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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non SmokingMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
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Hotel with an indoor pool, in Englewood (Centennial - Tech Center)
This hotel is located in Englewood (Centennial - Tech Center), close to Park Meadows Mall and Fiddler's Green Amphitheater. Area attractions also include Sky Ridge Medical Center and Kennedy Soccer Complex.
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In addition to an indoor pool, Quality Inn Tech Center provides a spa tub and a sauna. A complimentary breakfast is offered. This Englewood hotel also offers coffee/tea in the lobby, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
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When dinosaurs became extinct approximately 65 million years ago, mammals began to fill the niches once occupied by the large reptiles.
Fifty-five million years ago, the first mammals with specialized meat-shearing teeth, called carnassials, evolved. One of these animals, known as Miacis, is thought of as the key ancestor of both wolves and bears.
Thirty-five million years later, animals that would become the Canid, or dog family, began to move out into the open country and evolve with longer limbs built for speed. Long legs, as well as sharp claws and keen senses were necessary if these carnivores were to become successful predators. These early meat-eaters followed their prey into almost every available habitat in the Northern Hemisphere: Arctic tundra, high plains, lowland savannas, and (excluding tropical rain forests) all types of forests. With the exception of present day human beings, wolves were one of the most widely distributed land mammals that ever lived.
It was in the Pleistocene era, around one million years ago, that true proto-wolves emerged. These animals had bigger brains and longer jaws than earlier forms, and from them evolved gray wolves (Canis lupus) as well as their short-lived cousins, dire wolves (Canis dirus), which existed over 100,000 years ago. The dire wolf overlapped with the present day wolf before it became extinct some 17,000 years ago. The present day gray wolf was originally recognized and designated Canis lupus by the Swedish biologist Carolus Linneaus in 1758.
Over millions of years wolves have evolved into highly intelligent animals with a successful social structure that enables them to live and hunt in family groups called packs. This arrangement allows wolves to hunt larger animals than a single wolf, hunting alone, would be able to do. This family unit also promotes greater survival of their young.

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Show Recs: Everything I'd See This Week If I Had Unlimited Time and Money and Hermione's Time Turner
Sunday 3/04
Young Magic at Bowery Ballroom, NYC - I saw these guys last year. Brilliant psychelectronic with just a splash of My Bloody Valentine.
I'm Turning Into at Legion Bar, Brooklyn - Post-punk with a beachy vibe.
Magnetic Island at Pianos, NYC - Diverse, densely layered, and guitar-heavy sound. They are the opener, but their set will blow everyone else's away. Just sayin'.
Monday 3/05
The Darcys at Bowery Ballroom, NYC - Dark alternative rock.
Young Prisms at Glasslands, Brooklyn - Smooth shoe gaze that makes you wanna make out.
Tennis at Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn - Husband and wife pop duo. Good stuff.
Bjork at Roseland Ballroom, NYC - Because it's Bjork, Captain Obvi. She was doing abstract weird shit before Lady Gaga was out of her grade school uniform.
Tuesday 3/06
The So So Glos at Mercury Lounge, NYC - Post-punk pop.
Fanfarlo and Nightlands at Webster Hall, Brooklyn - A night of brilliant indie pop composers and songwriters in the vein of Coldplay, including the orchestral flourish. Really yum.
Tim Ryans at Pete's Candy Store, Brooklyn - Check him out if you wanna experience the next Dylan. He's a Texas boy, so I'm partial …
Wednesday 3/07
Alyson Greenfield at Pianos, NYC - My girl AG will rock out with her glockenspiel out, and your glockenspiel will like it and then you'll have to stand in a corner for a second until it goes down.
Thursday 3/08
Quiet Loudly at Cameo Gallery, Brooklyn - One of my deepest music crushes. Indie rock with a tab of psychedelia.
Delicate Steve at Glasslands, Brooklyn - The one-man juggernaut of sound (he'll have a backup band, but they're there just to enable his incredible guitar-prominent vision.)
Friday 3/09
Daughter at Mercury Lounge, NYC - Brilliant folk pop.
Young the Giant at Terminal 5, NYC - The guys are amazing live. Solid pop rock.
Saturday 3/10
Daughter at Glasslands, Brooklyn - In case you missed her on Friday.
They Might Be Giants at Terminal 5, NYC - Epic icons.
Piano Driven Women at Joe's Pub Demonstrate the Flexibility of the Piano, for charity
Represented at Piano Driven Women benefit show last week @joespub, but the turnout was a bomb.
Where are all the supposed music and arts supporters in NYC?
Here's what they missed:
Tinderbox Music Festival Recap
The Tinderbox Music Festival (@tinderboxfest) brought together a host of amazing talents together under the roof of The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Founder Alyson Greenfield put on an brilliant show despite a few challenges. The loss of the Knit's liquor license forced Greenfield to be scrappy. She rented an RV to ensure her musicians had a place to unwind with free Sixpoint beer.
It was a remarkable day that will benefit the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls and Girls Write Now programs.
Check out the full photoset here.
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Tinderbox Music Festival Founder Alyson Greenfield and performer Charlene Kaye
Holly Miranda
Mira Stroika
Alyse Lamb from Eula
Hailey Wojcik from WOJCIK
White Wave
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The Tinder 23: Founder Alyson Greenfield!
It's @tinderboxfest day! Twenty-three amazing acts featuring emerging female musicians will be descending on The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. Two stages. One incredible event.
Singer/songwriter/performance artist Alyson Greenfield is the mastermind behind the festival.
I sat down with Greenfield to learn more about what makes her tick.
Music Crush Girl: What's your angle?
Alyson Greenfield: I play piano, guitar, synths, floor tom, toy piano, autoharp, glockenspiel, vocals. I almost always have a live beatboxer perform with me at shows. Beatboxers I've performed with in the last year include Shane Maux, Masai Electro, Chesney Snow, JFlo, and Grey Matter. Lately Shane Maux is the beatboxer I've been performing with the most and he also recently went into the studio with me to record some new material.
MCG: How do you describe your sound?
AG: Folk Electro Hip Hop
MCG: How do other people describe it?
AG: Lately press outlets have been saying: "Tori Amos Backed by Doug E. Fresh," "TuNe-yArDs meets Enya meets Beach House," and "A cross between Tracy Chapman and Chelsea Handler." I'm down with all of these descriptions, and I think combining them gives a pretty good idea of what my sound/live show is all about.
MCG: How did you get your start?
AG: I fell in love with pianos when I was really young. No one in my family played instruments and I literally had to beg for piano lessons for 3 years until I was allowed to play! I've written songs for as long as long as I can remember, as it always seemed to be just a part of living. I didn't start performing my own music publicly until about 6 years ago, but it was still a side thing then to a bunch of other stuff I was pursuing. A couple years ago I decided I wanted to move New York and try and get a little more serious with my music career a little over 2 years ago.
MCG: What achievement to date are you most proud of?
AG: I'm really proud of creating the Tinderbox Music Festival and making a space that lots of musicians can share together. Since I also perform at it, it gives me a big push to step up my game musically as well. This year I'm premiering a new song with a string trio. I've never played with a string trio before and I feel like Tinderbox helps provide me with a platform for it!
MCG: With all that you have to do to get ready for the event, why did you decide to perform at it as well?
