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The Chief Minister would not speculate on the outcome of talks between ACTEW's board and the company's two shareholders, ahead of a special general meeting on Monday.
The meeting was called after questions were raised about managing director Mark Sullivan's $855,000 salary package, and following concerns of corporate largesse in spending by the ACT utility company.
Chief Minister Katy Gallagher told 2CC radio on Monday morning that the purpose of the meeting was to allow the company's two shareholders – the Chief Minister and the ACT Treasurer – to seek answers from the board.
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"Really it's about the shareholders having the first opportunity to talk to the entire board about recent events," Ms Gallagher said.
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|Grains of the wheat variety Tajan were milled into straight-run flour and bran. Proximate analysis, farinograph experiments and rheological characteristics were conducted. Two types of bran (hydrothermal treated and untreated) at three levels (0%, 5%, 10%) were added to the parent flour. Proximate analysis and farinograph experiments of these flours were conducted. The effects of adding treated and untreated bran in linear (strain=0.1%) and non-linear limits (strain=1%, 5%, 10%) have been determined by dynamic oscillatory tests. Results show that, in the linear limit, the G' value for the untreated bran sample is very close to parent flour while the G' value of treated bran flour is lower than that of parent flour. The same changes occur in G'' values. In the non-linear limit, the G' values for both treated and untreated bran samples were higher than parent flour while the G'' value for untreated bran samples had no significant difference from the parent flour. Tge loss tangent for untreated bran flour in the non-linear limit was higher than that of the parent flour, while for treated bran flour it is lower than parent flour. It can be concluded that untreated bran weakens the gluten matrix. On the other hand, adding treated bran, to some extent, strengthens the protein matrix.
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Name: Amy and Rob MacMillan and their kids, Tatum and Mo
Location: Newport, Rhode Island
Size: 3,900 square feet
Years lived in: 11 years; owned
It's hard to believe that Amy and Rob MacMillan's utterly charming home, set back behind a stone wall along Newport's scenic ten-mile drive, started out as a building with a completely utilitarian purpose. The house was originally a greenhouse for Bonniecrest mansion, and the grounds were used as farmland for the sprawling 1914 estate built on the shores of Brenton Cove. Converted into a home in the 1950's, this repurposed space has many unique characteristics that are equally as charming as they are challenging.
There's nothing cookie-cutter about a converted greenhouse; changes often require custom designs and clever craftsmanship. With a love for the quirkiness of their non-conventional home and an eye for interesting design, Amy, a freelance color consultant for residential and commercial spaces, and Rob, a sailmaker who owns two sail lofts and races sailboats professionally, have kept the building's original purpose in mind as they've updated their home throughout the years.
The first thing you notice as you enter the house is a long, light-filled hall with French doors on either end. A day bed looks right at home in this corridor that feels like a sun porch worthy of afternoon tea with a friend. Blue and white Flor tiles, pieced together as a runner, add a pop of color and a graphic element that draws the eye forward and accentuates the unusual shape of the room.
The kitchen, which retains the original a-frame roofline and floor-to-ceiling windows, is the most obvious reminder of the home's origins. Custom-designed cabinets mirror a wall of glass, which floods the room with natural light, a precious resource during New England's long winters. A copper-capped windowsill provides a perfect place for potted plants to thrive year-round. A table made from old bowling alley flooring is one of many examples of the MacMillans' love of repurposing materials. Open storage throughout the room, including a space for shoes underneath the banquette seating, makes the most of the room's sharp angles.
The house is filled with an eclectic mix of new and old, consignment shop pieces, hand-me-downs from family, and trash-to-treasure finds. The comfortable kid-friendly environment is filled with personal photographs, artwork, and plenty of space for Tatum and Mo to play. A hand-painted growth chart – with names, dates and ages of family and friends – and a chalk paint corner between the playroom and kitchen are a testament to this home's easy, laid-back vibe. "I don't mind drawing on the walls... from the tallest of friends to newborn babies, we tend to measure most everyone who comes around," Amy explains. "Living in a quirky house with so much character and history is really special," she says. "It's fun to see it evolve and grow with us throughout the years."
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My Style: Modern Country with a little traditional thrown in. In other words, eclectic
Inspiration: English country, Swedish design, and Urban style.
Favorite Element: The greenhouse windows on the east and west sides of the home.
Biggest Challenge: The home is a converted greenhouse, so everything has to be custom made or creatively crafted.
What Friends Say: Great home for entertaining. Fun decor.
Biggest Embarrassment: The exterior paint job.
Proudest DIY: The outdoor shower.
Biggest Indulgence: The post and beam pergola.
Best Advice: Beg, Borrow and Steal. Well, don't REALLY steal, but rummage around at your mom and dad's or see what's been hiding in the attic at your grandpa's house. Somehow we have managed to furnish our house with pieces that were from consignment shops, mom's basement or given as gifts. Get creative; throw different styles together; use linens you may have at home to make cafe curtains. Most of all, hang art that you love.
Dream Sources: Honestly, I don't really have any. However, in the fabric department, anything from Designer's Guild would make me smile. I am slightly obsessed with unique chairs. A vintage chair or old sofa reupholstered in a great fabric is it for me.
Resources of Note:
- Hall: Benjamin Moore China Blue
- Hall Bath: Benjamin Moore: Tapestry Beige
Farmers Bench, cranberry crate and shelf: All antiques from Mom
Side table : Pier One Imports
Mirror, lamps and hanging light : Home Depot
Art : Original, gift
- Sofa: Robin Bruce
- Chairs: Gift
- Red Chest and red side board: Chris Wiley
- Art : original by various artists.
