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Dedication ceremonies for Manatee Technical Institute's new main campus will take place 3 p.m. tomorrow at 6305 State Road 70 East.
Speakers at the event will include Karen Carpenter, chairwoman of the Manatee County School Board; Dr. David E. Gayler, Manatee Schools interim superintendent; and Bob Bartz, president of the Manatee County Chamber of Commerce, among others.
The event will feature multiple ribbon cuttings throughout the facility, recognizing people who contributed to the creation of the $44 million, 210,000 square foot campus.
Over 2,000 students a year are expected to be served in the new building, which offers about a dozen programs, including architecture and construction, culinary arts, manufacturing and information technology.
Get a more detailed look at the campus here.
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The Trade Show Season Wrap-up
By Lucianna Samu/Life@Home
The season of trade shows and building and design industry events is coming to a close for me. I wish I had thought to wear a pedometer before I set out on my winter trade show pilgrimage, but let's just say I've walked enough. Somewhere between the cacophony of pavilions and great halls of Maison Object, Paris, and The New York Gift Fair, my singular purpose for attending these events was fulfilled, the great design discovery made. Mission accomplished.
With more than a few interior design projects underway, I'm constantly on the hunt for the next great thing. Sometimes, the "thing" is a color. Last year, that color was gray, and this year it's still gray, only now with a good bit of black accents or trim added to the mix, along with a hefty splash of vivid emerald green. Sometimes the discovery is more a re-imagining or re-envisioning of something we've always admired and loved. For example, reclaimed wood, or organic fabrics such as hemp, cotton duck, or burlap, appearing on anything from a long languid sofa to a lampshade. Exhibitors go to great lengths to pique the interests of trend-spotting design professionals at these events, all of whom (no doubt) have aching feet. Attendees are encouraged to sit on the furniture, touch the fabrics, taste the food offerings, or test the gadgets.
Photography of any kind, and most especially of the sneaky sort, is frowned upon at all but a few trade events. So it stands to reason, then, that a luxury-bedding supplier would suggest a weary traveler should stay for a while, and why not have a short nap? The nap, on a bed outfitted with every conceivable bedding accouterment, will certainly lead to placing an order. Seriously, who could resist? After some rest, time spent playing with new-age apple peelers, luxe coffee makers, nearly supersonic juicers or experimental lighting seems like time well spent.
Of all the new and exciting, nothing intrigued me more than the latest offerings in tile, kitchen sinks, refrigerators and cooktops. The trend, toward the use of vivid paint colors, and the very of-the-moment, irreverent mix and layering of pattern is making its way into the kitchen. As a kitchen designer with a special affinity for the all-white kitchen, kitchens lavished with color and pattern is a trend I may have struggled with were it not for the tile I'm obsessing over at the moment. When mosaic tile meets glass tile and gets married onto a 12×12-inch mesh backing after a long trip through the color palette, I am in love.
Similar to mosaic tile, small round tiles, or "pennies," are not new either. But what happens when the pennies get the mixed-up 2013 treatment combined with other colorful circles in varying sizes is another kitchen backsplash material that's hard to resist. Wood tile is setting a new standard too, offering an inventive means to add the warmth of wood to any place in any room. My favorite is the herringbone-patterned wood tile, easier and perhaps even more exciting than a herringbone floor.
If a burst of color is more your style than an entire color-laden backsplash, how about letting the hardest-working fixture in the house set your color standard? With visions of my mother's avocado-green kitchen dancing in my head, I approached the latest apple green, turquoise; navy blue and candy-apple red farmhouse sinks with trepidation. Weeks later, I can't get the colors, or the sinks, out of my mind.
If you'll be in the market for new appliances soon, be sure to take a walk down the French Door refrigerator aisle. Having all the benefits of a side-by-side, with a water dispenser, ice maker and a large-capacity freezer typical in only a luxury over/under setup, is sort of genius. And, if it's genius in design you're after, or the next great discovery, induction cooking is taking its rightful place in the luxury-cooking lineup. With 95 percent energy efficiency, no energy is wasted, and the cooking happens fast. Easier to ventilate and a snap to clean, induction is the next best thing that could change how we cook, how we keep our kitchens clean, and how a kitchen layout is organized. Kind of, sort of revolutionary? Mission accomplished!
Lucianna Samu is an interior designer and project expert for Aubuchon Hardware. For more of Lu's musings, go to www.luciannasamu.com
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Sigma Designs announced that Best Buy has integrated Z-Wave technology into its new Insignia connected televisions.
For more information visit: www.sigmadesigns.com
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Insignia Catches Z-Wave Momentum
Best Buy's Insignia cTV Leverages Leading Home Control Technology, Enabling Consumers to Control Their Television Without Having to Be in the Line-of-Sight
MILPITAS, CA–(Aug 3, 2011) – Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM), the world leader in connected media platforms, today announced that its award-winning Z-Wave technology has been integrated into the Best Buy Insignia brand's new cTV line of broadband-connected televisions. Z-Wave is a leader in the smart, connected home market, featuring an interoperable wireless RF mesh networking technology that allows a wide array of devices in and around the home to communicate including lighting, appliances, thermostats, entertainment centers and security systems.
The new Insignia televisions will provide Best Buy customers with an exceptional, intuitive user experience for controlling their TVs by utilizing the latest Z-Wave technology in the Insignia remote and TV. With over 500 supported commands, Z-Wave provides an easy-to-use platform, and also enables the use of other Z-Wave controllers and devices to connect through the TV.
"Implementing Z-Wave technology into Insignia remote controls allows the consumer the ability to control their Insignia TV from anywhere in the room without having a direct line of site to the TV. With a range of 100 feet this remote control can even penetrate cabinet walls and work through furniture. Insignia is thrilled to be working the Sigma Designs to help solve this problem," said Patrick McGinnis, vice president of Exclusive Brands for Best Buy. "We're proud to be working with Sigma Designs to bring another ease-of-use solution to the consumer."
The Z-Wave bidirectional remote is a true "universal" remote. The bidirectional technology makes the Insignia TV easy to set-up and be updated with new commands and IR codes as needed, two features not possible with standard IR remote controls.
By implementing Z-Wave technology into the TV, these new Best Buy TVs are equipped to control beyond just the remote. The Z-Wave ecosystem, including home monitoring, home healthcare, safety and security, and energy conservation devices can all be controlled from this TV. Z-Wave certified products are currently available from leading consumer brands in over 500 products worldwide.
"The Insignia brand of high-definition televisions from Best Buy is the epitome of technology leadership and innovation," stated Thinh Tran, CEO and chairman of Sigma Designs. "We're extremely proud to team up with Insignia to bring the Z-Wave experience to this leading consumer electronics brand. And we look forward to continuing to work with Insignia on possible future projects."
Insignia is a Best Buy exclusive brand designed to provide customers with high quality and dependable technology products at an affordable price. Insignia's inspiration for innovation in quality, design and performance is largely driven by customer input and employee insight. The Insignia line features a wide range of products including televisions, Blu-ray players, digital imaging products, home theater solutions, audio products and more. Insignia products are available exclusively at Best Buy and Future Shop retail locations, and online at www.bestbuy.com or www.InsigniaProducts.com.
For more information about Z-Wave, please visit www.z-wave.com.
About Sigma Designs, Inc.
Sigma Designs, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGM) is a world leader in connected media platforms. The company designs and builds the essential semiconductor technologies that serve as the foundation for the world's leading IPTV set-top boxes, connected media players, residential gateways, home control systems and more. For more information about Sigma Designs, please visit www.sigmadesigns.com.


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I liked Pangako Sa'yo, Mula Sa Puso, and Sana'y Wala ng Wakas.
uhm mulawin
KeKe, I'm back again :). It's been a long long time since I've been here.x
Filipino dramas have all similarities... same plot as always... or if there is something new in it... it is copied from other international dramas... only the artists are changing...
but anyways... i prefer Toni Gonzaga with Sam Milby... They are the new love team in
"Maging sino ka man" book 2! haha! and i'm watching it! =)
and for the movie... i love "You are the one" still with Sam Milby and Toni Gonzaga...
so sweet!
Patayin sa sindak si Barbara---lol
Kung Fu kids!.. hehe
Scream me a Love song~~!!
any one want to watch really good dramas/ movies? i'd recommend japanese dramas, hana yori dango....as for movies, taiyou no uta (oh YUI!) .....well the first few filipino dramas i watched are good but as time progresses they lost their flavor because of repetitive plots and THEMES....i also don't like that they over complicate stuff like "oh your heart can't love two people at once"....those kinds of lines do exist and my problem with it is that it is a bit unrealistic (in addition to the killing, and car crashes)......well if i have to choose then it's probably going to be PATAYIN SA SINDAK SI BARBARA because it has a different plot....it is not scary.....LA VENDETTA started to become corny when they started showing more ghosts....i thought it deviated a bi from the main plot
Hmm im not into it because the rival local networks keeps copying each others ideas
just like when GMA (channel 7 ) made a horror series La Vendetta ABS CBN (channel 2) made Patayin sa sindak si barbara (kill barbara with intimidation) XD
which is kinda annoying
and also actors never change they always depend on the popularity of of the actors and the love teams which is a hit to the filipinos
the networks ignores that theres a possibility that there are someone out there that have talent even though they dont have the looks of hearthrobs
and they are only in the same storyline just like the past dramas
i dont get excited and i dont get hooked
the only thing that caught my attention was rounin because of the special effects
most filipino drama under ABS-CBN (filipino local channel) are good.. specially "Maging Sino Ka Man.. "
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Marimar! It has a great story line! I also LOVE singing it's opening song! Marimar! Ah! Ako po si Marimar!
