated who run their boats right through the melee. Approach cautiously, calculating wind and current to position your boat for a drift. Cutting the engine will keep the fish and bait from sounding and give you a much better chance at success.
Live bait, spoons, plugs, jigs and flies are all effective. Keep it simple and fish with light tackle. For the fly rod angler a light 6- to 7-weight outfit and small Clouser style flies are a perfect match. Attach a small 6-to 8-inch trace of light wire to a 30-pound butt section of leader using an Albright special. If mackerel become leader shy, try using double long shank hooks and mono leaders. Flies can be tied on these same hooks in lieu of wire leader. Light spinning tackle is also effective. Try the same light wire leader with small white bucktail jigs or silver diamond jigs. Ultra-light tackle from 4 to 6 pounds adds up to some exciting action on these speedsters. For those anglers who choose to troll, avoid running through the action and concentrate on the edges of the school.
Those anglers who don't own a boat can still find excellent action on Spanish mackerel. The bridges that span the Gulf passes provide a great vantage point to target mackerel. The areas near the main span often tend to be the best due to the increased water depth and current flow. The local piers including the Anna Maria City Pier and the Rod and Reel Pier should also be excellent locations to target mackerel. Size the weight of jigs, spoons and flies according to the strength of the current to provide the best action. The passes are also a great place to target mackerel from a boat. An early morning outgoing tide seems to be the best, but a good incoming tide can also provide great action.
No matter what your angling method always bend down the barb on your hook. It's unlikely that you'll lose a fish if you keep a tight line. Mackerel are fast swimmers and have extremely sharp teeth. You need to release them quickly if you don't plan on eating them. You'll also stand a better chance of keeping your fingers and a clean boat if the hook can be easily removed. Mackerel is excellent table fare when prepared fresh, but doesn't freeze well. So limit your catch to a fresh meal instead of catching your limit.
Spanish mackerel must be at least 12 inches, measured from the tip of the snout to the rear center edge of the tail. The bag limit is 15 per angler per day per day
Whatever your strategy, rig light and explore the Gulf, bay and passes, you're sure to fall into some fast and furious action.


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The Snowy Mountains is a major destination for holiday makers in winter or summer. With the purest mountain air there's skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing in winter. In summer there's hiking, cycling, caving, kayaking, horseback riding and trout fishing. Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains is located right on Lake Jindabyne in the heart of the Snowy, handy to the ski slopes, waterways and all the attractions the Snowy Mountains region has to offer.
Thredbo Alpine Resort is located at the base of the Thredbo Ski fields, so you can't get much closer to the slope. With the range of amenities like the heated pool, tennis courts, a golf course and much more, you'll never want to leave.
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Located right in the heart of the Snowy Mountains, Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains offers quality and comfortable accommodation options for your next high country experience. Rydges Snowy Mountains offers two restaurants, a bar, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a games room to keep everyone entertained, alternatively lounge in the comfort of your room overlooking the... read more
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You (and your parents, if applicable) must apply for a Federal Student Aid PIN first, then complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and include YC as your school (school code: 001079).
Yes. In order to remain eligible for financial aid you must complete a FAFSA each academic year.
Log onto the website to check the status of your financial aid file. Go to My Services, Students, My Financial Aid, then select Eligibility. All documents marked N - Not Received are required for your file. If no document requirements exist, your file is complete and no action is required on your part. Your file is complete when all documents are marked S - Reviewed & Satisfied.
Entrance counseling completion notifications are sent electronically to YC by the Dept. of Education regularly. However, it may take 3-5 days to show as a satisfied requirement on your YC My Financial Aid page.
It takes 7-10 business days for YC to receive your FAFSA once submitted. When your application is received, we will send you an email outlining what you should do next. This email will be sent to the email address you listed on your FAFSA.
Not necessarily. We will review your FAFSA results and award a Federal Pell Grant based on your eligibility. If that amount does not cover all of your educational costs, you may be eligible for a student loan.