- Rug: Flor Carpet Tile
- Art work: originals by various artists
- Surf photos: Megan Sepe
- Mirror, made from an old window: made by home owner
- Custom lower cabinetry: Cody Harple/ Ding Shack
- Paint Benjamin Moore/ custom Benjamin Moore color by James Lentz
- Metal table: gift/restaurant supply store
- Dining table: Old bowling alley flooring purchased from Mark Jager Antiques, 25 Mill St, Newport
- Bench cushions: Sunbrella fabric from the Quantum Sail Loft
- Pillows: made by Mom, fabric from Jo Ann Fabric
- Benjamin Moore paint: color unknown
- Chair: Robin Bruce
- Chairs: gifted
- Shower curtain: Marimeko/Crate and Barrell
- mirror: Bed Bath and Beyond
- Benjamin Moore Paint: color unknown
- Sofa: Pottery Barn
- Side board and glass cabinet: antiques from Bristol, RI
- End tables, small: wainscoting made into a table, from parents' first apartment
- Rattan table: Pier One Imports
- White lamps, Mom's old Wedgewood lamps
- Carpet: Flor Carpet Tile
- Plants: all from the Farmers Daughter, Narragansett, RI
- Curtains: Sunbrella, made at the Quantum Sail Loft
Thanks, Amy & Rob!
(Images: Jacqueline Marque)
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i *LOVE* this home. I saw this somewhere else a few months back, possibly in Real Simple? and I absolutely loved it. They did a great job making it a family home. I think the little corner banquette dining setup in the kitchen is my absolute favorite part.
Adorable, and beautiful grounds.
Fantastic outdoor shower!
Love those lemon pillows in the photo with your children! Where did you find them?
I love the cardboard box playhouse!
Great house!
Great house!
I LOVE that kitchen! although i see that the neighbors are close, so would be a privacy issue for me since it's a space i would most likely be in at night (fish bowl!)
I love the individual personality of the house. That is one of my favorite kitchens ever.
In love! The house is so charming because of its original purpose. Decorated with lots of style and love.
Great place!
The kitchen is really special.
Just such a great vibe! And I love your rugs. Feel you on the exterior paint issue -- yours actually looks fine, but I know how it is to hate exterior paint condition when you otherwise love your place.
I love this house! I kept exclaiming, "It's perfect!" as I scrolled through the tour.
Insane! That's so pretty and homey that I just drooled on my keyboard and said to myself, must hang art, NOW! Lovely. The home I grew up in had a greenhouse that had been removed. Happy to see that this was preserved with such care.
I'm gobsmacked. I LOVE IT!
I want to be a freelance color consultant! I didn't know that was even a job, but I want it!
I love the place. It really is beautiful.
Buuuut... 3900 sq ft for a family of four? Really? I mean they have to heat that place in winter. And probably cool it down a bit in summer... I really wonder how high that bill is (and I haven't even begun to talk about all the energy you're wasting that way -- think environmental impact).
This house is so cool! I love the rugs throughout..and that kitchen is incredible. Loving all the Rhode Island tours. The littlest state has a lot going for it!
Love this home, I love the long narrow family room and how light just floods through the space. The kitchen is perfect and looks as if you designed the home based on how you live in it. That is most special.
love love love. personality, comfort and style. i so much prefer seeing homes that look like actual people live in them as opposed to cold stark modern places. also, its so refreshing to see furniture that's not pristine and perfect. absolutely a favorite post.
I love it ALL! I've never been more envious of a home tour in my life. {sigh}
Most people would not even know what to do with 3900 square feet, let alone how to decorate it or make the most use of space. That alone speaks volumes about your design dynamic. It's cozy, fresh, and original. I'm impressed beyond belief. Thank you for not turning it into snooze fest tour.
That kitchen makes me positively swoon! Well, the whole house is swoon worthy, but the kitchen...*swoon*...
Wasnt this on Hgtv recently? I loved it then,I love it more now.Whata fantastic home.
What a lovely home! The only thing I don't understand it is the fridge. It seems so imposing on that wall.
I LOVED this home. it makes an immediately feeling of belonging. I would like to live in that house as a 3rd kid :)
It must be so nice to live there as a kid! I love it!
My God! I LOVE this place! It's huge, but so much fun! NICE!!!
Love the house, but the hinges on the kitchen cabinets need to disappear. They add a really strange pattern to the space and make it look very inexpensive, like they either mounted the doors incorrectly and couldn't afford to fix the problem. Surprised no one else pointed this out, as it stopped me right in my tracks. Sort of jolting to the eye.
What a lovely home! So nice and tidy yet it doesn't look staged. The kitchen cabinets are my least favorite but it really is a spectacular residence.
I have to agree with the above comment about the hinges; they really jump out of the picture at me, perhaps the more so because I had a similar problem in my previous house and I had to replace every single one of them to make them visually disappear.
And as German Girl, I also thought the heating bill must be massive, not to mention the environmental impact.
I like the red chest in the living room, it adds a nice punch to the room.
Cute dog.
About the environmental impact, wouldn't it be worse if the greenhouse had just been demolished and no one using the materials? I think we always have to balance which option is worse...
That being said, I really love what they did with the house. I like that, even though it's grand, it's sort of unpretentious and laid back.
Usually these enormous houses really aren't for me, but this is beautiful. A greenhouse turned house sounds to-die-for! You have such a beautiful home, inside and out.
You had me at the daybed! Excellent post!
The MOST beautiful!!
Love it, very English country home in feel. Envious of that enormous kitchen!!!!
Oh my goodness, this house is perfect! So many great things! The architectural details, the history, your design aesthetic, the striped hallway, the flor tiles, the green room, the chalkboard backsplash, the gardens... I could go on forever! This is a really great tour, thank you for showing!
I love that your dog seems to be sticking out it's tongue in the first picture,
Funny how people's tastes can differ so widely. I love the kitchen especially because of the old feeling if having exposed hinges.
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. I find that I now scan the 'years lived in' field when deciding which tours I'm going to view first as the important (to me, anyway) element of 'curated over a period of time' is hard to fabricate.
