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Top 3 Rainy Day Activities
The weather is not cooperating and outdoor activities are rained out? Here are three ways of learning and having fun while the sun is recharging!
A ton of art-driven venues will brighten your day. Vankleek Hill's Arbor Gallery Cultural Centre will seduce you with its brand new exhibition. Entitled Suspended Phytology, the works created by Maria-Helena Pacelli will charm you until August 26th. Volunteers will welcome you with open arms... It is sure to brighten your day! Furthermore, go to Rita Iriarte Studio & Art Gallery, in Chute-à-Blondeau, where compelling, daring and mesmerizing paintings will leave you breathless. Sienna Gallery is a perfect out-of-the-ordinary place to visit on a rainy day. It focuses primarily in framing of all kinds; yet, it is also a store! Visit the gallery for paintings, jewelry, pottery and other works of art. Sheer passion for the arts ! Finally, the various exhibitions of Hawkesbury's Le Chenail Cultural Centre will delight you throughout the year. Take some time to have a delicious coffee to keep you warm after your visit ... The rain will then sound like a symphony!
For beer lovers, connoisseurs or simply seeking great taste, take advantage of these rainy days to tour the region's four breweries. There are only 75 km from the northeast end to the southwest edge of the circuit; you will thus indulge in a variety of flavors in no time. Visit Beau's All Natural Brewery Co. in Vankleek Hill, Cassel Brewery in Casselman, Tuque de Broue in Embrun and Étienne Brûlé also in Embrun. Make a list of your favorite beers, have your fill and stock up!
Plan a museum tour! The region is home to many well-known and interesting museums. Visit the L'Orignal Old Jail and rise up to the challenge by taking on their escape game. Will you be up to the task and solve the riddles? For a rewarding experience, visit the Macdonell-Williamson House, in Chute-à-Blondeau. It is one of the most striking examples of Georgian-style architecture in Eastern Ontario. This hidden treasure of our region is a must! The Clarence-Rockland Museum will amaze you! Drop by and discover all kinds of remains: antiques, old books, archives, pictures and even a bicentennial map of seigneuries in Eastern Canada! A stop at the Casselman Museum is essential to learn more about the railway heritage of this charming village. Discover a past filled with surprises and anecdotes! One of the most original exhibitions is at the Vankleek Hill Museum. Relics from the 1797-1920 period are on display for everyone to better understand the evolution of human ways and behavior, as showcased through episodes, institutions and personalities of the past. Finally, the Keith M. Boyd Museum invites you to discover the history of the region with its many artifacts and pictures. Prescott-Russell's Museums: where time stands still… even in the rain!
Carnivals and winter festivities
Click on the municipality below to learn more about the activities.
ALFRED ET PLANTAGENET (LEFAIVRE) - February 1 & 2, 2019
CHAMPLAIN - February 7 to 10, 2019
CLARENCE-ROCKLAND (SAINT-PASCAL-BAYLON) - January 23 to 27, 2019
RUSSELL (Embrun) - January 18 to 27, 2019
The 12 Days of Christmas!Prescott-Russell Tourism (TPRT) is launching its holiday season contest, The 12 Days of Christmas, from Friday, December 7 to Tuesday, December 18. All you have to do is like and comment either our Facebook and/or our Instagram post by answering the question of the day.
You can participate everyday, once a day.
The big winner, whose name will be drawn Wednesday, December 19 among all participants of every day, will bring home 12 prizes worth more than $700.00, courtesy of 12 of our members. You must be 19 years old or more. Your chances will be increasing with each daily question you answer!
And on the 13th day, TPRT created... a big winner !
Congratulations to Mireille Lalonde who won this beautiful basket!
Christmas ParadesWhat better way of getting in the Holiday spirit than to attend a Christmas Parade or to take part in one. There has to be one near you !
November 24 : The Embrun Christmas parade will take place on Saturday November 24th, 2018 at 6:30 pm on Notre-Dame Street. Info : 613-978-5620.
November 25 - Join the Russell Fire Department and the Russell Lions Club, starting at 1 pm, for the Annual Russell Christmas Parade.
November 25 - Young and young at heart are invited to participate in our Christmas Parade of Lights. Experience the holiday magic with your family. Please note that Club Powers is organizing a spaghetti dinner after the parade at a cost of $7 (adults) $3 (children 5-12 years old) and free (children 5 and under).
November 30 - You know Christmas is just around the corner when it's time for the Christmas Parade of Lights in Vankleek Hill! Come meet Santa and fill on candy supplies ! The parade leaves VCI at 6:30 PM. Info : 613-677-4722. Let's light up our hearts for Christmas.
December 1 - Santa Claus will be stopping by Hawkesbury so join him to kick off the holiday season! Come see Santa and some of Hawkesbury's associations and enjoy the parade that will start at 7 pm, in front of the Town Hall, will continue along James and Main Street at the corner of Hamilton Street.
December 2 - The Casselman Christmas Festival wraps up with a special nighttime Santa Claus Parade. This illuminated Christmas Parade is a yearly favorite for the young and the young at heart. We encourage all parade participants to support Casselman's Christmas food drive with a donation of cash or non-perishable items. The Cadets 2804 will have a truck at the start of the parade to collect donations. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Laflèche and Faucher Boulevard. We ask that all participants arrive with their floats between 5:00 – 5:15 p.m.
December 8 - The Limoges Optimist Club wants you to join us to celebrate our Annual Parade of Lights.
Christmas Craft ShowsLooking to give your house a little Christmas cheer? Head over to the multiple Christmas Craft Shows of the region to find that unique gift for your loved ones!
November 23-24-25: Christmas Craft Show in Vankleek Hill, Friday, November 23 (4 - 9 pm) Saturday, November 24 (10 am - 4 pm) and Sunday, November 25 (10 am - 4 pm) It will be handcrafted gifts galore : candles, jewellery, woodworking, knitting, photography, painting, soaps, Christmas goodies of all kinds, and Much Much More! Info : 613-676-4722 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
November 24: Christmas Craft Show at the Bourget Community Center, from 10 am to 5 pm. Local exhibitors and artisans showcasing their talents, creations and craftsmanship. Come out for cookie decorating for the kids, tons of shopping options and yummy eats from our country kitchen.
November 24 and 25: From 10 am to 4 pm, come pick out your Christmas wreaths and other decorations, local farm products and gift baskets. Warm-up by the camp fire and savour a delicious apple cider!
November 24 to 25: Come join the City of Clarence-Rockland for the Christmas Art Fair from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m in the gymnasium of the École secondaire catholique l'Escale. You will find unique works of art as well as various handcrafts under one roof. Over 50 artisans are waiting for you with their creations!
November 25: Looking for a little art exhibition outing? Head over to the Maison des Arts, in Embrun, for Dominique Bouchard's vernissage. Light snacks will be served.
November 29: Each year, the Casselman Christmas Festival welcomes more than a dozen local and regional artisans, artists and producers. The Christmas Market is an outdoor market located downtown Casselman on Principale Street. Here is the schedule: Friday, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For more information, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com
Halloween for everyone!
For the more courageous!
On October 26 and 27, a haunted maze is waiting for you at Ouimet Farms Adventure! Escape the monsters while trying to make your way out of the labyrinth ... It will give you chills!
For the more cautious!
Proulx Maple & Berry Farm invites you to its charming haunted house (not that scary, I promise!) and to its Pumpkin Festival. The course allows you to freely have a look at the Halloween decorations inside! Enjoy the beautiful fall scenery featuring... pumpkins!
Activities of all kinds are held on October 26, at Pioneer Place, in Hawkesbury. Hosts, shows and more! Don't miss it!
For the sweet teeth!
A Trick or Treat is being held on Main Street, in Hawkesbury, on October 26! From 5 pm to 7 pm, take a stroll up and down the street with your Halloween bag and showcase your costume. Who will have the most candy at the end of the evening?
The Prescott-Russell Tourism team wishes you a happy Halloween!
The end is near for our students!
We already are in September, thus at the end of summer 2018! Since Jasmine and I (Florence) were interns for the summer only, new adventures (and classrooms) are waiting for us.
We have decided to let you in on our favorite events of the summer!
Petite Aventure Desjardins
The entire Prescott-Russell Tourism team was present at the 2018 Petite Aventure Desjardins, on June 30! We cheered on and greeted the brave cyclists who had traveled along the various circuits. We remember ... Oh, it was a scorcher! We were very impressed by the cyclists, especially the little ones, who kept their beautiful smiles even after so many kilometers. We were right beside Jan Amell Photography's booth and Binerie Plantagenet's famous Cabane à pètes (Fart Cabin). We had fun in the photobooth and are bringing great memories back home with us!
St-Hyacinthe Exhibition
Jasmine and I went to the St-Hyacinthe exhibition! We loved introducing the Prescott and Russell region to the participants. It's always nice to meet people who are from the region, who have family here, or who are so interested in coming to discover our region! We had a lot of fun with our little game for the young ones (and the formerly young ones!), and with the Exhibition's mascot (Say Cheese!)
Ottawa Farmers' Market
This is not an event as such, but it remains one of our favorite experiences. We were fortunate enough to attend the Ottawa Farmers' Market twice during the summer and we enjoyed every minute of it. First, we met several exhibitors who have their business head office in Prescott and Russell and we discovered several new local products from the region. On top of that, as dog lovers, we were spoiled! Whatever the weather, passersby were always very interested and we got to practice our English!
After a lot of laughs, learning experiences and sometimes unpredictable issues, it is filled with nostalgia that we have to say we'll see you soon! We really enjoyed our stay with the Prescott-Russell Tourism team and are very grateful for the skills we have acquired over the summer.
Jasmine and Florence
© Photo credit : Simon Laroche Photographie
September, culture month
It's official: It's Culture Month in Prescott and Russell! Declared as such by the Prescott-Russell Arts Council, the month of September will be dedicated to the celebration of culture. A plethora of activities will take place to showcase the importance of art, culture and heritage!
Through visual art, music and history, discover what defines the Prescott and Russell region and what makes it so unique!
Several beacons from the tourism industry will take part in Culture Month. For instance, visit the L'Orignal Old Jail, the oldest prison still in operation in Ontario until its closure in 1998, discover the most original exhibitions at the Arbor Gallery Cultural Centre, or escape time at the Macdonell-Williamson House, one of the best examples of Georgian style architecture in Eastern Ontario. Stay tuned, as several events will be taking place over the course of Culture Month!
See the TPRT calendar to learn more about the upcoming activities! Have a great Culture Month!
Plan a family trip...
What could be better than spending time with your family? Here are activities to in the Prescott-Russell area to plan your family getaway as summer shines on. Both children and adults will be delighted!
What are we doing today?
Papanack Park Zoo, located in Wendover, gives you access to a variety of animal species. Many of them are survivors: the employees take care of them and provide them with a healthy lifestyle. You can buy food on site and feed some of the animals. It's the perfect place to spend a beautiful sunny day!
Calypso Theme Waterpark is the perfect place to cool off during the holidays. With Canada's largest wave pool, over 35 waterslides, 100 water games and two thematic rivers, you'll have a complete day! For the true heat-seekers, don't worry: the water is fully heated! Nearby, Oasis Mini Golf & Driving Range will entertain you with its enchanting scenery and mist jets all over the course! There are two options for you: the 18-hole course and the 300-yard practice field with distance markers and targets. On site, a canteen serves hot dogs, poutines, ice cream … Yummy in the tummy!
In Vankleek Hill, Ouimet Farms Adventure has just opened for the 2018 season ... It's exciting! Come discover this year's all-new giant corn maze! Make time for other fun activities at the farm: ziplines, trampoline, wagon rides around the farm, go-kart circuits, several team games and, of course, the farm's market so you can bring back delicious fresh products!
For an educational activity, plan your visit to the L'Orignal Old Jail! Opened in 1925, it is the oldest prison to have been in operation until 1998. Bilingual guided tours are offered. Book your spot in their all new escape game: you'll have 45 minutes to solve enigmas and escape from prison! Will you be up to it?
What are we having for lunch?
Established 120 years ago, the St-Albert Cheese Cooperative Factory will be happy to welcome you and offer you delicious dishes made with their fresh cheese of the day. The poutine and fried curds are definitely not to be missed! Take the opportunity to shop and watch the cheese production process for free!
For pizza lovers, Boboul Pizza - Restaurant & Take-out restaurant will satisfy you. Its relaxed family atmosphere and affordable prices are the perfect mix for a great time with great food!
The Wendover Family Restaurant is also an excellent choice for a delicious meal, be it lunch or dinner. As indicated by its name, families are greeted with open arms! Kids will feast on dishes on a menu designed entirely for them. Enjoy your meal!
Where are we sleeping tonight?
Outdoor enthusiasts, many campgrounds are awaiting your family and yourself. Cedar Shade Campground, Evergreen Camping & Resort and Camping Paradis are the most family-friendly campgrounds in the region! With activities every weekend and water games available all summer long, fun keeps splashing everywhere!
Cedar Drive Bed & Breakfast is truly a family haven! The ambiance is cozy and warm and the stay is refreshing. It even offers year-round discounts to seniors and veterans. On top of that, children 4 and under stay for free!
