text:
Sign In
Join Now
Study Tools
Study Tools
Good to have you back!
If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again.
Study better. Learn faster. Get the grade you want.
Discover why millions of students use us to learn better.
Or sign up with Email.
University of Colorado Boulder
Psychology 3101
PSY3101 Statistics CU Syllabus SP10.pdf
PSY3101 Statistics CU Syllabus SP10.pdf
Psychology 3101
University of Colorado Boulder
† The material on this site is created by StudyBlue users. StudyBlue is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the academic institution or instructor.
Sign up now and start studying this note for FREE
1 PSYC 3101-300 Statistics and Research Methods in Psychology SP10 University of Colorado at Boulder Class Location: Muen E0046 Time: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00 ? 10:50am Lab Location: Muen D346 Instructor: Martin Lanik, M.S. Office: Hrs: Mon & Wed 11:00 ? 12:00pm Phone: Email: firstname.lastname@example.com GTAs: Leif D. Oines Email: email@example.com Jake Westfall email@example.com Keith R. Lohse firstname.lastname@example.com Labs: Lab 310: Mon 8:00 ? 9:50am Leif D. Oines Lab 311: Mon 11:00 ? 12:50pm Leif D. Oines Lab 312: Tue 9:00 ? 10:50am Jake Westfall Lab 313: Thu 9:00 ? 10:50am Jake Westfall Lab 314: Mon 3:00 ? 4:50pm Keith R. Lohse Course website: Required Text: Gravetter, F. J., & Wallnau, L. B. (2009). Statistics for the behavioral sciences, 8th Ed. Please bring your textbook to class and lab. Required Calculator: You must bring to class and labs a calculator with a square root and memory capability. A statistical calculator is preferred. Course Description: Statistics and Research Methods in Psychology is designed to introduce students to the application of basic statistics to the measurement, analysis, and interpretation of psychological phenomena. This course will survey basic concepts in statistics, including frequency distributions, probability, central tendency, variability, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, analysis of variance, and others. Students will also learn how to use the R statistical program to analyze data. Course Objectives: There are four main objectives in this course: (1) graphing and describing distributions; (2) understanding the principles of probability; (3) using the correct inferential statistics to test hypotheses; (4) using the R statistical program to analyze data. Learning Methods: 1. Readings. Readings are assigned for most class meetings. Please check the course schedule to find out which chapter from the textbook you are expected to read BEFORE each class meeting. 2. Lectures. Lectures are designed to explain and elaborate on the class readings. The instructor will provide alternate explanations and examples to help you understand the material. Lecture notes ? all lecture notes will be posted on the course website. 3. Labs. Labs are designed to provide guided opportunities for practice. Your lab instructor will briefly review the concepts presented in lecture and help you with the lab assignments. A large portion of lab time is dedicated to working with the R statistical program. 4. Homework assignments. Homework will be assigned for most class sessions. You will be required to turn in your homework to the instructor at the beginning of the next class. 2 Evaluation Methods: 1. Homework. There will be 12 homework assignments during the semester. Each homework assignment is due that week in lab (see the course schedule) and each is worth 10 points. Your final grade will be based, in part, on your ten highest homework scores (I will drop your two lowest homework scores). Students cannot make up late or missed homework. 2. Lab Assignments. There will be 14 lab assignments during the semester. Lab assignments must be completed in lab and turned in to the lab instructor at the end of the lab. Each lab assignment is worth 10 points. Your final grade will be based, in part, on your twelve highest lab assignment scores (I will drop your two lowest lab assignment scores). Students cannot make up late or missed lab assignments. 3. Exams. There will be four exams (each worth 60 points) plus a comprehensive final exam (worth 100 points) administered during the finals week. Each of the four exams will be a combination of multiple-choice and short answer questions and will NOT be comprehensive. The comprehensive final will be a combination of multiple- choice and short answer questions from the previous four exams. No make-up exams will be offered. Your final grade will be based, in part, on the 3 highest exam scores (I will drop your lowest exam score) and the comprehensive final. Students may use one letter page of notes during exams. Grading: Students can earn up to 500 points ? 100 for homework assignments, 120 for lab assignments, 180 for exams, and 100 for the comprehensive final. Final grades will be based solely on the total points earned during the semester. No extra credit or make-up exams will be allowed. Grade Points A 500 ? 450 B 449 ? 400 C 399 ? 350 D 349 ? 300 F 299 or less Attendance: Regular class attendance is crucial to your success in this course and therefore I expect that you attend every class and lab unless you have a personal or medical emergency. I will not take or grade attendance. Please note that students who attend class regularly generally do much better than students who do not come to class. If you miss a class, it is solely your responsibility to contact a fellow student and obtain lecture notes from that day. Special Needs: If you need specific accommodations due to disability or other circumstances, please notify the instructor or the GTA right away so that accommodations can be made for you in the most efficient manner. Last but not least, WELCOME to the exciting field of statistics! Let?s have fun learning!!! 3 Course Schedule Date Lecture Reading Homework (due in lab that week) Lab 1-11 Introductions 1-13 Introduction to stats Ch 1 1-15 Introductions and levels of measurement Lab Assgmnt 1: pg. 32/problems 12, 17, 18, 20 1-18 No class ? MLK Holiday * attend another lab that fits your schedule 1-20 Frequency distributions Ch 2 1-22 Central tendency Ch 3 HW1: pg.32/problems 1, 2, 7, 15, 19 Frequency distributions and central tendency Lab Assgmnt 2: pg.66/problems 5, 8 pg.101/problems 5, 28 1-25 Variation Ch 4 1-27 1-29 EXAM 1 HW2: pg.66/problems 1, 17, 19 pg.102/problems 25, 26 Variation Lab Assgmnt 3: pg.134/problems 7, 28 2-1 z scores Ch 5 2-3 2-5 Probability Ch 6 HW3: pg.134/problems 1, 5, 11, 19, 23 z scores and areas under the normal curve Lab Assgmnt 4: pg.160/problems 5, 11 pg.195/problems 11, 15 2-8 Sampling distribution Ch 7 2-10 2-12 Hypothesis testing Ch 8 HW4: pg.160/problems 3, 7, 27 pg.195/problems 5, 9 Standard error and areas under the normal curve Lab Assgmnt 5: pg.226/problems 11, 21, 22 2-15 2-17 Effect size 2-19 Statistical power HW5: pg.226/problems 1, 3, 5, 13, 17 Hypothesis testing, effect size, and power Lab Assgmnt 6: pg.275/problems 5, 6, 25 2-22 EXAM 2 2-24 t statistic Ch 9 2-26 HW6: pg.275/problems 2, 3, 4, 9, 21, 22, 23 Review hypothesis testing, effect size, and power Lab Assgmnt 7: Problems distributed in lab 3-1 t test for independent samples Ch 10 3-3 3-5 t test for dependent samples Ch 11 t test for independent and dependent samples Lab Assgmnt 8: pg. 335/problems 22, 23 pg.360/problems 15, 21 3-8 Confidence intervals Ch 12 3-10 3-12 EXAM 3 HW7: pg. 303/problems 1, 5, 15 pg. 335/problems 5, 15, 21 pg. 360/problem 1, 11 Confidence intervals Lab Assgmnt 9: pg.388/problems 7, 11, 25 3-15 Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) Ch 13 3-17 3-19 ANOVA Lab Assgmnt 10: pg.442/problems 26, 27 3-22 Spring Break 3-24 3-26 3-29 ANOVA Review 3-31 Factorial ANOVA Ch 15 4-2 HW 8: pg.438/problems 3, 4, 11, 19, 23 Factorial ANOVA Lab Assgmnt 11: pg. 517/problems 24, 25 4-5 Repeated measures ANOVA Ch 14 HW 9: pg.513/problems 1, 5, 9, 15, 19 Repeated measures ANOVA 4 4-7 4-9 Correlation Ch 16 Lab Assgmnt 12: pg. 475/problems 24, 25 4-12 4-14 Regression Ch 17 4-16 HW10: pg. 471/problems 1, 3, 5, 7, 15 Correlation Lab Assgmnt 13: pg.559/problems 15, 22 4-19 4-21 Non-parametric tests Ch 18 4-23 HW11: pg. 557/problems 1, 2, 5, 8, 9 Regression Lab Assgmnt 14: pg.602/problems 22, 24 4-26 EXAM 4 4-28 Review 4-30 Review HW12: pg. 600/problems 1, 2, 5, 7, 15 Review for final Finals COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM Please note that topics and assignments are subject to change without prior notice. Martin Lanik Microsoft Word - Statistics CU Syllabus SP10.doc
About this note
Alexis B.
File Size:
4 page(s)
Simply amazing. The flashcards are smooth, there are many different types of studying tools, and there is a great search engine. I praise you on the awesomeness.
- Dennis
I have been getting MUCH better grades on all my tests for school. Flash cards, notes, and quizzes are great on here. Thanks!
- Kathy
I was destroying whole rain forests with my flashcard production, but YOU, StudyBlue, have saved the ozone layer. The earth thanks you.
- Lindsey
This is the greatest app on my phone!! Thanks so much for making it easier to study. This has helped me a lot!
- Tyson
StudyBlue in the News
Press Releases →
Online Flashcards
High School
By Date
About Us
Press Releases
Show & Tell
Refer Friends
Student Stories
Help Center
Terms of Use
StudyBlue is not sponsored or endorsed by any college, university, or instructor.
© 2014 StudyBlue Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
Discover Illustrator
Frank Endersby has enjoyed drawing and painting from a very young age. He has experimented with many forms of art, from designing greeting cards to designing china patterns to illustrating preschool board books. He is the illustrator of Left Hand, Right Hand: A "Hands-On" Book About Left and Right, by Janet Allison Brown. Frank lives in Cirencester, England. This is his first book for HarperCollins.
Copyright © 2014 HarperCollins Publishers. All rights reserved.
Site Powered by Supadü

