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March 7, 2012 by Judy Trull
If any of you have ever read any of our blog posts, then you have certainly been introduced to Captain Bob and Arlo of Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio. Tim and I have had the priveledge of having the guys and one of their wives, "the doves" as they affectionately call them, grace our B&B. And of course last but certainly not least their photographer extrordinare Rich and his lovely wife Chris. They are alot of fun and you would think they've known each other forever, which aren't the best friendships and partnerships in life that way. So I am so excited to blog about their 5 year anniversary party, and what a wing ding that is going to be. It is also a benefit for hospitalized and returning veterans. It is going to be held on Saturday April 21st from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Manheim Milwaukee Auto Auction, which is located at 561 27th St., in Caledonia, Wi (right next to 7 Mile Fair). Food will be provided by one of WHRR sponsors, Quaker Steak & Lube, and refreshments will be by another sponsor Calypso. Musical guests are "Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets", and a special appearance by Stacey David from Gearz. These folks are so much fun, I can't imagine that there will be a dull moment at this party, so come on out and congratulate the guys on 5 wonderful years and support hospitalized and returning veterans. Check out their website for all happenings Hot Rod! Congratulations to Captain Bob & Arlo and here's to many more great hot rod years ahead! http://www.wisconsinhotrodradio.com/


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Gasoline prices are getting higher and higher. Drivers have to pay more to fill their cars with gas. The prices make it hard for drivers to afford the fuel. Some drivers are looking for solutions. They want to find a way to solve this problem. Car makers are also looking for was to lower gas prices.
One auto group hosted a special event. The event was designed to display new kinds of cars. The new cars don't run on gasoline. Their engines are different. They run on alternative fuels.
These new kinds of cars burn many different kinds of fuel. Some of these cars are called hybrids. Hybrids run on a combination of gasoline and electricity. Other cars run on natural gas. Another kind of car runs on a special fuel cell. The cell is filled with a gas called hydrogen. All of these cars use less gasoline. That makes them less expensive for people to drive.
The fuel cell cars are also better in another way. They give off no emissions. They are very clean, and don't give off bad fumes when they run. Cars that run on gasoline give off harmful fumes. These fumes pollute the air. Air pollution is very bad for the environment.
One man who makes fuel cell cars is excited about hydrogen fuel cell technology. He says we will never run out of the source of the fuel, but we may run out of oil. Oil is a fossil fuel, and comes from deep in the ground. Once we use it up, it will take millions of years for more oil to form. Since gasoline is made from oil, that could be a problem for companies who make traditional cars, and for drivers. However, it won't be a problem for cars that run on fuel cells.
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The manufacturer says that fuel cell cars will save drivers money in another way. Drivers will have to spend less money on maintenance. There are no big moving parts in the engine. If something goes wrong, an owner can plug a laptop into to check it out. Most repairs will be made by computer programs instead of mechanics.
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What is a Green Street and what are the benefits?
A green street is a natural stormwater management approach that uses plants and soil to slow, filter, and cleanse stormwater from streets. Traditional stormwater management directs runoff into pipes. A green street manages stormwater at its source, where rain falls.
Green streets protect water quality in rivers and streams by removing up to 90% of pollutants. They replenish groundwater supplies, absorb carbon, improve air quality and neighborhood aesthetics, and provide green connections between parks and open space. Vegetated curb extensions improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, and calm traffic.
Green streets reduce peak stormwater flows, free capacity in the pipes to carry more wastewater to the sewage treatment plant, and stop sewer backups in basements. They can eliminate the need to install or replace expensive underground collection, conveyance and treatment systems.
How does Environmental Services choose a location?
Environmental Services prioritizes green street implementation where there is a need to reduce or remove stormwater runoff flowing to the sewer system, protect water quality in nearby streams and rivers, improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and protect properties from sewer backup.
Environmental Services keeps a list of people interest in having a facility in their neighborhood. Contact Emily Hauth at 503-823-7378.
What kinds of plants will be in the green street?
Environmental Services selects plants that can tolerate wet soil water in the winter and dry conditions in the summer. The plants are a mix of native and non-native that grow two to three feet high, preferably evergreen. Rushes and sedges are commonly used. Flower bulbs add color. Street trees are planted whenever possible.
Who maintains green streets?
Environmental Services maintains green streets as an important part of the city's stormwater infrastructure. City maintenance crews visit green street planters as needed, but at least twice a year to weed, prune, clean out sediment, and replace plants. We welcome help from neighbors to keep green streets free of litter and leaves.
Will a green street breed mosquitoes?
Mosquitoes breed in standing water. Green streets are designed to drain in less than 48 hours to prevent breeding. The City of Portland works with Multnomah County Vector Control to monitor green streets for mosquito breeding. Vector Control has not found a facility yet that is a mosquito breeding ground. Make sure you remove any potential mosquito nurseries from your property. Look for standing water in buckets, barrels, old tires, wading pools or trash cans.
How do we know the green street is working correctly?
The city regularly monitors facilities, but if you see a problem, please report it to the City of Portland Maintenance Bureau 24 hours a day at 503-823-1700. Green streets are designed to overflow to stormwater inlets when they reach capacity during heavy rain.
Does a green street collect pollutants?
Plant roots and soil organisms in green street facilities break down stormwater pollutants. The city is monitoring green street soil for pollutants of concern. Current soil analysis shows no evidence of pollutants accumulating in concentrations that pose a health risk. The city will continue to collect and analyze data.
Will you take out the existing street trees?
Trees catch and absorb rain, and are important to the city's sustainable stormwater management efforts. Environmental Services works closely with Portland Parks Urban Forestry to determine possible impacts to existing trees. For more information, contact Urban Forestry at 503-823-TREE (8733).
How can I manage stormwater on my property?
You may use ecoroofs, rain gardens, trees, downspout disconnection, parking lot swales, etc. to manage stormwater on your property. This may make you eligible for a discount on your onsite stormwater management bill. Go to www.cleanriverrewards.com or call 503-823-1371 for more information.
Will the green street remove parking?
It depends on the type of facility. Stormwater planters accommodate parking while curb extensions replace parking with landscape. Our goal is to not remove parking, but sometimes a curb extension is the only option. Curb extensions can enhance pedestrian safety by decreasing crossing distances, keeping sight lines clear, and slowing traffic. The city continues to research a variety of design options to limit loss of parking.
Will a green street near our house cause basement seepage?
No. We have very strict criteria for determining how close a facility can be to a home. There is a separation of at least four feet between the bottom of the excavated facility and high groundwater, and at least a 4:1 slope between the bottom of the excavated facility and the lowest point of the nearest structure, usually a basement.
If I live on a steep slope or have poor infiltration, is a green street an option?
Yes. Typically in those situations the facility is lined. Lining prevents stormwater from soaking into the ground, but this type of green street still improves water quality and reduces peak flows.
Why can't you use pervious paving?
Pervious paving is a good option for reducing impervious surface on private property, but there are issues with maintenance, installation and long-term performance of pervious paving in public streets. In the future, the city may use pervious paving in public streets as a stormwater management option, but it is not an option right now.
What do green streets look like?
Sometimes it's hard to distinguish between a green street planter and simple landscaping. Generally you can tell if you're looking at a green street if the facility has an opening for stormwater to enter, and a depressed area where stormwater can pool.
Portland has been building green stormwater management facilities since 1992, and you can see many examples in your neighborhood.


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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Why do startups still use java? Part 3
I was talking to yet another friend who is building a startup on the side (while holding down a 9 to 5 job) and after discussing his idea a bit I asked him the question "So why are you using java, given that you have very little time to work on your startup idea?" and after backing through the usual "problems" with more powerful languages, ("support", scalability etc - see the anonymous comments on my earlier blog entries on this topic) he said (paraphrased)
"I guess the final reason is somewhat depressing. I would have definitely used Scala if I were say 5 years younger :P. I am starting to feel that little bit of laziness when it comes to researching and learning things" .
This was a great eye opener for me because my friend is a *good* programmer and not in the least "managerial".
First, I am kind of unusual (some would say crazy, ;-)) in that I am still enthusiastic as I was ten years ago (or more than I was 10 years ago) about all things technical. I am perfectly happy reading a technical paper, or some source code or a technical book on the bus, in the train, waiting for lunch, in bed before sleeping and so on.
Second, I think nothing of working 2 days flat out and then crashing for 12 hours or working nights for a few months.
