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Despite how my design board looks, I've been quite busy this week in my sewing hole. Not to mention its the end of the school year - which is always a little nutsy! Anyways, I did manage to start on my memorial quilt. All the clothes were washed (without fabric softner), cut up into manageable pieces, and interfacing ironed on. OMG! putting the interfacing on the knits took forever! Still most were cotton so that made it nice. Once I had a big pile of cut up clothing, I started with making my flying geese. I've learned long ago that I can't - I mean really I can't - make a decent flying goose to save my life. So this time I just drafted out the patterns quickie quick on the computer - printed them off - and am now in the process of paper piecing them. Come out perfect every time and once you get the hang of paper piecing again goes pretty quick. Its weird that they are so big though 6" by 8", but I like how the colors are coming together. All the "geese" parts are clothing with most of the sky parts being from my stash. (I had no idea I still had so much "country" fabric in my stash LOL!)
But wait - that's not the exciting news of the week. A week ago, I finally - did I mention finally??? - took the plunge and upgraded my machine. YAY! My new Janome Horizon is now in its new home. I couldn't set it up in my chaotic sewing room though - so did some spring cleaning and chased all those dust bunnies out. Anyways - I'll blog about the Janome this week but am getting used to her and she to me. Gotta teach her whose boss!!
Okay so next week - I promise, pinky swear, that I'll have more to show on my board!
See more great design board at Judy's Patchworks!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Humble Beginnings - Design Board Monday
Labels: Design Wall Monday, horizon, traditional quilt
5 comments:
- Carol A. Babineau said...
Go Nina-Marie! New horizon looks very promising too!
Can't wait to hear more.............
- May 30, 2011 at 6:54 AM
- Kate said...
Congratulations on the new machine. Hope you get a new rythmn going soon.
Fun flying geese, love the spot of blue you added.
- May 30, 2011 at 9:23 AM
- Quilter Kathy said...
Congrats on the new machine...very exciting! I haven't seen that one before!
- May 30, 2011 at 7:08 PM
- QuiltSwissy said...
Wow! New machine and all! This quilt will be amazing, even with those pesky geese.
- May 30, 2011 at 9:46 PM
- Marti said...
Drool. Nice machine!
Great idea to paper piece the flying geese.
- May 30, 2011 at 10:57 PM
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John S. Sparks
Curator-in-Charge, Department of Ichthyology, Division of Vertebrate Zoology
Principal Investigator, Sackler Institute for Comparative Genomics
Professor, Richard Gilder Graduate School
- Email:
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- Phone:
- 212-313-7791
- Fax:
- 212-769-5642
- University of Michigan, Ph.D., 2001
- University of Michigan, M.Sc., 1997
- University of Michigan, B.A., 1987
Research Interests
Dr. Sparks's researchfocuses on the systematics, evolution, and biogeography of freshwater and both nearshore and deep-sea marine fishes. Current projects include the evolution and function of sexually-dimorphic bioluminescent signaling systems in ponyfishes (Leiognathidae) and other bioluminescent marine fish clades, the origin(s) and biogeography of Madagascar's freshwater and nearshore marine fishes, and synthetic studies investigating the evolution of biofluorescence and biogeographic history of the Western Indian Ocean. Dr. Sparks is also conducting phylogenetic studies, combining both morphological and molecular evidence, of cichlids, atheriniforms (silversides), and cave gobies. He is collaborating with microbiologists to investigate host-symbiont coevolution in ponyfishes in which light is produced by symbiotic luminescent bacteria housed in a complex circumesophageal light organ. Recent fieldwork includes biotic surveys and inventories of both freshwater and marine fishes in Madagascar, the Indo-Pacific region, South America, and the Caribbean.
Teaching Experience
Teaching Experience
Faculty Appointments
- Adjunct Professor, Columbia University
Courses Taught
- Richard Gilder Graduate School, AMNH 2012 Grantsmanship and Ethics course (Fall 2012)
- Fish Biodiversity: Systematics and Evolution, Graduate level, Columbia University, Winter 2004, 2007
Graduate Advisees
- Dawn Roje, AMNH/RGGS
- John Denton, AMNH/RGGS
- Jairo Arroyave, AMNH/CUNY
- Molly McCargar, Columbia
- William Leo Smith, AMNH/Columbia University
- Robert Schelly, AMNH/Columbia University
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- Dawn Roje, AMNH/RGGS
- John Denton, AMNH/RGGS
- Jairo Arroyave, AMNH/CUNY
- Molly McCargar, Columbia
- William Leo Smith, AMNH/Columbia University
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Noel Magee's curator insight, April 12, 2015 1:07 AM
This short, simple depiction of gerrymandering serves a strong message. Congressional districts have literally been turned into a jigsaw puzzle. While we can all agree that it is nice to have votes in our own favor, it is unfair to allow political parties to divide up the United States unfairly. It is imperative that such an important decision be fair and justifiable. For the good or our nation, gerrymandering needs to be controlled. When it comes to elections, the United States should be divided fairly and properly. Any altering of the district lines should be considered unethical, immoral, and should be made known to the public so they can decide what should be done. This type of decision affects every single individual living in America, and this should be the least of our worries. It may be beneficial to political parties at the time, but the changing of these should be an eye opener of the type of congressional "leaders" that we look to to make executive decision regarding the rest of our lives.
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This showed me how unfair gerrymandering is and how it is a total false representation of what the people want. This diagram not only showed me how it works but it also showed me how it is so unfair...
Kristen Trammell's curator insight, May 27, 2015 12:36 AM
I. Gerrymandering is the practice of redrawing congressional districts after a decadal census to favor one political party over the other. In this puzzle, the user has to place the congressional districts onto the state/county.
II. I liked this puzzle. I thought it illustrated the oddity of the redrawn districts and highlighted the unfairness of the voting system. The weird shapes of the districts showed how hard the political officials would try to get a voting area where they would be supported. The unfairness is also illustrated with the idea that the congressional districts can be put into a puzzle, where a fair district would be shaped like rectangles or equally sized squares.


