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Tuesday, May 5
Mother's Day Breakfast Ideas: Cherry, Prune, and Almond Granola
I first made this cherry, prune, and almond granola in January as a way to use up leftover Christmas prunes. It was so deliciously chunky, chewy, and sweet, that I have made it several times since. Enjoy it for breakfast with low-fat or skim milk or sprinkled on top of your favorite yogurt or cottage cheese.
For your Mother's Day, breakfast, let your guests decide how they'd like to enjoy it. Pour the granola is a pretty bowl with a serving spoon and have milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese available for them to choose.
Tart cherries and sweet prunes compliment each other beautifully in this granola, though feel free to make your own substitutions based on what's in your cupboard. Some other tasty combinations include: cherries and dates, cranberries and prunes, and cherries and apricots. Just about any kind of nut from walnuts to pecans work well. Just don't skip the vanilla and spices, which add subtle flavor and enticing aroma.
Cherry, Prune, and Almond Granola
Yield: 6 cups
Print recipe only here.
4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup whole almonds
3/4 cup prunes, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup dried tart cherries
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup unsalted butter (or butter substitute such as Smart Balance)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 /2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl.
In a small pan over medium heat, melt honey and butter. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Pour honey-butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well coated. Spread out mixture on a large rimmed baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring once or twice, or until granola is golden brown. Cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
You might also like:
Breakfast Quinoa with Dried Cherries, Raisins, and Pecans
Banana, Coconut, and Medjool Date Bread
Healthy Muffins
More granola recipes I would like to try:
The Best Granola at Alexandra's Kitchen
Glorious Granola at Cookie Baker Lynn
French Chocolate Granola at Orangette
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21 comments:
- Juliana said...
Love the mix of ingredients and flavors...very nourishing. Great idea for Mother's Day breakfast.
- May 5, 2009 at 7:48 PM
- La Cuisine d'Helene said...
Another great recipe that your are sharing. This is a delicious breakfast for Mother's Day. Thanks :)
- May 5, 2009 at 8:56 PM
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
I love granola! This one looks fantastic! A great mix of ingredients!
- May 5, 2009 at 10:07 PM
- Ivy said...
Another lovely idea for Mother's Day.
- May 6, 2009 at 12:32 AM
- Gattina Cheung said...
S, you have an excellent taste in choosing/combining different ingredients. Same (or more) impressed me, your artistic sense in photography! Luuuve this foto.
- May 6, 2009 at 12:44 AM
- Half Baked said...
Yum that granola looks so tasty! I love that the recipe doesn't contain any oil. Thanks for another great recipe!
- May 6, 2009 at 5:41 AM
Homemade granola is so easy and versatile. I love it on yogurt, like you suggest, or simply by the handful as a quick snack. This version looks yummy and I may have to give it a whirl
- May 6, 2009 at 6:25 AM
- glutenfreeforgood said...
I have my own version of granola and make it all the time. I vary it according to what I have on hand, but it has never dawned on me to use prunes. I've used every other type of dried fruit, wonder why I never thought of prunes as it's an obviously good choice. Wow, thanks for the inspiration, Susan!
I just love this food blogging community! You learn something new every day.
- May 6, 2009 at 6:37 AM
- Culinary Wannabe said...
This looks delicious! And I love the tart sweetness the prunes and cherries add. I'm a granola fanatic and have even been known to give packages of it as hostess gifts.
- May 6, 2009 at 6:40 AM
- Patricia Scarpin said...
My precious stash of dried cherries is ending, but maybe I still can make this delicious - and healthy! - recipe. Yum, Susan! :D
- May 6, 2009 at 8:29 AM
- tavolini said...
I bet that makes the house smell wonderful! Great idea--I love granola :)
- May 6, 2009 at 9:51 AM
Never, ever worked with a prune before. :) They must be nice and sweet against the tart cherries.
- May 6, 2009 at 2:11 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
juliana-I'm so glad you like it. thanks!
helene-Thank you!
rosa-Me too. It's one of my favorites.
ivy-Many thanks.
gattina- Wow! I'm so flattered. You know how much I adore your photography. :)
paula-Yeah, I don't really like oil, and I find the butter sub works just as well as the real thing w/o the added fat and calories.
kate-Me too. It's a great pick-me-up at around 3:00 pm with some coffee.
melissa-It hadn't for me either until this Christmas! Now, I just love it. I'm so happy you're enjoying food blogging. :)
ashley-That's an ideal gift. I may have to steal that one. :)
patricia-They are precious, aren't they?
tavolini-It certainly does!
duodishes-I hope you give them a try. They are so moist, sweet, and chewy and provide the perfect contrast to the tart cherries.
- May 6, 2009 at 5:26 PM
- Heather said...
i love homemade granola. this looks so good :)
- May 6, 2009 at 5:31 PM
- elly said...
This sounds like a great granola combo. Ever since I made my own granola last year, I've been hooked and refuse to buy it. Now if only my oven would start working again...
- May 6, 2009 at 6:13 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
elly-I hear ya!
- May 6, 2009 at 6:25 PM
- Kelly said...
Great combination! I love homemade granola, and this recipe looks delicious.
- May 7, 2009 at 9:06 AM
- Cookie baker Lynn said...
Your granola looks fabulous! A great treat for Mother's Day or any day. Thanks so much for the link!
- May 8, 2009 at 9:38 AM
- Aparna Balasubramanian said...
Its been quite a while since I have had the time to blog hop so I've missed out on a lot here.
But this picture of your granola caught my eye. Looks so beautiful, Susan.
- May 8, 2009 at 11:16 AM
- Pille said...
I've made granola few times since 'discovering' it last year - and will be bookmarking your prune and almond version, for sure!!
- May 25, 2009 at 12:13 AM
- Sophie said...
I just love your yummie granola!
- July 7, 2009 at 1:51 AM


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Thursday, July 14, 2011
French Fridays with Dorie - Cold Melon-Berry Soup with Grilled Shrimp
For this week's French Fridays with Dorie recipe, Cold Melon-Berry Soup, Dorie tells us her inspiration came from a soup she enjoyed at renowned chef Alain Ducasse's former hilltop retreat, Ostapé ("in the shade of oak trees"), a 45 hectare estate located in the heart of the green Basque country, close to the village of Biddaray. The spacious guest rooms are located in the 17th-century manor house, or in five farmhouses that have been converted into traditional Basque-style villas. This looks like my kinda place!
The Navarrian restaurant serves regional cuisine using fresh, local products, including vegetables from its own garden. See the watermelon on table? Dorie says just about every restaurant has melon somewhere on the menu when they're in season.
The cold melon-berry soup is nothing more than pureed cantaloupe (or Cavaillon if you're in France), topped with melon balls and strawberries. The soup should be served in glasses, to show off its beautiful color.
I'm strawberry'ed out, so I went with raspberries. Actually, The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefs, highlights raspberries with cantaloupe, and doesn't even list strawberries. Ginger, lime juice and sweet white wine, basil and mint are also recommended flavor pairings.
