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Last month we looked into the practice of naming servers, half expecting to discover it was a quirky, geeky thing to do -- and nothing more. To our surprise, readers flooded the story with comments, chiming in about their own naming schemes -- what worked, what didn't, and flashes of brilliance. Let's just say that server naming is a surprisingly complex undertaking. Here's what we learned.
What's in a name?
The practice of naming servers and other machines was born of the basic need to distinguish among machines. In fact, as one reader reminds us, this was a convention in factories long 'before computers ever existed. It helped people working on the machines distinguish which one they were talking about when they had dozens or hundreds of the same machine on the factory floor.'
And, let's face it, naming things is just part of being human. "Anthropomorphizing gear is a very nice way of making sure that people remember what it does and kind of care for it," says Retep Vosnul. "Picking a suitable name [for] a server is very satisfying as well. For example, a server that needs to have very high service uptime, you might want to give a name that reflects that.... I used Belgarath (7000 year old wizard) and other characters from the Eddings novels and I used to use A'tuin and other Discworld persona for other networks. My former employer did not want names for some reason and I never felt at home in that datacenter, it lacked something."
Courting disaster
If uptime is important to you, why tempt fate?
Consider the case of one reader who named a Windows NT domain "Hades" in an attempt to be "ironic and edgy." Should it really have come as any surprise when 4 computers on that network died in 2 months time?
Or what about the government agency that named all their servers after disasters? With a main server called Hindenberg (as it used to go down so often), why would you take the chance of backing it up with a server called Titanic?
And then there's the "meaningful" naming convention gone awry: "When told to move to a global standard," a reader writes, "we were told to name Norway's mail server to NOMAIL (at the mail server level), and Canada's physical server name to CANTMAIL (NT was to signify the OS)."
Now that is courting disaster.


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The stomp rocket by Air Hogs provides kids with hours and days of entertainment. We tested out the Blaster on a windy day with a 6 year old who had a great time. We found to things from playing with the Blaster: 1. Kids like playing with it and seeing who can shoot it the highest. 2. It wears kids out helping them be more calm when back inside the house.
Kids want to play outside with this toy and get away from the TV or video games. By turning into a game we found that their competitive levels jumped up and they wanted to play with it longer. It is a fun toy and we suggest it for parties, sleep overs, or for them to play with by themselves.

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The major changes:
- Reverted Galaxy Tab 7" kernel to CM.
- Completely removed statistics collection from CM.
Specifically, I'd like to hear about the Tab stability, if possible.
Download links to the right - as usual.
Current Changes List:
Current Changes List:
- Added DPI Changer in Display settings
- *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
- (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
- (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
- CM Gerrit merges as of Thu Sep 20 14:57:03 UTC 2012
- Option to prevent auto locking after phone call
- New Calculator features
- Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
- Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
- Center Clock option
- Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
- Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
- Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing
- Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
- Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
- Added file explorer
- Corrected Kernel string in Settings
- Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
- Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
- Tethering Fix (M)
- Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
- (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
- Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
- Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
- Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
- Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
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- WebView: fix crash when moving cursor (M)
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Sunday, July 24, 2016
My Hugo award votes 2016, part 4: novels
The best novel category was good this year in spite of the voting slates. Most probably, the same books would have been nominated anyway, except for, The Aeronaut's Windlass. Only two of the nominees (Uprooted and Seveneves) were separate works which weren't part of any series. Two were first parts of a new series. For me, the choice of first place was between two books. One was more imaginative, but it was part of a series; another was a separate book (always a major plus, when voting for an award). The Fifth Season was so intriguing and well written I decided to put it on the first place. Uprooted was a second by a hair in spite of engaging plot and characters. The Ancillary Mercy was clearly below those two and clearly, the overlong Seveneves was below that. As a whole a rather good year for novels.
My votes:
1. The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin (Orbit)
2. Uprooted by Naomi Novik (Del Rey)
3. Ancillary Mercy by Ann Leckie (Orbit)
4. Seveneves: A Novel by Neal Stephenson (William Morrow)
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Colfax County
Settlement in northeast Colfax County began in 1870 when two prairie schooners rumbled into the area, bringing 13 sturdy Czech pioneers, the families of Joseph and Thomas Sindelar, Jonas, and Dostal. They settled along Maple Creek, several miles from the present site of Howells. The area was soon teaming with settlers. In addition to the availability of homestead land, the reason for the growing cluster of houses and businesses was the news that the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad was extending its line between Scribner Junction and Oakdale.
Initially, the settlement was known as "Buschville." While it was known that the railroad planned a town in that general vicinity, a definite site was not announced. George Nagengast platted his land north of the right-of-way and began to sell lots. Unbeknownst to Nagengast, the railroad purchased 200 acres south of the tracks from his sister-in-law Antonia Busch. She had purchased the land from Nagengast a few years earlier for $500, and received $4,000 for the tract in 1885. When the railroad completed its survey and filed a plat, the town was named in honor of the surveyor, James Howell.
Businesses established in Buschville were placed on wheels and moved to the new town, where choice lot sold for $250. More were built, and on July 4, 1887, there was a big Independence Day celebration. The population had reached 200, and it was time for incorporation! On August 22 Thomas Walker, justice of the peace, received the welcome news that the commissioners' had endorsed Howells' official status. With John Kloke as mayor, meetings were held every other day for the next few months to complete all the paper work.
The builders of the town were busy from morning 'til night. These vigorous young people displayed the pioneer pattern of priorities: First establishing a means of livelihood and shelter for the family, then provision for a place of worship, and education for their children.
By 1900 four churches had been built within the village. The Congregational Church was organized in 1887. Catholics near Howells and from Oleyen (now spelled Olean) dedicated their church and school, taught by the Sisters of St. Francis, in 1890. Later the Czechs established the St.John of Nepomuk parish. They opened a parochial elementary school in 1955, taught by the Sisters de Notre Dame. In 1968 the two schools consolidated into the Howells Community Catholic School. Trinity Lutheran Church was organized in 1900, with the church built the nest year.
The education of Howells' children began in a little red schoolhouse built on Louis Kovar's farm east of town. The children crossed Maple Creek on a swinging bridge. Classes were later held in the depot and the Congregational Church. In 1888 a $1,500 bond issue was approved for the purchase of land and construction of a two-room school. An extensive physical plant now houses the Howells Public School, which has earned full accreditation from the North Central Association. Students enjoy a wide range of academics and extracurricular activities. Rightfully proud of the accomplishments, "Going to State" is well understood in all departments.
From the beginning, the hard work of tilling the land and building a town was alleviated by a robust capacity for enjoyment. Music has been an integral part of Howells history. With music instruction emphasized at home and in school, and with abundant musical talent in the community, bands and orchestras formed easily and frequently. The Howells Ballroom, operated today by the the Howells Fire Department, was a natural progression from the open-air dances on a wooden platform in Nagengast's Grove.
Game-playing of all sorts, from cards to league sports, provides year-round activity. Long-time organizations with strong, active membership accomplish many worthy goals while providing companionable "meet and eat" socializing.
Howells observed its centennial in July 1987, with a three-day celebration. Annual events include Memorial Day observances, June horse show, July 4th celebration, and a visit from Santa in December.
By Mrs. Wilbert Vogel, Box 421, Howells, NE 68641
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: First Fifty Years, 1887-1937; Diamond Jubilee , 1962; and Howells, Nebraska, The First Hundred Years , 1887-1987.


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Allwinner Technology unveils V3 action camera solution
by Edwin
There is a market for action cameras, and I would say that it is a growing one, too. After all, how many of us would like to regale tales of our latest whitewater rafting expedition with just mere words, simply because we do not happen to have some sort of waterproof camera or smartphone to record all of the going on? Not only that, to carry a camera with your hands while being involved in a particularly bumpy ride does not make too much sense – there is the inherent risk of your device being bumped out of your hand. An action camera strapped to your head might be a whole lot better, and Allwinner Technology has come up with the V3 action camera solution in order to deliver a possible solution.