Third, I don't have a wife and kids who (rightly) require attention (the girl friend is used to my crazy ways and very undemanding, bless her kind soul). I don't have to feed the kids and send them to college so a 9 to 5 job isn't the necessary evil that it is to most folks.
So (in matters relating to programming) I am still 20 years old in my head, with the whole world wide open and full of possibilities, while other people my age have to do what they can in the *very* limited time they have. Given this, upgrading to the latest greatest language/toolkit/ os/ whatever may have a lesser priority than would be apparent to someone like me. My conceptual mistake is to extend my "mindset" to others. (yes once realized this is a obviously stupid idea!)
So maybe one of the reasons some programmers choose java for a startup is that they are of an age where there simply isn't the time or energy to constantly upgrade. You are very productive with Java through sheer experience and the time or energy to master a completely new ecosystem is simply not there.
Which has some consequences of course - in that such a programmer can often be outcoded by a kid whose innate brilliance and energy I enough to make up for the (relatively) old man's wisdom and experience.
Which maybe why, historically, most of the technically ground breaking software startups have been founded by brilliant teenagers who can hack.
Continued in Part 4
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- Venkatesh Sellappa said...
"So maybe one of the reasons some programmers choose java for a startup is that they are of an age where there simply isn't the time or energy to constantly upgrade."
Isn't that a creative way of saying - "laziness"
- July 23, 2009 at 5:15 AM
- Ravi said...
I don't think laziness == lack of energy.
If it were, someone who's been starving for few days, or someoen really old, would be "lazy"
- July 23, 2009 at 5:17 AM
- sriram said...
Programming in Python or your fav. lang. is so much more fun and that is what a start up is all about. That is why I think programmers should consider programming in a language other than Java or C#.
- July 23, 2009 at 8:18 AM
yes Ravi you are definitely as enthusiastic as a 20 year old :),i saw
you are currently reading udi manber(i am sure on Chris Okasaki's recommendation :) )...i am also reading it these days and it is a delightful book with beautiful problems. I am actually 28 and was thinking about how old i am now to solve algorithm problems and do induction etc, and keep cursing myself for not having done this stuff 5 year back...but man i must say that you are more passionate than many 20 year old topcoders....how do you get time to solve all those problems ?
- July 23, 2009 at 8:49 AM
- Ravi said...
yes Okasaki's reccomendation. Good Guess!
as for time, everyone has 24 hours in a day!
amen brother!
- July 23, 2009 at 9:46 AM
Having a family is certainly an impediment ,especially a 1.5 year old kid.They are so demanding! With both parents working these days, you have to do a time slicing of family job and professional work.
I am trying to read books only during office hours ;-).So, i manage to squeeze in an hour or 2 every day but can't do much on saturdays and sundays!
Hopefully, even though my progress is slow, i will be a better programmer than my present self in 5 years(i know i cant compete with younger kids who hack :-))
- July 23, 2009 at 11:34 PM
- Venkatesh Sellappa said...
Why do you say you can't compete with younger kids who hack ??
Surely, with experience on your side you should be better than "kids who hack".
p.s: Sorry Ravi, i could not find any other way of contacting Vignesh but had to say something on this.
- July 24, 2009 at 1:50 AM
- Ravi said...
"Sorry Ravi, i could not find any other way of contacting Vignesh"
No problem at all, people talking to each other(vs just to me) is awesome!
"Why do you say you can't compete with younger kids who hack ??"
The blog entry makes the point that a low-energy but "experienced" older person may be at a *technical* disadvantage vs a high energy brilliant young hacker in the context of a startup.
The qualifier (technical) is important.
It is like an old warrior fighting a young warrior(in the context of hand to hand combat). The age old experience vs energy conflict surfaces here. The older man has an edge cunning and experience, the younger one has energy and stamina. Who wins is hard to say.
If the younger man has more advanced weapons (analogous her to better programming languages) *and* you th and energy (say he has a steel sword vs a bronze one), the older warrior has to have a MASSIVE edge in cunning to win. His job just got a bit harder. All analogies have breaking points and I wouldn't push this too far, this was just to illustrate teh point *I* was making.
As to what Vignesh thinks, I'll leave that to him to answer.
- July 24, 2009 at 2:06 AM
I was agreeing to Ravi's point that people who can spend more time coding and reading good books have a advantage to people like me who find less time to do it.
Generally, people without family commitments(means young programmers) can spend the entire saturday and sunday reading & working on their aim while 30+ guys like me cannot as it might conflict with family commitments.
The point i wanted to make is that i am competing with myself to become a better programmer over the next few years.I have just started the first step following ravi's advice reading Simply Scheme now.
- July 24, 2009 at 3:46 AM
>> It is like an old warrior fighting a young warrior
>> (in the context of hand to hand combat)
Thanks for that analogy Ravi, it inspires me to think along those lines, how can I make all that experience work to my advantage. So yes, I'll think more on how to outsmart those with potentially more time and energy to spend - but lesser experience. Go !
- July 25, 2009 at 12:19 AM
"I'll think more on how to outsmart those with potentially more time and energy "
And superior weapons( == technology)!
That's the key insight of this post.I am an old java warrior myself and this post really made me think!
- July 25, 2009 at 12:22 AM
"The point i wanted to make is that i am competing with myself to become a better programmer over the next few years"
Dude you can always do well in anything you want. There is nothing which pushes you back just because you like spending time with your family. It is not that successful and "happy" people don't have family life.
What is most important is what really makes you happy. We all have 24 hrs as Ravi said and we just need to organize our priorities accordingly.
There is more to life than lisp or java.
One can always innovate with focussed and consistent effort in anything, just don't try to compete with everyone in everything :)
Trust me, but nothing can beat spending a happy day playing with kids.
- July 25, 2009 at 12:25 AM
- Venkatesh Sellappa said...
Very interesting comments all around, food for thought.
The point i was trying to make was , an experienced warrior should surely be able to use newer weapons much more easily than a younger talented combatant, time pressures do not necessarily preclude you from learning something new and using it to your advantage.
There are degrees of energy involved , if you have no energy , you are out of the game, but i believe with experience you do not "necessarily" need the same level of energy , thats where you bring in the cunning.
And all things being equal - an experienced programmer should be able to learn a newer language faster than a person starting fresh.
@ptrthomas: i really liked your JSF Sucks post , i wish i had known that in 2007 , to be able to point it to someone else.
I will now stop abusing Ravi's Blog comments .. :-)
- July 25, 2009 at 3:52 AM
he point i was trying to make was , an experienced warrior should surely be able to use newer weapons much more easily than a younger talented combatant,"
Sounds more like wishful thinking to me ;-). Learning a *new* (vs variant) weapon takes roughly a constant amount of time and the difference in speed of mastery is more about time spent than anything else.
"an experienced programmer should be able to learn a newer language faster than a person starting fresh."
but that is not the comparison the author made. he explicitly mentions" young ... *hacker*". Hacker, not someone "starting fresh". The comparison is not between an older guy with experience vs a kid starting out in programming.
An older guy with 6 hours to spare in a week will learn faster than a teenager who started programming at 6 years? Yeah right! (due disclosure I am 21, been programming > 10 years).
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- July 25, 2009 at 4:18 AM
- Venkatesh Sellappa said...
@Anonymous -- hmm
"the difference in speed of mastery is more about time spent than anything else."
Not sure i agree to that , lets agree to disagree.
This really is not the forum to go into details on why i disagree to that. Its not fair to Ravi or to other readers of this blog., if you would like to continue lets take this off-line. (my name links to my contact details).
- July 25, 2009 at 4:42 AM


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Lightly dust the work surface and rolling pin with flour. Roll the dough out into an 8 by 11-inch oval.
In a medium bowl, mix the spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Fold the remaining dough over the filling until the edges line up and pinch the edges together to seal. Gently roll the pinched edges under to form a decorative rim.
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Following the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the 1995 Dayton Agreement, which failed to address the situation in Kosovo, frustration over the situation and lack of international attention led to the formation of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), an ethnic Albanian guerrilla group. The KLA started armed resistance with the ultimate goal of securing the independence of Kosovo.
