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How Two Manolo Blahnik Executives Became Award-Winning Farmers
Upon opening the doors of the main barn at Arethusa Farm, you'll find a hallway lined with photos of champion cows and a glass showcase filled to the brim with sparkling gold trophies.
That is, perhaps, an understatement—at Arethusa, the animals are treated like royalty. What began as a moderately sized dairy farm has now become one of the best not only in North
Arethusa's owners George Malkemus and Tony Yurgaitis certainly never intended to get into the farming industry. They were (and still are) powerful fashion executives: the president and
In addition to keeping the landscape as it had been, they restored the property's heritage; it had been a working dairy farm since 1815. Every barn on its rolling acreage, flanked by miles of preserved wetlands and forest, is architecturally simple and traditional, fitting the area's historic character.
"People sometimes think there are two totally separate things that we do—our shoe business and the farm—but we approach everything the same way," Yurgaitis says. "We have a certain style of making it what we want it to be." And their standards are high.
Arethusa now produces cheese, milk,
yogurt, butter, and ice cream.
A few years into owning the land, they hired two experienced breeders in hopes of producing superior cows, whose genetics could be sold to other farms.
Their plan worked. Two of Arethusa's cows, Melanie and Veronica, made history at the 2004 World Dairy Expo by winning the titles of Supreme Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion. Never before had one farm landed the top prize for two cows—a feat akin to Secretariat winning the Triple Crown.
Arethusa expanded its barns and began adding new additions. "So we had this little world, and all of a sudden, we built a multimillion dollar world here," Malkemus says, laughing. "We wanted to be low key, but can you drive down the road and not see this huge place?"
The farm hosted an international cattle sale called Global Glamour in 2008—the glitzy auction booklet played on Gucci's logo—where one of the Holstein consignments fetched $1 million.
Still, both owners have a passion for their venture that goes beyond the financial incentives. "To me, it begins with the love of animals, and to bring the farm back to what it was 100 years ago," says Malkemus. "What we have tried to do is to support the industry and bring it back to Connecticut."
The farm currently has a staff of 20 and 300 to 325 cattle consisting of three breeds: Holsteins, Jerseys, and Brown Swiss. Embryos are sold internationally—as are some offspring—and Arethusa's dairy products can be found in retail stores like Eataly, Dean & Deluca, and Whole Foods, as well as the farm's own stores.
Arethusa owners George Malkemus and Tony Yurgaitis
"It takes a lot of effort and focus
The owners are so proud of their milk, in fact, that they label it with the tagline "Milk like it used to taste." It's a nod to the milk Malkemus grew up drinking in Texas in the 1950s.
Malkemus and Yurgaitis want the farm, which is now open for tours on Saturdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., to be a model or industry standard for what can be done with the right investment. "It's the team that is behind everything we do. There's so much talent under the roofs of Arethusa," says Yurgaitis. "I think talented people attract other talented people—they want to be part of a great team."
"Whether it's Manolo Blahnik or whether it's the farm," Malkemus says, "it's all based on passion. If you're passionate about something and have the time and the energy—as well as the capital to invest in these projects and nurture them along with the right people—that's why I think we've been so blessed to have the success that we've had."
A few of the cow's many prize ribbons
A renovated brick firehouse in nearby Bantam is the home of Arethusa Farm Dairy and one of its two retail stores—another is in New Haven. The stores offer the farm's rich ice cream and their own cheeses, milk, butter,
Arethusa's nine artisanal
In what was an old general store next to the Dairy, Malkemus and Yurgatis envisioned creating a wine and cheese bar inspired by the Italian region of Puglia to showcase Benham's handiwork. Once they found Dan Magill—a chef who had trained at the Culinary Institute of America and with Daniel Boulud—and
For the second year in a row, Arethusa al tavolo (or Arethusa "at the table") has been named by OpenTable as one of the 100 best restaurants in America. It serves seasonal New American fare with a focus on the milk, cream,
As Magill explains, "The top of the menu includes the Julia Child quote, 'If you're afraid of butter, use cream.' Everything stems from the Dairy. It's a dairy-themed experience."
The old fashioned is made with Litchfield bourbon.
Signature menu items include a lobster and avocado salad, served with a miso-ginger dressing, and a strip steak.
Soon, Arethusa Farm will produce not only dairy but also much of the produce for the restaurant. Work recently began to clear a five-acre parcel of land that will serve as Arethusa Gardens, with its produce earmarked for Arethusa al
Originally purchased to handle overflow parking from the Dairy and restaurant, a small property across the street has been transformed into a coffee shop that rivals the chicest cosmopolitan bakeries.
In April 2016 Arethusa a mano, or Arethusa "by hand," began serving Stumptown coffee alongside New York-style bagels and pastries like pains au chocolat and croissant muffins. The cream cheese is produced in-house, of course, and Pastry Chef James Arena even makes the crackers by hand.
The owners of Arethusa Farm have another life in Manhattan, where they spend the bulk of their week. George Malkemus is president of Manolo Blahnik USA and Tony Yurgaitis serves as vice president of the company known for its high-end fashion footwear.
George Malkemus and Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik, who has been designing whimsical, stunning, and carefully crafted shoes since the 1970s, expanded his European presence by opening a store on Madison Avenue in 1979. After hiring Malkemus, a former marketing copywriter, to be his U.S. business partner in 1982, sales took off. The television show Sex and the City helped bring Manolo Blahnik shoes to the attention of a wide audience.
While Malkemus and Yurgaitis run one of the most powerful luxury footwear brands in the world in New York City, they seem just as content with their life in Litchfield County, where they manage a team of 115 across all of Arethusa's burgeoning businesses. People, that is. The 300 "ladies" in the barns are a bonus.
This story originally appeared on Townandcountrymag.com.
* Minor edits have been made by the Townandcountry.ph editors.


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N'Kosi Perry is a Hurricane, through and through.
But he doesn't mind taking advice from a Seminole.
Perry, Miami's highly touted quarterback recruit, has been studying under Jameis Winston, whom he knows through a mutual friend.
See video of the two throwing together Monday in Tampa, courtesy of Perry's Snapchat account:
Perry told The Post by phone Tuesday he met Winston through P.J. Williams, the former FSU cornerback now playing for the New Orleans Saints. Williams and Perry grew up near each other Ocala and attended Vanguard High five graduating classes apart. Perry met Winston during his FSU days.
