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Hi Everyone, activity during September was brisk with a total of 42 rescues. It was a month of 'baby birds'. Despite the WBR homepage clearly stating that I only rescue pelicans, swans or any bird that is hooked or fishing line entangled, and that ALL other enquiries should go to RSPCA or Wildcare, I still managed to field at least 100 calls for baby birds during the month. I even attended … [Read more...]
Capture Report, August 2016
Hi All, August was very brisk at WBR with a total of 51 rescues attended for the month. These rescues all took place during the first 23 days, after which I left for north QLD to meet with wildlife groups up that way. My trip north straddled the end of the month. I delivered trainings in 'flight capable' bird capture techniques and also helped three groups get their net guns working. All … [Read more...]
Capture Report, July 2016
Hi Everyone, July was another brisk month at WBR with a total of 42 rescues attended plus 4 significant releases. I'm writing this report in the carpark above beautiful Oxenford Weir where a drama is currently playing out. Ten days ago one of the local ospreys was reported with fishing line trailing from her left foot. Close up pictures show a scar and much swelling indicating the … [Read more...]
Capture Report, June 2016
Hi Everyone. June was busy at WBR with 45 birds needing attention, plus four major releases. Eleven swans and several ibis were among those rescued. People often ask me, 'do you name all the birds you catch?' (Fortunately, most are polite enough to not ask the more obvious question which is, 'how does one man come up with so many cornball names?') I don't name birds that I catch and … [Read more...]
Capture Report, May 2016
Hi Everyone, May was brisk at Wild Bird Rescues with a total of 50 sick or injured birds needing help. In all I attended 18 ibis, 2 pelicans, 9 swans and 31 birds belonging to other species, including maggies, scrub turkeys, pigeons, gulls and currawongs. In fact, all the usual suspects. The number of entanglements was super high during May with 23 birds caught up in something; mostly … [Read more...]
Capture Report, April 2016
Hi Everyone, April was brisk at Wild Bird Rescues with 44 sick or injured birds getting attention, plus several major releases. In line with long standing tradition, let's begin with ibis feet. Ah, wonderful, I hear you say! My 'Manky Ibis Foot of the Month' award goes to this little lady. I caught her at Tallebudgera Tourist Park last week. How I would love a buck for every entangled … [Read more...]
Capture Report, March 2016
Hi Everyone Rescues were steady in March with a total of 37 birds attended. Caller Jodie spotted this ibis limping along the Labrador foreshore. She did the right thing and stayed with the bird, keeping it in sight until I could get there. In order to catch a 'flight capable' bird the catcher first has to know where the birds is. Doesn't matter how capable you are .… no bird = no catch. … [Read more...]
Capture Report, February 2016
Hi Everyone. February was reasonably busy, given that it was a short month. WBRGC attended 35 rescues and performed several significant releases. It looks like I'll be collecting even more birds for release from Currumbin Wildlife Hospital as the RSPCA has recently discontinued their pick up and release service. This will add significantly to my work load, but I should still manage. As an … [Read more...]
Capture Report, January 2016
Hi Everyone, January was busy at WBR with 42 rescues. The ibis did it tough, but then the poor old ibis always do it tough when it comes to fishing line entanglements. I attended eleven rescues for ibis alone during January; five of them in one day! Most birds were caught but some are still out there and can't be located. The pic shows just one of several life-threatening entanglements that … [Read more...]
Capture Report, December 2015
Hi Everyone, I'm getting this report out early so that I can wish you all a Happy New Year! One day remains in December and to date WBR has attended 25 rescues and completed several major releases. The number is less than average because I took a much needed week away in Lightning Ridge. Why Lightning Ridge you might ask? Because it was the farthest I could drive from the Gold Coast in … [Read more...]


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Celebrated radio presenter and TV veteran, Gloria Hunniford, is a household name thanks to her celebrated roles over the years with the BBC and ITV. But while the 74-year-old star has an instantly recognisable face many of us envy, even Hunniford isn't averse to the idea of undergoing a possible Face Lift. She recently revealed that she'd consider Cosmetic Surgery, whilst speaking on a panel with her fellow 'Loose Women' hosts – Jane Moore, Kay Adams and Sherrie Hewson.
Additionally, Hunniford also praised L'Oreal for choosing 69-year-old Dame Helen Mirren as the face of their new advertising campaign – with Hunniford "irritated" by beauty adverts casting young women showcasing unnecessary products.
Gloria explained: "I get so irritated by ads for cosmetics being 18 or 19 year olds, beautifully airbrushed, perfect. I think it's wonderful that we have Helen, that we have Jane Fonda, we've had Diane Keaton doing some cosmetics. I think it's good. Older women to reign!"
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There is a lot of information on these bikes and it can be quite confusing to find out that any carbon fiber bike has real man hours in them. These things are made by craftsmen and women and not mass produced like metal frame bikes.
You should check out the video and sources below if you have an interest in these incredible bikes (20 years of crushing the Tour de France). The video answered a lot of questions, as well as the other sources.


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We are delighted to welcome Dr. Cal Robinson to Orthopaedic & Spine Center as part of the Interventional Pain Management Center Clinical Team. Dr. Robinson began seeing patients in August 2015.
Dr. Robinson is a medical psychologist with an extensive career in pain management and pain medicine. His early private practice in Indiana centered on the assessment and treatment of behavioral medicine disorders. In addition, while there, he was clinical director and co-owner of the Spine & Rehabilitation Institute. He was recruited in 2001 to the Elliot Health System and hospital in Manchester, New Hampshire as clinical director of their interdisciplinary pain program. He led the organization to obtain full accreditation with accommodation from CARF, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for the Interdisciplinary Pain Program. While in New England, he was active in the New England Pain Association (NEPA) the regional affiliate society of the American Pain Society. He became the state representative for New Hampshire, then Vice-President and eventually President of NEPA for the 2005-2006 year. During that time frame, he was also the President of the state pain initiative representing New Hampshire, funded by the American Cancer Society.
He was recruited in 2006 to the Marshfield Clinic in Wisconsin as pain psychologist for the western division. He accepted a one-year contract with the Department of Defense at Elmendorf Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska as the Behavioral Health Consultant in 2010. He was subsequently recruited to become the director of Chronic Pain and Addiction at the Yale affiliated psychiatric hospital, Silver Hill Hospital, in Connecticut. Seeing the opportunity to be closer to his daughter and grandchildren who lived in Oakdale, Minnesota, he rejoined the pain management program at Marshfield Clinic in 2011 as pain psychologist for the western division.
His most recent publication was feature article for the Carlat Psychiatry Report (November 2012), "Chronic Pain, Comorbidity and Treatment Complexity." His clinical interests center on the theory and practice of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) especially for chronic pain, suffering, abuse and affective disorders. He is Board-Certified in Medical Psychology from the American Board of Medical Psychology.
Join Dr. Robinson for one of our group sessions on Mindfulness Based Chronic Pain Management.
His daughter is now a PhD student at St. Louis University and son is a geologist studying at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Dr. Robinson is also a classically trained pianist and singer especially at his church. His interests include music, scuba diving, theology, social justice and antiques.
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- Board Certification – Medical Psychologist – American Board of Medical Psychology
- Post-doctoral: Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP)
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- Graduate: University of Cincinnati – Rehabilitation Counseling
- Undergraduate: University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music
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Before the proliferation of cloud computing, mobile devices and incredibly quick networks, when most folks talked about collaboration in the workplace, they focused on the desktop.
Now, thanks to the evolution of technology and the rise of mobility, the definition of workplace collaboration is changing.
Today, collaboration is defined differently than just having real-time communication modes (chat, voice, video, conferencing, etc.) on a single desktop client.
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When I first heard the term, Performance marketing, it didn't quite stand out to me. Afterall, what type of marketing shouldn't perform? So, how was this a unique identifier?
After some time in my new career, what I quickly found out is that this term carries a lot of different meanings. What is the genuine intent and why does it matter?
