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Designer Joe Lucas helps his sister renovate her home
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When Meg Selling and her husband, Ralf, were returning to the States with their three children (Adele, 10, George, 8, and Fritz, 6) after spending seven years in Ralf's hometown of Frankfurt, Germany, they called on Joe Lucas and Parrish Chilcoat to help renovate the turn-of-the-century Colonial they'd recently purchased in Rumson, on the Jersey Shore.
Joe Lucas happens to be Meg's brother. When Joe and Parrish opened their own design firm, in fact, having five siblings helped him to kick-start his portfolio. "I thought I could either keep my job security and let someone else mess up my siblings' houses, or I could go out on my own and do what everyone always warns you not to do-mix business and family," says Joe. "I couldn't be happier with my decision. It's a nice precedent, actually. Now no one in the family can call any other designer. They're trapped."
Photography: John Bessler
Architect: Dan Rew, HDR CUH2A, 1000 Lenox Dr., Lawrenceville, NJ 08648; 609/844-1212.
Interior design: Joe Lucas and Parrish Chilcoat, Lucas Studio Inc./Harbinger, Almont Yard, 636-A N. Almont Dr., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310/858-6884.
The house's selling points were obvious. At almost 7,000 square feet, it was more than enough space for the young family-not to mention the large contingent of German friends and family who visit often and sometimes stay for weeks. It also had a "salty, old-shore charm," says Meg. The exterior was restored to its original grandeur by replacing the old siding with red cedar shakes.
Inside, while the classic home captivated the Selligs, there were two small problems: First, there was the stuffiness factor, and second, the layout was less than family-friendly. "The house was plenty big enough; we just needed it to flow better for the family," notes Joe.
And so the nearly two-year-long renovation began. "A referee was sometimes needed," laughs Parrish, describing her role as honorary sister and design-dispute tiebreaker. "Meg occasionally needed two of us to bully her into things-two against one!"
At first view, the living room seemed dauntingly large. The solution was to separate it into three distinct zones. "We concentrated the seating around the fireplace and added separate zones for a game table and a piano," explains Parrish. "It really became a surprisingly cozy, functional room."
Boat sculpture (by Curtis Jere): Harbinger LA, 310/858-6884.
Sofas (custom): Designed by Lucas Studio, 310/858-6884.
Sofa fabric ("Velours Trigance''/Spruce #2034-02): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com, trade only.
Sofa pillow at left (antique): owner's collection.
Sofa pillow, center ("Silk Denim''/Bronze #2515-06, by Larsen); sofa pillow, right ("Suzani'' by Manuel Canovas; discontinued; for similar, "Byzance''/Turquoise #4571-03);
drapery fabric ("Silk Denim''/Bronze #2515-06, by Larsen): Cowtan & Tout, 212/647-6900, cowtan.com, trade only.
Drapery fabrication: Susan Portera, Just Sewing, 732/758-8949.
Rug: Michaelian & Kohlberg, 212/431-9009, michaelian.com, trade only.
Coffee table: Ambiance Antiques, 415/255-9006, ambianceantiques.com.
Elephant side table; sconces: owner's collection.
Petrified wood side table: Berbere Imports, 310/842-3842, berbereimports.com.
Pair of chairs: Charles Fradin Showroom, 323/951-1200.
Lanterns: Charles Edwards, 011 44 207 736 8490, charlesedwards.com.
Stools ("Allegra Bench'' #F-OT08): Formations, 310/659-3062, trade only.
Wall paint ("Manchester Tan'' #HC-81): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667.
The piano occupies one of the three living room zones.
Glass table lamp: Simon Pearce, 800/774-5277, simonpearce.com.
White table lamp: owner's collection.
Drapery ("Silk Denim'' in Bronze): Cowtan & Tout, 212/647-6900, cowtan.com, trade only.
Chairs in window; chair fabric ("Celtic Cloth''): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com, trade only.
Seagrass rug: S&J Biren Inc., 310/553-0971. Antique rug: Michaelian & Kohlberg, 212/431-9009, michelian.com, trade only.
Sofas: designed by Lucas Studio, 310/858-6884.
Sofa fabric ("Velours Trigance'' in Spruce): Rose Tarlow, 323/651-2202.
Pair of chairs: Charles Fradin Showroom, 323/951-1200.
Stools ("Allegra Bench''): Formations, 310/659-3062, trade only.
Adele, Fritz, and George enjoy playing at the game table in the third distinct area of the large living room.
Game table: designed by Lucas Studio, 310/858-6884.
Game-table chairs ("Dabney'' #2252-02): Hickory Chair, 800/349-4579, hickorychair.com.
Wall paint ("Manchester Tan''):" Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Sisal rug: S&J Biren Inc., 310/553-0971, sjbiren.com.
Through the French doors of the living room was formerly a sunroom. It was opened up into a large terrace to allow for additional sunlight through the doors.
The Biedermeier secretaire is a treasured piece, purchased and restored in Germany.
Secretary (antique, Biedermeier); chair; flower painting (by homeowner): owner's collection.
Art over secretary (by Richard Loud): artist's works available through J. Russell Jinishian Gallery, 203/259-8753.
The dining room remained structurally unchanged, but the updated palette-mossy-green walls and eggplant-hued window treatments-gives the room a moody ambience. The dining room chairs, the first items that designers Joe Lucas and Parrish Chilcoat found for the house, caused one of many sibling battles. "Meg couldn't decide forever," laughs Joe.
Drapery ("Barcelona"/Brun #4551-12, by Manuel Canovas): Cowtan & Tout, 212/647-6900, trade only.
Fabrication: Susan Portera, Just Sewing, 732/758-8949.
Drapery hardware: Douglas Wright & Assoc., 323/931-6578.
Dining table (Louis XIV stone bases with custom-sized walnut top): Dennis & Leen, 310/652-0855, trade only.
Dining chairs ("Anna Chair''): Janus et Cie, 212/752-1117, janusetcie.com, trade only. Chandelier; sconce: Charles Edwards, 011 44 207 736 8490, charlesedwards.com. Armoire (from Germany): owner's collection.
Rug: Michaelian & Kohlberg, 212/431-9009, michaelian.com, trade only.
Credenza: Mecox Gardens, 800/487-4854, mecoxgardens.com.
Flowers: Katydid Flower Studio, 732/741-3370.
Paint ("Kingsport Gray'' #HC-86): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667.
Architect Dan Rew, who is Meg and Joe's brother-in-law, helped create an updated kitchen that, along with a breakfast nook and family-room area, became the epicenter of the house.
The kitchen work area was shifted from the rear of the home to the heart of it, and 500 square feet were added to accommodate the adjoining breakfast nook and mudroom. Meg also requested an oversized center island-perfect for food prep, art projects, and meals on the fly.
Counter stools ("Lambert Industrie Stools''): Lambert through Natural By Design, 705/765-1882, pummer.com.
Hanging pendant lights (antique jelly jar fixtures): Remains Lighting, 212/755-5484. Backsplash tile ("Nejarine Mosaic Tile''): Mosaic House, 212/414-2525.
Range: Lacanche, 800/570-2433, frenchranges.com.
Paint on kitchen island ("Drab'' #41): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121, farrow-ball.com. Accessories; painting: owner's collection.
Cabinets in the butler's pantry were reconfigured to provide a more symmetrical layout. New countertops, a wine refrigerator, and additional refrigerator drawers were added to transform it into a workhorse prep and storage space-perfectly placed between the large kitchen and the dining room.
Faucet: Rohl, 800/777-9762, rohlhome.com.
Countertop and sink: Black Absolute Granite.
Cabinet insert color ("Drab'' #41): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121.
Lobster panels (custom design): Lucas Studio Inc., 310/858-6884.
Hardware: Rocky Mountain Hardware, 888/788-2013, rockymountainhardware.com. Backsplash ("Nejarine Mosaic Tile,'' custom color): Mosaic House, 212/414-2525.
The cheerful blue wicker chairs and light fixture with its wonderful patina-a Paris flea market find cherished by Meg-add powerful personality to the pint-sized breakfast nook. A mudroom can be seen through the door.
