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Thirty-five unique gift, antique and specialty shops and cafe.
Live performances of contemporary productions in unique, intimate, historic setting. This boutique venue is a star of the Chicago area theater scene.
CITY:St. Charles
Peruse fair trade personal accessories, home decor, gifts, coffees, chocolates, and more for one of Oak Park's most unique shopping experiences. Ten Thousand Villages is dedicated to providing necessary and fair income to artisans in developing countries by publicizing their handicrafts and bringing a personal touch by telling their stories.
CITY:Oak Park
Since 1995, The Actors Gymnasium has been guided by the vision of a revitalized American theatre: one with performances as thrilling as a rock concert, and as mesmerizing as the circus. To that end, we have dedicated ourselves to the education and development of multi-skilled, physical-theatre artists.
The Arcada Theatre is a historic theatre dedicated to being a true showcase of the Arts. Our main goal is to provide St. Charles, the Fox Valley Area, and the Chicagoland Area a wide variety of arts and entertainment. Conveniently located downtown in charming St. Charles.
CITY:St. Charles
This magnificent Neoclassical architectural gem features a 700-seat auditorium and the Ernest Hemingway Museum.
CITY:Oak Park
St. Charles' newest source for rubber stamps, supplies and classes. Also offering custom invitations and announcements created for your special occasions.
CITY:St. Charles
The Dearborn Observatory is open for limited public viewing via the historic 18.5" refracting telescope every Friday night from 9-11pm. Advance reservations required.
World's largest manufacturer of art pottery. Factory outlet salesroom and Haeger Museum open to the public at original manufacturing site.
CITY:East Dundee
The Iannelli Studios Heritage Center
Home to the Kalo Foundation of Park Ridge, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the rich artistic legacy of the city through education, advocacy, and preservation, as well as promoting the arts & crafts as an integral part of our modern lives. Based on the ideals of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, the Foundation will sponsor educational seminars, exhibits, tours, publications and special events to increase awareness and appreciation of the arts and crafts. Check the website for special events and hours.
CITY:Park Ridge
Guided tours (by reservation only) of Ragdale, a nationally renowned artists' community built by noted architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, include a walk through the historic house and gardens as well as a studio visit with an artist-in-residence.
CITY:Lake Forest
Art, architecture, and garden tours of Howard Van Doren Shaw's summer retreat. The house and gardens, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places among examples of the Arts and Crafts movement in the country. It house 12 artists at a time.
CITY:Lake Forest
The Sanfilippo "Place de la Musique"
Contact Visit McHenry County for information on tours. A private estate located in Barrington Hills, featuring the world's finest collection of automatic music instruments, including the world's largest theater organ. Private group tours or 40 or more. Charity gala events & concerts. A summer concert series and a Christmas concert supporting the Sanfilippo Foundation open to the public with pre-purchased tickets. Concerts include time to explore the Sanfilippo Collection. See website for details and tickets.
A lifestyle and entertainment center offering streetside shopping and dining in a suburban setting. A vibrant shopping alternative including Carson Pirie Scott, AMC-Loews Theater, GameWorks, Laugh Out Loud Improve Theater, and some of Chicago's top restaurants. Store, restaurant, and theater hours vary.
Theatre Historical Society of America
Theatre Historical Society of America features archives and gallery space showcasing the history of America's theatres in photos, blueprints and artifacts.Rotating exhibits highlight the history of different theatres.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Current movies at bargain prices in a beautifully restored French Renaissance 1920s movie theater. Over 1,000 seats with 4K Digital Projection and Sound with Digital 3-D, Wurlitzer pipe organ player Friday, Saturday nights and special events. Theatre is available for meetings with DVD, power point, wi-fi capabilities.
CITY:Downers Grove
Native American Art Gallery. Movies and music performed to enrich the public on Native American culture.
Tucker Gallery specializes in contemporary American and European artists. Styles and subjects range from traditional to abstract.
Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center
Overlooking park land, the Community Room, equipped with a stage and kitchen, can serve 260 dinner guests or 400 people theater seating. Smaller meeting rooms with a capacity of 10-140 people including a gymnasium rental are also available.
CITY:Vernon Hills
This Victorian home features rooms furnished with artifacts exemplifying the lifestyle of the emerging middle-class during the 1870s. Group tours welcome seven days a week with advanced reservations. Walk-in hours Wednesdays & Sundays. Free admission.
The most under priced attraction in the area! 36 acres of family fun. See 300 classic, antique and muscle cars, including the country's largest display of Hollywood TV and movie cars! Experience the Military Combat Zone, a life-like battle scene with rare military vehicles and weapons. Shop 5 Antique Malls. Take a Haunted Trolley Tour. Enjoy great food in a Betty Boop themed diner and more. All in one location!
Specializing in Counted Cross Stitch and Custom Framing. We have the largest showcase of fabrics, fibers, patterns, kits and accessories in the Midwest.
CITY:Crystal Lake
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Housed in historic Turner Town Hall (National Register site), the museum features community history exhibits and a research collection including local history and railroad materials. The Kid Zone Gallery offers changing hands-on displays for all ages.
CITY:West Chicago
The Wildlife Discovery Center is a special place offering programs for people of all ages who have an interest in wildlife and their habitat. Children's classes, adult programs, and school field trips focus on wildlife conservation, field biology, and ecology. The Center also offers self-guided nature hikes, workshops, eco-based summer camps, wildlife ecology trips, group presentations, traveling animal exhibits and exciting volunteer opportunities. You can visit eye-to-eye with over 150 animals including a bobcat, raptors, Kookaburras, and an assortment of venomous and non-venomous reptiles like crocodilians, snakes, turtles and tortoises. The Wildlife Discovery Center is home to one of the largest public exhibits of rattlesnakes in North America, including four species that are native to Illinois. Indoor exhibits hours are Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The outdoor exhibits and walking trails are open year round.
CITY:Lake Forest
The Winnetka Community House enriches the lives of the North Shore residents, their families, visitors and friends by providing diverse educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for people of all ages.
Located on Berwyn's bustling Roosevelt Road, Wire is a one-stop-shop for musicians with the latest technology for music production, performance, education, and distribution. Considered a first-class venue for its top-notch audio equipment, full-service modern lighting system, and multiple recording studios, Wire also offers a full beer list for patrons and artists alike.
Wonder Works is 6,400 square feet of fun, a place of creative play for kids birth to age eight. Located in Oak Park, Illinois at 6445 West North Avenue, the children's museum helps kids, their parents and caregivers unleash their imaginations through art, performance, design, building and more.
CITY:Oak Park
Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology
The goals of the Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology are to collect and preserve literature and equipment pertaining to anesthesiology and to make available to the anesthesiology community, others in the medical profession and the public the most comprehensive educational, scientific and archival resources in anesthesiology.
Over the past twenty seasons, Writers' Theatre has become a major Chicagoland cultural destination with a national reputation for excellence. The company – known for the finest interpretations of classic and contemporary theatre – has garnered critical praise for the consistent high quality and intimacy of its artistry. Throughout the season Writers' will be offering post-show discussions on select Wednesday evenings following the performance in our Tudor Court space. In the Books on Vernon space they will be offering post-show discussions every other Wednesday evening.
A historic 1800s family farm that is maintained in its original location. Programs depict settlers' lives with period accuracy.
CITY:Wood Dale
Enjoy first run films in a renovated 1924 Spanish-style movie theater with five auditoriums all equipped with Dolby digital sound. Baby Barton Pipe Organ is played on Friday and Saturday nights.
Zanies Comedy Club - St. Charles
Popular comedians perform at Zanies, providing an evening of laughter and fun. The "sister" of the legendary downtown Zanies has been making the western suburbs laugh with the same great talent for over 20 years.
CITY:St. Charles
Zanies Comedy Club at Pheasant Run Resort
This "sister" of the legendary downtown Zanies has been making the Western suburbs laugh with the same great talent! Great for group outings and motor coaches!
CITY:St. Charles


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craig, have you tried the one i left? i wonder how you think it compares to yours.
I picked up some hot chili oil from a local Asian market last week. While I have yet to use it on pizza, it was only $2.99 for 8 or so oz and within walking distance from my house. I also tried a hot pepper infused olive oil a few months ago that kicked up the heat nicely with little real flavor, but that was $8/bottle. I wonder how these compare to this chili oil?
