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From concerts to baseball and now off to see some of the USA. Our trip is planned for 8 days/7 nights and with just one or two nights at each stop, we will be moving around a great deal. Plans are being developed now and it all sounds very exciting. We will head right for San Francisco, staying at the Hotel Drisco in the Pacific Heights area. As we decided last minute to make this trip it is difficult to get some reservations so we shall just take it as it comes. We can tell you we have checked out several travel agencies to do the planning for us. We thought they might be able to get the more choice accommodations but though they were all pleasant and tried to be helpful we found them to be very expensive. We decided we could plan this one ourselves. It is taking a lot of time and many phone calls to get everything set. We hope you will join with us as we begin our journey on Friday, July 6, heading West, nonstop, on Virgin America Airlines.
7/1/2012 .... We are fast approaching our departure date and are more and more excited about this adventure as we realize some of the places we will stay and the sights we shall see. The first two nights will be at the Hotel Drisco in the Pacific Heights area of San Francisco; then 3 nights at Yosemite National Park; the first two at the Ahwahnee Hotel in the park and one night at the Château du Sureau in the town of Oakhurst. From there we travel back to Napa Valley and shall spend two nights at The Poetry Inn.
We have been fortunate enough to make plans with a highly recommended company owned by Catherine & John DeGrazio ...Y- Explore Yosemite Adventures ... http://yexplore.com. John will be taking us on a tour of some of the spectacular sights in the Park area. Come along with us as we visit and photograph some great USA landmarks.
On with the "rest of the story". It had been our plan to write each evening with full details of the day's activities. Obviously, that never happened. Bottom line, the trip was one of the best we have undertaken. They say, "See America First" and we have discovered that it is absolutely true. As we realize that most readers prefer to see photos rather than so many words, we shall try to do just that and tell more of the story with our photos. Incidentally, we had the pleasure of travelling with our son Jay and his wife Roxanne, who did a great job with some of the arrangements.
Our flight to San Francisco was happily uneventful. Virgin America airlines, a non-stop flight for us was pleasant ... no hassles with luggage (we carried on everything), easy security with no long lines, on time departure and landing. We got to the car rental section and were overwhelmed with the long, long lines of others waiting to claim cars, from all the agencies. We were sure we would be waiting at least an hour to get to the counter. To our surprise the lines were moving so quickly, we had our car and papers in less than 10 minutes. First hint: If you do not like the car you were assigned, do not go back to the counter ... work it out with the people in the garage. Our selection was a Volvo S80 from Budget, at the price we had agreed to.
The Hotel Drisco in the Pacific Heights area sits atop those steep San Francisco streets and can be a challenge when attempting to park the car and walk. The view of the city is breathtaking. The charming sitting area that is more like a living room than a hotel lobby, had urns of coffee, tea, etc. with some lovely chocolate snacks. The hotel has a quiet, old world, elegance and sits in a more residential area.The staff are warm and always helpful.
Once settled in our rooms, we began our exploration. As we are animal lovers, our first, third, fourth, sixth, etc. stop was a local dog park. We love playing with and seeing all the magnificent big and little dogs brought to the park by their respective owners. Dinner that evening was at a local restaurant, Garibaldis; simple, pleasant and comfortably priced.
After a sumptuous breakfast the next morning, included in the hotel charges, we were off to the Presidio. Beautiful homes, blooming flowers everywhere, cascading water fountains and at the Presidio, a forest of trees and stairs going down, down, down. They would have been a challenge for the hero of the film "Rocky". The concern is going back up, up, up! Early morning athletes were jogging up and down for their daily exercises. We watched them and took photos. It was enough walking the streets to get there.
Later in the day we were off to the Golden Gate Bridge. Huge crowds! It was that time of year.
We decided to walk the path down to the bottom under the bridge as there was an old fort, Fort Point, that was of interest. Just follow the path we were told. However, the direct path was closed off and so we had to make many detours. We became part of a crowd of people in pink, hundreds, maybe thousands ... all walking for Cancer. The walk down took us a half hour. Fort Point was impressive. Under the bridge there were surfers, beach goers, picnickers and cars. We got a ride back up and that took us 30 minutes. We can imagine how long it would have taken to walk! We found out later that over 30,000 had turned out for the Cancer walk.
A drive to Muir Woods turned out to be a fiasco as it was so crowded, we could not even park the car, or had to park on the street and be several miles away from the entrance. Hint number 2 ... if you see signs saying the parking is full, believe them.
Once back at the hotel, we ventured forth again for a local Jazz Festival, stopping at the dog park again, coming and going. The Jazz Festival was an enjoyable event, crowded once again, but manageable.
Next morning, after another fantastic breakfast, it was time to make the drive to Yosemite.
Armed with an old-fashioned AAA triptik, a Garmin GPS, an iPhone/GPS and an Android/GPS , we had enough directions to be completely confused but arrived at our next destination, The Ahwahnee, right in the National Park in a little over 4 hours. The drive is a little tedious but we all managed just fine. We had been told getting through the entrance to the park could take as much as 2 hours in tourist season. We arrived around 4pm and went right through, no line at all. There is a $20 fee per car for a one week pass. Though there are a number of different kinds of housing inside the park, i.e. tents, cabins, condos, hotels, many people stay in accommodations outside the park area and have to re-enter each day visiting.
The Ahwahnee is remarkable. The cornerstone was laid in 1926. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987, restored in 1979, re-roofed in 2004 using slate from the same quarry that provided the original roofing and completely refurbished in 2011. The main floor has extremely high ceilings, massive fireplaces, large rooms and big square columns. The floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outside in. Native American design is everywhere; in the guest rooms, bathrooms, the Great Lounge. The dining room is huge with a 34 foot high ceiling and lit with candlelight for the evening meals. The food is excellent. We had breakfast and dinner there. An interesting note passed on by a Park expert ... although The Ahwahnee looks like it's constructed from wood and stone. It's actually made of concrete and stone, to reduce the damage that may be caused by a fire in the Valley.