AG: Actually, being the founder I thought about not playing it, to totally separate myself as a music business woman and a performer. But everything I'm about as a musician kind of obviously fits into everything Tinderbox is about, and I feel like my music fits in well with the festival itself, and luckily the submissions committee did too!
MCG: Tinderbox gives it's proceeds to charity. Is social responsibility something society should expect of musical artists?
AG: I don't think it's something society should expect of artists, but I think it's nice to recognize organizations that are working hard to support and empower artists, and so that's why I included that element into Tinderbox. I think it's important to create alliances and community. I believe that when people/organizations support each other, more networks/community/opportunity/positivity energy can be formed. And I think that's a good thing.
MCG: What else are you working on besides Tinderbox?
AG: I just released my album of hip hop covers called "Rock Out With Your Glockenspiel Out" which is being distributed by Roc-Elle Records and I'm pretty excited about that! We just released the video of my cover of "Gangsta's Paradise" and the video for "Mama Said Knock You Out" is coming soon!
I'm really excited about some of the CMJ shows I'll be playing in October and doing some regional touring around that time too! Details are coming soon. As well there are a lot more exciting Tinderbox events in the works! Check back on my website to get all the details you'll want to know!
Important Links:www.alysongreenfield.comwww.tinderboxmusicfestival.com
The Tinderbox Music Festival is Saturday, September 10 (today!) beginning at 12:30 pm at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. Greenfield hits the main stage at 6 pm.
Buy tickets. $15 advance; $18 at the door. All ages.
The Tinder 23: Kalae All Day
That Kalae All Day is playing a second time at Tinderbox Music Festival is a testament to the power of the event.
Kalae All Day is a young hip-hop dynamo from Harlem who performs with her band Turnstylz.
"We thought we were dope, so decided to be dope simultaneously," she says of hooking up with the band.
That affection extends to Tinderbox Music Festival founder Alyson Greenfield.
"I wanna be like Alyson Greenfield when I grow up!" she says.
Part of the draw is the event's philanthropic bent.
"We don't deserve all this attention, so as soon as humanly possible we should humble ourselves and give back to the community before we turn into MONSTERS! Or worse, KANYE WEST!!!" she jokes.
Tinderbox Music Festival is Saturday, Sept. 10 at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. Kalae All Day plays at 4 pm on the main stage.
You: I just donated money to @tinderboxfest
Object of Desire: Holy cow! Let's go somewhere right now and get it on.
You: That is so awesome.
It's On! @tinderboxfest Lineup Announced and It's HOT! Be there Sept. 10 @knitbrooklyn
The second edition of the Tinderbox Music Festival returns to NYC and the initial line-up is announced! We handpicked these musicians to provide a magnificent day of music. The festival will showcase a powerful and diverse group of established and emerging female artists producing innovative original music, and YOU should be there!
Buy tickets here. Only $15 bucks (adv) $18 at door.
Tinderbox Music FestivalSeptember 10 - Knitting Factory - Brooklyn, NYHolly Miranda (Indie Folk) Eternia & The Band (Hip Hop)
with XYLOS (Multi-instrumentalist Pop) Charlene Kaye and The Brilliant Eyes (Indie Rock Electronic)The Debutante Hour (Indie Folk/ multi instrumental/quirky)Alyson Greenfield (Folk Electro Hip Hop)Kalae All Day (Hip Hop/Soul)EULA (Post Punk)Miss Geo (Indie Electronic Pop)Canyon. (Indie Folk)Rebecca Jordan (Jazz/Soul/Folk)Mira Stroika (Cabaret/Pop/Punk)White Wave (Experimental)Pepper Fandango (Folk / Blues)Sweet Soubrette (Indie Folk)Helicopria (Prog Rock)Sarah Aument (Indie Pop Rock)WOJCIK (Garage Rock)Sarah Walk (Singer/Songwriter / Piano Rock)Annie Fitzgerald (Americana/ Folk)WYATT (Indie Folk Pop)Natalie Farr (Alternative Folk)
Guess who's on the Submissions Committee for @tinderboxfest, the music festival showcasing female artists? @musiccrushgirl is! The event is Sat. Sept. 10 at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. Submissions are open NOW through Aug. 5.
So if you are or know of an outstanding female artist producing innovative original music, get out to ReverbNation to submit for consideration.
The best part of this whole deal? (Well, working with @alysongreenfiel, obvi.) But also, I get to listen to all the music submissions! A dream come true for this little lady, yessirreebob.


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Been to Hell, and never going back (maybe..)1 Reviews
trying for a slightly more light-hearted tone..? idk maybe not
Been to Hell, and never going back (maybe..)
(#) BipolarUnicorn 2013-04-03 09:57:34 PMThis is really good. I like it, I think I kinda get the metaphor. I don't know. .-.
Beautifully done :3
Author's responseaw.. :3 thankyou. You probably did then, it was about self harm/failed suicide? x


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A blogging Syrian lesbian, Libyan soldiers in a Viagra-fuelled frenzy, Tunisian women on a sexual Jihad: The blend of sex, Islam and war is failsafe bait for western media, which often fall for propaganda from the Middle East. Not all of the stories are hoaxes, but many of them are. By Sonja Zekri in CairoMore
According to information from "Reporters without Borders", there are more journalists imprisoned in Turkey today than there ever have been since the end of the military regime in 1983. The freedom of the Turkish press is kept within very narrow limits. Yet, is this really such a new phenomenon? Fatih Cicek offers some answersMore
Turkish media closely watched the opening of the NSU trial in Munich on Monday. Newspapers describe the feelings of the victims' families and the main defendant's attitude in court. Thomas Seibert reports from IstanbulMore
Western media attention is only refocused on protracted conflicts in the Arab world – such as those in Iraq and Syria – when their own correspondents fall victim to these wars. Commentary by Karim El-GawharyMore
According to the Cologne-based journalist Miltiades Oulios, deportation only works in an environment of intransparency. With his recently published book, he seeks to shed some light on the obscurity of this subject. Claudia Kramatschek read the bookMore
As the military conflict in Syria continues to escalate, the commitment of many peace activists and creative professionals in Syria is going more or less unnoticed by the media and in western public consciousness. An essay by Astrid KaminskiMore
Why have Al-Jazeera, Al-Arabiya and most western media neglected to report on the uprisings in Bahrain? Is it true that in Syria, Alawites are fighting against Sunni Muslims? And who were the real victims of the Houla massacre? Amira Mohsen Galal takes a look at some of the most striking flaws in reporting on the Arab Spring, two years after the uprisings beganMore
The Arab Spring took both regional potentates and the West by surprise. One of the reasons was that Arab media was almost totally ignored, claims the political scientist Asiem El-DifraouiMore
The work of artist Monika Huber is a critical appraisal of how the media reported on the Arab Spring. Some of her pieces now appear in a book published in cooperation with the Middle East reporter Susanne Fischer. A review by Björn ZimprichMore
Reports by Western media on the violent protests in the Muslim world against the film "The Innocence of Muslims" have delivered a one-sided and over-simplified picture of the Muslims and the complex reality in which they live. By Hoda SalahMore
Syria's former star radio presenter Honey Al-Sayed is certain that Assad will be toppled. In her article she writes that for a free, democratic Syria, there will have to be strategic planning, political awareness and effective internal, regional and international supportMore
A growing number of young Turks are turning to social media, complaining that mainstream media are being increasingly controlled by the government. Dorian Jones reports from IstanbulMore
Despite some reforms and ongoing negotiations for EU membership, Turkey's ranking in the Reporters without Borders Press Freedom Index remains strikingly low. Qantara's Fatma Kayabal spoke to, Erol Önderoğlu, the organization's correspondent in IstanbulMore
The Arab Spring, a true popular uprising against decades of corruption and repression, owed its astonishingly rapid spread not least to the Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera, says media analyst Khaled HroubMore
Lebanese media expert Maurice Abu Nader summarises the results of the latest report by the "Arab Thought Foundation" on inter-cultural dialogue – a report that undertakes a detailed examination of the perception of the West as portrayed by the newspapers "Al-Hayat" and "Al-Ahram"More
Ten years after the attacks of 11 September 2001, international media need an East–West consensus – and not just with regard to the usage of key terms. Common standards and ethical norms are indispensable for reporting in crisis situations. A commentary by Loay MudhoonMore
In 2002, the then Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon approved the construction of a barrier wall that would run along the ceasefire line of 1949 with the intention of separating Israeli territories from the Palestinian West Bank. In Bethlehem, graffiti artists have started using the wall as a canvas for political protest and socially critical art. By Laura Overmeyer


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Church of the Nazarene offers Christmas services
The Church of the Nazarene of Massapequa Park invites the community to its Christmas celebration service, Sun., Dec. 20, 10:55 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The church will also hold a Christmas Eve service, Thurs., Dec. 24, 7 p.m. The church, located at 65 Roosevelt Ave., Massapequa Park, is handicapped accessible. For information, call Pastor Thomas Boyd at 798-2203.