Are you sure those are jalapenos? Jalapenos are dark green until they are very ripe when they turn brown red then bright red. They almost never have any lateral indentions in them and often get scars (kind of look like stretch marks) before changing color. If I had to guess, I'd say they are banana peppers.
Tonight I dipped some Hot pork rinds into the oil and couldn't stop eating them.
I just picked up some Jalepeneo Olives!
Just wondering what you guys think of it I think it looks neat.
i tried a hot pepper infused olive oil like your second link. it brought the heat, which was what i was looking for. but as for the flavor, it adds little to the pie.
....I'm wondering how these would do in an oil? I know you said that the canned Calabrian's were salty, so if I did infuse some oil would I add salt or let it be? ...
There must be a brining process done before bottling Calabria chili as I've read references to their saltiness whether a round or tapered chili is used.Don

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Sarah Mildred Long Bridge in Portsmouth stuck, closed
PORTSMOUTH - The Sarah Mildred Long Bridge was closed to traffic Wednesday afternoon after becoming stuck about a foot above the roadway.
The bridge span was lifted in the afternoon as a cold-weather exercise and became out of line when being lowered back down, Bill Boynton, spokesman with the state Department of Transportation said.
Boynton said this sometimes happens, but the problem is compounded by damage to the tracks in which the span runs.
NHDOT Commissioner Chris Clement and other officials visited the bridge on Wednesday to assess the problem and see when and how it can be fixed.
Boynton said he was told it could be a while.?
"We're not sure how long it is going to take to fix it at this point,"? Boynton said.
The Sarah Mildred Long Bridge was built in the 1940s and is New Hampshire's number-one red-list bridge. It is one of two bridges currently connecting Portsmouth and Kittery, Maine, while the Memorial Bridge is under construction.
The middle bridge of the three has been plagued with problems and has a weight limit.
Traffic was rerouted to the I-95 high-level bridge on Wednesday.


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The Isle Royale 40 - Page 2
By the Numbers/Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
:: 165 Miles of hiking and running trails on the island
:: 50 Years of the longest ongoing predator-prey (wolf-moose) study in the world (www.isleroyalewolf.org)
:: 4 Days average length of stay, longest of any National Park
:: 1394 Elevation in feet of high point on IRNP
:: 601 Elevation in feet of Lake Superior
To entice me from my Colorado environs, Greg proposed that we run the island's 40-mile length, what we soon dubbed the "Isle Royale 40." Our intended path started on the docks of Rock Harbor at the northeast end and traversed the entire length of the Greenstone Ridge, arguably the earth's largest and deepest lava flow, to the public boat dock at the southwest entry point of Windigo Ranger Station, Greg's temporary home at the time.
On an early July morning, we gobbled up the first three miles over undulating, rocky terrain along the Tobin Harbor Trail. Haunting loon calls floated up from misty vapor tails dancing over the water. At a junction we turned west and crossed a rickety board bridge over Tobin Creek, then began a gradual ascent to Mount Franklin at 1074 feet, almost 500 feet higher than Lake Superior. Greg pointed out Thunder Bay, Ontario, in the shimmering distance across the omnipresent Lake Superior.
"At this point, we're permanently connected with the Greenstone Ridge Trail," said Greg as we trotted through boreal forest and over obligatory rocky outcroppings en route to Mount Ojibway and its lookout tower, at 7.3 miles. We hit a few trail intersections, including Daisy Farm, Chicken Bone and Hatchet Lake, popular trails to lakes and campsites.
By the marathon mark, 4 hours 25 minutes into our adventure, we approached Ishpeming Point (1377 feet), feeling strong and breathing easy. We came to a brief halt underneath another lookout tower enshrouded in shrubbery.
Then, jolting us from our wilderness reverie, out popped Peter Zahart, one of Greg's colleagues, whom he had convinced to hike up from his housing at Malone Bay because few water sources were available on the ridge.. "Howdy, guys," he said. "How about some extra water and a couple of peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches?"
"Thanks, Peter," I said. "You're a life saver."
We had 15 miles to go. It would feature rough, rolling terrain and the high point of the park, Mount Desor (1394 feet). Once atop Desor we would have a gradual six-mile descent to the dock at Windigo.
"Let's do this thing," I called, setting off on my "ultra shuffle."
As we approached the Island Mine Trail intersection and attempted to glide over Mount Desor, marked only by an inconspicuous rock cairn, our bodies began to rebel.


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Anna Jean Davis
AURA, Mich. – Anna Jean Davis, age 85 of Aura, Mich. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.
She was born on Aug. 21, 1927, in Chicago Heights, Ill., to Bert and Arlene (Freeland) Krogh. Anna grew up in Chicago Heights, Ill., and graduated from Thorton High School in Harvey, Ill. She married Wallace F. Davis on June 28, 1947, in Asher, Ind. Anna was a supportive wife and a wonderful mother. She was a co-owner of Wally's Supermarkets in Illinois as well as Range Finer Foods in South Range.
Anna was a member of Fountain of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City, Ariz. and United Lutheran Church in L'Anse. She was a past PTA President in Illinois, member of the Aura Fire Hall Auxiliary and the Aura Hospital Auxiliary.
Surviving are her children, Dixie (Dann) Cooper of Bloomington, Ind., Lynn (William) Neal of Orwell, Ohio, Chris Davis of South Range, Mary (Mark) Klepac of Arden, NC, Ruth (Bob) Maki of Sun City, Ariz. and Aura, Mich., John Davis of Phoenix, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren, Deb (Zac) Ewin, David Brewster, Joe Neal, Isaac Klepac, Joel (Monica) Klepac, Johanna (Mike) Owens, Rebecca (John) Gilliam, Sam Klepac, and Mark Klepac, Matthew Maki, and Andrew Maki; 14 great grandchildren, Zachary, Richard, Daytona, Danielle, Alyssa, Judah, Elijah, Samuel, Aliyah, Ariel, Simeon, Abram, Grace, and Faith; and 1 great-great-grandchild, Kayden.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Wallace Davis; and a brother, Robert Krogh.
A funeral service will be held Monday, Feb. 4 at noon in the Jacobson Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Mileski officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A luncheon and fellowship will follow in the Sharing Room at the funeral home and will be hosted by the Aura Fire Hall Auxiliary. Burial will be in the Aura Cemetery in the spring.


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CharlenePosted Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at 5:37 PM
I met Charlene about 4 years ago, in Fort Worth Texas. We were both there because of a mutual love for horses and all things horse. What had prompted both of our trips, was the Ray Hunt Memorial, that was being held in Texas. If you've read much of my blog, you have heard/read of Ray before. Ray had died a year before, leaving a Legacy that so many others will continue to live up to. This event was Internationally known, and we met so many people there, and met again many that we already knew. Charlene and I met there and over the 3 days of the Memorial, kind of kept running into one another, which in itself, was a bit odd, as there were so many people there, and the Event Center was huge. We sat and talked a few times, and exchanged names, and emails. I had doodled her email on a scratch of paper in my camera bag. I meant to email her, but chances of me finding that email later, and remembering and taking the time to do it, were slim. But, a few weeks later, I did. Found it, and even remembered who it was for, and that I wanted to keep in touch! So, I emailed her, and as they say, the rest is history! We kept in touch over the next 2 years, and became Facebook friends. Somewhere along the line we exchanged phone numbers, and have texted and chatted and after awhile, it seemed as if I really knew her. I did know her. She saw lots of photos of my family via Facebook, and I saw lots of her family too. We have a lot in common, deep love of family and children, grand children. Concerns about our children, and other matters too. We have the same political opinions, and basic thoughts on life in general. While she has horses, she doesn't have a 'ranch' type background and became fascinated by what my photos depicted. So, naturally, I invited her to come and stay a few days with us. I had no reservations about this, I knew it was a great idea. She had none either, and plans started slowly formulating. We talked about when would be good, and it wasn't easy due to both of us having busy lives. But we knew it was going to happen! This talk started over a year ago. In the mean time, last February we were all planning to go to "The Legacy of Legends" in Vegas. This is a tribute also to Tom Dorrance, and Ray Hunt. Wayne and I rode up with Carolyn, so we were there a couple days before the 'audience" …working. Charlene got there the day before the event was to start. And though I hadn't "seen" her in 2+ years, when I saw her, it was obvious. Maybe that sounds cliché, but it's true. She had even changed her hair color a bit, but I knew it was her. Immediately we began chitter chattering as if we'd left off 'yesterday' Off we went exploring the Arena and catching up. She had come with friends from Georgia too, and I had responsibilities, so we didn't spend a lot of time together, but she was there during my wedding, taking photos. And we had dinner the last night we were all there. She also gifted Wayne and I with a most beautiful, Leather bound ….. intricately carved wedding photo frame. I treasure that immensely! Sharon came to my wedding also, so having Sharon, Carolyn and Charlene stand with me during my wedding…well, to marry my husband, that was special.
