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By: Isabelle Kingsley, Category: Lifelong Learning, Date: 18 Aug 2011
It can be a challenge to lead a sustainable lifestyle that is easy, affordable and suits our personal needs. Is there an eco-balance to living sustainably and living comfortably?
Sustainable living is about making lifestyle choices about shelter, power, food, transportation, water and waste. But will changing certain things that make our lives easy, affordable and comfortable such as long hot showers, the lower price of factory farmed meat, turning on the dryer and driving the car to work affect our quality of life? Are we giving up comfort and ease to do our part for the environment?
How do you feel about this eco-compromise?
Good point. The government does have programs, bonuses and rebates to provide monetary support to households, industry and the community in being more sustainable. Is this working? Are there other ways to make sustainable living more affordable for all?


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Einhorn Squeezes Apple for Its Cash
Behind David Einhorn's protestations on Apple Inc. is a novel way to return cash to shareholders.
Last week Mr. Einhorn, the billionaire manager of hedge fund Greenlight Capital Inc., proposed that Apple issue a special class of stock, which he called "perpetual preferred," that would carry a high dividend yield.
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babiesMonday, February 25, 2008
Baby knits are just the best to knit. Quick, rewarding, and the cuteness factor can be so high. When Kim (who is a new aunt) made these and these, I knew they would be perfect for a friend who just adopted a baby girl.
Pattern: Merry Janes
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Such cute booties & baby! It's funny how the booties matches the clothes of the other baby...ReplyDelete
those booties are adorable. And that baby? so so cute.ReplyDelete
I saw those booties over at Kim's site, I must add them to my 'to do' list, they are adorable. And yes, I often wonder if anyone has a blog. I look on Ravelry too for gals in my area, most of them don't have a blog and the ones that do don't blog much :-( Guess I'll just have to stick with cyber knitting friends.ReplyDelete
I hope Charlie feels better soon, and you don't all get sick. Top up with Vit C!
Hugs Denise
Those are precious little shoes in every way! What a thoughtful gift, Leslie.ReplyDelete
Take care that the flu bug's visit is a very short one :o)
so funny about the yarn store thing. sometimes i wonder who knows i have a blog and who doesn't. i also just totally busted a friend this weekend for being a lurker. it was a good laugh.ReplyDelete
those little shoes are so cute! wish i had a little girl to sew/knit for. just found out that the newest baby to be (coming to my brother in july) is a boy. that is 7 nephews for me. sigh.
hope charlie is feeling better. and that the rest of you don't catch it too.
love those little booties. and how fun to bump into bloggers at the LYS. Jack is such a cutie!!!ReplyDelete
hope Charlie is feeling better soon!
i adore those teeny tiny green booties. ADORE.ReplyDelete
hope charlie feels better soon. and that the rest of you are spared.
Aww... those are just so cute. I love the little button, too!ReplyDelete
Those booties are adorable!! Next time, let's sit and knit and chat awhile!!ReplyDelete
Awwww! Does Jack have a date for the prom yet? NO? Okay, tell him I'm shopping for my dress already . . .ReplyDelete
The booties are the cutest!
The cuteness of the Merry Janes is killing me! And that was such a funny little coincidence, wasn't it? The flu has hit here as well, hope Charlie is on the mend!ReplyDelete
Oh man! Those Merry Janes are to die for! I love 'em! MUST GET PATTERN.ReplyDelete
What a fun knitting group you have by you!
Ack, I hate that wondering about how far the flu will infiltrate...ReplyDelete
I never thought about other people blogging at yarn shops because I never really had a LYS until now. Now, I have a few different locals that read my blog and I have to admit it seems odd because I never had crossed that "real life"/blogging line. It's fun, though. And my new area has a very active yarn group, so that's great, too!
I enjoyed visiting a new baby this weekend, too. So wonderful!
Cutie baby and those little shoes! I have met a blogger once, and someone once came up to me and recognized a sweater I had blogged about and she had read my blog! That felt really wierd!ReplyDelete
Those bootie/socks are adorable! I was thinking "gee I have that exact color" then I saw that you used natural as well & I had to look at the picture again to see where it was! lolReplyDelete
The pic of the baby is beautiful -- I can see it on the Mom's wall for a long time... And it's fun to meet other bloggers, isn't it?!
Those booties are SO cute. Congrats to your friend! My husband is adopted. I have great respect for the journey.ReplyDelete
What fun that you got to meet Keana and Jack! I wonder the same thing in yarn shops. I just trolled 2 of my LYS for the first time since we moved and had to keep from introducing myself as SpiderWoman!
My whole house was sick the entire vacation (except for me)and now just a day after my son seemed better he has an ear infection! I hope CHarlie feels better soon and that the rest of you stay well.
I really wish that those booties were okay to wear at my age. And that baby, he looks just like Keana, doesn't he!ReplyDelete


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Colorado Ski Country's 5th, 6th Grade Passport programs now available for 2013-14 ski season
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) recently announced the association's popular 5th and 6th Grade Passport Programs are available for the 2013/14 ski season. The Passport Programs introduce fifth and sixth grade kids to skiing and snowboarding by giving fifth graders free access, and sixth graders discounted access, to twenty of Colorado's finest ski resorts.
As the industry's most influential program, the CSCUSA 5th Grade Passport allows fifth graders three days of free skiing at each of the 20 CSCUSA participating member resorts. The 6th Grade Passport allows sixth graders four days of skiing at the same twenty resorts for $99, which amounts to 80 days on the slopes for less than $1.25 each day.
Additionally, CSCUSA will offer First Class Lessons to complement the 5th Grade Passport Program. First Class provides fifth graders who are new to skiing and snowboarding the opportunity to learn the sport from some of the best instructors in the industry.
Registered 5th Grade Passport holders who have never skied nor snowboarded, and are therefore considered "never-evers", are eligible to receive a free ski or snowboard lesson and rental equipment during the month of January, which is also Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. Fifth graders who qualify for First Class have the option of seventeen different resorts to have their introductory experience on snow. Advance reservations are required for First Class Lessons.
"Colorado Ski Country's Passport Programs have introduced an entire generation of youngsters to skiing and snowboarding," said Melanie Mills, president and CEO of Colorado Ski Country USA. "By giving 5th and 6th graders the opportunity to ski and ride, we're helping kids to become lifelong skiers and snowboarders. The First Class Lesson program ensures that novice young skiers and snowboarders will enjoy their introductory on-snow experience and grow to become ambassadors of the state's signature sports."
To register kids for the Passport Programs, parents can visit www.ColoradoSki.com/Passport. Details on the First Class Program can also be found at ColoradoSki.com/Passport. The CSCUSA Passport Programs enjoy the support of presenting sponsor, Chipotle, and of program partners Christy Sports and Credit Union of Colorado.
Participating resorts in the 2013-14 Passport programs include: Arapahoe Basin, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Copper Mountain, Crested Butte, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort, Eldora, Howelsen Hill, Loveland, Monarch, Powderhorn, Ski Cooper, Ski Granby Ranch, Snowmass, Steamboat, Sunlight, Telluride, Winter Park and Wolf Creek.
