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LA Decisions...
I'm new to this site and have been reading many threads. I have the plan of selling my home and becoming a LA... My preference is Sail... I would like to keep the initial boat budget around 150K...
I would like honest feedback about three boats.. Nonsuch 33, Gemini 105mc and a Catalina 38... LA characteristics are most important to me.. I would be interested in other sail boats as well. I am attempting to balance livable space with cost to include annual costs.
The boats that have caught my eye have been used nonsuch's 30 - 33 feet.. Most owners say they have the interior space of a 38 foot sloop. The same is said about the Gemini 105mc...
I speant about two hours reading the catalina threads.. I was amazed how the one person went from a C36, to a C38 then a C42...
Catalina's have caught my eye because of the room that would make a nice LA... Thinking I would want to keep the boat at 38 feet... My thinking is getting over 40 feet will raise annual costs and also might be harder to find suitable slips?? Is that valid thinking??? I am not aware of other things that might be important considerations as a LA... Maybe Quality of plumbing systems, holding tanks, additional costs to actually keep a boat in the water ALL year long.
My priorities for a LA...
1. Large cockpit for lounging.
2. Ability to enclose the cockpit (my screen porch).
3. A roomy salon with storage (two adults living full time).
4. A boat suitable for colder climates.
5. A boat that I do not have to be a slave to constant fixing up.
I will be docking my boat around Everett, WA... 70% of time will be dock side. Plan to sail Pugent sound and some island hopping.
Which of the three boats would make a better LA with some island sailing? Hope this is not to vague- if so, sorry... Thanks Mike
I think you'd be happiest with the Gemini catamaran.
1) It has a very large cockpit and salon for louging. Unlike a monohull, the two are on the same level—not separated by a steep companionway.
2) The Gemini already has a cockpit enclosure system designed for it. I don't believe that is true of either the Nonsuch 33 or the Catalina 38.
3) The Gemini has the largest salon of the three boats. It has a lot more usable room than a Nonsuch 33 or Catalina 38 IMHO. Not many boats <40' LOA have three decent size double cabins, and a salon the size of the one in the Gemini. If you're living aboard, you can set it up the way one of my friends did, where one of the cabins was her office.
4) The Gemini can be fitted with heat and A/C fairly easily. Personally, I wouldn't consider Seattle or the Pacific Northwest a colder clime... since it is fairly temperate there, especially compared to say New England.
5) In terms of maintenance, the maintenance costs are often related to boat size, and go up as the length goes up. They also, often, go up with older boats, and the Nonsuch will probably be of an age were replacing the standing rigging or other major systems may soon be necessary. You can find both the Catalina and the Gemini in more recent vintages that will not be at that point.
With your budget, you could even possibly go with a new Gemini, which isn't the case with either of the other boats. A 38' Catalina would be more than that IIRC, and the Nonsuchs are no longer made.
Most marinas don't charge extra for a Gemini, since it has a relatively narrow beam for a catamaran, and can fit in a larger slip without much trouble.
We have several members, including ChucklesR, that own Gemini catamarans, that you will probably hear from shortly.
One thing to consider for living aboard purposes, is that a catamaran won't have rolling or heeling issues, and makes for a much more comfortable living space as such.
In terms of full disclosure, I am a multihull owner, and my boat is made by the same manufacturer that makes the Gemini catamaran. I've had very good customer support from them, and one of the reasons I chose to go with them for my boat was talking to some of the boat owners at several boat shows. They seemed to be one of the only vendors that actually had boat owners present at their booth willing to talk openly about both the good and bad experiences they've had.
The Gemini catamarans, like the Telstar trimaran I own, are built to a specific price point and market niche, and as such will not have the massive amounts of teak that you see on some other boats or the finest cabinetry—but they do give you a lot of boat for the money.
Thanks SD
Thanks SD... I appreciate your input. I have been coming to that conclusion regarding the enclosure. I have visited nonsuch owner sites and was really impressed with some of the enclosures some owners have made. Plus I really thought that Cocpit was also very large in size as well. I also like the seperate shower stall and head in the nonsuch. You seem to be confirming my belief that space on a Gemini would be superior for a LA..
As far as the nonsuch being older and out of production... I factored in the lower cost and having the extra money to refit the boat. Plus I have found that a canadian company is now making the nonsuch. New they are over 200K
and I am not sure if that is US or Canadian Dollars...
As far as the Gemini not having much teak... Thats OK with me. I do love the beauty of the wood while also enjoy the lower up keep.
Thanks for confirming my thoughts about the Catalina. I am thinking for equal space the boat starts getting in the 40 foot plus range.. I would like to keep the cost down. I read a thread on here (buying a boat).. The author states that the expense difference between a 30 foot boat verses a 40 foot boat can be twice the cost. He did not go into a detailed cost analysis...
Some concerns I have after reading about the Gemini would be..
1. The boats are built as is (to keep the cost down). I am not sure if the systems need additional upgrades to make them a good LA.. I am talking about electrical, plumbing and holding tanks.. Probably some other things that I am over looking since I am entering the LA life style.
2. The only reason these would be a concern for me is b/c I am not sure (my ignorance) if to make any modifications would require ripping the boat apart. That could be a real expense.. This would also cause me to consider if the boat systems are accessable for minor repairs. *** I am NOT saying they are not... I do not know.....***
3. B/C of the above, I would like to obtain knowledge so I would know what to look for in a used Gemini as well as what would be needed with a new purchase.
4. I crew on a '04 Hunter 33 and spend some weekend / week trips. That boat would be to small as a LA for me. Plus repairs (access) kind of worries me the way things are put together. (PLS ... I am not boat bashing) I am just expressing concerns. My thinking is that a LA will need a greater amount of repairs by virtue of greater usage... If my thinking is wrong by all means I stand corrected.
****SD**** I guess cold is relative to the person, lol.... Thinking New England and perhaps the great lakes makes the PNW look like Hawaii- lol... It is still not warm by my liking, lol.... Then I sailed San Diego and loved that climate years ago... In fact wife and job permitting, I would love to relocate later to South Bay SD, CA.... Thinking Chula Vista Marina... In the mean time HEAT is Vital for me...lol
Thanks for the input SD.....
While reluctant to agree with dog about anything, he is correct that Pontoon Boats, or catamarans as some like to call them, excell at providing a stable platform for a floating home. The houseplants keep tipping over in a mono hull.:D
Thanks for the info... I probably should have read more of the threads before placing this one. It was my first... After reading so many threads I can see where there are so many "honest" and probably biased views. I did spend a great deal of time reading about boat selection and especially regarding a pilot house. This thread was created to obtain the views of others regarding a LA.. Under the buying a boat threads I discovered many answers... I did post a thread regading one boat I mentioned in this one. It is located in the buying a boat thread. It is regarding the Gulf 32 PH new version....
