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Selma Blair has been in a lot of movies over the years, but to me she'll always be that girl who made out with Buffy in that crappy teen movie where everyone dry humped. You know the one I'm talking about. Well now she's set to star in "Columbus Circle", a new flick where she'll play a girl who hasn't left her apartment in nearly 20 years who has to confront her fears when her neighbor is murdered. I look forward to not remembering her in this also. Unless she makes out with a girl from a crappy 90's TV show. The cast of "Charmed" I'm looking at you.
When a movie gets pushed back a couple weeks you take notice, but don't really get worried. When the Sam Raimi produced film "The Possession" gets pushed from a January release to August 31 then you start to think something might be up. The movie, which follows a couple kids who accidentally unleash a an evil spirit hell bent on their destruction, has already been pushed once before so nothing good can come of this. Although maybe Raimi just likes the summer months. They're so much happier.
Legendary Pictures has acquired the rights to a new flicked currently titled "Spectral" which is being described as a grittier version of "Ghostbusters". The film comes from Ian Fried, a name I find on IMDB but I'm assuming it's not the same guy who was the voice of Timothy in "The Secret of NIMH". Although if it is I'm already a giant fan.
Think you're sick of exorcism films? Well think again my friends because none other than Nicolas Cage is being courted for a new film "The Quiet Ones". The film is based on the real life happenings of a team of Cambridge academics in the 1970's who record their investigation as they attempt to exorcise a poltergeist from a young girl. Didn't I blow your mind this time? Didn't I?
Watching "Dexter" pretty much gives you all the tools you'd need to carry out a good old fashioned murder. But who has time to go to the store and get one of those rubber suits? So you improvise! Like this woman in LA who covered herself in bubble wrap before she attempted to kill her ex-lover. It's like something you'd learn on one of those craft shows on PBS Sunday mornings.
Dealing with drive up tellers at the bank can be a real bummer. Especially when they're all pissy and act like pricks. So why not do like this man in Florida and take a leak in the pneumatic tube. I know what you're thinking. How the hell do I know what they call that tube you shoot your money over to the bank in? I'm not just a pile of good looks folks.


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I had only read excerpts of the Rodgers' interview on ESPN Milwaukee until reader Schaef sent me a link to the whole article. Interesting thoughts – can't say he's too far off either.
For those still not certain, let me clarify: Aaron Rodgers is definitely his own man. Sure he tried to tread lightly in the shadows of Favre initially, but this guy is his own man. We're lucky to have him.

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|Me and grandma Smedley sporting our Pioneer costumes for the parade in Paris, Idaho abt. 1970
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Wordless Wednesday - A Couple of Pioneers
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I mowed Grace's lawn as a teenager. She was always kind, cheerful and would give me a "treat" every time. It was a privilege to get to know her and to work for her.ReplyDelete
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Say it ain't so!
Both Cardi B and Post Malone have been ruled ineligible for Best New Artist at the 2019 Grammy Awards. Despite both rappers having breakout years in 2018, the two will not be able to be nominated for the legendary award, which has been awarded to some of the biggest names in music including: Bon Iver, Sam Smith, Amy Winehouse, Adele, Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill, and Mariah Carey.
In Cardi's case, her ineligibility is due to the fact that she was nominated for multiple awards at the 2018 Grammys. According to the Associated Press, "The Grammys, which has adjusted the rules of best new artist over the years to keep up with the changing musical landscape, state that 'any artist with a previous Grammy nomination as a performer' would not qualify."
As for Post's reasons of ineligibility, the AP reported that the "Psycho" rapper, who was submitted for best new artist for the 2018 Grammys, actually met the criteria for the 2019 award, however, at "a Grammy nominations meeting held this month his inclusion in the category was met with debate," a source told the site. Post's ability to be seen as a new artist reportedly came down to a vote, which he lost, by the music industry's elite. Some felt are said to have felt that he had such success with his 2016 debut album Stoney he "had already past new artist status."
The first round of voting for the 2019 Grammy nominations begins on October 17, and nominees will be announced on December 5th. The 2019 Grammys are set to air on February 10.
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Batman writer Steve Englehart celebrates the release of his new novel, The Long Man
Cartoon Art Museum Event: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 7pm to 9pm $5 suggested donation
San Francisco, CA: The Cartoon Art Museum welcomes the critically-acclaimed comic book writer and author Steve Englehart for a discussion of his writing career and a booksigning on Wednesday, April 14 2010, from 7pm to 9pm. Englehart and artists Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin collaborated on the DC Comics title Detective Comics in the 1970s, producing a series of fondly remembered and highly influential Batman stories.
Englehart served as DC's lead writer and oversaw all of their major characters, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and The Flash), and his Marvel Comics credits include many of their most popular characters, such as The Avengers, Fantastic Four, Dr. Strange, Silver Surfer and many others. He has written for a number of animated television programs as well, including Street Fighter, G.I. Joe and Captain America.
In 1980, Englehart wrote his first novel, The Point Man, about a disc jockey working on Sutter Street who stumbled into a war between psychic Russian espionage agents and a medieval wizard who managed a rock star—which turned out the be the tip of a very large iceberg. This year sees the release of his follow up novel, The Long Man, published by Tor Books.
The suggested donation for this event is $5. Doors will open at 6:45pm.
The Long Man
Max August, a point man for his platoon in Vietnam, discovered a different kind of war in 1980, a hidden war between the forces of freedom and bondage. Under the tutelage of legendary alchemist Cornelius Agrippa, he began to learn the use of real-world magick in the service of humanity, against those who would control us.
In 1985, Max stopped aging. He became "timeless," the Long Man, and began to live forever in the prime of his life. In the years since, he's worked on perfecting his skills so he can stay alive to fight a war that never ends, because like any warrior, he can be killed. Others have been killed-Agrippa, for one, and Max's wife for another. So he's learned magick, honed his combat skills, and worked every other discipline he could. He calls himself an alchemist with a gun, and he's not wrong.
This past Hallowe'en, Max was summoned to protect Dr. Pamela Blackwell, a beautiful, savvy scientist at the Centers for Disease Control. Dr. Blackwell's research into neurotoxins could save millions of lives, but it has put her in the crosshairs of the FRC, a cabal determined to rule the world through any means possible: military action, economic manipulation, political chicanery . . . and magick. They are utterly ruthless, and they have a deadly reason for keeping Pam's discovery from being made public.
Max and Pam together must travel to Barbados and beyond to destroy Pam's assailants before they destroy her. And when they do, they uncover the reason she was targeted-a monstrous plot by men and women who will literally stop at nothing. Max will have to be more than just timeless to survive everything he'll face as he races to stop a genocide of untold proportions. And Pam must master his real-world ways of magick if she's to have any chance of survival at all.


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**This is from last fall. I don't know why I didn't hit 'publish.' But I did today...
Lilly: "Mom, I don't know how to tell you this, but I don't think our family is a safe place."
Me: BLATANT laughing and snorting.
"Lilly, I'm sorry that I'm giggling, but I can't even pretend to take that comment seriously when there aren't two people in this world that love you more than your daddy and me.
Why do you feel it's not safe?"
Lilly: "Because I don't like how you repeat things. I'm one of those people who doesn't want you to say something twice.
Unless I didn't hear you the first time."
Me: "Oh, did that happen tonight?"
Lilly: "Yes. Dad, said, 'Are you sure? Are you sure?' when he thought I had the answer wrong on my math homework."
Me: "Oh. Was it wrong?"
Lilly: "Yes.
But I don't like all the repeating."
The conversation then spiraled into insanity that made me want to gouge out my eyes with plastic sporks, but I won't record it all.
Just know: we are NOT safe:)
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Overtired, Irrational Children Say the Darndest Things
**This is from last fall. I don't know why I didn't hit 'publish.' But I did today...
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Friday, September 23, 2011
First Day of Fall
At this point, I think we've all come to understand why I only committed to the S.O.B.
It was the perfect day, our backpacks were ridiculously loaded with snacks, and the kids didn't even complain once the entire hike. Miraculous.
A similar-aged kid whined and groaned the whole way up the trail about how long and painful and boring it was. It helped Jackson and Lilly tremendously to see how unbecoming the complaining appeared on another child.
{We've extended that favor to MANY other families, MANY other times, so it felt like sweet payback.}
But in plain sight of other hovering/judging parents, I decided to play it safe and keep her alive.
At the top of Devil's Head, there are 142 stairs that lead to a watch tower. In the olden days, the fire watchman would stand up there and look out for forest fires. If he saw the trees ablaze, he'd then race down the stairs, 3 miles down the mountain to the middle of nowhere, and alert the bison that fire was imminent.
I couldn't exactly figure out how this was efficient, but J had fun climbing the stairs a few times to check things out.
The four of us had an amazing day, as evidenced by the kids falling asleep in the car on the way home. Whoo hoo for awesomeness!
So, being that it is no longer summer, I'm not sure if this is good-bye or if I'll blog again.
It's so much fun to chronicle our insignificant family happenings...and even though they're rarely interesting or spectacular, they're the special collection of little moments that make up a lifetime.
