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Best Long Island Wineries of 2017
One of the greatest things about long island is its booming wine country; very few things are better on a warm spring day then a trip out to the vineyards. A time honored tradition, most of our 2,753,918 residents have at least tried one of the wines from the multitude of vineyards Long Island has on its east end. Today we are going to take a closer look at 3 of Long Island's most popular vineyards.
Beginning with Pindar Vineyards, Pindar was manifested from the dream of Dr. Herodotus Damianos in the early 1980's when vineyards were unheard of on Long Island. It was Dr. Damianos who shaped the wineries out on the east end with Pindar being one of the best-known wine producers out there. One can almost always find a reason to pick up a bottle of winter white, or relax after a long day with a bottle of merlot reserve barrel select, or one of our all-time favorites, their late harvest Riesling dessert wine. My time spent at this vineyard is always time well spent, they have an incredibly knowledgeable sommelier on staff who is always able introduce me to something new with each visit.
Next on the list is Duckwalk, as you enter into a large room with the wine bar dead center you select your wines and make your way to the back deck where you will find live music and an unbelievable view of their vineyard. The go to's here are the Gatsby red which invokes a time long forgotten when alcohol was outlawed and still in very high demand. Another great selection is the Aphrodite which is a late harvest gewürztraminer, a dessert style wine, that pairs well with cheese, named after the Greek god of love, nothing could be more romantic then sharing a bottle with your better half after finishing a picturesque dinner. Dr. Herodotus Damianos and his son alexander also founded Duckwalk back in 1994. The building has hints of Normandy chateau architecture and is a staple in the Hamptons community.
Next on our tour is Raphael vineyard. Raphaels was born from the vision of proprietor John Petrocelli who named the winery in honor of his father, and continues a centuries old family tradition of wine making. As you walk into one of the most stunning rooms outside of Europe you quickly realize the main room was heavily inspired by Mediterranean architecture. At this location we opted for a wine flight and we were leaning very heavily toward reds, starting with La Fontana, a Bordeaux blend with a full body and a very complex flavor, followed by the estate merlot, a medium body with a balanced acidity, we finished with the cabernet franc, and with a soft hue and rich body this was definitely the favorite of the day. On a personal note, with its old world charm, this is a place I could see myself getting married.
And last on our tour is Vineyard 48, not known for their wine but for the party food and atmosphere. No trip is complete until you stop at Vineyard 48, this is the place to be for the young and the young at heart. Often touted as one big drunken dance party, this is in reality more of a wine bar in a prime location. With free food on a grill and large buckets of wine with fruit in it, not exactly a sangria, but some wine based concoction, you are not likely to leave here with an empty stomach. We love this place for its party life style and low-key atmosphere and it is a good end to a relaxing and beautiful day in Long Islands wine country.
Top Five Sushi Houses' Of 2017
One of the great things about living in New York, and especially on Long Island, are your dining options. We have so much good food to choose from, Italian, Chinese, Mexican, Seafood, you name it we have it, and all of it is good! Today we want to take a look at 5 of the absolute greatest Sushi restaurants on Long Island. With a multitude to choose from this was a hard list to put together, please read on to discover what our critics have come up with.
First on our list is a Long Island staple. Kotobuki, in Babylon, has been a favorite for many Long Islanders for the last thirty years and is showing no signs of slowing down. Walking in you are greeted by the distinctive large marlin sculpture, you then flow into the dining area which is small and modest and adds to the allure and charm of this place. The decor over all is very traditional Japanese with the hard woods and light colored walls, but sometimes simple is best when it comes to finding great food in an over saturated market. Contrary to their décor their menu is constantly being reinvented, the challenge with Kotobuki is deciding to try something new or falling back to your tried and true favorites.
In the last few years a trendy contender has arisen. Aji 53 offers a more posh take on the sushi market with a modern approach to their décor and music. Even their menu and their plating emphasize and more modern feel for a date night or a girls night out. Despite their relative newness and their break from the traditional their food is executed with a culinary precision that is only achieved after years of practice. The vibrant colors of their dishes are complemented by the freshest ingredients and combine to create a beautiful plate and presentation that is almost too good to eat. Almost.
Kumos, located in Bayshore, offers a fresh take on high end sushi and hibachi, and is always a great time. In a day and age where Sushi has become so commonplace, where once it was considered an adventurous fair, Kumos is still a house for the Sushi connoisseur. Your first impression of this house is how new everything looks, fresh, crisp and clean. Their menu is exotic by todays standards, some of their fish is hard to come by and includes such rarities as Bonita sea urchin and Bluefin tuna, each piece of which is painstakingly presented almost as if feng shui is used in plating their food. The atmosphere is perfect for a quite date night or a party with friends if you want to head into the back too the hibachi tables.
Our newest hang out, you can find one of us on any given day of the week haunting the tables of this casual Sushi house. Formally Shieki, Ohayo rose from its proverbial ashes. Ohayo's simple lay out offers another take on casual sushi. We've never had to wait long to grab a great piece of fish. If you want to relax in a low-key environment, hang out with friends, enjoy a meal and have some great drinks this is the place to go.
And last but not least is this quaint little sushi house in Islip. Koi Kokoro is the quintessential sushi hang-out. It is tiny and personal and also within walking distance to all the local bars and shops in Islip. A great take on sushi allowing for mixing of rolls and great kitchen food, like hot stone bowls, it is a family run business that doesn't try to be anything more and lends a comfortable and personal feel to their establishment. They even have a sign in ledger where you can leave critiques and comments and contact information so they can get in touch with you.
The 2017 Lincoln Continental
With a bold and stunning new look Lincoln unveils its latest achievement, the all-new Continental. Not since The L series Town car has any vehicle held such promise for the executive car service industry. An elegant design combines with a multitude of amenities and features to create the ultimate in executive travel.
It begins with the unique new Lincoln star mesh signature grill guaranteed to get your attention. The star mesh signature grill is flanked by two dynamic adaptive headlamps that swivel side to side with the turn of the steering wheel; these headlamps include options such as speed control and full LED reflectors. The headlamps combine with the luxurious looking Lincoln star mesh to create a front end that is simply jaw dropping. The lines of this car break boundaries and with the above mentioned star mesh grill, an elegant boat bottom roof, and integrated LED tail lamps that lay flush with the hood Lincoln's top shelf design team is really raising the bar. To us this vehicle is Lincoln's greatest aesthetic achievement.
But beauty is not enough, when it comes to executive car service performance and comfort are equally as important, and the 2017 Lincoln Continental does not disappoint. In fact with power lumbar support, heating and ventilation capabilities, more then amble legroom, reclining rear seat options, Weir Deepsoft leather seating, genuine wood accents and a 30 way perfect position seats riding in this vehicle is nothing short of a privilege. These features only scratch the surface and help to offer a rear-seating package that is more comfortable then most people's living rooms. With how quite and smooth the ride and engine are the Revel 19 speaker sound system seems a bit over the top, but in true Lincoln style the Revel delivers every note too your ears with a crisp clear quality unmatched by most entertainment systems.
Overall the 2017 Continental by Lincoln exceeds expectations, and their tag line "Let Anticipation give way to elation" is well deserved. The most gorgeous of designs combines with a handcrafted interior and the latest technologies to create a truly unbelievable driving experience. The Continental will set the new standard for executive and corporate travel.
The Power of Positivity
Negative and positive, the good and the bad, polar opposites that battle one another for control of our daily lives. The power of positive thought is an amazing thing. Some of you, I am sure, are asking why, some of you look at the optimist and shake your heads arguing that reality is what it is and oftentimes it is not all sunshine and rainbows. So why should we turn a blind eye to the negative?
Life, in large part, is about perspective. Our world is what we ourselves make it or allow it to be. We have the power to shape the reality around us. If you think things are bad, or that they are going to be bad, then they will be. If you walk into a job interview doubting you will get hired, chances are you won't. If you think that girl you have a crush on is out of your league most likely you will never go out with her.