Marimar is just a plagarized version of a Mexican drama
I Like...
Got 2 Believe
Sana Maulit Muli
HAHAHA... i dont like FILIPINO dramas coz they SUCKS... can't be compared to KOREAN DRAMAS......
who's your daddy now
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katrinaci wrote:
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katrinaci wrote:
Marimar! It has a great story line! I also LOVE singing it's opening song! Marimar! Ah! Ako po si Marimar!
Marimar isn't actually from the Philippines. It's simply the remake of the original, but it does have its perks...
I know! It's originally from Mexico right?
Yay! I was right!
watching "A Tale Of Two Sisters"
who cares....
now you see me.. now you don't!!!
I liked "Bituin" which starred Desiree del Valle and Carol Banawa, especially since it wasn't prolonged like other successful dramas. It's about two sisters. One grew up thinking someone else was her mother, and she stole the other's voice. They end up having a showdown, which became a real live concert.
"Maging Sino Ka Man" is also good, although I think they ran through all possible plotlines, and it's not even over yet. I also liked "Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay" starring John Lloyd and Bea as well as Rica Paralejo, Lorna Tolentino, Bing Loyzaga, Edu Manzano, etc. The Russian-sounding names still make me laugh, a reaction to GMA's use of Spanish-sounding names in their corresponding show.
Some people say "Mulawin" was good, although I didn't catch it. I'm obviously not a GMA fan.
My personal favorite is "Spirits" which starred Maja Salvador and other newcomers or child actors. Didn't like the ending, but the world was interesting.
As for movies, "Bayaning Third World" is the best. Please upload!


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Willie Mae Petton
Services were held for Willie Mae Petton, 92, Kaufman, July 16, 2006,
with Terry Thomas and William Jordan officiating.
Petton was born Nov. 5, 1913, in Kemp, and passed away July 12, 2006.
She was a life-long resident of Kaufman County and a member of the
Kaufman Church of Christ. She loved to sew and worked many years as a
Survivors include nephews James Greathouse and wife Linda, and Jerry
Emerson; nieces Millie Sue Emerson Oehlert and Barbara Jedlicka and
husband Don; great-aunt Una Bonds; and numerous other great-nieces,
nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ruben Custer Norris and Maude
Francis Bonds Norris, husband Clifford Alvine Petton, whom she married
Feb. 15, 1947, sisters Opal Emerson Bender, Ruby Macklee Kirk, Pattie
Ruth Norris Greathouse and a brother Burnice Daniel Norris.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Anderson-Clayton Bros.
Funeral Home of Kaufman. Interment was at Shiloh Cemetery near Kemp.
Beverly Randell
Services for Beverly Jean Randell, 59, Canton, were held July 15, 2006,
at Eubank Chapel in Canton with the Revs. Ronnie Daniell and Steve
Glosup officiating. Interment was in Old Bethel Cemetery under the
direction of Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.
Randell was born May 6, 1947, in Tyler and died July 13, 2006, at her
home. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Jessica Claudette
She was Baptist by faith and was married to James Randell for 17 years.
She loved her dolls and enjoyed making clothes for them. She also loved
flower gardens and was a great cook. She loved music and was self-taught
along with help from her granddad.
Survivors include her husband James E. Randell, Canton; daughters and
sons-in-laws Toni and Kenny Smith, Canton; Carolyn and James Lawhorn,
Rockwall; Gail and Ben Bolen, Lindale; Libby and Keven Adams, Canton;
Rhonda and Leonard Owens, Wylie; Shelly and Terry Dickerson, Grand
Saline; Kim and Chris Strickland, Gatesville; sons and daughters-in-law
James Allen and Tina Randell, Lindale; Kenneth and Makyla Randell, New
Mexico; mother and stepfather Daphine and Bill Freeman, Mabank; father
Amos Jack Elliott, Canton; sister and brother-in-law Linda and Ronnie
Daniell, Canton; brother and sister-in-law Jim and Lindie Elliott,
Mabank; brothers Larry Elliott, Kentucky; Bobby Elliott, Canton; 18
grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; other relatives and
Deborah Biesemeyer
Services for Deborah Lee Biesemeyer, 41, Mabank, were held July 20,
2006, at the Mabank Church of Christ with Bob Clamon officiating.
Interment followed at Payne Springs Cemetery near Mabank under the
direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point.
Biesemeyer was born Jan. 27, 1965, in San Diego, Calif. to Harold Eugene
and Shirley M. Powell Biesemeyer and died July 17, 2006, in Tyler.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Eugene Biesemeyer April
6, 1990, and her grandparents.
She was raised in California. In May, 2006, she graduated from Northeast
Texas Community College in Mt. Pleasant with a degree in children's
social services.
Prior to moving to Mabank in 1999, she lived in South Dakota. She was a
devoted mother and a member of the Mabank Church of Christ.
Survivors include her mother Shirley M. Bishop, Gun Barrel City; son
Christopher Rios, Arizona; daughters Chrystal Rios, Wisconsin; and
Meghan Schneider, Mabank; brother John Biesemeyer, Minnesota; sisters
Leona Lee, Gun Barrel City; and Dawnalee Breneman, Tehachapi, Calif.;
and one grandson.
Hannah Harrill
Services for Hannah Nicole Harrill, 7, Coppell, were held July 19, 2006,
at the First Baptist Church of Gun Barrel City with the Rev. Trace
Brown, assisted by the Rev. Steve Glosup, officiating. Burial was in
Cedar Creek Memorial Park under the direction of Eubank Cedar Creek
Funeral Home in Mabank.
Harrill was a member of the Irving Bible Church.
She was born May 9, 1999, in Dallas and went to be with Jesus July 15,
2006, in Coppell.
She was the precious child of Derek and Brandi Harrill, Coppell, and was
the big sister to Abigale and Micah.
Hannah's grandparents are Tom and Melba Whatley, Coppell, and Evelyn
Harrill, Rockwall, and the late Dale Harrill.
She was preceded in death by Jim and Naomi Harrill, Duncanville, and
Otis and Mary Lou Whatley, Mabank.
Great-grandparents are Joyce Reese, Mabank, and Jesse and Fairfax
Hendricks, Duncanville.
Hannah was the sunshine of everyone's life. She drew people to her with
her love and happiness. She was truly an example of God's love.
Jesus was glorified in everything she did. Hannah touched lives not only
in the communities where she lived, but all over the world through her
faith and her story.
We will all miss Hannah, but have the assurance we will be reunited with
her in Heaven because we know Hannah dwells in Heaven.
On Easter Sunday, 2005, she accepted Jesus in her heart in the presence
of her mother and father.
We love you so much, "Hannahbug."
Jerry Mills
Services for Jerry Irvin Mills, 63, Athens, were held July 22, 2006, in
the chapel of the Cooper Funeral Home of Athens with Gene Bishop
Mills was born May 18, 1943, in Athens to Irvin and Lucille Boyd Mills
and died July 19, 2006.
He attended schools in Cross Roads and graduated from Athens High School
in 1961.
He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War as an
electronics instructor. After serving in the military he returned to
Athens before relocating to Dallas.
He had also lived in Ennis before returning to Henderson County in 1986.
He was the owner/operator of the Shady Oaks Grocery Store and a former
deputy constable of Henderson County Precinct 2.
He was a member of the Eustace Police Department and served as chief
from 1995 to 2002.
He was also a member of the Shady Oaks Fire Department. He was preceded
in death by both of his parents.
Survivors include his wife Scherry Mills of Athens; children Marty Mills
of Dallas; Jarod Mills and Stephanie of Athens; J.D. Miller of Athens;
Jared and Cissy Miller of Athens; Jessica and Trey Windel of Eustace;
Jaime Miller of Corsicana; Terry Mills of Brownsboro; brothers David
Mills of Athens; Eddie Don Mills and wife Teresa of Albany, Ky; sister
Brenda Smith and Fred Summerall of Athens; nieces and nephews Eric
Mills, Rickey and Denese Smith, Tina Bynum, Laura and Tony Wiggins,
Monica and Scott Lee; great nieces and nephews Shelby Smith, Megan
Bynum, Toby Smith and 11 grandchildren.
James A. Tedford Sr.
A memorial service for James A. Tedford Sr. will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Harbor Baptist Church, 12059 State Highway
198, Payne Springs, with Brother George Yarger officiating.
Interment will be at Pecan Grove Cemetery in McKinney under the
direction of Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank.
Tedford Sr. was born April 9, 1925, and died June 27, 2006. He had been
sick for more than a year.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Ann Griffith, and his first
wife Henrietta McGee in 1991.
Tedford has many nieces and nephews in the Dallas area and Emory. He has
cousins and friends in Henderson County, Athens and Trinidad.
He was a true Christian, helping veryone he could, always kind and
loving and admired by many.
