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Henrico student recognized for poster design
Local and state police gathered May 24 at Richmond International Raceway to promote their participation in the national 'Click It or Ticket' program and recognize a Henrico student for her poster, which will be used to promote the program locally.
Dumbarton Elementary School fifth-grader Valeriz Castellar received a $100 check and special certificate for her winning 'Click It Or Ticket' poster design from Henrico County police Chief Doug Middleton and Sgt. Jim Livingstone from the Fraternal Order of Police No. 4 during the kick-off event at Richmond International Raceway.
"I love art a lot, I do," Castellar said. "Thinking about doing something that I really like and getting money for what I love is neat."
The contest was open to all fifth-grade students in Henrico County School District, said Lt. A.J. Gordon of the Henrico police. Art teachers from each school picked a winner, and Middleton and his staff chose Castellar's poster from the seven winning posters.
"We figure the children are the future, and we can get them to promote seatbelt and child restraint safety among themselves and their families," Gordon said. Click It or Ticket promotes seat belt and child safety seat use.
Henrico Police were joined by officers from Police, James City Police, Virginia State Police, New Kent Sheriff's Office, York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office and Chesterfield Police to promote national Click It Or Ticket Mobilization May 21 – June 3 and the Memorial Day weekend Route 60 Blitz May 25.
As part of the mobilization and blitz there will be an increased presence of officers from all jurisdictions along Route 60. The blitz began in 2006 on the suggestion of Lt. Lee Bailey of the New Kent County Sheriff's Office, according to Gordon.
During 2011 Memorial Day weekend, 10 people died on Virginia roadways, Gordon said. Of those, two were children and three adults who were not restrained. In all there was a total of 764 traffic related deaths in Virginia last year, and of those 306 were unrestrained.
"If they'd have been wearing their seat belts they probably would have survived," Gordon said.
A survey conducted in Henrico prior to the Click It or Ticket campaign showed that 79 percent of drivers in Henrico had been wearing seat belts, Gordon said, adding that officials hope to increase that percentage to 82 or 83 through enforcement and education efforts.
The 2011 state usage rate was 81 percent, said Mary Ann Rayment of the Department of Motor Vehicles Virginia Office of Motor Safety. State officials would like to improve that to 82.5 percent, she said, but reaching that number will require the effort of all Virginians.
"We hope it won't take a traffic stop to get you to buckle up," she said. "But we are here to help get you to your destinations in one piece."
Glen Allen student to perform at Carnegie Hall
Thanks to a first-place win in The American Protege International Vocal Competition 2014, Glen Allen High School student Matija Tomas will travel to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall in December.
At the first-place winners recital in Weill Hall, Matija will perform Giacomo Puccini's opera aria, "Chi il bel sogna di doretta." She will perform with other vocalists from around the world and have the opportunity to win other awards and scholarships.
Locally, Thomas has performed with Richmond's renowned Glorious Christmas Nights, Christian Youth Theatre, and WEAG's Urban Gospel Youth Choir. > Read more.
Gayton Baptist Church dedicates new outreach center
The John Rolfe YMCA and Gayton Baptist Church have partnered in an effort to bring greater health and wellness opportunities to the community.
Through this partnership, the John Rolfe Y will run Youth Winter Sports programs, including basketball and indoor soccer, in Gayton's newly renovated $5.5 million outreach center that features a new gymnasium, youth and teen space, social space with café, meeting space and full service commercial kitchen. > Read more.
Henricus Historical Park to host Publick Day Sept. 20
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Henricus Historical Park will commemorate its anniversary during Publick Day, a signature annual event that celebrates the establishment of the second successful English settlement in the New World. In September 1611, Sir Thomas Dale, along with soldiers, tradesmen and farmers, ventured from Jamestown to create the Citie of Henricus. Leaders of Henricus developed the first English hospital, chartered the first college in North America, established tobacco as the first cash crop in Virginia, and created a place where Pocahontas lived and met John Rolfe.
Publick Day will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and parking is $5 per vehicle. > Read more.
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Extras sought for AMC's 'TURN'
Paid extras are being sought to appear in the AMC television series TURN: Washington's Spies, which will begin filming its second season in the Richmond area at the end of September and continue through February.
No experience is required, but producers say that extras must have flexible availability, reliable transportation and a positive attitude.
Arvold Casting is holding an open call on Sunday, Sept. 21 and is seeking men, women and children who are Caucasian, African American and Native American, with thin to average builds and who can realistically portray people living in Revolutionary War times. Long hair is a plus but not a must. > Read more.
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TGIF! Celebrate the weekend at Oak Hall Baptist Church's Community Block Party on Saturday. Learn more about ballroom dancing, art and Colonial times. Or take the kids to Generation Z Games for water play or Southern Season to cook up a Disney-theme meal. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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Check out these three B's in Henrico this weekend: books, bluegrass and "Born Yesterday." Other activities to participate in – and feel good about – are the 15th annual James River Regional Cleanup and the 5th annual Richmond Out of the Darkness Community Walk. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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The Alfred State College men's basketball team dropped a tight contest at the CC of Rhode Island, 74-69 on Saturday afternoon. The Knights scored seven of the games final nine points in the last minute to break a 67-67 tie. Alfred falls to 8-4 on the year while CCRI improves to 8-4.
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The Alfred State College women's basketball team hung tough with #18 CC of Rhode Island but the Lady Knights used a strong second half en route to a 69-50 victory. The Lady Pioneers five game winning streak was snapped and the team sits at 6-3 on the season while CCRI improves to 6-2.
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The Alfred State College wrestling team finished 4th in the team standings at the annual ASC Open. Sophomore Gallaway Longenecker (Manheim, PA) was the Pioneers lone weight class winner bringing home the championship at 133 lbs.
Thu, Dec 6th, 2007
Alfred State College staff members and current and retired faculty have contributed items for the featured exhibit in the Hinkle Library Gallery and Reading Room entitled "Student Life, Technology & Trends: 1908 - 2008."
Thu, Dec 6th, 2007
Niagara CCC jumped out to a 21-0 lead over Alfred State in a WNYAC dual match en route to a 32-13 victory. NCCC improves to 6-0 in dual matches while the Pioneers fall to 1-4.
Tue, Dec 4th, 2007
For the second year in a row Alfred State College volleyball coach Gene Doorley has been named the American Volleyball Coaches Two-Year College Northeast-Southeast Region Coach of the Year. Doorley led the Lady Pioneers to their first trip to the NJCAA National Championships since 1977.
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Alfred State College sophomores Brianne McMahon (Buffalo/Sweet Home) and Elaina Braun (Waterloo) have been named 1st team NJCAA Division III All-Americans. It is the first time in at least 30 years that A-State has had a 1st team All-American and the first time in school history that two members of
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The Alfred State College men's basketball team got off to a fast start and withstood a comeback attempt to claim the ASC tournament title, 85-78 over Rockland CC. A-State is now 8-0 in the four-year history of the tournament and improve to 8-3 for the season.
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Alfred State College sophomore Gallaway Longenecker (Manheim, PA) went 3-0 in the 133 lb. weight class to win the title at the Niagara CCC Open on Saturday afternoon. Longenecker was one of four Pioneers to finish in the top five in their weight class.
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People who say that men can't handle that kind of responsibility are also saying that no one expects or demands that of them. Humans are literally programmed to take convenience over almost any other value when making decisions, and the system is set up to conveniently waive any responsibility for sexually active men. Give us the option and we will rise to the occasion.
