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Eat at Mark's Valley View any time on March 11, tell the waitress you are eating for Relay and a percentage of your bill will go to Relay for Life to fight cancer. Sponsored by the Over the Hill team.
Homemade soup/chili/bake sale on Saturday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eat in or take out. Held at the Wilmot Township Building. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. Event hosted by Relay for Life Team Postal Priority Hope.
Benefit for Joanne Salsman, recovering from brain surgery. It will be held at the Black Walnut American Legion Post 510 bingo hall on March 18 from noon until ? Barbecue chicken, refreshments, music, bake sale, auction by Burke's. $5 donation at door (does not include food), children under 10, free. Anyone wishing to donate items for auction or baskets can drop off day of benefit after 11 a.m. at Legion or any day after 11 a.m. at Trail Inn in Meshoppen.
Blood Drive
Blood Drives: March 12, Emergency Operations Center, Tunkhannock, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; March 14: Black Walnut American Legion Post 510, Laceyville, 1 to 6 p.m.March 15, Athens Township Fire Hall, Athens, 1 to 6 p.m.; March 16, Claverack Rural Electric, Wysox, 1 to 6 p.m.; March 26, Wyalusing American Legion, 1 to 6 p.m.
Book Signings
Book signing by local author and dog trainer, Joe Buttito at the Bradford County Library on Saturday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To support the Bradford County Humane Society. Dog demonstrations and BCHS dogs available.
Monthly Breakfast at the Herrickville Fire Hall on Sunday, March 25,, 2012, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. All you can eat: pancakes, ham, sausage, eggs, coffee, orange juice and real maple syrup. Adults, $7; children to 12 years, $3; preschool, free. Benefit: Herrick Twp. Vol. Fire Co. - Dept. 4.
Card Showers
A Card Shower for Alverta Bennett Carter's 93rd birthday, which is on Sunday, March 11, 2012. She is residing at Golden Living Center, Virginia Drive, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. She would be greatly cheered by receiving recognition on her special day.
Factoryville United Methodist Church service, led by Christian rock group, "Messengers," a contemporary Christian rock band will be held on March 11 at 9 a.m.
4-H Rabbit Forum on March 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Penn State Extension Office Conference Room on 200 Main St., Towanda. Well-known New York rabbit breeder, Bonnie Burdick will conduct the forum. For more information, contact Thomas Maloney at 570-265- 2896.
Round and Square Dance will be held at the Wysox Fire Hall, Saturday, March 17, 7 until 11 p.m. Music by Sara. Benefit Wysox Fire Company.
Stag Ham and Bean Dinner at Laceyville's Goodwill Fire Co. on March 22 from 6 p.m. until ? Benefit Goodwill Fire Co. R5- 8c/S6-7c
Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Dinner on Friday, Feb. 24, March 9 and March 23. from 4 to 7 p.m., St. Basil's Hall, Dushore. Dinners include baked fish, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, cole slaw, applesauce, dinner roll, homemade dessert, coffee, tea, milk and water. Adults, $8; children, $3.50; under 6, free. Proceeds benefit local activites. Sponsored by K of C, Dushore, Wyalusing and Mildred Council 12406.
Pancake Supper at the South Auburn Grange on March 10, starting at 4 p.m. Adults, $8; 12 and under, $3; preschool, free. S9- 2c/R9-2c
Free Sunday Soup Supper at the Factoryville United Methodist Church on March 11 at 5 p.m.
Wysox Fire Company Spaghetti Supper, Thursday, March 8, 4 to 7 p.m. at the fire hall on Lake Road, Wysox. Spaghetti supper complete with salad, drink and homemade desserts. Take-outs available for $7 each. $7, adults; $6 for seniors (62 and older); $3.50 for 4 to 8; less than four, free.
The Northeast Bradford Honor Society is putting on a free community dinner at the Rome Presbyterian Hall on Saturday, March 17 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Annual Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner - Saturday, March 10, 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Route 6 West of Tunkhannock. Takeouts, 3:30 to 4:30. Adults: $8.50; children under 12, $4; preschool, free. Basket raffle. Everyone welcome. Cookbooks for sale.
American Legion Birthday Dinner will be held on March 17 at the Wyalusing American Legion Post 534. Social hour is 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Reservations a must by March 12. Call 570-746-1772.
Ham Dinner, Sunday, March 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at LeRaysville Social Hall. Benefit: LeRaysville Pike Volunteer Fire Dept.
Annual St. Patrick's Dinner. Corned beef, ham, cabbage, glazed carrots, Harvard beets, applesauce. Also homemade pies for dessert, March 17, 4 p.m. to ? at Mehoopany Methodist Church. Take-outs available, call 570-833-2264.
Free Homemade Soup Supper. March 14 at the Hollenback United Methodist Church from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. The supper benefits Andrew Pickett's senior project. R10p
Wysox Sewing Society hold their monthly dinner noon on Tuesday, March 13 in Ferguson Hall of the Wysox Presbyterian Church. Roast Beef will be featured on the menu with mashed potatoes, gravy, cole slaw, assorted vegetables, gelatin salads and a delicious variety of homemade pies. Everyone is welcome. Take-outs available. Reservations are available but not necessary. Please call 570-265-6119 and leave a message for reservations. R10c
Easter Events
Homemade Easter Candy - Skinners Eddy U.M. Church Red Bird Mission project. Chocolate covered Easter eggs, $3.50 per package of six. Flavors: cherry, chocolate, chocolate nut, coconut, peanut butter, maple walnut or sampler package (one of each flavor). To order, call Pat Eberlin, 570-869- 1588. Orders must be placed by March 23. Available for pick up on Wednesday, April 4 at the church from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or at the UMW Bake Sale in Laceyville on Friday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Other arrangements may be made by calling Pat Eberlin at 869-1588.
George Lee and the Jericho Singers will be performing at the Wyalusing Senior Center (Park Place) on Saturday, March 17 at 1 p.m. Free to the public. Come and hear good Southern Gospel music.
St. Patrick's Day Ham Party, Saturday, March 17, 7 to 11 p.m., Windham Twp. Vol. Fire Station, Rt. 187 near Rt. 1049 (LeRaysville Rd.) Intersection. Games of chance, raffles, door prizes, 50/50 drawings. Win hams, turkeys and more. Snack foods and drink included. Tickets available from any Dept. 19 member or at the door for $10 donation. (18 years to play/21 years to drink.)
For Your Information
To report animal abuse in Bradford County call (570) 888- 4763. You may also report stray or running dogs to the Bradford County Dog Warden by calling (570) 265-8191.
Sugar on Snow, Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah State Park. Free things to do: tap a maple tree, taste sugar on snow, discover how to geocache, crank homemade ice cream, watch sap boiled down, enjoy pancake breakfast, roast a hot dog or take a ride on a horse-drawn wagon. Call 570-297-2734 or email email@example.com.
Women with cancer are invited to an upcoming Look Good, Feel Better program. Head into spring by attending one of the following sessions: March 12, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Guthrie Cancer Center at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre or March 13, 1 to 3 p.m. at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. For information, visit at the following: www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org or call 1-800-227-2345.
Northeast Bradford Kindergarten Registration will be held on Tuesday, March 27 and Wednesday, March 28 at the Northeast Bradford Elementary School for children who will be age five on or before Sept. 1, 2012. Please call the school at 570-744-2521, ext. 2243 or 2242 as soon as possible to set up a registration appointment.
WVHS senior, Lacey Mosher is running for PA's Favorite Homecoming Queen. Vote for her at www.americashomecomingqueen.com, scroll to the bottom of the page and select Vote for America's "Favorite" Homecoming Queen. Cost: $1 per vote: unlimited voting—$10 equals 10 votes; $25 equals 25 votes.
Garage Sales
Garage Sale to benefit the Baker's Dozen Plus team for the Relay for Life on Saturday, March 31, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Treasures for all. Basket raffle. Held rain or shine. One mile east of NEB School, towards (Rt. 467), LeRaysville. Look for Relay signs. Will be held at Nagy's house.
Meeting Notices
S.O.S. Al-Anon — Family Group will meet on Fridays at 7 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Hopkins Street, Sayre.
Recovery House Meetings — AA Group of Towanda meets Mon.-Fri., noon; Mon., Thurs., Fri., Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. NA meetings are held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Speaker meeting every first Sunday, 8 p.m. All meetings at 205 Main St., Towanda (please use rear, lower entrance).
Compassionate Friends — of the Endless Mountains will hold their meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Endless Health Community Center, Montrose. TCF is open to all families who have lost a child from any cause at any age. There are no membership dues or fees of any kind. For more information, call 965-0901 (evenings) or 278-1658 or e-mail email@example.com.
S.O.S. Al-Anon — Family Group will meet on Fridays at 7 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Hopkins Street, Sayre.