Greetings All, After much reading about pilot house sailing boats, I recall the old Gulf 32PH.. I did learn that Capital Yatchs sold the desighn to a company located in CT... Gulf Pilothouse Sailboats LLC ... The new versions were suppose to be in production by '06 and also displayed at some boat shows. I am unable to actually review the new version from my online research. I am curious if anyone has actually seen any on the market? Like wise I would think there may even be some newer versions being sold used. Unable to locate any with my search.. Can anyone locate some of the newer versions? After reading the numerous threads about sailing in colder climates and the advantages of a heavy sailing PH boat, one post did lead me back to the gemini105MC- commenting that you have the best best of both worlds (open cockpit as well as protection from weather. I just wanted to look more into the newer version of a gulf 32 ph.... Thanks Everyone... Mike
Thanks SD
Thanks for the input SD... First I am new to this site and do not know how to copy what you said and reply directly as you did with my post... As far as you last comment, OK you are right that a LA may have less repairs due to frewuent up keep... I was basically stating that a boat thats lived on will be used to a greater degree then one that is used on weekends.. Greater use = Greater wear and tear!!! Yes, keeping up with scheduled maintenance will keep major repairs down... That goes with out saying......
OK SD, You state that the Gemini builds a boat that makes repairs less accesable then others and not as much as others... That is a broad statement my friend. Could you please clarify!!! I would like to know what is not so accessable, which means to me- increased difficulty to maintain and also greater cost when I have to have some one tear the Gemini apart.
SD, thanks for the plumbing input.... I have heard that said on other threeads as I have been reading... I hear many state that the Gemini needs much electrical upgrad for LA and cruising... The Gemini owners (I spoke with the wife) says that Peter Kennedy does much of there upgrades to factory built boats and the two can work together... Why do you not recommend this person??? Who do you recommend??? This also assumes I purchase a boat new from the factory.. Obviously if bought used on the west coats I would find someone else- Location would dictate such... Additionally that Peter person lists numerous upgrades he can do but does not make many suggestions as what HE thinks would would be needed to make the Gemini a LA and suitable for cruising... What would you recommend SD???
As far as the other two boats mentioned Catalina and New Gulf 32... Both are off my list... This comes after reading many threads about LA and cruising PNW... Catalinas are nice and roomy but will not offer the space of a Gemini, while the Gemini makes for cruising out of the elements (kind of like a pilot house) read that thread as well...
PS... I have no real experience with sailing the Gemini or any multi hull for that matter... My understanding is they sail well even in rough water b/c they sail above the water not in the water... Yes, I am aware that weight effects sailing ability... Plus I wouold take a multi hull sailing class in this area to gain a better understanding of thier sailing characteristics... Remember the primary focus is space as a LA and also on quality of boat and access to main systems for routine inspections and also repairs...
Thanks SD....
I stumbled aboard a charter Gemini last week in the San Juans. I was curious about them, and liked what I saw.
San Juan Sailing in Bellingham has a couple of them. I think it would absolutely be a good idea for you to charter one, perhaps in October, when the weather is likely to be less than optimal, and see what you think.
P.S. I think you should edit your title to say "Liveaboard" instead of "LA" which might be misinterpreted as Los Angeles. You will likely get more feedback, as is evidenced by the fact that Chuckles hasn't put in his two cents about the Gemini yet...
Thanks David
Thanks David....
Yes, I agree about abreviations and accronyms.. LA to me would be Los Anglelos.... Yet, on this forum most people use those abreviations and LA is for Live aboards... IMHO... there another one lol... BTW by the way, I have no idea what BTH stands for David... I just read it and say OK...lol....
Glad you liked the Gemini's... Thats encouraging... There are six that I know of being used as charter vessels in the WA state area... A few more as LA...Live Aboards.... People I talked with seemed to like them.. I have never sailed one nor lived aboard so am unable to speak... One person on this site actually signs His/Her name with three YouTube Links.. One link is a person sailing the san juan and gulf islands on a Gemini... I talked with the couple who chartered that boat and they liked it. They also have chartered other Gemini's... Thinking that boat has both LA quality's as well as a pilot house feeling for sailors in the PNW....
Thanks David....
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If you are looking for an authentic experience in Porto, this is the right place to stay! This charming and cozy room offers the perfect escape from the bustle of the city centre... It is in a private building from the main house, nestled in a beautiful sunny garden with a private swimming pool - a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy every morning our delicious breakfast.
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This blog is meant as an extension of my book, Living Abroad in Costa Rica and the related web site.
At present I am not available for private tours or individual help with trip planning (but thanks for asking!). If you'd like a tool for trip planning and on-the-road information, try my iPhone and iPad app: Costa Rica Trip Ideas.
I lived in San Jose, Costa Rica in 2000-2002, researching my book; I've been back twice a year since then, often for months at a stretch, so that I might keep my book and web site up to date. I recently returned from a road trip in Costa Rica, my 9th such trip. I also explored Nicaragua and Panama–you know a place better if you also know its neighbors.
Please be patient if I don't immediately approve your comment or answer your question. Travel and travel writing are expensive hobbies that I fund by having day jobs.
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By Cameron West, April 30, 2011 @ 7:17 am
My wife and I are about to move to Costa Rica where we plan to spend half the year – the other half on the Central Coast of California. I read your excellent book. I, too, am an author, and wanted to let you know that I think you're a wonderful writer. Well done.
Cam West
By Erin Van Rheenen, April 30, 2011 @ 8:44 am
thanks, Cam. I really appreciate your comments. Was thinking the other day how a writer's best (and toughest) audience is other writers, since they know what it takes to get something down on paper.
Good luck with your move,
By Nikki Vincent, August 19, 2011 @ 4:46 am
Hi Erin!
I have fallen in love with Costa Rica!
I would really love to live in there for about a month and stay in a treehouse.
I've had a look around, but the only options seem to be via very expensive holiday companies.
Do you know how I can book seperate flights and rent a treehouse for a month for a more reasonable cost?
Thank you.
By Erin Van Rheenen, August 19, 2011 @ 7:34 am
Hi Nikki,
Tree houses are pretty tempting, I agree. I'm not sure which one you mean when you say you want to live in there but to start you could look into
–Finca Bella Vista (http://www.fincabellavista.net/)
–Michael Cranford's place on the Osa Peninsula (http://www.treehouseincostarica.com/treehouse-in-costa-rica/home-tree-house-rental.php) and
–Travis Garnier's new treehouse community on the Nicoya Peninsula (http://www.costaricatreehouse.net/).
Email them about what you're looking for and maybe you'll make a match.
As for booking separate flights, a quick look at kayak.com shows me many flights from London (you're in the UK, right?) to Costa Rica. Some of the United flights, which route through US, are just over $1000 for a round trip. Not bad!
Good luck with your treehouse dreams….and let me know how it turns out!
By Brian Word, November 5, 2011 @ 12:36 pm
Is there any fear among "Americans" legally living in Costa Rica, that if the United States collapsed into martial law or some other form of new government, that those legal Americans living in Costa Rica could be sent back to the United States?