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Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari was appointed on 20 February 2006 as UN Special Envoy for Kosovo to oversee Kosovo's status process. He facilitated talks between negotiating teams from Belgrade and Priština; while some agreement on technical issues was reached, the parties remained diametrically opposed on the issue of status. Ahtisaari presented his final report to the UN Secretary-General on 26 March 2007. The report found that further talks would be unproductive and that the only viable option for Kosovo was "managed independence," with an initial period of supervision by the international community. The report concluded that neither full Serbian control, nor autonomy within Serbia, were viable options for the province. Instead, the report found that independence was the only tenable means of ensuring political stability and economic viability in Kosovo, a province where ethnic Albanians make up almost 90 per cent of the population.
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Kosovo held its first democratic elections since independence on 12 December 2010. In response to reports of irregularities in the voting process, the Election Complaints and Appeals sub-Commission of Kosovo called for re-runs of elections in several municipalities in January 2011. Final election results were endorsed by the Central Election Commission on 7 February 2011.
The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) received the largest share of the vote and formed a governing coalition, with Hashim Thaçi as Prime Minister. In a deal with coalition partners the leader of the New Alliance for Kosovo (AKR), Behgjet Pacolli, was elected as President. Pacolli stepped down after 35 days when the Constitutional Court ruled that his election was invalid. In a compromise deal, Atifete Jahjaga was elected President on 7 April 2011.


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the galley
· Intimate Setting - 12 Passengers Aboard Our 90 Foot Vessel
· Varnished Woodwork in Galley, Library, Dining Area & Deck Salon
· Large Spacious Decks
· Spacious, Bright & Open Galley
· 6 Cosy and comfortable double cabins
· Private Head & Shower in Each Cabin
· Observation Deck & Teak Steamer Chairs
· Two Small Boats for Shore Side Adventures
the coach house
One of the favorite shipboard places for relaxation is the deck house. The deck house is completely protected from the weather, with lots of windows, beautiful varnished wood panels, a reading library, comfortable couches and even a traditional shipmate stove. At night, the salon is filled with lantern light, song and stories. Musical instruments are always welcome!
The below-deck salon is laid out in the typical style of a 19th century pilot schooner, with a warm comfortable wood interior. It was designed for educational films and natural history demonstrations, and can double as an informal classroom.
Shore-Side Adventures:
We carry two boats that take us on shore side adventures:
· Our stout 20' skiff with 75hp outboard engine
· Our favorite little row boat; a wooden classic
Our choice blend of old and new:
The WANDERBIRD is a traditional styled vessel with modern navigation & safety equipment. Our engine is used to take us on our planned course, and sails are supplementary. Modern equipment is used for whalesong recording and other safety/research purposes. But our loving restoration of the WANDERBIRD has retained the feeling of the old Dutch fishing vessel by using traditional materials wherever possible.
Her steel and wood construction combine the 20th-century's highest safety standards with the authenticity of classic 19th-century North Sea fishing vessel.
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Owner operated, WANDERBIRD meets or exceeds all safety requirements for her class of transportation, and Lloyd's specifications for vessels carrying passengers: offshore First Aid kit, full fire detection & fire fighting equipment, high water alarms, Coast Guard approved life jackets, Coast Guard approved survival suits, 2 life boats, 2 bouyant apparatus (20-person capacity), 4 inflatable life rafts (46-person capacity), E.P.I.R.B., oversize life rings with emergency strobe lights, rocket propelled line launchers, full flare kit, 6 water-tight compartments, marine safety & First Aid certified crew.
Navigation & Electronics:
2 VHF radios, 2 radar sets, Sailor Radio Equiptment 2 GPS, wind instruments, satellite communications, depth sounder, SSB radio telephone, compass, auto-pilot, weather fax, Furuno NavTex receiver, electronic chart plotters, computer, and cellular phone.
Powerful Industrie 510hp diesel engine, three generators, desalinator for converting sea water to fresh, and fuel capacity to carry her 6,000 nautical miles.
Safety First: Aboard Wanderbird we have a healthy respect for the power of nature, and passenger safety is always our main concern.
Wanderbird was built as a classic North Sea fishing trawler by the H. de Hass shipyard in Maassluis, Holland. She was launched as beam trawler for the Jaczon's, a Dutch fishing family, in 1963 and fished until 1990. A beam or side trawl carries fishing nets from the side of the vessel. The Dutch have a reputation for being some of the worlds finest shipbuilders, and the North Sea has a reputation for being one of the most cold, harsh, rough seas in the world. She was built to Dutch standards and operated year round in the extreme conditions of the North Sea for 27 years! We chose Wanderbird for her ability to combine tough, dependable transportation with comfort, safety and 19th century European style. Her massively constructed steel hull and high bulwarks make her an optimal choice for safely carrying passengers in Alaska, the North Atlantic and Canadian Maritmes.
Length - 90 feet on deck
Beam 21 feet
Draft 10 feet
147Gross Tonnage
-The WANDERBIRD is Owner Operated & Family Run
-Personal, friendly atmosphere (only 12 passengers per trip)
-Knowledgeable, Experienced & Friendly Crew Members
-Our Two Black Labs, Pilot & Maggie, Sail With Us!
Sailing among humpbacks
Relaxation & Comfort:
Feel free to relax and enjoy the space & splendor of life at sea… catch up on reading or needlework, take pictures, write… we have restored the WANDERBIRD with your comfort in mind. The topside observation decks provide amazing views for birdwatching or stargazing. Relax in our classic teak or rattan steamer chairs.
An Afternoon Snooze
Espresso Brownies, Mmmmm...
The below-deck saloon is laid out in the typical style of a 19th century pilot schooner, with a warm comfortable wood interior. It was designed for educational films and natural history demonstrations, and can double as an informal classroom. At night, the saloon is filled with lantern light, song and stories. Musical instruments are always welcome!
New Found Friends
Cabins are cozy and comfortable - public areas are spacious! Everyone enjoys fine meals together in our open bright coach house. Coffee, tea and home made pastries baked on a vintage stove, can be found in our classic galley at any time. The pilot house and adjoining lounge is always open; come up and learn to plot a course!
Fun in the Ship's Kayaks
Discovery Style Cruising:
Our cruises & expeditions offer a unique experience of voyaging off the beaten path. We'll visit places of cultural and historical significance, wildlife sanctuaries, and many places of amazing and remote beauty. We foster the true spirit of adventure as each voyage has no formal itinerary. We let the weather, terrain and wildlife set the pace - and discover what each day has to offer! On an expedition cruise, you will have the experience of time at sea, although most evenings will be spent at anchor in remote & pristine harbours. Expeditions offer opportunities such as whale watching, pelagic birding, research, hiking, navigation and joining the crew in day to day activities. Please see our Schedule page for expeditions to Alaska, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador!
Shore Excursion with Captain Rick
All excursions take part in our Interactive Research Program:
On-board library and sensing instruments available, onboard wildlife education, and wildlife surveys reported to conservation organizations.
Vegetarians Welcome
We can accommodate vegetarians on any of our Maine Coast Voyages. Due to remote destinations and limited sources for provisions on our Northern Expedition trips, we are not able to accommodate special dietary requests on those trips; please check with us directly before making your reservation.
Anticipation is the first course of every delicious meal. We hope you will enjoy reading about some of our favorite meals served aboard Wanderbird...
