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Astoria, Oregon
|Astoria, Oregon
Astoria and the Astoria–Megler Bridge
Location in Oregon
Astoria, Oregon
Location in the United States
|Coordinates: 46°11′20″N 123°49′16″W / 46.18889°N 123.82111°WCoordinates: 46°11′20″N 123°49′16″W / 46.18889°N 123.82111°W
|United States
|• Mayor
|Arline J. LaMear (D)[2]
|• Total
|10.11 sq mi (26.18 km2)
|• Land
|6.16 sq mi (15.95 km2)
|• Water
|3.95 sq mi (10.23 km2)
|23 ft (7 m)
|Population (2010)[4]
|• Total
|• Estimate (2012[5])
|• Density
|1,538.5/sq mi (594.0/km2)
|Time zone
|• Summer (DST)
|ZIP code
|Area code(s)
|503 and 971
|FIPS code
|GNIS feature ID
Astoria is the seat of Clatsop County, Oregon, United States.[8] Situated near the mouth of the Columbia River, the city was named after the American investor John Jacob Astor. His American Fur Company founded Fort Astoria at the site in 1811, 205 years ago. Astoria was incorporated by the Oregon Legislative Assembly on October 20, 1876.[1]
It holds the distinction of being the first permanent United States settlement on the Pacific coast and for having the first U.S. post office west of the Rocky Mountains.
Located on the south shore of the Columbia River, the city is served by the deepwater Port of Astoria. Transportation includes the Astoria Regional Airport with U.S. Route 30 and U.S. Route 101 as the main highways, and the 4.1-mile (6.6 km) Astoria–Megler Bridge connecting to neighboring Washington across the river. The population was 9,477 at the 2010 census.[9]
19th century
The Lewis and Clark Expedition spent the winter of 1805–06 at Fort Clatsop, a small log structure south and west of modern-day Astoria. The expedition had hoped a ship would come by to take them back east, but instead they endured a torturous winter of rain and cold, later returning the way they came.[10] Today the fort has been recreated and is now a historical park.[11]
In 1811, British explorer David Thompson, the first person known to have navigated the entire length of the Columbia River, reached the partially constructed Fort Astoria near the mouth of the river. He arrived just two months after the Pacific Fur Company's ship, the Tonquin.[12] The fort constructed by the Tonquin party established Astoria as a U.S., rather than a British, settlement.[13] It became a vital post for American exploration of the continent and was later used as an American claim in the Oregon boundary dispute with other European nations.
The Pacific Fur Company, a subsidiary of John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company, was created to begin fur trading in the Oregon Country.[14] During the War of 1812, in 1813, the company's officers sold its assets to their Canadian rivals, the North West Company. The fur trade would remain under British control until U.S. pioneers following the Oregon Trail began filtering into the town in the mid-1840s. The Treaty of 1818 established joint U.S. – British occupancy of the Oregon Country.[15] [16] In 1846, the Oregon Treaty divided the mainland at the 49th parallel north, and the southern portion of Vancouver Island south of this line was awarded to the British.[17]
Washington Irving, a prominent American writer with a European reputation, was approached by John Jacob Astor to mythologize the three-year reign of his Pacific Fur Company. Astoria (1835), written while Irving was Astor's guest, cemented the importance of the region in the American psyche.[18] In Irving's words, the fur traders were "Sinbads of the wilderness", and their venture was a staging point for the spread of American economic power into both the continental interior and into the Pacific.[19]
As the Oregon Territory grew and became increasingly more colonized by Americans, Astoria likewise grew as a port city near the mouth of the great river that provided the easiest access to the interior. The first U.S. post office west of the Rocky Mountains was established in Astoria in 1847[20] and official state incorporation in 1876.[1]
Astoria attracted a host of immigrants beginning in the late 19th century: Nordic settlers, primarily Finns, and Chinese soon became larger parts of the population. The Finns mostly lived in Uniontown, near the present-day end of the Astoria–Megler Bridge, and took fishing jobs; the Chinese tended to do cannery work, and usually lived either downtown or in bunkhouses near the canneries. By the late 1800s, 22% of Astoria's population was Chinese.[21]
20th and 21st centuries
In 1883, and again in 1922, downtown Astoria was devastated by fire, partly because it was mostly wood and entirely raised off the marshy ground on pilings. Even after the first fire, the same format was used, and the second time around the flames spread quickly again, as collapsing streets took out the water system. Frantic citizens resorted to dynamite, blowing up entire buildings to stop the fire from going further.[22][23]
| Panoramic views of Astoria in the early 20th century
Astoria has served as a port of entry for over a century and remains the trading center for the lower Columbia basin, although it has long since been eclipsed by Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, as an economic hub on the coast of the Pacific Northwest. Astoria's economy centered on fishing, fish processing, and lumber. In 1945, about 30 canneries could be found along the Columbia; however, in 1974, the Bumblebee Seafood corporation moved its headquarters out of Astoria and gradually reduced its presence until closing its last Astoria cannery in 1980.[24] The lumber industry likewise declined; Astoria Plywood Mill, the city's largest employer, closed in 1989, and the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway discontinued service to Astoria in 1996.[25]
From 1921 to 1966, a ferry route across the Columbia River connected Astoria with Pacific County, Washington. In 1966, the Astoria–Megler Bridge was opened. The bridge completed U.S. Route 101 and linked Astoria with Washington on the opposite shore of the Columbia, replacing the ferry service.[26]
Today, tourism, Astoria's growing art scene, and light manufacturing are the main economic activities of the city. Logging and fishing persist, but at a fraction of their former levels.[27] It is a port of call for cruise ships since 1982, after $10 million in pier improvements to accommodate these larger ships. To avoid Mexican ports of call during the Swine Flu outbreak of 2009, many cruises were re-routed to include Astoria. The residential community The World visited Astoria in June 2009.[28] The town's seasonal sport fishing tourism has been active for several decades[29] [30] [31] and has now been supplanted with visitors coming for the historic elements of the city. The more recent microbrewery/brewpub scene[32] and a weekly street market[33] have helped popularized the area as a destination.
In addition to the replicated Fort Clatsop, another point of interest is the Astoria Column, a tower 125 feet (38 m) high, built atop Coxcomb Hill above the town, with an inner circular staircase allowing visitors to climb to see a panoramic view of the town, the surrounding lands, and the Columbia flowing into the Pacific. The tower was built in 1926 with financing by the Great Northern Railway and Vincent Astor of the Astor family, the great-grandson of John Jacob Astor, in commemoration of the city's role in the family's business history and the region's early history.[34][35]
Since 1998, artistically-inclined fishermen and women from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest have traveled to Astoria for the Fisher Poets Gathering, where poets and singers tell their tales to honor the fishing industry and lifestyle.[36]
Astoria is also the western terminus of the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail, a 4,250 miles (6,840 km) coast-to-coast bicycle touring route created in 1976 by the Adventure Cycling Association.[37]
Three United States Coast Guard cutters: the Steadfast, Alert, and Fir, call the port of Astoria home.[38]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.11 square miles (26.18 km2), of which, 6.16 square miles (15.95 km2) is land and 3.95 square miles (10.23 km2) is water.[3]
Astoria lies within the Mediterranean climate zone (Köppen Csb), with very mild temperatures year-round, some of the most consistent in the contiguous United States; winters are mild for this latitude (it usually remains above freezing at night) and wet. Summers are cool, although short heat waves can occur. Rainfall is most abundant in late fall and winter and is lightest in July and August, averaging approximately 67 inches (1,700 mm) of rain each year.[39] Snowfall is relatively rare, occurring in only three-fifths of years. Nevertheless, when conditions are ripe, significant snowfalls can occur.