By Erin Van Rheenen, November 5, 2011 @ 4:35 pm
I haven't heard that particular fear expressed. Expats are more worried that starting in 2013, the IRS will obligate Costa Rican banks to report on accounts held locally by U.S. citizens. The new reporting requirements are part of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), aimed at U.S. citizens who keep their money in offshore accounts to avoid paying taxes.
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By Vanda Claudino Sales, February 20, 2012 @ 9:39 am
Hello, congratulations on your blog and work! I am a Brazilian professor, and I am writing a book about world heritage sites, following UNESCO's list. The book will be published in Englihs by Springer, in The Netherlands. I am coming to ask you if there would be any possibility of having two high-resolution photos of landscape of Guanacaste Conservation Area to illustrate my book. All credits would be given. I thank you for the kindness of an answer! Regards, Vanda Claudino
By Erin Van Rheenen, February 20, 2012 @ 9:53 am
Hello Vanda,
Thanks for the comment and congratulations on your book! I don't have any hi-resolution shots of the Guanacaste Conservation Area; you should try them directly: http://www.acguanacaste.ac.cr/
or contact a publisher who produces high-quality Costa Rica field guides and nature books:
buena suerte!
By Bill Beard, April 28, 2013 @ 3:38 am
Great article in TT about my old friend Michael Kaye. Here is an old article written by my wife Nadine you may find interesting. It's old so I can't edit it to take out all the ? marks that are there instead of ' s. Thanks for the article.
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Traveling...and I mean out of state and country. But if you want to show me someplace awesome I'm there!
Football.. Vikings fan!
Game of thrones...best show ever!
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Enrollment increases at 3 Fayette County Catholic schools
As the 2013-14 school year begins next week, there will be a significant increase in the number of students at the three Catholic schools in Fayette County, according to the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg.
The East Crawford Avenue campus for Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School and Conn-Area Catholic School in Connellsville will be especially busy.
Conn-Area Catholic has 156 students registered in its pre-K through sixth-grade program for 2013-14, said Ceal Solan, principal. If that enrollment holds before Monday's start of school, it would be a 38 percent increase from last year when the school had 113 students, and it would be the highest enrollment since the 2003-04 academic year when the school had 170 students in grades K-8.
The 156 students would be a 54 percent increase in enrollment since the 2011-12 academic year when there were 101 students at Conn-Area Catholic School, according to diocesan records.
Solan said the new facility (Conn-Area moved to the Geibel Catholic campus two years ago) and the school's family atmosphere are two of the primary reasons for the enrollment increase.
"We are very welcoming here," Solan said, "and families are looking for an atmosphere where their child gets special attention."
Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School has 167 students registered in grades 7 through 12, an increase of 25 students, which would be a nearly 18 percent increase from the end of last year, said Don Favero, principal. He was meeting with more prospective students and their families this week.
The school continues to build on the momentum from last year's designation as one of the top 50 Catholic high schools in the country, Favero said.
Geibel Catholic will use the theme "Toward the Top" this year as it works to maintain its Top 50 honor.
Geibel Catholic is maintaining its visibility in the community through a billboard campaign and will be the beneficiary of a tribute show today at the Italian Festival of Fayette County.
Classes begin at Geibel Catholic on Tuesday.
St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School in Uniontown, which has a pre-K to 8 academic program, is anticipating an enrollment increase. Christine Roskovensky, principal, expects a first-day enrollment of 212 students, 10 more students than last year (which would be a 5 percent increase).
That figure could change as families are still inquiring about the school, Roskovensky said.
The school, which hosted an open house on Aug. 14, begins classes on Monday.
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- An intentionally discomforting conversation with Yael Cohen, the 25-year-old visionary behind the make-no-apologies charity F*ck Cancer.
- The amazing story of Jessica Matthews and Julia Silverman, two recent Harvard grads whose start-up company, Uncharted Play, created a soccer ball that harnesses energy during play for later use as a portable generator.
- Insights into how leaders can transform their business by communicating in a language that all stakeholders can understand, from "The Chocolate Conversation" author Rose Fass.
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- The best food you ever ate at a conference – or perhaps anywhere else for that matter – including a an intimate dinner with Chris Hastings, award-winning chef/owner of the acclaimed Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham, Ala.
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Just to let all my Pup Pals know I am healing very well from surgery. I had a rough night but my Mom let me sleep with her in our extra bedroom. Dad snores too loud and was just annoying. We needed our beauty sleep.
I'm still handsome as ever but look a little ridiculous with this drainage tube sticking out of my muscular hairy chest. Thank goodness the vet takes it out this Friday.
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I wanted to share my sad recent experience with all my fellow pups so here it is....
This Sunday, I was walking with my mom & dad at a local park. A woman walking her dog warned us about a "mean" dog up ahead. There was a group of about 25 playing horseshoes. As we walked closer, a mean dog lunged out at me and tried to bite my neck. I was too tall and big so he was only able to reach my chest.
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The reason I say this is because people want to ban us Bullies. We need to stick together as a pack and get the word out that it is not the breed we need to ban; it is the owners who teach us how to be aggressive and how to hurt other dogs and people.
The important message here is ....WE NEED TO BAN THE IRRESPONSIBLE OWNERS, NOT US BULLYS!
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MoneyGram Initiates Secondary Stock Offering - Analyst Blog
Shares of MoneyGram International Inc. (NYSE: MGI) unexpectedly dipped 1.9% on Mar 25, following the announcement of secondary stock offering by the company's primary investors — Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. and affiliates of The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS).
Accordingly, the aforementioned investors of MoneyGram have underwritten 8 million shares for selling via public offering. Additionally, the investors have also granted a 30-day option to buy another 1.2 million shares. However, MoneyGram will not receive any proceeds from the secondary offering. Assuming yesterday's closing price of $18.46, the investors should be able to generate gross proceeds of about $170 million, including the optional offering.
On the other hand, MoneyGram also intends to buy back shares worth $150 million in a private offering from its primary investors. The share price will based on the mid-point of the secondary offering price and the market price. The company plans to raise a term loan in order to fund this share repurchase. Amid the secondary offering, share buyback and new term loan, MoneyGram is seeking to expand the share repurchase from investors up to $300 million.
Moreover, net core earnings accretion of 10 cents per share is projected from the share repurchases. Further, MoneyGram has appointed JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), Goldman, Sachs & Co., BofA Merrill Lynch of Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) and Wells Fargo Securities of Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC) as the book-running managers. Moreover, Macquarie Capital and William Blair & Co. were assigned as co-managers.
Core Growth in Progress
The company's improving capital and free cash position has backed this capital restructuring decision. Adjusted free cash flow surged 29% to $149.8 million in 2013, while consistent cash flow, sturdy capital position and optimistic guidance for 2014 are deemed impressive.