After Vegas, our plans accelerated. We talked more and more about her coming and riding with us, learning what we do, and riding the open hills. If you know how Georgia is, you know there aren't mountains and dessert like we have here. She was so fascinated by this! It came down to August. Then Carolyn invited her to the "Whistle Grin & Ride" Just about perfect! She decided to come for that, (she could ride Marshmallow) and arrive a few days early to be with us, and then we'd drive to Wyoming with Carolyn, and then afterward, she'd fly home.
Here she is in Vegas.
After my wedding, with Sharon
Her first ride in Idaho. Note the smoke that we had back in August.
We love finding cows peeking at us.
Fitting right in with my family.
Her First ride in Wyoming (Mine too!) Not everyone gets to ride right alongside Carolyn Hunt!
She took great care of Marshmallow. This was good for both of them!
She loves my Dorky Horses!
She is all about her family and not afraid to be a clown!
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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Cracking Village 5 Mile Race In full: Tough off road race with lots of hills, mud, bluebells and views with a village green atmosphere that The Kinks would have appreciated.Date of review: April 27, 2014
In short: Race has been organised since 1946 - they know what makes a good one.In full: Fast flat course based at the new improved shinny Mountbatten Centre. The rain held off, however the wind was up this year which scuppered my PB attempt. Excellent event.Date of review: September 15, 2013
In short: Excellent RaceDate of review: January 11, 2013
In short: Great Low Key Race through lovely Hampshire CountrysideIn full: Considering the amount of rain we have had in the last month the course was in great shape. Cheerful marshalls, though that may be due to the fact that the sun came out for the first time in weeks, and a really well organised event. Great goody bag; T shirt, towel, banana and balloon to amuse the kids. Will be back next year.Date of review: July 8, 2012
In short: Very Hard CourseIn full: Not quite sure why everyone is raving over this event I found it to be a very hard course. I can cope with the hills but I spent the last half of the marathon staring at my feet due to the nature of the trails. Kilometre markers were way out which is not a major issue and what the hell was the compulsorary hat gloves tights and jacket about? Date of review: July 6, 2012
In short: Excellent RaceIn full: (20 Mile Challenge) First time at this event; really enjoyed it. The conditions underfoot were challenging given all the rain this month and there are quite a lot of hills. The reward of the hills is the fabulous views from the top of the Downs. Great marshalls and helpers, nice momento, meal at the finish, what more could you want. Date of review: May 12, 2012
In short: 5/10, could improve and needs to listen.In full: For a first running of the event it was OK. There have been a lot of comments made which I'm not going to add to. Hopefully they will take them onboard for next year, oh and get a running club on the race committee so you know what's important to well the runners!Date of review: May 1, 2012
In short: Excellent Organisation - Fast CourseIn full: Another well organised Eastleigh 10k.Date of review: March 25, 2012
In short: Good Local Race with PB PotentialIn full: This is a good local league race which has serious PB potential even with the small off road parts. Facilities are adequate and organisation is good. What's nice is that the organisers listened to feedback from last year and sorted out minor niggles. Well done.Date of review: November 6, 2011
In short: Another good raceDate of review: September 13, 2011
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Downtown Houston will soon expand its cultural landscape within the George R. Brown Convention Center and Partnership Tower along the transforming convention district, known as Avenida Houston. A series of ten art ...Read More
HUE Mural Festival's mission is to curate an organic Houston Urban Experience featuring murals and cultural collaborations to engage with tourists and locals while adding to Houston's mural art landscape ...Read More
Aerosol Warfare helps the Houston Zoo with 5 Saving the Wildlife Murals on the the Galveston, Texas Babes Beach Seawall. The murals on the seawall highlight the area's wildlife and the ...Read More
Aerosol Warfare is a graffiti, street art and urban arts organization run by artists for artists. Aerosol Warfare, founded in 1990, began its love for the Houston graffiti art culture through hip hop emersion, art exhibitions, community collaborations evolving over 25 years into what it is today as a venue, continuing to support local arts and beyond. What started with documenting and producing videos of the street art and graffiti scenes in the 1990s—and many art project collaborations with other artists - is now a professional arts organization. Aerosol Warfare specializes in Graffiti, Aerosol Art, Murals, Outsider, Street and Mixed Media Arts while also appreciating all art forms. Over the years, Aerosol Warfare has showcased and supported over hundreds of local and national artists. Some notable national artists they have worked with include Futura, Ramm:Ell:Zee, SEEN, Shepherd Fairey, Give Up and COPE2.
We shot video of local street artist GONZO247 at his Aerosol Warfare studio creating the cover art for this week's Houston Press. Video via Voice Media GroupMore Videos


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Recent Sexting Cases Should Bring Change
As cellphones have evolved, the law has not evolved with them.
Among the issues state legislatures have struggled with is sexting, the sending of inappropriate texts between cellphones.
Most sexting laws apply only to minors under the legal reasoning that the teens are dealing in child pornography, one of the only sets of existing laws on the books that could deal with transmission of such images. Cases in which teen sexting has been made public have resulted in emotional damage to teens and, in some cases, suicide – resulting in most teen sexting to be handled with education about the ramifications of sexting and through diversionary programs instead of criminal court. Because adults are of a consenting age, there are few laws on the books to deal with adults.
That should change in the case of teachers and students sending inappropriate texts.
Twice in the last week, Western New York teachers have been in the news for sending and receiving sexts from students.
On Jan. 20, Shane Riethmiller, 40, of Dunkirk and a teacher at Salamanca Central School, was sentenced to six months in jail, five years of probation and has surrendered his teaching license as part of his guilty plea after sending and receiving inappropriate texts from a teen girl over three months in 2011. On Jan. 20, Gerald Wild, a former social studies teacher at the Alden School District near Buffalo, pleaded guilty to one count of endangering the welfare of a child for sexting a 16-year-old girl. He faces up to a year in jail when he is sentenced.
Compare Riethmiller's punishment with that of Kevin DeFrancesco, a 29-year-old Pennsylvania teacher who was sentenced to between 27 months and eight years in prison on charges of sexual abuse of children, unlawful contact with a minor and attempt to commit sexual abuse of children after sending sexually explicit text messages to two students. He will also have to register for life as a sex offender.
It's not too much to expect that adults, especially teachers, should be held to a higher standard. New York lawmakers should craft legislation that makes teachers think twice about carrying on inappropriately with students. State law should reflect the public trust placed in school teachers and punish more harshly teachers who send inappropriate texts to students.


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I have noticed since I became a member and reading through the post that some people have very expensive taste for tea. As I look at some of the Vendor sites I see tea that has a hefty price. What I am confused about is do you only drink it because of the price it has the perception that it is better? Is it really better? I know some would probably not dare drink tea from a couple of the places that I buy from. Would you try a Oolong or a Sencha that was half the price?
I have bought tea that was 20.00 for 2oz and I have bought tea that was 10.00 for 2oz and the problem I am having is it that maybe I do not know what good tea is supposed taste like but it seems that some of the cheaper teas are great.
Is tea over marketed ? It seems every bodies teas are the best but are they really? If you were blindfolded could you really tell the difference?
I kinda relate it to the van I just bought...I bought the new Hyundai van and it has ever option that the Honda has but the Honda is about 15 thousand more. So buying a Honda you are paying for the name. Is it the same way for certain teas?
I am sorry to ramble but I gotta know
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Topic: Distrubuted asset hosts
Not sure if this is the right forum but it seemed like it.
I read up on the (relatively) new distributed asset hosts configuration and decided to implement it on one of my test sites.
I've got the following in my environments/production.rb:
config.action_controller.asset_host = "http://assets%d.mysite.com"
This works just fine, except it isn't using all the hosts available. For example, take a page with 3 javascript_include_tag's and 1 stylesheet_link_tag. It will generate output like so:
<link href="http://assets2.mysite.com/stylesheets/countdown.css?1214003368" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" />
<script src="http://assets2.mysite.com/javascripts/realtime.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script src="http://assets3.mysite.com/javascripts/countdown.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script src="http://assets2.mysite.com/javascripts/startit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
This doesn't seem to be using the distributed hosts very well, I would have thought it would use them in a round-robin or similar layout.
