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Juliana Daugherty - Light
Charlottesville's Juliana Daugherty is forging her way onto an emerging indie scene and while it's easy to blend here, she creates the kind of songs that won't let her. With a classically trained background and an MFA in poetry, it's clear that Juliana's relationship with music and words are rooted deeply within her. "Light" the title-track off her debut album set to release on June 1, centers on the idea of finding the light and expelling truth in the midst of the lies and darkness within depression. "Wait, it lied to you/There's nothing it won't do/There's nothing it won't steal." Juliana sings of the darkness in one line and then of the light in the next, exposing how easy it is to bounce back in our heads. Even still, "Light" ends with hope and somehow the idea in itself seems more plausible when she's singing of it. Juliana said she wrote Light in part to "strip mental illness of its power," claiming "there is nothing useful or beautiful to be gleaned from the experience of depression." Although it's easy to believe the narrative that depression should be leaned into if we want to produce anything resembling creativity, Juliana urges us to consider the opposite, making us realize how important it is to produce art that is more inspired by the hope of the light rather than the comfort of the darkness. This is definitely one album we'll be counting down the days for.— Dara Bankole on May 11, 2018
Our Girl - I Really Like It
Our Girl, hailing from Brighton, UK, recently released a new song with a new sound. Singer Soph Nathan has said that she was a little nervous to release this song into the open because it has a distinctly different feeling from their previous songs. They'd never had a song that looks at love in quite this light. It's hard to admit that "I really like you," over and over again, in a calm but deeply sincere and simple chorus. The honesty in the lyrics, though, is what makes this song so capable of crawling inside of you. It's an upbeat, happy song that still manages to capture the trio's garagey sound. The flow is undeniable, with subtle guitar lines peeking out of the background every now and then, building up during a wonderfully full and bright instrumental break. There's an undeniable groove that'll stick with you long after the song is over.— Grace Eire on May 9, 2018
Coco Reilly - Define You
Coco Reilly comes out strong with her first ever single "Define You." With dreamy lyrics about a loved one to the backdrop of psychedelic guitars, Reilly will make you nostalgic while also wanting to dance. The lyrics beautifully describe the tension of loving and admiring someone you are in a relationship with yet trying not to hinder them in any way, a hard balance most in relationships can relate to. Genre-bending country and psychedelic, Reilly gives us the perfect song for a chill summer day.— Madison Hetterly on May 8, 2018
Sofia Wolfson - Write It Down
Sofia Wolfson's "Write it Down" is an honest profession of frustration set to a sweet and snappy tune. Wolfson is sassy and fun, and also innately good at capturing the writer's blocks of our lives. Her lyrics surreptitiously detail the obstacles we face in our day-to-day; and, set to music, help us deal with the prospect of change. In her own words, "The song kind of deals with my frustration of feeling like I'm saying the same thing over and over in my music. I was going through some changes in my relationships and a lot of the music that came from that time was an attempt to cope with that loss and the prospects of change." Working through our roadblocks is more manageable with Wolfson's music — we're grateful for that and are looking forward to hearing more from the artist.— Natasha Cucullo on May 8, 2018
Aisha Burns - We Were Worn
Aisha Burns' vision of Americana is one that is intimate, cathartic and expansive. Influenced by her upbringing in San Antonio, her work as a violinist in the ambient neo-classical sextet Balmorhea, and the absurdity of experiencing immense loss and love at the same time, Burns' second album Argonauta brings the traditional and the modern together into something that is powerfully personal.
In "We Were Worn," the album's opening track, Burns confronts the ghost of her recently deceased mother. The pounding of timpani drums lays out a dramatic stage as she decides whether to deny or acknowledge the terrible truth in front of her. Laying her process and anxieties bare, Burns comes to embrace the facets of her mother that continue to live through her own body.
Aisha Burns' sophomore album, Argonauta, releases May 25 via Western Vinyl.— James Liance on May 7, 2018
Malena Zavala - Could You Stay
The weather is finally warmer, people are sneaking out of the office a little bit earlier, and Malena Zavala has a new album out. In other words, we're not quite in summer yet, but we're damn close. "Could You Stay" is a bittersweet summertime tune, capturing both the warmth of falling in love and the complications that come with that. Fittingly, the aesthetics of the music would be equally comfortable on an evening patio or behind a closed door of a bedroom. Zavala's vocals tie the whole song together, with melodic lines that hang above a collection of guitars and Latin rhythms. The album is called Aliso and available now.— Matt Megan on May 7, 2018
Pavo Pavo - Statue Is A Man Inside
In the midst of great change, we often find ourselves feeling detached from the rest of the world. Especially after a breakup, a thrust into the spotlight and the constant motion of tour, it is only natural to harden and place boundaries that can leave one in isolation. "Statue Is A Man Inside" explores this by excavating the softness and warmth that is shielded so vehemently after pain, and transmuting it into impenetrable beauty. This is experimental pop band Pavo Pavo's newest single since their critically acclaimed debut album Young Narrator In The Breakers. The song is full of lush textures and layers of vocals by co-founders Oliver Hill and Eliza Bagg. The two incredibly gifted musicians have taken part in many collaborations at the intersection of classical and pop music since their debut, including Bagg's work in new music with John Zorn and Roomful of Teeth and Hill's work with The Dirty Projectors and Beck. "Statue Is A Man Inside" was written as a conversation between the two, sung to one another while sitting at an organ after a whirlwind of change, revealing their innermost thoughts through the music. The magic of their collaboration comes through in this song, as it captures the softening of human beings to one another, and the blossoming that occurs subsequently.— Nicole Rodriguez on May 4, 2018
Kadhja Bonet - Delphine
Improvisation and extemporaneous flow are practices that, by definition, shun a blueprint. That Kadhja Bonet is able to emulate that unconstrained sentiment in her newest single while maintaining meticulous control of every note might be her greatest sleight of hand yet. "Delphine" is a song established on the thickest of bass lines while also leaning heavily on Bonet's hazy, hypnotizing vocals. Weaved in the midst of her retro psychedelia, though, is an amazing ear for the tiniest details: watch for the drum entrance and its corresponding echoes, the careful use of harmony throughout, the atmospheric arpeggios and the slowly building lyrical narrative. Bonet's sophomore album will be released this spring in conjunction with Anderson .Paak's OBE.— Matt Megan on May 3, 2018
The Beths - Whatever
New Zealand band The Beths found each other while studying jazz in school, but their sound is based more on their shared love of 90's pop-punk. Their technical education and their childhood passions come together to make something catchy and sophisticated. They just recently signed to Carpark Records and re-released their debut EP Warm Blood. Their song "Whatever" off of the EP features playful background vocals and harmonies to bounce off of the melody while guitars add just enough drive to the track. The whole thing is bright and packed with irresistible hooks and nuanced little instrumental moments to keep you on your toes. Each of the songs on this EP has its own flavor, and it's exciting to see such an eclectic yet consistent set of songs bunched together in one package.— Grace Eire on May 3, 2018
Winter - Zoey
Winter, fronted by songwriter Samira Winter, just released their newest album, Ethereality. "Zoey," the third track on the record, is an uplifting, dreamy track that repeats "I feel alive where you are" like a gentle mantra. The individual instruments pop their heads up from the bright wave of that shoegaze sound every now and again to add a playful riff or an optimistic line. The band certainly succeeds in their goal of connecting people to their inner children with their music, as this track has that distinct feeling of a carefree spring day spent outside with someone you truly love. It's like a daydream, or a time warp that takes you back to much simpler times.— Grace Eire on May 2, 2018
Aisha Burns - Must Be A Way
Overwhelmed by the death of her mother and the start of a new relationship, Aisha Burns sings of ineffable turmoil in "Must Be A Way." The stunning four-minute track, which takes inspiration from the vast West Texas desert, is anchored by Burns' powerful yet vulnerable voice. A careful and beautiful violin arrangement blossoms and shifts around her words, providing a rich emotional landscape to an already heartrending song.