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Financial highlights posted by the Mulberry Group company show that in total H1 revenue declined by 17% to £64.7m.Retail revenue was down by 9% to £45.1m and wholesale revenue was down 31% to £19.6m.
Gross margin was 59.9% as expected, reflecting in part the impact of the new factory as its production efficiency increases. Interestingly the loss before tax was £1.1m which is in line with expectations, reflecting lower sales.
However retail revenue is up 8% for the nine weeks to 29 November 2014, driven by a strong performance by their online business (+18%.)
Whilst the progressive improvement in retail and online sales trends is encouraging, the next few weeks trading through until Christmas and into January are very important to the full year result.
Godfrey Davis, Chairman at Mulberry said, "The results for the six months to 30 September 2014 are in line with the guidance given on 14 October. We have continued to take steps to return the business to growth and sales for the nine weeks to 29 November are encouraging. Total retail sales are up 8% compared to last year, including online sales, +18%. We have worked hard to re-engage with our customers and our tongue in cheek Christmas video #WinChristmas has been viewed well over one million times. After a difficult couple of years, the steps that we have taken to return Mulberry to growth are beginning to bear fruit and looking further forward, we expect to gain further momentum from the appointment of Johnny Coca as our new Creative Director."
The company appointed a new independent non-executive director, Julie Gilhart. Ms. Gilhart is a freelance fashion consultant who has advised many clients including Amazon.com and LVMH. Previously Julie spent 18 years in various roles at Barneys New York, most recently as Fashion Director. She currently holds board positions with Outerknown LLC and Parsons/New School. The company went on further to say "As announced on 16 September, we are deeply saddened by the recent passing of one our non-executive directors, Mr. Bernard Heng. Mr. Heng made a substantial contribution to the Group as a non-executive director for 11 years and will be greatly missed."
Julie Palmer, Partner, Begbies Traynor commented: ""Having issued five profit warnings over the past two years, the market has come to expect bad tidings from handbag maker Mulberry, and their first half results are no exception. Risky management decisions such as using more expensive materials in order to push the brand further upmarket, combined with falling tourist footfall to their UK stores and weaker demand in key markets like China, have all contributed to the announced £1 million losses reported today.
"However there are cheerier signs on the horizon for the much loved British brand. A concerted effort to return to selling affordable luxury items while at the same time bolstering their online offering have contributed to a significant pick up in current trading ahead of the peak Christmas period. Only time will tell whether this improved sales performance is enough to offset the Group's increased cost base and the lower margins."
The Group has considerable financial resources together with a customer base split across different geographic areas and between directly operated stores, partner stores and wholesale accounts. The Group's forecasts and projections, taking account of reasonably possible changes in trading performance, show that the Group should be able to operate within the level of its current facilities. In addition, during June 2014, the Group arranged a £7.5 million revolving credit facility to provide additional headroom in available funds. This facility will be in place for a period of two years from the date of first draw down. The first draw down was made in October 2014. As a consequence, the Directors believe that the Group is well placed to manage its business risks succ


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The Productivity Commission's raising of the possibility of lifting the age pension threshold to 70 is a warning to get serious about saving for retirement.
You may be in your 30s or 40s and think it does not concern you because retirement is a long way off.
For most people the "oh my god" moment comes in their 50s, and it is then that they get serious about saving for retirement. But leaving it until then is a recipe for an impoverished retirement.
An ageing population means that, one way or another, the ballooning government outlays to fund retirement are going to be pared back. The process has already started with the age pension qualifying age on its way to 67 from 65, but earlier for women born before January 1, 1949.
The qualifying age will gradually rise so that by July 1, 2023, it will be 67 for men and women. That means an age pension threshold of 67 for anyone younger than their mid-50s.
The increase to age 67 is a big deal given that retirees overwhelmingly rely on the age pension. About two-thirds of those in retirement claim at least a partial age pension.
And the benefit is not only the pension itself, because even a few dollars a fortnight from the age pension entitles recipients to 100 per cent of a range of pensioner discounts. That is why financial planners put so much effort into structuring finances in such a way as to get at least a small age pension for those they advise.
At the moment, retirees are able to make tax-free withdrawals from super from age 60. But the direction of the thinking of government and its advisers is clear enough. It is likely that, at some point, government will require retirees to take some of their retirement savings as an income stream.
The obvious solution to having to wait longer for the age pension is to work for longer. That is even more so given that we are living for longer and have longer retirements to fund.
A recent report by the Actuaries Institute estimates that one in three of those aged 65 now will live past 90. And with advances in medicine and further improvements in longevity, the institute says it is quite possible that, in coming years, half of all 65-year-olds could live beyond 100.
A lucky few will be able to work well into their 60s. But working for longer is not an option for most blue-collar workers with physically demanding jobs. Then there is the casualisation of the workforce and general job insecurity.
The upshot is workers must take saving for retirement seriously, even though it may seem a long way off. Making the most of sacrificing salary into superannuation as early as possible is the best way of insuring against the further tightening of access to the age pension.
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The Productivity Commission's raising of the possibility of lifting the age pension threshold to 70 is a warning to get serious about saving for retirement.
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Ivy is thrilled that the Tilsleys aren't emigrating. The fuse in the Rovers' cellar keeps going. When the beer pump goes off, Bet gets Julian to entertain on the piano. She orders Jack to fix the fuse. Kevin and Sally go to Sheffield for an all-night pop concert. Gloria dresses up to impress Alan, she is upset that she's too shy to push herself and he seems to spend all his time with Rita. Gail misses Ian Latimer. Brian tells her that he's sick of her being moody. She is hurt when he tells her Ian said that she would never settle in Australia. He swears to her he wasn't unfaithful in Edinburgh. She feels awful. Bet employs Julian to play in the bar. The residents have a sing-song. The fuse keeps going so Jack puts in a heftier fuse wire. Gloria is thrilled when Alan drinks in the Rovers. Whilst Bet sleeps, the fuse box explodes and starts a fire in the cellar.
Regular castEdit
- Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
- Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
- Terry Duckworth - Nigel Pivaro
- Hilda Ogden - Jean Alexander
- Gloria Todd - Sue Jenkins
- Betty Turpin - Betty Driver
- Bet Lynch - Julie Goodyear
- Percy Sugden - Bill Waddington
- Gail Tilsley - Helen Worth
- Sally Seddon - Sally Whittaker
- Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
- Phyllis Pearce - Jill Summers
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
- Rita Fairclough - Barbara Knox
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
- Mavis Riley - Thelma Barlow
- Alan Bradley - Mark Eden
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
- Susan Baldwin - Wendy Jane Walker
- Brian Tilsley - Christopher Quinten
- Ivy Tilsley - Lynne Perrie
- Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
Guest castEdit
- Rovers Return Inn - Public/Snug, front bedroom and cellar
- 9 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen
- The Kabin
- Jim's Cafe
- This episode was transmitted at 6.15pm to allow for World Cup coverage.
- The closing credits are played over an image of the fuse box starting to catch fire.
- TV Times synopsis: Denied access to Vera's new car, Jack Duckworth's pride is restored when he is called upon to perform a little 'electrickery' at the Rovers.
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 11,350,000 viewers (8th place). This was the lowest-rated episode of the year.
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Lance - The Red LionEdit
Voltcom Weapon: Dual Pistols/Hot Hands
After years of posing as a loyal lieutenant in Wade's army, Lance is almost complete in leading the secret resistance movement, known as The Den, to bring back Voltron. The hot-headed right arm of Voltron in the Red Lion, Lance sees a lot of himself in new cadet Daniel, but isn't about to give up his spot.
Key Trait: Fast
Tail Power: Precision Laser