Our first evening there, we decided to try one of the evening tours. We took their free shuttle to Glacier Point and joined with a Stargazing group. There was a small fee for this. A ranger led us, about 30 adults and children, to a large meadow. Tarps had been placed over the grassy area. There we all relaxed, flat on our backs, staring up at the magnificent sky above. The ranger began telling us stories, some fact and some fictional fairy-tales about the stars above us. It was fascinating, peaceful, inspirational and magical. Back in the big cities, with all the lights blazing, there is no way we could imagine a sight of our universe to equal this. Hint #3 ... do NOT miss the last shuttle back to the hotel. Most of the participants had arrived for the tour via their own cars and dispersed quickly in the darkness. We were the only ones left at the shuttle stop and it was DARK! We phoned for the late-night (past 10pm) car to take us back to the hotel but signals got mixed and we had to phone several times. Thirty minutes later the jitney car did arrive, with all apologies from the driver....her phone had been on the wrong channel and she did not get the messages. All's well that ends well and a lovely evening was shared.
After a fabulous sleep, full breakfast in the gorgeous Ahwahnee dining room and a stroll around the grounds, it was time to meet our guide for the day. Though there are many public tours of the Park available through The Ahwahnee, 2 hour, 4 hour, full day, etc., we were looking for something different. We located Y-Explore through TripAdvisor.com.
Amazing people, John & Catherine DeGrazio! Amazing day! Amazing planning! Amazing photography opportunities! Amazing food! Amazing sights! Do you get the idea? This was an absolutely spectacular visit to Yosemite National Park. We had only the one day to see "everything" Yosemite had to offer and without Y-Explore to guide us there is no way that could have happened. Catherine made all the original plans with us by phone and email. She is warm and gracious and made us feel so comfortable before we even arrived at Yosemite. John took over the day of our excursion. He greeted us with smiles, a strong handshake and we were off on our journey of exploration. Of course there were lots of other people at the iconic areas but John found so many special spots where it was just the four of us that we almost felt as if we were discovering new vistas in the Park. He promised we would see magnificent mountains, waterfalls, deer and a bear. He delivered on everything. The vistas are there but running into the deer and seeing the bear (in the distance) was a special treat. John is an encyclopedia of park information, fact and fiction. His warm personality exudes the excitement of being in the Park. He made you feel the love he has for nature and these surroundings. You could see his eyes light up when sharing his thoughts, introducing newbies to this magical kingdom. Though tired and exhausted from non-stop euphoria all day, we hated to see it end.
There is no way we would ever be at Yosemite again without John by our side. We got to see: Sentinal Bridge, Cooks Meadow, Lower Yosemite Falls, El Capitan Meadow, Crane Flat, Pot Hole Dome, Tuolumne Meadows, Tuolumne River (and walked in the water), Tenaya Lake (also cooling off in the water), Olmsted Point, Crane Flat, Wawona Tunnel, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Glacier Point and Porcupine Creek. Just listing these spots makes us tired ... and there was so much more. If you ever get to Yosemite you must check out Y-Explore ... 800-886-8009. We promise you you will be delighted with anything they plan for you: hiking, climbing, photography, private, groups ... you name it and they are THE BEST. They will make your trip one you will always, always remember. To say the least, we were ecstatic with their attention, service and planning. An absolutely perfect day!
After our adventure, we had a light bite and collapsed into bed. A good breakfast next morning and then we checked out of The Ahwahnee and headed to Mariposa Groves. We did not include that in our excursion with John as it is a 2 hour drive from the hotel and we did not want to waste so much time just driving the long distance. This day it was on the way to our next hotel. Yosemite National Park is huge in acreage ... about the size of Rhode Island.
Near Mariposa Groves, we parked in a shopping center at the Mariposa Hotel and took a shuttle bus up the mountain to the grove entrance. There we signed on for their open tram that takes you around the groves in a little over an hour with full descriptions from the driver of what we were seeing. Hint #4 ... Be sure to sit on the driver's side in the tram ... makes for better visibility and photos as you are moving. ... Several stops along the way provided time for photographs. To hike to the first main area takes one and a half hours. We opted for the tram. The Grove is one of the few areas left that has Giant Sequoias and is breathtaking. Some of the trees are over 1000 years old. Hint # 5 ... do NOT take extra time to photograph and gaze at these humongous trees as the tram does not wait for you! We missed it! The next tram would be by half an hour later and, if full, we would not be able to get on. Luckily, a warm hearted volunteer working in the Museum, Jerel Steckling, picked us up and took us right back to our car.
Leaving Yosemite National Park we drove about 30 minutes, to this absolutely charming, French castle found right in California. The delightful staff greeted our car as we pulled in, taking us up the winding staircase to our rooms. There are only 10 rooms in the Chateau, each uniquely decorated with antiques, 4-poster beds, gorgeous linens and amenities. No sooner had we arrived than we were brought a tray of assorted wines and sandwiches to snack on. We walked the breathtaking gardens, awash with a myriad of colors and marveled at the array of sculptures. We had a little time to relax and then had a fabulous five course French style gourmet dinner at Erna's Elderberry House Restaurant. Even the menu was adorned with a personal touch ... our names imprinted at the top. Erna joined us for a few moments of table talk.
Next morning, we were off to our last destination. After a good breakfast, we said our goodbyes to all. In just the one day we were made to feel part of a family of friends. Hugs were shared, goodbye packages given to each of us with bottles of water for our trip and bags of pistachio nuts to munch on. On to Napa and the wine country.
The drive back was about 5 hours. It was long, uninteresting, winding roads and highways.. We made one stop for gas and finally got to Napa. On Silverado Trail we watched carefully for the sign to our hotel. It is very easy to miss these signs. The hotel sits high on the mountainside.
We had found an oasis. Once again, we were met at the entrance, this time, by Leona McLaughlin, one of the Innkeepers, with bottles of cold water for each of us. Every time we left or returned to the property, there was Leona or Henrike giving us bottles of water. The Poetry Inn has only 5 rooms but each is more like an apartment with exquisite, tasteful amenities. The view from their breakfast patio is breathtaking as are the views from the rooms we were given. There are outdoor and indoor showers, a steam room shower, spa tubs, enclosed louver door outdoor patios with lounge chairs ... absolutely palatial but with a very homelike feeling. A platter of wine and cheese was offered immediately and accepted with pleasure.