Aisha Burns' second full-length, Argonauta, releases May 25 via Western Vinyl.— James Liance on May 2, 2018


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The Ringer (2005 film)
The Ringer is a 2005 American sports comedy starring Johnny Knoxville, Katherine Heigl, and Brian Cox with cameos by Terry Funk and Jesse Ventura. Directed by Barry W. Blaustein, it was produced by the Farrelly brothers. The film was released on December 23, 2005 by Fox Searchlight Pictures.
|The Ringer
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|Directed by
|Barry W. Blaustein
|Produced by
|Written by
|Ricky Blitt
|Music by
|Mark Mothersbaugh
|Mark Irwin
|Edited by
|George Folsey Jr.
|Distributed by
|Fox Searchlight Pictures
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|94 minutes
|United States
|$20 million[1]
|Box office
|$40.4 million[2]
Steve Barker (Johnny Knoxville) hates his job but after over two years of working, receives a promotion. His first duty is to fire his friend Stavi (Luis Ávalos), who is the janitor. Steve reluctantly does so, but hires him to work around his apartment. Stavi gets three fingers cut off in a lawn-mower accident, and reveals that he does not have health insurance. Steve must raise $28,000 within two weeks to pay for the surgery to re-attach his friend's fingers. His uncle Gary (Brian Cox), owes $40,000 in gambling debts and suggests that they fix the Special Olympics in San Marcos, Texas in order to solve both of their financial problems. Steve, who competed in track and field in high school as well as being in the drama club, reluctantly enters the Special Olympics in the guise of a high functioning young man with a developmental disability named Jeffy Dahmor. Gary, assuming that Steve will easily defeat the legitimate contenders, bets $100,000 that reigning champion Jimmy Washington (Leonard Flowers) won't win the gold medal. Despite initially being disgusted at pretending to be mentally challenged, Steve goes along with it for Stavi.
During the competition, Steve falls in love with Lynn (Katherine Heigl), a volunteer for the Special Olympics. During this time, six of the other contestants bust Steve after seeing through his ruse, so he tells them about what happened with Stavi. As Steve decides to pack up and leave for his ruse being exposed, they tell Steve to stay, since they want to help Steve save Stavi's fingers and they hate the egotistical, arrogant champion Jimmy and want to see him lose. After much training, Steve actually sees some improvement.
At the final competition, Steve does not actually win; his friend Glen (Jed Rees) does, with Steve coming in third behind Jimmy. During the medal ceremony Steve admits that he isn't developmentally disabled, reveals his actual name, and that he does not deserve his medal. He then gives his medal to Thomas (Bill Chott), who had finished fourth. Uncle Gary still ends up winning his bet, since the condition was that Jimmy would lose. Lynn, upset at being deceived, slaps Steve despite his attempts to apologize.
Six months later, Steve has quit his job and is working in theater, helping produce a play with the friends he made during the Special Olympics, as well as Stavi, who got his fingers reattached. Glen and the others trick Lynn into coming to the theater, so Steve starts to apologize. Lynn already forgives him because Stavi told her why Steve pretended to be developmentally disabled. Steve is relieved, and they kiss.
In a mid-credits scene, Steve and his friends dance onstage with the Kids of Widney High as they perform the song "Respect".
- Johnny Knoxville as Steve Barker
- Brian Cox as Gary Barker
- Katherine Heigl as Lynn Sheridan
- Jed Rees as Glen
- Bill Chott as Thomas
- Edward Barbanell as Billy
- Leonard Earl Howze as Mark
- Geoffrey Arend as Winston
- John Taylor as Rudy
- Luis Avalos as Stavi
- Leonard Flowers as Jimmy
Professional wrestlers Terry Funk and Jesse Ventura's cameo appearances came about due to their friendship with director Barry Blaustein, who met the pair whilst filming wrestling documentary Beyond the Mat in the late 1990s. Funk portrayed one of the debt collectors, while Ventura lent his voice as a motivational speaker on tape.
Production notesEdit
The film took seven years to get made due to its controversial subject.[3] The Special Olympics committee eventually agreed to endorse the film, the film makers having given them final say on the script.[4]
Producer Farrelly is himself a longtime volunteer with Best Buddies, a group that provides mentoring program for people with intellectual disabilities, and has prominently featured characters with disabilities in his previous films such as Warren the brother of Mary in There's Something About Mary and Rocket in Stuck on You.[3]
During the end credits, scenes from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet are shown being performed, ending with the Kids of Widney High performing Aretha Franklin's "Respect."
