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Mara-May runs this beautiful little etsy, she carefully hand crafts beautiful garlands with gorgeous colors!
|Lovely Spring Garden
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Here is the fun part!! Mara is giving away TWO garlands one of each. I will choose two winners on Friday at 8pm,and will announce the winner on SATURDAY. Just leave a comment below.
AND...if you hate giveaways, but would love to get your hands on one of these...she is offering Chic Tags' readers 10% off. Use coupon code: CHICTAGS10
Happy Spring!!!
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News Corp shares fell in local trading today - despite the media group beating second quarter earnings expectations - after the company downgraded its outlook due to underperforming businesses including its Australian publishing arm.
Shares were down 70 cents, or 2.55 per cent, at $26.79 in early afternoon trade.
News Corp's chief financial officer David DeVoe said total segment operating income for the current financial year was now expected to rise "mid to high single digits" from last year's $US5.6 billion result, compared to previous guidance it would rise "high single to low double digits".
The main culprits are the underperforming Fox Network, its local arm News Ltd, and Sky Italia.
''In Australia we have been hammered by an economy we keep hoping has hit bottom yet seems to find new lows,'' said News Corp's chief operating officer, Chase Carey.
''This was clearly evident during the holiday season where we were unable to benefit from the seasonal advertising lift as we had in prior years. As stated earlier, we're actively working to restructure this business for the future.''
News Corp reported that revenue rose 5 per cent to $US9.43 billion ($9.06 billion) for the second quarter, while adjusted operating income rose 5 per cent to $US1.66 billion.
Mr Carey told analysts that the split of the the company was on track for end of this financial year.
On the publishing side, the company reported that an improved performance from its British newspapers, and contributions from book publishing acquisitions, "more than offset lower advertising revenues at the Australian newspapers".
Ongoing investigations into the phone hacking scandal - and the closure of The News of the World - cost the company $US56 million for the quarter.
Opportunities seized
"News Corporation's fiscal second quarter performance reflects our strong momentum. Double-digit gains in our Cable and Television businesses, along with improvements in our publishing segment, drove revenue and earnings growth even as we seized opportunities to invest in our core businesses for long-term and sustainable growth," said executive chairman Rupert Murdoch.
"The strategies we executed against in the quarter continue to bolster News Corporation's competitive position and enhance our ability to benefit from global demand for content, especially sports programming. As we make progress toward the proposed separation of our entertainment and publishing businesses later this year, I am confident in the future prospects for both businesses."
News Corp's Australian operation, News Ltd, posted a $A476.7 million loss for the financial year ending June 30, after slashing the value of its newspaper mastheads after a double-digit decline in revenues.
The company reported that revenue fell 11 per cent to $A2.6 billion, while operating income fell 23.5 per cent to $A493.6 million as "advertising revenues declined during the fiscal year, driven by negative consumer sentiment".
News Corp's cable network programming accounted for an operating profit of $US945 million and filmed entertainment $US383 million.
A big part of the profit jump came from gains posted in accounting for the company's increased ownership stakes in Fox Sports Australia and Fox Star Sports Asia. This added $US1.4 billion to profits.
The group saw a modest increase in publishing, a unit which includes The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. The operating income for the segment was $US234 million, a $US16 million improvement from a year earlier, helped by improved results from British newspapers, the company said.
Among the disappointments in the past quarter were losses from its Sky Italia satellite TV, which Mr Carey attributed to "the economic crisis in Italy," and sports broadcasting, which we blamed on "a sports schedule which just didn't bounce our way".
Profits dipped at the company's film operations, reflecting negative comparisons to the prior year. The segment profit was $US383 million, from $US393 a year ago. The biggest contributor was Life of Pi, which has brought in some $US500 million in worldwide box office receipts, but the unit failed to keep up with the pace set last year from Rio, Rise of the Planet of the Apes and X-Men: First Class.
Protection from scandal
News Ltd, which was the springboard for Rupert Murdoch's global expansion, is due to be folded into the publishing business that will be spun off as a separate listed entity next year from News Corp's film and television business. The move is designed to protect News Corp's more valuable film and broadcast assets from the hacking scandal engulfing its newspapers in Britain.
In December last year, Australian Robert Thomson was named as the new head of the publishing arm.
Last week Mr Thompson announced that Anoushka Healy, group managing editor of The Times and Sunday Times in London has been named chief strategy officer.
William Lewis, one of the News Corp executives dealing with the fallout from the phone hacking scandal, has been named chief creative officer.
The report also confirmed that News Ltd paid $29.8 million for Alan Kohler's Australian Independent Business Media, publisher of Eureka Report and the Business Spectator website.
News Corp said in December that the company has applied for regulatory approvals and tax rulings required to enable the separation to be completed but ''there can be no assurances given that the separation of the company's businesses as described will occur''.
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Oracle has set a new world record TPC-C price/performance benchmark for Oracle Database 11g Standard Edition One with Dell PowerEdge Server running on Windows.
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Via OutSports and the brilliantly named gay hockey blog Puck Buddies comes this charming account of a gay Dallas Stars fan's recent trip to a game at the American Airlines Center with his boyfriend. An excerpt:
After our hockey game (he bought the tickets as a surprise), it got me thinking – will there ever be a time when I can go to a Stars game and not be afraid to kiss my boyfriend in between plays or periods? I think this is something every gay hockey fan has thought about at one point or another, and I'm curious to hear from other guys around here if they've been in the same position.
I had an amazing time watching hockey with Jon and I can't wait to go back and do it again and again and again, but wonder if I'll feel more comfortable and a little less self-conscious the next time. The concern is Jon is my first REAL boyfriend, we live in Dallas, TX, and the typical hockey crowd mayyyyyy not be the most tolerant towards fans like us. I really do hope that one day we'll be able to take in a game and not feel odd, judged or so rare. There's no way we're the only gay guys who go ape for the Stars. No way.
Saturday night was great. These past two months have been great, and Jon is great because he's not only willing to put up with my hockey obsession but he encourages it as well. Oh yeah, the Stars beat the visiting Blue Jackets 4-2, and the night only got better after the final horn.


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Are You Ready for Bathing Suit Season? 6 Steps to Make It Happen!
It was an Itsy Bitsy, Teeny Weeny…. OMG!!!?
-Harvey Helms
Okay ladies. I know. I know it's cold outside and you ate more chocolate than you intended during the holidays. Your merriment probably included martinis, pumpkin pie and every other decadence that the holidays serve up. Damn that delicious Hickory Farms cheese and sausage box! It's the work of the devil. Now, I'm not getting on you. I just know what I go through with my clients around the beginning of April: the "Dreaded Bathing Suit Try-on."
Why am I bringing this up while you've just had visions of sugar plums dancing in your heads, laying on the sofa, wrapped up in your Christmas Snuggie (you know, the one that you thought was absolutely ridiculous until you used it one night while watching your latest Netflix selection and now don't want to take it off)? Don't worry. I'll keep your Snuggie-addiction a secret, but I'm bringing this topic up because with a little planning in January, those April bathing suit try-ons will be a little less traumatic.
I'm not telling you flat-out that you need to lose weight. But I do know what I go through with my clients in dressing rooms across the country when choosing summer swimwear. The crying. The complaining. The self-deprecation. The "I'm never going to wear a bathing suit again" ranting and raving. I know it's painful to think about. I know that in most places it's still cold outside and you can hide a multitude of sins with Yummy Tummy and a loose fitting sweater or blazer. But I also know that swimwear doesn't lie and you can't lose 20 pounds in only a week! The funny thing is that we know we are going to go through this every year … but this year we're going to beat it!
So here's the deal. Don't be afraid! Put down that cookie! Here's the quickest way to get swim suit ready:
1. Pull out your swimwear from last year and try it on in a full length mirror.
If you don't have a full length mirror, buy one immediately. You should look at the front and back before you leave the house every day. It could save you the embarrassment of the smashed bed head in the back or the dreaded toilet tissue stuck in your panty hose trailing behind you when you walk. Then step on the scale. The number is the number.
2. Try on ALL your swim suits from last season. ?
Face yourself confidently in the mirror and own what's going on. Don't suck your stomach in. Let all that holiday indulgence hang out! If you just had a baby, see what junior has left behind. You have to know what your dealing with. Knowledge is power.
3. Love yourself.
Even though you see fat, it's your fat. Be a Goddess and know that fate probably doesn't intend for you to spend the next 20 years being a size zero. Look at your Mother's history in photos and enjoy the life of being a woman. It doesn't get better than being part of the global sisterhood.
4. Plan your goals. ?
If you decide that you need to lose more than 20 pounds, this is not about swimwear, this is about life and health. Be honest and think about how you want to attack this. Nutrition? Exercise? Trainer? Canyon Ranch? Doctor? Get opinions from experts about the best way for you to achieve your goals. Surf the Internet to see what's available. There are many diet solutions out there. It doesn't have to be expensive. From 5 pounds to 100's of pounds. Chances are there is one that will work for you, and many that won't. I for one, can't do two shakes and a sensible dinner. It doesn't work for me. One size fits all doesn't work here. Get a support team! There's nothing like involving other women who are in the same boat. Do it together. Call each other. Meet for coffee. I like to watch The Biggest Loser occasionally. It gives me inspiration to keep going!
5. Don't judge yourself by the pictures in the fashion magazines.
These girls are paid to look like that and they have genetics that are beyond those of any human mortal. Plus, the girls in magazines aren't real. If you've never gone to YouTube and typed in "Photoshop Makeover", you simply must. I mean, it's nice to use aspirational images to meet your goals but be don't ever hold yourself to magazine standards. The universe made you in a certain way. There's not just one vision of beauty no matter what the media says.
I know that this is a hard one and I hate it when people say this to me because I fall prey to it myself. My imaginary picture of myself is that I'm 6'1″, weigh 160, and have a 30-inch waist. As you can see, that's not the case. Oh well. Let's just keep trying to be the best version of us we can be. I know I'm no Brad Pitt, so I just try to concentrate on my Universe-given talents … and the latest skin care technologies.
6. Try to buy a swimsuit now that you want to wear during the summer.
Many resort collections offer swimwear in the winter. You can also find some cute suits on the Internet. If not, use your existing suit as the guideline. Although, I find buying something new always gives me an incentive. Most of you did this with your wedding gowns prior to the your big day. Same principle here. Try the suit on occasionally to monitor your process. You'll know when you've reached your goal. If you don't reach your goal that's okay too! Don't give up and eat a whole box of Oreos. Instant cookie gratification will make you feel good for about a minute and then the guilt and remorse will set in. Keep trying! You have time. There are four to five months until it's time show off your new bathing suit body!
So there it is. Get off the sofa and get rid of that Snuggie right now. Tell Hickory Farms "No Thank You! I've had enough. I've got work to do."
See you by the pool, lounging in that new Prada swim suit.
Read all of Harvey's BettyConfidential articles here!
Harvey Helms is a beauty culturist and writer, drawing on 30 years of experience in cosmetics, fashion and design. Harvey has held positions ranging from Global Director of Beauty for Revlon Cosmetics to Executive Director of Special Events for Donna Karan Beauty. Harvey currently lives and works in Silicon Valley, where he just finished writing his first book in a trilogy of three: an engaging tell-all on the fashion industry. Follow Harvey on Twitter at Twitter.com/HarveyHelms.