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MikroPendulum: TAG Heuer's World First
Calibre 11 explores the magnetic breakthrough.
By Calibre 11, 30 April 2013
As a certified TAG Heuer dealer, all of our watches are supplied securely packed in official brand presentation boxes with stamped and dated documentation including the manufacturer's 2 year international warranty.
If your watch has a linked bracelet, we can adjust the size before it's sent so that it fits straight out of the box.
On placing your order you will receive a confirmation email - please reply to this email with your wrist measurement (in mm) and we'll make the necessary adjustments before despatch. Any links that have been removed will be sent with your watch. In some cases you may need additional links - in which case we'll get in touch as there may be a small additional cost as we'll need to source these from the manufacturer.
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Anyone Have Some Cheese?
Let me begin this post by saying that I kinda like the city of Philly. They have decent cheesesteaks. They have a couple of decent landmarks. They have that one cool place you can go to watch a game.
That's about it.
I believe Philly would be a much better place if it wasn't for the fact that the people that live there seem to embrace the fact that they are douchebags.
The Phillies have won recently, but LOL baseball. The Eagles were the best team in the NFL last season, until they actually played the games. The 76ers…
Ask any PhLOLyers fan and they'll tell you the Devils suck. The Rangers suck (which is true, but they've won sometime in the last 20 years). The Pens suck (partially true, but they've won recently). Counter that with the sad fact that their team hasn't won The Cup since 1975 – NINETEEN SEVENTY FIVE! – and they will retort with… "the Devils suck!"
A fantastic and well thought out rebuttal, but it doesn't say much for their own team, given the New Jersey Devils' success.
Suc·cess (noun) \sək-ˈses\
1 a : degree or measure of succeeding
b : favorable or desired outcome; also : the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence
2 : one that succeeds
I put that there for PhLOLyers fans. I'm sure they struggle with the word.
But again, the fact that they seem to enjoy their status as uneducated douchebags is the most disturbing part. Most of the time, if you try to argue with them, you end up with some version of this:
Now we have PhLOLyers fans whining that Devils fans don't want them at The Rock. Really. Just do a little search on Facebook or Twitter. If you really want to annoy them and get some whiny feedback, make sure to use the #JustSayNo2Orange hashtag on Twitter.
We also have this, where they whine about Will Carafello – who only has 485 followers, so who cares what he thinks! (Thank you, Micheal Yormark) – saying the Devils want to keep The Rock Red. (I have 3,400+ followers, by the way, so you all should take what I'm writing here seriously).
Should Will, who works for the Devils, be pushing ticket sales to opposing fans? Is that what these clowns are mad about?
Why would we want those people here? So that they can taint a place that hosts a successful team with your tradition of losing and douchebaggary?
(By the way, DEVILS FANS can get tickets here)
Oh, and that ratings tidbit. That'll help you win games. No, really! It will. Seriously. I mean it. For real.
Or maybe we just don't want them to piss on random things when they visit our house. Go mark your territory in your own city. The smell just blends in.
For a fan base that seems so (falsely) confident, they sure do whine about the dumbest things.
Anyway, haha, we get it, we have no fans. I mean, it's not like we sold out all three home games in the first round against a team who's fans don't travel very well.
I've said it to many people and I'll repeat it again: I'd rather sit at The Rock with 10 other people and see a Championship team than sit at some dump that's sold out and watch my team fail miserably year after year.
So go ahead, PhLOLyers fans. Invade The Rock if it makes you feel better somehow. If you think that will actually help your team win. I mean, it has helped out in the past, right?
I know there are whiners in every fan base (I've heard a hell of a lot of it coming from Devils' fans lately), but when you combine it with this level of douchbaggery, it's embarrassing.
And, as always, not all fans are this way. There are just a lot of them in Philly. But I know plenty of PhLOLyers fans who are just as normal as us Devils fans. Really.
But some fans embrace the way they are perceived and have that keep them warm at night. And that's okay.
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W Says:
May 1st, 2012 at 2:22 pm
There's also a gross misunderstanding of how the TV ratings work. The ratings are based on percentages of the area they're polling, not an absolute number. The New York area has a much bigger population than the Philly area so a 1 rating in the NY area =/= to a 1 rating in the Philly Area
Debs4life Says:
May 1st, 2012 at 3:23 pm
I just wasted a few minutes reading this garbage.
I should have stopped when I saw "LOL baseball." Baseball is very entertaining, and my fellow fans will agree.
And really PhLOLyers fan? THe author has the mentality of a teenage boy with an inferiority complex. I think he would fit perfectly in with the "douchebags" that he is describing.
King James Says:
May 1st, 2012 at 4:13 pm
You have classy fans too, there just are less of you to deal with: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lWfP6fyf9dw
SpeakoftheDevs Says:
May 1st, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Seems I struck a nerve. Oh, and I am douchebag, thanks for noticing!
SpeakoftheDevs Says:
May 1st, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Oh, that lady with no evidence that she's a Devils fan is a Devils fan? Cool story.
Vinny Says:
May 2nd, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Great article!! 1975!! and they come back with at least we sell out our building. I'm sorry i didnt know they gave out banners for selling out your building?? I do know they give out banners for winning the Stanley Cup and we have 3 since their last one! Philthy sucks, Lets Go Devils!!!!