It goes beyond the psychological self-fulfilling prophecy; our state of mind has a physiological effect on our body chemistry. Happy, positive thinking releases endorphins that give us energy and strength, they shade our view of things in a good way. In addition what scientists have recently discovered is of even greater importance, it has recently been shown that positive or negative emotions create neural pathways in our brain, the same way that performing an action or leaning something does. What this means is that the more often you put yourself in a positive frame of mind the easier it is to feel that way, the same is true with negative thoughts or emotions. After all practice makes perfect. Having an optimistic or positive demeanor can also impact the people around you, ask yourself would you rather be around someone who's happy all the time or someone who is constantly miserable?
Having an optimistic perspective is important for so many reasons. The best part about how you view your life is that you have total control over it. Your frame of mind can be leaned, practiced and strengthened. Do yourself and those around you a favor, walk through life with a smile not a scowl.
Five Fall Festivities
One of the great privileges of growing up in the Northeastern United States is experiencing the changing of the seasons. Autumn in New York is beautiful. The leaves change color; the weather gets a little cooler and its pumpkin season! If your looking for something different to do this Fall read on…
1) Check out the vineyards; Spring is not the only time to head out east or upstate to do some wine tasting. In fact the fall can be an even better time to head out to the vineyards. Not only can you experience all the wineries on the North Fork or up in Hudson valley, but now its harvest season, mix up your wine tasting with a little apple picking or head over to a place like Briermere Farms and get a fresh homemade blueberry pie.
2) If you've done the North fork to death then try heading up state to the Hudson Valley wine trail, the wineries up there have a bit more of a "homey" feel, less commercialized, and the trip up and back will be gorgeous if you time it right wit the foliage.
3) Spook yourself; Long Island and NYC are home to some of the most horrifying haunted houses in the country. Whether your looking to have a truly frightening experience or just a little fun with the kids you can take your pick. Want the ultimate haunted house experience check out Blackout in NYC. Looking for a more authentic or traditional scare, Long Island has several famously haunted attractions, go visit The Amityville Horror house, or Katie's in Smithtown, you will not be disappointed.
4) Experience the season; If you want to really enjoy what is at the heart of Autumn in the northeast go and visit one of the many arboretums on Long Island. Some of the best are Old Westbury Garden, The Oakdale Arboretum and the cutting fields in Oyster bay.
5) Participate in the celebrations; Due to the popularity of this season in this region there are tons of parades, festivals and celebrations that take place this time of year. Check out Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC, or The Rise of The Jack-o-lanterns at Old Westbury Gardens. Both of these events are ones that should not be missed.
Three Proven Ways To Generate Customer Loyalty
Customer loyalty and branding are not what they used to be. Years ago if people had a positive experience with a company, or they bought a product they liked, they would keep coming back. After all, why wouldn't they? The challenge back then had to do with the difficulty in researching a new product or service, finding someone you trusted who owned or had already tried the service and then taking the chance that the new product will be as good as the one you previously purchased. It was a time before internet reviews and amazon, a time when fathers and sons bough the same model automobile because they new it was tried and true. These days are gone.
In a market that is ever expanding and ever changing there are constant innovations and fierce competition for a relatively static customer base. There is always someone who can do it better, cheaper or faster, willing to lie, cheat and steal to acquire your hard won customer. So how, in this day and age, can we keep our valued clients? What keeps our customers from getting sold or stolen by the competition? Here are three tactics that even in today's fast paced business environment will win you customers and clients for life.
1) Have a consistent and quality service or product. Everyone can be good once, if they were not able to shine when pulling out all the stops they wouldn't be in business very long. The key here is to be good consistently. To offer a product or service that does not disappoint. If your business is able to execute an exceptional service day in and day out, your client would never even think of Googling your competition. And even if he were so inclined if you always make him happy why would he take the chance on someone else?
2) Place value on your customers and treat them fairly. Even though our world and the way we do business has become increasingly disconnected (the days of the handshake are far behind us) it is important to still be conscious of the fact that on the other end of the phone is a human being. These people on the other end of the line are giving you their hard earned money, it is important that you treat them with respect and show them that their business is valuable to you. This is not something that can be faked, maybe once or twice you can force a smile and fool your customer, but today's consumers are not stupid and they are very well informed. To keep a customer you must be genuine, show them they matter to you, and treat them as you yourself would like to be treated.
3) When things go wrong or a customer is dissatisfied do the right thing. This may be the most important of the three tips, and it is when your business has an opportunity to show a client how you operate when their worst fears are made manifest about a service or product. When people shop they are taking a risk, they are giving you their trust and they are saying ok I believe in your company enough to think that you will do what is advertised, and I trust my expectations will be met. When this does not happen the customers trust is lost and you have dropped the ball in the worst way. Unfortunately even the best and biggest companies have their bad days and sometimes things happen that are not in our control. The good news is that gives you the opportunity to create the strongest bond possible with your client and to show they how you operate when you are at your worst. This is when it is most important to give refunds, offer free service and do whatever it takes to turn that negative into a positive. Do more then what the customer expects in return, give them a new product that works and a discount on future products, refund them the cost of the meal and give them a gift certificate for the next time. This way the customer sees how you handle a bad situation. Now they will not only continue to use you but they will be more willing to refer your business to friends as they have seen the worst and you made it more then right. The fear is gone and it now becomes nearly impossible for you to disappoint. This is the best way to ensure continued customer loyalty and to generate that life long client.
All Star Limousine is a Long Island, New York based company with an extensive global reach; we provide expert Wedding, Special Event and Executive Travel services throughout the Tri-State area and the world. We have over 30 years of experience in the travel industry; our attention to detail, 2015 top-of-the-line vehicles and professional trained Chauffeurs set us apart from the rest!
Full Throttle Events
If you have ever planned a wedding, or been at someone's side who was planning a wedding, you know how incredibly stressful the process can be. Weddings, especially Long Island and NYC weddings, are grand affairs with a multitude of time sensitive moving parts all intertwining with one another and typically costing a lot of money. Combine this with the once in a lifetime milestone status of a wedding and planning one can quickly become overwhelming. Enter the event planner.
Now when you are hiring someone to execute your dream wedding, there are a few things you must make sure of. Firstly this individual is responsible for manifesting your personal vision, your dream, this person must completely understand what you are looking to do. Secondly this person must have an intimate understanding of the industry, they must have good connections, they need to know whose reliable whose not, they should have relationships that garner discounted services or insider perks, these are a main part of the reason to hire a wedding coordinator. Finally they must be organized and they must be able to control and coordinate all the different vendors involved on your wedding day. Failure to be able to do any of these things will do more harm then if you were to completely forgo the idea of a planner. The expression too many cooks in kitchen comes to mind.
A company like Full throttle events will fit this bill nicely. Francesca, the owner of Full Throttle events, will do as much or as little as you need, flexible enough to accommodate any need from full and complete planning to simple one time consultations, they are a good fit for any bride and groom. Empathic and relaxed they approach with a confident and optimistic air that will instantly set your mind at ease. Years of experience in the industry and an intimate knowledge of many of the vendor types commonly found at a wedding, Full Throttle events is fully capable of can executing and manifesting your dream wedding day.
In conclusion if you are the type that gets easily overwhelmed, or you have a tendency to overthink certain situations an event planner might be the way to go for your wedding. Find a company that you trust, that has experience, that makes you feel comfortable and that has the ability to do as much or as little as you need. A good place to start your search is with a company like Full Throttle Events.
All Star Limousine is a Long Island, New York based company with an extensive global reach; we provide expert Wedding, Special Event and Executive Travel services throughout the Tri-State area and the world. We have over 30 years of experience in the travel industry; our attention to detail, 2015 top-of-the-line vehicles and professional trained Chauffeurs set us apart from the rest!
High Style Bridal Make Up
Do you want to look like a movie star on your wedding day? Have you ever seen someone who was maybe a little ordinary looking look completely amazing on their wedding day, and wondered how did she do that? Maybe you also wondered wow if she can look that good why doesn't she do it every day? The answer is makeup. Not just the makeup that most girls learn how to do growing up, but techniques and artistic secrets known only to masters that have hones their skills for decades. If you are looking to achieve this once in a lifetime illusion High Style Bridal Make Up is your company.