I've heard many business owners talk about their experiences with marketing agencies in the past and the heartburn they've experienced. Each described a lack of synergy between the tactics that they were being told they ought to pay for and the objectives of the business itself.
Many described the experience as transactional and feeling as though they were throwing expensive spaghetti against the proverbial wall in order to see what would stick. Others told me they have spent considerable time and resources for marketing in their careers, but couldn't say what worked and what didn't.
As I heard these experiences it seemed to me as though many came to accept that this was just how it was between a marketing agency and a business. That brings me to why I love what I do.
At Valve+Meter, performance marketing pertains to more than just a pay for what you get methodology. For us at Valve+Meter, it is an approach that relies heavily on continuous learning through research and testing. We allow the data to tell a story and influence the direction of purchasing decisions, instead of a vendor. In short, it's a responsible approach to marketing and releases a business from the constraints of the traditional lackluster approaches to marketing.
This discipline promotes trust and respect back into the relationship between a business and a marketing agency. Something that has been long lost.
At first, the businesses I worked with are wary in fear that they might just be buying a fancier bottle of snake oil. But then, the discovery process begins and it's as if they have put on glasses for the first time and they begin to see what has been and what could be as a result of responsible marketing.


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This is an outstanding opportunity for a Private Client Partner to assist in developing a specialist team within an East Coast law firm. The firm's broad service offering is focused on meeting the needs of private clients and, where applicable, their businesses. An established client base generates consistently strong instructions across a range of private client work and, following a strategic review, the firm is focused on growth.
The Firm is seeking to recruit a senior private client lawyer at Partner or Senior Associate level, with significant expertise in wealth management and demonstrable business development skills. The successful candidate will have represented high net worth individuals and IFAs and will have the personality, drive and people skills necessary to develop strong client relationships based on trust.
This role would suit an experienced private client lawyer to develop their career in a quality private client firm, and you will have the opportunity to realise your ambitions within the short term. Ideally you will have at least 10 years' pqe in private client work and have some business following and local clients. For an initial and confidential discussion contact Frasia Wright on 01294 850501. (Assignment 7621)
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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Online Matchmaking and other Date topics.
Chemistry.com Tip: Some time during the course of your online dating experience, you'll meet someone who seems like the perfect match. In the early days of a relationship, it can be hard to tell if it's actually love or lust. However, science does have a way of telling whether your apparent match made in heaven is really love or lust.
Researchers compared MRI studies of men and women who looked at photos of someone they loved, as well as photos of attractive and less attractive acquaintances. The results found some interesting results. The brain was most active on the right side of the brain during instances where a photo of a loved one was viewed. The right side of the brain controls romantic emotions. During instances where attractive photos were viewed, the left side of the brain became more active. The left side of the brain is responsible for sexual urges.
Although it may be difficult for you to get a brain scan to determine if you're really going through love or lust with your love match, you can rest assured – there is a difference.
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Welcome to our blog! Nothing can help yourself in addition to yourself. You do not need to spend a lot of money just to get the imagination.
Sometimes life is hard, but there is always a way that you can go through. All the things that you have encountered has meaning, you may be confused at this time. In many places, many people have had is quickly frustrated and always run to negative actions. Do your friends or your family support you at this time? It is one of the determinants of life failure.
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May 17, 2017
EMU Health is pleased to announce that the first laser assisted cataract removal using the Catalys Precision Laser System was performed in Queens, NY today. The Catalys Precision Laser System manufactured by Johnson & Johnson is a highly sophisticate laser that assists the surgeon in removing the cataract that is approximately 10 times more accurate than manual or conventional techniques. Harry Koster, MD, Chief of Ophthalmology at EMUSC, performed the procedure and said that," this technology provides an added element of safety to cataract removal that can be considered the gold standard of premium services and I am elated to have access to this technology".
Daniel Lowy, CEO and founder of EMU Health said that the Catalys System is consistent with his vision of creating affordable and efficient healthcare for our Queens neighbors. Mr. Lowy went on to say that the vision for EMU was inspired in part by the philanthropic support of his family for the MacTel Project – a project designed to cure a rare eye disease that was orphaned by traditional research.
EMU Health provides multispecialty surgical services in its spacious facility conveniently located at 83-40 Woodhaven Blvd, Glendale, Queens. EMU will offer in the Summer of this year a Women's Health Service at the same location.


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BTS Not Keen On Shifting To US Market, Says Korean Language Is How They Communicate Best
By Angie Chui | May 30, 2017 09:18 AM EDT
While the door has blasted wide open for BTS to enter the US market with their Billboard Music Awards win for Top Social Artist, it seems that the Bangtan Boys are not keen on shifting their focus from their fans in Korea. When asked what their plans are for entering the US market, BTS leader Rap Monster was quite candid in his answer.
"Since we're Korean singers, we look the best when singing in Korean. If you think about, it's unbelievable that we won a Billboard award," Rap Monster said about BTS' recent accomplishment, SBS Pop Asia reported. He added that the Korean language is the best way they know to communicate their message and their music. "Going back to our debut in 2013, winning a Billboard award was something we never could've even dreamed of."
BTS member Suga, for his part, said that they were able to win the award because of good content that transcended the language barrier and connected with the audience. In an earlier interview, Rap Monster credited BTS' official fandom called ARMY, for working tirelessly to spread their music and translate their interviews so that it reaches more people in various parts of the world.
BTS is known not only for fusing different genres of music together but also producing songs that deal with issues that are important to young people such as suicide and depression, among others. The Bangtan boys draw inspiration from their own experiences which enable them to reach their fans on a deeper level.
The Billboard Music Awards victory was especially meaningful for the K-pop industry because it was the first time it was able to fully represent in the international music scene. Following BTS' win over international superstars like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande and Shawn Mendes, "who is BTS" became the top searched topic on Google and a rising interest in K-pop became noticeable among music fans worldwide.
While they don't have any specific plans about shifting their market to the US, BTS expressed excitement over potential collaborations with international artists. It was already announced by award winning DJ and producer Steve Aoki that there will be a collaboration with himself, BTS and Halsey while The Chainsmokers teased that they will be meeting up this summer to possibly work on some epic tunes, All Kpop reported.
However, the highlight of their Billboard journey for BTS was when Celine Dion personally invited them to attend her concert. Unfortunately, since the boys are currently on the final leg of their Wings World Tour, they were unable to attend the renowned artist's performance.
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Andrea & Deon's Wedding
This is one of the last weddings I photographed before the summer season ended and I had a fantastic day photographing this lovely couple. Andrea & Deon got married in Cornwall Park, near to where I live, and one of my favourite parts of Auckland. I had searched for a few locations for the bridal photographs and found an area close to the ceremony location -that had amazing colours! Take a look at how well the colours matched both the environment and the bridal party colours!
Andrea and Deon smiled all day and were so easy and fun to photograph – it was a beautiful, colourful autumn wedding!
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Written as much for myself as others, this originally started life as an account of Paris marathon in 2007 but eventually became a log of my running and fitness endeavours and challenges. I'll never be an elite, even for my age, but with effort I'm getting better. Now aiming for the target of 3:15 in my next marathon.
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Too quick to point the finger?
I'm not so sure now.
First time round it was the hammies and lats that complained the most but after Saturday's second time it was the quads and calves with nowhere else giving more than a very slight feeling of fatigue. Maybe that should have raised a question, but after running Sunday and resting Monday I went to the gym yesterday and only did upper body weights along with 10 minutes each of very gentle exercise on the rower and cross trainer. When I got back I took Bethan for a run. Ouch.
Whilst the quads were fine the calves still complained - especially up hills - and just before going to bed I massaged myself with the massage stick http://www.the-stick.co.uk/ they felt sore and knotted.
I suspect that's not down to the weights as down to a combination of weights and, principally, the cross trainer machine.
When I use the latter I'm not good at just doing it, I have to feel that I'm pushing myself and tend to set targets for calories burned within the time. On Saturday after the weights I did the toughest 30 minute session on there to date with the resistance and RPM both high. I did it straight after weights so in order to keep up I noticed that I'd gone up onto my toes alot, presumably to bring the calves into play to support tired muscles elsewhere.