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Grilled Brie Sandwich
When I said that the best sandwich I've had all week was the Green Chicken Salad, I lied. I got the inspiration when my picky-eater sister said that the nastiest sandwich she could think of would be strawberries and cheese, and as crazy as that sounds, an idea for a disgusting sandwich inspired my idea for my new favorite sandwich. Just goes to show you that things won't always be as bad as you expect them to be. ;p
- 2 slices of bread (I used the seven grain Ezekiel 4:9 bread. It's my personal favorite)
- Soft, ripened brie, sliced
- Sliced strawberries
- Sliced red onion
- Chicken (I used Publix rotisserie chicken for this recipe)
- Spinach
- Butter
- Pepper
For this sandwich, butter the two pieces of bread like you usually would for grilled cheese. Add the brie first, then add the red onion, spinach, chicken and pepper. Cook on medium heat until the bread is toasted, and the brie has melted. The flavors mesh together so well. Definitely my new favorite sandwich.
Green Chicken Salad
I saw a recipe similar to this on Pinterest, and I thought I'd try to make it! Instead of using mayonnaise for chicken salad, you use avocado instead! This recipe serves one.
- 1 chicken breast cutlet (I use Publix Greenwise chicken because it's organic, and there's no added hormones.)
- 1/4th of a very ripe avocado
- Salt and Pepper
- Onion Powder
- Green and red onions
Toss together the cooked chicken (cut in to small pieces), avocado, red and green onion, some salt and pepper, a tiny bit of onion powder, and you have an awesome, healthy alternative to traditional chicken salad! I put mine on two slices of gluten free bread, with some tomatoes and a slice of pepper jack cheese, and it was probably the best sandwich I've had all week. ;)
Thank you Pinterest for such great ideas!
Now I may be a little biased, but I think I have the most beautiful garden in the world. ;p
I feel like recapping the events of my day, so that's just what I will do.
My favorite things.
These are the things that make my life wonderful.
- The smell of gardenias. Best smelling flower in the world.
- Lime in my water
- The hugs you get after you haven't seen a best friend/family member in a long time
- Spending time with my sister
- Hanging up a new article of clothing in my closet
- Watering my plants in the early morning. So much different than watering them in the afternoon.
- Crying during worship
- Crying when somebody is praying for me
- Clean sheets
- The smell of my citrus and sage candle
- Finding a book at the thrift store that I've been looking for
- Mommy-daughter days. My mom is my best friend.
- Taking walks or going on bike rides with Nick
- Feeling Flawless tea
- Finding verses that were meant for me in the Bible
- Laughing so hard that I cry. It rarely happens, but when it does, it's such a great feeling.
- Spring time
- When my skin is clear. Although it doesn't happen often (haha), I feel so pretty when it does.
- Writing. Not writing literature or anything, but just writing down words, or notes, or just practicing my signature. There's something about writing that is just fun.
- Listening to my iPod on long road trips. Usually I drive everywhere, so when I'm a passenger, I take advantage of the time and get some good thinking in.
- When I kiss Nick and he doesn't expect it. He has smushy lips, and I love them.
- Taking cute pictures with friends
- Planting seeds. Planting plants takes all the fun out of watching them sprout.
- Being in Whole Foods. That place is heaven to me.
- Salad. If I could have one food for the rest of my life, that's what it would be.
- The Ella Fitzgerald Pandora station
- Boston Terriers
- Parsley
- How hilarious my dad is when he drinks wine
- Azaleas
- Elephant trinkets. My great grandma used to collect them, and I picked it up over the years, too.
- Orange blossom goat's milk soap
- The smell of oregano. It reminds me of my grandparent's house in Greece.
- Satsuma body butter from The Body Shop
- The way Ben is always sticking his tongue out
- Sunny days
- Rainy days
- The twenty four days leading up to Christmas
- Sending mail…goes back to my love of writing
- My room. It's the most peaceful place in my house.
- My garden
- Natural light
- Dried mango
I'm thankful for these things today.
Fun Saturday night. Who needs prom?
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The Lost Art of True Beauty
A woman who exudes true feminine mystique is both modest and selfless. She doesn't hide her femininity; she dresses to reflect the joy and radiance that fill her soul. She dresses to honour her husband, or future husband, and the men around her. Her outward beauty…
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The past two days have been so extremely great.
From freak fire-twirling fests in San Marco, to beach adventures in the middle of the night, to the Riverside Arts Market, I can finally say that the stress and anxiety has finally gone away. What a great start to almost summer. :)
Oh, and Nick got the job at BJ's. :) God has definitely taken care of me in my time of need. Maybe now I'll be able to sleep easier!
Happy happy happy :)
I found these adorable Lilly Pulitzer shorts today at a thrift store for only $15. I was ecstatic.
Nick and I went to lunch, and then walked around antique stores in Five Points for a couple hours in search of more cute additions to our apartment. We were very successful. I can't wait to see how all of this is going to fit together when we finally put all of it in to our apartment. :) All the things we have bought so far are coming together so nicely. We may be a little eager, but being prepared never hurt anyone, right?
Nick is at his interview for BJ's right now, and I have to go to work. Which is stinky, but I guess I can take a little bit of work on this otherwise wonderful day. :p
- I just listened to "Somewhere Beyond the Sea" and it made me SO excited for the cruise I'm going on with my family. I don't think it could come soon enough.
- I liked the rain at first, but now the moisture is just making my skin break out and my hair frizzy. I think it's time for sun again.
- I have my last AP test tomorrow, and then after that I will probably not go back to school. Crazy.
- I'm finally going back to youth tonight… I kind of stopped doing that for a while, but I know that God has called me to this age group, so I have to go in order to do His work! I'm really excited to go. And I'm talking to Jenny before, and I feel like it's time to vent. This is going to be good.
- I have to leave for work in fifteen minutes. I haven't worked at all yet this week because I took off days I had exams. I'm actually excited to go, I've missed my babies.
- I bought "The Green Book" yesterday at a thrift/antique store, and I can't wait to actually start it instead of just flipping through it!
- I'm catching myself this time before I let myself fall in to the same patterns of sin. This is a step up.
- I am so incredibly stressed about school, graduating, college and everything else that's happening. I haven't been able to think straight for the past two days. I just feel so discouraged, and so ready to be done with everything. I haven't felt this stressed in so long, I don't know how to handle myself.
- I was reading through my posts from this time last year, and it made me realize how much I grew up, and how much different everything was last year. I used to have so much fun, and now I'm just stressed all the time. When did this happen?
- Even with my stress, I'm still so incredibly happy with my life, and so blessed. If I didn't have God these past few months, I probably would have died. Or exploded.
- I want to go back to the ranch and mentally detox. But we aren't going until the fall, if we even go at all.
- Growing up is stinky.
Anonymous said: You talk a lot about God-but you're confusing me: Is cohabitation -(i'll even give you this) 'without sex' -more likely to bring glory to God or give satan a foothold to tempt you into impurity? I mean, are you even concerned for purity?
The real question is why YOU are so concerned with my purity? Obviously I know who this is, because you're the only person who is so concerned with MY relationship with God and MY life that you take time out of your own life to try to change the way I live mine.
I don't know how to say this in a nice way anymore. I really do not care what you have to say. Please stop trying to "fix me". You are not God, so stop trying to convict me.
Now if anybody would actually like to know my argument on cohabitation, send me a message unanonymously. I'm not dealing with this petty anonymous internet drama anymore, and I haven't been for the past three months. Move on.