Many people claim they have the ability to do bridal makeup, and it is not that they are wrong it is simply that a company like High Style operates on a different level. When actors and actresses walk around off screen they don't look too much different form you or me. There are secrets and special tricks for making an average person look extraordinary, or a great looking person look completely surreal. The artists at High Style Bridal Make Up come from a Hollywood background. Years of working with stars and celebrities have allowed them to hone their skills to perfection. With a resume that includes names like Heidi Klum, Kathy Ireland and Christie Brinkley, High Style Bridal Make up stands head and shoulder above the competition.
If you have ever wondered what the secret is to making a bride look beyond gorgeous on her wedding day look no further. The artists at High Style have the ability to make anyone look like a movie star. With years of experience working with Hollywood's elite, master artist Cloe Vitale and her team are now able to offer there expertise to Long Island Brides. If you are going for the look of a lifetime on your wedding day High Style is the way to go.
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As you can see, people that are thin and soft may not think they need fitness and exercise in their lives. Those few that have higher metabolism, or lets face it, some people honestly don't over eat.
But in many cases thin people are suffering with a nice line-up of health issues too.
I've said before and I'll say it a thousand times- our physical bodies are built to work. Resistance training and weight baring exercise is proven to help your bones be dense and healthy (among many more benefits), your ligaments stay strong and durable (to help prevent injury with daily activities- slip discs, ripped knee ligaments or shoulders… I know you know what I'm talking about!) as well as build lean muscle, which helps burn fat by increasing your metabolism not to mention toning your body and giving some definition! Whoever said that women who lift weights bulk up was talking gibberish. It tightens us up, shrinks our fat cells, and keeps us using the food we eat. I can talk about this ALL day…
The fact is that muscle weighs more than fat by volume. So after you lose a bunch of fatty tissue through diet changes and exercise, you may need to stop using your scale to measure your progress and happiness and start learning about body fat % and how you look and feel vs just what number on the scale you think will make you healthy.
I am currently about 143 lb. Some probably think thats a great number to be at- for others, they may think holy cow! And you say you're healthy?
I have a friend that competes in Iron Man physical challenges twice a year and engages in serious training (like hiring a sports nutritionist, and 18+ hrs a week working out in various ways). We were chatting about how unofficial the BMI is for various means of diagnoses and she told me that she weighed 176lbs which puts her borderline obese according to the BMI. And she looked amazingly fit and glowing with health- me at 176? Not so much… 😉
So the message????
Please measure yourself with a tape measure when you begin your physical changes- it may show you a change when the scale doesn't- and take photos so you can SEE a difference when you think its not happening cuz the scale is ambiguous.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 2016| 7:30pm | £18
LIANE CARROLL **Winner BBC Jazz Awards 2005/6** "Parliamentary Jazz Awards Musician of The year 2008"
GEORGINA JACKSON After acquiring what she likes to describe as "a strange and somewhat unfashionable obsession with jazz and Big Band music" Georgina began her musical career as a professional trumpet player. However, again as she describes it "harbouring a desire to wear a posh frock" she decided that adding singing to her repertoire could be, well, fun. These days her terrific swing jazz vocals can be heard in a variety of impressive settings, not least as featured vocalist with the BBC Big Band, the BBC Concert Orchestra and as resident singer with Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra. This is wonderful, swinging straight ahead jazz from one of the most talented singers on the scene. Oh, and she still plays great trumpet as well so expect something just a little different. "A talented trumpet player and singer with a sassy, vibrant style". All About Jazz georginajackson.net/
ALEX GARNETT A "musician's musician", Alex Garnett enjoys a varied musical career as both a pro jazz artist and an in-demand session and studio saxophonist. His powerful, flowing, hard bop sax style has been heard with some of Europe's leading bands and creative jazz ensembles, and he's one of the few headlining UK jazz musicians in the current Ronnie Scott's All Stars pool. He has performed in over 30 countries worldwide with Sir John Dankworth, Wynton Marsalis, Peter King, Humphrey Lyttelton, Van Morrison and Jools Holland, as well as leading his own highly acclaimed bands, "Bunch of Five" & "Organism" among other projects. And to add to his appeal even further, his onstage wit and patter are an absolute delight. "Garnett has a great muscular style and a rich, gritty tone." Jazz Breakfast alexgarnettsax.com/
KAY ELIZABETH Expat US vocalist Kay Elizabeth who is probably best known on the festival and Club scene as the lead singer with the highly acclaimed band The Fontanas but who is also equally well known at Butley Priory as one of their favourite solo artists. A wonderful performer with a powerhouse voice and charisma to match, Kay is equally at home singing Groove and Blues as she is her own singer/songwriter material. A terrific artist and a welcome addition to the line up for this evening's festivities. "Kay Elizabeth, with…quiet and fierce dignity...and her incredible voice...gives all this magic its luminescent centre." Run Riot kayelizabeth.net
Butley Priory has been referred to as 'a cathedral in the woods'! An extraordinary building, it was originally a 14C monastery; stories of Mary Rose Tudor staying at the Priory during hunting expeditions with the Duke of Suffolk are just some of the romantic tales that abound. It is now a fairytale Wedding and Events venue, which has also hosted artistic and musical events for the last 20 years. Only two hours drive from London, with accommodation for up to 16 people, the house is also available to let for family reunions, corporate events and retreats. butleypriory.co.uk/
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The stage will be set up in front of the spectacular facade of the house, and guests will be seated on the lawn, or (if need be) under the shelter of a marquee. We'll also have parasol umbrellas, supplied by our event sponsor, Budvar UK. You are also welcome to bring a blanket or other accoutrements to stay warm & cosy!
Free parking is provided behind the Priory. Doors at 6:30pm.
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Food will be provided by acclaimed local chef Vernon Blackmore, owner of the Table & the Anchor in Woodbridge. Fresh local burgers, sausages and chicken fillets from the BBQ will be complemented by a delightful seafood kedgeree using fish from the Suffolk coast. Vegetarians will be well catered for so there should be something for everyone. Coleslaw and a tomato and onion salsa will be served on the side, with strawberries & cream for afters. Find out more about Vernon here. Or, if you'd rather, you may bring a picnic.
A cash bar will be open during the evening, featuring Budvar beer.
Polly Gibbons is from Framlingham Suffolk and very much the local girl made good. She has released two CD's in the past year, the latest "The Many Faces of Love" through American label Resonance Records. Her fans include some of the UK's biggest jazz vocal stars, including Ian Shaw who called Polly's talent "one in a million" and Claire Martin (host of BBC Radio 3's Jazz Lineup) who said that Polly's is "a soulful voice that will capture your heart…a real singer at last". Polly's star is very much on the rise, and so it is fantastic to welcome her back to Suffolk and Butley Priory (this will be her third performance at the venue!)
Hayley Sanderson is one of the featured vocalists on the BBC's megahit programme "Strictly Come Dancing". Along with her endearing stage presence – Hayley is a girl who likes to have fun – she's impressively versatile, equally at home whether performing jazz, soul, groove or pop. She's a skilled songwriter (and saxophonist!) too, who also leads her own retro-pop band "The Stylophones".
Saxophonist Dave O'Higgins is internationally renowned through his work with numerous projects both here in the UK and abroad. His truly spectacular CV includes work with John Dankworth, Cleo Laine, Frank Sinatra, Jamie Cullum, Kyle Eastwood, Ronnie Scott, Eric Alexander and the list goes on and on. Also a respected educator, Dave has taught at Goldsmith's, Leeds College of Music and many other secondary and graduate institutions, and presently teaches saxophone, harmony & improvisation at the London Centre of Contemporary Music.
A singer who is known for her sublime renditions of lesser known songs from the "Great American Songbook", Zoe Francis will appear at "A Night at the 606" with UK guitar great Jim Mullen, who came to prominence with the Average White Band and was co-founder of jazz funk fusion band Morrissey-Mullen. Zoe's tender, poignant interpretations of songs by Gershwin, Harburg, Mercer & Arlen are very much in the tradition of great torch singers such as Judy Garland & Peggy Lee, and such is her skill and talent that she makes these classics sound fresh and very much her own.