Advice from the former national champion, Heisman winner, No. 1 overall draft pick and Tampa Bay Buccaneers' starting QB can only help Perry as he tries to win the Miami starting job, which was vacated by NFL-bound Brad Kaaya.
[Meet the contenders in the UM QB race]
"I learned a lot of the smaller things. Quarterback stuff," Perry said, adding that Winston told him to "always be a leader, process information, and focus on the smaller things."
Perry, who was rated the No. 3 dual-threat quarterback and No. 84 player overall in the 2017 signing class by ESPN, won't be around for spring drills — he said he plans to arrive May 22 — but his talent level means he will be a factor in the quarterback race this fall. Coaches believe he can be a Deshaun Watson-caliber talent, which is undoubtedly another reason Winston wanted to work with him.
Winston's advice on winning the starting job?
"Just play football and focus on the details," Perry said.
More video: Watch Perry throw last summer at UM's Paradise Camp
Early enrollee Cade Weldon will try to impress Hurricanes coaches this spring, along with redshirt freshman-to-be Jack Allison, redshirt sophomore Evan Shirreffs, redshirt junior Malik Rosier and walk-on Vincent Testaverde. Coach Mark Richt has said the battle is likely to last until the second scrimmage of fall camp.
On the day Perry signed his letter of intent with UM, quarterbacks coach Jon Richt described him as a "a tall, more athletic, very loose guy that has a cannon for an arm," and likened him to another former FSU Heisman winner, Charlie Ward.
"He'll be able to make plays that sometimes shouldn't have been made that are awesome," Jon Richt said. "But he's gotta be a guy that makes the consistent play, the play that day-in and day-out we need him to make."
Another focus for Perry is adding weight — he's listed at 6-foot-4 and 185 pounds — and becoming a vocal presence, in addition to learning the offense. Perry regularly texts and video chats with coaches and has access to certain areas of the playbook.
He said his classes this spring end at 12:30 p.m., so he spends his afternoons lifting, training and, once school is out for the day, throwing with receivers.


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About the area
The national primary N4 and national secondary N52 routes provide road access to Mullingar (Sat Nav. Latitude/Longitude 53.525890-7.339523)
Located on the N4/M4, for those travelling from Dublin, exit the M50 at Junction 5 (Sligo/Westport/Galway) and remain on the M4 until Junction 15 where you exit for Mullingar Town Centre. On exiting the motorway turn left onto the N52. At roundabout, take 3rd exit onto Bellview Rd (R156) and drive straight for town centre.
The town is served by an excellent rail service that provides eleven trains per day from Dublin, departing from Connolly Railway Station Dublin for Mullingar every day and the town is also accessible by rail from:
Dublin -Maynooth – Kilcock – Enfield – Edgeworthstown – Longford – Dromod – Carrick on Shannon – Boyle – Ballymote – Coolooney – Sligo
The national rail company is Iarnrod Eireann.
Timetables serving Mullingar are available at www.irishrail.ie or by calling Mullingar Railway Station at 044-93.
The bus and train station is located close to the centre of Mullingar, and buses also stop at bus stops located in Castle Street and Austin Friars Street. The national bus company, Bus Eireann, provides daily services to and from Mullingar.
Buses serving Mullingar:
No. 22
Dublin Airport – Dublin City – Mullingar – Lonford – Charleston – Ballina
No. 23
Dublin Airport- Dublin City- Mullingar – Longford – Carrick on Shannon – Sligo
No. 70
Galway – Athlone – Mullingar – Dundalk
No. 115
Dublin – Mullingar
For all details of bus timetables, please see www.buseireann.ie
Private bus services are also available from Mullingar to a number of locations.
By Plane
The main airport in Ireland is Dublin Airport and it is served by all the major international airlines. National airlines, Aer Lingus and Ryanair have extensive connections to Europe and North America.
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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Another Adventure of Sherlock Holmes
The Hound of the Baskervilles: Another Adventure of Sherlock Holmes
Mr Sherlock Holmes, who was usually very late in the mornings, save upon those not infrequent occasions when he stayed up all night, was seated at the breakfast table. I stood upon the hearth-rug and picked up the stick which our visitor had left behind him the night before. It was a fine, thick piece of wood, bulbous-headed, of the sort which is known as a 'Penang lawyer'. Just under the head was a broad silver band, nearly an inch across. 'To James Mortimer, mrcs, from his friends of the cch', was engraved upon it, with the date '1884'. It was just such a stick as the old-fashioned family practitioner used to carry--dignified, solid, and reassuring.
'Well, Watson, what do you make of it?'
Holmes was sitting with his back to me, and I had given him no sign of my occupation.
'How did you know what I was doing? I believe you have eyes in the back of your head.'
'I have, at least, a well-polished, silver-plated coffee-pot in front of me,' said he. 'But, tell me, Watson, what do you make of our visitor's stick? Since we have been so unfortunate as to miss him and have no notion of his errand, this accidental souvenir becomes of importance. Let me hear you reconstruct the man by an examination of it.'
'I think,' said I, following so far as I could the methods of my companion, 'that Dr Mortimer is a successful elderly medical man, well-esteemed, since those who know him give him this mark of their appreciation.'
'Good!' said Holmes. 'Excellent!'
'I think also that the probability is in favour of his being a country practitioner who does a great deal, of his visiting on foot.'


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The Week of April 29, As Told By Numbers
The Grizzlies did something they have not done for 1,759 games: win without registering a strikeout. On May 2, Shane Loux, Jake Dunning, and Dan Runzler threw nine innings but did not fan one Sacramento River Cats batter. It did not matter, though, because the trio of hurlers limited Sacramento to five runs – while the Fresno offense supported them with 11 runs.
Prior to this past week, the last time the Grizzlies won a game without striking out a batter was August 21, 2000 at Tucson. Ryan Jensen (7.1 IP) and Jason Davis (1.2 IP) threw in the game.
The Grizzlies have played in a game in which their pitchers did not record a strikeout, though, before the 2000 season. The last time that happened was June 16, 2004, also against Sacramento. The Grizzlies had three games during the 2004 season in which their pitchers did not strike out any of their opponents.
Brett Pill had a hitting streak reach a baker's dozen. His 13-game hitting streak ended on May 3, but it still matched Roger Kieschnick for the longest hitting streak by a Grizzlies batter this season. Pill had 23 hits over the 13-game stretch.