I am so so excited because Nick got an interview for a position at BJ's! This is the best news ever because it's in Jacksonville, we would get a discount on a membership (meaning cheaper groceries) and that means we would be able to move in to our apartment!! It's always so amazing to see how the Lord provides when you ask! I guess "ask and you shall receive" really does work! ;)
We toured another place yesterday and it was perfect. It's a townhouse with a front and backyard that we are free to plant in, and plus it's HUGE. 858 square feet is a lot for two people. :) Not only that, but it has a washer & dryer, a microwave, and it's been completely renovated in the past three years. The other place we looked at was tiny and outdated, so I'm so glad we went to this place. I am so excited about this place, I can't even contain it!!
So pleaseee pray that it's in God's will for Nick to get this job!
Goodness gracious God is SO GOOD!!!
Remember this today:
I stumbled upon this in my quiet time this morning, and it was so powerful and encouraging to me, that I felt like I had to share it in the few minutes I have before I am off to take yet another exam…
Isaiah 41:8-10 - "But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, offspring of Abraham my friend- You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth and summoned from its far off places, You whom I have called my servant, whom I have chosen and will not cast off- Fear not, I am with you; be not dismayed; I am your God. I will strengthen you, and help you, and uphold you with my right hand of justice."
God has specifically chosen us to do great things for Him, and He is going to stand right there next to us and fight the battle against the devil. As you go about your day, remember that God is upholding you, and He is going to be right next to you every step you take today. We have the power of Jesus inside of us, and through that we can change the world for the glory of God!


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Habib : Thank you.
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Manager : Is that all?
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- Address:
1000 Lancaster St
Baltimore, MD 21202Neighborhood:
Harbor East
- Cuisine:
GreekPrice: $31 to $50
Ouzo Bay
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.ouzobay.com/
- Phone: 4437085818x
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - Midnight,
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Greek
- Executive Chef: Micheal Everd
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Private Party Facilities: The private dining room seats up to 30 guests, and is equipped with the newest projection equipment and screen, as well as a large indoor fireplace. The space has a view of the neighborhood and a quaint garden.
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A word from Ouzo Bay
Located in Harbor East, Ouzo Bay focuses on authentic Greek cuisine, emphasizing the freshest seafood and responsible cuisine. The opulent space offers a full service bar and lounge, as well as an extensive patio during the Spring, and Summer months. The dining room has beautiful views of the water, and cityscape.Continued
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Ouzo Bay reviews from OpenTable diners
234 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.3
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
great for outdoor dining (157)special occasion (147)fit for foodies (133)hot spot (112)vibrant bar scene (101)scenic view (98)romantic (85)good for groups (63)notable wine list (60)neighborhood gem (57)late-night find (34)great for lunch (9)kid-friendly (8)great for brunch (7)Show More
- Great food, a bit noisyOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 9/20/2014Delicious seafood options. Our group of 5 shared several appetizers and a 4lb whole fish that was wonderfully prepared and presented. We were seated at an elevated U shaped booth and unfortunately one end of the table could not hear the other without leaning across the table.Special Features:
- Excellent Food and AmbianceRselma1Dined on 9/20/2014The food was fantastic. The fresh whole fish selection was great and I liked the fact that the whole fish was butterflied. Presentation of the octopus was great and the saganaki was perfect as expected. Our server was great. Had an excellent off the cuff knowledge of the menu, got us our drinks in a very timely manner, and was quick to make recommendations on the menu. At the end of the night he surprised us with a shot of Ouzo each which was a very nice digestive to close out the evening. Will definitely be returning.Special Features:
- Wonderful Time!OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/19/2014You have to try the fresh fish, it's amazing and guilt free. Their bar is very lively and looks like a great spot to have a drink. Service was good although we waited a couple minutes past our reservation time. Will def dine again!Special Features:
- Some thing is missing...BigfoodieDined on 9/19/2014We had reservations on a Friday night however there were no tables for two available. We waited 20 mins even though the hostess told us it would only be 5 mins. We decided to eat putsid since that was the only area that had available seating. The bus boy gave us water I said hello...he did not respond. Another 5 mins went by after we received a table before our server got to our table. It was windy and cold sitting outside so after we got our order taken we wen t back insid to see if there was a table available inside yet. Thankful we only waited another 10 min before wee were seated inside. The lamb chops are Delicious and decent portion. Spanakopita is gross..worst I've ever had. The Greek beignets are amazing. Great decor!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- beautiful restauranthumbleguesDined on 9/13/2014service and food was great! the ambience was very nice. the music was a little too loud.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Service Delicious FoodPandaVIPDined on 9/13/2014Very positive dining experience. Wwe took our nephew for his 16th birthday and he thoroughly enjoyed himself. Ben,our server, was very professional with spot on recommendations. Delicious food and beautiful surroundings.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- a happy birthday for my fianceOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/12/2014Both me and my fiance enjoyed our Mediterranean experience... we would both recommend this restaurant to our friends!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- bring your ear plugssushiandsakeDined on 9/12/2014This was my first time to Ouzo. It was jam packed with people. The food and service were good considering how crowded it was. I really wanted to try the whole fish. This is what we were told they specialize in. But, it's noted in the menu that any of the whole fish take up to 40 mins to prepare. Unfortunately, because of the noise level in the bar area seating, we didn't enjoy our experience. I will try Ouzo again. However, I will request outside seating and make sure I have at least two hours to dine.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- reservation means nothing hereBethVIPDined on 9/11/2014Good food, terrible greeting and hostess experience. If it hadn't been a business dinner, I would have walked out. Reservation means nothing here. Even when the restaurant is empty and the bar is full, you will not be seated unless your entire party is there. So if you have people coming into town during rush hour, good luck! Your reservation means nothing.Special Features:
- Deene3VIPDined on 9/10/2014Incredibly fantastic food. My husband and I both enjoyed our meals, the service was perfect!! I had the seas bass and it was delicious!! Can't wait to go back with the entire family.Special Features:
- Foodie1VIPDined on 9/8/2014Love it there. Need bigger martiniglasses.love the fish. Not crazy about the calamari. Love the outdoor seating.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Little Piece of GreecesimplygoodfoodDined on 9/8/2014The next best thing to actually dinning in Greece! The fresh fish selection is outstanding and cooked simply and perfectly. Mediterranean dining at is best right in Harbor East. Service excellent, decor comfortable and clean, outside dining available overlooking Harbor. Highly recommend this gemSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent, excellent RestaurantDaisy4648Dined on 9/7/2014Ouzo Bay has a hip ambiance to it, wonderful food and great service. The fish selections are terrific. The jumbo prawn are pricey, but out of this world!Special Features:
- Excellent diningPokey1Dined on 9/3/2014I frequent the Baltimore Inner Harbor area because of work and have been to Ouzo three times. It's a bit pricy but excellent food and the service is wonderful. I will surely return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Huge disappointment !TasteBuddyDined on 9/1/2014Venue very pretty but miserably hot due to an unfathomable decision to keep open the doors to the outside patio. No other table was offered & attempts to increase the AC ineffective. Our round table for 5 was meant for 8 & frustrated conversation across the table in a very noisy room. We wore business casual, but one of us was embarrassed at being asked to remove his hat ( a very nice one !) that failed the dress code yet sloppy sport shirts, braless halter tops, baggy pants & decidedly pizza parlor casual were all around. Go figure !! Appetizer plate for 2-4 was skimpy & lacked character, the food was just OK and the presentation needed work. No WOW factor & nowhere near worth the cost ! Lots better Greek food elsewhere in this city !
