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London On The Fly
London has always been on my list of favorite cities. It's a beautifully aged metropolis steeped in history that also vibrates as a modern and up-to-date world city. With the largest LGBT population in Europe, it still offers travelers a more relaxed, tranquil environment than many other gay havens.
So when it was time for a quick respite - a little me time away from the daily grind, I decided that London would be the perfect spot.
From where I live (New York City), American Airlines offers 15 flights to London daily, so I knew getting there would be easy. But I didn't just want to get away: I wanted to organize a trip that allowed me to see the city in a different light.
You see, prior to this trip, every time I had been in London it had been for an extended period of time -- at least a week. Being a city boy at heart, I reveled in the idea of never making definite plans. Other than booking my flights and hotel, I would always opt to hit the streets each morning and wander; I'd let each day and eventually my entire trip unfold however it may.
That approach has served me well on my other trips to London. I have taken the tour of Buckingham Palace (twice in fact), witnessed the changing of the guard, visited the Churchill War Rooms and seen the Crown Jewels. I've had the great pleasure of attending several productions on the West End (London's Broadway), ridden the London Eye and mastered the city's fleet of double-decker buses and the Tube (London's subway system). Not to mention shopping at Harrods, eating and drinking my way through the pubs and, of course, the obligatory visits to the many gay bars and clubs that populate the city.
Although Soho and its main drag, Old Compton Street, lay claim to the closest thing to a gay ghetto, while in London you are seldom far from a gay bar, no matter where you might find yourself. For LGBT travelers, it truly is one of the best places to visit.
But this trip was going to be fast -- the equivalent of a long weekend. And this time, not only did I want to make sure that I made the most out of my days there, I also wanted to experience the city differently. I wanted to get out of my London comfort zone, shake things up a bit and see, with some organization and pre-planning, what I could squeeze into a 72-hour jaunt across the Atlantic.
With very little digging, I was able to put together the perfect three-day itinerary, one that offered me exactly what I wanted; a trip that was fun, exciting, educational and of course, free of the touristy offerings -- the tours, pubs, shopping and gay bars -- of my previous visits.
Here's a look at what I accomplished with a little planning, in just three days while visiting this great city -- and how you, too, can drink in this great city in such a short time span.
Afternoon Tea At Fortnum & Mason
This is London at its best.
Although afternoon tea in now being served in many upscale establishments around the globe, no one does afternoon tea the like the Brits; and nowhere in Britain is afternoon tea more an event than at Fortnum & Mason in Central London. Founded in 1707 and located at 181 Piccadilly, Fortnum & Mason is a must when you next visit.
Consisting of six floors and offering everything from fine confections to fresh fruit and vegetables; from wine and spirits to gentlemen's and ladies accessories, "Fortnum's" is recognized internationally for its high quality goods.
Forget the lift (elevator) and treat yourself to a walk up the sparkling spiral staircase and you will think you have landed in in Oz. On the top floor sits the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon. Formerly known as St. James' Restaurant, the completely refurbished eatery was opened by HM the Queen on March 1, 2012, making afternoon tea here truly a royal experience.
Start with a glass of Fortnum's English Sparkling Wine to kick things off. Then dive into the Fortnum's Afternoon Tea menu (one of three offerings), featuring a selection of traditional finger sandwiches including Cucumber with Mint Butter, Poached and Smoked Salmon with Lemon and Caper Crème Fraîche and Rare Roast Beef with Horseradish Cream.
Along with your sandwich selection, you will enjoy Fortnum's Scones served with Somerset Clotted Cream and a selection of Fortnum & Mason Preserves. Top that off with an array of individual cakes and pastries and a selection from the Highgrove Cake Carriage, and you have an afternoon treat fit for a king -- or queen as it were.
If you are like me and not a tea drinker, they are happy to accommodate. At the risk of being labeled an "ugly American," I enjoyed my "tea" with a Diet Coke and concluded my meal with a glass of Fortnum's Sparkling Rose. In a word, yum!
But why list tea as something to do rather than a dining option? It's because Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason is much more than a meal. It is truly an event. From the elegant surroundings to the first-rate service to the delicious traditional fare, Fortnum & Mason offers its guests the finest of experiences and the perfect way to spend an afternoon in London.
The British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival
OK, I have to come clean. I had never heard a peep about the London Film Festival. But when I learned that it was taking place during my time there I just had to check it out.
I am happy to report that Tribeca, Sundance and Cannes have nothing on their London counterpart. In its 56th year, the 2012 BFI London Film Festival screened 225 feature films and documentaries, and did it splendidly.
I was fortunate enough to have scored a ticket to the premier and gala reception of "Quartet," a British film starring Maggie Smith and Pauline Collins (two of my favorites) and directed by Dustin Hoffman (his directorial debut). The film itself is a sweet production that is beautifully acted and directed with a loving hand. Well done by all involved.
Given the list of big-budget Hollywood spectacles being released between now and the end of the year, it is likely that "Quartet" will not generate a lot of buzz here in the U.S. But it is well worth the trip to your local movie theater, particularly if you are a Maggie or Dustin fan. Look for it in theaters nationally beginning Dec. 28.