Caregivers' Support Group sponsored by the Law Office of Leslie Wizelman and the B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging meets at noon the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Library at Memorial Hospital Personal Care Home in Towanda. Caregivers and family members of long term care facility residents are welcome. For information, call Bob Bachisin at the Law Office of Leslie Wizelman at (570) 746- 3844.
Twelve Steps on the Way, a Christian recovery group, will meet at the Wyalusing Presbyterian Church on Mondays at 7 p.m. Use door in the rear of the church.
Al-Anon meetings are held every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Holy Name of Mary Parish Center, S. Main St., Montrose.
Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania — Monthly support group meeting; first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Public Library, W. Tioga Street. For more information, visit www.lupuspa.org or call 1-888-99LUPUS.
Diabetes Support Group - meeting the first Thursday of every month at the Guthrie Clinic office in Towanda beginning at 5:30 p.m. There is no charge and all diabetics and family members are welcome. For more information, call Dawn at Guthrie Clinic at 570- 265-6165 during regular business hours.
TOPS PA #1134 — Laceyville, meets each Tuesday evening at the Braintrim Baptist Church in Laceyville. Weigh-ins from 5:15 to 6 p.m., meeting from 6-7 p.m. For more information, call 965-2493 or 869-1834. Toll-free 1- 800-932-8677.
AA Meeting — Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in the basement of the Wyalusing Presbyterian Church. Open meeting, nonsmoking.
MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers meet every first and third Wed. of the month from 9 to 11 a.m., September through May. Meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church, 5 Court St., Towanda. All mothers of preschoolers are welcome. Child care is provided for children, ages infant through five years old. For more information, contact the church at 570-265-5575.
Towanda-Wysox Kiwanis Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Weigh Station Café at 7:30 a.m. in Towanda. They find ways to help the children in the community. Contact Eileen Sheets at 570-265-2350 for more information.
Addictions to Victory. Faithbased support for addictions. Program will be held the first and third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at New Generation Church, Milan, 570-888- 1967.
Bradford County Cancer Support Group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at Memorial Hospital in Conference Room A, beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 1-888-227-5445, Option 3.
Twin Tier Antique Tractor and Machinery Assoc. meets on Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Stoll Building in Wysox. All members are urged to attend as the subject of bleachers will be decided.
DAV Chapter 37 will meet Wednesday, March 14 at Bridge Street Hill VFW, Towanda, at 2:30 p.m. All veterans, 10 percent or more disability welcome.
The Wyalusing Area School District's Title I program is happy to announce the date for the upcoming Title I Parent Night on Thursday, March 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wyalusing Elementary School. Come and join in the fun with Silly Sally. She is an exciting storyteller, who will throw in a little magic to keep you laughing. Information about the Title I federal programs will be offered by Mr. Darrow.
The Monroe Borough Crime Watch will be meeting a at 7 p.m. in the Monroeton Public Library on March 13. These meetings are open to the public and new members are always welcomed and encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Jenny Ennis at 570-265-7550.
The VFW Post #6824 and its auxiliary will meet at the post on Haigh's Pond Road on March 14 at 7 p.m. Please remember to bring items for the Danville Medical Center Children's Ward at this meeting, such as crayons, coloring books, puzzles and reading books. These items will be delivered at the March District VFW Auxiliary 14 meeting.
The Susquehanna Beekeepers' Association meeting on Friday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at the Claverack Bldg., Montrose. For more information, contact James Wood at 570-934-1166.
The New Albany Widowed Persons Group will meet at the Shady Nook Restaurant on Monday, March 12 at 11:30 a.m. For information, call 570-363- 2454. R10p
The Herrickville Cemetery Association will be having a meeting on March 13 at 7 p.m. at the home of Jeff Aeppli, 293 Wolf Hill Rd., Wyalusing, 570- 746-1429.
VFW Post #6824 on 1468 Haigh's Pond Road in Rome will be host to an informational meeting for the Area Agency on Aging on Wednesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. It will be held in the upstairs hall of the VFW. The meeting is open to the public. Any questions, contact Sheila Hakes, 570-247-7135, email@example.com.
Rabies Clinics
Rabies Clinic - Monday, March 26 at Wilmot Fire Hall, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., $10. Animals must be caged or on a leash. Dr. Donn Laudermilch from Rome Vet Center will be there.
Cleanup day at the Laceyville ballpark, Saturday, March 10; 10 am. The public is invited to attend. Please bring shovels, rakes or other equipment you might have that can be used to clean the field with.
Wyalusing Ball Association will hold 2012 sign-ups on the following dates: Thurs. and Fri., March 15, 16, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Wyalusing Elementary School. 4-6 T-Ball. Baseball/Softball (6-9 Rookie) (9-10 Minor) (11-12 Major) (13- 14-15 Teener Division). Any child in the Wyalusing School District may sign up. Any questions, contact Lanny God, 570- 746-1799, Tony and Amy Hepp, 746-3196, Bill Smith, 746-1847 or Tim Adams, 746-4085. All-Stars also available for baseball/softball. All practices and home games will be played at the WBA Milne Complex, Lime Hill. Tag Day will be held on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7.
RTL Tryouts: All 11-12 year olds must try out. 9-10 year olds have the option if they so choose. If child was on major team last year, they must attend 50% of the tryout. Major softball: March 17, 1 to 3 p.m. at Wyalusing Boro Park. Rain date: March 19, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., same place. Minor teams. All 9- 10 year olds must attend. Any eight year old wishing to tryout must also attend. Minor softball: March 17, 4 to 6 p.m. at Wyalusing Boro Park. Rain date: March 19, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Same place. Major Baseball: March 24, 1 to 3 p.m. at Wyalusing Boro Park. Rain date: March 26, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., same place. Minor teams will also try out. 9-10 year olds must attend. Any eight year old must attend. Minor Baseball: March 24, 4 to 6 p.m. at Wyalusing Boro Park. Rain date: March 26, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., same place.
Wyalusing Youth Football and Cheerleading, Inc. (WYF&C, Inc.) board will meet on Monday, March 12 at 6 p.m. at the Wyalusing American Legion.
The Valley YHEC (Youth Hunter Education Challenge, Inc.) is signing up for the new season on March 24 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ages from 10 to 18 years. First timers will need a copy of hunter safety card and birth certificate. Any questions, call Nanette Lowery, 570- 882-9613 or 607-738-0328. Email at firstname.lastname@example.com. We have forms for ten year olds to take hunter safety course.
Twin Tracks Pulling Association, Inc., located in Monroeton, 2012 Garden Tractor and Antique Tractor Pulling Schedule. Garden Tractor weigh-in, 5 p.m., pull 6 p.m. May 11, June 8, July 6, Aug. 10, Sept. 7, Oct. 12. Antique Tractor weigh-in, 9 a.m., pull 10 a.m. May 12, June 9, July 7, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13. Information, call Randy Johnson, 570-265-4557 or Donnie Williams, 570-241-3067. Tractor pulling is fun.
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- 9:22 am
- Leaning higher, mostly up for week
- by Victor Reklaitis
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Good morning.
Stock futures are pointing to a lower open for Wall Street.
That's after three straight days of gains by the S&P 500, including its edge up to a record close yesterday.
As of Thursday's close, the most closely watched benchmarks are nearly all on pace to end higher for the week. Just the Dow is down for the week to date.
The weekly performance:
Dow -0.1%
The tech-heavy Nasdaq +0.9%
The small-cap Russell 2000 +0.4%
- 9:29 am
- Doubts on durables
- by Victor Reklaitis
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The headline number for durable goods was better than expected, but analysts are pointing out softness in the details.
Andrew Wilkinson of Interactive Brokers writes:
"While the headline reading showed durable goods order improved by 0.7% and two-tenths above forecast, shipments of capital goods fell by 1.0%. The May reading reversed direction to show a loss of 0.1% rather than a gain of 0.4%, which means two straight months of falling shipments. That's important because the data is used to calculate GDP, and is unlikely to deliver the spring-back in demand that was initially expected following a weather-disrupted start to the year."
Emphasis/bold added by MW
Photo credit: Bloomberg
- 9:33 am
- Opening lower
- by Victor Reklaitis
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The main indexes are down in the early going.
Dow -0.4%
Nasdaq -0.6%
Russell 2000 -0.3%
- 9:36 am
- Dow off 100 pts, under 17K
- by Victor Reklaitis
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The Dow is continuing to weaken in these opening minutes.
It's off more than 100 points and has undercut 17,000 — that big round number
Dow -114 points or -0.7% to 16970
S&P -0.5% to about 1980
Photo credit: Getty Images
- 9:49 am
- Visa leads Dow lower
- by Victor Reklaitis
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Visa /quotes/zigman/502306/delayed /quotes/nls/v V is not where investors want to be today, as the credit-card giant falls nearly 5% for the worst performance in the Dow.
The problem appears to be that Visa cut its annual revenue projections.