Another distraction is a new job I began recently...one that feels a lot more like a hobby, involves writing and trends, and has me working with an amazingly talented team of people. They haven't figured out that I have no idea what I'm doing, so I'm going to ride this wave while it lasts:)
More about that another time...
But for now, I'm returning to my favorite mantra:
They're probably the most freeing words I say every day. When overwhelming feelings creep in, I realize I forgot that I wasn't created to be everything to everyone.
God gives me just enough grace for each moment, each decision, each child, each person, each need that comes across my path each day.
And while I firmly believe we can't have it all, I know I have enough.
So tomorrow we are on the run again...but filled with "enough" my heart is carried through it all.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Rif Ram Bah Zoo Lickety Lickety Woo Woo
I don't think the ol' chant/cheer is still in good favor because I didn't hear it once at the game this weekend and the university probably realized there was a little something in the sauce the night it was penned.
We're coming off one of the most fun footy-footy-football {name that movie} weekends of ALL TIMES. And that is saying something because I've enjoyed a lot of amazing football.
One element that added to the wonderfulness was having our fellow purple-blooded cousin, Rylie, here with us. She and her dad are professional Horned Frog fans, so her extensive player knowledge helped us a ton.
Mark and Rylie flew in from Dallas to cheer on the Frogs in Colorado Springs at the TCU vs. Air Force showdown.
But I'm getting ahead of myself...every good game starts with an even better tailgate. Friday night unofficially kicked off our festivities while we canvassed Target in search of the perfect tailgate accessories and food.
We debated...
cute little grill or larger more functional grill {cute! i won!}
sliders or full-size burgers {sliders}
Doritos or Cracked Pepper Kettle Chips or Salsa Sun Chips or Black Bean Roasted Garlic Tortilla Chips or Cheetos {ALL}
And of course, we grabbed root beer for the sub-21 crowd.
The girls mostly liked hanging out the windows yelling "Go TCU!" to everyone who walked by.
I don't know if it's a sign of the times, but none of us had ever grilled with charcoal before. Or at least not in recent memory.
But the Big Man with the Little Grill made it happen.
The kids chugged root beer like it was super water {Parks & Rec fans??}. That was in-between football tosses, befriending fellow Frogs, and "hikes" in the "woods."
The friendly tailgaters next door even offered to share their posh food after they saw our leetle bitty grill and felt compassion for us. A full-on Asian Fusion buffet, complete with dipping sauces and a gorgeous Williams-Sonoma tablecloth awaited us.
One stray bean bag flew their way during Corn Hole, and suddenly we were devouring their skewered grilled scallops and setting up a love connection in Oregon for a very eligible bachelor friend of ours.
Isn't that the joy of the tailgate? The food, the camaraderie, the match-making?
After downing a couple dozen sliders and a bag of chips {each}, we made our way into the game.
This was an official TCU "travel game," so the stands were packed with Texans! YES! And our cheering definitely out team-spirited the Air Force.
In their defense, the fighter jet flyover was pretty cool. The Horned Frogs left their F-16s at home this one time.
Of course, by the third quarter {Lilly kept calling them "innings"}, the Frog Faithful were getting a little tired.
But Rylie's Horned Frog spirit just cannot be put down. Even by exhaustion.
After the game, Tank Carder came over and high-fived his biggest fans.
And then I asked possibly the worst candidate in the stadium to take our photo with my phone. I should've denied his cheerful volunteerism when he said "so how do you work this thing?" but I didn't want to insult his lack of tech-savviness, so assured him he would be fine.
And other than not getting Lilly in the picture, he was awesome!
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Monday, September 05, 2011
I think everyone will be glad to know that I have been talked down from the meal-planning related cliffs of insanity. My sister-in-law was laughing because we had this exact conversation exactly one month ago and I researched a bunch of websites that vow to help out with dinner/grocery shopping issues and emailed her some suggestions.
The difference is that she actually reads the websites and takes their advice. Her family is well-fed and happy.
Mine are under-nourished, but forgiving. {Chocolate chip cookies will get you that, at least.}
A sweet friend really helped me find my cooking mojo again...knowing that I work on inspiration, not organization or planning. {This would explain a lot of decisions in my home, like the revolving door of decor on the main level and the pit of shame in the basement.}
Anyway, she suggested I watch some cooking shows where they make amazing food, and pretty soon I'd be wanting to join their ranks.
Well, she was right.
I didn't even have to watch the shows. I just had to think about them and click around on the Food Network website and...HEALED!
Tonight, one of our primary food groups of summer was re-visited: The Burger and It's Many Wonderful Variations. All it took was a little caramelized onions and jalapenos, swiss cheese and spicy barbecue sauce before I was shunning the pizza/pot roast combo forever.
In the name of accountability, here's our menu for this week:
M-burgers {check, glorious check.}
T-chicken & mozzarella ravioli
W-spicy chicken & sausage jambalaya
Th-chicken cordon bleu
F-Hot Dog Quesadilla Wrap {OH, I KID}
We did have a particularly awesome weekend...and yes, it involved food.
This is amazing, beautiful country, and we rarely leave our suburban campsite that could double as suburbia anywhere.
Brad and I came to the terrible reality that we spent more time in the mountains--as vacationers and skiiers--before we lived here.
On a clear day, you can see Pikes Peak from our house, and we decided this would be the weekend we summited the mountain.
If you're thinking we hiked, than you've never visited Pikes Peak. But if you saw the photo above and immediately knew Lilly devoured a donut with awesome puffing capability due to the altitude, then you are a veteran.
I'm a little hesitant to post so many "scenic" pictures, because I'm picturing an old blue floral velvety picture album at a nursing home opening up, while the reader gets a look of panic and dread while wondering how long MeMaw is going to bore her with an unending narrative of Pikes Peak{!} and eleventy million pictures that don't even contain people.
But we're not at a nursing home and you can click away RIGHT NOW, so be my guest:)
But in defense of a lengthy photo montage, our little excursion was really cool.
Just ask Lilly.
The beauty of the uphill drive, the extra-tall mountains, the glimpses of thousands of miles of land were so gasp-worthy, that I could totally see how Katherine Lee Bates could write "America The Beautiful" while hanging out up there.
I'm not even a songwriter, and I wanted to write something or sing something or just run around freaking out because it was so beyond words.
{I am wondering a little about the "fruited plain." Didn't see it. Even the "amber waves" seemed more like dead grass and trees, but the beauty of poetic license is that she could've imagined it to be grain, but I saw on the drive up the mountain that it was clearly NOT.}
Instead of getting patriotic, we cranked up the David Crowder and had our own little worship time in the car.
And we talked a lot about the geologic chicken or the egg-- "mountain or the rocks." Did God create mountains and then they crumbled some and then these huge rocks were created? Or did he just create rocks as sprinkles on top of the mountains?
Either way, it was great to see this beautiful state from a brand new perspective.
I tend to be a little indoorsy, and find no shortage of opportunity to praise God for a clearance item at Target or a just-reduced pair of jeans at Nordstrom Rack.
But it's humbling to thank Him for creating rocks that cry out His praise and to stand on mountains that were clearly carved by His voice. It brings a different joy to see the dimension of clouds a breath away and the awe on a diverse community of faces as they collectively revel in what no man could make. It reminds me that I am so small and He beyond what I can even conceive of as "big."
But since they don't have trampolines on top of the mountain, we had to come back down.
And if you haven't read Psalm 19 in awhile, you just might:)
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Saturday, September 03, 2011
Can We Talk?
I asked the kids and NO, they didn't want to eat rotting meat, expired yogurt, and pickles for dinner.
Each week starts with grand ambitions and sometimes even a menu{!} that looks like this:
M-pulled pork tacos
T-chicken scallopini
Th-spicy tilapia
F-grilled balsamic bbq chicken
But our reality last week looked like:
M-take & bake pizza
T- sandwiches
W-pot roast (the fancy microwave kind from costco)
Th-leftover pizza and pot roast (on the same plate)
F-peanut butter chocolate chip waffles
Sat--suspect buffalo burgers from a New Age street vendor (lunch) and hot dogs (dinner)
We all love good food, but I am struggling to figure out when and how to a) buy food and b) prepare it.
And that is even after we added this bad boy to our family:
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Par-tay Part II: El Photo Booth
Oh boy. I'm panicking right now.
Just logged on to blogger and it all looks different. The old version beat me down on a good day and now the new version is all crazy and mixed up. Or maybe that's just me.
I'm now going to attempt to upload pictures, so hold your breath and hope that I return.
I was right:)
Jackson isn't so awesome at wacky. He's best at serious and endearing. But this was a nice try.
The best part about a photo booth is that it takes approximately two seconds to set up if you have an especially junky basement {check} to gather up all the props.
It's like we've been specially storing our costume rejects for the very moment when we knew we'd need both a Darth Vader mask AND an inner tube! Luckily for us, they were both in reach.
Right next to the Darth Vader mask, mini top-hat, and leis. It's not disorganized, it's "party ready."
This is where I should mention that the other key to great party pics and a fabulous photo booth is a wonderful friend who uses an actual camera instead of an iPhone.