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Rep. Trey Gowdy has yet to call it quits concerning Democrat presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and the Benghazi attack of Sept. 11, 2012.
In a video re-published to YouTube on Oct. 15 because it is more important than ever to remember these words, Gowdy's 2013 statement was so pointed and his final statement so compelling that even aides and comrades standing by seemed shocked.
"Make no mistake: Justice will be done," he asserted, quoting, of all people, President Barack Obama.
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In his outrage, he turned his line of questions to the media.
"Do you know why we were the last flag flying in Benghazi?" he asked. "Do you know why requests for additional security were denied? Do you know why an ambassador asking for more security days and weeks before he was murdered, and those requests went unheeded?"
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"Do you know the origin of this mythology that it was spawned as a spontaneous reaction to a video?" he asked, referencing a video that Hillary Clinton called "an awful internet video" and then blamed for the assault on the Americans in Benghazi.
"Do you know where that started?"
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"In conclusion, Congress is supposed to provide oversight. The voters are supposed to provide oversight. And you (the media) are supposed to provide oversight. That's why you have special liberties, and that's why you have special protections," he said.
"I am not surprised that the president of the United States called this a 'phony scandal.' I'm not surprised Secretary Clinton asked, 'What difference does it make?'" he continued. "I'm not even surprised that J. Comey said that Benghazi happened a long time ago."
"I'm just surprised at how many people bought it."
You can watch his full statement here:
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Collects papers, walks away from podium.
Now that's a mic drop far more powerful than any President Barack Obama ever gave.
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- In 2005, 581 Minnesotan infants and adults died from exposure to secondhand smoke. (BlueCross BlueShield of MN)
- Secondhand smoke can cause emphysema, asthma, pneumonia, lung cancer, chronic bronchitis and heart disease. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control)
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Looks like the leaders of the LAPD's SWAT Team are concerned with style as well as security. The former Rampart police station in Historic Filipinotown is being converted into the home for the LAPD's Metropolitan Division, which includes the SWAT Team. Last week, the conceptual design for the renovated station was one of the projects honored during the 2012 L.A. Architecture Awards.
Since the Rampart Division moved to a new station on Sixth Street in 2008, the old station has remained empty, serving as a magnet for taggers, copper thieves and neighborhood complaints about trash and litter.
The LAPD's plans to turn the former station at Temple Street and Benton Way into the SWAT team headquarters have been challenged by some activists, which have proposed using the facility for other community uses. But the LAPD has shown no sign of backing down.
The design concept created by Perkins & Will, the architecture firm that created the new Rampart Station, would sheath the exterior of the 1966 building in glass and allow more natural light to pour into the interior. The L.A. Architecture Awards, hosted by the Los Angeles Business Council, hailed the concept:
The design provides a fresh, accessible exterior image and increases cross-platoon collaboration and staff amenities while respecting the original architecture …. The design proposal strategically carves the 1966 concrete bunker to allow diffused sunlight into high-priority areas, and a central slot of light creates an interconnecting central hub in the heart of the building.
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2016 Resolutions Recap
1. Run 4 races. So far I am signed up for the Hot Chocolate 15K and the San Diego Rock N Roll Half Marathon. I completed 3: Hot Chocolate 15K, San Diego Rock n Roll Half Marathon and the Awesome 80s 10K.2.Be able to do 5 pull ups. I can do 2.
3. Read 30 books. I read 20 including the entire Harry Potter series.
4. Create something once a month. I'm pretty sure I did this?
So I didn't knock my 2016 resolutions out of the park but I'm not going to beat myself up over it. I'll just try some of them again in 2017.
2017 Resolutions
1. Be able to do 5 pull ups.
2. Read 30 books.
3. Explore 3 new cities.
4. Post twice a month.
5. Learn how to use a curling iron.


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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — BEA Systems, Inc., a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software, today announced a new framework approach to utilize the BEA WebLogic(R) Event Server, a Java application server designed for event-driven applications.
In partnership with Lab49 and Intel, the framework is designed to address key challenges in today's front office in capital markets, such as scalability, low latency, high-throughput, flexibility and high performance together with resiliency. To download the joint white paper titled "BEA WebLogic(R) Event Server Performance White Paper", please visit http://www.bea.com/eventdrivensoa.
Building on a deep understanding of the BEA WebLogic(R) Event Server's micro-architecture and its array of features, Lab49 has created a reference architecture demonstrating the real-time pricing of a portfolio of fixed income instruments. Through a visually compelling Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) client application, the demo illustrates how the BEA WebLogic(R) Event Server can model and process large volumes of complex events and perform pricing and risk computations using the proprietary analytics.
"With BEA's robust and extreme high performance infrastructure capabilities and Lab49's industry expertise in delivering sophisticated financial applications, we are delivering a comprehensive framework for complex event processing (CEP) applications for the front office," said John Knightly, vice president of industry marketing at BEA Systems. "This new framework is designed to provide a high performance event-processing infrastructure that minimizes processing latency, allow developers to focus on delivering new and innovative business functionality and reduce the overall cost and time to market."
"Often, algorithmic trading is cited as the main use case for CEP," said Luke Flemmer, co-founder at Lab49. "However, at Lab49 we see a broader spectrum of use cases, all of which are ultimately part of the end to end solution for the front office. This is why we're excited to partner with BEA, who is helping support innovation and developing next generation technology that can help financial services organizations more quickly adapt to changing market conditions."
The core components of the BEA-Lab49 framework demonstrate: — Integration techniques to a variety of thick client and rich internet application applications such as WPF, Silverlight, Flex, Java amongst others. — Integration techniques to proprietary C/C++ analytic libraries — Modeling front office applications as flexible complex event processing networks — A design pattern for building flexible trading applications that can react to changes in the market during the day
The framework, tested on the Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) 5400 Series Processors, achieved results of one million events per second at microsecond latencies, performance previously unachievable with standard Java. The core components of the framework are based on the technology jointly developed and optimized by Intel and BEA.
"Low latency and high rates of streaming data are critical for event driven applications in the front office and we are pleased with the performance results that BEA and Intel has achieved," said Nigel Woodward, financial services director at Intel. "Now with a framework in place for the real-time front office, financial services customers can realize the potential for complex event processing to help ease data proliferation in the enterprise, increase predictability of business drivers and help them become more agile and competitive."
BEA WebLogic(R) Event Server is the first and only Java (non-JEE) application server for high-performance event-driven applications. With a built-in complex event processing (CEP) engine, BEA WebLogic(R) Event Server is designed to process complex, streaming events. For more information on, please visit http://www.bea.com./eventserver.
Lab49 builds advanced technology applications for the financial services industry and counts some of the world's largest financial institutions as clients. For more information, please visit http://www.lab49.com.
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BEA Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAS) is a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software. Information about how BEA helps customers build a Liquid Enterprise(TM) that transforms their business can be found at bea.com.
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IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2015) — Irvine Company's portfolio of Energy Star certified office buildings once again ranks in the top ten nationally and number one in California for 2014 among all office building owners in terms of total square feet.
This was the fourth straight year Irvine Company has been ranked in the top ten nationally.
The ranking, based on an Irvine Company analysis of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Registry of Energy Star labeled buildings, represents 92office buildings, comprising 21 million gross square feet that received ENERGY STAR certification for 2014.
Energy Star certification signifies that a building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency levels set by the EPA. Buildings that earn the EPA's Energy Star certification use about 35 percent less energy than average buildings, cost 50 cents less per-square-foot to operate, have higher occupancy rates, increased asset value and lower carbon emissions.