It fell one game short of tying his career-high hitting streak of 14 games set twice (Last: July 29-August 11, 2010 with Fresno).
7 1/3
Michael Kickham tossed 7 1/3 scoreless innings on May 3 vs. Colorado Springs, which was the longest outing so far by a Fresno pitcher this season. It was Kickham's longest outing since July 12, 2012 with Richmond.
It was the most shutout innings thrown by a Fresno pitcher since another left-hander turned in a complete game shutout on June 21, 2011 vs. Salt Lake: Giants pitcher Barry Zito.
Ok, Zito was on MLB Rehab assignment. He was an established Major League pitcher (read: Cy Young winner), so pitching against Triple-A hitters was a step below from he sees every fifth day currently in his career.
So the last non-MLB-Rehab-assignment Grizzlies pitcher to throw more than 7 1/3 innings of shutout baseball before Kickham? Another left-hander familiar to Grizzlies and Giants fans: Madison Bumgarner, on May 28, 2010 vs. Salt Lake.
Carter Jurica delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Grizzlies' their first walk-off win of the season as they beat the Sacramento River Cats 8-7 on April 29.
The Grizzlies had 9 walk-off wins in 2012.
Are Your Students Wild About Reading?
By Camille Moultrie
How do you get your students Wild About Reading? Parker can show you how reading and fun can go hand in hand.
Parker danced and celebrated with the students and faculty at the Easterby Elementary assembly recently for their outstanding reading achievements! The students won two laptops for their school's library through the Grizzlies Community Fund's Wild About Reading program. Easterby won the laptops by having the highest attendance of all Wild About Reading schools at their assigned game during the 2012 Grizzlies season.
Easterby students partied the morning away with Parker and even got to see their teachers boogie on stage as well!
The Wild About Reading Program is a fantastic way to get students thrilled about reading and the chance to cheer on our very own Fresno Grizzlies! Each student enrolled in the program is challenged to read 10 books over five weeks. If a student reaches the goal, then he or she receives two free tickets to a Grizzlies game.
Over 90,000 Central San Joaquin Valley students are enrolled in the Wild About Reading program in 2013. Also, as part of the program, each student receives a free Farm Grown magazine, which features the short story "Parker Goes To The Farm."
We are still accepting schools, however, for 2013. If you are interested, please call the Community Fund at (559) 320-2547.
Offseason League Update – Dec. 12, 2012
Here is a look at how some Grizzlies from the 2012 season are performing in their respective offseason leagues:
Yusmeiro Petit – Bravos de Margarita (Liga Venezuela Beisbol Profesional)
1-3 with a 4.30 ERA in 4 starts
After going winless through his first three starts, Petit picked up his first win of the winter season on December 5th against Leones del Caracas. Petit may have walked four batters in the winning decision, but he was beyond effective, as he did not allow a run over eight innings. The right-hander did not pitch more than seven innings in all of the 2012 regular season. Also of note (but probably lacks any meaning), in Petit's last 12 starts, which date back to July 29th with the Grizzlies, he has recorded a decision in 11 of the games. In his first 21 starts in 2012, he only had six decisions.
Jean Machi – Navegantes de Magallanes (Liga Venezuela Beisbol Profesional)
0-1 with a 7.20 ERA in 10 games
Machi's sole appearance last week came on December 4th. His final pitching line looks good (2/3 innings pitched, no runs, one hit), but the devil is in the details. Machi entered the eighth inning with runners on first and third base and one out. He forced a groundout to the first batter he faced, but it allowed one run to score. The next batter singled to score another run, making the score 3-0 (which eventually turned out to be the final score). Since none of the runners were charged to Machi, the 2/3 scoreless innings did lower Machi's ERA slightly from 7.71 to 7.20.
Francisco Peguero – Gigantes del Cibao (Liga de Beisbol Dominicano)
.197/.234/.295 with 6 RBI in 16 games
Over three games last week, Peguero went hitless in 10 plate appearances (nine at-bats) with five strikeouts. Peguero has struck out at least once in seven consecutive games (13 total strikeouts) and is batting .083 (2-for-24) over the same stretch. Peguero has continued to play center field in each of his 16 games with Cibao. With the Grizzlies in 2012, Peguero played in 27 games as a center fielder (77 games a right fielder).
Jackson Williams – Escognido (Liga de Beisbol Dominicano)
.275/.310/.400 with 5 RBI in 12 games
Full disclosure: Williams slipped through the cracks in our previous Winter League updates. Williams, a catcher for the Grizzlies in each of the last three seasons, is playing for Leones del Escogido. He made his first appearance with Escogido on November 17th. After batting .179 through his first seven games, Williams is hitting .500 (6-for-12) with four runs scored and two RBIs in his last five contests.
Panda Sighting in Fresno
By: Ellen Ward
Despite a good overall record, the defending World Champions have had a rough start to the 2011 season. They have lost key players to injuries, several of which have come through Fresno on rehab stints before returning to the Majors. After losing 30 pounds and finding his swing again in the off-season, the last place Pablo Sandoval thought he would end up would be on the disabled list. Just a month into the season, Sandoval fractured his right hand sliding into second base in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and later received surgery to repair the broken bone. Sandoval used his recovery time wisely; working out constantly, and even took ground balls with his left hand.
Signing with the Giants in 2003, Sandoval quickly rose through the various levels within the organization. The Giants promoted him straight to the Majors from Double-A Connecticut, bypassing Triple-A Fresno completely. The infielder made his Major League debut with the Giants in 2008 after splitting time between High-A San Jose and Double-A Connecticut. Sandoval became an instant fan favorite, batting .345 in 2008 and quickly emerged as a key hitter in the lineup. He received his quirky nickname, Kung Fu Panda, from pitcher Barry Zito, on September 19th, 2008, when he jumped over a tag from catcher Danny Ardoin, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Sandoval continued to dominate in 2009, batting .330 with 25 home runs, but fell off to just .268 with 13 home runs in 2010. In order to return to his earlier form, Sandoval took advantage of the 2010 off-season, losing 30 pounds over a three-month span. Before breaking his hand, Sandoval was batting .313, and led the team with five home runs in 24 games.
