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"Breaking the Brood Cycle" is a technique which replicates the bee colony's most valuable natural defenses against disease. Beekeepers will learn what breaking the brood cycle can do for their colonies, and how to improve their own pest management program with this technique. Forbes will explain how this process works in the natural cycle of the bees and how it benefits the colony for strength and disease resistance. Then she will discuss in detail how and when the beekeeper can simulate the process in their own colonies, utilizing the bees' natural cycles as a guide to improve colony health.
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The Central Connecticut swimming & diving team split the team results today at the University of New Hampshire. Central topped Bryant in the team competition 180 to 110 and lost to New Hampshire 213 to 84.
In the 200 yard medley relay, Central placed third in a time of 1:52.43. The relay team was made up of junior Hannah Packer, senior Shauna Lynch, sophomore Kathryn Kiely, and junior Christine Smith.
Junior Taylor Friedmann placed second (10:30.62) in the 1000 yard freestyle. Junior Lauren O'Kelly placed third (10:41.27).
Friedmann also placed second in the 200 yard freestyle in a time of 1:53.08. Junior Allison Rasile finished fifth (1:59.31) and freshman Karen Novak finished sixth (2:00.06) in the event.
In the 100 yard backstroke, sophomore Helene Neuhaus placed third (59.09). Rasile and Packer tied for seventh place (1:02.48).
Sophomore Kristina Gulia placed second (1:07.59) in the 100 yard backstroke. Smith placed sixth (1:12.39).
Junior Katie Lang finished third (2:10.46) in the 200 yard butterfly. O'Kelly placed fifth (2:18.66) and Kiely placed sixth (2:20.49).
In the 50 yard freestyle Neuhaus finished fifth in 25.36 and sophomore Erin Massey finished sixth in 25.61.
Senior Madison Vestergaard placed second in the 1 meter diving event with a score of 227.92. Freshman Kaitlyn Dwyer scored 175.12, good for fourth place.
Neuhaus placed second (54.42) in the 100 yard freestyle and Massey placed sixth (55.85).
In the 200 yard backstroke, Rasile finished fifth (2:12.14) and Packer finished sixth (2:13.18).
Gulia placed third (2:27.09) in the 200 yard breaststroke and Smith placed fourth (2:32.50).
Friedmann topped the 500 yard freestyle event in a time of 5:05.11. Sophomore Kasey Chilton finished the event in a time of 5:15.12, good for fourth place.
Lang finished the 100 yard butterfly in 1:00.51, good for fourth place. Kiely placed ninth (1:03.71).
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In the 200 yard IM, Lang finished fifth (2:15.42) and O'Kelly finished sixth (2:18.06).
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Ordinary, for me at least, is much less sacred than you make it sound. It is a constant tug-of-war between action and contemplation. Ordinary life comes with demands and expectations from all different directions. It's a crazy labyrinth to navigate: being a parent, husband, son, brother, friend, Christ-follower, and professional.
What if I don't like Ordinary at all?
I'm liking less and less the need to get on a plane and miss yet another pillow fight with my three year old who just loves it when I gently knock him down with a sofa cushion, only to spend a few minutes on the floor laughing and then finding the endless energy to get up and challenge me all over again.
It's strange that the mass adoption of technology like Skype and FaceTime is supposed to make me feel better about not being physically present with those I love. And yet I rely on all these tools in the name of love. Is that Ordinary or my ordinary?
I'm less and less impressed with the rapid accumulation of rewards points I have with airlines, and hotels. I fear these people may know more about me than some members of my extended family. And what about my online florist? Often, companies like that become the ones who deliver sentiments of love in my absence.
I struggle to maintain my habit of daily prayers and wonder if this is the Ordinary you describe or just my ordinary. What would St. Benedict write today if he were still writing his Rule?
Ordinary, in its larger sense, is blah. It's boring. Some might even say it's not worth noting. Perhaps those who crafted this calendar ran out of ideas and Ordinary is nothing more than an ancient "miscellaneous" category. Life is supposed to be about sensation and the thrill of the hunt, right?
I certainly don't mean to sound disrespectful, but I just don't "get" Ordinary.
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Penn State Altoona's spring conference, "It Was 50 Years Ago Today: An International Beatle's Celebration," will be recognized with an Association for Continuing Higher Education's 2014 Distinguished Program award.
The award will be presented to members of the program's staff at the ACHE annual conference and meeting Oct. 28 in Las Vegas.
Awards are presented based on a program's originality, including topics, content and delivery system, and the program's success.
The International Beatle's Celebration was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the musical group's legendary appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." In addition to panels and presentations, the conference included film screenings, musical performances, art and photography exhibits, and keynote addresses by leading Beatles critics and musicologists. The conference concluded with a commemorative screening of "The Ed Sullivan Show" as it was originally broadcast on Feb. 9, 1964.


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My laundry pile. Don't be too impressed...yesterday was laundry day and although they've made a valient attempt, the kids have yet to completely fill the basket since then.
Our most popular potty. One of the reasons we finished the basement was so we had a bathroom off the playroom. Yet 9 times out of 10, the kids still make the pilgrimage upstairs to use their bathroom. Obviously, they got their logical thinking gene from their mother.
My favorite shoes. Currently, it's these brown Mudd sandals. Love 'em.
My closet. Please don't make fun of me because my clothes are organized by style and color. And my shoes. And my handbags. And my sweaters. Sigh.
My fridge. Went to the Commissary today so we are stocked with milk. Also with fresh blueberries and sugar snap peas...my latest summer obsessions.
My kitchen sink. Not too interesting...I'm just following the rules.
My favorite room. Gotta be the family room/play room/computer room/where I work room.
What my kids are doing right now. Sleeping. Probably what I should be doing right now, too. Isn't she precious?
Self portrait. I'm already in my jammies ready for bed, so you get a lovely shot of my feet tonight. Too bad because my hair looks pretty cute...I got a darling trim today...thanks, Albanie!
Rosanne tagged me with the "5 Things" tag, and I've already done that one so I'm just linking it here.
And last, but not least, a Random Five tag from Martie.
5 things in my handbag:
1. Wallet
2. Chapstick
3. Keys
4. Sunglasses
5. Gum
5 Favorite things in the room I'm in right now:
1. Tony
2. My sewing machine
3. All my family scrapbooks
4. Jaws
5. Tony
5 things I've always wanted to do:
1. Go to Italy
2. Be a mommy
3. Write museum guides for children
4. Be hopelessly in love
5. Go to grad school
5 things I'm currently into:
1. Reading to my kids
2. Summer salads
3. My circle scallop punch
4. The latest Patricia Cornwell
5. Catching fireflies
Play along if you'd like!!
9 comments:
- April said...
My favorite picture EVER is the one of your closet. That proved to me that we DEFINITELY came from the same gene pool, not that there was ever a question!
- June 25, 2008 at 1:10 AM
- Cheri @ Blog This Mom!® said...
I LOVE those sandals!!! And the sleeping girl. Oh, and your closet. And your toes too!
- June 25, 2008 at 1:34 AM
- Albanie said...
Your welcome! Glad you like it! I called you this morning to see if you liked it. I can't wait to see it all styled!
- June 25, 2008 at 11:38 AM
- Montay said...
VEry cute I will give it a whirl soon too love the tag games
- June 25, 2008 at 3:19 PM
Got milk? Wish I could come to your house to play in you favorite room with ALL those craft supplies.
Love the shoes too.
- June 25, 2008 at 5:34 PM
- Marisa said...
I don't know how you do it. Since school got out, the house feels like it's in constant chaos, even with all my little helpers. Way to go!!
- June 25, 2008 at 8:26 PM
- Camie said...