Table (custom, X-Base Trestle Dining Table''): Mecox Gardens, 310/358-9272.
Chairs ("Daisy Dining Chairs''/Wave): Maine Cottage, 207/846-3699, mainecottage.com.
Chair cushions ("Baudelaire Stripe''/Moss, Brown #10924-04); pillow on bench ("Dante''/Red, Persimmon #10923-03): Cowtan & Tout, 212/647-6900, trade only. Roman shades ("Castec Roman Shades''/Hiroshi Maple): Douglas Wright & Assoc., 323/931-6578.
Bench cushion ("Lanai''/Peat #2309-03): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, 323/651-2202, trade only.
Pillow on bench ("Monkey''/Curry #560U45): Raoul Textiles, 310/657-4931, trade only. Hanging light fixture (antique); painting: owner's collection.
The master bedroom, with lively sherbet-hued walls, layered rugs, and a four-poster, became the perfect antidote for Meg's aversion to anything stodgy. "She really wanted a fun, eclectic spin on a traditional house. I knew she wouldn't want to do the same old thing," says Joe.
Bed: Charles Fradin Showroom, 323/951-1200.
Rug: Michaelian & Kohlberg, 212/431-9009.
Side tables: Mecox Gardens, 800/487-4854.
Table lamps: Ambiance Antiques, 415/255-9006.
Armchairs: Lucas Studio Inc., 310/858-6884.
Chair fabric ("Hampton Linen''/Mallard #2082-05): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, 323/651-2202, trade only.
Painting: owner's collection.
Wall paint ("Fowler Pink'' #39): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121.
Ceiling and trim paint ("Swiss Coffee'' #OC-45): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667. Bed drapery ("Oyster,'' Moghul Collection); bedspread ("Sand,'' Moghul Collection); pillow shams ("Storm,'' Moghul Collection: John Robshaw Textiles, 212/594-6006, johnrobshaw.com, trade only.
Upstairs, the old "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" adage prevailed. The only substantial change was a renovation of the children's bathroom. The lilac-hued walls and delicate floral-patterned blinds belie the fact that three young children-two of them boys-put it through a rigorous daily workout.
Vanity; sconces: Restoration Hardware, 800/910-9836, restorationhardware.com. Fixtures: Waterworks, 800/899-6757, waterworks.com.
Roman shade fabric ("Madeleine''/Lavender #803B68): Raoul Textiles, 310/657-4931, trade only.
Fabrication: Susan Portera, 732/758-8949.
Bird: Church Street Gardens, 732/936-1200.
Wall treatment (custom faux finish): Shelly Denning Interior Decorative Painting, 203/912-4145.
Adele's darling bedroom.
Sheets ("Samode Pink,''' for Kashmire bed); quilt ("Mathura''): John Robshaw Textiles, 212/594-6006, johnrobshaw.com.
Ottoman ("Emily Dressing Seat'' in Pink): Main Cottage, 888/859-5522, mainecottage.com
Rug ("Reflections'' in Earth #MSR8625A by Martha Stewart): Safavieh, 212/888-0626, safavieh.com.
Chest of drawers; dollhouse; chest of drawers: owner's collection.
Happy with the results: Meg Sellig and her designing brother Joe Lucas.
While the renovation may be complete, Joe's siblings still call their baby brother for the occasional design counsel. "It's not about me anymore," he sighs. "It's more like, 'How was your weekend? What light should I use in my kitchen?'"


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You won't miss the flour. Not even a little bit.
"Healthy" and "cookies" are two words that don't play well together. Usually.
No White Flour. No White Sugar. That's my mantra for 2013. My Fabulous co-blogger and daughter Anne is also not a white flour fan. But we do happen to be cookie fans. . . so . . .
The Challenge: make a flavorful crispy cookie with no flour and no white sugar. Extra curveballs: make it vegan and make it gluten free. I am happy to report success! The recipe was inspired by gluten-free blogger Elana at Elana's pantry. I tweaked the taste of her Sesame Cookies by adding a tablespoon of cocoa powder, and some almond extract, with an almond on top. Triple the almond goodness! The cocoa powder does not add a strong chocolatey flavor, just richness.
Almond flour fits the bill perfectly – and makes rich, flavorful cookies that are crispy on the outside but creamy on the inside.
Healthy, but still sinful tasting.
I know. You're Welcome.
1 ¼ cups almond flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
⅓ cup agave nectar or maple syrup
⅓ cup almond butter
1 tablespoon shortening or olive oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup sesame seeds
24 whole almonds
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt, baking soda and cocoa powder.
In a smaller bowl, blend together agave, almond butter, shortening, vanilla, and almond extract by beating with a mixer until mixture is light brown.
Blend the dry ingredients into the wet
Form the dough into 1 inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll in the sesame seeds
Place on a lined baking sheet and flatten to a disc with a spatula. Place an almond on top.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly brown.
Other fab vegan cookies out there:
Cinn-ful Sweet Potato Cookies, Go Dairy Free
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies, Family Fresh Cooking
Samoa Girl Scout Cookies, Go Dairy Free

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Go Birding
Alley Pond Park
Nesting** Spring Migration*** Fall Migration*** Winter**
(no star = birding is not very productive, * = somewhat productive, ** = productive, *** = very productive)
Click here for a park map.
Alley Pond Park is the most ecologically diverse park owned by the City of New York/Parks and Recreation in Queens. The northern border touches on Long Island Sound's Little Neck Bay. It contains an entire watershed; kettle ponds in a mature oak and beech forest on the terminal moraine, fresh water wetlands supported by ground water seeps and artesian springs on the outwash plain, and abundant salt-marsh along Alley Creek and its confluence with Little Neck Bay. The two best birding areas are in the Alley Wetlands and Upper Alley Woodlands.
Alley Pond Park's 635 acres are crisscrossed by the Grand Central Parkway, Cross Island Parkway, Long Island Expressway, and the Long Island Railroad, slicing the park into many segments, some of which comprise athletic fields, tennis courts, and playgrounds. The nationally recognized Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC)is located just off Northern Boulevard in the Alley Wetlands section of the Park. With a dual mission of education and restoration, APEC offers birdwalks, nature hikes, and an annual Urban Bird Arts Contest. Here you can pick up the NYC Parks Department's publication Alley Pond Park Trail Map and Travel Guide whichprovides detailed information about the trail system for the Wetlands and the Woodlands.
Alley Pond Park Marshby S. Walter
The Alley Wetlands
The meadows and old fields, on either side of the salt marshes flanking Alley Creek, are nesting habitat for American Woodcock, Willow Flycatcher, Warbling Vireo, Yellow Warbler, and Baltimore Oriole. In some years, Orchard Orioles may also be found.
Yellow-Rumped Warblerby D. Speiser
The Cattail Pond Trail from APEC leads to an observation deck overlooking Alley Creek and associated wetlands. Breeding birds often seen or heard here include Barn and Tree Swallow, the latter using nesting boxes situated in the salt marshes. Marsh Wrens can usually be heard singing and on occasion seen popping up in the reeds across the creek. Spotted Sandpipers have nested here recently and may even land on the boardwalk. In mid-summer, numbers of Semipalmated and Least Sandpipers highlight the variety of shorebirds and wading birds that feed on the exposed mudflats. Killdeer, Snowy Egret, and Black-crowned Night-Heron are frequent.
Semipalmated Sandpiperby D. Speiser
Surprisingly, Forster's and Common Terns are not rare sights patrolling over the creek. In winter, a flock of Green-winged Teal is present in the creek. The brushy areas south of the environmental center building have become fairly reliable for small numbers of Fox Sparrow in recent winters. These can be looked for at the building if the feeder is active.
