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4,6 sur juillet 19, 2017
Location was good for what we wanted. A bit out of the way if you want to be walking distance to town. Food was great Pool refreshing, and the hosts were just wonderful. Highly recommend this place. Larry shelly Woodall
5 sur juin 19, 2017
booked this place for bird photography and the humming birds are a treat to watch as well as the other birds from the porch.Felt welcome and the warmth of the host.
3,8 sur octobre 21, 2016
Stayed three nights. The breakfast each morning was fantastic. If you enjoy quiet and viewing wildlife, this is a great place. Would definitely stay here again.
5 sur septembre 12, 2015
We had a wonderful stay at this B&B. We stayed in the cottage and had SO much room for us, our baby & toddler. The wildlife was a major plus, and our host, Clay was so warm, helpful and welcoming. My 2 yr old really enjoyed seeing the wild turkey, deer, hummingbirds and woodpeckers. It is a bit removed from the downtown, and about a 45 min - 1 hr drive from the park, but the peaceful and beautiful setting and comfortable accommodations made it well worth the drive. Mariposa is a very cute town! Would definitely stay here again. I gave 5 stars for onsite dining because I assume it's as great as everything else, but if you stay in the cottage breakfast isn't included since it is considered a vacation rental with a full kitchen. They did include lots of coffee/tea/M&M's and trail mix, though, which my sons loved!
5 sur juillet 12, 2015
Our host Penny was awesome! Her grand daughter was also extremely helpful. The two of them put together a great breakfast spread every morning. They were both very friendly as well. The house is beautiful, the grounds and surrounding area are amazing. We seen a baby deer which was worth the cost alone! Also loads of beautiful birds hang out on their porch. I loved all the little touches such as the fairy lights around the house, the little solar butterflies, USB plugs in the walls and free sweets. I'd recommend this bnb 100% :) Cheers, Conor.
4,4 sur juin 11, 2015
I booked this b en b just because of the positive reviews. Clay and Joy make their guest feel at home. Very very very nice people. I never write reviews but they deserve it. Even if you make a mistake and you arrive one day earlier (yeah really) they do everything to help. And last but not least: beautiful area to stay!!
4,2 sur juin 09, 2015
Wonderful site to relax at the end of a busy day. Loved sitting on the deck with with a glass of wine and even dinner one night while enjoying all the hummingbirds and panaramic view. Roy and Joy were a charming host and hostess. Our room was filled with all sorts of thoughtful amenities at no additional cost. Breakfast was wonderful each day. The only down side is that it is over a hour's drive to Yosemite Park.
5 sur mai 20, 2014
An amazing place, an amazing location and an amazing couple. Our first thought was... It's a shame we only booked two nights' stay... The breakfasts were the best we had tasted since arriving in America, the room we had was spacious and very well equiped. The bed was very very comfortable and there was plenty of extras in the room. The picture on their website does not do the room justice. We had the Sierra room and was quiet and peacefull even with the birds outside. The B & B is in countryside and 7miles from the nearest town and 53 miles from Yosemite National park. Well worth a visit even if you don't go into the park.
Réponse du propriétaire
Thanks for your thoughts. Joy and I feel privelaged at this time in our lives to be able to meet such great people from all over the world.
- Clay & Joy (innkeeper)
5 sur mai 15, 2014
Our weekend stay at the cottage became one of our most memorable trips. The cottage had everything we needed and more. The property and grounds are really magnificent and relaxing, exactly what we wanted. The cottage is located very close to the downtown area, which was helpful. We loved the morning breakfast, it was a delicious and healthy start to our day. We are looking forward to our return!
Réponse du propriétaire
Each time some one enjoys their stay enought to mention it to others we feel complemented to the highest degree possible.
- Clay & Joy (innkeeper)
5 sur octobre 30, 2013
A beautiful room, great breakfast, wonderful wildlife. Blissfu!l
4,2 sur septembre 09, 2013
The property was beautiful. We enjoyed breakfast while watch the deer eat. We also saw turkeys and many birds.
5 sur août 11, 2013
We recently stayed in the 2 BR cabin at Yosemite Bed and Breakfast with my parents and we couldn't have been happier. The cabin had just about anything you could have asked for, full kitchen, TV, two rooms with private baths, and it looks out on a beautiful view. The best part for us was sitting outside on the porch in the evening and watching all of the deer and hummingbirds come for their dinner. The breakfasts were delicious and the owners were very knowledgeable about the area. The price was also incredibly reasonable considering how expensive it is to stay at other places in the area. The only downside is the ~1 hr+ drive to Yosemite, but honestly getting to stay away from the crowds was worth it.
4,4 sur août 06, 2013
Very familiar atmoshere. There was a lot of silence round the house, the we could relax in the evening. We sleept well! And the breakfast was amazing. Made with love, well cooked and every day a different meal. We liked it.
5 sur juillet 22, 2013
Our family of three 11 year olds, 2 parents and 2 grandparents spent the better part of 4 days in Yosemite in June, 2013. The Yosemite Bed and Breakfast was the perfect way to begin and end the days. Hosts Clay and Joy were so very accommodating. Days began with delicious breakfasts they prepared. We frequented the conveniently located grocery store and deli which made preparing dinner so easy. The pleasant surprise of this B and B is the wildlife viewing. We took as many pictures there as we did in Yosemite. There were song birds we midwesterners had never seen before, wild turkeys, deer, mother quail and her chicks and hummingbirds galore. The hour's drive to and from the Yosemite Valley may seem a bit long, but this group had no complaints about it.
4,6 sur juillet 14, 2013
Amazing place to stay in in wonderfull cottage! Joy and Clay are like family. Good breakfast, nice pool!
