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Beat all ingredients together except flour and baking powder. Mix well and add flour and baking powder to make a stiff dough. Divide into 4 or 5 balls. Roll each to desired thickness. (I let the dry some, then roll up and cut into slices thin or wide. After they have dried put in freezer bags and freeze. Keeps indefinitely.)
Mix together; place in double boiler. Cook until thick, about 17 minutes.
Cut angel food cake into slices and place into bottom of 13″ x 9″ x 2″ pan. Prepare pudding according to directions and beat in cream cheese. Pour over cake. Sprinkle drained pineapple over pudding. Spread top with Cool Whip. Chill. Any flavor of pudding may be used instead of coconut cream.
In two large bowls, combine pretzels, Bugels, cashews and crackers. Sprinkle with dressing mix; toss gently to combine. Drizzle with oil; toss until well coated. Store in airtight containers. YIELD: 6 quarts.
Place cereal in a large heatproof bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Pour over cereal and stir until well coated. Spread into a greased 13″ x 9″ x 2″ pan. In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Spread over bars. Cool completely before cutting. Yield: 1 1/2 dozen.
Combine the oats and coconut; set aside. In a saucepan, combine milk and butter. Stir in sugar and cocoa; bring to a boil. Add oat mixture, stirring constantly; cook for one minute. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls one inch apart onto waxed paper. Yield: about 3 dozen.
Hard boil six eggs. Peel and chill. Divide sausage into six and wrap around eggs. Beat remaining egg, dip balls of sausage into egg, then roll in crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees. Cut in half to serve.
(We used Panko crumbs as they get crispier. Also, I don't cook eggs completely done)
1. Spread ice cream into the crust, freeze for two hours or until firm.
2. In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; fold in whipped cream. Spread over ice cream. Cover and freeze for two hours or until firm. (May be frozen for up to two months)
3. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with caramel ice cream topping. Drizzle with chocolate ice cream topping if desired. Dollop with whipped cream.
Prep time: 20 minutes plus freezing.
Mix all ingredients except cheese. Pour into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake 20 minutes more.
Layer in a greased 4 quart casserole dish the chicken and celery. Mix the onion, mayonnaise and lemon and layer on top of celery. Layer cheese over the mayonnaise. Sprinkle potato chips on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. This makes a large casserole.


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Having had to cancel our stay in another hotel because it had no electricity, compliments of Hurricane Wilma, we do feel fortunate that we were able to book into the JW Mariott. It was fully operative. The bed room was quite nice, but the bath room was very ordinary. There is no landscaping to the property and no view of any pleasant dimension. The room for breakfast was not at all appealing in its starkness and the service was deplorable. The service for dinner the night before was also not very good, but the restaurant was quite crowded as it was one of the few functioning in the area. There was no excuse for the breakfast inadequacies: there were few people in the restaurant. While we felt fortunate to have a room given all the problems in Miami at the time, this hotel in structure, aesthetics and service can not hold a candle to the Ritz Carlton in Coconut Grove. If you are looking for a special place to stay, check out the Ritz and compare prices. Even a $100 difference is well worth the expenditure to be pampered at the Ritz!
Post Hurricane
We stayed at this hotel for a conference and vacation afterwards. This followed Hurricane Wilma. I have to commend the staff and hotel. They, along with others in this area had electricity, running water and were running very normal when we arrived 3 days later. The staff went out of their way to check us in and make us comfortable. This was a great feat due to many of the windows being blown out on the west and south side. The pool was closed, but other than that, our stay was great. Food and room service 24 hours was excellent with large portions, and very fast. Kudos to them.
Awesome hotel. Very beautiful. Everyone is extremely helpful. Very service oriented. Room was nice size, had free internet computer, great restraurants. Nice workout room but could be expanded. Pool and spa looked great but we didnt try them.
Don't Bother
Stayed here after a cruise in January, 2005. Made reservations through Marriott rewards, but at check out time, they wouldn't accept them. Even after they saw our coupons at check-in! Was embarassing, especially with my family watching.
They checked us into a room with wet floors in front of windows that smelled musty. Asked to be moved and they did not have same room type. Oh well, but they never apologized. Made me feel like I was being picky!
Asked for early check-in and sat in their bar for 3 hours waiting. We were drunk and checked in AFTER normal check-in. They never even offered to buy us a drink.
This hotel is close to nothing that is open during non-business hours. Concierge sent us to Coconut Grove for Indonesian food, but the restaurant didn't even know what kind of food that was! Still a good place though.
The only redeeming thing about this hotel is their pool and spa services.
Elegant hotel in financial district
The JW Marriott is an elegant, business hotel in the financial district of Miami. As other reviewers have noted, the rooms feature a very comfortable bed and are decorated more like a Ritz-Carlton than an ordinary Marriott. The staff is extemely friendly and efficient and the valet parking service is very quick. We did not eat in the hotel--save one room service breakfast that arrived on time. Because it is in the business district, the hotel (unlike most Miami properties) does not have any balconies. It does have an attractive pool and spa on the 7th floor.