Astoria is tied with Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Port Arthur, Texas, as the most humid city in the contiguous United States. The average relative humidity in Astoria is 89% in the morning and 73% in the afternoon.[40]
Annually, there is an average of only 4.2 days with temperatures reaching 80 °F (27 °C) or higher, and 90 °F (32 °C) readings are rare. Normally there are only one or two nights per year when the temperature remains at or above 60 °F (16 °C).[41] There are an average of 31 days with minimum temperatures at or below the freezing mark. The record high temperature was 101 °F (38 °C) on July 1, 1942. The record low temperature was 6 °F (−14 °C) on December 8, 1972, and on December 21, 1990.
There are an average of 191 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1950 with 113.34 inches (2,879 mm) and the driest year was 1985 with 41.58 inches (1,056 mm). The most rainfall in one month was 36.07 inches (916 mm) in December 1933, and the most in 24 hours was 5.56 inches (141 mm) on November 25, 1998.[42] The most snowfall in one month was 26.9 inches (68 cm) in January 1950,[43][44] and the most snow in 24 hours was 12.5 inches (32 cm) on December 11, 1922.[42]
|Climate data for Astoria, Oregon (1981–2010)
|Record high °F (°C)
| 70
| 75
| 80
| 83
| 93
| 99
| 101
| 98
| 95
| 85
| 73
| 67
| 101
|Average high °F (°C)
| 49.8
| 51.6
| 53.8
| 56.4
| 60.4
| 63.9
| 67.4
| 68.7
| 67.6
| 60.9
| 53.5
| 48.7
| 58.6
|Average low °F (°C)
| 37.7
| 37.2
| 38.9
| 41.0
| 45.6
| 50.0
| 53.1
| 53.1
| 49.4
| 44.2
| 40.1
| 36.6
| 43.9
|Record low °F (°C)
| 11
| 9
| 22
| 24
| 28
| 32
| 37
| 33
| 33
| 26
| 15
| 6
| 6
|Average precipitation inches (mm)
| 10.20
| 7.19
| 7.45
| 5.20
| 3.31
| 2.55
| 1.03
| 1.16
| 2.14
| 5.98
| 11.15
| 9.88
| 67.24
|Average snowfall inches (cm)
| 0.5
| 0.3
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0.2
| 0.1
| 1.1
|Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)
|Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)
|Source: NOAA (extremes 1892–present)[42]
|Historical population
|Est. 2015
2010 census
As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 9,477 people, 4,288 households, and 2,274 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,538.5 inhabitants per square mile (594.0/km2). There were 4,980 housing units at an average density of 808.4 per square mile (312.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.2% White, 0.6% African American, 1.1% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.9% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.8% of the population.
There were 4,288 households of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.9% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.0% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.86.
The median age in the city was 41.9 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
2000 census
As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 9,813 people, 4,235 households, and 2,469 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,597.6 people per square mile (617.1 per km²). There were 4,858 housing units at an average density of 790.9 per square mile (305.5 per km²). The racial makeup of the city was:
- 91.08% White
- 0.52% Black or African American
- 1.14% Native American
- 1.94% Asian
- 0.19% Pacific Islander
- 2.67% from other races
- 2.46% from two or more races
5.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
14.2% were of German, 11.4% Irish, 10.2% English, 8.3% United States or American, 6.1% Finnish, 5.6% Norwegian, and 5.4% Scottish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 4,235 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city the population was spread out with:
- 24.0% under the age of 18
- 9.1% from 18 to 24
- 26.4% from 25 to 44
- 24.5% from 45 to 64
- 15.9% 65 years of age or older.
The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,011, and the median income for a family was $41,446. Males had a median income of $29,813 versus $22,121 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,759. About 11.6% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.
Astoria operates under a council–manager form of city government. Voters elect four councilors by ward and a mayor, who each serve four-year terms.[48] The mayor and council appoint a city manager to conduct the ordinary business of the city.[48] The current mayor is Arline LaMear, who took office on January 5, 2015.[49] Her predecessor, Willis Van Dusen, served as mayor for 24 years, starting in 1991.[50]
The Astoria School District has four primary and secondary schools, including Astoria High School. Clatsop Community College is the city's two-year college. It also has a library and many parks with historical significance. As well as the second oldest Job Corps facility, Tongue Point Job Corps.
John Jacob Astor Elementary School
Astoria High School
Robert Gray School (Astoria High School Alternative School)
The Daily Astorian is the main newspaper serving Astoria, it was established nearly 144 years ago, in 1873,[51] and has been in publication continuously since that time.[52] The Coast River Business Journal is a monthly business magazine covering Astoria, Clatsop County, and the Northwest Oregon coast. It, as with The Daily Astorian, is part of the EO Media Group (formerly the East Oregonian Publishing Company) family of Oregon and Washington newspapers.[53] The local NPR station is KMUN 91.9, and KAST 1370 is a local news-talk radio station.
In popular culture
Shanghaied in Astoria is a musical about Astoria's history that has been performed in Astoria every year since 1984.[54]
Astoria was the setting of the 1985 film The Goonies, which was filmed on location. Other movies filmed in Astoria include Short Circuit, The Black Stallion, Kindergarten Cop, Free Willy, Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, Benji the Hunted, The Ring Two, Into the Wild, The Guardian and Cthulhu.[55][56][57][58]
The early 1960s television series Route 66 filmed the episode entitled "One Tiger to a Hill"[59] in Astoria; it was broadcast on September 21, 1962.
Pop punk band The Ataris' fourth album was titled So Long, Astoria as an allusion to The Goonies. A song of the same title is the album's first track. The album's back cover features news clippings from Astoria, including a picture of the port's water tower from a 2002 article on its demolition.[60]
Warships named Astoria
Two US Navy Cruisers were named USS Astoria: A New Orleans-class heavy cruiser (CA-34) and a Cleveland-class light cruiser (CL-90). The former was lost in combat in August 1942 at the World War II Pacific ocean Battle of Savo Island,[61] and the latter was scrapped in 1971 after being removed from active duty in 1949.[62]
Museums and other points of interest
- Columbia River Maritime Museum
- Astoria Riverfront Trolley
- Clatsop County Historical Society Heritage Museum, located in the Old City Hall
- Astoria Regional Airport
- Clatsop Spit
- CGAS Astoria
- Oregon Film Museum
- Captain George Flavel House Museum
- The Astoria Column (the highest point in Astoria)
Sister cities
Astoria has one sister city,[63] as designated by Sister Cities International:
- Walldorf, Germany, which is the birthplace of Astoria's namesake, John Jacob Astor, who was born in Walldorf near Heidelberg on July 17, 1763. The sistercityship was founded on Astor's 200th birthday in 1963 in Walldorf by Walldorf's mayor Wilhelm Willinger and Astoria's mayor Harry Steinbock.[64]
Notable people
- Bobby Anet, college basketball guard who helped guide the University of Oregon to win the inaugural NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament championship in 1938–39 attended Astoria High school.[65]
- Jona Bechtolt, is an electronic musician and multimedia artist raised in Astoria.
