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Surprise Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- Confectioners' sugar, optional
- In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until blended.
- For filling, another small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg; beat on low just until combined.
- Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-third full. Drop filling by tablespoonfuls into center of each cupcake. Cover with remaining batter.
- Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the pumpkin portion comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 2 dozen.
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"These were phenomenal! I read the recipe wrong and ended up with 12 cupcakes and a bunch of batter... which I then put in a loaf pan and swirled the filling over the top. It all turned out great and I will make these all winter long! Thanks for the recipe!"
"Made these in November for church Turkey dinner. Everyone asked who made them!! Just made them again last night and son and daughter in law asked to eat several even though we just got home from a restaurant. Husband loves them too! My only problem is that I have enough batter for 26 cupcakes filled to the top but only enough filling for 24. Guess who gets to eat the plain ones!!"
"The cupcakes were super moist. Next time I'll try the pumpkin pie spice instead of just cinnamon for a different twist. I took them to my work Christmas party...but we've been enjoying the leftovers in the office for breakfast!! I agree you should use generous dollops of the cream cheese in the middle - and my tops were extra sugared.....on purpose. :) YUM!"
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Country music fans don't know who'll be performing at the nightly concerts at LP Field for the 2014 CMA Music Festival - but that hasn't stopped them from buying every single seat in the house for all four nights.
The Country Music Association has announced that tickets to this year's LP Field concerts have sold out in record time - 15 weeks in advance of the festival, which returns to Downtown Nashville on June 5-8, 2014.
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Note: This recipe is especially for kids with lactose intolerance, who need to limit or avoid dairy products.
Prep time: 60 minutes
Serves: 8
Serving size: 1 c. of chili and 1 oz. of cheese
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
270 calories
19 g protein
4g fat
0 g sat. fat
43 g carbohydrate
13 g fiber
0 mg cholesterol
1,111 mg sodium
482 mg calcium
3.2 mg iron
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Rinse the dark red kidney beans thoroughly and use low-sodium tomatoes to reduce the sodium content. Freeze leftovers in 1-c. servings to eat at a later date (do not add cheese before freezing). Sprinkle pepper and more onions on top for added flavor.
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Whooped out a little tailgater for Bro.Billy Sat., after I finished a SS pit for my nephew(for tailgatin Texians games) last yr. he expressed(begged) a desire to have a pit for lunch time cookin in the field. Sooooo since I had just finished the infamous pig pit and time on my hands I managed to create the little dude. I used a pc of 10"x 1/4"w.t. tube, that I liberated after the completion of the Summit to Church house project in Houston, and other scrap pcs layin around. I will use the same SS screen(from traveling water screens) for the grill that the SS pit used.
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I like the horse shoe handles. How much does it weigh ?To all who contribute to this board.
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Don't know, probably 35-40#
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Reminds me of when I was about 14 and going out on the job with my Father during the summer and he was welding. we were out of town and staying at the Motell. on the back of his welding rig he had some female reciver tubing in the deck of the rig. he took a piece of male reciever tubing and welded it to the bottom of a boat trailer rim on its side with a piece of #9 3/4 expanded metal, a few charcoal briketts and some stakes and man that thing cooked great. not much just a simple desine but when you are a kid out with your Father on a grill he made in a few minutes, that thing cooks good and makes some great Mimories
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Hey all,
I recently moved to Germany and was just curious if anyone already knows of a good pro shop or has a favorite course here.
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Wow. Congrats on the Move, Nathan. My Wife used to live in Germany when she was little. Her Dad was an Apache Pilot in the Army.
Don't know what part of Germany your in, but the PDGA course directory lists 23 courses in Germany. Here is the link :
Thanks! I live near two of those, one Ive been to even.
Don't know of to many pro shops most of the locals I've spoke and play with buy most of their disc online, the only course I've been able to lay is Russelsheim just out side of Frankfurt. Pretty nice course
hi nathan,
i live and play discgolf in germany. so i don't know where you gonna stay in germany, but you should check out the german discgolf association homepage: http://www.discgolf.de
right now there are 52 course listed, i've played some of them, if i can help you let me know. there are also links to the two pro shops we have here. i don't know if they got shops you can visit, i always ordered online(in germany and usa) or bought my plastic on tournaments.
last week avery jenkins visited us at the ilseder hütte. it was a really great clinic, lots of fun!!!
if you will come nearby hannover, let me know, we can play a round on ilseder hütte.
greetz henning
Thanks, everyone for the help!
Hey man Im living in wiesbaden also, on the airfielf portion. Ive been playing in mainz mostly but now that I have my bike all put together I will probably play in russelsheim also.
Ill have to come by at the end of the day, since Im still working up in heidelberg.
get with Rick Spear on this website
he is a good friend of mine who lives in the russelsheim area and who I hook up with when I am in Frankfurt, we go play disc golf together and I know he would be happy to me you and show you the course there.
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As I understand it, there is a subfactor whose principal graph is the affine Dynkin diagram $\tilde{A}_n$. Since every vertex has two neighbors, does that mean the space of 1-boxes is two dimensional? Is that allowed?
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One concrete realization of this planar algebra goes as follows.
Yes, it is two dimensional, and this is allowed. It just means the planar algebra is not irreducible. I don't know of anyone that has thought about a presentation by generators and relations of this planar algebra yet.
One issue here is that since $d=[M\colon N]^{1/2}=2$ is not generic ($>2$), one has to be careful about the annular multiplicities of the subfactor (arXiv:math/0105071). So I don't know if the planar algebra qualifies as "annular multiplicities $*10$" like (extended) Haagerup.


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Fanny and Alexander (1982)
Posted 02 May 2005 - 08:43 AM
Like last time, we'll take the next day or so to post initial reactions to Fanny & Alexander, without responding to others' posts. We'll jump into the actual discussion shortly.
OK, we're officially open for business. So, your thoughts?
Posted 02 May 2005 - 01:18 PM
Just some rambling, long-winded thoughts:
This isn't one of my favorites Bergmans (read my initial reactions to the TV version here), but it's still a very interesting film. First of all, this one is hard to pin down. I've read film books describing how shocking it was for Bergman to direct such a loving, warm, and happy film. I'm not sure whoever wrote that saw the same film I did. Or maybe they didn't watch the whole thing. Another film book said it was "almost impossible to describe to someone who hasn't seen it," and I agree with that completely.
Some aspects of the film that I find most intriguing:
1. Fantasy verses reality: The supernatural runs throughout the work. Actually, my favorite part of the whole film just might be the prologue, where we are introduced to Alexander and shown that this will not be a standard family drama. Mysterious things are happening here. A sense of fanciful imagination is mixed with dark foreshadowing. We encounter a moving statue and the grim reaper. It's a beautiful, frightening, and almost hypnotic scene. And of course, the fantastic elements don�t end here, as ghosts appear throughout the film and act five brings us squarely into the realm of the supernatural.
