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Seaside Orewa could get more high-rise apartments under the Auckland Council's moves to write a new planning rule book that encourages more living in town centres.
Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse, who is heading the Unitary Plan preparation, said yesterday she would talk to Hibiscus and Bays local board leaders about their nominated plan for 30 years' growth, which caps centres' living heights at three or four storeys.
"There's a lot of pressure coming from many Orewa landowners saying it's crazy to stick to three or four storeys and when you look at similar areas that have seven to eight storeys, height is still an issue for negotiation and discussion with the board."
Mrs Hulse said questioning now whether Orewa remains a one-tower town - its 12-storey Nautilus apartment building appeared a decade ago - was timely with its link to the new Silverdale Centre.
The centre is in the midst of 48,000 residents, tipped to rise to 110,000 by 2031.
"I think we have to look at Orewa and say have we got it right and how do we provide for the future without ruining the area?
"We have heard two distinct things: we don't want it turned into another Gold Coast, blocking the beach for people to enjoy; but we heard there are some good opportunities - on some of the very large properties - to go up beyond the four storeys."
Mrs Hulse said the council was looking at increasing allowable heights in town centres throughout the city.
New low-rise apartment blocks are predicted to be built this year in Greenlane, Ellerslie, Mt Eden, New Lynn, possibly Grey Lynn and Takapuna.
Mrs Hulse said she understood some Orewa residents' aversion to high rise.
"The Nautilus just sort of arrived. It was almost like an alien space ship landed in the area.
"Everyone looks at that and thinks it doesn't fit."
But good urban design would be a feature of the draft Unitary Plan, which is being prepared for publication in March through talks with local boards and interested parties.
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board chairwoman Julia Parfitt said the board would be concerned, because it had carefully considered community views.
"Our community said we want to maintain the coastal village feel and I think it's important we get the right balance of growth."
But Destination Orewa director Mike Smith said he was glad the council was taking seriously its concerns that the board ignored economic reality.
If the Orewa commercial centre was to survive in the shadow of Silverdale, it had to make the most of its beach resort location, with boutique shops, restaurants and cafes spreading out towards its 3km beach of white sand.
"But there have to be more people here through higher density living. That won't happen, because with current land values, a development needs to be over 10 storeys to get a return on capital.
"It was never suggested there be high-rise or higher density building code on the beachfront."
Orewa Ratepayers & Residents Association president John Drury said the developers' argument for high-rise on economic grounds was rejected by the community and the Environment Court.
Orewa grew by 49 per cent to reach 7530 people between 1996 and 2006, and since then the Evelyn Page Retirement Village opened and the Kensington Park intensive development - of up to six storeys - continued to grow in the north- west.
The association saw the town's future as a seaside village rather than a town centre because of the significance of Silverdale, only 5km away.

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In my previous post, I discussed about the 3 M's—Miscommunication, Misrepresentation and Misconception—factors that can play havoc with what a product looks like at the end of its development cycle. I had also said that it is improper collaboration between the business stakeholders, and the development and testing teams that could derail the product, and impact its overall quality.
In this post, I would be focusing on the steps that companies can take to avoid the pitfalls of the 3 M's, ensuring complete coordination and cooperation between all the teams, hitherto working in silos. In simple words the solution is as simple as binding these different teams together, so that they think as one and work as one. By eliminating the barriers between the teams, aligning their different and distinctive working styles and unifying them in a single environment, it is possible to beat the bottlenecks.
The three challenges, need three solutions, or should I say, three simple steps.
Step 1 – identify the Tools and Frameworks that are used by the project teams on a recurring basis. There is also need to figure out the various Frameworks that are being used either to develop or test the applications.
Step 2 – Identify the Practices that are followed by the team at each phase of the development and testing process and further segregate the Tools and Practices based on their areas of usage.
Step 3 is to rightly blend the tools and practices that have been identified in step 1 and 2; and integrate the same, bring them together.
The three steps make it possible to understand how the practices are linking up with each other using various Tools and Frameworks. By rightly blending the Tools and Practices that have been identified in Steps 1 and 2, and bringing them together, companies can reduce various ambiguities that remain in the teams while performing testing.
It is also possible to develop a platform that integrates the tools and activities performed during development and testing. This platform can help in synchronizing the tasks, finally leading to productive testing. Furthermore, this platform can be made generic so that the teams do not need to change or replace the tools to enjoy its benefits.
Do let me know what in your view the solution to the 3M's conundrum is, and how you have managed to overcome these challenges on your own turf.


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Spicy Lemon Coconut Sauce
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 medium jalapeno (or serrano) chile, deseeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 small bunch of scallions, thinly sliced (~8 scallions)
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 14-ounce can of coconut milk (full fat)
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more to taste
In a mortar and pestle, smash the garlic and chile into a paste along with the salt. Alternately, you can use a food processor. Add the oil and the scallions, and smash or chop a bit more. Add the cilantro, pulsing the food processor (if you're using it) just a few times.
Transfer the mixture to a jar or bowl, and whisk in the coconut milk, then the lemon juice. Taste, and adjust with more salt or lemon juice if needed. Store in a refrigerator for up to a week.
Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
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– TNA taped the March 21st episode of Impact Wrestling in Chicago last night after the live show. Here are spoilers:
* Kenny King defeated Zema Ion and Sonjay Dutt
* James Storm interrupts Mike Tenay interviewing AJ Styles
* Hulk Hogan makes Magnus vs. Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Hardy in a #1 contenders match for later
* Matt Morgan beat Joseph Park
* Bobby Roode and Austin Aries beat Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez
* Brooke Hogan fires Taryn Terrell as Knockouts referee but re-hires her as a wrestler. Bully Ray interrupts and shoves Brooke
* Jeff Hardy beat Magnus, Joe and Angle to become the #1 contender
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mbed and the Freescale FRDM-KL25Z development board
Accelerometer, ARM, arm cortex, capacitive, cortex, education, element14, FRDM-KL25Z, freedom, freescale, i2c, KL25Z, M0+, mbed, MKL25Z128VLK4, MMA8451Q, opensda, part review, review, Sensor, Touch, tronixstuff, tutorial Commenti disabilitati su mbed and the Freescale FRDM-KL25Z development board
In this article we examine the mbed rapid prototyping platform with the Freescale FRDM-KL25Z ARM® Cortex™-M0+ development board.
A while ago we looked at the mbed rapid prototyping environment for microcontrollers with the cloud-based IDE and the NXP LPC1768 development board, and to be honest we left it at that as I wasn't a fan of cloud-based IDEs. Nevertheless, over the last two or so years the mbed platform has grown and developed well – however without too much news on the hardware side of things. Which was a pity as the matching development boards usually retailed for around $50 … and most likely half the reason why mbed didn't become as popular as other rapid development platforms.
Also – a few months ago – we received the new Freescale Freedom FRDM-KL25Z development board from element14. I started to write about using the board but frankly it did my head in, as at the time the IDE was almost a one gigabyte download and the learning curve too steep for the time I had available. Which was a pity as the board is inexpensive and quite powerful. So the board went into the "miscellaneous dev kit" box graveyard. Until now. Why?
You can now use the Freedom board with mbed.
It isn't perfect – yet – but it's a move in the right direction for both mbed and Freescale. It allows educators and interested persons access to a very user-friendly IDE and dirt-cheap development boards.
What is mbed anyway?
mbed is a completely online development environment. That is, in a manner very similar to cloud computing services such as Google Docs or Zoho Office. However there are some pros and cons of this method. The pros include not having to install any software on the PC – as long as you have a web browser and a USB port you should be fine; any new libraries or IDE updates are handled on the server leaving you to not worry about staying up to date; and the online environment can monitor and update your MCU firmware if necessary. However the cons are that you cannot work with your code off-line, and there may be some possible privacy issues. Here's an example of the environment (click to enlarge):
As you can see the IDE is quite straight-forward. All your projects can be found on the left column, the editor in the main window and compiler and other messages in the bottom window. There's also an online support forum, an official mbed library and user-submitted library database, help files and so on – so there's plenty of support. Code is written in C/C++ style and doesn't present any major hurdles. When it comes time to run the code, the online compiler creates a downloadable binary file which is copied over to the hardware via USB.
And what's a Freedom board?
It's a very inexpensive development board based on the Freescale ARM® Cortex™-M0+ MKL25Z128VLK4 microcontroller. How inexpensive? In Australia it's $9 plus GST and delivery.
Features include (from the product website):
- MKL25Z128VLK4 MCU – 48 MHz, 128 KB flash, 16 KB SRAM, USB OTG (FS), 80LQFP
- Capacitive touch "slider," MMA8451Q accelerometer, tri-color LED
- Easy access to MCU I/O
- Sophisticated OpenSDA debug interface
- Mass storage device flash programming interface (default) – no tool installation required to evaluate demo apps
- P&E Multilink interface provides run-control debugging and compatibility with IDE tools
- Open-source data logging application provides an example for customer, partner and enthusiast development on the OpenSDA circuit
And here it is:
In a lot of literature about the board it's mentioned as being "Arduino compatible". This is due to the layout of the GPIO pins – so if you have a 3.3 V-compatible Arduino shield you may be able to use it – but note that the I/O pins can only sink or source 3 mA (from what I can tell) – so be careful with the GPIO . However on a positive side the board has the accelerometer and an RGB LED which are handy for various uses. Note that the board ships without any stacking header sockets, but element14 have a starter pack with those and a USB cable for $16.38++.
Getting started
Now we"ll run through the process of getting a Freedom board working with mbed and creating a first program. You'll need a computer (any OS) with USB, an Internet connection and a web browser, a USB cable (mini-A to A) and a Freedom board. The procedure is simple:
- Download and install the USB drivers for Windows or Linux from here.
- Visit mbed.org and create a user account. Check your email for the confirmation link and follow the instructions within.
- Plug in your Freedom board – using the USB socket labelled "OpenSDA". It will appear as a disk called "bootloader"
- Download this file and copy it onto the "bootloader" drive
- Unplug the Freedom board, wait a moment – then plug it back in. It should now appear as a disk called "MBED", for example (click to enlarge):
There will be a file called 'mbed' on the mbed drive – double-click this to open it in a web browser. This process activates the board on your mbed account – as shown below (click to enlarge):
Now you're ready to write your code and upload it to the Freedom board. Click "Compiler" at the top-right to enter the IDE.
Creating and uploading code
Now to create a simple program to check all is well. When you entered the IDE in the previous step, it should have presented you with the "Guide to mbed Online Compiler". Have a read, then click "New" at the top left. Give your program a name and click OK. You will then be presented with a basic "hello world" program that blinks the blue LED in the RGB module. Adjust the delays to your liking then click "Compile" in the toolbar.
If all is well, your web browser will present you with a .bin file that has been downloaded to the default download directory. (If not, see the error messages in the area below the editor pane). Now copy this .bin file to the mbed drive, then press the reset button (between the USB sockets) on the Freedom board. Your blue LED should now be blinking.
Moving forward
You can find some code examples that demonstrate the use of the accelerometer, RGB LED and touch sensor here. Here's a quick video of the touch sensor in action:
So which pin is what on the Freedom board with respect to the mbed IDE? Review the following map:
All the pins in blue – such as PTxx can be referred to in your code. For example, to pulse PTA13 on and off every second, use:
#include "mbed.h"
DigitalOut pulsepin(PTA13);
int main() { while(1) { pulsepin = 1; wait(1); pulsepin = 0; wait(1); } }
The pin reference is inserted in the DigitalOut assignment and thus "pulsepin" refers to PTA13. If you don't have the map handy, just turn the board over for a quick-reference (click to enlarge):
Just add "PT" to the pin number. Note that the LEDs are connected to existing GPIO pins: green – PTB19, red – PTB18 and blue – PTB.
Where to from here?
It's up to you. Review the Freedom board manual (from here) and the documentation on the mbed website, create new things and possibly share them with others via the mbed environment. For more technical details review the MCU data sheet.
The Freedom board offers a very low cost way to get into microcontrollers and programming. You don't have to worry about IDE or firmware revisions, installing software on locked-down computers, or losing files. You could teach a classroom full of children embedded programming for around $20 a head (a board and some basic components). Hopefully this short tutorial was of interest. We haven't explored every minute detail – but you now have the basic understanding to move forward with your own explorations.
The Freescale Freedom FRDM-KL25Z development board used in this article was a promotional consideration supplied by element14.