- greatly disappointedfoodieVIPDined on 9/1/2014Asked if we wanted to sit in or out and then opened sliders to outside. Gone was the cool air conditioning and welcome bugs! Just what we didn't want. Waiters continually reaching over me and my plate and my wine glass to access table. Not very appetizing. Food not inspiring or memorable. Prices for appetizers high. Octopus soggy. Moussaka with more vegetables than meat. Lobster orzo good. Seafood pasta with too much tarragon. Waiter with minimum knowledge about wine on menu.Special Features:
- Had a great experience at Ouzo Bay!ClydesdaleDined on 8/31/2014Went there with my party of four, and we had a fantastic time! The food was superb, the presentation elegant, and the service outstanding! Our waitress was very attentive, and the entire staff pitched in to make sure that our water glasses were filled at all times! It seemed like any time we took a sip, the glasses were immediately filled! Great attention to detail, valet parking was fast, easy and efficient! The whole experience was a bit pricey, but definitely worth it! We will be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Encore PerformanceFoodieDined on 8/31/2014This was not our tyrfirst experience at the restaurant. We liked it so well before, so we returned. It was nice to know that the service, the ambiance, and food was just like we remembered...Very,very good! We will return!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Wonderful EveningOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/30/2014We had an anniversary dinner and the service, food, and ambiance were outstanding. We will definitely be back, and with friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- stacyDined on 8/30/2014service is impeccable! great overall experience for a special occasion. enjoyed the outdoor seating and the ambiance of the restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lovely Food & ServiceDavidVIPDined on 8/30/2014If you yearn for a real taste of Greece, not some poor facsimile, this is the place for you. We had an extremely good meal that started with grilled octopus and a quartet of dips - delicious, particularly the octopus which we could have had another three orders of and just made a meal of it. We followed that with a grilled branzino and a grilled red snapper, both delightful in their own way. That with a side of fasolakia and the orzo with lobster, yummmm. We were so full that we had to forgo dessert. We had a lovely bottle of Kir-Yianni Petra which was lively, with notes of lemon, citrus zest and a floral nose - very nice. The service was excellent, very present without being obtrusive. Go an enjoy a taste of Greece in B-more.Special Features:
- Great experience at Ouzo BayBrewhillDined on 8/28/2014I went to Ouzo Bay last week for a birthday dinner and had a very nice experience. I've been reluctant to go because it looked like a Euro-trash place but I was pleasantly surprised. The service was great, the outside seating made us feel like we weren't in the city and the food was very tasty. We ordered the mezze platter which included hummus, fish roe dip and an almond/garlic dip, lamb meatball (amazing!), spanakopita, phyllo with sweet cheese and a few other items. The next time we go, we want to try the amazing fish options. Everything was great and I highly recommend checking out Ouzo Bay!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ArtyVIPDined on 8/27/2014Loved the food and birthday treat, but it was very noisy inside and too humid that night to eat outside. Everything else was superb.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/26/2014The only reason I didn't vote overall 5 stars is due to price. Food is really amazing but I think you pay for location there.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Poor service and okay foodOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/23/2014Service was terrible. The food was fine, nothing great, but definitely not worth the price.Special Features:
- Worth the wait.BroncoeatsDined on 8/22/2014The rain came and pushed our reservation a few minutes. The Owner and Managment went above and beyond to make sure our party was happy and compensated for the wait. The service, food and atmosph really can't be beat in Baltimore City.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointingAndersonmetropolisDined on 8/22/2014Noisy, crowded restaurant! Food was decent, but service was mediocre and unpolished. Chose this restaurant to celebrate a special anniversary with friends. I noted the occasion in my reservation, called to remind the restaurant of the reason for our celebration, commented to the hostess when we entered. No mention was made--they forgot! The next evening we went to the movies in Columbia, MD and had a full dinner at Clyde's afterwards. It was perfectly delicious and beautifully served, and the four of us could actually conduct a conversation. Ouzo Bay is a lot of hype.
- Great spotAA1400VIPDined on 8/19/2014I couldn't pick a better restaurant to enjoy a beautiful night in Baltimore. Highly recommended.Special Features:
- ServiceLynnVIPDined on 8/17/2014We have been to Ouzo Bay several times. We find that if you are sitting near a large group the service for a table if 2-4 is lacking. Although the food is fabulous, who wants to wait until the main course is more than half done before the sides come out and the wait for anything other than water is ridiculous.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OutstandingfusionqueenDined on 8/16/2014Our favorite resturant. We celebrated my husbands bday.outstanding service . Sommelier outstanding. The head waiter outstanding . Everyone there is just amazing . Food is outstanding . We have a great experience every time thanksSpecial Features:
- FoodtasticEnzo4reDined on 8/16/2014Great spot excellent bread dipping oil food prepared properly so far have had halibut Maine lobster (frozen lobster tails only average) was good lamb chops are a stand out mussels a little large but were fine over all it's a winner our 3rd time in 2 monthsSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good FoodCOBaltimoreVIPDined on 8/16/2014The food here is very good. The service is also very good but the ambience can be a challenge. Because of the open nature of the restaurant other patrons were talking so loud that the people I was sitting with couldn't hear what I was saying. Even when we mentioned to our server that the person at the other table was too loud they didn't send management to ask them to speak so others int eh restaurant could enjoy their experience as well.