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Cornell For Clerk
MAYVILLE – Legislator Lori Cornell is planning to forego her legislative seat in order to run for county clerk.
The Jamestown Democrat will square off against co-legislator Larry Barmore, R-Gerry, for the title. Cornell said she is looking forward to the campaigning process.
"I welcome the opportunity to provide for a good Democratic process for the voters of Chautauqua County," Cornell said. "In all honesty, I work very well with Larry Barmore in the legislature. My background is in leadership. I think one of the keys of leadership is seeking consensus and working, in the case of politics, across party lines. I think Larry and I have done our best to really do that, and I look forward to a fair and honest campaign."
This will be Cornell's second attempt to attain the office, after challenging incumbent Sandy Sopak eight years ago. Cornell said her goal is to lead an innovative, nonpartisan operation that strives to improve customer service every day, and to save taxpayers as much money as possible.
"Campaigning is one of those challenging endeavors in any political career," Cornell said. "I love to campaign. I will work as hard as I worked in 2005. This is just a little better opportunity than it was eight years ago. It's an open seat. I wish nothing but the absolute best for retiring County Clerk Sandy Sopak, and I will do everything possible to run the kind of campaign that will allow me to become her successor."
Cornell said the decision to run for county clerk was a difficult one, as she loves serving in the Legislature. However, in order to run for the higher office, she will need to pass on the opportunity to run for a third term.
"At the end of the day, I think that being in an office as nonpartisan, as county clerk should be, it's a better opportunity for me to able to more completely serve my constituents and all of the residents of Chautauqua County. So, I'm going for it," she said.
In addition to serving nearly two terms in the Legislature, Cornell has held full-time positions of leadership in municipal, county, state and the federal government. Additionally, she has worked in the private sector as an independent consultant to assist small businesses in marketing and sales capacity. She has also served as an adjunct faculty member at Jamestown Community College.
Cornell received her master's degree from the St. Bonaventure University School of Business and her bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame, where she was accepted into the Hesburgh Honors Program. She is a graduate of Dunkirk High School.
As a legislator, Cornell led the effort to form a nonpartisan commission to redraw county Legislature districts and to improve declining housing in the county. She has been an advocate for Chautauqua Lake and youth development opportunities such as 4H, a longtime ally in the push to reduce the size of the county Legislature, and has consistently opposed tax increases across her desk.
A Dunkirk native, Lori Cornell resides in Jamestown where she has been actively involved in the Jamestown Schools PTA, American Association of University Women, League of Women Voters, Business and Professional Women, Mothers of Preschoolers, Babe Ruth Baseball, the YMCA Partner with Youth campaign, and First Covenant Church. Her board service has included the Chautauqua County Land Bank, Family Service of the Chautauqua Region, Kiwanis Club, Housing Authority and Jamestown Property Rehabilitation.
Democratic Chairman Norm Green said he expected full support of Cornell's candidacy at Saturday's upcoming Democratic endorsement meeting.
"She's a natural leader and is easily one of the most highly organized administrators I've ever met," Green said. "Her attention to detail, ability to think creatively and effectively lead a team make her an excellent choice for county clerk."
Cornell lives in Jamestown with her husband, Chuck and four sons: Ben, Nate, Zach and Nick.


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N.Y. Power Authority To Hold Nov. 3-4 Hearings On Hydropower Contract Extensions With Upstate Utilities
Michael Saltzman
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November 1, 2010
WHITE PLAINS—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will hold public hearings on Wednesday (Nov. 3) and Thursday (Nov. 4) in Lewiston and Syracuse, respectively, on proposed contract extensions for sale of low-cost hydropower to National Grid, New York State Electric & Gas, and Rochester Gas and Electric for their residential and small farm customers.
The contract extensions would provide for the continued sale of a total of 455 megawatts (mw) of firm power and 360 mw of firm peaking power to the three upstate utilities, from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2011. The agreements would be subject to early termination on 30 days' written notice by NYPA, as with previous extensions.
Firm power is defined as power available at all times, while firm peaking power is generation to satisfy demand for electricity during hours of greatest usage.
The proposed contracts, for providing amounts of power from NYPA's Niagara and St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Projects, will be submitted to Gov. David A. Paterson for his consideration following the hearings.
Wednesday's hearing will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m at the Niagara Power Project Power Vista at 5777 Lewiston Rd., in Lewiston, near Niagara Falls.
The hearing on Thursday, also from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., will be conducted at Syracuse City Hall, Common Council Chambers, 233 East Washington St., in Syracuse.
Written statements provided to the Power Authority by the close of business on Friday, Nov. 5, will also become part of the record of the hearings. The statements can be sent to Karen Delince, NYPA corporate secretary, at 123 Main St., White Plains, N.Y. 10601 or to firstname.lastname@example.com
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Saladin c. 1138-1193
Kurdish Muslim leader, Sultan of Egypt and Syria.
Born in Tikrīt, Iraq, Saladin (also written as Salâh ed Dîn or Salah ed-Din Yusuf) rose to power during the time of the Second and Third Crusades. He gained a reputation as a superior general, and contemporary accounts by Frankish and Arabic sources credit Saladin with being merciful and fair. His name is most widely recognized among Westerners for his military engagement with King Richard I during the Third Crusade. Among Muslims, he has often been viewed as a hero of Islam for his efforts to unite the Islamic states culminating in the capture of Jerusalem in 1187. Others, Muslims and Westerners alike, believe that despite Saladin's devout claims, his actions were aimed at consolidating and increasing his personal power.
At age fourteen, Saladin entered into the service of Syrian ruler Nur ad-Din. In 1164, Nur ad-Din sent Saladin on a series of military expeditions aimed at assisting the Egyptian Fatmid rulers in defending themselves against the attacks of the Crusaders. Saladin's efforts in these campaigns were highly successful. By 1169, Saladin had become the commander in chief of the Syrian army, as well as the vizier of Egypt. Having defended Egypt against the Crusaders, Saladin now went on the attack against them. Following Nur ad-Din's death in 1174, Saladin expanded his power in both Syria and Mesopotamia. In 1187 Saladin's armies captured Jerusalem. Two years later, the Third Crusade was launched, forcing Saladin to defend his territory. King Richard I of England was successful in overtaking some of Saladin's strongholds, including Acre in 1191. In 1192, Saladin and Richard reached an armistice agreement that allowed the Crusaders control over cities along the Palestinian-Syrian coast. Saladin and the Muslims, however, retained control over the city the Crusaders most longed for—Jerusalem. Saladin died in 1193.
Saladin scholarship focuses largely on evaluations of the contemporary source material about Saladin's life, and assessments of Saladin's military efficacy, motivation, reputation, and legacy. Hamilton A. R. Gibb offers a ranking and analysis of contemporary Arabic sources that focus on the life of Saladin. Gibb maintains that the two best sources are the extant texts composed by 'Imâdeddîn of Isfahân, and the Life of Saladin by Bahâeddin Ibn Shaddad. Gibb also concludes that one of the most respected sources, the history el-Kâmil by 'Izzeddîn Ibn el-Athîr, should no longer be regarded as the views "of a well-informed contemporary chronicler." Yaacov Lev examines how contemporary politics influenced Saladin's historian-admirers—Qadi al Fadil, 'Imad al-Din al-Isfahani, Ibn Shaddad, and Ibn el-Athîr—and affected their assessment of Saladin. Additionally, Lev discusses the cultural and religious biases that perhaps affected the biographers' views of Saladin. While Gibb and Lev study contemporary Arabic sources, C. R. Conder analyzes one such source—the account of Saladin's activities written by Saladin's friend Boha ed-Dîn—and Geoffrey de Vinsauf's account of the same events from the Frankish point of view. Both accounts, Conder observes, are in complete accordance on the main facts pertaining to the Third Crusade. Other critics have centered their studies on the way in which contemporary sources have been utilized or ignored by modern writers. An anonymous critic for the Quarterly Review argues that nineteenth-century English readers suffered from a lack of an accurate account of "Mohammedan history" written by a western author. The critic goes on to discuss the wealth of information about Saladin available from Arabic sources. Stanley Lane-Poole examines how Saladin legends, which appear in early French romances, influenced nineteenth-century romances such as Sir Walter Scott's The Talisman (1825). Lane-Poole demonstrates how Scott's and other literary treatments of Saladin include factual inaccuracies as well as insights into Saladin's character.