Accompanying Zoe and the rest of the performers as well as opening the show is one of the UK's most brilliant pianists, Gareth Williams and his Trio. The Musical Director of the aforementioned Claire Martin's band as well as jazz funk group Us3, Gareth has also worked with Iain Ballamy, Tim Garland, Art Farmer, Gwyneth Herbert & many other high-profile jazz artists too numerous to list. An epitome of the Renaissance man, he trained as a doctor and received a degree in English from Cambridge before switching to music (initially as a guitarist, which instrument he still plays at professional level). Gareth is one of the most sought-after accompanists to play at the Six and as such, there's no one better to start off the night at Butley Priory!
Update: Butley Priory's catering company "Events Couture" will be providing the following tasty food options for purchase:


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text: The "Silent Brain Syndrome" Creating a Severe Form of the "Giant Fornix Syndrome"Chen, John J. MD, PhD; Cohen, Alex W. MD, PhD; Wagoner, Michael D. MD, PhD; Allen, Richard C. MD, PhDCornea: September 2012 - Volume 31 - Issue 9 - p 1065–1067 doi: 10.1097/ICO.0b013e31823f8e65 Case Report Abstract Author Information Purpose To describe the clinical course of a patient requiring ophthalmic care for entropion and fungal keratitis in the setting of undiagnosed enophthalmos after previous ventriculoperitoneal shunting consistent with silent brain syndrome. Methods Case report. Results A 33-year-old man who had a history of ventriculoperitoneal shunting for an encephalocele during infancy presented because of ocular irritation and entropion, which was presumed to be entirely due to a chemical injury he had sustained 2 years before. He underwent 2 upper eyelid entropion repairs and developed fungal aspergilloma keratitis in the postoperative period. He underwent 2 penetrating keratoplasties and a limbal stem cell transplant but had complications with reinfection of the graft, eventually leading to a prephthisical painful eye. During enucleation, an aspergilloma was found within an enlarged superior fornix. Computed tomographic scan revealed severe enophthalmos with air between the lids and the globe, which was consistent with silent brain syndrome. Conclusions In patients with silent brain syndrome, the lack of apposition between the eyelids and the globe results in entropion, trichiasis, lagophthalmos, and ocular irritation. This can complicate entropion repair and the severity of infectious keratitis. We also propose that the enlarged fornices seen in silent brain syndrome can also serve as a reservoir for infection, similar to the pathogenesis seen in the giant fornix syndrome. *Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences †Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA. Reprints: Richard C. Allen, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 (e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com). Supported in part by an unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness, New York, NY. The authors state that they have no financial or conflicts of interests to disclose. Received April 22, 2011 Accepted August 24, 2011 Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.


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The talking newspaper in Stonehaven is looking for some new volunteers to help people who are blind and partially-sighted.
For the last 18 years they have produced a weekly recording of the Mearns Leader, supplemented by other articles, which helps almost 40 people in the local area.
It began when two local ladies met in the street and one asked the other what she was going away to do - the answer being that she was going to read the Leader to her mother.
Small beginnings but now the talking newspaper has around 50 volunteers who work on a rota.
There are editors who put the news articles into sections, family announcements, church news, sport, technicians who are responsible for recording, readers who read the articles for the recording and administrators, who sort out the wallets which the listeners return and send out the latest recording.
n If you feel you can help in any way then get in touch with Joan Duncan on 01569 767635.


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The Project for Excellence in Journalism recently studied the content of blogs, Twitter and YouTube to get a feel for the relationship between mainstream media sources and social media. Even more specifically, the researchers were able to determine how the content is different (or the same) between the two.
Here are some of the findings:
- Social media and the mainstream press clearly embrace different agendas. Blogs shared the same lead story with traditional media in just 13 of the 49 weeks studied. Twitter was even less likely to share the traditional media agenda – the lead story matched that of the mainstream press in just four weeks of the 29 weeks studied. On YouTube, the top stories overlapped with traditional media eight out of 49 weeks.
- The stories that gain traction in social media do so quickly, often within hours of initial reports, and leave quickly as well. Just 5% of the top five stories on Twitter remained among the top stories the following week. This was true of 13% of the top stories on blogs and 9% on YouTube. In the mainstream press, on the other hand, fully 50% of the top five stories one week remained a top story a week later.
- Politics, so much a focus of cable and radio talk programming, has found a place in blogs and on YouTube. On blogs, 17% of the top five linked-to stories in a given week were about U.S. government or politics, often accompanied by emphatic personal analysis or evaluations. These topics were even more prevalent among news videos on YouTube, where they accounted for 21% of all top stories. On Twitter, however, technology stories were linked to far more than anything else, accounting for 43% of the top five stories in a given week and 41% of the lead items. By contrast, technology filled 1% of the newshole in the mainstream press during the same period.
- The most popular news videos on YouTube, meanwhile, stood out for having a broader international mix. A quarter, 26%, of the top watched news videos were of non-U.S. events, primarily those with a strong visual appeal such as raw footage of Pope Benedict XVI getting knocked over during Mass on Christmas Eve or a clip of a veteran Brazilian news anchor getting caught insulting some janitors without realizing his microphone was still live. Celebrity and media-focused videos were also given significant prominence.
These findings may prove useful for journalists trying to figure out what works in social media and what doesn't. For example, if you are working on a technology-related story, that may be perfect fodder for your Twitter feed. If you have a juicy political story going or a local celebrity sighting, get it up on YouTube.
For decades, mainstream media have studied their audiences to get a feel for what interests viewers or readers. This research seems to me to be the start of an important new body of research, which may allow journalists to more effectively use social media tools.


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Artwork and Design
I think this is the sort of art you either like or you don't. The deck definitely does not follow the Rider Smith system, so I would not recommend it for beginners. If you are more experienced and you want a deck that challenges you, then go for it. The art features Ceccoli's typical surreal art of adorable and yet disturbing young females. I think the only card that features a male figure is the Emperor. Even the Knights and Kings are female in this deck. The artwork really asks that you look at the many things going on in the picture and open yourself up to your intuition as it seems to me that so much is going on in each card. Above is the image the three of swords is taken from (featuring just the fairy pinned to the wheel). It is beautiful and disturbing at the same time. Like this one, many of the pictures appear adorable on the surface, but then have an undercurrent of violence or sexuality in them, such as the 10 of swords, which shows a girl who's body is a cake, being cut into, with red filling spilling out. Personally I love this cute/macabre type imagery, but I know it isn't for everyone.
Another reason I wouldn't recommend this deck for beginners is that the cards are not clearly labelled. The suits are indicated by a small symbol at the top and a number at the bottom. Major arcana are denoted by Roman numerals, so you have to be more familiar with those. Even more confusing are the court cards. The pages are denoted by a symbol of a helmet and the Knights by horse heads, but the Kings and queens are shown with slightly different crowns. This can lead to confusion.
Companion Book
Typical of Los Scarabio decks, there is no true guidebook accompanying it. A small white booklet written in several languages is in the box, but it is not very useful. Again, another reason this deck I would not recommend to beginners.
Size and Weight
The card stock might be a little thin for some but I thought it was alright overall. The size of the cards are longer than wide, making them slightly narrower than most tarot cards. For those that don't like their cards too large, this deck size may be just right for you.
The box is a small, and not very sturdy, so I would recommend storing this one in a bag or other box.
I've probably hit people over the head with my opinion that this is not a good beginners deck. That being said, if you are a more experienced reader, and you don't mind the lack of proper companion book or box for storage, and you adore the artwork as I do, I would recommend this for your collection. It is a challenging and sweet, but disturbing deck, which only adds to its charm.
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I know, I know. I failed my grateful-post-a-day challenge pretty miserably. But, it was really nice to not blog for a few days, so I'm not very apologetic. I really enjoyed the break! And I had a really good reason: my sister-in-law! She arrived Thursday evening and stayed through Sunday morning.
It's amazing how fast time flies when you're shopping! Andrea and I were both in a shopping mood, and looking forward to Christmas, so first thing Friday morning we went to Target and Michaels. I was a bit surprised to find the fall decor already on clearance, considering that Thanksgiving was still two weeks away. But it was lucky for me, since I found these candles for $2.