What a fun tag, but why does it seem all your pictures are perfect. Mine would all be a mess...too embarrassing.
- June 26, 2008 at 4:38 PM
- just jamie said...
Holy milk! And holy organized closet. I dread organizing mine... although it beckons...
- June 26, 2008 at 8:03 PM
- Nicole said...
What a fun idea, and fun to see your snapshots of your house. I may give it a try...just not today. :)
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Sequestration brings longer border waits
A move to reduce inspectors' overtime at the San Ysidro, Otay Mesa and other U.S. ports of entry as a result of sequestration budget cuts that took effect March 1 has started to cause longer waits for travelers entering the United States, according to Customs and Border Protection.
"Effects are already visible," Jackie Wasiluk, a spokeswoman in San Diego for the agency, said Wednesday.
Last weekend, "lanes that would have previously been open due to overtime staffing were closed," said a statement from the agency. "In the coming weeks, we will see additional impacts as the (Customs and Border Protection) hiring freeze and furloughs take place."
Those who stand to be most affected are the large numbers of border-crossers — on foot and by car — and commercial trucks not enrolled in programs that grant pre-clearance to qualified travelers — including SENTRI and C-TPAT.
"The bottom line is that the agency has reaffirmed its support for priorities of trusted travelers and traders," said Rudy Camacho, a former customs director in San Diego who now works as a trade consultant.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who oversees Customs and Border Protection, warned in Senate testimony last month that sequester measures will lead to longer waits at land ports of entry and airport security checkpoints. "Reduced CBP staffing would make four- to five-hour wait times commonplace and cause the busiest ports to face gridlock situations at peak periods," she said.
Even without sequestration congestion has been severe in recent years at the San Ysidro port of entry, the busiest along the U.S.-Mexico border. The peak wait time for northbound travelers at that crossing on a Sunday night currently can extend beyond four hours , according to the border-wait app developed by the University of California San Diego. The app is derived from Customs and Border Protection's wait-time reports over three-month periods.
James Clark, director of the Mexico Business Center at the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, said "the sequester can be devastating to the retail economy of San Diego. Who would sit in line five hours or more to go shopping at Fashion Valley or Plaza Bonita?"
Cindy Gompper-Graves, head of the South County Economic Development Council, said "we're hearing a lot of anxiety of what is to come. ... I do think things are getting a little worse, but we have not seen the full impacts of sequestration at the border."
While overtime is being curtailed, furloughs at the ports of entry are not likely to start until April. Supervisors are scheduled to begin sending out furlough notices to Customs and Border Protection staff Thursday, according to a memo sent to the agency's employees Tuesday by deputy commissioner David Aguilar.
"We will spread those furlough days in as fair and equitable a manner as possible, minimizing disruption of the agency's mission and ensuring that all CBP employees serve the same amount of furlough time," the memo said.
The effect of furloughs will not be felt immediately, said Colleen Kelley, president of the National Treasury Employees Union, which represents 24,000 CBP staff members.
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Derith Cass, owner of Natick's Garage Gym, took inspiration from a friend battling metastatic breast cancer and thyroid cancer to create a charity boot camp that raised $1,100 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
NATICK — In Derith Cass' gym, high-fives are a given, and it's not unusual to hear cheers of "power it up" and "you're rocking it!"
Lighthearted encouragement is par for the course at FIERCE, Cass' all-women fitness program based out of Garage Gym in Natick.
"We're a community that supports women," said Annie Rolincik, a FIERCE athlete.
But last Saturday, Cass — known as "Coach D" to her clients — sought to channel that energy into something greater: a cure.
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Cass took inspiration from friend, fellow Wellesley resident — and occasional Wonder Woman — Carol Chaoui, who is living with metastatic breast cancer and thyroid cancer. Chaoui recently organized the second Vintage Vogue Runway for Research fashion show, fundraising for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where Chaoui is a patient.
Benefiting Vintage Vogue and Dana-Farber, the FIERCE charity boot camp drew 15 women, some of whom were either cancer survivors or in treatment, according to Cass.
"When people come together for a specific cause like that, where you know that you're there for something much bigger than a workout, I feel that that generates energy that is just deeper," she said. "There's just purpose behind everything."
However, raising money for charity doesn't have to be a somber event, according to Cass.
"It feels more impactful when you know that people are having fun and enjoying it, but that we're actually making a difference, even in a small way," she said.
A charity boot camp was the natural choice, Cass added.
"I love that feeling, that I could do what I love and help people not just through exercise, but through other ways at the same time," she said.
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Especially with an all-women group of athletes, breast cancer research is a cause close to home for many.
"Everybody has been touched by cancer, whether it's a family member or a friend or yourself," Cass said. "It's sad, actually, how many of us are affected, but we all are, so it hits close to home."
Yet the women of FIERCE support one another through anything — both in the gym and out, according to Rolincik.
"We have a strong bond as women, and Coach D has kind of encouraged us all to be fierce and strong, and through these workouts we feel stronger and we feel fierce and united as women in our strength," she said.
There's an unspoken sisterhood among women, Cass added.
"There's no filters, because there doesn't need to be," she said.
That bond was visible at the boot camp, which raised about $1,100 in 45 minutes, according to Cass.
When it comes to supporting the women of FIERCE, she added, "the approach is, whatever you need, we've got your back."
Vintage Vogue takes place Sunday, Sept. 16. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased online at http://www.jimmyfund.org/events/cancer-fundraising-events/vintage-vogue-runway-for-research/.


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Focaccia a la Ciril Hitz
This is my family favorite meal, I could bake every week.
Focaccia 100% Bread Flour
Bread flour …..... 433g
Water ….............. 433g
Inst. Yeast …....... 0,4g (1g fresh yeast) I used fresh yeast
Total …............... 866,4g / 16-18 hours at 75°F
Final dough:
Bread flour …...... 805g
Water …............... 532g
Inst. Yeast …................ 1.6g (4g fresh yeast) I used fresh yeast
Salt ….................. 24g
Poolish …............ 866,4g
Total …................ 2229g
Mixing: First speed 6 min. and second 3-4 min. DDT 75°F
Bulk fermentation: 2 hours
Folding: every 30 min (three times)
Place dough into oiled sheet pan, drizzle olive oil over the top and push dough to outside of sheet pans with fingers. (Sprinkle some fresh garlic, rosmary, onion, olives or even what you like)
Final fermentation: 45 – 60 min. at 75°F.
Baking: 450°F in convection oven for 30-35 min.
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I remember a few years ago after I finished my first 50km race, someone asked me if I would ever attempt to run a 100mile race. My response was "Not a chance, those people are nuts running all day and night". Well that came back to bite me.
This adventure actually started 2.5yrs ago when I paced Derrick for the last 30kms of his sub-18hr 100mile race at Haliburton. The experience and thrill of the night trail running and (as Derrick put it in a recent interview) the absurdity of running 100miles buried itself deep under my skin and once there, I found difficult to shake. As with every other "new" distance that I have attempted, I have approached it with caution. I just don't want to' just RUN X', I want to run it well. If I was going to try to run a 100miles, I first had to learn how to run 50miles. And so the adventure began. It was at this point that I enlisted Derrick as my coach, knowing full well that I would not be able to tackle this on my own. So over the next 2 years I ran 3 50 mile races, with the last being the JFK50 last fall which was one of the best races of my life. It was then when I knew that I was ready to take the next step and attempt the 100 mile distance. I chose the Sulphur Springs 100 as my first for a couple of key reasons. The first was that as I ran the 50mile there last year, I knew the course and what to expect. The second was that it was a 20km loop course that I would have to run 8 times which would allow for much easier crewing logistics.