The type of aid you are awarded, the number of credits you are enrolled in and the start date of your classes will affect the amount of your disbursement and when you may receive a disbursement. The first disbursement for financial aid is approximately 10 days after the beginning of the semester. Review the Attending Hours Policy for more information and the Financial aid Calendar for disbursement dates.
Students are eligible to charge books if they have been awarded financial aid and have a credit balance after all tuition, fees and room and board charges have been posted. Students will have the opportunity to charge books for a limited time. Please see the financial aid calendar for specific dates.
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Federal Financial Aid programs consider you a dependent of your parents until you are 24 years of age. Your parent's income information and signature is required on your FAFSA. The following exceptions may apply: if the student is married, if the student has a dependent child, or if the student has an honorable military discharge. Contact a financial aid advisor for more information: (928) 776-2152.
Changes to your class schedule can affect your continued eligibility for aid. If you withdraw from a class, you will not owe money but it will lower your rate of progression. If you completely withdraw from all classes, not only will you lower your rate of progression but you may also have to pay back some of your financial aid. See the Withdrawal Policy and the SAP Policy for more information.
Your account will show a balance due until your financial aid funds are received from the Department of Education. Funds are generally received after the semester begins and your attendance in classes has been verified. See our Financial Aid policies page for more information.
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Scholarships are posted to students' accounts once the award letter and check have been received from the donor. Students are encouraged to follow up with the donor to see when the check was or will be sent to YC. Once received, the scholarship should be on the account within a few days.
The StudentLoans.gov website is a central database of your financial aid history. You can find information on loan and/or grant amounts, outstanding balances, loan statuses, and disbursements.


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Air Force is an equal employer of all Australians. Air Force is proud to have a diverse workforce that brings a range of experiences and qualifications to the work place.
Air Force's ability to deliver airpower in the future will depend on us having the best people for the wide range of Air Force jobs, regardless of gender, age or culture. We need to 'future-proof' Air Force with targeted programs to attract, recruit and retain the very best people.
Air Force has developed and implemented a range of diversity initiatives to help personnel have equal access to opportunities. Our diversity initiatives are constantly under review to be relevant, timely and inclusive.
As at March 2016 women represent 18.92% percent of Air Force personnel.
Air Force initiatives to increase gender diversity target all segments of the workforce including education and personal development opportunities especially for women.
In September 2014, Air Force held its second Women's Development Forum with the theme Capability through Inclusion. This forum built on the foundation of the 2012 inaugural forum themed Surviving and Thriving in Non-Traditional Employment. The forums provide the opportunity for participants to engage with Air Force senior leaders and provide networking and development opportunities for both men and women.
From January 2015 women have been able to serve in all positions in Air Force. Previously the Airfield Defence Guards and Ground Defence Officer roles were not open to women. As part of the overall implementation plan for the removal of combat restrictions women was initially restricted to in-service transfers from currently serving women. Direct entry recruitment for these roles commenced in January 2016.
Specialist recruiting and retention initiatives are employed to attract, train and retain indigenous people from remote, regional and urban localities throughout Australia. For example, the Indigenous Undergraduate Scheme provides a number of university sponsorship positions each year with follow on Air Force employment.
Our Land, Our Skies is an Air Force strategy that defines appropriate pathways for indigenous participation. The strategy respects the importance of indigenous connections to people and place.
Reflecting our multicultural Australian society, Air Force is represented by 13 major ethnic regions including 'Australian' and 5 per cent of our workforce is bilingual. We are proud to have a diverse workforce and continue to develop strategies to increase ethnic diversity.
Air Force members identify with 50 recognised religions and members are served by the Air Force Chaplaincy Branch comprising chaplains from ten denominations.
The Air Force uniform is one of the traditions of RAAF service, creating a sense of belonging and pride for Air Force members. Air Force uniform options include turbans for members of the Sikh faith; and Hijabs for members of the Muslim faith.