After the premier, it was off to the gala reception at Asia de Cuba on Saint Martin's Lane. In true Asia de Cuba style, the evening was full of fine food and a list of signature cocktails. Where else other than London can you hang out with Maggie Smith while guzzling intoxicating cocktails and munching on new twists on England classics like Fish and Chips and Bubble and Squeak? It was a magical evening, filled with Hollywood power players, British acting royalty and much to my surprise, an air of informality. No bouncers, no handlers, no one escorting you to the periphery while glitterati party dead center wanting to be seen. It was an evening for all to enjoy, together.
With the perfect mix of Hollywood glamor and English reserve, the London Film Festival offers an atmosphere that is both exciting and inviting, boasting a wide variety of films to screen and list of galas and after parties that would satisfy the most diehard film fanatic. The festival runs twelve days from mid to late October. I, for one, am already making plans for 2013.
The Old Vic
One visit to this historic London landmark and you will instantly understand why the great Laurence Olivier once described the Old Vic as having "The most powerful actor/audience relationship in the world."
Under the artistic direction of American actor Kevin Spacey, the Old Vic has flourished, attracting top-notch talent from around the globe performing in both classic and new works. Once inside its doors, you can almost feel the spirits of many theatre greats by your side. A trip here is second to none.
Its current resident (running thru March 2,2013), is a stellar, critically-acclaimed production of the classic Cole Porter musical "Kiss Me, Kate," the first musical mounted under Spacey's reign as artistic director. Directed by none other than Trevor Nunn, the man behind such mega-hits as "Cats" and "Les Misérables," this production is classic musical theater at its best.
Upcoming productions for 2013 include "The Winslow Boy," James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," and Tennessee Williams' "Sweet Bird Of Youth" starring Kim Catrall.
So next time you find yourself on the corner of The Cut and Waterloo Road, treat yourself to one of the most memorable theater experiences you will ever have. And while you are there, drop by the American Airlines bar on the dress circle level for a pre-show glass of bubbly and an intermission ice cream--two of my favorite London traditions.
Victoria & Albert Museum
I have to come clean; I am a not a big fan of living in museums when I travel. I much prefer being out and about rather than looking at collections of paintings, sculpture or whatever delicately arranged in a stuffy old building.
Yes, I have made it a point to tour the Vatican Museum and pay a visit to the Mona Lisa at the Musée du Louvre. However, for the most part I tend to stay away from such outings when I am visiting other cities. But remember, this trip was about getting out of my comfort zone and experiencing new things, so I planned my first trip to the Victoria & Albert Museum (the V&A) to scope things out.
The V&A is the world's largest museum dedicated to design and decorative arts. Named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, it was founded in 1852 and now spans over 12 acres in London's Brompton district. Being an institution dedicated to design, it houses permanent collections ranging from china to photography to fashion.
Currently showing are three wonderful collections that make a visit to the V&A well worthwhile. "Ballgowns - British Glamour Since 1950" celebrates the best looks from the runways, red carpets and royal balls of Great Britain. "Light From The Middle East - New Photography," is the first major exhibit of contemporary photography dedicated exclusively to the Middle East. But the true showstopper is the debut of a fabulous new exhibit, "Hollywood Costume," a stunning exhibit showcasing the rich history of Hollywood costume design and designers.
Five years in development, the collection here is both exciting and educational. Curators Deborah Nadoolman Landis and Christopher Frayling, together with the exhibition design practice of Casson Mann have produced a vibrant, moving and thoughtful experience that brings into sharp focus the role of the costume designer within the most successful and powerful film industry in the world. Divided into three acts, Hollywood Costume takes viewers on the complete journey of costume design.
"Act I: De-construction," walks us through the very beginnings of creating costumes for the screen. Starting with the screenplay, sketches, comments and contextual references, we get a glimpse into the back-story of how the look of a character is determined.
"Act II: Dialogue," examines the collaborative efforts between the writers, filmmakers, designers and actors in the development of the film's characters. A highlight here are the specially commissioned interviews with Meryl Streep and Robert DeNiro, who discuss how they work with costume designers and ultimately the costume in order to breathe life into the characters they portray; while around them are arranged costumes from some of their most memorable performances.
"Act III: Finale" is a spectacular parade of fifty of Hollywood's most iconic film characters. Showcasing Tinseltown's most famous ingenues, femme fatales, heroes and villains, this final act of Hollywood Costume glitters with some of the most famous Hollywood film costumes ever created.


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September 01, 2006, 12:17:58 AM »
Hi all!
I have a few question regarding Digital Photo Professional version 184.108.40.206 from Canon.
I have been using the DPP software with CS2 in my workflow.
The raw files are processed with DPP, after I'm done with it, I used the command Transfer to Photoshop (Alt-P), the files are then converted into 16 bit Tiff files for further processing with Photoshop.
Finally the files are converted into 8 bit mode for further processing if required and save as jpg files.
The final product of my works are mostly end up in jpg files for used in the web, few are printed out
My question are:
1. Is there a better workflow than what I have been doing in term of a better software or sequence, because I have noticed there is a significant quality loss between the 16 bit tiff files at CS2 compared to the raw files preview at DPP (I used quality priority in the operating mode setting at DPP)
2. When I transfer the file from DPP to CS2, there is a color space conversion made since my setting at DPP is Adobe RGB, and at CS2 is Pro Photo RGB, will this cause the quality loss on my pictures?