- Del Bjork, a professional American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He played two seasons for the Chicago Bears (1937–1938).
- Brian Bruney, Major League Baseball relief pitcher.[66]
- Marie Dorion, the only female member of an overland expedition sent by the Pacific Fur Company to Fort Astoria in 1810.[67]
- Clark Gable, actor, began his career at the Astoria Theatre in 1922.[68]
- Jerry Gustafson, football player.[69]
- Darrell Hanson, American politician in the state of Iowa.
- Michael Hurley, American singer/songwriter.[70]
- Duane Jarvis, American guitarist and singer/songwriter.
- Wally Johansen, a college basketball guard who played for the University of Oregon when it won the inaugural NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament championship in 1938–39.
- Consuelo Kanaga, a photographer and writer who became well known for her photographs of African-Americans.
- Augustus C. Kinney, a physician and scientist, was a leading expert on tuberculosis.
- Kenneth Koe, chemist of Chinese descent, helped develop sertraline, which was branded and sold as Zoloft.
- Carl W. Leick, a German born architect who moved to Astoria. His Astoria designs include the Captain George Flavel House, the Clatsop County Courthouse, and the Grace Episcopal Church.[71]
- Armand Lohikoski, American born – Finnish movie director and writer.
- Robert Lundeen, American businessperson, most notable for his association with the College of Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU) and Tektronix Inc.[72]
- Ranald MacDonald, first man to teach the English language in Japan and one of the interpreters between the Tokugawa shogunate and Commodore Perry when the latter made his trips to Japan on behalf of the US government in the early 1850s.
- Holly Madison, Playboy Magazine model and one of Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriends,[73] born in Astoria but left before her 2nd birthday.
- Donald Malarkey, World War II U.S. Army soldier of the 101st Airborne Division who was portrayed in the TV series Band of Brothers.[74]
- Royal Nebeker, American painter and print maker. Lived and worked in Astoria for 30 years.
- Albin W. Norblad, Attorney in the U.S. state of Oregon, and a judge of the Oregon Circuit Court for the 3rd judicial district.
- Kerttu Nuorteva, A Soviet intelligence agent during World War II. Daughter of Santeri Nuorteva.
- Santeri Nuorteva, Finnish socialist politician and journalist, who edited Toveri ("The Comrade") in Astoria in 1912–1913.[75] Father of Kerttu Nuorteva.
- Maila Nurmi, a.k.a. 1950s TV horror hostess Vampira and co-star of Ed Wood's Plan 9 from Outer Space attended Astoria High School in the late 1930s.[76]
- Leroy E. "Ed" Parsons, referred to as the "Father of Cable Television"; he developed one of the first community antenna television stations (CATV) in the United States in Astoria.[77]
- Mike Pecarovich, American college football coach, lawyer, and actor.
- Jordan Poyer, NFL football player, raised in Astoria and played for Astoria teams.[78]
- Ken Raymond, an expert in bioinorganic and coordination chemistry.
- Sacagawea, a Lemhi Shoshone. The only female member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific in 1804–06.
- Arnie Sundberg, American weightlifter who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
- Gary Wilhelms, American politician who was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives.
- Stanley Paul Young, American biologist.[79]
- Eric Zener, American photorealist artist best known for figure paintings of lone subjects, often in or about swimming pools.
See also
- The Clatsop tribe of Native Americans
- The Finnish Socialists of Astoria
- Western Workmen's Co-operative Publishing Company
- Columbia Memorial Hospital
- Astoria Regional Airport
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Clatsop County, Oregon - 43 Astoria structures & districts listed (2016)
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- ↑ "One Tiger to a Hill". September 21, 1962 – via IMDb.
- ↑ KATIE KARPOWICZ. "The Ataris Hop On The Nostalgia Boat, Bring 'So Long, Astoria' Tour To Chicago". Gothamist LLC. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- ↑ Joe James Custer (1944). Through the Perilous Night: The Astoria's Last Battle. The Macmillan Company.
- ↑ "Astoria III (CL-90)". Naval History and Heritage Command. June 19, 2015. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Interactive City Directory". Sister Cities International. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
- ↑ Ebeling, Herbert C. (1998). Johann Jakob Astor, Walldorf Astor-Stiftung. pp. 351–354. ISBN 3-00-003749-7.
- ↑ AHS Hall of Fame
- ↑ "Brian Bruney Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
- ↑ Lynn, Capi (April 5, 2005). "'She Should Be As Famous As Sacagawea'". Statesman-Journal. Salem, Oregon: Gannett. Retrieved October 24, 2008.
- ↑ "Astoria Theatre Sign". Retrieved June 9, 2009.
- ↑ "Jerry F. Gustafson". fanbase.com. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
- ↑ Brinkman, Brian R. (May 11, 2011). "Wading in cerebrospinal fluid with Cass McCombs, Frank Fairfield and Michael Hurley". Oregon Music News. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
- ↑ "National Register of Historic Places Nomination and Registration Forms: Mukilteo Light Station" (PDF). National Park Service. October 21, 1977. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Lundeen Made Lasting Impact at Oregon State". Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ↑ TMZ.com (October 7, 2008). "Holly to Hugh: Hef Off". Retrieved October 7, 2008.
- ↑ NW Spotlight (November 11, 2011). "Veterans Day tribute to an Oregon hero: Don Malarkey". OregonCatalyst. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
- ↑ Paul George Hummasti, Finnish Radicals in Astoria, Oregon, 1904–1940: A Study in Immigrant Socialism. New York: Arno Press, 1979; p. 44.
- ↑ "Vampira: The haunting of Astoria High School". The Daily Astorian. October 31, 2008. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
- ↑ John, Finn J.D. (September 19, 2011). "Astoria man set out to do something nice for his wife, ended up inventing cable TV". Offbeat Oregon History. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
- ↑ "Small-town Jordan Poyer hopes to make it big time with the Cleveland Browns as a defensive back".
- ↑ "Biography". Smithsonian Institution Archives. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
Further reading
- Ebeling, Herbert C.: Johann Jakob Astor. Walldorf, Germany: Astor-Stiftung, 1998. ISBN 3-00-003749-7.
- Leedom, Karen L.: Astoria: An Oregon History. Astoria, Oregon: Rivertide Publishing, 2008. ISBN 978-0-9826252-1-7.
- MacGibbon, Elma (1904). Leaves of knowledge. Shaw & Borden Co. Elma MacGibbons reminiscences about her travels in the United States starting in 1898, which were mainly in Oregon and Washington. Includes chapter "Astoria and the Columbia River."
External links
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Astoria, Oregon.
- Astoria travel guide from Wikivoyage
- "Astoria". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911.
