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Bringing High Finance Down to Earth
If a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound? If that tree is pulped into the pages of an academic journal focusing on finance, then no, it does not. Outside the corridors of academia, precious few humans actually read the contents of publications such as the Journal of Finance, the Accounting Review, and the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, to pick on a few. That's too bad, given how hard scholars work on their submissions and how diligently editors referee the ideas inside. Bhagwan Chowdhry, a professor of finance at the University of California at Los Angeles's Anderson School of Management, is attempting to alleviate the problem with a new periodical that gathers the most accessible articles from established journals, distills them to just a few pages, and repackages them for a (slightly) wider audience.
The quarterly digest goes by the unwieldy title of FAMe jagazine, short for finance and accounting memos journal-magazine. Two issues have been published so far, with about 20 synopses in each. Chowdhry says he printed 10,000 copies and mailed them to business schools and libraries. He invites researchers whose papers have been recently accepted by established, peer-reviewed journals to refashion their work for FAMe's intended readership of "interested and smart nonacademics," such as policymakers and journalists. This lay audience gets clearer prose, fewer equations, and a useful sampling of what the ivory tower is up to; academics get visibility and citations, and a chance to revivify papers that have been through the editorial wringer.
A scholarly article typically takes years to progress from idea to printed page. "We write them, we keep revising them, make them more and more and more rigorous, and finally they're published," Chowdhry says. "They're totally antiseptic. There's no taste left to it." He adds of his own experience, "By the time it's ready, I don't want to see it myself. I'm serious. I just want to move on to the next idea."
He hopes his jagazine will change the scholarly dynamic by appending an approachable précis at the end of the process. FAMe's first issue includes pieces on insider trading, hedge funds that invest in bankrupt companies, and whether stocks are really less volatile over long periods.
There are limits to just how accessible FAMe can get. One piece, titled "General Equilibrium With Heterogenous Participants and Discrete Consumption Times," is about how economic conditions affect interest rates. But a 900-word article on stock analysts demonstrates the reader-friendly approach. "It turns out that being wrong may be the right career move for financial analysts who want to move stock prices and markets while also moving up the professional ranks," the piece begins. That's a lot more digestible than the original: "We show empirically that analysts who display more consistent forecast errors …"
"I've already told a number of my MBA students about this jagazine," says Lubos Pastor, a finance professor at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, who co-wrote the lead article for the inaugural issue. "This is what I would recommend for them to read after they graduate."
An annual print subscription costs $50, though FAMe is available free online. Ten of the 14 members of the publication's editorial board are affiliated with UCLA's Anderson School, but FAMe is produced independently. Each issue costs $50,000 to create, Chowdhry says, mostly for printing and mailing charges.
Research Affiliates, a Newport Beach (Calif.) firm that develops investment strategies for retail and institutional clients, sponsors the publication with a back-page advertisement. "We feel like it's a nice way to pay back this society," says Feifei Li, RA's head of research. The firm's strategies, used by clients overseeing $169 billion, draw heavily on the latest academic research. "Because academic papers are written in certain ways, it's actually difficult for just the average industry person to comprehend," Li says. "Even for myself—I have my Ph.D. from the UCLA finance department, and sometimes a paper can take me two days to fully digest."
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For over a century, Egyptologists have discussed the topic; "What is kingship" as it applies to Ancient Egypt. Did the Egyptian concept of kingship grow out of the climate and geography, or was it accidental? What is known is that the concept changed over time. The place of goddesses in relation to kingship in Ancient Egypt is not much discussed, yet Dr. Hollis feels that "feminine" aspects are incorporated in representations in many ways.
The oldest representations of kingly names, written in a serekh often have the symbols of goddesses such as Neith-hetep and Merytneith above the serekh. Often the serekh of the goddess Neith appears side by side with that of the falcon god, Horus. Later, the Nebty name of the king is associated directly with the goddesses Wadjet and Nekhbet. Nekhbet, "the white one", represented by an Egyptian vulture, is associated with the city of El Kab (ancient Nekhen) and filled a protective role. Fifth dynasty queens began the practice of wearing a vulture headdress representative of the goddess.
Wadjet, the cobra goddess, is associated with the city of Buto. Though she was a protector she had a dangerous aspect as well. She had an additional role as a creation goddess, for she was the sun's eye. Wadjet appears on both the king's uraeus and the queen's diadem. Later both Nekhbet and Wadjet are depicted on diadems, ensuring protection for the wearer and from external forces.
The Narmer Pallet, though typical of a device used for preparing eye paint, was not used as a cosmetic device, but as a celebratory item and may represent an actual event in the king's history - perhaps a victorious act by the king. The cow-headed deity at the top of the pallet represents the goddess, Bat, who was later syncretized with the goddess, Hathor. Bat was clearly important for the king at an early period in some way, as representations also appear on the king's apron.
Predynastic bowls with cows heads from Hierakonpolis lend support to numerous other references to a female goddess with a bovine aspect. The idea of a conquering bull has a long history in Egyptian iconography, but Dr. Hollis suggested that the female bovine iconography seems equally strong.
Dr. Hollis suggested that the figure standing before the king in the upper register of the reverse side of the Narmer Pallet is, in fact a diminutive queen, and noted that the Narmer mace head likewise incorporates this same small queen. Thus, a feminine aspect seems to have been an element of celebrations. Specifically, the king does not operate as an isolated male, but as a male with female aspects.
Also on the reverse of the Narmer Pallete's upper register, above the rows of decapitated bodies of enemies, the Balk of the goddess Neith, patron goddess of the city of Sais, appears. She represents a relationship to royalty, but her relation to kingship is not clear. Her representations attest to a spiritual aspect, as well as her warrior aspect, but, again, neither generally have to do with kingship. The only directly spiritual reference is an inscription that relates to the "Barques of Neith" on an ivory label, dating from the time of King Hor Aha, and associated with the Temple of Neith, perhaps refering to a ceremony or celebration. The decoration of the now lost Tomb 100 at Herakonpolis seems to be celebrating kingship as the goddess Neith, water, and barques are represented and all are important to the king.
Neith is known to be the protector of the red crown, symbol of kingship in Lower Egypt. We don't know how early she became associated with this role, but she definitely filled it by at least the Middle Kingdom. Frequently the king's serekh is next to the symbol for the goddess (shield and crossed arrows). A very early representation of the red crown comes from Naqada, where a cenotaph of one of the most important women of the 1st Dynasty (regnant queen Merneith) was built.
Late in the Old Kingdom the rise of the god Ra and goddess Hathor to popular favor resulted in Neith receding in the background as a powerful deity. Ra was the dominant deity in the 5th Dynasty and Hathor was clearly in ascendancy.
Hathor is an interesting goddess. Her name means "House of Horus", referring to Horus the Elder of the Hierakonpolis ennead who was considered one of the five children of Shu and Tefnut (as opposed to the Heliopolitan ennead in which Shu and Tefnut had only four children). Kings Pepi I and Merenre both carried "Son of Hathor" names in their titulary and the goddess is often represented embracing the king protectively. She is "mother" goddess for the king. Her role with relation to kingship does not stop with the end of the Old Kingdom and she assumes additional aspects. She is referred to as "The Lady of the Stars", "The Mistress of Heaven", "The Golden One", and "The gold that is Hathor"; all names which refer to her relationship with Ra. With Hathor's rise, a pharaonic role for the queen evolved. Thus she played a very important spiritual part in the king's life.
Another sky goddess, Nut, is most prominently mentioned in the Pyramid Texts as she assists the king in moving to the nether world. Nut is also viewed as a "mother" of the king for she facilitates symbolically the rebirth of the king in the nether world. The goddess Isis was the most excellent goddess at one time though her earliest appearances do not exalt her. She appears in funerary iconography, with her sister, Nephthys, as the mother who bears and nurtures the king in the nether world, directly assisting him to life in the nether world by suckling him. Isis appears at the foot of the sarcophagus and Nephthys at the head. The two sisters also assumed the aspect of mourners, related to their roles as wife and sister of the god Osiris who was murdered by his brother, Seth. In this capacity they appear as the two kites whose shrill cries mourn for the deceased king. Slowly Isis' sphere of influence expanded in relation to her roll as the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus. She began to appropriate the insignia of other goddesses, such as Hathor, and gained real prominence in the New Kingdom.
Dr. Hollis summarized by suggesting that the four goddesses who were most important to the role of kingship throughout Ancient Egypt's history were Neith, Hathor, Isis and Nephthys.
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I spent some time getting to know Miss Trudi – and she is freaking wonderful! She is the creator of A Lazy Girl Goes Green, and has a lot to share with us about sustainability and how to minimize your impact on our beautiful planet. I think we could all use some green tips… so, I'm just going to let her take it away!
The Interview
Bianca: Tell us a little about your blog and how/why you started.
Trudi: A Lazy Girl Goes Green is a green living blog for anyone who wants to live healthier, more sustainable lives, but feel they're too busy or lazy to get going! As someone who isn't green fingered, crafty or talented with a sewing needle, I started A Lazy Girl Goes green to prove that sustainability doesn't have to involve lots of time and effort. It's about small changes which can actually save time, money and the planet!