And I'm blessed to have someone who has a super-fancy camera, KNOWS how to use it, and is amazingly generous with her time. {THANK YOU!!! big hugs!!}
Which is how she was able to shoot our Christmas card picture for this year:
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
It's not with any pride that I admit Blogger has had me beat for a week. We battled over uploading pictures and it got so ugly that a dark side of my heart that I haven't seen for a long time almost longed for some scrapbook paper and a glue stick so I could create print out pictures, create a little page, mail it to Blogger, and force THEM to upload it to the blog.
But don't worry--I'm not missing the irony that the 8 month overdue birthday party also has some overdue picture reporting.
Common theme = ME :)
So, let's start with the part of the party that was most important to the kids...the decor.
In what can only be described as God's favor, red, aqua, and yellow were clearanced at nearly every party store. Whoo hoo! It was perfect for a boy/girl combo party.
Like most parents, I am a vocal hater of party favors, but I am a lover of party favor tags.
Backpack size Nerf guns for the boys.
Hula hoops for the girls. {I keep wanting to type 'hula hupes.'}
They are best used jump rope-style on the trampoline.
After we got back from the pool, some drinks were waiting...
The kids couldn't stop commenting on the cute signs everywhere and how it all coordinated!!!
One of my strongest gifts is copying things I see on the internet. Especially here. All of these signs were printables inspired by one of her featured summer parties.
On the menu: sliders, hot dogs, chips, and watermelon...all served in those adorable red fry baskets.
I'll never go back to paper plates again {until next week.} They are perfect for kids to navigate through the chow line.
And kids who have spent two hours at the pool are hungry with a capital starving.
All of the boys chose root beer...there is something very man-like about drinking from the bottle:)
It was awesome having Jackson & Lilly's party on the same day...one crazy day, but we are blessed to have lots of friends and neighbors who are like family to us, so it was more like a wild family dinner with intermittent trampoline action.
This face is soooo Jackson...
And that is my girl with the ketchup on her face.
And of course, we had the cake:
Before last week, I didn't even know it was possible to pour a blue jell-o pool in the middle of a perfectly good cake.
It was definitely a construction triumph, from the baking point of view. Jackson and Lilly always get wild ideas about what kind of cake would be perfect for their party, and I'm supposed to figure out how to execute.
Again, thank goodness for the internet.
Yes, that is Polly Pocket sunbathing away the day on an Airhead raft, while being pursued by a snake. Chewbacca and the Storm Trooper are paddling/blasting each other by the water slide.
And the blue jello? GROSSNESS. But they loved it:)
"Tomorrow" I'll post the rest of the pics...including our fun photo booth.
Thank you for not believing me and lowering your expectations:)
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Product Introduction:
The solar LED string lights are a kind of solar-powered decorative lights that are made up of some LED lights. The highly efficient solar panel will convert solar energy into electrical energy and store in the built-in battery for the LED. The specific light-control system makes sure that the lights will be charged in the daytime (enough light) automatically and light in the evening (low light). In addition, the lights are easy to install, waterproof and sun proof. This product is widely used in the place of roads, courtyards, shop windows, stores, halls, stages, etc. Especially, it will create a warm and romantic holiday atmosphere to be used for Christmas tree decoration.
Product Specification:
Solar panel: 2V/200mA
Battery: 1pc of Eco-friendly Ni-MH AA type 1.2V/1200mAh
Number of LED: 200PCS
Color of LED: White
Product Size: the whole wire is 17.5m and the length between the control box and the first LED light is 2m
Packing Size: 180*105*110mm
Product Performance:
It will continuously light 6-8 hours if it is charged over 8 hours by the enough sunlight.
Product lifespan: more than 1 year
Method of Operation:
Connect the control box and the stake.
Drive the stake into the ground and make sure that the solar panel is not sheltered from the sun.
Set the lights on the places you want, like trees, shop windows, stages, etc.
Tear out the protective film on the solar panel. Press the button ON/OFF to turn it on and it will work normally. You can also change the flash mode through the button MODE.
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As the charging effect of the solar panel is depended on the sunlight, the LED light time is affected by weather, seasons, places, etc.
It is charging only when the button is turned ON.
Don't put it in the water for a long time, for it is only designed to be protected from the rain and the humidity.
Don't strike the product, so as not to cause irreversible damage.
The stake is so sharp that you must be careful when using it. And don't let children play with it.
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Morgan Stanley revenue, income up
NEW YORK Morgan Stanley (MS) reported higher revenue and net income for its third quarter Thursday thanks to gains in its bonds and asset management businesses.
Excluding an accounting charge, the bank earned $535 million for common shareholders in July to September, up from $39 million a year ago.
Revenue rose 18 percent to $7.6 billion after excluding the charge. That beat the $6.4 billion that analysts were expecting, according to FactSet.
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- Morgan Stanley to buy Citi's Smith Barney stake
- ACLU says Morgan Stanley financed predatory loans
In a statement, CEO James Gorman said the results showed the bank's "balanced, strategically focused" game plan. He said he was "confident in our potential to enhance profitability and increase value for our shareholders in the quarters ahead."
If the accounting charge is included, the bank lost $1 billion in the quarter versus income of $2.2 billion in the same period a year ago, and revenue fell 46 percent to $5.3 billion.
The charge was related to a controversial accounting rule that governs how banks value their debt. When the value of a bank's debt rises, it has to take a write-down because, theoretically, it would have to pay more to buy back its debt on the open market. The rule has been criticized as confusing, because it penalizes banks when their value to investors is actually rising. The rule could be phased out as early as next year.
Gorman has been moving the bank into more consumer-focused activities, notably with its expansion of the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney retail brokerage. In a call with analysts, Gorman said the bank was positioned well "for the future and the new regulatory landscape."
Revenue rose in most areas where the bank does business. It tripled in the asset management unit, which helps sophisticated clients - mostly institutions - invest in private equity, real estate and other investments. The bank noted gains in real estate investing, and said that clients were putting more money into some of its funds.
Revenue rose about 21 percent in the investment bank. Those results showed how customers were deciding how to invest: favoring bonds over stocks. Revenue from trading stocks on behalf of clients fell, but revenue from trading bonds and commodities on behalf of clients rose.
The investment bank also helps businesses raise money on the open market, go public, and make decisions about strategy. Morgan Stanley did less business in advising companies. It also brought in less money from underwriting stock offerings. But it more than doubled its revenue from underwriting bonds.
Nomura analyst Glenn Schorr called the quarter "reasonable." Citigroup analyst Keith Horowitz said it was "relatively good in a tough environment."
Gorman said clients have "re-engaged" with Morgan Stanley after "the uncertainty" in June, when ratings agency Moody's had knocked down its rating of the bank.
Wrote Credit Suisse (CS) analyst Howard Chen: "From what we can tell, there has been limited lasting damage from the Moody's action."
This quarter brought a coup for Morgan Stanley when it muscled through negotiations with Citigroup (C) to buy up the rest of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, the retail brokerage that it jointly owns with Citi.
Citi agreed to sell the rest of its stake to Morgan Stanley, but it got far less money than it wanted. As a result Citi had to take a $4.7 billion write-down when it announced its own third-quarter earnings on Monday.
Morgan Stanley wants to expand its retail brokerage arm which, while not as glamorous as higher-risk businesses, does provide a steady source of revenue.
The bank makes money there largely through charging fees when it helps customers manage their money. Riskier bank activities, like trading for its own account, can offer the opportunity for bigger profits. But that type of trading is being stamped out by new regulations. It also carries the risk that banks can miscalculate and suffer huge losses.
Gorman said in a statement that the bank is "beginning to unlock the full potential" of the retail brokerage business.
Morgan Stanley has also been slashing jobs and expenses to cushion itself against the uncertain economy. It shed about 4,500 jobs over the year, or about 7 percent of its work force. It spent more on paying its employees, though. Compensation and benefits expense rose 8 percent to $3.9 billion.
Morgan Stanley's stock edged down 9 cents to $18.40.


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I first met Kevin Stanton several years ago at the old Western Exhibition's space. He was wearing a pair of gold Adidas Forest Hills. This detail probably doesn't matter but I was impressed with someone that could pull off a pair of gold shoes. Kevin has consistently organized awesome projects in both New York and Chicago so I was really excited to see what he had in store for the Chicago Art Parade.
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The Chicago Art Parade will feature a huge array of art and performances created by over 170 local and regional artists. Don't be surprised to see two radical marching bands, Mucca Pazza and Environmental Encroachment, a small army of freak bikes, mermaids and pirates, fluxus performances, and some amazing sculptures. Not to mention the art cars in attendance, including a double-decker moster bus with a kitchen on the first floor and party on the roof, a U.F.O. drawn covered wagon, and a car that can be best described as a "magic laser." More than a few of the presentations will have audience participation.
After collaborating with Dread Scott on a float for the Deitch Art Parade in New York, Ed Marszewski and I met to discuss this year's Version Festival. It was at those initial meetings in December of 2008 that the plan of producing an art parade in Chicago were worked out. The Chicago Art Parade differs from the Deitch Art Parade quite a bit. While the Deitch Projects hosts superstar New York artists, Chicago's parade is more interested in bringing local art communities together.
In the wake of The Carnival of Art of the River (also known as Art War), everything is influenced by the months of planning and community building that brought that project together. The Chicago Art Parade is the well mannered sibling of the Art War. However, we have some surprises planned!