There are a number of first class, business-oriented restaurants within walking distance (such as Mendoza, Capital Grill, Morton's, etc.). The wood paneled bar is very attractive--although a bit too brightly lit. Conversely, the room lights are a liitle too dim. One great feature is totally free internet access using the work station in the room. I highly recommend this hotel.
J.W. Marriott is awesome. Stayed here for the last three nights of my vacations and loved it. As I like to see all around, stayed in three different hotels located all over the city and by far this is the best hotel in Miami. Front Desk Staff is very friendly and kind. Hotel is a short walk away from downtown (flager St.) and close by a metromover station. Facilities are classy and bright. Rooms are spotless, comfortable and have all you need to not leave, however if you decide to have some fun in town, a taxi ride back home from South Beach will cost around us$20. Pool/Spa is neat. Over all it exceeded my expectations.
Frequent traveller
Travel to Miami for business twice a month and usually stay here or the Intercontinental. Choose this hotel for it's quiet, subdued atmosphere, nice health club, Brickell location, and most comfortable beds in Miami.
Just avoid both restaurants - terrible, terrible service. Been to Isabella's once for dinner and twice foR breakfast and each time the service was amongst the worst I've yet to experience ANYWHERE.
The bed is great!!
The hotel was fantastic to say the least. It's near the end of the main road which a great because it's not a lot of traffic. They have a cute little beach setting where the pool is. And they have hammocks to relax. As on reviewer said, the beds are fantastic. I just wanted to sleep and lay in bed. I haven't slept on a great bed at hotels like this in YEARS. Don't hesitate to come here. Very pleasant place and staff.
Overwhelmed By Staff Effort
The staff at this hotel are so highly trained, its difficult to find any fault with the hotel. Every time you think you have a legitimate complaint, the warm smile and helpful attitude of the staff just melt you. The service totally makes up for any shortcomings. It has to be experienced to be believed. These people are total professionals, committed to providing the very best service in the city of Miami, and quite possibly all of North America. They have won my loyalty. If you can afford it, the JW Marriott Miami is DEFINITELY worthy of its reputation.
Very Pleased
Elegant rooms were very well appointed and clean. The down feather bed was luxurious and made it hard to get out of bed in the morning.
Convenient location if conducting business downtown but probably not the best choice for the leisure traveler since it's not within walking distance of any attractions. Service was efficient and prompt. Overall, very pleased.
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How much of the information you "know" is actually misinformation in disguise? Maybe your first grade teacher simplified a few things in history class, or science hadn't quite caught up with reality yet, or your parents were just telling you what their parents told them. All (well, some) are revealed in The De-Textbook: The Stuff You Didn't Know About the Stuff You Thought You Knew by the editors of Cracked.com, a U.S.-based humor website.
With a tongue-in-cheek, often slyly humorous style, The De-Textbook takes you from the basic things we are doing wrong everyday (like breathing and sleeping) through more advanced misconceptions in biology, history and psychology, to name a few. This is definitely a book geared toward a more adult audience, as some of the more subtle jokes and innuendos may be confusing to a younger audience, and that's not counting an entire chapter on sex education. Each section is filled with short snippets of information that are hilariously presented accompanied by numerous pictures and illustrations, also hilariously presented. If we had textbooks this engaging in school, maybe we all would have actually learned something.
So if you're curious (or rather, suspicious) about whether ostriches really hide their heads in the sand, or whether the Dark Ages were really all that dark, or perhaps you're wondering how many planets there really are in the Solar System and why scientists can't seem to make up their minds about it, The De-Textbook is a great place to start. Trivia buffs and fans of Cracked or similar humor sites like The Oatmeal will especially enjoy this one.
Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews and Walt Disney: for most of us, the three are linked together with supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, tea parties on the ceiling and Jane and Michael Banks of 17 Cherry Tree Lane. The name P.L. Travers, however, is recognizable by only the most diehard of Poppins fans, as she is the author of the Mary Poppins children's book series, as well as the subject of the biography Mary Poppins, She Wrote by Valerie Lawson.
P.L. Travers was born in Australia and christened Helen Lyndon Goff; she later adopted Pamela Lyndon Travers as a pseudonym. Travers valued her privacy, and felt protective of the Mary Poppins characters and stories. Lawson explains that each contained elements of Travers' own rather peripatetic and often difficult life. Initially, Walt Disney encountered resistance from Travers when he approached her about adapting her Poppins books to a film version. The "real" nanny is sharp-tongued, mysterious, controlling and a bit vain. Travers felt Disney would "replace truth with false sentimentality" and called Disney's movie-making "vulgar." In the end, Disney's coffers trumped Travers' misgivings, and the Julie Andrews version of Mary triumphed on the silver screen.
Expect to hear more about P.L. Travers after the December release of the new movie Saving Mr. Banks which follows Disney as he woos Travers for the film rights to the now-classic movie Mary Poppins.
Allie Brosh has been publishing her stick figure drawings on her blog Hyperbole and a Half since July 2009. Her sense of humor and quirky drawings made the blog incredibly popular. Now Brosh has taken the blog a step further, publishing her first book filled with her familiar simple, but hilarious drawings. Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened contains a mix of classic stories from the blog and brand new ones.