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Category Archives: Education
Tools for modern-day storytellers: social media for Liberia's aspiring journalists
In an effort to bring technology to a growing community of Liberian journalists, iLab recently offered a course exploring online collaborative platforms. This course, Social Media for Social Change, is one of iLab's ongoing and most popular courses that, in this case, was customized for 14 members of the Journalists for Human Rights Liberia Student Chapter. This training introduces platforms for easily publishing articles, document storage and virtual collaboration among Liberia's aspiring journalists.
Ubuntu WiFi drivers on ThinkPad E520s
Recently iLab acquired 18 new computers to expand our lab. To prepare them for use at iLab I installed a fresh copy of Unbuntu 10.10 on them, but the WiFi drivers didn't work. At first I tried a lot of different methods, I was able to get a break through the second day of troubleshooting. However, because I used a lot of different methods, I sincerely did not know which one installed the driver, whether it was the combination of all the methods, or just one.
After a while, I decided trying each method and restarting after every method, this way I could know exactly which one got it installed. After few hours of using this solution pattern, I was able to grasped the exact method. Among the many methods I tried, were installing Ndiswrapper to enable me install the windows driver, but that didn't worked, I updated a lot of repos, but it still didn't help. I extracted different driver files and compiled them, but that didn't also worked, editing some system files which didn't as well, in addition to other methods that I attempted. Finally, I got a link that instructed me to simple used the below lines, and whoops that is serving as my key now! It works well and has released me of the stress I encountered with the wireless driver issue: Read the rest of this entry
Via iLab, Liberian Journalist Presents at New York Film Festival on Global Human Rights
Tetee Gebro is a Liberian Journalist reporting for New Narratives and working with SkyFm, a local radio station here in Monrovia.
Recently, Tetee reported on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on her radio show. This report brought about a huge outcry in Liberia among both the traditional people and human rights activists with diverse opinions on the topic.
Because of her coverage, Tetee was asked to appear on a panel at New York Film Festival on Global Human Rights. This was a glorious opportunity for Tetee and Liberia's entire journalism community.
In order to participate in the panel, Tetee was to appear virtually via Internet, but because of Liberia's lacking telecommunication infrastructure and slow Internet connection, it appeared almost impossible for this opportunity to become a reality.
As Tetee's organizers tried to find a place with reliable internet service and an evironment that could afford her to appear by video over Skype, iLab Liberia was the only public resource center in Liberia that could provide Tetee with the resources to participate in the panel discussion.
We were immediately contacted and as usual, we invited Tetee and her local organizers to a meeting to understand the nature of the event and to ensure that all Tetee could required to make this event possible could be available..
iLab prepared a computer running Skype and a projector with and adequate bandwidth just sufficient to ensure uninterrupted video and voice transmissions. With the help of iLab, Tetee was able to successfully attend and presented at the Firm Festival. See more about Tetee's presentation at the Film Festival here.
iLab is the only technology hub in Liberia that offers free technological opportunities that could not otherwise be found in this country. With the lab's popularity spreading, we are moving to a larger space this month so we can better accommodate users' needs and interests. We are always looking for potential funders who would like to see Tetee and other Liberians given the resources that iLab has to offer; contact us if you would like to contribute to iLab's future and that of Liberia!


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Writing rubrics is always a challenge for me, especially for projects. I have years of experience grading papers, so I've developed a basic rubric that I share with students. However, projects are a challenge. I suppose that's one reason I rarely have students do projects, and when I have I've graded them pass/fail.
I am hoping to see if the group can help me think of how to assess student use of the transatlantic slavery database. I just figured I would have them write a paper based on the database and I would grade the paper like the others. But if there's a better way to assess their work, I would love to hear about it.