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Oracle has recently certified RHEL6 for 18.104.22.168 or higher version. Read
Certification Information for Oracle Database on Linux x86-64 [ID 1304727.1] for more information.
The requirements for RHEL6 are given in the following metalink note
Requirements for Installing Oracle 11gR2 RDBMS on RHEL6 or OL6 64-bit (x86-64) [ID 1441282.1]
Oracle documentation has also been updated to reflect RHEL6 requirements. One minor adjustment is needed to run the 22.214.171.124 installer if not following pre-req failure will appear.
To remove this change the CV_ASSUME_DISTID entry in cvu_config file (located in database/stage/cvu/cv/admin) from
More information regarding this is available in
Installing 188.8.131.52 64-bit (x86-64) on RHEL6 Reports That Packages "elfutils-libelf-devel-0.97" and "pdksh-5.2.14" are missing (PRVF-7532) [ID 1454982.1]
Apart from this there is no other considerable difference when it comes to installing Oracle in RHEL 6 compared to other RHEL versions.
When it comes to asmlibs they will have to be downloaded from unbreakable linux site and will not be issued for kernels distributed by RedHat. More on this
Oracle ASMLib Software Update Policy for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Supported by Red Hat [ID 1089399.1]
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Very Old Madame Yin Asks Very Old Minister Yang:
The evening, too brief for idleness, must you chatter
on the subject of fresh air and unobstructed spaces?
Tossing — more than ideas in your bed,
why are you restless like Mounting Stag?
Too much happiness? Perhaps you need
ask physician if extravagant joy is injurious to the Heart?
Very Old Minister Yang Asks Very Old Madame Yin:
Memory prefers a nap — again I enquire
which part of you is like a watercourse?
After your name circles my lilies,
silver hair flowing like Celestial Horse,
can doubt and panic be left behind?
I cling to your answers — for what purpose
did we meet halfway up the mountain
to glimpse light and dark in each other's eyes?
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extravagant joy is injurious to the heart (from Huang Di Nei Jing
translated by Ilza Veith).
I feel so very fortunate to be right in the thick of so much
marvellous poetry-making. Recently I went to the launch
of Cocky's Joy by Michael Farrell (Giramondo) and that is
a book and a half. As Laurie Duggan writes in the blurb —
"You feel there's a language being created here and yet it's
your own language." So true.
And I came home to re read The Yellow Emperor by Michelle
Leber (Five Islands Press) to bring myself to the point where
I could pick just one for my Tuesday Poem deal, and there was
another wonderful book, a book and a half, under my hand.
Two wonderful books in one night! And of course the language
Yellow Emperor is couched in. What very difficult choices the
poet made, and with what a deft hand she made them. With
what subtle and seductive artistry. I did find this book a bit
of a struggle at first. Michelle has given us a foreword and
some after-notes to place us in the historical/legendary
milieu — just enough, not too much, not too little — so I
wasn't lost in that sense. What lost me was that I pride myself
on being a bit of a literary detective, and I could not penetrate
where this book had come from! I could sense an aftertaste
of Arthur Waley, and maybe a soupcon of Ezra Pound. But
none of my reading, which has been westerncentric, could help
me place the provenance. Of course, Michelle has been a lecturer
and clinician of Chinese Medicine for over twenty years. That
has informed the book. But what helped me in the end to get a
grip, was a certain sort of elliptical and enigmatic French film,
where the rules of engagement in conversation have a rock/
paper/scissors tone, and wit always wins.
To quote the last lines of the last poem in the book 'QI, Blood
And Essence' —
'Remember, the emperor and I
know where you live.'


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Important Election 2012 Announcement
We interrupt this campaign season for an important announcement:
Facts do not matter and should not be sought.
That is all.
You may now return to 2008.
We interrupt this campaign season for an important announcement:
Facts do not matter and should not be sought.
That is all.
You may now return to 2008.
Well, hell…
I guess I'll just do an act of defiance, and seek some facts anyhow.
Here's some pretty stinking good messaging, too…
I only hope that there's no going back because of the change we ended up with.
That's right! Facts be damned! All they do is confuse and anger Democrats making them froth at the mouth.
second announcement, even though he writes he was born in kenya those who question his legitimacy are still crazy and foolish.
con sites piss me off as bad as liberal sites sometimes.
when we don't take him at his word we are racists.
when we do take him at his word we are racists.
the guy writes and says he was from kenya, his wife and relatives say the same thing, he says in speeches hes a dual citizen, yet birthers are the crazy ones.
bizzarro world..
Composite Man strikes again…!!!!
The view from a mystery writer who's had LOTS of dealings with LIT agents.
He concludes that Barrackah portrayed himself as Kenyan during his college years for…shall we say "Warren-like" reasons.
Which would very nicely explain the black hole of his academic career, wouldn't it?
2008? Oh, how I wish it was. Let the vetting of BOTH candidates begin. Yes, Romney still does need vetting, I haven't lost my mind.
Willard needs to step up and ignore what John McCain is telling him. Obama needs to answer all questions and so does Romney.
Now this is downright scary …
New Normal: Majority Of Unemployed Attended College
For the first time in history, the number of jobless workers age 25 and up who have attended some college now exceeds the ranks of those who settled for a high school diploma or less.
Out of 9 million unemployed in April, 4.7 million had gone to college or graduated and 4.3 million had not, seasonally adjusted Labor Department data show.
Instapundit links to your "New Normal: Majority of Unemployed Attended College", and right below that it links to Forget Peak Oil, Time To Worry About Peak Oil Labor. Geepers. Do yah think these could be related?
We're in such a rush to get people into and out of college we are sending whoever, and graduating them in whatever just to get the job done. Unintended consequences. Sort of like in the old Soviet Union there were plenty of size 7 and 8 boots around, but very few size 11, 12 or 13. Boot factories needed to meet their quotas, and smaller boots take less leather. Hey, we met of quota of boots made this year! Not our fault their are too many idiots with big feet!
The value of facts, as with the law and other artificial constructs, is realized through conscious enforcement. The more notable conflict occurs when the natural order is presumed subordinated by the enlightened (or conscious) order. In the first case, it's a matter of coercion, and in the second, it's a matter of ignorance or arrogance. Either way, individual dignity is denigrated and human life is devalued.
FACTS about Obama's 20 year relationship with his mentor, the racist and anti-American Rev. Wright, don't matter.
Obama's involvement in running guns to Mexican drug cartels, probably as a way to demonize gun sales … doesn't matter.
Billions to failing companies run by Obama bundlers doesn't matter. Obamacare hidden costs, Holder's attack on Boeing, Obama's foot on the neck of capitalism, illegal aliens on welfare … nothing matters.
Supposition about Romney's pranks when he was 15 matter greatly. And don't forget, Seamus liked riding on the car, but threw up once … 30 years ago. That matters.
Thanks, Midwest. I almost lost sight of the important things. I'd much rather we didn't have a former abuser in the WH than a present day liar, Marxist, embezzler, Agnostic and psychotic. The latter is much more suited to represent us to the world – apparently.
Meh. Facts don't seem to matter on either side.