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Hey, let's call the whole thing off! No, I'm serious — after yesterday's upset overtime loss, I'd love to just call the whole fucking thing off. Fortunately, there's one thing keeping me from pulling the plug, and that is today's game, which is guaranteed to entertain.
You know the rules. And how ever you pronounce it, please hold your tomatoes. Unless one of them really sucks.
Don't Believe Anything You Read About Alex Rodriguez
"Alex Rodriguez will not cut a deal with MLB." Then, just six minutes later: "Alex Rodriguez will cut a deal with MLB." This is a mess.
Back to that in a second. First, here's how you know baseball's PED scandal is reaching critical mass: the non-sports media is popping in with a misleading, context-free "bombshell."
Today's talking point is apparently "Alex Rodriguez could be banned for life." It started with this tweet from the CBS Evening News, which sounded particularly ominous. But the actual report on last night's broadcast tells us—well, pretty much nothing. Here's what turned out to be the precise wording of the claim, from a team executive.
"They have an overwhelming amount of evidence on this guy showing multiple years of usage," the executive said. "He's met with Major League Baseball. He's seen the evidence. He is staring down a penalty much, much harsher than Braun's. It could be years... or even a lifetime suspension."
So to be straight, a team executive—who probably knows less about the progress of MLB's centralized PED investigation than, say, T.J. Quinn—muses that given the strength of baseball's case, Rodriguez could face a suspension longer than Ryan Braun's. Anywhere from 66 games to infinity games. This is news only if you don't follow baseball—which, to be fair, CBS's audience may not—and to tease the lifetime ban concept as a revelation is a little disingenuous.
It's tempting to discard nearly every piece of news on Rodriguez, since after all, we had no idea Braun was going to be the first player disciplined, or that he would cut a deal, until it actually happened. With the looming PED suspensions, both the players and MLB stand to gain from floating information to the media and thereby the public—even if that information isn't strictly true. To readers trying to parse unattributed leaks: pay close attention to what identification isgiven for that source, and ask yourself how that leak would benefit that source's interests.
(The most obvious example: an MLB source says A-Rod faces a lifetime ban. If MLB actually intends that, it gains nothing from putting the threat out there early—but does perhaps serve to scare Rodriguez into copping a plea, which indicates that MLB isn't 100 percent confident of getting the penalty it wants based on the evidence it has.)
Need some more headspinning? Last night, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that Alex Rodriguez has no intentions of making a deal. Literally six minutes later, Wallace Matthews of ESPN reported that Alex Rodriguez is seeking to make a deal.
Using the handy-dandy "who stands to gain by this leak" method, note that Nightengale's report comes from "people close to Rodriguez." The easiest read on this is that Rodriguez's camp is issuing a public challenge to MLB—show your hand, because A-Rod isn't folding. (Matthews's claim cites only "sources," and the actual quote makes it sound like it's from someone well-removed from the investigation.)
Whatever the outcome, there's no doubt MLB wants to crush Rodriguez. Unlike Braun, he's never tested positive for PEDs, though he's been linked to them for a decade. But the real vendetta is because A-Rod supposedly interfered with MLB's investigation—Rodriguez reportedly paid a Biogenesis employee to obtain incriminating documents. It's worth noting that MLB's conduct has been just as unethical. After Biogenesis founder Tony Bosch reportedly tried to blackmail Rodriguez into funding his defense, and Rodriguez declined, Bosch took what he had and gave it to MLB—in exchange for protection from future legal action.