Located near the Calypso Water Park and Oasis Mini Golf & Driving Range, the Hotel Microtel Casselman is ready to welcome you! With a choice of 61 rooms and suites, the hotel is on the edge of Highway 417, perfect for commuting! The wi-fi and the continental breakfast are included with the reservation … Great service and refined amenities, all perfectly located!
Have a nice and safe trip!
U-Pick season has just started!
This is the long-awaited moment of the year: self-picking is underway! What's more mouth-watering than having a nice day in the sun picking fruits and vegetables, then coming back home and cooking a fresh delicious dish? Here are the three essential spots where you can harvest a wide variety of them.
Are you up for baking a good homemade strawberry or raspberry pie? Proulx Maple & Berry Farm has the main ingredients you need! Roll up your sleeves and come pick these berries with family, friends or by yourself. This farm also has sweet corn, honey and garden vegetables; what more could you be asking for? Make sure to end your day at their booth filled with delicious products.
How about delightful jam? On toasts, pancakes, on everything! You're right at home, at Ferme Les Fruits du Poirier, where you can pick your own fruit and then make jam in their brand new commercial kitchen. Simply a treat! The family farm gives you the chance to taste unusual fruit such as black raspberries, currants, gooseberries, Saskatoon berries, and their trademark camerise berries.
Vergers Villeneuve & Blueberry Farm
Did you know that blueberries have many positive effects on health? It is at Vergers Villeneuve & Blueberry Farm that you must go and pick them! They are fresh, juicy and sweet, therefore perfect for recipes and even more delicious when you have picked them yourself!
They are ripe for the picking!
Illuminating the region with festivities!
Scorching sun and long-awaited heat finally showed up, just in time for the beautiful past weekend filled with festivities. Indeed, our summer team was present at the Petite Aventure Desjardins 2018, last Saturday, to greet and energize the many cyclists who ventured on the various circuits. In spite of the heat wave, I had a lot of fun all through the event; fortunately, we were ready to face the sizzle! I was very impressed with all the cyclists, little ones and grown-ups alike, who had kept smiling even after having given it their all through so many kilometers. My favorite part of the event was Jan Amell Photography' Photo Booth, along with Binerie Plantagenet's famous Cabane à pète (Fart Shack), where unforgettable moments among friends and family were immortalized! Lots of giggles and pleasure…
Then, last Sunday, we celebrated Canada Day in Clarence-Rockland, at du Moulin Park. I had the opportunity to attend several great showcases, namely the Air Cadets' parade, as well as performances by Rockland's own brass band. We underlined this gorgeous day by distributing water tattoos and stickers; we proudly wore our great country's colors!
We are just about ready for our next appearance, which will be at the Wendover Optimist Western Festival, next Wednesday. I am excited to be able to take part in the 34th edition of this Festival and to discover new artists! Hopefully, we're in for a lot more balmy days!
TPRT Summer Team Member
Ottawa River Festival
Finally, the Prescott-Russell Arts Council will be on hand to give creative workshops. Young ones, parents, and young at heart, a plethora of activities is waiting for you, on the water and on the shore. When summer sets in, life is about quality leisure time along the river, with our loved ones, in the warmth of smiles and excitement... with a hint of zest on demand within our reach.
Click on the following images to learn more about the activities.
The Petite Aventure Desjardins 2018The Petite Aventure Desjardins comes rolling into Prescott and Russell, from June 30 to July 2, as more than 1,700 cyclists will be riding through our great region. Over the course of three days, they will travel anywhere from 126 km to 289 km, depending on the routes they choose. They will be among friends, with their better half or with the entire family and they will be looking to meet new people, to discover hidden gems that only cycling allows and to have a complete sensory experience!
Citizens, business owners, community leaders and visitors, let's all join forces in welcoming the cyclists and in making sure they go through milestones of friendliness, liveliness and feeling of belonging in providing them with joyful encouragement along their way and at every single one of their stops. Discovering a region by bike is venturing into the open seeking natural, architectural and human landmarks. Let's show them why Prescott & Russell is known to be one of the most peaceful yet most breathtaking regions in Eastern Canada.
Canada Day
Nothing beats being near the Nation's Capital, in the friendly confines of the countryside and in the great outdoors, in Prescott and Russell, to celebrate Canada! It is really the best of both worlds: a great vibe throughout our municipalities and clean air all around.
The 2018 Season Is Underway at Calypso!
Be part of the Funtana splash, the new royal attraction for the whole family. What if you deserved the royal treatment?
It might well be the perfect way to make it a stay and visit the region, indulging in its unique terroir delights, taking part in a few of its numerous events and being active yet amazed by the great outdoors that define it. Book your accommodation right away! (see map):
OUR B&Bs
14 min - Casselodge B&B
16 min - Cedar Drive B&B
22 min – Au Bois Dormant B&B
22 min – La Galerie d'en Avant B&B
35 min - Ogenêt B&B & Receptions
40 min - Victorian B&B
54 min - Petals 1865 B&B
55 min - Abadin B&B
19 min - Camping Paradis Bourget
23 min - East Haven Sun Club
45 min - Evergreen Camping & Resort
48 min - Voyageur Provincial Park
55 min - L'Orignal Camping
16 min - Casselman-Microtel Hotel
35 min - River Rock Inn
42 min - Place 19-67 Motel
50 min - Quality Inn & Suites
You want to have fun in the sun at Calypso? Visit their website and purchase your ticket online today!
Father's Day bargains!Father's Day is the perfect occasion to thank the loved one who sometimes us and sometimes motivated us in going beyond expectations. Dear ladies, it is also a unique opportunity to remind the one who contradicts yet complements you how much you love him: working together means walking hand in hand right through the storm. Whether he is a meticulous professional, a seasoned handyman, a velvet figure of authority or an instructor who has been in the thick of things throughout sporting, artistic or club activities that were instrumental in your development, he deserves a token of your gratitude for the inspiration he provides. Being a father is bringing to life way beyond birth.
Be it for a hard-headed yet soft-hearted man or for a career-oriented yet playful man, Prescott-Russell Tourism and its members provide you with gift ideas reminding him that he is first and foremost a family man.
Amphibus Lady Dive & Gray Line Ottawa - Fathers and grand-fathers, get 50% off of a double-decker bus tour of the nation's capital.
Casselodge B&B - Enjoy packages at the Casselodge B&B. These packages include reflexology treatments, a gift basket, and much more! For more details, click here.
L'Orignal Old Jail - Get tickets for the French play "La dernière pendaison". Hurry up, these tickets sell like hot cakes.
Tickets: THEATER ONLY ($ 22): https://dernierependaison.eventbrite.ca
DINNER & SHOW ($ 49): https://souperdernierependaison.eventbrite.ca
Microtel Casselman - Stay and play in Casselman during Father's Day. The Microtel Casselman hotel will accommodate you after your round of golf at the Casselview Golf & Country Club. To make a reservation, contact the golf club at (613) 798-4653.
Montreal Soaring Council - A gift certificate for a glider flight? Discover the region from a different angle! To order online, click here.
Oasis Mini-Golf and Driving Range - Father's Day bargain .... half-price mini-golf for all dads and grand-dads accompanied by one or more members of the family.
Rockland Sports – Get a FREE bag of wood pellets with the purchase of a new GMG BBQ. For more information, call (613) 446-9559 or view the ad here.
VéloXpress – No tax on purchase of men's clothes, gloves, helmets or shoes. View the ad here.
Mother's Day bargains!A mother's love is unconditional; show her yours is too. Your mother has satisfied your needs, she has worked at fulfilling your desires and indulging your every whim, and she has been an integral part of every event along the way. Each year, Mother's Day is the perfect occasion to kindly take a break from your frantic daily life and offer your mother the thoughtful gift she deserves.
Prescott-Russell Tourism and its members provide you with what you need and what she will really like. Show her how much she means to you and how grateful you are, with unwavering sweetness and infinite tenderness.
Abadin B&B - A little time away from home is a great way to spend Mother's Day. Receive 10% off a room reservation. Call (613) 678-0425 to book your stay.
Amphibus Lady Dive & Gray Line Ottawa - Mothers and grand-mothers, get 50% off of a double-decker bus tour of the nation's capital.
Beau's All Natural Brewing Co. - Celebrate Mother's Day at Beau's May 12th and 13th. It's a great opportunity to discover the brewery AND the beer! For more details, click here.
Casselodge B&B - Enjoy packages at the Casselodge B&B. These packages include reflexology treatments, a gift basket, and much more! For more details, click here.
Casselview Golf & Country Club - There will be a brunch on May 13th, for Mother's Day. Costs: free for children 5 and under, $ 12.95 for children 12 and under and $ 21.95 for adults. Reservations required (613) 764-4653.
Cedar Drive B&B – All you busy mothers, take a well-deserved break and stay overnight at the Cedar Drive B&B. Stay between May 10th and May 22nd, 2018 and mention this offer when you make your reservation and receive a 20% discount on the published price for you and your family. Offer only applicable to bookings by phone at (613) 869-5966.
Garden Path Homemade Soap - Garden Path offers you all kinds of unique gift ideas for Mother's Day. The gardens are in bloom, so a walk around the property would be a relaxing way to spend time together.
L'Orignal Old Jail - Get tickets for the French play "La dernière pendaison". Hurry up, these tickets sell like hot cakes.
Tickets: THEATER ONLY ($ 22): https://dernierependaison.eventbrite.ca
DINNER & SHOW ($ 49): https://souperdernierependaison.eventbrite.ca
Microtel Casselman - Stay and play in Casselman during Mother's Day. The Microtel Casselman hotel will accommodate you after your round of golf at the Casselview Golf & Country Club. To make a reservation, contact the golf club at (613) 798-4653.
MIFO – The French concert Joly is fast approaching! Why not book your tickets and celebrate your mom on Friday, May 18th. To buy tickets, click here.
Montreal Soaring Council - A gift certificate for a glider flight? Discover the region from a different angle! To order online, click here.
Nation Golf Club - There will be a brunch for Mother's Day, on May 13th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Reservations required (613) 673-3333.
Oasis Mini-Golf and Driving Range - Mother's Day bargain .... half-price mini-golf for all moms and grandmothers accompanied by one or more members of the family.
Petals 1865 B&B - The Petals 1865 B&B is offering you half price on your second night stay only during Mother's Day weekend (May 13th to 15th). For more details or to reserve a room, call (450) 451-5693.
Place 19-67 - There will be a brunch for Mother's Day, on May 13th. Reservations recommended (613) 673-5220.
River Rock Inn - Book Mother's Day brunch at the River Rock Inn, from 11 am to 2 pm, in collaboration with Plantagenet's La cuisine Jean-Bernard. Reservations required (613) 446-6710. For more details, click here.
Golf season is upon usFore!!! Golf season is upon us, and the clubs in the area have unforgettable experiences awaiting their guests! One hour from Ottawa, Montreal, the Laurentians and the US border, discover Prescott-Russell and its charming golf courses, where there are fun and challenges for everyone. Take a peek at our favourites:
Casselview Golf & Country Club
Hawkesbury Golf & Curling
Nation Golf Club
Rockland Golf Club
The campgrounds in the region
Whatever you choose, in Prescott-Russell, you will find the campground that will meet your needs and fulfill your desires! We invite you to click on the following links to discover the different services offered by the campgrounds in the region.
Cedar Shade Campground
Camping Paradis
East Haven Sun Club
Evergreen Camping & Resort
L'Orignal Camping
Voyageur Provincial Park
Tapping right into Sugar Season!Spring is in the air... coated with maple syrup. Come and indulge yourself in the rustic confines of Prescott-Russell's sugar shacks. Maple products are featured in a charming and ever-contemporary setting, perfect for family and friendly gatherings and for a well-deserved delight after a quite challenging winter. Come and taste it right at the source!
Bean Town Ranch - March 10 to April 8 2018 (Link to event)
(613) 673-5894
2891 N Plantagenet Concession 3, Plantagenet, ON K0B 1L0
Drouin Farm - (Link to event)
(613) 764-2181 (Yves)
1230 route 400 east, Casselman, ON K0A 1M0
Proulx Farm - February 25 to April 15 2018 (Link to event)
(613) 833-2417
1865 O'Toole, Cumberland, ON K4C 1N2
Station 4 Saisons - March 10 to April 8 2018 (Link to event)
(613) 487-3412
1422 Lavigne, Hammond, ON K0A 2A0
Family Day: bonding beyond binding
The region is filled with some of the most picturesque sites providing a wide range of possibilities and an atmosphere that is peaceful yet enticing, reassuring yet intriguing. So, have a blast or take it easy, set the kid in you free for one day, without having to go that far, as happiness is right around the corner. Reunions don't have to be with childhood friends or long-lost cousins: it can happen within your own household. Family Day: bonding beyond binding.
Casselman - See activities
We ❤ this month!
In fact, winter activities are at their peak, which means it is the perfect opportunity to press pause and stop the frenzy by enjoying the great outdoors our splendid region provides with those we love. After a snowshoeing or cross-country skiing excursion, a skidoo ride or an ice-fishing stand, what is more appropriate than a refreshment and a nice dinner, be it in a peaceful setting or in a spirited atmosphere?
The region sure offers breathtaking vantage points at almost every turn on the forest trails, in the far, where the fields meet the sky, and along the rivers. What could be more romantic and more significant than taking the time to warm the heart and spark the senses of our beloved ones whose presence guards us from the cold.
Brian's Bar & Grill - (613) 764-1800 - Get 15% OFF per couple
Casselodge B&B - (613) 443-1838 - Valentine Romance Package for two (learn more)
Vergers Villeneuve & Blueberry Farm - (613) 488-3077 - "Be My Valentine" wine gift basket. A bottle of white wine (apple) and red wine (strawberry) all wrapped for $25. Order today!