To the pureed melon, Dorie's recipe adds grated fresh ginger, fresh squeezed lime juice, and a pinch of sea salt. To serve, top the soup with a little wine, a few melon balls and berries, and mint or basil chiffonade. I used raspberries, basil, and Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.
I had the chance to use my ginger grater I bought from our Little Italy Mercato. It works quite well, and you don't lose the ginger juice.
In an effort to make a light dinner out of the soup, I added grilled shrimp. These shrimp are from one of my newest cookbooks, Steven Raichlen's Planet Barbecue!: 309 Recipes, 60 Countries. Grilled Shrimp Sprayed with Olive Oil and Wine is from the "archly innovative grill restaurant Etxebarri in Spain's Basque Country." This also looks like my kinda place!
I nestled a melon ball in the curve of each shrimp, and threaded two shrimp per skewer. During grilling, the shrimp are lightly misted with olive oil and wine, and then finished with course sea salt.
Not too shabby, for a light, summer dinner on the patio.
French Fridays with Dorie is an online cooking group, dedicated to Dorie Greenspan's newest book Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours. As members of the group, we have purchased the cookbook and cook along as much as we can. There is a new recipe each week, and we post about that recipe on Friday. We are asked to refrain from posting the actual recipes on our blog. The book is filled with stunning photography, and personal stories about each recipe, which makes it that much more intriguing. I highly recommend adding it to your cookbook collection if you haven't already!
12 comments:
Grilled shrimp may be the best pairing idea I've seen yet for this soup. Looks delicious!
- July 15, 2011
- Cher said...
Love the pairing of the shrimp skewers with the melon soup. Very
(BTW - I love The Flavor Bible - I just wish I would remember to consult it more to help keep me out of trouble when I am feeling a bit "too creative")
- July 15, 2011
Very creative! Love the skewers and also the background pics to the recipe. Very interesting!
Great photos!
- July 15, 2011
- Pachecopatty said...
Beautiful post and dinner;-) Thanks for the trip to France while sitting at my kitchen island- that was much enjoyed!
The melon berry soup is so versatile, just one of the things I love about it;-)
- July 15, 2011
- Christina said...
Can I come for dinner?! This looks amazing!
- July 15, 2011
- KarenP said...
Looks like a lovely dinner! They way your soup is presented I can start to see it as dinner instead of breakfast a bit... I enjoyed the photos of the French retreat.
- July 15, 2011
- luciacara said...
Wow - your photos are gorgeous! I love your menu, too. And thanks for posting the "location" shots - really interesting.
- July 15, 2011
- Nana said...
Hubby and I traveled thru the French Basque country
and it is beautiful. We had some delicious meals
there, and I was amazed at all the places with dried
peppers hanging outside to dry. I love all your
photos, they really capture the area. Your soup looks
wonderful as does your shrimp. Even though we
did not care for the soup, Tricia and I really enjoy
the variety of recipes we have been making, and it's
fun to compare with the other bloggers.
- July 15, 2011
- Adriana said...
What a beautiful, light supper! I thought about adding raspberries to mine (had some frozen raspberries that turned to puree/mush) but decided to stick to strawberries. Now I'm curious! I just downloaded the excerpt of The Flavor Bible into my Kindle. It sounds like a great book to have on hand.
- July 15, 2011
- mary hirsch said...
Your Post this week was fabulous, absolutely creative, unique, wonderful to read and, can you guess, I loved it.
- July 16, 2011
- lola said...
This is a beautiful post and I love the way you paired the soup! I couldn't figure out what to do with it but did like it. If this were a contest you'd be the winner!
- July 16, 2011
Those shrimp skewers are beautiful! Raspberries are a great variation for the soup, too.
I really love how much research you put into your posts.
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It seems every time I turn on my computer I see another article blasting the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
Mocking math homework has become self-righteous entertainment.
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Picture yourself at the grocery store. You've got $10 in your pocket and need to buy two things: a $5.99 pack of coffee and a $2.99 gallon of milk. Do you have enough money to also buy a candy bar that costs $1.25?
Think for a minute about how you solved that problem. Did you line up a column of numbers in your head? Did you borrow and carry?
Probably not. Most adults would use mental math strategies. Maybe we would look at our cart and think "The coffee and milk come to about $9." If somebody pressed you on how much they cost exactly, you might say "$9 minus 2 cents makes $8.98. So no, I can't buy the candy."
In primary classrooms all across America teachers are helping children develop a toolbox of strategies to use when solving math on paper and in real life.
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If you are a Generation X parent or older, you probably experienced math in a different way. You might have learned math by flashcards, drill-and-kill and long lists of equations with a couple of word problems tacked on the end.
For many people, this type of teaching worked great. But let's be honest, schools lost a lot of minds that way. You probably know at least one person who hates math. Maybe that even describes you.
My own experience was that I used white-knuckle memorization to get A's all the way through college calculus. But I had very little understanding of what I was doing and was in no way prepared to go into STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields.
Once I became a teacher, I relearned math in a way that made sense to me. I learned that if you build a square number out of crackers, it is actually a square.
I learned to picture multiplication as giant arrays. I learned to see patterns in the hundreds chart. I learned to solve algebra problems with chess pieces.
Most importantly, I learned that if you teach children traditional algorithms too soon, you squelch their opportunity to deeply think. But if you give them lots of opportunities to manipulate numbers in creative ways, they will develop solid understanding.
Common Core isn't evil. Your child's math homework isn't stupid. The only thing ridiculous is how social media keeps perpetuating misinformation to the detriment of our children.
Jennifer Bardsley is an Edmonds mom of two and blogs at teachingmybabytoread.com.


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One such alternative can be part of a yoga practice: meditation.
At its simplest, meditation can be a simple awareness of our breath. At its most complex, meditation can be part of a religious experience. The simple act of a morning inventory can be a meditation.
In a recent posting, Suzanne podcasted as simple, 8-minute, guided imagery meditation that I find most useful.
I'll not purport to be an expert of any kind when it comes to meditation (or for effectively "clearing the mind" very often, even). I will say that when I find myself in my most difficult (and often self-inflicted) states, I find that I have "lost" my breath and a simple moment or two, coupled with some deep breathing, brings me back to a calmer place.
This topic is one which was requested (I think it was by our Aussie pal, Rusty) in last month's "How's Your MS Today?" blog. There were several good topics suggested in the comments of that post so we hope to get to some of them in the coming months.
What are your experiences, thoughts, perceptions (and maybe misconceptions) of meditation and how it might fit into your life with MS?
Wishing you and your family the best of health.
You can also follow me via our Life With MS Facebook page, on Twitter, and in our group on MS Connection.org. Also, check out our bi-monthly MS blog for the United Kingdom, and don't forget to check out TrevisLGleason.com.


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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
4 Favorite Summer Products
I was tagged to show my 4 Favorite Summer products.
As I'm typing this up, I'm jamming to Karmin's (Karminmusic.com) Hello album ;)
Clockwise from left:
1.) MAC Nude on Board Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder (Hey, Sailor! collection Summer 2012 LE)
I love this bronzer! It's long lasting and perfect bronzing for days I don't want to wear foundation. It's doesn't offer coverage like a powder foundation, but the beautiful neutral bronze tint and gold sheen is gorg.