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When Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin signed on to shoot the fall/winter 2010/11 Balmain campaign starring Kate Moss, they did so as double agents. Without anyone knowing, the renowned fashion photographers set up four surveillance-style cameras to capture Moss's unbridled performance on set. The short film, titled Everglade, takes its name from the haunting Antony and the Johnsons song that serves as its soundtrack, and premieres on NOWNESS today. It marks the latest instance of the Dutch duo's intentionally blurring the boundaries of reality. "Surrealism is always there in our work, whether it's in camera or through computer manipulation," says Van Lamsweerde. Animated by director Bouwine Pool for Sherbet with illustration by artist Jo Ratcliffe, the film not only captures Moss in action, but also aims to represent a fantasy inner world. "We talked to [Ratcliffe] about it being half horror and half Disney," Van Lamsweerde says, and what evolved is an idiosyncratic take on the behind-the-scenes genre. "It ranges from a sinewy heavy metal feel to a much cuter place," she sums up. To read our exclusive Q&A with Ratcliffe, click here. (Via Nowness)


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Recipe: Olive Oil and Whiskey Carrot Cake
Recipes from The Kitchn
Making Ursula's birthday cake is always an exercise in balance. I learned my lesson big time last year when she asked for a rainbow cake and I decided to take the opportunity of her turning six, combined with the fact that the rainbow has six colors, to make her a six-layer chocolate cake frosted with a different color of the rainbow from the bottom up; red. . . orange . . . yellow. . . you get the idea. I almost didn't see life on the other side of that cake and swore I'd take it easier this year.
So when a few weeks ago she said, "Mom, all I want is a carrot cake. . ." I was thrilled. Simple, straightforward, a crowd pleaser. And then she added, "With raspberry frosting." The record scratched. "And also, not as sweet as last year, ok?"
The carrot cake and raspberry pairing was a hard one to swallow. I tried to think of a way around this one. At a certain point in my brainstorming I casually mentioned to her that I could make the frosting pink and decorate the cake with raspberries, and she said, "Yes, so it's raspberry frosting!" And with that, we agreed, quietly, to move forward.
I knew I had to make a large cake—she was having a pretty big party—and I knew from the details that continued to roll in that she didn't want raisins or nuts, but did want coconut, so I'd have to create a recipe just for this occasion. The sweetened coconut you often find in grocery stores has preservatives to extend its shelf life, so I prefer to use unsweetened coconut. To hydrate and sweeten it further, I splashed in a little whisky (don't worry, the alcohol bakes out). I used olive oil instead of the usual butter or canola oil, and almost started playing with whole wheat flour, but stopped myself.
As for taming the sweetness, as requested, on the frosting, I realized what this was about: in her short but birthday-cake-vibrant past, I usually bake these sort of fake-cake cakes; screwing with sugar ratios, sweetening things with maple syrup and such. Last year's rainbow tower cake threw that all to the side and I suspect she got overwhelmed. So this year, I went easy on the dye, just barely tinting her faux-raspberry frosting and settled on three layers for the finished cake. When we reviewed the party later, she said it was the best cake she'd ever had.
My job here is done.
Olive Oil and Whisky Carrot Cake
2 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 pounds carrots (8 to 10 medium), peeled and finely shredded on a box grater or with a food processor (about 3 cups)
2 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts or pecans (1 1/4 cup finely chopped for batter, 1 1/4 cup coarsely chopped for decorating sides of cake), optional
1 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/3 cup whiskey
1 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for greasing the pans
5 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten
Position two oven racks: one on the lower third and one on the upper third of the oven. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Wipe three 10 x 2-inch cake pans with olive oil, line the bottoms with parchment, and oil the paper.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, stir together the carrots, 1 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (if using), coconut and whiskey. Set aside.
Working with a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment set on low speed, or in a large bowl with a wooden spoon, stir the sugars and oil together until well-combined. The mixture will look like dark, wet sand. If you're working by hand switch to a large rubber spatula, and gently fold in one cup of the flour mixture, mixing only until the dry ingredients just barely disappear. Fold in about a third of the beaten eggs. Continue alternating the dry ingredients and the eggs until both are incorporated, taking care not to over-mix. Just as gently, stir in the carrot mixture, scraping down the sides.
Allow the batter to rest for 15 minutes.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared baking pans and place the pans into the oven. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, rotating the pans top to bottom and front to back after about 20 minutes. The cakes are done when the edges have pulled away from sides and a toothpick or paring knife tip poked into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes then turn the cakes out onto the rack, turn right side up, and let cool completely.
(At this point, the cakes can be wrapped airtight and kept at room temperature overnight or frozen for up to 2 months; thaw before frosting.)
Cream Cheese Frosting
In the bowl of an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat the cream cheese and lemon juice until creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the butter, beating until completely incorporated.
Reduce the mixer speed to low. Gradually add the sugar, beating until incorporated. Add the food dye if using and beat slowly until uniform in color.
To assemble the cake:
Using a long serrated bread knife, carefully trim the rounded top off two of the cakes, leaving the cake with the most evenly round domed top whole. Place one trimmed cake, cut side up, on a serving platter. Using an offset spatula or a large spoon, spread 1 cup (should be about 1/4 of the total) frosting over the top of the cake, right up to the edges. Place the second trimmed cake, cut side down, on top of the frosted layer. Spread 1 cup frosting over the top of the second cake. Top with the remaining cake. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides. Gently press coarsely chopped pecans onto sides of cake. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
Covered tightly with plastic wrap, the cake will keep at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. It can also be frozen, uncovered, and then, when the cake and icing are firm, wrapped airtight and kept in the freezer for up to 2 months; defrost, still wrapped, in the refrigerator overnight.
(Images: Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan)
Per serving, based on 24 servings. (% daily value)
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Ah the perennial mother birthday cake dilemma. =)
Sounds delicious and looks amazing!
did you use EVOO or regular OO?
looks amazing! I made three layer carrot cake for my daughter's first b'day.
A very happy birthday to your daughter and she is so lucky to have you bake her such a special cake. Thankfully, my children honed in on a few favorite cakes of mine and it was an easy and predictable cake that I would end up baking for their birthdays. I am the one who kept changing the cake I baked myself every year...and no I didn't mind doing that...I love baking.
They should say serves 1-30 depending on portion size
Is there any modification if I do want to add walnuts and golden raisins?
Where's the photo of last year's rainbow cake???
LOL, love it.
It's beautiful but I'd love to see last year's cake.
A carrot cake carousel of whimsy and fun. Long ago you the little girl with the Mom. Now you the Mom with the little girl. Still whimsy and fun.
Just as an FYI...the alcohol actually doesn't bake out. But it looks like a damn good cake!
My son asks for carrot cake every year. I usually make chocolate chip cookies to go with it because he has a fair amount of friends who don't actually like carrot cake, but the funny thing is, it disappears anyway. :)
You are a good Mom! :) This will have to be made. I love trying new carrot cake recipes. I think I'll throw in some walnuts or pecans. And, I love that your daughter pushes your creativity!! Thanks for sharing!
Where did you get that cake topper? Or is it homemade? Neat.
Goodness gracious, carrot cake and whiskey. I might have to make this *right now*. SK, your preferred method for subbing eggs in a cake recipe? I'm vegan these days for health reasons, and though I'm willing to make an exception for the sugar and whiskey (ahem), I'd like to try to avoid the eggs if I can. TY!
Well, kids can take a nice long nap after the whisky cake then..so moms get time to clean up. he
This sounds delish. But... you definitely fed some little kids whisky (about 1 teaspoon per slice for 20 slices, so not a ton, but still). Maybe add an correction to the post on your "alcohol burns out" assertion?
Seriously? Whisky in a child's cake? This looks good for adults but definitely not children. I am flumoxed that only a couple of people have questioned the wisdom of using this ingredient in a cake for a child. Personally, I love cake and quick breads sprinkled with Bushmills but not for kids.
We all need to relax here. She used 1/3 cup whiskey which is about 16 teaspoons. According to a chart posted by one person who commented, about 25% of the alcohol would have remained in the cake - so 4 teaspoons. Vanilla extract is 35 proof alcohol, and used in most desserts (but SK did not use it in hers), and no one thinks twice about that. Four teaspoons alcohol spread out in a whole cake would have amounted to a fraction of a teaspoon per piece. Let's all calm down!
Beautiful cake.... and a beautiful and lucky little daughter. She sounds like a creative and out of the box thinker... that is awesome.
Let's make today's word... "over-reacting".... ;-)
RubyMae, unless you go out of your way to buy vegan sugar (and use it to make vegan brown sugar and powdered sugar, neither of which I've found commercially prepared), most sugar is processed with bone char to give it that extra-whiteness, so strict vegans avoid it.
