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ANESHA DEXTERAffiliation:
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff - Flute Instructor
Artist's BiographyAnesha Dexter is a versatile musician and educator. She is an instructor of flute, clarinet, saxophone, and music appreciation at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, as well as a flute instructor at the University of Central Arkansas's Community School of Music. Anesha is also a piccoloist with the Little Rock Wind Symphony. Dexter received her Bachelor's Degree in Music from Arkansas Tech University. There, she won the Concerto Competition and performed Charles T. Griffes's, Poem, with the Arkansas Tech University Wind Symphony. As a Full Fellowship recipient, Anesha completed her Master's Degree in Flute Performance from the University of Arkansas. She won First Prize in the departmental Concerto-Aria Competition, which resulted in a performance of Lukas Foss's Renaissance Concerto with the University Symphony Orchestra. She was also selected to perform in the music department's Honor Recitals, "The Best of the Best" for two consecutive years.
From 2006 to 2007, Dexter was one of six students selected internationally to study in the United Kingdom with Trevor Wye, and she attended the Royal Academy of Music for master classes with William Bennett. As a recipient of numerous awards and top honors, Dexter was recently a semi-finalist in both the Myrna W. Brown and William C. Byrd Young Artist Competitions. Anesha was invited to become a member of Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society. She is also a member of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity, the National Flute Association, and is an honorary member of the Hot Springs Flute Ensemble.
An active flutist, Ms. Dexter has performed in recitals, master classes, and music festivals throughout the United States, Canada, England, and Switzerland. In both 2001 and 2002, she attended the International Master Class in Switzerland with Marina Piccinini, and the Oxford Flute Summer School in Oxford, England, which featured Michel Debost, and numerous other world-renowned musicians. Additionally, in 2002 she attended Domain Forget in Canada, with guest artists Emmanuel Pahud and Mathieu Dufour.
Committed to music education, Anesha has studied at the Orchestral Flute Institute, and at William Bennett International Flute Summer School (US). Dexter has attended festivals, and workshops for the flute, including the Anatomy of Sound Workshop where she performed for Alexa Still, and Amy Porter. Additional opportunities have allowed her to perform for Jeanne Baxtresser, Bonita Boyd, Jeffrey Kahner, Fenwick Smith, Jim Walker, Wissam Bousstany, Susan Milan, and Claire Southworth. As an orchestral flutist, Dexter has performed with Ft. Smith Symphony Orchestra, Wildwood Music Festival, Conway Civic Orchestra, and the Arkansas Repertory Theatre.
Ms. Dexter continues to emerge as a highly gifted musical professional. She is a skilled musician, instructor, and radio personality. In 2007, Dexter was a featured host and co-producer for Izzy Investigates, which aired on KLRE Classical 90.5. Her skill reaches far beyond her musical talents, to the depths of the understanding and knowledge she possesses in her craft.


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Sartorial Starlets
Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Since Beyoncé took the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards in August and playfully rubbed her belly to announce she was pregnant with Jay-Z's baby, the countdown began for the Destiny's Child superchild. And the moment everyone was waiting for finally arrived Saturday, when Beyonce gave birth to Blue Ivy Carter in New York City. The infant, not surprisingly, is already making headlines. The couple reserved an entire floor at a city hospital for the big occasion, causing some to complain that service at the hospital was compromised. And Twitter was alight with congratulatory tweets. Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Solange, the baby's auntie, were among the first to welcome Blue Ivy into the world—and the Twitterverse.
MORE: What's in store for Baby Blue, a Capricorn? We ask astrologer Susan Miller
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson
After weeks of barely camouflaging the most obvious baby bump in Hollywood, Jessica Simpson finally acknowledged in fall 2011 that she was pregnant. (Dressed as a mummy for Halloween, Simpson tweeted: "It's true—I'm going to be a mummy!") But the 30-year-old Simpson—who got engaged to the baby's father, former NFL quarterback Eric Johnson, in November 2010—will not be designing a maternity wedding dress for herself. The couple plan to marry after the baby is born this spring.
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By Marianne Burke, Director
For the second time in two years, water came up through the foyer floor and into the Dana Library during torrential rain on the 4th of July. Water soaked the carpet in the front of the library, as well as the central corridor, classroom and two offices. The Medical Education Center concourse and the COMIS help center were also flooded. Fortunately, UVM Physical Plant Department members were on the scene shortly after the rain let up and recovery began almost immediately. Dozens of high power fans and dehumidifiers were placed in strategic locations throughout the Library and halls.
Staff arriving for work on Friday were greeted with the roar of fans throughout the space making it impossible to carry on normal work in any of the affected areas. We made the decision to close the library at noon on the 5th and to remain closed on Saturday the 6th with an evaluation to take place on the Sunday the 7th. While the situation was much improved on Sunday with many areas completely dry, we decided to remain closed to complete more of the drying process and to open on Monday.
The Library is now open, with only two high powered fans in operation in the central area. Access Services Staff and Information Services Librarians are available for assistance.
Many thanks to the Physical Plant Department Staff, especially Neil Jackson, for their help this past weekend, and to Dana Library staff for their patience with the disruption of service. And to our patrons: thank you for your patience as well. We are happy to be back in business.


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or ok im curios to know who im fighting next. im really eager to get back in there and fight. sum1 sead they might match me up with the 1st guy that alex beat but thats just a rumour at ths point
look at you two , conspiring between yourself! lol
good luck with your careers lads
lol i ddnt pick up on that before lol im tired bro what rules will you fight at if you decide to compete
lol how true. anyway i hope to see you at the next event. whats your real name bro
dont think i did mate i spent alot of time backstage during the event as alot of my mates including my trainer was fighting. you must have all been really proud of alex for winning you guys were sitting really close to the ring wasnt you lol all i could hear the entire fght was some guy shouting COME ON ALEX LOL


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Le Creuset Cast-Iron Rectangular Skinny Grill
- Summary
Simple, healthy cooking starts with Le Creuset's enameled cast-iron grill pan, which performs equally well indoors or out. Ideal for everything from vegetables to steaks and shrimp, high ridges sear food with authentic grill marks, elevating food from fatty drippings.
- 13" x 8 1/2".
- Cast iron absorbs and distributes heat evenly, then retains high heat for perfect searing.
- Durable, nonreactive black enameled interior requires no seasoning, and it's simple to clean.
- Slender grill pan fits over a single burner on your stovetop or outdoor grill – or use it under the broiler.
- Dishwasher safe.
- Made in France.
- 13" x 8 1/2".
- Dimensions & More Info
- 13" x 8 1/2".
- Colorful porcelain-enameled exterior makes the pan handsome enough for table service.
- Extra-wide loop handles are easy to grasp, even when you're wearing bulky oven mitts.
- Made in France.
- Use & Care
- Ideal for use on any type of cooktop, including induction.
- For best results, use low to medium heat on cooktop or outdoor grill.
- Oven and broiler safe.
- Use wood, plastic or heat-resistant nylon tools to avoid scratching the enamel surface.
- Do not slide pan on stovetop or grill.
- Enamel can chip or crack if dropped or banged on hard surface.
- Handles become very hot. Always use potholder or glove when handling.
- Allow pan to cool before washing.
- Dishwasher safe.
- Avoid using steel wool, steel scouring pads, harsh detergents or abrasive cleansers.
- Stubborn food residue and stains can be removed with a nylon scrubbing pad or sponge.
- Shipping
Shipping Information
UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 4-5 business days. UPS is unable to deliver to P.O. boxes.
Shipping Rates
The shipping rate varies depending on your order total and shipping destination. View Shipping Options and Charges.
Next Day Delivery
For an additional charge of $17.50 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Orders received by 9:00 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
Return Policy
At Williams Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
For all cutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners, and knife storage) please contact us at 888.922.4108 to initiate the return.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, food, items shipped direct from the vendor, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.
Made to Order and Final Sale Furniture items are non-returnable, and cannot be cancelled once the order is placed.
For returns of items purchased from your Williams Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Returns Policy.
- Earn Bonus Registry Gifts
Receive a special gift after registering for and receiving $500+ or $1000+ worth of Le Creuset products from your guests.
Tier 1 Gift – $500+: Limited Edition Mini-Cocotte Gift set in Pearlescent White.
Tier 2 Gift – $1000+: Limited Edition Mini-Cocotte Gift Set (above), plus a 3 1/2-qt. Stainless Steel Shallow Casserole.