He graduated from Trinidad High School in 1943, and joined the service
as an 82nd Airborne paratrooper serving in World War II in the Berlin
He and his wife Joyce went to Berlin on their honeymoon in April, 1999.
Survivors include his children James A. Tedford Jr. and wife Donna and
their two children; Terry Tedford and wife Cheri and their three
children; a daughter Lisa Shoppe and her two children; and two
Also, his wife Joyce House Tedford and two step-children, Phillip
Barnett and Phylis Holman.
Jacquelyn Comisky
Services for Jacquelyn Lee Comisky, 62, Gun Barrel City, were held July
18, 2006, at Eubank Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Chris Schoolcraft
officiating. Interment was in the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery
under the direction of Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank.
Comisky was born May 9, 1944, in Phoenix, Ariz., and died July 15, 2006,
in Kaufman.
She was a school teacher for 30 years at Mabank ISD. Previously of
Germany, she was a resident of Gun Barrel City for 13 years. She was a
member of the Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church of Tool.
Survivors include her husband Ben Comisky, Gun Barrel City; daughters
Bekki and Mikki, Gun Barrel City; and sons Ben IV and Christopher, Gun
Barrel City.
Connie Johnson
Services were held for Connie Jewel Johnson, 93, Gun Barrel City, July
19, 2006, at Anderson Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Kemp, with the Rev.
C. J. Josey officiating. Interment followed in Oaklawn Cemetery in
Connie Jewel Rogillio was born in Winnsboro, Aug. 12, 1912, to Malcolm
Luther and Bertie Beulah (Singleton) Rogillio and died July 16, 2006, in
Kaufman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fowler Buren "Fudge"
Johnson, parents, four sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include a son, Michael Wayne Johnson and wife Carla Sue;
grandchildren Meagan Michelle Johnson, Michael Robert Johnson, Kelly
Wayne Wells and Kayla Roseanne Wells; great-grandchildren Steven, Jay
and James Robert; nephews James Rogillio, Billy Lawson, Bob Coats,
Patrick Swindle, Devon Lawson, John Mack Tinney, Terry Tinney, Syeral
James, Mickey Rogillio, George Rogillio and Ricky Rogillio; nieces Joyce
Rogillio Cassidy and Florence V. Scoggins; and numerous other relatives
and friends.
Pallbearers were Robert E. Coats, Tony Rogillio, Pat Rogillio, Gerald
Rogillio, Ben Carr and Wayne Atkins.
Darrell Pyle
Services for Darrell Ray Pyle, 41, Shady Oaks, were held July 3, 2006,
in the Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with Jim Boyle and Frank Upchurch
officiating. Interment followed in the Pyle Prairie Cemetery near Kemp
under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home in Athens.
Pyle was born Nov. 25, 1964, in Ennis and died July 1, 2006, in Tyler.
He moved with his family to Gun Barrel City in 1972, and was a graduate
of Mabank High School in 1983. He enjoyed computers and all types of
Survivors include his parents Bobby and Wanda Pyle, Shady Oaks; brothers
and sisters-in-law James and Vickie Pyle, Mabank; and Robert and Sheila
Pyle, Athens; sister and brother-in-law Susan and Greg Shortnacy, Gun
Barrel City; special aunt Vida Polley, Gun Barrel City; numerous nieces,
nephews, aunts and uncles.
Jessie Parks
Jessie Ruth Parks, 93, Mabank, died July 15, 2006, in Mabank. A memorial
service will be held at a later date under the direction of Eubank Cedar
Creek Funeral Home in Mabank.
Parks was born Dec. 24, 1912, in Blanket. She had lived in Mabank since
1983. She was a clerk and a Presbyterian by faith.
Survivors include her daughter Mary L. Bonsal and husband Ray C.,
Mabank; grandsons Gary T. Bonsal, Mabank; Robert A. Bonsal, Mansfield;
and Donald H. Bonsal, Poway, Calif.; sister Mary M. Mauldin, Cedar Hill;
great-grandsons Matthew R. Bonsal, Mabank; and Christopher D. Bonsal,
Mabank; great-granddaughters Ashley Bonsal, Kayla Bonsal and Victoria
Bonsal, all of Mabank; other family members and many friends.
Jon Brown
Jon Aron Brown was born in Olney, Feb. 3, 1936, to John and Dorothy Dees
Brown and died in Tyler July 15, 2006.
Brown was raised in Lubbock and lived mainly in the Dallas and Arlington
He moved to Kaufman County in 1996.
Jan. 7, 1983, he married Patricia Hicks in Arlington.
He was preceded in death by a son, Johnny.
Survivors include his wife Pat of Kaufman; sons Neal Brown of Tennessee,
and David Brown of Burleson; daughters Carolyn Page of Waxahachie, Nancy
Brown of Grand Prairie, Amy Howard of Arlington, and Rachel Khazem of
Grand Prairie; stepson Jeff Dennis of The Colony; stepdaughter Christi
Loyst of Arizona; 14 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Services were held July 19, 2006, under the direction of Parker-Ashworth
Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Kaufman Cemetery.
Floyd Anderton
Services for Floyd Allen "Blackie" Anderton, 75, Malakoff, were held
July 12, 2006, at Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home in Athens with the Rev. O.E.
Davis officiating. Burial was in Ash Cemetery under the direction of
Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home in Athens.
Anderton was born Aug. 4, 1931, in Mobile, Ala., to John and Lizzie
Anderton and died July 10, 2006, in an Athens hospital. He was preceded
in death by his wife Bertie Anderton, brothers John Anderton, John Henry
Anderton, Kenly Anderton and Robert Anderton and sister Vicie Hooper.
He grew up in the Black Jack community and had lived in Malakoff 10
Survivors include his daughters Lottie McGee, Dottie Walker, Linda
Logan, Brenda Graham, all of Athens; stepson Charles Henry, Amarillo;
stepdaughter Faye Harris, Tool; 48 grandchildren; several
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Alton Chapman, Jeremy Adams, Tracey Edwards, Lester
Loden, Joe Dan Parolini and Doyle Loden.
Honorary pallbearers were Floyd Allen Cole and Preston Wood.


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Skipton was buzzing on Wednesday night when thousands turned out to watch a thrilling, world-class cycling race.
The crowds at the Yorkshire Housing Skipton Cycle Races were warmed up with a series of children's and junior races before the elite cyclists took to the course, a 1km lap of Skipton town centre.
The sun broke through and over 5,000 people came along to cheer the cyclists on in the HSBC UK National Circuit Series race.
Four cyclists broke away from the main group and challenged for the podium places, three from the JLT Condor team.
Harry Tanfield, from BIKE Channel Canyon, managed to split the JLT Condor riders but couldn't quite outsprint Jon Mould, who raced to victory, with team-mate Matt Gibson in third.
Sharon Hudson, Communications and Partnerships Manager at Craven District Council, which organised the event, said: "We're delighted that so many people came along to enjoy such an exciting race. We are very fortunate to have the chance to see these world-class cyclists in action right on our doorstep.
"The town was buzzing and the children's and junior races were really well supported too with some fantastic riding from the young cyclists.
"Many thanks to all those who helped make this race such a success, particularly co-funders Skipton BID, support from Skipton Town Council, and sponsors Yorkshire Housing, Midgeley Motor Cars, Howden's Joinery, Skipton Market and Visit Skipton. Thanks also to all the volunteers who helped out on the night and ensured everything ran smoothly."
Geraldine Thompson, Director of Skipton BID, said: "This was a great event for the town and it was clear to see that Skipton's night-time economy benefited from those who came to watch. We're very proud that Skipton is able to host events such as this which showcase the town and all it has to offer."
The event began with the under-9s and under-12s races, which saw boys and girls racing up and down Skipton High Street. The under-9s girls race was won by Felicity Williamson, with Milly Charlton second and Naomi Taj third. In the under-9s boys race, Jacob Rook emerged victorious, with John Curran second and Jim Curran third.
The under-12 girls race was won by Cat Ferguson, with Tilly McKibben second and Ayssha Vose third, while James Bent won the boys race, followed by Toby Lucas and Tom Compana.
Then it was the juniors' turn, with under-14s and under-16s racing the full 1km circuit. The under 14s girls race was won by Eleanor Hunt with Tilly Percy second and Millie Jones third, while the boys race was won by Benjamin Peatfield with Daniel Vincent second and Joshua Clough third.
In the under-16s event, the girls race was won by Ava Oxley with Amy Monkhouse second and Maisy Vasic third, while the boys race was won by Samuel Watson with Max Rushby second and Oliver Rees third.
The elite race will be televised on Eurosport on Tuesday, July 11, at 9.30pm.
Here we have a number of photographs from the event, as well as a video… Enjoy!


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Like the majority of people, middle age has definitely settled a few lbs around the old middle section. In addition to the age thing, I just can't exercise like I used to (what I wouldn't give now to be able to participate in my least favorite activity: jogging). A few stark selfies in the mirror was more than enough motivation to decide it was time to drop a few pieces of stored wine and chocolate, and since diet is also huge in managing MS, I put together a plan.
It's no secret I have the most amazing two daughters and I am endlessly proud of them. Sometimes mistaken for twins, they could not have chosen more divergent careers.