RubyMae, I usually try to minimize my sugar intake for the reasons that alicelost wrote about, and these days, I'm trying to be extra judicious about my sugar intake for health reasons. The reference to avoiding whiskey and sugar is primarily based on health-based food restrictions.
I'm pretty liberal with this sort of thing but even I dont think I would have advertised it as "whiskey carrot cake" given that it is for a child's party.
Can this recipe be used to make cupcakes?
This recipe sounds simply delicious!!! and I will attempt very soon as a practice cake. Its could be the winner over cooking my husband's next birthday cake - had contemplated a Fresh Strawberry Cake as he avoids chocolate, which is a often a family choice even with variations and additional natural flavours.
I giggled at the "Whiskey" ref in the title, . . . thought it might be for the maker, after surviving the making!!! Could have done with one recently on making 86 cup cakes and topper for daughter's 21st - esp having not baked for sometime!!!
All good though . . . cake after all is cake
Sara Love your style of writing out a recipe - all the flowing logical detail is - such a bonus!! Feel confident in having a go!
I do have one trick to cooking cakes . . . which will also add moisture and general intrigue as people don't necessarily pick up on it. Its not rocket science . . . I add 1/2 a banana or 1 or 2 depending on the effect I am after.
I christened it long ago as my "daughter's cake" a Choc bannana cake. I now need to find a signature one for my son? He's more a sponge and cream guy - any suggestions welcome.
Sara I must say your daughter sounds like a perfect delight! imagine having such wonderful conversations with her now at 7! Life will be full!
All the best x
sorry, didn't see that someone already answered you. <3
I'm amused that some of the commentators are so offended by a few drips of whiskey hitting children's lips. It's not like she was giving out shot glasses as party favors :) I think the kid is off to a good start in developing a sophisticated palette.
How long in prep and baking time? I imagine Whiskey gives it a taste but could you use an alternative ingredient?
Where did you find the Magical Birthday candle? I used my last one a year ago and can't find them anywhere!
flax or chia seeds can be a decent egg replacer, but don't expect miracles from them, the cake will be denser. You can try to play around with it. Sometimes with a recipe that calls for numerous eggs like this one i try doing half flax seeds with water (google it, you make a goo with it) and half egg replacer with water (which will give more lift) but baking without eggs is just not nearly as much fun
Carrot cake and Whisky. Love the two separately and never thought to combine them. You are a genius!!!
Would love to try this but I don't want or need such a gigantic cake. Any ideas on the correct size pans if I halve the recipe?
I think it depends on where you live and how you are raised regarding the whisky issue. Some people have issues with alcoholics in their families and even the taste of the alcohol can be a problem. In the South, and many other regions of the the U.S. there are many families that don't allow alcohol in their house at all. Would you put a teaspoon of pot in your brownines and give them to your kids? I am a very liberal person from California, and being diabetic in my advanced age I don't drink but I see no problem for some people who do but some people who drink do not stop at one or two drinks. I really feel, however, that this is not for kids. And, it is not the amount of alcohol even as it is so much the flavor that can cause the future "taste" for alcoholic beverages. My grandmother used to put about a half an ounce of Kahlua in a large glass of milk for me now and then. The problem was when I asked for more. Later, when I was of legal drinking age, a King Alphonse or a Black Russian (both use Kahlua) were the first of the alcoholic drinks that I would order when going out because this is what I learned from my family; and, Grasshoppers from my mom and martinis from my dad. These things stick in the minds of children and they draw from them later in life. I think whatever people want to do do is their business but I feel it is something I want to show the other side of. Is that not fair, to see both sides of a controversial issue?
Sara Kate - this sounds wonderful. QUESTION: What kind of whiskey? I'm not talking brand, but are we talking Scotch, Irish, Canadian, or Bourbon? There's such a different taste for each. What did you use?
I have, with good results, used ground flax seed and water. 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds to 3 tablespoons water (or other liquid). Mix well and use in place of 1 egg
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/flaxseed-egg-substitute.html#ixzz2gyFblq8e
This looks delicious! Thank you for the recipe, and the fun article.
And I have to say for the people outraged over the whiskey - please, have a bit of sense. I doubt many children would recognize the taste, and it's a very small amount in a very large cake.
As said previously, vanilla extract, which many many people use in baked goods, is usually around 35% alcohol. As a comparison, Bailey's Irish Cream is 17%, Midori is 23%, Kahlua is 27%, Southern Comfort is 35%, and Smirnoff is 37.5%.
Mmmm this cake looks so good. I'd have no issue with the whiskey in it and giving it to kids but it is a personal thing and can always be swapped with something else.
What is that you are sprinkling onto the cake in the photo?
I need to know, would it be fine to add more whiskey for a stronger taste? My boyfriend's favourite things are whiskey and carrot cake, so this is the perfect birthday cake for him!! but if some of the whiskey supposedly bakes out i thought maybe i should add more... i'm so terrible with baking things and need a lot of guidance when it comes to measurements, so any help appreciated!
Just leave the whisky out if it's not your thing. No need to comment on what other people choose to do. (plus -- if we're really nitpicking here orange juice has alcohol in it too!)


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Cradle of Filth are working on new music, but they've confirmed that guitarist Paul Allender has left the band.
Cradle of Filth are working on new music, but they've confirmed that guitarist Paul Allender has left the band.
The work of the wicked is never done. Black metal extremists Cradle of Filth are hard at work on their new album: the follow up to 2012's 'The Manticore and Other Horrors.' This new album will not be rushed, though, as the English band hopes to release it in 2015.
Cradle of Filth guitarist James McIlroy is scheduled to undergo surgery tomorrow (March 15) to fix a spinal injury which has kept him off the road. The extreme metal band just shared the details of McIlroy's upcoming procedure, skipping no gory detail and even posting a video of the surgery the guitarist will soon undergo.
British extreme goth band Cradle of Filth were recently forced to cancel their 2013 North American tour dates with the Faceless, Decapitated and the Agonist due to "immigration issues beyond the band's control." Needless to say, it was awful news for those looking forward to the powerhouse tour, but nobody took the hit harder than singer Dani Filth, who blogged about the cancellation details and the frustration that accompanied it.
Bad news for Cradle of Filth fans in North America … the British extreme metal band have been forced to cancel their upcoming tour with the Faceless, Decapitated and the Agonist. According to an official statement from Cradle of Filth, the cancellation is due to immigration issues that are "beyond the band's control."
Tour has been cancelled
Who: Cradle of Filth, The Faceless, Decapitated + The Agonist
For nearly two months, there has been speculation that British extreme metal heavyweights Cradle of Filth would be headlining a North American tour with support from The Faceless, Decapitated and The Agonist. Luckily for metal fans, the tour has been officially confirmed by Cradle of Filth, along with a full line of tour dates.
Tracking a band's progress throughout 10 studio albums is a long and complex process. The growth and change of a band, especially that of a cult phenomenon like Cradle of Filth, is forever branded within their many works, and without fail, shines the brightest of lights on an act's strengths and weaknesses.
Speaking with musicians such as Cradle of Filth vocalist Dani Filth is one of the true pleasures of music journalism. Although kind and soft-spoken, Filth always has some brilliantly deranged stories up his sleeve. Earlier, we posted a story where the vocalist was stalked by a woman who claimed to be the reincarnation of serial killer Elizabeth Bathory, along with Dani being trapped in a car with her estranged boyfriend in an unbelievable case of coincidence. Now, we bring you the full interview with Dani Filth, which is filled with additional gems from the extreme metal mastermind.
When your band becomes a cult phenomenon, it's impossible to avoid those few fans peppered within your audience that take their dedication to insane levels. Fans will cover their rooms with your posters, ink your lyrics into their skin, or in the case of Cradle of Filth singer Dani Filth, the reincarnation of serial killer Elizabeth Bathory will claim to have been your lover in a past life.


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Valeri Beim, an experienced trainer and grandmaster, explains key principles of chess strategy and thinking methods in chess. His 'recipes' include: tactical ideas in the middlegame; liquidation to the endgame; the technique of analyzing variations; inverted thinking in chess. Readers are presented with new ways of looking at chessboard issues that will help them develop a deeper understanding of the game.