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Suggestions please - minimizing calories/fat
Hi everyone,
I love to eat, and I especially love to eat rich food in large quantities. It's caught up with me, and lately I've been trying to significantly lower my calorie and fat intake. As a result, I usually order only a salad or grilled chicken when I go out, or else I take only two bites and eat something else when I get home. Any suggestions for restaurants in Boston or Cambridge where I can get yummy and interesting food that's on the lighter side, and where I won't leave the restaurant sill hungry?
Thanks so much!
Kaze or ShabuZen in Chinatown would be a good start. You can get a platter of vegetables and some thinly sliced chicken or lean beef or seafood. Cook it all in a delicious broth and dip in some soy or chili sauce. If you avoid the noodles, it's a pretty light, healthy and low fat meal.
41 Essex St, Boston, MA 02111
I find it's not too hard to eat light at most places - some kind of raw fish or broth based soup as an appetizer, seafood entree with sauce on the side, and a veggies side with olive oil instead of butter. It is hard to choose a restaurant based on eating healthy since most offer such a wide variety - when i am dieting i just make sure to look at the menu before I go to decide on the healthy options and then not tempt myself by looking again when I get there just ordering what I already decided on. Good luck!
re: thegirlwholovestoeat
Brown rice sushi is always a good option (no tempura rolls of course). I have found brown rice sushi at Snappy Sushi on newbury street, douzo on Dartmouth St , and Samurai on Boylston st.
131 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116
Snappy Sushi
144 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
I can't really suggest a restaurant because I am not in your area, but I have been cutting back for the past 5 months and lost around 18 lbs. I did this by eating 3 meals a day, always including a protein and avoiding too many carbs. When I dine out, I usually order a meat based app and a salad and that is enough to satisfy me. I try to stick to 1500 calories or less and write down everything I eat.
If I can do it, anyone can!
Posted about Erbaluce on several threads here, but that is an excellent choice for dining out if not focused on salads or sashimi and the like. The chef tries to avoid using animal fats as flavor enhancers; he uses vegetable, fruit, and herbal flavorings instead to heighten flavors, and it works fantastically in most cases. Had a few lean-protein courses there (and plenty of vegetables) that were incredibly satisfying and left us feeling sated but not overfed. Much lower on the fat scale than most restaurants I think.
69 Church Street, Boston, MA 02116
re: Zatan
I second Erbaluce. It's one of the few restaurants around where I feel confident that my meal isn't drowning in fat.
It's eye opening to check out the nutritional information that's available for some restaurants (mostly chains are the ones that post this info on their websites, but one can assume the data could be applied to most restaurants).
When I dine out I focus on vegetables, shrimp, and fish.
I also eat VERY leanly for the majority of the time so that I can be a wee bit more relaxed when dining out. High fiber cereals (cascadian farms clifford crunch), soup, vegetables, gardenburgers, etc.
Sushi is an obvious choice, if you're into that and you stick the simpler stuff (no deep fried maki of course).
Chinatown or Super 88 for pho - as long as you stick with pho tai or pho ga rather than the fattier cuts, a bowl of pho is around 8 or 9 WW points. I go easy on the noodles.
After years of WW on and off though, what's always worked best for me is to "bank" points (or calories, what have you) to save up for a meal , and then get what I want within reason.
Oh knclouse, I feel your pain. I think it's really hard to eat out when you're trying to take off a few lbs., frankly - the temptation is too great for me, most times. That said, the advice about moderation, etc. is all good. We eat a ton of Asian food, and there it's much easier to make "healthy choices" - few creamy sauces (although coconut milk in Thai has a lot of calories) and an emphasis on fresh veggies helps you along. I'd recommend Pho Viet at Super 88 in Allston - the veggie Pho has *loads* of vegetables and some nice rice noodles to give you a carb fix. Hot pot at Shabu Zen (Chinatown or Allston) is a great choice. Any of the steamed options at Chinese restaurants are good - lean protein plus vegetables.
Otherwise, if you can, I'd cook at home more - head over to the Home Cooking board for inspiration or start a new post . . . .
Good luck!
Pho Viet
1095 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Shabu Zen
78 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134
Health Works Cafes in Allston or Back Bay is my favorite for a lunch or early supper. Everything is made from scratch using the finest ingredients and they really keep the calories and fat down. The club is women only but men are welcome in the cafes.
My best tip for being a person who loves food and getting to/maintaining a healthy weight - eat very sensibly at breakfast and lunch (definitely limit carbs) and generally eat what you want at dinner in reasonable portions. This isn't the best plan if you want to quickly lose a lot of weight, but I find that it is a healthy lifestyle that still allows you to try new things and doesn't deprive you of so much that it leads to binges. Also, pay attention to drinks-soda, juice, and alcohol are easy ways to cut calories.
fat with food is what sates you and makes you feel full. cutting calories and fat (unless you are eating gargantuan amounts of food) will just keep you hungry and feeling deprived. i've gone low-carb and lost 15 pounds in 2 months. i am never hungry and enjoy things like cheese and bacon with no guilt.
if you're determined to eat like an ascetic, pretty much anyplace will do steamed veg and plain grilled fish. sashimi and oysters are good options too.
I've lost about 40 pounds recently doing Weight Watchers, and have found it fairly easy to find things that have fit into my plan. I travel a lot for work, and so restaurant meals make up a pretty big share of my food intake.
Overall, I've found the best strategy is to look for dishes that have lots of what you *can* eat, rather than focusing on excluding things you can't. Look for things that include lots of vegetables, simply prepared meats (don't limit yourself to chicken -- seafood, beef, and many cuts of pork are all good choices if carefully chosen), broth, etc. Order soup; it's almost always a good choice and will fill you up before the main course. Order baked potatoes, since you can control what goes on them. Etc.
I've found good choices in some unusual places. Indian buffets have been fairly easy -- you can fill up on soup and rice and tandoori chicken, and take just a few bites of the richer stuff to get a taste for it. Chinese is a good option if you're careful -- lunch today is a little bit of stir-fried chicken, a lot more vegetables, soup, and brown rice. Pho is a godsend, as are fresh rolls. Careful with those salads -- you can undo anything good about a salad with croutons and dressing and other toppings. And whatever you eat, track it. If you don't know what you're eating, you can't really make informed decisions.
Above all, though -- don't deprive yourself. Eat the stuff you love, but in moderation. I couldn't have gotten this far if they told me I couldn't have bacon :)
re: dtremit
Some great advice here.
I would like to echo the comment about tracking what you eat. This has been very helpful and educational for me. I have an iPhone app called Lose It, that is a calorie counter. After using it for a week or so I learned a lot about the food I had been eating all these years and which ones I should cut back on (mostly beer, d'oh!).
Also, while you are doing this, it might be benefitial to find out if you have other medical concerns that can be improved by diet. Personally, I have trouble with cholesterol, so I combined my desire to reduce bad holesterol with my desire to improve my protein:carbohydrate ratio. It's proved an interesting challenge and I've discovered some new favorite food/dishes as a result.
As for restaurants, one thing that is a small compromise is getting a burrito bowl instead of a burrito. You drop about ~150 calories worth of tortilla (carbs) and don't sacrifice much in the way of flavor or nutrients.
I, too, am on kick to lower wt - so far 15lbs off & counting. Things like cerviche at Rincon Limeno fit the bill & make oh so happy.
I've found in some cases spending more does the trick (btw, Shabu Zen is a great idea.. you eat slowly, which helps). Another restaurant choice is that Peruvian place in Eastie - Ricon Limeno or something - get the ceviche. Fish in lemon juice is pretty light.
Now, if you love rich food, you are kind of screwed.... rich is bad. And the first piece of advice - DON"T EAT OUT VERY OFTEN. Like it or not, in those kitchens, they ARE using a lot of butter. Read Anthony Bourdain - kitchens use butter like doctors use rubber gloves.
When I've tried to diet and eat out, I had these things in mind.
1) Small snack before I went so I didn't order hungry
2) Ask them NOT to bring bread if they normally do
3) Avoid apps unless you are splitting them among 3 or more people
4) If you are going to drink, drink 1 thing - straight whiskey (well, that's more my joking call, but drinking can add a lot of calories to a meal)
5) Spend a bit more to get less calories - oysters with mignonette or ponzu are low-cal, so is sashimi, and when it comes to beef, filet mignon (petit cut, please) is a better choice than a ribeye (unless the filet is wrapped in bacon or sauced up). Heck a lobster roll (ask for no mayo) from Belle Isle Seafood is a nice way to go.
Belle Isle Seafood
1267 Saratoga St, Boston, MA 02128
Shabu Zen
16 Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111
397 Hancock St, Quincy, MA


text:
In the latest Sotomayor reverse discrimination scandal, the Supreme Court nominee is revealed to be part of an all-female professional organization. Stephen demands entrance into the club ... 'cause he's had it with the sausage fest of a club he's part of. Check out last night's "The Word" on "The Colbert Report."
The Colbert Report:
|The Colbert Report
|Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
|The Word - Bohemian Grove
A Progressive Journal of News and Opinion Publisher, Zuade Kaufman Editor, Robert Scheer
© 2014 Truthdig, LLC. All rights reserved.