2. Relationships: Is there a truly healthy marital relationship here? We have Helena, who dealt with her late husband's philandering, as he dealt with her relationship with Isak. We have Alma, who seemingly accepts Gustav Adolf's affairs with more than one servant (although we see her slap Maj, and we see her daughter's disdain after Gustav's night with Maj). We see Carl, who strikes me as a very typical Bergman character, being both physically and verbally abusive to his patient and loving wife, all while wallowing in self-pity. And then we have Emilie and Oscar, who seem to be happy but *might* just be going through the motions. And Emilie and Edvard's marriage couldn't have been much worse.
3. The idea of a persona, or of someone not understanding who they are: Emilie speaks of playing a role, of letting the theater dictate how she feels, of being out of touch with herself and her true feelings, as well as being out of touch with God. This thirst for truth, as she describes it, is what attracts her to Edvard. She tells him, "You say your God is the God of love. It sounds so beautiful...and I wish I could believe as you do. Perhaps one day I will. My God is so different, Edvard. He's like myself, amorphous and intangible. I'm an actress. I'm used to wearing masks. My God wears a thousand masks. He's never shown me his real face, just as I can't show you or him my real face. Through you, I'll come to know God's true nature." Likewise, Helena, who was also an actress, talks of every part of life being another role, and Edvard talks of having only one mask, but it's one that's "branded into [his] flesh" and cannot be removed.
4. Views of God and religion (related to #1 above): I feel a mixture of irritation and pity when I take in what seems to be Bergman's views of God as presented here. I understand that this film, while not strictly autobiographical, contains much of Bergman's own life, particularly in regards to his relationship with his father. Stef posted this in the Persona thread, and I'd like to repeat it here:
"It was a feeling of relief, because this... idea about a God was very unhealthy, because it was a feeling of something that is perfect, that is extremely perfect, that is the most extreme perfect that exists. And in comparison to that, I always must feel like a snake. For a human being to feel like a snake is not good."
Clearly, Alexander is presented with a religion involving punishment, guilt, and, as Edvard words it, a love that is "not blind and sloppy [but] strong and harsh." Although a traditional view of God is seemingly rejected, we are presented with alternate realities with angels and demons, where "everything is alive, and everything is God or God's thought. Not only good things, but the cruelest, too." Alex's encounter with Ismael stands as a mysterious, frightening, and troubling highlight in the film.
Posted 02 May 2005 - 03:44 PM
Much of the film is seen through the eyes of two of her grandchildren, Fanny (Pernilla Allwin) and Alexander (Bertil Guve), especially the latter. Alexander has a vivid imagination, but he is also fraught by fear. He is afraid of that which is unseen, those things he senses but is never sure are there.
These qualities are revealed in the opening scene of the film, as he hides under a table in broad daylight staring in fear and wonder at a statue moving in the corner. Alexander is in a sense rescued in this moment by his grandmother, who sees him and offers him a game of cards.
There is a remarkable similarity with this scene at the opening of the film and one of the final scenes, as Alexander is again gripped by fear � this time of the ghost of his dead stepfather. Having been knocked to the ground by this apparition, Alexander eventually finds the courage to leave his place and seek out the comforting embrace of his grandmother. Alexander finds solace with this woman, solace from the fear that continues to plague him beyond the scope of the film.
In between these two opening scenes is a film that moves into and out of a number of relationships and emotions. With Alexander as a central character to all of this, he becomes in many ways, the most sympathetic character for us.
As he makes the move from the home of his childhood to the home of his new stepfather, we ache with him at the stark difference between that old world and the coming new one. There is something terrifying and foreboding about this move that is communicated so well through the use of color alone � lush and vibrant colors in the Ekdahl home, with dull grays and browns in the new residence. The look of that home is eerily similar to the inside of the church in Winter Light, a place where Pastor Tomas is finding it difficult to find or hear from God. In the same way, we feel that too, as does Alexander, who begins to talk more about his views on God during and after his time in this home. This, of course, while in the home of a pastor, which should be a place of great openness to God.
All the while, Alexander never loses his love of theater, as evidenced by the stories he makes up, and for which he is often punished. His stepfather never sees this as an active imagination or as a way to see into the mind of Alexander, but only as a threat to his own reputation. And as Alexander never loses this love of theater, neither does he lose the terrible fear that grips him. That vivid imagination of his kicks into high gear at the worst of times, it seems.
Thus it seems Bergman is telling us something about the imaginative mind, something quite important. The imagination can be both a beautiful and a terrible creation. It carries with it some baggage, namely that one is keenly aware of things going on that may be unseen to others. Alexander is attuned to this world of the unseen through his imagination. This causes him obvious bouts of fear at several points, but it also provides him insight � insight into who people are and what is driving them.
Alexander�s stories, while often untrue in regard to many of the basic facts, serve the purpose of communicating those hidden feelings and drives that exist in the people around him. In telling the lie about his mother selling him to the circus, we see in Alexander both a desire to be a performer, but also the perception that his mother is abandoning him for someone else. His story, in that sense, is true.
So the imagination is a double-edged sword, as we see with Alexander. At times it brings terrible fear, at times it brings profound insight. And that thought seems to me an appropriate way to talk about the films of Bergman � walking this fine line between profound fear of the unknown and great insight into things unseen with human eyes.
Posted 03 May 2005 - 07:02 AM
A couple of things struck me on a personal level. Despite the personal flaws of the characters, which have been noted by Diane, I loved the Ekdahl family and the joy they find in each others company. Despite whatever troubles they may have going on they still find time to get together and celebrate life and each other. I have a family very much like this so I could really relate. I wonder if Bergman is trying to make a statement with a comparison of this secular family and the love and color that is put forth versus the "religious" home of the minister and all its coldness and bleakness?
This leads me to my second reaction which was one of sadness. I feel sadness for Bergman if this is truly a biographical account of his experiences with those who follow Christ. Having lived in a home filled with joy, love, inclusion, AND Christ I wish he could have a experienced a little of this in his life.
Im really wanting to now go pick up the DVD box set and watch the longer version. I WANT MORE!
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Looking realistically at the time available to me over the next few days, I could commit to posting my initial thoughts on Thursday night. If you want to start wide discussion before then, I'll just join in late.
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I appreciate the thoughts posted so far as reminders of things that I, too appreciated about the film. At the same time, I shall perhaps reveal myself as a hopeless Philistine (or maybe I just want to encourage discussion?) by saying that when I watch a Bergman film I sometimes feel as if things have gigantic signs on them reading SYMBOL and/or ART, which makes me rather cranky.