2.) MAC Equilibrium blush (MAC Me Over collection, Fall 2012 LE)
This blush is described as a light bronze. It definitely falls into the same family as some of my other favorite MAC blushes such as Sweet as Cocoa and Get Away Bronze. Gorgeous bronze with some deep rose to it.
3.) MAC Whisper of Gilt MSF (Extra Dimension collection, Spring 2012 LE)
I'll have to admit, when I saw this I was skeptical.. it looks overly pigmented and wayyy too metallic for me as a face product. I ordered it anyway. Blame the MAC fanatic in me. My sister pulled it out to play with it and I've been hooked ever since. The beauty of this product is that it can me used to its full potential as an eye shadow or you can sheer it down so well for a gorgeous illuminator-- cheek highlighter, tear duct, slightly used all over (think mineralized satin finish foundation) or as a brow highlight. For those of you that follow my blog know I don't use brow highlights outside of my concealer.
4.) Stila Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Liner in Rock Candy
I got this a while back when IMATS debuted in NY. And if you follow Yummy411 on FB you might have seen this picture:
Yes, I'm showing you better than I can tell you. Let the light hit the sparkles... fire! Make it pop even more by using it over a black liner. This can be a bit watery sometimes, but you go over it once or twice and you are good. Once it sets, it doesn't move! Ahh, I love this. Brown for me is the new black.
What are you favorite Summer products?
Labels: about me, blush, bronzer, eyeliner, illuminators, liquid liner, MAC, meme
5 comments:
- The Cosmetic Diet Blog said...
great list! i should've gotten whisper of gilt but alas, at least i got glorify! lol
- Niki said...
loving that eyeliner on you!! and whisper of gilt...AMAZiNG!!!
- 1xellus1 said...
Love your faves. anything gold or coral rocks my boat this summer. I've been working orange l/s like there isn't any other color. LOL
Thanks for sharing
- yummy411 said...
@ Joanne: to be honest, i think you only need one though I got two. the effect that you are going for isn't that different unless you want a golden kissed look from glorify or a lighter highlight from the others.
@ Niki: thanks, hon!
@ 1xellus1: what's your favorite orange l/s?
- The Cosmetic Diet Blog said...
good point! a beauty junkie is ALWAYS looking for a reason to get something else! LOL
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Cal Spas Escape – Bel Air EC-835B
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The Bel Air EC-835B hot tub features 35 stainless steel candy cane jets, contoured bench seating and exclusive features that no other hot tub manufacturer can beat. It was designed to provide a place for you to sit back, unwind and enjoy each other's company
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The Noche Zero movement in Chile aims to educate and inspire a wide range of people to reduce the light pollution of night skies while still lighting cities beautifully.
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Reclaiming the night
The Noche Zero movement in Chile aims to educate and inspire a wide range of people to reduce the light pollution of night skies while still lighting cities beautifully.
The idea was an initiative to make everybody aware of the value of the night, connecting different professional approaches. "A lot of mistakes have been made in lighting our cities since the 1950s that still haven't been put right," said Villalobos. "The light was designed for the car, and we keep thinking of lighting as something for cars and not for people."
She added, "There is a dilemma. We want to put light everywhere to make our buildings look beautiful, to make our buildings dance, but we also need to respect the night. Our rejection of the night has different aspects. It is easier to see but we are losing the stars – we are losing that part of our heritage."
The event, held in October 2012, brought together scientists, astronomers, regulators and other people involved in thinking about light. It was held in the Atacama Desert "so that people could see what they were missing in terms of enjoying the night and the stars."
The result, said Villalobos, "was very interesting. The astronomers, for example, didn't know that it is possible to light cities without causing light pollution. And as a result of the event, regulations have been rewritten so that they are better, so that they approach light from the human point of view. We formulated a manifesto that is called the Atacama manifesto."
Afterwards, the organisers fundraised to put a conference together and they are working to put all the knowledge online so that it is free. They are also fundraising to put together another event which will happen in April 21st, 22nd & 23rd 2015, to be called 'new moon and starry night in Atacama'. This time they will invite the people who make the decisions, such as managers and urban planners. "The mistakes are always made because people don't have enough knowledge," said Villalobos.


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Time of My Life
Gap denim shirt, Silence + Noise biker floral shorts, Calvin Klein pumps, MAC "Girl about town" lipstick.
55 comments
this is really H.O.T. looking, delmy!
i love the pink lipstick and pink nails!
i love the royal shirt too!
Your haircut is awesome! You really look great with it. I love the shirt and the lipstick. Where is the nail polish from?ReplyDelete
wow it suits your face wellReplyDelete
Omg lovin the new hair, looks gorgeousReplyDelete
Wow u look HOTTT!!!!!! Love the shoes!!!! Fantastic pics!!!!ReplyDelete
I love your new hair cut!! super CHIC!ReplyDelete
the haircut is made for you, it's really glamorous. and I love that lipstick, wish I had your skin tone to wear itReplyDelete
You look too fabulous. Love those shoes with the cas button down!ReplyDelete
I am pretty sure your hair NEVER looks bad!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 29, 2009 at 12:12 AM
I love your lipstick! I will keep it in mind on my next visit to MAC!ReplyDelete
amazing lipstickReplyDelete
its a great extra touch to your look
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you have a new haircut...you look different but in a good way... hope you don't mind but I don't like your pants...ReplyDelete
i love the hair! i think it would even look better shorter! brave girl. ;) love the lipstick.ReplyDelete
click here to visit me at mode junkie!
your new haircut looks so gorgeous on you!! and i luv the outfit as always :)ReplyDelete
short hair looks amazing on you!ReplyDelete
did you get a new camera? DSLR perhaps ?!?
cause these photos are amazing esp the last one !
i'm a dumbutt ... i just went through a lot of your posts and you have amazing shots in all of them (both fashion-wise and photo-wise) ... i don't know why i haven't noticed it hahaha ???ReplyDelete
but it is an amazing camera nonetheless! what kind is it?
love the look with the lipstick and nailpolishReplyDelete
Stunning like always!!ReplyDelete
love the make up, you looks beautiful!!
great shorts! looks beautiful together with your polish and lipstick.ReplyDelete
Your style is amazing!ReplyDelete
I love your shirt. You should definately be a model ;)ReplyDelete
Great shoes and the new hair cut looks fab.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 29, 2009 at 10:51 AM
You are so gorgeous. Your hair is stunning! This is a beautiful blog! I am so excited I stumbled across it!ReplyDelete
I love your new haircut, it looks great on you!ReplyDelete
And also i like this outfit a lot... i never thought biker shorts will look good with heels, but you've made it! You have a great sense of style!
I really love your new hair cut!! It looks good, I've been thinking about chopping my hair too! I just get so antsy growing it out!! lolReplyDelete
I love Ur CK pumps...and I have same lipstick and similar nail polish, haha!ReplyDelete
Your hair cut is perfect !ReplyDelete
Love the pumps!ReplyDelete
You look stunning, the colors really suits you!! Gorgeous!!ReplyDelete
X, fashion-nerdic.