MoneyGram has not only been vigorously working to restructure its capital but has been maintaining its money transfer network expansion as well. In this context, earlier this week, the company renewed its 17-year money transfer alliance with the UK Post Office Ltd., retaining its 11,500 postal locations. According to the World Bank, UK boasts of incremental remittances with an outward money transfer market worth of $3.7 billion.
Additionally, MoneyGram added Brazil-based financial services company — Confidence Câmbio to its money transfer network last week. This will help fortify the company's roots in Latin America, Mexico and the Caribbean regions, wherein Latin America had inbound remittances of about $2.6 billion and outbound remittances of about $1.0 billion in 2012, according to the World Bank.
Overall, such efforts progressively help enhance the operating and competitive leverage of the company and boost its brand value. Currently, MoneyGram carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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My name is John Van, and I have been a professional full-time real estate agent in Arizona for over 11 years. For the 20 + years prior, I was a very active real estate investor, business owner and Fortune 500 management executive. I have survived every market swell and lull, by operating in the best interest of my clients which has in turn been my source of referral business. I have conservative values on politics, economics, business, and many social issues. I believe that if a transactions isn't beneficial to all parties, then it is not one that I will partake in. Of course I negotiate so that the benefit of the bargain leans in the direction of my customer. I wish we could still do business on a handshake, because my word is everything and I selectively work with clients whose ethics, not political views, are commensurate with mine. I am not afraid to wear my politics on my sleeve. For too long good people have been silent under the auspices of political correctness and as a result, we have allowed the inmates to run the jail.
I have strong a belief in capitalism and free markets. This great nation was built on these founding principles and contrary to what some would lead you to believe, the Constitution is not a living or breathing document. I believe that our nation is adrift because we have abandoned our first principles of progress and the unfettered ability to pursue the highest and best for our lives. When one entrepreneur does well, all those associated with him or her will also partake in the benefits as well. I have never been hired by a poor person nor have I ever seen a government create cost effective jobs or encourage people to succeed.
This is one of the reasons that I had become a Realtor. Real estate is a career for the entrepreneur who will only get out of his hard work what he put into it. Real estate is a profession that gives me the latitude to pick and choose my clients, vendors and contractors.
Real estate allows me to reach for the stars and in doing so, have a positive impact on society. Adam Smith once said that man's greed in the long run is to the benefit of society. To paraphrase him "when the tide rises, all boats rise as well". What Smith called greed would better be interpreted as the pursuit of excellence. But in his day there were no democracies there were the greedy aristocracy and the peasants or commoners. So his language has been used as an attack on capitalism. What do you think of the cartoon? Please contact me if for no other reason to get your feedback on the story this simple picture tells!
Working with me, you can expect a straight shooter, and someone who will not put you in a transaction for his personal gain or at the cost of someone else. You won't get a sermon on politics or economics but you now know where I most proudly stand on these weighty issues of life and business. So Why Choose Me As Your Scottsdale Real Estate Agent?
I enjoy many things other than real estate. True I am a life-long student and enjoy studying issues pertaining to politics, supply-side economics and other academic issues. I also enjoy listening to the EIB network, talk radio, motorcycles, classic cars, investing, hiking, travel, fine wine, tennis, boating, waterskiing and wakeboarding, hanging on the beach and just being a bum 🙂 Life is too short to let one minute go by where we aren't appreciating the world we live in, the great country we've been blessed with; or working on preserving the same or even better future for the next generation that the former generation fought to preserve for us.
Life should be lived to its fullest and we have a mandate to do so! Enjoy every day that you are alive and have your health, all work and no play will shorten your days on this earth; I never read a head stone that said "I wish I spent more time at the office."These are just a few of the answers to: Why Choose Me As Your Scottsdale Real Estate Agent.
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February on Racing UK
With the Cheltenham Festival around the corner, it is an action-packed month on Racing UK with a whole host of Festival clues.
It's a Super Saturday at Newbury on the 9th. Although leading Cheltenham Gold Cup protagonist Long Run skips Newbury, Silviniaco Conti is set to put his Gold Cup credentials on the line in the Denman Chase. Silviniaco Conti is unbeaten in two races this term, including the Betfair Chase at Haydock when Long Run finished behind him.
Nicky Henderson has won the Betfair Hurdle on four occasions and he is likely to have a strong hand again this time. Novice My Tent Or Yours has been trained for the event, run over two miles, while Cash And Go attempts to go one better than his run in the Racing Post Hurdle at Cheltenham in November.
Look out for the unexposed pair Claret Cloak and Cotton Mill, provided the ground doesn't ride too testing. The other feature event on the glittering card is the Grade 2 Game Spirit Chase. Simonsig, the outstanding novice, may line up here en route to a crack at the Arkle at Cheltenham in March.
The Racing UK roadshow rolls on to Haydock and Wincanton the following weekend. Last year's fixture at the Merseyside track featured five subsequent Cheltenham Festival winners, plus the first and second in the Grand National.
Wincanton stages the Kingwell Hurdle, another significant Champion Hurdle trial. Grandouet may clash with Zarkandar for the fourth time during their careers. It is currently three nil to Paul Nicholls runner.
The month concludes with another tremendous card at Kempton with the Racing Plus Chase the highlight.
The three-mile contest has been won by the likes of Desert Orchid, Marlborough and Gloria Victis over the years. It has paid to follow anything Philip Hobbs runs in recent seasons. The Minehead-based handler has won the race four times since 1999. Watch out, too, for the progressive Katenko, the mount of Racing UK ambassador Aidan Coleman.


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Cumbess Homers as No. 18 Softball Drops Series to No. 3 Florida
April 14, 2013
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LEXINGTON, Ky. – The No. 18 University of Kentucky softball team could not keep its momentum going from its thrilling 4-2 win Saturday against No. 3 Florida, falling to the highly ranked Gators in Sunday's rubber match, 6-3 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky.
Saturday was a historic day for Kentucky (31-12, 9-6 Southeastern Conference) as it officially named its new $9.5 million stadium after longtime administrator John Cropp, on top of posting a 4-2 win over top-three ranked Florida. The win over UF was Kentucky's fifth of the season over a top-25 ranked team and 36th vs. a ranked foe under sixth-year head coach Rachel Lawson, including 13 wins over top-five ranked teams. The win over Florida marks the second time UK has taken down a top-three team this season after opening the year with a win over then-No. 3 Cal.
Freshman pitcher Kelsey Nunley added to the historic win Saturday by becoming the first pitcher in school history to win 20 games in a season. The native of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., surpassed former UK stars Keary Camunas and Chada Bell, who had previously been the only players to win 19 games in a single season.
The loss Sunday completes a 4-2 week for Kentucky that saw Lawson become the winningest head coach in school history with win No. 182 on Wednesday against Eastern Kentucky University. UK started the week with a come-from-behind win Tuesday over Marshall before sweeping its doubleheader at EKU the next day. The week was completed with the series loss to Florida.