For more details please visit www.ColoradoSki.com/Passport or call 303-866-9707.
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Canada edges Italy to reach Davis Cup semis
Vancouver, BC – Milos Raonic upended Andreas Seppi in four sets Sunday to lift Canada over Italy in their best-of-five 2013 Davis Cup quarterfinal.
The Canadian duo of Vasek Pospisil and veteran doubles great Daniel Nestor outlasted the Italian tandem of Daniele Bracciali and Fabio Fognini in Saturday's doubles rubber to give Canada a 2-1 edge.
Raonic, who had cruised past Fabio Fognini on Friday to even things, sealed the victory in the first singles rubber Sunday, besting Seppi, 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5.
This was the first-ever Davis cup meeting between the two nations.
Canada will next face Serbia, which used Novak Djokovic's win over Sam Querrey on Sunday to finish off the United States in their quarterfinal.


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Game played with smartphones with a facebook app, such like iPhone. The game consists by scrolling down eachothers friends list and picking out a random person (girls for boys, and boys for girls ) writing something or doing something (mutually agreed upon) embarrasing on their wall.
Writing "Wanna grab a cup of coffe?" to an ex with you have an infected relationship with or writing "oh my god, you are so hot" to a friends hot mom. Thats facerolling!
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Despite the urging of one councilman earlier in the week, the president of the local firefighter's union said Thursday that "pay cuts" will start next week as the city moves to recover money paid during two years of contract litigation.
PORT ORANGE — Despite the urging of one councilman earlier in the week, the president of the local firefighter's union said Thursday that "pay cuts" will start next week as the city moves to recover money paid during two years of contract litigation.
"They are collecting. The cuts are going into effect," said Mark Vroman, a Port Orange firefighter who heads the union. "We're getting statements today. Right now I have to figure out how I'm going to pay my mortgage and feed my family."
Port Orange on Monday will start collecting money paid to firefighters in automatic annual raises since 2010 under the old contract while a new agreement was being litigated.
The city in May received the authority to implement a 2008-09 contract by both the Florida Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) and a circuit court judge. Later that month, the 44 rank-and-file firefighters overwhelmingly voted against ratifying that contract.
Firefighters see the city's action as a major pay cut, while most officials consider it a retroactive salary adjustment. Several repayment options have been given firefighters, including deductions being taken from checks over 156 weeks.
The average amount due the city ranges from $5,000 to $12,000, depending on the firefighter.
City Councilman Bob Ford at Tuesday night's meeting urged his colleagues not to go after the money. He said tighter pension revisions passed in an ordinance were enough of an "imposition," and that seeking back pay was too big of a hit.
"I don't want to be apart of a group who causes someone to lose their house, or have to get a second job and not be home to spend time with their children. What I would say is let bygones be bygones, as a sense of good will," he said.
"This is pushing it too far. It's the type of thing that produces bad feelings for the next 25 years."
In the past, firefighters could retire after 20 years of service. That was changed to 55 with 10 years service, or 52 with 25 years service.
The city is looking at ways of lowering an estimated $22 million in unfunded liability in the pension fund.
But councilmen seemed flexible in dropping the repayment of the salaries.
"We have a side that's smarting. They have a side that's smarting. And there are no winners here," Councilman Don Burnette said, adding the city had options when it came to the salaries.
Corey Berman, a Port Orange resident and outspoken supporter of the firefighter's union, urged the council "not to take away" the money that has already been paid.
"The status quo contract was imposed, not agreed upon," he said. "In asking for the money back, that's an involuntary loan, like 'I gave you the money, now give it back.' There were no loan papers signed."
The city considers the 2008-09 contract the "status quo document" approved by the council in March 2010. That contract eliminates automatic 2.5 percent annual pay raises and is replaced by a more subjective "pay range" plan.
City Manager Ken Parker has said future increases in salary will be determined by the City Council, as is the case in other departments. Last year, the general employees and police received a 1 percent raise.
Parker said in 2008 that 34 percent of Fire Department payroll went toward pension costs, and in 2011-12 budget it was 73 percent.
Meanwhile negotiations continue between the city and union over subsequent contracts, including the one for 2013.
Mayor Allen Green said approving the tighter pension plan was "a very difficult task.
"But we consider it's what we have to do to make (the pension) stable, and make sure it's sustainable," he said. "We have an obligation to make this financially sound."
However, he agreed with Ford that "the money (paid in salaries) is a separate issue."
But as of Thursday, Vroman said the firefighters were notified they soon will start paying back the 6 percent in raises they received since 2010.


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|How to obtain copies of Montana vital records, such as Montana birth certificates, Montana death records, Montana marriage licenses & Montana divorce decrees. See the guidelines for general information on how to order vital records. Check the related links for additional vital records and genealogical information on Montana.
Montana State Vital Records Office Information
Both from the standpoint of cost and efficiency, the Montana researcher will usually find the County Courthouse Records to be the best source for all variety of Montana genealogy records. There are times, however, when you might not know the county in which an ancestor resided. In that event, the Montana Department of PublicHealth and Human Services, Vital Records Division is a good place to start.
Be sure to include a S.A.S.E with your request! Make check or money order payable to Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Index to Montana County Vital Records Offices
Follow this link to Rootsweb to determine what county a city or town is in.
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Please gather together all of information about your family that is available before investigating the Montana vital records. You are just starting your family tree, so there is no reason to try to blindly fill in the blanks of your great-great grandparents yet. Write down the names and pertinent dates of your spouse and your children at the beginning of your activity. If you do not know the pertinent dates of your spouse and your children, then you really should. By doing this simple task, you can see your tree beginning to sprout. Do you still have contact with grown siblings? Sometimes your other family members may know information about family member�s background like grandparents and great-grandparents that you did not know. You might just discover that a relative is also interested in your ancestors. You can make the family tree a family project. Once you have all of the names that you can find on your own, you can now visit the Montana vital records.
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A common question that beginner genealogists ask is this: what are Montana vital records? The Treasure State has the birth and death dates of its citizens available to the public. Birth certificates and death notices offer legal proof that Montanans existed. The facts found within are pieces of evidence that can go into your family tree. These important artifacts give precise information for the family tree that you are creating. The adventure of perusing the Montana vital records begins. The evidence found within these records can be found in one location. Dabbling on the internet can get you to this invaluable resource fairly quickly.
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By: Russ Weakley, Category: Museullaneous, Date: 16 Sep 2010
A quick introduction to Twitter presentation, given to Australian Museum staff
Tags twitter,
To sign up for a Twitter account go to the Twitter homepage and the orange signup button. Remember to choose a username that is unique but not too long as that may restrict your tweet length. Start to follow some people and see how you get on. If AM staff (or anyone else for that matter) has questions please contact me, Russ or Brooke.
Thnx for posting this Russ. Twas a great presentation. Here's some other links about Twitter that people may find useful:
Museums on Twitter - blog post with links to various museums on Twitter
Twitter in the classroom boosts student engagement - blog post reporting on a study that looked at usefulness of Twitter in universities
Twitter as an Audience Research tool? - my experiments with Twitter in exhibition evaluation
Twitter in plain English - Common Craft video explaining Twitter
Look forward to more discussion and tweeing!