Wow I haven't seen biker shorts in ages. I like the hair. Great for summer.ReplyDelete
Your hair is fantastic on you! Well, so are your eye brows... haha! Love the hot pink lips :) Have a great summer!ReplyDelete
i love the shorts! sooo hot and love your new hair cut! you look very pretty with your "giraffe neck" you should see my neck its probably 4 or more inches longer lol :DReplyDelete
You look absolutely gorgeous, D!ReplyDelete
Loving the pink lips and nails so!
And those shorts are fabulous!
the shorts is perfect for the shoes. Well,love this style. Ouwh..and the pink nail and lips completes it all.ReplyDelete
Wanna exchange links?
Repito: El pelo asi te ha hecho ganar mucho! Estas mucho mas guapa! Y la camisa jean te queda genial.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 29, 2009 at 4:51 PM
I love how you paired you look today! Love those shorts with that collard shirt...Those black pumps are super adorable too! Great look Delmy!ReplyDelete
Those shorts are hot hot hot! Lovee!ReplyDelete
perfect! i love your hair!!ReplyDelete
this look is absolutely perfect.. uve really just captured the entire look of summer with one outfit.. loves itReplyDelete
Love the pink nail polish and lipstick! Added you to my blogroll so please add me too x SushiReplyDelete
Despazitos: Thanks! The nail is "Im indi-a mood for love" by O.P.IReplyDelete
SsstSonia: Thank you, Don't worry about it. You are entitled to your opinion. ;-)
Katherinelou: I didn't get a new camera. I use the Canon EOS Rebel Xsi
LIISA: Thanks so much!
Clarewbrown: I'm glad you're excited! I'm excited! Don't be a stranger...haha
Thanks so much for the sweet commentS! xoxo
that lipstick looks soooo pretty on you! this outfit totally reminds me of one i used to wear when i was 7 - but in a grown up, fashiony, way! xoReplyDelete
loving the new haircut!! gorgeous denim shirt :)ReplyDelete
You are the second blogger I spy in those shorts. Help me find some?? I love the hair-toss profile pic, and offf course the lovely new bob. TOO CUTE, D! :)ReplyDelete
I should have known you were Carrie, you always have the most amazing shoes!! :)ReplyDelete
I love the floral shorts. It seems like your lipstick and nail polish match. I love the color.ReplyDelete
you look gorgeus with this hair!!ReplyDelete
That lipstick is gorgeous on you! And I know what you mean about wanting to wear more lipstick with shorter hair. It somehow just fits.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 2, 2009 at 2:23 AM
Love how you wear that shirt.ReplyDelete
The hair looks really really great.ReplyDelete
really like the makeup especially in the last pic...you look beautifulReplyDelete
LOVE the new hair! And that lipstick color is beautiful on you...flawless as always :)ReplyDelete
you are so pretty, love your style. It's so colorful:) / Kanita from swedenReplyDelete
Love your short!!!ReplyDelete


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Authorities worked Saturday to remove the bodies of four people from Florida who died in the crash of a small aircraft in an extremely remote section of Virginia's Great Dismal Swamp, Virginia State Police said.
Because the crash site cannot be reached by vehicle, Dismal Swamp Canal Park officials planned to use a bulldozer to clear a path for 4-wheel-drive vehicles, said state police spokeswoman Corinne Geller.
Using a privately-owned helicopter during search efforts Friday — more than 24 hours after the plane was reported missing — authorities located the wreckage around 4 p.m. in Chesapeake's Great Dismal Swamp. Crews were able to reach the crash site later Friday evening, state police said in a news release.
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Police said the victims included 61-year-old pilot Theodore "Ted" Bradshaw of Cooper City, who had more than 30 years of flying experience. The other victims were Bradshaw's wife, 48-year-old Mary Anne Bradshaw, and 64-year-old Charles Rodd and 58-year-old Diane Rodd, both of Palm Beach.
Theodore Bradshaw was a retired captain from Sunrise Fire-Rescue who was one of the original 10 paid firefighters as Sunrise Golf Village became a city in 1972, the department said.
He retired in 2005 after rising to the rank of assistant fire chief.
Bradshaw was known for his spirited personality, intense mentorship and dedication to serving his community, the department said in a news release. He brought new technology to the department long before it was adopted by the industry as a whole, including the first closed cab fire engines to ensure firefighters' safety.
"Our department has suffered a great loss today as we remember both Ted and his wife, Mary Ann," Fire Chief Thomas DiBernardo said. "We are deeply saddened by this tragedy."
Flags were to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday in the retired firefighter's honor.
Police said the twin-propeller Cessna 340 left Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on Thursday morning with a scheduled arrival four hours later at Hampton Roads Executive Airport. The Norfolk air traffic control tower's last radar contact was shortly after noon Thursday over the swamp.
After the wreckage was spotted by Hampton Roads Helicopters, coordinates of the twin-propeller Cessna 340's location were given to search crews who reached the crash site by 6:30 p.m. Friday.
The Civil Air Patrol, park rangers and rescue personnel assisted in the search.
The state medical examiner and federal investigators have been notified, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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The Raiders announced Tuesday that players under contract will report to Napa for the start of training camp Wednesday.
The first media contact will come in the form of a news conference with coach Hue Jackson at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Players will spend their first day receiving physicals, getting their playbooks, meeting with position coaches and settling into their rooms at the Napa Valley Marriott.
A players-only bus from Alameda to Napa is scheduled to arrive around 10 a.m.
The first practice is scheduled for Thursday at 3:30 p.m. The Raiders will adhere to that practice schedule from Thursday through Monday, at least.
The first few days of practice likely will center on conditioning and teaching. The real hitting and contact likely won't start until the weekend, at the earliest.
Stay tuned for news on whether the Raiders signed any undrafted free agents today and if they are in negotiations with any unrestricted free agents who played for other teams last season.


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Colorado Symphony Ball: 'From Bach to Rock'
What kind of music can guests expect at the 2013 Colorado Symphony Ball?
The classics, of course.
Just not a steady stream of Brahms, Beethoven and Bach.
The set list is going to include classics of another genre: tunes that date back to the golden age of rock 'n' roll. Stuff by the Beatles, the Stones, Santana and Green Day.
"From Bach … To Rock" is the theme for the May 4 fundraiser being held in Denver's historic rock palace, the Fillmore Auditorium and Denver's favorite rock 'n' roll cover band, The Moderators, will be teaming up with symphony musicians to play everything from the classics to the contemporary … and a few things in between.
"This is a huge undertaking in that The Moderators never had to have orchestral charts created for their music before and we are creating them from scratch," explains Sandy Lasky, the symphony's senior communications adviser. "You know, so that their guitar is synced with our violins and their drummer is in time with our basses. The orchestra will also be playing a set of dance music following the joint performance.
"I remember years ago when we had to do the same thing with the Moody Blues prior to performing with them up at Red Rocks. It's an amazing process."