So with the decision made, it was time to begin the training. I ran the Yukon Arctic Marathon in February, and was pretty sick during and afterwards, but I was fortunate that I was able to finally get better with 12 weeks of the race. This didn't provide a ton of time, but my base was solid and by the end of March was finally able to get in some solid runs. It was decision time. I talked it over with the family (needed their support) and Derrick, got the green light and registered for the race. Here we go.
Training went very well. I was able to keep on top of all the aches, pains and niggles. I set myself up for alternating Physio and Chiro appointments, made sure I got the sleep I needed, basically keeping on top of everything. Training time was limited and I needed to make sure that I had no setbacks (I did have one really bad ankle roll, but fortunately got through it).
Imagine having to do 4-5-6 hour runs by yourself. The voice in your head that keeps you company gets a little boring after a while. I started doing something I have never done before in training and that was listening to Podcasts, specifically http://ultrarunnerpodcast.com/. Little did I know at the time what a huge impact this would have on me. Not only did it keep me company for many hours of training and allow me to just keep running along, it provided me with a wealth of information and inspiration. Being able to listen to so many incredibly experienced people and their advice, the lows and the highs that even the elites encounter you can't help but be inspired and absorb that wealth of information. After my runs, I would make sure to summarize what I had listened to, to myself, mentally filing away little tidbits of information that could/would be useful.
So enough about race prep, but suffice it to say it went as well as it could. Derrick said I was ready and I have learned to trust him. One of the nice things about having a coach is that you don't have to 2nd guess yourself as that is his job while yours is to execute and that was what I was getting ready to do.
As I said Sulphur is a 20km loop which may sound like it could get boring, but it really doesn't. There are enough twists and climbs and variations that it stays pretty fresh. Kim and Justine both had signed up to crew and be there for me at each loop. Kim, because she is just the greatest, and Justine HAD to be there for Dad's first 100mile race, and Kim needed some support to keep her sane through the long day and night (and she is the greatest too).
My Crew
Okay, so on to the race itself.
We drove down to Hamilton on the Thursday so that I could spend Friday with my feet up, hydrating, watching movies and just relaxing; getting ready for the big day. It was wonderful, one of the most peaceful days we have had in a while. Friday night, we went to the Pasta Dinner, mandatory for the 100mile runners (it really was one of the best pre-race dinners I have been to). We met up with Eric and Marc, fellow Gatineau Park Trail runners. Then, back to the hotel nice and early for a little more R&R and to do a final gear sort and check for the early morning start.
Dinner Bib display
Friday night's sleep was restless, but I did manage to get some and woke at 4am to start what I thought would be one of the longest days of my life. Pre-race routine went off like a well oiled machine, only change was that I ate more than I usually do. Kim and I got to the race site with plenty of time to get my gear and nutrition totes organized for the day. Weather looked like it was going to be warm, but luckily not the +30 that had been predicted the week before. This last 2.5yrs had come down to this day; at this point all I wanted was to get started. I had trained and learned everything I could and I now wanted to see if I could execute.
Looking a little scared before the start
Start – Loop1
Everything I read, everything I heard, everything I was told, start slow; don't get caught up in the rush off the start. Derrick told me to lock into my 'run all day pace', and in hindsight I would call it my 'run all day effort'. The race starts with quite the dramatic 350m downhill that also by the loop nature of the course is your finishing climb (8 times). I held back on the descent, took the right turn on to the trail and the day had officially begun. I held back my pace and locked into a steady even cadence that would be my constant friend for the day. Aside from the even effort for the day, the other task for the day was to eat and drink from the start and continue for the duration. Consume calories every 20min (goal of 250+/HR), drink constantly as allowing either of these to slip would ruin the day. I spent the first loop getting comfortable with the day, remembering the course and focusing on getting into the routine that I needed to carry me to the finish. I had forgotten how undulating the course was, and how steep some of the climbs/descents could be. I did realize early on that my feet would take quite a beating today. I completed the First loop in 2:03, admittedly faster that I had planned, but my effort had been low. As I was feeling comfortable and keeping up with everything, I wasn't worried.
Loop 2
My awesome crew was waiting for me with what we had rehearsed, so it was a simple matter of switching Gel/Water bottles, grabbing a little water and heading back out. I had thought before the race that I would want to do something different for each loop to make them unique and therefore a little less monotonous. Well this never happened as I never once found the loop structure mentally tough. So, in/out I went fairly quickly and I was back off running again each time. I managed to lock back into the pace/effort of the first loop and just continued on with the day. The trails were a little bit busier now with the 50k & 25k runners but it never seemed crowded or congested. It did feel a little odd to be running a 100miles and passing people running much shorter distances. Again, I thought I might be pushing the pace too much but was feeling quite comfortable and relaxed, so not worried.
I was 100% on top of both nutrition and hydration and feeling no real ill effects. Things were just ticking along as I completed the first quarter of the race hiked to the top of the nasty hill and finished the 2nd loop in 2:08.
Loop 3 & 4
I have to roll these two together because to be honest I don't remember them that well. I do know at the beginning of one of the two a couple of, I think, college kids asked if they could interview me to which I said 'Sure if you run along with me.', and to they did. They were filming and asking me questions for 5 or so mins. I also remember having a Popsicle at the gatehouse aid station which was wonderful. But aside from that, I was just getting the job done, focusing on the theme for the day: Relentless Forward Progress. Splits for the 2 loops were 2:12 & 2:20. I purposefully started slowing on the 4th loop for fear that I had gone out too fast and that I should take a little more recovery time and I spent a little longer at the aid stations and walked a little more after the uphill hikes.
Halfway in 8:44
So my original lofty goal was to finish the first 50miles in 9hrs and here I was a good 15min ahead. So, I took extra time to change shirts and sock and bandage up a toe that had been taking a beating and was quite sore. I decided to bring my little iPod shuffle out with me to keep me company and headed out for loop 5, rocking to the beat.
Sock Change
Loop 5
So, at this point I was heading out into the great unknown. Every step was a new distance record, further than I had ever run before. Thing was I was feeling good. Sure my feet were sore, toes were getting hammered, quads were starting to really hate the downhills, but my physical and mental strength were unwavering. I felt good. The heat was really starting to bug me, but I kept up on my hydration and that combined with the little heat training I did before, I was able to beat the heat. I ran smiling, enjoying the day, chatting and joking with the aid station crews, just staying as positive as I could. Done in 2:30 (but this also included a little longer at the start/finish before heading out).
Loop 6
Okay, so now I was getting excited. Thinking back to my lofty goal, I was figuring I would be done 120km by 9pm so that is when I had told Robbie to plan on being there to pace me. Now, it was looking like there was a good chance that I would be there by 8pm. Here it was, 5:15 and I sure wasn't feeling like I was wavering at all. I asked Kim to get hold of Robbie and get him there before 8pm, as I had a feeling we'd be heading out then. Off I went for my last Solo loop. Again, not too much to report except my iPod died ½ way though. No concern because I knew that once finished, I'd have Robbie to keep me company and we'd be starting the last 40km. Completed in 2:36, arriving at 7:50pm and 10mins before 8pm when pacers were allowed to join. Seriously, could I have timed that any better? And, Robbie was there. Perfect.
Loop 7
So changed shirts, put on my headlamp, chatted with everyone for a bit (had 10min to kill), some pics and finally, the time came and Robbie and I headed out.