No matter which uniform our Air Force members wear, they wear their uniform with pride, and inherit a proud tradition that was established by the generations before us.
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Ongoing engagement and cooperation with the external, wider Defence LGBTI community group 'DEFGLIS', who can be contacted via their own website www.defglis.com.au, is an integral aspect of Air Force's ongoing diversity strategy.
Air Force has expanded its recruiting and retention policies to incorporate a wider range of ages in the workplace.
Phased retirement initiatives are in place to encourage retention of experienced personnel. Older personnel can share their knowledge through reserve service after they reach the retirement age of 60, until 65.
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Corvo Attano
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|Corvo Attano
|Vital statistics
| 39[1] (Dishonored)
c. 54 (Dishonored 2)
|Nation of origin
|First appearance
|Returning Home
| Assassin (Determinant)
Vigilante (Determinant)
Lord Protector to the Empress
- "You'd have to be lucky to escape Coldridge. And a complete madman. You'd have to be Corvo, in other words."
- ―A prisoner discussing escape from Coldridge Prison
Corvo Attano is the protagonist of Dishonored and one of the two playable protagonists of Dishonored 2. Previously an agent and bodyguard to Empress Jessamine Kaldwin, Corvo is stripped of his title of Lord Protector and imprisoned by the usurper, Royal Spymaster Hiram Burrows, on the pretense of having murdered the Empress and abducted her daughter, Emily Kaldwin. After escaping from confinement on the eve of his execution, Corvo becomes either an assassin or vigilante for the Loyalist Conspiracy, eliminating Burrows' confederates to clear his name, avenge the Empress' death, and restore Emily to the throne.
Born to a lower class family in Karnaca on the 25th day of the Month of Nets, 1798,[2] Corvo originally hails from the island of Serkonos and is the first Royal Protector born outside of Gristol.[3] As his father was a lumber worker who was killed in a work accident, Corvo grew up fighting in the streets.[4] At age 16 he won the Blade Verbena, an annual sword duel festival, which earned him an early officer ranking in the Grand Serkonan Guard.[5][4] After serving in Serkonos for two years, "demonstrating amazing talents," Corvo was gifted to Emperor Euhorn Kaldwin[4] and then at some point "assigned to serve the Empress as a diplomatic gesture" after impressing the Duke of Serkonos,[1] but the specifics of this assignment are unknown.
He was later chosen to serve as Royal Protector to Jessamine Kaldwin, granting him a higher social status.[6] He is described as being mysterious and quiet, with Wallace Higgins and Treavor Pendleton claiming that despite his high social standing, those at court know little about him.
Corvo and Jessamine became lovers in 1823,[2] a relationship which they kept secret. However, their closeness did not go unnoticed by the general public, and rumors to that effect circulated throughout Dunwall. While several people (including Lydia, Treavor Pendleton, and Anton Sokolov) mention the affair to Corvo, it is never publicly acknowledged.
Corvo has a strong bond with Emily and often interacts with her in a familiar and affectionate manner. For instance, she asks him to play hide-and-seek with her on his return to Dunwall, which he can oblige, and she notes that he was teaching her climbing and defensive techniques prior to his trip around the isles. Corvo will also occasionally hug Emily or hold her hand, further displaying their closeness. Farley Havelock speculates in his journal that Emily may be Corvo's daughter. Emily's behavior toward Corvo suggests that she sees him as a father figure, but any biological relation between the two is deliberately left ambiguous. However, as of Dishonored 2, it is finally confirmed that Corvo is her father.
Following his escape from Coldridge Prison with the help of the Loyalists, Corvo readily joins their group. Whether Corvo's primary goal after rescuing Emily is to restore Dunwall or exact revenge is determined by player choice and style.
Equipment and skills
Corvo is legendary for his efficient combat skills and stealth capabilities, and many guards and citizens can be heard gossiping about him to that effect. Guards in the Dunwall Sewers can be overheard discussing his formidable skill, with a senior guard recounting an instance where he "...saw (Corvo) fight three to one in the practice yard." Havelock also considers the possibility that Corvo's talents might make him dangerous even to the Conspiracy.[7]
Corvo is capable of using unusual gadgetry, which aids him in both stealth and offensive situations. Corvo is highly proficient with both ranged and melee weapons, such as the crossbow and sword.