I now wonder if that is what has done for my calves?
Either way I'll keep up the massaging and stretching and see where we get to.
Monday's rest day was a challenge. Not having exercise calories to burn and feeling a little stressed with work had be reaching - or the second night running - for the toast and agave nectar. Eugh.
Better yesterday though. Stuck nicely to target thanks to a combination of gym, short run and banning bread!
Today will most certainly be similar.
I wonder if I'm the only one who has to ban certain foods?
1 comment:
- Alison said...
My banned list ebbs and flows, but currently:
- nutella
- malt loaf (though I haven't tested this in a while)
- almond butter
Would it help getting rid of things that you can put on the toast? I don't keep butter in the house, mostly because I just vary rarely use it, tho it helps not to have the temptation...
Doesn't sound inconceivable that the XTer did your calf in. I don't think it's the weights specifically, though you're right, tired glutes and hams probably contributed. While you get used to the weights routine it might be best to pull back on other crazy workouts?
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Olympus WS-853 Digital Voice Recorder
Introducing the WS-853 digital voice recorder - another smart and easy-to-handle new release recorder from Olympus.
The WS-853 features the True-Stereo Mic system, two new intuitive modes for recording in small offices, and a host of other exciting new functions. Perfect for beginners, the WS-853 features the intuitive "Simple Mode", which provides step-by-step instruction during initial setup and first time operation.
The WS-853 entry level digital voice recorder is designed for users who want an easy-to-operate device to record small meetings such as business meetings or lectures, with minimum fuss and bother.
Intelligent Auto Mode – let the recorder do the adjusting for you – this mode makes it easier to capture clear recordings by automatically adapting the microphone's sensitivity according to the recording environment and the volume of the speaker.
Simple Mode – perfect for beginners! Simple Mode only shows the necessary information needed to "drive" the recorder, displaying the information in a large font and via key functions shown in the Menu. Once you've performed the initial setup and learnt how to "drive" the recorder, switch the recorder setting to Normal Mode. Normal Mode enables you to access more detailed information and settings.
True Stereo Microphone System – capture that stereo feeling every time. Two low-noise directional stereo microphones with a 90 degree layout are perfectly positioned at the top of the device, enabling you to record even the smallest details of your meeting.
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Apache Flink is an open source stream processing platform for real-time analytics and real-time applications. Apache Flink provides efficient, fast, accurate, and fault tolerant handling of massive streams of events. Apache Flink also supports batch processing as a special case of stream processing.
data Artisans engineers wrote the first line of what would later become Apache Flink in 2010. data Artisans is 100% dedicated to pushing Apache Flink forward as members of the open source community.
In this high-level overview of Apache Flink, we'll highlight a selection of Apache Flink's key features and will provide links to additional resources for more detail.
If you're new to stream processing and would like to learn more, we recommend starting with our downloadable report, "Stream Processing for Real-Time Businesses, Powered by Apache Flink".
You can also review our introductory "What is stream processing?" writeup?
Why Apache Flink®
Apache Flink is an open source stream processing platform for real-time analytics and real-time applications. Apache Flink provides efficient, fast, accurate, and fault tolerant handling of massive streams of events. Apache Flink also supports batch processing as a special case of stream processing.
Stream Processing
Apache Flink provides true event-at-a-time stream processing, enabling 24/7, continuous applications for immediate insights and actions on your data.
Low Latency, High Throughput
Apache Flink processes millions of events per second in real-time and powers stream processing applications on 1000s of nodes in production.
Fault Tolerance
Apache Flink provides highly available and fault tolerant stream processing; Flink supports exactly once semantics even in the event of failure.
Savepoints for Versioning
Apache Flink's savepoints make it possible for a user to fix issues, reprocess data, update code, and manage upgrades easily and with data consistency.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of the draft guidance entitled "Commercially Distributed In Vitro Diagnostic Products Labeled for Research Use Only or Investigational Use Only: Frequently Asked Questions." This draft guidance document is intended for manufacturers and distributors of research use only (RUO) and investigational use only (IUO) in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products and any other entities who label IVD products.
Although you can comment on any guidance at any time (see 21 CFR 10.115 (g)(5)), to ensure that the Agency considers your comment on this draft guidance before it begins work on the final version of the guidance, submit written or electronic comments on the draft guidance by August 30, 2011.
Submit written requests for single copies of the draft guidance document entitled "Commercially Distributed in Vitro Diagnostic Products Labeled for Research Use Only or Investigational Use Only: Frequently Asked Questions" to the Division of Small Manufacturers, International, and Consumer Assistance, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66, rm. 4613, Silver Spring, MD 20993 or Office of Communication, Outreach and Development (HFM-40), 1401 Rockville Pike, suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your request, or fax your request to CDRH at 301-847-8149. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for information on electronic access to the guidance.
Submit written comments concerning this draft guidance to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to http://www.regulations.gov. Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document.Start Further Info
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The Seven Most Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Chicago
There's an element of frenzy to the way Chicagoans embrace warm weather. We don't know how long it's going to last, only that it's here—gloriously, finally here. As soon as the mercury tips 60 degrees, the tank tops and short shorts come out.
And so do the puppies.
After the recent spate of good weather, I wasted no time introducing my new pup, Winnie—acquired in frozen February—to the great Chicago outdoors. So I began a quest to find the most dog-friendly alfresco dining at Chicago restaurants.
Here are my findings.
1. Parson's Chicken and Fish | Logan Square (2952 W. Armitage Ave.)
From the restaurateurs who brought us Longman and Eagle comes Parson's Chicken and Fish, an old-school fried-chicken shack with a sprawling outdoor patio that's equal parts Southern charm and industrial chic. Dogs can escape the heat beneath a cluster of picnic tables, each adorned with a red-and-white striped umbrella.
Best time to go: Dusk.
Be sure to order: A Negroni slushy (lauded by the Chicago Reader, among others) and a basket of hush puppies. Slip one to your dog and see what undying gratitude looks like. [Read more about the pimiento-cheese snacks, peppered with radishes and microgreens.]
Meet the dog who… is the Blackhawks' biggest fan on the patio:
Charlie, a pitbull mix, sported a Blackhawks emblem on his handkerchief.
2. Jack and Ginger's | Bucktown (2048 W. Armitage Ave.)
This unassuming sports pub has a surprisingly delicious menu and enticing weekday specials, such as $5 pizzas on Thursdays that are damned tasty. In the fall, Iowa Hawkeye fans flock there. In general, this place knows how to treat a pooch—waiters deliver water bowls, treats, and lots of belly rubs.
Best time to go: Weeknight, preferably when your favorite Chicago sports team is playing (the patio has an outdoor TV).
Be sure to order: Spinach and goat-cheese pizza and a craft brew, such as Allagash White.
Meet the dog who… has a cooler name than you:
The name's Nicholson. Jack Nicholson. "My boyfriend thought [our pug] kinda looked like him," explained Tiffany, Jack Nicholson's owner and a Bucktown resident.
3. Frasca | Lakeview (3358 N. Paulina St.)
Historically, in Italy, farmers hung a wreath of branches, or a frasca, over their farmhouse door to signify that they sold food and wine inside. This Lakeview pizzeria and wine bar carries on other Old-World traditions with a menu of artisan pizzas—cooked to a golden brown in an 800-degree oven—and pastas, as well as an extensive wine list. The breezy sidewalk patio is perfect for a leisurely weekend meal with a furry companion at your feet, waiting patiently for scraps.
Best time to go: Weekday dinner (fewer crowds), or brunch on the weekend.
Be sure to order: Cinnamon-sugar donuts as a brunch appetizer, or an oven-fired pizza for lunch or dinner.
Meet the dog who… you shouldn't challenge to a footrace:
Mehmet, a 9-year-old greyhound; in peak form, greyhounds can reach speeds up to 45 mph. The fastest human, by contrast, tops out at a piddly 28 mph, and that's without a belly full of mimosas.