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For many years, the Leningrad Dutch was viewed with some suspicion in view of the slight positional weaknesses created in Black's position. However, in the 1980s, dynamic new approaches were introduced by such players as Sergei Dolmatov, Evgeny Bareev, Mikhail Gurevich and especially Vladimir Malaniuk that changed the way people thought about the Leningrad Dutch. These players showed how an active approach could compensate for these defects, and offer Black excellent winning chances.
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Chess is fundamentally a dynamic game. Each move changes the situation and the possibilities for both sides. No piece is ever identically as valuable as any other, and their scope changes from move to move. The current generation of supergrandmasters plays unrelentingly dynamic chess, but a great deal of chess literature still deals with chess as if it were a predominantly static game. Much traditional chess teaching is based around rules of thumb that might work well 'on average' or in 'typical' situations, but these rules may not equip players for the specific and sometimes exceptional situations that they face in their games.
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Thinking methods are at the heart of the chess struggle, yet most players devote little conscious effort to improving their calculating ability. Much of the previous literature on the subject has presented idealized models that have limited relevance to the hurly-burly of practical chess, or else provide little more than ad hoc suggestions. Here, experienced trainer Valeri Beim strikes a balance by explaining how to use intuition and logic together to solve tactical problems in a methodical way. He also offers advice on when it is best to calculate 'like a machine', and when it is better to rely on intuitive assessment.
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Serdar Yegulalp wrote for Windows Magazine from 1994 through 2001, covering a wide range of technology topics. He now plies his expertise in Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP as publisher of The Windows 2000 Power Users Newsletter and writes technology columns for TechTarget.
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2012 NCAA Division III Playoffs: By the numbers
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9: The number of undefeated teams in this year's NCAA Division III playoffs. Linfield, Concordia-Chicago, Wisconsin Oshkosh, Hobart, Coe, St. Thomas, Mary Hardin-Baylor, Widener, Mount Union.
9: The number of playoff appearances by Linfield in Division III since making the move from NAIA in 1998.
4: The number of times the Wildcats have been rematched in the playoffs with a team they have played during the regular season.
94.67: The number of yards per game Linfield has been penalized on average this season, which is fifth most in Division III.
9.67: the number of penalties per game Linfield is given on average this season, which ranks 232 of 239 in Division III.
48: The number of times the Wildcats have sacked the other team's quarterback, the most in Division III. Linfield averages 5.33 sacks a game.
11.22: The number (on average) of tackles for loss Linfield has per game, tops in Division III.
14th: Linfield's total defense rank this season. The Wildcats are seventh in rush defense, giving up 1.88 yards per attempt.
15th: Linfield's total offense rank this season. The Wildcats are seventh in scoring, averaging 44.78 points per game.
4: The Wildcats' strength of schedule this season, as computed by D3football.com. It's a big reason for Linfield earning a top seed in this year's playoffs.
3: Pacific Lutheran's strength of schedule rank this season.
65: Mount Union's strength of schedule, the No. 1-ranked team by D3football.com.
10: The number of Division III championships won by Mount Union, the most by far in the classification. The Raiders have played in 12 of the last 14 Stagg Bowls. This season, they are first in total defense and first in total offense and scoring.
7-3: Wisconsin Whitewater's record this year. The Warhawks have won four of the last five Division III championships but failed to make the playoffs this year. They were a combined 72-3 from 2007 to 2011.
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MAC X Ruffian: It's Here!
Back in February, we had the pleasure of breaking the news that Ruffian's Brian Wolk and Claude Morais were collaborating with MAC on a capsule collection that began with the re-release of Ruffian Red, a deep crimson lipstick the two brands created together three years ago—and which made its triumphant runway return for Fall. Four months later, and MAC x Ruffian is debuting exclusively online today, with two additional lip colors—Ruffian Gold, a frosty gilded glitter bullet, and Ruffian Naked, a matte pale peach—as well as a riff on another beauty statement the design duo has decisively made its own: the moon manicure. Wolk and Morais embraced embellished tips long before the nail art movement became a compulsory part of the backstage beauty game, and we're happy to report that their dedication to highly designed tips has been translated into three different press-on patterns: Spectator is a cream base with a black half moon, black tip, and black Ruffian insignia (which should look plenty familiar to anyone who attended the house's Spring 2011 show); Demoiselle boasts a red base with a white half moon and black French tip; and Demilune features matte black nails with a chrome gold half moon. Best to get while the getting's good.
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RemembranceTimeline 1845-1854
In their own words The era and the effort
Founders: Tragedy to triumph
Builders: Executing the plan.
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Matt Willett's R. I. Family Tree
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Rock Island Lines timeline --1845-1854June 1845: Col. George Davenport hosts meeting at his home on Rock Island at which plans to bring a railroad to the area are laid. Attendees July 4, 1845: Col. Davenport murdered in his home by bandits. More on murder Feb. 27, 1847: Illinois Legislature charters the LaSalle and Rock Island Railroad and authorizes $300,000 in capital stock, all of which must be subscribed before formal organization and election of officers. --- 1847 A 12-man commission is named to receive and sell stock. Commission members Nov. 12, 1850: Commission reports stock issue is fully subscribed; James Grant of Davenport elected president of LaSalle and Rock Island in an informal vote. November, 1850: James Grant leads delegation of directors to meet with Henry Farnam and Joseph Sheffield. November-December 1850: Mr. Farnam and Mr. Sheffield do a horseback survey of proposed line. They agree to finance and build the road if the charter is amended to that the trains can run through to Chicago, rather than ending at LaSalle. Feb. 7, 1851: The Illinois Legislature approves amended charter. April 8, 1851: LaSalle & Rock Island directors accept the amended charter; name changed to Chicago & Rock Island Railroad. Sept. 17, 1851: Farnam & Sheffield sign contract to build and equip the railroad from Chicago to Rock Island. Contract details Oct. 1, 1851: First shovelful of dirt turned at the southern edge of Chicago. October, 1852:Track reaches Joliet, 40 miles west of Chicago. February, 1853: Track reaches Ottawa, an additional 43 miles. March, 1853: Track reaches LaSalle, an additional 15 miles. Dec. 18, 1853: Track reaches Geneseo, 158 miles west of Chicago, and 22 miles east of Rock Island. Feb. 22, 1854:First train arrives in Rock Island. June 5, 1854:Guests on the Grand Excursion depart Chicago. June 10, 1854: Grand Excursion guests return to Rock Island. July 10, 1854: Sheffield & Farnam formally turn completed road over to the board of directors. July 10, 1854:Henry Farnam elected president of the C & RI. Comments, suggestions, questions: John Beydler
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1, 2 and 3 bedroom houses and cottages (sleeps 2/4, 4/6, 4/8 and 6/10 persons) in small peaceful **** holiday resort with beautiful 87 acres rural property, old farm (bar-restaurant), heated swimming pool, lit tennis and multisports, play area and other activities. Dordogne rural location with many medieval villages and cities including Sarlat, Cahors, Monflanquin, Monpazier, Nerac nearby. Stunning castles and prehistoric caves, vineyards and other local specialities. 50km from Bergerac airport.
'Le Domaine de Gavaudun' is a splendid **** resort with 35ha (87 acres) of undulating fields and woods. A calm green oasis perfectly situated in the south of historic Perigord (Dordogne), the region of a thousand Châteaux, near Quercy, Gascony and Guyenne. Its old charming renovated buildings and its modern accommodations in the middle of nature, together with the many activities available, will make for a memorable stay. Gavaudun is a small typical medieval village, dominated by its 11th century castle with a remarkable tower. It is nestled between the valleys of the Lot and the Dordogne rivers and is close to the majestic chateaux of Biron and Bonaguil as well as the bastides of Monflanquin and Monpazier. Sarlat, Rocamadour, Saint Emilion, Les Eyzies, Cahors, Moissac, Nerac and many exceptional prehistoric sites are awaiting your visit. Perigord is also very renowned for its fine cuisine: duck, truffles, crepe mushrooms, foie gras, with wine from Bergerac, Monbazillac, Cahors.