A larger, less accessible, salt marsh is situated at the confluence of Alley Creek and Little Neck Bay. Follow Joe Michael's Memorial Mile from APEC to search for nesting Saltmarsh Sparrow and Swamp Sparrow. In 1998, fourteen acres of intertidal marsh were restored, in an area previously dominated by Phragmites. During construction, an Osprey platform was erected and, in the spring, was immediately occupied. The Osprey fledged chicks in 1998 and in 1999. Until this time, Osprey had not been observed nesting on the north shore of Queens for 80 years or more.
Horned Grebeby D. Speiser
During the winter, Little Neck Bay is visited by wintering waterfowl, including Horned Grebe, Greater Scaup, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, and Ruddy Duck. In November, migrants have included Red-throated Loon, Common Loon, all three scoters, Bonaparte's Gull, and storm-blown Northern Gannet.
Ovenbirdby D. Speiser
The Upper Alley Woodlands
The Woodlands (at the southern end of the Park, west of Cross Island Parkway) comprises 100 acres of continuous forest canopy. Many trees here are 200 years old. This is the best spot in the park to look for spring and fall migrating songbirds. On fallout days in May, the woods may seem engulfed with sounds of songbirds. The songs of Yellow-rumped Warbler, Ovenbird, Northern Parula, and Blackpoll Warbler dominate and a keen observer will be able to detect many other species. Sought after rarities may include, Prothonotary, Kentucky, and Hooded Warblers in spring and Philadelphia Vireo and Connecticut Warbler in fall. Common breeding songbirds in the woodlands include Eastern Wood-Pewee, Gray Catbird, American Robin, Wood Thrush, Red-eyed Vireo, and American Redstart. More diligent searching may lead to nesting pairs of Great Crested Flycatcher, Scarlet Tanager, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Since 2000, Great Horned Owls have nested most years in the vicinity of Decadon Pond. In winter and early spring, Rusty Blackbirds can sometimes be found around the kettle ponds. The west end of Oakland Lake, however, may be the most reliable location in the New York area for the blackbirds in winter.
Great Horned Owl© NYC Parks Avila
Personal Safety
It is best to bird with someone else or a group at Alley Pond Park.
Poison ivy is found here and there throughout the Park. It is not a problem if you stay on the trails. Dog ticks may be encountered from mid-April through June in field areas. Again, stay on the trails to avoid them. Mosquitoes breed in the wetlands June through September. They are usually not a problem on cool, dry days with wind.
Getting There
For Alley Pond Environmental Center (Alley Wetlands) Google map click here
For Upper Alley Woodlands Google map click here
Gray Catbirdby D. Speiser
For Additional Information on Alley Pond Park
Alley Pond Environmental Center, 718-229-4000, www.alleypond.com
Queens County Bird Club, 718-229-4000, www.qcbirdclub.org
Urban Park Rangers, 718-846-2731, website - click here.
Resource Persons For Alley Pond Park Birding; 2012- Steve Walter, Queens naturalist. 2001- Aline Euler, past NYC Audubon Board of Directors, and Education Director of Alley Pond Environmental Center; Mike Feller, Natural Resources Group, City of New York/Parks and Recreation; and Larry Plotnick, Queens County Bird Club


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Richard Ford
Richard Ford (b. 1944) is an American novelist and short story writer. His novels include The Sportswriter and Independence Day, for which he won a Pulitzer Prize. In 2013 he was awarded the Andrew Carnegie Medal and the Prix Femina Étranger for his novel Canada. Let Me Be Frank with You was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize in 2015. His most recent work is Between Them.


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Davis Wright Tremaine Award winners announced
August 20, 2013
The Global Law Committee is proud to announce the winners of the 2013 Davis Wright Tremaine International Law Writing Awards. Established through the generosity of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, the award program provides a $2,000 stipend for the best student research paper written in the past year on any topic in private or public international law, with a $500 stipend for the second best paper.
This year's winners are:
First Place: Hannah P. Fenley, The NGO Crisis in Egypt: Can International Investment Treaties Prevent Diplomatic Conflicts in the Non-Profit Sector?
Second Place: Lia Comerford, Removing Barriers to Technical Regulations: The TBT Agreement and Exceptions for Discriminatory Measures
Hannah's paper explores recent events in Egypt involving a crackdown by the military-led government on pro-democracy NGOs operating in the country, and considers the extent to which investment treaties could serve as a source of protection and redress for those NGOs.
Lia's paper highlights recent WTO Appellate Body decisions striking down measures adopted by the U.S. government with a view toward protecting dolphins and combatting tobacco use by minors, breaks down the panels' reasoning, and offers an alternative interpretation of the relevant treaty provisions that would provide more flexibility to governments seeking to regulate in the public interest.
Professor Foster, the Chair of the Global Law Committee and member of the subcommittee that reviewed the submissions, offers high praise for both winners. "Both papers were exceptionally well written and researched," he says, "and are perfect examples of the sort of sophisticated and cutting edge work that our students are doing in the global law area."
Congratulations to both winners.


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Russo, who recorded his second career hat trick, vaulted into 13th on the Judges' career scoring list with a 10-point weekend. He now has 27 goals, 11th on the career list, and 12 assists for 67 points, tied with Mark Moroney '90. He scored the only goal of the first half in the 29th minute, converting a penalty kick after the Engineers were called for a hand ball in the box. With just eight total shots in the first half, six for the Judges, it looked to be a defensive struggle.
Russo struck again in the 62nd minute. Senior back Joe Eisenbies (Hingham, Mass./Hingham) sent a long free kick into the box, where classmate Sam Ocel (No. Attleboro, Mass./No. Attleboro) headed it towards the net. As it trickled to the goal line, Russo was there to help it along, doubling the Judges' lead.
Just over 11 minutes later, the Engineers kicked of a frantic 10 minutes of action with their first goal of the game. Junior Matthew Monheit's (Abington, Pa./Abington) cross found the head of senior Ben Lewis (W. Hartford, Conn./Conard) in the 73rd minute. Lewis's third goal of the season cut the Brandeis lead in half.
Just under four minutes later, Brandeis sophomore forward Tyler Savonen (Orleans, Mass./Nauset Regional) was the beneficiary of some fancy footwork from junior back Ben Applefield (Avon, Conn./Avon). Applefield worked his way deep and through a couple of defenders in the MIT box, passing it to a wide open Savonen, who knocked the ball off the post and in for his third goal of the season. MIT responded a mere 52 seconds later, when rookie William Lee (Charlotte, N.C./Charlotte CDS) scored his first collegiate goal on another assist by Monheit.
MIT completed the comeback in the 80th minute, when leading scorer Sean Bingham (Garden City, N.Y./Garden City) blasted a free kick from about 35 yards out. The well-struck ball deflected off a Brandeis defender and past Judge senior goalie Blake Minchoff (Fiskdale, Mass./Tantasqua Regional) to even the game at 3-3. That set up Russo's heroics at 91:19, when he lofted a free kick from just outside the right corner of the 18-yard box over the outstretched arms of Engineer sophomore netminder Samuel Cannon (Scarsdale, N.Y./Scarsdale) for his second game-winner of the season.
Brandeis outshot MIT, 17-11, putting eight on goal to four for MIT. Cannon finished with four saves in the losing effort, while Minchoff had one stop for the Judges. The Judges won despite giving up more than two goals in a game for the first time since October 29, 2010.
The 23rd-ranked Judges return to action on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. at WPI, while MIT opens NEWMAC play on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. at Babson.
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22nd Annual Crabfest
March 22, 2020
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization. We have 1.35 million members in more than 45,000 clubs in more than 206 countries and geographic areas.
Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for fighting blindness, but we also volunteer for many different kinds of community projects – including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors and the disabled.
So Who are the Huntington Beach Lions?
We are men, women and families in a philanthropic and social organization with the intent of making our City, County, Country and World just a little bit better for those less fortunate. Our clubs motto is simple "Doing Good While Having Fun". So how do we do this great stuff, by helping those in need by raising funds and handing the money directly to those people and organizations we have agreed to support.
So how do we raise money?
We put on Lion Pancake Breakfasts, garage sales, dinner cook outs, Crabfest, etc. and we sell a lot of raffle tickets.
What type of organization do we support?