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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A game-ending 12-5 run from the Fordham Rams erased a five-point deficit over the final four minutes and sent the University of Pennsylvania men's basketball teamto its fourth straight defeat, 70-68, on Monday night at Lehigh's Stabler Arena. Miles Cartwright and Fran Dougherty tied for game-high scoring honors with 20 points apiece.
With Fordham missing preseason All-Atlantic 10 big man Chris Gaston inside, Penn (1-4) quickly went to work establishing Dougherty in the post. A putback from the Ivy League Player of the Week opened the scoring and a minute later he used a powerful drop step to put the Quakers up, 6-0.
As would become the story of the night, Fordham (1-3) came back from behind the arc. A pair of drive-and-dish triples from each corner brought the Rams back from the early deficit to lead for the first time at 8-7. The lead swung between the teams as Penn's inside advantage on one end of the court was answered by the hot shooting of the Rams. Bryan Smith connected on his first four three-point attempts of the night to give Fordham the 24-19 lead with less than eight minutes remaining in the opening stanza.
On Penn's next possession, Patrick Lucas-Perry was left open and answered Smith with a triple of his own - Penn's only make from deep in the opening 20 minutes - to cut the lead back to two at 24-22. The teams rarely pulled ahead by more than one possession for the remainder of the half as the Quakers continued to exploit the middle of the Fordham defense. The Rams' Jeffrey Short and Cartwright traded free throws in the final minute to send Penn into the locker room down one, 36-35.
After scoring four of Penn's first six points, Dougherty had been held in check the rest of the first half. The Quakers corrected that immediately, feeding the junior time and time again. He responded by notching 12 of the Red and Blue's first 14 points in the second half, mostly utilizing a series of pumps and head-fakes to create space for easy looks from in close.
Five straight from Fordham gave the Rams their largest lead of the contest, 56-49, with 11:05 to play, but Penn exploded on a 12-0 run spurred by Cartwright. Penn's floor leader started the run with an and-one layup and another Dougherty lay-in tied it at 56-all. After Fordham missed from range, Jamal Lewis knocked in a corner trey to put the Quakers ahead for the first time since late in the first half. On the next trip down the floor, a sneaky backdoor cut from Dau Jok was rewarded by a Cartwright dish to put Penn ahead by five with just over five minutes to go. The lead would stay there as the clock rolled under the four-minute mark.
Out of the night's final media timeout, Fordham pulled within two on a three-pointer from Brendan Frazier, making it 63-61. The Rams took the lead back with a minute and a half remaining as a personal foul and technical foul gave them four shots from the charity stripe, which they converted.
Penn appeared out of sorts on its subsequent possession, but Lewis was able to create space with a hard-nosed drive toward the bucket. Though slipping to the floor as he drove, Lewis found Steve Rennard with a bounce pass back outside to the right corner. The junior found the bottom of the net with his shot and the Quakers had new life with a 66-65 advantage with under a minute to go.
Accustomed to Fordham's perimeter game, perhaps Penn wasn't prepared for Short to put his head down and fly to the bucket. His floater over the top of a leaping Dougherty put the Rams back out in front 67-66 and forced the Quakers to once again play from behind. A shot from behind the arc from Lucas-Perry hit the front iron and forced Penn to foul. Though Fordham would miss the front end of a one-and-one, Smith leaped over the back of Dougherty to grab the offensive rebound. Brenden Frazier was then able to connect on a pair for the last of his team-high 19 points to put the Rams up, 69-66.
Looking for the tie, a Cartwright three went around and out with six seconds to play. Though Dougherty was in weak-side rebounding position and tipped the ball in, Fordham still led by one. The Rams went into the double bonus on the foul with five seconds remaining. Jermaine Myers hit the first to put Fordham up, 70-68, before rimming out the second. The ball went to Dougherty who hit a streaking Cartwright up the court, but the captain's three attempt at the buzzer hit glass before bounding harmlessly away.
Cartwright and Dougherty didn't receive a ton of help carrying the scoring load on the night. Lewis led all other Quakers with seven points while Rennard and Henry Brooks had five apiece. Jok secured a career-high six rebounds in 18 minutes of action.
Penn won't have much time to dwell on the loss as they conclude the NIT Season Tip-Off tomorrow night against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Tip time from Stabler Arena is at 8:30 p.m., following the conclusion of the night's earlier contest between Fordham and Fairfield.
Game Notes: Penn fell to 2-7 in the series with Fordham, and 107-137 all-time against programs that currently play in the Atlantic 10 Conference ... Penn lost by two points for the second straight game; the Quakers are 7-7 under Jerome Allen in games decided by one or two points ... All 13 players who dressed for Penn played in the first half of Monday night's game ... For the first time this season, Penn had more assists (13) than turnovers (11); in fact, the turnover total was a season low ... Junior forward Fran Dougherty scored 20 points, his fourth game with at least 20 points; the last Penn player to accomplish that feat was Tim Begley, midway through the 2003-04 season... Dougherty has averaged 23.3 points over this four-game stretch, shooting 36 of 57 (63.2 percent) from the field ... Dougherty led Penn with eight rebounds; he has led the Quakers in that category in every game this season ... Dougherty also tied a career high with three blocked shots ... Junior guard Miles Cartwright also had 20 points, his third such game in 2012-13 and the ninth of his career ... Cartwright went 8-of-9 at the foul line; he is 17-of-18 from the charity stripe in the last two games, and 22-of-24 in the last three contests ... Junior guard Dau Jok set career highs with six rebounds and 18 minutes ... Sophomore Camryn Crocker tied a career high by playing 17 minutes ... Sophomore Patrick Lucas-Perry tied a career high by playing 17 minutes ... Freshman guard Jamal Lewis set a season/career high with three assists.
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In a press release announcement made earlier today, Ancestry.com Inc. intends to acquire iArchives Inc., the parent company to Footnote.com, a popular research website for genealogists. While at first glance it appears that this merger is a good "match," it does bring forth many questions as to Ancestry's reasons for the acquisition, what impact the merger will have on the genealogy industry, and how it will affect both the casual entry-level family historian as well as the professional genealogist.
Personally, I think the acquisition is a good move, one that makes sense, and it is in line with recent Ancestry acquisitions. Here's why:
- Content: there is value in the content that Footnote already has on its site and while there is some overlap – particularly with some US Census records – much of it is unique. Enough so that many genealogists currently have memberships with both Ancestry and Footnote.
- Indexing and Search Engine Experrise: Ancestry wins in this arena. A common complaint among Footnote users was the difficulty in locating information and the resulting records.
- Technology: Footnote was the winner here and now this makes Ancestry a winner. Footnote's records were always clearer and easier to read. The technology and expertise used to digitize records is probably the greatest value to Ancestry in this deal.
- Marketing: you can't argue against Ancestry's marketing machine and it is not easy to work against it.
Concerns and Questions
Despite what seems like a win-win situation for all players in the genealogy industry – from consumer to vendor – there are some issues which must be tackled:
- Will there be a combined membership to both Ancestry and Footnote or will they remain as separate products. Keep in mind that Ancestry is acquiring iArchives, the parent to Footnote. What plans Ancestry has for accessing the Footnote content remain to be seen. The content could be merged into Ancestry's current library of database or kept separate and somehow cross-referenced.
- If the focus is on content and its back-end technology more than acquiring Footnote's 35,000 subscribers, does it mean that Footnote disappears? Will Footnote subscribers be offered dual-membership to both sites for a time period? Will Footnote become another Ancestry acquisition like Genealogy.com and kept on only in a shell of its former self?
- What about some of the popular functions on Footnote such as the Person Page or annotation of Census records? Will Ancestry incorporate the Person Page concept or elements of it for their own site?
- Are there concerns that there is not enough competition in the genealogy industry in terms of content providers?
Who's Next on the Ancestry Radar?
While speculation is kind of fun, with Ancestry's recent shopping spree the topic is more serious than you think. An obvious target would be FamilyLink.com and its World Vital Records holdings. Another would be GenealogyBank or Newspaper Archives.com which have excellent newspaper collections.
Of course this is a world of eat or be eaten, too. There's no reason that Ancestry itself couldn't be a target. Rumors of Google acquiring Ancestry have been around ever since it went public in November 2009. Google in the genealogy business? Not exactly – but Google is in the information business and with its ever-expanding content, that is what abounds at Ancestry.
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BOMB hoaxer Stephen Strange brought Swindon town centre to a standstill last December when he told police that shoppers in Debenhams were minutes from destruction.
Strange, 49, called 999 at 7.13pm on December 3, 2013, and told the operator he had left an explosive device inside the town centre store, where a private function was being held by Shrivenham's Defence Academy.
A hearing at Swindon Magistrates' Court last month revealed 350 personnel from the academy were promptly evacuated and the function cancelled, at a cost of £8,000 to £10,000.
The culprit pleaded not guilty when he was read the charge at that hearing, but changed his mind at a preliminary hearing yesterday and entered a guilty plea. He will now face sentencing at Swindon Crown Court on May 16.
During the initial session, the court heard Strange had been denied access to the private function, a shopping opportunity for academy staff and family from the campus community.
PC Paul Bezzant, of Swindon Town Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team, who made the initial arrest, said: "As I understand it, Mr Strange was challenged by security staff at the store after he had been seen to be acting suspiciously.
"The bomb threat was then made to that store and because of the nature of the threat, they had to evacuate the store.
"The impact of that threat is significant to the shoppers, the store itself and the wider community of course. It takes time to make the area safe and close roads off.
"We had the original number the call had come from and we knew Mr Strange was a suspect, given his run in with the security staff at the event.
"He was seen in the town centre on another date and he had a phone on him which he was trying to shield from us, but we traced the number we had and found it to be Mr Strange's."
At the magistrates' court hearing it was revealed Strange had attempted to tell police his phone had been stolen on the night of the incident and then returned to him through the letterbox at his Faringdon Road home.
A spokeswoman for the Defence Academy said: "It was an event organised by the security committee here and Debenhams.
"For a couple of hours, staff and families are allowed to shop in the store by themselves, with the doors closed to the public.
"It (the hoax) did cause a lot of chaos, especially with the environment the staff work in. Debenhams were fantastic though – they extended their offer to us for several other days.
"The financial cost involved was not a cost to the academy. I would imagine it was a cost to Debenhams and the custom they lost when people were evacuated."