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Arts & Photography as two separate bookstore categories?
Hi, fellow Blurbians –
Just an idea that popped into my head when I was over in the bookstore… it seems that the "art" books: drawing, painting, collage, photos of sculpture, sketchbooks, etc. are drowning in a sea of photography-only books.
What would folks (staff or otherwise) think of pulling the two genres apart into two separate entities?
I know this isn't in the spirit of artistic "togetherness" and I'm not AT ALL intimating that photography isn't "art" – no way! I was simply musing over how the category of "Arts and Photography" has become a mixing pot that contains not only books of paintings, for example, but also books of wedding photos all fit together within one category. That seems confusing for a book-buyer. Wouldn't it make browsing easier if they were separated?
I guess this leads to another question – do the staff monitor that the categories are being used properly?
Anyway – not complaining… just throwing out some talking points.
My best,
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great call. i agree completely (am im finishing my bfa in photography) . and as for monitoring, im not sure if they do, there's apoetry bookm in the cooking section. hahahttp://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/32789
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Hi redmeg8-
We noticed the need for that distinction too. Not long ago, we actually created two new categories in the bookstore for exactly this reason.
1) Fine Art Books
2) Fine Art Photography Books
That way, both art-focused photography and art books have their special places.
As for monitoring what book goes in which category, that isn't something we currently do—we leave that up to the author for a variety of reasons. The main one being: we wouldn't want to go against the wishes of an author and recategorize a book based on our own opinion.
Anyway, we're adding and removing categories all the time, so definitely let us know what you think!
Hi Jack – Wow! I totally missed those options! I should learn to read more closely… unless they were added in the last week, or so, after I published. :)
I'm really glad I can change categories, btw. Which I just did. Thanks for responding.
And pictureme – thank you too!
hello redmeg8,
i was pondering what my next book would be when i came across your illustration books. i was planning on illustrating a series of short stories i wrote back in high school. but once i saw your pencil drawings it sparked me to thinking about all the sketches and drawings i had done from my highschool years. some of them make me cringe now because of either the subject matter, young angry boys draw strange things, or the talent level, but i wanted to keep them nonetheless. so i'm going to compile, scan and prepare them for a 'personal past sketchbook' of sorts.
thanks for the inspiration and love your work. i admire stylized artists, but i'm a true fan of the discipline or realism. for what it's worth.


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A new cancer screening test could mean better access to health care for First Nations women in Northern Ontario.
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research awarded $600,000 to a project led by Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute scientist Ingeborg Zehbe to improve access to cervical cancer screening for Aboriginal women living in remote communities.
A pilot study was done in Fort William First Nation to determine if a self-sampling test would be embraced by the women. The funding from the CIHR will allow Zehbe and her team to expand their study to include another 1,000 women in 10 more First Nations.
This will allow Zehbe to confirm their results from FWFN and to raise more awareness about cervical cancer screening.
About 90 per cent of the women surveyed in FWFN liked the self-sampling better than a traditional pap test. Zehbe said she was pleasantly surprised by the results.
"This is something the women can do themselves whenever it suits them," she said. "They don't have to take hours away from child care or work. You don't have to travel anywhere."
Women can take the test at home and then send it the lab for testing themselves.
Dilico Family Health Team helped facilitate the pilot study and manager Natalie Paavola said the self-sampling test is important because it allows the women to stay in their communities.
"A lot of women, or the Aboriginal population in general, has to travel from their home to major centres such as Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout to receive primary health care, but this project has allowed First Nation women to do self-sampling within the comfort of their own home," she said.
"Anything that could expand on that and eventually have this type of testing to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women is a bonus," she added.
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Rutgers (10-18, 4-11) returns to the friendly confines of the RAC to meet USF (12-16, 3-12) in a 12 noon tip-off on Saturday (March 1). The Scarlet Knights will be working to earn a regular season series sweep of the Bulls after a 79-69 win at USF on Feb. 8. Both RU and USF are seeking returns to the win column after tough loses of five points or less to conference foes.Saturday is Kid's Day at the RAC.
The game will be televised live nationally in high definition on ESPNews with Mike Crispino calling the action and Mo Cassara providing the analysis. On the radio, the contest will be broadcast live on the Rutgers IMG Sports Network, WOR 710 AM in New York and WCTC 1450 AM in New Brunswick. Chris Carlin will serve as play-by-play announcer and Dick Lloyd will provide commentary. On satellite radio, the game will be on Sirius channel 108 and XM channel 190. WRSU (88.7 FM) will also broadcast the game.
Saturday afternoon's contest marks the 14th meeting between Rutgers and USF on the hardwood dating back to 1996-97, with the Scarlet Knights holding an 8-5 advantage in victories. RU is 5-1 at the RAC versus the Bulls, including three consecutive victories. In the last meeting at the truncated pyramid, RU defeated USF 70-67 on Jan. 17, 2013, as Wally Judge (Washington, D.C.) shot 7-of-8 to score 14 points. Earlier this season, redshirt junior forward Kadeem Jack (Queens, N.Y.) made 9-of-14 field goal attempts and was a perfect 13-of-13 at the free throw line to score a career-high 31 points in the win at the Sun Dome.
Rutgers is coming off a 67-65 loss at UCF on Wednesday night. The Scarlet Knights led for the majority of the contest, but UCF scored nine of the game's final 11 points to secure the win. Junior guard Myles Mack (Paterson, N.J.) shot 7-of-13 to score 19 points. Freshman forward Junior Etou (Republic of Congo) was 6-of-8 from the field to post 14 points with nine rebounds, while Jack added 12 points and nine rebounds. The Scarlet Knights out-rebounded UCF by a 41-33 margin and limited the hosts to 38.9 percent shooting. UCF benefitted from a 21-10 advantage in points-off-turnovers.
Mack and Jack are both prominent among The American leaders. Mack is first in free throw percentage (.890), second in steals (1.9), seventh in assists (4.3), eighth in scoring (15.5) and 11th assist/turnover ratio (1.6). Jack is fifth in rebounding (7.0), 10th in field goal percentage (.498) and blocks (1.3) and 12th in scoring (14.4).
USF suffered 61-56 home loss to UConn on Wednesday night. The Bulls out-rebounded the Huskies 39-29 and held a 28-22 halftime lead, but UConn utilized a 20-6 advantage in points-off-turnovers to earn the victory. Senior forward Victor Rudd scored 14 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished-out five assists to pace USF. He leads the team in both scoring (15.3) and rebounding (6.8).


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Categories > Celebrities > My Chemical Romance > Crazy's the New Cool!
Crazy's the New Cool!1 Reviews
Frank is sent to Catchfin Way Resort. He meets Renee Way, along with Gerard, Mikey, Ray, and Bob who all just might have a few problems of their own.
Crazy's the New Cool!
(#) Moonshyne 2008-12-03 02:53:45 AMHi there,
It seems pretty cool so far. Looking forward to seeing everyone els's back stories.
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When deciding whether to opt for open source software, there are numerous considerations all companies must take into account.
The difference between an open source product and its commercial equivalent is not limited to one of functionality. A host of issues, affecting everything from total cost of ownership to the training of the workers using the software, must be considered before a choice is made.
However, according to a recent report from Datamation's Matt Hartley, many misperceptions plague open source software in this regard. There is a commonly held belief, he said, that commercial products are easier to use and tend to provide an overall lower total cost of ownership when this simplicity is taken into account.
This may, however, be a serious mischaracterization of the differences between the two licensing models, Hartley said, saying that anti-open source bias is "foolish."
One of the overlooked advantages of open source software, according to the reporter, is its ability to avoid the problem of vendor lock-in. This occurs when a company finds itself stuck with vital information in a proprietary format that is either only supported by one vendor or is no longer supported at all. In such a case, the unfortunate client is, at best, locked into that vendor's offerings for the foreseeable future, regardless of service changes or price hikes. At worst, a company could be saddled with unsupported software and inoperable data if the vendor goes out of business.
Support, Hartley added, is another area in which open source software is often unfairly denigrated in comparison to proprietary options. Although the support offered by commercial software vendors can be comprehensive and easy to use in many cases, this is by no means a guarantee. What's more, clients are likely to pay a considerable sum for that support.