Longtime Hyperbole and a Half readers will enjoy revisiting favorite pieces like "The God of Cake," a story from Brosh's childhood in which she became obsessed with her grandfather's birthday cake, and did everything she could to devour the entire thing. While new stories like "Lost in the Woods," a tale in which Brosh, her mother and younger sister end up lost in the woods for hours after her mother decides that the girls need to learn about nature, will make readers — new and old alike — laugh out loud. Readers will also enjoy brand new pieces about Brosh's comical dogs — the simple dog and the helper dog. Hyperbole and a Half does take a turn for the serious with Brosh's two-part piece on her experiences with depression. Both parts are refreshingly honest, but not without her unique brand of humor.
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened is a hilarious collection of stories and drawings. Brosh's storytelling ability combined with her comic drawings make for a fun and insightful book.
It's cookie-baking season again and there are a number of places to look for new recipes to add to your repertoire. A new book from Krisztina Maksai, European Cookies for Every Occasion, takes on old-world favorites with a contemporary twist. Focused specifically on the sweet treats of Central Europe, Maksai's conversational introductions to each recipe are a good counterpoint to the clear, all-business side of the techniques used as she creates each of the morsels. Clearly coming from a 21st century perspective, she indicates the value of using organic ingredients (such as lemon zest) and her concern over artificial dyes.
This is a gorgeous cookbook full of excellent step-by-step photographs explaining the process of making each cookie. The book is broken into four main sections, starting with Quick and Easy, then Moderately Easy, Moderately Difficult and, finally, Challenging Cookies. Also included is a short list of essential baking tools and an introduction of how Maksai became the baker she is today. In it, she explains the importance of tasting various dark chocolates to select the right one for the application, and also describes why using a double-boiler may not be the best choice for melting chocolate.
Cookie ingredients that are particularly popular in Europe make numerous appearances in the book, such as various jams, marzipan and poppy seeds. Maksai was born in Romania, moved to Germany as a child but grew up in Hungary. Since then, she has lived in Austria, the United States and Hungary once again. This blend of cultures is evident in the cookies she highlights within this elegant cookbook. Krisztina Maksai's YouTube channel even includes a video of her constructing a stained glass gingerbread house which includes a smoking chimney!
Hobbit fans rejoice! The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug premiered in Los Angeles on December 2, and will be opening nationwide on December 13. This grand fantasy was co-written, produced and directed by Peter Jackson and is the second installment of a planned trilogy based on J. R. R. Tolkein's novel, The Hobbit. The storyline follows the events of last year's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Stephen Fry and Orlando Bloom are just a few of the featured stars. An epic film demands companion guides, and fans of the series and movie buffs alike will enjoy the following sumptuous titles.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Official Movie Guide is a behind-the-scenes guide to the making of the film, and features interviews with key cast and crew. Enjoy exclusive interviews with Peter Jackson and other filmmakers who share production insights. The rich illustrations take readers deeper into the world of Bilbo Baggins with an abundance of photos of the actors, creatures, costumes and special effects.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Visual Companion offers background into the world of Middle Earth, and includes character profiles and notes on various landmarks. This lavishly illustrated companion follows The Company of Thorin Oakenshield as they embark on a dangerous journey to Erebor, where the dragon Smaug awaits. Introduced by Richard Armitage, who plays Thorin Oakenshield, and complemented with beautiful illustrations, the Visual Companion offers an impeccable narrative of the Company's passage to Erebor.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Chronicles: Art & Design celebrates the creative vision behind this movie. Readers will enjoy the unrestrained exploration into the design and development of the environments, cultures, creatures and artifacts encountered by the characters during their epic journey. Filled with hundreds of images, including conceptual art and supplementary photographs, the comprehensive commentary provided by the film's cast and crew is enlightening and informative.
Want to dress for success? Confused by your closet? Two new titles from fashion experts will solve all your design dilemmas, including just what in the world to wear to that holiday party!
Gretta Monahan, Rachael Ray's style guru, successfully tackles universal style questions with accessible answers in Style and the Successful Girl: Transform Your Look, Transform Your Life. A graduate of Harvard Business School, Monahan has built a multi-million dollar fashion and beauty empire that includes swanky boutiques and spas. Her chic approach is embraced by Hollywood A-listers, but also works for the average woman of any age and any style. The lessons, tips and transformations are beautifully presented in this exceptionally illustrated guide that is guaranteed to help women achieve a fun and functional wardrobe without losing personal flair. From head to toe, readers will come away with makeover suggestions which will also serve to empower and attract success.
America's favorite frugal fashionista, Lilliana Vazquez, has been providing tips and tricks since 2008 on the popular CheapChicas.com. Now, Vazquez offers her advice on shopping smart in The Cheap Chica's Guide to Style. With hundreds of appearances on national shows where she shares her thrifty point of view, Vazquez is a recognized style savant. In her fun guide, she approaches fashion from a practical point of view. Light quizzes help readers determine their style and budget. Once those critical elements are defined, readers can take Vazquez's advice on creating individual panache, copying designer favorites and finding the best places to shop. One quick pointer: your own closet is a super source of bargain shopping! This attractive volume is an indispensable accessory for the New Year.