While Elizabeth, as a licensed paramedic, runs around with lights and sirens leading her way (literally and figuratively), Anna chooses to make jewelry and run a business. They are both incredible, and very inspiring to me.
Because on any given day Elizabeth can be found helping skate boarders with broken collar bones, monitoring old ladies with irregular heartbeats, DELIVERING A BABY, or in some cases, just calling it (once it was a guy who met his maker while wearing a cock ring and 'looking over' a Farrah Fawcett Playboy spread); she is our go to person when we stub a toe, get a bug bite or give birth to an eye hematoma with a name (Ito). I don't use the word awesome unless something is truly awe inspiring ~ Liza is awesome.
Anna is equally dazzling. Though she squirms at the sight of the tiniest spider (while her sister can pick up a severed limb), she is no wimp. This girl has gone through a harsh and unexpected divorce and during that time still managed to create, maintain and grow 5 businesses. She creates two of her own lines of jewelry, has a small floral design boutique, owns and runs a gift shop Boulevard 34 (shameless plug here, it's my blog after all ~ please like it on Facebook! www.facebook.com/blvd34), and has now started coaching a fitness group.
In the spirit of support, wanting to thin down a bit, and the fact that Anna and I are together all the time (and love to eat), I chose to adopt her coaching meal plan. It couldn't be simpler. It's all about portion control. Lean protein 3 time per day, veges 4 times per day, fruit, fats, carbs a limited number per day. You get it. And here's the kicker: since experiencing vertigo starting in early July, I haven't been drinking wine.
Now those of you who know me (my Tubac friends are no doubt getting up off the floor after being knocked down by this revelation), I love my wine. Over the years I've drifted away from beer, martinis, margaritas, and so on, but man I love a glass of wine to wind down at the end of the day.
One would think that by giving up wine alone I'd be shedding weight like a Malamute in summer sheds fur. I've (mostly) given up chocolate, wine, popcorn and all crackers and cheese. It's just all heathy and organic protein and fruits and veges. So I was pretty happy to find out I'd lost 2 pounds in 17 days. Yay! Ok, in actuality I was expecting to "lose up to 10 lbs in 3 weeks!", but hey, 2 is safe and certain and better than nothing.
But alas. Next door to the store is the most amazing bakery called Berolina's. It's run by my friends Youna and Anders (a Belgian and a Swede), and I found that they make peanut butter smash cookies just like my mom used to make from Aunt Iris' recipe.They are delicious.
In celebration of losing 2 pounds I decided to have 2 cookies (yes, I re-read that sentence and realized how totally ass backwards that is). What's the big deal? 2 pounds, that's the big deal. They're both back. I'm hoping another gallon of water and some lettuce will kick them back out; that it's just fake weight caused by bloating, heat, an alien force field…something.
I plan on staying with the eating plan. I feel energized, my skin is good, I rarely miss sugar. But I gotta tell ya, once this vertigo thing is behind me, I'm having a glass of wine. To hell with the cookies!


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Coverage blitz is today's game plan
Today is our all-out blitz of Patriots and NFL preview material. The Globe has a special section previewing the Patriots and NFL season, and we've got a bunch of online extras.
Here's a rundown:
Albert Breer and Chris Gasper analyze the Patriots' strengths and weaknesses at each of seven positional groups in a series of videos that are all indexed on one easy-to-use page. Steve Silva and Alan Miller produced the videos and Daigo Fujiwara assembled the graphic presentation.
Graphics specialists Javier Zarracina and Fujiwara take you inside the Patriots' locker room to see the layout, plus which players are next to each other.
More graphics: Globe staff picks on NFL season and Super Bowl; Week 1 game predictions; AFC North team previews; AFC South team previews; AFC East team previews; AFC West team previews; NFC North team previews; NFC South team previews; NFC East team previews; NFC West team previews.
Photo galleries include The Five Most Important Patriots Players and The Five Most Important Games this season.
And Chad Finn tests your knowledge of Patriots season openers in a tough but fair interactive quiz.
Not enough? We'll have Patriots beat reporter Shalise Manza Young do a chat session tomorrow. Stay tuned for the time.


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Rob Neyer, one of the great baseball writers of the Internet generation, used to mention Roberto Petagine as the classic example of a minor league player that couldn't get a fair chance from an MLB team. Petagine would bash the hell out of the ball in the minor leagues, get a very brief call-up, hit .210 and get sent down immediately. Neyer wondered what Petagine could do if a Major League team just gave him some time to settle in.
There is a Petagine-like fascination with Ike Diogu, the 25-year-old former Arizona State star who has played 187 games over the last four seasons with four different NBA teams. There are fans out there who believe Diogu could be a decent scorer-rebounder in the NBA if one of his teams could get over the perceived league-wide bias against 6'8" power forwards and just play the guy. His coaches mostly kept him on the pine after the '06-07 season–until the final two games of this season, when Kenny Natt decided to just go crazy and play Diogu. And Diogu responded with 60 points and 24 rebounds in 80 minutes–more than a third of the 215 minutes he played through the entire season.
A flash of what Diogu could be in the league? Or meaningless performances in a blowout loss to the Nuggets and a win against a T'Wolves team scanning the Kings crowd for some post-game fun?
And how much would you pay to find out?
Diogu is almost certainly going to be available to anyone who wants him. He's a restricted free agent, but to retain his rights, the Kings have to tender him a qualifying offer of more than $3.9 million–a laughable proposition considering that Diogu has averaged fewer than five points per game and played only 500 or so minutes over the past two seasons.
He's the definition of a player who should be worth the veteran's minimum, especially given the fact that half the teams in the league are losing money and the rest are trying to avoid spending when at all possible. And there happens to be a salary cap exception allowing teams to sign players for the veteran's minimum even if they are over the cap. So: Should the Celtics pony up the veteran's minimum–about $950,000 for a player of Diogu's tenure? Is it only worth thinking about if they lose Glen Davis, since having two sub-6'9" bigs seems like a bad idea?
There is no denying that Diogu has put up eye-catching per-minute numbers–17.7 points per 36 minutes for his career, with a PER (16.1) a point above the league average, according to Basketball Reference. He's a good rebounder, especially on the offensive glass, and he's an 80 percent career foul shooter who draws a lot of fouls.
According to his game logs, he's played 20 minutes in an NBA game 37 times. He's scored at least 10 points in 32 of those games.
So what's the problem?
Normally when a player puts up good per minute numbers but doesn't play a lot of minutes, it means something is wrong with him. Either he just doesn't get how to play basketball, he's selfish and his teammates don't like him or he's bad at defense.
With Diogu, it's not his work ethic or his attitude. His coaches and teammates have praised his attitude in college and in the pros. So let's look at some numbers, after the jump.
It may say something that his team's offense has performed worse with him on the floor in each of his four seasons in the league, according to 82games.com. Of course, he's been playing mostly with back-ups since his rookie year, when he set career highs in games played (69), games started (14) and minutes (1031).
HIs career assist rate of 5.1 (meaning he assists of 5.1 percent of teammates' baskets when he's on the floor) is well below average, suggesting he may not be a good team offensive player.
But he is a good individual finisher on the interior. He's made at least 55 percent of his in-close shots in every season, including a 66.7 percent mark last year, according to 82games.
Can Diogu shoot jumpers, like our pending free agent under-sized power forward, Big Baby? Well, he likes taking them, but the jury is out on whether he can make them. (All numbers from 82games.com)
% of FGAs that were jumpers eFG%
'05-06 40 percent 38%
'06-07* 45 percent 48%
'07-08 46 percent 39%
'08-09** 56 percent 56.5%
Was Diogu on his way to being a good player at the end of his 2007 season with the Pacers? He looked to be developing into a solid bench player for Indiana at the start of the '07-08 season, when he scored in double-digits in each of the first three games. But then he suffered a calf injury, missed nearly two months and never looked the same again, according to the geniuses who run Indy Cornrows.
And if you look at his numbers, they pretty much fell off the map in the '07-08 season. He went from being a nearly neutral offensive player in terms of plus/minus to an offensive disaster whose team scored about six fewer points per 100 possessions when he was on the floor. His jump shot disappeared, and his defensive numbers also started trending badly.
About Diogu's defense: His team has been worse defensively with him on the floor, in terms of points allowed per 100 possessions, in three of his four seasons. The exception? The 42 games he played in '06-07 for Indiana, when the Pacers defense, for whatever reason, was 4.6 points stingier per 100 possessions with Ike in the line-up, according to 82games. But it's been all down hill since then, as his individual defensive rating has jumped to nearly 115 (really, really bad) over the last two seasons.
And it's worth noting that despite those two monster games with the Kings, the team still performed worse on both ends overall with Diogu on the floor.
Small sample size? You bet. But it's all small sample size with Diogu, and we don't have a huge sample of minor league numbers to help us out, as Neyer did with Petagine. But Diogu is undersized, and fans who have watched him closely say his defensive instincts aren't great.
The verdict from my end: Diogu's an intriguing guy, but I don't think he's worth much more than the veteran's minimum. And he likely doesn't fit here if the Celtics re-sign Big Baby. Having two bulky yet under-sized power forwards on the second unit probably wouldn't work. But if some team blows Big Baby away with an offer he can't refuse, it'd be worth kicking the tires on Diogu.