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Sunday, March 09, 2008
Way Too Cool 50 Kilometer Trail Race
So, yeah, the name of the race is Way Too Cool. But if you were to ask any of the 442 runners who finished this year's event they'd each tell you something different. For example, the race was: Way Too Warm, Way Too Competitive, Way Too Long, Way Too Hilly. One thing is for sure, however, some of the locals may have felt there were Way Too Many Oregonians.
This fact proven by the headline, "Oregonians Dominate in Cool", in Sunday's sports section of the local Auburn Journal.
The Largest 50 Kilometer Race in the country gets underway.
The Oregon Trifecta, Oregon runners from Bend, Eugene and Ashland, swept down upon Cool, CA, a small town in the foothills along the American River east of Sacramento and literally ran away with the race. Oregon came away with ten of the top 25 spots on a day made for racing. Temperatures in the mid-60's, clear skies and a dry, mud-less tread awaited the runners. Due to the weather and the fact that top finishers at this race would become automatic qualifiers to the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, many fast runners came from all over the country to partake. The competitive nature of this year's race is reflected in the final results. When, on an average year, eight to ten runners break four hours on this course, this weekend 28 runners would break the four hour barrier, more than any other year in this race's history.
The Top Men's Four Finishers (l to r) Scott Jurek, Dan Olmstead, Erik Skaggs, Todd Braje
Let's start from the top. Susannah Beck (Eugene, OR) not only won the women's race, she shredded a fifteen year standing women's course record. Beck bested Ann Trason's (of Western States 100 Mile fame) 1993 course record by four minutes by crossing the finish line in 3:55:22, 25th overall. In the men's race, Todd Braje (Eugene, OR) crossed the tape first in 3:32:12. He was quickly followed by Erik Skaggs (Ashland, OR) in 3:34:17 and Dan Olmstead (Eugene, OR) in 3:35:05.
Last year's winner Lewis Taylor (Eugene, OR) finished sixth in 3:39:24, two minutes faster than his 2007 time. Matt Lonergan (Eugene, OR), Jeff Browning (Bend, OR), Ian Torrence (Ashland, OR), Hal Koerner (Ashland, OR) and Susannah Beck rounded out the top 25.
Other local Rogue Valley Runners frequenters showed their strength this day as well. Eric Poole averaged an eight minute pace over the course to finish 35th in 4:07:55. 54 years young, Rob Cain finished in 4:40:57. Carly Varner finished in 5:14:24, a personal record for her at this distance. A special congratulations goes to, local race director, Krista Peterson who showed strong dedication by finishing her first ultramarathon here in 6:53:58.
Ashlanders at the Finish (l to r) Erik Skaggs, Eric Poole, Ian Torrence, Hal Koerner
Erik Skaggs brings it home.
Bend's Jeff Browning leads Ashland's Ian Torrence in the final straightaway.
Rogue Valley Runners' Owner, Hal Koerner finishes the 31 mile race.
Eric Poole strides up the final rise.
Carly Varner celebrates her new personal record.
Full Results can be found at the Way Too Cool website. Photos courtesy of Tim Turk and Maria Clementi.
Posted by Rogue Valley Runners at 8:29 PM
8 comments:
- firepotter said...
Just want to make a correction:
Ann Trason's old record at Cool was 3:56:55
- Monday, March 10, 2008 11:07:00 AM
- firepotter said...
Correction to my previous comment:
the course at 95 was 2 miles shorter. A section of ALT was reroute due to El Nino damage.
- Monday, March 10, 2008 12:09:00 PM
- Rogue Valley Runners said...
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- Monday, March 10, 2008 12:10:00 PM
- MARK GODALE said...
Nice run gentlemen!!!!
- Monday, March 10, 2008 12:59:00 PM
- AB said...
Nice job boys and girls of Ashland!
- Monday, March 10, 2008 3:44:00 PM
- Meltzer said...
Glad I stayed in Utah, I woulda' got smoked. Cool runnin', we'll see what Oregon has to offer at Coyote!
- Monday, March 10, 2008 3:51:00 PM
- Jeff Browning said...
Good to run with you, man. You guys feel free to jet up to Central Oregon and get in some hard running at Smith Rock. Gotta bring your banjo so we can dink around. You're welcome at the farm anytime. Cheers.
- Tuesday, March 11, 2008 9:18:00 PM
- I am a runner. "We are what we repeatedly do" said...
Nice run to the Ashland running store studs. Glad to see you guys mixing it up up front. Good luck in the longer runs as the year progresses.
- Wednesday, March 12, 2008 6:38:00 PM
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Pikelet is a small and thick pancake that is common in Australia, which can be found in most supermarkets. Plain pikelet is usually served with spreads like butter, jam and vegemite. Well, perhaps I have transformed this little pancake into something that is unrecognisable to Aussies.
Other recipes from My Kitchen featured in Y3K Recipes Issue No. 58 are Open-face Savory Pancake, Tuna Puff, Flaky Shallot Pancake, Matcha Pancake and Banana French Toast. All these items can be served as breakfast or snack.
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20g Butter
50g Onion, diced
50g Snap Peas / Sweet Peas / Sweet Corn
50g Button Mushroom, diced
50g Bacon / Sausage, diced
Pinch of Dried Parsley (optional)
Pinch of Salt
Pinch of Pepper
150ml Fresh Milk
20ml White Vinegar
1 Large Egg, lightly beaten
130g All-purpose Flour, sifted
1 tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Baking Soda
½ tsp Salt
Pinch of Black Pepper
3-4 tbsp Pasta Sauce (tomato based)
1 tbsp Mayonnaise
- Filling: Heat wok, add in butter and onion. Cook until onion is browned lightly. Add in all other ingredients and stir-fry until they are cooked. Turn the heat off and allow to cool.
- Batter: Mix milk with vinegar and set aside for about five minutes to make sour milk.
- In a large mixing bowl, bring together all dry ingredients. Make a well in the center pour in egg, sour milk and mayonnaise. Mix until no more lumps then add in pasta sauce and filling, stir to mix.
- Make: Heat a non-stick pan and grease with cooking oil lightly. Transfer one tablespoon of mixture onto the pan, cook on medium-low heat until bubbles start to appear. Flip over and cook till lightly browned.
- Transfer to serving plate and serve warm.


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Right now, as you read this, you are cruising through a mind-numbingly complex pathway of wires and cables that shoots bits of data from point-to-point around the globe. And Peer 1's Map of the Internet lets you see what it looks like…as a neon disco map.
Available for Android and iOS, tablets and phones alike, Peer 1's Map of the Internet shows all the points and nodes of the Internet in one of two ways. First, you can look at all those coloured dots mapped out on a standard globe. Or, you can look at the whole thing in a big jellyfish-lookin' hierarchical map. And in addition to just swiping around and gawking, you can tap different nodes for information or even perform a traceroute from your own network to get a bearing on where you are.
The Map of the Internet is a fantastic and beautiful few minutes of fun, and it's free so you've got nothing to lose. So go grab a copy (Google Play, App Store) for your device and take a deep dive. [DVICE]


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REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Exception to the rule: Ivy contemporary defies ho-hum mold
ADDRESS: 2580 Andrew Lane
NEIGHBORHOOD: Lewis Hills
SIZE: 2,701 fin. sq. ft.
LAND: 2.0 acres
CURB APPEAL: 9 out of 10
LISTED BY: Robin Romer Real Estate III 984-7482
Tolstoy famously said "All happy families are alike," and the same can usually be said of gray cedar-sided contemporary houses in monotonous subdivisions.
This house in Lewis Hills designed by Grigg, Wood, and Browne 30 years ago is a happy exception to that rule. While it may resemble any number of modern, sharp-angled, rangy boxes on spiritless shady streets, many unusual details keep it from being just another variation on an over-worked design.
The first of many unique elements is the front door. Instead of a typical wood panel– with or without window detail– this hard wood door is crossed by overlaid diagonal strips and divided by a five-foot-high narrow pane of glass. While the union of warm brown wood, sparkling glass, and rough, pale gray cedar siding might sound like a marriage made in hell, in fact the blending of unusual textures and colors piques a visitor's interest in stepping through the front door.
The foyer beyond the door is just as titillating, with a window seat, and open stairs leading up to the bedroom level. Three steps on the right lead down to the main living area, a large room divided by a double-faced gas fireplace into formal living space and an informal "family room." Beyond that large room, a newly tricked-out kitchen gleams in bright sunlight from walls of French doors. And beyond the kitchen, a door identical to the entrance door leads to a carport designed to look like a stable, with large storage bays fully outfitted with electricity.
Down a few stairs directly in front of the foyer is an extra room the current owner uses as a mini-gym, but with its great views of leafy tranquility and busy bird feeders, it's easy to imagine someone sitting here penning next year's episodes of Desperate Housewives.
Each element deserves its own description. The fireplace dividing the living spaces has a brick surround, with a raised hearth and no mantel. In the "formal" room, large brown timbers add visual interest and provide contrast to the white walls. New Andersen French doors open to a large deck and the flat private back yard. On the informal side of the room, original sliding windows do not seem out of place although they're not as big or as elegant as the new ones across the way.
The brand new kitchen has cork floor, granite counters, new Kitchen Aid fridge, and the most elegant futuristic range hood we've seen. Cherry cabinets have glass fronts, multiplying the elegance, and sophisticated faucets complement the space-age range fixture. There's a neat little wet bar (tiny sink) tucked into the wall dividing the living space; on the other side is a cabinet for sound equipment, complete with shelves for CDs, etc. No space is wasted. Beyond the kitchen, a room originally designed as a dark room for an earlier photographer owner has been converted to storage (although all the plumbing is still in place, and it's still really really dark in there), and there's a half bath with washer/dryer (which do not convey) across the hall.
A dining area at the far end of the living room also has French doors to the deck, and a pass-through window to the kitchen. It's not a large space, but in warm weather, opening the doors to the pergola-covered deck could double its size and create the prospect of dual-experience dining, with guests at one end of the table in the house and those at the other end under the stars.
Back in the foyer, to the left of the front door is a bedroom wing that can be closed off from the rest of the house. Quality materials that were probably standard issue in 1976 but that now seem luxurious characterize most elements of the house– the doors that separate the two-bedroom wing from the foyer are beautiful hard wood, as are closet doors. Large sliding windows permit views of the landscaped yard. The full bath has a ceramic tile floor and shower, and a marble counter.
Upstairs are two more bedrooms, one with an interesting set of corner windows– at floor-level. While their purpose is a bit hazy, there's no doubt that they add interest and light to the space. Both bedrooms on this level have private balconies. The full bath up here has a neat skinny skylight in the middle of the room and tile everywhere, always the way to our heart.
The roofs on the house and on a little garden shed (also with skylights) are new; there's a spacious attic with pull-down stairs for storage; the cedar siding was just stained this year; and the large lot is very private. So while some jaded house-hunters might pass over the house because of its many familiar elements, careful shoppers who take the time to look beyond the "happy family" aspects will be rewarded.


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Freecell Solver version 3.20.0, has been released. Freecell Solver 3.20.0 is available in the form of a source archive, from the download page. Freecell Solver is an open source framework (library and some command line applications), for automatically solving several variants of card Solitaire / Patience games, including Freecell.
The highlights of this version are some major optimisations to the solving code of Simple Simon, as well as many code cleanups, refactorings and smaller optimisations. Furthermore, the "qualified-seed-improved" preset was added, which yields shorter solutions.