All the same, couldn't help being caught up in the celebratory Christmas scenes, and the mystery of the theatrical scenes.
I apologize--this is really more of a reaction than a review, or even a response.
One more thing, though: having recently seen Millions, it occurs to me there's something of a parallel between
Posted 04 May 2005 - 08:42 AM
Either one will work, Peter.
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Posted 05 May 2005 - 10:13 PM
Diane, your initial summation captures many of my initial thoughts as well. The images of God aspect is fascinating here - this is an overly simplistic interpretation on my part, no doubt, but this film's religious worldview would seem to be one of mystery without faith. In other words, God is a puppet of our own creation (per Aron); silent or indifferent (per Alexander's questioning of his father's ghost); a 'shit' (per Alexander); or a tool to justify loathsome conduct (the bishop). Nonetheless, there is much that cannot be explained in the world - the ghosts, the strange interaction between Ismael and Alexander (did they foresee events, did they control them, in the demise of the bishop?). There is much grasping for understanding, per Isak's tale, but we are ultimately only left solely with each other - as well as life's temporal pleasures (the theme of Gustav's final rambling toast).
And I'm rambling, too. There is so much more to this film than mere ideas, however. The storyline is gripping, as it left my wife and I guessing throughout, at what the next turn of events would be. Yet, despite the bizarre and supernatural, it seems so plausible - sadly, for instance, the interaction of Emelie and the bishop followed a very common psychological template for abusive family relationships.
The characterizations of many of the main figures reveal an impressive depth, too, as there are no plaster saints and no utter villains to be found herein. The bishop's final interaction with Emelie shows him to be almost as pathetic as he is loathsome. Emelie, too, despite being a tragic victim of the bishop's manipulation, is rather deficient in her interactions with her children, in some notable instances.
Then there is also the symbolism and foreshadowing, which I cannot claim to begin to grasp. Personally, I don't find this irritating, as I enjoy trying to understand it - the water images opening each act, the Hamlet parallels, etc.
I could go on, but I'm tired and a bit under the weather, so I'd better stop here. I'm looking forward to seeing how this conversation proceeds.
Posted 06 May 2005 - 09:54 AM
First of all, I guess I'm a bit surprised by my initial reaction to the film. I described it in my blog as a "lesser Bergman." I've seen it three times now, and my appreciation grows with each viewing. But I'm curious: Bergman fans, how does this film stack up to his other works? Did anyone find it disappointing?
Thank you, GrandPrixGator, for bringing up the joy in the Ekdahl family. I also realize how harsh my first post sounded. Truly, I am fond of them, even Gustav Adolf, in spite of their faults (and Andrew, you're absolutely right about the film having "no plaster saints and no utter villians," which is a big plus).
OK, some questions:
How do you feel about Emilie? What type of relationship did she really have with Oscar? With her children? What is it really that draws her to Edvard?
Great comments on Edvard, Andrew. I was going to ask if anyone found him to be a sympathetic character. What really keeps him from being a two-dimensional villain? Specifically, as a Christian, how do you feel about Edvard? What does he represent to you? What do you think he represents to a non-believer like Bergman?
What's up with the ghosts? Are they purely figments of Alexander's vivid imagination, or can he (and other characters) see and interact with them? And would the film be as effective without them? (Thanks, Beth!) In general, were the supernatural elements problematic to anyone? After all, that's a pretty dramatic move on Bergman's part when Isak rescues the children.
What is Justina's motivation in gaining Fanny and Alexander's confidence only to rat Alexander out to Edvard? Why does her palm bleed like it does? And why does she appear in Alexander's vision with both of her hands bloody?
Speaking of that vision, what do you think is the point of Isak's tale? (BTW, I don't believe this is in the theatrical version at all.) What does it say about the nature of man's struggle, his journey through life, and his search for something greater than himself? What do the various players in Alexander's vision symbolize (Justina, the dancer who touches Alexander's mouth, the self-flagellating pilgrims)?
Why is the fifth act called "Demons," and who does this title refer to? Who/what is Ismael? What type of powers does he have? (And by the way, it's hard to say "he" when Ismael is played by a woman.) Is he Alex's "guardian angel," as he describes himself, something more sinister, or some type of extension of Alexander's own thoughts and wishes?
Andrew touched on this, but what does the film finally seem to say about religion and God? Does God exist? What is his nature? If he does happen to exist, can man really ever know him?
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Posted 06 May 2005 - 10:21 AM
Just wanted to say that I love your comments here, John. Bergman's use of color and non-color is brilliant, especially when he drains the screen of all color inside the bishop's home. Whenever we return to Helena's home, either the summer or winter one, it's such an amazing contrast that we really do feel the pain and bleakness when we shift back to the bishop's.
And what takes us into that initial transition? A very pointed use of symbolism where we see the "closed" sign on the theater and the camera pans up to reveal the towering chuch steeple right behind it. A perfect scene to lead us into Alexander's new world.
I hadn't made that connection to Winter Light, but I'm glad you pointed that out!
This is only somewhat related to the look or mood of the film, but I have to confess that I forgot about the Scandinavian midnight sun until a character pointed it out! Man, I was beginning to think that the children were having to stay in bed all day long! Guess that wouldn't really have surprised me, though. Something about that constant light kind of got to me; I'm not sure I could deal with that.
Posted 06 May 2005 - 11:29 AM
I was also disappointed, and I'm not sure why, exactly. Part of it, I think, is that I have a bit of a bias against what I think of (probably unfairly) as Victorian plotting. The film, for me, lost its steam in the middle half -- really from the point that Oscar died until Alexander was whisked away to Isak's shop. But, again, that's definitely a symptom of my bias. I just don't like "woman enters a bad marriage and suffers the consequences" plots.
I think I read there are something like 60 speaking parts in Fanny and Alexander. I think another reason I was disappointed was simply that I prefer Bergman's chamber dramas. Give me three or four characters and a plot in which almost nothing happens, and I'm happy as a clam.
I'm tempted to say that one reason I never got a real handle on Emilie was because the film is filtered through Alexander's imagination, and a son -- especially a young son -- can never really understand his mother's desires or motivations. But that might be giving Bergman too much credit, because if that were the case, I think we would get a rosier portrait of Emilie. As it is, she's a charming woman who garnered my symapthy, but I never really understood why she was drawn to Edvard. Her lines about being attracted to his confidence and sureness never rang true to me.
Edvard definitely fits a certain Bergman "type" -- the cold, pious priest. But I really liked his last few scenes. That moment when he and Emilie are sitting on the bed is quite touching. Isn't that when he makes the comment about how it had never occurred to him that someone might hate him? After building him up as this two-dimensional villain, Bergman goes to some lengths to invest him with regret and suffering before he finally dies. Death never comes easy in a Bergman film, and Edvard's is a brutal as Agnes's in Cries and Whispers.