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Posts have been a little sporadic over the past few weeks as I have just moved to Amsterdam and have been adjusting to a new life! What better way to come back with some Colombian musical indulgence courtesy of the ever-reliant London based globetrotters Soundway Records?
The label have put together a little gem of an application which allows you to explore Colombia's rich musical legacy through an interactive map. The neat Musical Map is filled with audio snippets, video footage, photos and accompanying text celebrating the diversity and history of music from the Pacific, accross the Andes and down to the Atlantic.
As well as recapping on Soundway's four Colombia compilations, the map also brings our attention to the label's next outing, an epic 55 track journey into "The Original Sound of Cumbia". Otherwise known as The History of Colombian Cumbia & Porro As Told By The Phonograph 1948 – 79, the two CD or double tripple LP release tells the story of Cumbia and its evolution over thirty years. Compiled by Will 'Quantic' Holland, it will be released on the 5th of December.
In the mean time, here is a little taster:

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I have updated my Mobile Development Primer with more recent relevant content.
Many people, particularly individuals or startups, approach me who have an idea for a mobile app but have no experience of creating software or mobile apps. This site contains thousands of posts, created over 10 years, with lots of insights for startups. However, the blog-style format isn't very digestible for people who ask me how to get from idea through to development.
The Mobile Development Primer lists some of the things startups should be thinking about when considering mobile development. It links to relevant posts on this site to give more detailed insights into specific areas.