The boys are ready to roll
First off, very BIG thanks to Robbie. Couldn't have done it without him! I wasn't sure what to expect or what I would need from him, but from the start, we hit a rhythm that would carry on for the next 40k. Robbie ran a few strides in front of me "pulling" me along. I just focused on him and his pace and kept the forward progress going. Shortly into the loop the realization hit that not only would I quite easily at this point hit my very lofty goal of 22hrs, but I was on track to break 20hrs if all went well. It was nice that we were able to run some of the loop in daylight but soon enough, we switched on our headlamps and ran through the darkness. Everything was ticking along well until the final aid station at the beginning of what is affectionately known as the lollipop loop. At his point, I was surviving on Coke, Ginger-ale and water to keep the calories in and the stomach under control. I grabbed a cup of each and said "I'm walking", meaning I was going to walk while drinking. Robbie mis-heard me and thought I was going to the Port-a-potty. The result was I ran most of the lollipop solo while Robbie ran back and forth trying to find me. We did finally meet up and got the loop done in 2:41.
Coming in from loop 7 (awesome shot Justine)
Loop 8 – FINAL Loop
I've got to admit, I was tired. My feet hurt, my quads were killing me, I had to walk a few downhills, but I was still running. This loop was so magical. The trail that I had called home for the last 17hrs was rolling up and down and I was saying goodbye to. Each step was my last time on this section and it became a very exciting feeling. A couple of km's from the return trip to the Gatehouse aid station, we caught up with another 100mile runner. Robbie had a brief chat with him and then dropped back to tell me he too was on his last lap. Funny, I could tell from Robbie's tone that maybe he wanted us to pass him and move up a position, but I was fine just to keep ticking along. Once we hit the gatehouse, I stopped to get what I thought was a stone in my shoe, only to find it was a blister, well better now than earlier in the day. This allowed the other runner to put some distance on us. After a couple of minutes, we headed onward and caught back up a few km's later. This time we were close enough (less than 10k) that I figured might as well, and pushed the pace on a couple of uphill's to pass the runner, and never looked back. Damn, racing after 150km of running, crazy. The rest was as it had been for the whole day until that final climb. 350meters to go and we/I was done. With 50m to go on the hill, I put my head down and started the final run to the finish. Justine came running down and joined us, and with one final push, I was done. 100 miles in 19:14:19. Holy crap!!.
The boys are done
I still can't comprehend what I had accomplished. I was fully prepared to be exhausted at the finish. To hit such a low point in the race that I would want to quit and I would have to pull myself up from the depths of despair. Nothing. I ran the whole distance. My effort remained even all day. Everything worked. Execution was flawless, and looking back I would not change one single thing I did.
Pure Happiness
Thanks just never seems enough, but I hope everyone knows how much I appreciated everything.
Kim and Justine, my amazing crew, I love you both dearly.
Coach D. You got me ready and I am glad I was able to execute.
Robbie, anytime I can return the favour brother, you know I'll be there.
Joe and the Sulphur crew, thanks for making it an amazing day.
Final Stats
100 Miles – 19:14 – 5th overall + 2nd in the M50+ Age Group.
Elevation gain – ½ way up Everest. 'nuff said
Splits and placement (thanks to Marc)
Lap.......Lap Time......Cumulative Time.......Position
2..........2:08:25............ 4:11:11..................13
3..........2:12:20.............6:23:30................. 10
Lots more pics at http://thebohns.zenfolio.com/sulphur_springs_2012
Thanks everyone for your support, it really meant a lot
(Follow up post coming with Gear and Nutrition breakdown. This one was long enough)
Training to find the Edge
Monday, June 4, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Weekly Summary Feb 27 - Mar 4
As Derrick put it, it was my "get un-sick" week. I am still blown away by how low I let myself get. You always like to think it is just a cold and all in good time and it will be gone. Not this time. I am thankful I had the smarts to go to the Doctor, twice, and that I followed his direction, I hate to think where I would be right now if I hadn't. The week started slow as you would expect as I only finished off the antibiotics on Thursday. I have been pretty tired and listening to my body and having some of the best sleeps in months. As everything is finally flushing out I am starting to feel more myself, and looking forward to getting in a semi-longish run this weekend. For now SS100 is still on and the thought of the race is really getting me excited.
Summary - Total time 5:07
Mon - PM 20min EFX (Elliptical) - 20min was all I had
Tue - PM 32min Treadmill. A little longer, felt good to get the legs moving
Wed - PM 40min EFX
Thu - PM 35min Treadmill. Got in a little progressive speed work - topped out a 9mph
Fri - Rest
Sat - AM 92min is very wet and slippery and windy roads
Sun - AM 89min Cold and windy, but faster than yesterday and .5km further.
So I am still being very cautious, but everyday I feel just that much better. Really hoping to be done with this sickness and recovery by the weekend and we can really focus on getting ready for Sulphur.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Weekly Summary Feb 20 - Feb 26
So that was a crappy start to my SS100 training. Monday and Tuesday went well. Tuesday evening I went back to the Doctor and was told to STOP all exercising as I was on the verge of pneumonia and unless I STOPPED everything I was going to get worse, not better. I do not remember that last time I did not run or do any form of exercise for 5 days, but that is what this week was about. I hated it but it was the right thing to do, no question. I have not been this sick for so long and I needed to get better. I am on the fence to be honest as to whether I will be able to run SS100 at this point. I don't know if I will be better by next week to kick back up to full speed training; just taking it one day at a time for now.
Mon: AM - 45min easy
Tues: AM - 45min easy. PM - 30min treadmill in minimal shoes
Wed: Sick - Feel like I am near death
Thu: Starting the slow crawl from the abyss
Fri: Made it to work for 1/2 day
Sat: Double naps
Sun: PM - 20min run/walk - that was enough. more napping.
This week's focus is to get "Un-Sick" and then we will re-access next week.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
SS100 T-14 Weeks
So SS100 training started yesterday. I guess in reality it started back in Aug '03 when I went for my first run (in years) but we'll count yesterday as the starting point.
I am feeling pretty confident about getting through the training. I believe, physically I am in at a good point to handle the additional load, and mentally I am ready. 14 weeks isn't that long (some Marathon programs are 16 weeks) so I hope I can suck it up.
Things of note:
I am still sick (well actually we all are). 3.5 weeks and counting. I went to the Dr. last week and started antibiotics and I thought they were working, but Sunday afternoon the scratchy throat returned and I feel I am back where I was a week ago. Kim and Justine seem to be in the same boat, it is just going to take time. Back to the Dr. at 5:30 tonight.
I am giving up my Orthotics. It has been a long time coming and it seems like the right time. The only issue I am having is a flare of my Morton's Neuroma on my right foot. I am using a very shaved down orthotic with a beefed up Met pad on my trail runs which is helping significantly. Add to that exercises and stretches my physiotherapist has given me I anticipate being able to dump them completely in the next couple of months.
Diet? Yeah hot topic there. Hoping to loose about 7-8lbs in the coming weeks and get down to 145lbs (65.9kg). If I cut back on Hershey Kisses, peanut M&M', Cookies, Rolo Ice Cream and a little drinking it should be easy to loose the weight. I'll add that to my weekly summaries so I am a little more accountable.
So forward, lots to read and think about and I'll loads on time on the trails to do the thinking and recovery time to do the reading.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Sulphur Spring 100miler
So I have talked about this for a while and finally after discussions with Coach Derrick and my family, yesterday I registered for my first 100 mile race. I am trying not to think of it as 100 miles, but 8x20km loops. Last year I ran the 50mile at Sulphur and really enjoyed the course and it seemed like the perfect fit for my quest for my first Belt Buckle.
Derrick had given me one more week of recovery, and to get rid of this everlasting cold before we kick off training. I am nervous of what is in front of me and know I will need to focus more, and put more effort into recovery than I ever have before. There are only 14 weeks between now and then so anything I can do to prevent injuries and be ready for the next workout will be monumental.
I plan to resurrect my weekly training updates so I can log the craziness, so stand by.