4,8 sur juillet 09, 2013
sayed here in late june. for 2 nights. about 50 minutes to park. stayed in sierra room. great accomdations for the price. owners are great. breakfast was delicious. its at 8:30am. spent second day entering south gate. maraposa grove tour. lunch at winona hotel afternoon in valley.next day left b&b and drove over tioga pass to lake tahoe. you will see deer feeding at dusk. many birds. especially hummingbirds. sitting on the deck at days end overlooking the valley below with a glass of wine in hand. priceless.
4,8 sur juin 13, 2013
awesome stay! loved joy and her wonderful hospitality! gotta go their if you are going to the park or just a getaway!
4,0 sur mai 14, 2013
We reserve for 2 night but only stay one due to bad weather, they upgrade us to a better room , and give a lot of information to not loose time, the place was pleasent and if we have to go again we probably chose this place and recommend to our friends.
5 sur mai 05, 2013
We stayed in the two bedroom cabin. It was wonderful! A very peaceful place.
5 sur mars 31, 2013
You will have to travel quite a distance to surpass our experience at this B&B. Clay and Joy were a pleasure to meet. The breakfasts during our three-night stay were delicious. Each was distinctive, and Joy makes the fruit syrups herself. The view from the rear deck is splendid, a valley full of California oaks. Flocks of semi-wild turkeys arrived in the backyard, just around dinner time. It was the right place to leave from, and return to, after a day in Yosemite park. I understand from the proprietors that foreign tourists are a large part of their clientele. Yosemite B&B is an easy 45 minute drive to the western gate of the park.I recommend it both to foreign and domestic visitors as a nice complement to the experience of Yosemite in the spring (or summer, or fall).
4,8 sur mars 27, 2013
I did a lot of research before choosingYosemite B&B for a trip with my husband and mother. The quiet, rural setting was just what we were looking for. The cottage was perfect for the three of us, and would also work well for two couples. Clay and Joy are terrific hosts: welcoming, friendly and helpful, but not intrusive. Breakfasts were hearty and delicious. We highly recommend this B&B.
5 sur février 26, 2013
My wife and I recently visited Yosemite Bed and Breakfast and it was not our first time. We have been there several times and that makes this review long overdue. Our most recent visit was for our wedding anniversary and it was the best! We have been to many places for our anniversary and none of them met our expectations until we came to Yosemite Bed and Breakfast. It provides a perfect relaxing environment with privacy, comfort, and with just the right amount of contact with the hosts and other guests. Joy and Clay are the nicest hosts and will do just about anything to make your stay special. They live in the main house and are almost always available for questions. The location is just far enough outside Mariposa to be secluded but close enough to town and Yosemite Park to be convenient. It is situated on 10 acres of established oak and pine trees with enough undeveloped land surrounding that you will probably see deer, turkey, and so many different birds that you will need a book to identify them all. If you want to walk or hike, there is a seldom used road that winds down the hill and follows the creek that meanders through the property. The rooms and amenities make the stay comfortable and enjoyable. We usually stay in the Sierra room but there is a cottage with two bedrooms and a kitchen for larger groups. The beds are plush and the rooms are filled with many books and satellite TV if you want. WiFi is available and they recently installed a receiver for cell phone service. That makes it convenient for rainy days and evenings. The breakfasts are homemade by Joy and Clay and they are delicious! Much better than any restaurant we have experienced. We frequently had fresh orange juice, squeezed that morning, and sometimes we enjoyed fresh prepared blueberry syrup. I don't know what I could say to give a higher recommendation, except that we will be going back for next year's anniversary.
5 sur novembre 05, 2012
We had a delightful stay here in early November. Rented the 2 bedroom cottage. It was spacious, comfortable and quiet. Really enjoyed the deck as well -- in the mornings and at dusk. Saw deer, quail, wild turkey, and red tail hawks. Would stay there again in a minute. P.S. Breakfasts were delicious!
5 sur octobre 25, 2012
I loved this B&B! We arrived late and past the breakfast time but Joy graciously prepared a scrumptious meal while we settled in. Our room was decked out in a homely view with pretty much all the bare necessities. After visiting Yosimite Nat'l Park we really looked forward to heading back to our room. It was especially nice to enjoy the breakfast Joy cooked! Absolutely beats dining at a restaurant in Mariposa! We watched the deer eating their meal at the same time, quite a show. Thank you Joy and Clay for your hospitality. We would definitely return to this B&B!
4,6 sur octobre 11, 2012
We had a great time and enjoyed the wildlife on the property. It was a long drive to Yosemite, but they sare located pretty much in the middle of the two gates. It takes quite a lone time to get to Yosemite because of the curvy monutain roads. We wish that we had skipped Sequion, and stayed 1 more day at Yosemite.
5 sur septembre 25, 2012
I would be happy to recommend this place to any friend who will visit Yosemite national park. The living room is comfortable. The kitchen has everything we need. The bedrooms are clean. The breakfast is delicious. On the back deck, I saw deer, wild turkeys, hummingbirds and many different birds during the day time, and I enjoyed watching the moon and many stars through handsome pines. The beautiful scene, accompanied with birds singing and crickets chirping, brought me the tranquility that I was looking for when I planned a trip to Yosemite. Clay and Joy treated us like guests, not customers. We had a nice chat during the breakfast. It was a wonderful experience staying at this place.
5 sur septembre 24, 2012
Great place to stay, Clay and Joy are great hosts and the location for viewing wildlife is super. It is a little farther from Yosemite than I would have liked, but the accomodations and atmosphere made up for it
4,8 sur septembre 22, 2012
Can't beat the value. Has everything you need and the tucked away setting is perfect for relaxing. Joy's breakfasts are heavenly and Clay is the perfect host. I don't think I've ever eaten oatmeal at any other time that I would consider an outstanding meal but somehow Joy could make it into a gourmet experience. Wouldn't change a thing about it.
5 sur août 28, 2012
We would stay at this bed and breakfast again without hesitation. Clay and Joy were great hosts and the breakfasts were outstanding. It is in a very remote area. A little tricky to find, but a GPS leads you right to their front door.