4. Waterfront Cafe | Edgewater (6219 N. Sheridan Rd.)
Waterfront Cafe is a hidden gem in Edgewater, situated within grassy Berger Park in a converted coach house. Tables offer views of Lake Michigan, and the patio has plenty of room for pups to romp. On weekends, their escapades can be set to a soundtrack of live music.
Best time to go: Sunset. Think lit tiki torches and the soothing sound of lapping waves. Is this Hawaii or Edgewater?
Be sure to order: Fish and chips if you're hungry, or a pitcher of sangria if you just want to unwind and heckle passing seagulls.
Meet the dog who… has impressive ancestors:
Clancy is half-Landseer Newfoundland and half-Great Pyrenees. But 100% handsome.
5. Big Star | Wicker Park (1531 N. Damen Ave.)
The Tex-Mex joint is the brainchild of the guys responsible for Avec, Blackbird, and the Violet Hour. Come for the gourmet tacos, stay for the single-barrel Kentucky bourbon, the spiced-up micheladas, and the California honky-tonk vibe. The patio is always packed, so only bring your pup if he's comfortable around large, tequila-swigging crowds.
Best time to go: Happy hour or dinner; the earlier you get there, the shorter the wait.
Be sure to order: Taco al pastor and a $3 whiskey shot.
Meet the dogs who… are the cutest pair of sisters:
Cole is 11 years old. Betty is just 11 weeks.
6. 90 Miles Cuban Cafe | Logan Square (2540 W. Armitage Ave.)
It's roughly 90 miles from the southernmost point of the US to the island of Cuba, hence the eatery's name. The food is great (everyone raves about the churrasco skirt steak) and authentic—the restaurant's owners are from Cuba. The patio is dog-friendly, as long as you know the trick: ask for a seat along the outer edge, and tie your pup up outside the railing, which is only about thigh-high.
Best time to go: Dinner.
Be sure to order: It's BYOB, so bring along a bottle of rum or wine and the cafe will provide you with a pitcher of sangria or mojito fixin's.
Meet the dog who… has separation anxiety:
Winnie, the 5-month-old Australian Shepherd puppy, did not appreciate the 6 inches of space separating her from her dad.
7. Lizard's Liquid Lounge | Irving Park (3058 W. Irving Park Rd.)
Lizard's Liquid Lounge might be the most dog-friendly restaurant in Chicago. There's no outdoor patio, but pups are free to roam wherever they like inside. One bartender told me several of her regular four-legged customers even sit on the vinyl stools at the bar. On Wednesday through Saturday, you can order in Southern-style barbecue from Smalls Smoke Shack, located next door.
Best time to go: Happy hour.
Be sure to order: A craft beer on tap, like Abita Purple Haze.
Wild antics: Sadly, there were no dogs in the bar when I visited, but off-duty bartender Cuauhtemoc relayed a story about one of his wildest four-legged patrons: an enormous Great Dane who once leapt from the floor straight up onto the bar during a Christmas party.
Shop for local deals at Chicago restaurants. Dog lovers too can shop for pet deals.
Photos and video by Jorie Larsen, Groupon
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Accounting is one of the vital functions in any business. Bookkeeping services are a major ingredient to the success of any business that a person is running. The type of accounting services required in an organization depends on the type of business and how big or small it.
Today, there are firms that have specialized in providing professional accounting services to other firms. This will save your energy, time and money. According to many people, bookkeeping is all about entering data. In bookkeeping, you have to make sure that you enter the right information at the right time.
As a business owner, you should expect to consume a lot of time while doing bookkeeping. In this process, you have to make sure that you include all the necessary details. Sometimes you might be tempted to skip it. Professional bookkeepers will do all the detailed work for you thus saving you the time you ca n use to expand your business. There are many other benefits of outsourcing accounting services.
Professional bookkeepers are perfect for balancing the books of accounts, preparing invoices and managing accounts payable. Professional bookkeepers also offer other services to their clients.
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|Stephen Shubel
Oh to crawl back in bed ...
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- AnonymousJune 21, 2012 at 8:01 AM
Love this bedroom! So airy and cozy at the same time. :)ReplyDelete
That is soo cozy...looks like small nook/bedroom in an attic or 3rd floor, doesn't get cozier than that, love it! What a great spot for reading..take your time and really think your master through, it should above all else be your private oasis, so best to be sure you get it right the first time, good luck:)ReplyDelete
I love this bedroom. Keep it neutral seems to be a safe bet, do you want to be safe or bold? :-)ReplyDelete
The bedroom looks great. I dont see anything I dont like about it. I too could spend a long morning curled up in that bed. No pink though? - TonyaReplyDelete
I know what you mean. I am thinking and thinking about what I want in our new bedrom and how I want to decorate it. This little nook/bedroom is SO cozy, I love it!ReplyDelete
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Great trail if you start by a trail head. Very little litter and some police presence. Many parts become softer sand and a few of the people using off road equipment are respectful. I have recently been using the Northern Rail Trail due to them not allowing off-road vehicles. Last time I used this trail dirt bikers thought it was fun to do wheelies and kick up dust everywhere.


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Friends, family and former staff members filled the rotunda of the state Capitol on Friday to pay their respects to former Gov. Judy Martz, the first and only woman to be elected governor of Montana. She died Monday at 74 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Martz was a pioneering governor who was remembered as smart, vibrant, loyal and deeply faithful, but faced a rocky term in office from 2001-2005. She was also an Olympic athlete who competed in speed skating, and was a rodeo star who won Miss Rodeo Montana in 1962 and joined the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame recently.
Martz was born in Big Timber and went to Butte High. She later attended Eastern Montana College, now Montana State University Billings, and worked as a field representative for former Sen. Conrad Burns. Martz and her husband, Harry, have two children and several grandchildren.
Martz's ashes were escorted from her home in Butte by members of the Montana Highway Patrol, who stood at attention through the day as Montanans came to pay their regards, along with family members and friends. Gov. Steve Bullock ordered flags at half-staff through Monday in honor of Martz. A celebration of life will be held at the Butte Civic Center at 11 a.m. on Saturday.


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West Canal Campground is in the Brazeau Reservoir Provincial Recreation area, about 60 km southwest of Drayton Valley on Hwy. 620. This small campground is located near the waterfront and is well treed. Enjoy fishing, powerboating or canoeing on the reservoir, bird watching and other wildlife. OHV trails are located nearby, but they are prohibited in the campground.


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Imagination Lyrics
Artist: Fifteen
Album: Swain's First Bike Ride
Took a walk through my imagination
Thinkin' maybe I'd find her there
I got a little scared
Take a walk through your imagination
And maybe you'll find her there
She hasn't got a care
She doesn't let herself get caught up
She'll always be free
She doesn't get that close to me
I saw that she had a different way of lookin' at me
She could see my fear
She say everything will be all right
And shines with reassurance
As she walks away
If I hold her dear without restrictions
She'll come runnin' to me
When she gets the time
So young with the best intentions
There's no way she can fall
Somethin's there to catch her
Captivated by the way she smiles at me
I hope she sees me smilin' at her
I'll dream about her forever
Fifteen Lyrics
Fifteen Swain's First Bike Ride Lyrics
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Fifteen - All the Good Times Lyrics
Fifteen - Emancipa Proclima Lyrics
Fifteen - End of the Century Lyrics
Fifteen - I Keep On Tryin' Lyrics
Fifteen - Jesus Lyrics
Fifteen - Mount Shrink Wrap Lyrics
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Volunteers and residents of the emergency shelter have been sewing yellow fleece scarves to be sold to Packers fans. Proceeds from the scarves are put toward the shelter's operation.
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Matt Cain/Angel Pagan; Yoenis Cespedes/Josh Reddick/Gene Tenace; Aldon Smith; Bud Selig/Lew Wolff
THE GIANTS lost another veteran to injury this week when Matt Cain finally agreed to elbow surgery to remove the bone chips that have been rattling around in his elbow. Cain has had problems for some time but he's never been one to make excuses. He didn't this time, either, but finally had to bow to the inevitable. He's expected to be ready to return for next season and should have several years left.