Not letting anything go to waste, I re-purposed the decoration on the candle's packaging.
I'd been wanting this little organizer for awhile, and I got it on clearance for $5.
|The tall green grass is from the dollar store, and the bike you might remember from my Goodwill finds. The orange branches and the flowers in the basket are from Michaels.
|This is a terrible picture, but I was in a hurry. The red filler, candle, and candle holder I got at the dollar store. for $1 each. The green bottle I found in the tailgating fields at Iowa State University.
|Over the fireplace, I put the sprig from Michaels in the background, kind of like a mini fall tree. I really need to get some pictures in those frames! The fabric leaves are from the dollar store, $1 for a bag full of them.
|Some of the flowers came from Michaels, some from the dollar store. The potpourri in the bowl is from the dollar store, and it's mixed in with more of the fabric leaves.


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How To Burn Calories Like An Olympian
February 20th, 2013
The summer is looming in the horizon and I have been stressed about losing my baby weight. So like always, I do my research first and then put what I discovered to the test.
What works for me is high intensity interval exercise and my particular form of this workout is my spin class. According to studies, high intensity workouts result in, "excess post-exercise oxygen consumption" or EPOC – and suggest a strong correlation between the number of calories burned post-exercise and the activity's intensity.
In other words, this form of exercise continues to burn calories even after the workout is over and it makes me feel great.
The place that I go to for my workouts is Fly Wheel in the Flatiron district here in NYC. I have found the workouts fun and challenging, although quite frankly I could not do them at first.
Additionally, and unfortunately for me, I found no silver bullet in the way of losing weight and it seems just like anything that is worthwhile, I'm going to have to work consistently at it.
Also, I have found this interesting and funny article on what it would take to lose 6000 calories in a day, much like an Olympian. I hope you have a good laugh.
How To Burn 6,000 Calories (Like An Olympian)
Source: Huffingtonpost.com
You've no doubt heard the claims that Olympic athletes consume upwards of 10,000 calories a day to refuel and replenish their bodies after grueling, four-to-six-hour training sessions.
No matter what that exact count may be, most elite athletes certainly do have to balance extreme workouts with calorie-laden meals in order to continue training day after day after day.
Case in point: In the most calorie-burning of sports, Olympians can burn 15 to 20 calories a minute, Mayo Clinic researcher Michael Joyner told The New York Times, bringing a workout's total calorie deficit to 4,000 to 6,000 per session, he said.
That extreme burn is due to factors other than the sheer amount of time these athletes spend at the gym, in the pool or on the track. They're also burning more calories than the everyday athlete when they're watching TV, reading a book or sitting at a desk, since muscle burns more calories than fat at rest, exercise physiologist Amy Knab, Ph.D., told Everyday Health.
A number of Olympic sports are calorie-blasting (and fun!) workouts in and of themselves. But what would it take for us mortals to crank out an Olympics-caliber calorie burn? We rounded up a few common ways to break a sweat, then calculated just how long we'd have to keep at it to hit that outrageous 6,000-calorie mark. We don't get to say this often at Healthy Living when it comes to exercise: Please don't try this at home. (All counts are based on a 150-pound person.)
To see the fun calorie busting exercises, go to the bottom of the article on Huffingtonpost.com and click on the gallery.
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Gotta Go - Toilet Training
Be prepared for wee accidents during toilet training
When your child is showing signs of being ready for toilet training, it's a big milestone. Toilet training is an exciting transition because it means your little toddler is becoming a big kid (and coming to the end of changing nappies!).
Toilet training can take anywhere from days to months. Your child will need lots of encouragement and praise to build their confidence along the way.
During the toilet training journey, accidents can happen. Reassuring your child that an accident is no big deal can reduce their embarrassment. Protect their bed with a waterproof mattress protector, so you can clean up a wet bed without fuss. By protecting the car seat and pram with a waterproof seat cover, daytime accidents don't have to be a drama either.
For protection from accidents:
- The Brolly Sheet Waterproof Mattress Protector fits over the fitted sheet (single bed size, white in colour). This means you don't have to strip beds overnight and everyone gets back to sleep quickly. Made with a comfortable 100% cotton top, an absorbent middle layer that can hold up to 2 litres, and a waterproof backing.
- Keep car seats, highchairs and prams dry with the Brolly Sheet Seat Pad. It's absorbent and waterproof, and a lifesaver for little accidents in the car or pram. You can also put the seat pad under wet togs on the way home from the beach or pool (navy blue colour).
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- Little Minx Signature Waterproof Drawstring Bag to transport wet or soiled clothing
To encourage and praise your child's efforts:
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- Honey Pops (5) are a natural treat to celebrate their successes in toilet training


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Dried rice
Crayons, markers, stickers
o Start by cutting two circles out of your paper.
o Wrap one circle around one end of the tube and seal it off with sellotape.
o Take a piece of Tin Foil about three times longer than the tube.
o Crumple it into a long thin strip and then twist into a spiral shape.
o Drop it into the tube.
o Pour a generous amount of dried rice into the tube
o Take the other circle of paper and seal it over the open end.
o Now you can decorate your rainmaker with crayons, stickers etc
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I will pray for you
If you have a cold
Or even worse the flu
Then just tell me and…
I will pray for you
If you have done a sin
And it is stuck like glue
Then just give me a call and…
I will pray for you
If someone close has died
Or another family issue
As soon as I find out…
I will pray for you
If you got into trouble
That you can't undo
Then with all my heart…
I will pray for you
I hope one day when I am down
Or simply feeling blue
You will pray for me…
Just like I prayed for you
© 2006 Marinela Reka
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This poem is awesome..
Great site! Love your poems.
Very good poem 🙂
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Hi! I like your poem and I would like very much to read some more. Will you post some more?
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Your poems are so simple and telling! I'll pray for you that may God keep you on the path to happiness; you have my word for that.
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My daughter recited your poem at school and it is a lift in spirit for every parents who heard it and with me and my wife as well. God bless you. I also presented (my daughter) it to our church. To God be the Glory! Blessings to you!


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x: "Can you describe me true love?"
This proposal has me in tears,so emotional!
x: "Can you describe me true love?"
This proposal has me in tears,so emotional!
Just see how the snow brought the emma to Regina
Kiss every Curse away~
inspired by like a distant star (I simply cannot hold) by coalitiongirl
and all SQ fanfic writers, really. Your stories are like a TL Kiss to a curse that is the Ouat show haha. You're all amazing :)
by: Christopher Poindexter
this profile FUCKING LOVES EMMA SWAN AND REGINA MILLS AND THEIR SCENES TOGETHER
Tell me I'm not going crazy. The grown child of Regina and Emma is Tatiana Maslany ?!?! 😂
For real though, come on! 😄
Swan Queen is True Love!
"Love, true love, is magic. Not just any magic, the most powerful magic of all. It creates happiness." Regina Mills, The Evil Queen
True Love Couples™
Goodnight Miss Swan.
True Love Couples + Meeting on the Forest Floor
*A lot of people have come up with this theory, but it's so perfect I had to write it down.
They say you learn the most from your mistakes. Mine came as I was watching "Murder Most Foul" and Charming said this:
I hadn't really been paying enough attention to realize that he was talking about the sleeping curse that the Evil Queen had placed on him and Snow, so my mind immediately went to: What other curse needs to be broken? Luckily for me there is another curse that needs to be broken. Many of you know this, but it's the curse that is keeping everyone in Storybrooke.
What we don't realize is which part of the curse is still active. It's not the dark aspects of the Dark Curse - that was broken by Emma as was prophesied/dictated by Rumpelstiltskin. No, it's the other part that the pesky imp created that is trapping everyone here still.
The Savior curse. Think about it. The only reason Emma Swan is the Savior is because Rumplestiltskin made it so. In theory, Emma was no longer supposed to be the Savior after she broke the Dark Curse. Everyone was supposed to go back to where they were from, but that didn't happen. Which means what? That portion of the curse, that tiny little drop, is a curse all in itself, and it too needs to be broken. When it is, Emma's fate as the Savior will be broken; she will live.
Now you ask: But Emma was given the Shears of Destiny or whatever to cut herself from her fate and no longer be the Savior and she didn't take it!