3. Is there an upgrade for DPP so that I could used Pro Photo RGB mode in the work color space setting (i've tried searching for it on the net but could not found one)
Thank you for your kind inputs
Warm regards from the tropics
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September 05, 2006, 05:56:26 AM »
You have the latest version of Canon DPP.
I gave up using DPP because the interface is cumbersome. With the release of Adobe Lightroom Beta3 for WindowsXP, I started using this program for culling shoots and RAW conversion to ProPhoto RGB. LR uses ACR as its conversion engine. Visit Adobe Labs web site for a free LR B3 download.
The workflow of LR is awesome and if there is no spotting or cloning required, then you can print directly from within LR to PDF or to your printer. The results from my Epson R2400 are fantastic!
It's the easiest and best printing routine I've seen yet. I can't wait for the retail product release.
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My 2 Cents...
1. Is there a better workflow than what I have been doing in term of a better software or sequence, because I have noticed there is a significant quality loss between the 16 bit tiff files at CS2 compared to the raw files preview at DPP (I used quality priority in the operating mode setting at DPP)
U are using the right setting in DPP - you should NOT be seeing a quality loss when transfering to PS CS from DPP. DPP transfers the RAW file by processing it with any changes you made to a 16 bit Tiff file - there SHOULD be NO appreciable drop in image quality. This MAY be related to your PS color space settings.... [maybee...]
2. When I transfer the file from DPP to CS2, there is a color space conversion made since my setting at DPP is Adobe RGB, and at CS2 is Pro Photo RGB, will this cause the quality loss on my pictures?
I cant say for sure if this is the case - it needs someone with more color management knowledge than I possess. However, in general unless you have a REALLY good reason to have PS set to Pro Photo RGB you should be using SRGB or Adobe RGB depending on your required output needs. If I were you I would try setting PS to Adobe RGB and see how your transfers work out. I do it this way with the same workflow you mentioned above and get brilliant results. I have found no need to work in Pro Photo RGB to date for my needs. Once I have the 16 bit Tiff in PS from DPP [No sharpening applied in DPP!!!!!! - but I do my cropping in DPP and basic white balance, exposure correction and SOME contrast curves work] then I will do some capture sharpening with Photokit sharpener followed by any more detailed processing work I want to do to the image [if any] - then its creative sharpen if required [again with PhotoKit plug in] - then I will save it and decide what ouuput I need.
A: If its off to the printer then I will sharpen with Photokit output sharpen specific for printing and voila..
B: If for web - I will untick color management if uploading to my live-books website or if emailing etc. convert to SRGB.
3. Is there an upgrade for DPP so that I could used Pro Photo RGB mode in the work color space setting (i've tried searching for it on the net but could not found one)
You are using the latest version - but look for a new release late this month with the 400D.
BTW: My workflow above is being supercded by Lightroom - take Budjames advice and downloaded a BETA 3 and try it.
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September 14, 2006, 02:46:39 AM »
thank you guys for all the inputs,
For the moment I changed the color setting in CS2 to adobe RGB, it seems that the quality loss is better than before.
in a close up human potrait photo the loss is still significant but in a landscape pics with less detail (like clear blue sky and a green field from far) the loss is not so much.
I'll have a go with lightroom as suggested
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September 15, 2006, 05:08:55 AM »
thank you guys for all the inputs,
For the moment I changed the color setting in CS2 to adobe RGB, it seems that the quality loss is better than before.
in a close up human potrait photo the loss is still significant but in a landscape pics with less detail (like clear blue sky and a green field from far) the loss is not so much.
I'll have a go with lightroom as suggested
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Why not try editing in Adobe's RAW processor? It's pretty easy after you understand the terms. The terms can be defined simply by doing a few searches in Google. Last, even if you don't really understand the terms, the sliders give you visual clues as to what they are doing, and you can trust your eyes in this respect and ignore the definitions. I read a book on Adobe RAW, and these are my notes:
1) Is there any advantage to using PSCS2 Photo filters when you are shooting and using Adobe Raw? No.
2) Is there any image degradation adjusting white balance in Adobe Raw as compared to setting the white balance manually with a gray card in the camera? No, or at least much less than when in PS.
RAW Workflow
Tabs are in fairly logical order.
1) EXPOSURE: Although third down, this is what you need to get right before going to white balance IF you need more than a .25 exposure adjustment. If less, than use WB first. Affects entire tonal range, but is mainly a white balance tool.
2) WHITE BALANCE: White Balance: If only a small exposure adjustment is needed, then set white balance first.
(a) Temperature: Tint = white balance. Temperature = blue (cold) ----- yellow (warm)
( Tint: green ----- red
© White balance sampler: Use this sometimes to get a rough WB, then use temperature. Do not sample a specular highlight however.
Exposure and white balance are critical to RAW.
3) BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST: Shapes entire tonality of image.
(a) Shadows are presented before this slider, but most of the time better to do this first because shadows is a black point set point and will have big changes in the entire image.
( Brightness first: Changes midtown brightness w/o changing end point tonal range.
© Contrast second: positive brightens values above the midpoint set by brightness and darkens values below that midpoint. Negative settings darken values above mid point and brightens those below.
IN BOTH CASES BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST DO NOT CHANGE THE END POINTSblack and white points.
(d) Contrast will have a more obvious effect on the darker ¾ tones than the brighter values.