The film-review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes lists 40% positive reviews based on 88 critics, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 10. The general consensus is that the film was too predictable.[5]
Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars, stating: "The movie surprised me. It treats its disabled characters with affection and respect... and it's actually kind of sweet."[6]
Spinal Cord Injury Zone stated: "Instead of tugging at the heartstrings, The Ringer uses the typical outrageous Farrelly Brothers humor (There's Something About Mary, Stuck on You, Shallow Hal) to promote the message that just like everyone else, individuals with intellectual disabilities are people first, each with their own interests, talents, abilities and personalities. The movie also features more than 150 people with intellectual disabilities in small parts and supporting roles."[7]
- "Ton of Shame"- Written by: Randy Weeks...Performed by: Randy Weeks
- "Mr. Sandman"- Written by: Pat Ballard
- "Sweet Ride"- Written by: Gustaf Norén and Björn Dixgård...Performed by: Mando Diao
- "Wink and a Nod"- Written by: Tom Wolfe...Performed by: The Funny Bones
- "Merlot"- Written by: Tom Wolfe...Performed by: The Tasters
- "Real Thing"- Written by: Tom Wolfe...Performed by: The Shakers
- "Main Title- Written by: Elmer Bernstein...Performed by: Elmer Bernstein
- "Calvera"- Written by: Elmer Bernstein...Performed by: Elmer Bernstein
- "Hot Sugar"- Written by: Sammy James Jr. and Graham Tyler...Performed by: The Mooney Suzuki
- "Girls Gone Wild"- Written by: Karlyton Clanton, Rochad Holiday and Chris Reese...Performed by: Dirty Rat
- "We Got to Get You a Woman"- Written by: Todd Rundgren...Performed by: Todd Rundgren
- "If She Wants Me"- Written by: Sarah Martin, Stuart Murdoch, Richard Colburn, Mick Cooke (as Michael Cooke), Christopher Geddes, Stevie Jackson (as Stephen Jackson) and Bob Kildea- Performed by: Belle & Sebastian
- "Piano Man"- Written by: Billy Joel
- "My Cherie Amour"- Written by: Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy and Henry Cosby
- "Kellerman's Anthem"- Written by: Michael Goldman
- "Fox Sports Network College Basketball Theme 2001"- Written by: Christopher Brady
- "September"- Written by: Allee Willis, Al McKay and Maurice White...Performed by Earth Wind & Fire
- "Pretty Girls"- Written by: Carl Brown, Shelly Goodhope, Tanesa Tavin, Daniel Brattain, Veronica Mendez, Darrell Mitchell, Albert Cota, Chantel Roquemore and Michael Monagan...Performed by: The Kids Of Widney High
- "Respect"- Written by: Otis Redding...Performed by: The Kids Of Widney High
- "You Are Everything"- Written by: Linda Creed and Thom Bell (as Thomas Bell)...Performed by: The Stylistics
See alsoEdit
- ^ "The Ringer – PowerGrid". The Wrap. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ "The Ringer (2005)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2009-09-26.
- ^ a b "The Special Olympics approve of 'The Ringer'". The Associated Press. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
- ^ "Grab your popcorn and head to your local theater for The Ringer on 23 December". Specialolympics.org. 2005-10-13. Archived from the original on 2005-12-24.
- ^ "The Ringer (2005)". Rotten Tomatoes (Flixster). Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ Ebert, Roger. "The Ringer (PG-13)." Chicago Sun Times, 22 December 2005.
- ^ "Support 'The Ringer' on Opening Weekend, Dec. 23-25 - News - Spinal Cord Injury Zone!". Spinalcordinjuryzone.com. 22 November 2005. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
External linksEdit
- The Ringer on IMDb

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While some Washington politicians claim the economy is recovering nicely, credit card default rates indicate consumers are still facing very significant struggles.
The default rates reported by some of the country's major credit card issuers were up again in August. Two issuers, Bank of America and Citigroup, showed their highest default rates since the onset of this current economic crisis.
Here are the August delinquency rates compared to the July figures by
* Bank of America delinquencies increased to 14.54 percent from 13.21 percent
* Citigroup delinquencies increased to 12.14 percent from 10.03 percent
* Discover delinquencies increased to 9.16 percent from 8.43 percent
* American Express delinquencies decreased to 8.5 percent from 8.9 percent
* Capital One delinquencies decreased to 9.32 percent from 9.83 percent
These default rates indicate issuers are still under financial stress and that cardholders might expect the rate and fee increases as well as the tightened credit market to continue.
"These high default rates are very concerning. The July default rates took a slight decrease which gave everyone some hope that the worst may be over, and that is what makes these August numbers so disappointing," says Bill Hardekopf, CEO of LowCards.com and author of The Credit Card Guidebook.
"These issuers can't just lose this money, shrug it off and operate as usual. They have to find a way to increase their income and that will mean continued changes to their cardholders. That probably means some additional increases in the rates and fees, as well as some reductions in their reward programs."
On Tuesday, Bank of America announced its new BankAmericard Basic Visa card that will be available in October and makes a few changes to the traditional credit card. It will be advertised as a simpler, straightforward card with one page of terms and conditions, and a flat fee of $39 for late payments.
There will be no fee for going over the credit limit. It will have one fixed rate that will fluctuate with the prime rate. The rate will be prime plus 14 percent, so the current rate will be 17.25 percent. This rate is significantly higher than the current average APR of 12.09 percent reported from the LowCards Complete Credit Card Index.
"This is the 'plain vanilla' card that was suggested by President Obama. It is simpler, but there is a higher price to pay for it. Obviously this is only a good choice if the interest rate on your current card is over 17 percent," says Hardekopf.
By the beginning of November, the American Express Blue Card is increasing the standard APR for purchases to the prime rate plus 11.99 percent. At the August notification, this rate was 15.24 percent. This is a variable rate. (For cash advances, American Express will increase the APR to the prime rate plus 21.99 percent. At the August notification, this rate was 25.24 percent. This is a variable rate.)


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Here at ICO, we hope that you'll learn just how much fun Spanish can be. Like any language, Spanish is full of colorful slang expressions. On Fridays, we'll be teaching you a combination of useful everyday words and fun common colloquialisms.
What do you say when there's lots and lots of something? In English, you probably know a dozen different ways to say this: a ton, a pile, a gajillion, and so on and so forth. In spanish, here are a handful:
un millar a thousand (or a thousand million, depending on where); a large quantity
un montón (de) a heap
varios many
muchos many
muchísimos very many
(una) cantidad (de) a (massive) quantityWant to go out tonight? I can't, tengo un millón de cosas que hacer. But there's a party. Es que tengo cantidad de trabajo. How many people are going to the party? Un montón.


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Start indoors 3-4 weeks before average last frost. Sow outdoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or as soon as soil can be worked. For a fall harvest, start transplants 2-3 months before last frost.
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This cool-season crop grows best when daytime temperatures are in the 60s F. Grow in both spring and fall, but avoid mid-summer crops because broccoli lacks tolerance to extreme heat and may bolt prematurely.
Prevent viral and fungal broccoli diseases by practicing crop rotation, using sterile starting mixes if transplanting, and cleaning up the garden area well after each season.
Harvest the main head when it is 4" to 6" in diameter. This will encourage large numbers of side florets. Once main head is cut, side shoots can be harvested for several weeks.
The part of broccoli that we eat is actually the unopened flower buds. If you harvest broccoli after the yellow flowers begin to show it's too late for the best flavor and the plant may stop producing altogether, however, the flowers are irresistible to honeybees and other benefical insects.