In evaluating and discussing Saladin's rise to power and his military and political achievements, some critics offer a favorable assessment of Saladin's character and motivations. Dana Carleton Munro offers a detailed account of Saladin's military conquests, and notes that Saladin treated Christian prisoners mercifully, and that he allowed Christian pilgrims access to Jerusalem. Steve Runciman characterizes Saladin as a devout Muslim, and comments that Saladin is as much admired in modern times as he was by his contemporaries. Like Munro, Runciman observes that Saladin showed "mercy and charity" to his defeated enemies. Similarly, Hamilton A. R. Gibb analyzes Saladin's activities and possible motivations. Gibb argues that Saladin's goals were to drive the Franks from Palestine and Syria, and to unite the Islamic states. Gibb praises Saladin as a man who stood for a "moral ideal"; Saladin expressed "this moral ideal in his own life and action," thereby creating "an impulse to unity." While these critics emphasize Saladin's religious motivation, his mercy, and his morality, others question—rather than praise—these qualities and impulses. Hilaire Belloc states that Saladin condemned enemies to torture and death, and remained "indifferent" to the suffering of these individuals. Belloc also describes Saladin as "fanatically anti-Christian." Malcolm Cameron Lyons and D. E. P. Jackson point out that Saladin was both admired and reviled by his Muslim contemporaries; some Muslims accused him of using the unification of Islam as a ruse for his quest for personal power. Still other critics have attempted analyses that avoid discussion of personal characteristics and motivation altogether. R. Stephen Humphreys offers a detailed examination of the political structure under which Saladin operated. Humphreys demonstrates how the territories brought together by Saladin functioned as a political system which was shaped by a network of loyalties Saladin had cultivated. Andrew S. Ehrenkreutz criticizes Gibb's and other "romantic" assessments of Saladin's achievements, and his own analysis of Saladin's early career does not focus on Saladin's devotion to Islam or to the holy war against the Crusaders. Ehrenkreutz goes on to discuss Saladin's military and diplomatic accomplishments, as well as his shortcomings as a leader. D. S. Richards in his study of Saladin's career, finds much to criticize in Ehrenkreutz's work. Richards claims that Ehrenkreutz's analysis is full of inaccuracies, as well as "slanted or unsupportable interpretations of texts." Richards concludes that while Gibb's portrait of Saladin may seem at first "too good to be true," it is preferable to Ehrenkreutz's faulty account.
Representative Works
Bahâeddîn Ibn Shaddad
Life of Saladin (history) date unknown
'Imâddedîn of Isfahân
el-Barq el-Shâmî (history) date unknown
'Imâddedîn of Isfahân
el-Fath el-Qussî (history) date unknown
'Izzeddîn Ibn el-Athîr
el-Kâmil (history) unknown
Sir Walter Scott
The Talisman (novel) 1825
The Quarterly Review (essay date 1896)
The Quarterly Review (essay date 1896)
SOURCE: "The Age of Saladin," The Quarterly Review, Vol. CLXXXIII, No. CCCLXV, 1896, pp. 163–87.
[In the following essay, the anonymous critic briefly reviews several nineteenth-century Western histories of the Crusades. The critic observes a lack of a thorough, accurate "Mohammedan history" by a Western writer and demonstrates that such information is available through Arabic sources.]
… 1. Ousama ibn Mounkidh, un Emir Syrien au premier siècle des Croisades (1095-1188). Par Hartwig Derenbourg. Avec le texte arabe de l'Autobiographie d'Ousama, publié d'après le manuscrit de...
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C. R. Conder (essay date 1897)
SOURCE: "Saladin and King Richard: The Eastern Question in the Twelfth Century," Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. DCCCCLXXVII, No. CLXI, March, 1897, pp. 389–97.
[In the following essay, Conder reviews the pre-history and military details of the Third Crusade, emphasizing the achievements of King Richard I. Conder notes that in accounts of the Crusade by Frankish and Muslim authors, both Saladin and Richard are praised and respected.]
It is not often that so complete a double account of a great struggle can be found in medieval history as that which exists regarding the third crusade, of which the opposing heroes were Saladin and Richard Lion Heart. On the...
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Dana Carleton Munro (essay date 1935)
SOURCE: "Saladin and the Loss of the Kingdom" in The Kingdom of the Crusaders, Kennikat Press, 1935, pp. 147–73.
[In the following essay, Munro offers an account of Saladin's rise to power and discusses his capture of Jerusalem and truce with the Christians.]
From all those engaged in the crusading wars romance has singled out Saladin as its own particular hero, with Richard the Lion-Hearted as a poor second. The choice was a natural one, for Saladin had the qualities which commended him to both Christian and Muslim. He did not have the broad tolerance in religion with which Lessing endowed him in Nathan der Weise: no Muslim leader could have had this...
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Hilaire Belloc (essay date 1937)
SOURCE: "The Encirclement" in The Crusade: The World's Debate, Cassell and Company Ltd., 1937, pp. 255–85.
[In the following essay, Belloc analyzes Saladin's role in deciding the fate of the Christians in the Holy Land between the Second and Third Crusades. Belloc stresses that other scholars have made too much of Saladin's alleged respect for and fair treatment of his enemies.]
The attack of Europe upon the Asiatic is over and has failed. The rest of the story is but one thing. It is the mortal sickness and death of the Crusading State.
The breakdown of the expedition...
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H. A. R. Gibb (essay date 1950)
SOURCE: "The Arabic Sources for the Life of Saladin," Speculum, Vol. XXV, No. 1, January, 1950, pp. 58–72.
[In the following essay, Gibb examines the style, content, and historical accuracy and value of several contemporary Arabic sources of the life of Saladin.]
All historians who have studied the life of Saladin have given the first place to two Arabic sources: the Life of Saladin by Bahâeddîn Ibn Shaddâd (translated in Volume III of the Recueil des Historiens des Croisades: Historiens Orientaux), and the universal history, el-Kâmil, of 'Izzeddîn Ibn el-Athîr (partially translated in Volumes I and II, 1, in the same series). As to...
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Steven Runciman (essay date 1954)
SOURCE: "Saladin, a Great Leader of Islam," The Listener, Vol. LI, No. 1311, April 15, 1954, pp. 648–49.
[In the essay that follows, Runciman offers a general assessment of Saladin's achievement and reputation, commenting that Saladin is as admired in modern times as he was by his contemporaries for his eminence as a general and for his virtuous nature. The author cites examples of Saladin's acts of mercy, charity, compassion, and humility.]
There are many characters in history who were thought to be great and good by their contemporaries but who seem to us today rather unattractive. Fashions in behaviour and even moral standards have changed. But there are a few...
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Charles M. Brand (essay date 1962)
SOURCE: "The Byzantines and Saladin, 1185–1192: Opponents of the Third Crusade," Speculum, Vol. XXXVII, No. 2, April, 1962, pp. 167–81.
[In the following essay, Brand outlines the details of the alliance between the Byzantine Empire and Saladin from 1185 to 1192. Brand concludes that neither side gained much from the alliance.]
On the eve of the Third Crusade the chief Christian state in the East joined with Saladin, sultan of Egypt and Syria, to further their common interests, which involved opposition to the Latins in the Holy Land. To the West this conjunction appeared to be a violation of the tie of religion and a break with tradition, because from the...
(The entire section is 8667 words.)
Hamilton A. R. Gibb (essay date 1962)
SOURCE: "The Achievement of Saladin" in Studies in the Civilization of Islam, edited by Stanford J. Shaw and William R. Polk, Princeton University Press, 1962, pp. 91–107.
[In the following essay, Gibb assesses the motivation behind Saladin's achievements and addresses the theory that his successes were the result of his personal ambition and his exploitation of religious sentiments. Gibb maintains that Saladin's successes were the result of his "unselfishness, his humility and generosity, [and] his moral vindication of Islam."]
In the effort to penetrate behind the external history of a person whose reputation rests upon some military achievement, the modern...
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Andrew S. Ehrenkreutz (essay date 1972)
SOURCE: "The Showdown with the Crusader" in Saladin, State University of New York Press, 1972, pp. 195–261.
[In the following essay, Ehrenkreutz offers an assessment of Saladin's career that focuses on his accomplishments as well as his shortcomings. Ehrenkreutz stresses that he does not, unlike many critics, conjecture about or romanticize Saladin's intentions.]