While it's true that open source software support - at its most basic level - is often quite rudimentary, the existence of a dedicated community means that there's a way to address almost any issue, given time. Open source also tends to be much easier to keep up to date than commercial products, and those updates are often provided for free.
Perhaps the most valuable overlooked quality of open source software, however, is its ability to support innovation and change. According to Hartley, proprietary software's stability and predictability - though valuable in and of themselves - are qualities that all too often get in the way of improvements being made to existing processes.
By contrast, open source's flexibility lends itself to rapid implementation of those improvements, and the frequently modular nature of open products - the Datamation writer gave the examples of Wordpress and Firefox, both of which have numerous third-party add-ons - allows them to be customized quickly and easily.
Hartley went on to cite a couple more frequently heard attacks on open source software. The aforementioned ease of use argument, he said, is often far less clean-cut than advocates for the exclusivity of commercial products claim. The difference, in that field, between products like Microsoft Office and LibreOffice is highly debatable, particularly when considering later versions of the former product.
The strength of the argument for open source software use is being recognized more widely of late, as businesses are adopting those products in small but quickly growing numbers, according to experts. In fields where the major open source options are particularly innovative, like database software, that growth is even more rapid.


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Posts in the 'Christmas' Category
We are scurrying around trying to get ready for Christmas…but we always have time for a quick post. And this one is perfect for those last minute gifts. Appropriately…it involves coffee, which you probably feel like you need a whole pot of by now! Have you picked up some of our coffee clutches? They are so much fun.
If you are giving out some coffee gift certificates this holiday (cause..who doesn't love Starbucks!), why not gift them in our paper coffee cups with a personalized coffee clutch. Whew! That was a mouthful! You can stamp the recipient's name, add some ribbon or why not have your child draw a picture on their teacher's coffee clutch. There are so many possibilities, and we promise, they will be quick and easy!
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Categories: Christmas,DIY,Packaging,Teacher Gifts
Tags: coffee clutch, ripple cups, white coffee cups with lids
What's the perfect last minute gift? Why a Garnish chocolate spoon for dipping (or just eating the chocolate from the spoon…let's face facts!)
These chocolate spoons can be made ahead of time, so you can keep them on hand for the last minute gift. We just melted some candy cane Hershey's kisses in a bowl in the microwave, then dipped in our spoons. Put them in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes or so when you're done so they can harden. Then simply put them into one of our glassine bags and tie on some twine. They are just the thing to add to a gift card for your favorite coffee place, or for gifting with some yummy hot chocolate mix. Ho! Ho! Ho!
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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Christmas,DIY,Gifts,Teacher Gifts
Tags: glassine bags, twine, wooden cutlery
We like to think we are always giving you some new ideas, but lately we had a lot of new visitors to our site, thanks to giveaways and some features in magazines, and we find ourselves wanting to share these oldie but goodies! And even as we go through our archives, we get excited about past ideas. So forgive us for the repeats, but we still get inspired by them and hope you will too!
The holiday season means it is time for lots of fun drinks and cocktails. And, it is the only time of year you find eggnog. We came up with a unique way to serve this festive drink…our plastic milk bottles.
How cute would these be on Christmas morning? All it took was some red felt, glue dots and a pair of scissors. We love to use felt because it doesn't fray on the edges. Just snip two cuts on the side to slide in your straw. And you don't have to limit this to eggnog…you could make up some mimosas for holiday brunch, or apple cider for a skating party. What's your favorite holiday cocktail?
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Categories: Bridal Showers,Christmas,Family,Packaging
Tags: plastic bottle with cap, striped paper straws
It's a true Flashback Friday as we dig into the Garnish vaults today. This idea is from 2011, but we felt it was too good not to share again.
These chocolate dipped marshmallows are just the thing to add to your hot chocolate…perfect for chilly afternoons or a cozy night by the fire. Best part is, they're super easy to do. First choose some festive paper straws and stick on some marshmallows. Next, melt some chocolate chips in the microwave. Finally, dip your marshmallows in the chocolate then roll them in some colorful sprinkles. Voila!
These are perfect for gifting too. Just tie them up inside a cello bag with some twine. You can even add a holiday mug and a package of hot chocolate. Just the gift for the teacher, bus driver or your mail carrier.
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Categories: Christmas,Gifts,Packaging
Tags: cellophane bag, striped paper straws, twine
It's that time of year when a little kiddos (and big ones too!) love to watch the Polar Express. With a wonderful message that the true spirit of the season lies within your heart, it is the perfect movie to watch with your family and friends.
"The bell still rings for me as it does for all of those that truly believe"
Why not make it an extra special event by using a little Garnish! We used our small bio packs to hold some yummy Polar Express treats. We mixed together caramel corn, marshmallows and M&M's, but fill them up with whatever your favorite snack is. We wrapped each box in some festive scrapbook paper and added a bell, of course! We served up some hot chocolate in our white paper cups and added a personalized drink cuff for each child. With some coordinating scrapbook paper and a white label, these are extra special. We also added a lid and straw to keep the hot chocolate inside the cup!
Besides The Polar Express, we also like to watch Elf, Love Actually, The Holiday and, of course, A Christmas Story. There are so many great holiday movies…what are your favorites?
**We've had some folks ask for the label template. When you place your order make note in the comment section that you would like the "believe template" and we'll email it on over once your order ships**
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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Christmas,DIY,Holiday Ideas,Packaging,Party Ideas
Tags: bio-pak container, coffee cuffs, round labels, striped paper straws, white coffee cups with lids
This cookie dough post has been one of our most popular in the past, and it's still one of our favorites! It doesn't take much time to whip up some homemade cookie dough, and we're pretty sure you already have the ingredients on hand.
Once you've made the dough, use a small scoop (or a spoon) and place the dough on a cookie sheet. Pop the whole thing in the freezer for about an hour. Then, put all the cookie dough balls into our large no soup for you container. Add a label for cooking instructions and a pretty bow. Super simple and waaaay better than another pointsetta or box of chocolates.
Here are two of our favorite chocolate chip cookie dough recipies…Martha and Nestle Toll House CookiesPin It
Categories: Bright Ideas!,Christmas,Holiday Ideas,Packaging,thanksgiving
Tags: paper bowls with lids, square labels
Our name is Garnish Gal, and we confess….we sometimes "fake the bake". That's right…you may receive some store bought goodies from us, but we guarantee that it's going to look pretty special!
Let's face it, you are running in a million directions this time of year, so no need to be a superhero…it's okay to give some store bought treats. And when you add a little Garnish, it is always special gift. We used our hip 2b square geometric dish and cello bag to package up these adorable gingerbread men. We added a bit of ric rac trim, some twine and a small tag we made on the computer. We also used our rectangular pint berry basket and glassine bags to hold some pumpkin cheesecake cookies. We added some fun washi tape and another tag to make this treat extra special.
It's always easy to add a little Garnish to your holidays!
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Categories: Christmas,DIY,Gifts,Holiday Ideas,Packaging,thanksgiving
Tags: cellophane bag, glassine bags, hip 2B square bowl, twine, wood pint berry boxes
This year Hannukah starts at sunset on November 27th and ends nightfall on December 5th. So whether you are celebrating Hannukah next week, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving-kah, we've got the perfect thing for your guests or your host.
Who special do these mini bottles of champagne look Garnished up in our cello cupcake bags! Like we always say, Garnish products work a whole bunch of different ways. We found some blue and silver foil wrapped chocolates that worked with our Hannukah theme. We tied on some pretty ribbon and added a cute tag we printed off. Super easy and super fun.
Which ever way you are celebrating…happy holidays!
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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Christmas,Gifts,Holiday Ideas,Packaging,Party Ideas,thanksgiving
Tags: cello cupcake bag
It's happening…ONE DAY ONLY…today, November 19th! Come on by and check it out!
You can find all the info and special products right here. Have fun!