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Great lineup this year and John Maggard did the poster! (I assume he is signing the poster at BBTB?)
Other illustrators include Loren Long (who is on a panel), C.F. Payne, Will Hillenbrand, Christina Wald, Carol Tyler, and many others. There are also a lot of great authors so check it out!
Check the link for the list of books, authors and illustrators. It is a great event and gets bigger every year.


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Editor's note: This guest column by Grace Small, a parishioner of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Attleboro and a high school teacher, is the ninth and final installment in a nine-part series on the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima.
The Apparition on the 13th of October was the sixth apparition of Our Lady. It was the most anticipated Marian apparition by believers and skeptics. As we approach the 100th anniversary of the miracle of the sun, we should reflect on what the children saw and what the rest of the people experienced. Sister Lucia recounts in her memoirs, "Fatima in Lucia's Own Words," the events of that miraculous day:
"We left home quite early, expecting that we would be delayed along the way. Masses of people thronged the roads. The rain fell in torrents. My mother, her heart torn with uncertainty as to what was going to happen, and fearing it would be the last day of my life, wanted to accompany me.
"On the way, the scenes of the previous month, still more numerous and moving, were repeated. Not even the muddy roads could prevent these people from kneeling in the most humble and suppliant of attitudes. We reached the holmoak in the Cova da Iria. Once there, moved by an interior impulse, I asked the people to shut their umbrellas and say the Rosary. A little later, we saw the flash of light, and then Our Lady appeared on the holmoak.
"'What do you want of me?' 'I want to tell you that a chapel is to be built here in my honor. I am the Lady of the Rosary. Continue always to pray the Rosary every day. The war is going to end, and the soldiers will soon return to their homes.' 'I have many things to ask you: the cure of some sick persons, the conversion of sinners, and other things' 'Some yes, but not others. They must amend their lives and ask forgiveness for their sins.' Looking very sad, Our Lady said: 'Do not offend the Lord our God anymore, because He is already so much offended.'
"Then, opening her hands, she made them reflect on the sun, and as she ascended, the reflection of her own light continued to be projected on the sun itself. Here, Your Excellency, is the reason why I cried out to the people to look at the sun. My aim was not to call their attention to the sun, because I was not even aware of their presence. I was moved to do so under the guidance of an interior impulse.
"After Our Lady had disappeared into the immense distance of the firmament, we beheld St. Joseph with the Child Jesus and Our Lady robed in white with a blue mantle, beside the sun. St. Joseph and the Child Jesus appeared to bless the world, for they traced the Sign of the Cross with their hands. When, a little later, this apparition disappeared, I saw Our Lord and Our Lady; it seemed to me that it was Our Lady of Dolours. Our Lord appeared to bless the world in the same manner as St. Joseph had done. This apparition also vanished, and I saw Our Lady once more, this time resembling Our Lady of Carmel."
For Jacinta and Francisco this would be their last public visit from Our Lady. Lucia would receive a seventh visit of Our Lady at the Cova in 1920 where Our Blessed Mother urged her to give herself to the service of God as a religious Sister. It is interesting to note that while the three children witnessed the apparitions of the Holy Family, Our Lady of Sorrows with Our Lord and Our Lady of Carmel, the crowds of 70,000 people experienced a different miraculous phenomenon. Eyewitness accounts stated that an immense multitude turned toward the sun, which appeared free from clouds and in its zenith. Soaked in water from the rains which fell until the apparition, the reports of various sources saw the "miracle of the sun" as a swirling disc which appeared to break free from the heavens and hurl itself down to earth until it recessed back into the sky, leaving the people completely dry. O Seculo, a pro-government, anti-clerical Lisbon paper reported the following:
"At one o'clock in the afternoon, midday by the sun, the rain stopped. The sky, pearly grey in color, illuminated the vast arid landscape with a strange light. The sun had a transparent gauzy veil so that the eyes could easily be fixed upon it. The grey mother-of-pearl tone turned into a sheet of silver which broke up as the clouds were torn apart and the silver sun, enveloped in the same gauzy grey light, was seen to whirl and turn in the circle of broken clouds. A cry went up from every mouth and people fell on their knees on the muddy ground.
"The light turned a beautiful blue, as if it had come through the stained-glass windows of a cathedral, and spread itself over the people who knelt with outstretched hands. The blue faded slowly, and then the light seemed to pass through yellow glass. Yellow stains fell against white handkerchiefs, against the dark skirts of the women. They were repeated on the trees, on the stones and on the serra. People wept and prayed with uncovered heads, in the presence of a miracle they had awaited. The seconds seemed like hours, so vivid were they."
Ti Marto, father of Jacinta and Francisco, reported the following:
"The sun turned everything to different colors — yellow, blue and white. Then it shook and trembled. It looked like a wheel of fire that was going to fall on the people. They began to cry out, 'We shall all be killed' Others called to Our Lady to save them. They recited Acts of Contrition. One woman began to confess her sins aloud, advertising that she had done this and that. When at last the sun stopped leaping and moving, we all breathed our relief. We were still alive, and the miracle which the children had foretold, had been seen by everyone."
It is interesting to note that the children did not witness the "miracle of the sun" as the thousands had, rather they saw the visions in the sun as Sister Lucia reported above. Only the children saw the apparition of the Holy Family, Our Lady of Sorrows and Our Lord and finally Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
For the purposes of this article on the October apparition, I would also like to offer a reflection on the significance of the three apparitions that the children witnessed. First, the appearance of the Holy Family is reflective of the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. As we pray these mysteries and consider the life of Jesus within the Holy Family, we reflect upon the good of the Christian family. We see in the Mystery of the Annunciation the call to motherhood, the mission of the angel, the virtue of humility in one's openness to the gift of life and the indissolubility of Marriage and chastity according to one's state in life in the chaste espousal of St. Joseph and Our Lady.
We also meditate on the call of God to His bride, the Church, in the person of Mary, mother of the Church, to a fruitful spousal fidelity with the "Son of the Most High" which bears fruit at the foot of the cross as the Precious Blood is "shed for many for the remission of sins." In the Mystery of the Visitation we meditate on the joyful call to mission by proclaiming the Word and by serving our neighbor. We reflect on our call to praise and thanksgiving in the Canticle of Zachariah and the Magnificat of Our Lady, because there is joy in being made a Christian by Baptism and thereby a messenger of the Gospel and a servant of the Lord. In the mystery of the Nativity, we contemplate the joy of Spiritual and actual poverty which depends on Divine providence, openness to God's gift of life in welcoming the child who is created in God's image and likeness, our neighbor and the alien as welcoming Christ with a spirit of gratitude, giving glory to God in the Holy Eucharist, Who enables us to become people of peace by doing the will of the Father.
In the Mystery of the Presentation we contemplate the virtue and purity of obedience and the necessity to conform our wills to Christ's lest He become for us a sign of contradiction. In the Mystery of the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple we meditate on the Church as the new Israel and new Jerusalem where the Christ Child is found. It is in the Church where Christ reconciles us to the Father in the Sacrament of Confession that we may share in a holy communion of love with Him Who is "my Lord and my God" as expressed by Thomas the Apostle in the sight of the Risen Lord and in "my God and my All" as expressed by the seraphic St. Francis.
The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary are reflected by the apparition of Our Lord with Our Lady of Sorrows. Here we may reflect on how Mary, the archetype of the Church, teaches us how to accompany our crucified Savior in our sorrowful pilgrimage of life filled with pains and sufferings. By meditating on the Agony of Jesus we recognize the need for contrition for our sins, at the Scourging at the Pillar the need to do Penance and to mortify our bodies and our senses of touch, taste, sight, smell and hearing. With Penance, we make reparation for sins of the flesh in gluttony, sexual immorality, luxury and sensuality, which cause many souls to go to hell. In the Crowning with Thorns we meditate on the need for charity in our thoughts. How good it is to always think well of others, rather than condemn others by our criticism and rash judgments. Rather we should pray and make sacrifices for them instead, remembering Our Lord's words, "Father forgive them, they know not what they do."
In the Carrying of the Cross, we meditate on the need for each of us to embrace the gift of the cross daily, even as Our Lord and Our Lady did before us, because as Our Lord said, "If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me" (Mk 8:34). In the Mystery of the Crucifixion, we contemplate Our Lord with Our Lady of Sorrows at the foot of the cross. We meditate on how much Jesus and Mary love us that they gave us everything they hold most dear, their very lives, their united sorrowful and pierced hearts — the Sacred Body and Precious Blood of Christ shed for our Salvation, for each personally, as re-presented to us in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in an unbloody manner. Here is where we must rest, in personal and communal thanksgiving for the call to co-redemption in union with Mary which Jesus extends to us with His words, "Woman, behold thy son" and "Behold thy Mother." In the summit of His love, Our Lord cries, "I thirst." It is a thirst for the Salvation of souls and for a legion of souls, of co-redeemers formed as sons of Mary, who will continue to offer His sorrowful Passion through the holy sacrifice for the conversion of sinners, even as the children of Fatima did as if they were some Carthusian monks.
The apparition of Our Lady of Mount Carmel reflects the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. First we meditate on the call to faith with the Resurrection of Our Lord and faith in our own rising if we believe in Him and remain faithful to the end. We meditate on the call to hope in Our Lord's Ascension into Heaven from whence we hope that He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead. We meditate and pray for the gifts of the Holy Spirit through Mary, Mediatrix of all Graces, to come upon us as Pentecost came upon the early Church so that we may see the good and do it. We meditate on Our Lady who "full of grace" from her Immaculate Conception increased in grace and merit as the most perfect disciple of Christ, who was fittingly assumed into Heaven body and soul. Finally, we meditate on the crowning glory of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth and pray for the virtue of holy perseverance. Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the triumphant Queen Mother of Our Lord who promises Salvation to those who devoutly pray and wear her Brown Scapular.
The appearance of Our Lady of Mount Carmel should remind us of the prophet Elijah in the Old Testament who in a contest with the prophets of Baal invited them to sacrifice a bull to their gods while the prophet Elijah would sacrifice a bull to the Lord God as the only true God. The false prophets called upon their false gods but to no avail. The prophet Elijah however after pouring buckets of water upon his bull called upon the Lord God and God sent fire from Heaven to consume the sacrifice, proving that He alone is the Lord, the true and only God. Those who followed Baal were destroyed.
Like the days of the prophet Elijah, the Church is passing and will continue to pass through her passion. The apostasy has been set in motion, as we see so many clergy religious and laity falling away from the true Catholic faith handed down to us from the Apostles. Those who remain faithful to the Lord God in the Catholic Church will be persecuted but must necessarily go through this fire in order to enter the Heavenly Jerusalem. Those who seek their heaven on this earth will follow the spirit of the antichrist and fall away from the true Catholic faith, seeking those who tickle their ears with compromise and entertainment, instead of the Gospel message of repentance of sin and Reconciliation through Christ Our Savior. Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the mother of God carrying her Son, Our Lord and Redeemer as on a throne of mercy. Consecration to Mary and wearing the Brown Scapular is a sign of our belonging to Mary and our desire to live under her mantle in the Church and under her maternal influence. The "Catechism of the Catholic Church" speaks of this coming trial:
"Before Christ's second coming the Church must pass through a final trial that will shake the faith of many believers. The persecution that accompanies her pilgrimage on earth will unveil the 'mystery of iniquity' in the form of a religious deception offering men an apparent solution to their problems at the price of apostasy from the truth. The supreme religious deception is that of the antichrist, a pseudo-messianism by which man glorifies himself in place of God and of His Messiah come in the flesh.
"The antichrist's deception already begins to take shape in the world every time the claim is made to realize within history that messianic hope which can only be realized beyond history through the eschatological judgement. The Church has rejected even modified forms of this falsification of the Kingdom to come under the name of millenarianism, especially the 'intrinsically perverse' political form of a secular messianism.
"The Church will enter the glory of the Kingdom only through this final Passover, when she will follow her Lord in His death and Resurrection. The Kingdom will be fulfilled, then, not by a historic triumph of the Church through a progressive ascendancy, but only by God's victory over the final unleashing of evil, which will cause His Bride to come down from Heaven. God's triumph over the revolt of evil will take the form of the Last Judgement after the final cosmic upheaval of this passing world" (CCC 675-677).
Our Lady revealed herself on this last public apparition as Our Lady of the Rosary. She came to bring us a warning but also a message of hope because it is by means of devotion to Mary's Immaculate Heart that the Mother of God will triumph over the spirit of antichrist that is in the world and is assailing the Church from all sides. Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary is practiced by living a life of grace. This means keeping the God's Commandments, attending Sunday Mass, praying the Holy Rosary daily, doing all in the Spirit of a sacrifice lovingly offered for the conversion of sinners, keeping the First Five Saturdays in reparation for sins against the Mother of God and Marian consecration through devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is acknowledging God is already much offended and that we must not sin anymore but rather console the hearts of Jesus and Mary and make reparation as these children did!
There are many methods of making a Marian Consecration, the most popular is the "33 Days to Morning Glory. "The more traditional method is the "True Devotion to Mary," by St. Louis Marie de Montfort. Both are means of preparation for consecration to Our Blessed Mother for all who are serious about their Salvation. Through these means we can find healing, Sanctification and cooperate with Jesus and Mary in the Salvation of souls. Sister Lucia herself became a Carmelite nun, an order consecrated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Similarly, every Catholic is called by Our Blessed Mother to wear her Brown Scapular, a Sacramental which many popes and saints have worn as a sign of their special devotion and consecration to Mary. It is a way we can consecrate ourselves setting us apart for God's Sacred purposes.
Every Catholic should be consecrated to Mary and live as her true children. Our Lady of Fatima, on Oct. 13, 1917, held the Brown Scapular in her hand, making the three child seers, Lucy, Jacinta and Francisco, understand that she wants all of us to wear the Scapular. In a 1936 letter, written at Pontevedra, Sister Lucia quotes Our Lord as saying that He wants devotion to His mother's Immaculate Heart alongside devotion to His Own Sacred Heart. So consecration to Mary, as a means of giving her greater honor and love, is God's will for us, and in no way detracts from His Own glory.
On Pentecost, the Spiritual descendants of Elijah and his followers came down from Mount Carmel. These were the first to accept the message of Christianity and were Baptized by the Apostles. When, at last, they were presented to Our Lady, and heard the sweet words from her lips, they were overcome with a sense of majesty and Sanctity which they never forgot. Accompanied by a multitude of angels, the Blessed Virgin appeared to St. Simon Stock, one of the hermits, holding in her hands the Scapular of the Order, and said: "This shall be to you and to all Carmelites a privilege that anyone who dies clothed in this [Scapular] shall not suffer eternal fire." The Scapular represents Our Lady's protection and her care for us. She promised to St. Simon Stock: "It shall be a sign of Salvation, a protection in danger, and a pledge of peace. Whosoever dies wearing this Scapular shall not suffer eternal fire." What a great privilege to be clothed in the mantel or the Brown Scapular of our Blessed Mother! What a great promise! Can you afford to neglect such an easy means to your Salvation? Our Lord instructed those who asked for healing to do very simple things, like washing in the water and showing themselves to the priest. When they did so, they were cleansed of their leprosy but only one returned in gratitude.
In a similar fashion, Our Lord sends His mother in our times to warn us and to tell us to pray the Holy Rosary and wear the Brown Scapular, very simple things which anyone can do. Let us turn to the Sacred Heart of Jesus dwelling under the mantel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and follow Our Lord along the way of the cross until we are safely greeted by our Immaculate Mother into Paradise — the goal of our pilgrim journey. By so doing we will be fulfilling the command of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (Mt. 11:29). How easy it is to be yoked to Jesus under the Brown Scapular of Mary so as to allow our Celestial parents to bring us to Heaven to live in an eternal bond of love with the Blessed Trinity and the Communion of Saints in the Church Triumphant. Let us remember that for those who follow Our Lady of Fatima's peace plan from Heaven and make her Immaculate Heart their refuge, Our Lady promised, "In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph." Let us hasten to make Our Lady's promise a reality for us and the whole world!
Ave Maria!