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- More about Le Creuset
The first Le Creuset foundry opened in 1925 in Fresnoy-le-Grand, France, and specialized in cast-iron cookware. The cast-iron pieces are still made at the original factory, using the traditional techniques of hand forging and casting in individual sand molds. The brightly pigmented porcelain-enamel glaze that first set Le Creuset cookware apart from other cast-iron cookware now comes in a wide range of traditional and contemporary colors. In 2013, Le Creuset began producing innovative stainless-steel cookware in Portugal with lids that incorporate the same signature three-ring design as the company's classic cast-iron pieces. This stainless-steel collection was awarded the prestigious 2014 Red Dot Award for product design.
Rated 2 out of 5 by JP13 from Too small Was so excited for this to arrive and gift to my husband for Fathers day. However, it's so small that it doesn't reach/cover both burners! No idea how it would heat effectively throughout. Much smaller than anticipated. Bummer. This is going back!Date published: 2017-06-04Rated 5 out of 5 by WenWen from Absolutely Love! I love this Skinny Grill. I keep it on my gas cooktop so it's always ready to use. LOVE!Date published: 2017-05-29Rated 5 out of 5 by Bootsalino from Perfect Size / Amazing Results !!!!! I bought this a few weeks ago in Lapis Blue. I Love it. Perfect grilled vegetables, chicken, Fish........Great Fajita sizzling platter.Date published: 2017-05-15Rated 1 out of 5 by Laura from Not what I expected. I, like many others, was very excited for this grill. Unfortunately, I had to return it once already because the first grill didn't lie flat. Make sure to check for defects before purchasing!!! I was told by the manager that it's rare to find a Le Creuset item that is perfect. Then after grilling my asparagus and chicken, the smoke in the apartment was so bad the neighbor thought there was a fire. That's with the ventilation set high, as well as the windows and door open. Afterwards, the clean up was terrible. It still looks terrible and that's after cleaning and soaking three times. The only silver lining was that it did in fact taste like grilled chicken. Sadly for the price and the trouble, I would not recommend this to anyone. It was my very first Le Creuset item, and I'm not keen on getting any more.Date published: 2017-04-13Rated 5 out of 5 by Maggie8888 from Make food tasted better We've used it for several weeks now, it just makes food tasted better, so far, we used it to cook fish, burger, vegetable; haven't tried to cook shrimps or scallops; I normally cook them in air-fryer.Date published: 2017-03-12Rated 5 out of 5 by Teddy from Awesome! Use Pam (with Olive Oil) for grilling. Clean-up is a breeze. Dont use abrasives on the enamels, if need be use uncooked rice, swish it around in hot soapy water, and lightly sponge out the food bits and heat scorch. These are high end cooking products that have a bit of a learning curve, if you put in a little time you will fall in love with this brand.Date published: 2017-02-26Rated 5 out of 5 by Greatcook from Easy, no dishes or pans to wash! I love my new grill. I make kebobs with chicken and veggies, today took sausages and peppers, onions and a little sauce...ate in buns. Who could go wrong with it? I use my oven on 400 and turn and check with plastic spoons. Beautiful grill marks.Date published: 2017-02-26Rated 5 out of 5 by SingleMomofTwins from Love this pan for fast and tasty weeknight dinners I use this pan very frequently, both on the stove top and in the oven. It is great for grilled chicken, grilled fish, shrimp, or scallops. I also use it for grilled veggies. For an easy week night dinner, put on frozen shrimp (no need to defrost), brush on olive oil, and sprinkle with a BBQ, taco, or curry spice mix and some salt/pepper. Put in a 375 oven and turn once or do on the stovetop. For easier turning, look for frozen shrimp kabobs. This makes preparing a fast and tasty weeknight dinner much easier. It also stays away from all of the plastic nonstick coatings that may or may not be that healthy and also never give you that browning you want.Date published: 2017-01-12


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Men in Skirts: Kanye West, Marc Jacobs, and Others
Cappadocia, Turkey
Straddling the line between East and West, Turkey is an up-and-coming destination for travelers. Istanbul, the lively capital, is full of diverse markets, restaurants, and clubs, but head about 450 miles southeast to the ancient city of Cappadocia and you'll find yourself in an incredible land of rock formations, caves, and wine country. Cappadocia is cold but romantic and beautiful this time of year, and you can find warmth in the Turkish baths and intricate underground cities. These hidden pathways are where Christians first found refuge from the Romans. And it's those Christian roots that allowed for a burgeoning wine industry, a business that wouldn't have taken hold were the original settlers predominantly Muslim.
Where to Stay
The Museum Hotel takes the region's ancient landscape and infuses it with luxury. The rooms are restored versions of cave dwellings, mixing exposed rock carvings with thick Oriental rugs and heavy gilt mirrors. The hotel's restaurant offers classic Turkish dishes as well as modern cuisine. This combination of new and old is what distinguishes Turkey from its European and Middle Eastern neighbors.
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Best Of :: Sports & Recreation
It's probably not a coincidence that the best male and female runners in Dallas happen to share the same bed. Both Andrew and Melissa Cook are not only just the fastest runners in town over just about any distances, they have each qualified for the Olympic Trials. Melissa hit the standard in the 10K by running a blistering 32:31.85 on the track at Stanford University, which equals out to 5:15 per mile pace for 6.2 miles, or faster than all but a handful of men in Dallas could run. Andrew Cook, meanwhile, qualified to run the Olympic Trials marathon in New York this November after running a 2:19 marathon in Austin, which makes him the fastest marathoner in Dallas by 10 or so minutes. Like most top-shelf distance runners, both Cooks are rather modest and soft-spoken, but when the gun goes off, they grab the lead and don't let go.
Granted, Jupiter Lanes could automatically win this category for not being located in Lewisville, Allen, Hurst, Euless, Richardson, Garland, Mesquite or Addison. We are urban bowlers, after all, and we like to roll on urban lanes amongst our urban brethren. Luckily for us, the 20 lanes at Jupiter just got a million-dollar facelift, so we can watch Frankie Goes to Hollywood videos on projection screens and dance in the black light just like the suburbanites, only without the drive and in a much hipper fashion, naturally. But don't fret, bowling purists, the Disneyland bowling is limited to weekend evenings, so you still have five nights to enjoy 10 or 20 frames and two or three White Russians without having the chorus of "Relax" stuck in your head.
He's not only the best coach in our area, he's the best in the state. At any level. In any sport. Why else would Dodge be handed the keys to Denton? Already a suburban legend, he's a no-nonsense coach who's perfected a silly offense. At Southlake Carroll High School, Dodge's spread system scored 40 points a game, went 79-1 (the only loss coming by one point, 16-15, to Katy in the 2003 title game), won four championships in five years and cattle-prodded Texas high-school coaches to send their cherished dive plays and option pitches the way of Barbaro, Tony Soprano and the Arcadia Theater. Brain-washed by Bill Parcells' mind games and monotone game plans, we've almost ignored Dodge. North Texas hasn't. The Eagles realize that the same high school producing five consecutive State Offensive Players of the Year isn't coincidence. It's coaching.
While hands—recall all those Terrell Owens drops and Tony Romo's bobbled snap—eventually killed the Cowboys, it was a foot that kept them alive all season. Punters don't get shit. No groupies. No max contracts. No endorsements. Unless, that is, they have a season like McBriar. An Aussie by way of Hawaii, he became the first Cowboys punter to earn a trip to the Pro Bowl since Ron Widby in 1971. Watching McBriar's quirky backspin ball is the coolest thing this side of seeing that one-armed stripper over at The Clubhouse. His 48.2-yard average led the NFL, was the league's highest in 43 years and smashed Dallas' franchise record. Two things stand out about McBriar's season: His 75-yard punt against Houston that rolled out of bounds at the 2-yard line and the even more amazing feat of generating consistent praise from Bill Parcells.
Hailing from Ghana via Virginia, Dominic Oduro debuted with FC Dallas in 2006. Now, we could give you stats and play background and all that stuff, but the most important thing about this fine forward is that he has a helluva lot of heart. He trains long and hard, lives in team housing, eats at the field and has been separated from his family thanks to the meager pay that comes with being a truly dedicated and underappreciated soccer player. The Birdman is the ultimate team player, as anyone who's ever watched the Hoops can attest. He doesn't hog the ball, he's eagle-eyed and lightning fast. He's also responsible for one of the most exciting goals we've seen live all year. The Galaxy can have Beckham; we have our superstar with soul in Oduro.