4,0 sur juillet 23, 2012
Bit of a drive in and out of the park, but not too bad. Kind people in the middle of nowhere, a real hearty breakfast! Comfortable and clean. Pool was a bonus, and meal at Savourys in town good value.
4,4 sur juillet 18, 2012
Clay greeted us promptly upon our arrival. They generously upgraded our accommodations without charge because of our lengthy stay. Although we found breakfast to be bountiful, we did choose to skip the 8:30 breakfast one morning because of the distance to Yosemite NP and wanting to get there as early as possible. (The B&B was 15 minutes on the other side of Mariposa from Yosemite NP.) The setting is gorgeous, hummingbirds were abundant, and the pool looked wonderful, though we chose not to swim because of time. Joy and Clay were excellent hosts.
5 sur juillet 16, 2012
My wife and I as well as our daughter and 4 grandchildren spent two absolutely wonderful days at this facility. The two bedroon cottage was perfect for our stay. We felt like and were treated like family. Breakfasts were perfect for our group of which ranged in age from 2 to 64. It's a little drive to Yosemite but well worth the effort. We will be back.
5 sur juillet 01, 2012
We booked the Cottage at Yosemite Bed and Breakfast a few months in advance and when we finally got there - we couldn't be happier. It beats any hotel in the area in value for money terms - read below to understand why. The Cottage is spacious, with two bedrooms, a living room and fully furnished kitchen. For us it was the perfect settings as we were 4 adults traveling with two young kids. Each room has a rest room and shower, and the beds were super comfortable. One of the bedrooms was big enough to fit in two cribs (which Clay and Joy provided...). We loved the feeling of being so close to nature (hamming birds on the porch, a wide open view of the forest etc), with the convenience of being very close to the nearby Mariposa. Clay and Joy, the owners, really made our stay memorable. Not only were they kind and helpful in guiding us on Yosemite highlights, but also the home-made breakfast was absolutely great (in absolute terms, not just in contrast to what one expects to get at the typical hotels with continental breakfast). Location-wise was really better than we expected as it was nice to be near the little town (vs inside the park where there is near zero shops or anything), and the drive was to the park itself was less than 45 minutes. All in all I highly recommend the place and we will definitely try to return there the next time we visit Yosemite.
5 sur juin 29, 2012
We were two couples on a road trip through California and the South West and had a delightful 4 night stay in the self-catering cottage at Yosemite B and B where our every need was catered for. Although a little way from the park at Yosemite it was worth the beautiful drive each day to return to the peace and serenity of our 'home from home' , to be greeted by our delightful hosts, Joy and Clay and to sit on the decking watching the hummingbirds and host of other birdlife too numerous to mention!We would recommend this lovely Bed and (delicious!) Breakfast to anyone!
4,6 sur juin 29, 2012
We loved our stay at Yosemite Bed and Breakfast. Clay and Joy run an outstanding establishment. The room was beautiful and very clean, the location was lovely, and the food was of fabulous quality as well as generous quantity. The hosts are super helpful and very personable. Loved watching all the hummingbirds and other songbirds eating from their many bird feeders through the picture window as we ate our delicious breakfasts. We were very sad to leave and would definitely stay there again while visiting the Yosemite area.
5 sur juin 20, 2012
My wife and I celebrated our first anniversary by visiting Yosemite and staying at the Yosemite Bed and Breakfast. We stayed in the Sage room and truly enjoyed our stay. First of all, as everyone will tell you, Clay and Joy are fantastic. They are very friendly and Joy makes incredible breakfast. The grounds are very nice with gardens, a pool, and patio with all sorts of nature right there for viewing. It is a particularly great place to watch birds: from the tens of hummingbirds you can see at any instant at the feeders, to the family of quail passing by, to a baby hawk too scared to leave it's nest. We very much hope to make it back with my parents and bird-watching aunt some day.
4,2 sur juin 20, 2012
Little heaven. Unfortunately we left too early to try breakfast. Also if you are planning to go to Yosemite NP its about 1.5 hours of driving.
5 sur juin 07, 2012
This proved to be a very comfortable stay, peaceful, and a warm welcome from our hosts. Delicious home cooked breakfast provided. Certainly beats a formal hotel. Would stay again without hesitation. E & BJ from Wales
5 sur mai 26, 2012
Small b&b off the beaten path but well worth the trip. Iwnets are older couple that are very personable and kind. Wife makes outstanding breakfast. There are tons of hummingbirds most times of day. A great find.
5 sur mai 06, 2012
We rented one 2 bedroom cottage for 2 nights. We are so pleased to have discovered this b&b, one of the best place we stayed in years. The breakfasts are not to be missed!
4,8 sur mai 05, 2012
My husband, another couple, and I stayed at YB and B as repeat guests April 19 and 20. The innkeepers are wonderful hosts who go out of their way to deliver hospitality, offer delicious meals, present very comfortable rooms with extra large television, present books to borrow, and have set a room deck near a creek bed where one can relax to watch the wild turkeys and hear the stream running below. The effect is pure bliss. We will come again! I also must comment on the negative remark left by the "50 miles from Yosemite"reviewer. Although we did not know them, these people walked directly into our room while the innkeeper was helping us. They had been lost,were from Germany, were angry, and obviously took it out on him and YBand B.They didn't even stay so I think their review should be pulled from this list. My many European friends would even refer to their behavior and manners as "ugly"
4,6 sur avril 24, 2012
I really enjoyed my stay at Yosemite Bed and Breakfast. Our room was big and very well appointed. The location is just a short drive from Mariposa and is in a lovely valley with spectacular views. Most importantly, breakfasts were generous and really, really delicious!
2,0 sur avril 19, 2012
Booked the room for two nights had to leave after one. Room is like a jail cell, no windows no air conditioning/heat controls. Electrical extension cord from back of bed running on floor to closet feeding a 9 inch TV that can't be seen from the bed. TV is on top of a refrigerator that was humming all night. and yes we had a bug on the bed. Why mislead people and call the inn YOSEMITE BED AND BREAKFAST when the place is fifty (50) miles away from Yosemite. On the good side the hosts are very nice.