- Entry for Astoria in the Oregon Blue Book
- Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce
- Astoria Documentary produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting


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For Sale €37.000 - Town Houses
Holiday Home in Italy Casa Maglia, Santa Croce di Magliano
Holiday Home in Italy
Property for sale in Molise, precisely in Santa Croce di Magliano. Beautiful holiday home in Italy to be restored with modern frescos of 140 sqm on two levels. On the ground floor there is a large garage of 57,50 sqm with vaulted ceilings, used as shed.
On the first floor there is a large living room of 22,97 sqm with balcony, an other living room of 36 sqm, a bathroom of 2,72 sqm with bathrube and the access to the attic of approx 20 sqm that is partially liveable.
Good investment!
Santa Croce di Magliano is a town in the Campobasso province of 4760 inhabitants at 608 metres above the sea level. It's 55 km from Campobasso, 39 km from Termoli (beach) and the motorway access, 100 km from Isernia, 280 km from Rome, 140 km From Pescara (airport) and 220 km from Naples.

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Jana Pochop (yes, the "h" is silent) was born on a cold, November day in South Dakota and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This may explain why Jana gravitates toward furnaces, coffee houses, tube amps, and other warm things. After picking up the guitar at age 12 and putting it down only for a brief period of learning how to drive, now she is a performing singer-songwriter in Austin, Texas who has set out to prove that a history degree does not mean certain professional death if she turns it into useful songwriting fodder. Jana finds inspiration listening to Mary Chapin Carpenter, Patty Griffin, Kathleen Edwards, Iron & Wine, the Dixie Chicks, and Shawn Colvin amongst others.
Jana's been changing her strings a lot this past year with shows at the GoGirls South by Southwest Showcase, The Austin Woman's Film, Music, and Literary Festival, residencies at various Austin venues, GoGirlsMusicFest 2007 in Houston and Dallas, sharing the stage with Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines, touring New Mexico with CMA Songwriter of the Year Susan Gibson, and recording an EP with Daniel Barrett from Austin band porterdavis. She resides on iPod play lists from Australia to California to Ireland, and rumor has it that some of her lyrics are attached to a fridge somewhere in the Midwest, though this report has not been confirmed.
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Club 115 (Austin, TX)
Hickory Steet Bar and Grill (Austin, TX)
Opening Bell Coffee (Dallas, TX)
Last Concert Cafe (Houston, TX)
GoGirlsMusicFest 2007
Austin Woman's Film, Music, and Literary Festival (2007)
GoGirls SXSW Showcase (2007)
Downtown Artists' Market Residency (Austin, TX)
KUNM Radio On-Air Performance with Susan Gibson (ABQ, NM)
Santa Fe Brewing Company (Santa Fe, NM)
Capitol Bar (Socorro, NM)
Turtle Mountain Brewing Company (Albuquerque, NM)
Taos Heart Cafe (Taos, NM)
The Motherlode Saloon (Red River, NM)
Irie Bean Coffee Bar (Austin, TX)
Albuquerque Folk Festival 2006 Songwriter's Showcase
Genuine Joe's Coffee (Austin, TX)
The Blue House Cafe (Carlsbad, NM)
Sunset Valley Farmer's Market (Austin, TX)
Jemez Arts and Music in the Mountains Festival (2003 - 2005)
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Irysh Mac's Coffeehouse (Albuquerque, NM)
Blue Dragon Coffeehouse (Albuquerque, NM)
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If I asked my peers how they would react if they found out today that they were pregnant or had made someone pregnant, the majority of them would definitely see that as unwelcoming news, whilst only a couple I know would be in very jubilant mood.
For those who would consider such news as unwelcoming, their reasons will range from, I am too young, I am in school, I do not have job, the economy is bad etc.
Majority of my peers are graduates, undergraduates, or in employment, yet they will give the excuse that goes as follows, 'I am not ready to raise a child' and so many others.
What then should a Junior High school pupil from the poorest region of Ghana say? Probably your wish will be that, they see it as a dreadful thing and flee miles away from activities that result in such situations because you are thinking almost certainly that they would know that getting someone pregnant or getting impregnated comes with extra responsibilities.
This however, is not the case; the youth of Ghana in particular those of Northern Ghana often get into early parenthood partly due to early marriages but largely as a result of teenage pregnancy. In Ghana, according to Ghana Health Service (GHS, 2012) 750,000 teenagers between the age 15-19 get pregnant annually.
The issue of teenage pregnancy has resulted in the increase in the number of girls who were previously privileged to be in school to drop out from school hence hampering the efforts of promoting girl-child education in Ghana - because teenage pregnancy truncates an individual's progress into higher education. This problem is particularly hindering the efforts of bringing development to the Northern part of Ghana, especially development through education which I believe is the true way of empowering people. Medically, teenage pregnancy also leads to health complications such as the development of sexually transmitted infections like HIV/AIDS.
How do teenagers learn about sex?
It is a natural desire to have well spelled out rules as to what to do and what not to do with regards to teenage pregnancy, it is every young person's desire to have answers to questions about this sensitive topic. However, majority of Ghanaian teenagers lack access to information about reproductive health problems.
The problem is accelerated due to poor communication between parents and their children because the parents find it inappropriate to talk to their children as they grow into adolescence and it is not in the Ghanaian culture (which is not very dynamic) to discuss such a sensitive topic. Therefore, most teenagers in Ghana tend to rely so much on their own instincts, the advice of their peers or get information from unreliable sources.
To make the situation worse, in our educational system, less emphasis is placed on sexual and reproductive health classes and rather it is regarded as a situation that would "spoil" pupils. Young as we all are or were, we all love to try whatever we see on the television and internet. Movies, magazines and the internet tend to serve more as the learning avenues for the students because their parents think otherwise about discussing the issue of sex with them.
To further worsen the situation, the same Ghanaian culture abhors the discussion or education of the youth about the availability and benefits of contraception; rather it encourages abstinence. This call for abstinence has failed to yield dividends after all these years, day in day out we still hear reports of how the incidence of teenage pregnancy shatters the dreams of many youth in our communities. The only real step towards encouraging contraceptive use is using condoms to prevent HIV, with the well known 3 step rules of ABC. A= abstinence, B = be faithful, C= use a condom. See how abstinence and faithfulness come first.
Attitudes to contraception
The main purpose of most contraceptives is to help decrease incidences of unplanned pregnancy; however, its perception in the African continent is very low. Numerous misconceptions loom around the idea of contraception. Due to the lack of proper information about contraceptives, pregnant teenage girls resort to abortion. But the problem here is that they seek help from an unprofessional hence leading to increased health complications and sometimes death.
Interestingly, I did not know there were any days such day as "World Contraception Day (WCD), until I was tasked to come up with this write-up. World Contraception Day is celebrated on 26th September each year with the vision for a world where every pregnancy is wanted. Its mission is to improve awareness of contraception to enable young people to make informed decisions on sexual and reproductive health." WCD 2013 focused on empowering young people to think ahead and build contraception into their future plans, in order to prevent an unplanned pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Contraception Methods
Knowing how injurious teenage pregnancy is to the nations quest to empower its youth through education, the concept of contraception helping to reduce the incidence of teenage pregnancy is on the rise. This is where the RAINS-ICS team comes in to play. We are working on defying all the odds to drum home the message of contraception by initiating a project dubbed "Safe Choices" which has being running for the past one year.