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WASHINGTON — Japan's development aid is driving Myanmar families into deeper poverty.
The Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) outside Rangoon, funded by the Japanese government through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has forcibly moved hundreds of Myanmar villagers into a flood-prone, cramped resettlement site without basic compensation. It will displace nearly 5,000 more in the coming months.
Heralded as Myanmar's first major donor-funded development project since the political transition, Thilawa has also become Myanmar's first major donor-funded embarrassment.
Developers are building Thilawa on many of the same human rights violations that paved the way for the notorious China-backed Myitsone Dam and Shwe Gas Pipeline. But this time, the international community isn't protesting as it watches Japanese auto darlings Mitsubishi, Marubeni, and Sumitomo set up camp on the confiscated land of Myanmar families.
Japan has meticulously ignored how the Myanmar government has used coercion and intimidation against the local community to clear land for Thilawa. In August 2013, Myanmar authorities coerced villagers to sign inadequate relocation agreements by threatening to destroy their homes, leaving the courts as their only recourse. Authorities did not explain the terms of the agreement or provide copies to villagers. The community brought its pleas for help to JICA, which didn't respond.
Authorities had rashly set November 8 as the deadline for the project's Phase I relocation of nearly 300 villagers.
But on November 8, the relocation site was just an empty muddy field, completely unprepared for residents.
Civil society groups intervened to postpone the relocation while houses were hastily built, and the relocation took place in December instead. But the site is still grossly inadequate: houses packed in like sardines, no replacement farmland, a lack of clean water and serious concerns about flooding and structural stability.
Yet Japan is staunchly silent. Recognizing the injustices at Thilawa would require postponement and careful due diligence, Japan isn't willing to slow down. As Myanmar authorities were forcing Thilawa villagers off their land in December 2013, Japan was signing the Japan-Myanmar Investment Agreement in Tokyo to strengthen its business relationship with Myanmar.
Residents resettled in December are now suffering from the unfair relocation agreements. Their so-called transitional assistance has run out, and they are having difficulty making ends meet without land access.
Community representatives and NGOs have repeatedly called on JICA officials in Rangoon, Tokyo, and Washington to suspend the project until the community can be properly resettled. But JICA officials have washed their hands of the grievances and dismissively told residents to go speak with the local Myanmar authorities — the same authorities that coerced them into signing the relocation agreements.
Japan is no fool; it knows how to responsibly resettle communities. JICA's Guidelines on Environmental and Social Considerations affirm Japan's commitment to meeting international standards on the rights of resettled communities. Under the guidelines, the livelihoods of resettled families should be improved, the local human rights situation should be taken into account and the affected population should be closely consulted.
Japan is also well aware that Thilawa's Resettlement Work Plan (RWP) for local villagers violates JICA's Guidelines. The RWP denies farmers replacement land, citing a 1990's land expropriation by the military regime.
The RWP sets compensation for lost crops and livestock far below the current market price, and does not help residents transition into new jobs. Special assistance to vulnerable households — fatherless families and families with disabilities — is a mere 25,000 kyat (US$25), the cost of a 50kg bag of rice.
Despite the thousands of people that are losing their land, the developer's Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – a JICA requirement – is a joke. It fails to report on the impacts of resettlement.
JICA's procedures mandate that the EIA must be made public for 120 days before JICA can finalize agreements and disburse its $280 million loan for Thilawa. This period expires in April. While it still holds financial leverage, JICA must insist on adequate compensation for the residents who have already been relocated and ensure better outcomes for the thousands who will be relocated.
Thilawa households won't be the only victims of irresponsible foreign investment projects; Japan's refusal to even attempt to comply with its own resettlement guidelines bodes ill for families throughout the country. These families are the people paying the real costs for new, negligent development projects in Myanmar — impoverishment and loss of homes, land and livelihoods.
Rachel Wagley is a recent graduate of Harvard University and a 2011-12 Fulbright grantee to Thailand. She is policy director of US Campaign for Burma, an advocacy group based in Washington, DC.


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If you're looking for some new food options and a change of scenery, make Downtown Excelsior Springs your next dining destination. In addition to our quaint, historic small town setting, Downtown Excelsior Springs is home to many delightful restaurants, a café and wine boutique, a coffee shop and more.
Here's how to make a day of it dining out in Downtown Excelsior Springs…
1. Start the day at The Mug
What to order: A Latte and a Pecan Coffee Cake
The Mug is easily one of the friendliest coffee shops this side of the river. Upon arrival, you'll be met with smiling baristas and the intoxicating aromas of fresh roasted coffee and homemade pastries. It's hard to decide between the selection of homemade sandwiches, pizzas, soups, salads, cakes, and pies. Be sure to grab a bag of beans to go for a taste of The Mug at home.
The Mug
118 E. Broadway
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
2. Head to Ray's Lunch for Breakfast
What to Order: Biscuits & Gravy
After you've had your coffee, you need to head across the street to Ray's Lunch for a delicious, hearty breakfast meal. When you enter the door you will step back in to 1932 to the original seasoned grill, cash register, barstools, counter tops, all the way to the antique décor and history surrounding you from wall to wall. Stop by before 11:00 am for homemade biscuits and gravy, fresh cinnamon rolls along with the other delicious menu items. Ray's also offers a lunch menu and are famous for their hamburgers, chili and tenderloins.
Ray's Lunch
231 E. Broadway
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
3. After site-seeing stop in to Broadway Bar & Grill Broadway Bar & Grill for Lunch
What to Order: Tenderloin Sandwich with House Chips
If you're in Downtown Excelsior Springs you are definitely going to want to make a stop in at Broadway Bar & Grill. Broadway Bar & Grill provides lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. They offer daily specials that you can't pass up! Their large space is perfect for your sports entertainment gatherings on the large screen TVs. You can also enjoy a game of pool or darts. You can even enjoy your meal and drink on their deck that overlooks Piburn ball field and the Fishing River Linear Park and playground.
Broadway Bar & Grill
259 E. Broadway
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
4. Stop in for a drink at Willow Spring Mercantile
What to Order: Blumenhof Weinland
Willow Spring Mercantile is in beautiful Excelsior Springs, Missouri. They offer an array of quality products that are made in Missouri and around the Midwest. The owners and staff are amazing and can always be seen working around the shop. Their team stives to provide you with an exceptional experience. You will always be taken care of and find an array of eye-candy in their products. Willow Spring Mercantile serves you gourmet lunch options, Missouri wines, beers and spirits that will treat every palate. The wine is always pouring and the coffee is always on.