Réponse du propriétaire
They said they were leaving early because of bad weather. I do not recognize the room they are describing. We asked if there was anything wrong or if there was something we could do. We feel ambushed. Our goal is to exceed everyone's expectations.
- Clay Black (innkeeper)
4,0 sur mars 08, 2012
When we arrived, tired and hungry after a long drive, Clay was very kind. He got us settled in. The room had wine and cheese, a full jar of m&ms, trail mix, an array of hot beverage options, coffe machine, hot water. It was quiet, private, with a generous amount of towels. We spotted a bobcat on our walk in the morning. Breakfast was delicious, and tailored to our preferences. And I believe it is testimony to how well Clay and Joy care for others, that their 17 yr old dog, Miss Midge, was still healthy and friendly. We plan to return to Yosemite Bed & Breakfast.
5 sur octobre 31, 2011
Everything about our experience at Yosemite B & B was wonderful, from the moment the owner, Clay, came out to greet us upon our arrival. Check-in was a breeze and he led us across the courtyard to our cottage. We stepped into the spacious living area and glimpsed the view off the deck in back and fell instantly in love. So much so that we did not want to leave! However, we had not brought any food with us, though there was a full kitchen, and so after spending what remained of the daylight hours on the deck, we went into Mariposa for a fantastic dinner at Savoury (Clay's #1 recommendation). Early the next morning I was out on the deck again and spotted a buck coming up the hillside. Unfortunately I made the mistake of standing up to get a better look and he bounded away, but it was an awesome sight. The spread at breakfast took our breath away, the table was so beautifully set and the food was wonderful. We will be back--for a longer stay next time.
4,6 sur septembre 30, 2011
It's a wonderful bed and breakfast and we like it very much. But have a look at the map, it's difficult to find!!
5 sur septembre 21, 2011
Just returned from three wonderful days at the Yosemite B&B located outside Mariposa, CA. Their cottage is a very clean, comfortable 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a large living-dining room, modern well-equipped kitchen, and, most delightful of all, a terrace overlooking the woods. Clay and Joy Black were exceptional hosts -- Clay was a wealth of good information about visiting Yosemite Park, and Joy's cinnamin-swirl French Toast was the highlight of her exceptionally good breakfasts. If you want a delightful. peaceful, and tasteful place to rest, this is an outstanding choice. Sincerely, Robert Coon
4,8 sur septembre 14, 2011
very nice guest familiy with perfect service and an unbeatable breakfast We felt like we were at home
4,4 sur septembre 02, 2011
We stayed at Yosemite Bed and Breakfast and what a nice surprise in almost the middle of nowhere. A wonderful house for us five adults, homemade breakfast and a very nice and friendly landlord/-lady. Nice pool, lots of towels, nice deck to overlook a small valley. We had to cook our own dinner but the facilities for that were OK - since I'm a good cook the dinner was outstanding ;.). You have to shop for dinner etc. in the nearby village or elsewhere. For sure we'll try to visit the place again.
4,2 sur août 24, 2011
My family of 5 stayed in the cottage...which is not really a cottage, but an attached apartment with 2 beds, 2 baths, and a really great view! The beds where super comfy and clean, as well as the bathrooms. There is a huge porch out back where you can sit and watch the hummingbirds or the deer that come up to eat. There is also a very nice pool. Our hosts, Clay and Joy could not be more hospitable and friendly! The breakfast was home made and delicious! Love that blueberry syrup, Joy!
4,8 sur août 24, 2011
if u want a clean, confortable and quite place to stay near yosemite this is the place for u. the guest are very kind, breackfast is outstanding.well furnished, the room even came with supplies for making hot cocoa, coffee and tea, as well as free bottled water and snacks the place is very quite (5 miles out of city in the wood, with deers breackfasting with u on the deck) and u can only hear in the night the animals in the wood. the best play we stay in out 3 weeks tour in West USA.
4,8 sur juillet 25, 2011
A truly amazing gem, Yosemite B&B exceeded our expectations in service, accomodation and the breakfasts were incredible. Each morning we were treated to a fantastic view as we ate 5star breakfasts and watched squirrels and hummingbirds outside the window. Our host, Penny, could not do enough and went the extra mile to help us when we left somethings behind and sent them onto us in Sonoma. We had never been to the US before and were truly thrilled with the hospitality of our hosts and also the town of Mariposa. We were only 30minutes fom Yosemite Park and after a full day in the Park it was wonderful to come back to our accomodation and relax. Thankyou again for a wonderful memory of America.
3,6 sur juillet 21, 2011
The room, service and value for money were all above average. Dining was as expected for US (hey, I'm european, we don't eat our pork with honey :p). However, the most amazing part of it were the deers, birds (hummingbirds and many others) and generally the nature around, imho that's what make this place really different.
4,6 sur juillet 16, 2011
We stayed in Sage room for two nights. After whole day in crowded Yosemite NP is this place like oasis in desert. It´s on lonely place with beautiful nature around...when you open bottle of wine, sit on terace, watch sunset, hummingbirds and enjoy the view, you can not relax more. On top of that, you can refresh yourself in swiming pool and in the morning enjoy very tasty homemade breakfast. If you are looking for place to relax, you shouldn´t miss this place.
4,8 sur juillet 11, 2011
It was a really nice, clean house. They even had m&m's and nuts in the room. The breakfast was great! They are nice people.
4,6 sur juin 22, 2011
Enjoyed our stay, very friendly people, felt like home from home nothing was too much trouble. Room was lovely.
4,2 sur juin 11, 2011
Breakfast a little late for going to Yosemite 8:30am if you want to beat the crowd. They do provide the double room with a fully stock kitchen including snacks.