During an interview following Kurt Cobain's suicide in 1994, his mother remarked, "Now he's gone and joined that stupid club. I told him not to join that stupid club." Journalists began referring to "the curse of the 27 Club" when writing about the surprisingly large group of musicians whose lives were all cut tragically short when they were 27 years old. Howard Sounes explores this sad coincidence in 27: A History of the 27 Club Through the Lives of Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse.
While Sounes lists 50 musicians who died at age 27, he examines the facts surrounding the lives and deaths of the six most iconic in his book. He calls the idea of the 27 Club a media construct and maintains that their deaths at the same age are merely a coincidence. In reality, the common factors in their lives were difficult childhoods, addiction, personality disorders, self-destructive behavior and a fast rise to fame during their early 20s. Given these circumstances, Sounes argues that the fact that each died at such a young age was not surprising. This book is an antidote to the media hype and Internet mythology surrounding the 27 Club. The author brings a measured examination of these stars' lives and tragic deaths.
Sounes recently recounted the events of the final hours of some of these musicians' lives in this Rolling Stone feature.
Fifty years ago the country was rocked by the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. His life and tragic death remain a cultural touchstone, and today's anniversary has resulted in a proliferation of published titles on the subject. Three of these new entries shed light on the man, the assassination and his enduring legacy.
Award-winning author James Swanson thoroughly documents the day Kennedy was killed in End of Days: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy. From the Kennedys' Texas train trip, to the shooting in Dealey Plaza, to the aftermath awash with confusion, Swanson does not miss a detail. The narrative unfolds hour-by-hour, and the reader is immediately caught up in this riveting account which defines all of the major players, from Jack and Jackie to Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby. The research is remarkable, and the accompanying photographs add heft to this absorbing and important account.
Dallas 1963 by Bill Minutaglio and Steven Davis offers a different take on the assassination by focusing on the city which will become inextricably linked with President Kennedy. In a fascinating study, they describe the sociological and political forces which collided to create a tinderbox of activism, along with the colorful characters who stirred the political pot. Included are profiles of oil baron H. L. Hunt, Dallas Morning News publisher Ted Dealey and provocative congressman Bruce Alger.
Parkland by Vincent Bugliosi is a companion to the film of the same name produced by Tom Hanks, released earlier this fall and now available on DVD. Parkland focuses on the aftermath of the assassination by following key players in the hours and days following the shooting. The group of individuals includes the doctors and nurses at Parkland Hospital, the chief of the Dallas Secret Service and Abraham Zapruder, the cameraman who captured perhaps the most examined footage in history. Bugliosi, also the author of Helter Skelter, successfully delivers a richly detailed narrative of this circle of men and women involved in the historic tragedy of November 22, 1963.
Winners of the 64th annual National Book Awards were announced last night at a black-tie dinner held at Cipriani Wall Street. This morning, the literary world is abuzz about James McBride's win in the Fiction category for his novel The Good Lord Bird. With a strong list of finalists, many considered McBride's novel to be an underdog. McBride seemed shocked by the win. He shared that writing the novel became an escape for him during a difficult season of his life. McBride also expressed his pleasure about the win, remarking, "Had Rachel Kushner or Jhumpa Lahiri or Thomas Pynchon or George Saunders won tonight, I wouldn't have felt bad because they are fine writers, but it sure is nice to get it."
Mary Szybist was presented with the Poetry Award for Incarnadine: Poems, her second collection of poetry. The award for Young People's Literature was given to Cynthia Kadohata for her novel The Thing About Luck. George Packer's The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America won the award for Nonfiction.
Congratulations to all the winners!
With a chill in the air and the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to experiment with recipes from these new cookbooks. Heather Bertinetti's Bake It, Don't Fake It!: A Pastry Chef Shares Her Secrets for Impressive (and Easy) From-Scratch Desserts is the go-to guide for those of us who want to impress family and friends with tasty desserts made from scratch. With recipes like Raspberry Almond Tart with Chantilly Cream, Dulce de Leche Cheesecake, Chocolate Hazelnut Cake, Bourbon-Chocolate Pecan Pie and Red Velvet Macarons, Bertinetti's desserts will dazzle your family and friends, but her foolproof tips and techniques make them accessible for even less-experienced bakers. This book is filled with mouthwatering recipes and plenty of color photos to make it easy for you to create these tempting treats. It includes a foreword by TV personality and Food Network star Rachael Ray, and it is part of Ray's new line of cookbooks published by Atria Books.