Relaxed and recovered from our arduous drive, we went off to dinner at the Farmstead, a local family oriented reasonably priced restaurant. Most places, during season, require reservations. We could see why. It was crowded, a good sign that showed its local popularity. They offer farm-to-table dining and really mean it. After an excellent dinner, we walked the gardens and could see the vegetables growing, each with its placard telling what it is. All of the crops and hence the food served, is organically produced.
A refreshing sleep on fantastic beds prepared us a little for the gourmet breakfast the next morning. We sat on the luxurious patio, overlooking the expanse of the mountain farm land spread out below us. Although the sun was shining brightly up on the mountain, the mornings are very cold. We were wrapped in wool throws that had been placed on each chair so we could avoid the morning chill. Breakfast was fit for a king. We cannot count the number of courses, all prepared especially for us with impeccable service. Juice, coffee, cappuccinos, remarkable pastries, hot cereals, omelettes filled with all kinds of veggies, crumb covered hot dishes with bananas or apples, plates filled with Nova Scotia salmon and fresh berries and fruits were all consumed with great gusto.
Later in the day we took off to visit several of the wineries. Each has something to offer and each presents itself in different ways. We did many wine tastings, toured caves stacked with bottles of wines, saw the barrels housing the wines, perused the many gift shops, heard the unique story of each winery. We walked their elaborate gardens and were able to get up and personal with the expansive vegetation growing in the vineyards. Doing it this way, we also discovered that we do have definite tastes and found wines we loved and others we did not like at all. That surprised us as we are none wine connoisseurs.
Back to our fabulous Poetry Inn and then off to dinner at Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen. It is a small restaurant in the shopping area of town. Walking in, it was not impressive but comfortable and the food was outstanding. In fact, it was so good, we returned the next day when leaving the area to get some lunch. We can tell you that their grilled cheese sandwich is absolutely delicious and nothing like you have ever had.
One more glorious night at our Poetry Inn; one more sumptuous breakfast and we had to leave. We got our hugs and water, put luggage in the car and we were off. We made one more stop in Napa before heading back to the airport in San Francisco. We have a friend living in the area and stopped for a warm, lovely visit.
Our arrangements to return home were with Jet Blue airlines. Thankfully, once again, all went smoothly. We returned our rental car, breezed through the security line and boarded the plane for our non-stop, red-eye flight back to Florida.
An amazing trip, taking all of 8 days and 7 nights. We covered a lot of territory and have memories for a lifetime. Each place was special, each hotel was unique but if we were to choose the absolute highlight, we would have to say ... touring Yosemite National Park. You can do it in luxury or backpacking but somehow you should get there. It is one of our countries treasures that should not be missed.
Virgin America Airlines
Jet Blue Airlines
John & Catherine DeGrazio
Yosemite Adventures
Tours: Private, Groups
Hotel Drisco
2901 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94115
The Ahwahnee
One Ahwahnee Road
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc
6771 North Palm Avenue
Fresno, CA 93704
reservations: 801-559-5000
Yosemite Conservancy
101 Montgomery Street / Suite 1700
San Francisco, CA 94104
Chateau du Sureau
The Estate by the Elderberries
48688 Victoria Lane
Post Office Box 577
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Chateau du Sureau Reservations
Erna's Elderberry House Reservations
The Poetry Inn
6380 Silverado Trail
Stags Leap District
Napa, CA 94558
Teachworth Winery_Napa Valley_CA
4451 Quail Mts. Lane
Calistoga, CA 94515
Schramsberg Vineyards_Napa Valley_CA
1400 Schramsberg Road
Calistoga, CA 94515
Chateau Montelena Winery_Napa Valley_CA
1429 Tubbs Lane
Calistoga, CA 94515
www. montelena.com
Terra Valentine Winery_Napa Valley_CA
3787 Spring Mountain Road
Saint Helena, CA 94574
Darioush Winery_Napa Valley_CA
4240 Silverado Trail
Napa, CA 94558
707- 257-2345
Garibaldis Restaurant_San Francisco_CA
Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen_Napa Valley_CA
The Farmstead_Restaurant_Napa Valley_CA
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June 26th, 2011
Runtime: 141 mins | Director: Denis Villeneuve
Review By Delme Stephenson
'Incendies' is undoubtedly one of the finest films of the year. It's a savagely beautiful, unexpectedly intense cinematic experience. Originally premiering at the 2010 Toronto Film festival it arrives on UK shores this weekend. It has gathered notable critical accolades including its 2011 Oscar nomination for 'Best Foreign Language Film'. It should come as no surprise that this film not only lives up to expectation but surpasses them.
The film follows two narrative threads that frequently intertwine, contrast and reflect one another. After the death of their mother, twins Simon (Maxim Gaudette) and Jeanne (Mélissa Désrmeaux-Poullin) are both in attendance at the reading of her will. Family friend and executor of the will, Jean Lebel (Rémy Girard), gives them each an envelope. Both contain letters written by their late mother, intended to be handed to two previously unknown persons. Jeanne is to hand her envelope to their father and Simon to their brother. These two unusual requests take them on a journey from their homeland in Montreal to their roots in the Middle East.The other narrative focuses on Jeanne and Simon's mother, Nawal Marwan (fantastically realised by actress Lubna Azabal). As one character states, "Death is never the end of a story…there are still traces." We follow Nawal on her odyssey in a Middle Eastern region caught in the midst of war and violent religious conflict.