Well, we know how Rumple's curse works right? A pair of pretty scissors wouldn't break this curse because only one person has that power: Emma herself.
We've come full circle. Once upon a time Adam and Eddy pitched the idea that the curse would take seven years to fully break. Now we've reached that point. Once Emma breaks the Savior curse, Rumple's spell that he placed on her life will break. Her Hero's Journey will be complete, and she will return to her life in the real world, where no one needs her to protect them.
(I'll come back to this in a minute)
So we know what needs to happen. Here I take it a step further and answer:
It turns out that we have that answer too:
Ah yes. True Love. Here's where I know I'll lose half of you because "Once Upon a Time is obsessed with Captain Swan. Why can't you see that, you're blinding yourself, stop perpetuating nonsense, wake up blah blah blah blah."
Well, I'm going to counter that with: Why is Emma still the Savior then? If Once Upon a Captain Swan is genuinely the entire point of this show, why is Emma still fated to die?
Answer: You can't break a curse where you're the Savior of the fairytale characters with one of the said fairytale characters.
Here you respond again with: "Well, Smartypants, you call yourself a Swan Queen shipper, but you've just contradicted yourself. You think the Evil Queen can break the curse with Emma? She's a fairytale character too!"
Well, reader, you are very clever indeed. But shall I provide you with my next exhibit:
While it was super fun to watch, Split Queen was not just done for the optics. It was a setup for endgame. The Evil Queen may be a fairytale character, but Mayor Regina Mills (like Emma and Henry) is a completely original creation of our world. Which means, like Emma, the daughter of Prince Charming and Snow White, she can live a completely normal life outside of the Enchanted Forest.
I was trying to figure out the purpose behind bringing Wish Robin Hood back, and this line really explains it:
The writers are priming us for a much bigger version of this concept. Robin is the first test of the portal system. Will it allow someone who isn't supposed to be "real" stay in the "real world"? We know Storybrooke, by our standards, isn't a real place, it's a refuge for fairytale characters from many realms, so it makes sense that he passes the test in this case, but what about Regina? Will she, a person who isn't supposed to be real, be allowed to live somewhere like Boston or New York if Storybrooke doesn't exist. This first trial proves that yes, she will be able to because something about her is connected to our world (that thing is literally the writers themselves). They have Regina grapple with this issue- Why was wish Robin able to come here?- because she's next, and she needs to know that she'll be okay when she tries to stay in this world.
If Regina remains unconnected to the Evil Queen, she should be able to help Emma break the curse and remain in this reality. Will it really be True Love's Kiss that frees Emma from the Savior Curse and sends everyone to where they belong?
I would hope.
I also hope that I'll find $2000 on the street tomorrow, but that doesn't mean it'll happen.
But it's certainly the most reasonable solution since literally every curse is broken with True Love's Kiss…
Have you ever wondered why there's never been a True Love's Kiss with Emma & her parents or Emma with Hook? Perhaps part of that is because True Love's Kiss can only work with people who are from the same reality. Since Regina had True Love's Kiss with Henry, that means she's a part of his reality. Part of her belongs in our world. Emma has never shared True Love's Kiss with Hook because he isn't a part of her reality. He's still a fairytale character. They can get married, she can choose that life, but that means she will remain tied to her fate as the Savior. She will always be connected to the Fairytale world. She will eventually die for them.
But if somehow, Regina Mills is Emma's true True Love; if two "real people" who were created in this world- Emma Swan the bail bonds person, and Regina Mills the Mayor- shared True Love's Kiss (not saying they'll make it gay like they should) then the entire curse could be broken.
I just don't see any other way they could go with this. The show has always foreshadowed that Storybrooke isn't supposed to last.
We know there's going to be a "reset" for the show…
And we know that Regina is no longer connected to the Evil Queen. Everything is setting up for the fairytale characters to return to their world.
But what happens next?
A good story always comes full circle, but the hero returns home with more knowledge and is in a better place. Odysseus goes on a crazy journey with a bunch of messed up shit but eventually makes it back home. Dorothy wishes she could experience life over the rainbow, but when she does, she learns that there's no place like home. Harry Potter steps onto Platform 9 ¾ for the first time alone, and in the last book he steps on with a family. So if in the Pilot we see Emma in her lonely Boston apartment, wishing on a star to no longer be alone, it only makes sense that the last time we see her, she's in her Boston apartment but she isn't alone- she has a family.
We know Henry will be a part of that family, but it's safe to assume that Regina will be there too, because of this promise:
Unfortunately all magic comes with a price, and my prediction is that price will be that everyone forgets that any of this ever happened.
I'm grounding this theory in the fact that the last time there was a reset, that happened to half of the parties involved: Emma and Henry
In that scenario, the Dark Curse was destroyed. The Dark Curse's purpose was to create Storybrooke, so once it was gone, Emma and Henry forgot that Storybrooke ever existed… But everyone in the Enchanted Forest still remembered Emma and Henry because the Savior Curse still existed- they all remembered the Savior. They were able to go back and get her and recreate the bridge between our worlds because Emma was still the Savior. Once the Savior Curse is gone, everything will be wiped out. Everyone will forget that the Savior existed, and why she existed. All the fairytale characters will return to their world where their stories will play out, and all the characters from our world will begin to lead a normal life.
That life for Emma and Regina could very well be together. It's not guaranteed, but it would certainly explain why the writers have made an effort to keep Emma and Regina apart in Storybrooke while maintaining a certain amount of tension between them- because their story isn't meant to play out in Storybrooke. It would also explain why it's not a topic of conversation for any of the writers or actors- it's a major plot point, and talking about it would be a spoiler. Lastly, Adam Horowitz said himself that they weren't queerbaiting:
If they're planning on having Regina be a part of Emma's new life free from the Savior curse, then technically this isn't a lie.
But could they make it so that Emma and Regina's relationship is merely as platonic co-parents in the real world? Of course. But at the end of the day we would still be right: Swan Queen would still technically be endgame, and it's still a hell of a lot better than Captain Swan.
Emma Swan
"I wanna make you feel better
Better than your fairy tales"
"Wanted" - Hunter Hayes (x)
ouat episode 6x4, "Street Rats". The Queen tricks Emma into telling everyone about her vision of death… Regina's reaction vs Hook's
At the vault Emma tries to avoid the subject, but Regina knows better and is genuinely worried. She's there to help Emma not upset that it was kept from her
Hook on the other hand is broody the entire episode after finding out that she didn't tell him. He gives Emma hard glares and silent treatment for a good portion of the episode. In the end its Emma that has to approach him…to apologize…to him…?
WTF?!? She's sorry that she made him mad at her? How can anyone not see how toxic this relationship is?