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For the third-consecutive year, Houston resident Victor Martinez is making the roughly 30-hour drive to see his son in Seattle over Memorial Day weekend.
But this year, unlike the first two journeys, Martinez will get some relief at the gas pump.
"I'm not having to pinch pennies to save up a lot to go this year," said Martinez, a 45-year-old truck driver who stopped at the Allentown Service Plaza on the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Tuesday on his way to the Delaware Water Gap.
Across the country, drivers will pay significantly less for gas this Memorial Day than in years past. In all 50 states, gas prices are lower now than a year earlier...


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(Indianapolis) July 15 – Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita says grand jury indictments announced today in an ongoing Marion County cemetery fraud case illustrate the complexity and wide reaching nature of the white-collar scheme investigated by his Prosecution Assistance Unit (PAU) in cooperation with local prosecutors.
The case, involving Memory Gardens Management Corporation (MGMC) and first made public earlier in 2008, involves a meticulous scheme by New Jersey resident Robert Nelms to misuse the company's perpetual care fund – a state-mandated fund designed to ensure the permanent maintenance of cemeteries. Nelms, the owner and president of MGMC, faces charges of use fraudulent securities instruments similar to corporate bonds to transfer $27 million dollars of cash and assets from MGMC's perpetual care fund.
Today, three additional indictments are being made public against three co-conspirators involved in the case:
All three are charged with five counts of Class C felony theft related to the unauthorized use of MGMA's perpetual care trust and other funds.
"These multi-count indictments against these three individuals demonstrate the seriousness of the accusations and are the result of our joint investigation – which included over a thousand hours from the Prosecution Assistance Unit – to hone in on these complex and expansive activities," said Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita. "Crime can be violent, or can be executed using white-collar weapons like a pen, a briefcase, or in this case, a cemetery plot. Our office will continue to work effectively with other parts of government, like Carl's office, to ensure we get results in cases like this that threaten to rob Hoosiers of a life's worth of work."
The specific MGMC properties and funeral homes include:
Any consumers with questions about the properties listed can call: (317) 923-5474 ext. 180. The properties are currently being overseen by Franklin attorney Lynnette Gray, who was appointed by a Johnson County Judge to oversee the operations of the business at Secretary Rokita's request.
This is the second time in as many days the work of the Secretary of State's Prosecution Assistance Unit has led to noteworthy results. Yesterday, an unlicensed mortgage broker was given an eleven year sentence for mortgage fraud in Hancock County. The case was also a joint investigation involving the PAU.
About the Prosecution Assistance Unit
In 2004, Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita created the Prosecution Assistance Unit within the Securities Division of the Secretary of State's Office. Its purpose is to assist police and prosecutors in investigating and prosecuting criminal violations of the Indiana Securities Act and the Indiana Loan Brokers Act. The investigators and attorneys in the unit collectively have over 72 years of experience in investigating and prosecuting criminals. Since its inception, the Unit has helped to convict 38 criminals in state and federal courts across Indiana. In addition, courts have ordered defendants to pay over $29 million in restitution to crime victims. The Unit operates under the direction and supervision of the Securities Commissioner and the Senior Investigator.
The charges described are merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.


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Exclusive UFC 119 Photo Gallery: Part Two
(Serra needs a better hypeman.)
Jason "J-Dog" Wright worked his ass off getting us dozens of photos from Saturday night's UFC 119 event, and we're hell bent on getting them all uploaded onto the site for you to marvel at.
Here's the latest batch of Jason't shots of the guys and girls at the show in Indianapolis, Indiana last weekend.
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Think things is still settling yet and not every pet is widely available yet. Most notably Kovok. Havent seen much to direhorns of late, and people seems to be catching onto that Unborn Val'kyrs are crazy good now.
But people have taken to whine about Xu-Fu already, at least you can only have one of them. But theres plenty of mechanicals due to the direhorn hate, which should keep Xu-Fu in check. But if he becomes prevalent, we might see more evasion pets. Dodge is the perfect counter to Xu-Fu, since it lasts 2 turns, then Xu-Fu's player have nothing to use prowl on, wasting it even if he waits a second turn.
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Mallozzi earns M.D.
Scott S. Mallozzi, son of Dr. Steven and Joann Mallozzi of Warwick, graduated from New York Medical College on May 31 with his M.D. degree. He is in residence at Orthopedic Surgery University of Connecticut Health Center. He earned his B.S. from Boston College in 2006 and his M.S. from Boston University in 2008. Scott is the grandson of Joseph and Angelina Scott of Warwick and Josephine Mallozzi of Cranston and the late Pat Mallozzi.
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Scholarships to help small companies, nonprofits, or entrepreneurs improve knowledge, business skills.
Carlson Executive Education is awarding 10 scholarships, valued at up to $3,500 each, to Minnesota-based small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurs who best articulate how their organization could overcome challenges or capitalize on opportunities by acquiring new knowledge and skills. The scholarships can be used to explore a variety of topics taught at the Carlson School including finance, marketing, operations, strategy, leadership, and personal performance improvement.
Scholarship winners will be able to attend one of Carlson Executive Education's open enrollment programs, which typically consist of two-to- three-days of instruction.
The scholarship is available for small companies or nonprofits that have fewer than 100 employees, as well as individual entrepreneurs.
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My eleven year old middle school daughter and I were having a conversation the other day about games and one game in particular became the topic of discussion. A party game we all know as Truth or Dare.
My daughter: Um, I've also played this game called Truth or Dare.
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WorthMonkey necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
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We are a small company starting a brand new product search engine, specializing in price histories and research. We index massive amounts of data and plan on offering the site as free access for all. We are a young, fast and agile company , and want our logo to express the same. In addition, the goal of the company is not to make money, but to educate buyers and make them feel better about their purchases.
We are targeting all potential buyers and sellers in the automotive and electronics industries. But that is just for starters, we'll eventually move into, sporting goods, collectibles, and more. The audience will be all ages, and may or may not be computer savvy. We'll be making the website as clean and lean as possible to make sure that using it is super easy.
We are looking for a logo to represent our search engine - Worth Monkey.
Ideally, we'd like the logo to be the text - Worth Monkey - and an identifiable graphic.
For the text, we like the existing vector graphic attached, but would be open to variations.
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Australia's bowlers ripped through Sri Lanka's tail to dismiss the tourists for 294 late on day one of the third Test.
The visitors looked on course for a sizeable total as they worked their way to 250 for five thanks to impressive knocks by youngster Lahiru Thirimanne (91) and skipper Mahela Jayawardene (72).
But the dismissal of Thirimanne late in the final session sparked a collapse with Sri Lanka losing their last five wickets for just 44 runs in front of more than 26,000 people at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Test newcomer Jackson Bird (four wickets for 41 runs) was the chief destroyer while the returning Mitchell Starc (three for 71) also impressed as Australia's bowlers eventually justified skipper Michael Clarke's decision to field first.