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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Christmas,Gifts,Holiday Ideas,Packaging,Party Ideas
We were VERY excited to see Garnish in print his holiday season! So excuse us while we toot our own horn a bit…
We had Garnishes on four pages of Southern Living Magazine. Featured are our two for the road drink carrier, cellophane bags, glassine bags and our hip 2b square geometric bowl. This issue of Southern Living is full of great holiday gift giving, decorating and yummy recipes…so you definitely have to check it out. A big thank you goes to out to Southern Living for having as much love for Garnish as we do.
We were featured on three pages in All Recipes Magazine as well!
All Recipes shows you how, with a little DIY, you can make these Garnishes your own. They used our two for the road drink carrier, our wooden berry basket, cellophane bags and our windowed gable box. Thank you to All Recipes for showing us how you Garnish and including some yummy recipes too.
We're feeling extremely grateful for all of YOU..without whom we wouldn't be here to have such lovely features in these magazines. Thank you so much for continuing to think of Garnish and for continuing to cross our welcome mat into our little home.
What are you going to Garnish this holiday season? Share with us your creative ideas and you just might see them here on our blog!
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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Christmas,DIY,Holiday Ideas,Packaging,Party Ideas,thanksgiving,Uncategorized
Tags: cellophane bag, drink carrier, gable box, geometric bowl, glassine bags, wood pint berry boxes


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Music Monday: Beyonce's Super Bowl Halftime Playlist
Written on February 4, 2013 at 10:59 am , by Marianne Magno
Whether you were rooting for the 49ers or the Ravens, or barely paying attention last night, we think there's one thing we can all agree on: Beyonce rocked the halftime show at this year's Super Bowl. B stomped out on stage and delighted the audience with her hits — and even brought out Kelly and Michelle, a long-awaited Destiny's Child reunion! Queen B and the Destiny's Child ladies are on our playlists on most days anyway, so we'll happily work out to this playlist today.
Tell us: What were your favorite moments from Super Bowl XLVII ?
Categories: Fitness, Motivation, The Fit Stop, Workouts | Tags: beyonce, destiny's child, Music Monday, Super Bowl, workout playlist
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The Superfood to Make Your Super Bowl Weekend Healthier
Written on February 1, 2013 at 1:36 pm , by Marianne Magno
Whether you're rooting for the Ravens or the 49ers, we know there will be one sure winner this weekend: avocados. An estimated 79 million pounds of avocados are expected to be consumed on game day alone, up from the 71 million pounds consumed last Super Bowl.
The fruit may be one of your better options at the party spread, with heart-healthy fats, potassium, fiber and folate in each serving. Try these easy recipes from the Hass Avocado Board for a good-for-you feast.
Hass Avocado Halftime Sandwich
Makes 4 servings.
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3/4 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 Tbsp. chopped dill
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- 1/8 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup diced tomato
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 ripe, Fresh Hass Avocado, seeded, peeled and diced
- 1/8 cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach, loosely packed
- 2 whole wheat pitas, cut in half
- Place oil and lemon juice in a medium bowl and whisk until creamy. Add dill, salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
- Add chicken, cucumber, onion, tomato and red bell pepper and toss to combine. Add avocado and feta cheese and stir gently.
- Place spinach in pitas and fill with chicken mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 240; Total Fat 13 g (Sat 2.5 g); Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 250 mg; Potassium 400 mg; Total Carbohydrates 24 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Total Sugars 2 g; Protein 12 g. Read more
Categories: Healthy Eating, Nutrition | Tags: avocado recipes, avocados, party recipes, Super Bowl
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Wear Red to Stop Your Number One Health Threat
Written on February 1, 2013 at 8:26 am , by Marianne Magno
Are you wearing red today? February 1, 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign to raise awareness and funding to fight heart disease. Heart disease remains the number one killer of American women, causing one in three women's deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every minute. Symptoms of heart disease differ in women than men, so we chatted with Dr. Malissa J. Wood, MD FACC, Co-Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Heart Center Corrigan Women's Health Program and a a Go Red for Women spokesperson. Here are her tips for keeping your ticker in top condition.
Quit smoking. "Even a small amount of nicotine can be detrimental to your cardio health."
Exercise, exercise, exercise. "High blood pressure, being overweight, being sedentary, being stressed are all detrimental to you cardio health. Regular exercise is better than something you can take in a bottle because it helps with all of those risk areas. Count your steps. It may be daunting to join a gym, but walking is free and something you can track. That's a start if you're sedentary. Aim for 5-7 hours of aerobic exercise per week and do weights twice a week."
Reassess your nutrition. "Abs are not made in the gym, they are made in the kitchen. As we age and estrogen levels drop, we will get more weight around our middle, which is associated with a higher diabetes risk. Eating better helps prepare us for when our body starts to metabolize and store fat differently. Even fit women need to think about what you eat. As you age, your body will react differently to the things you're able to eat in your 20s." Read more
Categories: Causes, Health, The Fit Stop | Tags: American Heart Association, Go Red for Women, heart disease
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Get Out There With Roxy's New Outdoor Collection
Written on January 18, 2013 at 1:00 pm , by Marianne Magno
If you need extra incentive to peel yourself off the couch this winter, Roxy's new Outdoor Fitness Collection may just do it. The company just launched a line of apparel and accessories that mix fun, fashion and of course, fitness. With technical features like UV protection, sweat wicking fabric , zone mesh ventilation and four-way stretch, the line provides cute and functional workout gear that you'll want to get moving in.
Check out some of our picks below.
The Dawn Run Tee in Sunrise has breathable fabric and thumbholes for comfort. Plus, the color makes us look forward to summer! ($58, roxy.com)
Bring the beach with you wherever you go with this fun workout tank that looks good even after your sweat session. ($44, roxy.com)
Don't let wind or rain stop you from going for a run. Suit up in the Atmosphere Jacket. ($88, roxy.com)
Categories: Fashion, The Fit Stop | Tags: roxy outdoor fitness collection, workout clothes
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Music Monday: Justin Timberlake Is Back!
Written on January 14, 2013 at 11:23 am , by Marianne Magno
If like us you've waited six long years to hear something new from JT, then this weekend's release of his new single "Suit and Tie" was nothing but music to your ears. (Listen to it here and tell us what you think!)
We're dancing in our seats to celebrate Mr. SexyBack's return to the radio, which got us to thinking about our favorite sweat-to-it songs from his previous albums. Download the playlist below for your next workout.
Categories: Celebrity, Motivation | Tags: justin timberlake, Music Monday, workout playlist
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Sticking to a New Year's Resolution: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Written on December 27, 2012 at 9:07 am , by Marianne Magno
With 2013 fast approaching, we're thinking about the ways we can make the new year a healthier one. Making a resolution is easy–it's the follow through that's tough. "Think of it as a marathon, not a sprint," says Susan Albers, Psy. D., author of Eating Mindfully. She's starting a Mindful Eating Marathon this year to help you make daily changes that will help you stick to your goals.
So how can you train for a healthier 2013? Here are Dr. Albers' top tips:
- Focus on the positive. Think about what you're already doing well and try to do it better. "If you want to lose weight and you're having a hard time with your diet, focus on what you find fun, like exercise classes," says Dr. Albers. Eventually the results from that will influence your other behaviors.
- Make daily challenges. Instead of having one big goal, make daily ones that focus on the actions you need to take. "Instead of saying you will lose weight, say 'I'll get on the bike for 30 minutes today.'" Easy enough, right?
- Get tools to make it fun. If your goal is to eat more fruit, buy kitchen tools like apple slicers and melon ballers. "If food is more attractive, you'll be more likely to eat them," she says. Use the new year as a reason to get new workout clothes if your goal is to get back to the gym.
- Invest time in getting ready. You take time to get ready for a holiday party, so why not take time to get ready to be healthy? Dr. Albers recommends setting aside time in your schedule to go grocery shopping and chopping up fruits and vegetables to make eating well a breeze.
Tell us: What are your tips to make New Year's resolutions more achievable?
More from FITNESS: Sign up for the Better Body Plan for tools to help you to shape up in 2013.
Categories: The Fit Stop | Tags: healthy tips, New Year's Resolution
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Happy Holidays from FITNESS!