Beautiful home....although huge amount of cleaning & upkeep!
Love the eclectic mix of things and how they all become part of a very charming and warm home. Just wondering about the kitchen cabinets. Do you store things high up in the A-frame? If so, how do you get them out? What a great place for children to grow up and grown-ups to enjoy. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home.
My God you have got a BIG ISLAND to live! Wonder how you are keeping the place so nicely. Im sure you'll be working on that so busily. Specially with kids. i adore your place. feels so comfortable.
Wow! This might be my favorite post ever! This isn't typically my taste but it feels so cozy and calm. I love the hardware in the kitchen as well. ;)
The growth chart tree is so sweet.
Thanks for including the original photo of the greenhouse, what fantastic history. Love soooo much about most every room inside. But, I actually love the outside of your house, the photo of the long drive with full home in view is simply stunning!
Just beautiful!
And THANK YOU for including the photo of the original building at the end!
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In operation for the past eight months, members-only Los Angeles club Sanctum likes to declaire itself "LA's #1 erotic experience." The proprietors of the club created what is ostensibly a moveable feast of fucking for rich men and women who want to explore group sex, fetishes, and garden-variety voyeurism ala Eyes Wide Shut. They offer "invitation-only private parties at various clandestine venues in Los Angeles," and charge a $2,500 membership fee to visit their LA events.
Male attendees must wear a tuxedo and women, "lingerie or tasteful evening wear," plus masks all around. The club's website mysteriously adds, "We are fully out in the open, certainly—but we still harbor secrets." These claims of sophistication and intrigue seemed incongruous with the reality of what sounded like a pretty standard orgy, so I decided to check out Sanctum to see if it lived up to their hyperbole.
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When I first heard about this thing called "Comic-Con" many years ago, I was told that it wasn't just a great place to get back issues of The Amazing Spider-Man. It was also a nexus for the entire sci-fi/fantasy nerd culture. San Diego was one of the few places where a nerd could comfortably walk around town dressed like Mr. Spock without someone asking you where your spaceship was parked. Fuck those people, because you don't park spaceships. Everyone knows that! Duh.
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Fabio and his Greek God-like presence dominated many of my childhood afternoons, so when the opportunity to meet the man behind the jaw presented itself, I jumped at the chance and grabbed it by every strand of that luscious, conditioned, beautiful head of hair.
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Fabio Lanzoni: Thanks. Your hair also looks great. It matches your face.
Don't you think I need a haircut?
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A lion. I mean, compare a lion to a deer. A lion has a mane. But, if you look at the deer and you give him a mane, it looks weird. It doesn't work.
I guess not.
I own 222 motorcycles. [Fabio shows me a picture of one of his motorcycles.] This is the one I bought yesterday. Cool, right?
Do you have a Lamborghini as well?
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While leafing through a sports fishing monthly in a doctor's waiting room in Denmark, I accidentally discovered an untapped genre of amphibious soft porn. These photos were all taken by German photographer and sport fishing writer Olivier Portrat. When I stumbled upon these aquatic page-three girls, I immediately got in touch with the magazine and requested his contact information. Unfortunately, despite sending him multiple emails I never got a reply. So I suppose we will just have to enjoy these photos at face value, without knowing the answers to questions like, "What kind of bait are they using?" "Is the fin really inside that one lady's vagina?" And, "Are those things real?"


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Open daily 12 - 8 PM in July. Season Passes can be purchased at the Borough Office, Daily Rate $5 for residents. SCHEDULED EVENTS AQUA ZUMBA – Classes held every Monday at 6:30 pm. $5 daily rate/$3 with a season pass SWIMMING LESSONS –– Monday JUNE 30 – Thursday, JULY 10. Y member or Coplay resident - $32; Community - $64. Lessons through Suburban North Family YMCA B104 – PARK AND POOL PATROL – Wednesday, JULY 9 1-3pm LUAU PARTY – Saturday, JULY 12 – ALL DAY – Island Expressions tropical drinks, food specials and luau entertainment and music SWIMMING LESSONS –– Mon., JULY 14 – Thurs., JULY 24 DIP-N-DANCE – Wednesday, JULY 23 6-9pm MERMAID AVALON - Saturday, JULY 26 1:30-3pm SWIMMING LESSONS –– Mon., JULY 28 – Thurs., August 7 DIP-N-DANCE – Saturday, August 23 1-4pm during COPLAY COMMUNITY DAYS! MERMAID AVALON - Saturday, August 23 1:30-3pm FREE SWIM – Saturday, August 23/Sunday, August 24 12noon – 7pm during COPLAY COMMUNITY DAYS! And don't forget to visit Milander's Snack Stand open when the pool is open with Family Night Food Specials!!
A new online town hall tool to communicate with county residents. By interacting with the tool, residents will be able to engage using polls, submitting ideas, sharing photos, answering surveys. To register go to www.lehighcountylife.org or www.lehighcounty.org and click on the double orange light bulb icon. For more information, contact email@example.com.
On April 7, 2019, Coplay will celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Borough's Incorporation. Although it seems far off, celebration planning needs to begin. We are putting together a committee to oversee this task. If interested, contact the Borough Office 610-262-6088.
to longtime borough employee and resident Rick Bundra who retired on June 25. Congratulations and Enjoy!!
The Borough of Coplay has established a Facebook page to notify residents of upcoming borough events, alerts, public notices and emergencies happening in our town. Visit our Page, Like us Today!! Click Here
Summer is in full swing, the Coplay Pool has ongoing activities for the whole family and I hope everyone enjoys the upcoming 4th of July Holiday with family and friends celebrating our nations birthday! Any resident wishing to share suggestions or concerns may reach me at 484-239-1611 or via email, click here.