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... and I think they're effing crazy. I'll admit, I wanted to run. I bought the shorts and the toe socks and the jacket that made me look like a "girl who runs". Then I started running, and it sucked. But I kept going, and it sucked a little less. But it still sucked. I don't like getting up early -- I like my bed. I don't like exercising at night - I like my post-work sweatpants time.
I did one 5K, raised some money for cancer research, and hung up my running shoes. I prefer yoga. It's quieter and doesn't make my feet hurt.
But it seems like everyone I know runs. God bless 'em. Someone has to, I suppose. My co-worker Dana ran her first half-marathon over the weekend. Again, God bless 'er. I couldn't do it. She came to me a few weeks ago and said she wanted her name on a headband so people could shout her name as she ran by. I figured I could embroider it with yarn or thread, but that seemed a little boring. No No, this lady needed some bling to go along with her "Black Girls Run" ensemble. "How do you feel about sequins?" I asked one morning? She squealed and clapped! I was on to something.
I gave her two options:
The final look:
It looks good with the medal ... :)
I like to think I played a part in her success, even though I was probably still in bed when she crossed the finish line. But if any of my other (crazy) running friends need a reason for the crowds to shout your name, give me a call. Everyone needs a little bling.


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I believe that one of my greatest contributions to the classroom was that I was maternal. I was filled with passion for what was right and would act like an agitated Mama Bear if I felt like someone was doing wrong by my students. Maybe I'd get upset because there was disrespect in a relationship between two students; sometimes students were treated as if they didn't matter; and often, their health was ignored by others who should have been making it a priority.
Now that I am no longer in the classroom, I am especially grateful to people like Miguel, the food service director in Novato. His number one priority is that the students in his district eat well. As a trained chef, he naturally leads to demonstrate his affection for people by feeding them with quality ingredients and with care. He wears his Papa Bear demeanor on his sleeve, and will fight tooth and nail if anyone argues with his mission.
I met with Miguel earlier this week in the new cafeteria on the Novato High School campus, where I used to work. I was amazed at how beautiful the completed project was, and how well it was designed to appeal to students. Yes, the light filled cafeteria actually appeals to teenagers, who could otherwise leave campus for their meals. Music filled the room as students filed in and lined up at the salad bars before heading to the hot food and a-la-carte line. And they didn't just buy their food and flee – they stayed! They enjoyed the standing-height square and round cafe style tables and socialized. On campus. In the cafeteria. That very rarely happens at the school where I taught last year, where there were old rectangular institutionalized tables and bare white walls.
I want to shine the spotlight on the positive outcomes of Papa Bear's progressive thinking.
- When the food is displayed in an appealing way, students want to eat it.
- Students prefer REAL food
- When fresh food and water are provided to students, they are better learners and develop better eating habits at home.
- Students who are respected and given the opportunity to provide feedback participate more and help to improve the program.
- Chocolate milk is NOT necessary in a school food program. And neither are Doritos, even if they are disguised as nutritious.
- We have to keep feeding students well – for many of them, this is the only food they get every day…
I hope to continue to promote healthy eating in schools, but in the meantime, I am thrilled to have a papa bear like Miguel out there, doing what needs to be done.


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|Brittle and papery bladdernut pods still cling to the tree in the dead of winter.
|...aglow in the late afternoon sun, this bladdernut pod stands out in the winter landscape.
|Bladdernut pods rattled in the winter wind as I walked past them on the trail. The small seeds inside the papery pods create the pretty rattle sound when the pods are shaken.
|A fallen bladdernut pod in fresh snow.
|Bladdernut trees are actually large shrubs. They rarely get more than 15-20 feet high. Here you see one of the "trees" in the colony. The rest are further down the slope, closer to the river.
|Bladdernut seed cases in winter.
|As winter moves into spring, the brown papery cases start to break down, and eventually, the seeds fall out and onto the ground.
Warmer temperatures are right around the corner, so I'll keep watch on the bladdernut trees and get photos of the flowers this spring and the light green seed cases this summer. Hummingbirds are attracted to the flower, and maybe I'll get lucky this spring...I'd love to watch a hummingbird sipping nectar from the tiny bells!