Now, Sandoval is finding his way back to San Francisco after being gone for five weeks. He is scheduled to start his rehab with San Jose before heading to Fresno for the first time in his major league career sometime this weekend. According to various Bay Area reporters the Giants would like him to play in at least five games before returning to San Francisco.
With this being Sandoval's first time in Fresno, the community is already buzzing about the famous Kung Fu Panda's debut at Chukchansi Park. To catch a glimpse of the Panda in action, be sure to get your tickets before they're all gone. And don't forget to pick up a fuzzy panda hat— you wouldn't want to miss out on all the fun!
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Derby stage comeback to earn point
Derby 3-3 Middlesbrough
Derby striker Malcolm Christie came off the bench to score a brace against Middlesbrough as Jim Smith's side produced another comeback to earn a controversial point.
It looked like Derby were on their way to being beaten comfortably after Alen Boksic, Joseph-Desire Job and Brian Deane put Middlesbrough into a 3-0 lead.
But the arrival of substitutes Christie and Georgi Kinkladze saw Derby add the missing potency to their neat passing play in the first-half.
Christie, returning to action after recovering from viral meningitis, converted Seth Johnson's 67th minute cross with Branco Strupar adding a controversial second seven minutes from time before Christie completed the comeback.
The Middlesbrough camp were angry at Strupar's effort as they thought Derby should have played the ball back to them prior to the corner which led to the goal after the visitors had kicked into touch so Phil Stamp could receive treatment.
Earlier Derby began brightly with striker Dean Sturridge breaking clear after eight minutes but his shot was weak and wide from just outside the box.
Manager Bryan Robson's visiting side then took the lead when Boksic earned and converted a penalty after being brought down by Stefano Eranio.
There was some debate whether the offence was committed
Boksic has not played since scoring a brace in the opening day win against Coventry due to a groin injury. This did not seem to be troubling him though as he was a continuous threat to Derby's goal until going off affter an hour.
The Croatian international created a 12th minute opening only to shoot wide. The summer signing from Lazio then gave a glimpse of his skill and poise to try and break through the Derby defence which earned his side a corner.
In between Boksic's effort, Belgian Strupar had a half-hearted penalty appeal turned down but Derby failed to properly test opposing goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer before the interval.
The start of the second-half gave Derby hope of an equaliser when Eranio crossed for Deon Burton but, even though the striker met the ball well, his header was almost straight at Schwarzer who saved comfortably.
The home side's predicament worsened after 50 minutes when French midfielder Christian Karembeu broke for the visitors.
He passed for Boksic and, although he was denied by goalkeeper Mart Poom rushing out to save at feet, Cameroon international Job put in the rebound.
Nine minutes later Derby's woes increased when Stamp broke on the right and provided an unmarked Brian Deane the chance to sidefoot Middlesbrough's third.
But Christie scored twice against Middlesbrough last sesaon and had the final word.
Derby: Poom, Schnoor, Delap, Johnson, Sturridge, Burton, Elliott, Eranio, Bragstad, Strupar, Valakari. Subs: Kinkladze, Christie, Higginbotham, Oakes, Murray.
Middlesbrough: Schwarzer, Fleming, Vickers, Festa, Pallister, Karembeu, Ince, Deane, Boksic, Job, Stamp. Subs: Mustoe, Campbell, Summerbell, Whelan, Gavin.
Referee: R Styles (Waterlooville)
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Businesses can never afford to remain stagnant. Evolution is mandatory for businesses that seek to remain relevant and competitive in the 21st Century. For this reason, it's imperative for businesses to embrace and use technology to boost performance, be more productive, and increase efficiency. One technology worth falling in love with is the collaboration software, which has the capacity to change a business significantly. Before moving any further, it would be great to understand what the software is. Simply put, it's what you need to share, process and manage any type or format of file and document among multiple users and systems.
Now that you know that, how can collaboration software change your business?
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I am in complete denial about the fact that people are going to expect to be opening presents from me in eighteen days. People like my husband and son. People who I have gone shopping for, and ended up buying, in order, two sweaters, a shirt, several pairs of socks and one pair of earmuffs.
For me.
I don't know what's wrong with me. By the time I get my act together, I am certain all the good stuff will be gone and I'll end up at TJMaxx, buying my husband that plastic golf hole-in-one kit for his office, that will never see the outside of our garage. And my son really does not need another dartboard (they have plenty at TJMaxx, however, if you're looking).
I think part of my problem is TJMaxx itself. I'm not sure what I expect if, every time I go shopping, I point my car toward the TJMaxx, Marshall's, Goodwill, and Consignment Shop, in that order and as a complete list. I think I need to venture out. Get a little wild and visit the JCPenney. Consider a Target. Something. Time is running out.
My younger sister called to inform us that she and her fiance were giving my parents a digital camera for Christmas. She wanted us to know so we didn't accidentally duplicate gifts. Ha. I was planning on buying my parents a gift card. In my defense, they really would like receiving cash to spend as they wish, but my gift card is going to pale in comparison to a digital camera, which actually required foresight and thought to pick out. Not so much a plastic Sears gift certificate.
This happens every year. Every year, I wait until the last minute and promise myself that next year will be different. And every year I flake, despite the fact that really: there are 365 shopping days until Christmas on the day I am making the promise to myself. You would think I'd get this done. I mean, shopping is my thing. Swiping my credit card? Got that down.
Part of it is the commitment. If I buy a gift today, and see something better tomorrow, I will have to return today's gift. And I am highly irreponsible about returns. I have the dependability of a crystal meth addict when it comes to returning items. I probably have enough returnable items floating around my house to cover the mortgage for the next several months. All with lost receipts. You can see how this is a problem.
Anyway, I digress.
This year, I am going to get on the stick. Sunday, I am going to go Christmas shopping. Monday at the latest. Absolutely no later than next Saturday. If I commit to absolutely, positively having all my gifts purchased by the 20th, I should be in good shape. I do not have many people to buy for. This should not be a problem. I manage a multi-million dollar account at work. I can handle buying socks for my husband and video games for the kid. Right? Right.
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The author Stephanie Elizondo Griest wrote in the opening lines of Around the Bloc about having nighmares of being "at a washed-up twenty-five, roaming Mary Carrol High's halls in my letterman jacket and getting plastered in the Taco Bell parking lot for fun." From that moment she knew she had to get the hell out – it was an impulse led her to a four-year journey through 12 nations, and to an entirely different life.