Having nurtured All-Around World Gymnastics Champs Carly Patterson and Nastia Liukin, Plano's World Olympic Gymnastics Academy is probably, technically, a more productive gym. But, dude, Lifetime Fitness at Legacy and Preston has palm trees! And a giant outdoor swimming pool, complete with slides and fountains and a poolside café with waitress service. Seriously, this place is more five-star resort than two-a-day workout. Amenities, abs. Amenities, abs. Hmm. Choices, choices. There's a spa, locker rooms adorned with big-screen TVs, a computer center and even a rock-climbing wall. And if you want to go retro, there's also a weight room. Best of all, after your rigorous day of pampering it's just a short drive up to Martini Park and The Shops at Legacy, where you can undo all the work you just did.


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Jameson Irish Whiskey Party w/free sampling and 2 Fashion Shows
Urban Gypsy
Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 5:30 PM - Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 1:00 AM (EDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Join us on Saturday, March 30 at the Sky Room Rooftop Lounge in Times Square
(covered, heated rooftop) for a
Jameson Whiskey Sampling Party + 2 Fashion Shows
FREE Admission and Jameson Whiskey sampling from 5:00-6:00pm
House of Style by Monique
8:00pm - House of Style by Monique's image and wardrobe styling team will present a complete breathtaking styling collection exhibition.
GiGi Carnett Lingerie Fashion Show
9:00pm - GiGi Carnett will feature a hot lingerie show with a collection of the latest in her sexy, wild and crazy clothing line.
Free Admission
Music by the legendary DJ Chopps
21+ only, must have proper I.D.
Dress to impress - no sneakers, or athletic wear.
Sky Room Rooftop Lounge is located at 330 WEst 40th Street (between 8th & 9th)
An Eric Vega event!
When & Where
330 West 40th Street
New York,
Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 5:30 PM - Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 1:00 AM (EDT)
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Urban Gypsy
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If you had to run an 10-man relay, I'm guessing the U.S. would be one of the top finishers. True or false, McBride (who you wouldn't count as one of the faster players on the U.S. roster) runs around folks in the Premiership pretty well?Originally Posted by WilyMoROCKS
What the U.S. doesn't have is the skill of other nations, but we've got kick and run down pretty well. Everybody needs organization and accurate passing, but what you just described is Italy (soccer's version of the Borg). The U.S. can't beat them at that game.


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Student-made ad to air locally during Super Bowl
University of South Carolina sophomore Michael McClendon will put his filmmaking skills up against the best in the advertising industry during Sunday's Super Bowl broadcast.
Viewers in Columbia and surrounding markets served by local NBC affiliate WIS-TV will be able to view the 20-second commercial created by McClendon, a Columbia native, who won the WIS contest, which was sponsored by Little Caesar's Pizza.
In stark contrast to the big-budget productions that national ad groups will unveil during the telecast – national advertising rates are roughly $3 million for a 30-second spot – McClendon's modest effort cost $20. He and alumnus Phillip Soellner, who lives in Columbia, and junior Amanda Etheridge of Moncks Corner, borrowed equipment from the department of media arts.
"It's very surreal right now, very cool," McClendon said. "I'm just trying to stay level-headed and keeping myself in check."
Advertising during the Super Bowl game will comprise approximately 45 minutes, 10 of which will be devoted to local businesses, according to WIS marketing executive Scott Harris, who said McClendon's Little Caesar's spot is scheduled to air when the second quarter expires. The game, matching the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals, is set to begin at 6 p.m. Sunday.
A low-key approach served McClendon well in the Little Caesar's project, which McClendon wrote, and they finished in a week. The star is Soellner's month-old daughter, Isla, who winds up with the last piece of pizza.
"I wanted to get the baby involved, so I came up with the idea of people fighting for the last slice," McClendon said. "But, instead, the baby gets it."
Their prize is $1,000 and a free pizza party -- more than making up for their $20 investment. McClendon isn't certain about when they'll have the party or where they'll be viewing the game Sunday, but one thing is certain: "I'll find a nice TV and watch it," he said.
For McClendon, a media arts major, it's the third film award he's garnered in the last year. Last April, he was the student winner of the Indie Grits film competition, sponsored by the Nickelodeon Theatre in Columbia. The contest drew participants from around the Southeast or who had roots in the Southeast. He won $700 for "Robot High School." In the fall, he and Soellner teamed up to produce "Mr. Davis," which won the "Got Film?" contest sponsored by Carolina Productions, an arts-and-entertainment unit within the Division of Student Affairs.


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The VVC Cocktail Lounge: Lychee Champagne Cocktail
Sometimes, there's something about a rainy day that has you craving the complete opposite of a hot toddy. Call it living in denial; call it a daydream. I experienced one of those oh-hey-it's-gonna-rain-like-this-until-Spring days in Portland last weekend. I slept in, which I never do anymore, missed the farmers markets, almost didn't know what to do with myself, and found myself shop-wandering at Fubonn, picking up local tofu, buckwheat noodles, nori, yet another bottle of soy sauce, restocking on ginger, and going wild in the canned juice aisle of wonder. Thanks to Janessa, I've learned that champagne cocktails are a way of life, and that's where the following comes into play.
I tend to pick up a can of lychees, the sweet scallops of the fruit world, every few visits. Lychee martinis have been a longtime favorite of my sister and I, because a) they're exotic and b) they happen to be the inexpensive martini option at a lounge in NYC we've found ourselves return to time and time again, specifically for said lychee martinis. They're adorable. I kid you not, I was on the phone with my sister last night, and she was on her way to pick up lychees from Whole Foods (which must have been, what, $8 for a can?) for evening martinis with her boyfriend, while I was planning on mixing some lychee cocktails that same night for a tiny soiree I was hosting later on. We were pretty amazed and impressed with ourselves, thousands of miles apart, for turning to a can of imported tropical fruit for cocktail making. Oh, sisters.
What I'm about to share is not the recipe for a lychee martini, because I'm hoping (and begging) Jenny, who just started using WordPress this past summer, will chime in with her concoction at some point this month. Instead, it's a step in a similar, but more sparkling, direction, because like I said, the ladies behind VVC do enjoy our bubbles.
Lychee Champagne* Cocktail
1 part brandy
1 part lychee juice (optional: sub young coconut or guava juice)
2-3 lychees and a spoonful of juice
Gently stir together the brandy, juice and lychees in a large wine glass or giant champagne flute. Add ice, top with champagne, as desired, let settle, and garnish.
*Okay, not really. Actual champagne is from the Champagne region of Northern France, and this wasn't, but it just has a ring to it.
8 thoughts on "The VVC Cocktail Lounge: Lychee Champagne Cocktail"
That sounds uber delicious. Funny how family can be thousands of miles a part yet be so close. Thanks for the post I get some of that juice everytime I go to Uwajimaya since it's right by work.
I want you to teach me how to shop Fubon. I always get so overwhelmed in there! I'm certain it's full of treasures, but I don't even know where to start. I always just grab nori and wimp out. =)
I would *love* a Fubon date one of these weekends. Let's do it! =D
That sounds so good. I also don't own champagne glasses, mainly because my cupboards are too small to fit them in!!
This sounds wonderful!
[…] we're both devotees of the lychee martini, I've been holding out for her secret ratios. And since her boyfriend is a […]
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Our signature flagship… the FatBoy Ice Cream Sandwich. 5 ounces of rich creamy vanill ice cream sandwiched between two light delicious chocolate wafers.
A party in a box! Nothing satisfies a group or team like fat boy minis. All the creamy, yummy, goodness of the Fat Boy packed into a Junior size.
Tradition at it's finest. Originally known as the Casco, our nut sundae, toffe and chocolate coated ice cream bars are known as an American pastime.
Watch how FatBoys are made on this episode of Unwrapped on the Food Network.
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— Submitted photo courtesy of Husky Energy
First oil from the West White Rose offshore oil development is expected in late 2017, although the operator, Husky Energy, has plenty of hurdles to cover between now and then.
The company has moved the proposed project — with construction of the base of an offshore platform at Argentia — through the environmental assessment process, but needs further approvals.
At the top of the list is a public review ordered by the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (CNLOPB), underway by Memorial University's Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development (Harris Centre). The review will gather public input on the development and provide recommendations relevant to the future of the project.
It includes two public meetings today at the Placentia Arts Centre and two Wednesday at the Holiday Inn in St. John's. Sessions are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. both days. (See: whiteroseconsultation.ca)
The company has not yet decided if the immense cost of the offshore project as a whole will be taken on and a sanction decision — a final yes or no — must be issued by Husky's partners: Suncor Energy and Nalcor Energy.