text:
Top style tips from the men at MSN HQ
Success: managing your inner chimp
Getty Images
If someone told you there was a chimp in your brain and it doesn't always want you as a human to be happy or successful, how would you react?
Firstly, you'd probably try and get it out, then wonder why the hell it was there in the first place.
As human beings we're always seeking to understand why we act and react to things in life in the way that we do.
Maybe we're irrational and fail to see logic, or maybe we just get lazy. Then there's worry, stress, and lack of confidence, which are all bound to happen at different points in our lives.
More often than not issues like these are covered in self-help books that can be found firmly on the wife or girlfriend's side of the bookshelf.
On MSN Him: the world's most exclusive gyms
But let's face it, most guys don't usually venture over there, which is why The Chimp Paradox, written by consultant psychiatrist Dr Steve Peters, has come in to fill a void.
Endorsed by some of Britain's top professional athletes, Dr Peters' book can help men find a simple way to understand themselves and their minds.
The Chimp Paradox isn't a recipe for instant success, rather it offers up a blueprint or framework that people can apply to themselves and their life.
"My remit is that I just want people to get quality of life. For them to be happy, confident, self-assured, inspirational and successful," Dr Peters told MSN Him.
"I want to give people an understanding of the structure of the mind in a simple way that's accessible.
"Then I want them to understand the rules of the mind and how it works, and then I want them to apply that to themselves individually, so that they can actually work out from their perspective how their particular mind is functioning."
Getty Images
Meeting your chimp
The Chimp Paradox begins by offering up a concept that simplifies how the human mind works and introduces us to our inner chimpanzee.
The chimp, as Dr Peters puts it, is simply an 'emotional machine' that makes up one of three parts in our unique psychological mind alongside our 'human brain' and our 'computer brain'.
"The chimp can be a good thing, but generally it doesn't help and it sabotages people," Dr Peters explains.
"It's got a reason for doing that because it has its agendas and its own way of thinking about the world."
More often than not these agendas or 'drives' are highly emotional and at times very illogical leading to a huge conflict of interest with the 'human brain'.
Our 'human brain' is the person we really are and acts in a logical way after gathering all available facts.
The 'computer brain' is where both our human and chimp store information and experiences and acts as a reference point for both as we grow older.
Critically all three brains operate at different speeds and power.
Our computer brain is by far the quickest but this is followed by the chimp, which is five times stronger than our human one – which is where things get interesting in learning how to manage it.
Getty Images
Chimp versus human
Picture this. It's 6:30am, your alarm buzzes, and as the rain pours outside the window that run in the park you promised to do suddenly seems like a very bad idea.
The reasons why it's best to stay in that nice warm bed begin to swirl in your head and within a flash a hand has slapped snooze and you tell yourself 'I'll do it tomorrow'.
Your inner chimp has just won the battle.
While the book aids in understanding how the mind works, it also gives people the skills to help manage it, thus getting the chimp out from under the covers so we can get on with life.
Certified by world sport
After spending 20 years working in hospital psychiatry and as a senior lecturer at Sheffield University, Dr Peters' mind management concept has taken him into the often emotionally charged world of elite sport.
Dr Peters has been credited with helping athletes to realise their full potential by overcoming mental hurdles that can affect performance during competition.
While Dr Peters has worked across a number of sports as a psychiatrist, his involvement with Britain's cycling team has seen him hailed as a "genius" by Sir Dave Brailsford, performance director of British Cycling.
And there's no bigger endorsement of the chimp model and its success than that of Team GB's eight cycling gold medals won at the London Olympics last year.
On MSN Him: the men who lost everything
The Tour de France winner and Olympic gold medallist Sir Bradley Wiggins is a firm believer in Dr Peters' mind model and has spoken of the need to keep the chimp in the cage when dealing with a pressurised situation and to react with logic not emotion.
Track queen Victoria Pendleton is another who holds Dr Peters in high regard, crediting him with turning her career around when she had lost all self-belief.
Those in the football world have also come calling for Dr Peters, whose talent has been recognised by Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, who has since employed him to work alongside players at the club.
English football's deep thinker and current Olympique Marseille midfielder Joey Barton is another who has utilised Dr Peters' model.
After being sent off on the final day of the 2011-12 Premier League season against Manchester City, the much-maligned bad boy revealed that his chimp had a hard time dealing with injustice.
Getty Images
Success, happiness and confidence awaits
There's no doubt it takes time to tame your chimp, but with enough practice the powerful effects of this mind model can be life changing.
With a proven track record in elite sport, The Chimp Paradox isn't the kind of book that will sit on the shelf, rather it will be the ultimate companion on your unique journey through life.
related stories on msn
latest him videos
A cunning fox gives firefighters and locals the slip after sending them on a wild goose chase inside a building in Chile.
Date 17 mins ago, Duration 1:00, Views 0
latest him news
Worried that somebody is reading your emails? Comfort yourself with 10 stories from a bygone age of spying...
The winter bug season is on its way, which means you need to know how to pull a sickie
It's nearly Movember - which means it's nearly time to get growing
Our pick of the best men's boots and shoes for autumn
The England rugby international and Harlequins player shares his health and fitness routine
They cost an arm and a leg but are they actually worth it? We check out the most expensive grooming gear on the market.
With Movember 2013 upon us, choose from these amazing moustache styles
How getting into the ring is helping Parkinson's sufferers to beat the disease.
It's pageant time again: as the Miss Universe 2013 contestants gather in Moscow, we preview the contenders
Don't let the rain dampen your look with these wet weather style staples
Beat the chill this year with our pick of the best coats around.


text:
Welcome to the Ascot Beer Festival Website
The Berkshire South-East branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) are delighted to have been invited back for an 8th year to hold a beer festival at the prestigious Ascot Racecourse. After another successful beer festival in 2013 we continue to have a high standard to live up to.
What's on Offer
This year there will be over 240 different real ales to choose from.
As usual we will showcase local breweries from Berkshire and the surrounding counties, but in addition we are pleased to welcome the breweries of Derbyshire to feature on our Regional Bar.
We are also arranging a few Festival Special Beers to be brewed especially for the festival.
The Whitworth brewery from Shirley rode off with the 2013 Beer of the Festival crown thanks to their amazing "Sobriety Blonde". But as they were from last year's Black Country regional bar, they will sadly not be back to defend their title. This leaves the field open for the rest!
For cider lovers, we will have thirty to choose from including local producers Mr Whitehead; Ciderniks; Salthill and Tutts Clump augmented by our favourites from the West Country... all served, we guarantee, without ice!
Looking for a particular favourite? Whilst we're putting together this year's list, you can check out last year's List of Beers and List of Ciders & Perries.
As well as our fabulous selection of drinks, the festival will also offer some top class flat racing and the chance to have a flutter if you fancy, plus live music from the Bavarian Strollers (Friday) and the Royal Artillery Band (Saturday).
Opening Times
Entrance gates and bars will open at 11.00am on both days, with racing starting at approximately 2.00pm. Bars will close 30 minutes after the last race (expected to be approximately 6.00pm).
The Logistics
Tickets for the beer festival are on-sale now. See the Tickets page for details.
A voucher system will be in operation for all Beer Festival ales, perries and ciders. A single half pint voucher is priced at £2.00, with 6 half pint vouchers (i.e. 3 pints) being sold for £10.00, equivalent to £3.33 per pint.
Unused vouchers will be refunded by the racecourse for a limited time directly after the bars close or you can choose to post the vouchers in a charity donations box situated at the voucher sales point.
Free Tasting Notes and polycarbonate glasses will be provided, but it will also be possible to purchase a limited edition commemorative oversized pint glass for £4.50.
A full programme of racing will be taking place whilst the festival is on. All normal race-day facilities will therefore be available at the racecourse, including hot & cold food and soft drinks.. Customers are welcome to bring a picnic and the rules governing this can be found at Ascot Racecourse Picnic Policy page.
There is parking available at Ascot Racecourse, and it is just 7 minutes walk from Ascot Railway Station. See the Ascot Racecourse Directions Page for more details.
If you will be attending, you can indicate this on our event.


text:
(cleaning) shiitake mushrooms?
I've been buying shiitake mushrooms from the Ranch99 Asian supermarket, for about a quarter the price I would pay at Trader Joe's. These mushrooms are labeled "China." (I am speaking of regular non-dehydrated mushrooms, although I buy the dried kind as well.)
How to clean mushrooms has always been a bit of mystery to me, and some corners of the 'net claim that mushrooms grown in China are particularly unsafe, potentially chemical laden, etc. They taste fine to me, though.
Would you eat Made in China mushrooms? How do you clean them?
I put my mushrooms in soups and scrambled eggs. If we agree the mushrooms are safe, what are your other favorite preparations?
I clean mushrooms, depending on variety, fresh or dried....with a quick bath or a few dips in water. They do not absorb enough water to make a difference in anything I have made in the past.
Chinese Casserole clay pots
Addition to Green Vegetable medley
Chinese Stir Frys
Dim Sum
Stuffed with Meat or Sea Foods
Mushroom Medleys
I have no problem eating mushrooms.....or most products imported from China.
They should be cleaned the same way as any other Mushroom. A batch in water and possible a slight scrub if really dirty. I would not have a problem eating Chinese Mushrooms.
I use my mushroom brush and sometimes a damp paper towel to wipe them off.
My grandmother used to pick mushrooms in the woods. I was always afraid to eat them . . .Chinese mushrooms with a few chemicals, no worries :)
Favourite preparations? Oh, wow. As a mushroom adorer that would be hard to pick. Duxelles would be one (i.e. Beef Wellington). Chanterelles simply sauteed in butter with fresh thyme. I like plain old creminis marinated. Boursin stuffed, creamed on toast, garlic butter roasted, warm mushroom salad with toasted hazelnuts, grilled portabello stuffed with feta and a balsamic glaze, enoki in a simple salad, wild mushroom risotto...
I buy my shiitake mushrooms and other mushrooms at the Chinese grocery also. I snap off the stems, then wipe the caps clean with a paper towel.
Favorite preparations-
- creamy mushroom soup (no cream)
- mushroom udon soup
- spinach and mushroom tart (no crust)
- tofu, mushroom, napa cabbage stir fry.
If button or cremini mushrooms are avail loose, I choose the largest ones and make stuffed mushrooms. I made stuffed mushrooms for dinner tonight- stuffing is carmelized onions and mushroom stems with with mushroom broth and thyme. Topping is mozarella cheese.
Ideally, water isn't involved in the cleaning process; not because of them absorbing the water, but loss of flavor to the water. So, the best way would be to scrape the stems and brush/wipe (and if needed, scrape) the caps. But... I only do it that way if the mushrooms are great. For generic kinds, a dips in water will do. No water is best, followed by standing water, then running water.
The air we breath has chemicals. It's not about something having it, but about having it in dangerous amounts, which most foods, import or not, don't.
I too like mushrooms in soup/puree form. Also like them on pizzas. Favorite would be roasting them for that nice texture.
1. Mushroom risotto
2. Grilled portabello with gorgonzola on top
3. Gnocchi
(Gnocchi Souffles appeared in the Oct. 2003 issue of Gourmet magazine and was attributed to chef Barbara Lynch of Boston's No. 9 Park)
*cream layer
*gnocchi layer
*cheese layer (Bra Tenero or American Munster)
*mushroom layer under cheese (my adaptation of Chef Lynch's 10 g or 1/3 oz. fresh white truffle shaved on top before serving
)*Drizzle of white truffle oil on top before serving (my adaptation)
Perfect for cold, snowy winter days. Comfort food that will make your cardiologist question your judgment :)


text:
With our cool summer temperatures, colorful alpine meadows and brilliant autumn foliage, Angel Fire makes a beautiful year-round destination. Come up for world-class mountain biking, a round of golf—and a whole lot more.
There's plenty to do here from May through October, including:
- World-class mountain biking
- Golf on our 18-hole PGA championship course
- Zipline
- Eurobungy
- Scenic chairlift rides
- Disc Golf
- Tennis
- Rock climbing wall
- Monte Verde Lake
- River rafting
- Horseback riding
- Hiking
- ATV tours
- Wildlife tours
- Olympic Park Playground
- Outdoor photography and art exhibitions
- Allegria Medi Spa
- Music from Angel Fire Chamber Music
Call Angel Fire Resort Reservations at 800-633-7463 to learn more about our summer events and activities.