(e) To brighten the dark ¾ tones w/o affecting midtones, reduce contrast. It is better than using brightness. If image goes flat, use shadows to get it back.
4) SHADOWS: sets black point, and has big effect on image!
(a) If shadows have important detail, set to zero or leave at least some headroom. Then use P.S. for finer control.
(a) Sharpness: preview only. Use PS for sharpening.
(a) Luminance noise is random speckled variations in tone that usually increase with ISO speed. Noise of this sort is more concentrated in darker zones. Simply raise the slider until it disappears. Does impact sharpening.
(a) Random magenta and green splotches in the dark areas, or, in some cameras, around highlights. Raise slider until it goes away. Has less impact on sharpness than luminance smoothing. Default is good all around.
NOTE: ENLARGE and PAN to see effects of both, or you will not see them.
LENS TAB: Chromatic Aberration: little effect on entire image.
RC = Red/Cyan fringing
BY=Blue/Yellow fringing
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Among the many factors of the Inaugural Parade that never repeat themselves more than once or twice — the crowd, the atmosphere, the president — there is a voice that has remained much the same for 15 consecutive inaugurations.
While it now belongs to a slightly older man than it did when it first appeared in 1957, its source was once again found high above the crowds on Pennsylvania Avenue on Monday.
Yet Charlie Brotman is of course more than a voice. He has served as the main announcer of the Inaugural Parade since Dwight D. Eisenhower's second term began.
And he delivered once again for Obama's second inauguration, with the same enthusiasm and self-described "folksy" announcing style he started with decades ago.
"It's never, with me, ho hum, done that, been there, like, what's the big deal?" said Brotman, 85, of Takoma Park. "To me, it's like the first time."
Brotman — who has held a lifelong passion for sports announcing and was once the stadium announcer for the Washington Senators baseball team — landed on Eisenhower's radar after Brotman met and introduced the president when he threw the first pitch out in a 1956 game.
The phone would ring for Brotman that November with a request from the White House to introduce Eisenhower again — this time in a slightly different setting.
Four years later, it would be a request for John F. Kennedy's inauguration.
"None of the new group knew anything about a parade or an inauguration," he said. "I mean, they were all brand new."
Brotman, a senior advisor of public relations at Sage Communications, has been invited back to each inauguration to lend his expertise and upbeat personality.
"Charlie Brotman has been the main announcer at every inaugural parade since 1957, giving him experience and expertise that is unmatched," said Presidential Inaugural Committee spokesperson Cameron French in an email. "We were honored that he was available to come back and announce the parade this year, and we look forward to hearing him back in the announcer's stand on Monday."
Though there were other announcers spaced out along the parade route, Brotman made his announcements directly across the street from the president, including those from the thick official script as he described which band or float was making its way down Pennsylvania Avenue.
Yet he was also poised for when the parade hits those "bumps in the road" or gaps for which there was no official script.
About two weeks before the parade, Brotman shared the content of a folder full of trivia ad-libs, only one of many folders he had filled with research and other materials.
"The best ad libs are written down," he said.
(Here's a sample of Brotman's trivia: Which hand is the Statue of Liberty's torch in?)
Though he is literally hoisted above the crowd, it is evident from his attitude and own insistence that he is "just one of the guys."
"I try to be human about the whole thing," he said.
During a stopping point of Jimmy Carter's parade, Brotman said, he made a suggestion to the crowd that resulted in a historic act — the first "wave" in inaugural history.
Brotman also recalled addressing the president directly on a couple occasions.
One time, he said, he announced to Bill Clinton, "Mr. President, I'm told that your college band has an extra saxophone in case you'd like to join in!"
Another occasion in 2005, Brotman said, would land him in "a little bit of trouble."
"I said, 'Mr. President, I know how you enjoy baseball in Washington, [it] just has a new baseball team this year, and it's traditional for the president to throw out the first ball. Will you be able to throw out the first ball?" Brotman remembered saying to George W. Bush.
Two minutes later, he said, he would be confronted by an intimidating-looking secret service agent who made it clear: no direct questions or statements to the president.
After gleefully recounting the story like a kid once caught taking some chocolate cake from the kitchen counter, he said his question was intended to be "harmless" and just fun for the spectators.
"I haven't done that to [President Barack] Obama yet. I might try. But I hope that guy is retired," he said, laughing and referring to the secret service agent who scolded him those years before.
While he has seen inaugural parades with themes ranging from military to Hollywood, Brotman said the style of Obama's 2009 parade, which included high school and college groups new to the inaugural scene, was unique.
"He doesn't go for the personalities or the celebrities or the famous people," he said. "I think he selects these people, or the people around him, with his heart as opposed to his mind, if you will."
Brotman's daughter, Debbie Doxzon, of Union Bridge, said she has attended the parades with her father since George H.W. Bush's second term.
"I take the pictures and my husband does the spotting," Doxzon said, adding that they also go as "moral support and cheerleaders."
Though there are always jitters, Doxzon said, Brotman is "always confident" and "always prepared" on the day of the parade.
"He just feeds off the crowd," she said.
Doxzon said they can see people getting involved in what Brotman says, and that his personality is evident in his announcements.
"His signature is still on it, even when he's reading the script," she said.