That was just another reminder, though, that the Giants have put too much of their hopes for success this year into veteran players with injury problems. Nobody has talked much about Michael Morse but he was a big factor in their great early run with his mammoth home runs. But, his back started paining him and his power disappeared. Now, he's just an outfielder who's below average defensively, a liability when he's in the lineup.
Angel Pagan is supposed to return soon, perhaps this week but he's been sidelined by back problems two years in a row. The Giants finally seem to have conceded they can't get much out of Marco Scutaro with his back problems. Are you beginning to see a pattern here?
There's another interesting note here. The Giants media, fans and players themselves have talked about what a different team they are when their injured players, especially Pagan, are in the lineup. When the A's have lose key players, like Josh Reddick, Coco Crisp and two front-line starters, they just plug in somebody else – or Billy Beane trades for somebody – and keep rolling. It reminds me of something I heard in my youth: Excuses are for losers.
General manager Brian Sabean has been criticized for not making a big trade, especially with Beane making block buster deals, but I think Sabean's caution is the correct decision. The Giants have rebuilt their farm system and they'll need those players to make them contenders in the years to come. They couldn't have made a significant trade without losing significant young players.
The Giants probably can make the playoffs with the team they have. The National League is a mass of mediocrity, with the Dodgers the only team with really superlative talent, when they choose to play together. And, the Giants are in the weakest division in the league. They'll be playing mostly divisional foes in September, which will help them greatly.
It's not out of the question that they might still win the NL West. For all their talent, the Dodgers don't often seem to play well together – unless Clayton Kershaw is pitching. Kershaw is as dominating as Sandy Koufax was in the '60s. Yasiel Puig is a tremendous talent, too. But I've never thought Don Mattingly was a good manager. Great player, great guy…but that doesn't translate into managerial skills.
Meanwhile, the A's have been wheeling and dealing, picking up another pitching ace in Jon Lester while surrendering Yoenis Cespedes while he still had trade value. He had one more year on his contract but was no going to re-sign with the A's so he would have had little trade value next year.
Many A's fans were devastated by the loss of Cespedes, a very exciting player. I always enjoyed him, too, but I thought he was often more spectacular than effective. One example: That tremendous throw he unleashed from the left field corner to home plate; it was necessary only because he'd misplayed the ball hit to left field. He has tremendous power but often over swings, and his production this season was disappointing. He has hit well in the postseason but nobody can be sure whether he'll continue that. There are many examples of players who had a great postseason run but could never come close to those stats later. I first became aware of that phenomenon with Gene Tenace in the 1972 World Series. He came out of nowhere to hit .348 with four home runs and nine RBIs, winning the Most Valuable Player award as the A's won the first of their three straight Series. Tenace was a decent player but he never hit for much of an average after that.
Perhaps Cespedes will become a real star with the Red Sox but he'll have to be a smarter hitter because pitchers will throw him pitches on the outside corner to keep him from pulling the ball to left field, with that short left field wall looming.
Beane is clearly aiming at postseason success with his stockpiling of top pitchers but he wasn't kidding when he said he was looking at the division race. The Angels have been the hottest team in baseball with the best record in the majors since June 6. They've strengthened their pitching, with the addition of former A's closer Huston Street their latest move, so it will be a race to the wire for those two teams. Seattle, as I've said before, is a pretender, not a contender.
IT WAS bedlam as the first game in the new Levi Stadium – a soccer match – was played Saturday night. Traffic was at a standstill for about an hour, San Jose's light rail had problems. Meanwhile, San Franciscans who blame the 49ers for leaving the city, though they had no real choice, rejoiced over the problems.
There will no doubt be other problems, as there are with any new stadium, but conditions will be different when the 49ers play there. The biggest difference: Great America will not be open on 49ers game days. Saturday night, there was a big event at the amusement park. Huge difference.
The fans who will most enjoy the change from Candlestick are those coming from Sacramento. Instead of having to battle through automobile traffic across the Bay Bridge and through the tangle getting from the freeway to Candlestick Park, they can just take the train, which would let them out right by the stadium. If they still choose to drive, it's far easier to drive down 880 on a Sunday, when traffic is light.
Because so much of the 49ers fan base has moved down the Peninsula, the distances will be roughly the same to the new park and Candlestick. There haven't been many season ticket holders from San Francisco in at least three decades. Even when there's been a San Francisco address for a season ticket holder, it's usually a company, whose chief executive lives, yes, down the Peninsula. San Franciscans buying single game tickets have usually come out in buses from downtown. They haven't been sitting in the luxury suites, and few of them would be able to afford even the cheapest seats at a new stadium.
THE LARGER question is how the 49ers will do this season, and their health issues may stop them far short of the Super Bowl. Aldon Smith is also probably looking at a fairly substantial suspension – my guess would be six games – for his various misdeeds. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell won't be as lenient as a Santa Clara County judge. I'd just like to see Smith get some serious counseling. He's not a bad person but he obviously has a drinking problem. Without help, that will only get worse.
The Niners have had some serious injury problems, and now, they've lost Glenn Dorsey, who plugged up their middle. They have problems everywhere on defense, which has been their strength.
It's very early, of course, but I don't think the 49ers will have the kind of season fans have come to expect since Jim Harbaugh arrived. If they even get into the postseason playoffs, I think they'll make a quick exit.
The Raiders are playing what everybody thinks is the toughest schedule in the NFL, so it would be unrealistic to expect too much but they should be on the way back this season, finally worth watching for some reason other than comic relief.
Their quarterback situation seems solid, for a change. I felt the trade for Matt Schaub was a good one because he had been a solid quarterback before everything went south last year. Reports on Derek Carr from training camp have been very positive; he might be the steal of the draft.
Of course, we won't really know anything until the real season starts in September. These phony exhibitions prove nothing.
SPORTS MEDIA LOST: I was reading one of my favorite authors, Catherine Coulter, who lives in Marin County with her husband, when I was startled by a true-life sports story. Ms. Coulter writes novels about the FBI but she inserted a bit about Tim Tebow, when the story came out in 2012 that he was returning to the New England Patriots. Through a character in her book, a young woman who is a sportswriter, she shows that the story came from Tebow's agent, who was actually trying to get leverage for a better contract with the Toronto Argonauts. The sportswriter who "broke" that story never checked with anybody else. He had a scoop, and that's all he cared about.
Unfortunately, that's what the sports media is like today, both in newspapers and TV. It's all about being first, not accurate. How many times have you read or heard "a source says", only to hear very soon that the "source" had it all wrong?
Then, there's the problem of writers who concoct their own theories and fool themselves into thinking they were right. The latest example is Joe Sheehan's piece in Sports Illustrated about how Bud Selig has been a great commissioner for baseball. Let me go through his points:
1) Selig has created more interest by expanding the postseason. Actually, the NFL has also done that and it works better for football because, with a short season, NFL players are accustomed to thinking every game is important. Baseball plays a much longer season because the game is so random. You see the results in the postseason. When the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos met in the last Super Bowl, there was no doubt that they were the best teams in their conferences. The baseball postseason is a crapshoot. The Giants have won two World Series after seasons when they were not close to being the best in baseball.
2) Selig has driven more revenue to small-market teams, with a revenue-sharing program. Unfortunately, that program has allowed owners like our beloved Lew Wolff to do everything possible to drive attendance down and yet prosper by collecting money from that fund. Last season, the A's made more money because of that than the Giants did, selling out every game at high prices.
3) Selig has pressured municipalities to build new parks for their teams. That means more money coming from taxpayers, of course, not teams, which I don't think is a great idea. That doesn't work in California because there are too many teams. So, the Giants worked Silicon Valley to get a beautiful new park but other teams have older parks which are nothing like AT&T. Their owners could afford to pay for new parks but they won't. Wolff said yesterday that he is willing to put money into a new park, but I'm not holding my breath. He also said he's always loved Oakland. That's why he's been trying to move to San Jose.