From Dow Jones Newswires:
"Visa Inc. said fiscal third-quarter earnings rose 11% on the back of "strong" global payments volume and processed transactions, but the company trimmed its projections for annual revenue growth due to a series of nagging economic issues."
Photo credit: Bloomberg
- 9:56 am
- Amazon dives
- by Victor Reklaitis
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Amazon.com is the worst performer by far in the S&P 500, as you might have guessed from the stock's ugly action after hours yesterday.
The e-tailer posted a worse-than-expected loss after the bell. Jeff Bezos has long said he's more interested in cash flow and market share rather than short-term profit, but investors are still unhappy.
MarketWatch's Therese Poletti is asking whether Amazon is "spending like a drunken sailor?"
Amazon /quotes/zigman/63011/delayed /quotes/nls/amzn AMZN was down 11% at last check — much worse than the S&P's second-worst performer, Visa.
- 10:11 am
- Walking all over Pandora
- by Victor Reklaitis
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Investors are walking all over Pandora /quotes/zigman/5419837/delayed /quotes/nls/p P today.
The streaming music service's stock is down 14% after its disappointing quarterly release late yesterday.
MarketWatch's Ben Pimentel has report that listener-hours data has raised a red flag.
- 10:23 am
- S&P, Nasdaq still cling to weekly gain
- by Victor Reklaitis
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About 50 minutes into today's session, the main indexes remain firmly in the red.
But the drop hasn't been enough to put the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in the red for the week.
Meanwhile, the already had been looking at a weekly drop as of yesterday, and now it's gotten worse.
S&P -0.3% today, +0.2% for week
Nasdaq -0.4% today, +0.6% for week
Dow -0.6% today, -0.7% for week
- 10:28 am
- Modest pullback, still buying breakouts
- by Victor Reklaitis
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Katie Stockton, BTIG's chief technical strategist, says in her morning note that she's expecting only moderate selling for the S&P 500, and her shop still recommends buying breakouts.
Here's an excerpt from the note:
"A modest pullback is likely today in the SPX, given a loss of intraday momentum here and in Europe. Earnings season has generated a good deal of breakouts and breakdowns, per our latest Stockton on Stocks, and we are more comfortable buying breakouts than selling breakdowns in this environment."
Credit for image of Stockton: That's a CNBC screen grab from a past appearance, not from today
- 10:35 am
- Cynk Tech dives
- by Victor Reklaitis
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Cynk Technology /quotes/zigman/32530648/delayed /quotes/nls/cynk CYNK was down 64% at last check as it trades again today now that a suspension is over.
Read more about the former penny stock and other jumpy stocks in our Movers & Shakers column.
- 10:48 am
- Loco for LOCO
- by Victor Reklaitis
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Shares in El Pollo Loco /quotes/zigman/35578923/delayed /quotes/nls/loco LOCO are surging in their first day of trading… +28%!
The IPO priced at the top end of its expected range, reports MarketWatch's Tomi Kilgore.
MW colleagues have described the California-based chain as somewhere between fast-casual powerhouse Chipotle and regular fast food.
That sounds about right to this live blogger, who knows some Californians who view it as a cut above other fast-food chains.
Some news reports are describing El Pollo Loco as "fast food," while others are going with the more upscale label of "fast casual." Either way, investors are hungry for shares today.
Credits for photos: El Pollo Loco
- 10:48 am
- MarketWatch Radio newscast
- by Anroa Mahmudova
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Wall Street is tumbling. And Amazon.com is taking a hit today as losses widen. MarketWatch's Ann Cates reports.
- 11:04 am
- New session lows
- by Victor Reklaitis
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The main indexes have dropped to fresh session lows in the last few minutes.
The S&P 500 is now down slightly for the week….
S&P 500 -0.5% today, -0.01% for week
Dow -0.9% or roughly -150 points today, -1% for week
Nasdaq -0.7% today, +0.2% for week… still in positive territory
- 11:25 am
- Wall Street likes Facebook
- by Sue Chang
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Facebook /quotes/zigman/9962609/delayed /quotes/nls/fb FB shares extended gains for a third day as Wall Street was heartened by the social media company's strong earnings.
"We recognize that Facebook continues to face tougher comps and decelerating ad revenue growth in the back half, but we believe there is a lot to look forward to in the business," said analyst Doug Anmuth at J.P. Morgan.
Facebook shares are up 0.4% to $75.28.
- 11:54 am
- Trulia and Zillow stocks ride merger speculation
- by Sue Chang
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Trulia /quotes/zigman/11860413/delayed /quotes/nls/trla TRLA and Zillow /quotes/zigman/5930210/delayed /quotes/nls/z Z continued to gain on Friday in the wake of a report that Zillow may buy its competitor in a deal valued at $2 billion.
Trulia, which jumped 32% on Thursday, added 4.4% while Zillow rose 6.1% following a 15% rally in the previous session.
Both stocks are getting a strong boost, not just on the merger speculation but due to high level of short positions, according to Chris Jacobson, a derivative strategist at Susquehanna.
"In addition to the headlines, the large short positions in both names may have helped contribute to the spikes, with the TRLA and Z short positions equal to ~37% and ~28% of the floats," he said.
- 11:54 am
- Detrick on the Vix
- by Anora Mahmudova
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Ryan Detrick, a technical analysts who writes for See it Market penned a nice explanation of Why The VIX Could Stay Low For Years.
So many have incorrectly (for years now) said a low VIX is bearish, because it shows everyone is complacent. This just isn't true. The Volatility Index (VIX) is simply a measure of how much traders are willing to pay for various S&P 500 options over the next 30 days.
Detrick makes a point that the Vix might average 20 over a very long time frame, but it actually rarely trades near this level
In fact, just 20% of the time does the VIX trade between the 18 and 22 levels. Breaking it down a little more, 41% of the time it is above 20 and 59% of the time it is below. In summary, the VIX might average 20, but usually spends most of its time far away from that average.
- 12:13 pm
- Market update
- by Anora Mahmudova
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Quick market update: stocks are off their session lows, but firmly in the red.
S&P 500 is set to finish the week roughly where it started it. The Dow is looking at a weekly loss, while Nasdaq will record a small gain of the past week.
Dow -0.73%
Nasdaq -0.56%
- 12:49 pm
- Cynk goes down the drain
- by Ben Eisen
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Time to check back in on everyone's favorite penny stock turned multi-billion-dollar company: Cynk Technology /quotes/zigman/32530648/delayed /quotes/nls/cynk CYNK . The stock was last down 84%. The chart (at left) is about as unique as it gets.
MarketWatch's Tomi Kilgore looks at how low the stock could drop, and points to another one that faced SEC scrutiny:
"Among some other hot OTC stocks that faced similar SEC scrutiny, GrowLife shares /quotes/zigman/32653388/delayed /quotes/nls/phot PHOT tumbled 58% when the halt was lifted on April 25 to 21 cents, and have since fallen another 57% to 9 cents early Friday. Prior to the halt, the stock had more than tripled year-to-date.
- 1:08 pm
- Coal stocks: A good stocking stuffer?
- by Ben Eisen
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Here's something that will probably take some convincing to get you excited: coal stocks. J.C. Parets, Founder of Eagle Bay Capital, has a post about this very topic on his blog, All Star Charts. Parets, who tends to focus on market technicals, suggests that the Market Vectors-Coal ETF /quotes/zigman/496722/delayed /quotes/nls/kol KOL is just about poised for a breakout — and an "epic" one at that. The chart shows some consolidation over the past few months, after which there could be a monster rally. He writes:
"The best way to execute, in my opinion, is to wait for the breakout. Eventually, there will be a resolution. In my opinion it's going to be to the upside, which could present a monster rally that would return 40-50% in a very short period of time. I would consider a confirmed breakout to be a weekly close above any of these others 19-19.15ish. It really all depends. I would love to see a gap higher out of this range. Some might call it a, 'gap and go'. It's hard to predict at this point. But this consolidation can't be ignored. Epic moves have been born out of this type of pattern. So I'm waiting patiently."
- 1:26 pm
- Mixed signals
- by Ben Eisen
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Earnings season has been coming in strong so far. What does this mean for the underlying economy? Joe Carson, U.S. economist at AllianceBernstein, breaks it down in e-mailed comments:
"Currently, there is a gap between [gross domestic income] and [gross domestic product], making it difficult to determine which gives a more accurate account of the underlying trends in the US economy. Yet if 2Q earnings continue to increase as fast as the initial reports indicate, that would offer confirmation of margin gains and an increase in productivity. In addition, the July employment numbers show gains, that can further corroborate evidence of continued demand increase and strong earnings potential.
As a reminder, we get the f irst reading on second-quarter GDP next week.