Sam Doxzon, a senior at the University of Maryland, has joined his grandfather in the announcing booth since Bill Clinton's second term, and said he has helped Brotman with tasks such as pronounces words and giving a heads up as to what is approaching in the parade.
"I think he's very down to earth and very jovial," he said.


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Like many hopeful students accepted at Webb, I came with dreams of designing racing sailboats and cruising yachts. Racing a Flying Dutchman, sailing a Pacific Catamaran, and working as a harbor rat in Chicago during high school had made me eager to learn about naval architecture; I'd read books about it and even poured molten lead to make batten weights with my like-minded cousin (Steve Shepstone, '77).
Having discovered Webb, I was introduced to the unique culture of the Institute during my interview visit by students hanging out the windows of Stevenson Taylor Hall yelling, "Escape while you still can!"
Four years later, graduation was almost anticlimactic after the amazing journey —shared with my classmates — that had tested the limits of our endurance and sanity.
I regret that Prof. Ridgely-Nevitt was disappointed my thesis was done on a computer instead of in a towing tank, but it foreshadowed my future career. Resigned to designing commercial ships instead of yachts, I failed in my quest to find a job in San Francisco despite two winter work terms there, but was salvaged by the now defunct Sun Shipbuilding in PA. I loved working with the many Webb graduates there, but the shipyard was failing, so I eventually returned to Chicago with Amoco.
Once again, I met some outstanding Webbies, and enjoyed many ship inspections and sea trials on tugboats to VLCCs, from Boston to Japan. Unfortunately, Amoco dismissed all its naval architects after the Amoco Cadiz lawsuit with France was settled; but I had hedged by starting a MS degree in computer science, based on my engineering programming.
It was difficult leaving shipbuilding for software development. My Webb education had prepared me with skills that transferred well, so I found work as a scientific programmer at an automotive research center. After three years, a hostile takeover forced another personal knockdown as research was cut. Despite knowing nothing about finance, I took an interview at a derivatives firm, and was seduced by the challenge of building real-time, distributed systems driven by complex quantitative algorithms. I don't doubt that having Webb on my resume helped me stand out for the job. Since then, I have held various IT positions at investment banks and trading firms, managing to survive despite the turmoil in that sector.
If there is a moral to my career path, it is that nothing is permanent. A strong foundation is necessary for one to adapt to whatever situation presents itself, and Webb provided the education and life experience necessary to navigate the unexpected rogue waves of modern careers, even far apart from NA/ME. Webb is not for everyone, but, then, neither is an ordinary university education.


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chopped pecans
I made twenty of these for gifts - and they look so nice, I'm not sure if I'm going to actually hand them out! For the cooking novice, note that 5/8 Cup = 1/2 Cup plus 2 T.
When the ingredients were packed down, this recipe only filled the jar 3/4 full. I just added more cranberries and white chocolate chips.
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The taste of this cookie is outstanding, but I only gave 4 stars because of the prep. You really can't mix butter with egg, it curdles. That's just not how cookies are made. I ruined a whole batch the first time. Next time, I layered all the ingredients as stated, except the sugars. I put them in a small zip bag and put them on top of everything. I changed the recipe card so that you cream the butter with the sugar package, then add the egg. Turned out like a normal cookie dough that way. Thanks for the recipe!!
This was my first attempt at making a jar cookie. I just made 16 jars to give as gifts. I did try the recipe out first and it is good. It is a dry dough but bakes up soft. I used semi-sweet chocolate chips instead, I think they made them a bit salty, so I reduced the salt a bit. I wanted my jars to look fuller. So I layered the ingredients this way, bottom to top, brown sugar, white sugar, flour, nuts, chips, berries, oats, flour, soda, salt. Also just a note for anyone planning on making a bunch. 12 jars used: 5 lbs flour, 2 lbs oats, 1.5 pkg of brown sugar (32 oz) and 4 pkg chips (12 oz). I bought the nuts in bulk and bought way too may. Next time I think I will take my measuring cup to the store.
This was a great gift to give and it tasted wonderful as well! To prevent the brown sugar from hardening I mixed the brown and white sugars together before adding them to the jar. They stayed soft over a week before they were made. Another reviewer stated that egg and butter couldn't be creamed so she put the sugar in a packet. Egg and butter CAN be creamed - it just won't look the same as when you cream butter and sugar. It will look how egg and butter look together. Follow the recipe's original directions and you should get a great cookie!
Great recipe! I make them all the time. I just do two things differently when I make them as jar mixes: use Domino Brownulated Sugar to avoid having the sugar get hard in the jar, and stick a small crumbled-up piece of wax paper in the top to avoid having the ingredients move around (since the recipe doesn't completely fill the jar.) I cover the top with a small piece of patterned cloth and tie with a ribbon, and you can't see the wax paper.
I love this recipe!!! Tastes great, awesome textures, and it looks SO pretty in the jar with the bright red cranberries! I printed out the baking directions on cardstock and tied it to the mason jar with rafia. Taking the advice of another reviewer, I changed the name to "Cranberries in the Snow"...sounds more appropriate for the holidays and actually resembles it's name! Two suggestions, DO NOT pack down the ingedients as some other recipes in a jar require. This recipe fits in the jar just as it's poured in. Also, using a wide-mouth jar and a cone made out of paper helps kids (and adults alike) get it all in without any mess. Oh, used 7 grain flakes 'cause that's what I had, and walnuts instead of pecans (cheaper) and it tasted great! Will make this to give as gifts every year!