After Corvo's first encounter with the Outsider, he is branded with the Outsider's Mark and subsequently able to utilize supernatural abilities. These compliment and augment his already present skills, allowing him to jump higher, move faster and farther, utilize additional stealth and offensive techniques, and so on.
Items unique to Corvo are a supernatural item known as the Heart (bestowed on him by the Outsider) and his sword, crossbow, and mask, which were crafted by inventor Piero Joplin.
- Corvo is voiced by Stephen Russell in Dishonored 2.[8]
- Corvo means "crow" or "raven" in both Italian and Portuguese.
- Corvo is the most recent of the eight current individuals granted powers by the Outsider.[9]
- Corvo's true identity is largely unknown outside the Loyalist Conspiracy. The authorities do not realize that Corvo and the Masked Felon are the same man. However, Slackjaw hints that Corvo's true identity is known among the lower classes, saying, "Word is all over the street," when he is encountered in Granny Rags' lair.
- After escaping from Coldridge Prison, wanted posters for Corvo's capture or death can be found all around Dunwall, with a reward of 30,000 coins. Others will appear after completing specific missions and killing the targets, but will only designate his masked identity. If Corvo remained unnoticed throughout the mission, they will simply depict an unknown assailant, otherwise they will be for the "Masked Felon," with a sketch of Corvo wearing his mask and hood.
- Another poster for Corvo's capture can be found during the mission Eminent Domain of the downloadable content The Knife of Dunwall, where the prize for his capture was increased to 50,000 coins. It does not reappear in the next mission and DLC, The Brigmore Witches, as opposed to the first version with the 30,000 coins reward seen during The Dead Eels.
- When she was alive, Corvo and the Empress occasionally enjoyed whiskey and cigars together privately.[10]
- Corvo was meant to receive an Official Naval Commendation for his efforts in seeking aid for the plague crisis, but it was confiscated after his arrest. It can be stolen and sold by Daud in The Brigmore Witches.[11]
- After the mission The Royal Physician, Emily gives Corvo a drawing of him without his mask, with the word "Daddy" in large letters above it.
- As seen in the Dishonored trailer, Corvo was apparently supposed to meet with the Outsider and receive his mark much sooner than in the final version. It is heavily implied in the teaser that Corvo was originally planned to acquire and utilize his powers to escape from Coldridge instead of being helped by the Loyalists.[12]
- In connection to the events of the upcoming Dishonored 2, it has been confirmed that Corvo is Emily's biological father.[13]
- Corvo's skin tone was based off of that of Raphael Colantonio.[14]
- According to Harvey Smith, Corvo has a sister named Beatrici. She is described as an "older estranged sister... lost to time."[15][16]
Artistic Renditions
Wanted Posters
Concept Art
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Developer Commentary - Dishonored ages masterpost
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dishonored: The Dunwall Archives
- ↑ The Royal Protector
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Developer Commentary - Corvo and the Grand Guard
- ↑ Developer Commentary - Corvo's Youth
- ↑ Developer Commentary - Royal Protector
- ↑ Havelock's Log
- ↑ Game Informer - Dishonored 2 Taps Vocal Talent From Game Of Thrones, Daredevil, And The Wire
- ↑ Developer Commentary - Marked Corvo
- ↑ Developer Commentary - Whiskey and Cigars
- ↑ Developer Commentary - Royal Protector's Naval Commendation
- ↑ Dishonored Cinematic Trailer
- ↑ Gameinformer - 21 Things We Know About Dishonored 2
- ↑ Director Commentary - Corvo's skin color
- ↑ Developer Commentary - Corvo's Sister
- ↑ Developer Commentary - Name of Corvo's sister


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Blue Hill at Stone Barns is such a special place, which is exactly why Rachel and Charlie chose it for their intimate 60-person wedding.