The hosts will now aim to pile on the runs on day two as they look to complete a series clean sweep and send retiring batsman Michael Hussey out on a high.
Mike Hussey runs out first in his final Test
Bird continued where he left off from his Test debut in Melbourne by capturing both openers in the first session.
Dimuth Karunaratne departed for five when he miscued an attempted pull shot off Bird, who then had Tillakaratne Dilshan (34) caught behind.
Jayawardene and Thirimanne put on 62 runs for the third wicket before an inspired bowling change saw Starc strike with the first ball of his new spell.
Clarke took a sharp catch at first slip to remove his opposite number but only after the left-armer survived a close call on a front-foot no-ball.
Peter Siddle got in on the act late in the middle session by snaring Thilan Samaraweera lbw as the vulnerable and wounded visitors showed tremendous resolve to get to 169 for four at tea.
But despite being in a strong position late in the final session, Thirimanne's soft dismissal inside the last hour triggered a flood of wickets.
The 23-year-old, who only arrived in Australia two days ago, had averaged less than 20 in his seven previous Test matches but dominated all the bowlers in a fantastic knock.
He did have a little bit of luck when he was given out lbw on the first ball he faced, only to be given a reprieve by the third umpire upon review.
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Thirimanne also got another life on 65 when he got a faint edge off Nathan Lyon which bounced wickedly and hit wicketkeeper Matthew Wade on the shoulder before falling to the turf.
And he made the most of the let-offs in a 151-ball stay, which included 13 fours and one massive six, moving to within nine runs of a maiden Test century.
But it was an attempt at another expansive shot off Lyon that proved his undoing, slicing a drive high to point where David Warner took an impressive diving catch.
Thirimanne received terrific support from skipper Jayawardene in the middle session before Angelo Mathews (15) and Dinesh Chandimal (24) both contributed to good partnerships.
That pair both fell victim to Starc, with Hussey taking a smart catch to remove Mathews, while Chandimal was beaten by a vicious yorker.
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Metascore®Universal acclaimbased on a weighted average of allcritic review scores.
The film manages to educate without ever feeling didactic, and to entertain in the face of what would, to any other character, seem like a grim life sentence.
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What's remarkable about Dallas Buyers Club is its lack of sentimentality. The movie, like its star, is all angles and elbows, earning its emotion through sheer pragmatism.
It's been 20 years since Tom Hanks put a movie star's face on the AIDS crisis in "Philadelphia." Since then, Hollywood has largely ignored one of the most tragic chapters of the 20th century. Considering that track record, even a movie as imperfect as Dallas Buyers Club is something worth celebrating.
Through its detailed depiction of the lead character and McConaughey's outstanding portrayal, Dallas Buyers Club enlightens compellingly without sermonizing.
This is a bold, drastic and utterly persuasive inhabiting of a doomed fighter by a performer who has graduated from the shirtless rom-com Romeo of the last decade to indie-film actor du jour.
What distinguishes Borten and Wallack's screenplay is its refusal to sentimentalize by providing humbling epiphanies to set Ron on the right path and endow him with empathy.
This classic tale of a little guy taking on giants benefits from being essentially true, and from accomplished filmmaking, but most of all from the beautiful vitality of Mr. McConaughey's performance.
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Grim, intense movie tells a powerful, relevant true story.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Dallas Buyers Club is an intense drama based on a true story about finding treatment for AIDs in the early days of the disease. The movie contains very strong subject matter overall -- including graphic unsafe sex, drug abuse, and bigotry -- but tells a powerful and relevant story. There's some fighting and threats, and a little blood. Some nudity is visible during sex scenes. Language is very strong, and includes several racial and homophobic slurs. Drugs are prevalent, both illegal recreational drugs and AIDS medicines, and characters often drink heavily, or abuse their meds with alcohol. Many characters smoke cigarettes.
Messages: The main character learns to help himself and help others when no system is in place to do it for him. He goes against various laws, but the results of his actions are most certainly for the good. For AIDS patients, he advocates simple vitamins and proteins (as well as clean living and non-processed food) over harsher medicines. Ultimately the message is that when motivated, people can change for the better and fight for the greater good. There's also an anti-corporate message demonstrated through drug companies' heartless actions.
Role models: The main character transforms from a rotten person to a heroic one. He starts out as a homophobic, bigoted, promiscuous drug user. Over the course of the story, he learns to take care of himself, eat healthy, and learns to appreciate and love others regardless of who they are. Initially, his catalyst for helping others is to help himself and make money, but he eventually learns to see the good he is doing for others.
Violence: The main character often picks fights with others, especially in the first half of the movie. Much of the time, this doesn't result in anything except some threats or missed punches. In one fight, he gets punched and has a bloody mouth. He's also injured by an electric shock while on a job, and some blood is shown. Even during the second half, however, there is shouting and some showy threats. Characters' feeble and deteriorating conditions are arguably more upsetting than any acts of violence or aggression in the film.
Sex: The main character has sex with many partners, often unsafe. As the movie opens, he's seen having sex with two girls in the stadium, though it's mostly in close-up with no nudity shown. Later, a flashback shows him having sex with a woman with track marks on her arms; its how he contracted the HIV virus. After being diagnosed, the main character has spontaneous sex with a woman, also diagnosed with the virus. Some female toplessness is shown. The main character's bottom is shown, in another scene he is heard masturbating. There's also strong sexual innuendo, both gay and straight, throughout.
Language: Language is much stronger in the movie's first half, before the character is reformed. It includes "f--k," "s--t," "c--ksucker," "p---y," "Goddamn," "son of a bitch," "hell," "dumbass," "motherf--ker," "a--hole," and "c--k," as well as racial and cultural slurs like "faggot," "homo," "chink," the "N" word, and "spic."
Consumerism: Not applicable
Drinking, drugs and smoking: Both the main character, Ron, and the secondary character, Rayon, are shown to be habitual drug users and/or drinkers. In the first half of the movie, Ron drinks heavily (mostly whisky), snorts cocaine, and smokes cigarettes. When Ron first starts taking AIDS meds, he abuses them and takes them with beer. Ron eventually recovers but Rayon keeps using throughout. We rarely see Rayon using, but Ron confronts Rayon about being high in some scenes. Hypo needles are shown, and AIDS medications are discussed at length.
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First Look Store Review: Chicago French Market
The long-awaited Chicago French Market opened its doors yesterday at the Ogilvie Transportation Center. We were there bright and early to check it out.
Earlier this week, we took a walk-through with market operator Sebastien Bensidoun, whose family owns more than 95 indoor and open-air markets in the U.S. and Europe. The Chicago French Market – also called the MetraMarket for its proximity to Metra commuter trains – is being billed as Chicago's first "year-round, European-inspired indoor market."
Bensidoun said vendors were selected very carefully to bring in as much quality, locally produced items as possible, as well as some imported goods. And despite a handful of vendors preparing food on site, he wanted to avoid a "food court" atmosphere.
When we returned Thursday morning for the grand opening, we were amazed to see how everything had come together in the last couple of days. The first thing that caught our eye was the abundance of produce at several stalls. In all, there are nearly 30 vendors offering a variety of meat and fish, cheese, produce, coffee, prepared food and specialty items.