Though I'm a passionate vegan, I have purposely tried not to make it a "vegan blog" as I want to welcome absolutely anyone to add in their thoughts and ideas. I do a weekly vegan recipe, but it's cool if you're not a vegan too; you might still find them tasty!
B: Who or what inspires you?
T: I live in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK and am lucky enough to have absolutely stunning landscapes right on my doorstep. Every day I'm inspired by the rugged North Cornwall coasts, enchanted woodlands and wild moors which surround me.
Every time I need an energy boost, or need to remind myself what life's all about, I get my walking shoes on and go exploring! It's the best way to clear your mind, connect with the world and remind yourself that we are part of something much bigger and beautiful than we will ever understand!
B: What is your favorite vegan dish to make?
T: I must admit I'm a massive Thai curry fiend; I could literally have it three meals a day, every day. In fact, when I'm older and wiser – and don't care about social norms and weight gain – I might just do that! I love the freshness of Thai food and the balance between sour, sweet, salty, bitter and spicy. And if you're organised enough to make up a batch of curry paste in advance, it's literally one of the easiest things to throw together. Just add whatever veg you have to hand or tin of chickpeas and hey preto!
B: What are three tips you would share to someone who is looking live a more sustainable lifestyle?
T: 1. Take baby steps and make the easy switches first. Swapping your shampoo to a more ethical brand or reducing the amount of plastic you buy won't cost too much time or effort, but will lead to bigger habit changes later without you even noticing!
2. Do things which suit your interests and talents, that way they'll be easier to stick at. For me, Veganism was easy because I'm such a massive foodie and love cooking. I'm terrible at gardening so I leave that to the experts!
3. Relax and have fun with it! Whilst some of the issues surrounding sustainability are serious, going green is all about discovery, experimentation and enjoying the process.
B: What are some good "green" resources?
T: I'd say the best green resources are right under your nose, it's everything that's local to you! Buying fruit and veg from a local farm shop, swapping and borrowing from neighbours, and holidaying in local hidden gems are some of the best ways to live green and make the most of the resources around you.
5 Fast Facts About Trudi!
Spirit Animal: Definitely a cat. I love how they balance days relaxing and sleeping cuddled up on the sofa with nights out exploring and going on mini adventures. They also have an enviable, uncompromising attitude to their freedom. They'll hang out with us, but that's their choice not their duty!
Current Playlist: Usually I listen to quite a lot of heavy metal and grunge music, I often joke I'm still living in the 90s! But more recently I'm trying to relax more and switch off once and a while. So my current playlist consists of a lot of yoga and meditation music, encouraging me to light some incense, step away from my computer and RELAX!
My Movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is totally my movie. When I first watched it I had blue hair and was convinced Clementine was based on me. I can really emphasise with her character (the good and the bad) and love the way Michel Gondry twists reality.
Vacation Spot: I'm very fortunate that my grandparents live in a 17th century chateau in the South of France, where I spent most of my childhood holidays. The highlight of my trips, however, was cycling up to the hills surrounding the Chateau, and lying up the sunflower fields in the warm French sun….bliss!
Childhood Hero: Linda Perry. I loved how strong and confident she came across, she never apologised for who she was. "whats up" by Four Non Blondes was (and still is) my ultimate favourite song.
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Thank you so much for allowing us to share your story, Trudi. We love your site and tips! If everyone went a little "greener," the world would be a better place.
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Today's show features Brandon McLean, who just won the associate principal bass position for the Pittsburgh Symphony. Brandon has most recently served as principal bass of the Colorado Symphony, and prior to that he held positions in the Vancouver Symphony and the Florida Orchestra. Originally from Seattle, Brandon did his undergrad at the University of North Texas, his masters at the Boston Conservatory, and studied at Carnegie Mellon after that with Pittsburgh Symphony principal bassist Jeff Turner. He played in the New World Symphony before landing his first gig with the Florida Orchestra.
We dig into the details of the audition process, like how Brandon starts preparing long-term for the audition and how that preparation changes as the audition approaches, Brandon's technique routine, which he keeps up throughout the audition process, the benefits of getting to practice in a large space like a concert hall, and routines in the days prior to the audition. We also feature excerpts of Brandon performing the Dave Anderson Duets with Brendan Kane.
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Audition Preparation Strategies
- the process starts right after finding out what the list is
- looks at what are the more problematic excerpts for him and begins by spending time on those
- about 5 weeks out, he starts to get more disciplined
- for a long time did the system of ranking what the more difficult excerpts are and spending the most time on those, but he found that then the audition would come up and they'd ask for the excerpts that he didn't spend as much time on
- breaks up practice session into 10 minute increments; practices for an hour or an hour-and-a-half in a couple of different segments in the day
- keeps himself disciplined to no more than 10 minutes on a specific excerpt
- breaks up the last as many ways as possible:
- top to bottom
- bottom to top
- skip and do every 3rd excerpt
- 2-3 weeks out, he shortens that 10 minutes per excerpt to 3-4 minutes per except so that he's hitting everything briefly just about every day
- Brandon generally runs things at 75% tempo most of the time
- he can generally play this under tempo—it's getting them up to tempo that's the real issue
- there's some point between that 75% and 100% tempo that he can usually solve most of the technical problems
- problems associated with fast excerpts were dealt with away from those excerpts – dealing with technical studies that helped
- during audition prep, Brandon still spends at least 30-45 minutes still doing scales and technical exercises
- he cuts that down when getting really close to the audition
Brandon's Technique Routine
- pick a scale
- slow bow practice (whole notes) using Intonia software
- then does a different scale with half notes, quarter notes, etc – gets himself playing pretty quickly
- do something similar with arpeggios after that
- right hand practice
- string crossings
- spiccato
- exercises to get his right hand moving a little quicker
Playing in a Large Space and Recording
- the benefits of getting to practice in a large space (concert hall) – he didn't get this until later in life
- getting over the idea that he doesn't really know what he sounds like objectively (similar to getting over the way your voice sounds when you play back a recording)
- the angle that you play the bass – no one else will ever hear your bass playing from that angle—it's such a specific thing
- things started to turn on the audition front for Brandon when he started to get really serious about recording himself
- Brandon had a pretty steady path of progress in auditioning – not advancing, then getting to semis, then making finals, then runner-up for a bunch of auditions
- Brandon realized at a certain point that he just wasn't a very natural audition taker
- had to start treat audition taking as his job
- dealing with the mental discipline of audition taking was something that took him a while to get a grasp of
- Don Greene books helpful in terms of centering, etc.
- Brandon has gotten away from thinking that he just needed to have a really good day to win an audition
- after teaching students and observing them nervous and not nervous, he has concluded that there isn't nearly as much difference in the two states as the students think
- When he wasn't doing well in auditions, he had actually lost those auditions months in advance
Routines as the Audition Approaches
- usually flies in the day before – flying in too early usually psyched him out
- it's amazing what tiny things can seep into your mind during an audition
- when he goes, he generally doesn't talk to people at the audition
- running is helpful
- doesn't try to change anything lifestyle-wise coming up to the audition – changes only cause problems
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Anyone who seriously thinks they want to get their own back on a cheating former spouse would do well to bear in mind this excellent advice: "While seeking revenge, dig two graves – one for yourself."
Has there ever been a more excruciating illustration of that maxim than Vicky Pryce, who was found guilty yesterday of perverting the course of justice? Since the day she decided to whisper in a journalist's ear that her husband, Chris Huhne, had made her take his speeding points in 2003 to save him from a driving ban, Pryce has not only been busy digging her own grave, she has thrown her whole family on to the funeral pyre in order to bring down the man she once loved.
During her two trials (the jury could not reach a verdict in the first), 60-year-old Pryce was described as "one of the most intelligent, powerful and trusted women in the country". Well, you could have fooled me. Not since The War of the Roses, the 1989 Hollywood black comedy starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner as an apparently perfect couple who end up fighting to the death, has there been an uglier, more hate-filled public breakdown of a marriage.
The War of the Huhnes, with its last stand at Southwark Crown Court, was more like watching a couple of brain‑dead crack addicts brawling on a daytime TV show than a dispute between a famously cerebral couple with a house in Crescent Grove, one of south London's most desirable addresses.
Huhne pleaded guilty on day one of his trial, after arrogantly trumpeting his innocence and exhausting every possible ruse to get the case dropped. The English, public school-educated Huhne probably realised that he would be no match in open court for his Greek wife, whom blind fury had turned from respected senior civil servant and Companion of the Order of the Bath into Clapham's answer to Clytemnestra.
As Pryce had hoped, her lying ex was ruined. Having stood down as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change in February 2012, a humiliated Huhne was forced to resign as MP for Eastleigh. He triggered a by-election, which was about as welcome for the Coalition government as the news is to a wife of 26 years that her husband is leaving her for a bisexual press aide.
So Pryce was left alone in court to fight charges that she herself had set in motion to destroy a man who had the potential to become deputy prime minister. If she was alert to the irony of being hoist with her own petard, the fragile, birdlike woman who attended court every day in the same sober dark coat with a different coloured scarf showed no sign of it. Only dangly, posh-hippy earrings hinted at a more maverick spirit.
For those of us who followed the trial, the temptation to look away in disgust was strong. Though obviously not quite as strong as the urge to find out what on earth Pryce would come up with next. Were there any depths this woman wouldn't plumb to save her own skin?