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In this article we shall be discussing some new rumors on the Galaxy S8 design that have been circulating for a while. It's expected that Samsung won't be dropping their new design scheme that they announced with the Galaxy S6, so things will mostly be the same.
Small changes will be made to ensure a more comfortable experience, especially in the case of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Edge, but besides this, things will be the same. One thing that sounds certain, expect Sammy to go with a new metal composite which will make the outer body much more durable and lighter which will be made official in the new drop tests. This is something that has been lacking in previous Galaxy S handsets, and sounds to be a thing of the past in the new and refine Samsung Galaxy S8 design.
Glass and Metal
The S6 and the Galaxy S7 both have a very clear design formula – the frame of the smartphones are made out of sturdy metal, whilst the back and front are made from sleek, clean cut glass. There are currently no Galaxy S8 design rumors to suggest that Samsung won't be following the same glass and metal design with the S8.
Yes, Samsung has had removable batteries for a long, long time, but since the move to the Galaxy S6's new design, unibody is here to stay. That doesn't mean there won't be the potential for a microSD slot – this will most likely be paired with the SIM tray. As for the battery – this will be locked in place in exchange for a sturdier, solid device that looks and feels incredible.
No Smudges?
The glass on the back of the Samsung Galaxy S6 caused trouble for smudges – hopefully Samsung will consider changing things up to ensure that smudges aren't such an issue on the Samsung Galaxy S8. Hopefully the glass on the back of the Galaxy S8 will be just as sturdy as the glass found protecting the smartphone display.
It could be possible that Samsung could change up the game with the Samsung Galaxy S8 design, but we're expecting to see a fairly familiar device when it the S8 is unveiled in early 2017.