Written on December 24, 2012 at 9:28 am , by Marianne Magno
We're wishing our lovely readers a happy, healthy holiday season. We hope you're spending time with the ones you love and enjoying good food, good drinks and good company.
To add extra cheer as you get ready for your celebrations, we're taking a cue from DailyBurn.com trainer Keaira LaShae and moving along to the holiday hits. "Dancing is the best way to stay fit while taking the time to celebrate with your family and friends at this time of year," she says. Hey, dancing along while you tidy up or get dinner ready counts as a workout!
Categories: Motivation | Tags: holidays, Music Monday, Playlist
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Running Across America on the Great Lung Run
Written on November 21, 2012 at 8:16 am , by Marianne Magno
Despite common misconceptions, lung cancer isn't just a disease for smokers. One in five American women who contract lung cancer this year will be non-smokers. To raise awareness and funds for this disease, and to honor a friend who lost her battle to lung cancer at only 22, Kelcey Harrison, a 24-year-old Harvard grad, is running across America. We caught up to the runner in the middle of her journey (she is expected to reach San Francisco on December 1st!) to find out more about her quest.
What made you decide to run across the country to raise funding for lung cancer?
I had graduated from college and moved to New York City after my childhood friend, Jill Costello, passed away from lung cancer. She was diagnosed in June 2009 and passed away almost exactly one year later in June 2010 at just 22 years old. She had never smoked and was the picture of health until her diagnosis. She was a college athlete – a coxswain at Cal Berkeley and continued to row with the team even after her diagnosis and as she endured numerous rounds of chemo, radiation, and doctors visits. She also continued to attend classes and graduated from Cal in May 2010. In addition to all of this Jill began working with the San Francisco based Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation to raise funds and awareness for lung cancer. The main goal was to begin to erase the stigma that faces lung cancer patients. This stigma has drastically stymied fundraising and research. After Jill passed away a group of us formed Jill's Legacy to carry out her last wish to "beat lung cancer BIG time." We aim to motivate the young generation to mobilize and really raise their voices for lung cancer. As a member of the board, but living in New York City, I felt that I was unable to contribute as much to our cause as I would have liked. I was trying to come up with something that I could do for Jill and for our board when I began developing the idea to run across the country in honor of Jill and in order to raise money and awareness for lung cancer.
How did you prepare for this journey?
The prep work for this journey was mostly in the planning–figuring out the exact route and where I would sleep, creating a website, and working with Jill's Legacy to determine how to publicize the run. I played soccer throughout my childhood and on the Women's Varsity team at Harvard University as well as have run several marathons and a number of half marathons, so I have always been an athlete. In terms of training for this run I simply began running longer distances and once I was able to do 30 miles in one day I knew that I would be able to do that distance for consecutive days. I settled on a goal of covering 30 miles a day from New York City to San Francisco and determined that it would take about 4 months. Read more
Categories: Causes, Health, Motivation | Tags: lung cancer, running
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Go Greek Recipes for Better Health
Written on November 9, 2012 at 9:10 am , by Marianne Magno
By now you've heard about the Mediterranean diet and how it can boost your heart health and keep your weight down. This diet, which includes plenty of fresh produce, whole grains and red wine, can also help your bank account because of the reduced meat consumption compared to the typical American diet. Try these Greek salad recipes from GRK Fresh Greek restaurant in New York City for a hearty, meatless meal that will leave you more than satisfied.
Greek Salad
Serves 4
6 vine tomatoes
2 cucumbers
4 Kapello peppers
3 red onion
1 lb. Greek feta cheese
Kalamata olives
- Cut the tomatoes into wedges, about 6 pieces per tomato. Peel the cucumbers, then slice them into thin half moons. Slice each pepper in half, then de-seed and cut into small links. Halve the red onions, then slice into slivers. Cube the Greek feta cheese.
- Toss the ingredients with the dressing until coated. Serve immediately.
Greek Salad Dressing
Greek olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Greek oregano to taste
Salt to taste
- Combine 1 part olive oil to 2 parts balsamic vinegar. Blend with Greek oregano until thoroughly combined. Season with salt to taste.
- Dressing variation: use a blend of balsamic vinegar and red wine vinegar instead of only balsamic.
Categories: Healthy Eating, Nutrition, The Fit Stop | Tags: greek recipes, greek salad, grk fresh greek, mediterranean diet
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Fit Links: Hurricane Sandy and the New York City Marathon
Written on November 2, 2012 at 11:50 am , by Marianne Magno
The northeast was badly affected by Hurricane Sandy this week. We hope everyone is safe and keep you in our thoughts.
- How you can help Hurricane Sandy victims. — Blisstree
- New Yorkers, where you can volunteer this weekend. – Brokelyn
- Power outage food safety: What to toss and what's safe to eat. -- Huffington Post
- The decision to hold the ING New York City Marathon after Hurricane Sandy divides the city. — New York Times
- "Why I'm Still Running the New York City Marathon" A runner shares her thoughts. – Erica Miss America
- Your turn: What do you think? Should the ING NYC Marathon go on? Tell us in the comments below.
Categories: Fit Links, Motivation, The Fit Stop | Tags: hurricane sandy, ING New York City Marathon, new york city marathon
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Vatican marks anniversary of the 1972 attack on Michelangelo's Pieta
Forty-one years ago, a crazed Hungarian named Laszlo Toth jumped an altar railing in St. Peter's Basilica and dealt 12 hammer blows to Michelangelo's Pieta, severely damaging the Renaissance masterpiece.
To mark the attack on May 21, 1972, the Vatican Museums held a day-long seminar on Tuesday on the statue, the incident, and what subsequently became one of the most delicate and controversial art restorations in history.
In his attack on the statue, which depicts the Madonna holding the body of the dead Jesus minutes after he was taken down from the cross, the unemployed geologist knocked off her left arm and hand.
Toth, who alternately said he was Jesus Christ or Michelangelo, also broke her nose in three parts and left about 100 other fragments, including chips from the back of her head, lying on the floor of the chapel where it was on display.
At the time, art historians were divided on how to proceed with the restoration of the masterpiece.
The statue is so lifelike that a viewer can almost feel the curls of the dead Christ's hair and the softness of the Madonna's lips.
The veins in Christ's muscular arms seem to be still holding blood. The folds in the Madonna's veil seem made of muslin rather than marble.
View a full slideshow about the restoration here.
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|"Winter Woods" by Stephanie Berry
30x36" oil on canvas copyright 2013
|"Winter Woods" by Stephanie Berry
Very beautiful, Stephanie! It's great how you painted the sunlight what shines through the trees on the snow. I wish you a very happy, creative and inspirational New Year!
I really like the cold atmosphere in this painting. I can feel the chill and it's very expressive. I like all the grays.


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A warm front will nearly stall out south of the region today with any morning rain showers across southern areas tapering off and a mix of sun and clouds developing across northern areas. The front will then slowly push toward the region tonight through Friday with increasing clouds and additional rain showers developing and perhaps a scattered thunderstorm.
Even milder temperatures will then arrive on Saturday as the front surges north of the region, but a weak cold front will begin to approach keeping the chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast. Unseasonably warm temperatures look to continue into early next week.
The Capital Region forecast for the next 48 hours…
• Today:
Mix of sun and clouds. Mild.
High 72°F
Winds North around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 10 percent.
• Tonight:
Becoming mostly cloudy with a chance of scattered rain showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.
Low 54°F
Winds Northeast between 5 and 10 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
Albany, NY Normal Low/High: 45° / 67°
• Friday:
Considerable cloudiness with a chance of scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High 66°F
Winds South between 10 and 15 mph.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
• Friday Night:
Plenty of clouds with a chance of scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
Low 56°F
Winds South between 10 and 15 mph.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
A look ahead…
• Saturday:
Cloudy, breezy, and mild with scattered rain showers likely and a chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon.
High 75°F
Chance of rain 60 percent.
• Sunday:
Intervals of clouds and sunshine. Very mild.
High 75°F
Chance of rain 10 percent.
• Monday:
Intervals of clouds and sunshine with a slight chance of rain showers or a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Very warm.
High 81°F
Chance of rain 20 percent.