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Saturday May 2, 2009 6pm
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Cambodia : 2016 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Cambodia »
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158 Bewertungen
4,6 am Juli 24, 2018
I had wanted to stay at the Mainstay Inn in Cape May, NJ for many years and we were finally able to stay there for our 20th wedding anniversary. The Inn was wonderful, our room was beautiful and large and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. When we return we will only stay at the Mainstay Inn!
5 am Mai 22, 2018
We wouldn't stay anywhere else. Top of the line all the way. Thank you Rita, Al and Barb.
5 am Juni 22, 2017
We loved our stay with Rita and Al. Rita's cooking was absolutely delicious and Al was friendly enough to give us a full tour of his barn -- wonderful, friendly service and a great price!
5 am November 29, 2016
gracious hosts, beautiful property and fabulous breakfasts!!
4,8 am Juni 10, 2016
We loved the idyllic spot we found in Ostranders! And the breakfasts were unmatched by any other B& B's we have stayed at. We enjoyed an early morning stroll around the fields and ponds. Great beds, nice big rooms and bathrooms, too. A delight.
5 am November 19, 2015
We have stayed with Al and Rita many many times over the past 16 years. They provide each guest with wonderful and plentiful breakfasts, cozy rooms, and a comfortable home. It doe not get any better than this!
5 am Februar 14, 2015
My wife and I have been staying with the Ostrander's since 2001 and continue to look forward to every visit. It simply doesn't get any better than a weekend or more with Al an Rita.
5 am September 28, 2014
charming totally equipped room, gentle landscape, welcoming hosts, great breakfast, - loved it all.
5 am August 28, 2014
Have already made reservations for my next stay in Canton.
5 am August 28, 2013
I have stayed here 4 to 5 times over the last 2 years. It is a wonderful place to stay. The Ostrander's are delightful and very accommodating.
5 am August 21, 2013
Another 1st class stay.
3,0 am Mai 21, 2013
This was exactly what was needed for a weekend away from the city and work. A comfortable room, with a few extra perks like a small kitchenette and sofa. Nothing too fancy, but comfortable and clean with great service from Al and Rita!
5 am Februar 28, 2013
We stayed at this B&B in August while doing genealogical research. Having grown up on Iowa farms, we really appreciated the country atmosphere. We stayed in the Pond House, loved the peaceful setting and walking the path. And, oh, the food was wonderful... dessert in the evening and a fabulous breakfast. Thank you for the gracious hospitality!
5 am November 14, 2012
Such a great and welcoming couple. I arrived in the evening and was only in town for a quick visit, but their warmth and hospitality made me feel right at home. Room was great with a beautiful view. Breakfast was a special treat, over and above my normal yogurt and coffee. Would definitely return for a lengthier stay in the future. Many thanks!! A.P.
5 am November 09, 2012
Beautiful grounds, working farm, friendly, caring people, delicious food, peace and quiet. Perfect!
5 am Oktober 07, 2012
Al & Rita are the best! Great room. Fantastic breakfast, and super accommodating.
4,8 am August 10, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Ostrander were wonderful hosts and our accommodations were very comfortable. It's not our first stay, and we always look forward to a very nice family-style breakfast. Thank you, Rita & Al!
5 am August 10, 2012
Many stays over 8 years, always top-notch. Great breakfasts. Wonderful hosts!
5 am August 03, 2012
A lovely, peaceful setting accompanied by exceptional hosts Rita & Al. Reserve early!
5 am Juli 26, 2012
This was the most home felt B&B I have ever been to. So peaceful.
4,8 am Juli 20, 2012
We have stayed at this relaxing B&B before, and have always been refreshed by our visits. The peaceful surroundings and wonderful hospitality of the hosts are rare treats that are much appreciated by guests like us! Breakfasts are absolutely delicious, as well. Ostrander's would always be our first choice when visiting this area.
5 am Juni 23, 2012
We have had the pleasure of staying with Al and Rita for the last four years while visiting our son at SLU. Ostranders are truly amazing hosts and the accomodations are outstanding. We are fortunate to be able to recommend this B&B for all the comforts of Home!
4,4 am Juni 04, 2012
Expectations for accommodations in the North Country are usually not too high, so finding this charming place was a real treat. The rooms are comfortable and nicely appointed; the setting allows for a taste of the beautiful rural countryside; Rita makes a delicious breakfast; and Rita and Al are delightful inn keepers with encyclopedic knowledge of the area, the history and the people.
5 am April 11, 2012
Just returned home from a four night stay at Ostrander's Bed and Breakfast. This was a great get away that I can't wait to do again. The property is lovely, each breakfast was unique and delicious, and... I slept like a bear.
5 am April 09, 2012
Food was great, rooms were great and the owners were awsome. I would highly recomend to anyone.
5 am Dezember 01, 2011
Stayed at Ostranders for three nights while attending meetings locally and was blown away by Al and Rita's hospitality! The Pond house is wonderful, coming with all possible amenities and Rita's breakfasts were incredible! Already hoping my company sends me here again, and soon!
5 am November 05, 2011
My husband and I have stayed numerous time at the Ostrander's Bed and Breakfast and every single time we have been treated like family. Always welcoming us with open arms and their caring and exeptional cutomer service, certainly made our stay a wonderful expericence. No wonder we keep coming back!! There is no other place to stay when visiting the Canton Area.
5 am November 03, 2011
Outstanding B&B -- quiet setting; excellent breakfast -- friendly owners; one of the best if not the best B&B we have stayed at on US and England trips.
4,8 am Oktober 13, 2011
Had a very restful night in my little get away by the pond. The cottage was exceptionally clean and stocked with eveything I could possible want or need. The best surprise was Rita's amazing breakfast- more food than an army could eat and tastefully done. My favorite was the pumpkin/pineapple bread. Lovely hosts and very affordable. Can't wait to go back!
5 am August 05, 2011
It is so nice to have anticipated one's every need, but be given privacy completely. It is so nice to be comfortable, well-fed and thoughtful suggestions made in quiet support. It is the comfort of coming home again.
5 am August 03, 2011
This sheep farm B&B is simply...lovely! Airy rooms with every amenity provide guests with a warm & comfortable stay -- whether here for college visits, business or just recreation. Quiet and at the same time very conveniently located!
5 am Juli 23, 2011
We brought our son to his college orientation and found Ostranders Bed and Breakfast in our search for accommodations near school. Our hosts Rita and Al were so warm and welcoming. Rita makes a delicious breakfast and the home made cookies were a welcome afternoon treat! The rooms are so comfortable and we have enjoyed our stay there enormously! The inn is spotless and the grounds are gorgeous. We will be back!
4,6 am Juli 22, 2011
Ostrander's B&B offers great value for the money. The hosts are friendly and their breakfasts very tasty. We would gladly stay here again!
5 am Juli 19, 2011
Friendly, comfortable, quiet. Everything was clean as a whistle and the food was great! Beautiful place!
5 am Juni 27, 2011
This place is wonderful. Al and Rita are the best hosts. Less than 10 min from family and it is nice to have some peace and quiet. Rita makes a wonderful breakfast and their shop is great. We have stayed there before and hope to do it again.
5 am Juni 10, 2011
Stayed here while up for my son's commissioning and graduation from Clarkson University...oh my...what a fantastic B&B!! I stayed in the Pond House, one of the "out buildings". It was soooo relaxing (which I desperately needed). Rita and Al are wonderful folks and make you feel at home...even went and hung out with Al while he fed the sheep, etc. Lots of great stories, delicious breakfasts and wonderful memories. I wish I were there now!!!
4,4 am Mai 09, 2011
this was our 2nd time at the inn. We had a great time. The innkeepers are bery friendly. We had a member of our group with a dietary restriction. this was not a problem and the innkeepers went out of her way to make an excellent option for us. It was a lot of fun. We will be back. Marc
5 am Mai 09, 2011
We just spent a long weekend here for my nephew's commissioning and graduation from Clarkson University. Rita and Al couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly and the breakfast was fantastic! I would highly recommend Ostrander's Bed & Breakfast to anyone traveling in the area!
4,0 am Mai 05, 2011
Spent one night in the Shepherd's House, and everything about our stay was wonderful. The peaceful setting, the spotless, comfortable accomodations, the delectable breakfast and evening treats, Al & Rita, the wonderful hosts, and their great shop and the yard and barn! Perfection!!
5 am April 26, 2011
As we arrived we met Al who was on his way to do his chores. We went along and 3 hours later we checked in. We got to see sheep, baby chicks, tractors, farm equipment for cutting and bailing hay, chickens, rabbits, and a sheep dog followed us everywhere. We stayed in the Pond House and it was clean, roomy and quiet. Breakfast the next morning was homemade and what a variety of foods. Rita and Al are some of the hardest working people we have ever met, and we thoroughly enjoyed talking with them both.
3,8 am April 18, 2011
This was a last minute plan and the innkeepers were so gracious and accommadating.