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Vancouver, B.C.: Aldridge Minerals Inc. ("Aldridge") is pleased to announce that it acquired a 6.9 km2-license with potential for lateritic nickel mineralization. The project is named Ayranci and is located about 150 km east of the advanced large Caldag nickel laterite project, in western Turkey.
Turkish nickel-laterites are generally perceived as favorable for leaching because of the relatively low clay content. A preliminary exploration schedule for the Ayranci project foresees several reverse-circulation test holes to understand extent and thickness of potential nickel-mineralization.
Dr. Martin S. Oczlon, PhD Geo, a director of Aldridge and a Qualified Person as such term is defined in NI-43-101, has reviewed and verified the technical content of this release.
Aldridge is active in the exploration and development of gold and base metal projects in Turkey.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Hikmet Akin"


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After a snippet of "The Preacher and the Slave" and the sound of amps warming up M. Lockwood Porter and band kick into a rocking rumination on the current state of the American Dream. "American Dream Denied" is a bold choice for an opener for an artist whose considerable strength lies mostly in his well constructed lyrics and mastery of delicate melodies. It's a fitting intro to an album that might be a bit more angry than the previous album, 27, and it shows that Porter is as comfortable with loud guitars as he is with the gently picked beauty of "Bright Star" two tracks later.
Since Porter relocated from Oklahoma to San Francisco (with a pit stop at Yale) in 2009 I have been fortunate enough to catch him playing live on a semi regular basis. Due to that my first expierience with many of these songs has been in a live context often times at solo shows. It's a pleasure to hear the fleshed out arrangements and contributions of band members Peter Labberton (Drums), Bevan Herbekian (Bass), Jeff Hasfield (Keys) as well as various guitar contributions from John Calvin Abney. The band's ability to add flavor to Porter's songs without overshadowing the frontman is in fine display on tracks like "Strong Enough", one of the standout tracks on record. That being said Porter also knows when less is more such as the sparse "Reach the Top".
Tracks like "Joe Hill's Dream", "The Future Ain't What it Used to Be" and the frustrated "Charleston" ( "I know I barely understand / and I know my skin is white / but my father once told me / the guy who never questions how or why / can't see the gap between what's wrong and right") all mine some of the same lyrical territory that starts the album off. The blend of disillusion and defiant hope is the perfect message for the time we live in. The album isn't entirely political in nature but it does explore these waters a fair amount. He even offers an explanation of himself on "Sad / Satisfied" (Am I a coward to keep singing songs of sadness and love / with so much blood in the streets, so many bombs up above"). The album closes with the mirror image of the lead off track "Dream Again" a soaring lullaby that leaves us with a little bit of light to move forward with.
I often compare M. Lockwood Porter to the Old 97's, mostly because his voice is articulate and perfect for delivering the blend of twangy folk and pop goodness that both bands share. I realized after listening to "How to Dream Again" a great many times on a road trip that the other reason I cite the 97's is the comfort that both bring to me. This record (like 27) is one that I find reassuring and easy to listen to. It has a calming effect both sonically and lyrically that is hard to find other places. It's not a Saturday night album, it's not a Sunday morning album, but it seems perfect when you're driving alone for long stretches of road and you want a trusted companion to have a chat with.
Buy "How to Dream Again" from Black Mesa Records and check M. Lockwood Porter out on his upcoming tour with John Calvin Abney.
Sat, 10/29 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Blue Door*
Mon, 10/31 – Oxford, MS @ The Shelter*
Tues, 11/1 – Nashville, TN @ The 5 Spot ($2 Tuesday)*
Wed, 11/2 – Gatlinburg, TN @ Sugarlands Distilling*
Thurs, 11/3 – Nashville, TN @ The Basement w/ Joey Kneiser, Kent Eugene Goolsby*
Fri, 11/4 – Edwardsville, IL @ Stagger Inn w/ Beth Bombara*
Sat, 11/5 – St. Louis, MO @ Dead Wax Records w/ Beth Bombara*
Sun, 11/6 – Chicago, IL @ Uncommon Ground*
Mon, 11/7 – Davenport, IA @ Moeller Nights*
Sun, 11/13 – San Francisco, CA @ Neck Of The Woods w/ Anna Tivel
Fri, 11/18 – Oakland, CA @ Octopus Literary Salon*
Sat, 11/19 – Santa Margarita, CA @ Dunbar Brewing*
Sun, 11/20 – San Luis Obispo, CA @ TBA*
*with John Calvin Abney


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You may not be losing weight even though you are doing everything you are supposed to . . . or so you think. Here is what I have learned in the last few months.
I have been working really hard the last few months to get healthy and get into shape. I have gotten very discouraged along the way though because I have only lost 6 pounds since December. . . and my husband has lost 21 pounds.
Yes — I know that men and women lose weight differently, but I have worked SO hard — eating right, exercising, etc. But I recently read an article that shared 5 things that could be causing my weight loss to stall.
5 Reasons You May Not Be Losing Weight
#1 Stress Levels
One thing that really can cause your weight loss to stall is stress. Honestly — I had never paid attention to that before. Stress releases cortisol which is a weight loss killer according to MyFitness Pal.
Cortisol encourages your body to store fat so find ways to get rid of the stress. You could meditate, listen to music that is uplifting, go shopping or visit with a friend.
If your job is causing stress, then maybe you need to change what you do? Maybe move to a different department or find a different job altogether. Whatever is causing yous stress — get rid of it.
#2 Sleep Habits
Sleep is SO important to weight loss. When you sleep your body is losing weight. Did you know that? I did not, so now — I am going to try and make sure that I get a full 8 hours of sleep.
Sleep balances the hormones in the body that controls your hunger. The GH hormone (which is your growth hormone) encourages fat loss and gets your organs functioning properly which will help you lose weight.
#3 Water Intake
Now — this is one I break more than I should, but the reason that my husband has been losing SO much weight is because of the amount of water he drinks.
You should be drinking half your weight in ounces of water daily to flush out your kidneys. If your kidneys are working properly, then your liver is working properly, which means your metabolism is up and running like it should.
#4 Eat to Heal Your Gut
If your gut is messed up, then you can just forget about losing weight altogether. I recently discovered that because of how I have ate in the past, that I had a yeast overgrowth in my stomach. It is what caused me to be super bloated and feel sickly all the time.
Once I got that under control, the scale started to move, but getting ahold of it is hard. You have to go on a cleanse — and it means eating ONLY fresh fruits, veggies and meats.
I had to give up coffee for a while and all sweets. Those things are what yeast feeds on. So — heal your gut and you will start losing weight.
#5 Fiber, Fiber, and More Fiber
Fiber helps you feel full and it aids in digesting your food, so make sure that when you are eating, you fill up on the veggies first.
It will help you to consume fewer calories, feel full, and will help you to start to lose weight.
So now that you know these 5 tips — which one do you think you need to focus on when it comes to weight loss?


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Travel Journal through a Gastronomic Paradise
Author: Sean O'Rourke
Fascinated with the Celtic World, perhaps because of his Scottish & Irish roots, Sean O'Rourke,
a Canadian living in Galicia, is not your average Tour Director. We discovered Sean through
his collaboration in the magazine "Wines From Spain". What caught our attention is his love for
this land that he resumes in his articles and the curiosity led us to find out that we are practically
neighbors in Vigo. EuroAdventures, the company of Sean O'Rourke, is dedicated to organizing
vacations for small groups, fundamentally from the United States of America and Canada, which
in a few days enjoy to all degrees the excellence of various wines and gastronomy of
Galicia. One of their tours covers, precisely, the areas that form the Denomination of Origin Rias
Baixas. For this reason we have asked him to tell us about his gastronomic adventures. With him we will
take an emotional trip from the eyes of a foreigner, which for him every hidden corner is a grand
discover. On this trip his tourist will accompany us, who have kindly sent in the photographs which,
together, form a photo album almost like a family album. To understand better the initiative of Sean
O'Rourke you can visit his website: www.euroadventures.net
From the tower of
Soutomaior castle we got a great aerial view of
the vineyard valley of Soutomaior, a newly appointed sub-zone within the Rias Baixas. While dining in a small Rural Tavern with
antique furnishings, we tried our first bottle of Soutomaior, called Val do Castelo along with tapas of Setas revueltos (Sautéed mushrooms &
scrambled eggs) & Chorizo al vino (Chorizo sausage in vino). Then after dinner the owner Jose Pereira invited us downstairs
to the wine cellar. Pereira converted his tavern "Heicho de dar Queridiña" into an
authentic museum dedicated