Willow Spring Mercantile
249 E. Broadway
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
5. Grab a Snack from BobKorn Kettle Corn
What to Order: Cheddar & Sour Cream Popcorn
Bobkorn Kettle Corn offers over 20 flavors of hand-popped kettle corn during any time you might drop by. They always have the selection of tins, baskets, popcorn cakes, homemade candies and more, especially during the holiday seasons. You will definitely want to stop in to this family run businesses while you are visiting us in town. Even if you are full, make sure to take some of their great kettle corn home to enjoy.
BobKorn Kettle Corn
255 E. Broadway
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
6. Have Dinner at Herradura Mexican Restaurant
What to Order: Pollo Fundido
If you love burritos, margaritas and Mexican food this is a must stop for you! The wonderful owners will treat you with the friendliest service around. All of their menu items are sure to please. And with their large portions you won't leave hungry. Margarita lovers are sure to enjoy all of their specials on their delicious drinks.
Herradura Mexican Restaurant
101 W. Broadway
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
7. Savor Sweet Desserts at Ventana Gourmet Grill
What to Order: Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
Enjoy lunch, dinner, dessert, wine or cocktails in this upscale, casual dining restaurant in their beautifully restored historic storefront. Ventana has been featured in many publications for the delectable menu items. From their under $10 lunch menu to their prime rib specials, all menu items are sure to please everyone. You have to save room for dessert and try one of their handmade specialty cheesecakes before you leave.
Ventana Gourmet Grill
117 W. Broadway
Excelsior Springs, Missouri 64024
8. Finish the Night Off at Atlas Saloon
What to Order: Your Drink of Choice
Take a step back in time when you enter the Atlas Saloon. This is a small town bar you have to check out while you're in Downtown Excelsior Springs. The service is always friendly and you are sure to get a shuffleboard game on their original table. Enjoy the night watching your favorite game or dancing the night away to your favorite music.
Atlas Saloon
100 W. Broadway
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
If you're ready to eat your way through Downtown Excelsior Springs, be sure to check in with us on
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Last night: 4 miles at 10:28 pace, but the wind kicked my butt. Seriously. I was on one of the overpasses and the wind literally did push me almost off the sidewalk. I had to wear my visor around my neck to keep it from blowing away. Tonight, we do 3, and tomorrow…2. Then ready for the weekend.
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Wok Wonderings
I get emails all the time about woks. Where to buy them, what to look for in them, and what to do with them once they come home.
Most of them have pretty standard, simple answers, but sometimes I get more complex questions which deserve to be answered publicly. In my experience, for every one reader who emails me a question, there are bound to be at least another four or five readers out there who have the same questions or experiences, but haven't written because they are too shy to do so. Hence, I will write a post now and again outlining these questions and answers for everyone.
Remember, while I am very experienced in wokly matters, I am not the be all and end all authority on the subject; many of my answers will be a matter of opinion. I have my favorite ways to season woks, for example, but other folks, such as Grace Young, do it differently, and that is fine and dandy. Both ways work just fine and you will end up with a great patina in either case. Other answers, however, are pretty much a case of fact, and I strive to differentiate between the two.
What is the grey sticky stuff coating my new wok?
Enough preamble. First up, we have Andy, a friend of mine who lives in New York City. He and Lynne received a carbon-steel wok for Christmas which had no instructions on what to do with it. Neither of them know much about woks, except that one stir fries in them and one stir fries in them over high heat. Specifically, neither of them knew that a carbon steel wok must be seasoned before using.
So, out of the box the wok came, and into the kitchen it went. Excited to make something good for dinner, they cut up chicken and vegetables, and started cooking.
Over high heat, Andy noted that they smelled an odd odor, rather like a heating car engine or some sort of motor. When they threw the chicken in to cook, they noticed that while it was developing a nice brownish crust, it was streaked with ugly greyish bits that smelled metallic and dirty.
Luckily, they did not taste the chicken bits and threw them immediately away, because they were contaminated with the non-edible machine oil that coats carbon steel woks after they are made and before they are sold. This thick, viscous oil is used to keep the woks from rusting on their way from the factory to the store to the new owner's kitchen.
Once a wok gets to the kitchen, this oil coating -must- be removed.
With very hot water, dishwashing detergent, a scouring pad and elbow grease. Scrub the daylights out of any new carbon steel or unseasoned cast iron wok which comes into your possession. Scrub like your life depends on it. Scrub it once, rinse. Scrub it twice and rinse, and if it isn't scrubbed down to bare metal, scrub it again for a third time.
Hopefully, this will be the very last time your wok will be scrubbed this vigorously.
To season it, heat the wok on high heat on your stove top. Pour about three tablespoons of peanut or canola oil into the wok, and using a long-handled spatula or set of tongs, push around a paper towel that has been folded into eighths all around the wok. When the oil is well spread, pick up the wok (with pot holders if you need to) and carefully tip it over the fire, allowing all parts of the outside of the wok to be heated by the flame. Turn the heat down to medium and keep moving the wok over it to keep it nice and warm, while rubbing the oil around with the paper towel now and again.
When this is done, remove the wok from the heat, let it cool down and wipe the excess oil away. Repeat the process once more.
Then, heat the wok empty over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add two tablespoons of peanut or canola oil and stir fry sliced ginger and scallions, scooping them and the flavored oil all over the wok with the wok shovel or by lifting the wok and swirling the oil around. When the ginger and scallions are quite brown, dump them out, let the wok cool and wipe the excess oil away.
After that, your wok is ready for cooking.
For another method of wok seasoning that is taught by Tane Chan, owner of The Wok Shop in San Francisco, check out Kirk's detailed and illustrated post here.
Can an old wok get bad breath? If so, can it be saved?
Another question came from a vegetarian who had inherited an old wok that had been stored unused in a friend's garage for years.
He said it smelled funny, like stale pork, and wanted to know if a wok could acquire "unwholesome wok hay," and if that was the case, what could he do about it.
Unfortunately, the answer to his query is yes. A seasoned wok, left neglected in a dank place, can get a funky odor that will impart less than savory flavors to whatever foods are cooked in it. It sounds to me as if he has a wok that had been seasoned with lard once upon a time and was used often to cook meat, and the smell is not something a vegetarian would want in his food.
What to do about it? Well, unfortunately, when it comes to a case like this, it is best to scrub the patina out of the wok, bring it down to bare metal and start over by reseasoning it–this time with vegetable oil. Now, the good news is that this sort of treatment absolutely will not harm the wok in any way, and this young man will end up with a perfectly good wok for free, or rather the price of some elbow grease and patience.
How to scrub it out? Well, he can use the method outlined above for getting rid of the oil coating from a new wok, but he will have to work a good bit harder, since the seasoning is effectively baked in. He will likely be more successful by getting a really big box of salt, then dumping about a cup of it into his wok and heating it up on very high heat. Then, using a metal scouring pad and a long handled spatula or set of tongs, he needs to scrub at the wok. The heat allows the pores of the metal to open, and will release some of the oil and its scent, while the salt not only acts as an abrasive, it absorbs some of the oil and the odor.