Our Past work
As a member of the team that was tasked to do this last cohort, we held two class room sessions for the Junior High School pupils of the Nayorku community in the West Mamprusi district of Northern Ghana. This community is plagued with a high incidence of pregnancy among its teenagers, a concern recognized by their chief.
Whilst we were delivering these classroom sessions, a final year pupil was heavily pregnant. The questions that immediately came up for me were, 'Can she effectively learn? Can she effectively take care of her baby since she got impregnated by a fellow pupil?'. Hmmmmmm…How I wish we had stepped in to provide this education earlier so as to help this girl escape this situation which she suggested was affecting her.
It is our hope that, small efforts such as ours and others elsewhere will succeed in creating the much needed awareness that can help reduce the incidences of teenage girls limiting their education attainment due to pregnancy.
What next?
In conclusion, I think there should be enforcement put in place in making sure that there are sexual and reproductive health classes to target teenagers in every school in Ghana and also parents should also be educated in regards to communicating with their children about sex and related topics. The use of contraceptives should also be accepted as a means of putting an end to the problems associated with unprotected sex, which needs to be embraced not only by girls, but of boys too. After all, it takes both sexes to create a child.
This cohort we will be continuing with our efforts by bringing our focus to rural communities in the Savelugu-Nanton municipality of Northern Ghana. Our plans include not only awareness sessions regarding contraception, but also establishing peer educators within these communities, and a sustainable access to birth control methods for these communities.
Our hope: for these communities to experience only the rarest cases of teenage pregnancy and to free up the youth for a better tomorrow.


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Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives search at Cachuma Lake north of Santa Barbara for a missing 5-year-old boy.
Investigators previously searched the park after the father of 5-year-old Aramazd Andressian Jr. was found passed out there on April 22.
Ana Estevez joined Los Angeles sheriff's officials Wednesday in making a public plea for Aramazd Andressian Jr.to be reunited with his family. "I am counting the days until I see you honey and I will never stop looking for you".
The Thursday morning search began at 6 a.m.at Arroyo Seco Park, where the boy's father, Andressian Sr., was found unconscious the morning the boy went missing.
South Pasadena police asked for help from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on April 23.
Authorities say the boy was last seen with his father, Aramazd Andressian Sr., at Disneyland on April 20.
The last confirmed sighting of the child was on April 20 at Disneyland where he went with his father and grandmother.
About 80 members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and South Pasadena Police Department were conducting the search operation in the park, located at 800 Stoney Drive, and the surrounding area for Aramazd Andressian Jr., said Deputy Don Walker.
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The Trump administration will have to waive more sanctions next month if it wants to stick by the nuclear deal. The White House has also increased other sanctions against Iran that were still in place but relaxed.
As she wept, Estevez said it has been 32 days since she last hugged her son, kissed him and told him she loved him. The boy's father was later discovered unconscious at the park and the boy was nowhere to be found. Sheriff's officials say the father took prescription pills and was in a auto doused in gasoline.
Matches and a gasoline container were found inside the auto, Mendoza said.
Andressian Sr. admitted taking prescription drugs that weren't his, said sheriff's Homicide Lt. Joe Mendoza.
"He had several minor injuries but we don't know if (the injuries) are self-inflicted", Mendoza said.
In a statement released by his attorney, Andressian Sr. said, "I can only speculate that I must have been attacked in the park, given my unresponsive state and subsequent physical condition". The couple are in the process of divorcing, but they share custody of their child.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant on April 28 at Andressian's home in South Pasadena.
Sheriff's Capt. Chris Bergner said the weekend the child disappeared that his father's statements had "been convoluted and not consistent".
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A Voice of America video showed police officers struggling to protect the protesters and ordering the men in suits to retreat. In March 2016, family members of U.S. personnel stationed at Incirlik were ordered to evacuate amid rising security concerns.
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United manager Mourinho didn't reveal the nature of Fellaini's injury, but he suggested the problem wasn't too serious. The other obvious place up for contention is the centre-back spot alongside Daley Blind.
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The president and the first lady will also join members of the Saudi royal family for an official dinner. Trump will also inaugurate a new centre meant to fight radicalism and promote moderation.
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Romania are now in the "Europe 1" slot but qualification will not be determined until next year's Rugby Europe Championship. Twelve teams were included in yesterday's draw in Kyoto by virtue of finishing in the top three of their groups in 2015.
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Condemning terrorism by ISIS, Abbas said ending the "Israeli occupation" will greatly help in countering terrorism in the region. Modi said the India is looking froward to enhance cultural exchanges by adding new elements including yoga.
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There's been a lot of buzz lately surrounding the NFL's
increased efforts to target women this season. Female fan gear has finally
grown up from pink jerseys and bedazzling techniques, a sorry attempt at making
team clothing feminine and fashionable. Instead, the new NFL women's attire options
were created to mimic emerging runway trends and the gear is tailored to fit
any woman's lifestyle.
A Glam Slam has already shared apparel options, print ads
and a TV spot, all of which are part of the "NFL Women's Apparel, Fit for You"
campaign. And here's the last piece of the puzzle. A dedicated NFL women's
site (women.nfl.com) has launched today, providing access to all of the things that make
football fashionable. Here's what you'll find:
Look Book: A preview of the latest and greatest team
fashions for ladies and direct links for purchase.
Beyond the Sidelines: A behind-the-scenes look at the
"NFL Women's Apparel, Fit for You" Campaign. NFL WAGs including October
Gonzalez (wife of Atlanta Falcons TE, Tony Gonzalez), Christy Cooley (wife of
Washington Redskins TE, Chris Cooley), Lena Ward (wife of Indianapolis Colts
COO, Pete Ward) and Michelle Ryan (wife of New York Jets head coach, Rex Ryan)
share their secrets for incorporating team gear into their everyday lives.
Strut Your Fit Contest: Now that fans have a wide array of stylish
and sporty apparel options to choose from, the NFL wants to know more about
your personal gameday style. Upload a video describing your favorite looks and
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SAVANNAH, GA – A large number of growers, shippers, marketers and other allied industry people converged in Savannah, GA, providing another year of strong attendance for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
The Jan. 11-14 conference, at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, also included educational sessions and a large trade show.
Co-sponsored by the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association and the Georgia Peach Council, the event attracted around 3,400 people, a little higher than last year's 3,354 and close to the record 3,500 that jammed sessions and hallways in 2016, says Charles Hall, the LaGrange, GA-based association's executive director.
"We have had a very successful conference," he says. "We have had good attendance at the educational sessions, some of which were standing room only. Everything seems to be running well. This shows the industry is still good and strong as far as how it's running and how things are going."
At a Jan. 13 session, Rep. Rick Allen, a Republican congressman from Augusta, GA, listed immigration reform, trade and the farm bill as the biggest issues facing agriculture. "I want to thank you for all you do for this industry," he says. "I grew up on a farm and know how difficult it is."
Duke Lane III, a partner with Fort Valley, GA-based Genuine Georgia Group, says this year's show was informative and tackled many topics. "It had good turnout and the educational sessions were really engaging," he says. "There was a big agritourism component and food safety component. The show wasn't only for traditional production agriculture."