Bensidoun said he hopes to get approval to offer outdoor sidewalk space on Saturdays during the summer.
Transportation: The market is accessible by CTA Green and Pink line trains, buses and Metra trains. If you drive, they are offering an hour of free parking with the purchase of at least $20 at the market (100 spaces available).
• 1 Produce Express offers a wide variety of items, some grown as close as Glenview, Ill., including not one, but three kinds of green beans.
• 2 A nice selection of mushrooms.
• 3 Wintery root vegetables.
• 4 The prices we noticed were pretty reasonable.
• 5 A pile of pomegranates.
• 6 Fresh Mandarin oranges. We bought a bag of them and ate nearly all of them immediately. Delicious!
• 7 Fresh fish from LaMaree Seafood.
• 8 Specialty oils: almond, hazelnut, walnut, grapeseed, etc.
• 9 The meat case at Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine.
• 10 Harvest screen print pillows, $40.
• 11 A tower of pannetone (makes excellent french toast).
• 12 The Wisconsin Cheese Mart – an entire stall dedicated to dairy creations from our neighbors to the north.
• 13 Intricate treats at Vanille Patisserie.
• 14 Fruit preserves at Chicago Organics. Who wouldn't love a taste of strawberry and basil this time of year?
• 15 More pastries to munch on as you browse the market.
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New research shows that risky behaviors climb when peer passengers are onboard
Risky behaviors among 16- and 17-year-old drivers involved in fatal crashes increased when teen passengers were present, according to a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. With motor vehicle crashes ranking as the leading cause of death for teens, AAA is calling on parents to get involved and stay involved as their teens learn to drive.
The new research, released as part of Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 14-20), shows that the prevalence of risky behaviors generally grew for 16- and 17-year-old drivers as the number of teen passengers increased. Among 16- and 17-year-old drivers involved in fatal crashes:
•The prevalence of speeding increased from 30 percent to 44 percent and 48 percent with zero, two and three or more teen passengers, respectively.
•The prevalence of late-night driving (11 p.m. to 5 a.m.) increased from 17 percent to 22 percent and 28 percent with zero, two and three or more teen passengers, respectively.
•The prevalence of alcohol use increased from 13 percent to 17 percent and 18 percent with zero, two and three or more teen passengers, respectively.
"Mixing young drivers with teen passengers can have dangerous consequences," said Tony Spada, president/CEO of AAA Western and Central New York. "AAA urges parents to set and consistently enforce family rules that limit newly licensed teens from driving with young passengers."
To help inform parents and teen drivers, AAA will hold free "Start Smart" teen driving seminars throughout Western and Central New York. The seminars will begin at 6:30 p.m. and reservations are required.
Locally, an event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at AAA Amherst Travel and Insurance Center, 100 International Drive, Williamsville.
AAA experts will be on hand to discuss: driver training and education; driver distractions; rules of the road; insurance requirements for new teen drivers; the entire licensing process, including DMV paperwork, graduated driver licensing (GDL) regulations, and road testing; and available tools and resources, such as AAA's new website for parents and teens, www.TeenDriving.AAA.com. To register, call 1-800-836-CLUB (2582) or visitwww.AAAdriverprograms.com.
This study builds on a AAA Foundation report released in May that shows how risk of death in a traffic crash for 16- and 17-year-old drivers increases by 44 percent when carrying one passenger younger than 21, doubles with two, and quadruples with three or more younger passengers, compared with driving alone.
According to New York state's graduated license law, junior license holders under age 18 may drive with no more than one passenger under age 21 unless they are members of the immediate family.
As Upstate New York's largest member services organization, AAA provides nearly 860,000 members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive related services. Since its founding in 1900, AAA has been a leading advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. Visit AAA at http://www.AAA.com.


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Tom Atwood's recent work has focused on portraits of creative personalities, mostly at home. His work exhibits at galleries and museums nationwide. He is also a visiting photography lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles. Before moving to Hollywood, Atwood based his studio at different times in San Francisco, New York, Paris, and Amsterdam. In a past life he also held director and executive positions at two national advertising agencies. Atwood grew up on a dirt road in the woods of Vermont.He has a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a master's from Cambridge University in England.
The Advocate: Why are you a photographer?
Tom Atwood: My gravitation toward photography developed out of a confluence of other interests: painting (I've always been a visual person), architecture and urban planning (the settings for most of my photographs), musical theater and psychology (an interest in other people, their personalities, their lives, and how they feel and behave), and a love of all activities social (photography entails interacting with others). Because many of my general interests in life intersect with photography, it ended up being the perfect medium for me.
What catches your eye?
It's the commonplace, everyday world that fascinates me most — how an interior is laid out, what's in someone's garbage, how someone uses the products in their bathroom. I've always had an eye for the most arcane of details. These almost obsessive observations remain etched in my mind, and sometimes I think they are trivial, but on some level they do matter because they ultimately inform my photography at one point or another.
How do you choose your subjects?
Art and photo directors match me with subjects for my commercial and editorial work. For my fine art work, finding individuals has become a psychological addiction of mine. Most subjects come through referrals from friends or friends of friends. Yet some of the most interesting subjects have emerged from some of the most unlikely sources: an elderly woman next to me on a plane, a don from Cambridge University, an Afrikaner management consultant, an L.A. high school student, a magazine editor from a dinner party in Paris, and a government bureaucrat in Amsterdam who had never set foot in America.
How do you describe your work?
The main thesis of my portraits of individuals at home is that you can tell a lot about someone and their personality from their home and how they live in it. This is reflected in my style in a number of ways. I often seek out homes packed with wall-to-wall belongings, paraphernalia and detail. I attempt to suggest what such spaces reveal about the range of subjects' personalities as well as how complex our personalities can be. Similarly, to illustrate that subjects and environments are a unified fabric, I choose a wide depth of field. Neither subject nor home predominates; my images are an attempt to balance the two. Conventional portraiture, on the other hand, tends to emphasize the person, through backgrounds of streamlined simplicity often with a narrow depth of field. I'm meticulous about composition — the photos often include both floor and ceiling, embracing as much of the environment as possible. I like to challenge people's eyes by including as much in the frame of the camera as possible while still creating balanced images. To fully create 360-degree portraits, I attempt to photograph people in daily activity — modern-day tableaux vivants. I seek out whimsical, intimate moments of daily life with subjects unaware of the camera. I strive for photographs that shift between the pictorial and the theatrical and that have elements of both formal portraiture and informal snapshots.
What makes a good photograph to you?
A photograph can be strong for any of a number of reasons: Raw emotion. Aesthetic beauty. Historical significance. Social value. A great photograph is often one that hits more than one of these or strikes a chord on many levels. Yet based on people's unique life experiences, every individual will have a different reaction to every picture. So what makes one photograph great may be different for different people.
Who are your favorite artists? And why?
The photographers Gregory Crewdson and Simen Johan are my personal favorites. Gregory is known for his strange portraits of people in odd circumstances, and Simen for his somewhat grotesque portraits of children. I like them because in terms of aesthetics, both are brilliant at lighting and composition. Both also have an idiosyncratic, almost perverse understanding of the human condition.