Scrub the wok well, then cool it down, and rinse out the salt. Follow with a scrub with hot water and detergent.
Repeat as necessary until the wok is brought back to as close to a bare metal finish as possible.At this point, he can reseason his using whatever method he prefers.
Can a wok really never be too hot, or is that just a myth?
Elliott from Texas wrote to ask this question. I'm going to just quote his email here, with his permission, because he states the problem so eloquently:
"It seems like everything I read says that you can't have the wok hot enough or there's no such thing as a wok that's too hot. Not wanting to smoke up the house by cooking on the stove, I purchased an outdoor propane burner designed specifically for woks, as well as a 14" carbon steel wok from China. I finally got everything set up yesterday and went out to "season" my brand new wok. This burner I have is capable of throwing 65,000 btu but, everything I've read says crank it up…so I
did. The seasoning method I used was what came on a little flyer withmy wok, namely, heat it up and put some oil (canola) in, swish it around and let it cook until the surface of the wok turns brown. Here's where the puzzlement began. As soon as I dropped the oil into the wok, poof…..it ignited and sat there burning. I'm pretty sure that's not what was supposed to happen…right? So my question is: did I get the wok too hot? Maybe I put in too much oil? After the fire went out, I was left with a charred clump of nastiness in the bottom so I went and scrubbed that out and started over with the heat set MUCH lower this time. That seemed to do better and I ended up with a nice brown patina all over the wok.
I've not made a dish with it yet but am wondering….can I actually get the wok too hot?"
That saying, "You can't get a wok too hot," is not exactly a myth, but neither is it always true. In the case of most American home stoves, it is absolutely true. When someone is using an outdoor burner that pours out 65,000 BTUs of raw power, it is false.
As a rule of thumb, when your oil ignites upon contact with the wok, the wok might just be a little too warm to cook in.
That said, I was happy to find out that Elliott was cooking outside on a concrete and brick patio with a fire extinguisher and wok lid handy just in case something went awry. When you are working in high heat and high flame situations, safety considerations are quite important.
Most instructions on wok seasoning are not geared for anything other than traditional American gas or electric stoves which are lucky if they go up to 20,000 BTUs. These instructions certainly are not written for anything like what Elliott has on his patio, or for a professional wok stove which can throw out 300,000 BTUs. So when these instructions say high heat, they don't mean that much high heat.
Elliott had enough sense to do the right thing, though I do want to point out it was in no way because he used too much oil. In fact, if he had used less oil on such high heat the effect might have been even more dramatic–it may have reached ignition temperature so fast it would seem to vaporize into an oily black smoke with only the slightest puff of flame visible. While that might look neat, it would not end up with a seasoned wok, and it could singe eyebrows.
What is my advice for cooking on an outdoor wok burner?
Scale back the heat a bit. While professional chefs in Chinese restaurants regularly crank their 300,000 BTU wok stoves up on high, they also are most often cooking with much larger woks and a lot more oil. This allows them to use higher heat, but even so–their woks do not last very long under this kind of stress. Woks used like this do not last spans of years–they last months. In order to avoid burning holes in your wok, ease up on the heat.
Also, it helps to ease up on the heat until you can stir fry fast enough to keep up with the heat! Having used a wok on a regular electric home stove, my 27,000 BTU AGA, and on a 300,000 BTU professional behemoth, I can tell you–you have to work very quickly and very precisely. I would not have been as successful with the professional stove if I had not been so experienced at stir frying on lower powered stoves and knew what I was doing. Learning to cook at such high heats is difficult.
Besides, even at lower BTUs, it is quite simple to make perfectly good stir-fry dishes, especially if you follow my techniques for better stir frying.
And one more nice thing–you are not quite as likely to set yourself or your food on fire at lower temperatures. Work your way up to the full power and then invite everyone over and show off!
One last question:
If a properly seasoned carbon steel or cast iron wok is naturally non-stick, why do you need a bamboo scrubber?
This one is an easy one.
When you use allow meats that have been marinated in cornstarch and sugar to caramelize on a hot wok, and then deglaze it, a thick, somewhat sticky sauce is created. When you scrape the finished dish out of the wok onto a serving platter, some bits get left behind. That sort of sauce is pretty sticky, and so now and again, they are stubborn and cannot be simply rinsed away with a strong spray of hot water. In cases like that, I use the traditional bamboo brush to gently scrub any sticky bits away.
The bamboo performs the job admirably on a hot wok without endangering my fingers or damaging the patina.
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Hi Barbara – Thanks for the link. You do great work….it is important to get your wok seasoned correctly. The wok I seasoned for my post is going strong, and has kept a nice patina…even over my 50,000 BTU Big Kahuna.
When the oil is well spread, pick up the wok (with pot holders if you need to) and carefully tip it over the fire, allowing all parts of the outside of the wok to be heated by the flame.
For those of us without a gas stove (are there apartment kitchens in existence anymore with gas stoves?), would the oven method be better?
You are a font of useful information, as always. Happy Chinese New Year!
Hey Barbara,
Great to see further information of woks thanks.
My flat bottomed wok warped a bit when I got it very hot on our outdoor BBQ wok burner whereas it was okay when I was using it on the indoor electric stove prior to this. But this hasn't really effected its performance on the electric stove thankfully.
In terms of removing the coating on a new wok some suggest that you first add some oil, heat the wok, let it cool down and then scrub the coating off. Supposably this makes it easier to remove the coating. Some also use salt when scouring the surface.
Cheers – Gordon
Comment by Gordon — February 21, 2007 #
For Mel and others with electric burners:
I would suggest going to your Asian market and buying a portable gas burner and a package of butane gas canisters. This is what I use, because it's almost impossible to control the heat on my electric range. I love my little portable gas burner. It fits my 15 inch wok perfectly.
I paid about 15 dollars for it last year and the butane canisters are about 8 dollars for a package of four (if you get them at the Asian market). Most Japanese and Korean households use portable gas burners for all their cooking, strangely enough.
Comment by Roxanne Rieske — February 22, 2007 #
Mel–I have done both stovetop and oven seasoning when I have had an electric stove. Both work. It just depends on how hot your electric cooktop gets. I think it is probably easier to use the oven method, though, because with the electric stovetop and moving the wok over the heat source, it is somewhat more awkward than it is doing it with a gas range.