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Private Tours
Beaujolais & Pérouges
"Escape from city and discover Lyon's magnificent countryside and its best sights. Along this full day private tour from Lyon, visit Oingt & Perouges villages listed among the 157 most beautiful towns in France and taste award winning Beaujolais wines at a small family winery. An educative & fun tour among friends you will remember for ever !"
Visit of the Southern Beaujolais Region & Wine-tasting at a small family winery
At 9:00 am, your English speaking driver-guide picks you up at your hotel in Lyon or close suburbs to explore Beaujolais considered as France's prettiest wine region and discover the unknown beauty of the Golden Stones Country.
Cross several quaint medieval towns built in ochre-coloured stones and see majestic castles. Visit the lovely picturesque village of Oingt and enjoy panoramic views of stunning landscapes with rolling hills dotted with vineyards.
Then, push the door of a family winery and immerse yourself in history, "terroir" and tradition meeting the winemaker himself.
Enjoy a private vineyards inspection; learn of the wine making process and wine taste several Beaujolais wines in a friendly atmosphere.
Lunch in a Beaujolais Restaurant
Delight yourself with a delicious meal in a typical Beaujolais "Bistrot" restaurant which serves regional cuisine. Our guide will be happy to translate and explain all the different courses for you! Lunch is not included.
Visit of Perouges Medieval Town
Discover Pérouges medieval town, a "must see" attraction which makes you travel back to the middle age times!
Walk along cobblestone streets and appreciate the architecture of ancient houses from the XIII to the XVI century. Learn about French History as you discover this unique setting used several times for background films including the 3 Musketeers.
Finally, enjoy 30 minutes of free time: stroll through little craft souvenirs shops or try the local speciality pancake called "galette" (not included in the tour).
Just a beautiful day !
Punto de Encuentro / Lugar de Salida del Tour
Si están alojados en una casa, departamento, piso, por favor esperen a su guía privada fuera a la dirección indicada en su reserva, 10 min antes de la hora de la salida del tour. ¡Gracias!
Our Lyon Private Tours operated to Beaujolais, Cotes du Rhone, Burgundy, Macon wine regions and Perouges, Annecy cities allow you to make the most of your travels immersing yourself into the destination with absolute flexibility. With a knowledgeable English speaking guide native from Lyon region, visit the best sights at your pace, taste & interact with local wine-makers and artisan producers. You have specific requests or would like to do multiple private wine tours from Lyon, France? Please email us, we will be pleased to tailor your touring itinerary for you!


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The Fitness Lab is an undergraduate exercise physiology laboratory dedicated to the academic development of students enrolled in the Exercise Science Program at the Rochester Institute of Technology. In addition to the academic course work completed within the lab, the Fitness Lab also provides health and fitness services to the RIT and greater Rochester communities.
The lab functions as a collaborative effort between the Exercise Science Program, located within the College of Health Sciences and Technology and Student Wellness, located within the division of Student Affairs. The lab also partners with the Better Me Employee Wellness Program.
The Fitness Lab is also fortunate to have received generous sponsorship from Excellus Blue Cross and Blue Shield.


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Hello happy GnATTERbox members !
Actually I'm playing in G scale. I found this forum a few days ago and...wahoo! What an exciting place !
Gn15 is an easy way to build anything you want and no matter if it doesn't exist in the real world.
Everyone here seems very friendly and polite.
Right now, I really don't know what I'm going to build...but one day...
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The Sleepy Heart
Did you know that 1/3 of your life is spent sleeping? Sleep is not just "time out" from your daily life. It's a time for the entire body to rest and repair itself.
Not getting a good night of sleep can lead to drowsiness during our daily activities. But that's not all. Some sleep problems can also harm our hearts.
Sleep and waking have direct impacts on our hearts. Any time we wake from sleep, our blood pressure and heart rates increase – and our hearts have to work harder.
Some sleep-related breathing disorders also impact the heart. In Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), the upper air passage is blocked, preventing oxygen from getting into the lungs and resulting in low blood oxygen levels. In Central Sleep Apnea (CSA), the air passage remains open, but the person fails to make an effort to breathe.
People with sleep-related breathing disorders are more likely to have high blood pressure and are more at risk for heart disease and stroke. The drop in oxygen from not breathing and the increase in heart rate and blood pressure caused by waking up put stress on the heart. The continued fluctuations in blood pressure eventually lead to increases in blood pressure even during the day.
Studies have shown that OSA increases the risk of death from coronary artery disease. And, an estimated 40% of people with congestive heart failure also have CSA.
The good news is that treating sleep-related disorders can actually decrease a person's chance of developing cardiovascular disease.
Lexington Sleep Solutions, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice, offers many types of treatment for sleep disorders.
Sleep disorders are treatable and appropriate treatment can lead to a healthier heart. Visit LexingtonSleepSolutions.com.


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Hi all,
I am interested in way by which we can do client side authentication in j2ee platform.
1. Certificate will be generated and will be sent to client.
Same certificate should be protected by password.
2. Client will install it on the machine. Preferably widnows machine.
3. Client will access web application from server by entering URL from web browser.
4. Server side application should be able to validate client side certificate. i.e. validity , expiry date.
Further, user will enter PIN for authentication.
This Pin will be checked against password of client certificate.
This is high level requirement.
In order to address that, I did following using java:-
1. I created PFX file certificate using keytool command.
2. I double clicked it on client machine so that it will be installed in client machine.
3. I created applet and deployed it as part of web application.
4. In applet , I did coding so that it can access certificate present in client machine certificate store.
I am now stuck in following points:-
1. How I can securely pass output of validation done in applet outside to html and finally to application server.
According to me , there is no secure way to do that.
2. Is there any other way to do client side certificate validation using web application.


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Illinois Gas Station Owners Oppose Fuel Tax Hike Plan
Illinois gas station owners are speaking out against proposals for a fuel tax hike being floated in Springfield this year.
Retail gas station leaders will announce their opposition to such a plan at a news conference on Monday afternoon in the state Capitol. They say increasing the gas tax in a tough economy would hurt drivers and businesses owners.
Two weeks ago, a state transportation group unveiled their plan for funding road construction and public transit. The Transportation for Illinois Coalition's proposal included increasing the gas tax by 4 cents. They also called for higher vehicle registration fees and ending the ethanol credit for gasoline.
Funding from the state's five-year capital construction program is set to run out this year. The state gas tax hasn't been increased since 1990.


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Why has the Commission developed an outdoor access mapping system?
Published Jul 10, 2018, 10:56 AM
Respect for property rights is important. So are the public rights of access over various forms of public land.
We have information about accessing the outdoors responsibly - including roads and walkways, rivers and lakes, and private land. We also have information on using our GIS maps, creating new access, private land and what to do when there is a dispute.
Use the tags below to narrow down what you're looking for. The Community filters refer to the type of user, and Tag filters to the topic being discussed.
Got a question not answered here?
Please contact us via email or phone and we'll do our best to help
Published Jul 10, 2018, 10:56 AM
Respect for property rights is important. So are the public rights of access over various forms of public land.
Published Aug 8, 2018, 11:44 AM
The law enables farmers to grant access to recreational visitors, as they have done for generations. They are still obliged to warn visitors of risks that they wouldn't normally expect on a farm.
Published Aug 8, 2018, 11:51 AM
If a landholder is charging a fee for access, an activity that might have been purely recreational (e.g. access to a fishing spot) becomes a workplace activity.
Published Aug 17, 2018, 1:02 PM
These are the statutory provisions, processes and criteria we use when addressing walking access benefits that may be offered by overseas purchasers of land.
Published Aug 31, 2018, 12:04 PM
Most landholders are happy to oblige yet sometimes they can be concerned about people requesting access for recreational purposes, especially when they are carrying firearms.
Published Sep 3, 2018, 10:09 AM
We are working with Federated Farmers and Rural Women NZ to provide signage for landholders to use to mark agreeable and voluntarily granted access routes.
Published Sep 3, 2018, 11:51 AM
Landowners have a duty to warn authorised visitors of significant, work-related, out-of-the-ordinary hazards. The landowner is not liable for any injuries.
Published Sep 5, 2018, 1:12 PM
The New Zealand Walking Access Commission can help facilitate resolutions when there is a dispute between two or more parties over access to the outdoors.
Published Sep 5, 2018, 1:36 PM
New Zealand offers an abundance of walking tracks providing opportunities for access to the great outdoors. These tracks fall into many categories.
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If you have recreationalists on your farm, such as trampers, cyclists or horse trekkers you need them to be aware of Mycoplasma bovis.