Plans for the ball were unveiled at a cocktail gathering held Tuesday evening at Tiffany & Co. Cherry Creek. There, the chairs of the symphony board, Jerry Kern and Mary Rossick Kern, introduced ball's leadership team and thanked sponsors and others who are helping to make the event a success.
"The Colorado Symphony Ball has evolved dramatically over the past 20 years, and we believe that this year's event may well be the most entertaining one in its history," Rossick Kern said.
The music, the venue and one-of-a-kind auction items all add up to "an unforgettable night," she predicted.
Kern and her husband, Jerry, chair the symphony's board of directors.
The Moderators began as a group of musically inclined CEOs who belonged to the Young Presidents Organization. They'd intended to be a band for one gig only — a YPO event — but they were so well-received that they stuck with it.
The group includes Dick Capek of Cigna Health Care; Ed Haselden (Haselden Construction); Bob Deibel (OfficeScapes); Josh Skelton (Red Turtle Music); Mike Fries (Liberty Global); Bryant Martin (Bella Vita Costa Rica); and Dave Morrison (Colliers International).
What's more, two members of The Moderators and their wives are on the gala's leadership team. Bob and Lindsay Deibel and Ed and Jenni Haselden join Rich Kylberg and Jilliann Parker of Arrow Electronics as event chairs. Gov. John Hickenlooper, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and Denver first lady Mary Louise Lee are the honorary chairs. CBS4's Ed Greene will emcee.
The preview party guests included symphony musicians Char Campbell, Margaret Hoeppner, Dorian Kincaid, Helen McDermott, Rachel Segal and Amy Tyson; Nancy and attorney Tony Accetta; Brian and Susan Fakharzadeh of Western Energy Alliance; Barb Macfarlane of Marzcyk Fine Foods; CBS4 general manager Walt DeHaven; Drs. Paula and William Bernstein; Bouquets owner BJ Dyer; consultant Raylene Tuteur; Nancy and attorney Ned Minor; Lisha Burnett of Suncor Energy; and Tim Van Binsbergen, general manager of Mountain States Toyota.
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Jetstar denies stranding passengers on hot tarmac
Jetstar has denied a report that passengers were stranded on a tarmac in Hawaii without air-conditioning for four hours.
The Honolulu-to-Melbourne flight was due to leave this morning but had to be cancelled because of a mechanical problem.
Fairfax is reporting that passengers became ill after being forced to stay on board for four hours.
But a Jetstar spokesman says it was only two-and-a-half hours.
He says the air-conditioning was operating and passengers were offered water.
The flight has been delayed for 24 hours and all those affected have been offered overnight accommodation.
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Christopher Smith – Gently Gently
The trouble with bubbles is when you're stuck inside with the wolves…
Christopher Smith is a Canadian singer and songwriter from Vancouver. Gently Gently is a song on his debut album, entitled The Beckon Call and released for Boompa Records on May 2010.
The music video has been directed by Salazar. Director of Photography: Todd Duym. Art Department: Hitoshi Okamoto and Robin Hunt.Also tagged birds, cavern, snow, snow globe, stand still, trees, underwater, wolf


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Design submitted by Wilhelm from South Africa.
Wilhelm says: Quattro 2.0 – This is a revamp of my first Quattro design on which the One-6 concept was based. The idea started as a new concept LCD using a "new" "binary" idea, but I realised this can be a pure LCD, a LED or a LCD with a patterned template over the LCD.


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Chateau Thivin Côte de Brouilly Cru Beaujolais Was 2008
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Brouilly
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Winery: Château Thivin
Color: Red
Varietal: Gamay
Château Thivin:
A twelfth-century manuscript mentions a Lady who grants to Humbert III, Lord of Beaujeu, her "forty-man" property: the Clos de Brouilly, which later passed to the Canons of Saint Irénée of Belleville In the fourteenth century the first part of the manor which was to become known as Château Thivin was built. The date 1383 can still be seen above the door of a small cellar. After the Canons, the ... Read more
A twelfth-century manuscript mentions a Lady who grants to Humbert III, Lord of Beaujeu, her "forty-man" property: the Clos de Brouilly, which later passed to the Canons of Saint Irénée of Belleville In the fourteenth century the first part of the manor which was to become known as Château Thivin was built. The date 1383 can still be seen above the door of a small cellar. After the Canons, the Marquis de Vichy owned the property until the Revolution. Then it was sold as property of the nation to a parliamentary lawyer named Thivind, whose name the château still bears. On 8 June 1877, in a year when the region had been ravaged by frost and phylloxera, my ancestor Zaccharie Geoffray, a farmer from around Villefranche sur Saône, bought the estate at auction, with a little under two hectares of vines. From 1894 his son Claude greatly expanded the estate by purchasing vineyards and houses. Claude's son, also named Claude, took over the estate on his return from the Great War. He countered the slump of the 1930's with the creation of the « Côte de Brouilly »appellation. He and his wife Yvonne worked tirelessly to build up the quality and reputation of Côte de Brouilly, and of Beaujolais as a whole, founding the "Maison des Beaujolais" in 1953. Château Thivin welcomed many figures from the worlds of arts and journalism, including the novelist Colette, who describes her visit during the harvest of 1947: "The courtyard rang with the sounds of voices, wheels and heavy-booted footsteps, for the estate's forty harvest labourers were coming down for their meal, accompanied by their lusty odour of wine. I would gladly have gone with them". In 1948 a number of famous journalists and gastronomes including Curnonsky, Clos-Jouve and Henri Monnier from the newspaper Le Canard Enchaîné, to name but a few, founded the "Académie Rabelais", which met and still meets to this day in the château's harvest room. As Claude et Yvonne Geoffray had no children, it fell to their nephew Claude, my father, to continue the work they had begun; he became one of the leading figures of Beaujolais. My elders sadly departed young, and in 1987 left the care of Château Thivin to myself and my wife Evelyne (who brought with her another family estate, Le Manoir du Pavé). In 2007 my son Claude-Edouard joined us, having completed an advanced education in viticulture and wine-making at the specialist college of Changins in Switzerland, and having gained work experience on various vineyards in France and abroad. Thivin is at the very heart of Beaujolais, and has an atmosphere all of its own, as a château on a human scale, with its roofs of glazed fishscale tiles, nestling on the slopes beneath Mont Brouilly, surrounded by vines. The traditional aspect of the château goes hand-in-hand with impeccable winemaking skills and techniques; the process is laid out on various levels, and is designed to work by gravity, for the sake of the grapes and the wine. A beautiful vaulted cellar of blue stone houses the oak "foudres" (casks) in which the wine matures, and an older cellar beneath the château provides the perfect conditions for laying down the wine once bottled. Read less
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Very tight nose, but slight greenhouse-like bouquet. Deep, marrow-like sense on pretty red fruits with minerality and light acidity. Lots of wet stone. - Tasted at Marché Bacchus 9/11/10
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Is Quinoa ALWAYS Gluten Free?
Quinoa is grown in the Andes and is typically thought of as a grain. But that is a misnomer. Despite cooking up as a grain-like substance, quinoa is factually a seed from a plant similar to spinach and Swiss chard. Considering how healthy those two vegetables are, it is not then surprising that quinoa has a high protein content and contains all the necessary amino acids – making it one of those 'near perfect' foods that is nutritious, economical and easy to make. AND it's gluten-free… or is it?