Roxanne–I have always shied away from those burners, and instead, have cooked quite well on flat electric burners by using a single-handled wok (also called a Northern wok or pao pan), and turning my largest burner on high. When the food got too hot, I would momentarily move it off the burner by the handle, and then sweep it back on the burner to heat it back up. This simulates the control that one can get with a gas burner and develops good forearm muscles at the same time! (Yes, it is the Chinese chef exercise program at work for you….)
I don't know why I have shied from the portable burners, but I have. Probably no good reason, though I have been tempted to get one in order to do a hotpot dinner for friends. So, we'll see…you never know. In a month or so, you might see a post categorized under tools and toys about the new burner….
Thanks, Trig!
Gordon, I am glad to hear that your wok is doing well.
And Kirk–I am glad that your wok is still going strong! Long live the Big Kahuna!
Hi Gang,
I'm not so sure about the portable burners as opposed to using a flat bottomed wok on an electric stovetop. I did try one of these portable burners quite some time ago but found that even though they are gas the BTU output is very low and certainly usually less that that of the biggest burner of an electric stove.
The other issue is that of safety. It is not normally recommended that the cookware extend too far beyond the burner itself otherwise the heat can be relected down on the gas canister. Because woks are quite wide albit slope away from the base there is a certain amount of reflected heat. It doesn't happen often but I know two friends who have had these canisters explode. Fortunately it was outside during a camping trip and posed no real danger. It is rare I know but does concern me a bit.
I noted also on another site that sells woks that one also needs to be careful when using the portable burner on top of your stove. It is quite common for people to sit these on top of their electric stove so that the burner is below the range hood. But habit can result in the user accidentally turning the stove on instead of the portable gas burner. Hence there is a hotplate running full bore below the gas cylinder. I know this is just a lapse of concentration but it is easily done if you are not mindful.
For me however I do as Barbara has mentioned and just lift the wok off the heat source when need be.
Cheers – Gordon
Comment by Gordon — February 22, 2007 #
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I was wondering if any one had a clue on how or where to get the wok that is on the cover of Grace Young's Book "The Breath Of A Wok"
Thank You
Comment by Richard Parker — April 24, 2007 #
Here is a place to get hand-hammered carbon steel woks made in China that will be almost exactly the same as the wok on the cover of "The Breath of a Wok."
I cannot say enough good about Tane Chan, her shop or her products. Her customer service is outstanding and her products are great quality.
Hello, thank you for your great site. I was wondering where I can find a professional wok burner or wok(one two or three burner's) table throwing a minimum of 100 000 btu's?
Comment by Paul — May 31, 2007 #
Hello, thank you for your great site. I was wondering where I can find a professional wok burner or wok(one two or three burner's) table throwing a minimum of 100 000 btu's?
Comment by Paul — May 31, 2007 #
Hello, and thank you all for the information on portable wok burners.
I'm in the market for an outdoor wok burner, though I might use it indoors from time to time. Does anyone have information on the relative merits of different brands/models? Many advertisements do not list the BTU rating, and it's impossible to tell from pictures whether a burner is resistant to wind, easy to clean, easy to pack/store, etc. It's also hard to guess at the cost/benefit ratio because I have never cooked with a high-BTU wok burner before. (For instance, would a non-commercial 50,000 BTU burner be "enough" for a while, or would a semi-professional cook such as myself quickly become frustrated with it?)
I already own a 20/lb propane tank with long hoses to keep it away from burners. I've done a great deal of private and professional outdoor cooking, so even a "dangerous" high-BTU model should be something I can learn to handle. I want the biggest, baddest burner I can afford (up to USD $100 at present), so that when I do commercial cooking again, I'll have the tools I want.
Any comparison (or simple recommendation of any particular model) would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance,
Comment by myriadin — May 31, 2007 #
I bought a carbon steel wok from The Wok Shop. I keep scrubbing it and scrubbing it… but whenever I wipe its surface with a wet paper towel, a bunch of black grease still comes off. What am I doing wrong?
Comment by Holey — January 18, 2008 #
How clean does a seasoned wok get? I've been thinking of getting one but have been considering nonstick instead because I could see my somewhat-germ-phobic partner being concerned that a seasoned wok is not scrubbed really well (this is the guy whose comment on wooden and bamboo cooking utensils is something like "wow, way to have something porous that'll hold onto germs!). Is it possible that the patina could hold germs?
Comment by Kat — January 31, 2008 #
Please tell me how to use the bamboo steamer. I am new to wok cooking and my wok did not come with instructions either.
Comment by Maria — February 17, 2008 #
How do you use the bamboo basket?
Comment by Maria — February 17, 2008 #
I was searching for a super powerful wok burner that could match the professional burners found in Chinese restuarants. The best product I've found that has the high output and is specifically made for wok cooking (so it can handle round bottom woks) is the PowerFlamer from OutdoorStirFry.com. I love the fact that you get serious power for a decent price. After all, you can always turn down the heat if you want, but if you have a wimpy burner, you just can't turn it up more!
My wok is baking as I write this! Thanks for the instructions, and the link to mmmyoso.
I tried to wash off the patina after the first baking, using washing up liquid along with the scouring pad, and there were some sticky patches that were difficult to wash. Am I doing sth wrong here? Thanks!
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As I read this I pictured your calming voice before our morning writing exercise at YBB, inviting us to breathe deeply and center in. This is such great advice and especially applicable after we all just raced out of there with our bags and brains bursting with energetic ideas. Thanks, MUSES, for tapping in to Brenda's wisdom!
Wonderful advice, Brenda!
I see clients and students trip themselves up by rushing, by applying artificial pressure to a situation that really doesn't require it.
It's always a good idea to slow down, focus on the work, and trust that when you've done the best you can, the rewards will wait. And we've seen that borne out time and time again.
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Terrific and absolutely right, Brenda! Any agent or editor will wait as long as it takes to receive the best book someone can write. As I tell clients all the time: This is not a race; this is a marathon. It takes training, patience, craft, and planning to deliver your best work. Thank you!
This is so sensible, as opposed to the class I went to last week on how to self-publish a book in 7 days and put it up for sale on Amazon. It was so awful, so completely against what I believe about the slow and careful crafting of a story. You and I are on the same page!
Thanks for sharing your advice and personal experience :) We need to be reminded to slow down in almost every aspect of our lives these days! When it comes to writing, story building and immersing yourself in your story's world, this couldn't be more important.
Great advice. I feel that's what I've been doing with my middle-grade novel. I shall slow down and immerse myself in the story. Thanks.
Needed to hear this! Especially since I've returned from YBB, hurricanes, storms, semi-finals and all things, 'tsturis' have hit the fan! I too have heard this often - well every time I flip out like today - from Emma Dryden, yet I still have to take deep breaths. Thank goodness for her reminding me, and your wonderful article. Breathing, breathing....