Originally a theatre production, written by Lebanese born Wajdi's Mouwad, 'Incendies' can be translated as 'Scorched' in English. A success in Quebec it was boldly adapted for the screen and directed by Canadian Denis Villeneuve. It is both a visually stunning and well written piece. The editing between the two stories and different timelines is masterfully achieved as is the cinematography which contrasts a cold and bleak Montreal with the warm and earthy feel of its Middle Eastern setting. The contradiction between both settings is obviously paradoxical in nature and feeds into the primary theme of the film. The sound editing is also of note, as it picks up on ambient sounds and highlights the naturalism of the film. It is subtly and skilfully used throughout. However for a film that uses contrasts in almost all aspects to deliver an emotional or cinematic impact, it fails with the inclusion of a few Radiohead songs, which are not needed and feel oddly out of place. However, this is only a minor quibble.
This has not been a heavily marketed feature film despite the nature in which it has been critically received. It does not have the marketing budget of the latest Hollywood Blockbuster, and why should it? This is not a particularly bad thing; strangely I believe part of the film's success lies in its unanticipated tone. Those seeking shelter from the latest big budget Superhero film or latest CGI animated superstar voiced extravaganza and their repetitive themes of 'finding oneself' should perhaps look towards 'Incendies'. Yes. It is a film about 'finding oneself' and the journeys we take to get there. Yet, it is also a damn good thriller that tries to tackle a deeper darker theme: the effect conflicts based on religious beliefs have on individuals. It suggests the results are often senseless, producing a never ending cycle of anger, rage and retribution. It's a remarkable, well made film that delivers.
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2) Business continuity
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The Acoustics in the Sunset Theatre are quite remarkable and make it an ideal concert venue for touring musicians. Thanks to the insistence of Julie Fowler, the first official show at the Sunset Theatre as the IMA Harp Concert in 2005. It marked the beginning of this new adventure with the most beautiful sounds - Harp and Bag Pipes. Since then, there have been countless musicians who have shared their talents on the stage of the Sunset and it has been voted one of the top 10 venues to play, by BC Musicians Magazine. The Sunset is proud to be one of the main venues for the ArtsWells Festival and play host to some of Canada's top musicians such as Tanya Tagaq, Carole Pope and Rae Spoon, Stephen Fearing, CR Avery to name a few. The Theatre also hosts its own concert series throughout the year along with its other programming.
IMA Harp Concert
Tim Williams
Wickem Porteous
Ross Douglas
Yael Wand
The Plaid Tongued Devils
Ross Douglas (x2)
Yael Wand
Rembetika Hipsters
Ben Rose
James Keelaghan
August with Beverley Elliot
Red Venus Blue Tango
JP Winslow
Dana Marie Battaglia
Cromoli Brothers
The Fugitives
JP Winslow
Willy Blizzard
Adrian Glynn
Joey Only - Cloggeroo
Adrian Glynn
JP Winslow
Ben Sures
Speed Control
Pugs & Crows
JP Winslow
Marcel Gagnon
Joey Only
Small Kitchen Chaos
A Fusion of Scottish Trad, Swing, Bluegrass,
Jazz Soul, Blues, and Pop
"Like Robert Johnson returned from the crossroads, is a welcome moment in the
future of Scottish music..." – Mumble Music @ Celtic Connections 2016
Ewan Macintyre has a long musical pedigree – as lead singer with the award-winning Edinburgh collective Southern Tenant Folk Union, he performed the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland at top venues & major festivals including Celtic Connections and in 2011 the band won Americana Artist of the Year. He recorded 2 critically acclaimed albums with the band, receiving stellar reviews from Mojo, Q, The Guardian, Irish Times, Uncut, Irish Mail on Sunday, Hot Press as well as live TV performances on RTE's 'The Late Late Show' & 'The View'. Ewan has supported a diverse mix of acts ranging from 'Hot House Flowers' to 'Coolio'.
Over the last two years, Ewan has traveled back and forth between the UK, Canada, and Ireland, working with musicians across both sides of the Atlantic and touring extensively to communities across all three countries. In 2015 Ewan recorded his first solo E.P. "You Probably Look Better Naked Anyway", a mix of genres and styles presented with a Celtic Soul feel. The album reached #3 in the National Folk/ Roots charts of Canada. Having recently finished touring the album material alongside three alternate trios, 2017 will now bring those musicians together to further develop the music. Rooted in the storytelling folk genre, Ewan infuses his music with layers of Swing, Scottish trad, Bluegrass, Jazz Soul, Blues, and Pop. Over the course of an evening, the band will go from heartfelt ballads to all out virtuosic improvised malady.
Fearless, Unique, Soulful World Fold, Funk, Rock Opera
by Seth Macdonald and Shara Gustafson of Mamaguroove.
Cancelled due to Fires -
will be rescheduled, please check back
"... downright enjoyable...tightly played mix of alt.folk,
reggae-tinged funk and country bluegrass…" TASTY FANZINE
"Utterly captivating… heavily influenced by Latin guitar, reggae,
rock opera and other world music and driven with thought
provoking songwriting." LA ON LOCK
"...dramatic, exotic and inspiring…..an impressive and stirring
set of songs." Unfinished Humans is all about vibe and 'guroove'" GONZO
"…although plenty of rock moves and pop hooks here, you cannot escape the depth of the African beats and folk melodies in this music…It is playful, even while reaching deep and is quite hard to resist. So why bother…. There is a lot of variety and it all works." FOLKWORLD
"Reggae slams into funk in this new song from Canadian band Samson's Delilah. …Singer Shara Gustafson has an amazing voice." I SING IN THE KITCHEN


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LEESBURG -- Johanna Van Hassel didn't know the children she helped when she started her mission -- she just knew they had needs.
As the founder of Tender Loving Care Sewing Mission at Faith Lutheran Church in Eustis, she has helped clothe children in the Head Start program in Belle Glade for the past nine years. Last year her mission helped 176 children.


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With the ultra-wealthy sitting on a sizable amount of cash, its good news for the markets that more than half now say they'll buy stocks or mutual funds in the coming year, according to a survey from Spectrem Group..
The study surveyed U.S. households with a net worth between $5 and $25 million, excluding their homes. Their average cash balance, including money market funds, checking, savings, Treasury Bills and CDs, was $659,000 at the end of 2010, 10% of their total investable assets.