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Friday, May 27, 2016
Cottage Garden 5/27/16
12 comments:
- Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest said...
Your garden is looking magnificent!
Have a wonderful weekend.
- May 28, 2016 at 3:57 AM
- My Cozy Casita said...
So many beautiful clot of flower I always live to look at your blog
Have happy Memorial Day
- May 28, 2016 at 4:14 AM
- Bernideen said...
Dear Tracie:
Everything looks so lovely! Such a beautiful place.
- May 28, 2016 at 5:35 AM
- peggy said...
Tracie, your flowers are so beautiful. The roses and peonies are fabulous together.
- May 28, 2016 at 5:43 AM
- Alexandra Prairie Charm said...
All so beautiful Tracie! Alexandra
- May 28, 2016 at 6:48 AM
- Christine Vandormolen said...
Tracie, your garden is always soooo dreamy!!!!! That white gate is gorgeous!!!
- May 28, 2016 at 5:22 PM
- Junkchiccottage said...
Ahhh just beautiful Tracie.
- May 28, 2016 at 9:35 PM
- Lady of the Manor said...
Your garden is stunning and what a treat to see! Thanks for sharing it with us!!
- May 29, 2016 at 4:51 AM
- Tamera said...
Those peonies are Gorgeous! They don't grow well here, but I thoroughly enjoy seeing your photos! ❤
- May 29, 2016 at 9:24 AM
- Janet Garon said...
Your garden is beautiful! I was stunned at how really good your photos are when I enlarged them on your blog!
- May 30, 2016 at 10:28 AM
- Jann Olson said...
It's all just stunning Tracie! The rose trees are gorgeous! My peonies are starting to open and it's "oh happy day" for me as well!
- May 30, 2016 at 7:06 PM
- an angel at my table said...
Thank you Tracie for sharing all this stunning photos with us!! I was particular interested in the name of your beautiful peonies and I was so glad to find your story of their names. Sadly in Sweden I can't find any peonies with that name that resembles yours!! I love the colors of them the mix of whites and pink. All the best Mari
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I love my husband.
I love spending time with him.
I love that his job allows us to be together a lot... usually.
I love that we don't get sick of each other.
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I love our life together.
I love that if ever there was a perfect marriage, it's ours.
I love that he would much rather I ignore house work when he's around.
I love that he changes my facebook status every chance he gets to say cute things about me
(it's embarrassing and endearing all at the same time).
I love that he loves our little boy.
I love the look in his eyes when he watches Jimmy accomplish something new.
I love the way they play together.
I love his random gestures of sweetness.
I love that he thinks I'm beautiful.
I love that he loves me.
I am so blessed.
EDITED TO ADD: within 45 minutes of Hannah shooting her buck, Andy got himself a large 9-pointer. Not quite as big as Hannah's, but the rack was wider and if you're like me and have no idea what that has to do with coolness, just trust me. I think that makes it close to being almost as cool as Hannah's. Though, Hannah's still has his beat by approximately 10 inches in the scoring. If you don't know what that means, don't feel bad. I didn't either until recently. I just may put a photo up of the two of them later....


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Our Story
Founded in 1963 North Florida Baptist Church has been on an exciting journey for many years. Our history includes a bold beginning as Pastor Rayburn Blair started this work with a handful of people back in 1963. The evidence of growth and vision is clear. Even more clear is the reality that God has a plan for Our Kingdom Future.
1963 – Temple Baptist Church's first service is preached by Founder/Pastor Rayburn Blair at the Jefferson Street Community Center.
1965 – Ground is broken on the first church buildings that eventually would include the main worship
center at 3000 North Meridian Road.
1966 – First services are held in a new auditorium; first classes are offered at the new North Florida Christian School.
1973 – As the church grows, a beautiful new sanctuary is built to enhance the worship experience.
1976 – Committed to spreading the Good News of the Gospel, the church broadcasts its services on a location television station (WCTV).
1984 – To provide physical and spiritual nourishment to men in need, the church begins the Haven of Rest Rescue Mission.
1988 – Church members raise the funds necessary to purchase the ministry's own television station (TV65BG).
1992 – Randy Ray is called as Pastor, moving from Nashville to Tallahassee with his wife Jan and sons Nathan, Matthew and Paul.
1993 - Church auditorium is completely remodeled creating a new look for the ministry.
1997 – Even while making substantial capital improvements, the church models good stewardship and becomes debt-free.
1999 – To reach the lost in Tallahassee, hundreds of church members dedicate themselves to the FAITH Evangelism outreach program.
2001 – Pastor Ray and the church play a lead role in attracting and presenting the Franklin Graham Festival in Tallahassee.
2003 - Work is completed on second remodel of the church in ten years.
2005 – By a vote of the congregation, Temple Baptist Church changes its name to North Florida Baptist Church.
2005 - Global Focus Missions brings a new emphasis on missions to NFBC.
2005 - North Florida voted into Florida Baptist Association and the Florida Baptist Convention.
2006 - Work is completed on a major exterior remodel and addition to the church building.
2006 - Capital Campaign begins for a ministry building to be built in the future.
2006 - North Florida Passion Play is inaugurated with thousands attending the first year.
2008 to Present - North Florida Baptist Church continues to reach across the street and around the world!


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Friday, August 2, 2013
Summer Green Bean Salad
We have so many cherry tomatoes from the garden now along with regular tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and peppers. This salad is from the Neely's on the Food Network Channel. Those Neely's are always so much fun to watch. They seem to get along so well and enjoy cooking together. Enjoy the weekend!
1 lb. fresh string or wax beans trimmed
1 shallot minced
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
6 oz. mixed baby greens (originally 3 oz.)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pint orange and cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup fresh basil cut into thin strips
1/4 cup shelled and chopped pistachios (I omitted)
6 oz. crumbled feta cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Put your washed and trimmed string or wax beans in a pot of boiling water and then remove them and set them in a bowl of ice water for 2 more minutes. Drain water and dry. Your beans have now been blanched.
In a small bowl whisk together the shallot, vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the baby greens onto a large platter and top with the cut tomato halves, green beans and basil. Drizzle the vinaigrette mix over the greens and sprinkle with pistachios and feta cheese.
Delicious. Enjoy!!
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Your salad looks so fresh and delicious! Perfect for the summer!ReplyDelete
That is one beautiful salad! It's like a salad meal, which I love.ReplyDelete
This salad looks so refreshing--perfect for a muggy summer day. The wax beans look delicious. Stopping by to say hi from Wonderful Food Wednesday :)ReplyDelete
Your recipe is wonderful, and thank you so much for sharing it with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are staying cool on this hot summers day, enjoy your weekend!ReplyDelete
Miz Helen
Thanks for linking up to Whimsy Wednesday! Your recipe (looks so yummy) has been featured this week on my blog! Hope to see you again this week...SusanReplyDelete
Love this! We are featuring it as one of our featured recipes on Wonderful Food Wednesday - come and see at 7pm EST.ReplyDelete
Thank you for linking up.
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you enjoy your weekend and your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen
The salad looks so delicious especially when using the vegetables from your garden. Thanks for sharing this on Foodie Friends Friday this week.ReplyDelete
I'll be sharing this on my FB page this afternoon, G+ and pinning as well.
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This salad looks delicious and the photo is pretty too! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!ReplyDelete