Paula Shoyer brings together a year of holiday baking in The Holiday Kosher Baker: Traditional & Contemporary Holiday Desserts. Arranged into sections for each holiday, the recipes vary from easy to challenging. Shoyer presents a mix of traditional and modern recipes that exhibit her unique flair. You'll be tempted to serve her elegant Raspberry and Rose Macaron Cake, stunning Ombre Layer Cake or whimsical Tie-dyed Mini Black and White Cookies at your own family gatherings. Shoyer has appeared on the Food Network's Sweet Genius and is a frequent magazine contributor. She lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Who doesn't love the smell of bread baking on a chilly day? The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery that Revolutionizes Home Baking by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois is a revised and updated version of their runaway bestseller. Their secret is that the dough is made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Hertzberg and Francois prove that even inexperienced bakers can make bread at home without kneading or special equipment. This new edition includes step-by-step photos, 30 more recipes and a chapter of gluten-free breads.
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Presented in a luxurious silver box, The Scent of Seduction gift set from La Prairie contains Silver Rain eau de parfum 50ml and Silver Rain Body Veil 200ml. An extravagant fragrance that hides its secret sensuality behind a cool silvery façade. Composed of the costly essential oils of roots, herbs and flowers from some of the most mystical and mysterious parts of the world, it is a masterpiece of the perfumer's art. A metaphor for all that is exquisite and rare. Extraordinarily seductive and intensely provocative, Silver Rain has made its mark as one of the great classics of perfumery. Yet it remains in a class by itself: elegant and enduring.


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Carols and Poems for Peace
on Earth
An azure sky,
All star bestrewn.
A lowly crib,
A hushed room.
An open door,
A hill afar
Where little lambs
And shepherds are.
To such a world,
On such a night,
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Little Lord of Light.
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Last night the carol singers came,
When I had gone to bed.
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I heard them softly tread.
I sat upright to listen,
For I knew they came to tell
Of all the things that happened
From the very first Noel.
Upon my ceiling flickering
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Of Christmas long ago.
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Christmas comes but once a year, And when it comes, it brings good cheer.
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DD will be 3 in October. She's been going to preschool 1 morning a week since January. She LOVES it. I'm due in September, and we will be switching preschools (one closer to home. The one she's at was dependent upon me working in that town). Would you do 2 or 3 days a week? The school would be from 9 to 11 a.m. Other people will likely have to take her the first month.
How many days a week for almost 3 year old?
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my son is starting pre-k in the fall and will be going 5 days a week for 2 1/2 hrs a day. i would say whatever you're comfortable with.
also, i don't get to choose how many days but i'm not worried since he turned 4 in january.
Alisha(25) wife to ~Joseph(28)
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Lauren Elisabeth ( 12/28/07 ) and Max Allen ( 07/19/2010 )
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My son started at 3 with 5 days a week for 2 1/2 hours a day. He loves it.
I just learned that lovbugs avi is a bulls ass. I thought it was a bird sitting on a wire. SO CLOSE! -snarkypuppy
my ds has been going 4 mornings (7:30-12:30) a week since he was 2. He loves it.
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Sony Announces ONE DIRECTION Concert Movie
Sony Sets Release Date for One Direction Concert Movie
Source: Sony Pictures November 13, 2012
Sony Pictures announced today that it's making a 3D film showcasing London-based global music sensation One Direction. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) will direct the film, which TriStar Pictures will release on August 30, 2013 (Labor Day weekend).
"This is an incredible opportunity and an amazing moment in time for the band," said director/producer Spurlock. "To capture this journey and share it with audiences around the world will be an epic undertaking that I am proud to be a part of."
Simon Cowell said, "I'm delighted we're making this film and Morgan is the perfect person to give that access-all-areas, behind-the-scenes look into what it's like to be One Direction today. What the band have achieved is incredible, they and their fans have made history around the world – this is for them."
Spurlock emerged in 2004 with his Academy Award®-nominated feature Super Size Me, in which he subjected himself to eating only at McDonald's for 30 days. He has since gone on to produce other acclaimed documentary features such as Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden?, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, and Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope, as well as non-fiction TV series including FX's "30 Days" and CNN's upcoming "Inside Man." He was nominated for an Emmy Award and Writers Guild Award in 2010 for the Fox TV Special "The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: In 3-D! On Ice!"
One Direction – Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson – were discovered by Simon Cowell on the U.K.'s "The X Factor" in 2010. The band quickly gained a following to become one of the competition's all-time most popular acts, finishing in the final three and garnering a gigantic and loyal fanbase along the way. In March 2012, One Direction's debut album, "Up All Night," made U.S. history, as it was the first time a U.K. group's debut album entered the U.S. Billboard 200 chart at No. 1. The band has sold over 13 million records worldwide. Today, One Direction released their sophomore album, "Take Me Home," which includes the No. 1 single, "Live While We're Young."
Morgan Spurlock, Ben Winston, Simon Cowell, and Adam Milano will produce the film. Executive Producers will be Richard Griffiths, Harry Magee, Will Bloomfield, Matthew Galkin, Jeremy Chilnick and Doug Merrifield. Hannah Minghella, President of Production for Columbia Pictures, and Lauren Abrahams, Vice President of Production for Columbia Pictures, will oversee production for the studio.