*Diogu played 17 games for Golden State and 42 for the Pacers in '06-07, so I'm using Indiana numbers only.
** Diogu played 142 minutes in 10 for the Kings and 73 minutes in 19 games for Portland, so I'm using Sacto numbers only.
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A list with the most popular games from greatest to least. If you can't do that, I could make it.
I think you are talking about something like this if I am not wrong. There is not a specific button on the site for that page but there is a list in the right side of the page that shows the most popular games of the site.
I think he means by the most popular games on the site going in order from greatest to least. Like the most played/highest rated games on this site are in the top then it gradually goes down to the least played/least popular game. It's a good idea & I don't think it's been mentioned before. You should make a thread on Get Satisfaction about it so that the Administrator/Web Developers see it quicker.Some don't come around the AG Forums much and on Get Satisfaction it's guaranteed that one of them will answer you about it or take this idea into consideration.
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I work in the Hebert Lab at University of Mississippi Medical Center. I learned about OpenWetWare from Andrew S. Gilder, and I've joined because I would like to expand my scientific knowledge by networking.
Currently the Industrial Biotechnology program is an interdisciplinary program within the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. Areas of expertise represented in the campus includes microbial physiology, molecular genetics, plant molecular biology, bioremediation of hazardous substances, bioengineering, fermentation, thermodynamics, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry among others. Source: UPRM Biotechnology Program
- 2009, B.S. Industrial Biotechnology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
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My research experiences have been an intriguing experience moreover they have goal oriented me to contribute in the advancements of science as part of my immediate career aspirations. They have also supplied me with many skills and an understanding of diverse scientific fields that have been of much interest to me, such as:
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CHICAGO — Tubby Smith and some of his players admit they are anxious about Selection Sunday after losing their Big Ten tournament opener.
"We'll be wondering and hoping," the University of Minnesota's much-maligned basketball coach said after Brandon Paul hit a game-ending shot that gave Illinois a 51-49 win Thursday, March 14.
Bracket experts agree the Gophers will make the NCAA tournament. But now maybe as low as an 11th seed, CBSSports.com's Jerry Palm said.
A team that started the season 15-1 and rose to No. 8 in the national rankings has gone 5-11 since then. The Gophers wanted to come together in the Big Ten tournament. They wanted to prove they were NCAA tournament-worthy and weren't backing into the 68-team field.
They walked away looking like a team in disarray.
The team's best player, senior Trevor Mbakwe, is second-guessing his coach — or so it seemed. Either way, the coach is second-guessing himself.
Senior co-captain Rodney Williams is calling out the officials. But the coach isn't buying that one.
Smith has decided to all but ignore his bench. And he keeps waiting for somebody, anybody, to step up and help lead this team out of the abyss.
This isn't the warm-and-fuzzy outlook the Gophers were hoping for going into their first NCAA tournament in three years. They look like a team destined to go 0 for 3 in first-round NCAA games under Smith.
"We're going to have to talk to everybody to keep their heads in it," Williams said, "because this has been a tough stretch for us."
Minnesota ended the regular season with bad losses at Nebraska and Purdue. Players talked about practices being more intense. They talked about feeling new energy for the Big Ten tournament.
Instead, they went flat in the first half because they had nobody to replace Mbakwe and Hollins, who each picked up two early fouls.
A 7-2 lead quickly turned into a 21-9 deficit.
"It's definitely frustrating, especially when you're losing and you think you can help," said Mbakwe when asked about Smith keeping him on the bench for most of the first half. "Sitting for 15 minutes is never fun. It's tough. It was a tough call he made. It was kind of questionable, in my opinion. But it doesn't matter because it was made. It's tough that both me and Austin had to sit."
Mbakwe backed off his comments later, saying through a team spokesman that he meant to say that the second "foul call was questionable" and "not the coaching decision" to sit him.
In any event, Mbakwe was limited to seven minutes and Austin Hollins to four in the first half. Mbakwe, held scoreless and without a shot attempt with two rebounds in the first half, finished the game with eight points and seven rebounds. Hollins scored 11 of his team-high 16 points in the second half, although his costly turnover — stepping out of bounds with 14.6 seconds left — led to Illinois' Paul hitting the game-winning jumper to finish with 25 points.
With a towel draped over his head, Hollins was in tears in the locker room before addressing the media. Teammate Mo Walker embraced him while giving his captain some encouragement.
Hollins was emotional about the way the game ended, but he also thought it was "definitely frustrating to sit and watch after coming out in the beginning, when you know you can't help your team at that point."
Smith said he regretted leaving his two starters on the bench for so long in the first half. Illinois led 25-16 at halftime after holding the Gophers to 27 percent shooting and forcing 10 of their 19 turnovers. Smith thought so little of his reserves in the second half that Andre Ingram was the only player to come off the bench.
"We probably could have put (Hollins) back in there and stopped the bleeding," Smith said. "Looking back on it, I probably should have played them both."
But in the 89-73 loss at Purdue last weekend, Smith did the same thing with Mbakwe, who picked up two quick fouls and sat out most of the first half. He finished that game with six points on 2-for-9 shooting.
Williams and Mbakwe exchanged text messages after the Purdue game, talking about making sure their careers don't end in disappointment. But Williams wasn't much of a factor (five points and four turnovers) Thursday. He was upset after the game because, "in my opinion, there were a lot of questionable calls missed on our end."
But that's part of the problem this season, Smith said. Too many excuses and not enough execution from everyone.
"I know they want to play well, they want to play together," Smith said. "We got a good group of guys. We just haven't had that take-charge, 'I-got-it-under-control; I'm-in-control-here' type person."


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What I'm Digging
Happy Friday, friends! There is a gentle rain puttering down outside. I'm in a flannel shirt inside. These two things, in combination, are a total win, in my book.
We are about to head into town, so I'm going to quickly post a small smattering of this and that's that have caught my attention recently:
*Did you know that the Edible magazine community also has a t.v. show? I didn't, but, boy am I glad I do now!
*Fourteen ways to preserve strawberries, and a pie.
*I am totally captivated by my recent discovery of the Corryvreckan whirlpool, in the Scottish highlands, and have been geeking out on videos with Huxley for days.
*Speaking of Scotland, I love it so, and dream of spending time there in this amazing caravan someday (check out Canopy and Stars "Year Of Wild" while you're on the site, too; brilliant!).
*The Simple Things magazine. Have I mentioned it here before? Can't remember…in any event, it's published in the U.K., and it's all about simple living, and it's just the best.
*10 sauna benefits that will blow your mind.
*My wonderful friend Claudia Lucero has launched a fantastic Kickstarter campaign. She's trying to get funding for a new line of DIY Dairy-free cheese making kits, and she's *this* close to reaching her goal. Let's help her reach it!
Alright, time to close the laptop, put on my shoes, and grab the car keys. Before I go, I wanted to share with you how much I'm digging Lily and Addie, pictured above. Their herbal business, Tossing Daisies, is a venture they created to both expand their herbal knowledge and benefit others, as the business's proceeds go towards supporting non-profits. I met them this past Wednesday, at the Asheville River Arts District farmer's market. Turns out they're fans of my books, and asked to take a photo with me, then offered to give me a complimentary item to try out. After I selected a face mask, they came over to where I was sitting a few minutes later and gave me two more items! How profoundly generous. These girls have hearts of gold! If you're in the area, do stop by their Wednesday market table and check out their wares. They've crafted some fantastic items!
Wherever you go this weekend, whatever you do, and whomever you do it with, may it be grand!
Fundamentals of Homesteading Series at Fifth Season (+ Giveaway!!!)
The more I write, the more I realize that, while I truly do love the writing process, I especially love when I close my laptop, leave my beloved cove (ugh, I am SUCH a homebody!), and head somewhere to do my next favorite thing, teach! I adore teaching. Whether it's a class on pie-making (which I did this past November, in partnership with nearby Hickory Nut Gap Farm), or my regular gig at AB-Tech on "Backyard Chickens" (I think I've now taught this class around 16-17 times), or demo-ing how to make your own lip balm and other DIY body care products at a local library, I find great joy in sharing what I've learned through trial and error and research with others who are equally enthusiastic about homesteading and natural living.
To that end, I am especially excited to share with you about an upcoming 4-part series I'll be teaching. In partnership with Fifth Season, I'll be presenting a "Fundamentals of Homesteading" workshop in their Asheville Market location (across from the Asheville Mall). Fifth Season specializes in pretty much every area of interest to modern homesteaders. Whether it's organic gardening, beekeeping, preserving, fermenting, beer-making (their beer-making equipment and ingredients selection is vast!), chicken-keeping, hydroponics, orchid-care, tea-drinking, or more, they've got you covered. From tools specific to the task at hand, to books, to decor, Fifth Season has a little something for everyone. You can pop in and purchase a fruit tree, a ceramic planter, a smoker for your beehive, some gardening shears, and a sunhat, and then stop by their bar for a cappuccino, kombucha, or glass of wine or pint of beer to sip while you look over your newly acquired items. Nirvana, right?