Kentucky started junior pitcher/infielder Lauren Cumbess in the circle Sunday with the tri-captain going 2.1 innings, allowing five runs – all earned – on seven hits. She was relieved in the third inning by Nunley, who threw the final 4.2 innings of the game, allowing only two hits and one earned run with two strikeouts. Cumbess picked up the loss, moving her record to 8-5 on the year with a 3.45 ERA, while Nunley did not receive a decision, staying at 20-4 on the year with a 2.02 ERA. Nunley went 3-0 on the week, striking out 15 in 25.2 innings pitched.
Cumbess paced Kentucky at the plate with a 2-for-4 game, including her team-leading ninth home run of the season and two RBI. The strong game at the dish continued Cumbess' nine-game hitting streak, which is a career best. The junior has an extra-base hit in eight of her last nine games, while for the week she hit .455 (10-for-22) with four doubles, three home runs and seven RBI.
Senior Alice O'Brien also had a multi-hit game, going 2-for-3 with two singles, while sophomore catcher Griffin Joiner went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a run score. Freshmen Maisie Steed and Christian Stokes, and junior Krystal Smith each had singles in the game.
Florida started junior ace Hannah Rogers, who threw three innings, allowing three runs – all earned – on five hits with one strikeout. Sophomore Alyssa Bache threw a scoreless 2.1 innings after Rogers, allowing only four hits with two strikeouts, while sophomore Lauren Haeger held UK hitless in the final 1.2 innings. Rogers got a no decision in the game with Bache picking up the win to move to 7-0. Haeger earned her second save of the season.
Freshman Taylor Schwarz led UF at the dish, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, including a solo home run, two RBI single and a leadoff triple. Freshman Kelsey Stewart was 2-for-4 with an RBI, while Kirsti Merritt and Haeger each had a hit and an RBI.
For the third time in the series, Florida got on the board in the first inning, scoring a single run on Sunday. Stewart started the rally with a single through the left side of the infield, moving to second on a stolen base. Haeger then put the Gators on the board with single up the middle, scoring Stewart. Cumbess then walked Horton before getting two popups to end the rally.
Kentucky answered by tying the game in the bottom of the first. After Steed singled to rightfield to start the game and moved to second on the sacrifice bunt by Stokes, Joiner stepped up and hammered a 1-1 pitch into the gap in left-centerfield, scoring Steed and tying the game 1-1. After a strikeout, Rogers gave up a walk, before getting a groundout to end the rally.
Schwarz gave Florida the lead back in the top of the second inning, blasting a leadoff home run to leftfield to make it 2-1 Gators. Taylore Fuller kept the rally going with a single to leftfield, moving to second on the sacrifice bunt by Katie Medina. After Stewart flied out for the second out, Merritt singled up the middle to score Fuller and give Florida the 3-1 lead. Cumbess got a groundout to end the inning.
The Gators got two more runs in the top of the third inning on a two-run single by Schwarz. After Cumbess got a groundout to start the inning, Brianne Little walked before the single by Stephanie Tofft moved runners into scoring position on the throw to third. Schwarz made UK pay, singling to leftfield to score both runners and give UK a 5-1 lead. Cumbess was then replaced in the circle by Nunley, who got Fuller to foul out to Smith, who caught the ball and threw out Schwarz at third trying to advance a bag.
Kentucky cut the lead to 5-3 in the third inning behind the two-run homer by Cumbess. After Steed hit a hard line drive for the first out, Stokes doubles to right-centerfield before getting thrown out at second when Joiner reached on a fielder's choice. Cumbess then lifted the first pitch she saw over the wall in rightfield to cut the UF lead to two runs. After a walk to Sagermann, Carroll lined out sharply to rightfield to end the inning.
Florida added an insurance run in the sixth inning on an infield single by Stewart. Schwarz again was in the middle of the rally, hitting a leadoff triple to rightfield. Nunley then got back-to-back pop ups on the infield for two outs, before Stewart hit a slow roller to third and beat the throw to first for an RBI single.
Florida leads the all-time series between the two teams with a 43-12 record, including a 21-7 mark in games played in Lexington. The Gators also lead the series 21-5 in games played in Gainesville, Fla. Kentucky has had more success as of late against the Gators, winning five of the last nine meetings, including a three-game sweep of Florida in 2011. Lawson is 6-11 against Florida in her tenure at UK, including a 4-4 record in games played in Lexington. UF took two of three games from UK last season in Gainesville.
Kentucky will play host to the SEC Tournament this season for the first time in school history. The event, which is considered one of the most prestigious softball tournaments in the nation, will be May 8-11 in Lexington. The championship game will be featured on ESPN2, while all other games will be shown on ESPNU. Ticket information is available at www.UKathletics.com/secsoftball.
For the latest on UK softball, follow "@UKSoftball" on Twitter or like Kentucky Softball on Facebook.


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Spring Football Notebook: Practice Seven In The Books Thursday
March 29, 2012
CINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati football team wrapped up its seventh spring practice Thursday, working out for over two hours in the Sheakley Athletic Center.
Senior running back George Winn took time out for an interview after practice. Of the senior running back, head coach Butch Jones singled him out recently as a player impressing through the early part of spring ball.
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VT Edition Interview: John Gregg on homeless shelter plans in Hartford
02/19/08 2:20PM By Steve Zind
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Plans to build a homeless shelter in the town of Hartford are colliding with the concerns of neighbors. The tension is playing out before the planning commission. Opponents of the shelter have safety concerns. Shelter supporters say there are misconceptions about who the area's homeless are. Reporter John Gregg of the Valley News spoke with VPR's Steve Zind about the situation.


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West Seattle Garden Club Meeting
West Seattle Garden Club Meeting
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way S.W., 98106
Friday, Nov. 19, 10-2 p.m.
Coffee social half hour and registration at 10 a.m., followed by business and morning study program on "Insects and Diseases of Christmas Trees." Commentary on Design & Horticulture Exhibits is followed by Brown Bag Lunch at noon. Dessert and beverages served by the Club.
At 1 p.m. Interested gardeners are welcome.
Donation $5. For info: 932-2540.


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We've been testing the Verizon Video app over the past few days on our HTC ThunderBolt in a 4G area, though it will work on 3G as well. The app takes about 4 seconds to load and has a nice layout to it. The main screen will show videos in three categories - Featured, Trending, and Newest. If you press on the phone's Menu key, it will pop-up with a menu bar at the bottom where you can click on the Categories. From here, you can view all the Channels (over 100), or list all the TV Shows alphabetically, as well as listings by Genre. There is also a Search icon on the top that allows you to search for a show or video. When you find a particular video you are interested in, you can long-press on it and add it to your Queue for watching later.
When loading a video, it takes about 5-7 seconds to buffer on our 4G connection, and will then begin playing. The video quality is pretty good, we'd guess it to be WVGA resolution (800x480), and playback is smooth at about 30fps. We didn't experience any pauses or hiccups during playback, which is always a good sign. You can also use the navigation bar at the bottom of the video to rewind, fast-forward, or jump to any part of the video without any noticeable lag. There is also a Facebook icon on the top-right corner of the videos, so that you can share their link on your Facebook profile page.