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Four people are accused of helping hide a gang member wanted for raping an El Monte convenience store employee.
El Monte Police Sgt. Roger Cobian said felony charges were filed Tuesday in El Monte Superior Court against Charlene Godinez, 39, of La Puente, John Godinez, 41, of La Puente, Lisa Beserra, 45, of El Monte and Mario Chavez, 43, Rowland Heights for allegedly assisting Joseph Amaya to evade capture and prosecution.
Booking records show the four suspects were arrested Saturday by El Monte police. Charlene and John Godinez are out on bond. Beserra is being held at the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood on a $90,751 bail which includes bail for two other unrelated cases. The three have a Nov. 5 court date.
Chavez is in custody at the Inmate Reception Center in Los Angeles and his bail is $50,000. His booking slip doesn't show the date for his next court appearance.
Detectives may seek charges against others believed to have helped hide Amaya for the week following the Oct. 19 rape of a 19-year-old woman in El Monte, according to Cobian.
Prosecutors alleged Amaya was at the mini mart in the 4100 block of Peck Road earlier and left. He returned while the employee was getting ready to close the store.
The woman tried to lock the doors but he allegedly forced his way in. Amaya allegedly barricaded the doors, dragged the woman to the back of the business and sexually assaulted her, authorities said.
Detectives searched for the 18-year-old suspect.
"Amaya had been hiding with family and friends moving from El Monte to La Puente and Hacienda Heights," Cobian said.
He was arrested in West Covina on Saturday after a traffic stop. Cobian said Amaya was in a vehicle with six adults and one minor.
Amaya remains in custody on $5 million bail. His Wednesday arraignment at Pomona Superior Court was continued to Nov. 13, court officials said.
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An Ontario judge has refused a US request for unfettered access to the data on Megaupload servers hosted in Canada. The ruling is another sign that overseas courts are not giving US officials the degree of deference they've grown accustomed to in this case under US law.
Megaupload once had servers around the world, but they were shut down in a coordinated raid on January 19, 2012. In the United States, the government quickly took possession of servers Megaupload had leased from Carpathia Hosting, copied the data they wanted from the hard drives, and then returned the servers to Carpathia. Carpathia has complained it lost thousands of dollars because it was not able to re-allocate these leased servers to another client.
The government wanted similarly unfettered access to the Canadian servers. But Megaupload objected. As Canadian Justice Gladys Pardu described Megaupload's position: "[T]here is an enormous volume of information on the servers... sending mirror image copies of all of this data would be overly broad, particularly in light of the scantiness of the evidence connecting these servers to the crimes alleged by the American prosecutors."
Justice Pardu sided with Megaupload, denying the government's request for full copies of the servers, which she described as "equivalent of that contained on 100 laptop computers." Instead, she ordered the United States and Megaupload to negotiate about which information the government should get access to under court supervision. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, Justice Pardu herself will make the decision.
There are good reasons to worry about overly broad disclosures of electronically-stored data. When Ohio videographer Kyle Goodwin, who used Megaupload as a backup service, requested the return of files on the servers, the government responded by examining Goodwin's files. It found he had uploaded "music files with MD5 values that matched the hash values of pirated versions of popular music."
The Electronic Frontier Foundation's Julie Samuels argued that demonstrates "that if users try to get their property back, the government won't hesitate to comb through it to try to find an argument to use against them." Goodwin had not been suspected of any crime, so there was no reason his files should have been subject to scrutiny. The Canadian procedure is meant to ensure that the government only has access to evidence that's relevant to the Megaupload case.
New Zealand courts have also tried to rein in US access to information in the Megaupload case. Last summer, a judge ruled the search warrant used to raid Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom's mansion was invalid. Unfortunately, the US had already taken custody of some of Dotcom's hard drives and transferred them to the United States.


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High-quality ceramic cremation art keepsake urn for human ashes, suitable for home, garden or columbarium. With great attention to detail, the plastic art forms are entirely hand-made of high-quality ceramic materials, produced according to the recipes of Pulvis Urns Arts' technologists. The various palette of colours is especially worked out by a team of artists and laboratory assistants, which aims at providing a high quality and aesthetics of the urns.
This beautiful keepsake is a great addition to the large size urn. The glossy white ceramic gives an angelic impression, creating a peaceful memorial for the loved one that brought so much comfort to your life.
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WARNING: Contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivities.
Six strangers find themselves in circumstances beyond their control, and must use their wits to survive.
CAST: Taylor Russell, Deborah Ann Woll, Tyler Labine, Logan Miller, Jay Ellis, Adam Robitel
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News Archives - 2010
Practicing soccer while praciticing their faith
Sometimes during the second men's soccer practice of the day, Ahmed Gobana '12 will start to have muscles cramp up on him. Sherif Soud '13 starts to get a little shaky and feels especially dehydrated.
Preseason practices—regardless of the sport—can be tough for Augsburg's student athletes. Because classes have yet to begin, most teams are practicing twice a day in preparation for the season. The work is hard, the weather can be hot, and it certainly isn't as much fun as playing games.
Now imagine going through two practices a day without drinking any water or eating to refuel your body between practices. That's what Gobana and Soud are doing right now and will continue to do so until September 10.
Because in addition to being Auggie soccer players, the two are also Muslim students who are in the midst of Ramadan—a month in which the devout neither eat nor drink from dawn to dusk. Based on the lunar calendar, Ramadan moves from year to year, and this is the first time in many years in which it lands during preseason two-a-day practices.
"You never get used to it," Soud [pictured right] said after a recent practice. "But it's something you just push yourself to do. It's very important for Muslims. You cherish it."
Because of that, the two certainly live according to their alarm clocks. Each morning, they wake up at about 4 a.m. in order to eat and drink before sunrise. Gobana usually eats rice, pasta, drinks milk, water, and some Gatorade to stay hydrated. Soud tries to eat a lot of bread, some deli meat, and works to stay hydrated.
"I try to eat as much as I can," Gobana [pictured left] said. "But that early in the morning, it's difficult to eat."
After the sun goes down and they have logged several miles running during two practices, they eat and rehydrate. Both, however, said that they don't feel they can eat as much as they would like because it is as if their stomach shrinks during the day.
The physical well-being of all Augsburg student-athletes is very important. Because of the challenges of training while fasting, athletic trainers are paying particular attention to the two until the end of Ramadan. In addition, men's soccer coach Greg Holker has made sure the two know they should sit out a drill or training if they don't feel up to it.
Several times during Ramadan, the athletes will be in the middle of their second practice of the day when the sun sets. When that happens, they let coach Greg Holker know.
"You can't just jump out of a drill," Soud said. "But you definitely let the general know and he's good to let you go get some water. Sometimes we'll eat a banana right away."
Despite Augsburg's long Lutheran heritage,Soud and Gobana said they feel very comfortable here.
"I went to a Christian college in Michigan when I was a freshman (Calvin College)," Gobana said. "Me and my brother were about the only Muslims there. There's so much more diversity here, I have a lot of Somali friends here. When you compare them, Augsburg is more welcoming."
Soud said the rest of the Augsburg soccer players have been supportive of them and respect what they are doing.
"Some of them can't believe we go through two-a-days without eating or drinking," he said. "They say they are thirsty after just a little while, but they don't even like to say it around us."