"After pulling away from equities during the recession, America's wealthiest investors are looking to jump back into stock investing." said George H. Walper, Jr., President of Spectrem Group.
A significant percentage of the group – 47% – still believe it's more important to protect their principal than to grow their investments. However, that number has dropped. In 2009, 75% were focused on preservation.
"It's not that the ultra wealthy are feeling more optimistic than they were in 2009," said Catherine McBreen, Spectrem's managing director, "It's more that they realize cash is not their only investment option. Despite overall concerns about the economy they are looking for opportunities and are finding stocks to be particularly appealing."
Fifty-two percent of those surveyed in December say they are more likely to buy stocks than any other investment in 2011. Ninety-two percent currently own individual stocks, with an average investment of $1,435, 000. Cash is the next most likely investment, appealing to 35%. International investments appeal to 33%, and 31% chose bonds as their top option. .
The group is growing more interested in mutual funds. Only sixty-five percent owned U.S. stock mutual funds in 2009, compared to 82% in 2010. Similar increases were seen for municipal bond mutual funds, international mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
As of Dec. 31, professionally managed accounts made up 24% and mutual funds 15 percent of their investable assets.
Almost all the group own some type of IRA with an average balance of $1 million. Just over half have an employer-sponsored retirement plan with an average balance of just over $908,000. Nearly two-thirds are invested in managed accounts that charged a fixed fee. The average balance is about $1.7 million. Equities account for 47% of the managed account holdings, while 25 percent of assets are allocated to fixed income investments.
Nearly 90% consult an advisor for some aspect of financial planning, but all of the group control a percentage of their assets on their own.
About 18% control a privately held business, 12 percent have an investment in a privately held business and 10% have a professional practice. The average investment in a privately held business is about $2.3 million.
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This great property is approximately 120 acres with over half of it teaming with mature hard maple! The acreage is high land with rolling terrain and there is a creek in the northeast corner. The remaining acreage has had some logging done at different stages leaving heavy cover for deer and grouse. You will always know where your property lines are since the parcel is surveyed and clearly marked with T-posts. There is a 28 x 36 newly constructed garage that is finished and insulated and serves as a very nice cabin. The cabin is heated by a Vermont Castings gas stove and is wired and ready for electric which is not currently hooked up but is available right across the road or plug in your generator and your all set. There is not plumbing inside but there is a drilled well and a porta potty. This is an outstanding parcel for hunting and a great investment with marketable timber.
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The BEACH PAINTINGS below are all available as prints. Please click on the images for more details. There are many of Australia's popular and iconic beaches including Byron Bay, Manly, Coogee, Bondi, Gold Coast and Sydney Harbour. Lots of 'fun beach paintings' bring you happy memories of summer holidays and ocean paintings to relax by.
To view the full range of Australian Beach Paintings available in print form, please click here.


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FINALLY! I'm writing up my thoughts and memories of the recently-attended Tucson Gem & Mineral Show. It was our first time to sell there -- though we've bought items there before, I've worked in Tucson in my other field (higher education), and Shannon has worked for many years during gem show time at the booth of the awesome shop Natural Stones (normally based in Santa Fe).
I can't say sales were stellar (we were in the Radisson Suites at the Tucson Bead Show there) -- but we had an amazing amount of unexpected fun with our booth-neighbors, Beaded Chic, LLC. Their somewhat tame name belies the delightful outrageousness of these gals -- a Mom/Daughter/Friend team -- Donna McClaren (the Mom & lampwork artisan and one of the jewelry designers), Leah, her true blue friend and sales/manager/gal Friday, and Jenny - Donna's daughter -- also involved in jewelry design, sales and merchandising.
It's very clear that Donna's a veteran. Of lots of stuff--but especially bead shows. She was over at our table coaching us, the novices, in the most amiable way -- from start to finish. She gave us invaluable tips like:
- Never book yourself at a bead show that features $200,000 baskets at the front door (you guessed it -- we did, and so did Donna -- but we won't make that mistake again...)
- Bring knitting projects, for the slow times. (They practiced what they preached)
- Wear corsets, so your back doesn't kill you at the end of the day, and so people will always remember you as 'the gals who wear corsets'. (Again, they practiced what they preached -- and they looked awesome!)
- Make friends with the hotel's bar staff, so they'll give you (what we lovingly called) 'pink coffee*' in a 'sippy cup' (a coffee cup with a lid). This results in greatly reduced pain and suffering of staffing a table on a slow day for 8 hours straight with no lunch or bathroom breaks. *zinfandel, or beer, depending on your inclination.
- Ignore the guys who come around to tell you they just sold $5,000 in dichroic glass, especially when you know they know you only made $500 so far that day.
- Resist the urge to buy stuff from all the other vendors at the show just because you're bored. If you do have to buy something, buy it from Bead Chic, LLC or the awesome vendor behind them, Bar-Maids, selling eco-luscious skin care products (including foot massage cream for when you get back to your room with your aching tootsies).
- When traveling for a show and dealing with hotels, be sure to: a) print your confirmation e-mails and take them with you, in case something tries to go haywire with your reservation.; and b) make friends with the desk rep as you are checking in. Think UPGRADES and EARLY CHECK-IN and LATE CHECK-OUT!!! Also, that way the desk rep will know you're just another working stiff like them and not like all those other snooty customers who ask stupid questions and just annoy them in general.
- Never mix personal money with business money (unless you have to buy some pink coffee just to survive)
Seriously, it was all great advice. And we learned that Donna is a true Renaissance Woman in every sense of the word. She has a high-end customer relations position in the corporate world by day, and by dark of night she creates gorgeous jewelry (I followed her advice and bought two necklaces from her before the show was over). She also loves the Renaissance Faire world and knows how to dress the part. The group sells at such events, and also Steampunk and Celtic events -- and they know the routine on those as well.