4,6 sur mai 18, 2011
We loved Yosemite and we loved this B&B. It was the only one we went to on our holiday in the US. I know that families are often not catered that well with B&B's especially with a 3yo but were never made to feel uneasy. Our eldest daughter when giving our youngest a bath, accidentally knocked the shampoo and conditioner dispenser off the wall and broke it. When we told out hosts, they were only interested that the little one was ok. I highly recommend staying here.
4,8 sur février 27, 2011
My significant other and I stayed in the Sierra room and it was amazing on all levels. Very clean and well furnished, the room even came with supplies for making hot cocoa, coffee and tea, as well as free bottled water and snacks. Joy and Clay, the owners, are amazing hosts and fed us very well during our stay. The breakfast room overlooks an amazing view of a ravine and there were lots of doves and hummingbirds to entertain us during our meal. The town nearby is also beautiful and has some nice places to eat and shop as well. Overall the whole weekend was incredible and we are already planning a return trip in the summer.
4,0 sur janvier 16, 2011
The owners here are very friendly and helpful. A rockslide had closed 140 into Yosemite the night before we got there, and they checked the weather and road conditions for us while we ate breakfast. Nice house with lots of outdoor space (although we didn't use any of it because we stayed over New Year's Eve). The Sierra room is bigger than it looks in the pictures. They're about 40 minutes from Yosemite when 140 is open and I thought the lower price was worth the drive time as compared to hotels in Yosemite itself. The one downside was that it took a long time to get hot water in the bathroom.
5 sur octobre 05, 2010
We Loved our stay at Yosemite Bed and Breakfast. Clay, Joy, Sharon and Wayne were AWESOME hosts. The wildlife you get to see on the deck is amazing, not to mention the company. We enjoyed Clay and Joys dog Miss. Madge. The breakfast was awesome! We definately recommend the bed and breakfast and we will be back. Dwain and Karen
5 sur août 10, 2010
We stayed 2 nights. As Glay said his concept of this cottage is "surprising", I agree. The first surprise was the location. It was in beautiful nature with a lot of animals, birds, deer, etc. We can forget our usual busy and noisy town life while we stay. The second surprise was heart-warming service and great facilities. It is new and clean. The third surprise was the breakfast. Joy & Glay are great cook. We really enjoyed the fresh local foods. We also enjoyed their grandchildren's polite and cute service. We wish to have another chance to stay this Bed and Breakfast again. Thank you.
4,0 sur août 04, 2010
We just came back from our California trip and this Bed and Breakfast was one of the nice surprises.The house is in a very nice and peaceful area, in the middle of nature - birds, deers and butterflies were daily sightings. The kids enjoyed the pool and we all enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, good food and Joy and Clay's hospitality. I would love to go back in May-June, when everything is green. Nina
5 sur juillet 08, 2009
We stayed in the Sierra Room on June 22, 2009 and loved it. The hosts, Joy and Clay were so gracious and friendly. The room was spacious, spotless, quiet and private. I enjoyed reading on a charming wicker couch in a cozy, shady nook near the wimming pool. Breakfast was delicious with ham, thick french toast, homemade wild blueberry syrup, fruit, juice, and coffee while we watched the hummingbirds and wildlife out the window. The rates are reasonable and we are putting it on our list of places to return.
5 sur juillet 29, 2008
This is a wonderful bed & breakfast. We had such a marvelous time. Joy & Clay are such nice people and Joy is an excellent cook - breakfast was delicious. Their B&B sits at the top of a beautiful tree filled valley and the views are just breathtaking. during our stay we saw deer, wild turkey's, quail, and even a baby woodpecker in one of the trees sizing up just how and when to make it's maiden flight. They have a selection of rooms which are all very nice. We stayed in the cottage, which is a two bedroom suite with a full kitchen and living room. You can't beat the price! The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms spacious, and the kitchen is easy to work in as well. It has a full size refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher - no mini appliances here. They also have a good sized swimming pool and deck where you can laze under the sun and enjoy the afternoon sun. We have made many trips to Yosemite over the years, but this is by far the nicest Bed & Breakfast in the area. We will definitely stay there again.


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Davis finished with a career-high 35 points. Jared Williamson had a season-high 21 points.
"We got some stops those last 10 minutes," Arkansas Tech head coach Doug Karleskint said. "It was not the prettiest game on either end of the floor. All week we talked about team and grinding it out. I'm proud of our guys. This is a tough place to get a win."
The Wonder Boys made 37-of-45 free throws (82 percent). Arkansas Tech came into the game shooting just 63 percent from the line, which ranked them 246th in the nation at the NCAA Division II level.
But rarely has Arkansas Tech seen a free throw shooting exhibition to match the one by Davis on Thursday night. In fact, it's only been matched once.
Larry LaFevers set the school records for free throws attempted and made when he went 22-for-23 for the Wonder Boys against the University of the Ozarks on Jan. 11, 1965. Davis matched those figures on Thursday, almost 47 years to the day after LaFevers' feat.
Southwestern Oklahoma State (8-4 overall, 0-3 GAC) jumped out to a 19-9 lead, and the Bulldogs did not trail again until the final six minutes of the game. Davis' 3-point play with 5:29 left pushed the Wonder Boys in front 59-58.
Arkansas Tech (9-3, 1-1) never surrendered the lead once it got it. Matt Haney's steal and two free throws with 20.2 seconds left gave the Wonder Boys a 74-68 edge and sent the SWOSU faithful streaming toward the exits.
Thomas Davis had 26 points and nine rebounds for the Bulldogs.
The Wonder Boys will visit East Central University for a 4 p.m. GAC contest in Ada, Okla., on Saturday. The game can be heard on KWKK 100.9 FM.


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Treating Laminitis with Acupuncture
- Dec 5, 2011
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Acupuncture can be useful and help boost efficacy of traditional treatments with its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects, homeostatic (regulating) influences, and pain modulating abilities, Lancaster says.