A Few Of Our Evening Meals - Served At Anchor
In A Quiet Cove
Roast Pork Loin
Appetizer: Creamy Mushroom Soup
Beef & Stilton Pie
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Glazed Baby Carrots with Tarragon
Hot French Bread
Sponge Cakes Layered with Fresh Strawberries and Cream
Coffee and Tea
Appetizer: Focaccia and Infused Olive Oils for Dipping
Salad Niscoise
Hand Made Raviolis Stuffed with Maple Roasted Squash
& Sautéed in Fresh Basil, Walnut Oil & Pinenuts
Karen's Favorite Chocolate Mousse Cake
Coffee and Tea
Appetizer: Maine Mussels Steamed in Wine Sauce
Wanderbird House Salad of Mixed Greens Topped with Mushrooms, Red Onion, Mandarin Oranges, Sliced Almonds with 'Our Own' Honey Mustard Dressing
Chicken Picatta
Jasmine Rice
Steamed Broccoli
Home Made Yeast Rolls & Honey Butter
Lemon & Berry Tart with Hand Cranked
Black Raspberry Ice Cream
Coffee and Tea
Appetizer: Fresh Fruit & Baked Brie Cheese
Rolled Stuffed Pork Loin l'Orange
Rosemary Onion Wheat Rolls & Honey Butter
Maple Roast Acorn Squash Halves with Peas
Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Peach Cobbler with Fresh Whipped Cream
Coffee and Tea
Just a Few of Our Lunches:
Sweet Potato Soup & Salad Niscoise
Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup,
Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing,
Rosemary Onion Wheat Rolls
Focaccia Bread Sandwiches with Smoked Turkey, Camembert,
Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo & Cranberry Relish
Hearty Maritime Fish Chowder in a Bread Bowl
Made to Order Mediterranean Pizzas & Sicilian Salad
French Tarragon Chicken Salad with Swiss Cheese &
Lettuce on Crusty Baguette Bread
Hot Out of the Oven Bread
Seafood chowder served on deck
A Few of Our Cookies:
Coconut Macaroons
Chocolate Espresso Brownies
Oatmeal, Dried Cranberry, White Chocolate Chip
Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies
Almond Biscotti Dipped in Chocolate
Strawberry Jam Filled Ginger Bread Hearts
Russian Tea Cakes
Breakfast Aboard WANDERBIRD:
Quiche & Almond Poppyseed Scones
Orange Juice
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Maple Breakfast Sausage
Coffee and Tea
Basket of Fresh Fruit
Orange Juice
Home Made Granola
Fresh Sliced Fruit Toppings
Milk & Yogurt
Home Made Cranberry Orange Scones
Coffee and Tea
Basket of Fresh Fruit
Sunnyside Up Apricot Pastries
Orange Juice
Fresh Omelets Made To Order
'Hot From The Oven' Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
Coffee and Tea
Basket of Fresh Fruit
Private Restroom in each cabin
Six Double Cabins Available
In Each Cabin You Will Find:
· Private Head
(Marine Composting Toilet)
· Sink with Hot & Cold Running Water
· Private Shower
· Reading Lights & Stocked Book Case
· 110 Volt AC Power & Heat
· Linens, Soft Wool Blankets & Towels
· Hand Made Soaps
· Large Drawers & Hanging Stowage
· Local Arts & Crafts
· Hand Made Quilts & Rugs
· Small Writing Desk
· Your Own Wanderbird Journal
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|Miró: The Dutch Interiors
Metropolitan Museum
October 5, 2010-January 17, 2011
Two of these cards depicting 17th-century Dutch genre scenes particularly caught his attention and served as inspiration for a series of paintings he created that summer.
Miró was clearly inspired by many of the Dutch masters as evidenced in this exhibition curated by Gary Tinterow. The installation highlights Miró's three "Dutch Interiors" and the Old Master paintings on which they are based. Also included are preparatory drawings and additional paintings by Miró in the Met's collection.
Although there is a long history of artists who sought inspiration in the work of other artists, this encounter between one of the most esteemed avant-garde artists of the 20th century and the Dutch masters is both unexpected and rare.
You'll have fun seeing how Miró moved from representational sources to his own language. And you'll probably have a lot more fun in the future buying postcards.
|Gary Tinterow, Chairman of the Metropolitan's Department of Nineteenth-Century, Modern, and Contemporary Art, who curated the exhibition.
|Press preview for Miró.
|Entrance to the exhibition.
|Installation photograph of Miró Exhibition.
|Enlarged posters show similarities between Dutch Masters and Miro's paintings.
|Joan Miró
Final Study for Dutch Interior (I), Summer 1928
Charcoal and graphite on paper
|Joan Miró
Final Study for Dutch Interior (II), Summer 1928
Charcoal and graphite pencil on paper
|The Catalan painter was clearly inspired by his trip to the Netherlands.
|Perhaps because the erotic overtones were so explicit, Miró chose instead to redirect the focus of the picture in his free interpretation, the Dutch Interior (II). There, the cat is reduced to a small geometric figure, the young woman in blue has been minimized, and the mischievous boys and barking dog assume greater importance.
|Joan Miró
Spanish, 1893–1983
Photo: This Is the Color of My Dreams, 1925
Oil on canvas
When asked about this painting, Miró responded, "I started with the idea of a photo—I don't remember at all what photo it was. I did neither a collage nor a reproduction of it. I simply painted the word photo. This was more in line with Picabia than Breton." Here, he invokes works such as Francis Picabia's Sainte Vierge of 1920, in which a huge ink blot is offered as the Holy Virgin, in opposition to the free association encouraged by the Surrealist writer André Breton.
Nevertheless, the second inscription, "This is the color of my dreams," in which the idea of "blue" is represented as a patch of paint, does conform to the Surrealist insistence on the primacy of dreams. Miró later explained, "How did I think up my drawings and my ideas for painting? Well, I'd come home to my Paris studio in the rue Blomet at night, I'd go to bed, and sometimes I hadn't any supper. I saw things, and I jotted them down in a notebook. I saw shapes on the ceiling. . . ."
The freedom and elegance of Miró's peintures-poésies, or poetry paintings, continue to astonish today; they encourage the viewer to question perception and the relationship of images and words to ideas and emotions—a major concern of Conceptual art nearly a century later. Miró recalled that such paintings won him favor with the Surrealists: "They ignored my existence until my painting freed itself in the direction of poetry and dreams."
|Joan Miró
Spanish, 1893–1983
Painting, 1927
Tempera and oil on canvas
Miró was extraordinarily prolific in 1927. In contrast to the small number of pictures he completed in 1928, his output in 1927 varied greatly in scale, materials, and technique—from meticulously finished paintings, large and small, to seemingly spontaneous works such as this canvas. Yet even Miró's simplest compositions were preceded by sketches—proof that nothing was left to chance: though his studio adjoined that of the arch-Surrealist André Masson, Miró did not adhere to the Surrealist tenet of automatism. This work was likely included in the spring 1928 exhibition organized by Miró's dealer Pierre Loeb. Even though nearly everything on view sold, Loeb kept a handful of pictures for himself. Hoping to tempt, he gave this one to Pierre Matisse, the young art dealer and son of the painter Henri Matisse. Although Matisse recalled that at first he did not understand the work and had put it away in a closet, after a second look he was enchanted: "It was a revelation. Life was bursting out everywhere." Matisse became Miró's representative in the United States.
|Joan Miró
Spanish, 1893–1983
Animated Landscape, 1927
Oil on canvas
This work is one of six canvases of identical size that Miró painted at his family farm in Montroig, near Barcelona, in summer 1927. The composition has defied analysis: while individual forms have been identified—the moon, the plant, a bird, a dragon-like creature—there is disagreement on whether it depicts a landscape, a room with a landscape seen through a window, or various pictures within a picture.
Miró described the painting to his dealer Pierre Loeb: "The one I told you about and where there are many things—leaves, the moon, a bird, an animal, and other things neither you nor I know what they stand for but which have, alas, become a sight more real than the filth so many excrement eaters come up with and which I am told are in fashion. I consider this canvas to be one of my best in several years. It is odd because, little by little, I am regressing in the best sense of the word."
Like Circus Horse, this painting probably was included in Miró's exhibition in Paris in spring 1928, just before his trip to the Netherlands.
|Detail of Animated Landscape, 1927.
|Joan Miró
Spanish, 1893–1983
Portrait of Mistress Mills in 1750, Winter–Spring 1929
Oil on canvas
Having completed the Dutch Interiors in summer and autumn 1928, Miró turned again to the Old Masters for inspiration for his next series of pictures. Back in Paris during winter 1928–29, he was ready for the "second . . . stage of attack." He painted four Imaginary Portraits based on historical prototypes. This one depicts an English actress, Mrs. Isabella Mills, who was portrayed in an extravagant hat by George Engleheart in 1780—not, as Miró thought, in 1750. Miró probably consulted the color mezzotint that was published in 1786.
|Nykia Omphroy, assistant to Gary Tinterow. Ms. Omphroy is standing just outside the entrance to the Miró exhibition.
|Ludo van Halem with Gary Tinterow. Mr. van Halem is the Curator of the 20th Century Fine Arts Department at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam where the Miró show was installed prior to coming to the Met.
|Naomi Takafuchi, Press Associate.
|Richard Armstrong, Director of the Guggenheim. The Guggenheim lent many pieces to the exhibition.
|Bill and Donna Acquavella with Alessandra Carnielli, who runs the Tana and Pierre Matisse Foundation.
|Morris Zuckerman (eminent collector), Wim Pijbes (Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam) , and Walter Liedtke (Curator of Met's Department of European Paintings). Mr. Liedtke described Mr. Zuckerman as "a friend of my department with a capital F."