Thanks for reinforcing the point. I am taking a class with authors Les Edgerton (Hooked) and Jenny Milchman (Cover of Snow). They had recently given this advice to one of my classmates. She transformed her work when applying the thought of slowing down. We said bring out the bubbly. It was that good.


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The 2014-15 season finally kicked off and to celebrate Sunderland fans were treated to one of the rarest sights in football, a Lee Cattermole goal – and what a goal it was!
The much beleaguered Cattermole has become something of a figure of hate among rival fans up and down the country, lambasted for his combative style of play and what is perceived to be a thuggish streak to his game.
What this same group of naysayers will never allow themselves to admit however is that behind the grimaces and rallying cries from the Sunderland skipper is a very capable footballer.
With his shorts hoisted high and his boots black, Cattermole stands out in a sea of modern footballers, prancing around the pitch in their garish neon-pink boots, more concerned with the state of their expensive haircut, presumably modelled upon whatever style Ronaldo is sporting that particular week, than rolling up sleeves and going above and beyond for the needs of the cause.
Having watched Cattermole kick of Sunderland's season in style with a remarkable goal which thundered off his right foot and into Ben Foster's top corner from 20-yards, I couldn't help back and think how different things could have been had the Teessider completed his January move to Stoke earlier this year.
The arrival of his presumed replacement, Liam Bridcutt, also seemed to signal that Cattermole's tenure with the club was at end, however, he would now appear to be more important to the squad than ever before.
Of course, Cattermole has had his disciplinary issues in the past, which cannot be denied, with a red card to games ration that it right up there with Duncan Ferguson, Patrick Vieira and Vinnie Jones. However, there is a lot more to his game than the stigma would allude to.
Perhaps it is because I watch Cattermole week in, week out which allows me a closer look at the finer nuances of his game whereas the majority only sit up and take notice when he makes the headlines for a rash challenge or dismissal, hopefully some attention will now be paid to the other side of the Sunderland skipper's game, although I won't hold my breath.
Cattermole is 'old-school' and in a league dominated by prima donnas and their manicures. A natural born leader who I would rather have amongst the ranks of my side than that of the opposition.
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It's a wrap. The 2014 U.S. Masters Swimming spring nationals are over but there's a lot of fast swimming and friendship that will live on for days. Here's a look at the scenes from the final day brought to us by sport photographer Mike Lewis.
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Really inspiring to see all these folks of all ages stepping up to compete; thanks for the great pix Mike.
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U don't see such enthousiasm in many sports ! Swimming has that ! excelllent pictures showing that whatever age u may be , u love to share the passion of swimming & competing .
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I thought that was a very good story. If I make one crit', it's a bit wordy where it needs short and pithy. And I don't think that's from the SC cadence, that meter comes through. All told, I think its an error in editing. And might even be something padded on the editors instructions. Remember that stories like that were not so open until about ten or so years later with The Shipping NewsReplyDelete
I know what you mean about needing the tide to fall. I long for a day without multitasking.ReplyDelete
Me too, Sage. I took 3 days off at the beach last weekend and I still feel I need more! I guess we're all eagerly waiting for our summer holidays...ReplyDelete
I just read Prince of Tides a couple of months back. I'll be intersted to see your take on it.ReplyDelete
Weather has been kind of dicey for a ball game..watched a little of a Pirates/Tigers game for a few innings on TV...ReplyDelete
I'd like to hear more about The Prince of Tides book. Nice photo. Reminds me of a scene from the woods behind my house back there.ReplyDelete
Hoping you find some quiet time to relax and enjoy the summer!
PS - I meant the house I had in upstate NY...not Miami!ReplyDelete
I feel your pain. I've had those stretches, too. All I can see is that tide goes down eventually.ReplyDelete
Vince, I'll publish my review soon, but a little wordy... that goes without sayingReplyDelete
High School Teacher, but you get your summers free, eh?
Charles, hopefully tomorrow!
Buffalo, the Pirates are in a free-fall, maybe it'll help the Tigers gain some ground in their standings
Ily, that photo reminds you of NY State? I've lived in that part of NY State and didn't see the first oyster there (except for the New Years parties I threw when I'd been to NC and came back with a trunk load of coolers)
Randall, if the tide doesn't fall soon, I'll be adding an extension pipe to my snorkel :)
Oh my, I have to echo high school teacher! Sage, I've been posting unsubstantial for months now...thanks for still reading.ReplyDelete
I hope your project is going well, on time and under budget.ReplyDelete
It has been years and years since I read Prince of Tides, but I could not put it down. I guess I liked it. :)ReplyDelete
never read the book but for the non movie person that I am, I did enjoy the movieReplyDelete
Wishing you a little peace and quiet and time to enjoy it...ReplyDelete
Loved the book--loved the movie even more which is strange as I'm not a Streisand person. Liked most of his books but couldn't finish South of Broad. Not as good as Beach Music which I think you would like--and The Great Santani is a masterpiece. But those are just my opinionsReplyDelete
Now I have to find a book that makes fun of South Carolina ")
I'm back, Sage and I hopee Blogger won't snatch my comments now. I just wanted to recommend you to take it easy... as I will take it easy too. ;)ReplyDelete
Lovely picture of the tide!
I took in a game Saturday, but it wasn't in Detroit. And my team lost. Go figure.ReplyDelete


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Technical solutions are everywhere but security pros hunger for ideas, coping mechanisms and adapting techniques. Help me help others by sharing the lessons you've learned.
As technology evolves, lessons come and go -- some are the same no matter how much time has passed, and some are unique to the technology-employed. The security industry has been on an exponential curve since 1985, the year the Orange book (Department of Defense Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria) was first published. The Orange Book indicated the government recognized the growth of computer systems and their associated security implications. I wonder if they knew how right they were going to be, not only for them, but also for consumers.
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It's been a pleasure writing this column; I hope it's helped you. Have a great security planning year!
About the author
Shelley Bard, CISSP, CISM, is a senior security network engineer with Verizon Federal Network Systems (FNS). An information security professional for 17 years, Bard has briefed and written infosecurity assessments and technical reports for the White House and Department of Defense, special interest groups, industry and academia.
Opinions expressed in this column are those of Shelley Bard and don't necessarily reflect those of Verizon FNS.


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The way a parish is structured and organized can tell us a great deal about that community. The organization of a parish says a lot about how the parishioners understand the role of the laity and clergy, and their vision of the mission of the church.
Prior to Vatican Council II, parishes tended to see the pastor as an absolute authority. Decisions were made, projects undertaken, and moneys collected and spent without consultation of the laity. The laity fulfilled their role in the "kingdom of God" by acting as loyal subjects of the pastor—the representative of Christ the king.
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