- 1:30 pm
- A retreat in high yield
- by Ben Eisen
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Many folks say to watch junks bonds for future clues about the stock market. Well, the temperature is rising in the junk bond market, which has been suffering in recent weeks. New data shows the biggest weekly outflow from mutual funds and exchange-traded funds in 13 months. Some background:
"Fund outflows tend to be a sign that retail investors have taken a negative view of the trajectory of the market. Junk bonds have been on a roll in the years since the financial crisis, posting sharp gains as investors sought out bond investments that provided income in a low-rate environment. But that rush for yield also led to concerns about overvaluation in the market.
- 1:39 pm
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The Dow is certainly looking red — now down 0.9%, or 153 points. In fact, just five of the 30 stocks in the industrials are in the green. As we noted, much of the pain is due to Visa Inc. /quotes/zigman/502306/delayed /quotes/nls/v V , which is the most expensive stock in the Dow, and thus, due to index weighting, most able to pull the whole index down. Visa gave a disappointing sales outlook, pulling the stock down 4.2%.
- 1:45 pm
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Gold gained from the risk-off sentiment in equities, with the August contract /quotes/zigman/11829489/delayed GCQ4 jumping back above $1,300 to settle at $1,303.30. Gold column is here.
In other risk-off news: Demand for Treasurys is pushing yields lower.
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- 1:50 pm
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As you've probably seen, news surfaced Friday that Former Bear Stearns CEO Alan 'Ace' Greenberg died. Here's a good tribute tweet, from Josh Brown:
Art Cashin just came over to tell us that Ace Greenberg's final trade was maybe his best, got out of all but 15k shares of Bear above $100.
— Downtown Josh Brown (@ReformedBroker) July 25, 2014
- 2:02 pm
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We had to search hard for some good news on Wall Street, but here's a stock that's on the rise: VeriSign Inc. /quotes/zigman/66318/delayed /quotes/nls/vrsn VRSN is up 11.5% on the day at $55.58, leading the S&P 500, after reporting second-quarter earnings. The internet security company increased its buybacks by an additional $491 million and unveiled some solid guidance.
Citigroup analyst Walter Pritchard upgraded the stock to neutral from sell. Here's his explanation:
"Fundamentals appear to be stabilizing after 5 quarters of eroding trends and an uptick to margin goals suggests management has more levers to pull on costs. We still view medium-term margin trends as topping and incrementally new gTLDs challenging VRSN unit growth (especially .NET).
However, with the stock at our downside price target and no further negative catalysts on the horizon, we are upgrading shares from Sell to Neutral. Our price target ticks up to $50 from $48 on higher near-term margins and lower share count."
- 2:04 pm
- On volumes
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We had a chart-based story on trading volumes a few weeks ago, in which we tried to show that there is more than one reason for the fall in volumes. Dan Greenhous of BTIG has an interesting take:
Want to know why volumes are down? There are 189 SPX companies over $75 per share. At the end of 2007, just 79 and end 2000, less than 50.
— Dan Greenhaus (@DanBTIG) July 25, 2014
- 2:27 pm
- Stocks fall, weighed down by Amazon
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Wall Street's pullback is nothing to worry about, according to HighTower managing director Mike PeQueen. He says it's just another slow summer Friday in the midst of a longer-term market uptrend.
- 2:51 pm
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Among the S&P 500 sectors, consumer discretionary (looking at you, Amazon) stocks are leading the losses. Homebuilders are also hit.
The SPDR S&P Retails ETF and SPRD S&P Homebuilder ETF both down 1%
Materials and telecoms are slightly higher.
- 3:03 pm
- CYNK is not sinking fully. Yet.
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We mentioned CYNK Technology stock earlier – it's down more than 80% after it resumed trading today.
Briefly – it's a company with no revenues, no staff, no offices – just a promise. It went from 6 cents per share to $21 when the SEC decided something was wrong and suspended trading.
Spencer Jakab of the WSJ explains why the stock did not fall 100%:
The question now is why, when trading resumed Friday, the stock dropped only 85% not 100%. Ironically, the skeptical attention drawn by the stock's rise may have played a part.
- 3:28 pm
- MarketWatch Radio newscast
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Visa sinks Dow, crazy chicken is a hit. Stocks slide. Chicken chain makes a big debut. Adrienne Mitchell reports.
- 3:59 pm
- 1 minute to go
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With a minute to go, here's where we stand:
Dow -0.8%
Nasdaq -0.5%
- 4:02 pm
- Goldman downgrades stocks
- by Anora Mahmudova
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Via Business Insider: Goldman Sachs has downgraded stocks.
"We downgrade to neutral over 3 months as a sell-off in bonds could lead to a temporary sell-off in equities," write Goldman Sachs' portfolio strategy team led by Anders Nielsen. "This makes the near-term risk/ reward less attractive despite our strong conviction that equities are the best positioned asset class over 12 months, where we remain overweight."
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-sachs-neutral-on-equities-2014-7#ixzz38Voq20E4
- 4:06 pm
- The close!
- by Victor Reklaitis
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So the S&P 500 didn't end up with a weekly loss, according to early FactSet data:
S&P 500 -0.5% for the day, +0.01% for the week (basically flat)
Dow -0.7% or -123 points for the day, -0.8% for the week
Nasdaq -0.5% for the day, +0.4% for the week
- 4:15 pm
- Have a good weekend!
- by Anroa Mahmudova
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That's all, folks!
We conclude our coverage of the stock market today, but plenty stuff to read on MarketWatch.com.

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Chattanooga continued its torrid shooting and canned a season-high 53.7 percent to outgun scrappy East Tennessee State, 88-72, on Tuesday (Jan. 2) at The McKenzie Arena.
The Lady Mocs won their third straight game to open the Southern Conference season and upped their overall mark to 9-3. ETSU, playing its 10th game away from home this season in 11 contests, falls to 1-11 overall and 1-2 in the league.
UTC never trailed in the game and pushed a 40-31 halftime lead to 76-46 with 6:49 left in the game. From that point, the Lady Bucs got hot behind the outside shooting of hometown product (Red Bank High School) Erin Thurman, who scored 17 points on 5-for-12 3-pointer. Thurman hit all five of her 3's in the final six minutes of the game. ETSU also had more offensive rebounds than UTC (20-15, fewer turnovers and more steals).
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A lot of games have been played since Lipscomb and Belmont played to a 0-0 tie in front of a record crowd of more than 1,820 fans at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex Sept. 28.
Lipscomb coach Charles Morrow expects that experience and some transitions in personnel on both teams to offer an interesting sequel in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Tournament Wednesday afternoon at Stetson University in DeLand, Fla.
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"They have the same players, but they have changed tactically how they will line up against us formation-wise," said Morrow. "We expect to see some changes. It will be interesting to see how they handle us defensively."
The Bisons, 5-11-3, 4-3-2 in the A-Sun, enter the game, their first ever tournament appearance, as the No. 4 seed. Belmont, 7-9-2, 3-5-1, is the No. 5 seed.
"Belmont will be tough because they are so physical and so direct and play such a different style than we would like to play," Morrow said. "It's a very disruptive style. When they win the ball they look for get it forward. We fully anticipate that."
Every game has been a "must win" game for the Bisons this season. Even though this game is in a tournament setting Morrow sees no reason to put any extra emphasis on it.
"It's nice to go to the tournament," Morrow said. "From our seniors to our freshmen it is something they have wanted to do. We have ourselves with a decent seed.
"The way we have dealt with it is it is a whole new season. Nothing we have done in the past this season counts for anything. As far as our preparation it has been like every other game."
Morrow thinks it is counterproductive to dwell on the importance of the game.
"Our guys are probably going to be playing better if they are loose," Morrow said. "It is a big game for us, but every game we have played this season was the biggest game we had played all year.
"Our feeling is if we start to approach it differently from other games we are setting ourselves up for a loss. I don't see any need to treat it any differently. There is going to be enough pressure anyway."
All-Conference honors: Senior forward Ben Page was named First Team All-Conference, the first Bisons player to achieve that honor.
Freshman forward Miguel DaSilva was named Second-Team All-Conference and was a unanimous selection by the conference coaches and sports information directors for a spot on the A-Sun All-Freshman Team.
The game: The Bisons are making their first ever appearance in the Atlantic Sun Soccer Tournament in coach Charles Morrow's third year as head coach.
Lipscomb and Belmont form one of the more heated rivalries in any conference since the teams are located only a few blocks away on the same street.
The Florida version of the "Battle of the Boulevard" is a rematch. Neither team scored in a 0-0 tie
Historic season: The Bisons have qualified for their first ever berth in the Atlantic Sun Tournament.
They have four conference victories this season tying last season's all-time best for the program in conference games. The victories were all in a row, a school record four-game winning streak.
The Bisons had twice won two conference games, with wins over Jacksonville and Florida Atlantic in 2003 and wins over Gardner-Webb and Jacksonville in 2005.