5 am März 06, 2011
My boyfriend and I had a lovely time at Ostrander's B & B. We had an easy time making a reservation, and we were accommodated when we changed out arrival to an earlier time. We stayed in the Shephard's House, where there was a great living/dining room, a spotless kitchen, and a cozy bedroom. Everything was wonderful -- but I truly can't say enough about Rita's breakfast! My boyfriend said: "This is the best breakfast I ever had!" We loved sitting and talking with the Ostranders while eating. After breakfast, Al took us to the sheepskin shop where I bought an amazing hat and pair of slippers. He even took us on a tour of the barn, to meet the sheep and their newborn lambs. All in all - this was one of the most lovely experiences I have ever had. Please make your visit to Ostrander's today - and stay longer than we did! One night was not enough. I look forward to giving them my business again one day.
4,6 am März 03, 2011
The Ostrander's are lovely and very accommodating. Our room was comfortable, very clean and included everything one would need. Breakfast was delicious both mornings and portions were very generous. We will stay here again, now that our daughter will be attending Clarkson in Fall 2011.
5 am Januar 03, 2011
We have been regular customers to the Ostrander's Bed and Breakfast for 10 years while visiting relatives in a nearby town. We stay in the Shepherd House with our two children, so we have a separate bedroom and the children sleep on the pull out couch in the living room. We have always enjoyed a peaceful stay, with all the comforts of home, and the wonderful hospitality of Al and Rita! The beds are comfortable, the place is always spotless, and Rita leaves homemade desserts for us every evening - yum! Al has been kind enough to show the children the sheep and the chickens on their farm; our kids LOVE going there! It is our "home away from home" for several days at least 3 times a year; we would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone traveling in the area!
5 am November 04, 2010
A fabulous rural setting and outstanding hosts. I stayed in the Shepherd's House -- super clean and comfortable. I felt right at home in my cottage and visiting with Rita in the main house. She makes an outstanding breakfast too. So good! Being from the city, I loved coming back in the evening and finding a deer in the front yard. Very convenient to Canton and Colton. I only wish I could have stayed longer. Would definitely stay at Ostrander's B&B again.
4,0 am September 30, 2010
This was our second stay at this B&B, and it was as wonderful as we remembered. We especially enjoy the beautiful setting. The grounds are immaculate and lush and the pond with the fountain is serene. We stayed in a big room in the house that was clean and tidy. The Ostranders are extremely personable and we enjoyed tea and cookie with them before bed. The breakfast was huge and delicious. We hope to be back soon on our next visit to the area.
4,8 am September 29, 2010
Room - comfortable, perfect. Food - superb. People - friendly & informative.
4,8 am September 16, 2010
What a treat! Beautiful location, super accomodations, outstanding home-cooked breakfasts and two great hosts!
5 am September 04, 2010
This was my first time to enjoy the warm hospitality of the owners of Ostrander's B & B. It was by mere chance that I found their website in July 2009 and knew that I needed to spend time there. I was blessed with being able to reserve the Shepherd's House from five nights in August and my time there was truly a healing experience. It revived and re-energized me spiritually, physically and mentally. May the owners continue, for a long time, their mission of hospitality in this peaceful and tranquil pastoral setting.
5 am August 30, 2010
Our first time staying at a B&B and we could not be more pleased. Al and Rita were superb hosts and some of the nicest people you will meet. Rooms were very comfortable and extremely clean and Rita's homemade breakfasts are simply the best. We look forward to another stay with the Ostranders. The Youngs
5 am August 22, 2010
Ostranders was recommended to me by a couple who had stayed there before. It was everything I heard and much more. Rita & Al were excellent hosts who provided a warm and friendly atmosphere. The room was very nice with everything you could possibly need. I had a very restful night and woke to the smell of a wonderful breakfast cooking below. Rita welcomed my daughter over for delicious breakfast to escape the schools food one last time and went back to campus very happy. I would highly recommend Ostranders to anybody who asks.
5 am August 20, 2010
My son and I were visiting Clarkson University in nearby Potsdam, NY. There are very few hotels to choose from in the area and while I like Bed and Breakfasts, most do not have two beds in a room and most charge an arm and a leg. That was not the case with Ostrander's Bed and Breakfast. They are used to catering to College families and besides being extremely reasonably priced, they have rooms with two or even three beds. My son and I very much enjoyed our short stay in this country location. We talked to another family staying there at night, watched a short meteor shower and had an outstanding breakfast in the morning. We also enjoyed some pet's with their friendly outside-only cats. Great place! Rita and Al were great hosts.
4,8 am August 19, 2010
Best breakfast in the area, wonderful owners, charming farm with beautiful gardens. Definitely would recommend to a friend.
5 am August 17, 2010
What a delightful, restful, and delicious experience we had with Al and Rita! They changed my husband's mind about B and B's. We had a wonderful 2 nights at Ostrander's and will definitely by returning.
5 am August 04, 2010
The Ostranders are a lovely, warm and accommodating couple whose namesake Inn bears every hallmark of such fine people. We were made a part of the family for our too-short stay and hope to return soon. One of the finest home made breakfasts we have had anywhere. Highly recommended without hesitation.
5 am August 02, 2010
We were thrilled with the accommodations, our wonderful hosts, the bucolic setting, and the incredibly delicious breakfasts. Thank you very much.
5 am August 01, 2010
Rita and Al were so welcoming and the Pond House was a comfortable, private retreat - and the grounds are beautiful. A delicious breakfast, too. I appreciated them accepting my last minute reservation request!
5 am Juli 29, 2010
My wife & I have been staying at Ostranders B&B for the past (4) years and we look forward to staying there each year.
5 am Juli 19, 2010
We had a wonderful time at Rita and Al's B&B. We stayed in the Langdon Room. Everything was clean and perfect--lovely bedroom and modern bathroom. Touring the barns with Al and visiting the animals was great fun. Walking the premises, enjoying the pond fish, and picking fresh blueberries was a great treat. Be sure to visit their store which is located in their home. It has some lovely, quality items made from wool, leather, and other fine materials. Rita prepared some outstanding breakfasts and evening snacks. The breakfast was huge and delicious, prepared thoughtfully from the fresh fruit all the way to the main courses. The table setting was beautiful and the food was plentiful and delicious. It was a treat watching the many yellow finches just outside the window. All in all, it was a wonderful experience. Thanks very much for a great stay!!
5 am Juli 10, 2010
We stayed in the Pond house and were extremely pleased. We had a wonderful view of the pond. The Pond house is very large and had all the amenities of home. It's the perfect place to stay if you have difficulties climbing stairs. Rita and Al are wonderful hosts. They make you feel right at home. The breakfasts were out of this world. We never went away hungry. We wondered if Rita could top the last breakfast and she always did. She didn't let us down. The next time we are in the area, we will definitely stay with the Ostranders!
5 am Juli 10, 2010
We spent a week with Rita and Al Ostrander and loved every minute. In fact, I tried to think of ways I could stay. We were in the Langdon Room and was very pleased. We had a wonderful view of the fields from the bedroom and from the private bath we could see the pond. The breakasts are absolutely wonderful. Rita surprised us every morning with a new and delicious breakfast menu i.e., eggs, pancakes, fresh fruit, yogurt, freshly baked bread or muffins ... the list goes on and on. She also shares her recipes with us. Al took us on a tour of the barn and explained the process of haying and raising their sheep. We had fun every morning visiting the sheep before breakfast. Al and Rita are the perfect hosts and make you feel part of their family. We will come back for future visits.
5 am Juli 09, 2010
Let me preface this review by stating that my husband and I have stayed at many B&B's throughout Canada and the US and rely heavily on reviews in making our choices. We loved it. The B&B itself sits way back from the road. We chose the Pond House and could not believe that it contained everything that we could have needed. Rita supplied bottled water and soda and left us wonderful cookies in the evening. The accomodation was exceptionally clean and comfortable and I slept like a baby and I spent endless hours just enjoying the pond and fountain. Al took me on a tour of the barn and showed me all the equipment as well as the sheep, long eared short hair goats, chickens, barn cats, etc. Breakfast was so very enjoyable with beautiful finches and other beautiful birds constantly outside the window by the bird feeders. Breakfast - coffee, juice, delicious muffins, fruit and two breakfast entrees plus sausage each day followed by a yogurt and fruit parfait. The food was absolutely delicious and the amount of food was very generous. Rita and Al are really nice down to earth people who must love running a B&B and sheep farm as it was a wonderful experience staying with them for three nights - we hated to leave. If we ever visit the area again, we would stay with the Ostranders. If we win the lottery (LOL) I think we will book the Pond House for the entire summer each year.
5 am Juni 22, 2010
We had a delightful stay at Ostrander's. The room was spotless and inviting with a comfy bed, fluffy towels and all the amenities. The grounds were incredibly peaceful, strolling past the sheep, taking the paddle boat on the pond or just sitting in the Adirondack chairs enjoying the colorful birds at the feeders. Did I mention a scrumptious breakfast?
5 am Juni 21, 2010
Al and Rita welcomed my wife and I like we were family. I missed my 10th Reunion at SLU earlier in the month and made this trip to connect with old friends from the Canton area. We were able to rest and relax at Ostrander's B&B. In addition, we enjoyed Al's stories and Rita's wonderful treats at bedtime...and of course a top-notch breakfast. We recommend Ostrander's to anyone who is traveling to the Canton area and is looking for a wonderful place to enjoy a few days.