The Gift Shop
|Sheila Metcalf in the Met's Gift Shop which you can visit as you exit the exhibition.
|Miró Terre de Grand Feu square plates; small ones, $15; larger ones, $20.
|Square plates and round mugs.
|Miró note cards.
|Miró jigsaw puzzle.
|A Miró scarf, framed poster, pencils, and other items.
|Miró paraphernalia.
|Miró glasses.
|More Miró glasses.
Gary Tinterow in his office
|Gary Tinterow in his office at the Met. Mr. Tinterow has another desk (where he works) but prefers to be photographed at this one which is much neater and where we can see his Andy Warhol.
|View of Central Park from Gary Tinterow's office. On the wall is an Ellsworth Kelly painting.
|Miró book on Tinterow's desk.
As many of you know, Mr. Tinterow has curated wonderful shows at the Met of Francis Bacon and Picasso, among others, so I was curious if Miró was one of his favorite artists. "He is now," Mr. Tinterow said with a laugh as he rushed off to a meeting.
|Text and photographs © by Jill Krementz
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The rear right tire of a vehicle parked at the Cardinal Glenn Apartments in Ayr Township was slashed by an unknown individual between 9 p.m. on September 26 and 9 a.m. on September 27. The victim of the criminal mischief is a 45-year-old Mt. Airy, Md., woman. Anyone having additional information linked to this case is asked to contact Fulton County Crime Solvers by calling 717-485-5771 or Trooper Sheffield at 717-485- 3131.
License Plate Stolen
A Pennsylvania license plate bearing the registration #XBN5528 was removed from a wooden trailer at 19185 Great Cove Road in Ayr Township. Victim of the theft, which occurred between 11 p.m. on September 22 and 9 a.m. on September 29, was a 43-year-old McConnellsburg resident. Anyone with further information concerning this incident is urged to call Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717-485- 5771 or Trooper Huff at 717-485- 3131.
Car Runs Into Embankment
A 2002 Mercury Cougar spun out of control and into an embankment along a rain-soaked Lincoln Highway in Brush Creek Township on Sunday, September 27. According to state police, the eastbound vehicle then overturned onto its roof at 12:30 p.m.
Driver John M. Zajc Jr., 44, and passenger Mary C. Smythe- Zajc, 53, both of Cleveland, Ohio, were wearing seat belts and suffered minor injuries. John Zajc Jr. will be cited for driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Charges Pending
Charges of harassment are currently pending against two McConnellsburg residents in connection with an incident at 217 South First Street, Mc- Connellsburg. Those accused of harassment on Tuesday, September 29, at 8 a.m. were a 43- year-old man and a 45-year-old woman. State police did not release the names of the two accused.
Vehicle Rolls Over
A Wells Tannery woman was involved in a single-vehicle crash along Route 475 in Dublin Township, according to state police reports. Twenty-eight-year-old Erin L. Baughman lost control of her 2000 Dodge Durango at 12:42 p.m. on the wet roadways, causing it to roll onto its side. Baughman was wearing a seat belt, but it is not known if she was harmed.
Awaiting Results From Crime Lab
On the heels of a traffic stop along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70, state police in Mc- Connellsburg are currently waiting for drug analysis results from the crime lab. Troopers reported that during the 7 a.m. stop on September 30, they observed a baggy containing suspected marijuana in the glove box of the vehicle driven by Joseph Michael Vische, 41, of Chicago, Ill. Troopers also found a smoking pipe and rolling papers.
Woman Faces Drug Charges
Thirty-nine-year-old Hustontown area resident Lisa C. Haulman faces various drug-related charges in connection with a search of her home by undercover state police officers. Six marijuana plants and assorted drug paraphernalia were allegedly found at Haulman's residence at 9941 Waterfall Road on August 31 at 6:15 p.m. Haulman was subsequently arrested on September 9 and arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Devin Horne. She was released on her own recognizance.
Two Cited For Underage Drinking
State police, McConnellsburg, reported two individuals face underage drinking charges following an incident at 1348 Buchanan Trail East in Ayr Township. On September 19 between 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., a 14- year-old male juvenile and Tyler Swisher, 20, of McConnellsburg reportedly consumed alcoholic beverages. Charges have been filed through Magisterial District Judge Carol Jean Johnson.
Accident Investigated
A single-vehicle accident was recently investigated along Route 1006 in Todd Township, according to state police. Sixtysix year old Carolyn B. Carbaugh of McConnellsburg lost control of her 2003 Jeep on the wet roadway, causing it to roll onto its side. Troopers did not report if Carbaugh was wearing a seat belt or escaped injury in the September 27 11:55 a.m. collision.
Area Man Accused Of Harassment
Twenty-eight-year-old Justin Lee Thomas has been accused of harassment after he allegedly picked up a metal pole in an aggressive manner during an argument with a 35-year-old Mc- Connellsburg woman. Thomas, also of McConnellsburg, was cited through Magisterial District Judge Wendy Mellott in connection with the September 30 7:53 p.m. argument at 328 Reservoir Road in Todd Township.
Vehicle Hydroplanes
A 2005 Chevrolet Z71 hydroplaned after crossing through standing water along Route 522 and crashed into a utility pole. Thirty-six-year-old Melissa A. Mellott of Needmore was wearing a seat belt and escaped injury during the October 2 7 p.m. crash in Ayr Township. Her vehicle was disabled.
Theft Of Tools Reported
Owners of Mellott Builders in Warfordsburg reported a theft of tools from a trailer located at 187 Gem Bridge Road, Needmore, between 4 p.m. on September 25 and 6:45 a.m. on September 28. Among the items stolen were two Paslode Power Master Plus nail gun (model F3905), a Senco Farm Pro 751Xp framing nail gun, two Moro auto feed screwdrivers (model 41), an EQ-6500 Honda generator, two boxes of 2/38-inch Paslode nails, two boxes of 3-1/4 Paslode nails, three master pad locks, a 12- inch Dewalt compound double beveled miter saw DW716, a Stihl cut quick saw and two fivegallon containers of gasoline. The total value of the items has been set at $7,601.
Anyone having additional information pertinent to this case in Thompson Township is asked to call Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717-485-5771 or Trooper Bartlett at 717-485- 3131.
Two Cited For Disorderly Conduct
Two Hustontown area residents have been cited with disorderly conduct through Magisterial District Judge Devin Horne in connection with an incident along South Madden Road in Taylor Township. Twenty one-year-old Carl Jonathan Stallman and Milton Matthew Knepper reportedly engaged in behavior on October 1 at 6:35 p.m. that could have caused the public to be alarmed, according to state police.
Two Teens Violate Liquor Law
A 16-year-old Three Springs girl and a 16-year-old Hustontown area girl have been cited for a liquor law violation after they were allegedly found in possession of an alcoholic beverage at Forbes Road High School on Thursday, October 1, at 11:50 a.m.
Truck Strikes White-tailed Deer
A 2001 Chevrolet 1500 struck a white-tailed deer on the 1800 block of Pleasant Grove Road in Belfast Township and rolled into a ditch. Driver Brandon Morton, 31, of Needmore was wearing a seat belt and escaped harm in the Friday, October 2, crash at 7:45 a.m. State police were aided on the scene by Needmore Volunteer Fire Co. and Bard's Towing.
Runaway Found
A 16-year-old runaway reported missing to state police was later found with assistance from the Fulton County Probation Department on Thursday, October 1. In addition to being located, state police also found drug paraphernalia at the teen's residence, which allegedly belonged to the runaway. Charges are pending as a result of the drug paraphernalia.
Woman Injured In Crash
A Fort Littleton woman was transported to Fulton County Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained during a single vehicle crash along Route 522 on Thursday, October 1.
State police reported 65-yearold Shirley Rowles was injured when she lost control of her white 2003 Chevrolet Impala, which crashed into a telephone pole just north of Sheepskin Hollow Road at 11 a.m. She was wearing a seat belt and will be cited in connection with the accident in Dublin Township.
State police were assisted on the crash scene by McConnellsburg Fire Police, Needmore Volunteer Fire Co. and Tin Man Body Shop.
Police Investigate Three-Vehicle Pileup
State police, McConnellsburg, were dispatched to the scene of a three-vehicle pileup on Saturday, October 3, along Route 522 near the intersection of Route 655 in Belfast Township.