The Asheville Market location opened this past November (2015), and I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that I didn't make it into the store myself until the end of last month. When I did, though, I was floored. Firstly, I had no idea of the size of the store. It's massive! Secondly, I had no idea of its scope, which is to say its wide range of offerings. Pretty much every one of my homesteading interests and pursuits was accounted for there, including "nonessentials" that are nonetheless highly desirable, like decorative furniture for fairy houses and air plants!
What endears Fifth Season to me even further are their ongoing class offerings. It's one thing to be able to purchase what you need for whatever project you're pursuing. It's another to be able to learn more about it from someone experienced in that field, or to learn a new pursuit altogether! From charcuterie, to beer-making, and beyond, Fifth Season's classes, and large classroom, jockey them as a valuable resource in the community. Speaking of communities, they have 6 locations, two in Asheville (their South Slope location, the flagship store, focuses mostly on hydroponic growing), one in Carrboro,NC, one in Raleigh, NC, one in Greensboro, NC, and one in Charlottesville, VA. But you don't have to live in those locations in order to purchase their items, as they also maintain an expansive webstore.
For my classes, which will run each Monday in June from 7:00-9:00, I'll be chatting about the 4 topics in my Homemade Living book series, Keeping Chickens, Canning & Preserving, Keeping Bees, and Home Dairy. You can opt to take all four classes for $90, or sign up for them individually at $25 per class. Here's where you sign up:
*Canning & Preserving, June 20th
*Entire series, June 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
Because I want you to experience Fifth Season for yourself, whether it's at one (or all!) of my classes next month, or on your own time, the store has generously offered to host a giveaway, two, technically! To enter to win one of two $25 gift certificates, just leave a comment below telling what homesteading/DIY project you're most excited about. It could be something you're already doing (chickens! bees! pickles! yogurt!), or something you'd like to get into (beer! mead! butchering! composting!). I'll run the giveaway for one week, beginning today and concluding midnight EST May 24th. Open to U.S. residents only. Once I select the randomly chosen winners, I'll be in touch to obtain mailing/contact info for where to send the gift certificates.
Whatever the case, if you win or not, if you take one of my "Fundamentals of Homesteading" classes or not, do yourself a favor and check out Fifth Season, whether here in Asheville, in one of their other locations, or virtually. A wide selection of items, a knowledgeable staff, and an exciting roster of classes make this an ideal space for anyone interested in growing, learning, and living the good life!
Spring Eats
Oh, this weather we've been having lately! While it's been wreaking havoc on my allergies, requiring daily nasal saline rinses and doses of Tri-Ease, it has revived and invigorated my spirit and body, nonetheless. It's also got me truly jazzed about springtime foods. To that end, I thought it might be fun to offer a little round-up of seasonal recipes that I've showcased here over the years. Happy spring eats!
From the archives:
Carrot Pie
Pistachio-Crusted Asparagus with Feta Vinaigrette
Herbs de Provence Egg Salad (and best ever hard-boiled eggs)
Feel Good Book Club at Flying Cloud Farm
You know when you're with a group of people, and a certain moment occurs when you look around, and see everyone's faces, and the way they're interacting with each other, and it just all feels so fully right, so deeply comfortable, so very real, and honest, and sincere? That happened for me last night, with my Feel Good Book Club buddies when we gathered at club member Annie Louise Perkinson's Flying Cloud Farm.
We'd planned to picnic out in a field in front of the new home Annie Louise and her husband Isaiah are building. As she gave us a tour of the farm and future home, we noticed the quickly advancing, ominously dark storm clouds to the west, and opted to skedaddle back to the house instead. We jumped into Molly's car, and as we bumped across the fields back towards Annie Louise's 100 year-old log cabin, we chatted and laughed, and I saw Annie Louise brush a stray curl off of Cathy's forehead while they were chatting. That small, easy gesture, like something you'd do to your younger sister, or best friend, was what did it for me. It's when I realized just how at ease I've become with this group of women.
What started as an idea for a book club involving books that made us feel good (and lacked, say, rapists, or drug addicts, or serial killers-those books can be great, don't get me wrong, this just isn't the book club for them) has turned into so much more than that. We always build a potluck meal around our selections, and as we gather together every few weeks to chat and chew, we've begun to nourish each other's lives in ways far surpassing the sustenance we bring with us in covered dishes. The nature of our gatherings, focusing on a literary work, gives us a launching pad for rich conversation. Last night, as we discussed Sue Monk Kidd's The Invention of Wings, talk moved from slavery, to racial equality, to racial profiling, to bullying, to the treatment of women in the workplace, to the current political race and political climate in the U.S.. We relayed anecdotes, and revealed personal challenges, and encouraged one another. I left with a very full belly, and an equally full heart.
If you're in the area, I highly suggest checking out what Annie Louise, Isaiah, and their crew are doing. Flying Cloud Farm, located in Fairview, sells their items at three area farmer's markets, offers a CSA subscription, maintains an April-December roadside stand on the farm, and grows a vast array of flowers available for U-pick as well as sold in bouquets (they do wedding design, too). Their farm is a happy, nurturing place, full of soul, and dogs, and farm interns, and bamboo forests, and bubbling creeks, and vintage bicycles, and snorting pigs, and galloping horses, and so very much more. If you stop by, tell Annie Louise I sent you!
I've had a good number of people ask about joining our book club. I'm incredibly flattered by that, that you like what you see us doing so much that you'd like to become a part of the fun. While we're keeping things small and just between us friends, I encourage you to start a book club of your own, wherever you live. We're all food-focused women in the Feel Good Book Club, so our meet-ups always involve a potluck. Using that as your template, survey a group of friends about their interest in forming a club, select a book collaboratively, choose your first date and who'll host, and go for it! That's what we did, with our inaugural meet up nearly one year ago. It just keeps getting better!
At the conclusion of each meeting, we choose the next month's selection (the host for that month gets to suggest 3 options for the next reading), who will host next (we rotate hosts each month), and we agree on a date for the following month's meeting, typically a week night, as weekends fill up so quickly for most folks. As we get into the next month's selection, we start tossing around potluck ideas via email. It all coalesces pretty naturally and organically.
I'd LOVE it if you'd share book club ideas/themes/tips with me! This is the first book club I've ever been a part of. A lifelong, avid reader who sidelined her reading since becoming a mother to those books that I was either writing or reading to Huxley, it feels so, so very good to be delving back into reading for pleasure. I'm curious to hear about your experiences and adventures, snafus and mishaps. Share, please! And thank you, FGBC ladies, for filling my cup, every month, in ways both direct and mysterious.
What I'm Digging
So much green here in the cove! We finally got a much needed rain shower this past weekend. Right this very minute, as well. It's thundering outside, the sky is ominous, and my German Shepherd, Fly, who is otherwise ferocious at defending us (and herself) from perceived threats, is a hot mess, curled up under my feet, whimpering and pawing at me. Sorry, furry buddy, but we need this. Let it rain!
Here's a quick little smattering of this and that's that caught my attention this weekend:
*Roasted strawberries. Sacrilege or brillance? I'm going with brilliance!
*Research proves that women who live surrounded by nature live longer. Therefore, I shall live forever.
*Because I can never get enough natural oral hygiene tips in my life, here are 4 natural remedies for a healthy mouth.
*Picked up this book over the weekend at the Screen Door's bookstore. Very excited to dive into it.
*Speaking of books, completely intrigued by From the Forest: A Search For the Hidden Roots Of Our Fairy Tales.
*Really digging the Plantfolk Apothecary Instagram account. Their website is being redone and will be back up this month. I'm especially drawn to the Lunar Bath Soak.
*I just want to give Birkenstock a big old "I LOVE YOU!" shout out. It's been warm enough lately for sandals, and I've been wearing the Birks I bought last year all weekend. They're the first I've ever owned, and they are, without question, some of the best shoes I've ever had the pleasure of sliding my feet into. Customer for life from now on.
*My friend Valerie has the loveliest little tooth pillows for lost teeth for sale in her Etsy shop. Perfect for tucking under pillows in anticipation of a certain nocturnal fairy!
*I'm as equally thrilled about treating my mom to brunch at Knife & Fork for Mother's Day as I am about treating myself to brunch there!
*Speaking of Mother's Day, Wake Foot Spa in downtown Asheville would be a lovely gift for the mamas in your life. I went last month for the first time, with my friend Maria, and then I took my mom there for her birthday a few weeks ago. It is simply divine. Huge copper bowls filled with a foot soak of your choice. Hot neck wraps. Foot and lower leg massages (for an additional fee). Chill vibes. Hot teas. You booked your reservation yet?
Off to finish cooking for tonight's meeting of my monthly Feel Good Book Club. We read The Invention of Wings, by beloved author Sue Monk Kidd, and are building a potluck around low-country foods. I've made a creamy rice pudding with orange zest and nutmeg, and am now heading to the kitchen to cook up some Gullah-inspired butter and bacon grease braised cabbage. Tonight's meeting is going to be beyond.
From my home to yours, here's hoping the week ahead is a great one!


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Ready for another Dreamy Dwelling Home Tour!?! Tricia from Little Cottage on the Pond is sharing her new build home that they do the best to distress and replace to give it more of an old farmhouse feel! Let's look around this pretty Cottage House Tour!!!
We built our own shutters to give our cottage a farmhouse look. Go here to read about how we did it!
Welcome to our entry —
Read about our nautical map ceiling and other ways we added some old charm here.