Thanks to Vicky Pryce the whole country knows that a bullying Chris Huhne "made" his wife have an abortion in 1990 because a baby was inconvenient for his career, and also that he wanted her to abort their third (Pryce's fifth) child, but she changed her mind on the morning of the operation. We also know that Pryce calls Carina Trimingham, Huhne's mistress and former aide, "your ----ing man".
Worst of all was the publication of the text messages between Huhne and his then 18-year-old son, Peter – the child Pryce so brutally revealed Huhne wanted to abort. This furious young man, now a student at Oxford, spewed abuse at his estranged father, calling him everything from a liar to "an autistic piece of s---". Huhne – acting, I would say, on advice from a counsellor – bombarded his bristling boy with unconditional love. It is no accident that, in a reversal of the traditional order, it was the son who finally had to urge the father to take responsibility for his actions.
Those texts should have been filed away for ever under the heading Private Grief. Children are collateral damage on the divorce battlefield and no wounded teenager deserves to have his haemorrhaging anguish exposed to a prying world. But once Chris Huhne's defence team made an application for a case dismissal, circumstantial evidence like those texts became relevant and admissible for the Crown Prosecution.
I have no trouble understanding why Chris Huhne behaved badly. He is one of those "Don't you know I have a First from Oxford?" types, a champion of social equality who believes everyone to be his inferior. Let's face it, very little in the way of tact and self-knowledge is to be expected from a Liberal Democrat who has personalised number plates and once claimed £85.35 expenses for "the mounting, framing and inscription of a photo of Chris Huhne".
No, the mystery is why Vicky Pryce, having maintained the deceit for eight years and supported her ambitious husband, suddenly turned into a Fury whose vengeance saw police raiding her house in the early hours to seize her son's mobile phone.
Looking at photographs of the Bernard Bresslaw-lookalike Carina Trimingham, one might have thought that Pryce's best hope of revenge on her husband was to let him keep her. But hell hath no fury like a woman whose man leaves her for a lesbian twice her size.
Once Pryce had let the genie out of the bottle over an emotional lunch with Sunday Times political editor Isabel Oakeshott, there was no getting it back in. During Pryce's first trial, the judge, Mr Justice Sweeney, asked her: "If it was that you felt bad about it [taking the speeding points] and wanted a good reason to get it out, why spend six months in dealings with the papers? Why not just go to the police and tell them what happened?"
A very good question, to which Pryce's reply was: "On reflection, I may well have been better off doing precisely that. But at the time I didn't really want either of us to be prosecuted."
Didn't she? In a damning email to Oakeshott, Pryce said: "I have no doubt that I definitely want to nail him, more than ever actually and would love to do it soon." The only problem was that Pryce, once she had unleashed her Exocet, might be dragged down with the sinking ship. Oakeshott suggested Pryce might be able to avoid prosecution by portraying herself as the victim. "I think you could make yourself out very much to be the honourable one saying that it had been on your conscience ever since but you were bullied into it."
So that is how Pryce, an avowed feminist and person of "high professional standing", ended up pleading "marital coercion" – a defence so dated it belongs to the Downton Abbey era. This was preposterous at best; at worst, it was an insult to those abused, economically dependent women who really don't have any choice but to do their masters' bidding. Clearly, she was caught in a trap of her own making.
What was it that turned Vicky Pryce, the hugely respected economist, into a boundaryless horror? For once the term Greek tragedy doesn't seem overblown. She was born Vasiliki Courmouzis; a self-described "fiery Greek", her English is still flecked with a singsong Athens accent. She also retains the defiant "early feminism" developed in a large family where not much was expected of girls.
Vicky had to make it the hard way. She arrived in London aged 17 and worked six days a week in the Mayfair Hotel as a room-service telephonist to pay for her O- and A‑levels. A scholarship from a Greek foundation took her to the LSE. By her early twenties, she had two daughters with her first husband and was juggling them with a fast advancing career at Williams & Glyn's bank. Colleagues remember a deeply decent woman with a sharp sense of humour.
Chris Huhne once paid tribute to his wife, pointing out that for years Vicky had been the main breadwinner as well as keeping the family on the road. Whenever their two alpha careers clashed, it was Pryce who would step aside. She didn't want Chris to go to the European Parliament, but she put up with the separations because she knew it would help him become an MP.
When Huhne was appointed to the Cabinet, Pryce gave up her extremely senior position at the Department for Business to avoid a potential conflict of interest. Those would be tough sacrifices for a loyal spouse in a great marriage to make. Imagine how that loyal spouse felt when she discovered she wasn't in a good marriage after all.
This clever and once admirable woman set out to ruin her former husband, to deny him the fruits of high office, which her sacrifices and devotion had done so much to bring about. If she couldn't have them, then she was damned if he and the "----ing man" would.
So damned she is. Next, the guilty Pryce and Huhne will be sentenced. Does anyone really think the public interest will be served if they are sent to prison? Instead, may I suggest they be locked in a room together for three weeks. They certainly deserve each other. But it's also clear that their children deserve parents who can learn to act like grown-ups.
Vicky Pryce might care to reflect on whether setting out to destroy her children's father was the act of a loving mother or the petty vengeance of a woman who should have known better. A few speeding points and now everything is lost. What a price she has paid.


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If you remember my last Favorites post (read here if you missed it), you know I promised change. And change there is, but if it was for better or worse, only time and you, dear readers, can tell. Or should it be "Dear Watchers", given it is a You Tube video? Are you the watchers on the Wall, sworn to defend humankind from boring and repetitive content? And can you tell I am really looking forward to the last season of Game of Thrones airing soon?
But wait, I am not really sure if I am looking forward to that. Game of Thrones, I mean. You see, I do look forward to watching it, but I am not looking forward to it being the last season. Does that make any sense?
Alas, the blog post seems to go the same way as the video did in terms of lacking structure. Editing made me realize I was all over the place, mixing favorites with disappointing products and personal stuff with seasonal things. It will improve with time. At least that is what I tell myself.


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Newspaper article The Evening Standard (London, England)
Ricky Leads from Front for Aussies
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Byline: DAVID LLOYD
RICKY PONTING made a wonderful century and Adam Gilchrist missed out on another by the narrowest of margins as Australia's mission to sweep all before them in the World Cup gathered yet more momentum here today.
Starting the 'Super Six' second stage with a perfect record and convinced they could win every game in this competition, the holders blazed their way to 319 for five against Sri Lanka.
Vice-captain Gilchrist roared to 99 from 88 balls - only to finish nine inches short of safety when Chaminda Vaas's direct hit from near the midwicket boundary beat his attempt to complete a second run for Ponting.
But the skipper was not to be shortchanged. Ponting soared to 114 from 109 deliveries before miscuing a hook in the final stages of an innings that at one point was on course to top 330.
Sri Lanka's hopes suffered a crushing blow during the second over of their reply. Captain Sanath Jayasuriya was taken to hospital after being struck near his left wrist by a sharply climbing delivery from Brett Lee.
With Lee stooping low to hold a sharp return catch from Marvan Atapattu before finding the outside edge of Mahela Jayawardene's bat, Sri Lanka were soon tottering.
When Glenn McGrath then bowled Hashan Tillekeratne between bat and pad and Lee pinned Russel Arnold in front of his stumps,serious embarrassment loomed at 48 for four.
The underdogs had been up against it all day. Vaas, their usually dangerous swing bowler, conceded 35 runs from his first five overs as the new ball refused to deviate for him.
Gilchrist pulled, cut and drove with awesome power and precision, leaving Jayasuriya with no option but to introduce Muttiah Muralitharan earlier than planned. Still, at least that worked out okay for Sri Lanka with their champion dismissing Matthew Hayden during his second over via a bat-pad catch to silly point.
Hayden had contributed 22 to a 12 over stand of 75 but, with Ponting quickly into his stride and Murali instantly withdrawn from the attack, the next partnership was soon growing in leaps and bounds. …


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5 months after: A tragedy born in dust
From the second the massive fireball shot into the night sky Feb. 7, the explosion at the Imperial Sugar Co. refinery became much more than a local tragedy in a small company town.
Honoring our graduates
More than a decade ago, they toted lunch boxes and backpacks. Now the Coastal Empire's graduating private and public high school seniors hold only one thing in their hands: a diploma.
Parenting tip of the week: Oh, the joy of thte holidays
The holidays are here again and so are family gatherings. This time together may present an opportunity to bond with family members, but it can also be a source of stress.
Accentt in brief
COMING MONDAY: A comedy troupe at Jenkins High focuses on improv
Savannah saw more jobs come than go in '04
It was a better year for employment in the Savannah area, with more jobs being created in 2004 than left according to the Georgia Department of Labor's numbers through November.
If you hit glass ceiling, it's usually best to move on
Price to head Savannah Bank of America
Long-time Savannahian named new local market president
The world looks at crime in Savannah
City Talk
What is this construction project?
LEGAL VIEWPOINT: Cheeseburger in paradox
City Talk takes a look back at 2004
PRONG PROBLEMS: Eating shrimp can be a challenge
People on the move in the Savannah area.
Public Safety Day to feature rides, demonstrations, food
The Bryan County Fire Department will hold its annual Public Safety Day on Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Kroger Shopping Center in Richmond Hill.