As a Christian, I would say that Edvard is as mysterious to me as is any Christian who appears to have no doubts. His piety and hipocrisy make him an easy villain, of course, but I'm more interested in his faith, which until the last moments of his life, is absolutely sure. My experience of the Christian life, at least in recent years, has been a process of questioning and searching, and I've always gotten the feeling that Bergman may have had a much different and more charitable view of religion had he encountered more people who were questioning rather than dogmatic.
All of my favorite parts of the film revolved around the ghosts and magic. In fact, another reason I may have been disappointed by the film was that it rarely surprised and pleased me as much as in that opening sequence. The sculpture coming to life made me laugh out loud, not because it was funny but because I just enjoyed the image so much.
That's why I loved Isak's shop so much, too. The puppets, the breathing mummy, and Ismael, most of all. It's a place where anything can happen -- a nice closing metaphor for Bergman's career in film and the theatre. The scene with Ismael can't, as far as I know, be rationally explained, but it is so charged with mystery and magic and eroticism. I loved it.
On these questions, I think Fanny and Alexander is a fairly consistent expression of Bergman's views. If God exists, then He is certainly not to be approached through religion. Rather, He exists in human love and affection (those wonderful Christmas party scenes, for example), and that love and affection is best expressed and most often encountered via the creative imagination.
Thanks for the good questions, Diane. They helped me focus my thoughts.
Posted 06 May 2005 - 12:46 PM
I spent an entire summer in Sweden as a music teacher in 1991. The midnight sun is awesome. I went water skiing several times after midnight. Played volleyball until 5 in the morning once. Best summer of my life, but it wouldn't have been quite as great without the group of friends I was with.
PS I am a quarter of the way thru F&A.
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Posted 06 May 2005 - 01:01 PM
Yes. I wrote down that speech because the whole thing really struck me. Talking to Emilie, Edvard says:
I've heard the universe is expanding. Heavenly bodies are hurtling away from each other at a bewildering rate. The universe is exploding, and we find ourselves at the very moment of explosion. You once said you were always changing masks...until finally, you didn't know who you were. I have only one mask, but it's branded into my flesh. If I tried to tear it off.... (laughs bitterly). I always thought people liked me. I saw myself as wise, broad-minded, and fair. I had no idea that anyone could hate me.
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Ballet has grown in popularity in recent years but, for many, it remains a sometimes mystical world of movements and expressions not understood by any but the most serious Balletomane. While The Washington Ballet believes that ballet can and should be enjoyed on any level – from the novice to the seasoned ballet-goer – we hope this Ballet 101 will make this passionate artform a little more accessible. Scroll through the information, or click on a header below to skip to a specific section
Ballet emerged in the late 15th-century Renaissance court culture of Italy as a dance interpretation of fencing, and further developed in the French court from the time of Louis XIV in the 17th century. This is reflected in the largely French vocabulary of ballet. Despite the great reforms of Noverre in the 18th century, ballet went into decline in France after 1830, though it was continued in Denmark, Italy, and Russia. It was reintroduced to western Europe on the eve of the World War I by a Russian company: the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev, who came to be influential around the world. Diaghilev's company came to be a destination for many of the Russian trained dancers fleeing the famine and unrest that followed the Bolshevik revolution. These dancers brought many of the choreographic and stylistic innovations that had been flourishing under the czars back to their place of origin.
In the 20th century, ballet continued to develop and has had a strong influence on broader concert dance. For example, in the United States, choreographer George Balanchine developed what is now known as neoclassical ballet. Subsequent developments now include contemporary ballet and post- structural ballet, seen in the work of William Forsythe in Germany.
Ballet is a formalized type of performative dance, started in 16th- and 17th-century French courts, and which was further developed in England, Italy, and Russia as a concert dance form. The early ballet dancers were not as highly skilled as they are now. It has since become a highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary. It is mainly performed with the accompaniment of classical music. It has been influential as a form of dance globally and is taught in ballet schools around the world, which use their own cultures and societies to inform the art. Ballet dance works (ballets) are choreographed, and also include mime, acting, and are set to music (usually orchestral but occasionally vocal). Later developments include expressionist ballet, and elements of Modern dance.
Classical ballet is the most formal of the ballet styles; it adheres to traditional ballet technique. There are variations relating to area of origin, such as Russian ballet, French ballet, and Italian ballet. Although most ballet of the last two centuries is ultimately founded on the teachings of Blasis. The most well-known styles of ballet are the Russian Method, the Italian Method, the Danish Method, the Balanchine Method or New York City Ballet Method, and the Royal Academy of Dance and Royal Ballet School methods, created in England. The first pointe shoes were actually regular ballet slippers that were heavily darned at the tip. It would allow the female dancer to briefly stand on her toes to appear weightless. It was later converted to the hard box that is used today.
Neoclassical ballet is a ballet style that uses traditional ballet vocabulary but is less rigid than the classical ballet. For example, dancers often dance at more extreme tempos and perform more technical feats. Spacing in neoclassical ballet is usually more modern or complex than in classical ballet. Although organization in neoclassical ballet is more varied, the focus on structure is a defining characteristic of neoclassical ballet.
The style of 20th century classical ballet draws on the advanced technique of 19th century Russian Imperial dance, but strips it of its detailed narrative and heavy theatrical setting. Balanchine used flexed hands (and occasionally feet), turned-in legs, off-centered positions and non-classical costumes (such as leotards and tunics instead of tutus) to distance himself from the classical and romantic ballet traditions. What is left is the dance itself, sophisticated but sleekly modern, retaining the pointe shoe aesthetic, but eschewing the well-upholstered drama and mime of the full length story ballet.
Balanchine brought modern dancers in to dance with his company, the New York City Ballet. One such dancer was Paul Taylor, who, in 1959, performed in Balanchine's Episodes. Balanchine worked with modern dance choreographer Martha Graham, expanding his exposure to modern techniques and ideas. During this period, choreographers such as John Butler and Glen Tetley began to consciously combine ballet and modern techniques in experimentation.
Contemporary ballet is a form of dance influenced by both classical ballet and modern dance. It takes its technique and use of pointe work from classical ballet, although it permits a greater range of movement that may not adhere to the strict body lines set forth by schools of ballet technique. Many of its concepts come from the ideas and innovations of 20th century modern dance, including floor work and turn-in of the legs.
George Balanchine is often considered to have been the first pioneer of contemporary ballet through the development of neoclassical ballet.