The show included grower-focused sessions on topics including business operations, food safety, drone precision agriculture, pest management, organic production, blueberries, cane berries, strawberries, peaches, watermelons, Vidalia onions, vegetables and muscadines. Around 250 allied industry companies exhibited at the sold-out trade show.
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giant roses. // dance parties. // my grandparents' new pup. //
LA subway rides. // prep for cinco de mayo. // desert reflections.
just another week (ok this is actually two weeks worth) of instagram highlights. and it's officially may–my favorite month of them all. (and 16 days til my birthday!).


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Blueberry PIe
Aug 15, 2008
This morning Emma & I went blueberry picking for the fourth time this summer. She begged me to make a blueberry pie, so I told her if she picked enough berries I would. I had already decided to make Haitian food tonight as a treat so the pie added one more treat to the evening!
For the pie crust I used the recipe in "Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon. I can't recommend this book enough! If you're at all interested in eating healthily this book is a must read! Her pie crust recipe uses butter and egg yolk instead of shortening. I love this recipe because it's healthier and much easier to roll out.
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Aug 15, 2008
Need a healthy, easy & cool summer snack? Grape-sicles are one of my favorites! Just throw some grapes (organic is best if you can find them, but if not try to stay away from grapes grown in Chile) in the freezer and by the next day you have frozen grape treats! This is an especially great treat for kids! I'm planning on saving some to eat during my home birth in November. Yum!
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Easy Garden Pizzas
Aug 07, 2008
We made up these tasty pizzas today and they turned out great! They're SO easy!
Here are the layers:
Slice of homemade whole-wheat sourdough bread
Olive oil sprinkled over bread
Basil leaves
Cherry tomatoes sliced in half
Mozzarella cheese
Cook in toaster oven for a few minutes then let cool a bit. The basil absolutely MAKES this! Basil just tastes like pure summertime! My 4 1/2 year-old even liked these!
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Mmmmmm Blueberries!
Jul 29, 2008
Blueberry season has begun here in Michigan! This past week we went blueberry picking at the local U-pick place a few miles from home. Blueberries are my favorite fruit and here's why:
1. They are one of the lesser sprayed fruits (low on the pesticide list).
2. They're relatively inexpensive here ($1/pound this year for U-pick)
3. They are easy to pick and there are no stems, pits or peels to remove.
4. To stock up on them for the rest of the year you can just rinse them, throw them into a freezer ziplock bag and freeze them! They break apart easily even when frozen.
5. They are extremely high in antioxidants.
6. They're so versatile! Throw them in granola, oatmeal, a smoothie, yogurt, a pie, cover pound cake with them or just eat them plain.
7. They're delicious!
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Rotten Eggs
Jun 20, 2008
I always wondered how I would tell if an egg had gone bad or not. Would it smell bad? Would it look different? Well, the other day I finally found out. I had TWO rotten eggs in the same dozen and they were HORRIBLE! I have never smelled something so awful in my life! The white part was pure liquid and the yolk was pure BLACK! They were unmistakable as rotten. I guess now I won't have to wonder! Blechk!
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Create Your Best Summer Salad Yet With Microgreens!
Are you looking for a way to liven up your cooking? Maybe you want to add some excitement to your typically boring weeknight dinners, or perhaps you are hosting a dinner party and want to impress your guests. No matter what your reasoning might be, if you are looking for a simple way to jazz up the next plate of food you serve, you might want to consider using micro green varieties. Below are just three of the ways that you can easily use organic micro greens in your next dish:
1. Salads - It is summer: the time of year where the hot weather is making people crave a cool, crisp salad. Adding microgreens and micro herbs is a great way to make sure the salad you ar
The Difference Between Sprouts, Microgreens and Baby Greens
If someone says something about organic micro greens, if you've never really heard anything about them you probably just think that they are some sort of vegetable. If you know a little bit, then the first thing you might think of when talking about organic micro greens is that they are the infant version of a regular vegetable or a sprout. However, microgreens are definitely not the same thing as small veggies or sprouts. They look different, taste different and even the way that they are grow is different.
Sprouts are seeds to. However, they are germinated seeds. That means that the seed is basically asleep and once it wakes up, it becomes a live plant. The nutrients are used


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HOUSE CORRINO is the final book in the Dune prequel trilogy. Michael Prichard narrates this story of greed and intrigue. Although some prior experience with the Dune series is a plus, the integral role of a narcotic spice in politics and society is clear from the beginning, and this story stands on its own. Prichard's narration is strong; he sustains control over the story to the very end. Given its length, his steady and smooth presentation is essential. He draws out the personality of the main characters, especially the worst of the villains. Quotes from various figures in Dune history introduce segments of the book; Prichard sets them apart and treats them with the respect they deserve. J.E.M. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB / MAR 03]
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Johnson Wins U-S Open [SCORES]
Dustin Johnson is finally a majors winner. A 1-under par 69 on the final day of the U.S. Open Championship was enough to get him into the winner's circle.
Talk about stress - Johnson was told after the 5th hole that he "might" be assessed a one stroke penalty for his ball moving as he took practice strokes on the green.
After the round, the USGA did indeed penalize him.
But, Johnson still won by three strokes with a total score of 4-under par.
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... she is a stunner in the creepy way that all your beauties are....that scene is incredible...must have taken hours...?
I bow to your talented fingers...Daisy j x
She is beautiful now!! I bow too!ReplyDelete
This is wonderful! I love all the teacups and the web ~ you are so clever. Does she have pearls for eyes?ReplyDelete
I love this, amazing, I am a sucker for anything miniature and the web, the spider, beautiful.ReplyDelete
She looks like a lady daddy long legs.ReplyDelete
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Madame Long Legs!ReplyDelete
Charmingly eccentric :o)ReplyDelete
Tea and everything tea I love. So unusual is this spider serving tea. Love her embroidered body.ReplyDelete
She's great. My legs are a bit short, any chance you could make me some longer ones? :-)ReplyDelete
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How big is your pink lady ?
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oh how I love your work Mr Finch....I can almost hear her singing a little song while pooring her tea...beautiful as always! ♥ReplyDelete
I know this is an older post, but I just had to comment oh how beautiful she is! I'm in love with your moths, but the spiders are my absolute favorites!ReplyDelete
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Tuesday, 22 January, 2002
Exhibit A: Willemstad, Curacao. Blue skies, 80-something degrees, sandy beaches, foo-foo drinks with little umbrellas in them, scuba diving.
Exhibit B: Philadelphia, PA [by way of Newark, NJ, but that comes later]. Snowing, 27 degrees, realization that it's still only January and that Exhibit B will be my reality for the foreseeable future.
Curacao was very nice. Very relaxing - I read, did some diving, napped, and wandered through town. I didn't find as much to photograph in Willemstad as I had expected, although the architecture was very interesting and colorful. The island itself is rather desert-like, with sparse, scrubby vegetation.
The hotel was great - the staff was so attentive and the beaches were well kept. Finished reading The Two Towers and The Return of the King by JRR Tolkien, as well as a book on the Enigma Code-Breaking in WWII. The dive shop was right on the hotel grounds, so I did a few dives with them. The reefs were in very good condition, and there were more "critters" than I expected. The fish didn't seem as skittish as they do in some other Caribbean spots. All in all, a very pleasant break.