text:
I like to crumble my bacon. Either way, it's outstanding!
"Some Like It Hot" Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Made with pimiento cheese, bacon, and strawberry preserves, "Some Like It Hot" Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches are the mother of all pimiento cheese sandwiches. Grill up slices of comfort for lunch or dinner today.
Yield: Makes 8 servings
More From Southern Living
Recipe Time
Hands On:
20 Minutes
Total: 1 Hour
- Miss Mattie's Southern Pimiento Cheese
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 16 sourdough bread slices
- 16 thick applewood-smoked bacon slices, cooked
- Strawberry preserves
- 1. Prepare Miss Mattie's Southern Pimiento Cheese as directed.
- 2. Butter 1 side of each bread slice. Place 8 bread slices, buttered sides down, on a hot griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3. Spread 1/2 cup pimiento cheese over each bread slice on griddle. Top each with 2 cooked bacon slices.
- 4. Place remaining 8 bread slices, buttered sides up, on bacon. Turn sandwiches, and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown. (Pimiento cheese should be slightly melted.) Serve with strawberry preserves.
My Notes
Only you will be able to view, print, and edit this note.Add Note
"Some Like It Hot" Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sandwiches
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Family, Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: Southern
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Cheese, Rice/Grains
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
More Recipes Like This
Grilled Pimiento Cheese SandwichesSouthern Living
Smoky "Pimiento" Cheese SandwichesSouthern Living
Our Favorite Pimiento CheeseSouthern Living
Find out what we've got cooking...
Get our Free Weekly Specials Newsletter filled with our favorite recipes, seasonal menus, and special features.
We Respect Your Privacy. Privacy Policy


text:
Sign up for Yardbarker's daily Top 10 newsletter, the Morning Bark! Customize to get news on your favorite sports and teams.
Found April 04, 2013 on PenguinPoop:
PLAYERS: Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, Paul Martin, Evgeni Malkin, Chris Kunitz, James Neal, Jarome Iginla, Jaromir Jagr
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins
There's a rather ominous Bible verse in the book of Hosea that warns, "… they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind." While I may be guilty of taking this piece of scripture out of context, it sure seems like an apt description for what has been an exhilarating yet tumultuous couple of weeks for Penguins hockey. On the plus side, GM Ray Shero acquired a bevy of high-profile rental players in an effort to return the Stanley Cup to the 'Burgh. The Pens obliged by ripping off a 15-game winning streak, tied for the second-longest in league history. However, injuries to key players such as Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, and Paul Martin—not to mention a pair of ugly losses—have muddied the waters. Amid the sudden turbulence, one thing is clear. It's time for the Penguins own whirlwind—Evgeni Malkin—to emerge from a season in the shadows. With Sid nursing a broken jaw, the Pens need No. 71 more than ever before. To say Malkin's experienced a Jekyll-and-Hyde season would be an ...
Original Story: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Pengui...
Comments are closed.
What do you think?To leave a comment, you can:
Penguins Trade For Jussi Jokinen Add Depth to Already Deep Roster
Penguins' Tanner Glass pays for fans to switch jersey numbers
Jokinen leads way in Penguins debut
Marc-Andre Fleury gets his stick stuck in boards
Rangers 1, Penguins 2 (SO)
GIF: Marc-Andre Fleury was so good tonight he didn't even need his glove
Jussi Jokinen to the Pittsburgh Penguins by Bill Sunshine
Rangers-Penguins Preview
Pittsburgh Penguins Gameday 38 - New York Rangers
Game Preview: New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Rangers vs. Penguins (Game 36)
Goal breakdown: Rangers drop tough one in Pittsburgh, grab a point.
NHL News
Delivered to your inbox
You'll also receive Yardbarker's daily Top 10, featuring the best sports stories from around the web. Customize your newsletter to get articles on your favorite sports and teams. And the best part? It's free!
Follow us on Twitter
|Latest Rumors
|Best of Yardbarker
These Crazy Childhood Stories About Weird Friends And Families Will Make You Never Want To Have Kids
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
What is Yardbarker?
Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.


text:
|Super 8 Fern Park hotels are provided below. Search for cheap and discount Super 8 hotel rooms in Fern Park, FL for your group or personal travels. We list the best Super 8 Fern Park properties so you can review the Fern Park Super 8 hotel list below to find the perfect place.
This website will show you discounted Fern Park, FL hotels & motels that have similar quality of Super 8.
All Super 8 in or near Fern Park
Similar hotels to Super 8
Next: Show All Available Comparable Hotels with Pricing >


text:
Daddy, please don't touch me there.Umm...Just something I wrote one day in studyhall. I was really bored..
It hurts so much, It's just not fair.
You told me not to tell a soul
But I just can't keep my mouth closed.
I have to tell, tell 'em what you stole.
You stole it from me and I'm only 7 years old!
Daddy, Pleas don't do this!
Daddy please stop it!
You said not to tell Mommy.
Why?! Why can't she know the beast you really are?!
So she and me won't be near you nomore.
Sometimes, when Mommy's out, you bring some friends
To show them the game you do.
That's what you call it..A game for two.
Our "Special Game" You'll say.
Not so special, seeing as I don't wanna play!
I scream and yell and you just ignore all of my cries.
I have nightmares at night,
Mommy don't know why.
Your the reason, Daddy!
It's you and your stupid lies!
Your stupid game, your stupid smiling face!
Why are you doing this to me?
I never hurt you. I did what you said.
Daddy, Please stop this, Please!
Did you like this poem? Write one of your own!


text:
The Grammys are always pretty weird, and the 2014 Grammy Awards followed proudly in that tradition. (Kendrick Lamar with Imagine Dragons as a backing band? Sure, why not?) Along with everything else, the stars' (the ones who bothered to show up and walk the carpet, anyway) handbag choices weren't exactly in line with what we've seen at previous awards shows this season. For instance, there wasn't a speck of Edie Parker's signature acrylic to be found, despite the fact that the company's clutches are a huge star favorite lately.
The one place the Grammys did fall in line was in its' stars embrace of New York-based Rauwolf and its slick, chunky evening bags, which accented the outfits of many of the best dressed stars. Everyone else? Well, check out the ups and downs of the notoriously batty Grammys red carpet below.


text:
Categories > Original > Drama
Remembering1 Reviews
For AdnarimSmada's Poetry To Stories. Sorry if this doesn't do justice to ImJustFine's poem! A man remembers.
(#) Mirazal 2012-10-28 07:15:09 PMWell.
This is fucking depressing.
But also kind of beautiful at the same time.
My feelings are just everywhere today.
Author's responseWell, I hope you got the ending!
Depressing and beautiful...nice mix XD


text:
Whilst I have no doubts that for certain creative people mind altering substances may be useful most alcoholics and drug addicts are NOT creative
Another entry:
Thomas Pynchon, "Gravity's Rainbow" (1972)
Marijuana. The strongest most world tilting marijuana available on the planet (or Mexico).
What reference was used to write this table?
Interesting list, but why in the world would marijuana/hashish be categorized as a "downer"? Marijuana is a mild psychedelic, and belongs in the bottom-right category.
In fact, what does the category "downer" even mean? It's traditionally used to identify CNS depressants (alcohol, barbiturates, etc) but here it's an odd mix of opiates and psychedelics.
Doesn't anybody drink wine? I like the "tea and sherry" for Carson McCullers
Let's not forgot Ayn Rand: Benzedrine and Nicotine: Atlas Shrugged.
Why do you think John Galt's speech is so damn long?!
Kerouac's On the Road, Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and none of Hemingway's work made the list?
What the hell is Faulkner's Road to Glory? Throw a stone and you'll hit a book he actually wrote on whiskey.
What, no Dylan Thomas? The man literally drank himself to death...
Yeah, Peyote does it for me
Interesting, but Castaneda shouldn't really be on the list, he was a fraud and made up those experiences.
Whither Philip K. Dick?


text:
Welcome to the Northern Connecticut Black Nurses Association's website. We are glad that you took this opportunity to stop by to learn more about us.
As President of the NCBNA, I am dedicated to serving the organization to achieve our strategic vision and goals and embrace professional nurses from diverse nursing backgrounds. The broad nursing diversity of our Chapter brings a comprehensive view and perspective that respects the nursing knowledge and experience of nurses in Connecticut. One of my goals is to build a strong cadre of nursing leaders who will possess the leadership competencies that will maintain and propel the Chapter to higher levels of success. This includes sponsoring ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, mentoring and coaching, and leading by example.
The Chapter works collaboratively with many other health-related organizations and institutions, community partners, colleges and schools, and faith-based organizations. We continue to build these collaborations in order to effectively reach the populations that are most impacted by the lack of health care and health disparities.
Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in joining our dynamic organization, co-sponsoring a community event or fundraiser, or making a donation. We embrace and support nursing students financially, by offering scholarships to help defray the costs associated with pursuing higher education. Our scholarships are made possible by our event supporters and donors.
Hope to see you at our next event and remember, achieving your optimal health is our priority!
Lisa Davis, RN, BSN, MBA
The Mentoring and Meeting Program was launched with our trip to Philadelphia, PA to the National Black Nurses Association's Annual Conference August 7-10, 2014. Eight Lead Mentors (NCBNA members), 20 college students and 9 high school students (and chaperones) were in attendance as we traveled by coach bus the Philadelphia. The students attended the conference plenary sessions, as well as daily educational workshops. Students met many distinguished and accomplished nurses from across the U.S. The purpose of the Mentoring and Meeting program is to expose high school and college level students, who are or will be pursuing a career in nursing, to an exceptional educational experience and networking opportunity at the National Black Nurses conference. The Mentoring program will include quarterly educational and leadership workshops.
(Above photo: Mentoring Program students and Mentors at the NBNA Conference Gala)
Program Team sponsors include: University of Connecticut (HRSA fund D19HP22227-03-01 for Nursing Workforce Diversity), Goodwin College, Aetna, Andrea Hawkins, Howard K. Hill Funeral Home, The Petit Family Foundation, The RMB Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, The Anonymous No. 46 fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, The Hartford High School Academy of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the CT Nursing Collaborative- State Action Coalition.
2013 Luncheon Community Service and Collaborative Spirit Award Recipients
NCBNA would like to thank everyone who attended our Annual Luncheon on September 28th at the Manchester Country Club. A special thanks to our corporate sponsors: Goodwin College, Connecticut Hospital Association, Uconn School of Nursing Alumni & Friends Society and Hartford Hospital Government and Community Affairs.
Mr. Gregg Jones of the Omega Foundation, was this year's recipient of our Community Service Award, and Mrs. Deborah Blazys (Hartford Public High School Academy of Nursing and Health Sciences) was the recipient of the Collaborative Spirit Award.
NCBNA President Lisa Davis and Community Service Award recipient Mr. Gregg Jones
NCBNA President Lisa Davis and Collaborative Spirit Award recipient Deb Blazys
NCBNA 2013 Nursing Scholarship and Book Award Recipients
NCBNA awarded a nursing scholarship to Christina James at the Annual Scholarship Luncheon, Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Manchester Country Club. Ms. James is enrolled in the nursing program at Capital Community College, and was a graduate of the Hartford Public High School Academy of Nursing and Health Sciences (HPHS ANHS). This year, NCBNA launched its High School Student Book Award that was awarded to Terrica Drummond, who was a 2013 graduate of the HPHS ANHS and is enrolled at Central Connecticut State University, pursing a career in Nursing.
(left to right- Terrica Drummond, NCBNA President Lisa Davis, Christina James)