"Pending completion of that (public review) process and the subsequent governmental reviews, we anticipate a project sanction decision towards the end of the year," said Martyn Fear, Husky's vice-president of drilling and completions for its Atlantic Region. He was speaking to the timeline at the Noia oil industry conference in St. John's Thursday.
In the last year, he said, Husky and its partners have been able to confirm that building a "wellhead platform" is the best option to produce oil from the White Rose extension. They've signed a benefits agreement with the provincial government and filed a final development application to the CNLOPB.
"For some of the components within the (concrete platform), some limited long-lead procurement is already underway to help preserve the project schedule," he said.
Husky has similarly pressed forward with establishing its construction site at Argentia.
Currently, 50 acres of land left empty by the closure of an old American naval base is being transformed by Dexter Construction to a new construction site. There, a reusable, concrete graving dock will remain as a legacy of the project, providing for future work in the area whenever a large, dry dock space is needed.
"(It's) similar to what's in Bull Arm. However, in Bull Arm the bund walls are removed and replaced each time, which certainly takes a lot more time and money," said Harvey Brenton, CEO, Argentia Management Authority.
Brenton's organization is tasked with drawing new entrants to the area of the old Argentia base and spurring industrial developments. He said he will participate in the upcoming public review process, calling for the project to be speeded forward.
"We're really looking forward to the activity, what we've got here now, increasing tremendously during the next couple of years," he said.
Husky's concrete gravity structure (CGS) for West White Rose will — if approved — be similar to oil platforms such as Hibernia and Hebron, but smaller and without the available oil storage space of those facilities. In the CGS, oil produced through drilling from the platform will go to Husky's SeaRose production vessel.
The concrete base of the CGS is set to be built at Argentia, with a living quarters for the topsides, helideck lifeboat stations and flare boom built elsewhere in the province. It is expected the topsides will be set to the base using the Pieter Schelte, the largest platform installation vessel in the world.


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Cowboying the Old Fashioned Way for a Good Cause
By Lesli Nolen
The Rocker b Ranch in West Texas is a traditional working ranch working for a good cause. While Rocker b cowboys are breaking horses, branding calves and mending fences, the profit of their labor is put to good use in a bright colorful environ ment where doctors are fixing bones, mending hearts and giving children a second chance at life.
The ranch, one of the largest single chunks of ranch land under one fence in the state, is owned and operated by the nonprofit Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. Sen. William A. Blakley donated the ranch and its interests to the hospital many years ago and since then the ranch has contributed greatly to the operating budget of the hospital. Rocker b also stands as a preserve of the best of ranching and cowboy culture.
In April, RRL editor Gary Cutrer and I were invited to visit the Rocker b where we were treated like VIPs and given the grand tour by ranch manager Dennis Webb. We saw a real working ranch where, as only a handful of other ranches in Texas, they still do a lot of things the old fashioned cowboy way.
I should start describing the Rocker b with a little about its history. Most of the following was paraphrased from a book titled "A Place of Miracles: The Legacy of the Rocker b," by Sam E. Hilburn. Mr. Hilburn plays an important role in the relationship of Rocker b and the Scottish Rite Hospital. A retired geologist and oil business entrepreneur who attended Tarleton State Univ., Texas A&M and graduated from the University of Oklahoma, Mr. Hilburn served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the hospital and often visited Rocker b Ranch by the invitation of Sen. Blakley.
Ranch History
On the open range in the 19th Century, cowboys trailed cattle from South Texas and the Hill Country ranges, heading north to Kansas and Colorado railheads and better markets. One such trail was blazed by Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving who chose to journey west beyond the North Concho River, moving across the divided Middle Concho and through the old Butterfield stagecoach trail remnants to Centralia Draw and across what is now Rocker b country. Goodnight and Loving and their cowboys are solidly etched as part of Texas history and won't soon be forgotten, but neither will the cowboys that are on the same land working cattle today.
The history of the Rocker b is a story of real cowboys working cattle on the same dry wind blown land that Goodnight and Loving once crossed. It started when the Sawyer Cattle Company began buying various parcels of land between 1887 and 1906, mostly in Irion, Reagan, Sterling and Glasscock counties. Some of that land was purchased from S. S. Sterrett and George Sherwood in 1871. It consisted of 8,000 acres, a working ranch and 10,000 head of cattle branded with the Bar S with a ladder on the hip. The Sawyer Cattle Company, new owners of the land and cattle, kept the Bar S brand, but dropped the ladder. That's how the Bar S ranch came to be. And it would stay that way until April 30, 1954 when Senator Blakley would purchase the ranch and change the brand to the Rocker b.
In 1880 one of the first settlers to call Irion county home was R.F. Tankersley, who also owned the 7D ranch near Dallas. His cattle grazed in the open ranch land along with the Sawyers'-- at least until 1884 when they met and decided it was time to divide the land. And that was the end of open range. A fence now divided the Bar S and the 7D ranches. It was the beginning of change. Now more than ever good cowboys were in high demand. Only the top cowboys could work on the ranches. They had to be self sustaining, resourceful, and hard working. They became the hired help and the ranch became a thriving business.
The Sawyers were known for their leadership in the livestock industry. They hired only the best to run the ranch and brought in only the best livestock. After Tankersley passed away in 1918, L.L. Farr took the reins. He brought in upgraded Hereford bulls and began stocking Quarter horses to replace the Mustangs. And in 1930, L.L. Farr Jr. took over where his dad left off. He kept what his past generations had started and then some. Farr Jr. began controlling pest and trapping animals. It took many years to successfully reduce the number of predators. Something that is still in practice today on the Rocker b ranch. The Bar S reputation would continue leaving the imprint of a very successful ranching business.
In 1954 William A. Blakley purchased the ranch. Three years later in 1957 he was appointed by Texas Gov. to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of U.S. Sen Price Daniel. Sen. Blakley served the remainder of the Senate term and was again appointed to fill a senator's seat when Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson resigned his seat in January 1961 to serve as vice president.
Sen. Blakley continued the tradition of having only the best cowboys and managers work the ranch. He also continued to bring in the best quality of cattle and horses.
Blakley began an aggressive brush control program and improved the pastures by curbing mesquite and other water hogging plants, something ranchers are concerned with today. With rangeland management came new opportunity. The pronghorn antelope had roamed the prairies as long as any one could remember but by the mid 20th Century their numbers in Texas had dwindled to just a few small herds. In 1972 and 1973 more than 1,100 were captured and restocked throughout Arizona, New Mexico and Texas and 55 were released on the Rocker b ranch. Herds began to flourish and the Rocker b today has a healthy and thriving herd of pronghorn.
With the help of modern wildlife management practices on the ranch, antelope are not the only wild game to be seen there. An resurgence of whitetail deer occurred after most of the brush control had been done. Hunting was permitted by invitation on the ranch in 1976.
It was a year later that Senator Blakely would turn the Rocker b ranch over to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. With such a gift the TSRHC could expand the hospital's development.
As impressive as the Rocker b's history is, what is more inspiring is the work that the ranch's profits help to fund — the Scottish Rite Hospital's treatment of sick children. What follows is just a brief summary of the TSRHC's history and description of its mission, again paraphrased from Mr. Hilburn's book.
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
The Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children was founded by Dr. William Beall Carrell, M.D., in 1921. It was his vision and his passion that made this dream a reality.
It was a time of depression and disease. Polio became an epidemic sweeping across America and no one could hide from it, especially children. The summer months seemed to be the worse. No one knew where the disease came from nor did they know when it would leave. Some blamed it on flies, the heat, or even pollen in the air. The flu-like symptoms followed by weakening arms, legs, and then lungs, was hard on every heart. The paralysis of children affected by Polio was especially crippling to the heart of Dr. Carrrell.
He treated his young patients in his downtown Dallas clinic. He was the first orthopedic surgeon in the area to treat children for paralysis and did so with no charge. Soon his office became too small to see all the children affected by the debilitating disease.
Dr. Carrell began discussing his need and desire to treat these children with polio and to do so without charge with his fellow masons and other civic leaders. It was then that the Masons went to their fellow Masons and were able to raise $20,000 to purchase a hospital for the children.
Knowing the money necessary to staff and run the hospital would have to to come through donations they continued with the plan. Soon Dr. Carrell's dream became reality and the afflicted children began receiving treatment free of charge at the new facility.
Then, in 1956, word came that Dr. Jonas Salk had developed a polio vaccine.