Hold on, before you stop reading because you think this is going to be depressing and you're going to lose another of your 'go to' gluten-free staples, let me explain. The data that I'm about to present was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in August 2012. And I think that it's important that you know.
The researchers, from Kings College in London, designed their study to analyze quinoa since little experimental data existed to support its safety as part of a gluten-free diet.
One of the reasons that quinoa has been on the gluten-free list is based on its protein content. Remember it is the protein in a food that tends to be problematic – gluten, more correctly gliadin, is a protein, as is casein, the problematic portion of dairy products. When someone 'reacts' or is allergic to a food, it is typically a reaction to the protein portion.
Wheat, barley, rye as well as non-glutinous corn, sorghum and oats, fall into the category of being high in something called prolamins.
What are prolamins?
They are storage proteins that contain high amounts of the amino acids proline and glutamine – and are found standard in glutinous grains. It is known that prolamins may induce celiac disease and gluten sensitivity in susceptible individuals.
Quinoa is known to be low in prolamins, therefore it is little wonder that quinoa, with its low prolamin content, seemed a quite safe alternative on a gluten-free diet.
In this study the scientists looked at different cultivars of quinoa, 15 of them in all. A cultivar is a cultivated variety of a plant that is produced from a naturally occurring species and then maintained by cultivation. It turns out that different regions of the Andes produce different cultivars and it was the goal of this research to see if any of these cultivars had varying amounts of prolamin, enough that the immune system of a celiac-prone patient might react to it.
As mentioned, it is the protein portion of foods that can cause reactions to occur. When a substance such as gluten is causing a reaction, it's called an antigen (think of it as a toxin to the body). The immune system tries to attack the toxin or antigen by making an antibody (it works against the toxin). The region on the antigen where the antibody attaches itself is called an epitope. Okay, done with all the new words!
In this study the researchers' aim was to determine if any of the 15 cultivars contained prolamin epitopes (so it's acting as a toxin and the body's immune system has to attack it) in enough quantity to be deemed on par with a gluten-containing food.
Here are their results:
Of the 15 quinoa cultivars tested, 4 had measurable concentrations of toxic epitopes, but they were below the maximum permitted for a gluten-free food. In other words, the 20 parts per million (ppm) threshold of gluten that by definition allows a food to be deemed 'gluten-free', was not exceeded.
However, two cultivars, Ayacuchana and Pasankalla, did stimulate the immune system to react in a way that is comparable to a gluten-containing food.
What's our take-away from this research?
1. In the main, quinoa seems to be a safe food, with most of its cultivars not causing the immune system reaction consistent with a gluten-containing food.
2. Four cultivars fell below the 20 ppm of gluten, but they still did contain enough of the protein to cause a reaction, albeit a mild one.
3. Two cultivars were downright bad – they causes a gluten response that was above the 20 ppm threshold and unfortunately acted upon the immune system consistent with someone who was eating gluten.
Here is what I tell my patients about quinoa:
First of all, I ensure that they have been gluten-free for long enough that we have mostly healed their gut. Then we do a trial with quinoa to see how they feel. Most people do fine, but not all. If someone has a reaction, we wait until they have 'healed' from the assault and then attempt it one more time. If they react again, we deem them sensitive to quinoa and recommend abstinence.
Finally, if someone is very suspicious and wants to know for sure, we can run a cross-reactivity blood test that tests for a quinoa reaction along with many other such foods whose protein structure can mimic gluten. It's an excellent test and a great tool to be able to take someone to their desired next level of health.
While writing this piece I was curious to see if one could easily find out what cultivar a quinoa company used. An online search didn't yield any data, but I think it would be worthwhile to contact a company to see if they utilized either of the two cultivars mentioned above that caused a reaction.
While writing this piece I was curious to see if one could easily find out what cultivar a quinoa company used. An online search didn't yield any data, but I think it would be worthwhile to contact a company to see if they utilized either of the two cultivars mentioned above that caused a reaction.
It is possible that if those cultivars were avoided, a seemingly reactive individual might be able to tolerate quinoa quite well.
Do you react to quinoa, or do you enjoy it as a part of your gluten-free diet?
If anyone wants to do a little research and find out if any companies are forthcoming regarding the cultivars they use, please let me know. It's definitely information I'd like to pass along.
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American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2012 Aug;96(2):337-44. Variable activation of immune response by quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) prolamins in celiac disease.


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HAPTICS & USER INTERFACES Opening up new user-interaction scenarios with Time-of-Flight measurements By Marc Drader and Laurent Plaza STMicroelectronics recently unveiled an all-in-one module embedding both a wide dynamic ambient light sensor and a robust ranging sensor along with an infra-red light emitter. The first member of ST's FlightSense product family, the VL6180 uses direct time-of-flight (ToF) technology to precisely measure the time the light takes to travel to the nearest object and reflect back to the sensor located right next to the emitter – see figure 1. The speed of light in air has a well-known value, and can be used to reliably convert time into distance regardless of the target object's properties such as reflectance, unlike conventional amplitude based optical proximity sensors. The fundamental sensing technology underlying this sensor is a "Single Photon Avalanche Diode" (or SPAD), which is integrated on a single chip along with everything else except the light emitter. The single photon avalanche diode must be reverse biased beyond its breakdown voltage, which puts it in a very sensitive state, called Geiger mode. When an incoming photon impacts the sensing area, it splits an electron-hole pair. These are subsequently accelerated due to the high electric field and go on to cause a chain reaction, generating an avalanche current in a very short amount of time. This very fast response time, combined with extreme sensitivity, make SPADs a perfect match for time-of-flight constraints and allow them to output two independent measurements: the amplitude of the light reflected back from a target is calculated by simply counting the photons, and the distance of a target is based on the time-of-arrival information from each photon detected. Simply detecting a single photon that has travelled from the module to a target object and back to the SPAD detector is not enough to determine the distance. This is because the emitted pulse of light is not infinitely small. We use very short optical pulse, which is essentially a stream of photons, whose arrival time follows a Poisson distribution. When the SPAD detector is triggered, it is not possible to know whether the event detected was due to a photon on the leading edge of the emitted pulse, or from the middle or end of the pulse. To complicate matters further, it is also not possible to know whether an event was detected due to a photon emitted by the module, or whether it was simply a photon from background ambient lighting that triggered the system. To understand whether a photon is correlated to the emitter, or is simply background noise, we need to repeat the optical pulse many times, and essentially build up a histogram to separate the signal from the noise. The primary application intended for the VL6180 product is a simple replacement of existing proximity detection technology, which is amplitude based and cannot measure absolute Fig. 1: The VL6180 time-of-flight IC distance. These proximity integrates a robust ranging sensor sensors are used in along with an infra-red light emitter. nearly all smartphones to detect the user's head during a phone call, for example. Unfortunately, the amplitude of the reflected light varies according to the distance but also