text:
Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey
Leigh Beisch
More From Health
Recipe Time
Prep Time:
Stand: 30 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated fat: 3g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1g
- Protein: 51g
- Carbohydrate: 1g
- Fiber: 0.0g
- Cholesterol: 173mg
- Iron: 3mg
- Sodium: 121mg
- Calcium: 41mg
- 1 chopped large yellow onion
- 1 chopped large carrot
- 1 chopped large celery stalk
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 7 chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (12- to 16-pound) fresh or prebrined turkey*
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided
- 1. Combine the first 7 ingredients (through pepper) in a medium bowl. Mix well, and set aside.
- 2. Position a rack on second-lowest level in oven; preheat to 500°. Have a large roasting pan ready with a rack set in pan.
- 3. Put 1/2 cup vegetable mixture inside neck cavity and 1/2 cup inside chest cavity of turkey. Scatter remaining vegetables on bottom of pan, and add 1 cup water. Truss turkey by tying ends of legs with twine. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under bird. Using a pastry brush, brush turkey with 1/2 of the melted butter. Place turkey, breast side down, on roasting rack. Roast 30 minutes; turn oven down to 350°. Baste turkey with pan juices; roast 30 minutes more.
- 4. Remove turkey from oven. Carefully (using something to protect your hands) turn turkey breast side up. (It won't be very hot at this point.) Baste with pan juices and remaining butter; return to oven. If breast is becoming too dark, shield with foil. Roast, basting with pan juices again after 45 minutes. Turkey is done when an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F when inserted into thickest part of a thigh away from the bone.
- 5. Tilt juices from cavity into pan. Transfer bird to a carving board, and cover loosely with foil. Let rest for 30-40 minutes before carving. Carve turkey, and serve.
My Notes
Only you will be able to view, print, and edit this note.Add Note
Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Kid-Friendly
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate, Low Sodium
- COOKING METHOD: Roast
- OCCASION: Thanksgiving
- PUBLICATION: Health
More Recipes Like This
Herb-Roasted TurkeyAll You
Classic Herb-Roasted TurkeyHealth
Herb-Roasted TurkeySouthern Living
You want chicken? We've got it!
Get endless recipe ideas for this dinnertime staple, emailed weekly.
We Respect Your Privacy. Privacy Policy


text:
When Utah Gov. Gary Herbert proclaimed that "doing nothing" about a possible Medicaid expansion "is not an option," low-income advocates cheered and national news outlets declared the matter decided.
But days later, House Speaker Becky Lockhart, R-Provo, opened the 2014 legislative session with a hard-line response, rejecting any expansion plan that depends on federal funding.
|Join the Discussion
|Post a Comment
Since those opening salvos, negotiations over one of the most contentious and significant decisions of the session have happened behind closed doors.
"We're kicking around various ideas but waiting for cost data on some of them. Nothing's ready for prime time," said Rep. Jim Dunnigan, R-Taylorsville, co-chair of a legislative task force charged with recommending solutions.
Rep. Dean Sanpei, R-Provo, another task force member, said there seems to be some agreement over paying to plug a coverage gap affecting Utahns with incomes under the poverty level — who are ineligible for Affordable Care Act subsidies on the federal health exchange. The federal law excluded them, anticipating states would extend Medicaid coverage to such poor residents.
"We want to try to find a solution," Sanpei said, "but there's not consensus on how to do that and there's even less consensus on how to fund that."
He said there are several options: Do you give them state subsidies to buy coverage or cover them with Medicaid funds? Another idea: Cover them with some sort of extension of "UPP," a state program that uses Medicaid funds to help employees pay their monthly premium to enroll in workplace health benefits.
Also up for debate, said Dunnigan, is where these individuals would shop for insurance: Utah's small-business exchange, Avenue H, or the federal www.healthcare.gov.
Adding another complication, according to Sanpei: "Do you treat that entire population the same or do you look at alternatives designed to target the most vulnerable in the population, like the medically frail or uninsured parents with children?"
If parents get sick and have to stop spending money on food and clothes, that hurts the children, he explained.
Overshadowing the entire debate, however, is the question of funding.
Tapping state funds frees Utah from certain federal constraints, giving it room to innovate.
"To the degree we only look at state dollars," Sanpei said, "then we start focusing on where the needs are greatest."
But it also means forgoing billions in funding over the next decade.
Utah taxpaying individuals and businesses (mostly in the health industry) are going to fork over $6.4 billion in federal, Affordable Care Act-related taxes during that time frame, according to University of Utah Health Care CEO Vivian Lee.
"If Utah opts into the expansion, we get $3.5 billion back. If we don't, we get zero back," she said. "We're subsidizing other states if we don't do the Medicaid expansion. It's not like we're going to get that money back on our taxes."
Utah hospitals have voiced support for a "private option" alternative embraced by Arkansas, Iowa and a growing number of other states.
The idea is to use public dollars to buy private insurance for residents with incomes under the poverty level, leaving those who earn up to 138 percent of that level to shop with federal subsidies on the federal health exchange.
Herbert said Thursday that he likes the Arkansas plan, adding it doesn't matter if it's done with state or federal dollars.
Speaking for himself, Sanpei agreed, it's "a very viable and reasonable option." But he said the feds don't like it because subsidies are more expensive for them than funding a Medicaid expansion and it's not how they envisioned the coverage under the health law.
If the state wanted to go that route, it would need to get a waiver from Health and Human Services, or else the feds may not foot 100 percent of the expansion bill, he explained.Next Page >
Copyright 2014 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
Jake Lee's 82-foot Shot Lifts Spain Park Over Clay
From 82-Feet, Nothing But Net
1/13/09 in HS Basketball | 100%InjuryRate | 1283 respect
I'm not going to pretend like I can an add much to this post here. Here's what it is, a kid named Jake Lee - which of course with a name like that it means he's from Alabama - hitting an 82-foot shoot to give his team a one point win.
Craziest end of game shot ever? Well, I've seen a few of these in my days, but either way, it's still impressive to see something like this happen.


text:
(WHAS11) -- University of Louisville Alumni clubs have announced the game watching locations for the big Kentucky vs. Louisville game.
Official watch parties are happening at both Molly Malone's locations at Shelbyville Road and Baxter Avenue. Parties will also take place at Prime Lounge on Main Street and Saints Pizza and Sky Bar on Breckenridge Lane.
Fans are also encouraged to watch at any of the local Buffalo Wild Wings locations.
The club is encouraging fans to get to the locations by 5 p.m. since big crowds are expected everywhere for the game, which tips off at 6:09 p.m.
Visit our Louisville vs. Kentucky section for full coverage of the NCAA Tournament.