Asked to describe my decorating style and I really cannot narrow it down to one. It's more of a mixture-ish blend of modern country, industrial, vintage, Pottery Barn meets cottage chic. Yeah, that pretty much sums it up.
I consider myself to be amazingly lucky to be married to my own personal contractor. I do the design and color choices, and he is the muscle and make it happen guy. We are a match made in DIY heaven. Our projects are a part of our love language, and working side by side while talking and laughing fills my heart.
Our home is just under 1,900 square feet and we made a few modifications while building it. The front room was supposed to be a formal dining room, but we felt that using it as a study/library best fit our families needs. There was also supposed to be a large opening from the kitchen to that front room, but since we opted to use it for a library, we walled it in and added our "super pantry". (no cape, but loads of storage room).
This is the library. I did the doodling/sketching/design and Travis, over the course of ten months, made it happen. We tweaked and changed things along the way when they didn't quite work out as we planned, or we just plain 'ol changed our minds- as we tend to do.
The built ins are the height of the ceiling (9ft) and wrap around the room. I really wanted to incorporate my love of chicken wire and drop a subtle hint to Travis that I would love to own actual real live chickens, so I used the wire on the bookcase doors. In case you are wondering, he didn't quite get the hint and I still don't have farm fresh eggs in the morning.
This section here is where the doorway should have opened up to the kitchen.
The butler's bell was a gift from my mom. Yes, we are huge Downtown Abbey fans and ring the bell before each episode!
The next room on our tour is the kitchen. This is a hard working kitchen. I love to cook, and we host "Dead and Dinner" each Sunday night. We are over the top fans of The Walking Dead (since season one, we are not "new" fans 😉 and have a group of about twenty people over for dinner and the show. The kitchen started out as a typical builder grade kitchen…
I skirted the island because I really disliked it — when in doubt, skirt it! We tore out the upper cabinets, added open shelving, and threw in a bit of my favourite Pottery Barn squared off style to give it more of a farmhouse vibe…
I love having a large kitchen island. We tore out the existing one and built our own using bead-board accents and some salvaged wood to add character.
Right off the kitchen is the laundry room…
Our living room is the only room where we gather to talk, watch television and play games. It is open to the kitchen and we love our view of our little pond out back.
Our oldest daughter, Sara, has the colourful room- dubbed the "Florida room"…
Sara and I paint signs for The Happy Soul Project– Painting Outside the Lines. If you want to read an amazing story about a group of us who decided to change people's perceptions about people with intellectual disabilities I highly recommend popping over for a read.
Our master bedroom is my favourite room in the house…. The headboard was made by my husband and is the focal point of the entire room. Read how we made it here.
Builder Grade Cabinets — again with skirting! Travis makes most of our frames. I like the chunky look of thick frames and I think they compliment our style well. I did a how to post on making his frames here.
Our doors are painted using ASCP in Graphite with a clear wax. We love the look of chalk paint, and even used it on our kitchen cabinets. Three years later and it has all held up very well.
Thank you so much for stopping in to see our cottage. We love our surroundings and the DIY projects we do, but we know that it is the love we share, the memories we create and the life we live that puts the real beauty in our home. To read more about our family adventures, decorating and DIY, life with Down Syndrome and homeschooling you can visit our blog at littlecottageonthepond.blogspot.com.
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After a presentation by Professor, Doctor Norbert Gutknecht of the AALZ, Aachen Dental Laser Center, and WALED, World Academy for Laser Education & Research in Dentistry, introducing our common plan for globalizing dental laser education through his two organizations and BIOLASE's laser technologies, a series of awards for sales and market penetration performance achieved in 2012 were presented to the top producing distributors by Federico Pignatelli, Chairman and CEO of BIOLASE and Pedro Morales, our Director of EMEA.
Recognized as the Top International Distributor for 2012 was Unident from Moscow, Russia, Second place went to Haopu Medical form Shanghai, China. Third place went to TBMS of Taipei, Taiwan, while Fourth place went to NMT of Munich, Germany and Fifth place to the Team of Henry Schein-UK, (HSIC) based in London, England.
Federico Pignatelli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "I was very pleased to recognize the achievements of our now large international distributor networks for their efforts and achievements in 2012 and to share with them our goals and objectives for 2013. I was proud to see that we now have distribution in more than 70 countries, by far more than at any other time in BIOLASE's history. All of them are as committed as me in our common goal of making WaterLase laser technology the standard of care worldwide. I look forward to even more distributors joining our already large network in the current year and to more awards for 2013 and beyond. The International Dental Show (IDS) runs from March 12-16, and will have over 1.900 exhibitors from 55 countries and total attendance will exceed 100,000 participants."
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Aberdeen International Airport has celebrated a major milestone in the history of the Dyce terminal – its 80th birthday.
Opened officially on July 28, 1934, it has grown from a small operation on the east side of the current airfield into Scotland's third busiest airport - with the fifth busiest runway in the UK.
Celebrations have been taking place to mark the milestone including events for staff, for the local business and political community as well as birthday cake for some of the passengers flying on the big day.
The airport also welcomed a very special visitor on Monday, Norman Robertson from Oldmeldrum, who shares a birthday with the airport, having been born as it was opening in 1934.
Norman was unaware that he shared the special day until he was found, via his daughter, through an online appeal for fellow octogenarians. Both were at the airport and treated as VIPs for the day.
MD Carol Benzie said: "This airport has grown almost beyond recognition over the last 80 years.
"We are taking a major step in the coming months as we embark upon the first real phase of the terminal transformation project.
"This will see the demolition of an existing building on-site to make way for our extension."


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Riding coattails
Posted by Gary on August 24, 2010
1 Timothy 2:11-15 "A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve. And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression. But women will be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint."
I often wonder how Christian congregations who would not support or allow a homosexual to be their pastor are willing to allow women to be their pastors. If you were to ask such folk why they would oppose a homosexual in their pulpit they would quickly respond, "Because God has forbidden homosexuality" and they have answered rightly. God has also forbidden a woman to teach or have authority over a man, why isn't there the same concern to obey God as He speaks about the roles of men and women?
The sad truth is that increasingly congregations that permit women to be ministers are allowing homosexuals to be ministers and I want to ask you to ponder for a moment the process that has led to all this.
The argument usually cited for the Apostolic prohibition of women in authority over men is cultural. "Paul was giving a command that was tied to the way life was in his day." "Paul lived in a patriarchal time when women weren't allowed to have authority over men." "We aren't back in the stone ages, we have become more enlightened then Paul and his time was". These are all common statements from egalitarians to defend women in authority over men.
Isn't it interesting that Paul tells us the reason for His God inspired prohibition and the time frame he references is not his day but the very beginning of time? Why does Paul say that women shouldn't have authority over men? Because it was not God's design from the very beginning. The reason women are not to have authority over men is not based in culture which may change but in God's created order which never changes. Adam was created first and that truth cannot be changed.
Have you ever wondered why God made Adam first? Why wasn't he made after Eve? Alright, we are all about fairness, why didn't God make Adam and Eve at the same time? Simultaneously? (God being God could have done that couldn't He?). Why was the woman taken from the man? All of these realities are ignored in what is called "the cultural argument" for women in places of authority over men.
This cultural argument is the very coattail that homosexuality has ridden into our churches and pulpits. The claim is that the Bible's prohibitions against homosexuality are ancient and certainly bigoted and our culture has begun to see the light. We don't think men lying with men and women with women is wrong. So "voila" God's Word is not eternally true, it bends and molds to our culture.
No church can honestly defend prohibiting a homosexual from their pulpit who will allow a woman to teach men, at least not and be honest. If you are willing to accept the cultural argument for women in the ministry you must accept it for the homosexual.
God's truth is eternally true and the movement of time and movement of people's morals do not change what He has decreed. Increasingly churches that allow women to be in authority over men are allowing homosexuals into the ministry. Both sins are explained away and support one another through the cultural argument. May God grant those who claim the name of His Son Jesus to repent of their rebellion and return to His truth.
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When I believe in the bible,and want to share my love of the Lord,. the Lord says no, your a woman, be quiet!!!!!!!!!!!
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As one of the biggest modifiers of General Motors cars in the 1960s and 70s, Motion Performance created some legendary cars – from the SS-427 Camaro, Impala, Corvette, Nova and Chevelle that made up the Fantastic Five, to the later Motion Corvette models. With production numbers of such cars being heavily guarded by the founder of Motion Performance, Joel Rosen, Motion Performance cars are extremely rare and highly sought after. Even more rare is the Motion Corvette that is currently for sale on eBay, a one-of-one custom bridge car that explored design possibilities for a new generation of Motion Performance Corvettes.
In 1969, Rosen set out to create the ultimate sports car. Unfortunately, with the introduction of 500+HP Motion Phase III GT Corvettes, the price of the entire car proved to be too expensive and Motion saw higher sales of individual Phase III components than complete Corvettes. Deciding to switch gears in 1971, Motion started making Mako Shark fiberglass body kits for the Corvette that were modeled after the GM Mako Shark concept car. By 1973, the itch to make the ultimate super car was once again getting to Rosen, so he started creation on the Manta Ray GT Corvettes. Using a 1972 Corvette, Rosen used the front clip of the Maco Shark kit, a custom built boat tail rear window and modified B-pillars to create a mach up of what the future Motion Manta Ray GTs could look like. Lost for over 30 years, this custom build of Motion Performance's, later dubbed the Moray GT by Rosen, was passed from owner to owner without the knowledge of what the car truly was.