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"The Novello Quartet was founded in the winter of 2002 to perform Joseph Haydn's rarely programmed quartet setting of the Seven Last Words of Christ. The quartet's passion for the music of Haydn and his contemporaries has led to an ongoing artistic partnership between four of America's leading early music artists. The Novello Quartet has been presented by the San Francisco Early Music Society, San Francisco Performances, Trinity Concerts, the San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival, and was the featured ensemble at the 2006 Mozart Conference at Claremont College. ...
The Novello Quartet was named for the members of the Novello family, Vincent, Mary and Clara. Vincent (1781-1861) was a church organist, composer and music publisher born of Italian parents in London, England. With the publication of two volumes of sacred music (1811) he founded the publishing house of Novello & Co, and was a founding member and later pianist and conductor of the Philharmonic Society. In 1829, Vincent Novello and his wife Mary undertook a journey to the continent, stopping in the musical capitals of Europe to hear the music of the day in churches and concert halls, and also to deliver to W.A. Mozart's impoverished sister Nannerl a small sum Vincent had raised by subscription in London. Among the musical luminaries the Novellos met on their journey were Mozart's widow Constanze, and Abbe Stadler, who told them the story of Joseph Haydn's commission from Spain by the Bishop of Cadiz for the Seven Last Words of Christ. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)
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"Baroque flutist Mary Oleskiewicz and harpsichordist David Schulenberg have been performing together since 1997. Specialists in Baroque music for flute and keyboard, each has an international reputation not only as a performer but as a scholar. They have presented recitals, public lectures, and demonstrations throughout Europe, North America, and Japan.
The world-premiere recording of the Six Flute Quartets by Johann Joachim Quantz by the Oleskiewicz-Schulenberg Duo and Friends was released in 2004. .."
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"The Oregon Renaissance Band
The Oregon Renaissance Band is an 8 to 12 member ensemble dedicated to performing and recording music of the Renaissance, played on faithful reproductions of historical instruments. These include violins, cittern, harp, bandora, chitarrino, recorders, krummhorns, racketts, sackbuts, pipe & tabor, bagpipes, schreierpfeiffen, and percussion, many of which were built by the performers. The Oregon Renaissance Band has presented concerts and workshops since 1991 and has been featured on NPR's "Performance Today". Their cd with ensemble De Organographia is entitled "Carnevale! Carnival Songs, Frottole, Dances and other Festive Music of 16th century Italy". In 1998, ORB performed at the early music festival in Regensburg, Germany.
Directed by Philip Neuman and Gayle Neuman. Other members include Daphne Clifton, Kathryn Richer, Andy Harris, Polly Gibson, David Bryan, Lori Fitch, and Laura Zaerr. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)
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"The Pacific Collegium aims to bring exceptional vocalists together with period instrumentalists in adventurous exploration of the marriage of text and music—the meeting of the natural instrument with the artful. Specializing in 16th- through 18th-century vocal chamber music and choral music, as well as the occasional foray into the modern repertory, we are committed to the presentation of virtuosic literature in both concert and liturgical settings. We are Artists-in-Residence at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Oakland and provide music for the Traditional Latin Mass at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church, Oakland. …"
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"Parthenia is a dynamic quartet of viols dedicated to performing the rich and abundant repertoire for viola da gamba from the 16th to 21st centuries. We present an annual series of concerts in Manhattan, where we collaborate with esteemed guest artists in engaging and surprising programs; we commission and premier new works for viols; we work to increase awareness of the viol's cultural heritage by touring to historical venues throughout New York City and to prestigious venues around the country. Parthenia is committed to creating more consort-playing opportunities, both professional and amateur, throughout America."
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"Pastimes is a group of musicians who perform early music on period instruments.
We had been playing together for a couple years before forming in 1995 the ensemble now known as Pastimes. We began receiving requests to play at private parties, costume dinners and outdoor fairs, business functions, school assemblies, and occasionally in church settings. We play renaissance music from the late 1400s to the mid 1600s, ranging from formal courtly and liturgical music to refined or rustic domestic entertainment.
We take our name from a song attributed to Henry VIII called 'Pastime with Good Company'. Our goal is to provide as much fun for those who hear us as we ourselves are having, and we do aim to have a good time! Our home base is in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)
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"The ensemble recreates the elegant sounds of the official, professional wind bands of the late Medieval and Renaissance periods as well as the rustic entertainments of the peasantry. Audiences from Seattle to Spoleto, Italy, have marveled at the virtuosity of the ensemble, its precision and impeccable intonation, but most of all its vitality and enthusiasm. Shawms, sackbuts, dulcians, recorders, krumhorns, bagpipes, lutes, guitars and percussion provide the fascinating aural dimensions to an entertaining Piffaro performance. Piffaro has recorded extensively and can be heard on the Newport Classic, Deutsche Grammophon's Archiv Produktion, Wyndham Hill, Passacaille, and currently on Dorian Recordings labels. "
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"Polyhymnia is a small ensemble of singers and instrumentalists focusing on historically informed performance of sacred music from the courts and cathedrals of the Renaissance world. The singers that comprise the ensemble are drawn from many sources, including some of the finest church choirs in New York. Past and present members have sung with Saint Thomas Fifth Avenue, Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Saint Luke in the Fields and Holy Apostles. Originally artists-in-residence at Saint John's in the Village, the ensemble moved to its current home at Saint Ignatius of Antioch in 2003, when the ensemble and its audience outgrew its original home. Currently producing three concerts a year in New York, Polyhymnia has also made a name for itself at performances in Boston as a popular entry in the Boston Early Music Festival fringe events, and has been the guest choir at a number of special events, most notably the centenary celebrations of Holy Cross Monastery, in Westpark NY. " See website for more information. (ed.)
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"Pro Musica Rara, Baltimore's "premier early music ensemble", is a period instrument chamber music ensemble performing baroque, classical, and early romantic repertoire. Founded in 1974, its musicians include Baltimore area professionals, early music specialists from throughout the eastern seaboard and world-renown guest artists. As Artists-in-Residence at Towson University Center for the Arts, PMR presents an annual subscription series and offers pre-concert lectures, master classes, and open dress rehearsals for students. In recent years, PMR has also given performances in important area venues such as the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art, Peabody Conservatory, and the National Gallery in Washington, D.C."
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Publick Musick seeks to be America's premier period instrument orchestra and choir dedicated to the performance of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Publick Musick seeks to achieve its vision through consummate performances of passion and power; devoting equal attention to both vocal and instrumental development and deriving inspiration from the work of the greatest figures of the Early Music revival. All vocal soloists are drawn from the choir, giving Publick Musick's sound a unique combination of clarity and strength. Instrumentalists are leading specialists in period instrument performance and all members share not only a passion for bringing Bach's music to the widest possible audience, but also a dedication to a performance tradition that combines great music making with historical research. .."
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"Hailed by the New York Times as "Sophisticated and Beguiling" and praised by the Los Angeles Times for their "astonishingly vital music-making", the New York-based Baroque ensemble REBEL (pronounced "Re-BEL") has earned an impressive international reputation, enchanting diverse audiences by their unique style and their virtuosic, highly expressive and provocative approach to the Baroque and Classical repertoire. ..." (See site for more info (ed.))
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"Renaissance Voices was founded in 1995 by a group of Maine singers on tour in London. The original idea for a small, auditioned, Portland-based chamber ensemble still guides our choices today. Although our emphasis is the a capella performance of early European music, in recent years we have broadened our repertoire to include other origins and periods, especially the 20th century. Every season we find and present music by women. We are a non-profit organization. " See website for more information. (ed.)
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"RENAISSONICS music lives in the robust performances of Renaissonics. Simultaneously historical and contemporary in its approach, the group plays as musicians of the era played --vigorously and improvisationally. Renaissonics' stylish performances allow audiences to experience the elegance and excitement of Renaissance music as it was intended to be heard. Music of the past is suddenly music of today. Virtuoso solos, chamber music, dance music and dazzling improvisations combine in a program that joyously bridges the gap between the artistic and pop. Renaissonics is a unique blend of members, all of whom are internationally recognized soloists, dance musicians, and improvisors. Their playing vibrantly blends this extensive expertise into performances that are continually original. Renaissonics is the resident ensemble for the Historical Dance Foundation's annual International Early Dance Institute.
RENAISSONICS is acknowledged as a leading ensemble of Renaissance Chamber Music, Dance Music, and Improvisation. They have appeared at the Festival Cenomanies in Le Mans, France; Musique en Catalogne Romaine, Perpignan, France; and may be heard on Ken Burn's PBS Documentary "The West". They were a featured ensemble for the Christmas Revels where they performed for a public of over 15,000 and for Early Music America's Star Spangled Season. Other appearances include the Boston Early Music Festival, the Cambridge Society for Early Music's International Candlelight Concerts, the Castle Hill Pop Music Series, the Indianapolis Early Music Festival, the New England Conservatory of Music's Improvisation Festival, Plimouth Plantation, and at Boston's First Night Celebration. RENAISSONICS is the resident ensemble of the Killington Vermont Shakespeare Festival. .."
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"Acclaimed by the New York Times for its "vital performances" and "robust" playing, Repast is a collaboration of three period-instrument virtuosi presenting vivid renditions of music of the baroque era. Repast members Keri Mikkelson (harpsichord), Amelia Roosevelt (violin), and John Mark Rozendaal (violoncello and viola da gamba), each have active careers in historical performance and bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the trio's programs. Repast enjoys frequent and fruitful collaborations with leading period instrument players and vocalists in order to explore the vast, masterful repertoire of the baroque era. The group's name, meaning a meal or a feast, is a double-entendre: out of the revival of past music comes a delectable, spiritually nourishing experience. ...
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"Founded in 1996 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, The Rose Ensemble reawakens the ancient with vocal music that strives to stir the emotions, challenge the mind, and lift the spirit. Each performance illuminates centuries of rarely heard repertoire, bringing to modern audiences research from the world's manuscript libraries and fresh perspectives on history, languages, politics, religion and world cultures and traditions. With nine critically acclaimed recordings and a diverse selection of concert programs, the group has thrilled audiences across the United States and Europe with repertoire spanning 1,000 years and over 25 languages, including new research in Hawaiian, Swedish, Middle Eastern and American vocal traditions.
The recipient of the 2005 Chorus America Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence and a first-place winner in the sacred music category at the 2007 Tolosa International Choral Competition (Spain), the group's concerts and recordings have been called "first class" (Neuss-Grevenbroicher Zeitung), "impassioned and brightly alive" (Choral Journal) and "engaging . .. satisfying" (Gramophone). Founder Jordan Sramek received the 2010 Louis Botto Award from Chorus America "for entrepreneurial zeal."
The Rose Ensemble can be heard regularly on American Public Media and the European Broadcasting Union (most notably with annual Christmas broadcasts) and was recently featured in special live broadcasts on Radio France, Chicago Public Radio, Vermont Public Radio and National Public Radio's Performance Today.
The Rose Ensemble's 16th anniversary season highlights include appearances at Cornell Concert Series (Ithaca, NY), University of Vermont Lane Series, The National Gallery (Washington, D.C.), Secrest Artist Series (Winston-Salem, NC), J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles, CA), and a collaboration with Piffaro, The Renaissance Band (Philadelphia, PA and MN).
The Rose Ensemble's latest recording, Il Poverello, is a diverse collection of medieval and Renaissance music for Saint Francis of Assisi."
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"Sacramento Baroque Soloists, founded in 2001, is Sacramento's own baroque music ensemble. World-class musicians from in and around Sacramento perform our concerts with the artistry and professionalism one expects in our growing community, playing Baroque music with enthusiasm polished with historical knowledge. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)
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"Sarasa is a collective group of international instrumentalists and vocalists who perform classical music of outstanding quality, and bring this music to diverse communities. Through the ensemble's outreach program in adolescent detention facilities, it is dedicated to bridging cultural, aesthetic, and economic barriers and providing incarcerated teenagers with opportunities for growth and enrichment through music.
Sarasa was formed in response to a concert played by its founder, Timothy Merton, in the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in 1997, at the urging of a friend who was a prison volunteer. An inmate who heard that first concert remarked, "When art is well executed, it projects a message that transcends language, culture, and even aesthetic boundaries." Sarasa took these words to heart and since then has been bringing high-quality music to those who ordinarily have little access to it. In addition to its public concerts, the ensemble plays in adult and adolescent correctional facilities, homes for the elderly, mental hospitals, and institutions for the disabled. Sarasa also does three-week residencies in grade schools, using drawing and writing to bring children to a meaningful understanding of classical music.
The name Sarasa is derived from a combination of Saraswathi, the Hindu goddess of art and culture, and the poetic sanscrit word rasa denoting the essence of sound " Visit website for more information. (ed.)
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"Praised for their "well-thought-out articulation and phrasing" (Early Music Review) and "elegant string playing that was immaculate in tuning and balance" (Early Music Today), the Sebastian Chamber Players (Sebastians) specialize in music of the Baroque and Classical eras and newly commissioned works for period instruments. Since their founding in 2001, the ensemble has performed throughout the United States. The group is comprised of members who have studied at the Historical Performance Program at the Juilliard School and as post-graduate fellows in early music at Yale University. The Sebastians were recently named the artists-in-residence at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Manchester, CT. They were finalists of the 2011 York International Early Music Competition and the 2011 Early Music America/Naxos Recording Competition."
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"Seven Times Salt was formed in February 2003. Since that time, we have performed for the Longy School of Music, Harvard University, The Society For Historically Informed Performance, the Boston Recorder Society, Plimoth Plantation, the Ken Pierce Dance Company, the Amherst Early Music Festival, the Early Music Festivals in Bloomington (IN) and Boston, the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum, and WGBH radio. We are based in Boston, MA, and our specialty is chamber music of the 16th and 17th centuries. ...
In our own repertoire, we strive to cover the waterfront from Morley to Matteis and everything in between, including not just English music, but other popular music from around Europe in the musically fertile period of the 16th and 17th centuries. The English consort turns out to be a perfect vehicle for a wide variety of Renaissance and early Baroque music, especially with the occasional addition of voices and other instruments such as bagpipes and percussion. "
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"S. Chordæ Consort of Viols was founded by gambist John Dornenburg for the purpose of performing and recording the rich body of music for viol consort of the 16th and 17th centuries. The Consort has performed widely in California with presenters including the Berkeley Early Music Festival, San Francisco Early Music Society, San Jose Chamber Music Society, Santa Cruz Baroque Festival, Gualala Arts, and Magnificat. In 1999 they made their European debut at the Tage Alter Musik Festival in Regensburg, Germany. The Consort currently has three highly praised CD recordings released on the Centaur label. The most recent CD features Renaissance Music by Josquin Des Prez and Heinrich Isaac with guest vocalists Scott Whitaker and Susan Rode Morris. They have also recorded suites from Johann Hermann Schein's Banchetto musicale of 1617, and Claudio Monteverdi's Third Book of Madrigals played on viols alone without vocalists. In the chamber music of this period the consort of viols occupied a place of honor that in later centuries would be awarded to the string quartet. The repertory for viol consort embraces a wide variety of styles ranging from the chansons, madrigals, and dances of the Renaissance to the fantasias, anthems, consort songs, and suites of the early baroque. Three and sometimes four different sizes of viols create a blended sound that is warmly resonant yet surprisingly transparent. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)
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"New York City based SIREN Baroque stages vibrant, thought-provoking programs of early chamber and vocal music. Bringing passionate and historically informed performances to concert halls, art galleries, and cafes throughout New York and beyond, the nine women of SIREN are committed to infusing passionate historical accuracy with a twinge of modern dynamism by commissioning new works for historical instruments. "
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"The Spirit of Gambo is a Chicago area viol consort featuring Ken Perlow, Phillip Serna & Russell Wagner. The Spirit of Gambo performs music throughout the rich viol consort repertoire. Programs are built around providing historical context as well as variety in the repertoire to produce a stirring musical experience.
The Spirit of Gambo – a Chicago Consort of Viols was formed in 2005 to address a growing deficiency of viol consort performers in the Midwest region, especially in the Chicago area. All being professional performers, the Spirit of Gambo are passionate advocates of the performance of music for early instruments, especially music composed for viols.
The Spirit of Gambo's members have performed on period instruments with varied groups including Ars Antigua, Ars Musica Chicago, Bella Voce, the Boston Early Music Festival, the Bottom Line Continuo Consort, the Catacoustic Consort, Chicago Early Music Consort, Chicago Opera Theater, the Classical Arts Orchestra, Comic Intermezzo, Early Music Chicago, Ensemble Musical Offering, the Forces of Virtue Ensemble and Choir, the Janus Ensemble, the Newberry Consort, the Second City Musick, and the Evelyn Dunbar Memorial Early Music Festival at Northwestern University. " See website for more details. (ed.)
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"The Streicher Fortepiano Trio is devoted to period performance of Classical era chamber music. Its members, Katherine Kyme, violin, Joanna Blendulf, cello, and Charlene Brendler, fortepiano, have earned the reputation of presenting exquisitely performed concerts on replica and original instruments. Their musicianship, combined with sensitivity to sonorities, creates a unique musical experience of optimal balance and clarity. Critics frequently praise the Trio's fine ensemble rapport. Spirited performances by the group convey the musical values and elegant Rococo ambiance of the late 18th century.
The Streicher Trio travels with a transportable 5-octave wooden framed replica instrument, lightweight and delicate in nature. Programs include the standard repertoire of Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven, as well as an occasional adventurous exploration of other composers contemporary to the Classical and Early Romantic eras. A typical program might include Boccherini and Schobert along with Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven, for instance. Collaborations with a guest artist -- clarinet, viola, or voice -- expand the repertoire possibilities. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)
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"Tiburcio Tapia was a rancher in southern California in the early 1800s. According to legend, he buried a treasure to safeguard it against thieves. Some say it was a chest of gold coins, buried beneath the roots of a great tree. His treasure was never recovered.
Tapia's Gold brings to life the music of past ages, a treasure for today's world. We specialize in the music and musical instruments of the European Renaissance and Middle Ages, with forays into the music of early California and other periods. We appreciate historical authenticity, but are not bound by it, for the past touches the present in many ways. " See website for more information. (ed.)
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"Founded in 2003, TENET is a vocal ensemble under the artistic direction of soprano Jolle Greenleaf. The ensemble strives to bring lesser known works to the ears of the public and to perform well known works with a fresh and new approach. As a program-based ensemble, distinguished soloists who also shine as ensemble singers are selected to fit the demands of each individual concert. Works are generally performed one-voice-to-a-part and TENET frequently collaborate with other ensembles and organizations. …"
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About a week after we arrived in Japan, Matt and I decided to be brave and try something out in town. We hired a babysitter and ventured out onto one of the main roads near our hotel. Everything was still very intimidating because we couldn't speak the language or read any signs and it all felt so alien. But, on the babysitter's suggestion, we found this little hole in the wall place called Nirvana. And inside we had hands down the absolute BEST curry I have ever had in my entire life. So good that I think about asking Matt to bring some home from work at least once every day. Dinner for two is about $30, though, so I knew I was going to have to come up with some way to satisfy my curry craving and limit myself to Nirvana only once or twice a month. This is a super fast and easy curry that you can throw together any old time. We ate it with whole grain naan but you could serve it over rice as well.
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp minced garlic (or 2 cloves finely chopped)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 big handfuls of spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces
ONE: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown. Add the garlic and salt and cook one minute, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
TWO: Add in the curry powder, cumin, and ginger and cook one minute, stirring frequently. Add in the coconut milk, tomatoes, and tomato paste and stir vigorously to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
THREE: Add chicken and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in spinach, cover, and let sit until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.
Freeze leftovers using the medium/large portions method to feed your freezer stash.
Nutrition Info:
Per serving- 332 Calories (173 Calories from Fat), 19g Fat, 13g Saturated Fat, 73mg Cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 14g Total Carbohydrates, 5g Dietary Fiber, 8g Sugars, 28g Protein, 54% DV VitA, 36% DV VitC, 7% DV Calcium, 17% DV Iron.
|Cook onions in a bit of olive oil
|Once they start to brown, add garlic and spices
|Stir in coconut milk, tomatoes, and tomato paste
|Add in chicken, cook through, then add spinach