One other note, part of the reason for registering yesterday, Valentine's Day, was it had been 13 years since my Father passed away. I haven't really thought of him when it came to races, as it was after he died that I took up this obsession. Still yesterday, while thinking of him, I got the courage to register - so this will be run in his memory.
Friday, February 10, 2012
YAU Marathon 2012 – Race Report
Ever since my failed (cancelled) attempt at Rock & Ice, I have been yearning to participate in some form of arctic race. I have been fascinated by the ruggedness of running in such conditions and have been looking forward to training and racing in the great north. Back in October when Kim was unfortunately diagnosed with pleurisy, we were forced to cancel a planned trip to NYC in November and we needed to re-book our flights or lose the AirMiles. Well, one thing led to another and before I knew what happened we had changed to fly to Whitehorse so that I could take part in the Yukon Arctic Ultra Marathon. The marathon was being run as part of the 100mile & 300mile race event, and as I told people who thought me crazy, I was one of the sanest racers.
After the JFK50 in November, I pretty well took the rest of the year off training. I still ran almost as frequently, but only to burn off the Mexican Beer and the Christmas treats. January saw me ramping up my mileage again, as well as trying to get out whenever it was cold to acclimatize and test gear. The marathon was totally self-supported so I tried to train by practicing real racing experience with both food and water. My endurance seemed to bounce back fine, but my speed was just not coming back. Truly I wasn't too worried as I couldn't imagine this being a hard foot race (wrong, I was).
The other draw for this race was that Derrick Spafford (Coach and Friend) was running the 100mile. I was looking forward to being able to spend some brief time with Derrick before and after the race, provide any support I could and also learn from him as I hope to be able to return and run the same 100mile race in a couple of years.
About 10 days before the race, and just as I started my taper I started getting the dreaded scratchy throat, and Kim was getting it too. Taper Flu? I was hoping was all it was and it would be well and gone come race day. Wrong! No matter what we did, pills we took, nothing was shaking the cold, cough and flu systems we both were feeling. Oh well we said as we headed to Whitehorse on the Thursday, it will be better in the next two days after a little R&R. That never happened.
We arrived in Whitehorse early Thursday afternoon, dropped off our bags at the Hotel and headed out to explore the city.
It really doesn't take long to explore Whitehorse. End-to-end is likely a 20min walk so within 5 minutes we were in the city centre. We stopped in at Costal Mountain Sports to see if there were any last minute items we "needed" and at Shopper's to pick up snacks, water, and more cold medication (yeah this stuff will get rid of it for sure). We met Derrick for a quick dinner and a couple of long overdue beers and headed for bed.
Friday morning, we woke up feeling no better (okay THAT stuff didn't get rid of the cold either). I attended the trail briefing and then Kim and I went for a short shake out run. I had been training and planning on racing in temperatures around -15C or colder and when we headed out we were greeted with +3C and showers. We ran the trail to the start and the snow was soft, mushy and wet, far from ideal – this was not looking good. Returning from that short jog, I was exhausted. My energy levels were way down and I was starting to doubt that I would be able to complete the Marathon. We spent the rest of the day with our feet up, napping and taking it easy. We attended the pre-race dinner which was very good, and then called it a night.
With the later morning sunrise in Whitehorse, and allowing the longer distance racers time to prep their gear, the race didn't start until 10:30 in the morning. This allowed for a relaxed pre-race which I desperately needed. My night had not gone well, a number of times I woke up feeling very feverish and nauseous and for the first time ever was having serious doubts about my ability to complete the race. I was having the same "scared" feeling I had when trying scuba diving for the first time, and to be honest I was terrified. But as with anything it was just time to suck it up. The worst that could happen is I would be walking back after 10km and if I didn't try I'd regret it forever. Onward!
We met Derrick and his stealthy pulk in the lobby and walked the 15min to the start line together.
We did a group picture, all got in line, brief countdown and we were off.
The weather at this point was perfect for a winter race, not the stupid cold I had been hoping for, but a nice -5C, sunny and light southerly breeze. With the drop in temperature the trail had frozen somewhat and was no longer the mush we had run on the previous day.
The course for the marathon is pretty straight forward. Run up the Yukon River, hang a left a the Takhini River, run up that until the turnoff for CP1, run a short out and back from CP1 and you're done. I lined up and started at the front of the racers, hoping I would be faster than those pulling pulks, and from the start I was in the lead.
Sick but still competitive, I figured it didn't hurt to see who was serious about this race. I wouldn't say I started out fast, just at a nice steady pace. I was pretty well by myself for the first km, but I soon heard the foot falls of another runner. So I wouldn't be alone. I had a brief chat with Johann but soon found talking and running was just too difficult and we just ran along in silence taking turns in the lead. I was feeling him out to see if he was serious or just being too aggressive but after 17km and almost 1:30 he was still hanging on running strong. It was here that I had to make the decision, I knew on a good day I could keep up this effort, but being sick and my low energy levels, and the fact that every time I tried to eat or drink, and still another 24km to go, it was best I let Johann go and hope that he would hit a wall and I could catch him. So, just before the turn on to the Takhini, I pulled up for a quick nutrition break and let him go. From here, I was running on my own, as it turned out until the finish. I finally took the time to enjoy where I was and what I was doing. Racing up a river in the Yukon, surrounded by tree lined cliffs and mountains off in the distance. It was peaceful and beautiful and the real reason I wanted to be here. I hit the ½ way at about 1:50 and thinking that there is no way I could run an even split race, I figured that a 3:45 marathon was quite achievable.
For the next 1:15 , it was just me and the river enjoying the day, but feeling tired and out of breath every time I ate or drank – damn cold. Just before the 34km mark (on my GPS), the course turned off the river (through some of the THE worst sugar snow I have ever tried to run through) and up the river bank towards CP1. Eh? I thought I still had 8km to run. Coming on to the road leading to the CP, I passed a girl who said "almost finished". Me "The Marathon? Really?" Her "Yes, just to the top of the hill and back". I was confused.
As I arrived at the CP, Robert the race director started running beside me re-iterating what I am been told. "How far to the turn?" I asked. "About 1.5km" he tells me. Okay so off I go up the hill. So, as it turned out, it was just almost 2km to the turn, and it was uphill all the way. It was a nice treat after running the flat river path for so long. I passed Johann as he was returning, looking strong and happy – he ran a good race. Hit the turn (a painted line across the road) and headed for the finish – all downhill from here. Hit the finish in 3:23, but unfortunately only 38km on my GPS.
Shortly after I finished, Kim arrived (she had rented a car and had her own adventure getting there) – we chatted and waited for Derrick to come in.
It wasn't long till he arrived looking strong and happy – we did what we could to help and then sent him on his way
before heading back to Whitehorse.
Sunday we spent anxiously waiting for updates on Derrick's race, and then finally waiting for his return to the hotel. We enjoyed long overdue Pizza and Guinness with him hearing his tales and celebrating his amazing race. Monday our adventure was over, and it was time to say good-bye to the wonderful folks of Whitehorse and Robert and all his amazing volunteers.
This was not the race I had hoped it would be on a number of levels, but it was huge in that is gave me the experience of the YAU and great knowledge of the process and what the first 50km of the 100miler is like. It scares me to think of going back for the 100mile, but there is a draw to the beauty of the Yukon wilderness that will be hard to shake. I will be starting construction of my first Pulk soon and hope to get a couple of runs with it before the end of the season. And thank you to my wonderful wife for sharing my adventures and supporting me all the way.
More picture on our Zenfolio site here
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
JFK 50 2011 After Thoughts
Just like Sulphur, there are things that I didn't put in my report, cause I either didn't think of them at the time or it would have made it too long, but still I want to write down so I remember.