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Most likely both, the company figures.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e"Sadly, it appears that Mississippi's attorney general is more interested in making headlines in an election year than in making headway for the people of Mississippi," said Mike Fernandez, State Farm's vice president of public affairs.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e"You have to wonder what would motivate Attorney General Hood to disrupt an agreement that mirrors the one he was 'happy to announce' on Jan. 23 and asked other insurers to emulate as 'a step to recovery' two days later?"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHood announced Monday his lawsuit against State Farm, alleging a bad faith breach of contract on its part for refusing to reconstruct a rejected January settlement between it and Hood's office. In the aftermath of 2005's Hurricane Katrina, Hood said the companies wrongfully represented the amount of water damage to some homes because flood damage, covered by the National Flood Insurance Program, is excluded from their policies.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe two sides appeared to have settled in January when State Farm agreed to terms that could have cost them at least $500 million, Hood estimated. However, U.S. District Judge L.T. Senter rejected parts of the settlement because he worried about the amount of control State Farm would possess during an arbitration process that started when a policyholder rejected the company's initial claim -- an automatic 50 percent of the structural value of the property according to the policy.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBecause State Farm has not fixed the rejected settlement to conform to the federal court's guidelines, Hood says the company has breached its contract with the state.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eState Farm, meanwhile, began revisiting claims as part of a deal reached with Insurance Commissioner George Dale. That deal, State Farm says, mirrors the one originally reached with Hood.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOregon insurance attorney David Rossmiller, a partner at Dunn Carney who has been analyzing the Gulf Coast's insurance situation for Legal Newsline and feels Hood's most recent lawsuit has little chance of success, says politics have become a big part of the story. Nationally known trial lawyer Richard Scruggs took it to a new level when he published a political cartoon depicting Dale as a \u003ca href="http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/193192-scruggs-attacking-insurance-commissioner-dale" class="copy"\u003epig wearing lipstick\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e"You have politics involved in all these cases. The overview is infused with politics," said Rossmiller, whose blog can be found \u003ca href="http://legalnewsline.com/news/196634-money-lawyers-and-politics-state-farm-case-has-it-all" class="copy"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. "That's not necessarily a bad thing.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e"I'm sure there is a competition between George Dale and Jim Hood in the sense they have different perspectives about what needs to be done and can be done. What Hood has done that is unusual is get actively involved in insurance cases. That's not normally the role of an attorney general."\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRossmiller says he doesn't doubt Hood's sincerity when he speaks about recovering money for those left homeless by Katrina, but there may be another motive.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e"Whether you agree that this is the proper role of an attorney general or not, he's trying to regain some leverage," he said. "It probably doesn't hurt that he's up for election this year."\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDale, too, is up for re-election this year. Hood says his deal with State Farm has produced far too few new offers to policyholders, only 300.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHood dismissed State Farm's decision earlier this year to stop offering new homeowners and commercial policies in the state as politically motivated. He also called it "childish" and "immature."\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e"We were uncertain how our contracts would be interpreted," said State Farm spokesperson Phil Supple, who reiterated that the state's legal and political climate \u003ca href="http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/190550-state-farm-puts-brakes-on-business-in-miss.-cites-untenable-legal-environment" class="copy"\u003ehad become too unpredictable\u003c/a\u003e. "I find it quite surprising that he would characterize it as 'immature' when it was anything but. It was a prudent and necessary business decision to protect our policyholders' dollars."\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAnd dollars find a way to mix with politics. In fact, the three trial lawyers hired by Hood to help represent the state in the lawsuit were all contributors to his campaign in 2003.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDanny Cupit offered $1,000 to Hood, a Democrat, in July of that year, and William Liston of Liston/Lancaster ponied up $10,000.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCrymes G. Pittman, meanwhile, was the largest contributor. Between March 12, 2003-June 28, 2004, Pittman made five donations totaling $25,000. His fellow partners in his law firm (Robert Germany, Joseph Roberts Jr. and C. Victor Welsh III) combined for six donations equaling $33,500.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAnd the contributions don't stop there. Hood joined forces with Democratic Congressmen Rep. Bennie Thompson and Sen. Trent Lott to urge \u003ca href="http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/191682-ag-hood-regulation-reform-appropriate-in-insurance-industry" class="copy"\u003enational insurance reform in Congress\u003c/a\u003e earlier this year.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePittman has contributed $8,100 to Thompson since 2000, as well as $20,000 combined to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eListon has given $10,100 to Thompson since 1996 and pledged $5,000 to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2004.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCupit is also a Thompson contributor, handing over $5,100 since 1993 and $41,000 to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHood's office, Pittman and Liston did not return messages seeking comment.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBecause they did not, it is also unclear what the bidding process entailed for the three attorneys' appointments. Also, it is not known if they are working on a contingency fee basis, though Hood did say Monday that the lawsuit has not cost the State a significant amount of money.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe rejected settlement provided $5 million for "investigative and legal expenses incurred," according to Hood's office. As a result of a \u003ca href="http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/190001-money-from-mci-miss.-settlement-finally-given-to-state" class="copy"\u003e2005 settlement with MCI\u003c/a\u003e, Hood contributor Joey Langston's firm received $14 million, though he paid $7 million of that to a Louisiana firm.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOne part of the State Farm agreement was accepted by Senter, resulting in the settling of 640 claims and $26 million to Scruggs, who also contributed to Hood's campaign.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA report from The Associated Press said Scruggs stood to make another $20 million if the second part of the settlement had been approved. It grouped together 35,000 policyholders who had not yet sued but still could.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eScruggs gave Hood $10,000 for his campaign in Sept. 2004.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIt's all enough to make State Farm take notice. In a letter to Hood, Kim Brunner, the Executive Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel for State Farm, wrote:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e"As we discussed during our meeting, there is no proposal we can conceive of which would enhance our extensive efforts already under way to resolve outstanding claims, through such means as the outreach program now proceeding under the auspices of the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID), and our ongoing settlement discussions with plaintiffs' counsel in pending cases. While yet another class action, if it could be certified (a questionable proposition), may generate fees for lawyers, it will do little good for the people of Mississippi." \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHood offered his response Monday.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e"Absolutely nothing that they can tell you they've done has the approval of the federal court," he said. "The only thing they understand is a judgment where they have to write a big check."\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e*Federal campaign contributions information from \u003ca href="http://www.newsmeat.com/" class="copy"\u003enewsmeat.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e*State campaign contributions information from \u003ca href="http://www.followthemoney.org" class="copy"\u003efollowthemoney.org\u003c/a\u003e


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Santiago obtained his degree in Biology from the University of Buenos Aires in 2002. As an undergraduate student he worked in DNA vaccines in the laboratory of Juan Fló. He then undertook his PhD in Immunology at the Institute Gulbenkian of Science in Portugal where he studied regulatory T cells, working with Jocelyne Demengeot and Antonio Coutinho. In 2008, he joined the group of Caetano Reis e Sousa at the CRUK London Research Institute, where he was awarded Marie Curie and EMBO long-term postdoctoral fellowships to investigate innate immune receptors and signalling pathways that trigger dendritic cell activation and drive T cell responses against viruses or tumours. In 2015, Santiago joined the CRUK Manchester Institute as a Junior Group Leader to form the Cancer Inflammation and Immunity Group, which focuses on understanding the underlying mechanisms that mediate cancer-inhibitory versus tumour-promoting inflammation in order to design new therapies for cancer patients.
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Name: Adam Condit
Age: 29
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Running Blog: runblog.adamcondit.com
Running Homepage: run.adamcondit.com
Twitter: @adamcondit
Occupation: Systems Engineer
Years Running: 16 years
Why did you start running: I started running in middle school to be in a sport my friends were in. At the time bike racing and soccer were my sports of choice, but soccer wasn't offered in middle school and I was a loner when it came to riding the bike. I remember being incredibly sore after my first run in 8th grade – had to walk down the stairs backwards the next day. I really have no idea why I ended up going on that second run, but I did and have never regretted it.
Favorite Race Distance: Wow, this is tough actually as each race feels really different. As far as the RACE itself, I really enjoy racing 5k – it's intense, it's fun, it's quick, it hurts, and it's short enough to race week in and week out if you really want to. I'd say I enjoy marathon TRAINING more than other distances though as it's truly a journey of self discovery and I feel I'm still a bit of a newbie and like the long term perspective and patience required to get things right. It feels unbelievable clicking through longer tempo runs faster than I used to be able to race 5k races and I'm constantly learning more and more about nutrition, fueling, and all the other variables that's associated with good marathon training.
How Many Marathons Have you Run: 6 full marathons: 2008 Philadelphia, 2009 Philadelphia, 2010 Marine Corps, 2011 Twin Cities, 2011 Marine Corps, 2012 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
- Marathon 2:27:20 (Twin Cities 2011)
- Half Marathon: 1:09:45 (Cedar Falls, IA)
- 10K: 30:55 (Naperville, IL 2012)
- 5K: 14:55 (La Crosse, WI 2011)
Do you cross train or lift weights: No. The most bang for my buck with a packed schedule and a balanced family life is spent running and getting the miles in.
Running accomplishment you are most proud of: After a marathon debut 2:28:37 in 2008 I had trouble having the marathon click for me in the following years until I ran two marathons in the month of October in 2011: I finally ran another PR (2:27:20 – Twin Cities) and 28 days later placed 5th at Marine Corps Marathon (2:29:28) – both fairly honest and challenging courses.