- Better than expectedBonvivantbelairVIPDined on 8/13/2014When I think of local Greek restaurants, I think of Ikaros or any restaurant located in Baltimore's Greektown neighborhood. However, Ouzo Bay well exceeded our expectations. The main entree of Alaskan Halibut topped with Maine lobster was absolutely delectable. Flaky, firm and sweet tasting Halibut coverd with a wonderful sweet sauce was the star of the evening. The lamb meatballs appetizer and baked feta and tomato appetizer served as commensurate complimentary dishes. Our service was spot on with great attentiveness by our waitress. She was very knowledgeable with the wine list. The baklava was classic and tasty. The vanilla ice cream seemed to be straight from the cow. Thank you Ouzo Bay for a most enjoyable first time dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Exceptional basicsmuseumguyDined on 8/10/2014In short, this is quality food simply prepared and well served. I had the spanikopita (really well done) and the red snapper, and my wife had the salad and lobster. It was an elegantly presented meal without much frufru. Server was attentive without being intrusive. Definitely one of the top five restaurants in Baltimore.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- More than just "Cosmo"OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/9/2014"Cosmopolitan" is more than the name of a drink at Ouzo Bay, it is the feel of the place and the people who give you a great experience. Obvious that many people have found this restaurant and more than just "like" it. But it doesn't just rest on its success. Ouzo Bay makes the newcomer and occasional feel just as much a part of the scene and a real find. And with this great "feel" comes very good food, nice wine great service.Special Features:
- Would not survive in most citiesOpenTable Diner Since 2004VIPDined on 8/8/2014I was very disappointed at this recommendation from what should have been a respected source. I travel frequently and in doing so make a point of hitting the highly recommended spots. Seats inside are so noisy and overcrowded by the bar scene after 8pm. And the bar scene is filled with tshirts and backwards hats that could care less about what you are expecting or paying for a meal. The fresh fish priced by the pound was grossly overrated, and even the simple request of leaving the heads in the kitchen vs served on the plate was not met. My prediction is this place would die in a better foodie driven market. If you want an alternative, Charleston (the name of the resturant) around the corner is an option.Special Features:
- Great spotPredictableDined on 8/6/2014The service was great, but the food was a bit dispapointing. My mousaka was not that great (maybe the recipe - that dish can vary enromously). My wife's lamb shank was very good. Our guests had halibut, which was excellent and crabcakes, which were good. My first time there, I had the Chilean Sea Bass, which was terrific. The zuccini chips are amazing, but I thought the sauce wa little s too stiff for dipping. All in all it was fine.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Looking forward to a return visit!StellarRedHeadDined on 8/6/2014I heard good things about Ouzo Bay prior to my dining there last week. But their reviews did not quite do them justice, the food was by far FANTASTIC! I had the grilled octopus, which was so delectable I will go back just to partake in that again. I had a fresh fish entree of Dorade that had a lovely preparation of EVOO, salt, pepper and capers. It was my first time having Dorade and I would order it again. The ambiance is gorgeous, the lighting and the retractable doors that allow you to be inside but get that fresh air was a nice touch to our dining experience. I have already told several friends that the next time we are looking to dine out in the city we will be going to Ouzo Bay.Special Features:
- Amazing FoodJacksonDined on 8/4/2014The food here was awesome. Try the octopus... seriously just do it.Special Features:
- sweaty servers not attractivebigeatsravenfanDined on 8/4/2014the dining room had to be 85+ degrees. lamb shank delicious, grape leaves ok, my black cod a lot of scales and bones for the price, tzatziki bland, meatballs ok, grilled octopus was perfectly cooked, lemon potatos were hard as bricks and not tasty. its hard to mess up grilled veggies they were tasty. desserts were awesome.


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Authorities have identified the man killed while running across Interstate 80 near Rock Blvd. on Monday night.
Police say 29-year-old Jacob Guillot-Stephen ran across the eastbound lanes of I-80 near the Rock Boulevard exit.
A driver of a truck tried to swerve, but it was too late. Guillot-Stephen died at the scene.
The Reno Police Department is investigating because the driver of the truck was an off-duty employee with the Nevada Highway Patrol.
He is cooperating.
The preliminary investigation shows speed and alcohol are not factors in the accident.
Reno Police want witnesses to come forward with any information they have. Call Secret Witness at 322-4900 or text your tip to 847411.
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The phrase "quietly confident" captures New Zealand's approach to almost any international assignment, and Brendon McCullum used it again ahead of their Champions Trophy opener.
On the surface, there is perhaps no reason to be so quiet about it. They have just felled the hosts, England, in a three-match series, have an opener in incredible form, and even without Daniel Vettori – who is doubtful for the match – possess an attack capable of troubling any top order.
Only they are up against an opposition that has mauled them almost without relent, in the last five years. In the last 11 completed ODI matches between the two sides, Sri Lanka have won 10. From Hamilton to Hambantota, Mumbai to Kingston, most matches haven't even been close. New Zealand might take some solace that the only victory in that lot came in the previous Champions Trophy, on a fast Johannesburg pitch, but both captains expect spin to play a major role in the match, and in that regard, Sri Lanka hold the advantage. Read more
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2007-08 St. Olaf College Men's Alpine Skiing Schedule
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|Afton Alps USCSA Race
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|Jan. 12-13
|Mount Ripley USCSA Race
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|Jan. 19-20
|Lochlomond Race
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|Spirit Mountain USCSA Race
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|Loveland USCSA Race
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Wyeth's Art-Infused Nursery
We got a glimpse of Wyeth's modern nursery in a recent Apartment Therapy House Call and now there's a full tour to afford us a better look at this chic yet funky home and this colorful nursery.
You'll see Alexander Girard throughout from the living room rug and parents' bedding to Wyeth's rug, bedding, and collection of pillows. We'd also like to give a quick nod to the crib placement - we rarely see cribs placed at this angle and think it adds visual interest without making the room appear smaller.
If you're intrigued by this nursery, you'll love the rest of this beautiful home which you can tour at Apartment Therapy.
(Photos: Gene Na)
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It's a very sophisticated nursery, I love the use of color. However, they're going to have to change it once the child (Wyeth?) is crawling or walking, they're going to have to move those low picture ledges. And a few actual toys that aren't from Kid Robot would be nice.
Cute nursery! Love all of the color - it looks like individually the pieces wouldn't go together, yet somehow they do!
A gorgeous room, and I love Alexander Girard for kids. I do agree that, like many I see here, it appears more designed for the parents than the child, but perhaps they plan to change it once the little one is up and moving.
What a gorgeous house! When I saw the nursery I liked it, but I do kind of agree with Pencils - they might have to re-think the low-lying shelves once the baby starts crawling, and about the toys. Perhaps they're in the cupboards though? Anyway, the entire house is beautiful and the nursery fits in with it perfectly. Love the carpet/rug.
I love this, and am saving this picture for future inspiration when I redo my kids' room. I just love the carpeting and the framed dots on the right side of the room. And I don't see why they'll have to rethink the shelving when the child is older... it looks they like they have books on there and it's a great way to keep them within reach and eye-level of the child.
I like this space and I think the shelves will be great fun, as long as they are secure. I am sure the parents plan on swapping out some small board books or whatever. My kids would love to learn how to pull up on those.


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THE HISTORY OF MECCA | home
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The popular entertainer Ahmed Deedat taught that an Old Testament reference to a place that went by the Hebrew name of "Baca", is somehow related to a 7th century Quraish Arabic word referenced one time in the Quran (3:96) as "Bakka" (Bakkah), even though it was penned some 1500 years after the Hebrew and in a relatively young language of about 300 AD.
While there is no historical or archaeological evidence that suggests that Mecca ever existed prior to the 4th century AD, some Muslims wish to believe that there is at least a scriptural record of Mecca mentioned in the Old Testament as "Baca", by removing the following verse from context and suggesting a similarity between the Hebrew name "Baca" and the Arabic name "Bakkah", from the Quran.
Psalms 84:6 [Who] passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.
Since there is a reference to a "well" some become even more convinced, believing it must be the well of Zamzam, even though there were water wells all over the known world. This even though Islamic history records that the well of Zamzam was dug by Mohammed's grandfather Abdel Mutaleb in the 6th century, who dedicated it to the most venerated priest and priestess of the Arabian jinn religion, Asaf and Naelah.
Blessedly we can set all of the idle speculation and vain wishes about Baca and Bakkah aside, by simply reading the next verse, that pins the actual location:
84:7 They go from strength to strength, [every one of them] in Zion appeareth before God.
Zion is mentioned 152 times in the Bible because it is the name of the easternmost hill of the city of Jerusalem. Thus we see this passage describing a journey to ZION - to Jerusalem - to the Holy Land. Baca simply being a stop along the way. It's obviously absurd to suggest that this pilgrimage of God's Old Testament saints, rather than traveling to the temple that God had them build IN ZION, instead wandered 1200 kilometers across harsh barren, unexplored Arabian desert, so many hundreds of years before the first caravan route was ever established along the Red Sea, to a town of which there is no historical or archaeological record prior to the 4th century A.D., and then turned around and wandered back the 1200 kilometers!