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I want to store my db backup in my dropbox account every night. For this I'm using Backup + dropbox gem. My Ruby version is 1.8.7p358 and Rails 2.3.8 and I'm using a Mysql database.
Here is my error in console
[2012/10/26 11:25:28][error]ModelError: Backup for My Backup (my_backup) Failed!
[2012/10/26 11:25:28][error] An Error occured which has caused this Backup to abort before completion.
[2012/10/26 11:25:28][error] Please review the Log for this Backup to determine if steps need to be taken
[2012/10/26 11:25:28][error] to clean up, based on the point at which the failure occured.
[2012/10/26 11:25:28][error] Reason: OAuth::Unauthorized
[2012/10/26 11:25:28][error] 401 Unauthorized
Here is my code
Backup::Model.new(:my_backup, 'My Backup') do
database MySQL do |db|
db.name = "app_development"
db.username = "user"
db.password = "pass"
db.host = "127.0.0.1"
store_with Dropbox do |db|
db.api_key = 'nvpsggrunft0'
db.api_secret = '71dvvvdx48hy3'
db.path = '/backups'
db.keep = 80
db.timeout = 443
store_with FTP do |server|
server.username = 'aadddn'
server.password = 'tdsddsd'
server.ip = 'Ip Address'
server.port = 21
server.path = ''
server.keep = 30
server.passive_mode = true
compress_with Gzip do |compression|
compression.best = true
compression.fast = false
notify_by Mail do |mail|
mail.on_success = true
mail.on_failure = true
mail.from = 'email@example.com'
mail.to = 'firstname.lastname@example.com'
mail.address = 'mail.abc.com'
mail.port = 26
mail.domain = 'abc.com'
mail.user_name = 'abc'
mail.password = 'gvgfgxvxv'
mail.authentication = 'login'
mail.enable_starttls_auto = false
I am running the following command in console for taking the backup
backup perform -t my_backup -c /home/xyz/my_workplace/abc/lib/Backup/config.rb


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Hopefully you're getting to spend a bit of time in Steam over the holiday season, catching up on a treasure trove of games that you picked up on discount through various sales. While you're navigating Steam, however, be advised that there's a piece of malware spreading through Steam chat sessions.
By my conservative calculations, I'll be approximately 419 years old by the time I play through and finish every untouched game sitting in my Steam library. Maybe you're in the same boat, and perhaps like me, you'll head over to Steam today anyway to take advantage of yet more discounts as part of 2014 Steam Holiday Sale that runs from now until January 2, 2015 (10 AM PST).
It seems Steam is always cooking up a sale, and come next week, rumor has it the Winter Sale will kick off.
As Steam users wait for the inevitable Winter Sale that will drain their wallets dry, which is allegedly starting December 18, Valve has come up with a way to empty out their Steam inventories too. Valve has launched a new event called the Steam Holiday Auction where users can recycle unused items in their inventory for gems which are then used to bid on games up for auction.
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Holland already was cleared to play golf too.
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Who needs months of planning? All Kaley Cuoco needs is a veil, a tennis-ball necklace and about 30 seconds – and she's married!
That's how it goes down in a segment Thursday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, in which DeGeneres surprises The Big Bang Theory actress by bringing in her fiancé, Ryan Sweeting, and orchestrating a quickie wedding for them on stage.
Cuoco, 27, laughs hysterically as her tennis-player beau sheepishly asks at one point: "This isn't legal, right?"
Before the unexpected wedding, Cuoco talks to DeGeneres about another surprise – the fact that she fell for Sweeting at all. She had sworn off love, she says, and did everything she could not to meet him.
"I had kind of an interesting situation over the summer, and I was kind of in a weird place, and a very close mutual friend of ours said, 'Oh my God, have you met this guy Ryan?' " she says. "I was just not in a good place to meet anyone. I said I'm not ready. I'm taking time away from love for a while. I was very sad."
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Range Rover Evoque draws from concept car styling, off-road pedigree
The latest car that Fields Auto Group invited me to review is the Range Rover Evoque, and I have to admit, it took a few days for me to warm up to it.
With its steep angles and futuristic stance, this unique SUV could be mistaken for a concept model. And, as a coupe, it looks unlike anything on the road.
To know this car is to love it. After a few weeks, its British sensibilities have really grown on me.
Despite the Evoque's one-of-a-kind looks, it's intriguing that its innards match the off-road capabilities of the entire Land Rover line. No, I didn't have the chance to scale the mountains of Afghanistan, but I did put it to the test in a Milwaukee winter, where it performed better than any vehicle I've ever driven.
The charm of this vehicle goes beyond its incredible off-road pedigree. It's lower to the ground than, say, my 2011 BMW X3, so it drives stoutly, more like a car than an SUV.
And it's fast.
Though we're talking about a 240 HP four-cylinder engine that produces 250 lb-ft of torque, it's turbo-charged and extremely responsive. Maybe even a little too responsive – if you press too hard on the gas, even inadvertently, you'll be thrown back in your seat. Its advertised 0-60 time is 7.1 seconds, but it feels much faster.