Photo: Lisa Lancaster, MSc, PhD, DVM
Acupuncture is a relatively simple treatment option veterinarians and horse owners consider for a variety of equine ailments, but little scientific evidence of its efficacy exists--particularly in regards to treating laminitis. Lisa Lancaster, MSc, PhD, DVM, of Lancaster Veterinary Services, in Denver, Colo., explored how this complementary therapy can be used as part of a multimodal approach to treating laminitis at the 6th International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot, held Oct. 28-31 in West Palm Beach, Fla.
When treating laminitis, veterinarians' goals include reducing the horse's pain and inflammation, unloading the most compromised structures in the foot, and treating the underlying cause of the disease. Acupuncture can be useful and help boost efficacy of traditional treatments, according to Lancaster, with its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects and with its homeostatic (regulating) influences. The biggest asset this therapy offers for laminitis patients, however, is pain modulation.
"The needles send a message to the nervous system that can interrupt or reduce pain," Lancaster explained. Acupuncture research (performed largely on lab animals and humans) has shown that it does this by regulating the nervous system. Since the nervous system controls the entire body, she explained, acupuncture can have beneficial effects on the whole horse.
Acupuncture "dosing"--how many needles the practitioner uses, what size they are, how long they stay in, and where they are placed--is not an exact science. However, Lancaster noted that placing needles around the hoof and coronary band as well as at other points on the limb might promote blood flow and pain relief in both acute and chronic laminitis cases. In chronic cases where musculoskeletal damage has occurred, pain relief beyond the foot might be warranted, and needles could theoretically be placed in many locations on the horse's body.
In Lancaster's experience, clinicians or horse owners typically see a positive response after two to three acupuncture treatments; but as with any treatment method, it's not going to work 100% of the time.
"Acupuncture can be used in conjunction with standard protocols, both medical and surgical," she concluded. "The safety profile and lack of contraindications make acupuncture worth trying in all laminitis patients."
About the Author
Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor
Alexandra Beckstett, Managing Editor of The Horse and a native of Houston, Texas, is a lifelong horse owner who has shown successfully on the national hunter/jumper circuit and dabbled in hunter breeding. After graduating from Duke University, she joined Blood-Horse Publications as Assistant Editor of its book division, Eclipse Press, before joining The Horse.
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The Lake District (UK) > The Old Man of Coniston > Climber's Log
The Old Man of Coniston Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|Fine day out
Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2007
|With Katie and Megan, both 10, and their grandmother, 70. I must lie somewhere in the middle of that 60 year age range.
|Posted Nov 12, 2012 8:05 pm
|A sunny day
Date Climbed: May 20, 2012
|After hiking and scrambling over Wetherlam yesterday, I camped at the shores of Levers Water, just above 400m. With my 3-season sleeping bag, it got a bit chilly during the night, but that was easily solved by putting on my fleece.
When the full force of the morning sun started working on my tent, the temperature shot up. It signalled the start of a long period of great weather!
|Posted May 29, 2012 11:43 am
|Many ascents
Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2008
|Many ascents in all seasons - a favourate Lake District destination.
|Posted Mar 28, 2011 1:48 pm
|Charity Challenge
Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2009
|Summited as part of a charity challenge event. Ascended north west out of Coniston village for a circular route, tracking around Levers Water before following the ridge between Low Water and Goat's water. Descended via tourist 'zig-zag' path.
Horrendous conditions: high winds, heavy rain, hail, ice, low visibility. We earned our sponsorships!
|Posted Sep 6, 2010 4:38 pm
|Special Mountain
Date Climbed: Feb 10, 2008
|Climbed at least 6 times. As child and adult. Led my 2nd Whaley Walk up here. Will always love this mountain.
|Posted Jul 30, 2010 5:28 pm
|Attic Tony
|From Langdale
Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2005
|Part of a linear walk from Langdale to Coniston, via Pike of Blisco, Swirl How, Wetherlam and the Old Man.
|Posted Jun 4, 2010 1:11 pm
|lots and lots
|Hiked scrambled and climbed around but best of all its a great place for a family outing with a real sense of achievement.
|Posted Mar 3, 2010 1:00 pm
|From Swirl How
|Climbed as part of a long peak-bagging day from the Duddon Valley- lovely sunny weather, if a bit nippy up top. Bit too busy for my liking, Swirl How is also much better! A great day though- dawdling over the fells, one of those days which you just don't want to descend- kept on climbing new fells on the ridge until dark- sod sticking to plans!
|Posted May 23, 2009 4:06 am
|Part of Week Long Expedition
Date Climbed: Jul 29, 1982
|This leg set out from Esk Hause, over Bow Fell, Crinkle Crags, Cold Pike, down to Wrynose Pass then up onto Swirl How and finally the Old Man. Spent first half of the leg throwing up after getting food poisonong from pub in Buttermere, but strated to feel more human again by the time we got onto the Old Man.
After a very long break, back up on a beautiful day in late Feb 2008
|Posted Jul 19, 2008 5:41 am
|A trip up from Hawkshead
Date Climbed: Jul 10, 1996
|With my wife Rita, a steady stroll up past the old quarries to see the brilliant clear views of the nearby fells from the summit plateau.
|Posted May 10, 2008 7:56 am
|Dow Crag
|Dow crag via grade 3s scramble. Had a Scary moment. Nice bit of rock....The old man to finish.
|Posted Jan 21, 2008 6:33 pm
|Old Man of Coniston
Date Climbed: Nov 17, 2003
|Climbed in gale force winds, could barely stand on the summit, visability was fairly poor, so couldn't see a lot
|Posted Aug 7, 2007 8:45 am
|When I was a nipper
|Did this with my parents when I was a kid, really enjoyed it and intend on returning.
|Posted Apr 26, 2007 9:05 am
|A couple of times
|most memorably with my dad in about 1991 up a gully next to Dow Crag in the mist.