Indeed pilgrimages to the Holy Land continue unto today.
In regard to the valley of Baca referenced in Scripture, which means balsam trees and weeping, search - battle jerusalem balsam trees - then try - mulberry balsam trees -
The Valley of Rephaim lay southwest of Jerusalem and formed part of the boundary between Judah and Benjamin (Joshua 15:8). It may correspond to the Valley of Baca (Psalm 84:6), due to the balsam trees that were there (1 Chronicles 14:14-15). These are named, literally, weepers because of their drops of milky sap. (Payne)
All Islamic vain speculation regarding Mecca and Mohammed in the Bible, is exposed as wasted energy, wishful thinking or taqiyyah, once one learns that there is absolutely no historical or archaeological evidence that suggests that Mecca ever existed before the 4th century AD, or it's Kaaba before the early 5th century when Asad Abu Karb built it for Arabian Star Family worship, the black stone idol of which is still housed in the kaaba to this day.
Compounding this dearth of evidence is the geographical implausibility of Abraham, Hagar or Ishmael ever having had anything whatsoever to do with Mecca.
The historical record in Scripture, confirmed by the archaeological record, tell us that Abraham's journey was largely in the opposite direction of Mecca in the "Fertile Crescent".
As is so often is the case, when so many Bible-ignorant folks, parrot the same falsehood in unison, you will generally find Ahmed Deedat's fingerprints on it.


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Best Design Books of 2008: Let's Make Our Own List
It's that time of year when the year's best lists are starting to flood in. The New York Times just rounded up their Art, Architecture and Design recommendations for 2008. Our favorite made their list, but did yours? Let's start our own list...
We were happy to see that our favorite book for 2008 made The New York Times List. The photos above are from our 2008 fav Spaced Out. We liked the book because it's not only packed with beautiful photos of hippie dwellings, but it's also filled with information that puts their architectural efforts — both good and bad — into current context.
The New York Times List was a composite of the best architecture, art and design books in 2008. Here's a sample of their selections:
- Alexander Calder: The Paris Years 1926-1933, by Joan Simon and Brigitte Leal
- Delight in Design: Indian Silver for the Raj by Vidya Dehejia
- Black: The History of a Color, by Michel Pastoureau
- Lives of the Artists, by Calvin Tomkins
- A Short Life of Trouble: Forty Years in the New York Art World, a memoir by Marcia Tucker
- Le Corbusier: A Life, by Nicholas Fox Weber
- On Architecture: Collected Reflections on a Century of Change, by Ada Louise Huxtable
OK, this list was interesting, but I know we can do better. What was your favorite design-related book(s) from 2008? Leave your suggestions in the comments.
Here are two more lists to get you started:
• NPR's list of best gift books includes quite a few design/architecture picks
• Daily Dose has a list of 38 books from 38 publishers.
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I have really been enjoying the "Place Space" series by Todd Oldham. Each volume is a photo essay of such spaces as RISD student interiors, a camphouse, and John Waters' home. Each is accompanied by a short, pithy essay from the likes of Camille Paglia, Cindy Sherman and Amy Sedaris. If, like me, you miss "nest" magazine-these are for you!
"The Death and Life of Great American Cities" by Jane Jacobs...I feel like it should be read every 2 years. Such a good one on so many levels!
My wish list for Christmas includes two decor titles: Michael S. Smith Houses and Regency Redux: High Style Interiors. Decorating tomes are among my favorite things to find under the tinsel. Santa, I hope you're paying attention.


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Category Archives: Vladimir Franz
Tattooed Artist Polling Strongly in Czech Elections
And here I thought the U.S. was leading the world in weird politics. With 11% of the vote, Vladimir Franz, an opera composer and painter is grabbing 11% of the vote for Czech president. That's not out of the ordinary. … Continue reading
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Little Fighter Alpha Created with Little Fighter game sprites, this series is like a hardcore in-game cinema.
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*Update* thx for the award guys! Yay 4th place!! thats a start.
MaxR: Chapter 3 is finally here! I made huge changes, and improved a lot from the previous movies. This movie is longer than any movie I've made, with the help of anzrage it has turned out great. Enjoy the movie!
AnzRage: I've really enjoyed working with Maxr, he is a really great animator. I have a feeling about this movie. Its gonna be great. Watch it! I hope you enjoy it, as much as I do.
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Rated 4 / 5 stars June 6, 2004
its rare i get to see good flashes
this was good, short story but i still liked it, smooth animations and a plasauble storyline , all essentials for a good series , all you need now is art least 5 minutes of material per story or chapter and then thatd be great, you can take this as advice ;)
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um.. 5 minutes its quite a long time. Fighting movies usually don't last that long.
Rated 4 / 5 stars June 6, 2004
wow this was good
good animation and everything. i liked the backround and everything. but anyways keep it up dude. kind of short though
short hmmm... i don't know what else to add to make it longer.
Rated 4 / 5 stars June 30, 2004
Bats too strong----____------
Bats way too strong..... nothing can break jhons sheild (even jullian's skull blast.)
it's a movie! You know how things are.
Rated 4 / 5 stars November 12, 2005
A good improvement
Good you improved some things such as we do not need to click the dialogue but the text went a bit too fast....This chapter is also an improvement of the previous chapter
Rated 4 / 5 stars June 7, 2004
Moves really fast
The scene was great, action great, but your text where the characters talk moved so fast, I hpefully didn't miss anything and that's probably my only gripe. Have the words scroll slower and/or have them stay on the screen longer.


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Exhibition Gaudí: architecture of anticipation at the Espai Catalunya Europa in Brussels – from 22 April to 17 November 2013
"Gaudí: architecture of anticipation" organised by the Government of Catalonia, presents the art and the creative genius of the Catalan architect, who has obtained a wide international recognition. The exhibition explains, in a panoramic and instructive manner, the enormous task which has been led by Antoni Gaudí and the innovative methods used to conceive his projects.
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Travelling exhibition The Nature of Art Nouveau 2 – Die Natur des Jugendstil in Bad Nauheim – from 12 September to 26 October 2014
3rd Creative Mackintosh Festival in Glasgow – from 1st to 31 October 2014
Call for public subscription chandelier decorated with seaweed of L. Majorelle for the Ecole de Nancy Museum – from 20 September 2014 to 4 January 2015
Exhibition Art Nouveau in the Netherlands at the Riga Art Nouveau Museum - from 3 July to 12 October 2014
With the support of the Culture Programme of the European Union
Responsible publisher: Arlette Verkruyssen, General Director,
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One man is dead after officials say he fell off of a truck bed.
April 4, 2006
Douglas -- Governor Sonny Perdue has accepted the resignation of Coffee County Sheriff Rob Smith. The Governor's office received the letter, dated March 29th, Tuesday morning.
Smith is resigning effective April 15th. It is now the responsibility of Probate Judge Sylvia Stone to appoint an interim Sheriff until a special election can be held, which may take place as early as July.
Because Smith resigned, the Governor will not appoint a special panel to investigate the indictment filed against him on March 20th.
As part of a plea bargain, Smith pleaded guilty to one count of malpractice and malfeasance in office.
By doing so, he will avoid doing any jail time.
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