"As for the claim of the Caliph that I've conquered Jerusalem with his army and under his banners—where were his banners and his army at the time? By God! I conquered Jerusalem with my own troops and under my own banners!"—Saladin to Caliph al-Nasir...
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R. Stephen Humphreys (essay date 1977)
SOURCE: "The Structure of Politics in the Reign of Saladin" in From Saladin to the Mongols: Ayyubids of Damascus, 1193–1260, State University of New Yirk Press Albany, 1977, pp. 15–39, 414–21.
[In the following essay, Humphreys analyzes the political structure under which Saladin operated and discusses the ways in which he adapted this structure and established his authority. Humphreys emphasizes the system of loyalties cultivated by Saladin, and observes that such a system could not be sustained after his death. But overall, the political system that was prevalent during Saladin's reign "gave his immediate successors a framework of attitudes and behavior within which to define...
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Malcolm Cameron Lyons and D. E. P. Jackson (essay date 1982)
SOURCE: "Conclusion" in Saladin: Politics of the Holy War, Cambridge University Press, 1982, pp. 365–85, 432–37.
[In the following essay, Lyons and Jackson offer a brief assessment of Saladin's reputation, commenting that Saladin's Muslim contemporaries alternately viewed him as a hero of Islam or as a manipulator who used Islam to achieve personal power. Lyons and Jackson provide evidence of Saladin's strengths and weaknesses.]
To his admirers, Saladin on his death-bed at Damascus can be seen as the hero of Islam, the destroyer of the Latin Kingdom and the restorer of the shrines in Jerusalem. Eulogy, however, must accommodate itself to the fact that such a...
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C. P. Melville and M. C. Lyons (essay date 1992)
SOURCE: "Saladin's Hattin Letter" in The Horns of Hattin, edited by B. Z. Kedar, Yad Izhak Ben-Zvi, 1992, pp. 208–13.
[In the following excerpt, Melville and Lyons note that Saladin's Hattin letter functions as a triumph song, rather than a factual account. Like most medieval Arabic diplomatic correspondence, the letter is "colored by metaphor and rhetorical exaggeration." The critics then offer an English translation of the letter.]
The repetitive patterns of medieval Arabic diplomatic correspondence are colored by metaphor and rhetorical exaggeration. Here, facts are the one half-pennyworth of bread in an intolerable deal of sack, and to this general rule...
(The entire section is 1598 words.)
Terry Jones and Alan Ereira (essay date 1995)
SOURCE: "Saladin the Upstart" in Crusades, Facts on File, 1995, pp. 135–47.
[In the essay that follows, Jones and Ereira provide a brief overview of Saladin's gradual achievement of military power and comment on the reasons why some contemporary Muslims viewed Saladin as an "upstart." The critics' evaluation focuses on the apparent discrepancy between Saladin's expansionism (which involved fighting against fellow Muslims) and his claim that his activities were geared toward the conquest of Jerusalem and the goal of expelling Christians from the land.]
'Upon the death of Shirkuh, the advisers of the Caliph al-Adid suggested that he name Yusuf the new Vizier,...
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Yaacov Lev (essay date 1999)
SOURCE: "The Sources" in Saladin in Egypt, Constable London, 1976, pp. xii-xv.
[In the following essay, Lev reviews the main contemporary sources for Saladin's biography and examines the influence of the contemporary politics (as well as the biographers' attitudes and perceptions) on the biographers' assessments of Saladin.]
I. The abundance of sources for Saladin's rise to power in Egypt should not mislead us as to our ability to fathom the deeper motives and aspirations of the main players on the political scene. We must be always...
(The entire section is 5918 words.)
Further Reading
Gabrieli, Francesco, ed. and trans. "Part Two: Saladin and the Third Crusade." In Arab Historians of the Crusades, selected and translated from Arabic by Francesco Gabrieli, translated from Italian by E. J. Costello, pp. 87-254. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1957.
Translations of Arabic sources discussing Saladin's character—his generosity, courage, fairness, and "unfailing goodness"—as well as his military exploits, peace negotiations, and death.
———."The Arabic Historiography of the Crusades." In Historians of the Middle East, edited by Bernard Lewis and P. M. Holt, pp. 98-107. London: Oxford...
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Audie Award Nominee, Children's Titles for Ages 8-12, 2013
August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school - until now. He's about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and if you've ever been the new kid, then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, despite appearances? R. J. Palacio has crafted an uplifting novel full of wonderfully realistic family interactions, lively school scenes, and writing that shines with spare emotional power.
©2012 R. J. Palacio (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
"Wonder is a book with such a big, wide heart - it shows how we are all fragile, imperfect, and perfectly beautiful creatures. A wonderful novel by a wonder of a writer!" (Julia Alvarez, author of Return to Sender, Before We Were Free, Finding Miracles, and the Tía Lola Stories)
Tangential, eclectic, avid listener... favorite book is the one currently in ear.
"Excellent way to teach differences... and sameness"
As an adult who works extensively with developmentally and physically disabled children and adults... I applaud this book. Simply but beautifully told account of Auggie, who with his facial anomalies leaves the cocoon of homeschooling to attend 5th grade. Well rounded point of views help the reader to understand how this disability affects friends, siblings, parents and teachers. Uplifting, clean read with a few sad spots and some really funny parts too. Nicely done!
Audible editor and listener. Lover of fiction, thrillers, celebrity memoirs, and quirky teen novels.
"Everyone deserves a standing ovation at least once"
This book warmed my heart. Auggie's character is honest and loveable, showing courage and perception well beyond his years. Wonder develops through the viewpoints of multiple characters - each captured through a unique and fitting voice - adding depth and personality to a beautifully written story of family, friendship, acceptance, and the never-ending struggle to fit in.
Besides incessant listening to audiobooks, I also read on my Kindle at night, birdwatch, garden (roses, daylilies), and do genealogy.
"A wonderful story for all ages!"
Firstly, I'd like to address the narration. It seems a few readers were very put off by the female rendition of Augie s voice. At first, it seemed to me like an odd choice. However, as the book progressed, I got accustomed to it. I took into account that Augie had multiple facial deformities, including a cleft palate that was not yet completely repaired. He was also very small for his age. Under any circumstances, his speech/voice would have been somewhat odd and not entirely normal. I came to look forward to his chapters and listening to him narrate. So, for me, it was a positive, and I really enjoyed the narrator's interpretation of his voice.
As for the story, I loved everything about it. I really miss it now that I am done and keep wishing there was more. I actually miss Augie! This is a book that can be enjoyed by all ages; it is not just for middle school kids. I really liked hearing the viewpoints of the different characters and felt the author was successful in giving them each their own chapters. This book has so many good messages and it should go a long way in fostering understanding and tolerance of differences. It would be wonderful if it was required reading for preteen students. It brought smiles to my face and tears to my eyes and it had a very feel-good ending that I think was realistic and believable.
A highly recommended informative and fun listen!
"And adults can like it too!"
I was prepared for another "kid bullied, kid triumphs" kind of story. This was much more nuanced. Auggie brings out the best in those who are open to it, while those who aren't become ever more isolated and stuck. Love wins.
The performance kept my attention.
The intonation of the mother was sometimes too patronizing or condescending. The sister was dead on. Auggies voice reflects impairment, but could become too grating in long spells. None of it was enough to keep me from recommending the book in any form to many friends. Thinking about making it a reading project for my confirmation class!
"A Beautiful Story"
This is a beautiful story. An amazing story for any youth to read. It could also teach a lot of adults a thing or two about empathy as well.
I really like how a boy so 'ugly', could spread so much joy and love. Amazing overall.
However, I must say that the choice to have the boy's voice read in a raspy whisper was an absolutely TERRIBLE choice. Why wouldn't they just use a normal young sounding male? It was extremely annoying, and it made him sound like a whiny baby. The writing wasn't bad at all, but the narration was just dreadful.
Kate Rudd was amazing as always, and she saved the entire book for me. 5 star for her. 1 star for the other. 3 star overall.
I love to read!
If a teen (or anyone) reads Thirteen Reasons Why and is feeling like suicide is an option for severe depression, that person needs to read Wonder. Auggie shows amazing bravery and strength all through this story. He has to deal with so much fear, anger, rejection, and ridicule all because of something completely outside of his control. He has friends and family who come alongside him and support him throughout his experiences. The ending was extremely positive for all of the involved characters!