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Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Be Mine- Valentine Silhouette Card
17 comments:
- Leslie Miller said...
You're on a roll and I'm loving it! This is darling and soooo much fun! Interesting to read how you manage your time. Do you include sleep in there somewhere?
- February 4, 2015 at 9:01 PM
- Mynn xx said...
OH my gosh, Sue! This is totally darling! LOVE that sweet penguin! Thanks for joining us at Great Impressions! Hope you join us again soon! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
- February 4, 2015 at 11:07 PM
- Kathy/NorthCarolina said...
Sue, this is an adorable card, and I'm so glad you shared it with us at Crafty Secrets. If you'd like to be eligble to win the Vintage Valentine Kit prize, I hope you will enter another card that uses either the free download we provided or any other CS product in your project. Your work is just lovely, and we'd love to see what you make with our goodies! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Secrets!
Kathy Clement
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- February 5, 2015 at 3:22 AM
- Lorraine said...
Aww, this is so cute!
Lorraine x
- February 5, 2015 at 5:47 AM
- Deloris said...
What a cutie! Love how you combined the two cutting files. They work perfectly together. Can't wait to see your next post.
- February 5, 2015 at 6:05 AM
- KarinsArtScrap said...
what a cute and wonderful card Sue
Gr Karin
- February 5, 2015 at 7:00 AM
- KT Fit Kitty said...
This is soooooo cute!
- February 5, 2015 at 7:21 AM
- Sandra H said...
Wow this is so cute!!
- February 5, 2015 at 12:04 PM
- Lola said...
This is super duper cute! Plus, I love penguins.
- February 5, 2015 at 2:26 PM
- Diane said...
Super cute and adorable card...Penguins have stolen my heart this year! Thank you for joining us at our"Crafty Secrets linky party"!
Diane CS DT
- February 6, 2015 at 2:26 AM
- (AJ) ArtJypsy said...
How sweet is she. I love penguins and this card. Thanks for joining us at Melonheadz Friends.
- February 6, 2015 at 8:05 AM
- JanR said...
Aw, so cute! I love that widdle penguin. Thanks for joining us at Melonheadz Friends.
- February 6, 2015 at 9:00 AM
- www.creativepointe.blogspot.com said...
Another darling card!! Thanks for joining us at Creative Cutting Challenge!
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- February 6, 2015 at 11:16 AM
- Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Co. said...
You card is super cute Sue but I hope you can make another one using the free digital paper and image download from our blog post (or any Crafty Secrets image) as then you will be eligible to win our prize package- plus – I'm going to include some extra great images.
Thanks for sharing and entering our February Linky Party
- February 7, 2015 at 11:08 AM
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- February 9, 2015 at 8:48 AM
- Gloria Stengel said...
Very cute. Thanks for playing along in the Crafty Secrets Challenge!
- February 12, 2015 at 1:25 PM
- Dee's Craft Room said...
Really sweet card. Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.
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The title of this post? I saw the person I'll be gifting this bracelet to, and they happened to be wearing pink! So I know they have a matching outfit to go with it :)
The next post will probably be when I've finished it. I have to look through my stash and see if there's anything I may want to use in the edging.
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Location: Wharton between 30th and 29th
Date visited: 5/15/11
Equipment:* 1 playset (4 ladders -- one a quarter-circle -- steps, elevated crawl-through tunnel, 2 slides), large U-shaped ladder bridge from playset to a 7-ft high platform (which is also accessible by a tall ladder and coil ladder, but hard to get down from for younger kids), 4 strap swings
Ages: 1.5-9
Ages: 1.5-9
Surface: rubberized
Shade(0-3): 0
Water: No
Other: 2 basketball courts, 1 baseball field, rec center
Access: Weekdays and Saturday mornings (according to posted sign)
Impressions: Playground is of limited scope, but in reasonable shape, and U-ladder is a novel addition.
Overall rating: 6
* Edit: Note that there are two playground areas here, separated by the rec. center -- one is obvious from Wharton and the other from 30th Street. Unfortunately, we realized this only after leaving; thus the above review refers only to the SE of the two playground zones.


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Cultural Spotlight
Revolutionary daughter
Protean performer Marissa Chibás tells an astonishing tale in 'Daughter of a Cuban Revolutionary.'
FCLA plans fall literary feast
The Florida Center for the Literary Arts at Miami Dade College has outdone itself with its fall programming.
The Art Gallery System presents November exhibitions
The month begins with a showcase of the Canary Islands' most celebrated contemporary artists.
New performance explores our connection to the ordinary
'The Objectification of Things' is artist Michelle Ellsworth's attempt to illuminate the importance mere objects have in our lives.
Exhibition paints kaleidoscopic portrait of Miami
'Miami: City – Metaphor' was an interesting mix of artworks inspired by the intrepid pace of the city.
Join us for Miami Book Fair International's 25th anniversary
All of South Florida will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Miami Book Fair International from Nov. 9-16.
Award-winners dominate schedule at book fair
The 25th Miami International Book Fair will not disappoint those seeking literary star-power.