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The Mars rover Spirit recollected some very strong artifacts on his journey.
In my first video you will see the three UFOS discovered from Spirit in the sky at mars.
three UFOS flying above Spirit
The second video has some artifacts to show. He was taking this strange evidence at the same place. Only some weeks he was stationed on the same place, because his slow energy. He couldn't travel some days, but he could take images. And he has done his work very well. The man from NASA put all the images in a panoramic picture and now we have the results. They are very, very strange evidence of life on mars. Go on to take a look.
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Spirit reveals all the secrets artifacts of mars
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State Champion Spotlight: Zach Holman
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We now turn to the Nordic state champions. Zach Holman of Maranacook, was the 2017 Class B Classical state champion. His team also won the state championships. We asked him about his individual and team wins, his season progression, and his best memories.
1) What were your preparations leading up to the state meet?
I had been training hard since the start of the summer and all throughout the season, so in the weeks leading up to the state meet I prioritized being rested and healthy. I wanted to feel snappy and rested when I got to the line.
2) How did you deal with the pressure and emotions that come along with competing in a state meet?
I've definitely gotten better at dealing with the pressure of racing, but even still I was pretty stressed and nervous in the days leading up to the meet, especially since I knew the entire team would be counting on me. The morning and night before the meet I just made sure I stuck to the routine that I always have before my races, and that
definitely helped with any anxiety. I knew that I could win and I maintained my confidence in that as much as possible leading up to the meet all the way to the line.
3) What was going through your mind at the starting line knowing that the conditions were soft and warm?
I went to the start line knowing that I could win, I knew that there were fast people going out behind me and that I would have a target on my back so I went out hard and fast in order to break anyone that was around me. With it being soft if you don't turn it over fast it's really easy to get bogged down, so I made sure to keep my tempo up all the way through the race.
4) You won the classical race with tough conditions. What do you attribute your fast race to?
Well I would mainly attribute my fast race to all the hard work I put in over the past year. I also really pushed myself to my absolute max during the race, it was a two lap course so I decided to take the first lap like it was my last, and then try and recover as much as I could on the long downhill at the start of the second lap. This definitely worked, and I had a solid thirty second lead on the second place person by the time I was on my second lap. However I wouldn't have won without the help, support, and coaching from Steve and Tyler Deangelis. The wax team also gave me some really fast skis, so they deserve some credit too.
5) Your team won the state championships. What was your reaction to getting the team win?
I was pretty euphoric, our team has a long history of winning states and I really wanted to continue on that tradition. It felt great knowing that all the hard work that we'd been putting in had finally paid off. The second I knew we had won I ran over to my coach and hugged him for a solid thirty seconds.
6) What are some of your best memories from ski racing this past season?
Definitely crossing the finish line of the classic race and realizing that I had won, it was the most incredible feeling, and something I will never forget. Getting handed the team state champ trophy was also pretty amazing.
7) What is your favorite part about skiing and ski racing?
I love everything about skiing, whether it's long skis, waxing, interval workouts, racing, or just messing around on skis I love every second of it. It's definitely a lot easier to be good at something when you love it. My favorite part about ski racing particularly is when somewhere around the three kilometer mark you have to make a decision, you are in so much pain, your muscles and lungs are screaming at you to ease up, and the finish line still feels impossibly far. This is where you make the decision to either give up and back it off, or keep going, push through the pain and maintain the same pace. That's my favorite part about ski racing.
8) What are your plans for next year?
Next year I will be heading off to college where I will hopefully continue ski racing.
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The Mendocino is an upscale and modern two-story home featuring three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and a master suite conveniently located on the main floor.. Spacious and thoughtfully designed, the Mendocino includes a bright entry foyer, a large family room with an optional gas fireplace, an airy dining room, a large kitchen with center prep island, and a covered patio. Elegant design touches include high ceilings and an attractive brick and stone exterior. The gourmet kitchen of the Mendocino features spacious counters, a handy center prep island, a large corner pantry and, to make entertaining a breeze, convenient access to the dining room and covered patio. The relaxing master suite includes a large bedroom, a gorgeously tiled master bath, dual vanities, a shower with seat and an expansive walk-in closet. The second floor features two spacious bedrooms, a full bath and a huge game room with two built-in closets. A first floor powder room, utility room, and a two-car garage complete the standard features. An option for a fourth bedroom on the second floor ensures the Mendocino will have all the room and style for any modern family. Contact our Online Home Consultant by email or phone (512) 537-6910 for more information or to schedule a neighborhood visit. All floorplan images and brochures are for illustrative purposes only – our sales representatives can tell you more about included features for the Mendocino at Enclave at Highland Horizon during a neighborhood visit.
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The Enclave at Highland Horizon is the premier community nestled in lush greenbelts of mature forests between the highly desirable growth corridors of Round Rock and Cedar Park. Just off R.R. 620 and minutes from 183, I-35, Parmer Lane and Mopac, The Enclave at Highland Horizon offers residents a natural, small-town feel with unparalleled access to the retail, entertainment and employment opportunities of Northwest Austin. Featuring beautiful and spacious homesites, including many greenbelt and cul-de-sac lots, The Enclave at Highland Horizon offers a hand-picked selection of stylish and luxuriously modern one and two story homes to fit the needs of any family.
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TOPSHAM — After 3 1/2 hours of discussion and comment Tuesday, the Planning Board decided to wait until at least May 4 before making a decision about a cellular communications tower proposed for the Heights neighborhood.
The meeting room at the Municipal Building was packed, with many residents opposed to the tower.
Mariner Tower must receive conditional use and site plan approval to build the 75-foot tower off Oak Street, on land leased from Clifford and Pauline Farr. That height is the maximum allowed for a tower with a single carrier – in this case, T-Mobile.
Board members asked for more information on issues such as drainage, why existing towers in town are not appropriate, and the need for the tower based on its 75-foot configuration versus an earlier 103-foot proposal.
The board will also schedule a site walk; Town Planner Rich Roedner said it would be held either May 4 or earlier.
Chris Ciolfi, Mariner's chief development officer, has said he is not seeking variances or special compensation, and that the tower would be built in a zone where it is an allowed use, below the maximum height allowed for such a structure with other carriers, and that his company meets all the setback requirements.
He has also said he has clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration, and word from a state historic preservation officer that indicates the project is in compliance and would create no adverse impact on historic properties.
Ciolfi said the tower would have a dull gray finish in order to blend best with all weather conditions.
With cellular communications continuing to grow in usage and evolve in nature, cell phone service providers have expressed a need for stronger signals to reach inside buildings and compete with land lines. While some companies can use an approximately 800-megahertz frequency, T-Mobile uses 1,900 megahertz, which travels a shorter distance, Ciolfi said, noting that T-Mobile consequently requires more towers.
Attorney Brian Grossman, representing T-Mobile, said the tower would be intended to address a lack of coverage in the area between Routes 196 and 201 and Interstate 295. He said about 33 percent of Topsham's population is in the overall coverage footprint, and that the new coverage would include about 20 percent of the population.
Year after year, the FCC is seeing "the increase of wireless-only homes versus the decrease of those that have land lines," Grossman said. "And so that need, to provide the coverage to users where we find them, and where they expect and want and need to be able to use their devices, coupled with the network statistics that we've provided, coupled with the population statistics for this area … tell our radiofrequency engineers one thing: this is an area of critical importance to T-Mobile's network."
Mark Hutchins, a Vermont radio frequency consultant the board hired to review the case, said that based on mapping, traffic data and his own measurements, "there seems to be a need (for the tower) … There is a problem, not consistently, but a fairly high percentage of problems connecting to the network for T-Mobile customers."
Hutchins said he could not determine whether the problems are more common with vehicle- or home-based customers.
At the start of the public comment portion of the meeting, people in favor of the proposal were offered the chance to state their case first. No one went to the podium. The opposition, though, then formed a line to the lectern.
Jeff Deletetsky called the Heights neighborhood historic and unique, noting that "presently, the only thing that looks galvanized is the Swinging Bridge." The bridge was built in 1892.
He said he has been a T-Mobile customer for eight years and has not had one dropped call in that area, echoing another speaker who said the existing service is sufficient and that a tower in the Heights is unwarranted.
Deletetsky noted that town codes call for the protection and preservation of rural and historic visual quality in town. "How is this tower doing that?," he asked.
Theodora Penny Martin said she would never have bought her Garnet Drive home if she had "any inkling that a cell phone tower might be situated within sight and sound … of my home. I will move out of Topsham as soon as possible if the cell phone tower is built in the proposed area – and lose money in the process as the value of my home will have decreased substantially."
She said that while the federal government has not issued warnings about cell towers, "an increasing number of studies bring the issue into question."
"It should be noted that those who use cell phone handsets are engaged in voluntary exposure, even though handset safety also remains unresolved," Martin said. "But those who live near towers are being forced into involuntary exposure."
Fellow Garnet Drive resident Ed Webster held up a drawing by his 7-year-old daughter, depicting children playing in green grass while a black cell tower looms over them. Like Martin, he said he would be forced to move if the tower is erected.
"The reason that we live in Maine, why we love Maine, is the beauty of nature," Webster said. "… This is the way life is supposed to be, without cell phone towers dominating the hillside right above your house. This is why a lot of us left Boston, and left Massachusetts, was to find a closer proximity to nature."
Near adjournment of the meeting, Planning Board member Stephen Mathieu noted the importance of the public's input, particularly at the conditional use level. He pointed out, though, that the board must conduct a technical review of Mariner's application against Topsham's zoning.
"If it meets the codes, it's going to get approved," he said. "If it doesn't, it won't."
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At the March 16 Topsham Planning Board meeting, Ed Webster holds a drawing by his 7-year-old daughter depicting children playing in green grass with a black cell tower standing in the middle. He said he will be forced to move if a cell tower is built in the town's Heights neighborhood.


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Care for a tipple? Merchant Square and craft food and drink venue, Lockhouse, will be holding cocktail masterclasses and gin tasting sessions on Merchant Square's Botanical Bar this summer.
Taking place on the brand new 'Floating Pocket Park' in Paddington Basin on the Grand Union Canal on selected dates in July and August, the exclusive bar can accommodate up to 100 guests and is running a series of special events on Thursdays and Fridays.
Creative Cocktail Masterclasses
The Botanical Bar will be home to a tantalizing and innovative cocktail list with drinks to tickle every taste-bud. Learn to knock up delicious classics and/or Botanical Bar originals with our talented bartenders. You'll receive a drink on arrival followed by a fun interactive masterclass in cocktail creation.
With a friendly competition and a farewell shot to finish, we're sure you will leave as an Merry Master Mixologist! You are welcome to head to LOCKHOUSE after the Masterclass and enjoy 15% discount off your food bill.
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You'll find a G&T menu that's sure to inspire at The Botanical Bar, featuring 'skillfully distilled mixers' from The London Essence Company matched to premium gin brands such as Monkey 47, Beefeater 24 and Plymouth.
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Good Afternoon Weight Loss Warriors!
How are you all doing?Good!
Right my lovelies, this week has been a decent week in terms of exercise because from last Wednesday to this, I have been to the gym 4 times! Woo! This is really good for me because I HATE exercise, like REALLY hate it. But as my sister goes on a Friday, I thought I would push myself a bit, so I joined her.
I did my usual cardio stuff on the treadmill,bike and rowing machine but also decided to do some more arm weights to help tone up. It went well but my arms were still aching 3 days after I had been!
On the food front, I have done ok although those biscuit demons have reared their ugly heads a bit and I have had a few too many when I shouldn't have. One positive of this past week however, is that I haven't had much to drink alcohol wise because the week has just been so busy that I haven't really had much time for anything other than collapsing on the sofa completely knackered at the end of the day.
I have decided to make a conscious effort to reduce my salt intake because I realised the other day that I have salt on and in everything. I use it in cooking and don't even look on the packaging of some foods which are meant to be healthy. I need to make more of an effort to check the food labels of what I'm buying because there are hidden evils in a lot of meals and that's not good at all. Some healthy foods are worst offenders for salt content so I need to keep my eye on the ball in future. This should also help reduce my chances of heart disease and such like.
Anyway on a brighter note, this week I weigh:
That's a loss of 2.5lb's woo! So I am still paddling away to lose some more podge and am hopefully on the right track to get to a decent average weight by the end of this year.
I don't really know what I want my target weight to be. I'm just going to see how I feel as I lose the weight and get fitter and then take other steps to improve my health further to make for a healthier happier life overall.
Anyway that's it for this weigh day wednesday. I hope you all enjoy the rest of your day and keep on trying. It will happen, I promise.