"Great for 5th, 6th graders and beyond"
Engaging, tender, uplifting
This is a great YA book. It is fabulous for reinforcing the attributes of kindness, courage, and friendship. All my 6th graders read it in 5th grade and they loved it.
My only complaint: the cartoonish narration detracted from this otherwise sublime and poignant story. A wonderful book– one that everyone should read.
I am a middle school reading teacher who loves to show students the wonder and joy of reading.
"LOVE this BOOK"
I have only listened to this book so I cannot judge but the audio book was fabulous.
August of course. What a courageous soul. He makes you want to do better for others.
I love when his classmates come to his rescue in the woods. That was a very powerful moment.
August the boy who taught others to be humane.
Super book for girls and boys. My reluctant reader of a nephew (13) read the book and loved it. It has something for everyone and gives you great perspective.
Elementary Teacher, Coffee Lover, Cross-Stitcher, Audiobook Addict
"Well-written YA Fiction hurt by flawed narration"
Wonder is a story that all middle school children should be reading. As an elementary teacher, I can tell you that it doesn't do justice to the occasional savagery of young adults, but it's still a close enough approximation to be a valuable tale.
The trouble with this recording is the narrator who performs the role of August. August is in many ways a naive and overprotected character, but the narrator's vocal presentation is not nuanced and represents him as more infantile than I understood him to be. Indeed, I'm not sure this male role should have been performed by a woman: I found her attempt at a prepubescent male child's voice to be grating and unpleasant to listen to. The narrator who performed Jack's character was much more believable as a city kid; indeed, all the other character performances (some of which may have been performed by the same narrator who performs as August, but using a different voice, thankfully) were excellent. If you can tolerate this troublesome character representation, then you'll enjoy this book. I gritted my teeth and plowed through the initial sections until the narrators switched, and I'm glad I did---the story's worth reading to its conclusion.
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Women's History Month (March) is a time to honor the many contributions and achievements of women throughout the world. The BCTC Learning Resource Center is celebrating this important month with the following activities and materials:
Selected Materials Related to Women's History
A list of some of our library items related to Women's History in general. Printouts of this bibliography are also available at the circulation desk.
Selected Materials By and About Famous Women
A selected bibliography of library materials written by women or featuring famous women. Also available in hard copy at the circulation desk
Selected Materials By Kentucky Women Authors
A selected bibliography of library materials written by Kentucky women authors. Also available in hard copy at the circulation desk.
Selected Women's History Websites
A compilation of quality Internet sites focusing on Women's History and women's issues.
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Debates of April 28th, 2010
House of Commons Hansard #35 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was review.
- Question Period
- Kamloops Art Gallery
- Airport Security
- Vietnam Day on Parliament Hill
- Status of Women
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Workplace Safety
- Cystic Fibrosis
- The Economy
- Royal Newfoundland Regiment
- Justice
- Firearms Registry
- Workplace Safety
- National Day of Mourning
- Workplace Safety
- National Day of Mourning
- Afghanistan
- International Cooperation
- Afghanistan
- Ethics
- Afghanistan
- Ethics
- Lobbying
- International Co-operation
- Securities
- Ethics
- Firearms Registry
- International Cooperation
- Appointment of Judges
- Official Languages
- Persons with Disabilities
- Workplace Safety
- Arctic Sovereignty
- Public Safety
- Employment Insurance
- Canada Elections Act
- Canadian Blood Services
- Access to Information
- Omar Khadr
- Wood in Federal Buildings
- Resignation of Member
- Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia
- Government Response to Petitions
- Political Loans Accountability Act
- Points of Order
- Committees of the House
- Freedom of Expression by Elected Officials
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Motions for Papers
- Official Report
- Business of Supply
- Italian-Canadian Recognition and Restitution Act
- Canada Labour Code
- Quebec Bridge
- Climate Change Accountability Act
- Business of the House
- Climate Change Accountability Act
Resignation of Member
Oral Questions
3:15 p.m.
Pierre Paquette Joliette, QC
Mr. Speaker, many members of the Bloc Québécois caucus were quite surprised to learn that the member for Winnipeg North was resigning the seat she has held since 1997. She has always been so eager to engage in parliamentary debates and to express her ideas.
The member held a number of positions within her caucus. She made a major contribution to parliamentary debate and repartee, I must say.
I worked with the member for Winnipeg North for several years on the Standing Committee on Finance, which gave me an opportunity to appreciate her uncommon ability to balance rigour and empathy. The member was always well prepared for committee meetings. She brought stacks of newspaper clippings with her to support her positions. She also cared deeply about helping society's most vulnerable and those left behind socially and economically.
Even though we did not agree on the constitutional future of Canada and Quebec, I believe that we shared the same vision of the future of society, a future moulded on the principles of social democracy.
In my previous life, I was very interested in the birth of the social democracy movement in Europe at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. I must confess that often, when the member for Winnipeg North let fly with her polished oratory and her fiery and heartfelt arguments, I was reminded of an early 20th century German social democratic activist, Rosa Luxemburg. I had no trouble seeing her in that role.
Riopelle paid tribute to Rosa Luxemburg in one of his paintings. Unfortunately, he cannot do the same for the member for Winnipeg North, but I believe that he would have been pleased to do so.
Naturally, I wish her all the best in her future endeavours. I may not be as naive as some. I do not get the sense that she will end up spending much time with her family, no matter how much they want her to.
We wish her all the best in her future endeavours. On behalf of the Bloc Québécois and myself, I would like to thank her for all of her hard work.
Resignation of Member
Oral Questions
3:20 p.m.
Jack Layton Toronto—Danforth, ON
Mr. Speaker, It is with all sorts of emotions that we rise to pay tribute to the member for Winnipeg North, who made a tremendous contribution to our caucus.
On behalf of our caucus, our former and current MPs who worked with Judy, as well as our tens of thousands of members across Canada, I thank Judy Wasylycia-Leis for all her work and efforts, and I thank her family as well.
It is with mixed emotions, naturally, that all of us in the NDP caucus are taking this time to celebrate a great parliamentarian because there is no question that we will miss her in so many different ways. However, this is an opportunity to thank the hon. member for Winnipeg North for the contribution she has made since well before she was a member of Parliament. In fact, she started out as a parliamentary intern many years ago. I will not say how many years ago but it was over 30 years ago in this place.
I will just say that she was noticed by a new leader of our party at that time for her enthusiasm, her rather direct way of speaking about the issues, particularly about the importance of women in politics, about feminism and about creating a more equal world. That newly elected leader was Ed Broadbent. He said, "Look, I had better see if I can draw this enthusiastic person into our family here". He reached out and she was brought on as the first women's outreach coordinator for our party, at which point she began to create somewhat of a revolution within the New Democratic Party of Canada, working with her sisters to the point where, and I will not go through the long history, we ended up with a caucus in the last election, in the previous House, where 43% of our caucus members were women. A lot of that was because of the member's tireless work.
There are so many things to celebrate. We wish the member well in the future work that lies before her. I thank the House for all the tributes the members have shared today.
Resignation of Member
Oral Questions
3:20 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
All hon. members wish the hon. member for Winnipeg North well.
Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia
Routine Proceedings
3:20 p.m.
Lawrence Cannon Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, with leave of the House and pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), I would like to table, in both official languages, the treaty known as the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, signed at Denpasar, Bali, on February 24, 1976; the Protocol Amending the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, signed at Manilla on December 15, 1987; and the Second Protocol Amending the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, signed at Manilla on July 25, 1998.
Government Response to Petitions
Routine Proceedings
3:25 p.m.
Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre
Tom Lukiwski Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 27 petitions.
Political Loans Accountability Act
Routine Proceedings
April 28th, 2010 / 3:25 p.m.
Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia
Steven Fletcher Minister of State (Democratic Reform)
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (accountability with respect to political loans).
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Correction to Newspaper Article
Points of Order
Routine Proceedings
3:25 p.m.
Siobhan Coady St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NL
Mr. Speaker, on Monday, I referenced, in a preamble to a question, a particular point in an article dated November 2009 in the Investment Executive, Canada's newspaper for financial advisers.
Later that same day, the article was changed online to remove reference to a particular point that was raised. I also received a letter from the Bankers Association stating that the assertion in that article was not correct.
Therefore, I want to ensure, out of respect for my colleagues and, in particular, the Conservative finance services caucus and the chair of the Commons finance committee, that the record was corrected based on this new information.
I apologize for any difficulties that this mistaken information may have caused. I am happy to table both articles as well as the letter from the Bankers Association if that is the will of the House.