According to reports, Justin A. Vogt, 20, of Harrisonville was travelling northbound when he attempted to make a left-hand turn into a private driveway. Vogt's 2002 Dodge Neon crossed into the path of an oncoming 1994 Chevrolet 3500HD operated by Saul Williams, 44, Warfordsburg. The impact caused Vogt's car to crash into a parked 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Vogt and his passenger, Marcus C. DeShong, 23, McConnellsburg, were both using seat belts and suffered injuries ranging from minor to moderate. Williams and his passenger, Clarence G. Grady Jr., 53, of Stephens City, Va., were also wearing seat belts but were not harmed. Vogt will be charged with vehicles turning left in the 9:30 a.m. accident.
Cat Shot
A 21-year-old McConnellsburg area woman reported to state police troopers her cat was shot with a BB gun at 655 Knobsville Road in Todd Township on Sunday, October 4, between 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Anyone having further information linked to this case of cruelty to animals should call Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717-485-5771 or Trooper Barnett at 717-485-3131.
One Faces Harassment Charges
Twenty-eight-year-old Needmore resident William Dennis faces charges of harassment after he struck a family member in the mouth at a location along Great Cove Road in Belfast Township. The alleged harassment occurred on Saturday, October 3, at 10:30 p.m.
Harassment Reported
Tracy Martz, 38, of McConnellsburg is being charged with harassment as a result of an incident along Lincoln Way East in McConnellsburg Borough. Martz allegedly verbally harassed a 34-year-old Mc- Connellsburg man on Saturday, October 3, at 8:15 p.m.
Traffic Lights Stolen
A traffic light attached to the outside of a garage located at 1866 Great Cove Road, Warfordsburg, was stolen between 4 p.m. on September 20 and 6 a.m. on September 23. An additional traffic light with shades was stolen from inside the garage in addition to "K" series one-dollar bills and loose change from jars. The victim of the burglary is a 58- year-old Warfordsburg man. Anyone with additional information related to this case should call Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717-485-5771 or Trooper Massafra at 717-485-3131.
Police Release Crime, Patrol Report
State police, McConnellsburg, have released a criminal activity and patrol activity report for the month of September during which a total of 94 offenses were reported to investigators. Of those numbers, 90 offenses were founded and 57 have been cleared. An additional 43 arrests were made.
In the patrol unit, 31 crashes, two hit-and-run accidents and one drunk-driving collision were investigated. A total of 20 people were injured in those accidents. In addition, 635 traffic citations, 792 written warnings, five seat belt citations and 14 driving under-the-influence citations were issued.


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A Brush with Flair
Emily E. Bem 6/3/2007 6:47:05 AMWow! I KNOW this one is a winner....simply brilliant! #667322
Melissa Wynn 6/3/2007 7:27:21 AMYou took something ordinary and made it extra-odinary! I love the design of this. Excellent detail and the black background really sets it off. Well done. #4360798
Tom Andersen 6/3/2007 8:25:05 AMThanks for your very kind comments, Emily and Melissa! #4360955
Theresa Marie Jones 6/3/2007 9:12:55 AMA masterpiece! #4361078
Rachel McKinnie 6/3/2007 10:06:32 AMI agree with everyone here. This is superb :) #4361179
Tom Andersen 6/3/2007 11:59:06 AMThanks for adding your very generous comments, Theresa and Rachel! I appreciate it very much. #4361321
Darlene Kiener 6/3/2007 1:28:06 PMGorgeous image. I love the sweeping line. #4361545
ronda chatelle 6/9/2007 1:03:54 AMWOW!!! This is SPECTACULAR Tom! Beautiful lighting, composition, clarity and ORIGINALITY! I am sure we will see this one again! Great work! #4380315
Terry L. McKaig 6/9/2007 1:39:35 AMBeautiful image! Stunning color, clarity and lighting! #4380350
Tom Andersen 6/9/2007 5:01:18 AMThanks so very much for adding your kind comments, Darlene, Ronda and Terry! #4380722
Laurence Saliba 7/25/2007 7:59:06 AMAnother big Congrats Tom!!! #4554972
Connie J. Bagot 7/25/2007 11:52:08 AMI knew we'd be seeing this one here! A definite winner---congratulations Tom! #4556352
The Judges at BetterPhoto.com 7/25/2007 12:54:25 PMnicely done #4556783
Susan Candelario 7/26/2007 6:14:27 AMGreat Finalist, Congrats!!! Very clever & creative. #4561168
Carla Metzler 7/26/2007 7:34:28 AMCongratulations on this great finalist, Tom! #4561725
Carla Metzler 7/26/2007 8:02:46 AMCongratulations on your win, Tom! :D #4561965
Laurence Saliba 7/26/2007 10:39:40 AMA very BIG Congrats Tom!!!!! #4563037
Don Johnson 7/26/2007 11:58:28 AMThe lighting and composition of this photo are excellent! Congratulations on a well deserved award. #4563398
Wendy Stevenson 7/26/2007 12:32:22 PMNo surprise seeing this in the winners circle Tom!! What a unique and creative way to photography a simple paint brush - truly amazing!! Congratulations on all the well deserved recognition this photo has had!! #4563527
Kay E. Mahoney 7/26/2007 2:11:35 PMCongratulations on your second place winner. #4564092
paul parent 7/26/2007 7:57:27 PMcongratulations on this 2nd place win.
This is a Stunning image #4565422
Colette M. Metcalf 7/26/2007 8:14:58 PMCONGRATULATIONS!!! #4565491
Robin R. 7/30/2007 12:08:27 PMWonderful image -- the detail and color are great. Congrats. #4579042
Jill Flynn 8/1/2007 7:34:55 PMGreat to see this here Tom! You nailed this and made a simple brush so beautiful. Congratulations on your win! #4588983
Janine Russell 8/7/2007 10:57:48 PMTom, big congratulations on your Second Place Winner! #4616712
Tamra Walker 8/8/2007 6:10:01 AMTom, this image just grabbed me! Clean, sharp, striking...FABULOUS!!! Congrats on your well-deserved win! #4618516
Tom Andersen 8/8/2007 2:45:51 PMMy thanks to everyone for all your very kind comments! #4620401
Elaine Correia 8/22/2007 6:09:55 PMI love this picture!! Its so simple and effective. Very inspiring. #4685419
Carolyn M. DAlessandro 1/5/2011 3:24:08 PMStellar work!!! #9144944
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Taylor Swift Tops Billboard Money Maker List
Billboard released their official 'Music's Top Money Makers 2012' list yesterday (March 9) and sitting atop the celebrity-packed lineup was none other than country pop princess Taylor Swift. With a mind-boggling $35 million takeaway from 2011, Swift is sitting pretty just above some huge names — U2 came in second with $32 million — due primarily to her 'Speak Now' record and the accompanying world tour.
According to to the trade publication, Swift grossed more than $88 million in the U.S. alone during the tour, netting the megastar just shy of $30 million. And all this came just after her overwhelmingly successful Fearless Tour. Even in an industry where album sales remain somewhat shaky, Swift sold 1.8 million units in 2011, and when you add that to her booming digital sales and the royalties that come from an album she wrote entirely on her own, you start to see how the money comes rolling in.
Other artists in the Top 5 included Kenny Chesney at No.3 with $29 million, Lady Gaga with $25 million and Lil Wayne, who brought in a total of $23 million last year. Jason Aldean came in ninth on the list with $13 million, and international superstar Adele landed at No.10 with $13 million, which is pretty impressive for someone who had to cancel so many tour dates for throat surgery. Other country acts in the Top 40 included Toby Keith at No.15; Rascal Flatts at No. 18; Tim McGraw at No.19; Brad Paisley at No.21; Lady Antebellum at No.26; Keith Urban at No.27; Zac Brown Band at No.28 and Sugarland at No.34.
Billboard based the list on U.S. income sources from publishing royalties, tours and album sales, though they didn't take into account any sales of merchandise, sponsorships or synchronization deals. Even as this list goes public, Swift is off finishing up her Speak Now World Tour in Australia, hitting Sydney this weekend and then heading for Melbourne next week.