A new ordinance was passed in April, 2014 regarding grass clippings. It is now illegal to mow or blow your grass clippings into the street. Contact the Borough Office at 610-262-6088 to report any violations of this ordinance. The Workshop Meeting is Tuesday, JULY 1 at 7 PM; Council Meeting Tuesday, JULY 8 at 7 PM.
will be closed on Friday, JULY 4 for the Holiday.
Our Annual Summer Reading Program is off and running. Stop in @ 2PM every Wednesday for our Wacky Wednesday experiments! Library Events: Saturday, JULY 5 – 12-3pm Trivia Saturday, come in and play a game of Trivial Pursuit or make up your own questions. Thursday, JULY 10 – 7pm – Library Board Mtg in the Municipal Bldg Tuesday, JULY 22 – 4-9 PM Fundraiser@Sam Owens Restaurant Must be seated, NO takeout; 10% of your check will be donated. Monday, JULY 28 – 5-7pm Scrabble Night Library Summer Hours – Monday – Thursday 12 – 7pm; Friday – 10 am – 5pm; Saturday – 10am – 2pm . Closed July 4th. For more information visit the library website, click here or call 610-262-7351.
For the week of June 30 – Recycling will be collected WEDNESDAY and Yard Waste will be collected THURSDAY due to the July 4th Holiday. NO BAGS should be used for grass/yard waste collection. Electronics recycling collection Wednesday, JULY 16 and Metal collection Thursday, JULY 18. Large Metal items can be put out with your regular recycling. There is no need to call the borough office to schedule pick up. GARBAGE CANS - in excess of 35 gallons will NOT be collected. You must call borough office at 610-262-6088 to schedule pick up of larger items (sofas, mattresses, etc.) on regularly scheduled garbage days, limit of two per year at no charge. ELECTRONICS - televisions and other electronics WILL NOT be collected with regular garbage. Utilize our Electronics Recycling collection, most items are $1, except TVs and computer monitors, call the borough office for cost to recycle based on type/size, or you can drop items off yourself, at FreeCycle, 795 Roble Road, Allentown on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 AM-5 PM and 3rd Saturday from 9 AM-11 AM. From Public Works Director Dan Pavelko: If you plan any medium to large scale remodeling jobs at your home, obtain a dumpster. The borough sanitation department is not equipped to handle building material refuse. Call 484-239-6333 with questions.
The Deptartment received 219 calls in May, 2014. Arrests: Retail Theft - 2; Traffic – 31; Parking Tickets – 63.
Did you know…if you fly an American Flag at your home and are replacing it because it is worn, there is an old mailbox out front of our Post to dispose of worn flags properly.
Contact Information: Larry 610-262-4133
Gym located on 2nd floor of Coplay Municipal Building, check board for meeting dates;
Contact Information: Bev 610-262-0909
Next meeting will be held Monday, JULY 28 at 7 PM in Council Chambers.
Contact information: Steve 610-703-8487
This passive group of concerned Coplay residents is always vigilant concerning any unusual persons or activities in the neighborhood. They then report this to the local Police department. Laminated window Crime Watch signs and Vial of Life kits are always available free of charge for anyone, to be used in your home. A "V" orange sticker is to be placed on a front window/door, another is placed on the refrigerator door and the Vial is put inside the refrigerator with your medical history/medication information. In case of an emergency, this alerts medical personnel coming to your home, where to find your medical history, saving critical time. Please contact us at the number below to request a kit.
Contact information: Frank 610-262-0802
The "Edward M. Kennedy
Democratic Association", also known as the CDC is holding a membership drive, annual dues is $2.00. Register to vote. The stakes in the 2014 General Election are very high. Please participate. For more information contact Bill at 610 751-2745 or Bev at 610 262-0909.
Contact information: Bill 610-751-2745
will meet Thursday, JULY 31 at 7 PM at St. John's, 18 S 3rd St., Program Topic: "Creating a Succulent Wreath" by Debbie deSousa. Garden Hint : Spray a little cooking spray on your hoe, shovel or other gardening tools to prevent soil from sticking.
Contact information: Jane 610-261-1243
Join us at our next regularly scheduled meeting, Monday, JULY 7 and Monday, JULY 21 at 7:15 PM at the Coplay Saengerbund, S 5th St. Coplay. All are welcome as we work together to help our neighbors.
Contact information: Larry 610-262-4133
Meeting scheduled for Monday, JULY 14 at 7 PM, in Council Chambers. Contact information: Steve 610-703-8487
– – – Our 6th annual School Supplies assistance program continues. Book bags filled with supplies to get the year started are available for any student in need, K-12. Please contact Roni at 484-554-8626 for more information to register. Deadline to register – August 8. Donation requests will be mailed in July which help to support our programs, please consider a donation.
Convalescent equipment, such as wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and canes is available if needed for one day, an outing over the weekend, or for however long is necessary; contact Faye, number below; requests require a minimum of 48 hours' notice to organize, please respect this policy.
Contact information: Rick 610-261-0566
Convalescent Equipment: Faye 610-262-5335
Available to any borough resident, proof of residency required, open 2nd Tuesday of each month; JULY 8 from 9 – 10:30 AM in the municipal building basement. We would like to share our thanks for the numerous donations received during the Postal Food Drive on Saturday, May 10. Your generosity is appreciated! Any donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the borough office during business hours.
Contact information: Louise 610-262-9351
is accepting applications for 2014 scholarship awards. If you want to support Coplay kids defray some college, university, technical school or police academy costs, consider a donation to the CSFC. Send a check to: CSFC – 19 N 5th St, Coplay, PA 18037 or contact Bill via email, click here for more information. Start getting in shape as the CSFC is sponsoring a "Wellness Event" on Saturday, October 18 that includes a self-timed marathon; ˝ marathon fun run, jog, walk or bike event. More info forthcoming.