But even with polio conquered, Dr. Carrell never lost his vision of helping children without charging them. In 1944 his son, Dr. Brandon Carrell, took over his duties. With new visions the TSRHC began offering treatment for a wide range of orthopedic disabilities caused by birth defects, diseases and injuries. Over time, with new treatments came new technology, new patients and more need for funding. And that's when the gift of Rocker b Ranch played a pivotal role in the growth of TSRHC. In 1977, a new hospital that would cover 400,000 square feet on six levels was built. Today, The Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children sits on 14 acres of land in Dallas.
Most of the patients today treated at TSRHC are orthopedic related. Treatments include those for congenital orthopedic problems, such as scoliosis and congenital dislocation of the hip or spine disorders; orthopedic complications of cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disease such as muscular dystrophy; and limb-length discrepancies and hand anomalies. Spina bifida is the most common birth defect in the country today, and more spina bifida patients are treated at the TSRHC than anywhere in the United States.
The Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children also has a child development division. It's called the Luke Waites Child Development Center. Dyslexia affects a large number of children, and at the Luke Waites Child Development Center, dyslexic children now have access to educational learning guides to help them, and it's free.
Research is vital to the TSRHC and plays a very important role in the way the hospital's doctors and nurses care for their patients. Their ongoing research and cumulative knowledge of scoliosis has resulted in the TSRH Spinal System. It's used world wide today to correct spinal deformities. The TSRHC has developed a TRUE/LOC system used in the lengthening and straightening of limbs.
The hospital is governed by Freemasons, a worldwide fraternal organization. The TSRHC board trustees are members of the Scottish Rite Freemasonry of Texas. The growth and expansion of this hospital operate on an individual voluntary basis. Financial support of the hospital is operated on the same basis. All children ages birth to 18 years of age can receive medical care from the TSRHC at no charge. All that is needed is doctor referral. No proof of income is required. Services are available for any child with a doctors note.
At press time about 80 children from Tom Green and surrounding counties in West Texas were receiving treatment at the TSRHC. Since 1921 TSRHC has treated 864 children from the San Angelo and surrounding area alone and kids from all over the state receive treatment there.
Visit to Rocker b
When we arrived for our visit to the ranch we were struck by the well ordered headquarters but not a sole was in sight except for a cat and a tough looking dog. We guessed the right building where we were to meet the ranch manager and were given a warm welcome.
Mr. Dennis Webb has been the active manager on the Rocker b ranch for more than 10 years. And upon taking the reins of the operation he made a visit to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
"It was a life changing experience for me, " Mr. Webb says of his realization that his efforts in running a profitable enterprise on the ranch would help so many children get the medical help they need. Each employee or cowboy on the ranch goes to the TSRHC and meets with the staff of the hospital and gets to see the children who are receiving treatment. "It gives the cowboys a better understanding of what their labor goes to," Mr. Webb said.
There were nine cowboys working the ranch the day Gary and I visited the ranch. We were able to see what life was like for a day for these cowboys.
On the Rocker b ranch work is done the old fashioned way -- at least to the extent that it can be. Roundups are done on horseback, and with so much country to cover it's a good way to do it. The day we visited the hands and chuckwagon cook had been at it a week or so, gathering and working cattle. They didn't go back to the bunkhouse each night on the gather, no sir. They slept at the camp in canvas teepees and gathered and worked cattle all day.
The cowboys, once on the ranch, start by picking their horse from the ranch's own herd. They must break the horse, which is done with a lead rope, no halters for the horse. They are to groom them, shoe them, and feed them. Each horse on the ranch is freeze branded with an identification number and the Rocker b brand. The horses become the cowboys' vehicles for the duration of their job which is usually three weeks at a time on different camp sites on the ranch. They begin their day with the cattle they gathered the night before, ranging anywhere between 40 to 60 Angus cows. The ranch is building a quality Angus herd, Mr. Webb explained, though on separate pastures they also graze a lot of commercial stockers that go to slaughter.
Though it was April the weather was brisk as the cowboys worked calves. A man ahorseback would rope a calf and two or three men would throw the calf down. Then a whole crew would advance, one with a hot branding iron, one with a dewormer, one with a vaccination gun and one to castrate the male calves. The cowboys would get it all done in one shot and release the calf.
"When you put your brand on it, it is like putting your name on it," Mr. Webb said. "We take pride in the work we do especially when it's going to such a good established corporation."
Each cowboy is responsible for his own tepee. A young man named Ryan was nice enough to show us his tepee. Inside we saw a sleeping bag, pillow and a large plastic bin. The plastic bin was his suitcase. It was a place to hold his clothing, alarm clock and anything else he didn't want to give up to the nightly predators.
"You never know what creature will wander around in the middle of the night looking for something" Ryan said.
For three weeks on the roundup their teepee becomes their home away from home. It's their shelter from the wind and rain, at least at night.
Dealing with the weather "can be the hardest part of the job" Ryan said.
One benefit to the job is being provided three square meals a day, thanks to Chuck Wagon cook Allen Hailey. Mr Hailey said he can cook 14 meals for the boys without repeating the same meal, with the exception of breakfast. That's pretty good for cooking everything outside in an iron skillet or dutch oven over a fire.
We had the good fortune of sampling Allen's chicken fried steak, gravy, mashed potatoes and cornbread--down home cooking. I cleaned my plate. A lot of the young cowboys came back for second platefuls, but none of them were carrying any extra weight.
When more supplies are needed Allen returns to the main house to restock and heads back to camp. He sleeps in a canvas teepee just like the cowboys do. When he's not cooking he's cleaning. When we finished eating we put our dishes in a tub and Allen poured boiling water over them, let them soak as he started boiling more water to rinse them. It was old cowboy way of living for the day.
For more information visit the website of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children
Thank you to Mr. Webb, Mr. Hailey and all the cowboys that allowed us to take part in their day. It was truly an unforgettable experience. Also, thanks to Melinda Wenk with the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for the information about the hospital and what all they do. If you would like more information regarding TSRHC or would like to donate please follow the link above.
From the July 2007 issue of Ranch & Rural Living


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Triple-A roundup: Martinez homers twice
Middlebrooks rips decisive blast; 51s' Snider collects four hits
By MiLB.com Staff | April 13, 2012 9:28 PM ET
Top Cubs prospect Anthony Rizzo homered twice and drove in three runs as Iowa held on to beat Round Rock, 6-5. Welington Castillo continued his torrid start with three hits, including a homer, to raise his average to .444 and Brett Jackson went yard for the Cubs. Joey Butler reached base three times and scored twice in a losing effort.
Travis Snider fueled Las Vegas' 18-hit attack by going 4-for-5 with five RBIs and finishing a triple shy of the cycle. Joel Carreno struck out eight and allowed one hit over five shutout innings before two relievers limited Colorado Springs to five hits over the final four innings to complete the shutout. D.J. LeMahieu singled to extend his hitting streak to seven games for the Sky Sox.
Marlins No. 2 prospect Matt Dominguez launched his second homer of the year and drove in two runs as visiting New Orleans beat Nashville, 6-4. Elih Villanueva improved to 3-0 on the strength of 2 1/3 innings of hitless relief and Sandy Rosario earned his fourth save with a perfect ninth. Martin Maldonado was 3-for-3 with a double and two RBIs for the Sounds.
Mike Trout, MLB.com's No. 3 prospect, tripled home a pair of runs for Salt Lake. Efren Navarro was 3-for-4 with two runs scored and Ed Lucas had three hits and an RBI for the Bees. James Darnell hit his first homer, a two-run shot in the eighth inning, for Tucson.
Joe Becker drove in three key runs as Albuquerque defeated Omaha, 7-4. Jerry Sands went yard for the Isotopes, while Luis Cruz had three hits and finished a homer shy of the cycle. Johnny Giavotella continued his hot start with two hits and an RBI for the Storm Chasers.
Brad Peacock allowed an unearned run on one hit and struck out eight over six innings, but Sacramento was beaten by Reno, 2-0. Zach Kroenke earned his first win after yielding three hits over six shutout innings and Ryan Wheeler delivered an RBI triple for the Aces. Grant Green had three hits in a losing cause.
Josh Linden had two hits, including a bases-loaded triple, to lead Fresno to a 6-1 win over Tacoma. Charlie Culberson chipped in two RBIs and Andrew Kown earned his second win after allowing a run on five hits over six innings for the Grizzlies. Johan Limonta drove in the Rainiers' lone run and raised his average to .385 with a pair of singles.
Major League veteran Dewayne Wise went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, two RBIs and a run scored to help Scranton/Wilkes-Barre hold off Buffalo, 7-5. Jack Cust reached base four times and scored three runs for the Yankees, while Vinny Rottino collected two hits and two RBIs for the Bisons.