My one minor complaint about driving the Evoque is that it seems to default to a lower gear than necessary, so it lugs a little in normal driving. You can deal with that, however, by throwing it into sport mode and using the paddle shifters. In normal driving after almost 1,000 miles, I averaged 20.6 miles per gallon, which is on the lower side of its estimates of 20 and 28 MPG (23 combined). Also, the Evoque offers special driving modes for snow, desert, mountain and slick roads. In snow mode, it makes quick work of whatever Mother Nature throws at it.
The thrill of the Evoque goes beyond performance. I do love the interior of this car. Even though the sharply slanted roof line gives the appearance of a tiny cabin, it's bigger than it looks. The only sightline that's a problem is the slit of a back windshield.
It's a struggle to strap a kid into the car seat on any two-door car, but the cockpit is beautifully laid out. Here, you see the shared platform between Jaguar and Range Rover, and ergonomics get full attention. The round gear selector that rises from the center console, the touch-screen display and other controls are very similar to that of the Jaguar XF. This specific Evoque was decked-out with voice navigation – that is extremely accurate – and a whole host of surround cameras and lane departure warning tools. The panoramic moon roof is gorgeous. The fit and finish are elegant yet modern. It takes a special kind of car to make the BMW X3 feel bland by comparison, and the Evoque does just that.
The little touches matter, too. From the power tailgate to the side mirrors that fold-in when parked and project a white silhouette of the car on the pavement below, nothing about the Evoque seems run-of-the-mill. Even the front windshield has tiny heat coils woven throughout, so when it's time to defrost, it's melting the ice from within. With the $7,900 Dynamic Premium package, you get 19-inch wheels, gorgeous stitched leather, blind spot monitoring and more. This model added the Adaptive Dynamics Package, the Climate Comfort Package, a special "Santorini Black" paint job and more.
Though this unit was fully loaded with features (the sticker on this car was $56,995), it starts at $44,134. That means it competes with cars like my X3 – however, in terms of styling, it's probably a more logical competitor to the X6. The four-door version starts $1,000 less, and I would recommend that version over the coupe. I'd imagine those extra two doors will come in handy more often than not.
And, while I do like my X3, the Evoque is much more fun to drive, and the interior is an ergonomic step up from my BMW. It doesn't have that classic, conservative style, which means you'll either love or hate its aesthetics.
For me, it's love. The car looks great from the front and the back, while the coupe's lines from the side are, well, a little weird. I'd imagine the four-door version is a bit less extreme, but make no mistake, you will turn heads in this car. You simply don't see it on the road in Milwaukee.
The Evoque is just a little offbeat, but in terms of driveability, it's extremely approachable – even if you'll rarely tap into its off-road prowess. But it's great to know it's there.
The question is whether you can get on-board with its concept-car styling. After just a few weeks, I know I certainly can.
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The Lavender Cottage is an enchanting 2 bedroom, 1 bath classic Bend cottage built in the 1920's during Bend's Mill town heyday. Bright, sunny, and well cared for, this home is completely updated with all the modern amenities. The fabulous location on Bend's popular Westside, just 4 blocks from Drake Park, makes this home a perfect choice for an authentic Bend vacation experience.
Take a stroll to the heart of downtown crossing a charming wooden bridge across the Deschutes River, and meandering through Drake Park. Or wander a block and a half down to all of the fun shops and restaurants on Galveston Avenue, including 10 Barrel Brewing Company, the hub of the Bend Ale Trail!
Enjoy the eclectic cottage decor while you relax in the comfy living room and enjoy a movie on the HDTV. Or, play games with families and friends.
Prepare an unforgettable meal in the fully equipped kitchen, there is sit down dining for 6. Or, cook out on the gas grill and dine on the patio-- Bend style!
On a breezy summer day you may enjoy the home's beautiful gardens filled with lavender, culinary herbs, and native plants. Relax and unwind under the stars in the private hot tub in the home's secluded back yard. Experience the true down-to-earth Bend lifestyle by taking the provided cruiser bikes for a spin around town.
If you prefer to get out of town and into nature, there are endless hiking and mountain bike trails just minutes from town. The spectacular Cascade Mountains and many lakes are and easy 20 minute drive providing endless opportunities for outdoor adventures. Phil's mountain bike trails are an easy 6 miles to the West, as well as many walking and hiking trails along the Deschutes River right out your front door!
Oh yes, and did we mention world class skiing? Mount Bachelor Ski Resort is an easy 25 minute drive from Bend. This mountain is a blast, with a wide variety of terrain and trails that will keep you blissfully enthralled. There is a Mount Bachelor Shuttle just up the street that will take you to and from the mountain.
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The Lavender Cottage is located in a quiet and quaint neighborhood surrounded by big trees in the heart of the popular Westside situated right in between Galveston and Newport Avenues. The location is truly exceptional!
Walk just a few blocks to Drake Park and meander around Mirror Pond. Relax under the 100 year old ponderosa pines and watch the lazy Deschutes River flow past. Cross a wooden foot bridge that takes you right into downtown Bend where you will find world class restaurants such as Zydeco, Joolz, Barrio, 900 Wall, and fun breweries, pubs and shops.