Player of the Week:Freshman forward Miguel DaSilva helped ensure the Bisons of their spot in the tournament with four goals in two games leading the Bisons to a win and a tie, both on the road, and securing his first Atlantic Sun Player of the Week Award for Oct. 22.
Hat trick: Miguel DaSilva scored three goals, all in the first half, in a 3-3 tie Oct. 21 at Stetson. He is the first Lipscomb soccer player since midfielder Scott Mason, serving this season as a graduate assistant coach, scored a school record four goals in a 7-0 win over Centenary Oct. 23, 2005.
DaSilva has scored nine goals this season, a new school record for most goals in a season. Ben Page had seven goals in 2006.
DaSilva had to wait a year to get on the field and to get his favorite number, No. 10, but he is making the most of his opportunities this season.
He is rated 48th nationally in goals per game.
He is third in the A-Sun in goals and are tied for third in goals per game.
Turn the Page: Senior forward Ben Page is secondin the conference in shots with 63 and second in shots per game with 3.71.
Goergen in goal: Senior goalkeeper Jake Goergen is first in the conference in saves with 99 and third in saves per game with 5.21.
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The Boatswain's Mate is the second highest-ranking youth leader of the Sea Scout ship.
Position description
The Boatswain's Mate is in-training to be Boatswain. It is expected that the person elected to this position will become the Boatswain the following season unless he or she is found to be incompetent, or fails to complete rank requirements prior to elections for the season he or she is to be Boatswain. The Boatswain's Mate should attend as many activities as possible and be the constant shadow of the Boatswain.
- A candidate for this position must have a desire to be Boatswain.
- Able Seaman Rank.
- Served as a Crew Leader.
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The Boatswain's Mate is the second-highest youth leader in its unit. Other second youth leaders are:
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- Star Rank
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- Eagle Scout Rank
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Here are The Associated Press' reviews of selected holiday albums:
Justin Bieber, "Under the Mistletoe" (Island)
Parents are likely to buy Justin Bieber's Christmas album for their kids and pray that their young ones will only play it through their headphones.
But the elders would be missing out. Bieber's "Under the Mistletoe" is a thoroughly entertaining offering for all ages — sometimes even more so for the adults.
Although he's still a teen heartthrob, there's little childlike about this album (except for the song "Someday at Christmas," which closes out the deluxe CD, where a much younger Bieber channels Michael Jackson).
Bieber's voice has deepened, and the bubble gum sound has given way to a more mature, soulful sound. Bieber sounds convincingly romantic on the album's opener, "The Only Thing I Ever Get For Christmas." And on the soulful upbeat groove "Fa La La," with guests Boyz II Men, he sounds almost — dare we say it? — sexy.
But before we venture into Mariah Yeater territory, let's focus on some of the other songs on the album. He joins Mariah Carey on her holiday classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You"; the Band Perry for a powerful "Home This Christmas"; enlists mentor Usher on a charming rendition of "The Christmas Song"; and gets funky with Busta Rhymes on a hip-hop version of "Little Drummer Boy" (here simply called "Drummer Boy"), as both trade rap verses.
Bieber breathes new life into old standbys, and offers up new songs that have the potential to become future classics. Even if you don't have kids, "Under the Mistletoe" should be under your Christmas tree.
— Nekesa Mumbi Moody,
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She & Him, "A Very She & Him Christmas" (Merge Records)
Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, the she and him of folk rock duo She & Him, have patterned a sparse yet satisfying Christmas album that, on listen after repeated listen, brings to mind a subtly hip holiday vibe that's edgy enough to impress the most jaded Brooklynite and innocent enough to play for grandma, too.
Across the 12 tracks presented on the album — available digitally, too — Deschanel and Ward glide through some of the holiday classics with low-key yet inspired gait, including a rendition of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" that's smooth and silky but earnest in its affectations.
The interplay between Ward and Deschanel on "Silver Bells" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas" is quick and bouncy, lending a decidedly prominent sense of mirth and merriment — always critical components of a good Christmas album.
Is it groundbreaking and new? No, not by a long shot, but it's clever, entertaining and filled with holiday cheer.
— Matt Moore,
Associated Press
Scott Weiland, "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" (Atlantic)
Sometimes the line between balladeer and rock singer converges; sometimes it does not. That's why it comes as a surprise that Scott Weiland would attempt to croon an album of Christmas music as if he were Perry Como on "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."
The songs range from fun to powerful to laughable, as Weiland tackles holiday standards like "Silent Night" and "The Christmas Song." He delivers these tunes like it was Bing Crosby night at a local karaoke bar. Not that that's there's anything wrong with that, especially if parody is your thing. But fans may expect more than a hardcore alternative rocker trying to sound like a lounge singer.
The former Velvet Revolver and Stone Temple Pilot singer slightly shifts music style over the course of the record's 10 tracks with hints of bossa nova, reggae, and big band flair, yet nothing remarkably that sounds like him.
Two of the albums most interesting tracks include a bouncy version of "What Child Is This?" and a fun version of "Winter Wonderland," though he sounds a little like Sammy Davis Jr.
While channeling the old crooners, the one voice or style that's missing is Weiland's own. Easily regarded in the top echelon of 1990s rock singers, Weiland sets himself up for criticism by stepping too far out of his comfort zone on this one.
— John Carucci,
Associated Press
Tony Bennett "The Classic Christmas Album" (Columbia)
When you've been around as long as Tony Bennett, you don't release an album of Christmas favorites, you put out a collection of the best Christmas songs recorded throughout your career.
This greatest hits album compiles holiday tunes from the 85-year-old crooner's repertoire over 40 years. He released his first holiday album, "Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album" in 1968. Over the years, he's recorded Christmas music with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Count Basie Band.
While these songs have all been heard before, there's an eclectic magic to listening to them in succession. Maybe it's the younger tone of his voice on early recordings like "My Favorite Things," or the swagger on "Winter Wonderland."
The collection includes a lush mix of jazz, orchestral, and big band backgrounds to such holiday classics as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," a peppy version of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," and the beautiful choral tone of "O Little Town of Bethlehem."
— John Carucci,
Associated Press
Joey + Rory, "A Farmhouse Christmas" (Sugar Hill Records/Vanguard Records)
If you feel the need to freshen up your holiday music collection, you could do much worse than this country duo.
Joey is the woman and Rory is the guy always wearing overalls, even on the album cover. Yes, they're a couple like that cute plus sign in their name implies. They harmonize better than most husbands and wives, though. Rory is a working songwriter when not recording with his wife and it shows in some of the lyrics. Sample from the album opener "It's Christmas Time": "We'll eat too much and swear again / that come New Year we're getting in / the best shape that we've ever been / but we know we're lyin'. / So pass the pie and one more roll / and pass me that remote control / oh, lookee here, I love this show! / It's Christmas time."
There are only two holiday standards here — "Away in a Manger" and "Blue Christmas" — plus a cover of Merle Haggard's "If We Make It Through December," featuring background vocals by the man himself. The rest are non-traditional or original, with song titles like "What The Hell (It's the Holidays)," "Come Sit on Santa Claus' Lap" and "Let It Snow (Somewhere Else)." If you're sick of the classics and need to have something festive in the background while you entertain or cook for family and friends this holiday season, this is a fine choice for any house, even without a farm.
— Rob Merrill,
Associated Press
Various artists, "This Warm December: A Brushfire Holiday, Volume 2" (Brushfire Records)
Someone liked this idea enough to put out a second volume, but this reviewer is not that someone. Featuring 13 tracks by 11 artists from the Brushfire stable (Zach Gill, G. Love, Rogue Wave, Jack Johnson, Bahamas, Neil Halstead, Zee Avi, ALO, Money Mark, Paula Fuga and Matt Costa), the arrangements are ho-hum and there's not a sing-along song in the bunch. The best of the baker's dozen is an original tune by Johnson ("In the Morning") that's perfect if you're planning a yuletide luau. The worst? Zee Avi making "Frosty the Snowman" even more depressing than the lyrics. There is some good news, though: Twenty-five percent of the profits from record sales support musical education.
— Rob Merrill,
Associated Press
Michael Buble, "Christmas" (Reprise/Wea)
"Christmas" comes early with Michael Buble's holiday record. It's his second seasonal release, and it seems as if he's got a knack for making cozy Christmas music. His smooth voice perfectly covers classics like "Silent Night," "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" and "Jingle Bells." There's even an original song called "Cold December Night."
Buble also covers Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," but adds his own twist by slowing it down. It sounds like a completely different song that is noteworthy in its own right. "Christmas" is an instant classic that would go nicely in anyone's collection.
— Alicia Rancilio,
Associated Press
Mark O'Connor, "An Appalachian Christmas" (OMAC)
The title's misleading, with Mark O'Connor playing more like a violinist than a fiddler, and his guests include opera star Renee Fleming and jazz singer Jane Monheit. The stylistic sprawl results in a set about as rustic as choir carols at Lincoln Center.