Having been raised in suburbia myself, I identified immediately with Griests fears (I shamefully remember reading her memoir while sitting outside a Starbucks across from the mall). Similar nightmares drove me out of the country for nearly a year; a sense of not wanting to settle brought me across the country, and it continues to stir my wanderlust.
Without condescension, I have to admit that I sort of shake my head when I see people I used to know who never made it out and never had the desire to – I feel so glad to have traveled beyond that place and time.
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Hey Guys! CL is pretty quiet this season so let's plan a Christmas project in advance maybe?
#107124 • 2016-09-21 03:26:27 • EvoRulz said:
#107151 • 2016-09-21 08:26:56 • Xyopq said:
I've done Secret Santa in the past, but I think about half of the people didn't receive any presents last time :-V
#107153 • 2016-09-21 09:29:34 • EvoRulz said:
this is pretty rad!!
#107527 • 2016-10-09 22:19:48 • EvoRulz said:
#107551 • 2016-10-12 02:59:14 • mizlily said:
@Xyopq How hard can it be to send international things, especially if it's to an English speaking country?
#107730 • 2016-10-23 04:56:35 • Xyopq said:
It's easy enough to send, just make sure to fill out the address in it's entirety and take it to your local post office. They'll weigh the package and let you know how much you need to pay as well as any problems that might arise. Depending on the contents, the person receiving the package may have to pay a customs charge, but this is pretty rare.
#107173 • 2016-09-22 02:29:56 * • Rinneko said:
- Christmas carolling (basically a chorus)
- Christmas movie night
- Gift hunt (similar to the easter egg hunt)
Gifmas was also done in the past and might be done again (?) /me looks to Jack with puppy dog eyes
#107176 • 2016-09-22 02:36:45 • Yugure said:
I should fucking start collecting gifs...
#107528 • 2016-10-09 22:21:15 • Taro_Tanako said:
Movie night would be amazing!
#107539 • 2016-10-11 00:47:53 • PerrySona said:
i know this site that would make it pretty easy watch a movie together
#107540 • 2016-10-11 00:58:30 * • EvoRulz said:
I've talked to OneDollar and there may be a Christmas badge up for grabs either for people who
logged in on Christmas day or people whoparticipated in a Christmas project or something
#107553 • 2016-10-12 05:25:36 * • Kirn said:
Wow... badge for logging in... so useless...
Badge should be given for some actual effort, otherwise it's just shitstain on your profile.
#107709 • 2016-10-21 03:01:45 * • EvoRulz said:
I suppose so @Kirn, do you think attending Movie night or participating in Gifmas are badge worthy.. or would it need to be more chorus or art or writing related, where you have to create some new content? The gift hunt idea sounds okay to me, not that you usually have to search for gifts but.. there is some effort there at least.. i'm not sure.
#107710 • 2016-10-21 03:10:33 • Kirn said:
Badges for what you mentioned are worthless. It's same as wanting badge for every random post you make. Badges we got don't always require creating content - like chess badges, for example, or the one we had for easter hunt. But still. Some fucking effort is needed.
#107715 • 2016-10-21 04:27:03 • EvoRulz said:
o well, i won't bother OneDollar if he forgets then
#107727 • 2016-10-22 10:46:59 • Taro_Tanako said:
I...don't know what's wrong with me but...I 100% agree with @Kirn. I guess the sixth circle of Hell is awaiting me...
But yeh, he's right that badges shouldn't be cheap (cheaper) to earn and that they take someone effort to even make (more effort to argue than design/construct I'd think).
#108272 • 2016-12-05 02:53:24 • EvoRulz said:
It's about time we set these project ideas in motion, anyone is free to start a project based on the ideas presented here. I'm personally going to be going down the chorusy road again.
#108273 • 2016-12-05 10:28:56 • Farris said:
How about a Christmas song tournament?
#108338 • 2016-12-11 10:20:30 • EvoRulz said:
go for it! by all means, start a project~
I am not going to be able to host them all since work and life are busy, but i am running a CCCC...C.D project :3
#108350 • 2016-12-12 16:51:45 • Kirn said:
I would say that it's not entirely horrible idea. Though, you know, it's almost middle of December, you westerners celebrate xmas on 24th, so it's like 10 days away, and we all know that general CL population won't be able to organize, sing and decide who would judge the competition in that time.
But sure, go for it.
#108412 • 2016-12-17 23:42:12 * • Farris said:
#108404 • 2016-12-17 12:47:50 * • EvoRulz said:
It's beginning to look a lot like christmas~ (bumpety bump)
#116596 • 2019-08-12 13:18:45 • EvoRulz said:
maybe this year hahahahahh


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Baker Arthur Ernest Charles
42nd Bn. Australian Infantry
Grafton , New South Wales
12 october 1917
Son of Arthur Benjamin and Mary Ann Baker.
5'6" = 1.67 m
135 lbs = 61.2 kg
Dark complexion
Church of England
Brandhoek New Military Cemetery N°3
Plot II , Row L , Stone 21
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12 october 1917
Enlisted at Lismore , New South Wales
Posted to the 11th Depot Battalion
Transferred to the 6th Reinforcements , 42nd Bn. AIF
Embarked at Sydney per HMAT 'Dimosthenes'
Admitted to sick bay with influenza
Disembarked at Devonport, England
Admitted to the Military Hospital at Devonport with bronchitis
Discharged to Depot
Marched into N°1 Command Depot , Durrington and taken on strength 11th Training Battalion
Marched out to Larkhill Camp
Sick with mumps to Fargo Hospital , transferred to Parkhouse Hospital
Discharged to Depot
Marched in 11th Training Bn. ,
Proceeded to France via Southampton
Marched into the 3rd Australian Divisional Base Depot at Rouelles
Marched out to unit
Taken on strength 42nd Bn. AIF
Wounded in action and later died of wounds at the 2nd ANZAC Central Medical Dressing Station
Eye witness account of Pvte. Spreen 42nd Bn. AIF
'He was in "B' Coy , 7th Platoon.
I knew him slightly , he was medium height and build , dark , sometimes had a moustache .
On the 12th Octobre we were in supports near Ypres abour 11pm .
Baker was was close to me , about a yard away , a shell dropped about 20 yards behind us .
A part of it hit Baker in the arm and ripped up his side.
I helped to dress him with Pvte. Hicks .