|Posted Feb 2, 2007 7:21 pm
|Jay Power
|Old Man
Date Climbed: Apr 27, 2006
|Nice walk from Conniston. Back down via Wetherlam.
|Posted Sep 19, 2006 10:13 am
|Safety at last
Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2004
|Took a rest up here after popping up Dow Crag. Doing a Grade 3S was a bit of a jump having only down Grade 1s before but an experience to be savoured. Tricky with frozen fingers.
|Posted Jun 13, 2006 10:29 pm
|Old Man
Date Climbed: Feb 28, 2004
|Climbed as part of the Conniston round on a cold day in february. Very cloudy in the morning but cleared to give wonderful views.
|Posted May 10, 2006 7:05 am
|Old Man of Coniston
Date Climbed: Apr 13, 2006
|Me and Mark Rapley went for a brisk walk to clear the lungs and get those legs moving. The easy route up the front of the Old Man is easy and many groups and families go this way. But it is still quite pleasent as you pass old mine workings and the like. Also never loosing the view accross the valley and lake.
We went down the back (west) side to goats hawse the up the short incline over Dow crag. A nice round.
|Posted Apr 15, 2006 4:44 pm


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Sore wrist limits Cuddyer to bench role in opener
By Chris Abshire / MLB.com
HOUSTON -- Michael Cuddyer started on the bench Monday due to swelling in his right wrist area, but the outfielder was summoned in the late innings of the Rockies' 3-2 loss to the Astros.
Cuddyer went 0-for-1 with an intentional walk in the 12-inning affair, playing right field after initially pinch-hitting in the 10th. He was out of the starting lineup after being hit by a pitch during Sunday's game against San Francisco.
X-rays on the wrist showed no break, but manager Walt Weiss said he was trying to avoid playing Cuddyer in Houston.
"You try to stay away from playing him or needing to, but if they got spikes on, they're available," Weiss said.
Cuddyer struck out to end the top of the 12th, and the Astros' game-winning ground-rule double fell just beyond his glove's reach near the right-field line.
"I was wanting to stay away from Cuddy, but he was swinging during the game and convinced me that he was OK," Weiss said. "For me, he was going to be a last resort. … He's doing well, but it's still swollen. It's always tough when you have an injury down around your hand or your wrist. That makes it difficult to swing the bat."
Cuddyer's right forearm was heavily wrapped during warmups, but neither he nor Weiss was sure if any further protective braces or wraps would be necessary.
The 34-year-old returned from the disabled list on May 24 and promptly put up three doubles and a home run in three games against the Giants before San Francisco reliever George Kontos hit him with a pitch in the sixth inning.
Cuddyer said he couldn't grip a bat or throw after Sunday's game, but Weiss said the pain had somewhat subsided overnight, as Cuddyer was throwing the ball gingerly in the outfield 90 minutes before the game.
Rox-Astros begins new Interleague chapter
HOUSTON -- Cubs-White Sox, Yankees-Mets, Cardinals-Royals and … Astros-Rockies? With the Astros making the switch to the American League this season, Colorado and Houston has become a new annual Interleague rivalry, and an odd one at that.
Rockies veteran Todd Helton said the lack of history between the two teams is obvious, but he likes coming to Houston.
"Great ballpark, plenty of hunting magazines and hot weather," he quipped about the city. "I'm on board."
Third baseman Nolan Arenado said the two squads are more similar than ever, despite now being in separate leagues.
"It's going to be a good series," Arenado said. "They have a great venue and have a young team full of highly-regarded guys, a lot like us. They want to get back up to the top, and so do we. We're a little closer right now, but it's two teams that have something to prove in the next few years."
Colorado manager Walt Weiss said he's still adjusting to the Astros' new affiliation.
"It's just weird to me," he said. "It's hard for me to fathom that the Astros are in the American League. It was late last night before I realized I'd need a DH today. I just don't think of them as an AL club."
The two teams met 159 times as National League members, with Houston owning a slight 80-79 advantage.
The Astros' move to the AL also created continous Interleague Play, which Weiss was less than enthusiastic about.
"I'm kind of lukewarm on Interleague Play, to be honest," Weiss said. "I like the fact that the leagues used to be separate. I know it creates some pretty cool matchups, but I'm still a big fan of the separate leagues.
Chris Abshire is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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by Jeff Reeves | May 21, 2012 10:21 am
Warren Buffett is arguably the world's most famous investor these days. But recent moves by Buffett and his iconic Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A[1], BRK.B[2]) investment shop are turning heads for very different reasons.
In short, some on Wall Street are wondering whether Buffett has checked out completely and left Berkshire to the devices of others.
Consider that last week, Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought 63 newspapers[3] for about $142 million. Some have simply called the move as some kind of contrarian investment in old media. Others say it is some kind of altruistic move that wasn't meant to make money, especially on the heels of a $200 million purchase of Berkshire Hathaway's hometown paper, the Omaha World-Herald, in November and Buffett's longtime relationship with The Washington Post.
The experts I tend to agree with, such as media analyst Ken Doctor, simply think the deal is "more a feat of financial engineering than a newspaper deal"[4] because it includes a $45 million line of credit at 10.5% interest in exchange for warrants that would give Berkshire Hathaway ownership stakes. That kind of income generation machine certainly is much more in line with the BRK philosophy, even if the subject happens to reside in a dying industry.
But frankly, the move into newspaper investments is not interesting to me because of what Warren Buffett is buying and why. I'm fascinated with the fact it seems like someone other than Buffett is increasingly calling the shots.
First, a dirty admission: We in the media always skip over the fact that Berkshire Hathaway is the "investor" here, not Buffett. A quick glance of a story about "top Buffett stocks" makes it sound like Warren Buffett himself is throwing his nest egg behind the company, and that the investment was wholly his brainchild. That's simply not true.
Buffett obviously is part of the conversation with all these moves, but investors who think these decisions are unilaterally made — with Warren Buffett telling a saluting Charlie Munger what the marching orders are — need to wake up.