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And Then Emily Was Gone is the story of a haunted former police detective who goes in search of a missing girl, and finds Hell instead.
Greg Hellinger is a man who sees monsters. Driven to the brink of madness by terrifying apparitions, he is tasked with finding a missing girl called Emily. Hellinger's search takes him to a remote community in the Scottish Orkney Islands, where strange and terrifying things are happening…
Drawing comparisons to the likes of Twin Peaks, The Wicker Man and True Detective, And Then Emily Was Gone has quickly become a cult hit in Scotland. The 5-issue miniseries pairs John Lees, award-winning writer of The Standard, with Iain Laurie, the celebrated artist of Roachwell, Mothwicke and Horror Mountain, with colors from Megan Wilson and lettering from Colin Bell. Nominated for 4 SICBA Awards – Best Writer, Best Artist, Best Cover and Best Comic, the only book of the year to be nominated in every contestable category – And Then Emily Was Gone has amassed a wave of critical acclaim from its limited release.
And now, the time is fast approaching for And Then Emily Was Gone to debut worldwide! Picked up by ComixTribe, And Then Emily Was Gone will be the publisher's first monthly title, with the first issue set for release July 2014. And Then Emily Was Gone #1 will be globally distributed through Diamond, and the first issue will be available to order in the May Previews catalogue. The order number is:
If you would like your local comic shop to stock And Then Emily Was Gone, make sure to let them know that order code, and let them know within the next few weeks! Looking for more incentive before taking the leap and giving our comic a try? How about the fact that each issue will have a 50/50 variant cover, with Iain Laurie doing one cover, and an amazing guest artist doing the other? We have some incredible talent lined up for the covers of upcoming issues, but first out of the gate is superstar artist Riley Rossmo (Proof, Green Wake, Cowboy Ninja Viking, Bedlam, Drumhellar) with this beauty of an image:
We're all incredibly excited to be finally getting to share this labour of love of ours with all of you, and we hope you enjoy reading it as much as we've enjoyed making it. And we want as many people to have the chance to try it as possible. So please, spread the word, tell your friends. We want you all to Visit Merksay.
"Grotesqueries unimaginable inhabit these pages."
"I've never read a comic like this and I doubt I'll read many more after it which is exactly why it's rare. It's a comic experience that you do not want to miss out on."
"I absolutely loathe the phrase 'page turner' but that's exactly what this is, it's over far too soon, and I'm sure anyone who picks the book up will be with me when I say that issue two can't come fast enough."
"I'd liken (Iain Laurie's) disquieting work on Emily to that of a possessed Paul Grist with a twist of Jose Munoz; from his horrific conception of Bonnie Shaw and the nightmarish creatures that frequent Hellinger's every waking moment, through to the more subtle ways that he imbues Merksay with a sense of intimidating isolation, this first issue is a triumph for Laurie in terms of building up the book's foreboding and portentous atmosphere."
"The tone of the book feels so much like classic Stephen King. There's a foreboding uneasiness with everything in the book. There is a tension rising and a pot boiling waiting to explode but we have no idea when that will happen."
"You get to the final page and wonder just when you'll be able to read issue 2…"
"A GREAT opening issue."
"The strange style and character designs seem to be a perfect compliment to this dark and mysterious story that's being told. The close-ups on characters faces, and the brief looks we get at boogeyman Bonnie Shaw are bordering on delicious nightmare fuel…"
"This is a weird comic, but in a wonderful way. Best of all, it's a comic with its own vision, a unique and bold vision."
– Michael Moreci, Hoax Hunters, Skybreaker, Curse
"This was a wonderful, twisted little surprise. A David Lynch air throughout, it made me feel itchy and uncomfortable, which is the highest praise I can bestow. John Lees' script is tight and mysterious, with a few curve-balls that really add to the sense of hyper-reality. The off-kilter energy. The real stand-out is Iain Laurie on art duties. Equal parts Paul Pope, Nick Pitarra and Morgan Jeske (this reminded me frequently of Jeske and Ales Kot's Change). Despite the content raw as a picked scab, the presentation and print quality is supremely professional. Extremely impressive. Find a copy."
– Owen Michael Johnson, Raygun Roads
"Super awesome, super creepy, super good. I really love the work of everyone involved on the book…"
– Nick Pitarra, The Manhattan Projects, The Red Wing
"This book is amazing, the first issue was ultra creepy."
– Riley Rossmo, Proof, Green Wake, Cowboy Ninja Viking, Bedlam, Drumhellar
"It's a masterclass in comics. it's literate and the art? The art NEVER fails to impress. You just got to find out what happens next… BONNIE SHAW? GREG HILLINGER? THE BOX? What the fuck? It's a movie for the mind ***** FIVE STARS."
– Shaky Kane, The Bulletproof Coffin
"…reads really well, the artwork is just fantastic, intriguing premise, quirky and atmospheric and claustrophobic as I would expect – really impressed!"
– Frank Quitely, All Star Superman, We3, Jupiter's Legacy
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Is this a scheme to butter up the policy makers?
Published: Sunday | December 14, 2014
Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus International Inc are rolling out new plans for customer and broadband services even while still awaiting regulatory approval for their planned merger.
In a release on Friday, the companies promised a "low-price broadband package" on which it will be spending US$400 million.
CWC, which trades as LIME, is acquiring 100 per cent of Columbus, the owners of triple-play company Flow, for US$3.025 billion, inclusive of about US$1.2 billion of debt. The operations of both companies are to merge.
CWC's CEO, Phil Bentley, said in Friday's press release that the merger would result in "the most extensive fibre infrastructure ever constructed in the region, providing wider access to all, specifically targeting low-income households.
"We will ensure that all our customers have affordable access, while also providing industry leading 1 gigabyte-per-second broadband speeds for those customers who want an unparalleled online experience," he said.
The company said that 500 skilled jobs in the region would emerge over five years as the larger company expands its services. It also declared its support for net neutrality and number portability, which regional regulators have shown eagerness to implement.
Number portability will allow customers to retain their current phone numbers while switching networks.
"We are keen to facilitate consumer choice – it's our customers who define service excellence – and the freedom to access OTT services and to port mobile or fixed-line telephone numbers is a key element of our strategy," Bentley said.
OTT, or over-the-top services, include the contentious VoIP Internet calling services that regional telecoms have been attempting to block since mid-year. Digicel Group has been the most aggressive at fighting the incursion of unlicensed VoIP providers.
CWC said it would introduce 'no-contract' service offering, giving customers the ability to switch their landline, video, and broadband subscriptions at any time to any provider.
Earlier last week, the company also announced plans to launch a series of special 'customer panels' in 14 markets throughout the region, described as an organised platform to allow clients to "voice their concerns, share their opinions and express their service expectations".
The panels are expected to provide the two companies with an opportunity to gain first-hand feedback to aid in the development of a new, consolidated strategy built around their customers' appeals.
The telecom has launched its customer-friendly initiatives to get out in front of concerns that the CWC-Columbus merger would limit customer choice and dampen competition.
Source: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20141214/business/business2.html


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I will pursue the benefits you deserve and protect your rights as a worker. I can also advise you on your options so that you know what you are entitled to before beginning the workers' compensation process.
Finally, if you retain me, I will carefully look into whether anyone other than your employer or a co-worker – such as an outside vendor or delivery driver – was responsible for your injuries. If so, I can help you pursue a personal injury claim in addition to workers' comp.
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As a Columbia, South Carolina workers' comp attorney, I handle cases on a contingency fee basis, so you will not pay me any fees unless I help you get compensated. I also wrote Your Guide to South Carolina Personal Injury & Workers' Comp to inform injured people of their rights. To schedule a free consultation, please call (803) 790-2800 or contact us by email.


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2005 Tata Safari LX 1.9 turbo diesel from UK and Ireland
A piece of crap!
This car has been a nightmare since I bought it.
I knew it was not going to be a fast model, but I didn't know that it doesn't go uphill.
The wheel tracking/alignment was not right since purchase, but the dealership claims that I probably drove over a stone or a pot hole and caused the fault... it's a 4 X 4, with two settings and a two wheel drive setting. It's meant to be driven off road (not that it has), but would I even consider chancing that in this vehicle?
It has to be serviced every 5000 miles according to the manufacturer, because if you don't the thing will die of respiratory failure.
It has leaked oil since its 1st service, mostly form the turbo charger. At one point I was putting up to 5litres of oil a week into it just to stay on the road.
There is a problem with the gear box, not my diagnosis but their dealerships, and TATA are refusing to replace the gearbox even though its still under warranty.
The air bag controller is faulty since purchased, despite having a new one fitted.
Buying simple spares such as an air filter is impossible. My nearest main dealer is over 90 miles away. So I tried to get my car serviced recently, but the garage couldn't source the air filter locally.
Now I am waiting for both TATA and the dealership to tell me that I could have gotten a new gearbox under warranty, in 6 months time, when the warranty is up.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 11th December, 2008
1st Feb 2014, 20:08
I must say I disagree. My Tata has been a most wonderful car; up there with the best of them for my workmen. I don't know what people are complaining about. After all, they own British Steel and Land Rover, which was a shaky, shoddy affair at best before, so they can only improve it.
Must go, toodle pip.
30th Dec 2014, 20:09
Does anyone know the specification for engine oil and anti-freeze for the Tata Safari 2004 4x4 1.9 diesel?
Many thanks.


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Author and historian Bill Findlay is working on a new book which will be released early next year.
The 'Villages of Bishopbriggs' will see Bill continue exploring the history behind the various communities associated with the town.
Bill's previous books include Auchinairn: The Forgotten Village; another about Mavis Valley and one about the Cadder Pit disaster in 1913.
Working alongside East Dunbartonshire Provost Una Walker and others, Bill was one of the key contributors helping to mark 100th anniversary of the pit disaster in 2013.
His books are available from Poppies in Bishopbriggs, Huntershill Village and Bishoprbriggs Libaray.


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Jiří Bubeníček, a Czech citizen born in Poland, was an acclaimed dancer before he retired in 2015 to focus on his career as a choreographer. Jiří and his brother Otto, the sons of circus acrobats, began their ballet training at the Prague Dance Conservatory. In 1992, Jiří received an award at the prestigious Prix de Lausanne and a year later, he joined Hamburg Ballet (along with his brother), and became a principal dancer in 1997.
There, he performed all the principal roles in John Neumeier's repertory and in 2006, he moved to Dresden's Semperoper Ballet where he was appointed principal dancer. Throughout his dance career, Jiří has won many awards, including the Benois de la Danse in 2002, and has guested with many companies world-wide–including Paris Opera Ballet where he partnered Aurelie Dupont and Agnes Letestu.
In 1999, Jiří choreographed his first work, entitled La Foule, for Hamburg Ballet and continued to choreograph many of his over 40 ballets steadily over the years, while still dancing. Jiří's choreography includes Fragile Vessels (2017) for SF Ballet; Toccata for New York City Ballet; Le Souffle de l´Esprit for Zurich Ballet, later staged for Manuel Legris' Vienna State Ballet, and North Carolina Dance Theater; Unerreichbare Orte for Hamburg Ballet; and Outrenoir for China National Ballet; among others.
Since 2009 Otto and Jiří have collaborated on two projects entitled: Bubeníček Ballet World and Les Ballets Bubeníček. These programs feature works created by the brothers, with choreography by Jiří and other production value such as costume design, by Otto. In 2005, TV Arte made a documentary film about Jiří and his twin brother Otto called Die Ballett-Zwillinge (The Ballet Twins). In April 2016, Jiří's full-length Dr. Zhivago, created with Otto, had its world premiere at the Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre.