We the carried him to the Dressing Station which was about 30 yards away and left him there.
He was very bad. He was conscious part of the time and was alive when we got to the Dressing Station.
I saw him taken away from the Dressing Station . I heard nothing more of him'
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To be Major at Tel-el-Kebir , Egypt
Proceeded to join the BEF
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Admitted to the 2nd Red Cross Hospital with gun shot wounds to the forehead
Recommended for the DSO for courage during operations around Pozieres , Somme
* At Pozieres , France , on the 22nd , 23rd and 24th July 1916, Major Biddle acted as liasion officer to the General Officer Commanding 1st Infantry Brigade , who commanded the attack on Pozieres on the night of 22nd.
The HQ of this Brigade were situated near the head of Chalk Pit Valley and were covered by the enemy's barrage as soon as the attack developed.
Through the whole of the operation Major Biddle was conspicuous for gallantry and coolness.
Owing to the nature of the barrage the telephone lines from all units were frequently out and had repeatedly , in a courageous manner passed through the barrage fire to telephone stations of other units and passed his information over their lines. He was wounded on the 24th.'
Discharged from the 1st London General Hospital
Rejoined unit in the field
To command temporary 2nd Australian Field Artillery Bde. in absence of Lt. Col. Bessell-Brown with 1st Australian Div. Artillery
Mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's despatch of 13 november 1916 for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty in the field
Rejoined 4th Battery from detachment 1st Australian Div. Artillery
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Career Coach, Keynote Speaker and Author
Mr. Thomas is an accomplished business executive with extensive years of successful experience at varied and notable companies and organizations. He has been requested on many occasions to be a guest panelist and keynote speaker on numerous human capital and career coaching topics. In addition, he has been a requested guest on many radio shows. He has been highly active providing career coaching to clients and conducting workshops and presentations to working professionals and professionals in transition
He is currently the President and Founder of J. E. Thomas & Associates, a Career Coaching and HR Consulting firm. His recent key focus has been devoted primarily to providing individual career coaching to hundreds of clients in transition as well as working professionals wanting guidance in achieving their career goals. His Transition Road Map "secret sauce" methodology has had a positive effect on getting professionals back to work. He has written a book, Want That Job? What You Need To Know Right Now! His firm previously focused on providing human resources consulting to small and medium size companies on issues involved with organization assessments, executive development and assessment, compensation, senior level management issues, and employee relations matters.
Mr. Thomas has served as interim SVP of Human Resources for NeuStar and INOVA Health Systems during their transition to a full time HR executive. Previously, he was the EVP, Human Resources & Administration for webMethods, Inc. In this role he provided executive level leadership to the human resources, facilities, and information technology departments worldwide.
His business experience spans diverse companies and industries. He has successfully held HR management or C-Suite level officer positions at Ford Motor Company, Lockheed Martin, American Red Cross-National Headquarters, LCI International, and 2nd Century Communications.
Mr. Thomas currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Northern Virginia Employer Advisory Committee (an Affiliate organization with the Virginia Employment Commission). He is also the President of the PTA at Providence Elementary School in Fairfax, VA.
Mr. Thomas holds BA and MA degrees from Montclair State University.
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Thick & fluffy pumpkin pancakes packed with fall spices & topped with maple syrup, walnuts & pumpkin seeds.
These pumpkin pancakes are a favorite in our house – If you're a fan of pumpkin, definitely give these babies a try.
They are the perfect breakfast choice for a cold and rainy Autumn morning.
Pumpkin Pancakes
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 & 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
dash of allspice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
pinch of cloves (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
6 tablespoons canned pure pumpkin
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 egg
chopped walnuts & pumpkin seeds for the topping (optional)
1. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and salt.
In a separate bowl, stir together the milk, pumpkin, melted butter, & egg; fold the mixture into dry ingredients.
2. Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray, or butter, & heat over medium heat.
Pour 1/4 or 1/3 cup batter for each pancake. Cook pancakes approx. 3 minutes on each side.
Top with butter, maple syrup, pumpkin seeds & walnuts.
Xo Natasha


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Musical Blast from the Past
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Very special commercial with world renown DJ Martin Garrix for 7-Up dropped earlier this year. Having a deaf wife and being a sometime professional musician meant this commercial definitely hit home...
I served as the "voice" of the deaf actors which is heard interpreting their comments.
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Study Shows There May Be More Sumatran Tigers Than Previously Thought
The Jakarta Globe
Fidelis E. Satriastanti | July 17, 2012
Indonesia's forests are home to at least 600 Sumatran tigers, a recently released survey has found, providing a more optimistic picture than a 1994 official report that put the head count for the rare species at between 400 and 500.
The latest survey was conducted from 2007 to 2009 on more than 250 square kilometers of forest covering 38 nature reserves.
"Sumatran tigers were detected in 27 to 29 nature reserves," Hariyo T. Wibisono, chairman of the Harimau Kita (Our Tigers) conservation forum told BeritaSatu on Monday. "There are Sumatran tigers in those areas but the exact figure is still not known. [We] only know the distribution, in which [areas] they are high, low or stable."
Hariyo attributed the higher figure not to an increase in population, but to a better extrapolation method. He said the method used in the 1994 survey was not as accurate as that used in the more recent study, adding that the earlier research surveyed only seven locations: five national parks and two conservation forests in Sumatra.
"The figure [400 to 500] was announced in 1994 and the counting was conducted in 1992. But after a population-viability analysis was conducted, it turned out the extrapolation method was inaccurate," he explained.
To find out about the distribution pattern of the Sumatran tigers, several NGOs whose primary concern is to prevent the extinction of the species conducted the latest survey and publicized the result in a scientific journal last year.
A second survey covering 59 percent of the 38 nature reserves showed that Sumatran tigers inhabit 72 percent of the total tiger habitat area.
"Data compilation used to count the population came from camera traps set up by several NGOs," Hariyo explained. "They showed there were at least 600 individual tigers. But this hasn't covered all [areas]."
He said that counting tiger population with camera trapping was difficult due to insufficient resources given the breadth of land that needed to be supervised.
Hariyo said counting the tiger population was not as important as finding ways to protect the rare species.
"In protecting Sumatran tigers, information about their population estimates is not important," Hariyo said. "What's important is for the management to know whether they are increasing, declining or remaining stable, as seen from the indicators of their presence and distribution."