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I have five books to tell you all about (lucky for you, I won't tell you about them all now.) Five books can be months and months of reading. For many nights I have tucked myself into bed and read 'til the pages blur from tired eyes. This can take anywhere from five to twelve minutes.
Having a good book at night is essential to my happiness for it helps end the day without worry. I put my cares away and dive into the jaws of whatever I happen to fancy. Basically, I shut the brain off and go into entertainment-land.
Traditionally, I have finished a book and typed up a real nice book report on this here blog. I do this so that I'll remember what I've read. I also do this because it's like my very own book club – only there's no time commitment and/or constraints, and I get to be the designated windbag. You know what I mean by that, right? Book clubs are scary (or so I've heard) because there's always that someone who participates just so they can go on-and-on (and on) about some inner (boring) deep meaning, deciphered by the hand of their quick wits and the lyrics of a Todd Rungren album.
Uh-oh. I'm feeling some history here. In high school, the weirdos I hung out with had somehow established that it was hip and edgy to be known as "deep" or "deep thinking." We'd discuss important stuff like philosophy (for teens) and why Aldous Huxley should rule the (under) world. We'd also talk some about preserving our mother nature, which usually involved climbing a tree, doing something illegal, then climbing back down.
We were so cool... but we were so dumb. It's crystal clear now. I mean philosophy for teens? Is there a paradox more hysterical? And that gaffer Huxley can't rule the world 'cause he's dead – was dead even way back then. But dude... what about the doors of perception... man... you gotta open them... ... ... Now insert more trailing phrases that make no point and mean nothing and you'll get the idea.
Hehehehe. That's my blog! The more things change, like, the more things, like change just a little bit, and then like, they come full circle and change in the other direction, and then, like, fall from the tree, and like the next thing you know, you're an apple all morphed up with the faces of both yer parents.
Anyway. I have five books to report. They are (in the order I read 'em):
The Life of Pie – Yann Martel
The Partly Cloudy Patriot – Sarah Vowell
A Romance on Three Legs – Katie Hafner
(A Hundred pages of) Hundred Years of Solitude – Gabriel García Márquez
Drinking: A Love Story – Caroline Knapp
I read The Life of Pie somewhere around a while ago. I figured that since I finished Drinking just yesterday, it's still all fresh 'n stuff, so I better do it first. Then I figure I'll finish up the book reports in any order I choose. You okay with that? Good. Here we go.
Drinking: A Love Story
by Caroline Knapp
Drinking is another dandy that Megan threw at me. For reals. She flew into town for Christmas and I picked her up at the airport. She jumped in the car, threw this book at me and said, "Read it." Or something like that. For the record, Megan can throw any book at me, any time. Just as long as it's not one of those heirloom hundred-pound Bibles. That would hurt.
Drinking is Caroline Knapp's sobriety memoir. In vivid technicolor detail, she describes how she went from a casual drinker to a full-fledged alcoholic who was drinking every day, and in secret – even had booze stashed behind the toilets and whatnot at the homes of family and friends. She would obsess and live her day as if the whole point was to get drunk.
Ms. Knapp is what she calls a "high functioning alcoholic." She was a writer for a magazine who made it to work every day, paid her bills, and managed to accomplish all of that other life stuff. Even though she was "high functioning," every relationship in her life was a mess. Mom, her two boyfriends (who didn't know about each other), dad, friends, drinking friends – you name it, there was friction because of her drinking. The irony, however, is she couldn't handle being with any of them unless she was drinking.
After a bunch of years (I forget exactly how many), Caroline Knapp decides she's had enough and ends her love affair with The Drink. So she checks herself into rehab, makes the commitment to quit for good, and writes this book. I believe she was sober three years when the book was written.
Here's what I found most interesting: Knapp discovers the difference between casual drinkers and alcoholics. She discovers that alcoholics drink to avoid life, and specifically, to avoid any pain associated with life. Alcoholics choose to drink in lieu of facing their many life choices, mistakes, sorrows, and moments of cozy good. They are uncomfortable in their own skin and drink to avoid feeling themselves in that skin.
Ultimately, she realizes that while she's chasing three bottles of wine with a pint of cognac, she's robbing her life of progress. Every time she sideswipes the looking of life right between the eyes by getting drunk, she's stunting her individual growth.
I had never seen or heard addiction explained this way. I found it rather eye opening. Parts of life include pain. And pain usually makes one grow stronger. I suppose it's best just to deal with the pain so as to recover and grow strong. Kinda like when weight lifters bench press and stuff like that.
I'm not a drinker now. I'm a full-fledged abstainer. However, I have this personality that does not stop. Once I start something, be it study, or spending money, or (hullo!) running, I cannot stop. Therefore it would be in my life-growth's best interest to remain an abstainer.
p.s. Megan said to "pass the book on." Anyone care to read it next?