Their specialty is classic and contemporary art jewelry, using precious and semi-precious gemstones, pearls, metals, and Donna's own handmade lampwork glass beads. The company is based in south central Pennsylvania. Their next show is coming up soon - April 8 - 10, Bead Fest Pennsylvania. They do about 4 - 5 shows a year, but their biggest show is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in Manheim, PA (Sept. 23-24, Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, and Oct. 8-9), if you can catch them there. For a great view of Donna and her unique Donna SPIRIT, watch this short video on 'Steampunk Merges Fashion Technology and Science Fiction' -- she's the second model during the modeling sequence, wearing the large feathered hat.
If you can't find them in person (then I'm sorry for you, and...) you can always find them on Facebook, Google+ and Pinterest, here:
I've included a couple of photos of Donna's work, but the photos don't really do them justice. You have to see them up close and personal to realize how amazing they are.
As soon as I can get my act together (still recovering from Mom crisis I talked about it last week's piece) I will start posting some of the new things we got to sell while in Tucson (in the Bead of the Week feature). Please let us know what you think.
p.s. If you enjoyed this post, you might also enjoy Bead Love in Venice.
Until Next Time,


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There could be major changes to Major League Baseball's strike zone as early as the 2017 season.
According to an ESPN report, the MLB's competition committee has approved a motion that would raise the strike zone to the top of the hitter's knees (from its current position at "the hollow beneath the kneecap").
In addition, the committee voted to do away with the need for teams to throw four balls when it wants to intentionally walk a batter. Instead, the batter would simply be awarded first base.
More from FoxSports
The changes still must be approved by baseball's playing rules committee but not necessarily by the players association, ESPN reports. In fact, this could become part of the negotiations for a new labor agreement. The current CBA expires on Dec. 1, 2016.
The ultimate goals of the proposed changes: putting more balls in play and speeding up the game.


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San Diego bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, focusing on the military, he was embedded seven times in Iraq with Camp Pendleton Marines (and seven times in Afghanistan)
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San Diego bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, focusing on the military, he was embedded seven times in Iraq with Camp Pendleton Marines (and seven times in Afghanistan)
California's Biggest Lake, More Toxic than Ever In 1905, levees broke on the Colorado River, and the water flowed into the lowest point in the United States to become the Salton Sea . California's largest inland body of water has become a magnet for fish, migratory birds and tourists, but it's also a receptacle for agricultural water runoff. Now, the drought is making it smaller, leaving behind a dust-bowl of toxic chemicals. We hear more about this potential disaster and plans to avert it.
California's Fire Season Is Now Year-Round KCRW's signature local public affairs program has expanded to include today's top national and international news, as well as local issues.
San Diego Fires Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles, weekdays at noon.
The War in Iraq and the Role of Southern California The war in Iraq is a local story in Southern California. Octavio Sanchez was a Marine staff sergeant deployed to Iraq from Camp Pendleton. In July of 2005, while on patrol in Ramadi, his vehicle struck a roadside bomb. Two comrades died in the incident, but Sanchez survived to undergo 40 surgeries at Veterans' facilities and at UCLA. He's the married father of four, who lives in Fontana. Southern California is home not to just to veterans — wounded and otherwise, but to people left behind by the war. Military widow Nicole Hart, who met her late husband when they were 12 years old, has gone back to school where she's studying to be a photographer.
One Worker's Mistake Causes Massive Power Outage Power has been restored to 90 percent of the five million people who were blacked out for 12 hours yesterday and this morning in San Diego, Palm Desert and Orange County in California as well as in Arizona and Baja California. The outage is being attributed to a single utility employ in Yuma, Arizona. Tony Perry is San Diego Bureau Chief for the Los Angeles Times .
Southern California Responds to the Death of bin Laden President Obama last night urged Americans to be vigilant for a possible backlash, a warning not lost on officials here in LA. Security has already been beefed up at LAX as well as at sports and commercial centers. We hear about security concerns and learn what bin Laden's death means to Muslims, families of September 11 and soldiers whose comrades have died or are fighting in Afghanistan. To report possible terrorist threats, phone 1-877-A-THREAT
The Powerless Cruise Ship, Home at Last The Carnival Splendor was finally towed into San Diego this morning after four days at sea without power. As 3300 passengers trooped down the ramp, a voice from a loudspeaker said, "Thanks for your understanding…and we hope you come back real soon." That's according to Tony Perry, who was on the dock for the Los Angeles Times .
Down the Drain and Up Again The current dry spell is likely to continue for a long time to come, and Southern California's water supply is also being reduced by legal demands on the Colorado River and environmental issues in northern California. On Friday, Orange County will turn on the world's largest plant devoted to purifying waste water out of the sewer. Despite the cliché, though, it won't go right to the tap. The Mayor of San Diego vetoed its City Council's plan for what's called "Indirect Potable Reuse" or IPR. That's the recycling of sewage to make it part of the water supply, also called—somewhat misleadingly—"toilet to tap." We hear more about Orange County's IPR program and why San Diego's mayor turned it down.
Bush Tours California's Scorched Earth President Bush flew to southern California this morning to see the wildfires first hand and offer more federal aid. As the winds grow calmer and firefighters get the blazes under control, there are signs that at least some of the fires were started deliberately. Tony Perry is San Diego Bureau Chief for the Los Angeles Times .
Bush Tours California's Scorched Earth President Bush flew to southern California this morning to see the wildfires first hand and offer more federal aid. As the winds grow calmer and firefighters get the blazes under control, there are signs that at least some of the fires were started deliberately. Tony Perry is San Diego Bureau Chief for the Los Angeles Times .
Scorched Earth Much of Southern California is on fire tonight with serious blazes in Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino Counties. But once again, the worst of it is in San Diego County , where a half million people have been ordered out of their homes. Photo courtesy of NASA via Getty Images News
San Diego Still in Flames At the request of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, President Bush has declared a federal state of emergency in seven southern California counties from Ventura to the Mexican border. At least 16 fires are burning out of control, and some 320,000 people are now evacuees. More than 1000 homes have been destroyed in San Diego County alone. Tony Perry reports from San Diego for the Los Angeles Times .