text:
Affirm Your Way To Wealth
Published on - March 16th, 2011 (by Sierra Black)
This post is from staff writer Sierra Black. Sierra writes about frugality, sustainable living, and getting her kids to eat kale at Childwild.com.
This morning, I did something unusual. After I brushed my teeth, I looked in the mirror and recited:
- "People love to give me money!"
- "I am rich and wonderful."
- "I am now earning a great big income doing what satisfies me."
I admit, I felt silly. I love a lot of New Age spiritual practices. (I've written before about using a money spell.) But talking to myself in the mirror was a little weird — even to me — never mind how silly I felt repeating these affirmations about my finances.
But can doing something as simple (and silly) as repeating daily affirmations make you richer? Chellie Campbell thinks so. Campbell is the author of The Wealthy Spirit, a book of daily affirmations on money. I spoke with her this week about the link between money and spirituality.
The Emperor's New Clothes?
Campbell recommends doing these affirmations every day. In fact, she has a list of 50 that she uses daily herself. She told me a story of how her publisher initially wanted to strike them from the book, and Campbell dared her to try them out. A month later, the publisher was an affirmation convert and the book stayed as it was. Campbell believes that affirmations not only make you feel better about yourself, but also will make you richer.
"The positive affirmations really help you. They juice up your energy," Campbell says.
How is that supposed to work, exactly? Well, for starters, we all want to be around people who feel good about themselves. Our managers, clients and friends all feel the same way. So when opportunities arise, they tend to go to those with sunnier dispositions. This is why happier people make more money and have more successful careers, according to Gretchen Rubin in The Happiness Project [J.D.'s review]. If doing a morning affirmation reminds you to let a little more sunshine into your smile, it really might help you roll in more dough.
Campbell also sees daily affirmations as a way to set intentions for your day. To her, the affirmations are a part of getting dressed and ready to face the world. "You're dressing your energy," she says. "After the outer is dressed, I want to dress the inner."
You can't stop at affirmations, though. Campbell stresses that an affirmation is only the first step; it has to be followed up with actions. If you want good luck to befall you, you need to put yourself in the way of opportunities. That means networking, working hard at your job, and maintaining professional relationships. You also need to be willing to let some failures come and go, and not get bogged down thinking less of yourself because of them.
Continuing with her clothing metaphor, Campbell says, "Doing the affirmations is just like getting dressed for work. Then you have to go to work and do something to earn your paycheck."
She says the changes should be apparent immediately, and describes the effect as "a little magical". She shared stories of old debts being paid and money coming in from unexpected quarters. Whether you believe there's a link between the money affirmations and good financial luck or not, you can rely on the reality of a positive attitude to bring you improved "luck" in the form of more energy for your work and better networking opportunities.
Getting Started with Affirmations
Want to try some affirmations of your own? Here are half a dozen from Campbell's personal list that might be particularly well-suited to those of us aiming to "get rich slowly":
- "People love to give me money!"
- "I am now earning a great big income doing what satisfies me."
- "All my bills are paid up in full and I still have all this money."
- "My affirmations work for me, whether I believe they will or not."
- "A lot more money is coming into my life. I deserve it and will use it for my good and others."
- "I am a money magnet!"
If you want to try this, but prefer to write your own affirmations, Campbell says there are a two important rules to follow.
- For starters, you want to phrase affirmations in the present tense. Not, "I will pay all my bills" but "All my bills are paid" or "I pay all my bills". It's important to tell yourself you do these things now, not in some imagined and possibly distant future.
- You also want to be sure to put all your affirmations in positive language. Your mind can't think about a "not something". Negatives disappear when talking to our inner selves (or our children). My husband and I observe this in parenting all the time. We call it the "ruckus problem". One day we were in a cafe watching a young mom with her son. The boy was playing quietly by himself until the mom said, "Remember what I told you: NO RUCKUS!" Hearing the word "ruckus", the kid immediately began creating one. Now, when we need to be reminded to put things in a positive framework, we just look at each other and say, "ruckus!" Similarly, you may want to say, "All my bills are paid" as an affirmation, not "I am not in debt".
Following those rules, I've made up a few affirmations I plan to use this month, including:
- "I am skilled and successful at my work."
- "I spend within my means."
- "I feel relaxed about my finances."
Campbell more or less dared me to try a month of affirmations. It's impossible to talk to her and not feel some of her enthusiasm for the practice catch on. So I plan to give it a shot and see how it goes.
Building a Habit
The trickiest part will be making the affirmations a habit. Anyone who's ever tried to adopt a new habit or mindfulness practice knows how hard it can be. For me, the best way to add a practice or activity to my life is to use a "hook" from my existing routine. For example, I meditate mid-morning when my computer reminds me it's time to take a typing break. Before I used the wrist break software, I found it hard to make time for meditation. Now, that time is built in to my day. For the affirmations, I'm using toothbrushing, and saying them in the mirror after I've brushed my teeth.
Campbell recommends printing your affirmations and attaching them to the wall near your computer, or putting a copy on the dashboard in your car. I can speak to the power of having written reminders of your intention. I tend to surround myself with inspirational quotes and verses from my favorite poems. Mine all focus on love, not money, but they're powerful reminders to be more present and loving in my daily life. I may spend some time this month seeking out quotes on abundance as well.
If you're interested in reading more of Campbell's affirmations, she's blogging a page a day from The Wealthy Spirit at her website. You can also learn more about her workshops and other books there.
More Than Words
I don't believe for a moment that affirmations alone will make you wealthier. In fact, if all you do is affirm your good intentions, you're doing yourself a dangerous disservice. The key is to couple an affirmation or intention with action. Without action, an affirmation is no more effective than a drunken New Year's Resolution. Empty words won't help you pay your bills.
Often, having some kind of ritual or affirmation to link your intention to strengthens your commitment to doing it. That's where the magic happens. It doesn't come from the words you say. It comes from what you do after you've said them. You can use affirmations like these, or any other mindful personal ritual, simply to charge up your intentions. Whether you're looking for a job or struggling to live within your means, you need to constantly support yourself in the hard work of walking your talk. Ritualizing that support with a daily pep talk or inspirational practice can be a powerful tool for staying committed to your goals.
This article is about Odds and Ends, Psychology
You can only think one thought at a time: choose a positive one! Affirmations are helping me right now — I feel less anxious about money, and actually money is starting to flow to me from expected and unexpected places! It's funny how that works.
Pamela @43 – you just made me smile
Nicole wrote:
"Since this is something for which there is actual empirical evidence on efficacy (Stuart Smalley was popular decades ago),"
Just for the record, you know Stuart Smalley was a fictional character, right? He was a recurring sketch on SNL (Saturday Night Live), played by Al Franken, who is currently a Senator for the state of Minnesota. He did not represent any sort of "empirical evidence on efficacy."
As far as the affirmations go, if other people think they're helpful, then who am I to throw cold water on their ideas? I don't think they hold any value for me, personally, but if they're working for you, then go for it. "Do what works for you," right?
I will point out, however, that these "affirmations" are a common tactic employed by shady Multi-Level Marketing schemes to lure naive suckers into their little pyramid schemes. They have entire books of these nonsensical affirmations to keep their lemmings drinking the kool aid. Things like, "What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail (nevermind that 99% of MLM-ers fail)?" and "If you live your life as though you were already awash in abundance, then abundance will be attracted to you (along with aggressive debt collectors)."
It's the same nonsense that sold a million (or whatever) copies of "The Secret."
If you're gonna highlight #37, which is a mixture of information and misinformation, it would be nice to highlight #11 (a person who claims to be someone who studies this subject) which tells people how to get to the actual science if they want to do the research themselves.
You can argue about opinions and philosophy but that won't change what kind of affirmations work and what kinds do harm. It won't change which kind lead to action and which lead to inaction. There's a big difference between opinion and empirically tested evidence.
@52 You're aware that Stuart Smalley was SATIRE reacting to something that was prevalent in popular culture, right? SNL makes fun of things that are current. This affirmation crap was current decades ago and has been studied since. It's been a long time since I've taken a psychology class, but it's covered in textbooks. The specific kind that Sierra is talking about does more harm than good. Cognitive restructuring around things that are *true* and *realistic* does help people with negative self-talk.
@Aspiring Millionaire:
"I decided a little while ago to be a millionaire and focusing on that goal and doing what I can when I can has meant I will be able to achieve my goal."
I forget where I heard it, but there's a quote I heard at a young age that has always stuck with me:
"Becoming rich is actually very easy, if that's all you care about."
I took that to mean if you're willing to sacrifice your free time, a family, integrity, joy, and whatever else it takes, then it's not actually very difficult to amass wealth.
The truly difficult challenge is to become wealthy while still having a family, enjoying down time, living a balanced life, giving to charity, and so on.
Sorry for the repeated comments, but I just remembered another very apropos quote:
"You can't build a reputation on what you say you are going to do." - Henry Ford
Affirmations are a waste of time (most of the time for most people).
They sound like my old witch friends who cast spells each morning for success and such. They do nothing and cost the individual time (and effort and possibly money depending on the spell).
However, I would grant that it is possible that a affirmation/spell can work like a short meditation to relax a person; focus on a single problem, or something similar I suppose.
Still, much better to spend that AM time flossing or actually brushing your teeth for the full 2 minutes (instead of the 35 sec average that most people do).
@sfkiddo Actually, I knew Pascal had written about his wager, and that's why I was sure it wasn't the same writer. The person I was thinking of was Robert Merrihew Adams and his "practical belief in God". I finally found it after some digging.
And here's the Wired article on placebos: http://www.wired.com/medtech/drugs/magazine/17-09/ff_placebo_effect?currentPage=all
I'm pretty sure JD has mentioned Ramit over at IWTYTBR. Ramit advocates the same kind of restructuring of the way we think that I was talking (or, at least attempting to talk) about. Everyone has the same 24 hours a day, but some people believe they can achieve more in that 24 hours than others.
There's nothing wrong with positive thinking, as long as it is accompanied by action. I got a good laugh out of reading "The Secret". (Actually I was enraged at how ridiculous it was and wanted my money back!) In that book the author suggested you just choose an amount of money that you want to have and focus on that, and you would eventually get it. I still don't have my $250,000. I suppose the authors would say that's because I don't really believe it can happen…which I don't. I don't expect to just sit back and watch checks roll in. I'm not going to win the lottery because I don't play. But I can work hard, get a higher paying job, and improve my situation that way. I think that's the route I'll take!
I use affirmations, but maybe not in the sense the critics here perceive them. My affirmations are not unfulfilled wishes or desires for the future a la The Secret or some attempt to draw "energy" from the universe my way. I use them as reminders to myself of things I believe about myself and situation and the goals I am actively working towards shifting. I prefer to call them mantras, I guess.