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I got an e-mail this morning (3/10/2010) that said,
Please pray for churches in India. Buddhist extremists in India burned down 20 churches last night. Tonight they plan to destroy 200 churches in the province of Olisabang. They plan to kill 200 missionaries within 24 hours.
This is a hoax. There are no "provinces" in India, there are states. There is no state of Olisabang. There are no Buddhist extremist groups in India that I'm aware of (though there are some in Sri Lanka, and there have been reports of anti-Christian violence there in recent years) .
There have been violent attacks in the Indian state of Orissa; these have been perpetrated by Hindu extremists, however. This anti-Christian violence is a genuine cause of concern–but no one is helped by passing on hoax e-mails without checking the facts.
Update–Nearly five years after this, genuine Buddhist extremism is hitting the news.


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The house plan that removed school operating expenses from homes, but did nothing for commercial, was tabled today. The only reform that has a chance to pass is the Local Option. Grooms is working on another plan, however, so we'll see if he gains support. Maybe the Groom Broom will become the Groom Swifer!
This plan will allow County Councils to give the voters of each county the choice of a sales tax increase to offset property taxes on homes. Currently, the plan only involves school operating expenses and does not include commercial property.There is one good aspect of the local option: Anderson County can fund school operation with a .9¢ sales tax. There are additional amendments that will be considered, to tweak this plan. Ever heard of the legislation process compared to the making of sausage? Stay tuned!


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Last week my children and I watched the documentary "Food Choices," and since then we have started to make some changes. I've tried to do a vegan/plant-based diet a few times before, but was motivated by the desire to loose weight and/or wanting to detox from all the junk I'd been putting into my body.
It was always so complex to me that I'd eat like a rabbit, and only last a week or. Plus, I never included my kids. A lot of what was shared on "Food Choices" wasn't brand-new to me, but there was also plenty of information I didn't know, such as grass-fed beef leaving a high carbon footprint and how the ratio of Omegas was adjusted.
As a single mom who isn't a good cook to begin with and has two picky children who like completely different foods, I dread mealtime. I find dinner particularly overwhelming. I usually go for easy and pleasing, which typically equates to unhealthy. I have felt guilt and shame for feeding my children the accepted American diet, and feel like I'm poisoning my own children. In essences, I kind of have been. Most of us are. But that's okay because it's all FDA approved right? Wrong. We are setting them up for failure, but for some reason, "Food Choices" was my turning point.
I suppose I've been working our way to healthier already, though. My kids were starting to get a little chubby, and I realized we were eating out entirely too often. Not only was our healthy being depleted, so was my bank account. I started cooking at home more. Their weight improved in a very short amount of time (oh to be young again). But our meals revolved around meat. And more times than I'd like to admit, we'd skip the veggies.
I've known a large amount of meat isn't good, but I also felt stuck. When I say I'm not a good cook, I am not exaggerating. My children used to suggest I should go on "Worst Cooks in America." And let's discuss how many times my smoke alarm has gone off when I do cook. Actually, on second thought, let's not discuss that at all. 😉 When my husband was alive he stopped a fire or two in the kitchen.
I finally learn how to cook a handful of chicken dishes that my children absolutely love, so that has been our go-to. And it felt good to be feeding my children home-cooked meals they enjoyed. I think I needed that confidence in myself before I could even consider making such a big change to a plant-based diet.
My son has decided that he still wants to eat meat, but he understands that it will only be a couple of times a week if it fits in with whatever else I'm cooking. For example, last night was lentil tacos, but he had ground beef, and tonight he had a hamburger, while we had vegan burgers with lentils, rice, and oats.
My daughter on the other hand doesn't want to eat meat because she saw how animals are treated and slaughtered. Technically, she looked away for the "bad parts," but it was enough to have her in tears the next day asking why God made her an empath because her heart hurt so much for the animals.
While I'm disturbed by the treatment of animals, too, I think watching that would only make me cut back on my meat consumption. The health benefits of a plant-based diet are what sold me. I would say that right now we have more of a vegetarian thing going on, but I believe that my family needs to take it slowly if we are to sustain this as a lifestyle change. And I can't say I won't ever eat meat again, but it will not be my primary source of food.
What I have realized in the past week-ish of trying to cook plant-based meals is that there are so many alternative options out there. Sure, many of them are complicated for me, but there are also some simple recipes, so that's where I'm starting. Cooking right now takes more time to plan and make, but it's so empowering to be taking these steps and making our health a priority. I feel so accomplished. And goodness, the fact that my super picky eater is enjoying most of it is such a relief and a blessing.
It's not just about cutting out meat, though. Sugar is a poison. It's a drug, and like all drugs it is addictive. It affects people's health and moods. We have been cutting down on the processed sugar, too. And honestly, I have seen a positive change in my mood and my daughter's mood (my son doesn't have a huge sweet tooth to being with).
It's really quite amazing how quickly things start to change when you put the right things into your body and remove the bad things. Some people can make complete lifestyle changes overnight, but going slowly is working for us. And I'm not knocking those who eat meat and sugar, because they are still in my house and likely always will be to some degree. It's a personal choice, and there isn't a one-size-fits-all plan because everyone's nutritional needs will vary depending on many factors. I just know that working my way towards being a vegan is what makes sense here. The bonus is, I can already see how it's going to be saving me money to eat a plant-based diet.


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Full List of 2012 Eisner Award Winners
The 2012 Eisner Awards were presented Friday night at Comic-Con in San Diego, with Marvel's Daredevil and Archaia's graphic novel Jim Henson's Tale of Sand both winning multiple awards. Here's the full list of winners.Best Short Story
"The Seventh," by Darwyn Cooke, in Richard Stark's Parker: The Martini Edition (IDW)Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)
Daredevil #7, by Mark Waid, Paolo Rivera, and Joe Rivera (Marvel)Best Continuing Series
Daredevil, by Mark Waid, Marcos Martin, Paolo Rivera, and Joe Rivera (Marvel)Best Limited Series
Criminal: The Last of the Innocent, by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips (Marvel Icon)Best Publication for Early Readers (up to age 7)
Dragon Puncher Island, by James Kochalka (Top Shelf)Best Publication for Kids (ages 8-12)
Snarked, by Roger Langridge (kaboom!)Best Publication for Young Adults (Ages 12-17)
Anya's Ghost,by Vera Brosgol (First Second) Best Anthology
Dark Horse Presents,edited by Mike Richardson (Dark Horse) Best Humor Publication
Milk & Cheese: Dairy Products Gone Bad,by Evan Dorkin (Dark Horse Books) Best Digital Comic
Battlepug,by Mike Norton, www.battlepug.com Best Reality-Based Work
Green River Killer: A True Detective Story, by Jeff Jensen and Jonathan Case (Dark Horse Books)Best Graphic Album - New
Jim Henson's Tale of Sand, adapted by Ramón K. Pérez (Archaia)Best Graphic Album - Reprint
Richard Stark's Parker: The Martini Edition, by Darwyn Cooke (IDW)Best Archival Collection/Project - Comic Strips
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse vols. 1-2, by Floyd Gottfredson, edited by David Gerstein and Gary Groth (Fantagraphics)Best Archival Collection/Project - Comic Books
Walt Simonson's The Mighty Thor Artist's Edition (IDW)Best U.S. Edition of International Material
The Manara Library, vol. 1: Indian Summer and Other Stories, by Milo Manara with Hugo Pratt (Dark Horse Books)Best U.S. Edition of International Material - Asia
Onward Towards Our Noble Deaths, by Shigeru Mizuki (Drawn & Quarterly)Best Writer
Mark Waid, Irredeemable, Incorruptible (BOOM!); Daredevil (Marvel)Best Writer/Artist
Craig Thompson, Habibi (Pantheon)Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team
Ramón K. Pérez, Jim Henson's Tale of Sand (Archaia)Best Cover Artist
Francesco Francavilla, Black Panther (Marvel); Lone Ranger, Lone Ranger/Zorro, Dark Shadows, Warlord of Mars (Dynamite); Archie Meets Kiss (Archie)Best Coloring
Laura Allred, iZombie (Vertigo/DC); Madman All-New Giant-Size Super-Ginchy Special (Image)Best Lettering
Stan Sakai, Usagi Yojimbo (Dark Horse)Best Comics-Related Journalism
The Comics Reporter, produced by Tom Spurgeon, www.comicsreporter.comBest Educational/Academic Work (tie)
Cartooning: Philosophy & Practice, by Ivan Brunetti (Yale University Press)
Hand of Fire: The Comics Art of Jack Kirby, by Charles Hatfield (University Press of Mississippi)Best Comics-Related Book
MetaMaus, by Art Spiegelman (Pantheon)Best Publication Design
Jim Henson's Tale of Sand, designed by Eric Skillman (Archaia)Hall of Fame
Judges' Choices: Rudolf Dirks, Harry Lucey
Bill Blackbeard, Richard Corben, Katsuhiro Otomo, Gilbert SheltonRuss Manning Promising Newcomer Award:
Tyler CrookBob Clampett Humanitarian Award:
Morrie TurnerBill Finger Excellence in Comic Book Writing Award:
Frank Doyle, Steve SkeatesWill Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award:
Akira Comics, Madrid, Spain - Jesus Marugan Escobar and
The Dragon, Guelph, ON, Canada - Jennifer HainesMore from Newsarama:
- The 10 Most Glaring EISNER Nomination Omissions
- 2012 Eisner Award Nominees Announced
- Waid Talks What's Next for Critically Acclaimed DAREDEVIL
- Ramón Perez Adapts Jim Henson's A TALE OF SAND for Archaia