- Nutrition worked well as I said, and looking back was pretty light for the day, but it worked with virtually no stomach issues. 4 x EFS Gel Flasks, 2 x Gatorade Prime with serving of Chia , 1 of those 5 hour energy shots, 3 Gu Gels, 1 Jam Sandwich, 5 or 6 x S! Caps and a couple of Tylenol's to help dull the tired legs. So maybe 3,000 calories, if that, but it worked.
- During a section of the AT I had a brief chat with a guy running his 14th JFK - that is 700 miles - I told him I figured he knew every rock on the trail by now.
- The last km running into Antietam Aqueduct aid station (27.1 miles) I was running with a girl who was just flying, she had crew on cell phones calling ahead with what she needed. We were running a 4:45/km coming into the aid station. It felt great to open up the pace at that point in the race.
- Lost the toe nail from my right big toe. First time that has happened so fast. After the race it was the only thing that hurt.
- Last year at this time I was mentally done training, this year I am pretty excited looking towards the first half of 2012.
- Still in awe of what I did. I know there are 70 people who ran it faster, but still it's pretty cool, and as someone mentioned, largest Ultra in North America. Not Bad!
- Started Wall Sits today (see Sulphur)
- Next up is the Marathon, as part of the Yukon Arctic Ultra where Derrick is running the 100 Mile. (more on that in my next post)
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- Since her first publication in 1992, celebrated novelist Ann Patchett has crafted a number of elegant novels, garnering accolades and awards along the way. Now comes a beautiful reissue of the best-selling debut novel that launched her remarkable career. St. Elizabeth's, a home for unwed mothers in Habit, Kentucky, usually harbors its residents for only a little while. Not so Rose Clinton, a beautiful, mysterious woman who comes to the home pregnant but not unwed, and stays. She plans to give up her child, thinking she cannot be the mother it needs. But when Cecilia is born, Rose makes a place for herself and her daughter amid St. Elizabeth's extended family of nuns and an ever-changing collection of pregnant teenage girls. Rose's past won't be kept away, though, even by St. Elizabeth's; she cannot remain untouched by what she has left behind, even as she cannot change who she has become in the leaving.
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Amarilla was appointed the Administrator of her husband George A. Barclay's estate back in December 1898. George did not have a will and Amarilla and Grace were his only heirs. The estate is on file at the Minnesota Historical Society under Cass County Government. As you can see, Amarilla's name was spelled as "Ammarilla and even spelled "Ammerilla."
1. #1065 – Order to Examine Accounts at Walker on August 15, 1899 at 10 a.m. in the Probate office, Cass County, Minnesota.
2. #1065 – Final Decree August 15, 1899 document.
The final decree included Amarilla Barclay and Grace McDonald to receive the land and general merchandise of great grandfather's estate.
That the said deceased died intestate, and the residue of said estate consists of the following described Real and Personal estate, to-wit:
A ______of general merchandise at Pine River, Mnn. fixtures, furniture and household goods. Notices?, mortgages, open accounts and cash on deposit at First National Bank of Brainerd $655.15 and other miscellaneous articles and personal property.
The NE4 & NW 4; NW 4 NE 4; SE 4 NW 4 and SE 4 SE 4 all in Sec 6, T 137 R 29; the ____SE, Sec 28, T 138 R. 29; Lot 6 Sec 8 F 137, R 29; Lot 7 & SE 4 SW 4 Sec 31, T 138 R 29; NW4 & NW 4 Sec 12 T. 137 R. 30, All in Cass County; and SW 4 NW4, NW, SW__Sec 10, T. 137 R 29 in County of Crow Wing in said state…
that the following named persons are entitled to said estate by law Ammarilla Barclay and Grace A. McDonald. …That said Ammarilla Barclay 1/3 there of an to said Grace A. McDonald 2/3 thereof; and all and irregular of the Real estate and the same in hereby assigned and vested in the said Ammerilla Barclay and Grace McDonald…
the following to-wit: N2 NW 1/4 Sec 6 – 137 -29, the Homestead, to said Ammarilla Barclay during the time of her natural life remainder to Grace McDonald in fee simple, all other land to Ammarilla Barclay an undivided 1/3 interest in fee simple and to Grace A. McDonald an undivided 2/3 interest in fee simple. …McGary Judge of Probate
Seven days later on 22 August, 1899 a deed was registered with the Cass County Register of Deeds, Cass County Courthouse, where Grace sold back to Amarilla some land for $1.00.
This indenture made this 22 August 1899 between Grace A. McDonald and Ronald S. McDonald her husband, parties of the first part to Ammarilla Barclay of the county and State of Minnesota, for one dollar to them in hand…page 98, Deed K. 1899.
The north half of the northwest quarter (N1/2 of NW 4) and the southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter (NE4 and NW4) of Section Six (6) township 137, range twenty nine (29), also lot seven (7) and the southeast quarter of the southwest quaret (SE 4 of SW $) of Section thirty one (31) township one hundred and thirty-eight (138) Range twenty nine (29) togher with all the personal property of whatever nature the land may be now situated and being of said piece or parcels of land for any of said pieces or parcels. Signed by Grace A. McDonald and R.S. McDonald in the presence of A. Picket and Sarah A. Blinn.
County of Cass, 22nd day of August 1897 before me Notary Public – Grace A. McDonald formerly Grace A. Barclay and R.S. McDonald, husb. – free act and deed. J.G. Dawis, Notary Public. Signed by Grace A. McDonald and R.S. McDonald. Witnesses by a A. Picket and Sarah A. Blinn.
Very interesting that a J.G. Dawis signs as a notary public, could this be J.G. Dawes?
Another deed appears on the 26th of November, 1899 were Grace and Ronald McDonald sell more land back to Amarilla, Page. 414, Deed P for $2000 dollars.
The North half of the North West quarter (N1/2 NW1/4) and the South East quarter of the North West quarter (SE1/4 NW1/4) of section Six (6) Township one hundred and thirty (137) Range Twenty nine (29). Also Lot seven (7) and the South East quarter of the South West quarter (SE1/4 SW1/4), of Section Thirty one (31) Township one hundred and thirty eight (1380 Range Twenty nine (29.). This was signed by Grace A. McDonald and R.S. McDonald and witnesses also by A. Pickett and Sarah A. Blinn.
Grace and Amarilla were now in control of George's estate and with the Final Decree it was now all in their hands to manage as they pleased. In about a year to two Grace and Ronald would leave Pine River for Grand Rapids, Minnesota and by 1905 they would be in International Falls, Minnesota. Amarilla could have gone with them but she chose to stay in Pine River and she would continue to do so till her death in 1942. Grace and Amarilla kept in touch over the years for Amarilla was to become a grandmother 6 times over.


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Thank you and congratulations for purchasing Eatery. We have put a lot of time and effort to ensure that you have a positive experience using and customizing this theme. Our goal is to answer any questions you may have. If you have a question that is not answered here we welcome you to email us via our user page contact form here.
To install this theme you must have a working version of WordPress. For instructions on how to install and setup WordPress please see the WordPress website. http://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress
To install the theme you must upload the theme file package and then activate it inside the WordPress Admin area. Themes can be uploaded in two ways:
Once the theme is uploaded, you need to activate it. Go to Appearance > Themes and click activate below your newly uploaded theme.
If you choose to enable TimThumb (image resizer), you may need to set folder permissions on your web server in order to use it.
Included in this theme package is an XML file of sample data that you can import to quickly and easily have your site look similar to the demo site. Importing the XML file will add posts, categories, pages, comments, events, food menu categories, food menu items and navigation menu content.
Since some areas cannot be included in the Import file, you can follow the steps below to further match the demo site content.