He added that he was always careful about mentioning figures because of the methodology issues.
Dara, a critically endangered Sumatran tiger rescued from a hunter's trap in Bengkulu in February, was transferred to the Taman Safari Indonesia park in Bogor earlier this month. The female tiger, estimated at 4 to 5 years of age, was found by officials in a logging concession in Mukomuko district. Her front legs were seriously injured from the metal cables in which she was ensnared. The trap was believed to have been set up by poachers.


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About Amanda
Amanda grew up playing soccer and volleyball in Southern Indiana and remained active in intramural sports in college. In high school Amanda discovered her passion for nutrition and how eating the right foods can positively impact athletic performance. That passion has continued and she loves working with individuals to assist in optimizing their training with correct nutrition. Over the past 3 years Amanda has conducted various wellness challenges at CrossFit Zionsville, helping over 300 members attain better health.
Amanda received her B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from Western Kentucky University in 1999. She completed her Dietetics Internship at Indiana University Medical Center and became a Registered Dietitian in 2000.


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Gogos Orphanage
Our Target was to raise £10,500 to enable the facility to be completed and to ensure a sustainable financial platform to enable the community to continue to provide this fantastic local service. The real impact of this is shown in our success report which requires few words.
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We practice every weekday at 4:00 at Rec Hall.
Come run with us!
Practices have already started, but it's never too late to join! Come check us out at a practice.
New: Before you can run at your first practice,
make sure to sign the Club Sports Waiver
Are you a prospective student or someone interested in joining the team? Feel free to reach out to one of our Officers who can help answer any questions you may have!
This club is open to all types of runners! Whether you're just here to meet people and stay in shape, or you want to continue competitive racing in college, we'd be happy to have you.
Mission Statement: Penn State Club Cross Country was founded so runners of all abilities could have the chance to train and compete in distance running at the collegiate level without the stresses of a varsity sport.
The club gives students an opportunity to compete with other running clubs and varsity teams in the region during the cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track seasons.
In 2006, we competed for the first time under Penn State's Club Sports Program. That same year we became a member of the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association (NIRCA). Each year our cross country and track seasons culminate with trips to NIRCA Nationals, where we often place well both as individuals and teams.


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Integrating Your Offline and Internet Marketing for Better Results
How Local Marketing Can Be Most Effective with Offline and Internet Marketing
Achieving Better Marketing Results in 2013 with Offline and Internet Marketing Working Together
Often times local business leaders think of local marketing as either offline or online marketing believing it is an either/or when it should always include both. So we decided to share some local marketing ideas we have seen work effectively and why they have worked. Before we share these ideas, it is important to spend time identifying your audience and know them well. For instance, for home contractors, we recommend you understand the following about your client – age, sex, martial status, household income, home value and as much information as you can gather. Then it is important to identify and create special offers that will attract your ideal clientele. Once you have completed both of these, think about implementing the following.
- Wraps with Phone Numbers and Web Addresses
One of the least expensive, yet most effective ways of reaching the neighbors of your customers is by wrapping your vehicles providing a telephone number and web address for neighbors to see – especially if your work for their neighbor takes time. Think about it… the more the neighbors see your trucks in the neighborhood and the better opportunity they have to call or inquire online, the better. Make sure your fleet is wrapped and the telephone number and website are very visible making it easy for your customer's neighbors to reach you.
- Yard Signs with SMS Text Marketing Codes
While many local home contractors do excellent work, it is often hard to share their work with neighbors in the local area. One effective way we have seen is through yard signs with SMS short codes for text marketing. For instance, when a kitchen remodeling project is complete or even still in progress, it is important to make it easy for neighbors to use an SMS short code to text in to get the photos of the remodeling project.
- Take One Flyers with Special Offers
In this scenario, while a kitchen remodeling contractor is performing the work and for the 8-10 weeks after, take one flyers can be very helpful – especially for homeowners walking through the neighborhood. The take one flyers that tend to work best are those that include 1) before and after images, 2) special offers and 3) an easy call to action – call, complete web form, email, text, etc.
- Postcards with Neighbor's Images, Testimonials and Special Offers
While many local marketers use direct mail marketing in broadcast mode, we have seen more strategic direct mail marketing results with very targeted campaigns focused on a local audience. For instance, landscaping contractors in Dallas focused on a homeowners is Dallas is good, but since there are over 1 million homeowners in Dallas, it can be more effective to send direct mail marketing postcards to the closest 250 neighbors with images and references to the street where the work was performed.
- Canvassing with Door Hangers and Special Offers
While many local business leaders realize how canvassing can pay off, many are challenged with finding and recruiting a team that guarantees results. Often times, they hire high school or college students with little direction, limited if any script and no unique and special offer encouraging homeowners to take action. Combined an good script with local testimonials in the neighborhood and an outstanding offer and canvassing can be very effective. The other nice thing about canvassing is that your team can be equipped with door hangers in order to have something to leave behind.
Whatever your offline marketing strategy and tactics, just make sure to integrate in online methods of communicating including SMS short codes for text messaging or QR codes with landing pages where homeowners can inquire, watch a video or book an appointment. There are many other ways to integrate your offline and Internet marketing strategies… just make sure you have a documented plan with an awesome special offer.
Social180 helps with Internet marketing, social media marketing, search engine marketing, search engine optimization and mobile marketing for local businesses with a focus on local marketing. To learn more about local marketing services from Social180, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, or Linked or give us a call at 469-420-0180.


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It's tax time again. It's the time of year that makes many people feel stressed. For seniors, tax time can be confusing. There's a lot of paperwork to do, forms to gather, and rules to understand. Changing tax laws complicate matters.
Some seniors decide to spend money on tax preparation software each year. There are free programs that seniors can use to complete their yearly tax returns. Here are the three tax programs for seniors.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program.
AARP has volunteers who provide free tax preparation services to men and women who meet age and income requirements. Tax filers must be 50 years or older and fall in the range of low to moderate income levels.
Visit AARP.org to find an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program representative near your parents. When you bring them to file their taxes, they need to bring prior tax returns, Social Security cards and photo IDs, tax forms received from employers, government agencies, and financial institutions. They also need bank account information if they expect a refund.
State Department of Taxes Programs.