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8522 - Luxury LOFT 3 Bed 2 Bath - Amenities
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- Family/child friendly
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- Air conditioning
- Washer/dryer
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
Accommodation summary
At the heart of Wall Street, just steps from Bowling Green, the 4,5,and J Subway lines, Exchange Place, The National Museum of the American Indian, and Battery Park, this apartment is conveniently located. Add to prime location, vast outside space, washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, spiral staircase, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms, all tastefully furnished. With plenty of closet space, storage is no issue. In the kitchen, two door refrigerator, island with stove, dishwasher, and plenty of cabinet space. With an open kitchen leading to the dining room which seats six, and then onward to the living room. All three bedrooms include a flat screen TV with DVD players and basic cable, light fixtures, storage space, a mirror and windows that promote natural light throughout the room.
USAsuite residences are not hotels. USAsuite does not supply daily housekeeping services and other amenities commonly expected during a hotel stay. The USAsuite residences do not comply with the same fire safety and building code requirements as a hotel. Contact membership services for any customer service or maintenance issues - there is not a front desk or membership staff at any of the residences
House rules-Security deposit due at check-in time. This is a credit card authorization, which is a hold , not an actual charge.
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Apartment very well located close to the metro and points of interest. Surface rather well arranged. However, it is very noisy, but as almost all housing in NYC. Means the street rooms.
Appartement très bien situé à proximité du métro et des points d'intérêt. Surface plutôt bien agencée. En revanche, il est très bruyant, mais comme pratiquement tous les logements de NYC. On entend la rue des chambres.
Fantastic Apartment. Just what was required for our week in New York. Very clean and spacious and in a great part of the city.
Warning to everyone interested in this appartment! We whare really disappointed when one day before arrival, and I have had personally contact with David that all was ok according to arrival, we got info to change appartment 17 hours before arriving to NY. Payment was done, in good time. We got a replacement app, bot not in the same quality acc to pictures.:-(
Nice apartment just like the description and the photos, which is centrally located close to both restaurants, cafes and shopping. However, we had problems with mice in the apartment during the days we were there.
Trevlig lägenhet precis som beskrivningen och bilderna och som ligger centralt med närhet till både restauranger, cafeér och shopping.
Vi hade dock problem med möss i lägenheten under de dagar som vi var där.
Apartment fits the description!
Wohnung entspricht der Beschreibung!
Apartment well situated for visiting Manhattan. Heating has remained a mystery to us (may be a consequence of Hurricane Sandy), but space heaters were provided in less than 30 min. Mouse traps scattered throughout the apartment are not useless (a mouse captured during the stay (4 nights). Anyway, a great apartment for a small group wishing to visit New York but may be less for a family. Note: the host does not respond to emails ...: (
Appartement bien situé pour visiter Manhattan. Le chauffage est resté un mystère pour nous (peut être une conséquence de l'ouragan Sandy), mais des chauffages d'appoint nous ont été fournis en moins de 30 min.
Les pièges à souris disséminés dans l'appartement ne sont pas inutiles (une souris capturée pendant le séjour (4 nuits).
Bref, un appartement très bien pour un petit groupe souhaitant visiter New York mais peut être moins pour une famille.
Note: l'hôte ne répond pas aux mails... :(
We had a nice stay in that appartment. The location is pretty central and you can reach everything by feet. The appartment itself is small, nice and cozy The only thing we didn't like, was the very noisy first avenue, that seemed to run directly through the bedroom at night. We would book that appartment again.
The apartment was fine and clean. Met expectations. Great beds and bedrooms. Toilet Paper and scourer were present and also two toasters. Location was perfect. Very centrally located in a nice street with several restaurants. Well recommended for 7-8 persons.
Het appartement was prima en schoon. Voldeed aan de verwachtingen. Prima bedden en slaapkamers. Toiletpaper en schuursponsje waren aanwezig en tevens twee broodroosters.
Locatie was perfect. Zeer centraal gelegen in een gezellige straat met diverse restaurantjes.
Goed aan te bevelen voor 7 tot 8 personen.
landlord is a company / no private person. Key pick up went as planned, quick responses to questions. apartment is well located (earplugs due. busy street) but sweltering and may use updating.
verhuurder is een bedrijf/ geen privepersoon. Sleutel ophalen ging als gepland, snelle reacties op vragen. apartement is op prima locatie (oordoppen mee ivm. drukke straat)maar smoorheet en mag wel wat opgeknapt worden.
We cannot recommend this place at all. We saw mice in the kitchen. Noice from the street was very loud and the bathroom was tiny. We met homeless outside the entrance to the house several times, presumably because it looked very bad from outside. Some things were either inexpedient set up or did not work.
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1960s Vintage Wedding
Some of the best and most fun wedding photos are those that come from period wedding themes. Today I'd like to share with you an amazing 1960s vintage wedding that included many period details including the wedding dress, shoes and groom attire all the way to the cars and scooters. A huge 'thank you' goes to Cotton Candy Photography for these spectacular photos.
Wedding dress and shoes waiting for our lovely bride. I love those retro pumps.
Gorgeous floral bouquet in the foreground while our bride gets some last minute prep.
Every bride glows on her wedding day.
Facial expressions say a lot.
Bridesmaids toasting to the new bride. This is a happy time.
Walking down the stairs. This bride is ready for her big moment.
Yeah, baby.
Here comes the groom and his groomsmen.
Laura and Patrick's stunning 1960′s wedding took place on the Isle of Wight.
Everyone is happy to see our bride and groom.
Tender moment caught between our bride and groom.
Looks almost like royal couples' kiss.
Showering our bride and groom with well wishes.
Bridesmaids are all smiles.
Those retro style shoes are so cute. I love the strap.
Vintage era scooter really added to the 60s theme of this wedding.
Hair, suit, shoes look so 60s Beatles.
The sign says it all.
Vintage theme weddings are always fun. Just pick your favorite time period.
Albert Cottage, the wedding venue, was once a part of Queen Victoria's Osborne estate.
Laura's 1960′s main vintage dress was from Oxfam.
Patrick's suit was from George the Tailor, in Leeds complete with vintage accessories.
Hold on tight.
Every last 1960s vintage detail was addressed at this wedding. Even the scooters matched the time period.
Matching scooters for the bride and groom.
Really loving the retro vibe these photos have.
Too cute.
Beautiful outdoor settings make for some great wedding photos.
Don't you just love black and white photos? Those white pumps are cute.
Many friends were sporting 60s fashion along with the bride and groom.
Another great shot of those retro pumps.
Sampling of the table décor. For more awesome wedding photos and more please visit Cotton Candy Photography.
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What a lovely wedding and beautiful photographs.
Being a wedding stationer I always want to see the invitations though lol!
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The 1960s was such a cool era, loved the hair, the make up, the vespas and the MUSIC!! This looks like such a cool wedding. Love the photos, totally in keeping with the 1960s feel. Congrats to the lovely couple. x


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APPRENTICES from a Basingstoke college are helping to publicise the benefits of earning and learning ahead of National Apprenticeship Week.
Now in its seventh year, the event, from March 3 to 7, helps to raise the profile of apprenticeships amongst employers, individuals, teachers, parents and the media.
Judith Moule, apprenticeship account manager at Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT), said: "Apprenticeships are more popular than ever. Throughout the recession, the apprenticeship area is the only Government department that has grown, with £1.4million of investment and 870,000 people becoming apprentices within the last year. More and more people are turning their back on degrees and taking up apprenticeships."
Judith is keen to put paid to myths suggesting apprenticeships are for those less academically able. She explained: "There's a misconception that apprenticeships aren't smart – if you can't do anything else you can do an apprenticeship. But that's not the case.
"They are aimed at high-level students as well, who really see education as part of their learning."
Amber Hankins, 17, from Bramley, began an apprenticeship at BCoT in creative digital media last September.
She said: "I'm a creative person and not academic. College wasn't for me – I don't like being stuck in a classroom. With an apprenticeship, you get paid and I get lots of work experience."
Neil Watts decided to return to education in his late 20s and is now enrolled as an electrical installation apprentice.
The 31-year-old secured his apprenticeship with Skilz, in Basingstoke, after the company gave him a second chance. Neil, from Overton, was accepted as an apprentice with the company when he was younger, but gave it up.
He said: "I regretted it forever, and then had the opportunity of starting again and I grabbed it. I'm lucky to get two chances."
He added: "I gave it up because I thought I knew best and the money wasn't good. But I didn't know best."
He soon realised that his earning potential could increase by completing the apprenticeship and becoming an approved electrician.
Preeya Lakhani is six months into a four-year mechanical engineering apprenticeship with Gillette.
The 18-year-old, from Skyline Plaza, Basingstoke, said: "I think I'm more practical-skill based – I prefer to learn by doing something."
Preeya spends two days at BCoT and the rest of the week with Gillette, and at the end of the four years will gain various qualifications including an NVQ level 2 and 3 and BTEC level 2 and 3 in mechanical engineering.
She said: "It puts you in the working world a lot sooner so you learn from the people you work with around you."
BCoT, in Worting Road, is holding an Apprenticeship Open Day on Monday, from 3pm to 7pm, supported by the National Apprenticeship Service.
The event will offer employers the chance to showcase businesses and promote apprenticeship vacancies.