Blind Children Learning, Orange County; www.blindkids.org/
American Family Housing, Orange County; www.shelterforthehomeless.org/
Scouts BSA Troop 319, Huntington Beach; http://troop319.ocbsa.org/
Cub Scout Pack 435, Huntington Beach; http://www.scoutlander.com/publicsite/unithome.aspx?UID=5910
Junior Lifeguards of Huntington Beach; www.juniorguard.com/
Ronald McDonald House, Orange County; www.ronaldhouseoc.org/
Project Self-Sufficiency, Huntington Beach;
Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF); www.lcif.org/
And many more
Other worth while events we support.
Lions Student Speaker Contents
Teen Recognition Diner
Melvin Jones Awards
Multiple and local District Conventions.
So where's the fun part?
We have house parties, Christmas, Holiday gatherings, Super Bowl, Laughlin trips, Valentine Brunch. We're in the Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade, We even have a "Worst Night @ the Movies Party" and we celebrate after each working event at a local pub. We support many other Lions clubs in our district in their fun events. We also have a contingent of golfers, so they call themselves.
Want to find out more about us. Call us or better yet come to dinner on us see our meeting schedule.
Our Leos Program provides the youth of the world with an opportunity for personal development through volunteering. There are approximately 144,000 Leos and 5,700 Leo clubs in more than 140 countries worldwide.
Lions help during disasters. Together, our Foundation and Lions are helping communities following natural disasters by providing for immediate needs such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies – and aiding in long-term reconstruction.
Hearing & Speech Action Programs supported by HB Host
The Lions Clubs of District 4-L4 operate a Sight and Hearing Mobile Unit, which does screenings in the schools, at health fairs and at other community events.
The District Hearing Aid Bank recycles and fits hearing aids to indigent persons.
Lions Wilderness Camp for Deaf Children gives deaf and hearing impaired children a unique camping experience. Facilities include the main lodge and dining hall, summer and winterized cabins, a large athletic field, lake for boating and fishing, Jr. Olympic swimming pool, amphitheater and campfire area.
Lions Project for Canine Companions for Independence:
LPCCI is a non-profit organization formed in 1983 to educate, raise funds and to seek puppy raisers for Canine Companions for Independence.
Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) pioneered the concept of training specially-bred dogs to help people with disabilities other than blindness. Founded in 1975, CCI was the first in-depth program of its kind. Not only does CCI teach dogs the skills to bring independence to people with disabilities, they teach people with disabilities the skills needed to master an exceptional dog. For more info see; www.lpcci.com
For more about Lions Clubs, go to www.lionsclubs.org
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.


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Video Shows Police Kill Kajieme Powell in St. Louis
Twenty-five-year old Kajieme Powell was shot dead by St. Louis police on August 19. A day after the shooting the police department had to admit to a discrepancy between its initial account of the incident and a cellphone video shot by a witness. WSJ's Monika Auger reports.
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Cheat Stopping! Answers on common cheat questions
What does ChessCube consider cheating?
Basically playing chess and getting assistance from anywhere else.
* Using chess software of any kind - including playing engines or reference databases - to assist you during your games
* Getting assistance from any person, book or other reference material or source during game-play
* Having another user play for you or use your username for any purpose
* Using any software, or exploit any system feature or bug that in any way interferes with normal game-play in order to give yourself a time, positional or other advantage
* Assisting yourself by playing against yourself for whatever reason, including to boost your own rating
* Assisting others by deliberately losing for whatever reason, including to boost their rating.
Additionally, if you use other applications (for example, chess software, messaging programs, browsers, and email clients) excessively during your games you may be warned and then forced to resign the game. We cannot tell if you are getting assistance from these applications (e.g. receiving moves from a chess engine, a friend is sending you moves or you are browsing through an opening database), so we limit how often you can interact with non-ChessCube software.
What happens if I am caught cheating?
We will likely ban you. We don't really want to get in discussions of how much you cheated, how much to adjust your rating or how badly you cheated. The main point is that you have unfairly taken rating points, wins and possibly cubits away from other users, and the only way to make up for the damage you have done is to ban you.
I am sure I played a cheater, what should I do?
Click on the "Report abuse" link and send us the cheater's name and any other evidence you may have. DO NOT start accusing and swearing at the user in open chat or in the game. Users are often wrong and calling a fair player a cheater is highly offensive. Rather let ChessCube handle it.
Does ChessCube monitor and prevent cheating?
We have been monitoring cheating for some years now and banned thousands of cheaters. We are now actively going to be preventing cheating as much as possible. Our first new active deterrent is preventing excessive interaction with other software while playing on ChessCube.
How does ChessCube find cheats?
We will not detail our anti-cheating detection methods, because cheaters will simply use this information to improve their cheating mechanisms, but can provide a brief overview. There are two main ways in which we can find cheaters: how they play chess (the mechanics) and the actual moves they make (the nature of their game).
Examples of these:
One mechanical way in which cheaters play is they run an engine on their computer and, every time their opponent moves, they then input the move into the engine, get the response back and make the move on the board. ChessCube monitors the use of other software in this manner and can only assume you are cheating if you do this often enough.
For the nature of a cheater's game, we compare a cheater's move with engine moves from various engines. If there is a high correlation across games (we understand that people can sometimes play like an engine, but doing so across many games raises suspicions) we assume cheating. Humans simply do not play like engines, so if you do across various games, you are likely using one.
We have many other features of all games logged and analysed. We monitor everything from your rating progress, to who you beat (beating an engine is a good sign that you are an engine!), to all ways in which you interact with our system.
Why am I warned when I am messaging my friend during a game using IM?
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I was just forced to resign. Is ChessCube calling me a cheater? I do NOT cheat!
If you are forced to resign, ChessCube is NOT calling you a cheater. The only thing you are "guilty" of is using other applications (browsers, email, IM, chess software) too much during a game. We are NOT saying you are cheating using those applications, BUT the more you use other applications the more you are ABLE to cheat on ChessCube (whether you do or don't actually cheat!). Making you resign is the quickest way to make sure that if you somehow did get help from a friend or chess software, you cannot benefit by winning. ChessCube does not put any mark on your record for cheating - since you cannot benefit from this, we assume users will just multi-task less during games.
I WANT to use other software all game: I LOVE multitasking while I play! Why am I being forced to resign?!
If you want to have a friendly game and do many other things, then please play UNRATED games. We do not care what software you use during these games and will not force you to resign. We must lock-down rated and tournament games, so please cut down multitasking during those games. We allow you some interaction with other software, so replying to an urgent IM message or email should not be a problem at all.
I am really a master and you have unfairly banned me for cheating! What should I do?
If you think you have been falsely accused or banned for cheating, email us at [email protected]. Provide us with as much information as you can FROM THE BEGINNING; for example, your name, where you are from, FIDE ID, FIDE rating, or national ID and rating. We will really appreciate this transparency and will NEVER tell other users who you are (we take your privacy very seriously).
If we banned you, we have data that seriously implies you have been cheating - we will never just ban on limited or flimsy evidence - so please work with us to resolve the situation quickly, fairly and amicably. Telling us that you are really a grandmaster but refusing to give us your name because you want to play secretly does NOT help. Making us ask you question after question to get a sense of who you are and your ability does NOT help. So rather, just be open and transparent with us so we can unban you if you are not in fact a cheater. We can hardly take you seriously if you cannot provide us with some verifiable proof of your chess skill, so please cooperate with us!
From our experience with strong players versus cheaters, legitimate players are always cooperative and transparent - they tell us their name and rating, and websites they can be found on - they even message us via Facebook, and other chess sites like ICC and playchess - they WANT to clear their name. Cheaters NEVER do this; they stick with their anonymous ChessCube username and free web-based email, they give us strange explanations like they are grandmaster level but never have played in tournaments, and they just tell us to prove to them that they cheated. We have no plans on proving 100% you are a cheat - this is NOT a court of law - so you can go a long way in clearing your name by giving us the data we need to be convinced that you are a strong a player. We can be perfectly reasonable if you work - openly and calmly - with us!