5 am Juni 08, 2010
we were treated like very special friends they have missed seeing for a long time!!!we loved every moment,and the gourmet breakfasts were impossible to describe--you had to be there!!!we have our reservation for 2011 now!!!!
5 am Juni 07, 2010
Ostrander's is absolutely tops in what our family looks for in a b & b. It is impeccably clean, comfortable, restful and relaxing. Rita and Al are friendly and helpful and so welcoming! Rita's breakfasts are always delicious and it is great to have time to meet and great the other guests. We have been coming to Ostrander's for 11 years, ever since our daughter first became a student at St. Lawrence and each time we have stayed there as been as great as the first!
4,4 am April 08, 2010
Our visit to Ostranders was our first Bed and Breakfast experience. We were welcomed as if we had visited the b&b many times before. The house was immaculate and inviting. Our hosts were warm and friendly. The cookies provide for bedtime were delicious. Our breakfast was lovely and just the right start for our college visit. We enjoyed visiting the gift shop and picked up a few things. We are excited to return to Ostranders throughout our son's four years at SUNY Potsdam. We have found a home away from home.
4,2 am April 07, 2010
Lovely home, lovely hosts, 5 (?) course breakfast to die for... :-)!
4,8 am Dezember 19, 2009
We have stayed here frequently during visits to our son at college. It is consistantly a very pleasant, comfy place. The hosts are lovely people who aim to please.
5 am Dezember 13, 2009
The house was impeccably clean and wonderfully decorated for Christmas. Our room had everything we needed. Our hosts were accommendating on our arrival and departure times. The breakfast was outstanding. We enjoyed the sheep shop and made purchases for Christmas. Our child was participating in the athletic recuritment over night at one of the nearby Universities. Staying at the Ostrander's Bed and Breakfast was exactly what we needed. We definately would choose it again and would recommend it to others.
4,6 am November 24, 2009
Warm and comfortable, this B&B was like home only I didn't have to make breakfast or clean the dishes! Rita is a great decorator and cook. She and Al are fun to chat with and chock full of local info. It made our family's college visit enjoyable and relaxing.
5 am November 04, 2009
This was my first visit to a B&B and it was wonderful. Friendly hosts, clean and comfortable lodging and the best breakfast I've ever had, much more than I could eat and delicious. Had a wonderful tour of the barn (baby lambs, kittens and cats and amazing equipment. Hosts were full of energy and very welcoming. I stayed in the Pond Cottage. Nicely decorated, very warm, with all the comforts of home including books and DVDs.
4,8 am Oktober 28, 2009
Such a creative & delicious breakfast, new born lambs on the farm; a pre-breakfast trot around the pond; such hospitable hosts, and a lovely "warm wool things" shop. Couldn't ask for more. It's even in the town where I grew up.
4,0 am Oktober 27, 2009
Al & Rita have guests ranging from college alum to hunters & everyone is welcome.
4,6 am Oktober 27, 2009
The food was fabulous and the host and hostess were extremely friendly!! Would highly recommend!
4,8 am Oktober 11, 2009
My stay for several nights this summer was perfect. Al and Rita are exceptional people who really understand how to make each visitor comfortable. The setting is beautiful and relaxing and entertaining. Remarkable farm and great hosts.
5 am September 30, 2009
Just great!
5 am September 23, 2009
This is the cleanest, most beautiful place I have ever stayed. The breakfast is delicious, healthy and served with elegant style.
4,0 am September 01, 2009
Very nice place to stay. We wouldn't hesitate to go back!
5 am August 27, 2009
A wonderfully welcoming, comfortable, clean, convenient place to stay! The accomodations were attractively decorated, as well as being immaculate. The beds were outstandingly comfortable! Best night of sleep we've had away from home in a long time. Rita and Al are charming and comfortable hosts, and breakfast was just fantastic. We will be sure to return to Ostrander's on any and all of our future visits to our college student in Potsdam.
4,8 am August 26, 2009
As executrix of my father's will, I had to "return home" to take care of my father's house & belongings. Rita & Al Ostrander took great care of my stay as if I were part of their own family, making an emotional trip so much more comforting than I ever imagined it could be. Thank You!!
4,8 am August 24, 2009
Owners are very friendly and hospitable and went above and beyond to meet guests' needs. Beautiful and relaxing setting.
5 am August 20, 2009
I really enjoyed the cottage. The people were so caring -- they had the porch light on and a snack. Breakfast was so good. The surroundings were so beautiful. I am telling all our relatives to try it out.
4,6 am August 14, 2009
It was special having you leave the light on for me. Thanks for the fabulous breakfast. Everything was wonderful.
5 am Juli 13, 2009
Loved it. Homey, super clean, gorgeous country setting, awesome breakfast. Sheep Skin gift shop had excellent products and great prices.
5 am Juni 09, 2009
We only stayed one night but Rita and Al made us feel like family taking us on barn tours, giving us history of area and home.
5 am Juni 08, 2009
The most fabulous B&B we have ever experienced. Very clean, beautiful surroundings, excellent location, but most of all proprietors who worked very hard to make our stay memorable!
5 am Juni 06, 2009
This is my second stay-woke up- having coffee watching the nesting kildeer chase the robins and the flicker digging for grubs. Can't beat this place. When I visit this part of the world, won't stay anywhere else.
5 am Mai 20, 2009
Rita and Al made us feel welcome and part of the family, but we don't have to do any of the chores. Gourmet breakfasts and delicious desserts!
5 am Mai 20, 2009
Nothing beats the pond house for renewal! The sound of fountains in the pond, watching baby geese learn to swim and play, sheep in the fields, plus breakfasts that last all day!
4,8 am Mai 15, 2009
This place was a respite from everything! Relaxing and welcoming in all ways. The grounds and rooms were immaculate and well taken care of; amenities galore. Rita and Al are like your favorite neighbors and were incredibly helpful to us while we were there. It was also fun to visit the new lambs and baby goats, commune with the barn cats and hang out with the family farm dog. Evening dessert was a treat and breakfast unbeatable.
5 am Mai 11, 2009
We recently stayed at Ostrander's in Canton NY. It was fabulous. Our accommodations were affordable, comfortable, clean and quite spacious. The grounds are meticulous. We can't say enough about the breakfast. What a cook Rita is! We plan to stay here again in the near future. We would highly recommend Ostrander's anytime.
5 am März 08, 2009
The atmosphere could not be any better. It is nestled in the beautiful countryside of Canton, NY. Wonderful hosts Rita and Al are just the best- such nice people to talk to and have you stay at the beautiful home. The breakfasts are really great and always have homemade fresh food and the new breakfast sundaes are really a nice touch!
4,8 am Februar 20, 2009
Excellent location. We keep coming back and are never disappointed. Would recommend highly!
4,4 am Januar 12, 2009
Very comfortable and clean. Huge breakfast and great food!
5 am Januar 04, 2009
Ostranders is a regular overnight for us when returning to visit family in upstate New York. We feel like we are in fact part of Rita ans Al's family. Great food, great rooms and first class hospitality.
4,2 am Dezember 18, 2008
Very comfortable and convenient. Excellent breakfast.
5 am Dezember 16, 2008
We could not have felt more welcome at the Ostranders B&B. They were extremely generous with their time, indulging our many questions about their charming and adorable flocks of sheep, their darling dog and barn cats, and their sociable goats. We were also welcome to meet and pet these animals, which was a real treat for this animal lover. We also were indulged with a lovely surprise of berry cobbler one morning at breakfast, made from berries that were grown on the property. This was in addition to an already-generous and delicious spread. The rooms were very comfortable and spacious, and thoughtfully stocked with local publications and restaurant and activity recommendations. One other thing that pleasantly surprised us was the relatively mild weather - we were quite tickled to observe as we drove north to Canton from central New York that the snow had turned to rain and the temperatures were substantially milder. Apparently this is normal, but not well-enough known to outsiders. We will definitely be back!
4,4 am Dezember 12, 2008
While in the area for work, decided to bring the wife of 25 years for a fall getaway. My wife really enjoyed Rita's fabulous breakfast and the conversations with the other guests from instate and out of country were enlightening. The fall colors were amazing, even thou the locals always seem to say 'you should have been here last week.' We also happen to be present during the 'lambing season' and the new life on this working sheepfarm was inspiring.
4,6 am November 25, 2008
Comfortable, clean, quiet accommodations. Al and Rita went out of their way to make my stay pleasant. They even gave me a barn tour!
5 am November 23, 2008
We just stayed at Ostranders on a trip for an interview at Clarkson and we loved it! Rita was extremely helpful and the breakfast was superb. We would recommend to anyone visiting the area for a college interview. We are going to be staying there whenever we visit should our daughter attend Clarkson.
5 am November 03, 2008
Great people, great breakfast, great view from the Pond house. Can't wait to go again!
5 am Oktober 30, 2008
immaculately kept ground. spotless, clean rooms. very personable owners who are willing to go out of their way to make their guests feel welcome. Fabulous breakfast. Home away from home!