Contact information: Bill 610-751-2745
Something new! The 1st Annual Wildcat Open Golf Tournament will be held Sunday, JULY 6 at Iron Lakes Country Club. A baseball tournament for '9 & UNDER' will be held July 8 -13. For more information on either of these events visit our website at www.coplaysports.org or email the address below. Next meeting will be held Wednesday, JULY 9 at 8:30 PM at the Fieldhouse. Visit our website at email Coplay Sports
all are welcome to join us at our monthly meeting, Wednesday, JULY 16 at 6 PM in Council Chambers. National Night out against Crime August 5. . Mark your calendar and join your six times nationally recognized Town Watch. We are looking for volunteers to assist at the NNO. Contact via email Karl or Bill for membership info.
WATCH WALKS 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month. Join us as we greet neighbors and pick up loose garbage. Meet at Sam Owen's Restaurant at 9 AM, Saturday, JULY 12 and JULY 26 . If the weather is bad, these walks will be cancelled.
FERAL CAT COMMITTEE – held election of officers in February; Joan Jacoby – Treasurer, Bill Leiner – Secretary, Contact Person – Dennis Gery. Our next meeting is Sunday, JULY 27 at 2 PM, Sam Owens Restaurant. Consider volunteering with this popular committee well–known throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Contact information: Dennis 610-262-2045
PROPERTIES OF MERIT – – will begin the process of selecting 8 finalists in the 2014 POM program working to recognize beautiful properties in Coplay. Call Sophie at 484-554-5213 or Bill at 610-751-2745 for more information.
DOG WALKER WATCH The National Association of Town Watch is introducing a crime awareness program called "Dog Walker Watch" (DWW). Coplay Town Watch has developed a DWW info and training packet. . Fourteen families have accepted the information so far. If you walk your dog in town and are interested in receiving the DWW information, call Bill at 610-751-2745 or Jocelyn at 610-216-6705.
Our mission is promoting youth ages 14-20 interest in the hobby of model railroading. We meet every Thursday at 7:30 PM, upstairs in the Coplay Municipal Building.
Contact information: Jake 610-965-2598
Our next workday is Saturday, JULY 12 (North Whitehall); we meet at 8 AM at the North Ruch & Chestnut St Trailhead. Public meeting is Wednesday, JULY 15 at 7 PM at the Trailhead Pavilion.
Contact information: Dale 610-405-1025
meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 1 PM at the Fire Building; always looking for New members!
Contact information: Ann Marie 610-231-8798
For a full list of programs and registration information,contact the YMCA or visit their website, click here
Contact information: YMCA 610-264-5221
Bands at the Bund 2014 begin on Friday, MAY 2. Gates open at 5 pm, kitchen open, $3 admission. July schedule as follows: JULY 4 Closed for Holiday; JULY 11 Alias; JULY 18 Common Bond; JULY 25 Toga Party. See you there!
18 South 3rd St., "Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love Is One-Of-A-Kind" - Preschool through 8th grade – JULY 21 - 25 , 6:30-8:30 PM. Children will participate in one-of-a-kind Bible adventures while enjoying games, crafts, music, snacks and stories. For more information or to register, please call Gail Yudt 610-262-8325 or St. John's Lutheran Church 610-262-6171.
on Sunday, August 3 , noon to 10 PM on parish grounds. Polka Mass @ 10:30AM – Schanta Band. Homemade foods, our famous pierogies, baked goods, refreshments and games. Music 1-5 PM The Schanta Band; 5-9:30 PM Flirting With the Mob Band.
Join the Fun! Serving girls in grades K-12 through weekly meetings and community outings. Contact Stacy Zellner at 610 443-0217 or email, click here to find a troop near you.
Is offered Monday 7PM, Wednesday 7 PM & Saturday 8:45 AM at the Municipal Building. Cost is just $1 per class with no attendance requirements. Bring a Mat if you prefer.
Is offering Free GED classes at Catasauqua High School, 2500 W. Bullshead Road, Northampton on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6 – 8:30 PM beginning January 31. Call 610-435-0680 ext. 122 for more information or to register. Also see their website for additional programs and volunteer opportunities.


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This was a good Nationals! I didn't taper much for Nationals, but nevertheless I felt very strong going into the regatta. My best performances were definitely in my K1 with a 5th place finish in the K1 1000m, 4th place in the 500m, 7th in the 200m and my best ever performance in a K1- 3rd place in the K1 5000m. (*placings are of US athlete's only, Carlos Garcia was racing Internationally). David and I placed top 3 in all of our K2 races, but I still feel like we have some more speed to un-tap. With the help of the awesome coaching staff we have here, we'll be tapping that in no time!
As I mentioned earlier my K1 5000m was my best performance ever, and it was quite possibly one of my favorite races ever! Here's the lowdown:
The 5000m race felt so good! Going into it I thought it was going to be very different than it played out. I was anticipating a large peloton-like group made up of 8-10 of the top guys brutally fighting it out to the death, and it looked even more like that as we vied for starting positions. Then the race was off and the two Michael brothers and Carlos Garcia pulled out in front and no one else was there! I tried so hard to catch their wash, I nearly had it at the first turn but then lost them in the mess of Junior K2s. As the three top boats pulled away, I was left alone figuring the whole pack was nipping at my heals ready to ferociously swallow me up in their wash at any moment, so I pounded through that first lap. After finishing the first lap and still no sign of the other paddlers I had a paradigm shift, instead of passively waiting for someone to catch me, then hopping on their wash, I should press on alone and hold them all off. From there on I pushed and pushed, every time something hurt I'd pull harder, whenever my boat speed dropped, I'd pick it up, when I pulled up on a boat, I'd put a burst of speed and pass them. I was pushing my limits but I told myself I had none. The only limit I had was my mind. It was great, the boat was running and each stroke was strong. End of the second lap I saw Carlos all off the Michael brothers' wash, he was done after that, I watched him give up. So I threw some more coal on the flames and headed after him! I caught him at the final turn. That was the first chance I had the whole race to ride a wash and i was on it for a grand total of 200m. And it wasn't an easy 200m, the whole last stretch I was trying to fight my way over Carlos' wash. But every time I'd surge forward, he'd match my speed. With 200m to go I just made a mad dash for it and fought all the way to the finish – just a hair behind Carlos. Because Carlos is an international paddler, his races didn't count as part of the US Nationals so I ended up getting 3rd place behind the Michael brothers! I worked my heart out for this medal and definitely paid for it. I felt sick until the next morning.