I have given cookies in a jar as Christmas gifts for 3 years now and have searched through dozens of recipes to find one better than the last. I have yet to find one better than this. I made 100 of them last year and people are STILL raving about them! They taste wonderful and look very festive in the jars.
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Molecular motor proteins are fascinating enzymes that power much of the movement performed by living organisms. In the first part of this lecture, I will provide an overview of the motors that move along cytoskeletal tracks (kinesin and dynein which move along microtubules and myosin which moves along actin). The main focus of this lecture is on how motor proteins work. How does a nanoscale protein convert energy from ATP hydrolysis into unidirectional motion and force production? What tools do we have at our disposal to study them? The first part of the lecture will focus on these questions for kinesin (a microtubule-based motor) and myosin (an actin-based motor), since they have been the subject of extensive studies and good models for their mechanisms have emerged. I conclude by discussing the importance of understanding motor proteins for human disease, in particular illustrating a recent biotechnology effort from Cytokinetics, Inc. to develop drugs that activate cardiac myosins to improve cardiac contractility in patients suffering from heart failure. The first part of the lecture is directed to a general audience or a beginning graduate class. More >>
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The Community of Disc Golfers and About All Things Disc Golf
Play It Again Sports is hosting a free disc golf clinic in Milford Michigan on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 10:30 am at the Black Locust disc golf course inside Kensington Metropark.
Open to players of all abilities, including newcomers to the game, this clinic will be directed by Discraft sponsored Professional Mark Ellis and will have prizes and games from Play It Again Sports and Discraft.
The clinic will break down into sessions dealing with Long distance power driving (directed my Jamie Mosier, who will demonstrate launching a disc into orbit), forehand shots, putting and basic skills. Please bring golf discs.
From 1-96 expressway, exit at Kent Lake Road directly into the park to the first right, which is the Black Locust disc golf course. There is a park entrance fee of $4.00 per vehicle and a $2.00 fee per player to play the course.
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We have Eirik Kauserud, big power lefty for those of you who want to see the lines from a lefty perspective.
Sarah Demar ("Peach", no really, that is her nickname, when you see her it will make perfect sense), Discraft sponsored Pro. Has thrown away more trophies we can count.
Jamie Mosier, big power player who can throw it over the moon. Rumor is he can circumnavigate the globe and teach you to do it too.
John (Angus) Mcaskin, 1st year Pro who has been ripping it up. Master of the hyzer flip and unbelievable, jaw-dropping lines through the trees. Everyone thought it was luck until he kept doing it.
(Grizzly) Dave Milewski, True skill and charm all in one package. The wise will seek his insight and cherish it forever.
Me. Old, tired, somewhat feeble. Can still kick your ass. Hahaha.
We will break down into small groups to work on specific skills. If no one other than you shows up we can turn you into the next phenom. So don't tell anyone. It will be our little secret.
Presented by Play it Again Sports. Sponsored by Discraft.
The Discraft vids are nice and flashy, but are just showing off compared to what you learn from this guy, who is sooooooooooo friggin booooooooorriiiiiiiiing. Keep in mind this 9:55 video is only one-half of the lesson. But it helped me more than anything else on Youtube. Though Mark has a damn sexy forehand.
The clinic probably goes a couple hours but you can join late or leave early as you wish.
Following the clinic we might organize a best shot doubles on the course if there is interest.
For a clinic open to all (but required of none) there is not way to predict how many players of what caliber might show up. That is why we have multiple instructors to break into groups to deal with particular skills or shots. The fewer who attend the more specific we can get with one on one instruction. The more who attend the better our sponsors like it as their message gets broader exposure. However it works I am happy to teach one player or a hundred.
In past clinics we have had a group of beginners who need an overview of basic skills. Then we have had players who showed up looking for help with a particular shot (increasing distance, anhyzers, forehands, overheads, straddle putts, etc.). We have also had players who needed help with a particular aspect of competition (playing under pressure, tournament preparation, understanding rules, etc).
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Sport will briefly take a back seat at Albert Park today when the world of Formula One pays tribute to the victims of natural disaster in Japan with a minute's silence before the start of the 2011 Qantas Australian Formula One Grand Prix.
The 24 drivers in the 2011 field will join dignitaries including the Acting Consul-General of Japan, Mr Yasufumi Kotake, and Victorian Premier Mr Ted Baillieu to observe a minute's silence for the thousands who perished, went missing or were left destitute by the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan only a few weeks ago.
Popular Sauber driver Kamui Kobayashi is the lone Japanese in the field but every driver in the other teams has set aside sporting rivalries this week to show solidarity with their friend.
When they return to their cockpits, the stage is set for a thrilling start to the 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship year.
The order on the starting-grid may not exactly reflect local fans' hopes and expectations but there is still everything to play for when the lights on the gantry go out.
Aussie F1 followers would probably have preferred to see Mark Webber's name on the number one starting slot, but a young German by the name of Vettel and a former World Champion called Hamilton conspired to keep Webber back in third.