Now here's the downside - you can only use the Verizon Video app while the phone is connected to Verizon's 4G or 3G data network, which means it can not be used over a Wi-Fi connection. Because of this, it will consume your data plan. We did some tests and while using the My Verizon widget, we noticed that 30 minutes of video playback would use about 120MB of data, or 60 minutes would use close to 250MB. If you are lucky enough to be on Verizon's older Unlimited data plan, then you have nothing to worry about. But if you are on one of their new "tiered" plans, such as the 2GB data plan; using the Verizon Video app for watching 4 hours of videos in a month would use about 1GB of your plan's data. Ouch! Because of this, we'd highly recommend using the My Verizon desktop widget to keep a track of your data usage so you don't go over.
Overall, we're fairly pleased with the functionality and usability of the Verizon Video app, and at $10 per month it's not a bad price. But it would be nice if you could use it over Wi-Fi so it wouldn't use your data plan, or maybe pay $15-$20 a month for it and have unlimited data for the videos.
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The contents of the Library's Tulsa Buildings R-S vertical file is now available online. You'll find articles on buildings such as the historic Sinclair Building that is scheduled to be sold at a Tulsa County Sheriff's Office auction on October 21st.
On Friday, September 27th, 1929, night football made its debut in Tulsa at Lee Stadium. 5,000 spectators attended what Tulsans called "after-supper football." The October 1929 Tulsa Spirit reported that Oklahoma A. and M. was the the only other Oklahoma organization playing under floodlights at that time. A white football was used to "better aid spectators and players to follow its course without effort."
ModernTulsa is excited to announce the next TWO homes in their Mod of the Moment series.
Both homes will be open from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 10, 2014. Admission is free.
Vice, Crime & Vigilantes in the Magic City
Saturday, July 19 • 10:30 a.m.-noon
Tulsa Historical Society, 2445 S. Peoria Ave.
Like other American cities, Tulsa enjoyed economic growth and prosperity in the 1920s. Our city was the center of the oil and gas industry, and some of Tulsa's finest buildings and the nation's finest art deco buildings were constructed. It was also a period marked by interracial tension, and in 1921, one of the most violent race riots in American history occurred in Tulsa. In conjunction with this year's One Book, One Tulsa program featuring F.
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'Fifty Shades of Grey' Movie Casting: Top 5 Contenders for Christian Grey Include Matt Bomer, Jessie Pavelka, Alexander Skarsgard
"Fifty Shades of Grey" movie casting is not really coming along as fans want to know who will play Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, but we put together a top 5 list to keep your minds refreshed on who is the best out there for sexy Christian.
The 27-year-old sexy billionaire is probably the most talked about character in E.L. James' erotic "Fifty Shades of Grey" novel. Female fans have thrown out many, many names for the highly-coveted role. Here's our Top 5 List of Contestants for Christian Grey!
Alexander Skarsgard, 36
The "True Blood" actor has been a leading man in fan-favorite casting talk. His name doesn't come up as often as Matt Bomer or Ian Somerhalder, but his brooding looks and grey eyes in playing Eric Northman is how he won over many fans, and this is why they want him to play Christian Grey.
At Comic-Con San Diego 2012, he revealed to fans that he hasn't read the book nor has he been offered a casting part.
According to TheStir.CafeMom.com, he recently admitted that he would play the much-coveted role of Christian Grey.
And when asked about that possibility by ET Canada, Skarsgard responded with, "Of course. It's a great script."
Back in 2012, Skarsgard said, "Where do I sign," reported by Cafemom.com when "Fifty Shades" talk was in a premature stage. "He's got a sex chamber? My character [Eric Northman] has that on 'True Blood.' He's got a little dungeon. I was born to play that part."
According to the Examiner, in November 2012, when asked if he would be comfortable playing Christian in E.L. James' film adaption, he responded, "Absolutely. Me playing Christian wouldn't be an issue. I even have a sex chamber in my basement-my "True Blood" character does-so I've had [the necessary] training."
Check out his trailer HERE.
Jessie Pavelka, 29
This steamy fitness guru has been named a fan-favorite for some time now since last year, and many fans really do think he has the look to play Christian, especially because of his grey eyes and sexy, ripped bod.
In September 2012 during a new interview with TheDailyQuirk, when asked if he would take on the much-coveted role of Christian, Pavelka said, "I am. It's reminded to me everyday ;)."
When asked how he feels about his fans thinking he is the perfect Christian Grey, he said, "I think it's great and I'm extremely flattered. It's amazing how social media has changed the game in T.V. and Film. If this would have happened a few years back, I don't think that my name would be in the mix at all. I am lucky to be involved in the beginning stages of it all."
Gather Entertainment reported that although Pavelka does not have the same amount of acting experience as some other "Fifty Shades" nominees, he has the look for the part.
"He definitely has the right look for the role, and at least he's comfortable in front of a camera," Gather reported. "As a trainer he also has plenty of experience getting uncomfortably close to women and making them sweat."
Matt Bomer, 35
Bomer is also a huge fan-favorite, especially after his mega sexy role as a male dancer in the film "Magic Mike." He is probably getting more popular that his vampire competitor.
He really isn't known for publicly speaking on playing the highly coveted role, but recently he did while in an interview with Metro.
When asked if he had any interest in playing 27-year-old sexy billionaire Christian Grey in "Fifty Shades of Grey," Bomer responded, "No comment. That's my line on that. But it's very flattering that I've got fans who would like to see me in things."
The "White Collar" actor seemed to be open to playing a BDSM-based role with his experience in the film "Magic Mike."
"I wasn't offended," Bomer said about being molested by an extra on set. "If you commit to wearing next to nothing and gyrate in a woman's face, you have to accept whatever comes your way."
One "Fifty Shades" commenter said, "Matt Bomer, no questions asked. He looks the part, and is an amazing actor. Sure Ian is amazing to but as I was reading the books, I could imagine Bomer as the rich, traumatized, but still complex Christian Grey. If the role of Elliot is needed, I would suggest Ian, playful, sweet, and sexy."
Check out his trailer HERE.
Ryan Gosling, 32
This "Gangster Squad" actor was one of the first contenders to be named to play the role of Christian Grey, but they turned out to be rumors.
The Examiner reported that Gosling is now Hollywood's top pick for the lead role. He is definitely a hottie to other actresses as well as female fans.
"Twilight" actress Anna Kendrick said last year in a Twitter comment, "Ugh - NEVER going to a Ryan Gosling movie in a theater again. Apparently masturbating in the back row is still considered 'inappropriate.'"
"The Walking Dead" actress Laurie Holden also is a fan of Gosling. In a recent interview, when asked who she liked to see in the "Fifty Shades" movie, she responded, "Ryan Gosling and myself."
Back in September, rumors spread that Emma Watson would take of role of 22-year-old innocent college grad Ana Steele if Gosling were Christian.