I am so thankful for this race! The Lord encouraged me so much through it. He taught me to press on harder, and not just in a race but in kayaking as a whole. To press hard through every workout, and to keep that knife-edge focus through out the whole workout. But I would be deeply neglecting this lesson if I didn't also apply it to my life. Every gift we receive is fulfilled when we give it back to Him, so this race and the lesson I learned is to be used ultimately in my walk with God. How often do I just ease up and wait for a ride in my spiritual walk? And how often am I "content" with my pitifully meager knowledge of Him? I shudder at how often I find myself dragging at the exit and not hitting the catch! But in Christ who lives in me I am able to live like Paul; "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." And God is so faithful, even when I am contenting myself with eating dirt, He restores my soul, to follow Him in spirit and in truth. Praise be to God! Because He enables me to no longer squander this opportunity here on earth but instead to be His servant, His kayak ambassador, that His beautiful purpose might be achieved. Consider that! Even I can be a participant in the plan of the Almighty Author and Perfecter's plan! That is why I kayak! Because God has made me a kayaker on a mission. Praise be to God!
I tried to post a Nationals update sooner but was thwarted by none of the airports I was at having free WiFi, most of this was actually written by hand on one of my flights. But finally I found some WiFi here in Pusiano, Italy, 45min from Switzerland, at a lake in the foothills of the Alps.


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The most adorable bear cub trio you'll see today. :)
I've never seen a momma bear with FIVE cubs!
Bub Christensen filmed two baby bears play fighting in his back yard in Michigan. Mama bear wasn't interested in the wrestling match, but this was some top-notch action:
Peace and quiet rule the orphaned bear cubs rehabilitation center 'Clean Forest' near the city of Toropets, Russia. That is, until the little devils are let out for their breakfast.
Mama bear and her cubs visit someone's backyard where the baby bears use the opportunity to play with rope swings…
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This nice apartment of 45 m2 has an open kitchen to dining room, one bright bathroom,two good double bedroom. The apartment is placed close to the beach, coast and restaurant. This App is situated in the center of Selce.
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Selce has a hundred-year-old tradition in tourism. The first seaside resort was opened in the distant 1894; that year is considered the beginning of tourism in this area. Selce is a small town with well-preserved Primorje style, offering a number of visitor opportunities, with well-maintained, mostly pebble beaches; boat piers and sma...Read more
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By Clara Ferreira-Marques and Chris Vellacott
LONDON (Reuters) - Glencore
The world's largest diversified commodities trader, which already owns 34 percent of Xstrata, began courting institutional investors this week after publishing 2011 earnings -- starting its first roadshow since the all-share deal was agreed in February.
Alongside its results earlier this week, Glencore defended a "merger of equals" proposal which it says is fair and already offers Xstrata shareholders a premium, as well as the top jobs in the enlarged company. The trader's boss and single largest shareholder, Ivan Glasenberg, will be deputy chief executive, reporting to Xstrata's Mick Davis.
Industry and shareholder sources say Glencore has been just as apparently uncompromising in its meetings with investors as it attempts to woo the market with its growth prospects -- warning of "asymmetric" risks for Xstrata shareholders if the deal does not go ahead, and cautioning it has rejected deals before after failing to agree terms.
Analysts agree that Xstrata shares would be hit in the short term if the deal does not go through, not least because Glencore will remain a 34 percent shareholder -- but Glencore itself is also likely to suffer.
And some of the prominent naysayers among Xstrata holders are standing their ground, making for tension which is unlikely to ease in the weeks to come, given little incentive for either side to concede anything much before a shareholder vote which could come as late as June or July.
"We have now met with the managements and our feelings remain unchanged - we feel the deal not only undervalues Xstrata (but) we feel we are being offered unattractive paper," said Neil Dwane, Chief Investment Officer of RCM, the equities unit of Allianz Global Investors, a top-40 shareholder. "We do not like the deal and will await a higher offer, hopefully."
Dwane said he would be happy to own just Xstrata shares, but pointed to "difficult" corporate governance if Glencore was to remain a major shareholder.
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Glencore, which cannot use its own 34 percent of Xstrata to vote for the deal, cannot afford to dismiss any shareholders. The bid requires 75 percent acceptance among the remaining 66 percent, so only 16.5 percent of the total shares are needed to torpedo it. More than a quarter of Xstrata shares are held by smaller shareholders.
"I'm not sure the general feeling (about the deal) has changed," said Mark Wright, deputy manager of Mam Funds' CF Midas Balanced Growth Fund, which is a small shareholder in Xstrata, pointing to Glencore's short track record as a listed company. The trader listed in May last year.
"Obviously Glencore management are going around trying to prove a track record of return on investor capital, but they are a bit of a black box to some, which is why they are struggling to win some people over," he said.
Glencore, which is offering 2.8 new shares for every Xstrata share, has not explicitly excluded any option -- even sweetening the deal -- but analysts warn risks are increasing.
"The market may be overestimating the likelihood of Glencore increasing its offer for Xstrata, and the extent by which Glencore might bump its offer if it does indeed plan to do so," Jefferies analysts said in a note this week, adding Glencore's roadshow would at least be softening expectations.
Most analysts and investors, though, still agree there is likely to be at least a face-saving improvement to take the deal over the finish line. "I think they could end up paying a smidgeon more," one UK equities fund manager, a top 50 holder of Xstrata stock, said.