There are other examples of foolish sportswriting, starting with our local one, Bruce Jenkins, who wrote that Bruce Bochy should be commended for letting Ryan Vogelsong pitch a complete game. Vogelsong only threw 102 pitches and he had a four-run lead going into the ninth against the Mets. I can't imagine another manager who would have taken him out at that point.
Jenkins, of course, hates the idea of monitoring pitch counts because his managing idol, Billy Martin, didn't. Of course, Martin burned out his starting pitchers, as he had done earlier with the Yankees, but Bruce has never admitted that, although he watched it happening as the beat writer on the A's.
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Land ~ Sea Discovery Group Staff
In January
1874 the scared people of the normally complacent California had
seen enough of the antics of this daring and bold bandito. They
wanted action. The bandit must be stopped. Governor Newton Booth
managed to secure $5,000.00 from the California legislature to
use as he saw fit to capture the outlaw. It is believed that there
was a total of $8,000.00 reward out for his capture or $6,000.00
for his death. The people of California did not care which it
turned out to be as long as he was out of their lives forever.
The Governor put in charge of the operation Alameda Sheriff Harry
Morse who was known for relentlessly hunting down criminals until
they were either chased from the county, arrested, or shot and
killed. There had been dozens of posse's over the years trying
to catch the outlaw but few had ever even caught a glimpse of
the elusive outlaw. However Morse was good. He followed up every
lead and along with his lieutenant Sheriff Tom Cunningham of San
Joaquin County, and seven other Deputies; they chased the outlaw
for over 2700 miles in a period of sixty days. The posse had come
as far south as Fort Tejon when they got a lead on the whereabouts
of the criminal.
Harry Morse told Los Angeles Sheriff William Roland that the bandit
was hiding in an abandoned cabin belonging to Greek George in
Hollywood. Roland not wanting to miss out on any glory, appointed
Los Angeles first detective Emil Harris to lead the posse to Greek
George's cabin there by beating Harris to the punch
The Outlaw was actually quite comfortable in the abandoned cabin
as it was a step up from the nights he'd spent in the saddle.
He had learned not too be too comfortable though, for even though
he had often bragged that his great escapes from the law were
due to 'mi valor' (my bravery), he knew deep down that a lot of
luck was involved. He sat at a small wooden table smoking a cigarette,
playing solitaire by lantern light. It seemed quieter then it
should have and he was alert.
Harris in the meantime arrived at the cabin of Greek George along
with seven other posse men. He stationed the men around the house
and prepared to enter.
As Harris eased across the porch towards the door it creaked just
enough to set the outlaw into motion, and Harris smart enough
to realize that, kicked in the door and took a shot at the outlaw
The outlaw, veteran of many escapes bolted towards the window.
In a flash wood and glass were shattering and flying everywhere.
The outlaw burst threw the other side and onto the ground. He
rolled to a standing position coming face to face with wide-eyed
officer Frank Hartley and reporter George Beers. He threw up both
hands and cried, "No shoot! No shoot!"
It was too late, for as soon as Hartley saw the flying man crashing
threw the window, his shotgun was being leveled at the escapee.
By the time the outlaw was on his feet a load of buckshot was
on its way, delivering a blow that knocked him back and off his
feet. In seconds they were all upon him binding him so he could
not get away again. He was wounded in the leg and shoulder. The
outlaw bandit that had raised hell all over California, Tiburcio
Vasquez, was under arrest and this time they would not let him
get away.
Tiburcio Vasquez was born in Monterey, California in 1835 to a
respectable family that he shared with three brothers and two
sisters. He learned how to read and write English in school but
really wasn't interested in that kind of an education. Instead
he hung out with the local tough guys and criminals. This was
a time in California's history when the Mexican people were getting
their first glimpses of what it was like to be a minority group.
Tiburcio learned from his friends to hate the gringo.
His first run in with the law was in 1854 when he was 19 years
old. At a dance hall he was said to frequent someone insulted
his sister and a brawl ensued. The local constable, William Hardmount,
was killed when he interfered. It is not certain who killed him
but the three young men in the brawl were sought after by the
authorities. Tiburcio Vasquez and his friend Anastacio Garcia
escaped but the other young man Jose Higuerra was caught and lynched.
So from here the young man was on the run and to survive started
a career of thievery that few would ever rival in the state of
In 1857 he
stole a herd of horses and was caught while trying to sell them.
He was sentenced to five years at San Quentin. His education was
growing. In two years at San Quentin he was beaten and mishandled
quite often. Prison reforms had not yet been set in motion. His
hate grew, for the gringo and the law. In 1857 he participated
in a mass escape during which guards and prisoners were killed.
After two years of freedom he was returned to prison for a larceny
conviction. Finally in 1863 he was set free and returned home
to Monterey. His intentions at the time were to go the straight
and narrow but his prison education brought him back to the streets
to brag of his exploits and soon enough he was back in prison
for another larceny conviction. He stayed in prison until 1870.
He was now 35 years old and knew what he wanted to do with his
life at last. He wanted to be a professional outlaw. His skill
was honed in prison, gaining the best knowledge from the best
criminals in the state.
Tiburcio was a natural leader, a take-charge individual. The people
that knew him personally loved him. Many Mexican people thought
of him as a patriot, in fact Tiburcio entertained the idea that
he could somehow help the Mexican government regain California.
Tiburcio played the people of
California like a twelve string guitar, strumming soft sweet melodies
for the many senoritas in his life, playing lively tunes for the
children as he passed out candy, and pouring out sympathetic ballads
led people to believe he was one who was wronged by the gringo
and did only what he had to do. But not all the people listened
to his tune. During his reign of terror from 1870 to his capture
in 1874, he was the most feared bandit in California. In 1873-74
immigration to California was seriously hampered by the news of
Tiburcio Vasquez's robberies and killings. During this time he
developed his trademark for robbery. He would steal herds of horses
and pick the best for himself. His small group of inner circle
friends would pick their mounts and then they would sell the rest.
Upon robbing a stage he would tie up the passengers telling them
not to move or they would be shot. He was serious and professional
in his endeavors, however the occasional hero would pull a gun
and Tiburcio or his gang would then blast away leaving bodies
behind. During this time he was said to have taken part in as
many as 40 killings, although if you asked Tiburcio he would say
he never shed the blood of another man.
This possessed outlaw was spending most of his time now around
the Los Angeles area. The canyons of the San Gabriels proved to
be an excellent place to retreat to after a raid. His favorite
spot was between the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys along the
northern edge of the San Gabriel Mountains. The area consists
of large sandstone slabs protruding at a slant out of the ground
up to a height of over 200 feet. It is a maze of mystery and wonder
that upon entering you immediately feel lost. Tiburcio Vasquez
felt at home here. The towering slanted slabs provided not only
a hiding place but also natural eaves for sleeping quarters and
shade from the hot desert sun.
No one felt safe from his wrath. He partook in horse stealing,
Stage robberies, Blackmail, and extortion all at a pace that made
people wonder when he was able to spend all the loot he had stolen.
The entire area in pock marked with holes. Perfect places for
hiding a bag of coins, the watches or jewelry of the passengers,
and even one of the last things he stole, a 500 pound ingot of
silver! That's right, a five hundred pound ingot of pure silver.
The huge ingot was cast by Senator William Stewart when he heard
there was going to an attempt to steal his first shipment from
his newly acquired mine. The Senator had won the mine in a game
of faro and the losers were very bitter. The Senator had been
behind by $60,000.00 when he offered to double his debt against
the silver mine. He had lost the previous six hands and went so
far as to say to the gamblers that the odds were in his favor.
They took the bet and lost.
A Mexican card dealer from Panamint warned the senator of the
plot but was unclear as to his motives for warning him. Senator
Stewart decided to thwart the planned heist he would make two
500 pound ingot of the metal. He stored it in a shed and sure
enough the next day as the Senator and the card dealer watched,
the two bitter ex-owners of the mine showed up to steal the silver.