I am three years into a five year debt-free payoff plan. That's a long time to be sticking with it. Even when you automatize all the payments and plan carefully it is hard to stick with any goal for that long. Occasionally I have been disheartened that debt free day will never come. My resolve has weakened at times. I have found myself repeating in my mind "I will be debt free in 2013″; "You will be debt free"."One day I will owe no one." "I will be free to pursue to my dreams."
I say such things until I believe them again and my resolve is renewed. They have helped me maintain my "gazelle like intensity" (Dave Ramsay) in paying down debt.
I am not waiting around to be saved or rescued by mysterious forces in the universe, or let off the hook. But I am reminding myself daily of my intentions. That's what I think affirmations are. And they can help.
While affirmations and visualization can be helfpul, they are best when used with a strategic plan which identifies goals, measures of success, and short-term action items which outline the steps necessary to achieve the goals.
Thank you for the reminder of an Amazon review on the book the Secret (a book of similar "affirmation will get you there" garbage) posted by Ari Brouilette. It was the funniest single Amazon review ever. Amazon took down the review, but you can google & find it on several blogs. Go ahead and google, you won't be sorry.
I think it's interesting that the posts about affirmations and J.D.'s reminders to himself to help his memory hit my inbox this morning.
Call me crazy, but isn't one action simply the other side of the coin for the other?
J.D. uses various methods to remind him to stay on track. Sierra uses affirmations. Whatever works….
I agree with #37 and with JD (and may others)that positive thinking is different and does work. That is – "I will get a raise this week because I have worked hard and deserve it" but that "affirmations" or saying to yourself something is true when it isn't are bad. Lying to someone else isn't acceptable, why is lying to yourself?
The few exceptions I find are things like "Today IS a good day" (even if it's rainy and you feel a headache coming on) or "I AM happy with my life". These more vague sayings can help bring out positive thoughts without tricking yourself into a lifestyle you don't have.
But as far as money, stick with "I will pay all my bills on time" or "I will have money saved for my trip" and as long as you realize it's future ("will"), you should be good to go. Give yourself a goal, don't pretend you already did the goal though.
I've found that collapsing the present and future can be powerful. Knowing that what I want has already happened, that it's inevitable, frees me from energy drains like doubt, impatience, second-guessing, discontent and discouragement. Now, instead of having to strive to hopefully achieve my goals, my life is an effortless realization of what already is. And this allows me to be patient and happy in the moment and easily weather frustrations and setbacks.
Oh, C'mon. Yes, this is a bit silly, but hardly harmful. Some of the folks commenting here should lighten up a bit. There is definitely an "oust Sierra" vibe going on, when all you really need to do is stop reading a post if it's not your thing. I do it all the time. Instead, you read on just to build your argument (also a waste of your time).
I am a money magnet! That is silly. A little funny, too. I might try it. The worst it can do is get my mind focused on a goal first thing in the morning.
This is beyond nitpicky–but can you PLEASE change your description of Sierra Black? Every time I read "getting her kids to eat kale" the image of an unpleasant screaming person with New Age pretensions forcing vegetables down her children's throats comes into my mind. It's very distressing–
Also–the whole question of affirmations reminds me of that episode of "Friends" where Chandler is trying to quit smoking (I think) and is falling asleep to taped affirmations–only they are meant for females and contain statements like "I am a strong independent woman…" He ends up unconsciously incorporating "womanly" behavior into his daily life –such as walking around the apartment with a towel draped on his head after showering–it's very funny–
Anyone who is familiar with the Lizard Brain concept (http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2010/01/quieting-the-lizard-brain.html) shouldn't find it a stretch to use affirmations.
When addressing your lizard brain, you do need to speak the words out loud. Your whole brain is then able to process the messages you are giving yourself, and no part of it (reptilian or otherwise) is able to hide from your words.
I am a clinical counsellor and it seems to me that this is an example of self-hypnosis in a way, or at least something like it. You make statements about how you see your ideal self, goals in other words, and repeating these goals teaches our subconciousness where we are going and drives our actions, hopefully. I have known many people who have said this works for them, and many who said it doesn't. Take it or leave it. In my workplace we word the goals of counselling by asking how will things be different when you reach this goal. This gives the person a chance to imagine themselves solving the problem or without the problem which often provides motivation to get there especially when someone is feeling particularly hopeless. I really like it. It provides a visual of how we might be (and feel) when our goals are achieved.
Affirming your way to wealth: bunk;
Affirming your way into a changed mind: there is something to it.
I'm going to do my best to be kind about this post. There are many things that reinforcement can do for you and many it can't.
Feeling down about your money situation? Maybe you should try some more well rounded affirmations.
I make the best decisions. My natural qualities allow me to be great. X is my most important value.
Why money? Why not be content being happy and making the best possible decisions every day using your natural gifts. you might be rich from that, but shouldn't your bank account be a side effect of being an awesome person? Don't focus on what others hold or think. Only what you can do. The decisions you make and the attitudes you hold.
The value in being positive is that you willfully choose to align your thinking with the goals that you consciously want to achieve.
If I'm going to bother with reprogramming my internal monologue, it seems much more practical to me to repeat my values rather than bunk about how others want to give me money.
"I am content with what I have and don't need the newest iPhone or gadget or whatever" is quite a bit more useful than "random strangers will give me money today!"
One focuses on practical actions and values – the other on blind luck and dependence on a benevolent fate.
Thank you for posting this article. I have a wonderful life, and I am so grateful for my good fortune. I attribute much of the abundance in my life to positive thinking. Affirmations and positive selftalk have really helped me be open to and aware of wonderful opportunities that I may have otherwise overlooked.
I enjoyed reading this immensely and plan to look for Chellie Campbell's book. Because it's true, the more wonderful things (people, experiences, resources, ideas) you allow into your life, the more will follow.
Just wanted to let you know that not all of your readers are naysayers!! Thank you again!
"Life and death are in the power of the tongue." – That's how the Bible sums it up. Our words do matter – but so do our actions. I agree with Sierra's point that it's not enough just to talk – you have to take action. Reminding yourself verbally of what you want and where you want to go can help you stay focused on taking the right actions to achieve your goals.
There is research to indicate that, when done properly, affirmations and visualizations are very effective.
What I've read, includes these stipulations:
1-You see things as you wish them to be (as Sierra explained).
2-You put it in positive language because our brains don't process negations (as Sierra explained).
3-It is about you. I can't say affirmations for my husband to pick up his socks.
The gist is that our brains want everything to be consonant. If you believe yourself to be a clumsy person, you will trip over nothing. If you can convince your brain that you are not a clumsy person, your brain will do what it can to overcome the dissonance — and the clumsiness goes away.
If watching a 30-second spot on TV can effectively make you want to buy/eat something, why wouldn't you advertising yourself to yourself change your mind?
This is addressed in part in the book "The Brain That Changes Itself" which is a fascinating read all around — the parts that deal with this and the parts that don't.
I use affirmations all the time, but not the kind Sierra used as examples. More the kind that sarah referred to back at comment, oh, #12? or something? That is, affirmations that are TRUE … not wishes.
"My financial plan is working."
"We are saving money."
"My yoga practice is improving my health."
"I am becoming a better dancer."
"I am becoming a better teacher."
These are all true statements, and bringing them actively to mind reinforces the behavior that is making them true. It's self-reinforcement. Sometimes we need to consciously (even vocally) remind ourselves of what we are achieving or have achieved, because the process can be a slog sometimes.
That said: I think affirming ANYTHING that isn't true is self-destructive, even if the affirmative message is a positive one. Why would you want to establish pathways in your brain leading you from point A (real life) to point B, when point B is fantasyland? Why would you want to inhibit your reason in such a way?
Holly crap Shalom #2, I just came here to present a TED talk about this!!!
Check out Keep your goals to yourself.
Probably is the same research you commented.
I just want to point something here.
There is a concept of archetype.
This means we have to build the base of what we want to acomplish or change on our selves.
Building the base causes us to identify to whatever we want, thus by helping us to stay connected with the goal.
It's like the subject in the University you loved. Didn't you enjoyed the way professor taught it either?
That is the best example of identification I can imagine.
Since you like the subject, it's almost sure you will like the professor. The opposite proves to be true too.
That's something to be taken into consideration.
@5 Sierra. Ok. I challenge you to put together the actual research that "actual cognitive scientists" you talk about are doing showing that what you're saying, specifically that making positive affirmations that are UNTRUE, is not harmful and is in fact, beneficial.
If you had done that, then your post would have been much better, and worth reading, and worth posting. That's what the other regular GRS posters do when they are writing about something outside of their immediate personal experience. They're also willing to do the time-consuming research and change things when they've made a mistake or comments have caused their thinking to change.
I doubt you'll find anybody who has done actual peer-reviewed published empirical research that finds that saying "People want to give me money" or "My bills are paid in full and I still have all this money" results in anything positive. You will, however, find a lot of hucksters trying to make a buck.
I could put together an article myself showing the opposite, but I charge $500/article when I do freelance that requires research time.
You can look it up yourself, heck, you can even read the brief Wikipedia articles. Cognitive restructuring works when the affirmations are REALISTIC. Not when they're garbage. Check out the TED talks and Google cues people on here have posted about how the bad kind of self-affirmations you're talking about hurt goals. Or check out a textbook on cognitive behavioral therapy. Look the terms you've been given up in PubMed.
I find it disconcerting that some of the comments are so venomous. Civility is a mainstay of GRS that I've come to value and appreciate. People are actually angry that a post appeared on a relatively public forum that they did not enjoy. Wow!? It happens. The fact that people, including myself, rarely encounter content on GRS that they don't like is a testament to how hard JD works and how enduring the GRS brand is. To suggest for someone's ouster or to infer that the GRS brand is so fragile or completely dependent on always producing content that you like is unrealistic and naïve.
I for one enjoyed the post. I found the title intriguing. This post reminded of a Bible verse that says "call those things that are not as though they were…". To internalize a truth that is yet to manifest can subconsciously start to embolden you and impact your behavior, you begin to act in a way that increases the probability of achieving your goal.
Human behavior is nuanced and complex. Every human being has a different family of origin and different aptitudes. Some people have crippling self doubt, negative self-talk – some people come from dysfunctional backgrounds they have to reconstruct their self esteem and self-worth on a daily basis. For someone who is self-actualized and winning in life – to look down on strategies to get people who are less fiscally, intellectually, or emotionally endowed is sad. Affirmations can be a part of a holistic and integrated plan to build confidence and eventually wealth.
I've heard good things about saying affirmations to yourself in the mirror. I don't know if they really work though. I'd feel silly too. There is something to say about "putting it out there" though. It's the power of the mind. The law of attraction.