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Friday, April 25, 2014
Break time is over
For the first time in my entire career, I took a break from the studio this winter. I concentrated full time on the small show Michael and I run until the first of March and then concentrated on home life and other things. For fun I took an enameling class at Kendall College of Art & Design to add more color into my life and my work. Now it's time to get back to the studio because I have a great schedule of shows coming up and I have lots of ideas for new work. But I will look back on this winter as the best winter I can ever remember. What a gift!
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Samobor in a day
Only 25 kilometers away from Zagreb, Samobor is famous all over Croatia for its gastronomy, natural surroundings, medieval atmosphere, and for crystal cutting, a local industry with a very old tradition. The town is easily accessible by car or bus from the capital city, providing a much needed respite from the sometimes hectic urban life of its big neighbor to the east.
What to do and where to go when in Samobor? The local tourist board has all the answers, and all the tips necessary to take advantage of everything on offer.
Sightseeing tours
The scenic beauty of Samobor, made of lush nature and well-preserved architecture, is best enjoyed on foot. Walking around is an excellent way of getting to know the many churches, museums, art galleries and parks.
The Samobor Tourist Board website provides four carefully described options for walking tours, ranging from one to three hours long –the duration of each tour will depend, of course, on the number of stops for coffee and dessert, the souvenir shopping at different stores and ateliers, and the time spent at galleries and museums.
If a church's architecture grabs the attention of visitors for too long, or a quick stroll on the promenade turns into a mini nap on the grass, then the walking tour can be picked up and completed the next day – in which case, the day trip from Zagreb can quickly turn into a full weekend stay.
After a long walk, it would be hard not to think about lunch, dinner, or just food in general, conjuring up mental images of dishes prepared with local ingredients and according to well-tested local practices. Samobor is renowned for its gastronomy – no research effort is necessary to find a first-class restaurant with a full menu of traditional edible pleasures.
Hiking and Mountaineering
Croatian food and wine are extremely good –this is by no means a novel discovery. Most tourists (even repeat visitors) find themselves eating a bit more than they thought they would – or should.
As a result, some start thinking they need to find ways to exercise. Samobor is ready to provide a more active and healthy brand of entertainment than the average resort: Hiking up and down the hills that surround this beautiful town, immersing the mind and body into nature.
And for those with a more professional urge to try and test their skills and physical strength, there are countless options for mountaineering, including two- or three-day trips with lodging in cabins perched on the side of the mountains.
If, after a few hours, it becomes obvious that more than one day will be necessary to enjoy Samobor, staying overnight should not be an issue. To address the needs of visitors who like to make decisions on the spot, the tourist board's website has the right amount of information on hotels, bed and breakfasts, apartments and houses for rent, with photographs and contact details.
All of the above just goes to prove that Samobor can adapt to the needs and desires of visitors, almost as if the town was able to read their minds before a question arises or a request is made. Abstract as it may sound, the previous statement is perhaps the main reason why this charming town should not be missed – overlooking it, passing by without stopping, could turn out to be "the only mistake" of an otherwise flawless vacation.
Written by: Guillermo Astigarraga
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January 13, 2013
Bad Girl
Over at Kenny K's Krafty Krew, we're hosting a GOTH challenge this week. So go out there and create something Gothy...Gothicy...Gothictastic.
You get the idea.
We have some generous sponsors (as usual) for one lucky winner! So go on over to the Krafty Krew and enter!
For this challenge I dug up one of the FaBuLoUs Gothik Angelz. I think they're all sassy and I love 'em all. I used li'l Miss Devastatia. She's just plain wicked, dontcha think??? I colored her up with my Prismacolor pencils (as always) and added some glittery accents. She looks goooooooooood in purple. I took a white paper doily and sponged black ink on it to turn it black.
Devastatia - Kenny K
embossing folder - Sizzix (Riveted Metal)
patterned paper - HOTP
Nestability die - Spellbinders (labels 10)
Prismacolor colored pencils
Memento black ink
glitter pen - Tsukineko
organza ribbon - Michaels
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Oh Torrey, My mojo has just returned from a 3 week vacation!!! How dare it go and not take me!! So I know where you are coming from. I adore this card, its brilliant,, Love HazelxoReplyDelete
Fun sentiment that is perfect with your image.ReplyDelete
She's beautifully colored and I love the design!
Great card!
Well this card definitely has some gothitude. That black doily is perfect for your naughty goth. The purple eyeshadow is outrageously superb. Wish I could look this goodReplyDelete
Your coloring is awesome - love the transition from black to purple hair and her makeup is fantastic!ReplyDelete
Awesome card. Love your colouring! She really looks naughty, lol. Hugs...MonaReplyDelete
Thank you for taking the time to comment! It is always wonderful to get virtual pats on the back!! I truly appreciate every comment...they are little bits of love.


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by Cody
"Micajah" Bye, Managing Editor
All over the world, gamers are anxiously awaiting any tidbit of news
about an as-of-yet unannounced game being developed by the
"super band" of development studios. 38 Studios has been deathly quiet about the
intricate details of their game, and everyone on the company's staff has
probably been hounded for information, yet they've revealed
With the recent announcement concerning 38 Studios' licensing
of BigWorld, the rabid masses can again latch on to the tidbit of
information and examine what this might mean for the development of
the super-secret MMOG project code-named Copernicus.
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alt="BigWorld Technology Suite demo image"
title="Click to Enlarge"
style="font-style: italic;">38 Studios will use
the BigWorld Technology Suite as the foundation of their upcoming
For starters it's important to know a bit about the
background of the BigWorld technology. Not having to create or modify a
graphics engine or other tools allows game developers to get into the
meat of making a game world much faster. "[The BigWorld
Suite] can virtually cut the development time in half," said
Gavin Longhurst. Director of Business Development for BigWorld in a href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/7811">past interview
he did with Ten Ton Hammer. "Developers can jump in
and start designing a game right away. They can concentrate on making
the game instead of making the technology to make the game."
While that may be the basic reason developers license BigWorld, there
are many more, and Longhurst talks about them all in our href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/7811">past interview.
Since Ten Ton Hammer published that past interview, however, BigWorld
has increased the number of studios that are employing the technology
to include Stargate Worlds, Kwari, and as-of-yet unannounced projects
from Sierra Online, Slipgate Ironworks, and Interzone. To find out more
about the reasons behind 38 Studios' licensing of BigWorld, I
caught up with Brett Close, President of 38 Studios, to get a few more
details from him.
To start, I asked Close why 38 Studios chose BigWorld out of all the technologies currently available on the market. According to Close, BigWorld has exceptional server-side technology and great MMO-specific tools. "Theyre highly licensed and have delivered products," he added. "When it comes down to the type of technology we need in terms of load balance and robust server-side capability for an MMO platform and backbone, BigWorld is peerless... and they're great guys.
While that may have been Close's first reason he talked
about, he also wanted to include the sentiment that Longhurst expressed
earlier in the article. For current game developers, it's
critical to get the game up and running as fast as possible, and
BigWorld certainly helps the developers achieve that goals.
"One of my biggest development philosophies – and I
have a lot of them – is to get your game up and running as
quickly as possible," Close stated. "Let people get
their hands on it so they can tell you if something is fun or not fun,
and BigWorld will definitely aid in that aspect of our
development." It's obvious that the 38 Studios team
wants to be able to get their hands on the game and truly discover
whether what they are doing is fun or not.
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alt="BigWorld Technology Suite demo image"
title="Click to enlarge"
style="font-style: italic;">BigWorld gives 38 Studios a plethora of options concerning the development of their MMOG.
For many gamers, it may seem strange to hear about a MMO company
licensing out third-part software to help build their game. Many
companies have been eager to try to produce their own tech, yet the
licensing of technology suites like BigWorld seem to have become more
common. When I asked Close about this choice for 38 Studios, his answer
was fairly short and informative. "We've been very
clear about that from the very beginning," he said.
"We're not a tech studio. We have great engineers
that will be able to utilize this technology, but we're not
going out to reinvent the wheel or solve problems that have already
been solved. There's still a lot of work involved in game
Through the entirety of our conversation, Close wanted to end on this
statement – one that showcases his trust and eagerness to
work with the BigWorld technology. "BigWorld is the framework
for our development," Close said. "It is the
backbone and foundation for our online platform. Our engineers
exhaustively looked at every single piece of technology. It was a very
in-depth and comprehensive search, but BigWorld really stood out
because of its options and back-end, server-side capability."
In the end, all the talk about technology really means nothing when the
game is released. Gamers may gape and drool over pretty screenshots or
epic poses, but it will truly be up to the 38 Studios team to make the
game fun. Thankfully, the BigWorld engine can help produce a pretty
product and help to insure a game meets the requirements of
today's audiences. The quicker a game can be played, the more
time the studio has to insure that the game is a joy to play. The
BigWorld technology can help 38 Studios achieve that goal.
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As a packed Friedrich Pavilion at Santa Clara High warmed its vocal cords for the Saints' game against Simi Valley on Saturday night, the public-address announcer introduced No. 11 for the Pioneers.
Point guard Butch Hawking bounded from his courtside seat and trotted through the corridor of reserves, ambidextrously accepting high-fives.
At the end of the line, Hawking and Chris Wright, Simi Valley's 5-foot, 4-inch guard affectionately known as Spud, exchanged a choreographed handshake that can be described as full-contact sign language.
It is a ritual Hawking and Wright picked up watching last season's Nevada Las Vegas introductions. The exchange, however, is saved for special occasions.
"We do it for the important games," Hawking said. "Just a little something extra to get us pumped up."
It seemed to work against Santa Clara, as Hawking hit his first two shots on the way to a 14-point performance. He also slipped a behind-the-back pass into his repertoire as the Pioneers defeated the Saints, 65-60.