Or, you can walk to the popular shops and restaurants on Galveston Avenue, including 10 Barrel Brewing which is a great starting point on the Bend Ale Trail! There is Ariana Restaurant, fine dining in an old Victorian home, and many other fun shops and restaurants for you to discover.
Speaking of beer, Bend has more breweries per-capita than any other city in Oregon. Dubbed "Beer Town USA", Bend is home to the Bend Ale Trail, a series of breweries you can travel to, and get your "passport" stamped every time you sample a different microbrew at one of the many outstanding breweries in town. If beer isn't your thing, there are also several up and coming distilleries and even wineries to experience!
Feel free to hop on one of the provided cruiser bikes and explore Westside Bend like a local! You can cruise several blocks to all of the fun shops and restaurants on Newport Avenue. Stop into Chow for a fantastic breakfast with locally sourced ingredients, and live music out on the lawn. Visit Newport Avenue Market for groceries, and a dose of local flavor.
Hop onto the River Trail bike path, and cruise down through the Old Mill District to shop and explore down by the river. Catch a summer concert at the Les Schwab Amphitheater, or go see a movie at the IMAX theaters in the Old Mill.
There are so many fun activities for you to experience while vacationing in Bend, Oregon, and your vacation home is the perfect launch pad for all of your adventures! The Deschutes River runs through the center of Bend, and there are miles of trail to explore right in the heart of town.
For world class mountain biking, there are countless trails for you to conquer. The Phil's Trail System is an easy 5 mile ride away! Just ride up Galveston Avenue, and it will take you right to the trail head. Stop into Pine Mountain Sports to rent a mountain bike and talk to their expert staff to find maps and all the gear you will need.
Road bikers will love the miles and miles of quiet highway that winds through forest down to Tumalo, a sweet little town just outside of Bend.
Another great way to experience Bend, Oregon is on the water! Rent a tube or kayak from Tumalo Creek Kayaks and "float the river" like a local. Or, head up the Deschutes for thrilling white water rafting! Bend has been recently dubbed as one of the best stand-up paddle destinations in the country. Have you tried this? Its a blast! And much easier than it looks.
Kids LOVE Bend! There is the High Desert Museum, Lava Lands National Park, and plenty of kid friendly outdoor activities. Your kids will love all of the parks and playgrounds, including "Pirate Park" off of Columbia Street, and "Tug Boat Park" just on the edge of Drake Park.
If you are wanting to get out and explore, Central Oregon offers endless opportunities to get out into nature. Century Drive will put you onto the Cascade Lakes highway where you will be deep in the back country in a matter of minutes. Grab a kayak or a stand-up paddle board and explore the spectacular Cascade Lakes! There are plenty of mountain hikes as well, ranging in levels from easy to challenging. South Sister offers an extraordinary summit opportunity, with views of Central Oregon that will take your breath away!
Oh yes, and did we mention world class skiing? Mount Bachelor Ski Resort is an easy 25 minute drive from Bend. This mountain is a blast, with a wide variety of terrain and trails that will keep you blissfully enthralled! There is a Mount Bachelor Shuttle just up the street from the Lavender Cottage that will take you to and from the mountain. Check out the Mount Bachelor website for the schedule and for weather conditions.
Traveling from Bend to the North will take you to Smith Rock State Park one of the premier rock climbing destinations in the world. Smith is great for hiking too! Pack a picnic and spend the day with your family. You will love the rock formations, steep ascents, and sweeping views of Central Oregon.
Traveling from Bend to the West will take you through Tumalo to Sisters, Oregon, home of the famous Sisters Rodeo, and the Sisters quilt show. Named after the towering 3 Sisters mountains that border the town, this sweet town has a Western feel with fun antique shops, a truly fabulous quilting emporium and some great little restaurants.
Welcome to the Lavender Cottage, your vacation rental home in Bend, Oregon!
Year Purchased: 2003
About the owner: We are a young family who fell in love with Bend 15 years ago. I am a mom and an artist, and my husband works in the Solar Industry. We love to travel, and understand the importance of a good night's sleep! We feel so appreciative of our life surrounded by so much natural beauty here in Bend, that we wanted to share our authentic, easy going lifestyle with other travelers. We love that Bluebird Day Vacation Rentals is a locally owned and operated property management company, and we appreciate that they have a philosophy about celebrating Bend culture that is right in alignment with our own. They take amazing care of our home, and will provide you with great service!
Why the Owner Chose Bend:
This cottage was originally our first home. Not to sound sappy, but we fell in love in this home! During our remodel, we put tremendous care into using green and found materials, such as the wonderful wood floors which come from an old steel mill. We put in all wood windows to bring as much of the outdoors in with us, and did all that we could to preserve the original Bend heritage and character of this very special home.
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The Lavender Cottage is in an excellent location, on a friendly street with lots of big trees, kids on bikes, and Drake Park just a few blocks away. We believe that vacations shouldn't be spent driving around in a car! We have cruiser bikes for you to get a taste of how the locals get around!
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