Until Saturday. I got to the airport around 1:30 for my 4:00 Air Jamaica flight to Philly. Checked in, no problem, went to the gate to wait for boarding. Around 2:45, I became curious about the fact that there was no Air Jamaica plane on the ground. Worse, there was no mention of one arriving anywhere on the monitor. After a bit, one of the gate agents announced that the plane had experienced a technical problem and they would be an hour and a half late. . .
[. . . and the layover in Montego Bay is one hour and twenty-two minutes. Hmmm . . . things are not boding as they should.]
The plane arrived around 5:00 and they got it cleaned and turned around quickly - we took off at 5:30. The flight attendant told us that the planes to Philly, Baltimore and JFK were being held in Montego Bay. Yea!
This was, in fact, a true statement. They WERE being held. They stopped being held just as we landed - we had to wait for the Philly-bound flight to leave the gate so we could park. The 30 or so affected passengers went to the service desk and they explained our options - they could either put us up in a hotel in Montego Bay for the night and put us on the next flight out the next day, or they could put us on the flight to Newark and arrange for ground transportation back down to Philly.
Did I mention that it was SNOWING back home at this time? Gee, stay in Jamaica for a day or go to Newark in a snowstorm?
[I'll take what's behind Door Number One, Monty.]
Oops. Air Jamaica doesn't fly to Philly every day, and they weren't sure where they would be able to route me the next day. *sigh* So, grabbed the ticket, dashed for the Newark flight which was being held for us, and wedged myself into the middle seat surrounded by people who were glaring daggers at all of us for delaying their flight. Trust me, folks, I'm no happier than you are.
We landed in Newark in a driving snowstorm. *huzzah* By the time I and the other nine refugees collected all our bags, got through customs, found the   tiny   shuttle van, and loaded all the bags and people, it was 12:15 a.m. We looked like a clown car escaping from the circus, which at that point was a pretty close approximation. We drove down to Philly - I shall spare you the exciting details and exhilaration of counting down the exit numbers on the Jersey Turnpike. I finally got home around 2:45 a.m. But you know, even though the end of the trip was much more grueling than I had expected, the rest of the week more than made up for the inconvenience.
At least I had a couple of days to recover. I emptied the suitcases, washed out all the dive gear and cleaned up the house. I went up to see THE HOUSE - they have all the monitor windows in and the second floor den windows. The big doors for the den/garden wall should be in next week. They also took down the big huge steel beam in the garden that said "No Smoking", and put in the floor insulation in preparation for the hydronics under the kitchen and dining room floors.
I went back to work today and discovered that I am allergic to my office. I've been sneezing, and my eyes are stinging and red. Maybe it was just from wading through all the e-mails and realizing what my work travel schedule will be like for the next few weeks. Ouch.
Just think, I could have been sipping a foo-foo drink in Montego Bay right now...
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"Half the fun of travelis the esthetic of lostness."
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Matrix is a well-established OEM manufacturer of plastic, die-cast and plush toys with vertically integrated production processes including mold making, manufacturing and design. Matrix has over 16 years of a successful business relationship with McDonald's.
There are significant barriers to entry as a McDonald's
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Requires strict adherence to its production code of conduct and local labor regulations.
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We like a good hot dog. Unashamed, we are seeking out the best dogs we can at all times and you know when we visit Chicago, a proper dog is the first thing on our mind. Hell, in college hot dogs were a regular thing amongst us and when we really had a few extra bucks to splurge with, we might actually be able to add mustard.
So it's with little need for the imagination to understand why we would like a place called Uncle Franky's in NE Mpls (a second location also exists in Plymouth). What we'll proclaim the finest Chicago dog in the Twin Cities, the authenticity from the beef dog to the hot peppers to the green relish and mustard (don't ask for ketchup) gets us every time.
An unimposing street level dive, Franky's offers all of the classics including a Philly Cheesesteak, New York deli style pastrami and malts and shakes that make the brain freeze actually feel good.
Inside you have your fryer, your flat top, your cook with a Twins hat and a board of wonders, filled with all of the specials and extras you can get on fries, tots and more. No number systems here. They don't take down your name. But you always know when your order is ready and when it is you do all you can to restrain yourself from looking like an animal in front of strangers.


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It's nice to put a face to a name, and I realized that I don't have much face space here on my blog. (Note to self: work on more women's refashions...)
So here's a shot of me and Little V taken this week. I'm begging for a kiss, and I ain't gettin' one.


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Please forgive the ridiculousness of this picture, but I forgot to take a picture until halfway through dinner. At least you can see how juicy this chicken was.
You must add this chicken to your repertoire. It is so easy, so fast, and so tasty. It's also versatile — I've made it with chicken thighs, breasts, smoked and regular paprika. All are good. Here's my favorite way to make it.
Paprika Chicken, adapted from The Shiksa in the Kitchen
- 8 boneless chicken thighs (or use breasts)
- 2 T. smoked paprika (or use regular, but smoked is amazing)
- 1 t. garlic powder
- 3/4 t. salt
- 3 T. olive oil
- Side dish: broccoli
1) Preheat broiler.
2) I made roasted broccoli as a side dish. If you're making this, start it now. Cut the broccoli into florets, toss with olive oil and a little salt and maybe some lemon pepper if you have some on hand. Put into a pyrex or a foil lined pan and put into the oven. I can't give you exact timing but about 20 minutes should be enough. (Note: I usually roast broccoli at a slightly lower temperature, but I needed the oven temperature at "broil" for the chicken and it was fine.)
3) Combine the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. I combine it in the corner of the baking dish and then roll the chicken around in it until it's fully coated (that's the Good Enough way) but you could also combine in a small bowl and brush the mixture onto the chicken pieces.
4) Broil the chicken for 7 minutes on each side.
How easy was that?


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The Virginia Bluebloods series is quickly ranking right up there with my favorites, that being said, book three deals with my favorite of the bluebloods, Finley O'Dell. The hot Irish Dom who owns the airstrip and O'Dells restaurant. He's also participated in a couple of hot menagès in book one and two.
Enter Shea Murphy. A sub who lost her Master and husband 18 months prior. She's been moving around and has finally settled down for a bit in Fin's neck of the woods. She decides to go to a BDSM club for the first time and the Warehouse is her choice. Fin is the Dom taking care of the newbies for the night, and the tour with her certainly doesn't go as planned as she runs off. Shea is suffering from severe OCD and usually had her Master to help deal with it, usually by punishment.
When Fin returns from a trip a week later, he finds her in his kitchen suffering from a severe OCD attack, knowing what will help, he spanks her. They fall into a routine, but Shea's trust is hard-earned, and she doesn't realize that her old Master/husband was abusive. Will Fin get through to her? Or will she run once again? And who's the lucky menagè partner? Buy Surrender to Me and find out.
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This book gets 4 and 1/2 Spanky Orgasms! Can't wait to read book 4!