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Why the UK Film Tax Relief is essential for the health of local productions, including big films like Les Misérables.
Les Misérables is an epic, starry film sure to feature prominently in Bafta, Golden Globe and Oscar nominations. It's set in France and based on a French novel (and a French musical adapted for the world stage). But this is a British production through and through.
That was one thing I was keen to speak to Working Title co-founders Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner about in this week's Les Mis case study. Maybe someone at some point in planning the film thought France would be the best place to shoot, or that building huge sets and shooting might have been cheaper in Eastern Europe than at Pinewood?
But for Working Title, it was an easy decision to shoot "95% of the film in the UK". (The other 5% was in southern France.) It's not just about talent and facilities, it's also about the UK's Film Tax Relief.
Working Title wouldn't be able to make films the way it does without the UK tax credit. Bevan says: "On all of these movies, the tax credit is integral to them getting made. Even bigger movies like this the difference between the net budget and the real budget is absolutely the tax credit in the UK… it's important to remind government of that."
Fellner adds the tax credit "keeps us making the films in the UK and not going to Eastern Europe".
'Tax credit working well' isn't the sexiest headline, but it's worth remembering. The incentive and the stability it provides to both local productions and inward investment projects can't be taken for granted. I was a reporter for Screen when section 42 and 48 were phased out. That period before the new UK Film Tax Relief was confirmed in 2006 caused near-panic among producers.
The credit was a worry again when Jeremy Hunt shuttered the UK Film Council, but thankfully Ed Vaizey as then-culture minister was quick to assure producers in the UK and abroad that this credit was working well and would be stable (it is now guaranteed through 2015).
This week we got the good news the credits are being extended to high-end TV drama, animation and video games. With the content worlds overlapping more and more, this can only be good for all creative industries in the UK (not to mention good for those companies that want to come and shoot here).
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1. Why we call the Tea Party and their leaders in Congress racist:
a. Destruction of voting rights & open promotion of white supremacy. See The Tea Party's Legacy of Racism by Robert Parry
To this day, much of the American Right has refused to come to grips with the idea of non-whites holding U.S. citizenship. And, there is now a palpable fear that the demographics of democracy might finally eradicate white supremacy in the United States. It is that last-ditch fight for white dominance – as much as anything else – that is driving today's Tea Party.
b. Support for Anti-immigrant laws. See Peter King's remarks at Anti-Immigration Rally Kicks Off Push to Block Law Change
c. Slavery was ended through a civil war 150 years ago. That promotion of the Confederate flag argues for a different outcome of that war should be self-evident.
2. The term "fascist" should not be used just because you personally don't like someone and are trying to deliver the ultimate insult, or because you don't agree with their opinion. We use it instead, and in this case, to describe the Republican Party's hard core based on the society they are working to bring about, one where power and rule of law will reside only with those who promote that agenda; wealth will become even more concentrated, and dissent suppressed through vast surveillance. The most aggressive of the Republicans want a government which provides no social services, leaving people to the mercy of the market, repressive laws and so-called "traditional" values.
Revolution describes the
extreme remaking of U.S. society called for by the section of the ruling class identified with the Republican Party. To them, church and the family—and traditional fundamentalist Christian religion and draconian, repressive family values—must assume a radically greater role in the functioning of society. God, guns (in the hands of racists, anti-immigrant vigilantes, and fascists), and religion are asserted with a vengeance…virulent dog-eat-dog, look-out-for-#1-individualism, as they rail against "big government."
Dennis Loo in Reaping What You Sow: the Radical Right, Fascist Norms, and the Future describes the current government shutdown as
a foretaste of the radical right's deadly serious agenda to take sole power, irrespective of their increasing unpopularity and irrespective of the supposedly sacrosanct rules, principles, laws, and customary ways of doing things in this country. Their targets for overthrow include the Constitution's separation of church and state as well as all of the institutions and arenas of society. This is their attitude, about which they are entirely sincere: "We want it all and we are not going to stop until we get it, because God's on our side and anyone who stands in the way will be beaten to a pulp because we are the lambs of Jesus."
Henry Giroux in The Ghost of Authoritarianism in the Age of the Shutdown describes the last few decades when
it has become clear that those who wield corporate, political and financial power in the United States thrive on the misery of others. Widening inequality, environmental destruction, growing poverty, the privatization of public goods, the attack on social provisions, the elimination of pensions and the ongoing attacks on workers, young protesters, Muslims and immigrants qualify as just a few of the injustices that have intensified with the rise of the corporate and financial elite since the 1970s.
Naming fascism for what it is does not mean fascism will happen here, or that it is inevitable. It means we should face the reality that the forces who brought the shutdown are very dangerous, and do all we can to create a political situation where society goes in another direction altogether.
In The Shutdown, the Showdown, and the Urgent Need To Repolarize… For Revolution, part of the challenge – to act with a different morality - is captured here:
There is the basis to fight for and live a different morality—a morality based on ending and getting beyond exploitation and the narrow calculations of "me against the world," one based on emancipating all humanity—a morality of putting one's life and energies to that and daring to say "this is morally right—and the morality that either reinforces or leaves untouched a world based on exploitation and filled with oppression is wrong."
World Can't Wait's 2005 Call to Drive Out the Bush Regime said "YOUR GOVERNMENT enforces a culture of greed, bigotry, intolerance and ignorance." Eight years later, it is even more correct.


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Hearts & Bows
I'm off to watch Precious now. Its rainy and nasty in NYC. It's the perfect weather to stay in and watch a movie. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! XO
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Zara tee, Topshop jeans (My favs), UO head scarf, Marc Jacobs Sandals, Marc by MJ watch, Loft cuff bracelet, Lipstick in Chatterbox by MAC.
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You look so pretty!! I especially love the bow!!!ReplyDelete
love it so comfortable and girly xoxo hautedolleyes.blogspot.comReplyDelete
I am in love with the bow and shoes! So whimiscal and such vibrant colors :-)ReplyDelete
love that:)ReplyDelete
ur so feminin:)
great hair:)
I love the bow, especially with the beautiful shoes. I love the color. xoReplyDelete
ahhhh, your new shoes look amazing with this outfit they spice it up so much and love the bow it makes you look sweet you look very pretty :) i want you perfect hair!ReplyDelete
oh those are so cute! great outfit :)ReplyDelete
You are so adorable and I love those shoes.ReplyDelete
Stunning! I can't believe you can walk in those, you're amazing!ReplyDelete
Ah!! I love this! You look so adorable. The bow is great since you have such a casual outfit on.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 14, 2010 at 1:39 AM
i love the bow! the grey casual shirt makes sure your look is fashionable, not like a five year old. and omg i can't stop staring at the shoes. gorgeous.ReplyDelete
love the bow... looks great :)ReplyDelete
i lovd the bow and especcially the watch and shoes as a marc jacobs fan ^_^ReplyDelete
shoes are wonderful,geat outfitReplyDelete
Stunning shoes!ReplyDelete
ugh d, the sweatshirt looks so damn comfy, yo quiero. but love the overall look... looks effortless yet well put and colorful!ReplyDelete
and i like the lippy color you used.
this couldn't be more like my yesterday's outfit :DReplyDelete
Love the headband and shoes!ReplyDelete
You look gorgeous
x fashionnerdic
Delmy, you so gorgeous... love the head scarf.. and the shoes are amazing! Hope you're having a beautiful day.ReplyDelete
xx Love & Aloha
Aaaah u really look soo chic here, luv ur jeans and bow! xxReplyDelete
the bow is so cuteReplyDelete
You are so beautiful i Love your blog =)ReplyDelete
xx from paris
Love the bow and shoes - they look great paired with such a simple outfit! Lovely!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 14, 2010 at 9:20 AM
Wow! Loving the mixture! And the background as well!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 14, 2010 at 9:20 AM
Wow! Loving the mixture! Really cool background as well!ReplyDelete
You look very pretty, Delmy! Love your bows, shoes, and make-up.. Stunning..ReplyDelete
LOVE this outfit! Those MJs are amazing.ReplyDelete
Kind of feels like a Karla's Closet outfit, with the boyfriend jeans and killer heels.