Asian Celebration
Festival highlights diversity of Asian subcultures.
CJA spreads Adams' "Message'
New jazz CD celebrates Savannah music history.
Jamz Fest 2004 brings shows back to low country
Goodie-Mob, Tamia anticipated acts.
City Lights offers 'Touches' of summer
Light comedy is breezy summer fare
AASU presents 'As You Like It'
Popular comedy invites audience to join in the fun.
Massacre in Mosul
THE MOST sobering thing about the terrorist attack Tuesday on a U.S. military base in Mosul that killed 22, including 18 Americans, and wounded 70 is the likelihood that it won't be the worst attack leading up to the Jan. 30 Iraqi election
Developing guidelines
DEVELOPERS DESERVE a level playing field, one in which the rules and guidelines are clear and consistent.
Editor responds to little girl's plea
Guest column: Private accounts won't preserve social security benefits
For even longer than AARP was pushing for a prescription drug benefit in Medicare, it has been calling for a national debate on ways to strengthen Social Security for all generations.
Republicans, Democrats push for votes in Chatham County
Their trails nearly crossing, the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and four members of Congress, stumped in Chatham County on election eve.
Liakakis rebounds as new county chair
In a political rebound after losing last year's mayoral race, former Savannah alderman Pete Liakakis claims victory to become next Chatham County Commission chairman
Barrow inches over Burns
Democrat John Barrow clung to a narrow lead over Republican incumbent Max Burns in the hard-fought, nationally watched 12th Congressional District race.
STATE LEGISLATURE: GOP hopes to shrink control gap
"Dying" to beat U.S. Rep. Max Burns
Democratic congressional candidate John Barrow used a dramatization of man collapsing in a new television ad claiming U.S. Rep. Max Burns voted to cut funding for rural hospitals.
Murray, Liakakis duke it out
The gloves came off Monday night in a debate between Pete Liakakis and Frank Murray, with both candidates for county commission chairman trading jabs three weeks out from the election.
Barrow defeats Burns in 12th
Democrat John Barrow candidate ousted freshman Republican Max Burns in a hard-fought, nationally watched race in the 12th Congressional District.
Burns: We're on the right track; Barrow: Our ox is in a ditch
Republican incumbent Max Burns and Democratic challenger John Barrow not only differed on issues in a 12th Congressional District candidates debate Monday night debate, but on whether the country is on the right track.
Will city, county ever tie the knot?
The merger of Savannah and Chatham County's police departments was historic. Its success could lead to future department mergers and again raise questions about total government consolidation.
Tonight's debate puts pressure on Bush
With the presidential race a virtual dead heat in key states, the pressure is on President Bush to stop John Kerry from continuing the momentum the Democrat gained from the first debate.
It's your call: Pete or Frank?
Voters will decide Tuesday between two popular politicos seeking Chatham County's top job of commission chairman .
1st Senate District: Veteran lawmaker faces novice candidate
Candidates rolling in the dough
Final campaign finance reports before election reveal pre-election spending spree for some.
12th District: hard fought congressional race
Democrat John Barrow is challenging GOP freshman Max Burns in the 12th Congressional District, which has become some of the most bitterly contested political turf in the country.
12th District: hard fought congressional race
Democrat John Barrow is challenging GOP freshman Max Burns in the 12th Congressional District, which has become some of the most bitterly contested political turf in the country.
Race is on for Zell Miller's U.S. Senate seat
GOP winning control of Georgia's statehouse
Voters get chance to fix 'widow tax'
There are no campaign ads for or against this Nov. 2 referendum, but it's approval will help Chatham County homeowners who have lost loved ones avoid a bigger tax bill.
Winner will represent consumer interests on utility bills, service
Precinct election results
The official precinct-by-precinct results for contested races in Chatham County.
To-do list growing in Chatham County
For years, critical repairs have gone unfunded. The next commission must find the money, and political will, to take these projects off the back burner.
Amendment 1 on state ballot fiercely debated
Supporters say Amendment 1on the Nov. 2 state ballot is needed to protect traditional marriage; foes say it's an attack on gay rights.
One commission, under Pete
As Pete Liakakis prepares for his new role as Chatham County chairman, can he deliver on his promise to unite a divided board?
McMasters, Shay duke it out for diverse 3rd District
Each candidate has won this County Commission seat before. But on Nov. 2, there's only room for one.
Endorsement count lopsided in chairman's race
Liakakis has more elected officials backing him, but Murray isn't even asking for endorsements; NAACP candidate forum tonight.
Barrow, Burns trade barbs at health-care forum
Contrasting approaches to health care issues were offered Monday by 12th Congressional District candidates John Barrow, Max Burns at a forum in Savannah.
Burns campaign cribs NRCC talking points
Action on Burns bill might stall
U.S. Rep. Max Burns' mutual funds crackdown measure has passed the House but likely won't be voted on by the Senate until after the Nov. 2 election.
Campaign notebook: Burns defends prescription drug program
Money race tightens between chairman candidates
Television ads on the horizon as candidates build up campaign funds.
They came early and in droves
But a low tech glitch -- a shortage of paper forms -- frustrated some voters.
Voters get a do-over in Appeals Court election
Voters get a do-over in Appeals Court election
Highranking GOP colleague stumps for Burns
Rep. Deborah Pryce of Ohio, a high-ranking Republican congresswoman, was in Savannah Thursday to stump for embattled colleague Max Burns.
Liberty County election results
Economists say national sales tax plan has pros, cons
Economists say a national sales tax proposal that's become a hot issue in U.S. House and Senate elections is neither as awful as Democrats claim nor as great as Republicans boast.
Senate GOP celebrates victories
Election officials report smooth balloting in Effingham County
Longest lines formed at the beginning and end of the day.
12th District race muddy to the end
Bush needs to brighten up; Kerry should ditch bad ties
Plenty of pre-debate, dress-for-success advice is available to President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, who face off tonight.
Effingham sheriff's race pits incumbent McDuffie against challenger Rowland
Neither clerk of court candidate ready to accept victory
Absentee ballots will decide race.
CAMPAIGN NOTEBOOK: Not so fast
Rerun of Appeals Court narrows field
Johnson leads in first State Senate Districte
The Savannah Republican, president pro tem of the Senate rolled a big lead over Democrat Rex Templeton Jr. in the 1st State Senate race but the bigger question was whether the GOP would continue to control the upper house.
CAMPAIGN NOTEBOOK: Mitchell endorese Burns
Sapp wins school board seat in a landslide
Opponent Doliber hopes he sent a message in defeat.
Races heat up as candidates prepared for showdown
Voters fix the 'widow tax'
Passage of referendum means surviving spouses will keep tax exemptions on their homes
A glimpse around the county on election day
Gay marriage ban argued before state Supreme Court
St. Lawrence ekes out win over Democratic challenger
Baker headed for win in PSC race
CAMPAIGN NOTEBOOK: Taxing issues in the 12th
Liberty Co. chairman's race heats up
Shay coasts in District 3
Voters choose challenger's pledge to bring back good government over incumbent's promise to shake things up.
CAMPAIGN NOTEBOOK: Did Barrow reject 'first responder' grant?
New school board members will be tested early and often
Sapp and Edwards say they can move system forward .
Political hay made of drug squad cuts
County budget gave $300,000 less to the counter-narcotics team. Next week, commission must decide whether to give that money back or cut officers.
Still no resolution in clerk of court's race
Next week's runoff should finally settle appeals court race
McDuffie, Sapp win re-election in Effingham
Pollworker Rose MarcAntonio has been manning the booths for 36 years
Differences are in the detail in the clerk's race
Few locals convinced by Bush or Kerry
Local people interviewed after Wednesday's debate between President Bush and Sen. John Kerry said neither candidate changed their minds.
BREAKING NEWS: Arts grants announced
An auxiliary group of the Telfair Museum of Art has been awarded an endowment of $50,000 by the Jacob and Gwendolyn Lawrence Foundation to host an annual lecture that focuses on African-American Arts.
Lights, camera, Christmas!
This weekend, put the kids in the car and drive to a bright new holiday world.
Hands-on history lessons
$10,000 grant turns Southwest Middle in an American History School.
Greater risk
Danger level, pairing of pilots questioned in new report on fatal Apachee helicopter accident at Fort Stewart.
5 unsolved crimes
Saga of serial rapist and homicides top the list of crimes in 2004 that haven't yet been solved.
Good-hearted get-together
Ho ho ho meets go-go-go for inner city kids at Five Star Family Fun Park.
Grocery store attack is a hoax
Savannah police trace 'Piggly Wiggly" e-mail to soldier's desperate wife.
Man hunt for holiday goods
Men hit the mall Christmas Eve to get their gift shopping done.
The Empty Stocking Fund: Tree falls on mobile home, displaces family during holidays
Your gift to The Empty Stocking Fund could make a difference in this family's life.
Five -- or more -- deployments
Five Air National Guard members offer their thoughts.
Challenging the status quo
Steering committee of Tisha Abolt Graduate Assistantship fund seeks to build a $250,000 endowment.
City budget passes unanimously
Council approves $225 million spending plan that focuses on initiatives for poverty, blight and crime.
Residents, board say no deal on rezoning for Rincon store
RINCON - Rezoning to allow a convenience store at the intersection of two major crossroads just southwest of Rincon was denied Monday night after area residents complained it would increase traffic problems.