One dancer who danced briefly for Balanchine was Mikhail Baryshnikov, an exemplar of Kirov Ballet training. Following Baryshnikov's appointment as artistic director of American Ballet Theatre in 1980, he worked with various modern choreographers, most notably Twyla Tharp. Tharp choreographed Push Comes To Shove for ABT and Baryshnikov in 1976; in 1986 she created In The Upper Room for her own company. Both these pieces were considered innovative for their use of distinctly modern movements melded with the use of pointe shoes and classically-trained dancers -- for their use of "contemporary ballet".
Twyla Tharp also worked with the Joffrey Ballet company, founded in 1957 by Robert Joffrey. She choreographed Deuce Coupe for them in 1973, using pop music and a blend of modern and ballet techniques. The Joffrey Ballet continued to perform numerous contemporary pieces, many choreographed by co-founder Gerald Arpino.
The history of this great artform can be seen on stage in works performed by The Washington Ballet. TWB's company of outstanding artists tackles the full range of ballet repertoire from the classics to more contemporary works.
"A ballet may contain a story, but the visual spectacle, not the story, is the essential element. The choreographer and the dancer must remember that they reach the audience through the eye – and the audience, in its turn, must train itself actually to see what is performed upon the stage. It is the illusion created which convinces the audience, much as it is with the work of a magician. If the illusion fails the ballet fails, no matter how well a program note tells the audience that it has succeeded"
~George Ballanchine, 1945, "Notes on Choreography"
For more than six centuries, brilliant choreographers and dancers have created for the stage masterworks of romance, tragedy and great comedy. The following represents a small sampling of some of the Ballet world's most beloved works:
Don Quixote is a famous ballet based on the epic masterpiece by Miguel de Cervantes. The most noted choreography for the ballet was created by Marius Petipa at the height of his career.
Plot Summary of Don Quixote:
As the ballet begins, an aging nobleman named Don Quixote becomes obsessed with stories of ancient rivalry. Appearing a little silly, he uses his imagination and pretends to be a brave night. He imagines that he sets out to rescue the lady of his dreams, named Dulcinea. He transforms his servant, Sancho Panza, into a trusty squire and off they go. Don Quixote leads a charge against imaginary enemies, which he sees everywhere. He proceeds to fight invisible rivals, puppets, and windmills.
Interesting Facts About Don Quixote:
The role of Don Quixote, the title character in the ballet, is usually portrayed by an older dancer. Don Quixote and Sancho Panza are not heavily involved in the storyline. The ballet's best dance is a wonderful wedding pas de deux, performed by young lovers Kitri and Basilio.
The Washington Ballet will feature Don Quixote in its October 2009 program.
Tchaikovsky's first ballet, Swan Lake is considered by many to be one of the greatest classical ballets of all time. Its romance and beauty has allowed the classic ballet to mesmerize audiences for more than 100 years.
Plot Summary of Swan Lake:
While hunting, Prince Siegfried sees an amazing swan. As he takes aim to shoot, the swan turns into a beautiful woman. The woman, Odette, tells the prince that she is a princess who has come under the spell of an evil sorcerer. During the day she must be a swan and swim in a lake of tears. At night she is allowed to be a human again. The spell can only be broken if a virgin prince swears eternal infidelity to her. She tells Prince Siegfried, who happens to be a virgin prince, that if he refuses her she must remain a swan forever.
Prince Siegfried falls madly in love with Odette. However, through a spell by the evil sorcerer, he accidentally proposes to another woman at a party, believing that the woman is really Odette. Princess Odette feels doomed. She threatens to kill herself and throws herself into the lake. The Prince feels terribly sorry and throws himself into the lake with her. In an incredibly touching moment, the two are transformed into lovers in the afterlife.
Interesting Facts About Swan Lake:
Although Swan Lake was Tchaikovsky's first ballet score, the first production in Moscow wasn't well-received. Although several versions exist, most ballet companies stage the ballet according to the choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov for their St. Petersburg performance of 1895. The first American production was performed by the San Francisco Ballet.
More than 100 years old, The Nutcracker Ballet was first presented at the Mayinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, on December 17, 1892. Peter Tchaikovsky, the famous Russian composer, was commissioned by mastermind choreographer Marius Petipa to compose the ballet, score based on Alexandre Dumas's adaptation of E.T.A. Hoffman's tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King." Tchaikovsky and Petipa had previously worked together on another classical ballet, Sleeping Beauty.
Plot Summary of The Nutcracker:
The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the story "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice" written by E.T.A. Hoffman. Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the same; The story of a young German girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King with seven heads.
When Marius Petipa had the idea to choreograph the story into a ballet, it was actually based on a revision by Alexander Dumas, a well known French author. His version reflects more of what we have come to love as the Nutcracker Ballet.
Interesting Facts about The Nutcracker:
The first production of The Nutcracker was a failure. Neither the critics nor the audience liked it. Even though Czar Alexander III was delighted with the ballet, The Nutcracker was not an instant success. However, the ballet gained popularity with future productions, especially in the United States. The first performance of The Nutcracker in the United States was by the San Francisco Opera Ballet, in 1944. The production was directed by William Christensen. However, by changing a few characters, choreographer George Balanchine brought new life to The Nutcracker. His 1954 production for the New York City Ballet popularized the ballet, establishing it as a holiday tradition. Many of the versions of The Nutcracker performed today are based on the version created by George Balanchine.
Septime Webre re-imagined The Nutcracker for The Washington Ballet in 2004, and his adaptation with its uniquely American themes, remains a holiday "must" in Washington, DC to this day.
The Sleeping Beauty was the first successful ballet composed by Tchaikovsky. However, it was no more popular than his first ballet, Swan Lake. The production was heavily criticized for being too lavish. Within three years, however, the ballet gained enough popularity to be performed at least 50 times.
Summary of Sleeping Beauty:
As the ballet begins, baby Princess Aurora is being christened. The evil Carbosse storms in and curses the baby, as her invitation to the event had been overlooked. The curse states that on her 18th birthday, the princess will prick her finger and die. However, the Lilac Fairy weakens the curse. She proclaims that instead of dying, Princess Aurora will fall into a deep sleep for 100 years. She will then be awakened by the kiss of a handsome prince. During Aurora's 16th birthday party, a mysterious guest (the evil Carbosse) offers her a gift...a lovely spindle. Aurora pricks her finger and the whole court falls into a deep sleep.
Several years later, the Lilac Fairy produces a vision of Aurora which Prince Desire notices while hunting. The Prince is led to the castle, where he battles the evil Carbosse. After the battle, he kisses the sleeping princess, upon which everyone wakes up. A beautiful and joyous wedding ceremony follows.
Interesting Facts About Sleeping Beauty:
The Sleeping Beauty presents many challenges for both the principal dancers and soloists, and plenty of active choreography for the rest of the ballet cast. Aurora is one of the greatest and most challenging female roles, as it demands tremendous athletic ability as well as extremely clean technique.