Christian Marrero and J.C. Boscan each drove in three runs as Gwinnett chased Rays No. 3 prospect Chris Archer in the third inning and pounded Durham, 12-7. Drew Sutton and Luis Durango contributed two RBIs apiece for the Braves, while Rays No. 4 prospect Tim Beckham singled twice, drove in a pair of runs and scored once for the Bulls.
Red Sox top prospect Will Middlebrooks slugged a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning as Pawtucket edged Rochester, 4-3. Junichi Tazawa worked two innings out of the PawSox bullpen to extend his scoreless streak to six, while Mike Hollimon homered and doubled for the Red Wings.
Chris Valaika's two-run double capped a three-run fifth inning that sent Louisville on its way to a 4-2 victory over visiting Columbus. Travis Webb pitched 1 1/3 innings of hitless relief for the win, while Chad Huffman doubled twice and drove in a run for the Clippers.
Cody Overbeck had two hits, including a three-run homer off John Lannan, to power Lehigh Valley past visiting Syracuse, 8-6. Hector Luna went 2-for-4 and scored twice for the IronPigs, while Tyler Moore and Mark Teahen had two RBIs apiece for the Chiefs.
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Brandon Boggs singled home the tying run in the eighth inning and Nick Evans delivered a walk-off single in the ninth as Indianapolis rallied past Toledo. Daniel McCutchen pitched two hitless innings for the win, while Tigers No. 4 prospect Andy Oliver struck out nine and yielded one run on three hits over six frames for the Mud Hens.
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(Cleveland) -The Cleveland Indians again have a packed schedule of pregame festivities leading up to next Monday's home opener, set for 3:05PM at Progressive Field vs. the Minnesota Twins.
The game, the Tribe's 21st Home Opener at Progressive Field, marks the 114th as a charter member of the American League, and the 22st consecutive Home Opener sellout dating back to the team's final year at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. This year's game sold out in 15 minutes on March 3.
April 4 is the 20th anniversary to the day of the first game at then-Jacobs Field, and this year's Home Opener theme will celebrate those 20 years. Progressive Field's gates will open at 1PM, and the team is encouraging fans to be in their seats by 2:30PM to enjoy a bevy of pregame activities, including:
· Video tribute to the first game at then-Jacobs Field, on April 4, 1994 vs. Seattle
· Raising a 20th-anniversary flag, which features eight Postseason pennants
· Recognition of select Season Ticket Holders who have been with the Indians since 1994
· Recognition of the 2013 Postseason team
· Mike Hargrove throwing a ceremonial first pitch to Sandy Alomar Jr.
· Moment of silence for late broadcaster Mike Hegan
The team also will honor all branches of the United States military, as members of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard will present the colors, while an oversized American flag will be presented by 250 employees of Progressive Insurance, the Presenting Partner of the Opening Series.
The national anthem will be performed by the Cleveland Orchestra Double String Quartet, some members of which performed the anthem on Opening Day in 1994.
Rally Alley presented by RTA will get things started at Noon from Larry Doby Way. Opening Day Rally Alley will feature:
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· Live broadcasts from WTAM and SportsTime Ohio
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· Budweiser Build-a-Bar will be featuring Day-Fresh Drafts, along with the Hot Corner Bar in Section 175 and the Bud Patio
· Flo's Rock N' Rally trailer, presented by Progressive Insurance
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Appalachian State Inviting for TornadosSeptember 21, 2009
Cowie Wins Cross Country Event
Boone, N.C.-The Brevard College Cycling teams raced at Appalachian State University last weekend in a Dual Conference race of schools from the ACCC and SECCC. The Tornados rode against teams from Lees-McRae, Union, West Virginia, Warren Wilson, Appalachian State, Mars Hill, Cumberland, Virginia Tech, Duke, UNC-Asheville, NC State, Florida, UGA, and East Tennessee State.
Julia Tellman finished second in the Women's A Cross Country race with a 1:38:35 ride. Sarah Duncan placed tenth. UGA's Jamie Dinkins won the race in 1:29:43.
BC's Morgan Sykes turned in a fifth place time of 1:39:16 in the Women's B race. Kathryn Smith of Lees-McRae crossed first in 1:05:46.
In the Women's A Dual Slalom event Jo Tuttle posted the best qualifying time of 34.320. Tuttle went on to win the 16-woman bracket. Tellman finished fourth in the field. Alexis DeCosimo raced to an eighth place result and Sarah Duncan finished 15th.
The Women's Short Track Cross Country Race saw four Tornados finish in the top ten. Tellman crossed in second place. Tuttle finished fifth. Decosimo ran seventh and Duncan turned in a ninth place result. UGA's Dinkins won the event.
Tristan Cowie placed first in the 44-man Men's A Cross Country Race. He finished in 1:29:41. Cory Rimmer crossed in ninth place at 1:41:44. Matthew St. Marie turned in a 1:45:06 time to garner a fourteenth place result. Matthew Wells' 1:52:04 ride was good enough for 22nd place. Tim Reinhart finished 26th.
Danny Cesare finished sixth in the 32-rider Men's A Dual Slalom Bracket after turning in the third best qualifying time. Cowie was 13th. James Chaput came in at 26th. Rimmer rode 28th and Jacob Roland finished 31st.
Kyle Stallings finished seventh in the Men's C Dual Slalom race won by Virginia Tech's Brice Collmar.
Cowie's fifth-place finish in the Short Track Cross Country Race was the best of the Tornado group. Rimmer came in eighth. St. Marie placed eleventh. Wells and Reinhart placed 18th and 19th respectively. Lees-McRae's Brad Perley finished first in the 28-man field.
John Palmer finished 11th in the Men's B STXC race. David Henry of Virginia Tech placed first.
Kyle Stallings rode 13th in the Men's C STXC race, an event won by Virginia Tech's Christopher Brown.
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With the opening of the new National Park Service Visitor Center for the African Burial Ground National Monument, GSA has fulfilled its commitment to the Lower Manhattan site it uncovered more than 18 years ago.
On the ground floor of the Ted Weiss Federal Building at 290 Broadway, the 2,500-square-foot center tells the story of the contributions of enslaved and free Africans in the life and building of the early Dutch colony of New Amsterdam and later New York City. It also provides information on the discovery of the African Burial Ground and the role of the African descendant community in preserving the burial ground following its rediscovery by GSA in 1991.
"The African Burial Ground was an amazing discovery that opened a new chapter in America's story," said GSA Administrator Martha N. Johnson. "With the completion and opening of the visitor center; the publication of the scientific research; and the return to New York City of the vast repository of records and other materials from GSA's African Burial Ground Project, GSA has fulfilled the promise of this amazing discovery and this agency's commitment."
The center includes four exhibit areas that flow from one to the other around a core area that features a burial re-creation with five life-size wax figures and ambient sound that allows visitors to experience a sense of what a burial at the site might have been like. In addition to the exhibit area, the center includes a 40-person theater, a multipurpose room for educational use, a research library, and a bookstore.
One of the most significant archaeological finds in U.S. history, the African Burial Ground is a 17th- and 18th-century cemetery that was rediscovered in 1991 when construction began on a federal office building in Lower Manhattan.
GSA's African Burial Ground Project was an extensive mitigation response to this unexpected discovery. The agency has played a pivotal role in completing various project components and partnering with the National Park Service on the conception and completion of both the exterior memorial at the national monument site and the visitor center.
The other major components of the GSA project included reinterment of the human remains at the site, which took place in 2005; the publication of the scientific research on the burial ground history, archaeology, and skeletal biology; and the recent return of the vast project repository to New York City, where records, files, documentation, and other materials related to the project will be retained at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a branch of the New York Public Library. Skeletal samples from the burial ground will remain housed at Howard University in Washington, DC, where the research was conducted.
The GSA African Burial Ground Project's success was recognized by the White House with a Preserve America Presidential Award in 2008. These awards honor exemplary work in the preservation of cultural or national heritage assets.