O'Connor's first holiday album includes new recordings but also previously released material dating back as far as 1987. Several tunes have little to do with Christmas, including "Ol' Blue," sung by James Taylor, and "Now It Belongs To You," sung by Steve Wariner.
Even so, this grab bag offers a few goodies. Fleming's duet with O'Connor on "Amazing Grace" pairs two glorious instruments, and when she soars for an A-flat above high C to start the last line, it's an unexpected present. Alison Krauss' angelic soprano enriches Stephen Foster's "Slumber My Darling," and she's backed by the string trio of O'Connor, Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer in a heavenly performance.
O'Connor does some serious sawing on a Mannheim Steamroller-style rendition of "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring." But much of the time he plays as if handcuffed, and a succession of mellow, undercooked tunes work best as background music.
— Steven Wine,
Associated Press
Marcus Roberts Trio, "Celebrating Christmas" (J-Master Records)
Pianist Marcus Roberts' trio takes the ordinary — 15 oft-heard holiday songs both sacred and secular — and turns them into something extraordinary by using them as vehicles for jazz improvisation. "Celebrating Christmas" is his second holiday record, coming 20 years after his solo piano "Prayer For Peace."
Roberts plays solo on three tracks. He turns "We Three Kings" into a restrained waltz; makes "Joy To The World" a modified piano rag, and only slightly embellishes the melody on "O Come All Ye Faithful." He has a mastery of jazz piano styles as shown on "White Christmas" where the trio's use of space, sudden shifts in tempo and changes in volume reflect the influence of pianist Ahmad Jamal's 1950s trios.
Drummer Jason Marsalis (the youngest brother in the famed jazz family) also shows a wide range. He uses delicate brushwork on the ballad "I'll Be Home For Christmas"; propels "Jingle Bells" forward with a galloping beat; and shows his New Orleans roots with his drum lines on "Little Drummer Boy," creating tension by initially playing at a faster tempo than the other trio members. Bassist Rodney Jordan plays an elegantly stated recurring motif that drives "Carol of the Bells."
The trio's intricate interplay is highlighted on "The Twelve Days of Christmas" as they change keys and find different ways to state the melody from day to day, turning what often can be a boring, repetitive song into something exciting.
— By Charles J. Gans, Associated Press
David Ian, "Vintage Christmas" (Prescott)
Jazz pianist David Ian treats the classics with a deft hand on "Vintage Christmas," seamlessly melding the some traditional compositions with the perfect hint of lounge-meets-jazz phrasing.
There's a way to botch this approach, to make it too kitschy. Ian knows better and meanders from the traditional approach just enough to keep it interesting, but without too many extra instruments mucking up the arrangement. His minimalist piano work delivers a clean approach here.
The best moments come when Ian is paired with vocals by Acacia, one half of the sister-duo group Tal & Acacia. Her tone is dreamy on "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," without excessive back-phrasing which some vocalists have employed on this standard.
Ian best work is evident on his vocal-free rendition of "I'll Be Home For Christmas," with just some soft bass notes and drum work to back him up. His explorations with the melody are mild and it's nice that he doesn't meander off into a jazz jungle of unrelated riffs.
If there's something close to a dud here it's "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." It's tough to make this staid song soar and he doesn't here. Other than that misstep, Ian and company have delivered a timeless take on these Christmas regulars.
— Ron Harris,
Associated Press
Various Artists, "Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album," Vol. 2 (Sony)
The second Christmas album from the "Glee" cast starts out strong with Amber Riley's version of Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You": It's as fun to listen to as the original. Naya Rivera also does a great job pulling off a sultry rendition of "Santa Baby."
Darren Criss and Lea Michele, who always pair nicely in duets on the show, also sing "Extraordinary Merry Christmas."
The final four contestants on "The Glee Project" also lend their vocals to songs like "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," "Blue Christmas" and "Do You Hear What I Hear?" That's OK and fine, if the powers that be wanted to include the show's two co-winners on the album, but the final four? It just seems like a blatant plug for the reality competition.
Regardless, everyone on the album can carry a tune, so "Glee" fans will likely appreciate the album.
— Alicia Rancilio,
Associated Press


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Greyhound bus, car collide in Indiana, killing 1 and injuring 18
RICHMOND, Ind. - An official says an eastern Indiana hospital has treated about 20 people who were injured in a collision between a Greyhound bus and a car.
Reid Memorial Hospital spokesman Larry Price says about half of those treated at the Richmond hospital after the Sunday morning crash on nearby Interstate 70 have already been released. He says many had scrapes, cuts and bruises.
Wayne County spokesman Jonathan Duke said earlier Sunday that 18 people were transported by ground or air to hospitals and one person was reportedly killed. It wasn't clear if any of the injured were taken to other hospitals for treatment.
The male driver of the car was the sole fatality, reports CBS affiliate WISH-TV in Indianapolis.
The Greyhound was traveling to New York, according to the sign on the bus. However, officials are still reading the Greyhound manifest, reports WISH-TV.
Brandi Schroeder, an Indianapolis woman who drove past the accident scene, says the bus ended up off the highway's shoulder and the other vehicle was badly crushed.


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Oceans of Energy
by Gretchen Noyes-Hull
Limpets and Sea Snakes, Nodding Ducks and Ospreys, Mighty Whales and Wave Dragons! These are not, as you might think, the names of twisting and twirling carnival rides. They are the fanciful descriptions given to some very serious inventions. Scientists around the world, intent on harnessing the power of the oceans, are building and testing a variety of futuristically shaped designs.
It comes as no surprise that we are looking to the oceans of the world for a reliable source of energy for the future. Their surface waters collect and store massive amounts of thermal (heat) energy from the sun. Some of the heat fuels the winds that blow across the expanses of ocean, building higher and higher waves. Anyone who visits the beach is "moved" by the enormous kinetic energy of the waves. But did you know that the waves are powered by the sun?
Even on cloudy days, the oceans are busy storing energy. The gravity of the moon and the sun tugs at the ocean waters, causing the tides to rise and fall each day as the Earth turns on its axis. Like a battery, the ocean stores potential energy, the energy resulting from the difference between high and low tide.
Heat, waves, tides—there is more than enough energy in the oceans to meet all our needs! Free for the taking, and totally "renewable"! How easy will it be for us to coax the oceans to share it with us here on land? How much of our future energy will come from the sea? Scientists and engineers are putting their heads and imaginations together to find the answers.
Tide of Events
It's not the first attempt. A patent was drawn up in 1799 for an invention to harness the waves to run machinery. And tides were used to turn water wheels for many mills more than a century ago. But times have changed. Our world runs on electricity now. The energy of the ocean must be put to work spinning the turbines and coils of electrical generators to provide that electricity.
Tidal dams built across estuaries seemed a very promising solution to the growing energy "crunch." Water rushing through tunnels in the dams spins built-in turbines and generators on the incoming tide while raising the water level behind the dam. After the tide turns, outgoing water again turns the turbines, the other way this time. Tidal turbines have produced a very significant amount of ocean electricity at the La Rance Dam in France since they first turned in 1966.
But the "tides have turned" against the use of dams. Because the time of the high and low tides changes every day, the peak time in electricity production also changes. And the tides don't always coincide with the time that lights are switched on or when favorite TV programs are scheduled. Since dams also can damage estuaries and the creatures that inhabit them, a better solution was needed. A search for it has begun.
Turning On the Lights
This year, the world's "most northern town," at the Arctic tip of Norway, became the very first one to receive electricity from an underwater tidal turbine. Looking very much like large wind turbines on land, the blades of these submerged structures turn so slowly that fish don't even notice them or the thick cables that bring the electricity ashore. The tidal turbines are a welcome addition to the town of Kvalsund, Norway. Solar power is not an option in this place, where for two months of the year the sun never rises!
The independence-minded people of the community of Islay, Scotland, also enjoy reading by "the light of the ocean." Their electricity comes not from the tides but from the waves pounding on the shore of their small island. Built into the rocks is the aptly named "Limpet" generating station. (A limpet is a one-shelled mollusk that tightly holds itself to the rocks in the zone between high and low tide.) The waves flowing into the Limpet squeeze a column of air that turns a turbine to generate electricity. When they are not reading, the residents of Islay may survey their island from a "wave-powered bus."
Ups and Downs…
Waves are powerful, and they can be destructive. The same pounding surf that turns on the lights in Islay shakes and hammers any structure anchored on or near shore. And it is pretty hard to even build a generating station when the surf is breaking over your head! (Several designs have been destroyed by the waves before they were even completed.)
A "menagerie" of new devices is now being tested that trap the energy of the more gentle offshore waves. Competitors are racing to come up with the best design for surfing and grabbing the energy of the more predictable broad offshore swells.