The Iraq War and California Four years ago, Marines from Camp Pendleton were the first conventional troops to surge into Iraq. They were met by Navy SEALs from Colorado who had slipped across the border days earlier. That's illustrative of how important the San Diego area has been to the war in Iraq. About 10% of the war's casualties have come from California. Camp Pendleton leads the list in deaths and injuries among bases nationwide, and the state's National Guard has been transformed. The average Guardsman or woman is now a combat veteran, which has never been true before. Yet, just a small percentage of Californians are making the sacrifices. We hear what it's like for a Gold-Star mother and how it looks to kids whose high school is close to a recruitment center.
Terrorism and tweets, hate speech and murder Just days before an election, Britain is coping with a rash of deadly terrorism, and Prime Minister Theresa May is on the defensive. And again today, President Trump has tweeted criticism of the Mayor of London. Later, a double murder in Portland, Oregon has revealed the ugly past of a supposedly "progressive" city. One immediate question: is "hate speech" protected by the First Amendment?
Human Rights in the era of Donald Trump President Trump's UN Ambassador, Nikki Haley, said today the US might pull out of the United Nations' Human Rights Council. Serious violators of human rights are members of the Council itself–and a US resignation could make things worse. Later on today's show, now that he's into his second term, comedian turned US Senator Al Franken is telling jokes again.
Is the threat from Russia missing from the Russia meddling probe? There's much being made about the Trump administration's possible ties with Russia. But the bottom line is Russia's effort to influence American democracy. Do the President and his aides care enough to take action before voters go back to the polls?
The longest US war: Will Trump send more troops to Afghanistan? The Trump White House is divided over the Pentagon's request for more troops in Afghanistan—where the US has been fighting for the past 16 years. Is there a formula -- either for "victory" or a political settlement? Is there an end in sight for America's longest war?


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About Beyoncé's gig at Sportpaleis.
After a cancelled concert on Tuesday, I had given up hope of seeing queen B live on Wednesday. But against all odds – and doctor's prescriptions – Beyoncé took the stage on the 15th of May. Whether or not she is pregnant again or "just" dehydrated, she sure sparkled all the way through her concert and made her fans fall just a little bit more in love with her. Hell, even I became a much bigger fan – she had me at 'Halo'.
During her first song, you could see that she was really moved by the fact that she could finally perform on stage. She was born to do this. And we were in for a treat! What we got was a magnificent (almost) 3 hour long show with top notch visuals, Beyoncé's killer voice, hot dancers (Les Twins also took the stage) and hot outfits. My favorite look of the whole evening? The white dress she first came on stage with.
This woman is such an inspiration for all of us. She does what she loves, lives her dream and shares her passion. So, now only one question remains. B, when can we do this again?
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Got Olympic fever? Every other year, everyone seems to get obsessed with the world of sports, and rightfully so. But as much as we love the inspiring stories of our Olympic athletes -- and rooting them on as they strive for gold -- we can't watch the Olympics 24/7.
When taking a break from all that Olympics coverage, why not settle into some of the greatest sports shows of all time, available for streaming right now?
The Game
Streaming: Netflix (Seasons 1-3)
Six seasons in, "The Game" is still going strong on BET -- it even set a ratings record with its BET premiere -- after getting cancelled by The CW. One reason is that this story of pro football players and their spouses balances humor and heartbreak with perfect ease. And it's not just a "chick" show, either. With a refreshingly diverse cast, this show has broad appeal for everyone, thanks to strong storylines for characters of both genders.
Streaming: Netflix (Seasons 1-9}
Before becoming the Braverman patriarch on "Parenthood," Craig T. Nelson took center stage for nearly a decade as Hayden Fox, head coach of a college football team. But he was always upstaged by the hilarity of his dim-witted coaching staff, portrayed by Jerry Van Dyke and Bill Fagerbakke -- now better known as the voice of Patrick Star from "Spongebob Squarepants."
Streaming: Hulu Plus (Seasons 1-2)
Anyone who thinks dance isn't a sport has never looked into the competitive world of dance. No show took us there better than the original "Fame," spinning out of the hit film. With real dancers in the cast, this high school drama was filled with angst and overflowing with talent. While you might cringe at the dated 1980s styles, you'll gasp at the timeless beauty of movement on display.
Sports Night
Streaming: Hulu Plus (Seasons 1-2)
One of the greatest short-lived shows of all time, Aaron Sorkin's behind-the-scenes take on a show very like ESPN's "SportsCenter" was quite simply too good for television. Viewers clearly weren't ready for a single-camera, half-hour comedy this sophisticated back in the late '90s. There's a reason people still compare his newer shows to this one, and find them lacking. It would probably be a massive hit today.
Streaming: Amazon Prime (Season 1)
One of the most under-appreciated shows in recent memory, "Bunheads" deserved more than a single season. It quietly evolved into the best show about dance we've seen yet. Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino filled it with the same rapid-fire dialogue and female awesomeness that made "Gilmore Girls" a hit. We dare you to watch it and not fall in love with lead Sutton Foster.
Friday Night Lights
Streaming: Netflix (Seasons 1-5)
Arguably one of the greatest television shows ever, "Friday Night Lights" transcends the category of sports shows. It's the series that proved you don't have to care about football to fall in love with a show about a high school football coach. Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton gave us one of the best marriages ever seen on television, and "FNL" managed to inspire us week after week. "Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose." Same goes for watching this show ... can't lose!


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You can join a national
programme to help restore the health of New Zealand's shellfish
beds. You'll swap information with other schools and send your
research findings to the Ministry of Fisheries.
Your research data
will not be lost, but will become part of a growing body of knowledge
about the health of New Zealand's Beaches. Your accomplishments
will become recorded as important scientific base-line data that
others will use for many years to come.
Your studies will
enable your local and regional councils and fisheries officers
to make important decisions about how to regulate the use of shellfish
and the beaches.
Pipis, Tuatua ,
Toheroa and other common shellfish on
beaches are important Indicator species that tell us about many
different aspects of the health of the beach. If the shellfish
beds are healthy, environmental conditions must be acceptable
for them. If they are not, your studies can lead to finding out
what is wrong and what needs to be done to return the beaches
to good health.