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This article was published 17/5/2013 (1556 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
There's a red, heart-shaped platter of condoms on the Mount Carmel Clinic receptionist's desk. That's a second clue this is no ordinary medical centre.
The first is its location on north Main Street, just beyond the Higgins Avenue underpass. This is an area of impoverishment and struggle. A state-of-the-art medical facility is an oasis on the Main Street strip, a place where North End residents can see doctors, dentists and social workers. Their prescriptions are filled on-site. Children attend a licensed daycare. New Canadians learn about the laws and social customs of their chosen home in their own language. People traumatized by war receive counselling. Homeless clients aren't hampered by a lack of a mailing address.
They have a $12-million annual budget. Most of their money comes from provincial funding. United Way funds the dental clinic, which only accepts patients who don't have third-party insurance.
The clinic's motto is "We meet you where you're at. No judgment here. Just care."
If you're the judging sort, you'll find plenty of ammunition at Mount Carmel. They're trying to raise $1.3 million for a "mothering project." Pregnant women, many of them addicts, will get trauma and addiction counselling, nutrition and food prep classes, obstetric support and parenting instruction. They will not be required to give up substance abuse.
"We treat people with dignity, respect and in a non-judgmental way," says clinic executive director Bobbette Shoffner. "We work on a harm-reduction basis."
Sage House, a drop-in centre and outreach program for women in the sex trade, operates under the Mount Carmel Clinic umbrella.
Clinic staff loves the unlovable, although Shoffner and her team might not put it so bluntly.
"We make sure everyone has access to the same services available throughout the city," says Shoffner. "We try to eliminate barriers."
She says the community is well-aware of the services offered at Mount Carmel.
"They know what we're all about. We support moms and their new babies. We have midwives here. This is typically an underserved community with relation to health care. It's sometimes hard to understand the system, use the system. We really get to know our clients as people."
A foot-health clinic is a godsend to the homeless. They can come in for free. They're checked for complications from diabetes and for other health concerns.
"For many people, their shoes are their vehicle," the executive director says.
Mount Carmel Clinic was founded in the early 1900s by a group of Jewish professionals who wanted to provide accessible and affordable health care to immigrants. The legendary Anne Ross took the reins in 1948, and moved the clinic's orientation from strictly ethnically based to community-oriented. In the 1960s, immigrants continued to arrive in Winnipeg, along with M©tis and aboriginals. Today, a new wave of immigrants keeps the clinic busy.
Jamal Hawandi came to Canada from Iraq 16 months ago. He worked as a social worker and interpreter at home, and is paid an honorarium to act as a community-based educator for the clinic.
"Living in a new culture is very difficult. It's very different from the culture back home," Hawandi says. "They need life skills, they need to understand the importance of domestic relationships, that domestic violence is against the law. They need to understand the parenting, that spanking is not acceptable here."
Catherine Biaya is from Congo. She says many people arrive with trauma from living in war-torn regions.
"We are not social workers," she says of the community educators. "We ask people what they need. We ask them what their strengths are."
The buildings are clean and the staff friendly. Shoffner says certain programs are bursting at the seams and they may need to launch a capital campaign. In the meantime, they post requests for donated items on their website.
The place that doesn't judge needs some help. They need to keep caring and that takes more than an open heart. It takes an open chequebook and a willingness to see all Winnipeggers as deserving of health care.


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Topic: MRI abdomen/CT chest scheduled for tomorrow
Hello my CC family.
I have my 5 month scan tomorrow (I am 3.5 years since my whipple surgery) and the scanxiety is starting to creep up on me today. I can say that scanxiety is happening for shorter periods of time overall, but then I fear I am letting my guard down. I have no time for CC!! I have lots to do.
I know I have all of your support here and I cannot tell you how grateful I am that you are all behind me all the time.
Hugs to all.
My comments, suggestions, and opinions are based only on my personal experience as a cancer survivor. Please consult a physician for professional guidance.


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Place maitake in a bowl and soak for 10 minutes in warm water to cover. Remove, drain and reserve water to use as part of the cooking liquid. Heat up a skillet, sauté the garlic and maitake for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shoyu and water. Cover and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove cover and add the asparagus and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Pour ginger juice over the asparagus. Sauté another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve.
Per serving - 105 calories, 4 gram fat (31% calories from fat), 5 gram protein, 14 gram carbohydrate, 7 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 251 milligram sodium


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10 New Fragrances for April
New scents to bring in a new season.
-Brittany Roshelle Davis
While you're ramping up your abs routine and spraying on a sun-kissed tan, add a little flare to the mix. Ditch your heavy winter fragrance for a light, flirty scent perfect for igniting your inner beauty. It just so happens April is a hot month for brand-new fragrances hitting the market. But fear not, you're in luck. Betty Confidential has got your back. We want all you Betty's out there to be in the know which is why we slaved day and night over this list. We've got fragrances from Reese Witherspoon, Gucci, Kimora Lee Simmons, Marc Jacobs and more. What else would your bff do?!
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Fruity fragrances that range from light to strong scents.
1. Flora by Gucci eau fraîche (1.0 oz for $49, 1.6 oz for $65, and 2.5 oz for $80 Mid-April at macys.com). A mesmerizing scent that smells of red delicious apples with notes of green, rose, and bergamot.
2. Hermes Un Jardin sur le Toit (3.3 oz $125, hermes.com). With notes of pear, magnolia, and grass, it's a refreshing scent that signals spring is finally here with just a hint of floral.
3. Coach Signature Summer fragrance ($65, dillards.com). Freesia, raspberries, and violet leaves combine to sweep you off your feet with a splash of musk.
4. Flirt! Luv-a-Licious ($35, kohls.com). Oh lá lá, you tease! Spray on this fruity scent with notes of sparkling mandarin, jasmine petals, and amber for a night your lover won't soon forget.
Reese and Kimora Lee Simmons' scents are up next!


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Renovation Design Group is the leading residential architectural firm designing additions and remodels in Utah, but is also licensed in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming. It was founded to accomplish its mission to improve the everyday lives of homeowners.
Each client works directly with a licensed Architect who uniquely customizes our full spectrum of residential architectural services. From large full-scale renovations to new construction to interior makeovers, Renovation Design offers our clients the option to customize the level of architectural services needed to meet their specific needs and budget. We know that through functional and striking architecture a renovation will improve the quality of your life.
Licensed to work in:
Jared Bulloch — President
Jared graduated from the University of Utah in Business Management. He worked in the Information Technology field for five years before joining Renovation Design Group, and has experience in organizing and directing organizations. His strengths include creativity in connecting disparate ideas, innovation, a drive for efficiency, vision, and strategic analysis.
Ann Bennion Robinson, A.I.A. — Principal Architect
Ann Robinson enjoys the process of analyzing the way a family functions and making sure their home supports their lifestyle. She sees potential problems and works to solve them with a master-plan approach. Ann has master degrees from the University of Utah in both Education and Architecture. She became a licensed architect in 1993. After spending years in commercial architecture — designing everything from hotels to schools — she co-founded Renovation Design Group to offer architectural services to individual homeowners. She enjoys the one on one interaction with people and helping them find joy with their homes. "The physical space you live in has an effect on your spirit and your attitude," she says. In her 'spare' time Ann enjoys reading, knitting, do-it-yourself projects and five wonderful grandchildren.
Annie Vernon Schwemmer, A.I.A. — Principal Architect
Annie Schwemmer is a detail-oriented architect who loves the process of taking something good and making it better. She's good at seeing the potential in homes and enjoys building relationships with her clients. Her friendly and optimistic personality lends itself well to coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the design and construction process. Annie began working in an architectural firm in 1993. She received her Bachelor's and Master's of Architecture degrees from the University of Utah and became a licensed architect in 2004. She has designed and managed residential and commercial projects of all sizes. "I approach architecture like a puzzle," she says. "I enjoy taking all the parameters of a project into consideration to come up with a great solution." In her spare time she enjoys photography, fly fishing, mountain biking and anything in the great outdoors. She and her husband love to travel to experience other cultures and their history. They have been known to spend their vacations exploring ghost towns in Utah & surrounding states.
Asael Lopez-Perez — Project Manager
Asael has a B.A. in Architecture from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City, and an A.A.S. in Architecture from Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah, with an emphasis in AutoCAD and Construction Technologies. Asael has more than 20 years of experience as a drafter, architect, and project manager. Asael will assist the company by providing drafting standards for designs as well as oversee the review and coordination of construction documents. Asael and his wife, Irma, and their 5 children reside in Orem. Asael is fluent in Spanish and English. In his free time Asael loves to read antique architectural and construction books.
Dan Barton — Drafter
Dan has a Master's of Architecture from the University of Utah (2011) and is currently working to get licensed as an Architect. He is experienced in AutoCad, 3DS, Sketchup, Rhino, Carrara and many other design programs. Dan is very efficient, hard working, dedicated and competitive. Born and raised in Utah, he loves his job and thinks Renovation Design Group Rocks!
Kevin Bunnell — Drafter
Kevin has been working as a draftsman at Renovation Design Group since late 2009 while attending the University of Utah's School of Architecture. Since high school, he has taken many drafting, 3D modeling, and architectural design courses. Kevin enjoys the process of design and working with the Architects at Renovation Design Group. When he is not working or doing homework, Kevin spends most of his time with his wife and daughter and having as much fun as possible.
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Cross country squads make progress at St. Olaf
NORTHFIELD, MINN.—On a day when the Central College cross country teams competed against some of the top teams in the region, the men and women showed progress at the St. Olaf Invitational.
The Dutch men's team finished seventh in the 16-team field, while the women finished 11th in the 15-team field.
Horton returns for Dutch—The Central men, ranked second in the Central region, finished seventh in the 16-team field with 151 points on Saturday morning. Junior Eli Horton (Runnells, Southeast Polk HS), who missed the Central Dutch Invitational two weeks ago, led the Dutch on the eight-kilometer course with a 15th-place finish at 26:03.7. Highly-touted freshman Isaac Steffensmeier (St. Paul, Fort Madison HS) finished three seconds behind Horton in 17th. Junior Drew Jackson (Johnston) was the third Central finisher at 26:15.4, good for 19th. Senior Cody Doughan (Bettendorf, Pleasant Valley HS) finished 47th in 27:14.4 and junior Timothy Shepherd (Knoxville) finished five seconds later in 53rd.
"We made some good progress today, but we have some work to do," coach Joe Dunham said. "We got the chance to compete against the best teams in the region and now we have a better idea of where we stand."
St. Olaf, the top-ranked team in the Central region, won the invitational with 52 points. The top finisher was Matt Horan of Sioux Falls at 25:01.4.
Eaves top Dutch finisher for second-consecutive meet—The Central women finished 11th in the 15-team field with 296 points on Saturday morning. Junior Alyssa Eaves (Johnston) was the top Dutch finisher on the six-kilometer course for the second-consecutive meet, finishing in 42nd place at 24:09.6. The next four runners finished in a span of 17 seconds. Senior Amanda Dunkin (Pella) was 60th in 24:53.1, while sophomore Molly Bramble (Waukee) was 63rd in 25:00.0. Daphne Baumgartner (senior, Perry) finished two seconds later for 64th and Emma Nelson (senior, Pekin) rounded out the lineup in 67th at 25:10.1.
"We have made great strides thus far this season and we took another step in the right direction today," said Dunham. "I'm looking forward to another couple weeks of training with both programs."
Minnesota Duluth was the team champion with 46 points. Noelle Olson of St. Olaf was the top finisher at 21:34.4.
The two teams return to competition on Oct. 4 at the Wis.-Eau Claire Blugold Invitational in Colfax, Wis.