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Doesn't an island adventure just sound amazing? When you're so caught up in the rush of life, and you feel as though you're just going 100mph all of the time, an island adventure is exactly what you need. It's a time to relax, explore, and have the most fun that you could possibly have. An island adventure is perfect for a solo traveller, a couple, or best friends looking to explore the world. Whichever one you identify with, I've got some picks lined up for you…
It's a little Italian island that has stole the hearts of many before you. It is full of amazing coastline, beautiful scenery, and the traditional Italian food that everyone knows and loves. It's like a slice of mainland Italy, but with the beautiful beaches that you just wouldn't be able to find. Plus, there's so much to do there that you also wouldn't be able to experience elsewhere. One of the things you might like to do is get a yacht charter in Sardinia. You could sale the beautiful blue sea, take in some of the amazing views that you'd be able to see, and feel the breeze flowing through your hair. It's just something different to do that people don't tend to do. If you head to the capital, Cagliari, you might find taking one of their segway tours extra fun, especially if you're going in the summer!
Santorini became ever so popular in 2016/17. People noticed that the beautiful crisp white apartments set against the cliffs, with the lovely blue sea below, just looked amazing! Since shooting to fame, millions of people have flocked to the beautiful Greek island to have some fun. It's more of a relaxing holiday, with tourists choosing to either lay on the beach all day, or explore some of the traditional Greek villages that it has to offer. If you wanted something really romantic to do, you could take one of the luxury sunset cruises off the coast of Santorini. It's the perfect setting as the sun sets over the sea!
So, from two holidays that you'll definitely need your sun cream for, to one that you're most likely going to need your rain coat for. Ireland however, is one of the most diverse places you'll visit. You've got the madness of Dublin for one. It's full of Irish pubs, most famously the Temple Bar, or you've got the Guinness museum which makes for a perfect day out. Or you can go to the more rural areas of island, such as Kilkenny. Whilst there is still plenty to do, you're taking away the rush of Ireland that people seem to head for, and you can take in the quieter side of the island.
So, which out of these three do you think you would most like to visit?


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Why I'm so frustrated about the lack of credible info on Planet X
By Guest Writer David Hines aka Doomsday Dave (bio and articles | forum)
I have spent many hours searching for the truth because I love my children and grandchildren very much. The future for them is a directly proportional to what we have accomplished or not accomplished.
I think in many ways we have done a very bad job of securing their future. We have raped and pillaged the earth under the pretext of technology but, in fact, all those in power who pave the path to our future did it for greed, not for the betterment of mankind.
When I first learned of Planet X, I did a lot of reading and looked to those I thought had the right stuff and the correct intentions to deliver credible information so I could make an informed decision. We raised our children to be God-fearing, obedient and to do the right thing and to listen to our elders. I believe that the "elders," let's say, have said one thing and done the opposite: They have withheld information so we cannot make a good decision as how to handle the future. They have held back on much technology to make life better for our children. They have set a poor example and they should be ashamed.
Planet X is one of those elusive subjects that has had many experts chasing the truth and, for those who have stuck their neck out, I applaud you. I take a lot of ridicule for what I have written but I keep marching on without the encouragement of my peers at times and the one thing that keeps me going is the support I get from both the staff and readers of PlanetXnews.com.
There are some who like what I am doing in the search for the absolute truth. It is hard for us regular people to know what to believe. Just like a teeter-totter, we go back and forth with all the hype and sometimes misinformation, when all we want is to try and secure our kids' future and try and make amends for those who have ruined it, for the good people of this planet, and there are a lot of good people here.
I do believe that there is a Planet X out there but I'm really confused as to where the hell it is. I have stated that I am going to be ready by September and I will be as ready as I can with my limited income.
Will Planet X arrive then? I'm not sure but I think something will happen at that time; it could be minor or it could be major event. This is the most uneasy and stressful time for people and for what it is worth, it is the same for me. I am sure most of you just want the truth, as I do.
When people who have greater knowledge on this subject post things on the Web, we tend to believe them, as in a way they are the leaders; there have to be leaders but also there have to be followers. I don't classify myself as a leader, necessarily. I am just Joe Public who is totally frustrated, not knowing sometimes which way to turn or who to believe.
Sometimes those leaders tend to let us down and that affects our faith in them, and I know most of them try their best and they are only human and make mistakes, like all of us at times. It is all about our children, giving them the best that we can offer; they are the future of mankind and it saddens me when they are lied to and cheated out of a good existence.
With Planet X, only time will tell who was right and who was wrong but I would not be a responsible father or grandfather if I just sat back and did nothing; it is a personal choice as to the path that each individual takes.
I just want those experts on this subject to take a step back and try to consider what it is like for regular people, dazed and confused as to Planet X; whether true or false is what it comes down to.
Imagine people like most of us who live from paycheck to paycheck and we have to be careful what we spend our money on. Does a father get Johnny a bike for his birthday or does he use that money to gather supplies for the pending doom? He struggles with the time of arrival of this hell-giant, not really knowing which way is up. I hope you all get my point that the path for us is not clearly defined; we need a guiding light to emerge from this darkness.
In spite of the fact that I may upset some people, they have to understand that we have been upset, too. We did not ask for what is coming but we are going to pay a heavy price, I am sure.
This is probably the most trying time for me and probably many others, and we are going to have to possibly change our lifestyle; or, should I say, do a complete flip and go into survival mode, if and when this winged beast passes by Earth.
Just think about all the leaders of our countries who made campaign promises and never kept them. Imagine promising your children something, then you did not deliver; that would be remembered by them for the rest of their lives and the reason I say that is it happened to me.
Hopefully, this message gets across and people start manning up and telling us what is in store for us in the near and distant future.
Stay safe. DDD signing off.
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My final new year word is "Invest"
This year i will be investing in my business both financially and emotionally. I had some administrative systems set up at the end of 2010, which dramatically improved the amount of time i spent managing the business. I will be continuing to invest in making the business operate more smoothly.
I am developing some interesting new collaborations which will add a new twist to our classes, all with exciting experts in their field..... watch this space.
I'm developing some exciting products to sell alongside the classes too, again i'm afraid that's a watch this space....
I'm going to be investing in my education, i've learnt an awful lot about business in the last 18 months, but there is so much more for me to learn, and i'm going to get stuck into some business training. I may also sign up for a masters in theatre costume, although not sure how i will fit it in.
The Thrifty studio is a great space, a real artisan studio with lots of lovely light. 2011 will see some investment in re-organizing the space, and making it more fluid and cohesive.
2010 saw lots of great new TV shows come to our screens, and i missed most of them. when you work at night there's not much chance to watch TV, and really there's only so much you can record. I will be investing time catching up on Mad Men, and Supernatural. Both are shows i've heard so much about but not really followed. So if you try and get hold of me in january, and can't it's likely i'm watching back to back mad men!
2011 is the year i am seriously thinking about my future- i will be investing in my personal financial security. This is the year i accept that i'm not going to marry a millionaire, and crack on with making my own future secure. Financially it's a year to get my head out of the sand...
Every day- bit tough this one so i'm gonna take a pass on the daily act!
Every week - Learn something new, watch something new...
Every month - Put my latte habit into some savings...I drink a lot of lattes!
Throughout 2011- I'd like to live more cautiously, become a saver and not keep throwing caution to the wind
So that's it for my new year aspirations. Can't wait to see what this new year brings!
Happy stitching