Considered one of the great Romantic ballets, Giselle was first performed in Paris in 1841. Originally choreographed by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot, the modern production seen today was choreographed by Marius Petipa for the Imperial Ballet.
Plot Summary of Giselle:
As the ballet begins, a nobleman named Albrecht is busily wooing a young, beautiful peasant girl named Giselle. Albrecht leads the young maiden to believe that he is a farmer named Loys. Giselle falls in love with the man, unaware that he is already betrothed to Bathilde, daughter of the Duke. She agrees to marry the man, despite the romantic advancements of another peasant, Hilarion, who suspects that Albrecht is an imposter. Giselle wants badly to dance, but her mother warns her that she has a weak heart.
A Prince and his entourage are soon announced by a hunting horn. When the prince's daughter realizes that she and Giselle are both engaged, she gives her a gold necklace. Hilarion tells Giselle that Albrecht has been deceiving her, that he is actually a nobleman. Bathilde quickly reveals to Giselle that Albrecht is indeed her fiancé. Horrified and weak, Giselle goes mad and dies of a broken heart.
The second act of the ballet takes place in a forest beside Giselle's grave. The Queen of the ghostly Wilis, virgins who have died of unrequited love, calls upon them to accept Giselle as one of their own. When Hilarion stops by, the Wilis make him dance to his death. But when Albrecht arrives, Giselle (now a Wili herself) dances with him until the Wilis' power is lost, when the clock strikes four. Realizing that Giselle has saved him, Albrecht cries at her grave.
Interesting Facts About Giselle:
The role of Giselle is one of the most sought-after in ballet. To win the role, a ballerina must have near perfect technique, outstanding grace, and great drama skills. Giselle revolves around the themes of forest spirits, forces of nature, and death. The second act of the ballet, in which everyone is wearing white, is known as the "white act."
One of the first romantic ballets, La Sylphide was first performed in Paris in 1832. The original choreographer of the ballet was Philippe Taglioni, but most people are more familiar with the version choreographed by August Bournonville. His version of the ballet, first performed in Copenhagen in 1836, became the cornerstone of the Romantic ballet tradition.
Plot Summary of La Sylphide:
On the morning of his wedding day, a Scottish farmer named James falls in love with a vision of a magical sylph, or spirit. An old witch appears before him, predicting that he will betray his fiancée. Although enchanted by the sylph, James disagrees, sending the witch away. All seems fine as the wedding begins. But as James begins to put the ring on his fiancée's finger, the beautiful sylph suddenly appears and snatches it away from him. James abandons his own wedding, running after her. He chases the sylph into the woods, where he again sees the old witch. She offers James a magical scarf. She tells him that the scarf will bind the sylph's wings, enabling him to catch her for himself. James is so enamored by the sylph that he wishes to catch her and keep her forever. James decides to take the magical scarf. He wraps it around the sylph's shoulders, but when he does, the Sylph's wings fall off and she dies. James is left all alone, heartbroken. He then watches his fiancée marry his best friend.
Interesting Facts About La Sylphide:
A sylph is a mythological creature, or spirit. The ballet tells the story of an impossible love between a human and a spirit, and man's inherent temptation for the unknown and sometimes dangerous life. La Sylphide remains a captivating, fascinating ballet that appeals to both audiences and dancers. The ballet is presented in two acts, usually running about 90 minutes. Many people confuse La Sylphide with Les Sylphides, another ballet that involves a mythical sylph, or forest spirit. The two ballets are unrelated.
The Washington Ballet added La Sylphide to its repertoire in 2009 to great critical and box office acclaim.
1) Serenade (George Balanchine/Pyotr IlyichTchaikovsky 1936)
2) Swan Lake (Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov/ Pyotr IlyichTchaikovsky 1895)
3) The Four Temperaments (George Balanchine/Paul Hindemith 1948)
4) Giselle (Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot/Adolphe Adam 1841)
5) Black and White (Jiri Kylian/Various 1986-1991)
6) in the middle, somewhat elevated (William Forsythe/Tom Willems 1987)
7) In the Upper Room (Twyla Tharp/Philip Glass 1986)
8) The Nutcracker (Originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov/ Pyotr IlyichTchaikovsky 1891)
9) L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato (Mark Morris/George Frideric Handel 1988)
10) Pillar of Fire (Antony Tudor/Arnold Schoenberg 1942)
11) Le Sacre de Printemps (Pina Bausch/Igor Stravinsky 1975)
The Washington Ballet presents a wide range of repertoire, from the classics to contemporary works by today's hottest choreographers. Review our website for more information on the season and select a production that most interests you.
Check our website or the local media for information about upcoming ballet performances. Remember that planning to attend a ballet is part of the fun --pick a date of a special occasion, such as a birthday, and make it even more special with tickets to the ballet. Or plan a group outing so you get to see your friends while taking in the artistry of TWB.
Ballet performers use body movements, not words, to tell stories. Because speaking is not involved, it may be difficult to follow the storyline of the ballet. If you know which ballet you are planning to see, take some time to learn all about it. Plot summaries and critical reviews can be found on the internet.
A great way to familiarize yourself with a ballet is to listen to the music. Music of the classical ballets is usually easy to find on CD or online. Listen to the music in the car, in your home or on your IPod. The more familiar you are with the music, the more you will appreciate and enjoy it when you hear it as part of the ballet.
TWB employs a tremendous company of dancers. All of their bios and photographs– and in many cases blogs, videos and interviews – are available on our website. Study pictures of the main dancers so you can try to identify them on stage.
Although there is no specific dress code for ballet performances, most people try to dress up out of respect for the ballet. Some people prefer to dress in business attire while others prefer trendy, but casual, clothing. Formal attire is not generally worn.
Most theaters open about 30 minutes before a performance. Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time for parking, ticket pick-up, and finding your seat. Keep in mind that some theaters have very strict guidelines for late seating. If you arrive after the performance begins, you may be asked to wait until intermission to be seated.
As you wait for the curtain to open, flip through the program. You will be able to read a short plot summary of the ballet and biographies of the dancers.
Knowing proper etiquette for the ballet will benefit you and those around you. A good rule of thumb when contemplating whether the ballet is appropriate for children is to determine if they are capable of sitting still for at least two hours. Usually children are at least seven years old before they truly enjoy the ballet. Remember to turn off your cell phone. There is nothing like the ringing of a cell phone to spoil a moving moment. Do not eat or drink during the performance, as there will be time for that during intermission.
No matter if it's your first or fiftieth, attending the ballet is always a moving experience. After the performance, you may feel like meeting a few of the dancers, to add to your memory of the event. Dancers usually exit through the stage door, so wait there with your program in one hand and a pen in the other for autographs. If you ask them nicely, the dancers will probably allow for a few photo opportunities. Some people keep ballet scrapbooks and journals, documenting their ballet experiences.