5 am Oktober 28, 2008
my husband and I have stayed at Ostrander's several times. Wonderful rooms, attention to details of guests' comfort, bedtime snacks, great food, and loveys setting. Best of all, hosts Rita and Al are fun to talk with!
4,8 am Oktober 28, 2008
A great little B&B just outside the town of Canton, NY. Delicious full country breakfast with friendly personable hosts. Clean, comfortable rooms and cottages in a rural setting.
4,8 am Oktober 24, 2008
well run country B&B excellent breakfast, convenient to local colleges, lovely hosts and a barn-full of young lambs
4,6 am Oktober 23, 2008
comfortable, clean, cozy. very sweet and interesting proprietors. we felt like part of the family after three nights!
5 am Oktober 14, 2008
This B&B was not only a comfortable, relaxing inn, it was also a superb value. Our family of four stayed at the Ostrander's while touring a nearby university. We chose to stay in the pond house so we could spread out a bit. It was a beautifully peaceful setting adjacent to the pond. We woke to the soft bleating of sheep in the field. The breakfast was delicious and far more than we expected. We made a quick trip to the barn to see some newborn lambs. The only regret we had was that our tight schedule would not allow us to spend more time relaxing in the adirondack chairs by the pond to enjoy the peace and calming setting.
4,6 am Oktober 14, 2008
Best breakfast ever.
5 am September 22, 2008
My husband and I just returned from a stay at Ostrander's. It is a wonderful place. The hospitality Rita and Al extend is beyond what you can expect. The accomodations and meals were exemplary and far beyond what was expected. We would highly recommend Ostrander's to anyone.
5 am September 21, 2008
Stayed one night because it was the only night available, wish they had a second. Rita and Al were exceptionally friendly as were the other guests. The rooms were very clean, fridge was stocked, desert on the table upon return in the evening, and the lights were on for safety for returning after dark. Beautiful surroundings, pond with lighted fountain, and a wonderful breakfast in the am.
5 am September 13, 2008
We visited St. Lawrence University and found Ostrander's on the Internet and stayed in the Shepherd's House. They provide all the little touches that I had not even though of: free telephone, Internet, umbrella, LED bedside flashlights, evening snacks, newly born lamb, pond with a fountain. Amazing, and at an affordable price.
5 am August 26, 2008
This was our first stay in a B&B and I feel we truly hit upon a gem. Rita & Al were great hosts and Rita's breakfasts were absolutely delicious. Very pleasant and extremely clean. Room was quite comfortable. Grounds beautiful and peaceful.
5 am Juli 30, 2008
Amazing breakfast sweets!
5 am Juli 25, 2008
Cozy and beautiful with a delicious breakfast and friendly chatting.
4,8 am Juli 23, 2008
We spent two nights and wished we could have stayed longer. Al and Rita went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Rita is quite the cook, the food was wonderful! Al gave us a personal tour of the farm. The setting is very quiet and peaceful. We have already scheduled our next stay.
5 am Juli 18, 2008
Beautiful accommodations in rural setting. The hosts were special - gracious & friendly and informative. Their guests interesting. The food was delicious. We learned a lot about farming & the area.
5 am Juli 17, 2008
Nice as nice can be! We loved it. The area, the home, the food, the host & guest were all special.
4,2 am Juli 17, 2008
A bird haven on a quiet country road
5 am Juli 16, 2008
Our stay was great. Owner's very friendly & helpful. Breakfast was more than expected, delicious. Evening snack and beverages provided were great. We plan on staying there in the future.
5 am Juni 09, 2008
my girlfriend and i have never stayed at a b&b before. this was our first and it was amazing. from the cozy decor and furniture to the amazing landscape. everything was perfect. al and rita made us feel right at home and part of the family. kudos to them
5 am Juni 09, 2008
outstanding value of quality and comfort. the rooms, food and service were all outstanding. the hosts treated us like their personal guests.i'd never stay anywhere else in the canton area. all the convenience of a chain hotel with far more personal attention and a "homey" atmosphere.
5 am Mai 29, 2008
Everything was perfect during our stay with Rita and Al Osrander. They were friendly and accomodating and the facilities are above excellent.
5 am Mai 22, 2008
I would definately stay there again!
5 am Mai 13, 2008
Very quiet and peaceful setting amidst rolling farmland. Will definitely stay again.
5 am Mai 05, 2008
What charmers these owners are! I felt completely at home and the beds were nice......so clean, too! My only complaint? I ate too much at breakfast each morning and gained weight!
5 am Mai 01, 2008
Needed a place to stay so my son could visit Clarkson College. The setting is lovely and peaceful and I enjoyed meeting the sheep and goats. My fellow guests described Rita as the Martha Stewart of the North Country and breakfast was indeed outstanding.
5 am April 20, 2008
This was my first stay at a B&B. We were in town for a college visit and didn't get in until late on Friday night. My son and I were greeted at the door by the owners bearing a plate of homemade cookies. Upon settling into our room, I was impressed by the cleanliness and amenities it offered. Breakfast the next morning was out of this world and my 18 year old son was actually full and unable to eat anymore! I look forward to staying there again when he starts Canton in the fall.
5 am April 19, 2008
This was our first stay at a bed and breakfast, and everything about it exceeded our expectations. The proprietors, Al and Rita, made us feel right at home. Al even gave us tour of his barn to show us the sheep he raises. The breakfast we were served was excellent and the room we stayed in, the Pond House situated overlooking a small pond on the property, was very charming. They also run a sheepskin shop with top quality products. We will definitely be staying there again and would recommend Ostranders to everyone!
4,0 am April 14, 2008
I had a great stay at Ostrander's. The property and buildings are absolutely gorgeous. The owners are very kind and personable. When I make another trip to Canton, NY in the future, I will be sure to stay at Ostrander's again!
5 am April 11, 2008
Our family was referred to Ostrander's Bed and Breakfast by a co-worker. My wife and I love to stay at Bed and Breakfasts and have done so many times. Not only were the accommodations outstanding but Al and his wife Rita were a joy to spend time with. We were visiting a nearby University with our daughter and had many questions about the area and its history we found them both to be knowledgeable and informative. We will be seeing much more of Al (aka Ned) and his lovely wife Rita (aka Wilma) over the next four years as we visit our daughter in school.
5 am März 26, 2008
We stayed most of a day and an overnight plus breakfast the next morning. Rita and Al were very hospitable hosts, their home is lovely, the rooms are clean and well appointed. The food served (evening dessert and hearty breakfast) was first rate. Everything was high quality. We would not hesitate to stay there again and look forward to in the near future.
5 am März 18, 2008
Ostranders Bed and Breakfast far exceeded my expectations!!! A wonderful experience and a very reasonable price!! When you stay, be sure to taste the tap water, better than any bottled water I have ever had
5 am Februar 10, 2008
We had to leave early, before breakfast was being served. Rita and Al had coffee, home-made muffins, fruit and yogurt ready for us before our departure. Very nice rooms, brownies on the night-table are superb... Will definitely go back and stay with them again - even after our daughter graduates from St. Lawrence!
5 am Februar 08, 2008
We really enjoyed a superb stay at rita's and al's. excellent accomodations, superb breakfast. We will come again and recommend this B&B.
5 am Februar 08, 2008
Wonderful place to stay at anytime of the year, The owners make this B&B a temporary "home" for anyone who stays there. It is clean, they are great conversationalists.
5 am Februar 07, 2008
Wonderful breakfasts and desserts. Friendly and helpful. Great stories. Overall excellent!
5 am Februar 06, 2008
Very nice, lovely setting.
5 am Januar 30, 2008
Very clean and affordable. Very private and great food and hosts. Have tried without success to find fault… NONE!
4,8 am Januar 30, 2008
Ostranders is always our first choice for accommodations whenever we visit our son at St. Lawrence University. The breakfast is superb, the rooms are cozy and sparkling clean and the Ostranders are delightful hosts.
5 am Januar 25, 2008
You would never know that this was a working farm. Best night's sleep I've had in some time. Food and hospitality outstanding. I'm a world traveler and I have never stayed in any better of a place. Best B&B!
5 am Januar 25, 2008
Came for a week of peace and quiet and found it. Stayed in the Pond House and enjoyed the comforts of home as well as privacy with a great view! Breakfasts were unbelievable and evening desserts were awesome! Al and Rita were a tremendous pleasure to get to know. Looking forward to making it an anual event.
5 am Januar 22, 2008
Al & Rita welcome you, fix your daughter's blown bicycle intertube, tell you where to have dinners, have clean, home-like and well thought-out settings and the breakfast is amazing food.
5 am Januar 14, 2008
A wonderful place to stay. We will always remember our first visit: the long drive from NH...arriving late at night and on the counter was a delicious homemade snack. That was just a preview to the incredible breakfast Rita prepares each morning. We always look forward to our next stay! Comfortable rooms and great conversation with Rita and Al.
5 am Januar 09, 2008
will come back every year
5 am Dezember 30, 2007
We always enjoy our stay here when visiting the North Country.