This year the "Pelamis" sea snake is being tested off the coast of Northern Scotland. Four huge steel buoys rise and fall with the passing of each ocean swell. The flexing of the joints that connect the buoys captures the energy and converts it to electricity that is "wired" to shore. So far, the snakes seem to be ahead of the "clams," "ducks," "mighty whales," and other members of the floating wave zoo in electricity production. The stakes are high: It is predicted that wave devices may someday provide 10 percent of the world's electricity. Although the price tag for installation is steep, the cost afterward is low. The waves will continue to roll as long as the sun shines.
And where the sun shines the warmest, in the tropics, heat energy can be extracted directly from the ocean. The oceans are often tagged the "biggest solar collector," but all that energy is stored only in the upper layers of water. Deep down, the oceans are as cold at the equator as they are at the poles! When the difference in temperature between the top and the bottom is big enough (about 68 degrees F), it can be used to produce electricity. Around the world today, investigators are encouraging the upper layers of the oceans to give up their heat energy through a process called "thermal conversion." (When the warm water is caused to boil and turn to steam under low pressure, the steam is used to turn a turbine for electricity production. Then the deep cold water is used to change the steam back to water again.)
Wave or tidal, tropical or polar, onshore or offshore, oceans of energy cover over 70 percent of our planet. Developing ways to harness that energy is limited only by our imagination. In the not-so-distant future you might be reading another article by "ocean light," powered by limpets, sea snakes, and dragons!
- estuary:
- The part of the wide lower course of a river where its current is met by ocean tides.
- kinetic energy:
- The energy possessed by a body because of its motion, equal to one-half the body's mass times the square of its speed.
- potential energy:
- The energy of a particle or system of particles derived from position or condition, rather than motion. A raised weight or charged battery has potential energy.
- Is the energy collected by wave turbines kinetic or potential energy? Why? What would be another way to describe the energy collected?
[anno: The energy collected by wave turbines is kinetic energy because it is energy that comes from a moving object. The energy collected from waves and tides is mechanical energy.]
- Once the energy is collected by the wave turbines and stored in a battery, is it kinetic or potential energy? What would be another way to describe the energy stored?
[anno: When the energy has been collected and stored in a battery, it becomes potential energy. The energy in the battery exists as chemical energy.]
- Design a simple machine that would turn the energy from tides into sound energy. Include a diagram to show how the tide energy is collected and how it is changed into sound energy. What must be done to the tide energy to transform it? Write a few sentences to explain how your machine works.
[anno: Answers will vary.]


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Harry Potter Actors Take on Painters and the Mob (Updated)
Sep 26, 2007
We have an update for you today on two actors, Jason Isaacs and Robert Pattinson, regarding projects they are involved in outside the Harry Potter films.
First, actor Robert Pattinson (Hufflepuff great Cedric Diggory) has been cast as legendary Surrealist painter Salvador Dali (see his paintings via VirtualDali.com) in the upcoming "Little Ashes" film. British Film Magazine reports that Robert "plays Dali opposite Javier Beltran as Lorca, and Matthew McNulty, who features in the forthcoming Joy Division biopic "Control", as Dali's filmmaking collaborator Luis Bunel."
The second season of Brotherhood starring the wonderful Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) begins this Sunday, September 30 at 10:00pm (EST) on cable channel Showtime. Noting in a recent interview "I'm welcomed with open arms by all of the criminals in Rhode Island!," Jason describes the return of his hit television series which was filmed recently here in the US.
"We arrived back for the second season, and people just went crazy. It was like Norm walking into Cheers," says Isaacs, whose character begins the season recovering from traumatic head injuries received in a severe beating that ended the first season. "If we were as well-received in the rest of the world beyond Providence, we'd be very, very happy."
The official Brotherhood website now has a promo clip online of the upcoming season. CAUTION: The program is clearly rated MA, and please note this video does contain scenes of graphic violence, sex, strong language, and drug use; this is not suitable for young children. Keeping this in mind, to watch this clip, click here, then on the upper right side "The New Season: Get a Sneak Peek"
UPDATE: Continuing the press for the launch of Brotherhood, Variety now has a profile of Jason, where it asks him about three books that have meaning to the actor. Jason responded ""Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling. Brilliant storytelling that, in many ways, changed my life. Can't wait till my girls are old enough for me to read it to them. " Also, the LA Times has another article profiling the upcoming season on "Brotherhood."
Jason Isaacs is also working on two other films, one is called "La conjura de El Escorial" (The El Escorial Conspiracy) which also stars Julia Ormond reports Variety, as well as "Stopping Power," with John Cusack .


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By feature contributor Ms. Reef Rash
For the most part, I appreciated the article by Cecil Adams ("The Straight Dope", May 5-18, which appeared in the Hawai'i Island Journal … and is published in many alternative weekly papers around the country) in favor of breastfeeding for healthier babies, but I couldn't stop myself from focusing on how he (and we as a society) continue to reinforce the rationale of many in our country that formula feeding is acceptable. This will only change as we all become more informed and help to support breastfeeding and breastfeeding mothers, and as our media stops making counter-productive statements.
Cecil's statement that "newborns occasionally fed formula will survive," is one case in point. The fact is that babies exclusively fed breast milk for the first six months of life have fewer illnesses and less severe illnesses. And yes, I'm not a breastfeeding Nazi… I can see that a baby who is fed formula on occasion will not die, but why take the risk of formula feeding at all which will increase the risk of SIDS, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, asthma, high cholesterol, allergy, vision deficits and more (nevermind the mother/child bond intrinsic to the process). For the very small percentage of women that are unable to or think they are unable to breastfeed, there is help for them in the form of medications and herbs to enable production of milk or to enhance production of milk, lactation consultants that can help women through the hard times, and the resource of milk banks which can ship breast milk to anyone, anywhere, with a doctor's prescription. The WHO states that breastfeeding is best, the second choice is the mother's own milk expressed and given to the infant in some way, the third is the milk of another human and the fourth and last choice is artificial baby milk.
If a multinational company developed a product that was a nutritionally balanced and delicious food, a wonder drug that both prevented and treated disease, cost almost nothing to produce and could be delivered in quantities controlled by the consumers' needs, the very announcement of their find would send their shares rocketing to the top of the stock market. The scientists who developed the product would win prizes and the wealth and influence of everyone involved would increase dramatically. Women have been producing such a miraculous substance, breast milk, since the beginning of human existence… –Gabrielle Palmer, in The Politics of Breastfeeding, London: Pandora Press, 1988
Cecil further reinforces formula-feeding by telling women "good luck trying to solely breastfeed and hold down a job." While for some it may be harder to express milk and bring it home from the office, it is by no means impossible. I know a woman who works in the forest fencing out pigs in Pohakuloa Reserve that took her cooler and breast pump with her into the field and would stop during her hikes at the appropriate fullness and express her milk, bringing it home later just to make sure that her children had the best she could give them. It is not impossible, it just takes determination. There are many resources available on the internet if you need help along the way – a good one is my sister's site at thebfclinic.com .
Formula feeding is the longest lasting uncontrolled experiment lacking informed consent in the history of medicine. — Frank Oski, M.D., retired editor, Journal of Pediatrics
Cecil failed to mention the reason that the rate of breastfeeding in the '50s "had dropped to 20%" was due to the newly developing formula industry and the pressure put upon women through the physicians and hospitals in those times, which (despite a slight reintroduction to breastfeeding) are still prevalent today. Formula companies constantly push their products on doctors and hospitals in the form of freebies to be the first to market themselves to the parents. Formulas are made to be cost-effective for the formula industry and are full of hydrogenated/low-quality oils, poorly absorbed nutrients, intestinal irritants and micro-deficiencies, not to mention based on dairy and soy which are two of the most common allergens for children, but also the cheapest most available source. (As well there are legitimate concerns with hormones, estrogens, and other factors which render the substitutes improper replacements). Breast milk, however, is a dynamic fluid with over 1000 different nutrients (specific to human beings), and it changes in composition throughout the day and throughout the course of lactation. It provides for the baby the specific nutrients that are needed at each age and in each situation. Formula will never be able to compete with that!
Would you go to the bathroom to eat your lunch?…As a rule, if you have a right to be somewhere with your baby, you have a right to breastfeed," says Elizabeth Baldwin, a Florida attorney and La Leche League leader who is a national expert on breastfeeding and the law.
Cecil also says that "you risk society's wrath if you publicly suckle your kid." Wow…if that doesn't help reinforce the fear of breastfeeding, I'm not sure what does. Potential mothers that haven't yet been through this process, let me reassure you now. I breastfed both of my children (for three years each) in public as needed, without anyone ever even looking at me funny. Maybe I just never cared enough to notice other's attitudes. Yes, there may be the few who are uniformed, uncomfortable, or those with problems with their own sexuality, that may look on in disgust or even make rude comments, but why emphasize fear that society is truly against breastfeeding mothers ("society's wrath…")? This perpetuates the promotion of the breast as sex object while downplaying it's proper purpose as the method for our children's healthiest start in life. If a woman has modesty issues due to our country's fascination with breasts, then they have the option to make themselves more discreet and wear a shawl or remove themselves from public view – but mothers have the right to breastfeed anywhere and should stand up for themselves if anyone tells them otherwise and feel supported by society to do the right thing!