Drooling over your shoes and that cute purple bow on your hair. Awesome!ReplyDelete
Those shoes !!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 14, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Love this look,especially the bow. Love the makeup also. You look really pretty!ReplyDelete
everything about this outfit is amazingReplyDelete
it's exactly what it had to wear with these shoes!!ReplyDelete
You look flawless and I'm in love with your shoes!! Love your blog :)ReplyDelete
You look amazing!!! Awesome shoes!!ReplyDelete
I love the glam twist on a casual outfit - original and inspiring!ReplyDelete
i love this bow! its so cute :)ReplyDelete
Love these! So cute.. like perfection(:ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 14, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Amazing! I love the entire look! Gorgeous.ReplyDelete
Love how you put that together. Can't wait to see what else you do with those shoes.ReplyDelete
Love this outfit! The simple jeans and shirt combo perfectly counterbalaces the shoes.ReplyDelete
love the hair piece and shoes!ReplyDelete
i can't even describe the WONDER that those shoes are... how beautiful!! i also love the fact that you kept everything else simple to showcase your adorable bow :)ReplyDelete
The shoes are sooo uber hot but how do you walk in them, I would break my neck. The bow is really cute. xxxxReplyDelete
Ow. I love that you're so laid-back yet so chic. It's a great mix.ReplyDelete
Make-up perfect!
Laura E.
You look so beauty!! i love thos shoes, and your head scarf is so cool! xoxoReplyDelete
You look so pretty! Those shoes are fab! And they are favorite color- P U R P L E!!!ReplyDelete
This is amazing! You look gorgeous! :) Love the bow and the shoes!ReplyDelete
you are too cute! Love the new shoes and that lipstick is to die for--I am gonna go pick some up this week!ReplyDelete
love the color of that satin headscarf. and i'm drooling over those shoes!!!ReplyDelete
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You look like the hottest little housewife :)ReplyDelete
Love the Marcs!!
- AnonymousMarch 15, 2010 at 3:28 AM
so cute! .. what's your lipstick called? i love it!ReplyDelete
AWESOME SHOES!ReplyDelete
Love the bow!
You look so pretty!
the whole outfit is very femini-50's, the peep toe shoes look fabulous and the color is so eclectic (my favourite..)the headband matches perfectly!ReplyDelete
you have style!
awesome pics!ReplyDelete
i love your bow and heels, fantastic!
Watching the waves
the 2nd and 3rd pics are so cool.ReplyDelete
The painted background (is it a door?) makes you look cartoonish or in 3D! it's hard to explain, but it's such a cool effect. it sort of outlines your body and makes you and the colors pop out!
you look beautiful! Is your bow a headband or a scarf?ReplyDelete
Awesome look! Love the grey shirt!ReplyDelete
cute aliceband. love the contrast of the headband an the boyfriend jeans.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! I love how your cute heels and headband really pop with your simple, yet cute jeans and tee! Gorgeous lip color as always!ReplyDelete
xox Jolie
you're GOOD!! love everything especially the mj shoes and your lipstick!!!ReplyDelete
You look sooo precious. Love the look from the bow to the winged eye. LOVES it!!!!ReplyDelete
I love ur blog!keep it up=)ReplyDelete
loove that look! it reminds me to mad men :) you really got that precious vintage style!ReplyDelete
You look lovely!ReplyDelete
I am so digging these shoes! I hope you don't mind but I linked your picture in my latest post. Your pics are in my style file and I thought I would share your site with my followers:)ReplyDelete
If you would like for me to take the pic down, I totally will. I did link the picture back to you:)
gorgeous outfit! That head scarf looks so good on you!ReplyDelete
Yes, I'm so in love with those shoes! I can't pull off a box,but you look so cute with it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 16, 2010 at 1:20 PM
Those shoes are majormusthaves... LOVE LOVE LOVEReplyDelete
you look ridiculously cute! love the shoes, i need to get a pair!ReplyDelete
clothes are cute
clothes are cute
love, your look, love your shoes, love love !!!!!ReplyDelete
i love the bow. cute outfitReplyDelete
Such an adorable outfit! I love love love how you matched both bows. Purple Power!! also, I'm so glad you kept the rest of the outfit simple to highlight the headband and the shoes..ReplyDelete
Farrah @ DISTRIKMODE
you look so good and you wear those shoes well they look fabulous on you. I love how the bow adds a fun girly-ness to the whole ensemble.ReplyDelete
I love this look Delmy! This outfit is so simple, chic and easy! Love the pop of purple.ReplyDelete
if you'd like to can you please visit my blog and see what you think? i'm just getting started so help would be appreciated!ReplyDelete
Oh my god, I'm in love with your style! You're my new favorite blogger!ReplyDelete
Hello, from Denmark!
You are so gorgeous! And those MJ sandals are to die for. <3 it allReplyDelete
you look sooooo pretty, your make up always looks perfect, what is your secret? great shoes also.ReplyDelete
I love the bow and the shoes with this otherwise neutral outfit!ReplyDelete
i can't even begin to tell you how much i love this outfit. the ultra feminine bow and shoes mixed with the loose masculine tee and jeans are amazing. such a great combination. i make my own headbands and yours has inspired me to try and create my own oversized patterned bow. thank you for the inspiration.ReplyDelete
You are the cutest!!ReplyDelete
love those shoes and the bow in your hair :)
very beautifull foto shotting...you have styleReplyDelete
Simply gorgeous!!!ReplyDelete
xx Alex
fab boyfriend jeans!!!ReplyDelete
love this... perfect accessories to make a casual look a little girly. adorable.ReplyDelete
You look gorgeous Delmy!ReplyDelete
loooove this effortless look!!
You look like a MJ model -- so cute! Love your style. Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend in NYC :)ReplyDelete
i love your hairs and boyfriend jeans..:)ReplyDelete
you look adorable! i love the bowReplyDelete
Sweet headband, you have such luscious hair!ReplyDelete
I LOOVE This outfit, you look gorgeous :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 24, 2010 at 12:07 AM
Went out and bought that tee from Zara in Grey & Black right after I saw your pics. Will be wearing them a lot come Spring & Summer. Thanks for posting, would have never considered them otherwise!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 4:34 PM
Wow, you look stunning in these pics, the light pink make up really suits you! The shoes are gorgeous, the jeans, everything's perfect! I have to follow your great blog :-))ReplyDelete
Great shoes! love the shiny purple :) They go great with bf jeans!ReplyDelete
You look adorable with this bow and the shoes oh my god i love them!ReplyDelete
loooove the headpiece!ReplyDelete
love it!!!ReplyDelete
Those shoes are to die for!! I would probably fall and bust my behind but its A-O-K!ReplyDelete
I want that head scarf! I searched UOs website and couldnt find it =(ReplyDelete
Was it recent that you bought it?
- AnonymousMarch 28, 2010 at 4:03 PM
SO-OO Pretty !ReplyDelete
Again love you hair style! Great outfit and heels <3ReplyDelete
Love this post! Just started the blogging business, would love if you checked out my blog too :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 6, 2010 at 12:16 PM
you're so sweet... i love your style..ReplyDelete
looooove this outfitReplyDelete
Cutest shoes ever!ReplyDelete
x Krizia
There is something very sexy about that top. Love the shoes too.ReplyDelete
I discovered your blog. I love this picture! You are very beautiful!ReplyDelete
xoxoxo from France
those purple shoes are totally my styleReplyDelete
Love those purple shoes! What a great look!ReplyDelete


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The White Sox would like Sale to add a three-finger fastball to his repertoire. If he can master that pitch, he may find a regular spot in the rotation."
They said if we have to send you back to the pen, we will," he said.
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A good tuna melt is my all-time favorite sandwich. These days, it's a special-occasion lunch because of its high fat content; however, you can reduce fat dramatically by substituting low-fat mayo.
There are many variations of this classic. Some versions don't use cheese, but for me, sharp cheddar is a must.