Check with your state's Department of Taxes. They may have a program your parents can use to get help filing taxes. One program that is available nationally is the VITA program. IRS volunteers help men and women with an income of $54,000 or less.
VITA in your mom and dad's area may partner with the AARP's senior tax program. The VITA program is usually found in local libraries and senior centers. Appointments are often required. When you make an appointment, make sure you pay attention to anything you're told to bring. You don't want to show up and find that you've forgotten something important.
Tax Counseling for the Elderly.
Volunteers working with the IRS's Tax Counseling for the Elderly provide free tax advice and counseling to men and women who are 60 or older. They will do individual taxes with 1099s, education credits, and earned income. There are some tax forms that volunteers are unable to help seniors complete.
Getting your mom or dad to an appointment with a free tax preparer may be difficult when you work. If transportation is becoming a hassle, look into home care services.
Home care provide multiple benefits. First, your parents have a companion around. Second, they'll have help with household chores. Third, there is transportation when needed. You won't have to arrange your work day to fit your parents' needs.
If you or an aging loved one are considering home care in Memorial, TX, contact the caring staff at Personal Caregiving Services at 832-564-0338. Providing Care in Houston, Bellaire, West University Place, Katy, and Sugar Land and the surrounding areas.
Sid Gerber
In 1989 after selling his family owned food service business, Mr. Gerber pursued his compassion for the elderly by completing his geriatric education and training requirements to be a licensed nursing home administrator (LNFA) from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.Previously he received his undergraduate business degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his Masters in business administration (MBA) from the University of Houston.In 2003, Mr. Gerber earned his Certification to be a Senior Advisor (CSA).
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There's no shortage of clock and calendar widgets in the Android Market. You can find everything from the super-sleek MIUI clocks to the highly functional Simi Clock Widget and a whole bunch of them that come with launchers and widget sets. But in my experience though, not one of those fits my requirements to a T. There is always some customization I have to have, but is not possible with the widget I choose.
There were no bounds to my happiness last week then, when I finally bumped into one that was so customizable, I'm now lost for ideas on what to do with it! The widget is called Minimalistic Text, and I'm going to take this opportunity to introduce you to the basic concept behind it, discuss the interface and try and walk through the creation of my own customized home screen clock widget.
Here's a screenshot of what the end result will look like:
Minimalistic Text is a desktop widget creation engine that provides you with a huge range of text snippets and a simple way to lay them out in a grid. Think of it as a typesetter's block that you can populate with text characters in any combination. The app works by letting you choose a widget of whatever size you need: 1×1, 1×4, 4×1, 4×4 or anything in between.
Widgets can be accessed in one of three ways: by adding a widget on an empty home screen space, by tapping an existing Minimalistic Text widget or by tapping the app's icon in your app drawer. The latter method gives you access to all widgets you have created, and you can then tweak them further as you please.
The Day Widget
While one can easily find a clock widget that shows the current weekday, month and date, I like to see where I am in the week – or rather how close I am to the weekend! So let's go ahead and create a row of weekdays with the current day highlighted and top it off with the current month and date on the far right.
Start by tapping and holding on a blank area of your home screen. Select 'Widget', scroll down the list and choose a wide enough horizontal Minimalistic Text widget. I chose the 5×1 because my screen is set to show 5 columns. Note that what options you have will depend on the apps you have installed and more importantly your launcher of choice.
Once in the 'App-Widget Preferences' screen, select whether you would like the widget to have a background. If you choose to have one, you can also set the color and opacity to match your wallpaper. I am going to disable the background for this setup.
Next, scroll down to the 'Layout' section, tap 'Predefined layout' and select 'Custom…' at the bottom of the list. The option for 'Custom layout' should be enabled now.
Tap 'Custom layout', and let the fun begin. This is the canvas where you create your own personal masterpiece. Let's review the interface first. The boxes at the top are the set pieces for your widget, which can run into as many columns or rows as you want. To the right are buttons to add a component, add a row, and delete the last row. At the bottom is the preview of your current setup. Tap, hold and drag each of the existing pieces down to the trash bin that appears to delete them.
Tap the + icon in the top-right to start adding your new pieces. In the tabbed pane that appears at the bottom, go to 'Date', scroll horizontally through the available options till you find 'Day of week bar (MON)'. Tap, hold and drag it to the empty row at the top. Do this for all seven days of the week (TUE, WED, etc.), placing each one to the right of the previous piece. Swipe to scroll through the boxes at the top to see them all.
You should now have all weekdays listed next to each other without any spaces. You can add spaces or any other character between them using the 'Static text' pieces in the 'Misc' tab. Drop a 'Static text' piece between two weekdays, tap it and add a space in the input field. Do this for all weekdays and finish off by adding the month and date at the end of the row, divided by a bar using static text again.
That's about it. Go back and tap 'OK' on the main preferences screen to add the widget to your home screen.
The Time Widget
Let's move on to the actual clock now. Tap and hold the home screen again, and add another horizontal Minimalistic Text widget. Repeat the steps from the last time to create a custom layout, and this time add the following pieces:
- Battery level
- Hour (12h, 2 digits)
- Static text with a semi-colon (:) in the input field
- Minute (2 digits)
Tap the Hour box, check 'Override size' in the bottom panel and set the size to something big, like 68 in my case. Repeat the same for the Minute box.
That should do it for the clock.
Limitless Possibilities
Now that we have the setup we need, it's time to customize the look & feel of the widgets. Tap one of the widgets to go back to the Preferences screen. There are a whole bunch of functions at your disposal to make the minimalistic text render the way you need. Here's a quick rundown:
- Background: As I mentioned before, you can decide to have a background of any color and transparency for the widget
- Alignment: You can choose the alignment for the entire widget block as well as individual text blocks
- Text Style: You can have three different text styles – normal, accented and non-accented – which can be assigned to individual text blocks. Within each, you have the option to choose the font family (serif, sans-serif, etc.), style, color, size, blur.
- Shadow: Once everything is set up, you can go in and play with the shadow settings to make the text look like it is hovering over the screen or embedded inside in letterpress style. The screenshot below shows the setup for the letterpress effect in my clock:
There's much more tweaking to be done – more than I could cover here – for those willing to explore. If you use Tasker or Locale, Minimalistic Text can even use variables from these apps to add another more info to the already vast set of text blocks. Given its awesome price tag of FREE, you should give it a go and see for yourself what all the hype is about.