They struggled for hours with no success using slings and finally
an a frame trying to hoist it up onto their mules back. When after
four hours of trying they got it onto the back of the mule, the
poor mule collapsed under the weight. The men left disgusted and
were never seen again. The card dealer acting amused by the whole
affair asked slyly how the silver would be shipped to Los Angeles.
The Senator replied, "Remi Nadeau."
Remi Nadeau was the boss teamster of freighters in California.
He had hauled everything from ore to borax with his twenty mule
teams. He was the best and most reliable man for the job. The
only problem with dear Remi, which no one in the Senators camp
knew, was that Remi was close friends with Tiburcio Vasquez. Howeve,r
even Remi didn't know what was about to happen. The buckboard
driver picked up the two silver ingots from Stewart and drove
them into Panamint where they were loaded onto the freighter.
The driver then fastened the buckboard to the rear and towed it
behind. A curious thing to do that no one questioned. Just outside
Tiburcios roost the freighter rolled by and Tiburcios gang swooped
down on it, loaded one ingot on the buckboard and took off into
the rocks that hid him so well. The next day a posse found the
buckboard but no sign of the gang or the silver ingot.
Within three weeks of this incident Tiburcio was involved in an
extortion attempt at the Repetto Ranch, and shortly after was
shot and captured at the cabin of Greek George. Vasquez was taken
to San Jose to await trial for his crimes. He had a few visitors
while he was incarcerated; one was his friend Remi Nadeau. "I
saved your life once mi amigo, and we had an agreement that you
would never rob my freighters, why did you do this?" Remi
asked of Tiburcio. "A card dealer friend had tipped me off
to the silver and I also had an obligation to him, that is why
I only took one ingot from you." The honest Remi really didn't
understand the thief's logic so he just let the matter go.
Shortly before he was hanged in March of 1875, Senator Stewart
came to visit Tiburcio Vasquez, and he asked the villain what
had happened to his ingot. Tiburcio told him it was in a hole
in the rocks and would say no more.
There are other stories of loot buried in the area of the rocks
and a few miles to the east are sandstone caves also, which may
still hide treasures. On a treasure hunt to the area an iron kettle
was found filled with copper coins dating from 1600 to 1777. The
kettle was found buried three feet deep in a dry creek bed. Along
with the kettle was found a skull with an ax imbedded in it! This
treasure was probably the remnant of a Spanish and Indian encounter.
With the death of Tiburcio Vasquez much of the bandit activity
in the San Gabriel Mountains started to decline. The mountains
and canyons were know being explored by the general public and
the hiding places were fewer and fewer. The slanted sandstone
rock area that covers over 1000 acres was eventually named Vasquez
Rocks and the nearby caves, Vasquez Caves. I find it amazing that
he would be so honored.
In the early part of the twentieth century Vasquez rocks became
the backdrop for hundreds of western movies, a tradition that
sill continues. Movies like The Bengal Lancers and Atilla the
Huns still bring a smile to my face as I see the hoards rushing
by the slanted rocks to attack their foes.
Today Vasquez Rocks is a county park visited by many, who hike
the trails, climb the rocks, and picnic in the shade of the rocks.
If you come upon a cave, the roof will most likely be blackened
from an outlaw's campfire and if you find a small hole that looks
curious and untouched, check it out carefully for it may contain
the loot of one of California's worst criminals Tiburcio Vasquez.
You can reach Vasquez rocks by taking highway 14 east from Interstate
5 towards Lancaster.
Just a few miles up the road you won't be able to miss the rocks.
Follow the signs to the park and have fun.
1. Brad Williams
and Choral Pepper, Lost Treasures of the West, Holt, Rinehart,
and Winston, 1975
2. Thomas
Penfield, Guide To Treasure In California, True Treasure Library,
3. William
B. Secrest, Lawmen & Desperadoes, Arthur H. Clark Co., 1994
4. James
Klien, Where To find Gold In Southern California, Ward Ritchie
Press, 1975
5. Russ
Leadabrand, Exploring California Byways II, Ward Ritchie Press,


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Residents of Kurseong observed the 23rd Nepali Bhasa Diwas
KURSEONG : Residents of Kurseong observed the 23rd Nepali Bhasa Diwas on Thursday, under the banner of Gorkha Jan Pustakalay (GJP). Like every year, this year too, GJP hosted and observed Nepali Bhasha Diwas in Kurseong, organizing a rally in Kurseong town, where a large number of students from different schools and people from all walks of life including GTA members Yogendra Rai and Prabha Chettri participated. During the rally, the students carried different placards with slogans on 'emphasizing and promoting the Nepali language.' After the rally, a program was staged at GJP, in which, the speakers of the program emphasized on the proper implementation of the Nepali language. The president of GJP, Robin Pradhan said that the Nepali language has already been recognized and given a place in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India, but still, it is yet to be implemented and promoted fully by the government.
He added that since the recognition of the Nepali language on 20 August 1992, the GJP have been observing the day. GTA member from Kurseong, Yogendra Rai said that to promote the Nepali language, the GTA chief, Bimal Gurung has already announced 'Nepali language' as the official language of the GTA. He added that they feel that the Nepali language which was recognised in 1992, will help and play an important role to create a separate state of Gorkhaland. Chief guest of the program, Buddhiman Pradhan, who is also one of the leaders of the 'Nepali Language' agitation, said that to promote the Nepali language, the Sikkim Government used to organize a special program every three years, in which, they felicitated and gave rewards to the institutions and individuals, who have been working and organizing 'different' programmes for the promotion of the Nepali language. Hence, to promote the language, the GTA should also organize such programs, he added.


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Awards season is in full swing and there's nothing we love more than spotting bright new beauty trends and stealing the styles for ourselves. With just a few simple primps, you can be red-carpet-ready in no time!
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2014 was the year of pixie cuts and choppy bobs. While we adore the shorter styles, longer locks are back and more beautiful than ever. Old Hollywood is making a comeback in the form of side swept curls, retro waves, and elegant up-dos. This is the type of glamour that will never truly go away and will always remain a style staple for the rich and famous. With a few twists of the curling iron and several spritzes of hairspray, this look is easy to replicate and flatters almost every woman.
Pale nails
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Nude lips
While we'll never see a year without statement red lips, the classic color has been disappearing during recent red carpet events. Leading ladies are choosing sheer berry and blushing pink tints over bright, bold lips. The subtle shades don't distract from the rest of the look and add a dimension of demure beauty. Keep your skin tone in consideration when picking a neutral shade for yourself. Shades of pink are perfect for lighter skin tones, while caramel and gold glosses look best on women with darker skin tones.
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No need to rush to the tanning bed - it's time to embrace your natural skin. Celebrities are saying no to sun damage by opting for healthy, glowing skin over a baked and bronzed body. This fresh-faced look plays up every woman's complexion through magnificent moisturizers and shimmery mineral powders. Because there's a fine line between dewy and greasy, this can be a tough trend to master. If you're having trouble, meet with one of our make-up artists to learn how it's done.
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SS Michael Boulware said he's determined to work harder after losing his starting job following a rough stretch. "I feel like I've let my team down in some ways," he said today. "I want to work harder and do what I can to help this team out now, and my role is definitely different, but I have to give 100 percent in some different areas."
Added Boulware: "Now it's a supportive role as far as defense goes, and now they are giving me an opportunity to make some plays on special teams. I'm taking that very seriously. That's my No. 1 job right now is to make a play on special teams. I'm excited about that opportunity, and hopefully I can get the job done there."
He said his surgically repaired knee has not impacted his play. "My knee has been feeling very good for me, and it's holding up," he said. "It's hats off to the trainers. I can't use that as an excuse."
On losing his job: "Mostly I was a little disappointed and hurt, as anybody else would be. No one wants to lose their job, it's definitely hard, but I'm trying to be a man about it and trying to find the positive, and trying to help the team out in anyway I can. They pay me to help the team in whatever role that is. I don't make that decision on where it is. It's when they tell me to go in, I go in and do everything I can. ... I think I have to start all over. I have to figure out what I was doing wrong, what was getting me out of position. Start there, figure out what was wrong and from there piece-by-piece, step-by-step build it back up."