Ryan Seacrest tweeted, "@EmWatson told me she'd be far more interested in playing Anastasia in 50 Shades of Grey if Ryan Gosling plays Christian. #mugglelove."
"The Vampire Diaries" star Nina Dobrev said in a phone interview about Watson's infatuation with Gosling, "She would be far more interested if he were playing Christian Grey. I guess that's all it takes."
Ian Somerhalder, 34
Last but definitely not least, this "The Vampire Diaries" star cannot be left out on the Top 5 list.
Somerhalder has made a name for himself in the Christian Grey fan casting talks ever since the beginning.
The Damon Salvatore actor recently hinted on possibly reading a "Fifty Shades" script.
"On set preparing scene for TVD, Reading movie script and California dreaming on such a winter's day...Thankful for multi-tasking brain," Somerhalder wrote on his Twitter recently.
According to the Examiner, "The Vampire Diaries" star responded to a TMZ reporter about the rumors saying, "You never know." He recently gave a fan a signed copy of "Fifty Shades of Grey" who donated to the Ian Somerhalder Foundation. He also has read the book, but denied the rumors a couple weeks ago.
"Oh man, there's nothing official," he shrugged during an interview with Mr.Porter. "It's just talk."
He then was asked if he has been getting into a bit of S&M in the meantime, just in case he gets a call.
"Yeah, there's a website you can go to where you can just outfit your basement as a dungeon," he said. "So, you know, I thought I'd get prepared, just in case."
So, out of these five contenders, who do you think should play Christian Grey? Sound off below!
Check HERE for the Top 5 Contenders for Ana Steele!
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A friendly animal visits your classroom to help students develop pre-literacy skills.
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Students dress up in colorful costumes to explore the body structures of bats, birds, and butterflies.
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Learn how scientists organize animals into "classes" based on their unique characteristics, then meet animals from five classes.
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Find out what animals need to survive in deserts, jungles, forests, and more.
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Britain's Got Talent: Paul Daniels' nephew James Phelan to audition
The young magician auditioned ahead of his uncle's passing last month
The young magician auditioned ahead of his uncle's passing last month
Over on ITV, the Champions League final pulled in 3.5 million viewers
The charity Help For Heroes has been swamped with donations, leading to its website crashing after Drummer Lee Rigby was murdered while wearing one of its tops.
Singing star Susan Boyle has announced her first tour.
This could cause a rumble between two of TV's best friends - a survey has revealed women would rather bed Dec than Ant.
TV mogul Simon Cowell has admitted that there are moments on his TV shows - often accused of being exploitative - which make him feel "uncomfortable".
A Welsh singer has become an overnight sensation in China after performing songs in praise of revolutionary Communism on a television talent show.
Chart stars One Direction are to launch Simon Cowell's latest worldwide talent hunt with a live online interview.
Talent show judge Alesha Dixon took a walk in the sun this morning as part of a campaign supporting women affected by domestic violence, as it was revealed two women are killed by current or former partners every week in England and Wales - but she refused to comment on Rihanna's reconciliation with Chris Brown.
Britain's Got Talent winners Ashleigh Butler and her performing dog Pudsey are heading for the big screen in a film about their rise to success.
Dancing dog Pudsey is going to bust a move Gangnam Style in front of a prime-time audience at the National Television Awards.
Ever since "Sachsgate", certain areas of the press have been waiting for another opportunity to put the boot into modern comedy for its lack of reverence.
Baywatch star David Hasselhoff will dress up as Captain Hook from Peter Pan
From Little Britain and Britain's Got talent, to another UK-themed show
Saudi Arabian starlets hoping the latest spin-off of the popular Got Talent franchise will launch their careers are likely to be disappointed, with both women and music strictly banned from proceedings.
Kylie Minogue and Cheryl Cole are among the stars lined up for guest appearances on BBC1's The Voice as the show battles a ratings slide.
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Restaurants in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico, searchable by cuisine and location, with ratings and reviews. Get educated before you eat!
|This week's featured Restaurants!
Writer's Haven
The Brew
Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm Sat: 9am-4pm Sun: closed (hours can change without notice)
The Brew makes a lasting mark with its comfortable seating, low-key, classy vibe, fantastic baristas and superior beverage menu. Our favorites include the butter coffee, the red chile mocha and the cortado—a drink like a concentrated latté. (Alibi Staff, November 21, 2013)
Cafe Bella Coffee
2115 Golf Course Rd SERio Rancho)
Rio Rancho NM 87124
Rio Rancho NM 87124
7am to 3pm, Monday through Saturday Sunday 9am-2pm (hours can change without notice)
Nearby Theater: Cottonwood Stadium 16 (See Film Times)
It does the heart good to see a local coffee shop not just surviving but flourishing in Rio Rancho. Café Bella seems to have it all figured out with a comfortable lounging area, a roster of music and poetry events, and a diverse menu featuring irresistible wonders like the red chilé mocha. (Alibi Staff, December 11, 2013)
Cheese and Coffee
(505) 883-1226cheeseandcoffee.com
Mon-Fri: 10am-3:00pm Sat: 10:30am-2:00pm Closed Sunday (hours can change without notice)
Meals Served: Lunch
We love this strange little place with aggressively retro décor, like super '70s wood paneling. Cool. Plus, they serve New York deli stuff like bagels with lox and cream cheese, and a club with dill Havarti on rye bread, as well as a selection of German favorites. Our favorite option is the salad trio—you get to pick from Caesar, Greek, apple Waldorf, pasta, potato, fruit, tuna, chicken or egg salads, and it comes with a roll. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)
Counter Culture Café
Mon-Thurs: 8am-3pm Fri-Sat: 9am-9pm Sun: 8am-2pm (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: American, Bakery/Sweets, Coffee/Tea/Espresso
Taste buds with indecisive tendencies might find the satisfaction they crave at Counter Culture. While the café specializes in brunch, choosy diners select from a wall-sized menu stacked with eclectic salads, sandwiches, French toast and pancakes, all fresh and generously portioned. The sandwich combo, which comes with a side salad and a cup of soup, is a slamming deal (we recommend the salmon Thai coconut soup), leaving enough change in your pocket for that slice of chocolate cake you won't be able to resist. The casual atmosphere, quick service and quality food make Counter Culture a Santa Fe staple. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)
The Daily Grind
(505) 883-8310dailygrindabq.com
Mon-Sat: 7am-8pm Sun: 8am-3pm (hours can change without notice)
Nearby Theater: Movies 8 (See Film Times)
Cuisine: Coffee/Tea/Espresso, Bakery/Sweets, New Mexican, American
Read more: First Taste (5/3/2007)
Full review: An Albuquerque original resurfaces (12/19/2013)
Owner Nancy Rogers still makes at least two flavors of mouthwatering scones every morning, and it's a full service restaurant that serves booze. In addition to the scones, make sure you try the green chile pocket or the steak and frites. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)