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Saturday (October 19th)
Chili Day at The NOSH
October 19th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To celebrate its last outdoor market of the season, The Nosh is hosting Chili Day, featuring versions of the classic comfort dish from Kuma's Corner, Paulina Meat Market, Pecking Order, Taco Joint, Bento Box, and many more. Each will serve a $3 sample size, so you won't stuff your face silly on the very first bowl. Free. A.N. Pritzker School at Damen and Evergreen Ave; event website
Sunday (October 20th)
Crop Mob at Leaning Shed Farm in Barrien Springs, MI
October 20th, 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Need to get out of the city for some fresh air and a good excuse to get your hands dirty? The Green City Market Junior Board is traveling to Leaning Shed Farm in Barrien Springs, MI to help plant garlic and press apple cider. After all the hard work, the crew will enjoy a spread of locally grown food. RSVP by emailing [email protected] Free. Barrien Springs, MI; event website
Beyond: October 26th
Meals on Wheels' 25th Annual Celebrity Chef Ball
Saturday, October 26th 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The 25th Annual Celebrity Chef Ball, which helps raise money for Meals on Wheels, is coming up soon. Over 70 local chefs and 13 mixologists will be on hand, and you can choose between two different formats. For $350 you can attend the VIP Chef's Dinner, which includes a reception and multi-course dinner. For $150 you can visit the Chef's Tasting Party, where you can mingle while noshing on various chef and cocktail stations. Make your choice here. Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W 35th St; event website


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SHERIDAN— The NSI Academy presents their fall fest Friday August 8 and Saturday August 9. On Friday there will be a Pig Spit BBQ and live music by The Craft Brothers starting at 6 p.m. On Saturday at 9 a.m., there will be a 5k Color Run that you can register online for. There will also be a lunch and a duck race. Both days will feature musical performances by the student body and inflatables for the whole family. This event is free and open to the public, but donations are welcome to establish a performing arts program at NSI Academy. The NSI Academy is located at 5 Lane Ln. For more information call 674-6878.
SHERIDAN— The North Main Association presents a Taste of Sheridan, Sunday, August 10. Come try foods from ten different vendors at Thorne-Rider park from 3-7 p.m. Ten tickets may be purchased at the entrance for $20 and there is a beer and wine garden, kids' games, and live music performed by Canary Joe, Instagators, and Side Track. For more information or if you'd like to volunteer, call John at 763-2541.
SHERIDAN— Easter Seals, RENEW, and Eagle Ridge present "Superheroes in the Park" Friday at Kendrick Park. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. attendees are encouraged to come in a superhero costume, either a known superhero, or one of their own design, and enjoy games and a free lunch. There will also be inflatable slides, a superhero parade, and a photo booth. All programs provide for individuals with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries. For more information call Wendy Bruso at 672-2816.
SHERIDAN— Join the Sheridan Wesleyan Church and Vertical Church for family movies in the park next Friday, August 15, at dusk in Kendrick Park. Each film is a surprise but is appropriate for all ages. For more information call 763-7320.
SHERIDAN — The next and final offering of the "Tidbit Tuesday" educational program at the Sheridan County Museum will be held on Tuesday. The program gives children and their families an opportunity to explore history together from 10 a.m. to noon every other Tuesday throughout the summer. The events are free and open to all, but space is limited to 24 children so pre-registration is requested. For more information or to register call 675-1150. The museum is located at 850 Sibley Circle.
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Farmers Market will be moved farther up Grinnell Street this Thursday, in front of The Sheridan Press, to celebrate the Third Thursday Street Festival.
From 5-7 p.m. vendors will sell produce, arts and crafts and more as live music, children's activities, demonstrations and nonprofit booths are hosted.
Rockin Jake will perform from 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. on the Main Stage and Canary Joe will perform at the same time on Loucks and Main Street.
Attendance is free for customers and vendor booths are available to rent. For more information or to sign up as a vendor call Bonnie Gregory at the Downtown Sheridan Association 672-8881 or see www.downtownsheridan.org.
BILLINGS— The Big Sky Dowser will meet at its 37th annual convention from Aug. 23-24 at the Moose Lodge in Billings, Mont.
Dowsing is a type of divination employed in attempts to locate ground water, buried metals or ores, gemstones, oil and many other objects and materials without the use of scientific apparatus.
Come to the convention and learn about dowsing and see it demonstrated and learn the technique. The special presenter will be Big Sky Dowser Charter Member Vern Bandy who will demonstrate dowsing rods he personally designed.
For further information call Edris at 406-255-0928, Lois at 406-252-4215, or Gary at 406-670-0821.
BIG HORN— The first annual Big Horn Market will be Saturday, Aug. 30th from 9a.m.-2 p.m. Collette Eliason has been working with the Smokehouse and the Big Horn Mercantile to participate through great food and music. Although the event is small, there is a nice variety of participants from local artists paintings, pottery, baked goods (gluten free), home goods, locally made bath and body items, face-painting, wagon rides, locally grown vegetables and kids' activities. Big Horn Heritage Days will also bring live music to the Big Horn Smokehouse Friday and Saturday night. For more information call Collette Eliason at 752-3764.
SHERIDAN— The Sheridan County Fairgrounds will be the host for "Sludge Trudge", a 5k muddy obstacle run on Saturday. Competitive waves start at 9 a.m. with non-competitive waves from 10a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The kids race is at 1:30 p.m. with a harvest festival dinner at 7 p.m. If you plan to stay all day, bring lawn chairs, clean clothes, shoes and a towel. Outdoor showers will be provided. There will be food vendors, live music, a beer garden, and muddy exhibits. You can register at www.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=1862.
SHERIDAN— All five-year-olds in the community are invited to the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary's Annual 5-Year-Old Birthday Party on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the hospital. The birthday party will be held on the back cafeteria patio area at the hospital from 10-11 a.m. All children born in 2009 are invited to attend with their parents. Other siblings are also welcome to join in the fun. Parents may park in employee parking in back of the hospital building. All five-year olds will be given prizes and a special grand prize will be awarded at 10:45 a.m. The Shriner clowns will be on hand with their fire engine to give rides. There will also be face painting and balloons. Children can enjoy popcorn, cookies and other treats. Invitations to the party are being distributed around town and sent home with area Kindergartners. The Hospital Auxiliary has sponsored this event since 1959. The party was first held that year to celebrate the 5th birthday of all babies born during the new hospital building's first year: 1954. For more information call Cecile Pattinson, 672-1017.
SHERIDAN—The annual "Science Saturday" is kicking off Saturday. Starting at 9 a.m. the public is invited to go to the Sheridan College Dinosaur Quarry. Attendees will meet at the Museum of Discovery at the Sheridan College, 3059 Coffeen Ave. Transportation will not be provided, however, there will be an organizing of carpools that morning. For more information call Sarah Mentock at 763-0976.
SHERIDAN— The Koltiska pumpkin patch will be open for the season on Wednesday. This year is their tenth anniversary, and each purchaser will get a raffle ticket and they will draw for ten prizes. Cost is $6 to pick a pumpkin, and cost includes a wagon ride and refreshments. No dogs, please. Their hours will be Wednesday through Friday, 3-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon until 6 p.m. and they will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The last day they'll be open will be Oct. 12. The patch is located at 120 Cat Creek Rd. For more information call 307-737-2272.
SHERIDAN — Join instructor Dr. Jackie Canterbury for "Birding at the Brinton" on Saturday from 8-10 a.m.
All ages and abilities are welcome, especially beginners.
This event is free and open to the public.
The museum is located 239 Brinton Road in Big Horn.
For more information call Sarah Mentock at 763-0976.
SHERIDAN—The Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming is seeking members and volunteers. They will be at the Walmart Subway on Saturday from 3-5 p.m. If you sign up for the Girls Scouts, you will receive a free six inch sub sandwich, and bring a sock for a fun craft. For more information contact Jean Harn at email@example.com or Mackenzie Ivie at firstname.lastname@example.com.
SHERIDAN — The next and final Sheridan Farmers Market will be held Thursday on Grinnell Plaza. From 5-7 p.m. vendors will sell produce, arts and crafts and more as live music, children's activities, demonstrations and nonprofit booths are hosted. This week's activities include an acoustic set by Bill Heide. Attendance is free for customers and vendor booths are available to rent. For more information or to sign up as a vendor call Bonnie Gregory at the Downtown Sheridan Association 672-8881 or visit sheridanfarmersmarket.org online.
SHERIDAN—Few people today know much about the largest child migration in history. Between 1854 and 1929 more than 250,000 orphans and unwanted children were taken out of New York City and given away at train stations across America. Organized by Rev. Charles Brace to rid New York City of homeless street children and provide them with a chance to find new homes, this nearly 80 year experiment in child migration is filled with horror stories and happy endings. Sheridan Fulmer Library will host "Riders on the Orphan Trains", the official outreach program of the National Orphan Train Complex, at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Inner Circle. There will be a one hour presentation including music and photos. The library is located at 335 W. Alger St. For more information, contact Christina Schmidt at 674-8585 ext. 29.
SHERIDAN—The Kendrick Mansion at Trail End State Historic Site will open its doors free of charge for ticket holders on Saturday, as part of Smithsonian Magazine's tenth annual Museum Day Live! nationwide event. Museum Day Live! offers free admission to visitors presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket at a participating museum or cultural institution. The Museum Day Live! tickets are now available to download at Smithsonian.com/museumdaylive. Visitors who present the Museum Day Live! ticket will gain free entrance for two at a participating venue for one day only. One ticket is permitted per household, per email address. For more information about Museum Day Live! 2014 and a list of participating museums and cultural institutions, go to Smithsonian.com/museumday/venues. Trail End State Historic Site is located at 400 Clarendon Ave. Call curator Sharie Prout with any questions at 674-4589. The museum will be open from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, and visitors must present a Museum Day Live! ticket to gain free entrance.
SHERIDAN—The Sagebrush Community Art Center is having kids' Halloween costume classes Saturday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 11.
On Oct. 4, the kids will be making masks and on Oct. 11 they will be designing their own costumes. There is a $6 registration for each class.
You can make reservations by calling 674-1970 or enroll on the same day of the class. For more information, call Sagebrush Community Art Center at 674-1970.
SHERIDAN—KLIFE is holding a youth rally on Monday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Sheridan Junior High featuring Bethany Hamilton. Bethany Hamilton is a pro-surfer who's life story was featured in the movie 'Soul Surfer' and she is currently appearing on 'The Amazing Race' and 'Dolphin Tale 2'. This event is open to the public and tickets are $5 per person and are for sale at Roosters. For more information please call Amy Rabon at 461-0874.
SHERIDAN— 'Science Saturday' continues next Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. until Noon. The subject will be "The Hip Bone's Connected to the…" and will explore anatomy and physiology. The lecture will be at the Sheridan College Science Center, 3059 Coffeen Ave. For more information call Sarah Mentock at 763-0976.
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" throughout the month of October. There will be golden tickets hidden in library books. Those who find the tickets will receive a free Wonka chocolate bar. The library will also celebrate with Wonka Wednesdays and Fizzy Lifting Fridays.
On Wednesday, the library is having a free movie night at 6:30 p.m. with popcorn.
On Oct. 22, the library will host a book discussion in the Inner Circle at 6:30 p.m. Children's librarian Michelle Havenga will discuss "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and its impact on generations of children.
A second movie night with popcorn is scheduled for Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. The Story, Tongue River and Clearmont branches will also participate in Wonka-related events throughout the month. For more information call Christina Schmidt at 674-8585, ext. 29.
SHERIDAN — Join instructor Dr. Jackie Canterbury for "Birding at the Brinton" next Saturday from 9-11 a.m. All ages and abilities are welcome, especially beginners. This event is free and open to the public. The museum is located 239 Brinton Road in Big Horn. For more information call Sarah Mentock at 763-0976.
STORY— Story is having their second annual chili cook-off Thursday as part of their Fall Festival at the Story School. Contestants are needed and entry forms are available at the Story school, Story store and the Story library. For more registration information call Stevie Phillips at 752-6140. The Fall Festival is from 5-7 p.m. and features the chili cook-off, family photos, cake walk and tons of activities and games.
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter has scheduled the 14th annual Pet-O-Ween Contest for Saturday at Kendrick Park.
Registration for the two-part event begins at 10 a.m. A pet-owner walk/run will start at 11 a.m. and cost to participate in the race is $5 per person. The first 50 entries will receive a free pet first-aid kit.
The costume contest will begin at noon and entry fees for that competition are also $5 per pet. Categories for the contest include best pet-owner costume, best dog costume, best cat costume and most unique costume.
A bucket raffle will also be featured.
Proceeds for the event will benefit the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter.
The event will also feature lunch by Killy's Smokehouse Deli and soda will be provided by Coca Cola of Sheridan.
For more information, contact the shelter at 674-7694.
SHERIDAN — The Big Horn Mountain Eagles will host a children's Halloween party from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday.
Children age 10 and younger are welcome to attend free of charge. The event will feature games, prizes and a costume contest.
The Big Horn Mountain Eagles is located at 1760 Commercial Ave.
For more information contact the Eagles office at 674-9010.