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Transformers Comics Coming to iPad
If you are one of the estimated 700,000 new iPad owners, you might want to hit the App Store for new app from IDW that take advantage of the new screen real estate of the device. IDW publishes the Transformers comic books that have been coming out for the last few years and with the IDW Comics app can now read them on the iPad. The app itself is free while a quick search indicates that the price of the comics vary from free to $2 with the most common price being $1. According to the demo video below, the comics are "universal binary apps" so buying it once makes it available for iPhone, iTouch and iPad. IDW also publishes Star Trek, GI Joe, Locke & Key and more. TrekMovie.com has the full press release.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Luthvarian Fiber Arts Giveaway
Our first giveaway of this round was from Bristle Ridge Alpacas, the second giveaway was from The Hippie Homemaker, our third giveaway is from A Star is Shorn, our fourth giveaway is from Knarwhal Knits, our fifth giveaway is from Fairy Tale Wool, and our sixth giveaway from this round is from Yarn Geek Fibers. Be sure to enter all seven giveaways from our May Contributors to maximize your chances of winning.
This is the final giveaway of the May contributors to the Space! Phat Fiber Sampler Box. This giveaway is from Luthvarian Fiber Arts. She gives us something special to giveaway each month and this beautiful batt is another wonderful fiber temptation.
This is 2 oz of Merino/Corriedale/Firestar in a deep dark colorway called Starstruck.
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- spaceystacie said...
I love the White Wolf and Snow batts. Makes me think of Game of Thrones. :)
- June 29, 2016 at 12:07 PM
- webpixie said...
fav HAS to be the Golden Monkey bat
- June 29, 2016 at 12:08 PM
Love the highlight texture batt!
- June 29, 2016 at 12:11 PM
- Courtney Shannon said...
I like that luxury batt of Henrietta Lacks.
- June 29, 2016 at 12:13 PM
The Parallax, and the Rats of Nimh are my favorite batt's. So much dark sparkle, I love it!
- June 29, 2016 at 12:27 PM
- Chris said...
Flax & merino handspun is a great idea!!
- June 29, 2016 at 12:38 PM
- Melanie said...
I love "Seeing Red" but really all the batts are just wonderful.
- June 29, 2016 at 12:41 PM
- Lindr said...
Ooh, I like the "Pluvian" rolags. Such a pretty gradient!
- June 29, 2016 at 2:23 PM
- jessica reeves said...
Good lord that distaff is beautiful
- June 29, 2016 at 3:32 PM
- Kitten With a Whiplash said...
- June 29, 2016 at 4:16 PM
I like the Over the Rainbow corriedale batt.
- June 29, 2016 at 6:47 PM
- Grammy H. said...
The black and white rolag set!
- June 29, 2016 at 8:13 PM
- Cimba242 said...
ooh, I love the spring buds rolag :)
- June 30, 2016 at 6:18 AM
- Kristen said...
I love the Golden Monkey batt. Gorgeous!
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- June 30, 2016 at 9:50 AM
- Fawn said...
I'm loving the Summer Blooms rolags!
- June 30, 2016 at 6:12 PM
I love Henrietta Lacks and Shades of Sky.
- July 1, 2016 at 8:06 AM
- Michelle said...
The "seeing red" is just lovely, I like the way the red stands out against the greys.
- July 1, 2016 at 7:03 PM
- Cheryl Burkart said...
Love Danae and the shower of gold!
- July 2, 2016 at 6:47 AM
Golden monkey batt!
- July 2, 2016 at 12:18 PM
- Realia Mazing said...
Luxury batt white wolf is really nice
- July 2, 2016 at 7:08 PM
- noreen said...
Summer Blooms Rolags - 1 oz - corriedale is lovely
- July 2, 2016 at 10:34 PM
- Vera Khule said...
I love the colors in the 2 oz luxury batt "Mr. Peacock".
- July 3, 2016 at 5:33 PM
Ok, I want to just love everything, but if I have to pick one it would be "Mr. Peacock."
- July 4, 2016 at 5:12 AM
- Perrin said...
The black and white rolags are cool. They would be a blast to spin
- July 4, 2016 at 9:10 AM
- LesleyAnn said...
Walnut Mini Nostepinne
- July 4, 2016 at 11:26 AM
- Dovile said...
I like the Merino, Corriedale, Angelina Handspun Yarn in blue, white and black.
- July 4, 2016 at 12:05 PM
Wolf Park is my favorite. I love all the different shades of brown.
- July 4, 2016 at 11:37 PM
The Pluvian Rolags are to die for
- July 7, 2016 at 9:28 AM
- sarah oswald said...
I. Love the Silk & Alpaca Handspun DK Yarn 128 yards - 4 oz the best so beautiful.
- July 8, 2016 at 4:06 PM
- Lizzy said...
I'm in love with the Mr. Peacock luxury batt!
- July 9, 2016 at 7:10 AM
- Carolyn said...
I love the BFL handspun yarn.
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May 1, 2013 – Electrical fires remain one of the top causes of home structure fires, according to a new report by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The Electrical Fires report estimates that an electrical failure or malfunction factored in 45,000 to 55,000 home structure fires reported to the U.S. fire departments every year since 2000.
These fires, which account for 13 percent of total home structure fires, resulted in annual losses of 455 civilian deaths, 1,500 civilian injuries and $1.5 billion in direct property damage during 2007-2011. Any type of equipment that uses electrical power can have an electrical failure or malfunction. Electrical distribution or lighting equipment accounted for 48 percent of home electrical fires in 2007-2011. Arcing appears to account for most home electrical fires, outnumbering overheating by at least 2-to-1 and as much as 7-to-1.
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NFPA is marking National Electrical Safety Month (May) by reminding the public to be aware of the risks associated with the use of electricity, and providing safety tips and information to assist individuals in taking steps to reduce the risk of home electrical fires.
Other key findings in the report have to do specifically with home structure fires involving electrical distribution or lighting equipment, including:
"Electrical fires are a risk that homeowners should bear in mind when reviewing fire dangers," says Lorraine Carli, NFPA's vice president of communications. "By taking early action to eliminate electrical hazards in your household and following safety guidelines, the chances of having a home electrical fire can be significantly reduced."
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NFPA has been the developer and publisher of NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC) since 1911. The NEC continues to be the most widely used code for the built environment in the world, establishing the standard for safe electrical installations. The code has been adopted in almost every state in the U.S., in many territories, and in several countries. The 2014 Edition of the NEC will be available in fall 2013.
About the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)NFPA is a worldwide leader in fire, electrical, building, and life safety. The mission of the international nonprofit organization founded in 1896 is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. NFPA develops more than 300 codes and standards to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other hazards. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed at no cost at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess.
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Right to Education Act
The Right of children to Free and Compulsory Education Act has come into force from , April 1, 2010. This is a historic day for the people of India as from this day the right to education will be accorded the same legal status as the right to life as provided by Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. Every child in the age group of 6-14 years will be provided 8 years of elementary education in an age appropriate classroom in the vicinity of his/her neighbourhood.
Any cost that prevents a child from accessing school will be borne by the State which shall have the responsibility of enrolling the child as well as ensuring attendance and completion of 8 years of schooling. No child shall be denied admission for want of documents; no child shall be turned away if the admission cycle in the school is over and no child shall be asked to take an admission test. Children with disabilities will also be educated in the mainstream schools. The Prime Minister Shri Manmohan Singh has emphasized that it is important for the country that if we nurture our children and young people with the right education, India's future as a strong and prosperous country is secure.
"All private schools shall be required to enroll children from weaker sections and disadvantaged communities in their incoming class to the extent of 25% of their enrolment, by simple random selection. No seats in this quota can be left vacant. These children will be treated on par with all the other children in the school and subsidized by the State at the rate of average per learner costs in the government schools (unless the per learner costs in the private school are lower)."
All schools will have to prescribe to norms and standards laid out in the Act and no school that does not fulfill these standards within 3 years will be allowed to function. All private schools will have to apply for recognition, failing which they will be penalized to the tune of Rs 1 lakh and if they still continue to function will be liable to pay Rs 10,000 per day as fine. Norms and standards of teacher qualification and training are also being laid down by an Academic Authority. Teachers in all schools will have to subscribe to these norms within 5 years.