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- Dividend growth has outpaced stock returns in several sectors
- Ongoing economic expansion is positive for yield-oriented equities
- Strong operating earnings driving dividends toward our growth targets
After a good performance in 2016, the challenge for dividend stocks this year was to continue to deliver attractive total returns, particularly in light of a rising interest rate environment. As 2017 progressed, we have seen a strong rally in the S&P 500 index, with particular benefit to large-cap growth stocks. This has left some investors in dividend-oriented equities wondering if there are still opportunities in these stocks.
We remain optimistic about our dividend-paying companies in light of their strong operating performance and solid dividend growth. We are aware that our High Dividend & Income (HDI) buy universe stocks have not moved up at nearly the same pace as large-cap growth stocks. We also note that some of our sectors, notably Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Consumer Staples, have had relative underperformance over the past six months despite a steadily rising rate of dividend growth (see chart). However, in our view, this muted performance relative to dividend growth has enabled our HDI buy universe stocks to accrue value and makes them more attractive over the long haul.
With two interest rate hikes already enacted by the Federal Reserve and one more possible this year, investors continue to wonder about the potential effects of rising interest rates on income-oriented equities.
As part of our equity analysis work, we seek to invest in companies that can grow their earnings and dividends consistently. We have found that these stocks have performed well over longer periods of time. In the second chart, we see how the iShares Select Dividend ETF has performed over the past 13 years. Overall, the total return has been independent of the level and move in rates, as represented by the 10-year Treasury. We target dividend growth of 3-8%, which we feel can offset some of the effect of rising rates and help drive our longer-term total returns.
Going forward, we feel that modest return expectations in the 5-7% range, driven by solid dividend yields and their projected growth, continue to be realistic.
Important Disclosures
The information presented does not involve the rendering of personalized investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. This presentation is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities mentioned herein.
Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts, and other forward-looking statements, which do not reflect actual results and are based primarily upon a hypothetical set of assumptions applied to certain historical financial information. Certain information has been provided by third-party sources, and, although believed to be reliable, it has not been independently verified, and its accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed.
Any opinions, projections, forecasts, and forward-looking statements presented herein are valid as of the date of this document and are subject to change.
There are inherent risks with equity investing. These risks include, but are not limited to, stock market, manager, or investment style. Stock markets tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising prices and periods of falling prices. Investing in international markets carries risks such as currency fluctuation, regulatory risks, and economic and political instability. Emerging markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors, as well as increased volatility, lower trading volume, and less liquidity. Emerging markets can have greater custodial and operational risks and less developed legal and accounting systems than developed markets.
Concentrating assets in the real estate sector or REITs may disproportionately subject a portfolio to the risks of that industry, including the loss of value because of adverse developments affecting the real estate industry and real property values. Investments in REITs may be subject to increased price volatility and liquidity risk; concentration risk is high.
Investments in Master Limited Partnerships (MLP) are susceptible to concentration risk, illiquidity, exposure to potential volatility, tax reporting complexity, fiscal policy, and market risk. Investors in MLPs are subject to increased tax reporting requirements. MLP investors typically receive a complicated schedule K-1 form rather than Form 1099. MLPs may not be appropriate investments for tax-advantaged accounts because of potential negative tax consequences (Unrelated Business Income Tax).
There are inherent risks with fixed-income investing. These risks may include interest rate, call, credit, market, inflation, government policy, liquidity, or junk bond. When interest rates rise, bond prices fall. This risk is heightened with investments in longer-duration fixed-income securities and during periods when prevailing interest rates are low or negative. The yields and market values of municipal securities may be more affected by changes in tax rates and policies than similar income-bearing taxable securities. Certain investors' incomes may be subject to the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), and taxable gains are also possible. Investments in below-investment-grade debt securities, which are usually called "high yield" or "junk bonds," are typically in weaker financial health and such securities can be harder to value and sell, and their prices can be more volatile than more highly rated securities. While these securities generally have higher rates of interest, they also involve greater risk of default than do securities of a higher-quality rating.
Investments in emerging market bonds may be substantially more volatile, and substantially less liquid, than the bonds of governments, government agencies, and government-owned corporations located in more developed foreign markets. Emerging market bonds can have greater custodial and operational risks and less developed legal and accounting systems than developed markets.
As with any investment strategy, there is no guarantee that investment objectives will be met, and investors may lose money. Returns include the reinvestment of interest and dividends. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Diversification may not protect against market loss or risk. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.
Index Definitions
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index is an American economic leading indicator intended to forecast future economic activity. It is calculated by The Conference Board, a nongovernmental organization, which determines the value of the index from the values of ten key variables.
The Goldman Sachs Financial Conditions Index (GSFCI) is a weighted sum of a short-term bond yield, a long-term corporate yield, the exchange rate, and a stock market variable.
The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index represents 500 large U.S. companies. The comparative market index is not directly investable and is not adjusted to reflect expenses that the SEC requires to be reflected in the fund's performance.
Indices are unmanaged, and one cannot invest directly in an index. Index returns do not reflect a deduction for fees or expenses.