Use of House Resources for Commercial Purposes
Points of Order
Routine Proceedings
3:25 p.m.
Michel Guimond Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord, QC
Mr. Speaker, I recently learned about an ad found on the Facebook page of the member for Lévis—Bellechasse.
This ad, entitled "Come visit the national capital and meet your MP", says:
—member for Lévis—Bellechasse and Les Etchemins, in collaboration with Voyages Paradis in Lévis, is pleased to invite you to take part in the 2010 trip to Ottawa on May 12 and 13.
We are talking about a trip in a luxury coach, lodging at a hotel and a continental breakfast. The ad indicates that this price includes everything, except the dinner on May 12 and the lunch on May 13. The ad, which I will be tabling shortly, also states:
—all this for just $200 for double occupancy and $265 for single occupancy, payable at the time of reservation, and including all applicable taxes.
I should have said that at the top of the ad are the House of Commons logo and a picture of a coach. At the bottom, it says that for information and reservations, people can contact Christiane Tanguay, the member's executive assistant. A telephone number, a fax number and an email address are also given. On the other side, people are asked to contact Ms. Nolin of Voyages Paradis Inc.
Page 236 of O'Brien-Bosc states:
The By-laws were first enacted by the Board of Internal Economy in 1993 and are a series of guidelines regulating the use of parliamentary resources made available to Members to help them perform their parliamentary functions. The term "parliamentary functions" is defined as "duties and activities related to the position of Member of the House of Commons wherever performed and includes public and official business and partisan matters".
Moreover, section 1 of by-law 102, the general limitation and application by-law, stipulates that:
The funds, goods, services and premises provided pursuant to the by-laws are to be used for the carrying out of Members' parliamentary functions or for matters which are essential or incidental thereto.
This ad raises a number of questions. Why did the member for Lévis—Bellechasse decide to promote the commercial interests of Voyages Paradis over other carriers? What about the other companies that cannot use the resources of the House and the member to serve their clients?
By using publicly funded resources—telephone lines, the fax machine in his riding office and a parliamentary email address—and by designating one of his employees paid for by taxpayers to provide information to and take reservations from clients of Voyages Paradis, in short, by running a travel agency out of his riding office, did the member for Lévis—Bellechasse follow the rules concerning the use of the resources made available to members to help them perform their parliamentary functions? I am asking you, Mr. Speaker. Is organizing a trip on behalf of a private company a parliamentary function? Did the member for Lévis—Bellechasse use the House's resources for commercial purposes?
Before deciding whether I should refer this matter to the Board of Internal Economy, I would like to have the opinion of the Chair.
In conclusion, I ask for the unanimous consent of the House to table the ad in question.
Use of House Resources for Commercial Purposes
Points of Order
Routine Proceedings
3:30 p.m.
Steven Blaney Lévis—Bellechasse, QC
Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to speak. I would like to thank the member for showing that it is important to me to make the House of Commons, the Parliament of all Canadians and Quebeckers, accessible to everyone.
If, in my enthusiasm to share just how wonderful Canada's parliamentary system is and how Canada's Parliament benefits Quebeckers and the people in my riding, I violated any rules, I offer you my full cooperation to guide you in your rulings, Mr. Speaker.
You can count on my cooperation and that of my entire team to help you shed some light on what we have done, because we feel it is important that Quebeckers have access to the Canadian Parliament. I am at your service.
Use of House Resources for Commercial Purposes
Points of Order
Routine Proceedings
3:30 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord will, no doubt, take this up with the Board of Internal Economy, if necessary. The board will no doubt render a decision on the point he has raised.
Public Accounts
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
3:30 p.m.
Shawn Murphy Charlottetown, PE
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour today to present, in both official languages, the following reports of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts: the 10th report on the Public Accounts of Canada for the fiscal period ending March 31, 2009; the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Chapter 7, Emergency Management, Public Safety Canada, of the 2009 Fall Report of the Auditor General of Canada; and finally, the 12th report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Chapter 3, Income Tax Legislation, of the 2009 Fall Report of the Auditor General of Canada.
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests the government table a comprehensive response to all three reports.
Library of Parliament
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
3:30 p.m.
Rob Anders Calgary West, AB
Mr. Speaker, if the House gives its consent, I move that the first report of the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament, presented to the House yesterday, be concurred in.
Library of Parliament
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
3:35 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
Does the hon. member for Calgary West have the unanimous consent of the House to propose this motion?
Library of Parliament
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
3:35 p.m.
Some hon. members
Library of Parliament
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
3:35 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The House has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?


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If that response came from Bosch,it is absolute crap.4.5 cups will make approx 1 kg of dough and if that is the minimum quantity required for efficient operation,that is a design seriously gone wrong! I hope someone from Bosch read these forums.
Thanks for the update. At 240 grams of flour ( that is my guess based on your 70% hydration) I agree that is a small batch. I haven't tried something that small in the regular bowl, but would guess that would present problems.


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About the Author: Gladys Tutisani serves as Cultural Affairs Specialist, U.S. Embassy Harare, Zimbabwe."We as artists are meant to be dreamers. It is our job to lead our communities, not follow. And that is also the key to success in the arts world -- keep surprising your audience." With those words, one of the best arts management seminars to ever be held in Zimbabwe kicked off on Valentine's Day.
President of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Michael Kaiser, flew into Zimbabwe to lead a crash course in better arts management on February 14. His visit was part of the Kennedy Center Arts Management Fellowship program, in which there is currently a Zimbabwean fellow, Mr. Nicholas Moyo, the Deputy Director of the Zimbabwean National Arts Council. This visit gave more than 70 Zimbabwean arts managers a chance to learn and discuss some of the most fundamental management principles that Kaiser and his team normally teach at length during three-year fellowships.
Kaiser began by encouraging artists to keep dreaming big and to deliver transformational projects that excite and surprise audiences. He underscored that when artists "play it safe," they lose their "family," otherwise known as their audiences, donors and volunteers. The second step to success in the arts industry is a well thought out marketing strategy. Kaiser encouraged attendants to develop websites, Facebook pages and email campaigns, and constantly update them. Boring art and boring marketing leads to a disengaged support network -- the kiss of death for an arts organization.
When it comes to long-term planning, half the attendants were adamant that Zimbabwe is not ready to put this to practice. They argued strongly that the lack of long-term planning in the arts sector is due to serious political and economic instability. But Kaiser challenged these nay-sayers with astounding real life examples of dire professional situations he had dealt with in his 27-year career in arts management, such as pulling the Royal Opera Theater in London out of terrible debt and into a new era of creativity and financial sustainability. We literally observed many 'aha!' moments on artist's faces as strongly held positions and beliefs were let go. Artists were left in no doubt that long-term planning improves marketing prospects, increases ticket sales and magnifies press coverage.
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We will watch with interest how the Zimbabwean participants use Kaiser's recommended on-line resources. Based on the group's enthusiasm during the final reception, the Kennedy Center website should definitely get more hits from this part of the world than anywhere else in the coming months. There is now a palpable scramble to build on this two and a half hour seminar to improve arts management in Zimbabwe!
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (480 votes).
In short: Great race. Very quick start with a few killer hills along the way. Knocked nearly 6 mins off my PB. Well organised. Could do with more time at start after bus drop off. Date of review: October 4, 2010
In short: Amazing scenery shame I couldn't stop to enjoy itIn full: Has to be one to the best marathons in the UK, if not the best.Everything ran like clock work from entry to free food at the end. Can not fault it.Shame it isn't in the half term week and my wife and kids would have loved it too.Date of review: October 4, 2010
In short: Wow, what an amazing event. Well organised, stunning scenery, loads of crowd support. Hard course but well worth it. Well done to all the organisers and thank you for a wonderful day!! Date of review: October 4, 2010
In short: Gorgeous but hardIn full: Loved loved loved this race. It was almost perfect. Amazing scenery, I loved the start and finish and most of the race felt like the kind of route you dream of running on. Just those hills........ but I guess they made it interesting.Date of review: October 4, 2010
In short: God, that was hard - but fantastic.In full: Great scenery - though not tons of the loch.Very steep downhill for the first few miles, then undulating with some hard hills, including one that seemed to carry on for 3 or 4 miles. Organisation was really good and the finish area is fantastic. Also, they put on a 400m race for under 5s (plus 5K and 10K) so something for all the family. Date of review: October 3, 2010
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