Sadly, there are many bad tuna melts served in restaurants. The keys to perfection are good-quality tuna (I prefer albacore) and a flavorful cheese.
Here's a basic recipe from the StarKist Tuna website, starkist.com.
Classic Tuna Melt
Makes 4 sandwiches
1 pouch (6.4 ounces) or 2 cans (5 ounces) StarKist Chunk Light or Albacore Tuna (drained)
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
1½ tablespoons finely chopped celery or pickle relish
8 slices bread, toasted
4 slices cheddar, provolone or Swiss cheese
In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, onion and celery; mix well.
Top four of the slices of bread with one slice cheese each. Spread tuna mixture over cheese slices and top with remaining bread slices.
Lightly spread additional mayonnaise on outsides of each sandwich; place in skillet. Cook on medium heat until bread is browned and cheese melts, then flip to brown the other side.
Note: Cucumber and carrot can be substituted for onion and celery.
Per serving (1 sandwich): 400 calories; 29 g fat (7 g saturated fat); 45 mg cholesterol; 900 mg sodium; 26 g carbohydrates; 2 g dietary fiber; 19 g protein.


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Opportunity Commission
County Denied a Salary Increase or New Position to Employee for Opposing Age Bias, Federal Agency Charged
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Brooks County, Texas will pay $20,000 and furnish other relief to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, (EEOC), the agency announced today. The EEOC had charged that the county government unlawfully retaliated against an employee for filing an age discrimination complaint.
According to the EEOC's suit, Brooks County repeatedly refused to give a salary increase to the employee and failed to consider her for another position because she had previously filed a complaint of age discrimination, which resulted in a civil suit against Brooks County.
Retaliating against individuals who oppose what they believe to be discriminatory conduct on the basis of age (40 years of age or older) violates the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The EEOC filed suit in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi Division (Civil Action No. 2:11-cv-00086) after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its conciliation process.
The two-year consent decree settling the suit, entered by Judge Janis Graham Jack, enjoins Brooks County from engaging in any further conduct prohibited by the ADEA, and requires the county to pay $20,000 to the retaliation victim. In addition, Brooks County must implement an effective policy against age discrimination and retaliation and post a notice that it will comply with all the provisions of the ADEA. The county must also provide training on age discrimination, including retaliation, to all its elected officials with authority to hire, promote, terminate and demote employees.
"We are pleased that Brooks County decided to fully comply with the ADEA and compensate the former employee upon whose behalf this action was brought," said EEOC Supervisory Trial Attorney Judith G. Taylor of the EEOC's San Antonio Field Office. "Through the negotiated settlement process, we were able to forge a solution that addressed the issues raised and to further protect the rights of older workers."
EEOC Trial Attorney Patrick Connor said, "The EEOC is here to protect employees who assert their rights in the workplace, even if the employer is a governmental one acting through elected officials. This decree should benefit all employees in Brooks County and serve as a warning to all small, public employers to stay informed on how to comply with federal laws."
In July 2009, the EEOC held a public hearing on age discrimination and barriers to the employment of older workers. Additional information about the hearing can be found on the EEOC's website at http://eeoc.gov/eeoc/meetings/7-15-09/index.cfm.
The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws against employment discrimination. Further information is available at www.eeoc.gov.


text: TONIGHT I PRAY that you realize that understanding will never bring you peace. That is why the Lord Jesus asks us to trust in HIM and not lean on our own understanding. Human beings always want to figure things out, so that they can gain a sense of mastery over our own lives. That as the world presents you with these problems and another set of problems pops up to challenge you, the relief you had anticipated it short-lived. Soon your mind is gearing up again: searching for understanding (mastery of your own problems), instead of seeking the Lord. I pray that the Peace of the Lord is not an elusive goal hidden at the center of some complicated maze. I pray that you realize you can have HIS Peace, which is inherent when you are in HIS Presence. As you look to the Lord Jesus you will gain awareness of HIS Precious Peace. I pray that no matter what storms may come to try and upset that balance, that you stop and affirm your trust in HIM alone. Leave everything in HIS capable hands. Through trusting prayers, resting in His sovereign control, rejoice in HIM! As you trust in him, He will watch over you continually. You are his child and HE has engraved you on the palm of His hands. I pray you realize how great you are loved! In Jesus name I pray, Amen and Amen… I love you all!!!... God bless you!!!!!♥♥♥


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Given quits international football
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has announced his retirement from Ireland duty after over 16 years of service.
Given made his debut for his country on March 27, 1996 against Russia and went on to represent the Republic a record 125 times before deciding to hang up his gloves.
A statement on the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) official twitter feed read: "Shay Given has just announced his international retirement.''
The Aston Villa number one was omitted from Giovanni Trapattoni's squad for the friendly against Serbia on Wednesday, with the Italian looking to blood youngsters following their disappointing Euro 2012 campaign.
Given was an ever-present in Poland and Ukraine as the Republic lost all three of their group games to Croatia and finalists Spain and Italy. And with a World Cup qualifying campaign that opens with a trip to Kazakhstan just around the corner, the 36-year-old has opted to stand aside.
The former Newcastle and Manchester City keeper told the FAI's official website: "This has been an extremely difficult decision for me to make. I have dedicated 16 years of my life to my country, and I have a great affinity with Giovanni Trapattoni's squad.
"I'd like to thank the Giovanni, (assistant) Marco (Tardelli) and Alan Kelly for their support during my time with the team. I will continue to be Ireland's biggest fan, and wish the lads well as they embark upon their new campaign.''
Given made his name in the North East during his 12-year stint with Newcastle but it was his on-loan performances for fierce rivals Sunderland and, prior to that, Swindon from Blackburn that caught the attentions of then Republic boss Mick McCarthy.
He had established himself as a regular for both club and country before 2002, where he played a key role as the Irish reached the second round of the World Cup in Japan and South Korea before being knocked out by Spain on penalties. Given won his 100th cap in a World Cup qualifier against Montenegro in October 2009.
Trapattoni thanked Given for his efforts, telling the FAI website: "I understand the difficult decision that Shay had to make, and appreciate all of his efforts during his international career.
"He is a strong player, with a great character and his love of playing for his country always shone through. It has been a pleasure to work with him during my time with the team. I wish him the very best in his future.''
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Game 4: Penguins at Rangers tonight (7:30 p.m.) ... pre-game notes
Pre-game notes courtesy of the Rangers:
NEW YORK RANGERS vs. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. ET
Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
Rangers: 5-5 (1-2)*
Penguins: 6-3 (2-1)*
* Record in the playoffs (record in the series)
The Rangers will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden (7:30 p.m. ET -- TV: NBC Sports Network; Radio: ESPN 98.7), in Game 4 of their Metropolitan Division Finals matchup. The Penguins lead the best-of-seven series, two games to one, following their 2-0 victory in Game 3 of the series on Monday at MSG. New York enters tomorrow's contest with a 218-238-8 record all-time in 464 playoff contests (123-91-2 at home; 95-147-6 on the road).
The Rangers entered the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the second seed in the Metropolitan Division, having posted a 45-31-6 record (20-17-4 at home; 25-14-2 on the road) for 96 points. The Blueshirts are one of four teams, along with Detroit, Pittsburgh, and San Jose, to make the playoffs in eight of the last nine years.
ALL-TIME PLAYOFF RECORDS - RANGERS vs. PENGUINS
The Rangers and Penguins are meeting in the playoffs for the fifth time, and the first time since the Eastern Conference Semifinals in 2008. The Rangers have posted a 0-4 playoff series record against Pittsburgh. Four of the Blueshirts' five playoff matchups against the Penguins have occurred in the second round of the playoffs. The Rangers' victory on May 2 was the first time they defeated Pittsburgh in Game 1 of a playoff series.