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People around here were teasing me earlier in the week saying that I would wear out my BGE (if that were possible) and then this week I hadn't posted anything. I gt a PM yesterday teasing me about this. We are having work done on our house which kept me busy, but I am happy to report I made lunch on the Egg 7 days in a row this past week and supper 5 out of 7 days. I actually made lunch every day this week for the 2 or 3 guys working on the house. They are avid quers themselves and had heard of the Egg, but never had food cooked on it before. They are sold on the advantages now too. There was nothing I did that I haven't posted here, hence no pictures.
Today I made two new dishes: Lemon-Pepper Wings and Barbecue Baked Beans both from the BGE Cookbook. The beans were quite similar to the EggFest Chili & Brunswick stew I made recently. The wings were a bit different in that they were direct grilled at 500 degrees. I had some trouble with flareups, but I was able to deal with some of that issue by closing down the lower draft door. I still need to work on getting the coals spread out so I have even heat across the Egg. The grill was at 500 like it was supposed to be but the heat was somewhat uneven. For now I move the food around the grill so the cooking temps they are exposed to even out. The wings were tasty and I liked them a lot, but I am going to give them another try where I attempt to better control my temps.
The sauce for the Barbecue Baked Beans used the Basic Barbecue Sauce from the BGE Cookbook. It used: Apple cider vinegar, celery seed, salt, tomato sauce, cinnamon, light brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, minced onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cloves & black pepper.
The dry spices are mixed first....
...before they are added to the wet ingredients. The sauce was simmered to reduce it and thicken it up.
The rest of the ingredients for the beans are gathered. Besides the Basic BBQ Sauce it used, light brown sugar, cannellin beans, water, diced onions, maple syrup, yellow mustard, diced bacon, reserved liquid from the beans, salt & pepper. i
The Egg has been pre-heated to 400 degrees and the BGE Dutch oven was being heated for 10 minutes. While this was going on I worked on the Creamy Feta Dressing for the wings. It used mayonnaise, feta cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, salt & pepper.
The finished Creamy Feta Dressing gets refrigerated until it is time to eat.
Out at the Egg the bacon gets cooked first. When it is done the bacon comes out and the bacon fat is kept in the Dutch oven.
The diced onions gets sauteed in the bacon fat. It takes about 8 minutes.
The bacon and every other ingredient but the salt and pepper are added in.
After the ingredients are blended together the Dutch oven gets covered, the Egg gets closed and the beans cook for 30 minutes. I stirred them every 10 minutes.
This was the first time where I used the Dutch oven with it's own cover on it.
While the beans were cooking I made the seasoning for the wings which used granulated garlic, kosher salt & black pepper.
The basting sauce used the zest or 6 lemons & EVOO
After being cooked for 30 minutes covered, the cover of the Dutch oven is removed and the beans are left on the Egg to cook down and thicken. At this point I added an Apple wood chunk that would serve to smoke the beans and the wings.
It is 15 minutes later and the beans have reduced and thickened.They will rest while the chicken wings are cooking.
The wings are tossed in the seasoning.
The seasoned wings are on the grill which is set up for direct grilling at 500 degrees.
The wings are ready to come off the Egg. They were brushed twice with the EVOO/Lemon Zest sauce.
The beans had wonderful flavor, but they were a bit of a surprised since they were quite sweet tasting. I liked them a lot after I got over the initial shock where the flavor was different than I expected. They are well worth making again.
The wings were very flavorful too. I need to work on my temperature control, but closing the lower draft door as suggested on this board definitely helped.
This was a very flavorful meal. Though the wings weren't my best ever, there were none left when the dust settled. We made a pretty big dent in the beans too.
All in all another tasty meal and a good lerning session on the Egg.
I wish that there were some Egg specific cooking classes either real or virtual that I could take. There are definitely some things about the Egg are a little different. I've got using the Dutch oven part down pretty well. I am struggling a little with the direct grilling part. I am learning, but I wish I could speed up the process some more. But practice makes perfect and I am having a ball in the process!