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ARLINGTON, VA – Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 30 requests for export assistance from Bongards, Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Foremost Farms, Land O'Lakes, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, Michigan Milk Producers Association, United Dairymen of Arizona and Upstate Niagara/O-AT-KA to sell 7.579 million pounds (3,438 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, 1.160 million pounds (536 metric tons) of butter and 44,092 pounds of whole milk powder to customers in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Oceania. The product will be delivered February through June 2013.
Year-to-date CWT has assisted member cooperatives in selling 14.617 million pounds of cheese, 9.760 million pounds of butter and 88,185 pounds of whole milk powder to 23 countries on six continents. These sales are the equivalent of 347.7 million pounds of milk on a milkfat basis. That is the annual production of 16,500 cows.
Assisting CWT members through the Export Assistance program positively impacts producer milk prices in the short-term by helping to maintain inventories of cheese and butter at desirable levels. In the long-term, CWT's Export Assistance program helps member cooperatives gain and maintain market share, thus expanding the demand for U.S. dairy products and the farm milk that produces them.
CWT will pay export bonuses to the bidders only when delivery of the product is verified by the submission of the required documentation.
The Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) Export Assistance program is funded by voluntary contributions from dairy cooperatives and individual dairy farmers. The money raised by their investment is being used to strengthen and stabilize the dairy farmers' milk prices and margins. For more information about CWT, visit www.cwt.coop.


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e-cbd needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 211 designs submitted by 40 freelance designers.
We need a funky yet professional logo for the ITGC
For info on ITGC please see http://itgoldcoast.com/
We do not like the current logo
We need a logo redesigned for the ITGC
ITGC is a commitee of people in the IT industry on the Gold Coast in Australia
- Modern, Fresh, Clean, Exciting
- Should work well as a logo as well as when it needs to be scaled down to an icon
- Blue/Green/Orange
- Needs to be powerful and vibrant
- Anything similar to the current logo which is on the website
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Specialising in Shapewear, Swimwear, Nightwear and Underwear
The 2017 David woman collection is sophisticated, with natural and genuine elegance, she likes to spend her holidays in exclusive resorts or even on world cruises, she wants to define her look with romantic features, modern and classy without ever diverting attention with details and accessories. This Italian collection from a family company, dedicated to creating top quality, timeless fashion swimwear and cover-ups with a determination to meet every woman´s needs.
Patricia Eve Ltd orders this stock on behalf of our customers and when the stock has been delivered to us we offers prompt delivery service to accounts in Mainland UK. Orders over £75 in mainland UK and £150 for Northern Ireland and Eire are also carriage free.
Sizes: 8 - 14
Colours: Navy
Fabric: 80% Polyamide, 20% Elastane


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Are you gearing up for The Makeup Show NYC this coming weekend? Check out these goodies from Make Up For Ever! Aqua Creams has been my favorite product from The Makeup Show. These new shades are driving me wild! Yes, mama will be taking these home!
Read more below!
New York, NY (May 2012) – MAKE UP FOR EVER is thrilled to serve as The Makeup Show NYC's Diamond Sponsor for the fourth consecutive year. The brand will be located in a new 2nd floor location at Booth #2F15 throughout the two day event from May 13th – 14th, where MAKE UP FOR EVER'S full product assortment of 1,400 skus including iconic professional-only items and special effects products will be on display. All attendees will enjoy 40% off of purchases, as well as 50% off of select product offers. The MAKE UP FOR EVER NYC Academy will also have a dedicated space located at Booth #A5, where pros can learn more about the program and get information on how to apply for upcoming semesters.
As a special treat for the industry, MAKE UP FOR EVER is launching Aqua Shadow, new Aqua Cream shade extensions and Eye Prime. Aqua Shadow is a range of easy to use jumbo eye shadow pencils that provide long-lasting, smudge-proof color in 12 matte and metallic finishes. New Aqua Cream shades are available in yellow, lime green, pastel blue and purple with thesame 100% waterproof, smudge-proof, long-lasting formula. And, Eye Prime is our first-ever eyelid primer that reinforces eye shadow hold and intensifies its color.
MAKE UP FOR EVER will be working with top industry artists on a number of exciting activities. Renowned make up artist Frances Hathaway will take part in a special one-on-one keynote led by Michael DeVellis that will offer a look into her illustrious career. Additionally, MAKE UP FOR EVER'S Talia Cich will be creating artistic body paintings in the brand's booth on both Sunday and Monday.
Seminar Schedule:
Sunday, May 13th 12:30-1:15pm HD For All with Jen Evans
Sunday, March 13th 2:00-3:30pm Frances Hathaway Keynote
Monday, May 14th 12:15-1:00pm The Artistic Advantage with Talia Cich
Following The Makeup Show NYC, MAKE UP FOR EVER will be hosting Pro Artistry Week at its NY Studio from May 15th – 19th. Each day, the brand will offer special seminars and workshops led by industry experts to provide more in-depth education offerings. Topics include everything from "2012 Beauty Trends" to "Fantasy Make Up", as well as hands-on half day and full day workshops. For more information, visit www.makeupforeverpro.com and all workshops are redeemable in product.
About The Makeup Show - The Makeup Show is owned and produced by Metropolitan Event & Production and travels internationallyfrom LA, NYC, Chicago, Europe, and Orlando. Bringing each destination over 60 beauty brands, and unique convergence of artists and community, where beauty professionals are sure to find an artistic energy that will inspire any beauty buff, from the passionate beginner to the seasoned professional. Each show offers an unparalleled lineup of education and appearances from top beauty professionals and focuses on career building and networking within the makeup community. The show provides a unique experience for the makeup professional to network directly from the best in the business.
The Makeup Show NYC is held on Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 9am to 6pm and on Monday, May 14, 2012 from 9am to 5pm at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, New York, NY. For a complete list of participating brands, educational speakers, schedule of events and prices, please visit www.themakeupshow.com.


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In 1995, Acura unveiled the new Acura TL as its car for the midsize luxury sedan category to replace the Acura Vigor. Until 2007, the Acura TL was the best-selling car produced by Acura. In the U.S., it has been the second best-selling car in the class behind the 3 Series produced by BMW. Since the launch of the first generation of the Acura TL in 1995, there have been three subsequent versions, with the current Acura TL model being the fourth generation.
TL stands for Touring Luxury, and the use of this name began the shift of Acura from using names for vehicles to using alphanumeric designations. In fact, the Acura TL is the very first of all Acura vehicles to use the new naming convention made to focus more on the manufacturer than on the car name.
The Acura TL underwent a refresh in 2011, so the 2012 models have restyled fronts and backs. While they display several cosmetic changes, a significant update includes the switch to a six-speed automatic transmission. The new transmission greatly improves the performance and efficiency of the Acura TL. In keeping with the reputation of creating technologically advanced vehicles, Acura offers the Technology package for both versions, which improves and increases the audio and technology already found in the base models.
The 2012 version of the Acura TL is part of the fourth generation, which debuted in 2009. One of the most obvious changes is the move to the power-plenum upper grille from the original grille. The car is slightly larger than previous versions, and the wheelbase has also been increased. This size boost improves room and comfort for all passengers both front and rear, as well as additional cargo space in the back.
There are two different versions of the Acura TL: the base and the SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive), which replaces the Type-S model. The base model has front-wheel drive and a 3.5-liter V-6 engine. The Acura TL SH-AWD contains a 3.7-liter V-6 engine and all-wheel drive: Acura designed this system to not only provide traction and control during adverse driving conditions, but to improve overall performance. Both versions have five-speed automatic transmissions with shift paddles on the steering wheel. In 2010, a six-speed manual-transmission version was added.
The first 1996 model was the Acura 2.5 TL, with 2.5 indicating that it comes with a 2.5-liter engine. Shortly after the debut of the Acura 2.5 TL, the company released the 3.2 TL. Within the luxury sedan market, the 2.5 TL remained the sportier of the two versions, while the 3.2 TL focused more on comfort. There are very little differences between the two models, but the engine in the 3.2 TL is mounted in a longitudinal position along the front to rear axis. The common way of mounting an engine is transverse across the vehicle, but Acura claims that by mounting it differently there is better weight distribution and less nose dive.
Before the second generation of the Acura TL was unveiled in 1998, the first generation went through two updates, which included the addition of a moonroof to all vehicles in 1997. The second generation 3.2 TL is based on the Honda Accord platform. Drivers have the option of an automatic transmission or a four-speed automatic equipped with sport shift. With the launch of the second generation, the 2.5L engine version was dropped. Each year, the model was tweaked with new features and the body refreshed and updated. In 2000, a five-speed automatic transmission became available.