The Empty Stocking Fund: Family feels effects of loss of business, sick baby
Your gift to The Empty Stocking Fund could make a difference in this family's life.
Year In Review: 5 projects in the works
Best of Vox 2004
Say What?, Sound Advice
Vox Populi: "Thank you to all the emergency services personnel (police, fire, EMS) this holiday season."
Voice of the people
Vox Populi: "I thought Christmas was about goodwill towards men, not complaining about someone's Christmas lights."
Voice of the people
Spanish moss brings a mix of good and bad to trees
It's not a parasite, but it can cause problems and even kill plants.
Dear friends: We've got more holiday spirit than you!!!
Get started on next year's brag-rag holiday letter now.
Last-minute generosity brings donation boon to charities
If you want to give -- give it some thought, first.
Savannah People of Impact: Kelli Pearson and Kristin Russell
The Sentient Bean's co-owners create a downtown Savannah coffeehouse which serves as a hub of community activity.
Historic house hangs its stockings with great care
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace recreates Victorian Christmas, right down to the trimmings and table setting.
The Christmas miracle continues to this day
Around the globe, homeless shelters, faith-based facilities and other religious organizations carry on the teaching of the Christ child.
Debutantes presented at Christmas Cotillion
15 young women recognized Dec. 18 at Cotillion Club's 2004 event.
Pets for adoption
These pets are looking for a home.
Cook's creative migration continues with 'Somewhere In Between'
Songbirds, geese and other winged creatures recur throughout her art, continuing an 'eight-year exploration of self-portraiture through painting and mixed media.
Pane & Perseverance
Unique lead windows will once again look out from the Tison House when a restoration reflects its former glory.
Five from 2004
A new day dawning in journalism
Donald Ritchie offers a sobering assessment of the new age of news.
Christmas openings and closings
Holiday schedule for government offices, services and businesses.
Holiday openings and closings
Holiday schedule for government offices, services and businesses.
There is always something missing in New Year's celebration
Long County father and son lose everything in house fire
College Briefs
News items from Savannah-area colleges.
Power restored to most of Chatham County
Burglary suspect wrestles dog; dog wins
For a good cause
News about Savannah organizations making the city a better place to live.
Christmas openings and closings
Holiday schedule for government offices, services and businesses.
Council approves placing monument to patriot, physician in Emmet Park
Noble Wimberly Jones was one of Savannah's 'Liberty Boys'
Unknown suspect firebombs home on Christmas
Attack on New Mexico Street home is not the first.
Pooler recreation fire ruled arson
Juveniles suspected, chief says
Ethics complaints sometimes wielded as political weapons
A look ahead to holiday events
Your holiday events guide for Dec. 20-Jan. 2
Community Calendar
Your community events guide
Religion bulletin
Special events, services, music and revivals at Coastal Empire churches.
Heads Up calendar for Bryan, Liberty counties
Holiday Events Guide
Your holiday events guide for 2004
Announcements, meetings and more
Community Classes
Your guide to local community classes
Volunteers Needed
Opportunities to help improve our community.
News about students, service organization board, an archives award, members of the armed forces and military reunions.
Announcements, meetings and more
Your Week Calendar
Your community events guide to March 5-11
Religion Bulletin
News of special events and activities at Savannah-area houses of worship.
Announcements, meetings and more
Heads up calendar for Effingham County
Community Calendar
Your community events guide
Community Calendar
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5 unsolved crimes
Saga of serial rapist and homicides top the list of crimes in 2004 that haven't yet been solved.
Grocery store attack is a hoax
Savannah police trace 'Piggly Wiggly" e-mail to soldier's desperate wife.
Burglary suspect wrestles dog; dog wins
The life of Riley: football and academics successfully coexist
Windsor Forest receiver named 2004 Greater Savannah Area Offensive Player of the Year.
Mora must shelve friendship with Haslett for a few hours
Vick still listed as questionable for today's Atlanta-New Orleans game.
Beach rolls in rematch with Savannah High
Bulldogs hand archrivals a 59-45 loss in Holiday Classic Blue Division title game.
Wisconsin's Alvarez pulling rare double duty as football coach/AD
For years, Vince Dooley doubled as football coach and AD at Georgia.
Red Raiders' Stanley makes his presence felt
Winter Haven speeds past Beach to tournament championship
Florida team wins big in Savannah-Chatham County tournament.
Bulldogs lackluster in road win
No. 10 Georgia 14, Ole Miss 9
SCD's Muschamp finds his calling as a coach
Hornets' coach named Greater Savannah Area Coach of the Year.
Benedictine beats Country Day
Programs meet for first time in 25 years.
Save the turtle
UGA marine biologists trying to save diamondback terrapins .
Erin Crocker aims to become first female Nextel Cup winner
Q and A with Crocker.
Johnson boys holds on for Red Division title
Pope scores 19 points, named division MVP.
2004 All-Greater Savannah Area Football Team
Most local schools represented on All-Greater Savannah Area football team.
High School Basketball Roundup
Cairo boys and girls win third-place Blue Division games in Savannah-Chatham County tournament.
National and local sports briefs
Bradwell Institute to host Tiger Invitational.
Georgia Tech making progress, but is it good enough?
Yellow Jackets need to find consisent quarterback.
Weekly honor roll from Hunter (H), Savannah (S) and Victory (V) lanes:
Cadets still undefeated in rifle
High school roundup
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All-State Teams
Saturday's sports briefs
Briefs for Saturday
McKay uses Bucs' blueprint to build Atlanta roster
Atlanta injury report.
National and local sports briefs
SCAD basketball players honored.
The year that was in NASCAR
New Nextel Cup format tops story list for 2004.
New Uga debuts at GSU-Georgia
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Davies looks to step off personal roller coaster
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - It wasn't supposed to be this way.
Tigers' Bonine shuts down Braves
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Jaguars unhappy with Taylor Pro Bowl snub
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With Pittsburgh missing Crosby, Staal, Michalek and Kennedy the Leafs knew they were in for a game of grinding it out. The team was well prepared to do just that against a team that tested us, then tested us some more. But the two points remained in TO.
1 – The Leafs are 7-2-1 and that's actually pretty sweet.
2 – Another slow start by the Leafs caused a lopsided shot total in the first period. Lots of bad passing as the Penguins did a good job of clogging the neutral zone. 12-7 shots on goal means we need to start playing from the puck drop.
3 – With 11 minutes in the first period Mats Sundin received a long and well deserved ovation – I almost cried. And then almost didn't. Seriously though, so glad the Leafs Nation gave props to one of our greatest players. I love Mats, my favorite Leaf ever.
4 – Great play on the powerplay to set up a good tip from Grabo for a 1-0 lead. MacArthur pulls it back for Dion, who blasts it and Grabo gets his stick on it. Until that play the Penguins had killed 22 straight PP opportunities which makes the goal even more special. To be fair, the Pens were missing their best penalty killer, Jordan Staal, but that doesn't make them any less welcome.
5 – In just the second game with the club Tim Connolly buries a puck that just dropped in front of him after a good play by Lupul. ON THE PP. Yeah, 2 powerplay goals. I know, right?
6 – 4th line grinding it out and making a difference. Dupis, Steckel and Brown are really making a difference out there. Forechecking like crazy.
7 – I think Gus was very good tonight, but to be completely honest it was another polarizing game. On one side, he made a LOT of great saves. And by great I mean great. For example, that HUGE glove save on Sullivan was one of the saves of the year so far. He also handled the puck extremely well tonight. On the other side, Gustavsson's puck tracking was all over the place (in a bad way), rebound control could have been better and he was caught out of position a couple of times after making that crucial first save. Still, the saves that count most are the game savers and another very good win for the Monster – it is officially ok to start calling him that again.
8 – Alec mentioned a quick note on the PK – We give the opponent the keys to the front of the net and focus almost solely on shot blocking. Getting almost completely reliant on shot blocking instead of good PK structure. If the shot goes through, the Kunitz goal happens.
9 – Phaneuf's effort on our third goal was something that was worth pointing a finger at Calgary and laughing wholeheartedly. 11 points in 10 games for the Captain. And say it with me – Phil Kessel superstar. Talk about your best players being your best players; hell, I don't think it's a stretch to suggest they're playing like the best players in the league at their respective positions. Also, Tim Connolly is helpful. Given his first two games for the club, and provided he stays healthy he could be a lot more than just helpful. Dishing out beautiful saucer passes all night long.
10 – Don't look now, but I think we can start calling our boys a good hockey team. About time.


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Painting Energy
Painting energy is something I am coming to recognise as being a thing that I constantly try to do. Whether its the slow moving ponderous energy of the earth in a cave wall or the flowing energy of dance.
So what I attempted to do in my next two works was to then transition from the cave energy into the dance. As a kid I loved to dance, and I have never really explored this in paint, so I decided now was as good a time as any to begin.
I looked for an image of a dancer that echoed the form of a cave and the energy of the dance at the same time. Here is the first of these attempts at painting the energy – of the dance. 'Dancer I'
Not entirely successful perhaps but a beginning. I like the energy of the background and the right hand half of the dancer, however I feel the rest doesn't really work. I realised I had made the dancer too small, so resolved to correct this in the next painting.