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Picked this pair up at my fave antique store. Pair of Mid Century Lefton Figurines - male and female Harlequin pair. They were sometimes used as lamp bases as well, but my pair are just the original figurines. I love the colors and the Mid-century feel to them!


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O's bats can't figure out Smyly
Davis' solo homer one of two hits Baltimore musters vs. left-hander
BALTIMORE -- Every once in a while, Orioles manager Buck Showalter will pick out a pitcher his team is set to face in the next few days and talk him up for a couple days. On Wednesday, the manager joked that he does it for as many people as he can so he looks smart when they perform.
His trick worked again. With the Rays coming to town, Showalter mentioned Drew Smyly, the 25-year-old left-hander Tampa Bay acquired in the trade that sent David Price to the Tigers, and on Wednesday he shut down the Orioles in a 3-1 Rays win in front of 20,762.
"I talked to y'all about him before," Showalter said. "That's why you give up guys like David Price."
The only blemish preventing Smyly from a second straight scoreless start was a solo homer by Chris Davis in the second inning. The pitcher retired the next 12 batters he faced after that homer and allowed just one more hit during his six-strikeout night.
Smyly is now 3-1 with a 1.50 ERA in six games since joining the Rays at the non-waiver Trade Deadline.
"This is probably one of the better stretches I've had as a starter," Smyly said. "Really, since the All-Star break, I felt like I've kind of turned the page."
The loss brings an end to Baltimore's four-game winning streak at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and, coupled with the Yankees' 8-4 win against the Tigers, cuts the O's lead in the American League East to six games.
By the end of the first inning, Kevin Gausman and the defense behind him already put Baltimore in a hole too deep to recover from against Smyly. A one-out double by Ben Zobrist and a wild pitch by Gausman put the rookie pitcher in trouble early, and Jonathan Schoop's ill-fated decision to throw home on a grounder to second played a role in both runs in the inning.
Zobrist slid by Caleb Joseph's tag for the first run and Matt Joyce, who reached on the fielder's choice, scored on Wil Myers' single three batters later. The Rays tacked on an unearned run in the second inning. Smyly had more than enough support.
"Obviously, I know who he is and I know his numbers," said Gausman, whose four innings matched the shortest start of his career. "I knew it was going to be a pitchers' duel and I wish it would have been, but I just kind of struggled early on. They had some hits fall in some good spots and they also hit the ball pretty hard right at some guys."
The O's mustered only two hits and one walk against Smyly and had a runner in scoring position for a grand total of one batter. After Steve Pearce singled in the sixth inning to extend his hitting streak to 10 games, he stole second. One pitch later, Adam Jones whiffed at a slider for his second strikeout of the game.
As Smyly was hurling a gem in Baltimore, the man he was traded for pitched a dud in Detroit. Price gave up eight runs in the third inning of the loss to New York, allowing nine straight hits to start the frame before being pulled. In six games with Tampa Bay, Smyly has allowed six runs in total.
"David Price is one of the best in the game," shortstop J.J. Hardy said. "It's nice we don't have to see him all the time. Smyly's a great pitcher. It doesn't get much easier."
Showalter had seen enough of Smyly in the lefty's young career to know what he was capable of -- he entered the day 5-0 with a 1.33 ERA against the AL East -- and he delivered.
Brad Boxberger made it through the eighth unscathed, and Jake McGee notched his 15th save to deny the thought of an Orioles rally.
This game, though, was all about Smyly. A flat offensive effort by the O's like the ones that plagued their weekend against the Cubs certainly contributed, but it came down to Smyly's four strong pitches, his unique delivery and a continued run of success against the O's and the AL East.
"That's it," Showalter said. "They were going to be tough tonight. Runs were going to be at a premium."
David Wilson is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Rivasandre wrote:I tend to bore people when I talk in terms like this and I don't want to make an impression of a "boring?" person.
Rivasandre wrote:Aisute it is awesome to hear that you thought it was a spiritual experience, because that is exactly what I was experiencing throughout the whole game, and I also agree it was very therapeutic. The matter for me is trying to capture what the game brought to me while I was playing it, and applying it everyday.
I tend to bore people when I talk in terms like this and I don't want to make an impression of a "boring?" person. I just enjoy talking about deep and spiritual things. Which is why Journey was just an amazing game for me.
On the other hand nice to meet you two.
standinthemoon wrote:Mm, I definitely see what you mean! Journey helped pull me out of a really deep depression I had been in for weeks (and an artistic and musical rut I've been in for months, if not years). Art has the power to turn lives around like that, I think. At least, it's always been true for me.
Haha, your grammar is fine!
Rivasandre wrote:I think school washes creativity away (this is my opinion). That is why I am entering a vocational school so I can focus on one thing.
Journey on the other hand is a very inspirational game. Your path/journey to the mountain is your path to fulfilling your desires....that's what I saw and grasped from the game play. Skill wise I fell in the same hole, but its always there. It's muscle memory .
Im in the same rut musically, but i'd love to hear what you have done. No problem if you don't (it would be very understandable).
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Minor requirements
The Department of Classics offers three different minors. These minor programs allow students to study either Greek or Latin individually, or the literatures and cultures of antiquity (Classical Civilization). All three minors require at least five courses; at least one of these must be at the 300 level.
Classics minors planning worksheet
The Minor in Latin
Five courses in Latin language, at least one of which is at the 300 level.
The Minor in Greek
Five courses in Greek language, at least one of which is at the 300 level.
The Minor in Classical Civilization
Five courses total.
At least one Classics course at the 300 level.
Complementary courses in Classical Civilization may also count.
Complementary Classical Civilization courses offered in other departments that count towards the minor in Classical Civilization include:
ARTH 273 Greek Art and Architecture
ARTH 274 Visualizing Ancient Rome
HIST 343 Late Antiquity: Transformation and Migration
PHIL 203 Ancient Greek Philosophy
REL 110 Literature of the New Testament: The Real Jesus, Ancient and Modern Views
REL 310 New Testament: Acts and Letters


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Kelsey Nixon's Mean Green Smoothie
Green smoothies: This trendy breakfast drink can fill you with a smug sense of health. Just add a couple handfuls of spinach to your smoothie or try one of these recipes.
Mean Green Smoothie (pictured above)
Green Smoothie
Eggs with greens: The other day I topped a jalapeno cheddar roll with a smear of avocado, a fried egg and little raw kale salad. It made an otherwise decadent breakfast sandwich seem healthy. You can also fold cooked greens into an omelet or scrambled egg.
Salad: Salad is an easy choice, but bump up the nutrition by selecting dark leafy greens, such as Romaine, spinach or kale as the base.
Spinach And Green Apple Salad
Massaged Kale Salad
Kale Caesar Salad
Soup: Even if you're just heating up a canned soup, you can add greens (like baby spinach) to it to bump up the nutrition. Or make one from scratch.
Sandwich: Sneak in an extra dose of leafy greens to your sandwich by layering on the lettuce, spinach, or even cooked kale or other greens leftover from last night's dinner.
Kale chips: If you're not familiar with these, turn on your oven right now and make them. Just chop up some washed, dried kale, toss it with a bit of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and roast in a hot oven until crispy.
Side dish: There are so many ways to work greens into dinner. One of the easiest, of course, is to just saute some as a side dish for whatever else you're having — a bit of garlic, olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes are a good start. Or try a new recipe:
Sauteed Mustard Greens With Pancetta
Short-Cut Collard Greens
Pasta with beans and greens: I like to make a pasta dish with some sort of sauteed greens and chickpeas or cannellini beans for an easy, healthy dinner.
Penne With Spinach Sauce
Top homemade pizza with greens: Go free-form or try this recipe Speck And Mustard Greens Pizza.
Kerri-Ann Jennings, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian who thinks you don't have to compromise good taste to achieve good health. A former associate nutrition editor of EatingWell Magazine, Kerri-Ann now freelance writes about food, nutrition and health trends and her work has been published on FoodNetwork.com, Yahoo! Shine and the Huffington Post, among others. She also puts her masters degree in nutrition from Columbia University to use teaching classes and counseling individuals on adding healthy behaviors to their daily lives. Find more of her work at kerriannjennings.com or follow her on Twitter @kerriannrd or Facebook.


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So, my mom came over yesterday and we were standing in front of Calliope's cage, playing with her. Out of the blue, my mom says, "You should try putting cat litter in that bottom tray". My response? "HELL NO!"
I mean, really? What would ever possess anyone to put cat litter in a cage? ...And this is one reason why, despite her offers to watch Calliope when I go away for a couple weeks, I always get a proper bird-sitter!
I mean, it doesn't make me angry. It just shocked me to realize how little some people know about birds. Come on, all that dust? Plus, it wouldn't even be convenient.
Have any of you ever gotten stupid suggestions from people who know nothing about birds?


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Established in 1967, the Morden Corn and Apple Festival is one of Manitoba's longest-standing and most cherished summer events. And while there weren't a whole lot of apples to be seen, Free press photojournalist Jessica Burtnick saw the rides, the kids, and plenty of corn.