Espresso Fino
(505) 268-1858cafegiuseppe.com
Cuisine: Coffee/Tea/Espresso, Italian
Cozy without feeling crowded and comfortable without all the trappings, Espresso Fino is a gem of a coffee shop tucked into a narrow building Downtown. A single man (but seriously, a really, really nice one) runs the register and espresso machine, working quickly but still managing a perfect pour every time. Order up your espresso and get snug near the small communal library or sit outside and watch the traffic on Gold pass by. Whether you need a quick fix or you have hours to spend, Espresso Fino is the ideal spot for a personalized cup of very fine joe. (Alibi Staff, July 12, 2011)
Hartford Square
Mon -Fri: 6:30am-6:30pm Sat: 8am-3pm Sun: 9am-2pm (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: Coffee/Tea/Espresso, Deli/Sandwiches, Dessert, Diner, Organic/Locally Grown, Take Out/To-Go
$ • Vegetarian Available • Gluten-free available • Booze Served • Delivery • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • Outdoor Patio • Wireless Internet • Lounge
Full review: The smart design of Hartford Square (8/22/2013)
The menu changes weekly, but Hartford Square always features high-quality, locally-sourced food with both eat-in and take-out options. Salads are well stocked with fresh, seasonal ingredients, and there are always a few hot options like Canadian salmon or ratatouille pot pie. The tea selection here is simply divine. Try the Sandia spice tea, a steaming cup of the herbal blood orange tea or go big with a vanilla tea latte. If you're early enough, you'll get first crack at the crossword in the house copy of the New York Times. (Alibi Staff, September 12, 2013)
Java Joe's
(505) 765-1514www.downtownjavajoes.com
Cuisine: Coffee/Tea/Espresso, American, Bakery/Sweets
$ • Vegetarian Available • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • Live Music • Outdoor Patio • Wireless Internet
There are indeed "few choices left to get that cool Haight-Ashbury '60s feeling." Don't get the wrong idea though, this neighborhood coffee shop isn't overflowing with hippies. It attracts a diverse crowd of cyclists, artists, musicians, hipsters and grown-ups just looking for a cuppa joe (albeit one with in-house roasted beans). The food is simple and satisfying, from freshly baked scones to waffles, sandwiches and salads. Warning: The scrambled-egg breakfast burrito may cause you to moan out loud. Don't worry though, the people sitting around you will understand. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)
Napoli Coffee
Mon-Fri 6am-6pm Sat 7am-5pm Sun 8am-3pm (hours can change without notice)
Nearby Theater: Century Rio (See Film Times)
Cuisine: Coffee/Tea/Espresso, Deli/Sandwiches, Bakery/Sweets
This is the kind of friendly, local and, above all, comfortable coffee shop that has become a rare breed since the caffeine-laced heyday of the mid-'90s. Napoli Coffee offers a warm and inviting sitting area that makes it a perfect hangout spot on a chilly winter's day. You can pick up all the usual espresso drinks here as well as sandwiches, burritos and pastries. (Alibi Staff, December 11, 2013)
4500 Silver Ave SEUpper Nob Hill)
Albuquerque NM 87108
Albuquerque NM 87108
Nearby Theater: Guild Cinema (See Film Times)
Cuisine: American, Dessert, Organic/Locally Grown, Specialty Food Store, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vegetarian/Health Foods
$$ • Vegetarian Available • Gluten-free available • Take Out / To-Go • Outdoor Patio • Wireless Internet
Full review: Vibrance offers up plant-based dining in a bright, leafy space (1/12/2017)
This healthy eatery offers organic plant-based cuisine that's (mostly) locally sourced. The fresh food fills you up with delicious energy so you can scoot your boot to some live music performed by local musicians when you're done. We like the fresh komubcha, and never pass on the vegan cheesecake. (Alibi Staff, May 12, 2017)
Winning Coffee Co.
111 Harvard Dr SEUniversity)
Albuquerque NM 87106
Albuquerque NM 87106
(505) 266-0000www.winningcoffeeco.com
Cuisine: Coffee/Tea/Espresso, New Mexican, Bakery/Sweets
Winning Coffee continues to be a University staple. In addition to delish java, this comfy joint offers a full breakfast menu including eggs, quiches, breakfast burritos and bagels. It also has a fairly extensive lunch menu consisting of daily soup specials, salads and sandwiches. The joe and grub are reasonably priced. The people-watching, especially on the street-side, is incredibly entertaining and 100 percent free. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)
Zendo ArtEspresso
(505) 926-1636https://www.facebook.com/Ze…
Mon-Sun: 7am-6pm (hours can change without notice)
$ • Vegetarian Available • Gluten-free available • Take Out / To-Go • Outdoor Patio • Wireless Internet
Full review: Coffee at Zendo ArtEspresso (2/26/2015)
The decor here is minimalist-to-nonexistant, but Zendo makes up for the bare-bones aesthetic by serving an array of near-perfect espresso drinks and by committing to support local art and music events. Speciality beverages include a Mexican latte—white chocolate and cinammon—and, of course, the Heisenberg—made with six shots of espresso and dusted with sky blue sugar crystals. At least, we hope that's sugar. And don't forget to order a chai tea latte for the road. (Alibi Staff, October 9, 2013)


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One thing that surprised me when I made this card is how fantastic Baroque Motifs pairs with Looks Like Spring. The swirls worked so well with the trellis background stamp. It gives the card such a garden feel. To give the flower a bit more POP, I sponged the edges. The pink part of the flower is also raised with foam tape. IRL, this card has so much dimension.
Today I am going back to the chiropractor for another shoulder treatment. I probably should have went for treatment a long time ago, but I have a high tolerance for pain so I ignored it for a long time. Now it is so sore that I am actually using the mouse with my left hand! (In fact, using a mouse is probably what screwed up my shoulder in the first place!)
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A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
June 17, 2000
Live from the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota, A Prairie Home Companion welcomes the Irish musical group Dervish and folksinger Tom Paxton.
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Old Sweet Songs: A Prairie Home Companion 1974-1976
Lovingly selected from the earliest archives of A Prairie Home Companion, this heirloom collection represents the music from earliest years of the now legendary show: 1974–1976. With songs and tunes from jazz pianist Butch Thompson, mandolin maestro Peter Ostroushko, Dakota Dave Hull and the first house band, The Powdermilk Biscuit Band (Adam Granger, Bob Douglas and Mary DuShane).


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Maidenhead is one of the most affluent areas of the UK, with house prices often exceeding those of Central London. Its position in the River Thames countryside, with close proximity to the capital is unrivalled making it a gold-mine for commuters.
Maidenhead is famous for it excellent travel links. It is situated on the main rail and road routes between London and Reading and lies on the famous Great Western Railway, famously designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The town centre is only a short walk from the train station with all shops, restaurants and leisure facilities within a 5 minute walk. There are good bus links, you can get most buses from Frascati Way in the town centre, or near Boots on the high street.