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Continuing the class descriptions from last post;
184.108.40.206 Gladiator; you have lived your life in a cage only to be released so as wagers can be placed on whether you will live or die in a blood soaked arena.
Common Skill Bonuses: Perform +25%
Advanced Skill Bonuses: Melee Combat +25%
184.108.40.206 Merchant; dangerous is the Bolfian Silk Road, but the riches to be had make dealing with the mysterious desert peoples draws the determined and the foolish to attempt it.
Common Skill Bonuses: Bargain +25%
Advanced Skill Bonuses: Choose either Navigate, Appraise, or Technical Skill(various) at a +25%
18.104.22.168 Thug; a hired hand, the muscle to protect life and property. Or steal it.
Common Skills: Hide +25%
Advanced Skills: Climb +25%
18.104.22.168 Ranger; a poor, mud pounding bastard who has to sleep outside.
Common Skills: Sense +25%
Advanced Skills: Track +25%
1.5 Skills
1.5.1 Choosing Skills
22.214.171.124 You are allowed to chose three additional skills at the base rating.
220.127.116.11 You may now spend skill points to increase any of the character's starting skills in the following manner; one skill receives a +75% bonus, one skill receives a +50% bonus, and one skill receives a +25% bonus.


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I'm Seeing Red!
Tea, perhaps?
For those of you living in a warm climate, get your dirty paws off the cake and get the hell out! And take your dark tan and flip flops with you too!
...well, if it looks like somebody woke up on the wrong side of the broom, it is because somebody did. It's that Old Man Winter again, having a negative effect on my alter ego. I think I she, should have some cake too.
And look, not even our normally placid Puddin' has been able to contain her displeasure. Smacking poor Louie, then drifting back to sleep, with the clear conscience of a cat.
So, it is with a bit of urgency that I contribute this wonderful little cake, notorious for putting a smile on all who try it.
The recipe evinces simple ingredients, harmoniously mingled together, to create a veritable masterpiece of flavors and textures. You'll be making this cake more than once. Yes, you will.
I know this, because it was voted Best in the Hemisphere by Thumper. And you all know how finicky he is. Never mind he has no idea what "hemisphere" means.
And so it is, with the approval of my adorable, little tax deduction, that I share this recipe with you.
Wintertime Cranberry and Orange Cake
Cranberry Filling:
12 oz. bag of fresh cranberries, picked over and rinsed
½ cup granulated sugar
Sponge Cake:
1¼ cups AP flour
1¾ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1¼ cups granulated sugar
¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 large eggs, beaten
1/3 cup heavy cream
Grated zest of 1 orange
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sliced almonds
¼ cup granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease an 8" Springform pan, dust the sides with granulated sugar, and line the bottom with parchment.
In a medium saucepan, heat the cranberries and sugar over medium heat. Stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and cranberries pop, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, 1¼ cups sugar, and baking powder.
Whisk in the melted butter, eggs, heavy cream, orange zest and vanilla in the same saucepan you melted the butter in. Stir into the dry ingredients until well combined.
Spread half the cake batter into the prepared pan. Spread the cranberry filling over the batter (don't let the cranberry filling touch the edge of the pan, or it will stick). Spread the remaining batter over the cranberries, and sprinkle evenly with the sliced almonds and remaining ¼ sugar.
Bake the cake until golden on top, about 1 hour. Let cool in the pan, about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the cake and release the sides of the Springform pan. Serve warm or at room temperature. Adapted from All American Desserts, by Judith M. Fertig.
Note: Did you know you can crystallize more than just fruits? Herbs, like rosemary, mint, and even bay leaves lend themselves to this simple technique. It's what I used on the frosty trim on the cake above, and the glass cloche below.
Start by whisking 1 tablespoon powdered egg whites with 2 tablespoons warm water. Brush egg white mixture to clean and dried herbs. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and set the herbs on parchment to dry. You could also add edible glitter to the sugar for a little extra sparkle.
And since we're crusading for World Peace, we might as well use up the rest of the cranberries, by making my favorite scones.
Excellent made with cranberries, red currants, and, of course, chocolate!
The ingredients are typical for scones. What is atypical is the technique, which consists of beating the heavy cream into soft peaks, making these scones featherlight, buttery, outstanding...and good too!
Cranberry Cream Scones
2 cups AP flour, plus more for dusting
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup fresh cranberries
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar*
Position the oven rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat oven to 375°F.
Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix the cranberries into the flour mixture.
Whip the heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form.
Fold the whipped cream into the dry ingredients, just until it forms a semi-cohesive mass.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently, a few times, until the dough holds together. With your hands, pat the dough into an 8-inch circle on a lined baking sheet. Brush scones with the butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar*
Cut circle into 10 wedges, without detaching them. And bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden. Cut into the pre-marked wedges after they're baked.
*This time I topped the scones with turbinado sugar.
By the way, if you'd rather make smaller scones, divide the doughy massacre in half, and pat each half into a circle. Proceed as above.
If this last photo of cranberry scones raised an eyebrow of suspicion, you've been paying attention. They're not cranberries, but red currants in them scones.
Warm wishes to my blogging brigade!
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Pretty in Jadite Green..Oh how I love your colors today~ And well..if it's the best in the Hemisphere..I guess I am just going to have to try it~ReplyDelete
We'll get over winter..one more time:) You'll see...
Keep smiling..:)
I'm smiling, Sol, I can just taste it, looks so good, while I eat my crummy healthy oatmeal right now! I'd rather have cake!ReplyDelete
Fantastic, just fantastic!
As always, everything looks beautiful!! Loving the cake, the scones, the cloche, the jadite, your photography, your humor, and your furbabies.ReplyDelete
Beautiful, BH!! ;D
Oh Marysol..can I have the cake, scones and everything else in the pictures? Theyre all so beautiful...the green is beautiful....everything is beautiful....I cant think of anything else to say except that everything is beautiful!!!....lucky Puddin and Louie....Oh and thank you for the tip about crystallizing the herbs! i'll do that for my next cake for sure! Btw.... fantastic photos too.ReplyDelete
Well Broom-Hilda, you've chosen two of my favorite reds to tempt me - cranberries and currants! I used to go currant-picking with my mother when I was little. I hated them then but love them now. You could tempt the frost off Jack with those glorious photos!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the mouth-watering recipes and inspiration. They do look like the best in the hemisphere or wherever!
Oh, I just love orange and cranberries together - that is one good-looking cake, Marysol!ReplyDelete
Aww Sol...can I come join the party even if I promise to get a pedicure?!ReplyDelete
That cake looks delish! I'll take a piece with my Cranberry-tini on the patio.
I'd like some of both please. Sol it is such a joy to visit your blog.ReplyDelete
Merci mon ami Monique, je sais que Old Man Winter est faché. But I am trying to be patient.ReplyDelete
And wishful thinking would explain the light Spring colors chosen for this entry, in the middle of January :-)
Dear Carol, don't feel bad. The scones were gone last night; I'm back to my normal breakfast of oatmeal this morning too.
Lori, the fur babies and I thank you!
You probably already know I'm not a big collector (of dust, maybe), but Jadeite is one of the few items that make my heart skip a beat, whenever I spot a new piece.
Zurin, I'm so sorry the scones are gone, but you can take whatever else you want, including the jadeite. I know they would all have a good home!
Susan, I've only gone raspberry and blackberry picking, and they were both a painful experience. But, as you well know, the rewards are plenty and worth the battle scars. Broom-hilda hugs.
Dear Patricia, I agree the two are an unbeatable combination. Well, only second to chocolate, in my opinion.
Kathy, of course you are always welcome to join in. But please, don't forget to bring the cranberry-tiny!