After being found on eBay a few years ago and verified as the one and only Motion mach-up car by Rosen, a full frame-up restoration by Pennington Auto Body was done on the car in 2006. Overseen by Rosen himself, the restoration was completed by Rayburn Pennington, the owner of the only known surviving 1973 Manta Ray GT. The car remains in almost untouched condition with its original, numbers-matching LS5 454 CI engine, M21 Muncie 4-speed transmission and Posi-traction rear end. All the original Motion Performance upgrades are still intact and work properly.
Every piece of the car is either original or has been restored to Rosen's specifications. Even the paint has been corrected to appear as it should have in 1972. After a mishap at the original paint shop in 1972 where a black primer was used under the yellow pearl paint, the mock-up car came back with a green tint to it. Rosen sent the car off to another paint shop and had the car repainted but when it was found some 30 years later, the green tint could still be seen under some trim pieces. After Rosen did loads of research on paint colors that would closely recreate the original 70s yellow pearl color, the car was repainted in Dupont Hot Hues Yellow topped with an overcoat of gold pearl. Topped with a correct black stinger stripe, rear panel and badging, the car looks, feels and essentially is the mock-up car that was created in 1972.
With so much heritage and being the only one of its kind, a buyer could expect to pay a pretty penny for the Moray GT, but the asking price still seems a bit steep. For half a million dollars, you can buy a very nice house, a few super cars or the one and only Motion Performance mock-up car. With binders full of documentation and magazine articles the car has been featured in, signatures from both Joel Rosen and Corvette Chief Engineer Dave McLellan on the t-tops, and countless hours put into making sure the Monray GT was as correct and original as possible, the Corvette is truly a rare gem. But is it worth the price?
Undoubtedly, the car comes with history and stories that are like no other. But it will take a true Corvette or Motion enthusiast to determine if the price is fair. Not that we're expecting any one to be interested in paying the asking price for the car, but the Corvette will remain available on eBay through October 10th. If nothing else, the pictures and complete story of the car are worth heading over to eBay to check out.


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I just found out that anyone can look up my domain name (purchased and hosted here at WordPress) on WHOIS, follow the link to view the owner then through copying and pasting a certain line on a certain info page, then entering one of those "secure" series of letters or numbers to make sure its actually a human using the comptuer, can find out my name and address. Other hosts do not let this happen. This really makes me mad!
They also make it very difficult to point your domain name anywhere else. I have followed exactly the instructions given, been on the phone three times with the domain management people and still get errors and am unable to point my domain where I would like to.
This is not worth the hassel anymore.


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A new woodland open space has opened outside of Union Square: Quincy Street Park. It is located between Somerville Avenue and Summer Street.
On a cold afternoon on Jan. 24, Mayor Curtatone opened the Quincy Street Park to the public with a traditional ribbon cutting.
"It's really a unique space," said Mayor Curtatone. "And anytime, in the most densely populated city in New England, that we have the opportunity to reclaim space for open or recreation space, and get people out, to move more, to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood. We want to support that."
The small park is unique, said Arn Franzen, Director of Parks and Open Space. "It is the first truly green park in this city."
"We're hoping that we can use this park as a model for future parks," said Franzen. "Whether it's a vacant lot or a small piece of property which is not being used and is not suitable for a regular park, we hope that this park can be a model of how the city can approach those properties for reuse."
Ward 2 Alderman Heuston was instrumental in making sure this renovation happened.
"It looks like a small piece, but believe me, this is a big deal," said Alderman Heuston.
Some of the features include an elevated boardwalk made of Perennial Wood and original curbstone from Somerville Avenue that was stockpiled and reused to create terraces across the site.
"We wanted to incorporate some new design elements and so rather than putting in the standard city park benches we have these new beautiful Adirondack chairs," said Franzen. The Adirondack chairs are made of recycled milk jugs.
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I saw my hospital room today!!!
It actually made me excited.
Should I feel bad.
The old people there are cool.
The teenagers, and kids are lame.
Mostly because all they do is complain about what they would do.
It's more annoying then depressing if you ask me.
Regardless it was fun.
My mom had me go for her birthday...
Weird request, but I did it anyway.
I got high off these pain killers.
My doctor gave me loads of new subscriptions.
I now take 13 pills a day.
Six in the morning, seven at night.
Oh, and I have to give myself a shot still every morning, and night.
For the most part my tourture dreams have kinda slowed.
I slept last night still, but it was dreamless.
Well there was like a bright ass light, but that was it.
I guess I shouldn't say they slowed if it's only been one night.
Though with all the sleep I feel better I guess.
As usual though the lines of reality, and my dreams are kinda bluring.
Since I'm being tortured though it's easy to tell when I'm hallucinating.
The shot is supposed to stop the hallucinations.
The date of my offical move is supposed to be sometime in Feburary.
Though we'll see what happens.
My new pills keep makin me sh*t.. lol....
Uhhh I got a pencil so I guess I should start writing again.
I finished Just After Sunset by Stephan King!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was sooooo goood.
Lots of cool short stories of his I loved it.
I streched it out just to make it last longer.
Now that I finished it, I have no reading material.
Oh my nails are pink!
Nancy did it.....
I'm really sore....
Idk itme to start drinnkin I guess.
f*ck titles.
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Republican John McCain struggled to keep his deeply troubled campaign afloat Monday, laying off dozens of staffers after lackluster fundraising and excessive spending left him with just $2 million for his second presidential bid.
Six months before primary voting begins, McCain is struggling for some semblance of momentum.
McCain's support in national polls has slipped. He is in single digits in some surveys in Iowa and South Carolina, trailing Giuliani, the former New York mayor; Romney, the ex-governor of Massachusetts, and Fred Thompson, the actor and former Tennessee senator who hasn't officially entered the race.
Source: 2 top aides to McCain campaign quit
John McCain's campaign manager and chief strategist quit Tuesday, the second major staff shake-up in a week for the Republican presidential candidate who trails his rivals in money and polls.
The shake-up comes just six months before the first voting in Iowa and as McCain, once considered the front-runner, seeks to regain some momentum with a diminishing list of options to lift his candidacy.
Over the past six months, his donors and supporters were turned off by what they viewed as McCain embracing the policies of a lame-duck president with abysmal approval ratings. That caused McCain's polling and fundraising to suffer.
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McCain's campaign is dead.
More at Source: More Staff Depart From McCain Campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) - John McCain's top communications aides and several staffers in Iowa and South Carolina quit on Monday, the latest departures to hit the Republican as he struggles to rebound from financial and political woes.
Brian Jones, McCain's communications director, and his two deputies, Matt David and Danny Diaz, stepped down but plan to stay on through the week. Two others in the communications shop at the campaign headquarters also are leaving, as are two staffers apiece in Iowa and South Carolina.
In Iowa, Tim Miller, his state communications director, and Marlys Popma, the Iowa coalitions director who was serving as a link to the state's influential religious conservative community, also announced their resignations. And, in South Carolina, Adam Temple, a spokesman for the candidate, and Josh Robinson, the state field director, also stepped down.
"The leadership team that I came to work for is no longer leading this campaign," Temple said.
"We're trying to find some warm bodies to raise money," said Cassandra L. Vandenberg, McCain's finance chief in California. McCain was courting them to join his finance committee, currently a group of between 80 and 90 people who help him pull in donations, she said.
McCain's second presidential bid has experienced enormous upheaval in the past two weeks as he accepted the resignations of Nelson and Weaver and watched other senior staffers leave as well; elevated Rick Davis to campaign manager from chief executive officer; laid off dozens of workers because of money problems; and disclosed that the campaign has only $1.5 million to spend.
Politically, McCain has watched his national poll numbers slide over the past six months, in part because of his unpopular positions on Iraq and immigration. He is seeking to restart his faltering bid with a smaller campaign staff and a narrower strategy focused on the three early voting states.


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Katerina (ID: 85226)
Date of birth:June 10, 1992
Height:5' 4" (165 cm)
Weight:123 lb (56 kg)
Hair color:light brown
Eyes color:green
Marital status:single
English language:Almost Fluent
Others foreign languages:No
Seeks partner:25 - 95 years old
Total photos:8
Bikini photos:5
Hobbies and interests:
I do like many things, and everything in this world is interesting for me...I am interested in traveling, music, reading, cinemas, cooking, nature, charity, animals, photography etc.
About me:
I am a real woman, tender, passionate, loving, caring, and with good sense of humor. I like to smile, and always make mood better for people who are around me. I am not shy, and very open. I am honest, faithful, open-minded. It is easy for me to make new friends, I like to talk, and meet with interesting people, to have fun time, to discover everything new:)
Looking For Men Type:
I am looking for an open, mature, honest man, passionate, loving, caring, who is not shy, and likes to spend time with his woman, to spoil her, and just to be her Real Man! I do not believe in limits for love, such as age, religion, color of skin, nationality, etc. Love does not have limits, we put it on our own thoughts.
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