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Chemex Ottomatic CoffeemakerNow this is a match made in heaven. Introducing the seductive combination of pour over with the convenience of an automatic coffeemaker, the Chemex Ottomatic Coffeemaker is like having your very own personal barista at home! Capable of making enough coffee for a crowd, the brew unit pre-infuses and pluses hot water throughout brewing to allow the grounds to bloom—taking the effort out of pour over! To top it all off, the iconic hourglass-shaped Chemex Classic Series Coffeemaker is compatible and brings elegance to home brewing. Learn More$350.00
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|Name: pommed
|Distribution: openSUSE 12.2
|Version: 1.39
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|Release: 6.1.3
|Build date: Mon Jul 16 20:42:08 2012
|Group: Hardware/Mobile
|Build host: build34
|Size: 96849
|Source RPM: pommed-1.39-6.1.3.src.rpm
|Packager: http://bugs.opensuse.org
|Url: http://technologeek.org/projects/pommed/
|Summary: Apple laptops hotkeys event handler
pommed handles the hotkeys found on the Apple MacBook Pro, MacBook and PowerBook laptops and adjusts the LCD backlight, sound volume, keyboard backlight or ejects the CD-ROM drive accordingly. pommed also monitors the ambient light sensors to automatically light up the keyboard backlight on the MacBook Pro and PowerBook. Optional support for the Apple Remote control is available.
* Thu Jun 02 2011 email@example.com - Update to version 1.39 to fix kernel 2.6.39 compatibility * Sat May 07 2011 email@example.com - pommed.init: Remove 4 from default start per rpmlint warning - Re-enable as-needed support now that it works - Update to version 1.38 - Changes: version 1.38: - pommed: add support for the Early 2011 MacBook Pro: MacBookPro8,1 (13"), MacBookPro8,2 (15"), MacBookPro8,3 (17"). - pommed: add acpi_video0 as a possible sysfs backlight driver. - pommed: allow disabling audio support entirely. version 1.37: - pommed: fix oversight in applesmc probing change. - pommed: prefer nvidia_bl over Nouveau. - pommed: add new option to fade keyboard backlight instead of switching off when idle. From Alex Launi <firstname.lastname@example.com>. version 1.36: - pommed: probe for applesmc through /sys/class/hwmon. - pommed: add support for the MacBook7,1 (April 2010). - all: use LDLIBS instead of adding libraries to LDFLAGS. - pommed: fix keyboard backlight fading on pmac. - pommed: lock/unlock auto kbd backlight using up/down keys. - pommed: add ADB product IDs for ANSI and JIS keyboard variants. version 1.35: - pommed: fix crash if no fnmode sysfs node found. - pommed: add support for the MacBookAir3,1 & 3,2 (October 2010). version 1.34: - pommed: be more careful when invoking eject (Alioth #312213). - pommed: add the nouveau sysfs backlight driver. version 1.33: - pommed: added support for the MacBook6,1 (October 2009). - pommed: added support for the MacBookPro6,1 & 6,2 (Core i5/i7, April 2010). - pommed: kill PCI device check in nv8600mgt. - pommed: added support for the MacBookPro7,1 (13", Core2 Duo, April 2010). Requires a patched nvidia-bl module for backlight support at the moment. - gpomme: replaced Glade with hardcoded GTK+ code. version 1.32: - pommed: add the rivabl sysfs backlight driver for older 12" PowerBook G4 laptops. Reported by Nic Boet. version 1.31: - pommed: add IDs for newer wireless keyboard. - pommed: add the MacBookPro5,4 (15" June 2009). * Sun Oct 31 2010 email@example.com - Use %_smp_mflags * Tue Nov 17 2009 email@example.com - rediffed for fuzz=0 * Wed Nov 11 2009 firstname.lastname@example.com - update to 1.30: - pommed: fix a crasher in the i2c probe routine on pmac. - pommed: fix sysfs backlight driver to handle > 3-digit values. - update to 1.29: - pommed: add support for newer nvidia backlight driver which changed the sysfs layout. - pommed: move VT state checking to pommed, exposed over DBus. - gpomme: switch to asking pommed for the state of the VT. - wmpomme: switch to asking pommed for the state of the VT. - update to 1.28: - pommed: added support for the MacBookPro5,3 (15" MacBookPro June 2009) * Sat Aug 01 2009 firstname.lastname@example.com - update to 1.27: - pommed: + added support for the MacBook5,2 (white MacBook). + added support for the MacBookPro5,5 * Fri Jun 19 2009 email@example.com - disable as-needed for this package as it fails to build with it * Sun May 24 2009 email@example.com - update to 1.26 - pommed: only keystrokes on the built-in keyboard should reset the keyboard idle timer. - pommed: add USB IDs for the Apple external aluminium mini keyboard. - pommed: switch to sysfs resource files for PCI memory access instead of mmaping /dev/mem. - update to 1.25 - pommed: check current hardware backlight level before setting AC or battery level. Do not act if the backlight is off. - pommed: do not reject the Apple Bluetooth keyboard because of advertised EV_ABS events. - pommed: fix DBus configuration snippet for newer, stricter version of DBus (allow clients to send messages). - update to 1.24 - pommed: add new path for fnmode setting for 2.6.28. - update to 1.23 - pommed: add backlight support for late 2008 laptops. - pommed: default to sysfs backlight driver for nVidia machines, with the mbp_nvidia_bl kernel driver; fall back to native nv8600mgt if not supported. - pommed: try to reconnect to DBus if DBus is not available at startup. Previously we would just drop it and live without DBus. * Tue Jan 27 2009 email@example.com - dbus-policy: add send_destination rule (bnc#469771) * Tue Nov 11 2008 email@example.com - update to 1.22: + pommed: ++ do not probe for LMU controller on pmac machines that do not have a backlit keyboard. Avoids a spurious error message. ++ factor out ADB & LMU write routines, avoids duplicated code in the kbd_{lmu,pmu}_backlight_set() routines. ++ use a common sysfs power class routine in power.c, add sysfs power class support for pmac machines. ++ added partial support for the October 2008 laptops (MacBook5,1, MacBookPro5,1, MacBookAir2,1), LCD backlight missing. + gpomme: ++ add japanese translation for gpomme, courtesy of Nobuhiro Iwamatsu + wmpomme: ++ turn wmpomme into an event-driven dockapp, eliminating the fixed update rate (and, thus, wakeups). Thanks to Kalle A. Sandström for the prodding. - removed dbus-1-devel BuildReq (included in dbus-1-glib-devel)
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Tomorrow's Equestrian Center, based in Levy County, will hold its fourth annual charity auction and BBQ on Saturday, Nov. 14 beginning at 4 p.m.
The event will be held at Southern Auction Marketing Services, at 15991 Hwy 27 Alt., just west of Williston on the north side of the road.
The barbeque begins at 4 p.m. and costs $5 per plate. Takeout is available. The Bar-B-Q includes two pieces of chicken, Cole slaw, beans and bread.
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I am running backtrack 3 in vmware 7, which is installed in windows 7 home premium.
the connection configuration of vmnet's are as follows(see the image) :
vmnet9 : Custom --- 192.168.182.0
I am using dial up connection on windows 7, i am trying to open websites in backtrack but they are not opening.
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GSA at 50: Provides Low-Cost, High Quality Goods, Services and Solutions
June 29, 1999
Contact: Viki Reath (202) 501-1231
Washington, D.C. -- Nancy Potter was 16 years old and Rosamond Cardreon was 23 when they started working at the agency President Truman authorized to save taxpayers money on government goods and services on July 1, 1949.
Now, a half-century later, Potter, of Rosewood, California, and Cardreon of Arlington, Virginia, still among the U.S. General Services Administration's 14,000 employees, point to something else that has endured: GSA's dedication to serving its Federal employee customers.
"I had other job offers, but stayed because the customers felt I was making a difference," said Potter, who has moved up the ladder to become GSA's deputy budget director, working at its Washington headquarters.
Cardreon, who manages government property scheduled for disposal, says, "You have to treat a person like you like being treated, go out of your way to do things for them and give them a kind word."
In Washington to celebrate GSA's 50th Anniversary at a gala celebration at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, the two "Golden-Anniversary" employees received special recognition for their 50 years of service from Administrator Dave Barram.
"GSA's 50th Anniversary celebration is, above all, a tribute to all the men and women who have served the agency over the last half century," Barram said, kicking off today's festivities, which GSA employees around the country were able to watch through electronic transmissions.
"Their dedication and commitment to excellence in customer service have enabled GSA to effectively carry out its mission. Their legacy is the foundation for the great work GSA will do in the coming century."
U.S. Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and Thomas M. Davis III (R-Va.) added their congratulations in person, and President Clinton sent his congratulations in a letter.
GSA occupies a unique position in Federal government, as it heads toward the 21st century: it is the only Federal agency positioned to provide all of the elements needed for governmentwide, cutting-edge expertise required in the fast-changing, mobile Federal workforce. It has learned to save taxpayers money by using private contractors to provide some products and services and has adopted the best organizational business practices of the largest, most successful corporations to streamline its operations.