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Some Texas Public Schools' Bible Courses Are Biased, Study Finds
A recent study released by an education watchdog group has found that there is fault with the way Bible classes are taught in Texas, with many schools showing favoritism toward Protestantism over Roman Catholicism and other faiths.
Mark Chancey, a professor of Religious Studies at Dallas-based Southern Methodist University, conducted the study, released Wednesday, in accordance with the Texas Freedom Network, a watchdog group which monitors religious liberties as well as the public education system in Texas.
The study found that out of the 60 Texas public schools offering Bible classes, at least one third of them are not meeting the state requirements to remain unbiased and academically sound.
As Chancey told The Associated Press, the primary issue behind the Bible classes is that many of them offer a biased view of religion favoring conservative Protestantism, and fail to properly address Roman Catholicism, Judaism, or mainstream Protestantism.
Chancey affirms that the teaching of Judaism is especially problematic, saying, "At a basic level, students are often being taught to experience Judaism only through Christian eyes."
"The bottom line is that [public schools] are not supposed to promote any particular religious view over other religious views, nor can they promote religion or non-religion over the other," Chancey told the Austin-American Statesman.
As Chancey told Fox News Austin, the main issue is that teachers are not being provided by the state with proper guidelines or resources, and therefore they "often fall back either on their own religious background or popular culture and that's exactly what the law's safe guards intended to prevent."
One issue, as listed in the study, published online, was that "a number of courses and their instructional materials incorporate pseudo-scholarship, including claims that the Bible provides scientific proof of a 6,000-year-old Earth [young Earth creationism] and that the United States was founded as a Christian nation based on biblical Christian principles."
"At least one district's Bible course includes materials suggesting that the origins of racial diversity among humans today can be traced back to a curse placed on Noah's son in the biblical story of the flood. Such claims have long been a foundational component of some forms of racism," the study adds.
Additional criticism includes the lack of standardization among Bible classes throughout the state, the use of textbooks originally designed for Sunday School, and the failure to distinguish between history and science when teaching the Bible.
"If the Bible and the study of the Bible isn't getting the respect it deserves, and the faith of our students is not getting the respect it deserves in these classes, this is instruction that should be taking place in congregations and at home and not at our public schools," Kathy Miller, president of the Texas Freedom Network, said in a statement regarding the study.
Jonathan Saenz, president of Texas Values, a watchdog group for biblical, Judeo-Christian values and religious freedom in Texas, told Fox News Austin that he believes the results of the study are skewed due to liberal bias, and that the law allowing for Bible classes is being used correctly.
"The law is very clear in how you are supposed to teach these things, the Supreme Court has even said its constitutional to do it, but you have to look at this complaint from this left wing group from the lens of the bias that they already bring to this issue, they're very hostile to people of religious beliefs particularly Christianity so it's no surprise that they will be hostile to anything related to the Bible in public schools," Saenz said of the study.
In 2007, the Texas State Legislature passed a law that allows Bible classes to be taught in public schools. The law included guidelines on how to teach the courses, but teachers reportedly did not receive proper training.
Guidelines for the law, House Bill 1287, state that Bible elective courses may be made available in public schools as long as they took an impartial approach to religion and focused primarily on the Bible's cultural and historical influence.
The Texas Freedom Network has now reportedly called on the Texas Legislature to provide funding for training courses so that teachers may be better prepared.
Additionally, the watchdog group advised the State Board of Education to implement more specific guidelines for educators to follow when teaching religion courses so that the classes may be homogenized throughout the state.