Enter 'Dancer II'
I was very happy with this work. Yeah!! it all came together, the fabric of the tutu and painting the energy of the exhaustion of the dancer. She has given her everything to her art as we see it going into the light. And yet she is suspended in another realm still.
Next Post: The Dancer Series continues….


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"I was not prepared for Italy.
Luckily, Italy was waiting for me anyway."
Il Bel Centro: A Year in the Beautiful Center is the story of an American family's move to a medieval hill-town in central Italy. Filled with evocative, lyrical prose, the book is a passport to a simpler life, but it also chronicles the hardships and discovery that accompany the act of leaving behind language, support, school, and familiar customs. The family grapples with teachers' old-world styles of discipline, unlocks the secrets of Umbrian cuisine, and grows accustomed to the early morning sight of the baker in his underpants. All five of them weave into the fabric of the town as they lay petals and blossoms on cobblestone streets in the annual all-night flower-carpet festival. Il Bel Centro evokes the pleasures of small town Italy and opens the gate into a world where a good lunch will take one straight into dinner.
Praise for Il Bel Centro
Huffington Post, August 2016
"Ten Fascinating Books about Living in a Foreign Country."
While celebrating an anniversary, American psychologist Michelle Damiani and her husband made a decision to move abroad for a year after saving up. That conversation took their family to a village in Umbria, where Damiani blogged daily about her new life, full of fear, food and fun.
Back in Charlottesville, she turned the blog into a book, offering a realistic look into what happens when you uproot your family to immerse yourself in a foreign culture, attempting to raise kids in an unfamiliar environment. Though there were plenty of hardships along the way, according to her bio her heart remains firmly in Spello, Italy to this day.
Michelle Fabio, Bleeding Espresso
Well-written and Vulnerable, 5 stars
To fulfill a lifelong dream, Michelle Damiani moved her husband, three school-aged children, and two cats to Spello, Umbria in central Italy to live for a year.
Although she found a community ready to embrace her family, Damiani also encountered several stumbling blocks, including language difficulties, bureaucracy, and differing educational philosophies.
Written in a journal format that traces Damiani's journey nearly day by day, Il Bel Centro provides a rare glimpse into a transplanted family's sojourn in Italy.
Damiani opens up and shows incredible vulnerability within these pages, and parents will especially appreciate her concerns and frustrations as a mother attempting to guide and nurture her children through this life-changing time. Her descriptions of the people, customs, and food of Umbria are particularly enticing.
If you can't get yourself to Italy for an extended stay, Il Bel Centro is a worthy substitute. Highly recommended.
** A version of this review originally appeared in the Spring 2016 issue of Ambassador, the magazine of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). I was given a review copy by the author in exchange for an honest review. **
PRIMO Magazine, October 2016
For those with small children who want to live in Italy, "Il Bel Centro" is a must read. The book conveys all there is about daily life in the country, from the way Italians shop for food to the bureaucratic maze all must endure. Michelle gives us a glimpse of Italy's incessant rules and regulations when she encounters applying for short term residency. She writes: "Another day at the posta, another endless line. Finally the woman who dismissed us yesterday beckons us to her window, but dismisses us once again because we haven't noted the fee for the permesso on the application...They get you coming and going."
No doubt, Michelle found life in Italy far different than the United States. Refreshing was the means of commerce and how simple transactions were in Italy; exemplified when they leased a car in Assisi. She writes: "When I hear the word 'Assisi' I think of Saint Francis' birthplace. I never considered this spiritual destination as home to a FIAT dealership. And yet, it was at the Assisi FIAT dealer that Keith was granted a car, with no contract, no forms, no problem. I didn't know that St. Francis was the patron saint of car leasing."
Italian American by marriage, Michelle quickly comes to appreciate Italian human touch. She writes: "Italians are intent on making eye contact...When we first arrived, I felt exposed and vulnerable at that degree of eye contact. Now, I love it. It feels like a moment when guards come down and kindred spirits are summoned." "Il Bel Centro" reads in many ways like a romance novel. In this case it is the author who falls in love with a country and way of life. It is a grand book to read.
Martha's Italy
"Nine Books about Living in Central Italy."
Michelle, a child psychologist, and her husband along with their 3 children leave their comfortable lives behind to live in the center of Spello, a small hill town in Umbria, where the children attend the local school and the family experiences local life. I enjoyed following the ups and downs of becoming part of the town and was sad when they left at the end of their year. Her book doesn't involve buying or restoring a house so it gives the feeling of something a little more attainable to the average person than the others.


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The event of the year "World Top Model" holds a status of a prestigious beauty contest in the best traditions of the fashion world and location Dusseldorf is an exceptional city for this event and platform for international advertising. Dusseldorf — world marketplace for fashion, beauty and lifestyle products. Dusseldorf's strength as a city of fashion is its variety: trade fairs, showrooms, retailers, trade events and numerous important individual companies contribute towards the creation of a unique fashion scene. All year round, fashion events, fashion communication and fashion business take place in Dusseldorf. Fashion and beauty fairs in Dusseldorf provide orientation for the industry. This combined with a safe living environment, tolerance, open-mindedness and the famous Rhineland hospitality.
After having celebrated the 25th anniversary in 2015 in Rome, the World Top Model chooses Budapest as location for the 2017 final contest. This marks the second time that this glamorous event will take place in an Central European Capital. The goal is to repeat the success of the previous years' events that took place around Europe by which it has become a reference and icon for the key players of the fashion industry for promoting further business and cooperation.
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The artistic creator and the founder of this important contest, Fiore Tondi, aims to enrich of the World of Models with the current multicolored contemporary tendencies of the fashion industry, to highlight the principles that focus on the ideal representation of beauty through the eyes of art, design, fashion and communication. Just as in its previous history, the World Top Model intends to renew its already existing vocation and put the emphasis on beauty, by setting the date of this extraordinary event of the fashion world between the 15th and 17th of December. In this glamorous international final event, there will be 50 participants from 5 continents that have previously competed and won in their country's national contests organized around the world. The Award will end with the election of the winner chosen by a jury of experts and icons of the fashion industry. videos and photo shoots, parties and events which will engage the whole city.
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My Mac runs Windows 10 in a virtual machine that is connected to the host using a network bridge. This way both host and client share the same network. Now you may be asking why I would need that. On Windows I use Visual Studio and Xamarin to create native iOS and Android apps. Using the Xamarin Mac agent I can both build and run the iOS app. But Android? The virtualized Windows can neither run Intel HAXM nor Hyper-V as VirtualBox does not support this type of nested virtualization. However, on the host (macOS) I can easily launch another VirtualBox client, for example Android x86. After
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Today amidst the sadness and grief I have heard such stories of wonderful generosity and love.
There are the people working tirelessly in evacuation centres, out in the areas near the flood zones. Ensuring everyone has a warm dry place to sleep, a nice warm cup of tea, meals, clothes and entertainment for the children. Along with a safe place for pets.
On TV they interview people who have lost everything and they are crying because they are so appreciative to the kindness others have shown them.
People have flown in from all over Australia and we've borrowed crews of Civil Defence from NZ too .
In a time when a lot of people don't even know their neighbours, it is heart warming to see that in a state of utter devastation and loss, people are showing generosity, love and compassion.
There are some beautiful posts popping up out there in blogland.. but this one really captured my heart..
Check out this post from Gail at Delighfully Diva-ish..I just love it... she sums up us ANZACs being 'neighbours'.. it made me cry...


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The Washington Judges Foundation has made it possible to add two new Street Law classes to its program in which judges co-teach a practical law course with a teacher. Judges teach once per week for the semester. If you are interested and have a local judge you have connections to who might be interested, contact Margaret Fisher, firstname.lastname@example.com. The judge-teacher training is August 18, 2012 at the AOC SeaTac Facility.


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CHICAGO (May. 25)
More than 500 young people marched yesterday in a parade celebrating Lag b'Omer and in support of Israel's independence. Ray Goodman, director of the Salute to Israel Independence parade in New York, told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that in addition to the youths, some 10,000 persons participated in the outdoor celebration at the Bernard Horwich Center. Adlai Stevenson III, candidate for State Treasurer in Illinois, told the gathering he supported Israel's request for additional plane and urged the Nixon administration to "support the young democracy in the Middle East." Shauel Ramati, consul general of Israel in Chicago, was a guest speaker.


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JT Miller: Another Reason for Rangers OptimismDecember 27, 2011, by
The Rangers have drafted very well in recent years and even when going off the board (so to speak) Fans have begun to show full trust in the Rangers power brokers because results are starting to show. Whether it's the NHL roster, the minor league affiliates of the exploits on junior and college circuits there are countless recent examples of successful Rangers drafting.
A great example is JT Miller. The young forward was recently named to the US WJC roster and follows a growing line of Rangers draftees to don red-white-blue in the January junior showdown. Derek Stepan dominated at the WJC level before establishing himself as a critical young New York Ranger. Chris Kreider was an impact forward at the WJC level and is now dominating for Boston College before he makes the Rangers, perhaps as soon as next season.