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Few things can make a chef envious more effectively than a great set of copper cookware. Finding good copper pots, pans and skillets can be surprisingly difficult, especially if you happen to be on a tight budget.
With that in mind, here are a few tips to help you find the best copper cookware for you, along with a handful of recommendations.
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1. Lagostina Q554SA64 Tri-ply Hammered Stainless Steel Copper Cookware Set
While thick copper cookware is ideal, it is possible to enjoy some of the benefits of cooking with copper without breaking the bank. If you are a more budget-conscious chef, then Lagostina's Martellata Tri-Ply Hammered 10-Piece Copper Cookware Set might be right for you.
This set is made primarily from stainless steel, but each piece does have a hammered copper exterior and an aluminum core to aid with heat distribution and temperature control.
The other upside is that this set requires a bit less maintenance than other copper cookware sets. You can feel free to use metal utensils, and it will even hold up in temperatures up to 500 degrees.
The set is composed of an 8-inch skillet, a 10-inch skillet, a 2-quart saucepan, a 3-quart saucepan, a 3-quart sauté pan and a 6-quart stockpot as well as lids for everything but the skillets.
- Copper exterior combined with aluminum core for quick and even heating
- Hammered copper exterior to look beautiful in your kitchen
- Durable, stay-cool handles built to last a lifetime
- Much less expensive than traditional copper cookware
- Thin copper exterior will not match performance of cookware with thicker copper.
2. Sertodo Alicante 15-inch Hammered Copper Paella Pan
If you love cooking, then do yourself a favor and make sure that you have at least one tin-lined piece of copper cookware in your arsenal.
For that one piece, it would be hard to do much better than Sertodo Copper's Alicante 15-inch Hammered Copper Paella Pan.
You'll have a lot of fun with this particular piece of copper cookware as you can prepare and serve a wide variety of dishes that are perfect for parties, and it will look great while fulfilling any task.
The hammered copper exterior is gorgeous, and it is crafted from pure 14-gauge copper that is 100 percent recycled.
Moreover, the tin lining means that it is naturally nonstick, and this pan includes a sturdy, stainless steel handle that will stay cool as you cook and serve your meal.
- Great for preparing and serving a variety of dishes, including paella, sauces, omelet or crepes
- 100 percent recycled 14-gauge copper exterior
- Handcrafted with a beautiful hammer polish
- Handle made from low-conductivity stainless steel to stay cool
- The tin lining requires more care than stainless steel.
- The copper thickness is not specified by the manufacturer of the pan.
3. Amoretti Brothers Hammered Copper 7-Piece Cookware Set
If you try out a tin-lined piece of cookware and find that it works for you, or if you're already familiar with the wonders of working with a tin-lined pot or pan, then you may want to invest in a cookware set like the seven-piece hammered copper cookware offering from Amoretti Brothers.
This package includes a 1.3-quart saucepan, a 5.4-quart saucepan, a 4.3-quart sauté pan, and a 3-quart frying pan, and lids for the sauce and sauté pans.
Each piece features 2-millimeter-thick copper that is hand hammered for a beautiful finish, and the pans also include a double layer of tin that will last longer than many other tin linings.
The handles are handcrafted from bronze and fastened on with strong rivets for strength and secure handling.
This is truly a copper cookware set capable of delivering on both aesthetics and performance.
- Hand-hammered finish and signature lids make this copper cookware set a beautiful addition to any kitchen.
- Double layer of tin ensures that the lining will last for years.
- Polished bronze handles add to this set's pleasing appearance.
- 2-millimeter copper exterior is slightly thinner than ideal.
- Ornate handles may be difficult to polish regularly.
4. Mauviel M'heritage M250B 9-piece 2.5 mm Copper Cookware Set with Bronze Handles
If you are looking for a complete set of copper saucepans, then Mauviel's M'heritage line is an excellent option.
Featuring 2.5-millimeter copper construction, linings made from 18/10 stainless steel, and polished bronze handles with stainless steel rivets, these high-quality pans offer outstanding temperature control so that you'll never have to worry about burning a sauce again.
The set includes a total of four saucepans complete with lids with capacities of 1.9 quarts, 2.7 quarts, 3.2 quarts and 6.4 quarts.
The set also comes with a 10-inch skillet, so it can handle almost all of your stovetop cooking needs whether you plan to make sauce, soup or just an omelet.
These French-made pans are built to last, which is why Mauviel offers a lifetime warranty on the whole set.
- The 2.5-millimeter copper construction is perfect for temperature control and even heat distribution.
- Saucepans come in four different sizes, so you'll always have the right one on hand.
- The set is built to last a lifetime and comes with a lifetime warranty.
- These pots and pans are likely too expensive for most home chefs.
- The stainless steel is not nonstick.
5. Matfer 915901 Bourgeat Copper Cookware Set
When it comes to copper cookware, Matfer Bourgeat is one of the most trusted brands in the world for good reason.
You would be hard pressed to find a higher-quality copper cookware set than this 8-piece Matfer Bourgeat collection, which includes a 9.5-inch casserole dish, a 7-inch saucepan, a 9.5-inch flared sauté pan, and an 11-inch brazier, all with accompanying lids.
Each piece in the set features 2.5-millimeter red copper for ideal heat conductivity as well as a lining made from 18/10 polished stainless steel.
This copper cookware also boasts counterbalanced cast iron handles with strong, heavy rivets.
This set does come with a pretty hefty price tag, but if you are a serious chef, you might find that this professional-quality copper cookware is worth every penny.
- The 2.5-millimeter copper construction guarantees even heating and unmatched temperature control.
- The 18/10 polished stainless steel lining is durable and easy to clean.
- Each pan features sturdy, counterbalanced cast iron handles and heavy rivets.
- It's some of the best copper cookware in the world, but the price reflects that.
- Some chefs may find that the set does not include enough pieces to cook a wide range of dishes.
Although you can't go wrong with any of the copper cookware listed above, the 8-piece set from Matfer Bourgea t is one of the best investments that any chef could make.
Not only does this one package include a casserole dish, a saucepan, a flared saucepan and a brazier, but each individual piece is crafted to the highest standard.
The combination of the 2.5-millimeter layer of copper and the high-quality stainless steel liner guarantees outstanding cooking performance as well as the potential for this cookware set to last a lifetime with proper care.
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Things to Look for to Find the Best Copper Cookware
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1- What Kind of Lining
When you begin your search for the best copper cookware, there are a few things to keep in mind. First and foremost, you should consider what kind of lining is going to work for you.
The most common linings are made from tin or stainless steel, and some copper cookware has no lining at all. For most people, a tin or stainless steel lining is going to be the best bet as either one will keep the copper from chemically reacting with your food.
Personally, I prefer to use copper cookware with a tin lining, partly because it conducts heat nearly as well as copper does and also because it is naturally nonstick. Of course, tin is a relatively soft metal, so it requires a bit more care than stainless steel does.
It wears out eventually, but most home chefs can get at least a couple of decades of use from their tin-lined cookware before it is necessary to replace or re-tin it.
Stainless steel linings are the most common, and there are some good reasons for that. Stainless steel is much sturdier, and many chefs appreciate that it is much more low maintenance than other materials, especially when it comes time to clean it.
It may not have tin's nonstick ability, but you can feel free to scrape away any stuck on food with your metal utensils or even steel wool.
You don't have to worry about rust or tarnish with stainless steel either. Because you'll have to spent a fair bit of time polishing the copper exterior of your cookware, it's nice to know that you don't have to worry much about the interior.
2- Thickness of the Copper
However, the most important thing to watch for when searching out the best copper cookware is the thickness of the copper. Good copper cookware will have at least 2 millimeters of copper, but 2.5 millimeters is ideal.
Anything less than 2 millimeters most likely means compromised performance and durability, so it's best to avoid cookware with thinner layers of copper unless you simply cannot afford the higher-quality pieces.


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