Glencore has been visiting UK institutions this week and will move to U.S. institutions next week, with Asia targeted the week after that. Davis and the Xstrata team are expected to team up with Glencore for a round of meetings in early April, ahead of a shareholder circular to be sent out later that month. ($1 = 0.6323 British pounds)
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Traditional Chinese Medicine food therapies have been a work in progress for millenia. Food groups in TCM are categorized as being either:
Each one of these food categories interacts with our body in different ways. Damp foods for example are foods like milk, cheese, wheat flour, and deep fried foods. When one over-indulges in these type's of damp foods over time they may experience sluggishness, digestive problems, or weight gain. Certain foods items like: wild rice, rye, lentil, garlic, lemon among others combat the effects of dampness on the body. Patients should choose not to over-indulge in just one category, but to eat a well balanced assortment of these types of foods.
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I have made these for several years and they are always a hit! People think I have gone to a lot of trouble to make them, but they are so easy. They only thing I do differently is use my own pie dough. It is better than refrigerated.
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Very easy and pretty! Also VERY GOOD! Will be a keeper to make again. Also made some with mini chocolate chips in the cream cheese filling, left off the strawberry jam, and drizzed both melted dark chocolate and white chocolate on top. Yummy and look like they came from a bakery!
KissyCat Posted: 02/11/10
I haven't made this yet but they look delicious and look fairly simple to make. Is there any way to get the nutritional analysis on the recipre??
cjc2472 Posted: 02/08/11
These are nice little treats-- great for a kids Valentine's Day party. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to make them look as cute as they do in the photo (I cook often, but my talents do not lie in cutesy baked goods-- a food stylist, I am not), but they are pretty clutz-proof so they looked nice. The recipe is very easy to follow, but a bit time consuming to assemble. It would be a good project do with kids old enough to wield a butter knife.


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currently underpriced stock a stock that is considered to be currently underpriced by the market, and therefore an attractive investment prospect
At each stage in the process we need estimates of value. At the idea stage, the value may never be put down on paper, but it is the potential of realizing this value that induces the entrepreneur to invest time and money in developing the idea. At subsequent stages of the capital-raising process, valuations become more important because they determine what share of ownership the entrepreneur will have to give up in return for external funding
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The individual asset multiplier is designed to reflect the relevant factors that make individuals valuable in their current context. These factors are not universal and vary for each group of employees sharing a common value output. Examples, however, include:
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The value-based management movement is based on two assumptions. The first is that the main aim of any business in a market economy is to maximize shareholder value. The second is that markets are too competitive for companies to create such value by accident. They must plan for it. And that means
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Even though share repurchasing is not an investment, it may be the best use of corporate cash from the point of view of the present investors. This may be the case if the present stock price is below the intrinsic value of the shares.
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Definitions of 'value share' and meaning of 'value share' are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for 'value share' and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.


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and then, he found a mystery hole...and he enter....and then, when he back to the moon..the sun is
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not rly good
well the animation is kinda lame and i dont understand why u put the pokemon battle theme music in when their wasnt even a fight i think that dis can use some work
Rated 3 / 5 stars February 3, 2011
pretty awesome for your age man but you need to get a good Wacom tablet Wacom to they make the best tablets by a bamboo tablet any one of them PS tablets dont make you draw better so you need to learn how to draw one of the ways i learn was by studying the human anatomy drawing it and drawing objects from life draw a lot all the time ok ;) (artists that i like)Jack kirby,John romita sr,john romita jr,todd Mcfarlane,jim lee,and other).the animation is pretty cool for your age .
thanks :)
Rated 3 / 5 stars January 22, 2011
hey not bad
it was kind of hard to understand, but since your'e 11 and just starting with flash i wont be very harsh, try getting a tablet in the future so your drawings will look a lot better, also make the framerate a bit higher. But it was pretty creative and i wish i had started learning flash when i was 11.
But you are 16.... we cannot undo the time....
And thanks for give me a good feedback! :D
Rated 2 / 5 stars January 21, 2011
this is hard to watch, your grammar is terrible and the animation is choppy. But keep practicing, and study up on your english.
Thanks :)
Rated 2.5 / 5 stars January 21, 2011
Not bad
You should have at least made an EXPLOSION effect when he falls.
He is falling down to earth after all.
i know


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Macarons in Los Angeles?
Is there any place to get good macarons in Los Angeles?
I know you're French, so my idea of what a good macaron might not meet your ideals, but I've had good macaron from Le Pain du Jour in Santa Monica.
[Edit: Uh, apparently they moved to Hawthorne? Does anyone know if they're still selling out of their SM storefront?]
I've heard conflicting reviews of the macarons at Amandine, but their other French pastries are supposed to be top-notch (I've had their croissant, and it is one of the better croissants I've had).
I've heard great things about Maison Giraud but have never been personally. Google Cache shows a post for Mother's Day mentioning French macarons, but it's not on their live Facebook timeline for some reason.
re: PeterCC
Most of us can search online. I'll comment on macarons I've actually tried.
My favorite macarons so far has been 'lette in Pasadena, Europane in Pasadena, and my best pick these days are the macarons from Frances Bakery in Little Tokyo.
Surprisingly to me, Amandine's are just passable. Maison Giraud's are decent, but nothing to write home about.
re: J.L.
> Most of us can search online. I'll comment on macarons I've actually tried.
I know, and I try not to just be a human search engine in my responses, but since I'm not even sure my macaron standards will be up to snuff for someone actually from France, I thought I'd offer a few alternatives that I haven't tried but where the reputation for quality French food had been established by other Chowhounders' experiences. In other words, more meta-analysis than LMGTFY.