5 am Dezember 29, 2007
Al and Rita are the best innkeepers anyone could ask for. We meet Al & Rita 6 years ago when we started going to the north country when our local college men's ice hockey team plays St. Lawrence and Clarkson they are not just the innkeepers they make you part of their family. The hospitality and the food is just out of the world. When it's time to go back home it's hard to leave but we always know you will be back the next season or possility for play-offs. We recommand the Ostrander Bed & Breakfast to everyone. They are the best!!! The sheepshop is another exiperence on it's own the items they have in their shop are beautiful-you have to see it.
5 am Dezember 28, 2007
We've been guests of the Ostranders for four years now and each year going back is like going home. The accommodations, the country atmosphere, the warmth and friendliness of the Ostrander's makes it difficult to leave and we always look forward to the following year. A real find in the beautiful North Country!
5 am Dezember 23, 2007
Having stayed in numerous B&Bs over the past 25 years, I can truely say that the Ostranders rates in the top 5. Al and Rita are warm, friendly and make one feel like family. We have returned there for the past 3 years and its like we never left. The Shepard house is clean, well appointed and always inviting. Prices are very reasonable and local amenities are only a short 5 to 7 minute drive away. This is the place to stay in the Canton area!
5 am Dezember 22, 2007
We have stayed at Ostrander's B&B a number of times since our son started attending nearby St. Lawrence University. Rita and Al are the perfect innkeepers and take the time to really treat you like family. Rita has even sent us clippings from the local newspaper when our son has had successes in his collegiate sporting events! And Al loves to share his pride in his sheep farm. We've met the newborn lambs when they were just hours old. The rooms are very clean, attractive and comfortable and the breakfasts fill you to the brim. We truly look forward to our stays at Ostrander's.
5 am Dezember 22, 2007
When you get to Ostrander's you feel like you came home. They remember you and take care of you and give you the space to rest and recuperate. Breakfast will fill you for the day and the company is wonderful. Rita and Al are the best!
5 am Dezember 19, 2007
Al and Rita provided us with our first B&B experience 7 years ago and remain the Gold Standard of hospitality that we use to measure all of our frequent B&B stays. A visit with the O's has become a comforting part of our trips to the North Country for kayaking on the Raquette River, Potsdam basketball in the winter, and golf in the summer. Regardless of the other activities that bring us to St. Lawrence county, the extended breakfasts and conversation with Rita and Al and their superb facilities are most important in bringing us back several times a year.
4,6 am Dezember 17, 2007
Excellent, lovely home. Wonderful food, nicely presented.
4,8 am Dezember 17, 2007
This is the first time we have stayed at a b&b. It was fantastic, the atmosphere was so homey, the people so welcoming and friendly. It was magical in the north country at christmas. The breakfast was the best I ever had. I felt I was at home! I will stay there when I can.
5 am Dezember 14, 2007
This bed and breakfast was outstanding.
5 am Dezember 13, 2007
This bed and breakfast was outstanding.
5 am Dezember 06, 2007
Traveling for business becomes very monotonous when having to stay at generic hotels. Al and Rita's place is an oasis in a desert of mediocrity. It truly is like being at home away from home. I especially enjoyed the evening delivery of a tasty baked treat from Rita. The breakfast is the best you will get anywhere.
5 am Dezember 04, 2007
Al and Rita are very welcoming and accommodating! We stayed in our own private cottage (The Pond House.) It's a wonderful large one-room suite with a complete kitchen, great room and queen size beds. Lots of windows provide a wonderful view of the scenic countryside. Just before dinner time we saw deer grazing on a hill nearby - the Ostrander's sheep grazed in a pasture below. It was wonderful and relaxing. We can't say enough great things about the fabulous breakfast Rita prepared - you won't go away hungry - that's for sure! We highly recommend this for overnight - or for a week of relaxation!


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The Twitter of the Blue Bird
The Twitter of the Blue Bird
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Original GangStar
A collection of media attempting to unveil a non local ever pervasive consciousness at play on all levels of existence.
This is the Self or I Am, the I-I.
L8er G8ors
18 comments:
- E. T. Hansen said...
Me dig the loose the unconscious fabric weaving, enjoyable as usual. X the clown on 2x X.
Universal blessings
- April 29, 2009 at 8:57 AM
- A Few Shots to Shaman said...
Knights In Service of Saytin
- April 29, 2009 at 10:26 AM
- A Few Shots to Shaman said...
WV... gatorses
- April 29, 2009 at 10:27 AM
- Editor said...
I was going through a box of high school memorabilia (circa 1979) and found a Godspell poster in the box and thought that that movie needed to be sYNcoped.
And here it is. Jake you are tuned in man.
- April 29, 2009 at 7:08 PM
- Atareye said...
Wow that surprised the hell outa me!
Well done 4:20 master.
- April 29, 2009 at 7:21 PM
- Cosmic Ti69er said...
love it. fuckin' wicked style and flow
and i mean that.
- April 29, 2009 at 9:09 PM
- Unknown said...
"The "highest" degree attainable in any order is Kosmic Konsciousness, that which ONE already IS."
in other words: the highest degree is not a degree and all orders are boys toys.
- April 30, 2009 at 4:30 AM
- Jake Kotze said...
Thanks so much for watching.
Be awesome
- April 30, 2009 at 9:18 AM
- aferrismoon said...
Sync Whole has a 404 , but am reminded of Dustin hoffman film OUTBREAK, also Morgan Freeman
- April 30, 2009 at 12:40 PM
- aferrismoon said...
Also sean penn seeking divorce from Robin [W]right
- April 30, 2009 at 2:09 PM
- soundlessdawn said...
There's some more Cthulhu tentacle mind control stuff directly tied to Superman in Justice League Unlimited. Reminds me of that old Lucas Arts Computer game: Day of The Tentacle. Awesome Thread of consciousness. Flows like Velvet Plasma.
- April 30, 2009 at 4:49 PM
- Arrowsmith said...
Brilliant Jake! Nuff said.
WV: carcon
no crac
- May 1, 2009 at 6:17 AM
- Anadæ Quenyan Effro said...
Ergh! My wv? Why, rejujusn, of course! Re-JuJu-son, JuJu being Magic & tha' suffix 'son' a term of endearment in Japanese when affixed at the end of one's name. The year that I was conceived, 1956, the Japanese sci-fi thriller Warning From Space hit theatres. Star-shaped aliens. Also, the K.I.S.S. derived arch-villain reminded me of an alien vampire, Rune by name, who could feed off even nuclear energy. Whose soulful muse-I-see(r) did you sUmmon? Happy Bealtainne y'all. Tcha! (•:-)}
- May 1, 2009 at 2:25 PM
- Chris said...
Well done. Christ has his cross while Clark has his diamond. Souls like jewels...
- May 1, 2009 at 8:11 PM
- aferrismoon said...
DOZEN = 1 in 12
Knights in White Satan
never fearing the End
- May 3, 2009 at 12:24 PM
- Indras Net said...
I and I much appreciates these great vids of late, Rastafarian and Synchromystic linguistics kind of blend well, you know what im saying when I and I brings peace, then peace spreads throu da nation organism see
- May 10, 2009 at 7:27 PM
- Particleion said...
I find myself deep within this cosmic tug a war. I no longer need to read what is happening, im living it.
The sheer thought that universal consciousness exist has been by far solidified.
Yet I still feel incomplete, melting away layers of veils, getting ever closer to see the light.
Pushing forward is also not helping for im being dragged by the beast thaT IS TIME.
So patiently i await for the key to arrive.
Tick tock
- May 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM
- Indras Net said...
Hey Jake, I came across some interesting Rainbows, Bridges and Pillars I thought you might enjoy.
These themes interestingly resonate with the city of Bifrost(Rainbow Bridge) Manitoba, Canada. Where Heaven and Earth Meet.
Be well!
- May 26, 2009 at 1:09 AM


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According to an announcement released earlier today, Gov. McCrory has appointed A.L. "Buddy" Collins of Forsyth County to a two-year term on the state Task Force on Safer Schools. According to the release: "The task force will provide guidance to the Center for Safer Schools and consider future policy and legislative action that is needed to improve school safety in North Carolina."
The selection of Collins (pictured at left in an image taken from the website of the advocacy group Equality NC) comes as a bit of a surprise given the controversy that swirled around his original nomination to the Board of Education. That nomination, of course, was opposed vehemently by human rights advocates — particularly folks in the LGBT community — because of Collins' repeated past clashes with advocates over proposed rules to protect LGBT children from bullying while serving on the Forsyth County Board of Education.
That controversy led Equality NC to detail a list of half-dozen objectionable acts by Collins and to call for Gov. McCrory to reconsider Collins' nomination — an act he apparently never took.
Today's appointment is rendered all the more interesting (and even ironic) by the fact that the Governor's new "comprehensive plan" to make schools safer specifically mentions bullying at least 30 times.


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The Celtics' Paul Pierce and the Spurs' Tony Parker Monday were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 13, through Sunday, Dec. 19.Congrats to the Captain! Quite a week for Paul between this honor and the 300K his charity raised. JR 12/20/2010 05:56:00 PM Tweet Edit
Pierce recorded a triple-double and two double-doubles on the week, averaging 21.7 points, 8.7 assists, 8.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals, as Boston went 3-0 to extend their winning streak to 13 games. On Dec. 15, Pierce scored 32 points and hit the game-winning shot against New York with 0.4 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
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