Will Miller follow the lead of Stepan and Kreider? All indications suggest he may well be on Broadway sooner rather than later. Miller has had an exceptional start to his first year in the Ontario Hockey League and leads a strong Plymouth Whalers team with 39 points in 31 games. Miller has 13 goals, a +6 rating and has been effective on the power play as his 4 PP goals attest.
Chris Peters of the United States of Hockey Blog recently had this to say about Miller:
He plays with speed and power. Unafraid of physical contact, Miller gets to the hard areas of the ice and makes plays. He was the best forward at the 2011 Under-18 World Championship
Read the above comment carefully. Why should Rangers fans trust the Rangers brass? Going by the lowdown on Miller he is a perfect fit for Rangers style of hockey. That's why the Rangers drafted him and that's why they weren't afraid to go against popular opinion at the time of the draft. Miller is another example of great scouting and drafting in recent times. Unafraid of physical play Miller plays a direct style, with speed and has proven himself at higher levels when tested.
The Rangers are developing nicely at every level right now. Kids like Stepan, Anisimov, McDonagh and Del Zotto are establishing themselves as crucial elements of the Rangers while there's plenty more on the way at the minor league and junior levels. Miller may be one of the very best.
With Kreider and Miller looking like elite prospects and perhaps close to the pro ranks, the future may not be bright for the likes of Wolski, Avery, Christensen and Fedotenko in New York but the Rangers forward corps looks set to get younger, deeper and even more talented for years to come.
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The whole team looked dominant.Especially Bjustad?.Great that we are able to watch these games.J.T. was great last year,and looked pretty good in the 1st game.Very strong with the puck and great stickhandling.He threw a couple nice checks also.He didn't seem to get much ice time due to the quality of play of the other lines.I was also watching the Rangers at the same time so it was hard to follow the game completely.But I can see him stepping up to the NHL sooner than later.
Its been said time and time again. It really is an exciting time to be a Rangers fan. I cant remember the last time I truly felt like our team was headed in the right direction… and when they won in '94 I was too young to appreciate drafting, prospects, juniors, etc.
Chris, I agree with you. The Rangers are defenetly heading in the right direction.I have been watching them since'65 and have never been this excited. ( except for '94)I for one was not happy when they drafted Miller and I'am heppy to admit that I was wrong.Gord Clark is a real judge of telent.IMO.he deserves the credit for the stock piling of the great prospects in the Rangers system.The future of the Rangers had never looked better.
Miller has been another great pick largely due to the work of Gordie Clark. I was quite surprised on draft day when his name was called when both McNeill and Biggs were still on board. Though I am a fan of Biggs, there is no denying that Miller was the better selection. He has developed rather well and I do see 3 rookies making noise at next years camp to earn a spot out of training camp. Those players are Krieder, Thomas and Miller with Miller winning a spot out of camp and Krieder being a call up from Hartford and more than likely Thomas getting a full year in Hartford. And to think we still have McIlrath, Yogan, Wilson, St Croix, Fogerty and McColgan and whomever Gordie selects in the upcoming draft….Wow…how awesome this is…my fellow Blueshirt brothers
I doubt Miller makes the team before Kreider. I actually dont think CK will ever take shift in the AHL. He is just a different level of prospect. Torts wont let him go unless he is completely out of place.
I agree that I doubt Krieder will see any AHL time.
Im also not so sure that Thomas is going to make the big show any time soon. He looked like he was rather out-matched during pre-season, IMO.
Miller, on the other-hand, really impressed… but I think he may have one more year in juniors/AHL before debuting with the Rangers.
Thomas also has a numbers game to fight. Two of the Rangers' corner stones are in his supposed roster spot (Gaborik, Callahan).
I think the Rangers will want to see Krieder play some minutes in Hartford mainly because of where Krieder plays now in BC, while Miller is playing in the OHL where the competition is better. I don't foresee Krieder spending too much time in Conn., sort of like Hagelin this year to get him used to a faster speed of the game and also to teach him Ranger Hockey which the coaching staff up in Hartford has done such a marvelous job of. Worst thing for his development is to hit a brick wall up here and be sent down early on. Miller on the other hand does not have the same expectations and will still flourish in a grinding role with the likes of Dubinsky and Boyle.
Different styles of play for these two men whom I anxiously await to see them as Rangers and part of the core we are now in possession of within all areas of our team…I agree on the wow part….sure is nice eh…to have such a team to root for and be proud of.
What I see potentially for next year is this:
GAS Line
Krieder Richy and Cally
Dubinsky, Miller and Hagelin
Prust, Boyle and Mitchell with Rupp as the 13th forward. The bottom two lines are very interchangeable and some of the players very capable of joing the top 6 if need be
Staal and Sauer
McDonagh and Girardi
MDZ and Stralman/Bickel/Eminger likely being a platoon of Stralman and Bickel
Hank and Biron
Dare I say this is a Cup winning team? I think they have the ability to be so in my opinion. WOW on that roster
When i see Hagelin flying around the ice, all i can think about is that guys like Kreider and Miller are actually supposed to be better players. And they both could be NHL bound next season. Wow!
Replace any two of Avery, Wolski, Christensen, Fedotenko, Rupp, Prust, Boyle, Mitchell with Kreider/Miller and this team gets significantly better.
Although Rupp, Feds, Prust, Boyle provide greatly in other ways than scoring. But thats not to say that someone else couldnt pick up the slack.
Hagelin & Kreider have simialar talents, both are very fast and have the hands to score. Miller is more of a power forward, which this team needs grit, but he can score as well. All three have a bright future as a Ranger/Prospect, never know when one will be delt for a player like Ryan or a Parise.
Future looks bright. Then you have Thomas, one has to wonder how they can all fit into the system. This is Zucc's last year as a Ranger, and look at the talent he has, scoring a point a game in the AHL. No doubt he has just as much talent or more then PA Parenteau, and PA is the leading scorer for the islanders.
Now I know the Islanders are not a top team, and someone has to score on that team. But if you told me PA Parenteau would be on pace with Jonathan Taveres . . . crazy.
We have everything we need on this team, to make this a very special year!!! And lots of cards in the deck, to make it even better 🙂
I like his (Miller's) game, but his foot speed is not great. He is strong on his skates, and smart with the puck from what I have seen. Great to hope he is Shane Doan-like. Kreisler will be a real good one! He has tons of size & speed! Im still smartin over padding on Fowler though – he could really be the PP QB they have needed for awhile.


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Regional Reviews: Washington, D.C.
Of Mice and Men
Also see Susan's review of A Lesson Before Dying
George (Richard Pilcher) and Lennie (Christopher Lane), friends since childhood, travel together because Lennie, a large, physically intimidating man with the mind of a child, can't take care of himself. George does the thinking for both of them and does his best to keep Lennie out of trouble, since Lennie is a gentle soul who doesn't know his own strength. The two men dream of buying their own farm where they can raise crops for themselves and Lennie can tend rabbits, but Lennie's inability to understand his own actions keeps threatening that dream.
Lane has always been a physical actor, but the overpowering nature of his performance here is a surprise. He ably inhabits Lennie's hulking body, and his voice seems to echo from deep within himself. Pilcher is not a small man by himself, but next to Lane he seems lithe, as agile in body as he is in mind.
Director Alan Wade works to lay out Steinbeck's vision of people trying, and failing, to build a community in hard times. Most people in this world keep to themselves, and are surprised to see two men traveling together.
The director's unvarnished view of the material does lay out some of Steinbeck's more obvious symbolism, specifically the fact that many of the characters have some form of injury or deformity. Lennie may be mentally slow, but Candy (John Dow) needs to keep on working despite losing a hand to the farm machinery; Crooks (Keith N. Johnson), the blacksmith, has an injured back, but also the spiritual injury that comes from the isolation of being the only African-American on the ranch; and Curley (Carlos Candelario), the boss's son, has a chip on his shoulder and a mean temper.
The one woman on the place, Curley's unnamed wife (Margo Seibert), gets criticized by the workers as sluttish, but she defends herself as simply wanting company. Wade seems to favor this kinder view: especially as costumed by Kathleen Geldard, Seibert comes across as a lost soul. This suggests why Lennie is drawn to her she isn't that different from the puppies and rabbits he loves.
Carl Gudenius has designed a stark, rough-hewn set that sets the scenes in basically two-dimensional terms, with vivid washes of color from Charlie Morrison's lighting design.
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Thy "Will" Be Done
Almost six years ago, I discovered I was pregnant for the third time. My husband Joey and I were not trying and the news came as quite a surprise. Obviously, I am glad God had other plans.
About 3 months prior to me finding out that I was pregnant, I was having trouble with my vision out of my left eye. It progressively got worse and worse. I started to see double out of the eye so much so that to see anything clearly I had to close one eye. I walked around looking like I was winking at everybody!!! It was challenging even working out at the gym because I couldn't see the aerobics instructor at the front of the room. I couldn't drive anymore. It was very scary. People starting immediately praying for me.
We didn't have health insurance at the time and so we had to pay ourselves for all the doctors. I was finally referred to a neurologist. He thought it could be early signs of MS. I chose to ignore all of it and keep trusting God to heal my eye. We couldn't afford the cost of an MRI and so we applied for a hardship grant to help us. We were accepted (which was an act of God) and I scheduled an MRI. We were so thankful because we were all wanting answers. The week before my appointment, I started to experience other strange symptoms in my body and so the day before my appointment I decided to take a pregnancy test.