TIP: Though we feel that importing the demo content is the best way to get started, we also provide an alternative method if you do not wish to import the XML file. Included in the same directory in the theme download package are txt files where you can copy/paste one or all of the pages' contents into your site.
If you choose not to import the sample content and follow the steps, then by default WordPress displays your latest posts on the homepage. You may prefer to have a traditional page show instead. Here is how we do that.
TIP: If you plan on adding a Blog to your website you will also need to create and select a page for your blog posts. You can do this under Settings > Reading and use the 'Posts page' dropdown list.
Creating a header image is as easy as selecting up to 8 of your favorite photos.
TIP: Make sure to use images that are at least 340px in height so that they don't get stretched or distorted.
To add your logo:
Eatery comes with 5 custom theme selections. Try them all or choose your own custom colors.
Create your own style with custom colors. Use our skin colors as a base and tweak or start from scratch.
Upload your own custom background image (pattern tile or full image).
The homepage displayed in the theme demo is simply a WordPress page with shortcodes and content added. You can quickly and easily replicate the homepage in the demo, and adjust the content and layout to suit your needs.
Add a Food Menu Group (a.k.a. Menu Category) to organize your Menu Items in groups. e.g.: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Food Menu Items usually belong under one or more Food Menu Groups. (i.e.: Hamburgers may show under the Lunch Food Menu Group) Here is where we explain how to add a Food Menu Item.
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Adding Events
Displaying Events
Displaying Event Categories
You can choose from the theme's Google Font selection for a variety of heading and paragraph text styles.
Set custom font sizes for Headings and Paragraph Text.
Add your own Google Font
Add your Social Media accounts and choose your icon colors
You have three options when it comes to the responsive aspect of the theme: 'Responsive / Fluid' is the default setting where the website is fully responsive and fluid so that it reformats itself to look great on everything from a large display monitor all the way down to a smartphone. The second option 'Disable Responsive / Semi-Fluid' turns off the responsive functionality, so the website does not reformat itself for smaller screen sizes, and instead optimizes the site for what's considered to be the current lowest common resolution (1024 x 768) while still expanding slightly larger for the larger size monitors. The third option 'Disable Responsive / Fixed' turns off both the responsive and fluid functionality and is fixed at the lowest common resolution.
Add your Google Analytics Tracking Code (asynchronous)
Add your own custom CSS. Code placed here will overwrite all other code in the theme.
Add your own footer copy
Eatery includes several shortcodes that are designed to improve the look and feel of your website. The concept of a shortcode is to make use of advanced features without the knowledge of HTML or scripting.
Add Drop caps, Highlighting and Pull quotes to style your content. Use the 'Typography' toolbar dropdown menu in the TinyMCE WYSIWYG editor (a.k.a. content toolbar) that comes bundled with WordPress to add shortcodes for you. You can select text before choosing a shortcode to wrap shortcodes around the selected text. You can also copy and paste the examples below directly into the Page or Post Editing Area to use shortcodes.
[dropcap1]E[/dropcap1]» to add a drop cap style 1 to the letter E
[dropcap1shade]E[/dropcap1shade]» to add a drop cap style 1 with color to the letter E.
[dropcap2]E[/dropcap2]» to add a drop cap style 2 to the letter E.
[dropcap2shade]E[/dropcap2shade]» to add a drop cap style 2 with color to the letter E.
[highlight]text to highlight[/highlight]» to highlight text with style 1
[highlight style="dark"]text to highlight[/highlight]» to highlight text with style 2
Add pull quotes to cite customer testimonials. There are 4 different styles and alignment settings that you can use to get your pull quote looking just right.
[pullquote aligntext='left' alignblock='right' cite='~ Customer' style='style01'] Amazing Food, Excellent Service [/pullquote]
[pullquote aligntext='left' alignblock='left' cite='~ Customer' style='style02'] Amazing Food, Excellent Service [/pullquote]
[pullquote aligntext='left' alignblock='right' cite='~ Customer' style='style03'] Amazing Food, Excellent Service [/pullquote]
[pullquote aligntext='left' alignblock='left' cite='~ Customer' style='style04'] Amazing Food, Excellent Service [/pullquote]
Arrange your content in columns for better organization. Use the Columns drop-down inside the TinyMCE WYSIWYG editor (a.k.a. content toolbar) to help you wrap the shortcode around selected text or just to display a sample of this shortcode to get you started.
[one_half] This text goes into the first column of two [/one_half]
[one_half_last] This text goes into the second column of two [/one_half_last]
[one_fourth] Take up the room of one column [/one_fourth]
[three_fourth_last] Take up the room of three columns [/three_fourth_last]
Create a button using any of the 11 preset colors or set your own.
[button link="#ENTER-URL-HERE" color="gray"]Gray[/button]
[button link="#ENTER-URL-HERE" color="red"] Button Text Goes Here [/button]or use the TinyMCE WYSIWYG editor (a.k.a. content toolbar) to auto create buttons.
[button link="#ENTER-URL-HERE" color="#FFFFFF #000000"]Black and White[/button]The code example above would create a white button with black text. You can also use the TinyMCE WYSIWYG editor (a.k.a. content toolbar) to create a custom colored button.
To display your menu you must use the Menu Shortcode [foodmenu]. Add this to any page you wish to display the menu on.
Examples of ways to use the Food Menu Shortcode:
[foodmenu groups=breakfast,lunch]
[foodmenu showtitles=0]
[foodmenu showsubtitles=0]
[foodmenu groups=lunch-menu,dinner-menu,dinner-specials showtitles=0 showsubtitles=0]
Add a Google Map to your page or post.
[map addr="556 BEATTY STREET PALO ALTO, CA" width="668px" height="400px" zoom="16"]
Use the Image shortcode to display an image at any size you like, with an optional image lightbox.
[image src="http://FULL-PATH-TO-IMAGE.jpg" width="100" height="100"]
[image src="http://FULL-PATH-TO-IMAGE.jpg" width="150" height="150" align="center"]
[image src="http://FULL-PATH-TO-IMAGE.jpg" width="350" height="120" align="left" title="Sample image"]
[image src="http://FULL-PATH-TO-IMAGE.jpg" width="500" height="300" align="right" lightbox="0"]
Add a horizontal ruler
[ruler top=20]
[ruler bottom=30]
[ruler bottom=20 top=20 margins=100]
Add an Image Slider (Slide Show) to a Page.
[slideshow slider_width=668]
http://FULL-PATH-TO-IMAGE.jpg, http://FULL-PATH-TO-LINK
[slideshow slider_width=668]
[slideshow slider_height=200 slider_width=668 effect=slicedown showtitle=0]
Using tabbed content can make content easier to navigate and organize.
[tab title="Tab 1"]Tab 1 content goes here.[/tab]
[tab title="Tab 2"]Tab 2 content goes here.[/tab]
[tab title="Tab 3"]Tab 3 content goes here.[/tab]
Use Toggles to organize content into expandable blocks.
[toggle title="Click to Expand"]
Sample content goes in here.
[toggle title="3 Columns"]
[one_third] This is an example of a 3 column layout inside of a toggle.[/one_third]
[one_third]This is an example of a 3 column layout inside of a toggle.[/one_third]
[one_third_last]This is an example of a 3 column layout inside of a toggle.[/one_third_last]
Use the Blog Feed to display blog posts anywhere on the website.
[blogfeed cat=3]
[blogfeed cat=1,3 max=4]
[blogfeed cat=all max=5]
There are 3 sidebars included with Eatery. Drag and drop your widgets into any of the sidebars to choose where you would like your widget to show.
TIP: The mobile version of this theme will not show any sidebar widgets unless they are added to the Mobile Sidebar.