This week, our nursing mothers in Hilo went to have a "nurse-in" at the Hilo Public Library, which recently got some press when a librarian told a mother to go somewhere else to nurse, as there were young boys nearby that may be distracted. Despite Hawaii Law stating one can not discriminate against nursing mothers, the library's position prior to the nurse-in was that they allow mothers to breastfeed but only if they breastfeed discreetly (i.e. hide in a corner somewhere or go to the bathroom — like every breastfeeding mom is just dying to pop one out and show the world). But after public response to their public position starting filtering in, the library soon changed their tune and their policy. It's interesting that in this day and age mothers around the country -from the YMCA to Starbucks- (and even around the Americanized world) still have to protest for such a simple right.
It is high time that society changes its social attitudes and explains away breastfeeding myths. Why are kids distracted by a breast in the first place? As one Hilo mother put it, "It's time to heal our breast-repressed, breast-obsessed culture." Breast-feeding is the most healthy option for our children. It is also a self-sustainable action, with no bottles, containers, washing or waste (unless you pump and bottle feed which may increase the need for dental work in the future, but at least save in doctor's expenses with healthier constitutions). It saves over $1000 per baby in just the first year in feeding costs. And it can be done anywhere, at any time, without any preparation. Let's start to make things right by being informed when we speak and then saying the right things to help women instead of perpetuating the repression.


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Lessons from the science museumPosted: March 3rd, 2010 | Author: ktcita | Filed under: Experience design | Tags: Experience design, Fora.tv, science museums, Technorama | No Comments »
I have just finished listening to a podcast from Fora.tv about science museums and how they have developed from top-down, one-way conversations to places that incorporate interactivity as a way to make the experience more interesting to visitors. It was an interesting talk to consider in terms of a project I am working on right now which is to design an online tool to support the environmental programmes in schools. the tool has to be both educational and 'fun', something that science museums have been trying to achieve for a long time.
Some of the key points:
Remo Besio, the former director of the Technorama science centre in Switzerland was saying that they do not have a target market in mind when they design their exhibits. Instead they design their exhibits to appeal to a 4-year-old as well as a physics professor. He then went on to say that a purely online experience of science will never work as it is important that people experience the real, physical phenomena to truly learn about scientific concepts. I wonder if this will change some day? Obviously he is pretty keen to keep the visitor numbers up at his museum!
Some other random points:
- A good experience is one that is open to interpretation and can be built upon.
- A good experience is something that is a little bit mentally challenging but easy to use.
- Let the user discover things for themselves. Don't show them everything at once.
- Make it fun, but fun in this sense means "mind explosions" not frivolous enjoyment.
- Allow the user to take more than one path. Don't restrict their movement.
- Free choice learning is something they try to achieve: that is, where visitors to the exhibition discover and then teach each other about the exhibits


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Tuna au Poivre
An innovative mix of ingredients, including currants, vinegar, honey, pine nuts and soy sauce make a delicious vinaigrette topping for simply seared tuna steaks. The frites served alongside add a nice crisp texture to the meal.
8 tuna fillets, about 8 oz. each, trimmed
1 1⁄4 cups Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and coarsely crushed
Olive oil, as needed
For vinaigrette:
1⁄2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1⁄2 cup currants, plumped
1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 cup vegetable oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 russet potatoes, sliced in 1⁄4-in. frites
Vegetable oil, as needed for frying
- Brush tuna steaks with olive oil and gently press crushed peppercorns into the flesh; set aside for 30 min. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add approx. 1 tbsp. olive oil, and sear tuna 2-3 min. per side until done to medium-rare.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ingredients for vinaigrette; season to taste.
- In a deep-fryer or deep skillet, heat 2 in. of vegetable oil. Drop in potatoes and fry until golden brown. Remove frites from oil to drain. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
- To serve, top warm tuna steaks with room temperature vinaigrette. Serve with hot frites.


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February 5, 2012 by: Julie & Blayne Mcaferty
Improvements at Greenlake Guesthouse
We've been busy making some improvements this month to our Greenlake Guest House. We're excited about a cozy new brick paver patio we've installed in our front garden, along with an upgraded pathway and steps for getting there. This sunny location offers a perfect place to sit outside and enjoy a view of the lake with a cup of coffee or glass of wine. Fortunately, we were able to save all 6 of the blueberry bushes that encircle the patio, so our guests will still be able to enjoy fresh berries this summer.
We're also in the planning phase of adding 3 new gas fireplaces so that each guest room will have its own. Each fireplace will look a little different, but they will all have GreenSmart technology which uses less energy and offers wider options for individual heat output than the older fireplaces. Hopefully all of them will be completed by summer and we'll be able to show some new photos soon.


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Stowe [1] is a four season resort town located in north-central Vermont at the base of Mount Mansfield—Vermont's highest peak. It is home to Stowe Mountain Ski Resort.
Get in
Stowe is located at the Junction of Vermont Routes 108 and 100. Access is 10 miles North on Rte 100 from Exit 10 on Interstate 89. The closest major airport is Burlington (BTV) about 40 minutes away. Stowe is about 2 hours from Montreal, 3 hours from Boston and 6 hours from New York City.
Get around
Most of the the activity in Stowe is centered in the historic Village and along the Mountain Road (Route 108) that extends from the Village about 5 miles to the ski area. It is easy to get around, and in the winter there is a free shuttle that runs frequently between the Village and the Mountain.
The Vermont Ski Museum moved from Brandon to Stowe Vermont in 2002. It is located on Main Street across from Stowe Craft Design Center. It is open 12PM-5PM daily except Tuesday. Admission is by donation. The exhibits change regularly. Recent exhibts included Lost Ski Areas Remembered, A Timeline of Vermont's Skiing History and a display of old equipment. Made famous by the "Sound of Music", the Trapp Family Lodge is a must see when visting Stowe. In the winter, the public can enjoy cross country skiing. In summer, concerts in the Trapp Family Meadow are popular with visitors and locals. Nearby, Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, Cabot Cheese Outlet and the Cold Hollow Cider Mill are on many people's lists of favorite stops. Stowe has many photo opportunities: covered bridges, hiking trails, a river winding through town, mountains and of course brilliant fall foliage
The list of activities in Stowe is quite extensive, particularly for those who enjoy outdoor sports.
Stowe is considered by many to be the Ski Capital of the East.
For cultural and other activities click [5]
Lots of unique shops in Stowe - there are no chains or outlets in Stowe which is part of it's charm. The retail shops are mixed in with restaurants, coffee houses, inns, offices and homes. Many of the buildings are old and interesting just to walk through. Click[6] for a list of shops. Click [7] for village stores shopping hours.
There are no big parking lots, so you won't be trying to remember which row and section your car is in. Retail shopping is on both sides of Main Street which is also known as Route 100. More shops are spread out along the Mountain Road, or Route 108. Mountain Road forms a "T" with Main Street.
Some Favorites:
Stowe is famous for its many fine restaurants Click [13] for a complete listing.
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Bravewords.com has recently posted, a new interview with Martin Popoff by the Calgary Herald. BraveWords scribe and noted journalist Martin Popoff commented about Matthew De Grood – the alleged person responsible for the bloody slaying of five young people that is being called the "worst mass murder in Calgary's history" – who posted the title of a MEGADETH song 'Dread And The Fugitive Mind' and album title, The World Needs a Hero, on his Facebook page prior to the stabbings.
"It seems a little more direct than looking into somebody's (Facebook) profile and saying, 'Oh, they happen to be a MARILYN MANSON fan,' " said Popoff, referring to blame that was directed at the musician in the wake of the Columbine school shootings.
"But in this case it is fairly odd and mysterious that this guy would post this. . . . And it seems like it's pointing to people to go read this lyric."
"This lyric seems to be about positing whether there's a heaven or a hell," said Popoff, who has interviewed Mustaine on numerous occasions, "and if you do bad deeds are you going to be punished or is there indeed any judgment whatsoever?"
Popoff said any interpretation of the song – or the entire Megadeth canon, for that matter – should be done with the knowledge that the writing is done from a very moral perspective.
"So if someone was to understand what Megadeth basically says in the composite, it's basically a very moral message," he said.
"Dave's a very responsible guy, lyrically, so it would be a misreading, I would say, of what Dave is saying in this song or in the composite of all the songs put together to exact on society any form of violence.
"It is a misinterpretation of what Dave would have ever wanted said."
Read more at the Calgary Herald.


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