As I said, I have had the macarons at Le Pain Du Jour, which I've enjoyed (FWIW), and I have had other excellent French pastries at Amandine. It's disappointing that the latter's macarons are just passable.
re: PeterCC
"... I'm not even sure my macaron standards will be up to snuff for someone actually from France... "
It doesn't have to be up to snuff for someone from France. It just has to be good enough for your taste buds to recommend it to another Chowhound. But to do that, you have to try the macaron first. That's all I meant. Sorry if it sounded harsh. So thanks for your Le Pain du Jour rec - I just might go and try that myself one of these days...
re: J.L.
No worries. Just wanted to clarify my position. I too prefer the personal experiences, opinions, and recommendations from my fellow Chowhounders, and do personally find comments that simply regurgitate search results, be they from Google, Yelp, or CH itself, to be generally un-useful. I guess I was just insecure about my sole rec and wanted to include a few more places I know to be Chow-worthy for other French baked goods.
re: PeterCC
Yeah, some do tend to do that...
re: J.L.
'lette started at Paulette* in BH and has expanded:
Their macarons are not quite as good as Ladurée or Maison du Chocolate in Paris, or (my favorite) Yauatcha in London, but they are decent and widely available in the LA area now, even (last I checked) at Monsieur Marcel.
* = presumably some obscure, parasitic legal firm sent a cease-and-desist letter, and Paulette just didn't want to fight it. It's the American way. :(
re: Peripatetic
Y'know what's weird about 'Lette?
A box of two macarons (4.00) costs more than one macaron (1.70)
And a box of six macrons (10.50) costs more than if you bought six individual ones (at 1.70/each)
Better really enjoy those boxes ...
re: ipsedixit
Bizarre. Perhaps some lessons in basic numeracy are in order?
I should mention that the last time I had Paulette macarons was probably three years ago, when they had just the BH store, so my take on them might be out-of-date. I wasn't blown away by them at the time, but I haven't found anything better in LA aside from Boule, which is long gone.
As an aside, I looked up Yauatcha in London, and it seems they stopped making macarons around 2010, and have gone way downhill in other respects.. I haven't been there in over six years, so if you happen to be in London, don't make a bee-line for them on my recommendation. But, in their heyday, they were amazing.
re: ipsedixit
Perhaps, if ordered individually, you have to hold your hands out. I didn't notice that on my one visit to 'Lette at Fashion Island.
re: ipsedixit
I think they following the French model where they charge for (fancy) packaging. That being said, they've refused the sale of anything less than a box to me on multiple occasions on the past. Which annoyed me enough that I never go there.
I had quite good pistachio ones at Little Next Door the other day. They were a little "wet" tasting but the pistachio flavor was outstanding.
re: JudiAU
If you buy one, they give you a small, chinese takeout-like box.
re: ipsedixit
I rarely disagree with ipse, but I was disappointed with Euro Pane's macarons. I don't think 'lette's are all that much better, though. The best I've had in LA were at Boule Atelier on La Cienega, but sadly they closed a long time ago -- around 2008 if I remember correctly.
re: Peripatetic
The best I ever had in the States was at Boule when they first opened, but they went drastically downhill after a couple of years, sometime around the remodel. I remember looking at a macaron I had just bought that featured a wildly bubbled top and mismatched bottom and thinking it was time to move on.
re: choctastic
Yeah. They were really lovely during the period that they were really lovely. Sigh, really imperfect place.
re: PeterCC
I used to buy from Paulette in Beverly Hills ... but, after sampling Bottega Louie's, I have switched.
I always get half vanilla and half salted caramel.
BTW, also they go nicely with Stumptown Coffee Cold Brew in their refrigerated case. I have not found it anywhere else.
re: SilverlakeGirl
Stumptown Cold Brew also available at Sycamore Kitchen.
Cafe Luxxe in Brentwood has macarons that i think are excellent...much better than ive tried elsewhere..I was leaving Whole Foods the other day and saw they had them...I tried one...baaaad and that does not mean good!
re: kssdrose
+1 on this rec for Bottega Louie!!! Go for dinner... stay for the macarons ;)
re: echoparkdirt
Are you referring to macaron - two almond flour-based wafers sandwiching a filling - or macaroon - shredded/flaked coconut base?
If it's the latter, the best I've ever had was at Gjelina Take Away. Flaked coconut with a nice brown patina and just a hint of citrus - exceptional. If it's the former, I'd pick Jin Patisserie in Venice, but they have to be relatively fresh, and the flavors tend to be more SE Asian-inspired.
the best that i've tried in LA are lette in BH and jin patisserie on abbot kinney. the ones at bottega louie are good but not great and definitely #3 on this list.
bouchon bakery also makes them, but i haven't had a chance to try them...
Definitely Paulette's bakey in Beverly Hills. It's what got me addicted to them in the first place, and no other ones in LA compare, imho. My french friend got me a box for my birthday and she thought they were just as good as the bakeries in France. When I visited Paris a year ago I traipsed to Laduree and they tasted just like Paulette to me :) My favorite flavor is the pink wedding cake.
re: sarahbeths
I give my vote to Paulette as well...for both the quality of their product and for their very fine customer service.
Recently, I ordered a gift to be sent across the country. Paulette herself took the phone order. She was extremely patient and advised me as needed. The package arrived quickly and in beautiful condition. The rave reviews could be heard thousands of miles away!
re: sarahbeths
Ladurees are the standard and I find them to be too sweet. There are others in Paris that are prettier and tastier, but Laduree is the mother ship. Paulette's macarons are probably the nicest looking ones I've seen in LA, but I haven't been looking too recently. If I was still a macaron fiend, I would check out Bottega Louie just to see...
My friend just brought me a box of Laduree's from NYC. Heavenly! I've gone through the phase of trying every macaron that I can get my hands on in LA (as with cupcakes prior to that). Nothing that I have tried in LA compares to Laduree. Definitely not Paulette! Really don't like the excessive food coloring on their macarons. Texture does seem right to me, either. Only places that I would get my macarons are Tavern (from their larder) and La Provence Patisserie--both in Brentwood.
Bottega Louie has good ones.
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