In 2003, the third generation Acura TL models became available. With the launch of the third generation of the Acura TL the company dropped the engine description, and all future models carry the TL name. This new version of the TL is based on the seventh generation of the Honda Accord. Drivers can choose between a five-speed automatic transmission with sport shift and a six-speed manual transmission. The third generation models of the Acura TL were the first cars in the U.S. market to have a six-disc DVD audio system. Bluetooth and a top-of-the-line navigation system come in all vehicles. In 2007, the Type-S version of the TL returned with a 3.5-liter engine and multiple cosmetic changes to the exterior and interior, as well as changes to the engine and body. A special badge is even used on the Type-S versions of the car.
2014 Acura TL
Luxury, Sedan
2013 Acura TL
The Acura TL was left to fend for itself from 2009 to 2012, but since the exterior was revamped and the interior was made to match the competition, the 2013 Acura TL has blossomed into a well-performing and attractive midsize car.
2012 Acura TL
For 2012, the TL ties in a new look with its impressive performance with a new front bumper that holds up a newly refined grille. Updated headlights, turn signals, and a new fog light design also gets a facelift improving the front-end's aerodynamics.
2011 Acura TL
2010 Acura TL
2009 Acura TL
2008 Acura TL
For its price range, few cars compete with the 2008, midsize entry-level, four-door luxury sport sedan, Acura TL.
2007 Acura TL
Back in 2004, the Acura third-generation TL received distinctive styling and driving competence to take its place among the best within the midsize luxury segment.
2006 Acura TL
Acura became a real contender in the world of luxury sedans with the introduction of the TL in 1999.
2005 Acura TL
The 2005 Acura TL is designed with family use in mind, and family-minded buyers constitute the bulk of this entry-level luxury sedan's audience.
2004 Acura TL
The 2004 Acura TL marks the third model year after the carmaker's redesign of the vehicle.
2003 Acura TL
2002 Acura TL
2001 Acura TL
The 2001 Acura TL uses front drive and classifies as a midlevel sedan derived from the Honda Accord.
2000 Acura TL
The 2000 Acura TL classifies as a midsize sedan introduced by Acura in 1995 as a successor to the Vigor.
1999 Acura TL
For the 1999 Acura TL, there is a lot of tough competition in the market.
1998 Acura TL
The 1998 Acura TL does not have the same level of style as a Mercedes-Benz or BMW luxury sedan.
1997 Acura TL
The 1997 Acura TL is an entry-level vehicle in the highly-competitive near-luxury sedan market.
1996 Acura TL
The 1996 Acura TL is a sedan that comes with two engine choices and one transmission option.


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After a period of debate Wednesday, the House approved the revised tribal gambling compact that would govern the terms of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe's proposed casino in East Taunton.
After a period of debate Wednesday, the House approved the revised tribal gambling compact that would govern the terms of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe's proposed casino in East Taunton.
The measure passed 115-38 and will now move to the state Senate, where it may be taken up as early as Thursday. It also requires federal approval.
"This is an insurance policy for the state and the taxpayers," said state Rep. Shaunna O'Connell, R-Taunton. "If we have no compact in place and a casino goes forward, we get absolutely nothing. The tribe has indicated they're going to move forward regardless of whether or not we approve a compact."
The compact, which outlines terms of a revenue-sharing agreement, is one component needed for a tribe to open a full-scale casino under federal law. Without a compact, an eligible tribe could open a Class II facility, which would be similar to a slot parlor, provided it has sovereign land in trust. The Mashpee currently lack sovereign land.
Under the compact, a tribal casino in Taunton would pay the state a 15, 17 or 21 percent share of its gambling revenue, depending on the level of commercial competition.
If another casino were to open in the southeastern region, the tribe would pay the state nothing.
"The zero percent if there's another casino in the area is holding up our entire region," said state Rep. Keiko Orrall, R-Lakeville, whose district includes the proposed casino site.
She argued against the compact and said she feels the tribe still has outstanding obligations to Middleboro, where it had previously pursued a casino.
Mashpee Wampanoag Chairman Cedric Cromwell said the compact protects the interests of both the tribe and the state.
"The state and region will benefit from casino revenues, while at the same time, the Tribe envisions the casino operation will contribute to tribal sovereignty by providing economic leverage for Tribal self-determination." Cromwell said in a statement. "Project First Light will deliver the financial resources for us to provide Tribal members with the best in education, jobs, housing, health care, and other services they need and deserve."
While supporters of the proposed First Light casino hailed the passage as a step forward, some opponents of the plan expressed doubts that the tribe will ever clear other hurdles, such as a federal land-in-trust approval, that remain in the complex process to open a tribal casino.
"The tribal gaming is stalled; it's just not going to happen for the Mashpee Wampanoags," said state Rep. Robert Koczera, D-New Bedford, who said an uncertain tribal proposal could delay a commercial casino in the region. "Why should the commonwealth lose out on the economic benefits?"
Before the House opened its formal session Wednesday, Barry Gosin, principal of commercial developer KG Urban, which hopes to build a casino in New Bedford, issued a statement blasting the agreement as a "comically bad deal."
"The second proposed gaming "compact" between the Governor and the Mashpee should be rejected out-of hand by the legislature," Gosin said in the statement. "It trades away hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue from a Southeast commercial casino for the mirage of a tribal casino that cannot be built under current federal law. This compact is blatantly un-Constitutional, and it is an outrageous betrayal of the citizens of Southeast Massachusetts."
KG has a pending federal court case challenging the constitutionality of the Massachusetts law that froze commercial casino applicants out of southeastern Massachusetts while the Mashpee pursued a tribal casino under federal law. Amid concerns over the tribe's land sovereignty issues, the state Gaming Commission has since allowed commercial applicants into the region, but has stopped short of guaranteeing it will award a commercial license in southeastern Massachusetts.
"The fact that the Gaming Commission is going forward with parallel a course for a commercial license answers some concerns from South Coast legislators," said Speaker Pro Tempore Patricia Haddad, D-Somerset, who supports the Taunton casino proposal.
Wednesday's vote comes a year after the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs rejected the first compact on grounds that its revenue terms and concessions went against the tribe's interests. The new compact, according to the governor's office and the tribe, was drafted with input from the BIA.
"I think the second compact is going to be rejected at the federal level as well," Orrall said, predicting the BIA won't approve of the revenue sharing terms.
Many tribal casino opponents say a 2009 Supreme Court ruling essentially means that tribes not under federal jurisdiction prior to 1934 cannot have land taken into trust. The Mashpee, who got official federal recognition in 2007, argue they were under federal jurisdiction long before 1934, even if the federal government didn't acknowledge it at the time.
Under federal law, a tribal casino must be built on sovereign tribal land. The Mashpee are seeking to get sovereign territory in Taunton and Mashpee through a federal land-in-trust application.


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I am not good at asking for help.
But I need help. I volunteer for Partners with Youth, which gives scholarships to families; allowing them to participate in swimming lessons, preschool, after school programs, and camp.
With less than a week left, we are over $100,000 short of what we need to raise...
Meaning we will have to turn away kids.
I do not want to turn away kids.
Please help by donating. Anything you can. I know many of you don't have a lot. I don't either... but every dollar will go towards a child in need.
I've decided for the next week (Now until next Thursday) I will send a free headband to anyone who donates $25 or more to help a family afford quality youth programs.
Donate today...because the first 5 donations will get a little something extra... if you like surprises, make sure you are one of the first 5 :)
Okay. That's it. I appreciate any and all donations...whether it be 1 dollar or 100 dollars!! Thank you so much


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I'm proud to announce a monumental change for the guild. As we start looking to dip our toes in Mythic difficulty, we need to begin the recruiting drive. In years past, we've struggled to snag quality recruits during the final months of an expansion, so I've decided to rebrand Militis Justica.
As much as I love Latin phrases - and believe me, I seriously considered Dolium Sudore for its elegant quintessence - completely moving away from our old brand is for the best.
So, without further ado, I present our new name:
Menethil Justicars
By drawing from the lore of Azeroth and maintaining our trademark initialism, we will be able to draw from a larger stock of people. We may attract a few RPers, but that'll only add flavor to the MJ goulash.
So, there you have it, MJ. Henceforth, we are the Menethil Justicars!
Just take a look at the new banner!