with the reflectance level of the target, which can as low as 3% for dark black hair. This leads to very ambiguous results - quite frustrating to some users: when the amplitude of the light level is low, the amplitude based proximity sensor may "think" the user's head is far away, when it fact it is very close, but the user's black hair is not reflecting enough light. As a result, the touchscreen is not disabled, and the user's cheek may brush up against any number of buttons and functions (Search "face hang-up" and any smartphone brand on the internet to find example of frustrated users!). On the other hand, smartphones equipped with the VL6180 will reliably detect the user's head, irrespective of hair colour or hats/glass frames/ etc., and shut off the touchscreen to avoid any unwanted touch interactions. This is not the only benefit that ST's new FlightSense time-of-flight technology brings to smartphones. The ability to measure the distance from the phone to a hand or other object opens up new user-interaction scenarios that phone manufacturers and app developers can rapidly exploit. Fig. 2: Actual versus reported distance graph for the VL6180. Even though the system is accurate – see figure 2, independent of the target object's reflectance, the detector does need a certain amount of photons in order to confirm the distance. If not enough photons are received back from the target because it is too far, with too low reflectance, then no range will be reported. The net effect is that a high-reflectance target such as a human hand can be detected well beyond the 10cm spec (up to 25cm away), whereas worst-case low reflectance targets such as black wool gloves top out around 10cm. One dimensional (1D) gestures, for applications such as accurate volume control and reliable automatic loudspeaker mode switch demonstrated at Mobile World Congress 2013, can be implemented because of the robustness in detecting all kinds of targets and delivering absolute distance measurement. Both employed in the Imaging Division of STMicroelectronics - www.st.com - Marc Drader is Principal Technologist for imaging systems while Laurent Plaza is Business Development Manager. 32 Electronic Engineering Times Europe May 2013 www.electronics-eetimes.com
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Nowadays the thought of using a phone that actually rests on a countertop seems obsolete with all the cell phones and iPads filling up our pockets as we navigate through our busy lives. Grandstream Networks is changing up the rules by offering a home phone that actually sits on a countertop. No, this isn't a nostalgic flashback to 1987 and the GXV3175 is not your grandmother's rotary antique. The GXV3175 is a multimedia desktop phone that offers everything you need in our fast paced technological world with convenience and reliability without the glitches of so many video conferencing phones.
So what does the GXV3175 have to offer consumers? For starters the desktop multimedia phone has a 7'' 800×480 resistive touch screen that enables you to make state of the art video conference calls with ease and clarity. A touch panel navigation method enables easy learning of the phones plethora of features. Unlike the previous model, the GXV3140, the GXV3175 offers no buttons to press. This will feel strange to consumers used to feeling the click of a button to signify that their command has been processed. However, the touch screen offers a visual and auditory prompt to show that your command has been understood. The sleek design of the GXV3175 is efficient and easy on the eyes with no clutter making the multimedia phone aesthetically easy to operate.
The GXV3175 offers many features that will serve the purpose of any consumer in the market for an IP multimedia phone. Along with the standards such as Caller ID, Call Waiting and three-way conference, the GXV3175 ups the ante by providing a built-in web browser, RSS News, weather forecasts, internet radio, media player, picture viewer, games, calculator, alarm clock, file manager, YouTube, Google Voice and more. Basically everything you need to stay in touch with your friends and family as well as the world the GXV3175 offers in one complete package.
The GXV3175 comes complete with hardware specifications and it shows that Grandstream Networks didn't skimp on anything. Ethernet Ports (auto-sensing Dual switched 10M/100M), Tilt Capable 1.3M pixel CMOS camera with privacy shutter (VGA) and auxiliary ports (RCA Type Stereo and Media output port, 3.5mm stereo headset port, 2 x USB port and a SD card slot). The phone can handle three separate SIP accounts. Embedded wi-fi and HD in the handset and speakerphone offer crystal clear communication right out of the box. The video features of the GXV3175 provide anti-flickering of images, auto exposure and zoom capabilities as well as PIP (Picture-in-Picture), a video phone book and visual voice message indicator. The GVX 3175 provides security and protection via TLS/SRTP/AES.
The question that remains is why use a phone when a computer can do the same things. For one there is the ease of use that GXV3175 offers. Unlike a PC, which needs to boot up, the GXV3175 is ready to go whenever you are. Having an all in one package that performs exceptionally well is ideal for the busy lifestyles that well have. For Internet use, the GXV375 offers everything one would need to be viral. The GXV3175 is equipped with all the social media applications such as Skype (without having to set up a headset and configure the microphone), Facebook and Twitter as well as IM with Google, Yahoo and MSN. The user can also customize the different widgets on the touch screen for quick access to what is most important to them. The ease of use the GXV3175 provides makes this multimedia phone a powerful tool for all your phone, video conferencing and Internet needs.
The makers of the GXV3175, Grandstream Networks, are a leader in IP video/voice telephone surveillance solutions. The company continually provides products with exceptional sound and picture quality and perhaps most importantly, offers a broad interoperability with most service providers. As we all know nothing is worse than having a great new piece of technology in your home that doesn't connect with any of your existing providers.
The GXV3175 multimedia IP phone provides easy access to virtually all your Internet and phone needs. With the 7'' LCD screen it has never been easier to conduct video conferencing with family and friends as well as co-workers. The Internet capabilities supply everything a consumer needs to be in the loop concerning their immediate world as well as the world as a whole. Grandstream Networks has created a phone that outdoes itself in ease of use and technological advancement. For a market price of $369, the GXV3175 is affordable, convenient, and possesses everything you want for your phone and Internet needs in a sleek, small device that does its job well.


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Arvest Bank announced today that its mortgage division has originated more than $1 billion in mortgage loans for the 15th year in a row. That includes both purchase-money and refinance loans. This is the earliest the bank has reached the $1 billion mark since 2013, indicating a strong real estate market in the communities the bank serves.
"We are honored that our customers choose Arvest for their mortgage business, both when purchasing a home and in situations when our low rates provide them the opportunity to refinance and improve their financial position," said Steven Plaisance, president and chief executive officer of Arvest's mortgage division. "The majority of loans we are issuing are purchase-money loans, which is a healthy sign for our markets, and rates are still very good."
Arvest reached the $1 billion mark almost a month sooner than it did last year. As of July 24, Arvest had closed a total of 5,696 loans with a total loan value of $1,004,913,837. In 2016, the bank reached the $1 billion mark on Aug. 19.
"The housing market is very robust, with record home sales in some areas and certainly competitive lending rates," said Plaisance. "Consumer confidence has been strong and that's certainly reflected in the mortgage industry."
This is the fourth consecutive year in which purchase-money loans account for more of Arvest's total mortgage loan volume than refinances. Through July 24, purchase-money loans accounted for 64 percent of the company's total loan volume. That's up from 58 percent in 2016.
"The continued year-over-year increase in purchase-money activity in our markets is yet another strong indicator of the health of those local economies," Plaisance said.
Through July 24 of this year, Arvest made 3,687 purchase-money loans with a volume of $645,467,279. That's up from 3,390 loans and $555,367,905 in volume compared to year-to-date totals on July 24, 2016.