GSA's Office of Governmentwide Policy provides coordination for the development of policies on acquisition, information technology, real estate, transportation and personal property that affect all Federal agencies and Federal advisory committees. In-depth expertise is available in GSA's three core services: the Public Buildings Service, Federal Supply Service, and Federal Technology Service.
GSA also has emulated the private sector by learning to do more with less. In 1974, when GSA celebrated its 25th anniversary, the agency's employees numbered 38,000. Since then, GSA has trimmed its size by more than half to achieve its current employee population of 14,000.
The result: GSA today pays fewer employees to manage assets that have grown exponentially from $11 billion in 1974 to $500 billion, or 6 percent of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product; GSA facilitates the purchase of $57 billion-worth of purchases, about 25 percent of the total governmentwide.
The largest U.S. provider of civilian office space, GSA also has maintained its premier position as provider of products and services to more than a million Federal employee customers, even as today agencies can take their business elsewhere. GSA supplies telecommunications services to nearly every Federal department; offers lowest-cost, unrestricted travel and lodging services and lowest-cost car leasing among its transportation services. Federal employees can order 4-million items any time of the day or night by Internet. GSA also takes mail and phone orders.
Additional GSA services include quality child-care in Federal facilities; leasing, construction, renovation and management of workspace for members of Congress, U.S. Courts and agencies; security, telecommuting centers; employee credit cards for travel, fuel and small purchases; disposal of surplus Federal real and personal property; information technology and support.


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Jésus Rafael Soto
Green and Black Immaterial Curves
Jésus Rafael Soto
Venezuelan, 1923 - 2005
Green and Black Immaterial Curves, 1966
Wood, metal, and paint
106 x 106 x 25.1 cm (41 3/4 x 41 3/4 x 9 7/8 inches)
Nancy Sayles Day Collection of Modern Latin American Art 66.152
A Venezuelan who lived in Paris for many years, Soto is known for pioneering kinetic relief sculpture. His work generates striking optical effects and is often associated with the Op Art movement. In this wall sculpture, a fixed background of thin parallel lines anchors a suspended field of delicate, curved, freely moving wires. When the observer's viewpoint shifts, the juxtaposition produces a distinct optical vibration not dependent on the movement of the hanging wires themselves but only on the viewer's own movement. For the artist, this phenomenon was a reminder that the world is in a constant state of flux. Green and Black Immaterial Curves appears to become light and space, reinforcing Soto's idea of impermanence, transmutation, and immateriality.


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Am I shaving my armpits wrong? Is there something I'm missing? It never looks like I shaved, more like it's been a day or two. I can never get that smooth, hairless look. Am I doing something wrong or is it just my skin/hair pigment?
Dark hair and pale skin makes you a really good candidate for laser treatment, too, for hair removal.
Brush to get the major stuff. Then floss to get the bits your brush couldn't reach. Then rinse with mouthwash to flush it all away.
I was watching one of the commercials that show a person depositing a check by taking a picture of it with their phone.How do the banks prevent multiple people depositing it into different bank accounts at different banking institutions? I know eventually it would get caught but it seems like it is really open to fraud.I get that if I write a check on my bank account at Bank A and it is deposited into another account at Bank A, that Bank A would be able to immediately take the funds out of my account and would have the check info to make sure no one else was able to try and deposit it into an account at Bank A.
Quote from: Outdoor Girl on February 04, 2013, 11:17:45 AMDark hair and pale skin makes you a really good candidate for laser treatment, too, for hair removal.I've had laser hair removal elsewhere...and I love it! The results are outstanding. I guess if I want that smooth look I'll have to save for more.I shave in all four directions, so I guess it must be my skin/hair.
I feel so silly asking this.I haven't been on an airplane in eight years. Neither has my husband. We're going on vacation with the boys in April, a 2 1/2-hour flight.I was reading our airline's website to be sure I knew about everything that had changed and got to the bit about luggage. That's changed a lot in eight years! We do get one checked bag each, but it has to be within certain dimensions. (I'm sure the frequent fliers out there are rolling their eyes at me! )The height, width, etc. are fine, but ... how much does the average, good-sized, fully packed suitcase weigh? I have no idea. We don't have a scale in the house right now. Getting hit with one (or three!) of those hefty overweight baggage fees would really start our vacation off on the wrong foot. We'll just have clothes/toiletries, etc. and some souvenirs ... nothing too hefty.Is this something I should be concerned about?
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It's apple season again here in New Hampshire. I mean the kind that grow on trees, not the latest iPhone.
We don't grow tree fruits, but we do buy and enjoy a lot of local apples from late September through the winter months.
In seasons when the Baldwins or Northern Spys are abundant, I generally buy a bushel to stash in the root cellar, alongside the homegrown cabbages and carrots. (They store best in a cold, humid environment.)
We eat apples fresh, baked (stuffed with walnuts, drizzled with honey and a little cinnamon), in sauce(s), in poultry stuffings, cut up and sauteed as a side dish, and in pies and pandowdies.
Some households (not ours) also make their own cider (including hard cider, drink of choice of our Colonial ancestors), vinegar, pectin, and "leather".
Science is providing new relevance to the old adage, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." A growing body of research suggests that eating apples and apple products may help prevent cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer's, asthma, allergies, diabetes, some cancers, and osteoporosis, as well as help with weight management. So eat up!
What else can apples do?
In an earlier post, I listed a few of the extraordinary number of uses of apple cider vinegar. Fresh apples, too, have other uses around the house.
As a ripening agent: Fresh apples give off ethylene gas, which will speed up the ripening of other fruit. Just set unripe pears, tomatoes,or bananas in a bowl or bag with a couple of apples. Because of the ethylene gas, it's a good idea not to store apples in your refrigerator or in the same storage space as potatoes, as they tend to make the potatoes sprout earlier.
To keep baked goods from drying out: Cakes, muffins, homemade breads will stay moist longer if you store them in a bag or container containing a cut apple.
To soften a lump of hardened brown sugar: Just tuck a piece of cut apple in a sealed bag with the brown sugar for a few hours.
To remove excess salt from a soup: Just drop a few pieces of peeled apple into the soup, stew for a few minutes, and remove the apples, which should have sopped up the excess salt.


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Ketelhaus Easy Company gives a few barks as he tugs on his collar. His owner gives a command and the large animal sits attentively watching the visitor unlock the gate.
Once inside the visitor learns that Company, as he is known, is just like any family pet. He's sniffing, chuffing and plants a wet kiss on the hand that's offered.
Company, a two-year-old Rottweiler, is one of three pets owned by Donna Bailey of Chiefland. He has a littermate and a shelter dog, both Rotts, for his company.
And all three are spoiled rotten pets.
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So Long, Blog
We are retiring the Utah State Law Library blog after more than four years and 800+ posts. The blog has been a great way for library staff to share library news, new forms, court resources and other law-related resources. But with a noticeable decline in blog readers we will now exclusively use our Facebook page to share news and announcements. Please 'Like' us!
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Kohjinsha (KJS) has recently launched a 4.8-inch PM series netbook equiped with an Intel Atom processor, a touchscreen display, as well as a keyboard.
The netbook, with low boot-up time and long battery life, is priced at 60,000 yen (US$659), KJS said.
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Samsung Electronics has announced availability of an 8Gb OneNAND chip that takes advantage of advanced 30nm class process technology. Based on a single-level-cell (SLC) NAND flash design, the new high-density OneNAND addresses the need for more code data storage in smartphones.
Samsung said the high-density OneNAND memory is now sampling with volume production scheduled by the end of May 2010.
The 8Gb OneNAND reads data at 70 megabytes per second (MB/s), more than four times the speed of conventional NAND (17MB/s). In addition, by applying 30nm-class process technology, Samsung is able to raise productivity by 40% over its previous 40nm-class design.
- Wireless broadband developments in Southeast Asia markets
As of 2013, the 10 ASEAN nations had a total of over 700 million mobile subscriptions, with the CAGR from 2003-2013 reaching 24%. This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the various mobile broadband markets in ASEAN and looks at the respective trends in 4G LTE development for those markets.
- 2015 global tablet demand forecast
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- 2015 China smartphone panel trend forecast
This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the strategies of key China-based major panel makers BOE, Tianma and IVO for attacking the different market segments through technology and pricing, and their relationship to local vendors Huawei, Lenovo, ZTE, Xiaomi and Coolpad.