RANGERS vs. PENGUINS (Regular Season):
• All-Time: 120-105-23-10 overall (67-50-9-4 at home; 53-55-14-6 on the road)
• 2013-14: New York was 2-1-1 overall (1-0-1 at home; 1-1-0 on the road). Mats Zuccarello led the team with six points (two goals, four assists), while Derick Brassard and Benoit Pouliot each tallied two goals and two assists in the four contests. Dan Girardi led all Blueshirts defensemen with three points (one goal, two assists) in the four games. Henrik Lundqvist was 2-1-1 with a 2.88 GAA in the four contests.
• New York was 20-17-4 at home during the regular season (3-2 in the playoffs); Pittsburgh was 23-15-3 on the road (3-1 in the playoffs)
• New York lists one former Penguin on its roster: Dominic Moore (2006-07)
• Pittsburgh lists two former Rangers on its roster: Pascal Dupuis (2006-07); Taylor Pyatt (2012-13 - 2013-14)
INDIVIDUAL CAREER LEADERS vs. PENGUINS (Regular Season):
• Henrik Lundqvist – 51 GP, 25-19-7, 2.46 GAA, 2 SO
• Martin St. Louis – 50 GP, 17-30--47
• Brad Richards – 42 GP, 9-34--43
• Dan Girardi – 45 GP, 2-15--17
• Rick Nash – 18 GP, 7-5 --12
• Power Play: The Rangers were 0-5 (9:58) in Game 3 vs. Pittsburgh. The Blueshirts are 15th in the NHL overall (3-42, 7.1%), and are 11th at home (3-21, 14.3%) in the playoffs. New York ranked 15th in the NHL overall (48-264, 18.2%), and 24th at home (20-132, 15.2%) during the regular season. The Rangers were 6-18 (8:36) in five-on-three situations (last – 3/21 at CBJ), and 0-6 (6:56) when four-on-three (last – 1/19 vs. WSH). Shorthanded goals allowed (6): 10/8 at SJS (Vlasic); 10/24 at PHI (Read); 11/19 vs. BOS (Paille); 12/20 vs. NYI (Clutterbuck, PS); 12/20 vs. NYI (Grabner); 3/2 vs. BOS (Campbell).
• Penalty Killing: The Rangers were 1-1 (2:00) in Game 3 vs. Pittsburgh. The Blueshirts are 13th in the NHL overall (22-29, 75.9%), and are 14th at home (9-12, 75.0%) in the playoffs. New York ranked third in the NHL overall (198-232, 85.3%), and sixth at home (89-105, 84.8%) during the regular season. The Rangers were 4-7 (6:27) in three-on-five situations (last – 3/7 at CAR), and 8-10 (8:06) when three-on-four (last – 3/24 vs. PHX). The Rangers were tied for third in the NHL in shorthanded goals with 10: 10/7 at LAK (McDonagh); 12/27 at WSH (Hagelin); 1/19 vs. WSH (Callahan); 3/5 vs. TOR (McDonagh); 3/5 vs. TOR (D. Moore); 3/7 at CAR (McDonagh); 3/30 at EDM (Nash); 3/30 at EDM (Zuccarello); 4/1 at VAN (St. Louis).
• Four-on-Four: New York did not skate in a four-on-four situation in Game 3 vs. Pittsburgh. The Blueshirts are -1 in 10 four-on-four situations in the playoffs (12:42), allowing a goal in Game 3 at PHI on 4/22 (Streit). The Rangers were -2 in 85 four-on-four situations (131:26), and even in one three-on-three situation (1:03) during the regular season. Four-on-four goals for (8): 10/16 at WSH (J. Moore); 10/26 at DET (Brassard); 12/12 vs. CBJ (Girardi); 12/18 vs. PIT (Hagelin); 1/31 vs. NYI (Brassard); 1/31 vs. NYI (McDonagh); 3/7 at CAR (Nash); 3/24 vs. PHX (McDonagh). Four-on-four goals allowed (10): 10/3 at PHX (Vrbata); 10/7 at LAK (Muzzin); 10/12 at STL (Backes); 12/8 vs. WSH (Grabovski, PS); 12/18 vs. PIT (Sutter); 12/27 at WSH (Fehr); 1/6 vs. CBJ (Atkinson); 3/5 vs. TOR (Bozak); 3/26 vs. PHI (Voracek); 4/12 at MTL (Gionta, PS).
The Rangers rank:
• 1st in blocked shots (176)
• 2nd in shots against per game (26.5)
• 3rd in goals against per game (2.30)
• 3rd in hits (311)
• Rick Nash is 1st in shots on goal (41)
• Brad Richards is 2nd in shots on goal (38)
• Dan Girardi is 2nd in blocked shots (27) and tied for 5th in hits (35)
• Henrik Lundqvist is tied for 4th in wins (five), ranks 4th in GAA (2.08), and 5th in SV% (.922)
• Brian Boyle is tied for 5th in hits (35)
The Rangers have won 12 out of their last 18 playoff games at home, including seven of their last 10 contests, dating back to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on Apr. 26, 2012 vs. Ottawa. The Blueshirts have allowed two goals or fewer in 12 of their last 19 playoff contests at home, giving up 39 goals over the stretch (2.05 goals against per game).
The Blueshirts allowed 15 shots on goal in Game 3 on Monday, including one shot on goal in the third period. It was the second time in this year's playoffs that the Rangers allowed 15 shots on goal in a game and one shot on goal in period (Game 1 vs. Philadelphia on Apr. 17). Prior to this postseason, the last time the Rangers allowed 15 shots on goal in a playoff game was Game 3 of the Semifinals on Apr. 25, 1974 at Philadelphia. The last time New York allowed one shot on goal or less in a period was Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 7, 1994 at Washington (zero shots on goal allowed in the third period). The Rangers rank second in the NHL in shots against per game (26.5) in the playoffs.
Derick Brassard, Benoit Pouliot, and Mats Zuccarello have a total of 17 points (8 G, 9 A) in seven regular season and playoff games against Pittsburgh this season. The trio combined for three points in Game 1 on May 2, as Brassard (1 G), tallied his first career playoff OT goal, while Pouliot (1 G, 1 A) posted his first career multi-point game in postseason play. Brassard has tallied a point in five of seven regular season and playoff games against Pittsburgh (3 G, 2 A), while Pouliot (3 G, 3 A) and Zuccarello (2 G, 4 A) have recorded a point in four of the seven meetings.
Henrik Lundqvist established two franchise records during the 2013-14 season, becoming the Rangers' all-time wins leader with his 302nd career victory on Mar. 18 at Ottawa, and the team's all-time shutouts leader with his 50th career shutout on Mar. 22 at New Jersey. The Rangers goaltender has allowed two goals or fewer in eight of 10 playoff contests this year, and ranks fourth among goalies in GAA (2.08) and fifth in SV% (.922) in the playoffs. Lundqvist has started a franchise-record, 76 consecutive playoff games, dating back to Apr. 26, 2006 vs. New Jersey. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Lundqvist's streak is only the seventh time in NHL history that a goalie has started at least 70 consecutive playoff games for one team. Lundqvist passed Mike Richter for first on the team's all-time playoff appearances list in Game 3 vs. PIT on Monday.
The Rangers have reached the second round of the playoffs for the third straight season. The Blueshirts are one of two teams - and the only Eastern Conference team - to win a playoff series in each of the last three seasons. The last time the Rangers reached the second round of the playoffs in at least three consecutive seasons was a four-year span from 1993-94 - 1996-97.
The Rangers improved to 7-5 in 12 Game 7s in franchise history with their 2-1 victory against the Flyers on Apr. 30, and they have won all six Game 7s they have played at MSG in franchise history. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the Blueshirts are the only NHL team to be undefeated at home in Game 7s in franchise history (minimum of three Game 7s played at home).
Dan Girardi is tied for eighth among NHL defensemen in assists (four) and 10th in points (five) in the playoffs. Girardi skated in his 71st career playoff game on Apr. 30, passing Mark Messier and Jeff Beukeboom for sixth place on the Rangers' all-time playoff games played list.
INJURIES (10 Man-Game Lost - Playoffs):
• Chris Kreider (hand injury on 3/21) – 19 (10 in Playoffs)
• None