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- e-Inside - This is the official communication source for Kent State faculty and staff. The weekly electronic employee newsletter is sent to all employees via e-mail each Monday at their kent.edu e-mail address. It also can be accessed anytime online at http://www.kent.edu/einside/einside-archives. Materials for publication review should be submitted to email@example.com.
- e-Inside Special Edition - This is for employee news of an urgent nature that must be communicated within the week and prior to the next regular edition of e-Inside.
- e-Inside Management Update - This monthly newsletter is e-mailed to managers at the beginning of each month. It is designed specifically for news that managers need to know and/or information that should be shared with employees.
- University Mass Mailing (FlashLine Message) - This is for critical information that must be communicated immediately, such as campus closings or security issues.
- FlashLine Postings - The FlashLine portal customizes content, making postings specific to students, faculty and/or staff. Messages may be posted to faculty, staff and/or students in the Personal Announcements section or in the Notifications within FlashLine.
- Flash ALERTS - Kent State's official emergency text notification system to alert students, faculty and staff of critical information (i.e. a campus closing, classes cancelled, emergency situation, etc.). For more information and to sign-up for this service, visit the Flash Alerts Web site at www.kent.edu/flashalerts.
- KSU Home Page - Visit www.kent.edu for important advisories and other information relevant to the university community.
- HR Home Page - Visit www.kent.edu/hr for Human Resources information and resources for employees of Kent State. This includes the Employee Resource Manual, which is available at www.kent.edu/hr/handbook, and an archive of recent HR announcements.
- Human Resources Targeted Emails - Periodically, HR will send an email to communicate employee-related news to faculty and staff (e.g. benefits, policy changes, salary increase information). These emails are delivered to your kent.edu email address through Constant Contact.


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The UVM College of Medicine is one of the oldest and most respected medical schools in the nation. Since its establishment in 1822, the College's mission has been the education of undergraduate and medical students. This has evolved to include the education of residents, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows, as well as continuing medical education of health professionals in the state, region, and the nation. During the past 30 years the College's mission has embraced cutting-edge health research, accessible high quality patient care, and community/ public service. Physicians educated or trained at the UVM College of Medicine and its affiliated health care organization — Fletcher Allen Health Care — are a vital part of the region's health care work force, accounting for nearly half of Vermont's physicians.
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Lavender fields in Hillsboro, OR
Morning Glory
Sunrise at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm - Woodburn, OR
Moody Blues
Enjoying the moody blues and calm breezes as the sun sets on the beautiful Oregon coastline. Ecola State Park, Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Azure reflections
A view to the horizon and beyond, in Newport, OR
Mystic Waters
Haystack after sunset - Cannon Beach, OR
Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Newport, OR
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Painted Hills, Oregon - colored by natures paintbrush
As far as the eye can see
Painted Hills, Oregon
Scenic Columbia River
Columbia River - as seen from the bluffs by Maryhill Museum, Maryhill, WA
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Enjoying the mirrored reflections on a crisp day at Dawson Creek Park, Oregon
Sunsets and stardust
The last , warm glow of sunset embraces the evening sky - as the stars come out to play.
My Blue Heaven
The trail to Cape Disappointment in Washington is anything but disappointing. Azure seas stretch out beyond the trees, and a sunburst heralds the beauty beyond.
Trillium at midnight
Trillium ~ under Star-dusted Skies
Lakeside with Friends
Spent an evening enjoying the night air, and later the stars... And caught this group enjoying the same.... Trillium Lake, OR
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as the stars began to drop in that night!
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An evening on the mountain.... watching the stars dance above at Trillium Lake, Government Camp, OR
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Lake McDonald at Sunset, Glacier Nat'l Park
A River Runs Through It
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
Jackson Lake
Grand Tetons, Wyoming
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Soft sunlight filters on a relaxing scene in Idaho Falls, ID
After the Storm
After the Storm, Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park, MT
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A golden afternoon at Idaho Falls, ID
Field of Dreams
Wading through the wildflowers - Grand Tetons, Wyoming
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Velvet Goldmine (US - BD RA)
Jonathan takes a quick technical look at Todd Haynes' glam rock drama..
Ewan McGregor ( Moulin Rouge!), Jonathan Rhys Meyers ("The Tudors") and Christian Bale ( The Dark Knight, The Fighter) star in this alluring journey through rock 'n' roll's most outrageous era. It's been 10 years since glam-rock superstar Brian Slade (Meyers) faked his own death and vanished from the spotlight. Now, it's the job of an investigative reporter (Bale) to uncover the truth behind his disappearance. Directed by Todd Todd Haynes ( Far From Heaven) and acclaimed by critics, Velvet Goldmine delves into the vibrant 70's music scene with an all-access pass and an uncompromising look at the flamboyance and excesses of its larger-than-life stars. (From the Lionsgate synopsis)
Lionsgate gives Velvet Goldmine a 1080p transfer with an opened up 1.78:1 aspect ratio (the packaging erroneously lists 1.85:1 on the back). The feature film, audio included, takes up approximately 20.7 GB of space on a BD-25. For a two hour feature, those numbers make for a low bitrate. With its psychedelic colours, flamboyant fashion on display, and a wide variety of filming styles and techniques, this digital transfer was bound to have its work cut out for it. Unfortunately, the transition from film to digital was pretty rough in this instance. A good portion of the film grain has taken the form of a chunky, blocky appearance that is most evident against white backgrounds. It appears as though edge enhancement has been applied in many scenes, making the blocking stand out more. It leaves a lot to be desired, but as you can hopefully tell from the screen caps, it is still a sizable upgrade from the original non-anamorphic Miramax DVD in terms of detail. The slight horizontal stretching is also cured, and the colours are less overblown to let more visible detail in. I never saw the film during its theatrical run so I can't say which is more accurate, but the Blu-ray has a decidedly warmer push to it and a big boost in brightness (watch Meyer's hair go from brown to red in the second cap). The picture quality is disappointing, but this Blu-ray presentation is still by far the best option available on the US market.
I was let down by the video presentation, but thankfully Lionsgate's DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track came through for me. Velvet Goldmine has a sprawling energetic soundtrack that never lets up throughout the runtime of the film. Artists on the soundtrack include T. Rex, Brian Eno, Lou Reed and many many more, as well as some original music. It all sounds fantastic and more dynamic than ever, from the shrill guitars to the deep bass drums. The constant music makes sure that your speakers, bass included, are always at work. I was concerned about dialogue levels taking a backseat to the prominent music, but everything was perfectly clear. There isn't a wealth of directional effects aside from the background noise of audiences or a concert happening off screen, but the music is the main focus here and it fills the room gloriously. When going through the old DVD release to take screen caps, the snippets of audio quality I heard could not compare. I really can't imagine the film sounding much better than this.