Cockles (Chione
stutchburyi) are the most common New Zealand beach shellfish.
They are most abundant on broad sandy mudflats extending off beaches
protected from strong wave action. In some places there are up
to 2000 cockles per square metre, or 20 million per hectare with
a weight of 160 tonnes. They are so abundant the surface is really
a pavement of cockles sprinkled with sand.
Shellfish have vanished from
many New Zealand beaches. Some of the possible causes for this
decline are:
----- Sediment eroded from farming or construction sites smothering the shellfish.
----- Greedy overharvesting.
----- Pollution from stormwater run-off.
----- Toxic algal blooms.
Scientists are baffled
by the disappearance of shellfish from beaches where there seems
to be no reason for their loss. Because there has never been adequate
monitoring of the shellfish, the reasons for and the extent of
shellfish declines have not been documented.
Regular shellfish
sampling can provide interesting and valuable information that
can help prevent the loss of existing resources and possibly aid
in the restoration of depleted resources.
Beach Keeping is
a learning experience. Every beach has it's own special characteristics
so the activities must be considered a general guide. Each student
researcher must use imagination and resourcefulness to suit the
chosen beach.
The Maori protect
beach resources with Rahui, or temporary closures to harvesting.
Recently, the tangata whenua and others in communities near some
of Auckland's beaches have set up Rahui to help the shellfish
The legal daily bag
limit of cockles, pipi and tuatua is 150 shellfish per person.
Cockles are the favorite food of the Oystercatchers (Torea). They use their strong orange-red bills to spear open a cockle. They might gobble up 350 on a winter day when they are cold and hungry. During the summer they feed less, but can still put away 250 cockles a day.
Animals of the Rocky Shore of New Zealand by Margret
A. Leslie. Reed.
The Children's Guide to Collecting New Zealand Sea Shells
by Derick Lamb. The Bush Press.
Coasts and Us Teachers Education Kit. Northland
Regional Council
Common Seashells by J.R. Penniket. Reed Publishers
Native Animals of New Zealand by AWB Powell. Auckland
Institute and Museum.
Nature Watching at the Beach by John Walsby. Wilson
and Horton.
New Zealand Shells and Shellfish by Glen Pownall.
Dai Nipon Publishing.
New Zealand Shells by John Child. William Collins
Seashore Life of New Zealand by Erick Heath and
R.K. Dell. Reed Publishers
New Zealand Seashells in colour. Geoff Moon and
J.R. Penniket. 1970 Reed Publishers.
Shellfish of Soft Shores! Neighbourhood Biology Projects
for Teens. Mary Gardner YWCA at 203 Stuart St. Dunedin.
Fax 03 477 6783.
Protecting Sand Dunes Royal Forest and Bird Journal February 1996.


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Scottsdale House
MMA was brought to Scottsdale, Arizona, to help a past client extensively renovate and add on to an existing Adobe home at the base of Pinnacle Peak. The client desired a more formal plan and organization to balance out the free-form nature of the indigenous style. The result was a hybrid of Spanish colonial and Adobe architecture. Elegant arches and pilasters are utilized to define circulation and procession, creating gateways to selected spaces of importance. Similar archways are employed to highlight artwork and areas of focus.
Natural woods such as Douglas Fir and Western Alder are used to properly weight the ceilings to maintain an intimacy of space and provide a scaled terminus for the high ceilings of the public areas. These woods are most compatible with the hand-troweled Venetian plaster walls with rounded corners and a natural movement that helps bridge the architectural styles. Lightly distressed Western Alder cabinets and millwork in the Study, Family Room, Master Bedroom and Kitchen again balance nicely with the warm plaster to complete a pleasing palette. Limestone floors continue from the front door through the home to the Terrace and zero-edge pool, achieving a seamless segue from inside to out. Reclaimed, wide-plank oak adds a warm base and pleasing contrast to the limestone in selected spaces.
The fenestration of the house was revised and enlarged to take advantage of the spectacular views of Phoenix and the Sonoran desert. Butt-glass corners and banquet window bays create functional spaces and vantage points from which to enjoy these vistas. Access to the terraces was thoughtfully changed to create logical circulation in and out of the home for entertaining and day-to-day living for this desert home.


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April Showers
4.18.2013 WRITTEN BY Angela How to Wear, Inspiration, Just for Fun, T+P Blog Central
Many of us feel once spring arrives it's all about flowers and sunshine; we conveniently forget about the inevitable rainy days early spring also brings. The saying 'April showers bring May flowers' came from somewhere. However, you shouldn't have to sacrifice style for changing weather. Here are some ways to stay dry and fly. Blake and LeightonRead entire article »


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Social Systems: Paradigm for a New Social Studies with a Global Perspective.
Seaberg, Dorothy I.
This paper presents a systems model for an elementary social studies program that will provide a base of understanding, human values, and skills to help children now, and later on as adult citizens, to take a humanistic global view as they make decisions. It is proposed that the social studies curriculum deal with interrelated systems--the social, economic, political, ecological, and belief systems that feed into the global system which is a networking of interrelating sub-systems. These systems should be the organizing foci for the selection of content. The paper identifies and discusses seven concepts that should be spiraled throughout the curriculum and examined in each social context: interdependence, synergy, unity, conflict, communication, accommodations, and change. The requisite skills and values of a planetary citizen are then discussed. Many of these, such as critical thinking and inquiry processes and the decision-making and participatory skills that lead to social action are already being taught. However, a set of values that overrides competition in favor of societal cooperation will be needed. And since conflict is an inevitable part of life, conflict resolution skills must also be taught. The implications of the social systems model for scope and sequence in the curriculum are then examined. The following pattern of study is suggested: grade 1, social systems in the child's immediate social world; grade 2, systems within the expanded social world of the child; grade 3, the eco-system; grade 4, the comparative societal systems; and grade 5, planetary citizens interacting in an interdependent global system. (RM)
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Note: Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Council for the Social Studies (61st, Detroit, MI, November 21-24, 1981).


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