Thank you for the warmth your comments radiate through my monitor. I needed that today. TGIF.
Have a wonderful weekend pals!
Ann, I almost missed your wonderful comment. Thank you dear heart! I've reserved a cozy place for you too!ReplyDelete
Oy! Which should I try first???..It all looks so delicious, and your cloche..sweet!ReplyDelete
Where do I find red currants...I don't believe I have ever seen them..but I do know about the hemisphere, and the continents...
And this will help Thumper remember the planets in order..My very excellent mother just sliced us nine pies..but I think they kicked Pluto out of the Planet Club...:(
Thanks for the very excellent recipes, and your presentation is to LIVE for..
Happy weekend...
I'm a big cranberry and orange fan! That cake and those scones are so tempting! Just what i love!ReplyDelete
Marysol, this is such a beautful, beautiful post! You must hear this constantly, but I can't help repeating that your photographs are just such an inspiration. I LOVE them. And this looks like a sensational cake. I must bookmark it for future use! You're one heck of a talented gal, Marysol.ReplyDelete
Kathleen and Maggie, I found fresh red currants at my local market. Nope, not last summer, but in December. Btw, I also saw them at Whole Foods, around Christmas. But you could certainly use frozen.ReplyDelete
Rosa, you and I would get along splendidly!
Annie, I knew those furry critters would grab your attention.
Jane, if you like the tartness of cranberries, you'll like this little cake.
Thank you all for the love!
The weather in Singapore is so hot right now, that I wish for some cold hehe ... the pet photo looks really sweet! I love your elegant looking cake, it does convey a sense of 'winter' to me ;)ReplyDelete
Ohh, it's raining like hell in Long Beach today. Your cake would make a nice mood-lifter in this kind of weather (I am an anti-rain person:). Looks so delicious! I trust your little tax deduction on this:) Saving the recipe. By the way, take a look at my blog. Do you recognize what I've posted?:))ReplyDelete
NC, while I'm still freezing my as-tonishment, I'll confess, I'd rather be stuck in an igloo than melt in the sweltering heat. Hang in there friend; I'll think cool thoughts for you.ReplyDelete
Fari, "it never rains in California..."
I guess Mother Nature never got the memo.
And querida amiga, thank you for the surprise post—it put a huge grin on my face!
How wonderful photographs! So dreamy. I am sure the cake and the scones both are amazing!ReplyDelete
Well, that's just plain rude, Marisol. Flaunting that beauty, and then saying I can't have any. If it's any consolation, it's raining today. Again. The humidity and my hair are making little children cry.ReplyDelete
Love the photos... now, can I have a scone? With chocolate, if it's not too much trouble ;)
Love the Thumper tale! Last night at bedtime, I told Eli the story of how he thought his name was PeePoo when he was three. We had a good cackle that led to some serious wheezing, and the Ventilator, and...
Thank you kindly Chriesi!ReplyDelete
Dee, forgive me! I retract from my original statement!
It's just that these ongoing 20 degree temperatures finally froze the last of my functioning brain cells.
Bring on "Global Warming!"
Look, I'd happily deliver the goods to you myself, along with my loyal, reception committee, in exchange for just a one-day stay in your beautiful corner of the world, rain or shine.
I'd love to meet you and "Peepoo."
Beautiful cake and beautiful scones. They will definitely cheer me up in this cold freezing weather.ReplyDelete
Reading you is so pleasant to the eyes and spirit; you make me chuckle! I love the photos! They are so beautiful and dreamy and take you far way to a place of perfection.. I have not made cranberry cake this year, I make it every year; the scones sound sinfully good!
Delicious cake and scones and beautiful romantic photos Sol! I'm one of those wearing flip flops in the sun but still need to work on the dark tan. But rather than leave as ordered to do, I'm saving those recipes for a day when I too can indulge. I'd love that cup of tea though. Gracias por tus bonitos fotos y recetas. Un abrazo, Sharon.ReplyDelete
Wow, dear Marysol ~ 2 of my favorites! Count me in for enjoying these tasty treats and beautiful photos. Lonesome for you! *hugs*ReplyDelete
So many beautiful photos... the colors are gorgeous!! Lovely recipes too!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous25/1/10
Love, love love this! All of it! Images, colors, deliciousness!!ReplyDelete
Would also LOVE your support on the ELLE DECOR window I did for the Big Window Challenge this year with Apartment Therapy. Check it out at http://www.bigwindowchallenge com. As we all know, AT doesn't make it easy, but you can vote TWICE a day, once online and the other by texting "1" to 89800.
Your support means the world to me!!
Mary, I hope you'll give one of these recipes a try!ReplyDelete
J, I'm interested in your cranberry cake recipe; hope you'll make it soon.
Sharon, ni siquiera pensé en tu gran paraíso. Por favor, ni te atrevas irte. Si te quedas, te prepararé un buen té. Abrazos.
Joey, isn't funny, how the weather cleared up in our corner, amid this entry? I better hurry up and frolic (you didn't think I could frolic, did you?) outside, before it all changes back to gray.
I've missed you! Hugs.
Thank you LPR!
Eddie! Thank you for stopping by! I'll check out the link. Best of luck to you!
And thank you ALL very kindly!
Back again to say I sent an e-mail asking to let me know if you received it but now wonder if you did :( ... lost many transferring to my new computer (still recovering data and goofy)! *more hugs*ReplyDelete
Both of these tasty treats would put a smile on my face on a cold day... and cold it is. Thankfully we've had a bit of a break with rain instead of snow... but, sheesh, I am so ready for spring! :)ReplyDelete
I can't decide between the cake and scones, how about both? :)
Thank you for stopping by my blog earlier on! I've been a bit slow with posting (and blog reading) these days, I'll blame it on my growin' belly... I'm about 6 months along and getting lazier with every minute :D!
My dear friend Joey, I'll take your hug and raise you a warm and sunny weekend!ReplyDelete
Oh Sophie, you certainly know how to get our attention. I had no clue you were pregnant. I'm crazy for babies, and wished I could've had at least 2 more. So I'm absolutely thrilled for you! Big Congratulatory Hugs!
歡樂 ... easy for you to say.
I hope you are doing well! Thanks for passing by!ReplyDelete
Rosa xoxo
No tan or flip-flops here, so do I get a piece of cake? Please? And a scone, too, please, if that's not too greedy.ReplyDelete
Your photos are absolutely gorgeous, as always. Sigh. Can you come over and make my food look that pretty?
My gosh. I mean, really. MY GOSH. Your cake, your scones, your photos ... they are STELLAR! And you're such a witty writer. :) Now, I have to get the hell out since I'm from the tropics, complete with flipflops (but no tan). :)ReplyDelete
Winter and I don't get along either so thank you for brightening (or sugaring) it up for me. I needed that. Perhaps we could get shirts together - "Stay back unless you have sweets!"ReplyDelete
Haha, we're experiencing Summer here, but there's no keeping me out of my kitchen (or yours!) - that cake looks lovely - I thought it was maybe raspberry for a second there, so it seemed very seasonally appropriate to us too.ReplyDelete
You guys are too much!ReplyDelete
I appreciate your sense of humor over my theatrical little "outburst."
Thank you my pretties!
Oh my, how come I hadn't discovered your site yet? Gorgeous photos! I'll be visiting often, cheers.ReplyDelete
Hi Miriam, and welcome! Come, sit with us.ReplyDelete
Dear Dee, I'm good, and I've missed you.
But neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow could ever keep me from playing with Ms. Chievous.
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I love your exceptional food photography and styling. Your pictures surpass most of the cookbooks and magazines I've seen, so I hope you're doing it professionally. Jadite never looked so good.ReplyDelete
I'd say your baking looks too good to eat, but can that ever be true?!?
Thanks for the visual stimulation....
Marysol, I just discovered your site today, and I love your photography and food styling - exceptional, surpassing most of my cookbooks and other "gastroporn". Jadite never looked so good.ReplyDelete
I'd say too good to eat, but can that ever be true?
So many beautiful photos!!ReplyDelete


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From (I)Investopedia:
For decades they were denied the top executive jobs in American corporations, but now women (as of mid-May 2012) run 18 of the Fortune 500 companies, among the nation's biggest. Twenty-one women CEOs also run companies in the Fortune 501-1000 category. Despite this narrowing of the gender gap at the top of the executive pyramid, women still only account for a small percentage of CEOs in America's largest corporations. Those women who have ascended to the top job, however, have been successful in running their respective companies.