text:
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Blog | About | Contact | Submit Mod | Join Mod DB | Site Map | Media Kit | RSS
© 2002 - 2014 DBolical Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 5466 modders.
Brave Kid is a turn based strategy game for casual players. In this game we combine simplicity of casual games and complexity from turn based strategy games.
We're sorry, but no downloads were found matching the criteria specified. We suggest you try the download list with no filter applied, to browse all available files.
If you would like to share files with the community, sign up and you can.


text:
What Color Should I Paint My Kitchen/Dining Room?
Good Questions
Q: We're moving into a new apartment and want to repaint the kitchen/dining room. At present, it's a fairly neutral griege but I just don't find it that interesting and would like something more lively. The cabinets are white (we don't want to paint those) and the counters very dark gray granite. The floor is dark brown. The room has...
... big windows but doesn't get much direct sunlight. We like bright, dramatic colors but I'm not sure which way to go here. I like blues/greens but would these be unflattering in a dining area? Is it better to stick with warm colors like yellow or orange? Thanks for your help!
Sent by: Rachel
Editor: Please share your color suggestions and advice with Rachel in the comments below - thanks!
• Got a question? Email yours with pic attachments here (those with pics get answered first)
46 Comments
I'm in love with steely grey/pewter, and I think it would look gorgeous with the white cabinets and the backsplash.
So you're just planning to paint the walls? What about something rich and warm, like paprika?
I think it is great the way it is, but you say you like more dramatic colors in the blue/ green range, so go with that, get some samples of paint and try them out.
My first impression considering that you want color was something in turquoise/green-blue. I think it would complement all your counters/cabinets.
But I know that some people believe that the color red helps to stimulate the appetite and make for a festive food atmosphere - but I just think a red would be too aggressive for the feel of the room.
No yellow, no greens. The griege is nice - but too expected and tame. But if you're going for serene, leaving as is would work.
I'm with medusa, I dont think the walls need to be painted. And if you insist that they should be painted, then you might want to consider figuring out your major furnishings first (couch etc) and work around that.
With such neutral cabinets/appliances/floors you can go pretty much whatever route that you want. I don't think blues and greens are a problem in dining areas-- they create a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a low-key dinner party or doing the crossword at breakfast on Sunday morning. A slate blue would look particularly good, I think.
I think the fixtures and details are so universally appealing and neutral that you should just select a color that you absolutely love. personally, I think those cabinets, counters and backsplash would look beautiful with a peacock blue. If you think it will be too overwhelming in the dining area, I would get a great, oversized light piece of artwork for the back wall.
Olive green. Looks great against white cabinets and I think it would also complement the natural tones of the granite and wood floor.
What are you planning on doing as far as color in the rest of the house, seems like you would want some contentnuity?
This is when black would look hot. http://www.thekitchenvote.com/?paged=4
You have such a great canvas to work with. I think blue turquoise on the lighter side or grey blues would be beautiful. I don't see yellow, orange or warmer colors because you have the tile and stainless which would lean towards cooler shades.
How about a beautiful grey-
Look how pretty this blue is with white and dark floors-
Cobalt blue, not too dark.
thats a beautiful kitchen!!!
i think either a pale gray/blue or a light green would look pretty!
i always tend to like cooler colors with white cabinets... warm saturated colors always look jarring to me against white cabinetry (just my opinion)
If you really like bold colour, you could consider something like Benjamin Moore's Soft Pumpkin (2166-40) The orange shade would show off the blue tones in the backsplash and countertops and harmonize well with the floor. If you use this shade on the walls in your kitchen and dining space, make sure you introduce it elsewhere in the spaces nearby, especially if the walls are neutral. Add some "orange" throughout the other areas of your home by way of cushions, flowers, glassware, artwork etc.
...or you could go with something "cooler", such as Benjamin Moore's Gossamer Blue (2123-40) on the walls, and introduce the orange accessories in the kitchen and dining area to warm things up. An oversized piece of artwork on the wall that faces towards the kitchen, that has shades of orange within the design, would work well in your dining room against the pale blue walls.
In either case, since it doesn't look like you have a chandelier or a rough-in for one, add some sparkle with an oversized mirror, reflecting the light from your outside windows.
Either way, you have a wonderful space to work with!
I'm usually all for big bold splashes of color but for this room I think you should keep it toned down. I would definitely do a slate blue.
Salmon (mixed with white) not too dark.
I'd think about a mustard yellow/gold color. It would be a nice contrast, and still neutral.
I agree with cuminafterall. You could do any background color with those white cabinets. Decide on what mood you want to convey and go for it. Warmer tones and darker tones will feel more homey and intimate. Blues and greens will feel crisp and clean.
Hodley Red by Benjamin Moore
I love bright colors but I think your kitchen is a bit large for something like that and also I agree that it might be too jarring with the white cabinets. If it doesn't get a lot of light then I think a good pale-medium yellow would be nice with the gray, or even a pale brown like a milky hot chocolate. You can always jack up the brightness with pictures, accessories, flowers, etc.
Wow, what a nice problem to have.
Yes a pale grey/blue would look good. I think as a society we have moved past the mandatory red dining room.
this color is perfect....it perfectly complements the cabinets, backsplash, countertops, and flooring. I really wouldn't repaint at all.....just bring in accents of color with your linens, furniture, artwork, etc.
I'm not sure if a bold color would work with the colors of the floor and cabinetry, it looks like you have good lighting so it couldn't hurt to give it a try.
As an alternative to bold... maybe a blue/turquoise as suggested above or a pale lavender. I love lavender kitchens: http://mirrormirror.typepad.com/mirror_mirror/WindowsLiveWriter/KitchenAquaandLavender_11C31/0307_Sunset_kitchen_l4.jpg
I agree that a light gray or light blue would look great. I have Ben Moore Woodlawn Blue in my living room and it looks great with our white moldings and dark floors.
Quiet Moments or Palladian Blue would be pretty as well. Since you'll be in this space a lot I would use subtle color on the wall and bolder colors in the accessories.
Coventry gray is a really pretty gray and would look nice with the stainless appliances and charcoal counter top. All colors are Benjamin Moore.
I think the current color is a lovely background that harmonizes well with the floor, cabinets and countertop. I would bring in bright dramatic color with the furniture and accessories. That would make it much more lively.
i think a grey would be great. pull a lighter shade out of the beautiful backsplash.
bright light blue for airy, breathable quality. Or dark grey with a semi-sheen for drama. The dark grey will only work if you have some light or bold furnishings to stand up to it. Otherwise, everything will melt together except the cabinets, which will be left floating awkwardly.
Warm it up. Prime, then use two coats of Benjamin Moore's Rapture. It'll be cozy, but passionate and inspiring.
I agree with others who have suggested grey. A really crisp, bright grey.
I'm thinking pink. Really. A rich, grown-up but fun salmon.
i agree with a rich slate blue/gray color on the walls. i think that would look best with the counters/backsplash and flooring. then i'd keep the dining set neutral and maybe use the wall color you have now on some comfy chairs. you could add a pop of color such as paprika with accessories.
Gray wouldn't work because the counter and the back-splash is gray. The back-splash is beautiful! Get a bunch of paint chips from the store and tape them next to the back-splash.
Personally I'd like
these wont look the same in chip form usually because of the computer but it gives an idea of color i think :)
I think the cabinets look great as they are. I'd paint the walls a nice steel gray-blue and keep the ceiling white.
i'm thinking very dark grey ("hmm, is this black?" kind of grey) . you should then keep the lists (over, under and around door) and ceiling white.
Dark grey ("Hmm, is it black?" kind of grey)
Lists (up, down, around door) and ceiling white.
I have used Palladian Blue in my dining room/kitchen - it is beautiful - a Benjamin Moore color. It would look great in yours.
A bright apple green or periwinkle blue would really make the white cabinets and trim pop!
What about a eggplant color or chartreuse green/yellow. the play off the grey counters and backsplash around the stove would be amazing!!
Pale Avocado from Benjamin Moore
If you like blue, go blue - your first instinct is often the right one. Personally, I've never found my blue to do anything BUT flatter my dining room.
I think this is a really handsome kitchen. I agree with those saying pale gray, or maybe another light neutral if you don't like the color you have. The problem with a dark or bold color is that it will completely dominate the dining area and just make the kitchen look busy by highlighting the tops and sides of the cabinet and making all the cabinets pop forward. I'd say go relatively neutral on the walls and bring in bold colors through artwork, window treatments and/or gorgeous fruit bowl-dishes-glassware. You can always change it over time.....
a nice grey/gray or something dark to place a significance on the crown molding.
I think it looks fine as is but, if you want colour, I am voting soft gray blue or sage green if you repaint. But, some large artwork with a pop of orange or red or yellow might do instead and save you money and hassle. I am seeing clean lined white dining furniture and a large print on the wall - maybe a vintage poster. Love the dark wood floors.
wow, i love it the way it is now!
I also vote for a sophisticated gray jumping off from one of the shades in the really beautiful slate tiling, but paler. I think grays in a kitchen can be really beautiful, especially with stainless steel elements. You have such a lovely, natural palette already that something serene and subtle like a dove gray seems like a good bet. If you want something more dramatic, I'd go with a very dark blue, maybe, but since you said the light isn't great in there I'd lean toward the pale gray. You can punch up color elsewhere. Why fight what's already going on in such a beautiful room?
Again, I vote for a blue/gray because it would really expand the room for "fake light" and it would be really fabulous with your chocolate floors, gray backsplash and white cabinets. A deeply saturated color would be a little too garish with the white cabinets. You can always bring in more colors with your pillows/throws/decor, etc.. with the ability to change it up, so you can have a cool/sophisticated pallete in two seasons and then warm it up with oranges and red during fall and winter. And as above, also think this would be nice and is still a neutral enough:
I love nthompso1's suggestion of BM Palladian Blue - it would be lovely in this already smashing kitchen. Leafy plants and mercury glass accessories - oo la-la!
I think the actual colour is perfect but if you want a blue, try Ralph Lauren Basalt blue, a very very pale blue. Or Benjamin Moore Stonington Grey, a bluish grey.
Thanks for the great suggestions everyone. I like the idea of soft grey-blue.
Danica123 - I'd love to connect and see your photoshop images. I'm at rachel[at]sfgff[dot]org
Thanks all,


text:
The Pentagon
1600 Defense Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia
Category: Attractions
The PentagonThis unusual shaped building is the highest-capacity building in the world and the third largest in the world by total floor space. Approximately 25,000 military, civilian and non-defense personnel are employed at the Pentagon, which covers 29 acres, and has 17.5 miles of corridors. Tours require advance registration. Often used in reference to the United States Department of Defense (DOD), the Pentagon is actually the name of the building that houses the DOD headquarters in Virginia.
Any restrictions on visiting the Pentagon?
No recording devices or cameras are allowed on tour. Be prepared to submit to a high-level security screening.
What is the best time to tour the Pentagon?
Tours are held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. U.S. citizens can go the Pentagon website to reserve a tour or contact their Congressional Representative. Reserve 8 to 90 days in advance.
What can I see on the Pentagon Tour?
The Hall of Heroes, the Faces of the Fallen Memorial, the POW-MIA Corridor exhibit, and the Overlord Embroidery exhibit, 34 tapestries depicting the Allied invasion of Normandy.
Parking information and how to get around
Arriving by Metro is recommended since the Pentagon has no public parking. Visitors may park across the street at Pentagon City Mall.
Write Review


text:
Cumberland County reported its ninth case of rabies for the year after officials tested a bat found in Fayetteville.
A woman found a bat in her bedroom in a residence on Northview Drive Thursday morning, officials said. The woman told officials the bat barely touched her hand.
The woman eventually swatted the bat with a broom and stepped on it, officials said.
Animal Control picked up the bat and sent it for testing. But the areas needed for proper testing were too badly damaged to get a satisfactory result, officials said.
An unsatisfactory rabies test result is treated as a positive.
The woman touched by the bat is receiving medical treatment, officials said.
Copyright 2014 WNCN. All rights reserved.
3221 South Evans StreetGreenville N.C. 27834
Telephone: 252.355.8500
Fax: 252.355.8568
Email: email@example.com