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A mechanical fault has caused a bus to catch on fire on George Town Road on Wednesday afternoon.
The fire was reported on the Tasmania Fire Service website about 1.20pm.
Only the driver was aboard the Redline bus at the time of the blaze, and they escaped uninjured.
Emergency services, including police, were on the scene of the incident at the George Town Road-East Tamar Highway junction to control traffic.
Image source: The Advocate Newspaper / Chris Clarke


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Just five days to Easter, a huge lot of wonderful DIY projects and no time at all to let them come to life.. I think I won't be able to do much for Easter this year, but at least I hope that you will enjoy all of these gorgeous ideas! : )
(The bunny cupcakes above are from One Charming Party, and here you can download the bunny ears)
These adorable sheep cookies are from Sweetopia. The tutorial can be found here, along with bunny and
mushroom shaped cookies!
Ballerinas ain't properly an Easter theme, but thanks to their light pastel shade and super cuteness they deserved a link here! : ) (from Cake Journal )
And what about some egg-shaped macarons? The full recipe is from Yummymummy.
Just a few other cookie inspirations: the lovely icing nests of Pennies on a Platter..
..some romantic cupcakes from I spy with my salad eyes..
..and the sweetest chick sugared almond, of which I couldn't find a source.
No more food, but flowers decorations now! : )
I'm totally in love with the succulent garden DIY from RoyJoy..
and with the simple, romantic eggs from A daily something..
..while I found this easy and scenografic arrangement on Attention2detail..
..these colorful egg planters on Craft Passion..
..and the cutest butterfly napkin rings on ellinée.
That's all for today, but tomorrow you will find the sewing, egg decoration and festive tags chapters!
Hope you will have fun with this! :D


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Artist: Clara Irene Thompson Fletcher (1900-1969)
Biography: Born in Hooper UT. Studied with Calvin Fletcher at USAC whom she married in 1926. Mother to seven children and seven stepchildren. Nationally recognized as a modern artist. In 1938 was one of five Utah artists whose work was selected for National American Art Show in NYC. Member of the Modern Art Movement of Utah, organized in 1941. Painted mural specifically for Logan Library at 90 North 100 East location.
Notes: Mural attached to plaster walls at library, 90 N. 100 E in 1934. Removed in 1987; restored and hung at 255 N Main Library, 1989.
Description: Oil, 115x60 ft mural, 1934; cleaned 1988
Location: Children's area


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When I started this post I was going to link back to the tote I made with cotton I dyed last year with indigo. Then I realized I never shared it here, only on instagram.
It's the Luxe Tote pattern. The handles and corners are buckskin. The tote went together quickly and I will be making another one at some point, I'm sure.
I also wanted to take another try at indigo dying. I love the shibori technique of long running stitches pulled tight and knotted. That was how I created the fabric that was used for the tote. I did a couple of pieces like that again.
I love the random shapes created by the tightening of the stitches.
I used some wooden drawer knobs and rubber bands for these.
I can't decide if I like the front or the back better with this pattern. I also did a slow dip on a skein of wool.
I'm anxious to start knitting with this.
I won a copy of Visual Texture on Fabric a couple of years ago. It's filled with great DIY ways to create texture on fabrics, many with things you probably already have on hand.
I used the sugar syrup method for these. I scattered a lot of syrup at first in an attempt to create layers of color. The longer the syrup sets, the more it will resist in the dying process. My syrup was also thin, so it spread a bit leaving shadow lines around the white patterns. I let the syrup set on the fabric for about an hour the first round and then used an old paint brush to apply the indigo. Once the indigo oxidized, I rinsed it and scattered more syrup, waited, and rinsed. I kept going with this process until I was happy with the color. It was difficult to get that true indigo with the brush application, so I did a quick dip in the vat on a couple of yards.
I love the richness of color that appears after the dip. I'm looking forward to cutting into these for more totes and maybe even a quilt.


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The Central Connecticut women's basketball team earned a 76-71 victory over Saint Francis U behind 29 points from senior Jaclyn Babe and 21 from sophomore Kaley Watras. The victory gives the Blue Devils (16-13, 10-8 NEC) the #5 seed in the Northeast Conference Tournament and sets up a first round rematch with the Red Flash (15-14, 10-8 NEC) who clinched the #4 seed by virtue of a Monmouth victory over Mount St. Mary's.
The Red Flash battled back into the game after trailing the Blue Devils by 11 points with 7:04 left in the game. Alexa Heyward banked in a long three pointer with four seconds left to play to cut CCSU's lead to 73-71. Saint Francis fouled Jaclyn Babe on the inbound pass and Babe stepped to the line and hit her first free throw to give CCSU a three-point lead with three seconds remaining. Another made free throw would give the Blue Devils a four point lead and the victory. Babe's free throw missed, but junior Lauren Arbogast grabbed the rebound and put in a layup to secure a 76-71 victory for CCSU.
The Red Flash opened the second half with a 7-0 run to take a 35-34 lead with 17:59 left in the game, but again the Blue Devils answered this time with a 9-0 stretch to take a 43-37. CCSU expanded its lead to 49-39 and then 59-48 with 7:04 left to play.
Saint Francis cut the CCSU lead to three points four times over the final seven minutes, but the Blue Devils were up to the challenge and never allowed the Red Flash to tie the score or take the lead.
Watras led the Blue Devils with six points, including four-for-four at the free throw line, over the final 78 seconds of play.
The rebound by Arbogast was just her second of the game, but it came at a crucial moment in the game and secured the victory.
CCSU relied heavily on the scoring of Jaclyn Babe and Watras. The duo combined for 50 points and are the first CCSU teammates to score 20-plus in the same game since Justina Udenze and Leanne Crocket both scored more than 20 against St. Francis on Feb. 28, 2011.
The Blue Devils built a 34-28 halftime lead behind 20 points from Jaclyn Babe. Babe was 6-of-9 from the field and connected on 7-of-8 free throw attempts.
CCSU opened the game with a 13-6 run over the first five and a half minutes of play. Jaclyn Babe led the Blue Devils with five points during the run and junior Lauren Arbogast was right behind her with four points.
Saint Francis made a run and tied the game at 23-23 with 3:54 to play, but the Blue Devils answered the Red Flash's 11-2 run with an 11-5 stretch to close out the period.
The Blue Devils were able to boost their first half offense with 11 made free throws. CCSU went to the line 13 times in the period and shot 84% from the stripe.
CCSU finished 31-of-36 (86.1%) from the free throw line. The 31 free throws made are just one off the program's single-game record of 32.
Jaclyn Babe was 8-of-11 from the field and 12-of-14 from the free throw line. Watras was 5-of-9 from the field and 10-of-12 from the line.
With 21 points, Watras extends her streak of double-digit scoring games to a career-high six.
Junior Jessica Babe, senior Kirsten Daamen and Arbogast each scored eight points in the victory. Junior Jaleen Thomas led the team with 10 rebounds.
CCSU outscored Saint Francis 21-16 off the bench, Watras had all 21 bench points for Central.
The Blue Devils out rebounded the Red Flash 38-31 with both teams grabbing 11 offensive rebounds.
The Blue Devils will travel to Saint Francis U on Sunday for the opening round of the NEC Tournament.


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The Rio Jazz Ensemble is made up of University students and community members. An audition is required to join the ensemble. The instrumentation of the Ensemble varies from semester to semester, and in addition to arrangements of classic jazz songs written especially for the ensemble, original compositions by the members are encouraged and performed. The focus of the combo is on musicianship and improvisation. The Jazz Ensemble performs in two to three concerts each year.
Contact: Chris Kenney email@example.com


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