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I had watched this video on the Primary Triangle box lesson and was moderately impressed. Knowing that triangles build triangles wasn't a new concept to me (and of course shouldn't be). I thought this would be one of the lessons that I went ahead and taught even though I didn't really see the value, because sometimes I don't get the 'why' until later.
But, as I was reading through the Geometry album (free) from Cultivating Dharma and read the equivalency charts, I found out that it takes a whole new level in the Elementary class and I was VERY IMPRESSED. So much so, that I showed my husband.
Now, my husband is very passive about our schooling choices, and I think he sometimes questions the financial investment necessary for the Montessori Materials. I occasionally show him the materials and get mixed results. Not this time :).
Here are the photos for the basic Triangle Box presentation (you can also watch the video in the above link to see it in action):
The triangle box with all the contents inside. Pretty easy to distinguish what is in the box.
The pieces are all laid out and the object is to build three different triangles.
Here they are all put together.
It was slightly challenging for Mini Cooper, who is 3 1/2 (a bit below the recommended age), but she did just fine.
But, that isn't the end...
Here are the Elementary Lessons (the ones that had us so impressed).
By rearranging the pieces of each triangle, the child is able to visualize that each shape has the same AREA no matter what the shape, itself is. This is a concept that is so very hard to explain.
Here, we have a square and a rhombus.
Finally, a triangle and a hexagon. Even I found myself internalizing the material on yet another level. I had always known it to be true, but I don't think I've ever put it together myself.
This equivalency chart is part of the free Elementary album from Cultivating Dharma and is just a wonderful resource.
I was extra impressed when, after finishing the lessons I showed her my Mustang (who is 7), made this one:
Once again, I'm so grateful for Dr. Montessori and her insight of how to present complicated concepts to even a young child.
Thanks so much for stopping by! God Bless and Happy Schooling,
We are linked up this week!


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Four Seasons poised for significant expansion into key strategic market
With three well-established properties anchoring its portfolio and two more hotels opening this year, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is progressing swiftly on a strategic plan to establish itself as the premier luxury hospitality brand in China.
"More business and leisure travellers are visiting China than ever before, and with that comes increased expectations for superior service and product of the highest quality," says Kathleen Taylor, president and COO of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. "And critically, as the Chinese travel more frequently within the country and around the world, they'll look for a brand they already know, and can trust. Our goal is to make Four Seasons the number-one choice of travellers to, from and within China."
Four Seasons in China: Strategic Growth
Four Seasons entered the Chinese market in 2002 with the opening of Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai, and more recently, opened hotels in Hong Kong and Macau. Two new hotels in the flourishing cities of Hangzhou and Guangzhou are poised to open this year, while nine additional properties – including the company's first two resorts in China – are already in development.
"The importance of China as both an inbound and outbound market cannot be underestimated, and we believe that the current rapid growth in travel, encouraged in part by more accessible travel visas, will continue. China has been part of our plan for more than a decade, and will continue to be a critical component of our growth strategy in the future," notes Taylor.
Four Seasons in China Today
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai – opened 2002 – Located downtown in this long-time trading capital, the 422-room Hotel established Four Seasons in China. Welcoming Shanghai World Expo visitors from around the world this year, the Hotel recently unveiled Qin The Spa, which features both modern therapies and traditional Chinese medicine.
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong – opened 2005 – Part of the landmark International Finance Centre (IFC) complex, with 399 rooms and sweeping views of the city skyline, the Hotel ranks as a top choice for business travellers. With its extensive spa and outdoor pool oasis, it is a favourite of vacationers as well as local residents. Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has the distinction of being the only hotel in the world to offer two restaurants with three Michelin stars each: the French restaurant Caprice, and the Cantonese restaurant Lung King Heen, which is the only three-star Chinese restaurant in the world.
Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip – opened 2008 – Unique in this emerging destination, the Hotel is a family-friendly, non-gaming hotel situated in the midst of Macau's vibrant entertainment and shopping scene. With nods to the city's 400-year history as a Portuguese port, its ancient Chinese roots and its modern rebirth as a leisure destination, Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip offers everything today's travellers could wish for, including 360 rooms, several pools and a Michelin two-star restaurant, Zi Yat Heen.
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake – opening late summer 2010 – On the shores of historic and beautiful West Lake, in a village-like setting amid traditional water gardens, this resort-like hotel is just minutes from business and shopping in Hangzhou, and is easily accessed by train from Shanghai. Intimate at just 81 rooms and villas, Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake will feature several pools and a comprehensive spa. Its signature restaurant, Jin Sha, will offer 11 private dining rooms terraced over a lagoon, with willow-veiled views of West Lake.
Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou – opening late 2010 – Located in the Zhuijiang financial district on the banks of the Pearl River, the Hotel promises to be both a visual and experiential standout. At an iconic 103 stories, it will be the city's tallest landmark. A lobby atrium on the 70th floor soars up more than 30 stories, while the spa, 344 rooms, restaurants and the 99th-floor Cloud Bar will offer glittering views of the city and beyond.
Looking Ahead: Seven Hotels and Two Resorts Now Under Construction
Shanghai at Pudong – opening late 2011 – The second Four Seasons property in Shanghai will be a business-oriented hotel in the Pudong district. Within walking distance of numerous commercial office buildings, including the Jin Mao Tower, the Hotel will be part of the new 48-storey 21st Century Tower, with close to 200 guest rooms and suites, plus 60 private residences.
Beijing (Chaoyang) – opening late 2011/2012 – Part of a complex that will include four towers of hotel rooms, private apartments and offices, the first of two new Four Seasons in Beijing will be a pied-à-terre in the capital for discerning travellers from China and beyond. Located in the Chaoyang district, the Hotel will feature more than 300 rooms, Chinese and Italian restaurants and several lounges, a full-service spa and fitness centre, and comprehensive meeting spaces.
Shenzhen – opening 2012 – This 26-storey tower in a new mixed-use development in the Futian Commercial Business District will offer panoramic views of the surrounding area and a restaurant dedicated to local Guangdong cuisine, among other features.
Qingdao – opening 2013/2014 – Located in Shandong province, Qingdao is a modern metropolis, important economic centre and major seaport. The Hotel will be located on the waterfront, known to fans worldwide as the site of the 2008 Summer Olympics' sailing events. The new Hotel will feature more than 200 rooms, plus 80 serviced apartments, several restaurants and lounges, and a pool and destination spa.
Hainan at Shenzhou Peninsula – opening 2013/2014 – Designed as a tropical oasis, the Resort's sea and landscape views are just one component of a resort concept based on physical and mental regeneration. A haven for comfort and style, the Resort will include, among many other features, a series of spa villas.
Hainan at Sanya – opening 2014 – Already popular with golfers and honeymooners, this resort city in southern China will be the site of a new Four Seasons, which will be designed as a community of villas and low-rise buildings. Among its other features, the Resort will offer a beach restaurant and a ballroom suitable for both business retreats and destination weddings.
Suzhou – opening 2014 – With an urban resort feel, this property will be located on a small private island in Jinji Lake, close to Suzhou's business district. The Hotel will feature more than 200 guest rooms, including garden suites, plus a wide range of recreation options, including indoor pool, tennis and programming for children and teens. In addition, 125 serviced apartments will be part of the complex.
Beijing (Financial Street) – opening 2014 – The second Four Seasons in Beijing is planned as a 225-room hotel amid a complex that will also have commercial offices and residences.
Tianjin – opening 2014 – The Hotel will be housed in a tower that will also feature Four Seasons private residences. This tower will be part of a complex that will also include a commercial office tower and retail stores.
"Our priority is to hire the right people to deliver the personalised service our brand is known for as we continue to bring authentic local experiences to travellers from China and around the world. We look forward to a prosperous future for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in China," concludes Taylor.