Says Rachel, "Blue Hill at Stone Barns is the perfect combination of city and country. We spend our weekdays in Manhattan and our weekends in the Hudson River Valley in Garrison, New York. Stone Barns is situated right in the middle – a 45 minute drive up river from NYC and 40 minutes south of Garrison. The first time we had dinner there I told Charlie, 'I want to get married here!' and he said, 'Then we will!' And that was pretty much the story."
Rachel on including traditions in their wedding: "Charlie is Episcopalian and I was raised Jewish, so it was important that we have traditions from both religions incorporated in the ceremony. Frank, the Episcopal priest who officiated, suggested we conclude the ceremony in the Jewish tradition by sharing a sip of wine and breaking the glass with a collective 'Mazel tov!' The mix of our traditions was just right, and after we smooched, we walked down the aisle to our own private moment in the herb garden."
After the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails and seasonal passed hors d'oeuvres before moving inside for dinner, including such creative items as a cube of "vichyssoise."
Rachel is just one of the sweetest brides I've ever heard from! Here, she tells the story of her wedding to Charlie:
What inspired you when you were planning your wedding? The location was the greatest source of inspiration for us. We wanted our wedding to be intimate, relaxed, elegant and romantic. "Made with Love" is a phrase Charlie and I use all the time to describe the things we do for each other or experience together, and everything at Blue Hill is absolutely made with love. It was important to us that the wedding be very personal: small and non-traditional, no bridesmaids or groomsmen, but very beautiful, in a formal setting where our guests would feel welcome and comfortable, and enjoy outstanding food and drink.
What was your favorite moment or part of the day? A series of different snapshots run through my head when I think of a favorite moment that day. I loved walking arm in arm with my dad and looking up and seeing Charlie looking so handsome standing up in the front, smiling, waiting for me. I loved getting hair and makeup done upstairs in the beautiful hayloft with my sweet friend who flew all the way from Hawaii, my beautiful new step-daughter and my mom. And I loved looking at our stylish guests mingling on the garden patio as the sun was setting.
What was the best advice you received as a bride? The best advice we both received was to be in the moment. It sounds simple, but making the concerted effort to connect with your partner often throughout the day and evening – sharing private stolen moments, making eye contact or sharing a giggle or a secret together. These are the moments that will stay with us forever.
What advice do you have for other brides? Just embrace the fact that complications will arise, and try to relax and plan to be around calming friends as much as possible. Also, don't over-think things – keep things stylishly simple.
Signature Cocktail: Celery Tarragon Margarita // First Course: This Morning's Farm Egg with Greenhouse Greens and Herbs // Second Course: Maine Lobster with Pistou of Spring Vegetables // Third Course: Loin of Beef with Broccoli Rabe, Sugar Snap Peas and Tarragon Pesto // Dessert: Momofuku Milk Bar Wedding Cake (Bottom Layer of Chocolate Malt Cake, Malt Fudge, Malted Milk Crumbs, and Charred Marshmallow / Middle Layer of Pretzel Cake Stout Ganache with Burnt Honey Frosting and Pretzel Crumbs / Top Layer of Chocolate Chip Cake with Passion Fruit Curd, Chocolate Crumbs and Coffee Buttercream)
Michele Westrick (lovely notes) /
Such a pretty wedding. I love a wedding venue that is great in it's own right. I had dinner at Stone Barns once and loved the food and the ambiance. The bride and groom can always visit and even have an anniversary dinner to relive their beautiful day.
maybelle imasa-stukuls /
this was so lovely to see! what a beautiful event! i usually only have access to the details up to the day of… i could not have pulled this stationery suite off without the printing expertise of victoria of milkfed press! http://www.milkfedpress.com
victoria /
Lovely! Congratulations to Rachel and Charlie! xo Victoria
Paula /
LOVE the bride dress! beautiful model
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