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These models will allow the Air Force to test how actual terminals will perform in their deployed configurations,î said Paul Geery, Boeing vice president and FAB-T program manager. ìWith tests conducted in 2012, Boeing has demonstrated that FAB-T can perform effectively even in the extreme vibration and harsh temperatures found on airborne platforms.
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Koss Corp., the Milwaukee-based high-fidelity headphone company, reported fiscal third quarter net income of $896,715, or 12 cents per share, up from $640,962, or 9 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
The company's quarterly sales dipped slightly to $8.2 million from $8.4 million a year earlier.
Sales for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, trended down by 14 percent to $27.0 million from $31.3 million for the same nine-month period a year ago.
"Europe rebounded in the quarter to show a small increase over last year, but it is still behind last year through the nine months. It was great to see the increase in activity and we hope it will carry into our fourth quarter," said Michael J. Koss, president and chief executive officer. "We continued to see lower than expected orders from several major U.S. retailers which contributed to the small decline in this quarter compared to last year. The additions of new customers and products has helped to offset the impact from these U.S. retailers."
Koss said the company has continued to be negatively impacted by higher costs from suppliers in China but has been able to partially offset the impact through alternate suppliers and pricing. The costs have hurt margins this year.
"We saw increased activity late in the quarter," Koss said. "Right now we have a lot of new and exciting products hitting the market. The most exciting of these is Striva, which was announced earlier this week. The two Striva products are the world's first Wi-Fi headphones to receive music directly from the internet. The revolution is in the air."
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Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary
Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met Oct. 17.
Canasta winners were Maxine May, first; Janet Kessler, second; and Gwen Sandeman, third.
Barb Bills won the door prize.
Bills hosted cards and chatter Wednesday.
Chapter LG P.E.O.
Chapter LG met Oct. 16 at the home of Terry Ammon with Kay Ritter and Julie Christensen as co-hostesses. Thirteen members responded to roll call.
Dianne Huffman presented the program using resources from the P.E.O. website. She presented a "hot topic," "Spider Web," which involved input from all of the members. Each shared memorable and meaningful events from life that enable individuals to know and appreciate each other more.
The November birthday luncheon will be Nov. 6 at Kelly's Garden Cafe. Nov. 13 will be the annual auction at Salem Lutheran Church with Kay Ritter, Denise Kuhl and Julie Christensen as co-hostesses.
Delta Kappa Gamma International
Eleven members of PI Chapter attended the Oct. 8 meeting at Corning Opera House. Dee Heaton gave an informative tour, discussing the renovation process and sharing upcoming activities. The meeting and meal followed at Breadaux Pizza.
President Joan Lienneman called the meeting to order.
The September minutes were read and approved with the correction of Angela Pratt as state president.
The treasurer's report was given by Kim Riley. All expenses are current.
Correspondence: none at this time.
Old business: PI Chapter is in charge of providing decorations and napkins for the president's visit. Delta Kappa Gamma International is supporting early-career educators and building schools in Africa.
New Business:
• Roxie Swartz is the area six coordinator and would like to visit the chapter sometime.
• Member Deb Fischer, CHS vocal instructor, and students will be presenting "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" at Creston High School Nov. 9, 10, and 11.
• The next meeting will be Nov. 12 at Lincoln School, the proposed site of Gibson Memorial Library. The meal will follow at the home of Sandy Harris prepared by the Panther culinary students. There will be a white elephant sale.
M/S/C by Sandy Harris and Kay Raymond to adjourn the meeting.
Lincoln Neighbors Club
Lincoln Neighbors Club met Oct. 10 at Jerusalem Church with Linda Bailey as hostess. President Phyllis called the meeting to order. Linda read "Stay Involved."
Roll call was answered by 13 members each reading a funny article.
Secretary read minutes of the last meeting. Approved.
New business, Mary explained about the ingathering kits, which anyone can help make or donated the articles for them. Let her know if interested in helping with the project.
Several from the church walked in the Crop Walk this year.
Phyllis asked members to be thinking what to do for the December meeting. Bring ideas to the next meeting. Also for the meeting, bring an old apron that is special to show and tell.
No further business. The meeting adjourned with the Lord's prayer.
Next month the meeting will be at the home of Alice Bowers.
Luella served pumpkin dessert for refreshments.
Super 8 Club
Super 8 Club met Oct. 18 at Regency Park club room with Lottie Riley as hostess.
Winners were Irene Ripperger as high; Margarite Minnick, second high; and Donna Swanson, low.
The next meeting will be Nov. 15.
Elzevir Reading Circle
Elzevir Reading Circle met Oct. 12 at the home of Carol Brentnall. President Terry Ammon called the meeting to order with the words, "You make your decisions and then your decisions make you."
Members and one honorary member answered roll call telling of books and/or magazines they have read or are reading. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer Mary Burg gave her report. There was no correspondence. President Angela Pullen and Sherry Taylor will do the calling instead of a calling tree.
Members should bring socks, small soaps, shampoo, lotions, etc., to the next meeting. Members are also asked to bring food in cans, boxes or gift cards to the next meeting.
Scotch tape dispensers should be given to Ammon.
Kathy Tapken and Ammon will pursue the fishing line bin project in the spring.
GFWC SW District Director Joan Shaffer is interested in attending one of our meetings. Ammon will see if she would be able to come in April or May.
The meeting was closed with all standing and repeating Mary Stewart's Club Collect. Burg moved to adjourn and Linda Topliff seconded. Motion passed and meeting was adjourned.
Ben Mullin, GFWC music camp scholarship winner, spoke of his experience and answered questions from the group. He played a violin selection and sang.
Refreshments were served from a fall table.
The next meeting will be 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the DV Richardson meeting room at Greater Regional Medical Center with Vi Cimock giving the program.
Iowa TOPS 1338 met 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at First United Methodist Church. Seven members weighed in with Carol Sheldahl and Marisue Lewis tied for best loser for the week and Alice Brown as runner-up.
Anna Thompson opened the meeting with the TOPS pledge. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary and the financial report was given by the treasurer. Squares was won by Thompson and fines by Lewis. The "Diet-O Contest" continues. The "Red Can Challenge" is to give oneself a small treat this week.
Next week's program will be given by Lewis.
Neoma Davis was in charge of the program. She gave a quiz using small plastic bags containing common white substances used in the kitchen. The winner was Sheldahl who received a prize.
Thompson adjourned the meeting after the group repeated the closing pledge.
On Monday, TOPS 1338 of Creston met for the group's weekly meeting. Nine members weighed in. One new member was in attendance, as well as one who is returning after a time of absence, this bringing a total of 11. Lola Baucom was the best loser and Marisue Lewis was runner-up.