TIP: If you are using the Text widget check the 'Automatically add paragraphs' checkbox to ensure good line spacing.
There are 2 menus that should be created in order for Eatery to display links to your pages and blog posts.
Eatery makes use of the WordPress Menu System found under Appearance > Menus
TIP: You don't need to add a Mobile Menu however it's nice to have a shorter more condensed navigation for visitors using smartphones. We recommend adding a separate mobile menu with a minimal version of your Main Menu.
Adding a Mobile Menu is optional but recommended. If you do not add one the mobile menu will take from your Main Menu settings.
TIP: Keep your Mobile Menu short and sweet. Remember that visitors using this menu will be on a smartphone so more than likely they won't be interested in every page on your site.
Use the reservation form to allow your visitors to quickly and easily request a reservation. If you would like something a little more fancy we recommend using the Gravity Forms Plugin
Eatery comes with an easy to use reservation form. To use this form, create a page from Pages > Add New and use the "Reservations Page" from the template dropdown. The form will automatically display below your page content. The form includes jQuery validation to enhance the user experience and the recipient email can be configured in the theme options.
Eatery comes with a custom post type for the Food Menu. This page formats and displays Food Menu Items
We highly recommend using our Theme Features to get the customized look your are seeking, however as a developer or designer you may want to create a child theme to satisfy your apetite for complete control. In this case, we recommend using our sample Child Theme.
All CSS (except style.css) is located under the css/ folder under the Eatery theme directory. There are also separate CSS files for each theme skin under their relative sub folders.
JavaScript files are located under the js/ folder under the Eatery theme directory. There are 3 also located under the lib/ folder.
Notes about the PHP files.
Eatery comes with a fully layered and well documented PSD file to help you easily customize and make use of our layered graphics.
Many of the stock photos that you see in our Live Preview are available for purchase on photodune.net.
Once again, thank you so much for purchasing this theme. As we said at the beginning, we will be happy to help if you have any questions relating to this theme. We welcome you to email us via our user page contact form here. We can't provide support for customization, but we'll do our absolute best to assist with anything related to the setup and usage. If you have a more General question relating to the themes on ThemeForest, you might consider visiting the forums and asking your question in the "Item Discussion" section.


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Andrea Metcalf, an industry consultant and a regular speaker at Club Industry shows, put together a video highlighting some of the products she liked at this year's Club Industry show. Included in her highlights are treadmills with iPod connections, stabilized climbing walls, foam rollers, exercise watches, sports drinks, adaptive motion trainers and exercise shoes.
Metcalf also contributes to Better, a nationally syndicated lifestyle TV show that focuses on fitness as well as trends, beauty breakthroughs, finances and other hot topics.
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Over the years, I've been asked about the more effective way of writing peer-reviewed articles for scientific journals.
My response is always the same: Think like a referee/editor. Here is a list of items that they want to see accomplished:
Referees/editors like to see that the content and format of the title, abstract, document body, tables, images, graphics, appendices, and references follow their journal guidelines.
In general, referees/editors like to see in the first page of the printed version of an article:
1. Statement of the problem – what is the problem to be solved.
2. Purpose of the article – how the present research solves the problem.
3. Organization – how the article is organized and what is covered in each section.
This is a general practice across scientific journals. So, whenever possible, I try to accomplish 1 – 3 in the first three paragraphs of the first page of the printed article. To do this, you need to avoid lengthy introductions and wordiness. Be concise and 'go the point'.
Referees/editors also like to see the article as a whole semantic unit. So they like to see:
Transitional statements; i.e., sections ending as an introduction to the next section.
1. One paragraph, one idea; i.e., each paragraph discussing one main idea.
2. Short paragraphs; i.e., each paragraph of about five sentences or less, where sentences are of appropriate length. This provides a natural stop to the reading. In general, short paragraphs and sentences are easier to read than the long ones. Use compound sentences with caution.
3. Facts supported by pertinent references.
4. Opinion written as opinions, not as facts.
Of course, there are other tips to think about, but in my opinion, the above can make a difference… well, in my opinion 🙂


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AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) is a leading, sustainable energy company with $32 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states. AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables. Avangrid Networks owns eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving 3.2 million customers in New York and New England. Avangrid Renewables owns and operates 7.1 gigawatts of electricity capacity, primarily through wind power, with a presence in 22 states across the United States. AVANGRID employs approximately 6,500 people. AVANGRID supports the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals and was awarded Compliance Leader Verification by Ethisphere, a prestigious third party verification of its ethics and compliance program.
Avangrid Foundation, in partnership with local subsidiaries United Illuminating and Southern Connecticut Gas, has recognized Habitat for Humanity as a 2018-2019 Neighborhood Revitalization Partner. A generous grant of $20,000 has been awarded to continue the stabilization and revitalization of neighborhoods in New Haven. The grant will help to fund this work through 2019.
Avangrid Renewables signed its second major wind contract with Nike, this time for 86 megawatts of Texas wind power. The Karankawa wind farm will produce enough energy each year to power the equivalent of more than 75,000 average households with carbon free energy.


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Yes, it's a porta-potty and yes, this is the view outside our clinic lunch-room.
Now, you pick the picture's caption.
The winner will be chosen by our office staff later this week. What's the prize? Sorry, our new Physician Payment Sunshine Act limits the prize to bragging rights only.
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Rita Ora Channels a Reptile in Slinky Green Dress at the 2014 Grammys Red Carpet [Photos]
Rita Ora looked seductive in a snakeskin-patterned dress at the 2014 Grammys.
The singer always brings it on the red carpet, but we love that this look is totally different from anything we've seen her in before! The long sleeves and knee-length skirt make the cut of the dress super classy, while the texture adds definite sex appeal.
Props to Rita for hair and makeup. Platinum blond waves and a smokey eye are totally glam without overpowering the dress. We love.
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I have just registered for the 17th annual BIFHSGO conference tobe held in Ottawa from September 14th to the 16th. This year's theme is Scotland.
On Day 1 I plan to attend 4 lectures –
Session 1
An Introduction to Researching Scottish Family History – presented by Chris Paton
Session 2
Lord Selkirk and the Settlement of Scottish Highlanders in Canada – presented by Lucille Campey
After the lunch break, I will take in two more lectures, and they are –
Session 3
Scottish House and Land History – presented by Chris Paton
Session 4
Online Books: Are they Really Good Resources? – presented by Tony Bandy
And I will top off the day by having a "get together" supper held at the Bay Street Bistro where my husband and myself usually have good food and conversation with fellow genealogists.
Then on Sunday, I will attend –
Session 5
Seeking a Better Future; The English Pioneers of Ontario and Quebec – presented by Lucille Campey
Session 6
The Good Commonwealth – presented by Chris Paton
I will enjoy lunch, and then I will attend the following sessions in the afternoon -
Session 7
The Scots in Ontario – a New Look at the Data – presented by Lucille Campey
Session 8
The Mount Stewart Murder – presented by Chris Paton
All of the lecture abstracts are at www.bifhsgo.ca/cpage.php?pt=98.
The biographies of each of the speakers is at www.bifhsgo.ca/cpage.php?pt=94
I will post my reactions to the different lectures that I plan to attend on Monday, September 17th.


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Making its Home Box Office debut this weekend was last year's smash comedy, "Bridesmaids".
Starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and Melissa McCarthy, "Bridesmaids" was a runaway box office success, grossing $288 million worldwide. It is currently the top grossing film produced by Judd Apatow, and that's some impressive company. The movie was also critically well received. It got nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress – Melissa McCarthy), and made a number of year end top ten lists, including the American Film Institute's, Entertainment Weekly's, and The (title pending) Movie Podcast's (Tanski's #2).
The question then becomes – is it all of that?