"I didn't put myself into the best position today," the 34-year-old Red Bull racer admitted yesterday. "But I've had tough Saturdays before, and Sunday? It's a long, long day…"
As World Champion Sebastian Vettel said from the other side of the Red Bull garage, pole position – especially one that peeled four-tenths of a second off the fastest lap ever seen at Albert Park – is all well and good, but nobody has any points on the board yet and there are 58 unpredictable laps ahead.
The two key questions are: how will Pirelli's tyres cope with the Albert Park challenge in race conditions, especially if the weather stays iffy, and who will get through the notorious Turn 1 on the opening lap with their cars and chances undamaged?
Vettel is a charger, Lewis Hamilton's McLaren will be taking no prisoners, and with Fernando Alonso's Ferrari right behind him on the grid, Webber knows the dash to the first corner could have huge consequences for the rest of his race.
Before the F1 cars come out there is action aplenty for an Albert Park crowd expected to surpass six figures today.
There's the second race of the F5000 Tasman Cup Revival, the third encounter of the Carrera Cup Porsches, the second clash of the Lexus Celebrity Challenge stars and of course the final episode of the V8 Supercars Albert Park 400.
Add in the Shannons Historic Demonstration, Alan Moffat in his glorious Boss Mustang and a tribute to our two great World Champions, Sir Jack Brabham and Alan Jones, and you have all the ingredients of a special day in which sport will bow its head before putting on a show for the watching world.


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Wednesday, December 19, 2001JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2001) -- East Tennessee State senior guard Erin Thurman (Hixson, Tenn.) scored 14 of her 19 points in the second half as the Lady Bucs defeated Tennessee Tech, 82-73, Wednesday night from Memorial Center in Johnson City. The Lady Bucs (6-4) came out fire to begin the game, building an 11-0 lead with 16:11 remaining in the first half. Freshman guard Summer Jones (Virgie, Ky.) ignited the run, scoring seven points in the first three-and-a-half minutes of the game. The Golden Eaglettes (7-4) would slowly claw their waw back into the game, eventually taking a one-point lead, 18-17 with 6:53 remaining in the first half. There were four lead changes over the rest of the half, as Tennessee Tech led going into the locker room, 31-30. The lead changed hands twice to begin the second hal. The final time was as junior forward Misty Copas (Kingsport, Tenn.) knocked down a jumper to make the score 34-33 with 18:44 left in the game and give the Lady Bucs the lead for good. The Golden Eaglettes cut the ETSU lead to three at 46-43 with 13:11 remaining. At that point, the Lady Bucs turned it on again, going on a 17-5 run, giving them their largest lead of the game, 63-48, with 9:03. Tennessee Tech never gave up, fighting back and cutting the lead to three on several more occasions late in the second half. The most important play in the game may have been a layup by senior forward Megan Jackson (Paris, Tenn.) with 1:55 remaining in the game. Tennessee Tech had again cut the lead to three, 74-71. Jackson drove the lane and was fouled, but was still able to put the ball in the basket. Jackson converted the three-point play and essentially ended any hope of a Golden Eaglette comeback. ETSU would widen their lead to nine over the last two minutes by knocking down five of six free throws. Thurman led ETSU with 19 points, tying her season-high, set against Wofford on Dec. 5. Sophomore forward Lauren Trantham (Asheville, N.C.) tied her career-high with 14 points on 5-9 shooting. Freshman Ashley Reed (Barrackville, W.Va) scored 11 points and pulled down a game and career-high nine rebounds. Jackson (13) and Jones (11) also scored in double-digits for ETSU. Tennessee Tech was led by senior forward Janet Holt, who scored 20 points on 8-16 shooting. Jennifer Wilhelm (14) and Leah Bird (12) also scored in double-digits for the Golden Eaglettes. The win was ETSU head coach Karen Kemp's first over Tennessee Tech and it is only the second time in 18 meetings that the Lady Bucs have defeated the Golden Eaglettes. This also marks another win for the Lady Bucs when they reach the 80-point plateau. Over the last three seasons, ETSU is 22-1 when scoring more than 80. The Lady Bucs will now take some time off for the holidays before hosting SoCon rival Chattanooga on Dec. 29 at 1:00 p.m. from Memorial Center.
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Musician Robert is a perpetual starving artist with low overhead and minimal commitments. When Robert's daughter announces that she's engaged, he advises her against it - his own marriage to Emily didn't last, and he doesn't understand why anyone would want to give up their independence. Yet when Robert and Emily reunite and dredge up old memories and hurts, both discover they have a lot of unresolved issues and that love, marriage and divorce aren't quite as simple as they'd like.
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This musical prequel to The Wizard of Oz addresses surprisingly complex themes, such as standards of beauty, morality and, believe it or not, fighting fascism. Thanks to Winnie Holzman's witty book and Stephen Schwartz's pop-inflected score, Wicked soars. Currently, the cast features Christine Dwyer as Elphaba and Jenni Barber as Galinda.—David Cote
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|Burr's Bellweather Foliage Tree
I received a "News from Vermont" email newsletter from Burr Morse at Morse Farms the other day and clicked on a link over to his web site where he has photographs of a big maple changing color. Each week, he will be posting a new photo of the tree to show the progress of falll foliage in this area (Morse Farm is about 20 miles from us I guess).
Shown here is how the tree looked October 7, 2002. Morse Farm's web site has three weekly photos posted so far this year and the color is coming right along. You can see it here.