Sure enough I was pregnant!!
As you may know, a woman can't have an MRI while pregnant, especially in the 1st trimester. I will never forget telling my parents the news. They wanted to be so thilled and happy for us, but they had also been praying for so long that we would be accepted for the grant so that I could get an MRI.
We were all a little shell shocked. So many questions filled my mind…
- Why is this happening?
- I am not ready for another child-I can barely handle the two I have?
- We are in the middle of starting a church, how can I add a baby to the mix?
- Maybe this is the girl I have always longed for?
- How am I going to make it through pregnancy with such limited vision?
Well, to make a long story short. God healed my eye. It was the most amazing thing I have ever experienced. About half way through my pregnancy I was at 100% vision! No explanation except for the fact God chose to heal my eye! Doctors could not figure it out! God is so good! I ended up having the most amazing, healthy pregnancy, my best ever. I found so much joy sharing this pregnancy with my boys who were old enough to enjoy it. We waited to find out the sex, and the growing anticipation of finding out what we were going to have was very exciting. I have had a burning desire to have a little girl, but recognizing that this pregnancy was 100% God's plan for us, I resolved myself to completely let go and trust God. As most you know, we had a third boy. I am not going to say it wasn't hard at first. My best friend told me that after he came out and they said, "It's a boy!" I said, "I knew it" and then apparently I had a peace come over me.
I still have a void left inside of not having a daughter, (we are done) but I am so thankful for my precious gift from God. When it came to naming him, we choose the name William because we liked the meaning and it was a family name on both sides. We call him Will for short and about a month ago I got an email from my dear friend Amberlyn. She wrote, "Suzanne, is there a connection with the name Will and the fact that he is completely and 100% a will of God child? I wasn't sure if you named him with that connection and I didn't even notice it until you started to call him Will all the time, then it just totally stood out to me. He is totally God's Will- you weren't planning him and you were hoping for a girl…all that stuff…just wondered if that was all part of the plan?"
As I told my friend Amberlyn, it was not a part of the plan. And ever since she made that connection-it has brought me so much joy in calling him Will. I know God has a wonderful plan for his life and I am so happy he is in our family. I only want God's will for my life, and for my family and not my own. It is so amazing that when we can let go of "our" plans and trust God, He brings us His perfect will.


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Plymouth Enterprise Week
Every November, the University of Plymouth and it's partners host a programme packed full of events to contribute to what's now known as Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world's largest campaign to promote entrepreneurship. Each year, it plays a critical role in encouraging the next generation of entrepreneurs to consider starting up their own business, inspiring people to explore their potential as self-starters and innovators.
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Howard's 29 lift Magic to 113-90 win over RaptorsPosted by Inside Hoops
Feb 1
The AP reports: For once, Chris Bosh had a bad game against the Orlando Magic. Dwight Howard had 29 points and 14 rebounds, Jameer Nelson added 18 points and 10 assists, and the Magic never trailed in a 113-90 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Mickael Pietrus scored 22 points and Rashard Lewis had 15 for the Magic, who led by as many as 25 and have won three straight following back-to-back losses to Boston and Miami… Nelson had eight rebounds, falling just shy of the first triple-double of his career… Jose Calderon scored 16 points for Toronto, reserve Joey Graham had 14 and Andrea Bargnani had 12.


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|Adam Perry
Hey Johanna, Just curious...when you say you get weak, diffuse staining all over the brain, is that in sections that should contain dopaminergic cell bodies (like in the midbrain, hypothalamus, etc.) or in areas where you would mostly see diffuse fiber staining (like in the striatum)? Because I've started staining for TH in rodent brain and the staining pattern in the striatum is diffuse (i.e. the whole striatum is darker than the surrounding cortex, but nothing like cell bodies...because it's mostly terminal projections- correct me if I'm wrong, but I wouldn't expect to see many/any cell bodies labeled with TH in the striatum), whereas it clearly picks up cell bodies in regions that contain dopamine producing neurons. So if you were only staining rostral forebrain sections (like the striatum), I don't know if you should expect to see cell bodies, just diffuse fibers. If you're not already doing it, maybe you should include more caudal sections in your IHC (sections containing the arcuate nucleus or ventral tegmental area, etc. would be great)...that way you'd know if you're detecting cells in those areas and the weak staining in striatum could be fibers that just need amplification? Sorry if I'm misinterpreting your post about the weak staining...but it would be an easy thing to overlook if you didn't have sections with cell bodies in them... Finally, I've only used a sheep anti-TH IgG from Novus Biological and it worked beautifully on the first time in a non-traditional rodent species (1:1,000 with fluorescence, so I imagine even more dilute concentrations should work with enzyme-mediated chromagen detection)...so I agree with Geoff McAuliffe that getting good results with TH should be easy... If you're interested I can email you my protocol, it's not too different from what you described....but what detection system are you using? Fluorescence, DAB, other? Because you didn't mention any pretreatments like HRP inactivation or quenching unreacted aldehydes...maybe if you give more particulars to your methods, others could provide more tips? Good luck with the trouble shooting, Adam Geoff McAuliffe
wrote: Hi Johanna: Your proceedure sounds fine to me. I have never used the antibody in question but getting good results with TH should be VERY easy. I use a polyclonal TH from Pel-Freez in Rogers, AK, works great on both mouse and rat brains. Assuming the brains were not overfixed (24 hours could be too long) and the antibody is still good I would make sure all of my solutions were properly labeled. Also, is your detection system OK? You could have great binding but if the detection system is not working properly you will never know it. Geoff Jackson, Johanna wrote: >Dear All, > >I am trying to stain dopaminergic neurons in the striatum of the adult rat brain which has been perfused with 4% PFA, washed and then cryoprotected in 20% sucrose, before being sectioned (10um) on a cryostat. I pretreat the sections with 0.1% Triton-X and block using serum. I am using the monoclonal anti-tyrosine hydroxylase antibody from Sigma (T1299). Sigma recommend a working concentration of 1:2000 however I have had no luck with this staining. I just a weak staining all over the brain with no specificity in the striatum. > >Does anyone have a protocol using this particular antibody? I have seen protocols with anti-TH from other companies which follow a similar method to what I have described above, however they do not seem to work for the Sigma antibody. > >Any help would be greatly appreciated! > >Thanks! > >Jo > > >Stem Cell Imaging >MRC Clinical Sciences Centre >Imperial College London >Hammersmith Hospital Campus >Du Cane Road >London >W12 0NN >0208 3833796 >_______________________________________________ >Histonet mailing list >email@example.com >http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet > > > -- -- ********************************************** Geoff McAuliffe, Ph.D. Neuroscience and Cell Biology Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 675 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854 voice: (732)-235-4583; fax: -4029 email@example.com ********************************************** _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list email@example.com http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list email@example.com http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet


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Athens Corn Maze held its opening recently and had the University of Georgia's Hairy Dawg and the UGA cheerleaders out to visit with the crowds.
"(People enjoy) the family experience," Matt Bartlett, manager of the Athens Corn Maze, said. "It's very family friendly. They love the maze, the hay rides, the corn box and we have pumpkins. It's like having a little bit of the country in the city."
Drew Echols of Jaemor Farms agrees.
"I think people enjoy ... the fall and they just want to get outside and enjoy those last few weeks of good weather," he said. "They just want to get out and do something outdoors."
Jaemor Farms, which has been in the family for a century, has had a corn maze for the past seven years. Local corn mazes also feature hayrides, petting zoos and pumpkin patches.
"Our hayrides aren't just like a tour around the parking lot," Echols said. "It's the real deal. You're driving by apple trees that have apples on them. There's a pumpkin field. You get to see a lot."
The following is a list of corn mazes in the Athens area:
• Athens Corn Maze: 5-10 p.m. Thursdays, 5-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 1-10 p.m. Sundays, 1035 Cleveland Road, Bogart; corn maze, hayride, corn box, farm animals and pony rides; $10 per person; (404) 308-4028 or www.athenscornmaze.com.
• Jaemor Farms Cornfield Maze Adventure: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1-6 p.m. Sundays, Jaemor Farms, 5340 Cornelia Hwy., Alto; scenic hayride farm tours, 40-foot slide, hand-pump duck races, apple slingshot, mini maze for the kids, pumpkins; adults $10 and children ages 3- to 9-years-old $9; children ages 2 and younger free; $12 all access pass includes maze, hayride and more; (770) 869-3999 or www.jaemorfarms.com.
• Washington Farms Corn Maze: 3-11 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays and 1-6 p.m. Sundays, Washington Farms, 5691 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville; corn maze, hayrides, children's activities, petting zoo, pumpkin patch and more; flashlight night at 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; flashlight night prices are $10 for ages 5 through adults; children ages 5 and younger enter free; general admission for seniors ages 65 and older, $10, and ages 5 to 64, $12, ages 2-4, $8, and children ages 2 and younger free; www.washingtonfarms.net.
• Corn Dawgs Maze: 5-10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays, Corn Dawgs, 955 Leone Ave., Loganville; corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, children's activities, petting zoo and more; seniors ages 55 and older, and military and law enforcement $10; ages 3 to 54 $12; children ages 2 and younger enter free; (770) 786-9000 or www.corndawgs.com.
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