Aside from the theatrical trailer, the only feature is a new audio commentary track with writer/director Todd Haynes and producer Christine Vachon. Haynes mentions at the beginning that he brought a lot of notes with him to help him be as informative as possible during the commentary. It's great, because he has a lot of interesting things to say, but it is a little distracting when you can tell that he is reading from the notes he has scripted for the occasion. He makes it quite clear that the movie was never made to be an authentic depiction of the era, which the movie has been criticized for. He goes into a lot of detail about the entire production, especially the music choices and their inspiration. Vachon doesn't talk nearly as much as Haynes, but she chimes in with some valuable information. For die-hard fans that want to know as much as possible about the movie, here is your ticket.
Velvet Goldmine is a lovingly made piece of nostalgia with some interesting things to say about pop culture. It falls short in the storytelling department, but it has enough style and memorable performances to make it more than worth seeing. This Blu-ray from Lionsgate has a disappointing transfer, but it's still a massive upgrade from the DVD and features an impressive boisterous audio track. The new commentary track is incredibly detailed and should please fans.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 13th December 2011
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English
Subtitles: English, English SDH, Spanish
Extras: Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Todd Haynes and Producer Christine Vachon, Theatrical Trailer
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Todd Haynes
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Christian Bale, Toni Collette, Eddie Izzard
Genre: Drama
Length: 119 minutes
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- With it still the 'known unknown' for UK assets, we broaden the implications of a Brexit-risk for the economy & financial services. This risk could extend beyond the June vote, & also beyond the UK.
- Brexit can still be avoided. But, should it occur, getting to the next stage would be a long, drawn-out 'can of worms'. Even a 'soft exit' would require several years just to end up close to 'square one'. Spillover means little sympathy in securing a 'no strings' deal.
- The pound would fall. Yet, with growth slowing, loose monetary policy would have to be extended - potentially intensifying the pressure from 'lower for longer' yields on pensions schemes.
- The impact on financial services would be critical, with Brexit offering macro, 'passporting' & regulation risks. Financial services has been the heartbeat of the UK's recovery, providing disproportionate trade benefits, employment, & tax revenue.
- The sector has, thus, more than most to lose from a Brexit. Given The City's strong starting point & comparative advantage, Brexit may not short-term be a 'disaster'. But, is it all worth risking?...
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A lovely collection of 3 original advertising blotters from Duckworth & Co - Old Trafford Essence Distillery. Believed to be late Victorian these 3 blotters feature Ginger Ale and Lime Juice Soda essence adverts. Blotting paper was used on the underside of rocking blotters. This flat image was then framed on the desk surface and ink blotting paper became a form of business card and advertising potential for companies. We have a quantity available and they are perfect for framing or nostalgic memorabilia.
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The crystallized ginger on top of these cupcakes was a last minute addition. However, it rounded out the flavor of these ginger pear cupcakes with miso caramel glaze so well that I'm listing it as a required ingredient – not an optional topping. My food stylist/photographer husband put the candied ginger in a little nest for aesthetics, but I'd recommend spreading it out so that you get a little piece of it in each bite for the optimal eating experience. That way, each mouthful will fill you with buttery yellow cake, fragrant and juicy pear, oozey sweet and salty caramel, and sharp, spicy ginger – cupcake nirvana.
Ginger Pear Cupcake Recipe
To make the ginger pear cupcakes, add ground ginger and chopped pears to your favorite yellow cake recipe. I started with a pound cake cupcake recipe which produces really dense cupcakes. If you like lighter/fluffier yellow cake, try my sour cream cupcake recipe instead.
If you've tried this recipe, please RATE THE RECIPE and leave a comment below!
Ginger Pear Cupcakes with Miso Salted Caramel
- 3/4 C unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 C sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 C cake flour
- 1/2 C whole milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger If you like a stronger ginger flavor, you can double this.
- 1 ripe but not overripe pear chopped into 1/4 inch cubes
Cream butter and sugar together.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Beat in flour, one cup at a time, alternating with milk.
Add vanilla and ginger.
Beat on medium-high to high speed for two minutes, scraping down sides of bowl.
Fold in pears.
Divide evenly between 12 cupcake liners (liners will be filled almost all the way to the top).
Bake at 350 F for 25 minutes or until cupcakes bounce back when lightly touched.
Recipe Notes
Miso Salted Caramel
See my post on salted caramel with miso for the salted caramel recipe. Spread the caramel on the cupcakes just before serving. If the caramel is put on too soon, it will dissolve into the cupcake. The cupcakes won't look as nice and they will become too dense.
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You just never know what new vendor you'll find at Marburger Farm and when their displays immediately stop you, you know you're going to find a treasure. That happened for me this time. I know Donald Sparks of Sparks Interiors and Antiques isn't new to Marburger Farm, however he was new to Tent B. After visiting with him for a while and taking in all his fabulous displays and things, he mentioned he was in Tent H and for this Spring show had moved to Tent B.
I loved how I seemed to find treasure after treasure at every turn. He had created displays as far up as the eye could see and his booth was like a wonderful maze of things to delight the senses.
My favorite find of all is this tall doorway piece that I bought from him:
As you walked under the doorway piece you came across this table and chairs and awesome silver domes:
Straight in front of me was this awesome cabinet full of more great things:
Now this industrial piece would have looked great any place:
And look at these cute awnings:
Not only did he have industrial items, there were primitive pieces as well:
Take a look at what else he had:
There was a little bit of French items too:
He even had items for your garden:
And he brought a boat as well:
Donald had so many items for you to choose from. He will be setting up at the Homestead Antique Fair in Hico at the end of May. I hope you'll come out and find his booth at Marburger Farm in the Fall.


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MIAMI — Miami-based Burger King said Monday its third-quarter net income fell 83 percent as revenue was hurt by the stronger dollar, but adjusted results topped expectations.
The No. 2 worldwide fast-food chain said during the quarter, its first since returning to being a public company, revenue in stores open at least one year rose 1.6 percent in the U.S. and Canada, as it lost some business from value-based customers.
Competition in the fast-food industry has been intensifying, with rivals on the one hand like McDonald's Inc. stepping up its dollar menu and other value-oriented offerings. On the higher-end side, customers are increasingly flocking to newer chains such as Panera Bread Co. and Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., which offer higher-quality food for a little more money.
To combat this, Burger King has rolled out a new "Taste Is King" slogan in the U.S., as well as numerous limited-time menu offers aimed at bringing in customers.
"We completed our first full quarter as a public company with continued positive momentum despite the challenging global economic environment," said CEO Bernardo Hees.
For the three months ended Sept. 30, net income fell to $6.6 million, or 2 cents per share. That compares with $38.8 million, or 11 cents per share, last year. Net income excluding one-items totaled 17 cents per share. Analysts expected 15 cents per share, according to FactSet.
Revenue fell 26 percent to $451.1 million. Analysts expected revenue of $439.7 million.
Much of the revenue hit came from the company selling company-owned stores to franchisees. Burger King has struck deals to expand in China and Russia through partnerships with franchisees. During the quarter it refranchised 221 restaurants, including 182 in the U.S. and 39 abroad.
Revenue from company-owned stores fell 42 percent to $244.6 million from $422.8 million. Franchise and property revenue rose 12 percent to $206.5 million from $184.9 million.