Arvest's overall volume of $1,004,913,837 – on 5,696 loans as of July 24, 2017 – is up from $860,630,640 on 5,360 loans as of July 24, 2016. That's a 16.8 percent increase compared to the same time last year.
The average loan size at Arvest as of July 24 for this year also increased, compared to the same period last year, from $160,565 to $176,424, reflecting improving values in the real estate market.
Arvest is unique among most local lenders in that it services 99 percent of its mortgage loans, meaning that customers make their payments to Arvest and work directly with Arvest for any needs after their loan closes.
Arvest Bank is proud to present a night of dinner, music and dancing – all to benefit the United Way – on Friday, July 28.
The BBQ, BAND & BREW fundraiser will be held at the Medicine Park Music Hall and feature a performance by the Smilin Bob English Band.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the band's performance will start about 7 p.m. Festivities will conclude at 11 p.m.
Arvest's commitment to the communities it serves is a core part of its philosophy, and proceeds from this event will be donated to the United Way.
Individual tickets are $40 and will be sold at all local Arvest branches. Table sponsorships also are available.
Seating is limited; contact Lindsay Roman at firstname.lastname@example.com or by calling (580) 250-4547 for details.
Banking veteran named assistant vice president.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Charles Loch has been promoted to assistant vice president in its Oklahoma City market.
Loch, who serves as the branch sales manager at the Arvest location at 1900 S. Douglas Blvd. in Midwest City, has more than eight years of industry experience.
Loch earned a Diploma in Ministry from Global University and is pursuing a degree in business technologies with an office management option at Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City. He is actively involved with the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce, a graduate of Leadership Midwest City 2017, and a member of its alumni association.
Originally from Choctaw, Loch lives in Midwest City with his wife, April, and their four children.
Dunham, Andrade and Davis bring experience and expertise.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Arvest Bank is pleased to announce three additions to its mortgage team in Benton County.
Randy Dunham has been named mortgage loan officer and vice president, while Laura A. Andrade and Heather Davis will serve as mortgage lenders.
Dunham has worked in mortgage lending since 1993, and most recently managed Arvest's internet mortgage lending department.
"We're glad to have Randy on our team," said Maria Lau, Arvest's mortgage loan manager in Benton County. "His experience is an invaluable asset, particularly when it comes to the relocation process. He really understands what our customers in those situations require and is able to tailor his service."
Dunham, who will office at Arvest's Financial Center branch in Bentonville, earned a bachelor's degree in finance and banking at the University of Arkansas. He and his wife, Rebecca, have one daughter and are active members at Christ's Church of Oronogo.
Andrade began her banking career in 2002 and currently offices at Arvest's branch on New Hope Road in Rogers. She lives with her husband and their two children in Bentonville, where they are active members of Bentonville Church of the Nazarene.
"Laura has a real passion for her work," Lau said. "She is a great reflection of Arvest's core values, and that shows in the work she does helping her clients understand their unique needs and how to address them."
Davis began her career at Arvest in 2010, and has been part of its mortgage operations since 2013. She offices at the bank's downtown Bentonville branch.
"Heather is yet another associate who understands how to identify her clients' needs and find the best way to address them," Lau said. "She has worked in both Benton and Washington counties, which often gives her a perspective our customers appreciate."
Banking veteran with nine years of experience promoted.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Martin Hernandez has been promoted to assistant vice president in its Oklahoma City market.
Hernandez, who serves as the branch sales manager at the Arvest location at 2025 Sonoma Park Drive in Edmond, has nine years of banking experience and has been in his current position for five years. He previously managed an Arvest branch in Reno and has won numerous internal awards for management and sales and service.
Originally from Chickasha, Hernandez lives in Oklahoma City, where he is active in several civic endeavors, including American Heart Association and YWCA.
Submitted questions will be answered by an Arvest banker and may appear on the Arvest Blog.
All Arvest banks are Equal Housing Lenders and Member FDIC.
Investment products and services are provided by Arvest Investments, Inc., doing business as Arvest Asset Management, member FINRA/SIPC, an SEC registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of Arvest Bank. Trust services are provided by Arvest Bank. Insurance products are made available through Arvest Insurance, Inc., which is registered as an insurance agency. Insurance products are marketed through Arvest Insurance, Inc., but are underwritten by insurance companies.
Securities and Insurance Products: Not Insured by FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, May Lose Value, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by a Bank or any Bank Affiliate.


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Our board represents a cross-section of our community and has a passion for the Down Syndrome Association of Northwest Indiana and those we serve. The members work hard to ensure long-term sustainability of our organization and oversee that the funds raised directly affect those in need of our services.
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*If you want to skip to the food pictures, they are after the jump. I mean, if you want to. Just Saying.
On a recent trip to Paris, I began calling for a reservation to the famed bistro weeks before my departure date. Only to be met with a large french sigh of nothing. Not one table for any of the days were were in the city of lights. Not easily swayed I continued calling to check for cancellations, the person on the phone enventually took pity and informed me that if I show up at 9:30pm there are a few tables on a first come first serve basis for a second seating. Ex-squeeze me? Baking powder? Also, in that second seating we would still be able to order the full tasting menu. Merci Beau-cu-yah! Done and done. Upon arriving in Paris, we still tried to weasel a reservation through friends and our hotel concierge but fell short…again. Taking the phone advice in hand, a decision was made to just go for it. Or as an old coach so eloquently put it, the 'F##k It' technique. We were going to get into the ever impossible Le Chateaubriand, sans a reservation, on a Saturday night. Continue reading


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Rating the 2012 pollsters in Colorado
The results aren't official, but we know enough about the outcome of the presidential race in Colorado to review how pollsters performed this time around.
As of this writing, Obama leads Romney 51-46 in Colorado, which is a five-point win.
To recap, here are how the final polls played out:
Firm (percentages)
Nov. 5: PPP Obama +6 (52-46)
Nov. 5: Keating/Onsight Obama +4 (50-46)
Oct. 30: Project New America Obama +3 (48-45)
Nov. 1: CNN Obama +2 (50-48)
Nov. 1: Survey USA Obama+2 (47-45)
Nov. 5: Reuters/Ipsos Obama +1 (48-47)
Oct. 25: NBC/Wall Street Journal Even (48-48)
Oct. 29: ARG Romney +1 (48-47)
Oct. 29: Rasmussen: Romney +3 (50-47)
Real Clear Politics final poll average: Obama +1.5
That means Keating Research/Onsight Public Affairs claims this year's "closest to the pin" award (Public Policy Polling also missed it by a point, but in campaigns I favor conservative forecasts).
Each of those firms earned one of my imaginary medals for their read of Colorado's electoral landscape as the campaign drew to a close.
Also this year, I'm relegating one pollster to the minors, a la the Englsish Premier League. After two cycles of producing polls that hardly reflect the actual view of Colorado voters, I see no reason why any reputable journalist would even mention that firm's name without also noting its recent track record.
Project New America
RELEGATED TO THE MINORS (formerly THE AGONY OF DEFEAT)