Check back on Morse Farm's web site each week and watch this tree to see the fall foliage color change in north central Vermont.
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|Goldenrod and Joe-Pye-Weed
Goldenrod wildflowers in the foreground, Joe-Pye-Weed behind, and Cattails in the background.
There are large fields full of Goldenrod and Joe-Pye-Weed around Vermont this time of year. Sometimes it can be quite visually striking to look down on a field of these wildflowers from a distance. They are one of the signals that most of the summer is behind us.
(c) 2006 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus
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|Black-eyed Susans
This group of Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) is growing in a small field alongside our driveway. There are about 25 species of Black-eyed Susans in North America, some annual and some perennial. It's the state flower of Maryland. This link will take you to the Black-eyed Susan page of a very good website about flowers.
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In the meantime, here are some photos of new designs. I have, as mentioned, over 100 pairs of shoes in the studio. My fabulous intern, Paige, went back to school. I have yet to hire a replacement.
One of the first of those styles I will offer is the newsprint shoes below called Kat. I love this fabric. It's the perfect shade of linen with black newsprint letters from the "Kitty Chronicle." It would be so cute in a peep toed bootie like these.
Additional designs are the black panther jersey print with a bit of reclaimed lace and silver gem. Like I said in a previous post, these would be perfect with a silhouette t-shirt and distressed jeans or a ruffly cream little dress.
I'm disappointed with how these photos turned out. I had much more elaborate chalk sketches and lots of stylized photos with beads and fabric. In the end, my concentration was totally thrown, and I had the kids leaning over my shoulder, stealing beads and trying to "dust" the ground with my reclaimed french silks.
I'll close with another photo of my gorgeous little niece. You can see more photos of her here. I have a new photo friday design, but I still haven't gotten to take the pictures. I'm working on it! Have a lovely Saturday! XO
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- jenna said...
You have a beautiful line filled with magnificent collections! I can't help myself however, because I really think that some of these adorable items would be perfected with a flower headband! I have fallen in love with Gigis Apparel flower headbands and hats, and I think they'd look great paired with some of your accessories!
- August 13, 2010 at 12:29 PM
- Mande said...
Cuteness!!! Love these! Cannot wait to see more. xo
- August 13, 2010 at 1:29 PM
- Prencie said...
Super cute Jessica!!! I can totally see these on Paris;) hee hee! I just recently made a headband that would go great with these!!! LOVE! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us!
- August 13, 2010 at 2:02 PM
- Marley's Momma said...
Beautiful shoes! Can't wait to see what you have created!
- August 13, 2010 at 2:33 PM
- Dear Lillie said...
Ahhhhhh - okay, these are definitely my new favorites! I have such a weekness for any kind of script fabric! Just realized I never e-mailed you back so I will later today!
- August 13, 2010 at 3:33 PM
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- Jessica said...
I'm running behind here. I was contacted about something unexpected this afternoon. I wish I could say what right now, but I can't. Just keep Joyfolie in your prayers! {It's possibly a very good thing!} Will post more pics over the next few hours!
- August 13, 2010 at 3:48 PM
- Brandy said...
Beautiful little shoes!!
- August 13, 2010 at 4:03 PM
- Jenni said...
in my thoughts and prayers!
these shoes are so beautiful! love 'em!
- August 13, 2010 at 11:48 PM
- Prencie said...
OMW!!! Jessica! You're killing me!! The Kitty chronicle in the peep boots, I AM JUMPING up and down!!! I would LOVE a PAIR!!!! LOVE, Love, LOVE!!! Awesome pics btw! I adore the chalkboard background and flowers! Very cute!!! Can't wait to see what's up your sleeve!!:)
- August 14, 2010 at 10:32 AM
- Angel Warrior said...
you are incredible!!! These shoes are just fabulous!!! I am always so impressed and excited about your work! Will keep you {and joyfolie} in my prayers!!!
- August 14, 2010 at 4:01 PM
- Alisha said...
I love all these, they are so beautiful. I think the Gabbi's in cream are my new favs :)
- August 14, 2010 at 10:33 PM
- Megan said...
love all the shoes! can't wait for the peep toe boot :) but my favorite pic is of your niece! oh, i try and try to get photos like that of my kids and nothing ever comes out right, so i am going to fly down after the baby boy is here and have you take a few seriously amazing photos of him :) jk..lol..but you are a great photographer, what type of camera do you have??? maybe thats the problem, the camera... not the person behind it! :)
- August 16, 2010 at 11:09 AM
- Megan said...
oh and fingers crossed and prayers going your way on whatever the news is that you can't tell us!!!
- August 16, 2010 at 11:10 AM
- Jessica said...
It's so great to hear other mom's struggle with the same thing! I've been working on my own little side business (www.graceinspired.etsy.com) and struggle with focusing on the kids, while working part-time from home and trying to design. We have a 3 month old and 2.5 year old. Thanks for being so open! Praying God's blessing on your life and balance!
- August 19, 2010 at 3:37 PM
- Anonymous said...
These are great pictures but how do I look at buying the poka dot linen pair??? I don't see anything about purchase. I started on your website which said to go to facebook for more pics and now what do I do?
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Factor XII is synthesized in the liver. Its biological half-life is 40 to 50 hours. Factor XII is a component of the contact activation system and is involved in both intrinsic pathway and fibrinolytic system
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