Favorite Pre-Race Food: Bananas and bagels with peanut butter for marathon race day
Favorite Post-Race Food: Gatorade, Coke, bagels, giant slices of pizza, Five Guys burgers, quality beer … sorry, just being honest
How do you find/make time to train: 90% of my training is alone in the morning before the sun is up. I'm a morning person and love getting it done before the rest of the day starts and it's really the only alone time I have. When the weather is right, sometimes I'll push my son in our running stroller – I get a lot of weird looks clicking off ~6:20/mile on our dirt trail, but my son LOVES the ride and sometimes giggles the whole time. I've also been known to run to and from work once in a while when building good mileage in the summer and winter. I keep a pair of shoes at work and shove all my work clothes in the tiniest backpack known to mankind – an old REI hydration pack without the reservoir. Sometimes I'll rush my lunch break at work to get out and take a way-too-short non-effective non-soapy shower.
Favorite Quote: "There are over 1 billion people in China that have no idea who you are or care about how you run" – NCAA / USATF coach Tom Anzack (used to put a poor performance in perspective)
If you could give one bit of advice to someone who wants to become a runner – what would it be: Short answer: Don't force it … feel it. Long answer: Running is what you make of it. Nobody except yourself should tell you what you should get out of running. It doesn't matter if you want to run in the Olympics, feel better about yourself, complete what you thought was previously insane, or simply just be more fit – it's up to you to figure out what you want and go after it. You're going to have days that you want to run forever and you're going to have days you feel absolutely terrible, but overall, in the big picture of your physical, mental, and spiritual well being, running is great for you. Don't let running define you; let yourself define your running and how it best fits the lifestyle you want. When starting out be very practical and conservative in those first seasons of fitness as you start to learn your body and what makes you happy when running.
What race are you currently training for? I'm currently extending my marathon training from the Summer / Fall past my peak marathon race (Milwaukee Lakefront in October) to run my first ultra marathon on November 11th – Wildcat 50km trail run in Muscatine, IA. I'll be taking a low key approach to have fun, stay fit, and run through the woods for a few hours before taking off a lot more time when our 2nd baby is due in December.
What is your favorite race? The Marine Corps Marathon is an unbelievable event through the streets of DC with thousands of participants and spectators. Before the 2011 event started I was in the front of the corral when the wheel chair participants started their race. So many war veterans, young and old, still grinding away – giving it their all, despite the permanent injuries they now have was incredibly moving to me and a great reminder that nothing is certain and sacrifice in sport pales in comparison to true sacrifice elsewhere.
What's the best thing that has ever come from your running? Without a doubt meeting my wife and the friendships I've acquired. My wife and I both ran XC and Track and met in college and I was really good friends with her brother (also my best man), also on the team. Our shared passion has helped us be active on vacations, travel for out of town races together, and take turns watching our kids when the other might be out for a long run!
What has Adam been up to lately? A solo Grand Canyon double crossing in April. Check out his blog post with video here >> http://wp.me/p2KlQt-C8


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Calcutta, June 23: Steel companies are heading for yet another spurt in input costs with Australian firms planning to increase coking coal prices by over 30 per cent.
Although Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Vizag Steel Plant (VSP) have already signed one-year contracts with Australian companies from April this year, prices in the spot market could go into a tailspin in the short term.
Big steel companies are forced to buy coal from spot markets abroad when they face supply disruptions. The smaller ones, who do not have the financial muscle to strike deals with global mineral giants, are forced to procure the feedstock at current prices.
SAIL and Vizag Steel, which depend largely on imported coal, will be scorched after their current contracts expire next year, an analyst said.
Merrill Lynch & Company, the global investment bank known for its extensive research in this area, has predicted that contract coal prices will jump over 30 per cent. For thermal coal, the increase could be 10 per cent.
While this will burn a big hole in the earnings of coal-driven companies, BHP Billiton and Rio Pinto will be laughing their way to the banks. The Australian majors are among the biggest suppliers to Indian steel companies.
According to Merrill Lynch, the planned price increase could boost Rio Pintos bottomline by 8.8 per cent and BHP Billitons net profit by close to 8 per cent.
The Australian firms recently raised contract prices by over 20 per cent. Indian steel companies, having entered into deals already, will not be immediately hit, but will have to shell out more under new pacts.
Sources said the situation has worsened with China reducing coal exports for the current year from 100 million tonnes to 80 million tonnes. The steel industry there is also reeling under soaring coal costs. Beijing has ordered an immediate abolition of local charges and taxes on the coal business to limit the spike.
Last week, the state department of Chinas reform commission sent a circular abolishing all administrative charges not levied by the central and provincial governments.
A senior official of the Indian Steel Alliance (ISA) said similar steps are needed here to soften the impact of the coal-price blow. He suggested that freight charges for moving coking coal within the country should be reduced.
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A Treatise on Shades and Shadows, and Linear Perspective
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Hartford: Barnes, 1839. Second edition. Acceptable hardcover. 2nd edition. Pages brown. Multiple fold-out illustrations. All 21 folding plates present. Small stain on top edge on front endpaper, title page. 3/4 leather cover. Marbled boards. Missing front endpaper. Missing spine. Corners on cover are worn. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information. (Inventory #: 266219)


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Millefiori, or "the many flower" tumbler, from Venice, Italy, takes the traditional glass blowing technique to a pop edge. This unique looking psychedelic cup is from the 1970s and in great condition. When held up to the light you can see through the many colors of glass, making the experience of drinking visually spectacular. Typically, the millefiori are oval looking, or round, but in this cup, the circular pattern is stretched and warped in swirls of color and glitter. The piece of glass was pulled and turned as it was made with the skilled techniques from the ancient tradition of Murano glassmakers. The cup measures 4 1/2 inches tall and has a diameter of 3 inches. It is made of a solid and strong piece of glass yet at the same time is quite translucent. It has a wide spectrum of colors, from milky white to orange to true blue. Visually its a great looking object, both inside and out! Makes a great addition to a glass collection- for everyday use or for conversations. Perfect for your evening cocktail.
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S-Pulse's first few years as a professional club were mostly positive, including a victory in the 1996 Nabisco Cup. But the most exciting years for the club were likely between 1999 and 2002, when S-Pulse competed with cross-regional rivals Jubilo Iwata and the powerhouses that were Kashima Antlers and Yokohama Marinos to be considered one of Japan's finest teams. 1999 in particular was historical, with S-Pulse clinching the first-stage title, and painfully conceding the overall championship to Jubilo after penalty kicks.
After ending as runners-up in the 1998 and 2000 Emperor's Cup finals, S-Pulse recorded a historical victory in the 2001 edition, which was sandwiched between two Xerox Supercup trophies. Despite the lack of titles since then, S-Pulse have remained competitive among the best clubs in Japan, and are one of four original clubs (in addition to Marinos, Antlers and Grampus) who have not yet been relegated.
S-Pulse have reached four Cup finals in recent years, including the 2005 and 2010 Emperor's Cup and 2008 and 2012 Nabisco Cup, but each time they have faltered at the final whistle. Despite the lack of victories, they remain one of the best-supported clubs in Japan, playing in what is widely considered to be the country's most beautiful stadiums.
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Fans who followed S-Pulse during their 'golden era' will surely remember Alessandro Santos, who became the second foreign-born player to represent Japan on the international stage. Santos, who moved to Japan at the age of 16, was the J.League MVP in 1999 and would go on to play in two World Cups.
For over a decade, Ryuzo Morioka was a constant on the S-Pulse back line with 277 appearances in orange. He was a key part of Japan's 2000 Asian Cup-winning squad and also played in the 2001 Confederations Cup and 2002 World Cup.
S-Pulse's most recent notable alum is Shinji Okazaki, who played in Shimizu from 2005 to 2010. After making his international debut in 2008, the Hyogo native caught the attention of Germany's Stuttgart, who signed him following an impressive performance in the 2010 World Cup.
Sweden international and former Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg spent half a season S-Pulse, which would be his final stop before his retirement in 2012.
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Richard C. Cote, 77, of Londonderry died May 30, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on Jan. 9, 1937 in Biddeford, Maine, a son of the late Fernand and Rose Helen (Salvas) Cote. He was raised and educated in Saco, Maine. He had been a resident of Londonderry for 43