In the U.S. and Canada, revenue in restaurants open at least a year rose 1.6 percent, helped by demand for Burger King's Summer BBQ and chicken sandwiches. The measure is key because it excludes stores that open or close during the year.
After losing market share to rivals, the Miami-based company was purchased in 2010 by private equity firm 3G Capital. Since then, 3G has been working to trim expenses and revive the struggling chain. In April, Burger King unveiled its biggest-ever menu revamp, along with a star-studded advertising campaign.
Burger King returned to the public markets soon after, debuting on the New York Stock Exchange in June.
Burger King says third-quarter net income fell 83%
MIAMI — Miami-based Burger King said Monday its third-quarter net income fell 83 percent as revenue was hurt by the stronger dollar, but adjusted results topped expectations.


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The U.S. Treasury is once again redesigning the $100 bill. Since this is the most counterfeited bill passed outside the U.S., the Treasury wants to make sure foreigners are reassured they are spending the most secure and complex deflated currency in the world.
Because counterfeiters are getting more sophisticated and have access to better computers, the new bill contains numerous new security features. There also may be many unrevealed security features, but this article will cover the most obvious changes.
For one thing, the microprinting has changed. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke ordered the microprinting to now read "The United States of Goldman Sachs" so all foreign investors could be reassured as to who really runs America.
Along with the microprinting, there is a new blue security stripe containing microlensed images that move when you move the bill. Tiny Liberty Bells change into 100s when you tilt the bill. As inflation increases, you can shake the bill and the 100s will automatically turn into 1,000s. If you turn the security strip upside down, the 3-D Liberty Bells turn into the blue aliens from Avatar. Additionally, if you manipulate the heat sensitive 100 on the lower right hand corner with your thumb, you can play Pac-Man - Ben Franklin's head moves and gobbles up the Liberty Bells.
The bill contains an inkwell that is invisible when you tilt it one way but appears when you tilt it the other way, to represent how the Treasury has cooked the books of the United States Treasury. The inkwell is filled with red ink to represent our deficit. The Liberty Bell also appears and disappears in the inkwell, to symbolize freedom drowning in red ink.
Benjamin Franklin will no longer have a wrinkled forehead, thanks to micro-Botoxing of each bill. If you fold the bill along his forehead, the fold will disappear when you unfold it, just like Demi Moore.
Rumored to be next on the security agenda - adding an iPhone app to the bill so you can call overseas to see how your money is doing. Foreigners can also use the new currency as a coupon to buy a Happy Meal at McDonalds.
The Treasury was concerned about complaints that the older redesigned bills looked like monopoly money. Due to the redesign, there will be no more such concerns since the bills now look like Las Vegas slot machine symbols. Everyone loves Las Vegas.
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner's electronic signature will grace the new hundred dollar bills, so that each time a consumer spends one, it will look like Tim is paying his taxes.
Not everyone is happy about the changes. Some think the changes are unnecessary since the U.S. government steals far more money from citizens than do counterfeiters. Another negative is that given the complexity of the security features and the cost of the licensing payments to Bill Gates, each new one hundred dollar bill actually costs more than one hundred dollars to produce. But President Obama is convinced the cost is worth it to stimulate the economy and that replacing the motto "E Pluribus Unum" with "Intel Inside" will stabilize the dollar in the long run.
Rush Limbaugh is still alleging the new bills will have a "Press 1 for English and 2 for Spanish" feature. The Treasury did not respond to that allegation, but fortunately, it appears there is no truth to the rumor that the Liberty Bell was to be replaced by the Taco Bell logo. U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios allegedly stated in response to the rumor, "The U.S. bill must remain American. ¿Entienda, gringo? Ben Franklin nunca habló español." Verdad, Rosie, Verdad.
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Concours d' Elegance charity event
By Micaela Hood The Boca Raton Concours d' Elegance kick-off party was held Friday night at a hangar inside Boca Raton Airport. At the party, guests looked at luxury automobiles such as Bentleys, Mercedes, Rolls Royce, Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and private jets and helicopters. They also sipped on cocktails and niblets from South Florida's finest eateries such as Max's Grille, Solita, Vic & Angelo's and Salt. Now in its seventh year, the three-day charity event raises money for the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County. Saturday there will be a dinner gala, charity auction, and on Sunday, an automobile and motorcycle exhibition. For information, go to Bocaratonconcours.com.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. – A 26-day layoff didn't seem to affect the Georgia College men's basketball team (6-2) Thursday, as the Bobcats opened the Hampton Inn & Suites Holiday Classic with an 89-80 win over Barton College (6-4). Senior forward Reece Wiedeman (Suwanee, Ga.) exploded for a career-high 28 points in the win.
Wiedeman hit 12-of-20 from the floor, adding eight boards to lead five double-digit scorers for GC. His previous career-high was 25 points against Carver Bible College in the 2009-10 season.
Junior Ryan Aquino (Roswell, Ga.) charted his third double-double of the season with 16 points and 15 boards. Classmate Jared Holmes (Indianapolis) added 17 points, while sophomores Ryan Legates (Marietta, Ga.) and Nate Hamilton (Snellville, Ga.) had 11 points apiece. Legates also had a game-high eight assists.
The Bobcats out-rebounded Barton 45-33 with a 19-10 lead on the offensive glass. Senior Josh Hurst (Athens, Ga.) joined Aquino in double-digit rebounds with 11.
GC got 23 big points from the free-throw line, led by five from Holmes. All but one of the eight players who saw time tonight reached the scoring column via free throws.
The Bobcats trailed for the first 17:18 of the game, taking the lead for the first time at 30-29 on a Wiedeman free throw. GC nabbed the lead for good on a Holmes lay-in 30 seconds later, and never surrendered the advantage. Twice the Bulldogs cut the lead to one in the second half, but could never get over the hump to tie or take the lead.
Leading Barton with 25 points was Gerald Boston. L.J. Dunn and Jaren Haley added 12 points apiece, with Jarrett Jernigan posting 11 points off the bench.
Tonight was the first meeting between the Bobcats and Bulldogs since Barton knocked GC out of the 2009 NCAA Tournament in Augusta, Ga. with an 80-78 first round defeat. Dunn had 21 points in that game, including a jumper with three seconds left to seal the win. Tonight's win evens up the all-time series at 1-1.
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MONTREAL — For the first time since he was injured in the Boston Bruins' April 4 win over the New York Rangers, defenseman Andrew Ference hit the ice this morning at the Bell Centre after his team's morning skate in preparation for Game 3 of its Eastern Conference quarterfinal series with the Montreal Canadiens.
Ference, whose injury is undisclosed, skated briefly under the watchful eye of physical therapist Scott Waugh.
"I don't think it's any imminent return as far as the next couple games," said Ference after he broke a sweat and messed around with a puck for a short time. "It's definitely nice to get on. Each day you take steps, as far as on-ice stuff. I guess it depends on where the series goes and how this goes."
Ference confirmed that he was injured in that game against New York and that he's been able to do off-ice workouts even while out of the lineup (ruling out the possibility that the injury is head-related). Beyond that, it'll be wait and see for Ference rejoining the Bruins during their postseason run.