Anna Thompson conducted the business meeting. Both minutes and financial reports were read. The "Diet-O" contest continues with several being close to winning. The "Red Can Challenge" is to have two days of no red meat this week. Next week's program will be a report by Diana Loomis on the fall rally to be held Saturday in Des Moines.
The program was given by Lewis on "Super Market Super Foods." She discussed foods found in local markets that boost ones energy and can help in weight loss if used properly. Recipes were included using some of these foods in different ways.
The closing TOPS pledge was recited and the meeting was adjourned by Thompson.
Anyone who is interested in weight loss or maintianing a loss is invited to attend 5 p.m. every Monday at First United Methodist Church. Names do not have to be included in the newspaper report if one requests this.
The Book Club
The Book Club met Oct. 1 with Donna Haag. The meeting was called by President Retta. The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved. Roll call was answered with nine members and guest Deb Richardson, mother of Garnet Hilebrand, of South Dakota.
Retta gave the program with a book "Trader of Secrets" with author Dick Frances.
The program will be with Carolyn Derrick for the November meeting. The meeting place has been changed to Kelly's Garden Cafe 1:30 p.m. Nov. 5.
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Pop a candle in your dessert, give your pet a hug and join us in celebrating the birthday of ASPCA founder Henry Bergh! Born in 1813, Bergh dedicated his life to advocating for the protection of animals and in 1866 founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. How great is that?
In honor of Bergh's 200th birthday, tell us in the comments below how you have helped prevent animal cruelty—and if you haven't already, sign our Fight Animal Cruelty Pledge!
Believe it or not, back-to-school time can be dangerous for your pets! Every September our amazing team at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) sees an increase in calls related to pets getting into backpacks.
Why should you keep your pets away from your kids' backpacks?
Well, backpacks often contain items that can spell big trouble for the health of your furry family members, such as gum (which may contain xylitol), medications and inhalers.
Also, since no pet can resist the alluring smell of a freshly packed lunch, lunch boxes can pose big problems. School lunch staples like grapes, raisins and chocolate can make pets sick—see which other people-foods you should avoid feeding to your pets.
So as your kids head back to school, please be sure to stash backpacks and lunch boxes out of your pets' reach. And since we can't watch our pets ALL the time, remember that the APCC is available 24/7/365 at (888) 426-4435. Keep that number handy by requesting a free ASPCA Pet Safety Pack, which contains a refrigerator magnet with the APCC's contact info!
As many of you know, last weekend the ASPCA and responders from The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) removed more than 360 dogs from dog fighting properties in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia and Texas. Many are emaciated, with scars and wounds consistent with dog fighting. They're spending their first days learning what it's like to receive adequate care.
The dogs and puppies are safe now. They'll never suffer in extreme heat without access to water. They'll never be chained to cinder blocks and car tires again. And they'll never be forced to fight.
Right now, the ASPCA is providing shelter, veterinary care, healthy food and much-needed attention and affection to hundreds of dogs and puppies. Our work is far from over. It's a massive undertaking that will require months of food and supplies and man hours to ensure these dogs get the best possible care. Veterinary professionals, behavior professionals and so many others will be involved.
Please take a moment to watch and share our rescue video. You'll see some of the dogs we rescued, as well as the real conditions these dogs were forced to endure.
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In their childhood homes, Anastasia A. and her husband always had cats and dogs around. After moving from Italy to New York City, they decided it was time to add a furry friend to their family once again.
They first adopted Susi, a cat Anastasia says quickly became "queen of the house." Two years later, they decided it was time to find Susi a companion. They visited the ASPCA Adoption Center in Manhattan and settled on a quiet, black-and-white kitty named Kookie.
"The adoption process was nice and easy," Anastasia says. "You get to see and spend time with a lot of cats, but in a smart way, thanks to the questionnaire they give you at the beginning."
Anastasia hoped Kookie would be the perfect match for Susi, and although she turned out to be a bit more active than Anastasia expected, the two felines hit it off.
"We were worried about Susi not liking Kookie, but thanks to all the advice they gave us at the Adoption Center, it worked out more than fine," Anastasia says. "They started to sleep and spend time together. The cats play a lot, and it is a good workout for Susi!"
Kookie, who was a victim of High-Rise Syndrome when she came to the ASPCA, has made a smooth and peaceful transition into Anastasia's home and family.
"I like the ASPCA because I like the idea of giving a second chance to all the dogs and cats there, and you can see how much people there care about them," Anastasia says.
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ASPCA responders are still on the ground in the Southern U.S. caring for hundreds of dogs recovered in a multi-state dog fighting bust late last week.
We're happy to report that these dogs are undergoing veterinary care and behavioral assessments, and for the first time, will begin to experience life without being forced to fight.
The atrocities of dog fighting are never easy for us to stomach. Many of the dogs we rescued in the raid had been forced to wear heavy collars. As ASPCA responders worked to remove the collars, they came to an especially tiny pup. The metal buckle on his collar had rusted and could not be undone. Even bolt cutters could not cut through the metal, and eventually, the collar had to be gently cut open with a knife. Finally, this small pup was free from the burden of the rusted collar that he should never have been forced to wear.
With your support, we'll continue to provide the rescued dogs with the extensive attention they so desperately need. Stay tuned to aspcarescue.org for more news to come. Follow the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #367rescue.
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Travel North on I-75, take Exit 290 Rome/Canton, Turn LEFT at the bottom of the ramp onto GA 20. You will pass some hotels, gas stations, and a Wal-Mart. The road ends at a stoplight, (you will be facing a Waffle House) turn LEFT. Immediately veer RIGHT up the on ramp to US 41/US 411. There will be two stop signs at the top of the ramp. Be careful merging here as there is no merge lane. You are now in Cartersville and will travel about 2 miles pass more gas stations and small businesses. Watch for signs to US 411 and exit RIGHT onto US 411 South (SR-20) towards Rome. There is not much on this road. Travel about 25 miles following the signs to Rome.
At the intersection of Highway 411 and Highway 1 (Veterans Memorial Highway) take a right (there will be signs pointing to Berry College, as well).
When you see the Rome Braves stadium on the right, turn left at the light in front of the stadium onto Riverside Parkway (there will be a Fuddruckers on the corner) bear right and stay on Riverside Pkwy. Entrance to park will be on your right after you cross the railroad tracks.
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Take I-75 South to exit 312.
Take a right off the exit and follow Highway 53 West to Rome.
Once in Rome, Turn right at Calvary Baptist Church (Hwy One)
You will go approx 1 1/2 miles until you see the Rome Braves stadium on the right. At the light in front of the stadium turn left onto Riverside Parkway. Bear right and stay on Riverside Pkwy. Entrance to park will be on your right after you cross the railroad tracks.
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