Take the most recent disclosure of "Buffett stocks," according to Berkshire Hathaway's SEC filings[5] last week. BRK increased its holdings in IBM (NYSE:IBM[6]), Liberty Media (NASDAQ:LMCA[7]) and DirectTV (NASDAQ:DTV[8]). None of those picks fit the traditional mold of "Buffett stocks" — the solid, dividend-paying blue chips like Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO[9]), of which Berkshire owns a stunning 9% stake.
In fact, Kraft (NYSE:KFT[10]) and Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG[11]) stakes actually declined in the first quarter. So much for low-beta consumer staples that throw off big income. These stocks increasingly are becoming a smaller part of the BRK portfolio.
Also interesting was news in February that Berkshire took a new stake in small-cap dialysis provider DaVita (NYSE:DVA[12]) — which only today announced a mammoth $4.4 billion acquisition of HealthCare Partners[13].
This is the most interesting development off all because it's so out of whack with traditional Buffett lore. Remember, the value investing icon talks about buying stocks with a holding period of "forever" and being "fearful when others are greedy." Buying into a small-cap health care stock months before it makes an acquisition? Something doesn't fit here.
One could argue that it's a move toward turnaround performance at Berkshire, and that new strategies are necessary for this market. Consider the recent returns of BRK as proof that something has to give.
Obviously underperformance won't sit well with Berkshire's investors or leadership, so some change in course should be encouraged.
But me, I think there is a much simpler answer than the 81-year-old Buffett trying to learn new tricks or protect his legacy. I believe he is increasingly stepping aside, both because of recent admissions that he is being treated for prostate cancer and because he has been at this game long enough that he is looking for a much-deserved break by delegating many responsibilities. That includes identifying individual stocks and setting big-picture strategies for BRK and its portfolio.
That's not to say Warren Buffett doesn't have pull or isn't interested in the markets. I remain convinced he will have a hand in Berkshire until the day he dies. It's in his blood. But recent Berkshire buys in media and tech companies[14] show others are trying their hand at leading BRK.
After all, the $142 million newspaper buy-in is really a rounding error on the Berkshire Hathaway balance sheet — maybe it's someone's shot at making a mark, proving investing acumen in a real-world setting. And maybe the DaVita buyout deal will turn out to be shrewdly executed, and whoever pulled the strings to make Berkshire a major shareholder in that small-cap health care stock will be cemented as the new leader. Same goes for stakes in IBM and others.
But don't think for a minute that the next time a headline says "Buffett Stock XYZ Makes a Move" that it really is Warren Buffett pulling the strings.
Buffett will go down in history as one of the most iconic investors in history. But like Benjamin Graham and J.P. Morgan and all the others before him, Warren Buffett's days as a Wall Street leader eventually will pass.
I'm not trying to be morbid here. I truly wish the Oracle of Omaha many more years of health and happiness. But all business leaders eventually step down, one way or another. And even though Buffett still holds the title of both chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, I think he already has one foot out the door based on recent moves in the BRK portfolio.
Jeff Reeves is the editor of InvestorPlace.com and the author of "The Frugal Investor's Guide to Finding Great Stocks."[15] Write him at editor@investorplace??.com or follow him on Twitter via @JeffReevesIP. As of this writing, Jeff Reeves did not own a position in any of the aforementioned securities.
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text: I'm looking for a good but not too expensive tennis camp in the US over the winter (maybe february) where they really care about you as player. It does not have to be fancy but with a great team of capable tennis pros. I also don't really care about the location but it has to be above 60f. If some one here have been to a camp like that or any good camp please let me know the mane and your thoughts about it. Thanks


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As a side note, this is one of my favorite Christmas songs but I CANNOT sing it on key to save my life so every season, it had become the reason for lots of laughs and good fun because I still SING it! LOL.
So I am soo excited about Christmas this year that I decided to make quilts to decorate! I have been wanting to try my hand at French Braid quilt and thought I'd give a Christmas one a go! It was soo much fun and so much easier and quicker to make than I thought..I made four braids, but decided that I want a skinnier quilt, lol, since it is for the couch, so used three for the quilt and then the fourth as runner I also used the scraps and strips leftovers to deck the halls with pillows, many runners and toppers to go with the quilt, loved making these. Just pretty much made up things as I went to come up with various sizes for my furniture, how about that for obsessed?? LOL.
The quilt measures 44 x 74 (perfect for us little and tall people lol) and the toppers are various sizes. I quilted the braid on a rented longarm with an all over swirls.
Hope you all have a blessed Holiday season.


text: Owned a 71 beetle, bright yellow. Used to have to "fly" it down I 40 in the Texas wind (lived in Amarillo at the time). It would do 83 MPH wide open all day....what a neat car. Should have seen me on the boat ramp at Lake Meredith....pulling my 10 foot sailing dingy on a tiny trailer behind the Bug. Drew a lot of laughs from the F250s pulling the huge bass boats!


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9th Annual Blessing of the Animals
Grace Episcopal Church
8 Chapel Hill Road
Yantic, CT. 06389
Sunday, May 25 at 1 PM
Phone; 860-887-2082
For Immediate Release – May 12, 2014
Media Contact; Kevin Harkins, 860-886-0762
A special blessing for animals will be offered in front of Grace Church in Yantic at 1 o'clock on May 25.
The public is invited to bring animals and pets to receive prayer and blessing at 1 PM on Sunday, May 25, in front of Grace Episcopal Church in Yantic. The annual event takes place on Rogation Sunday, a day set aside to ask God's to watch over crops and creatures of all kinds. Father Peter D'alesandre, Vicar of Grace Church, will preside at the short afternoon service.
"Cats, dogs and other animals are more than welcome", said John Baldwin, Senior Warden at Grace Episcopal Church. Baldwin suggests that our four pawed friends be leashed or in carriers as they will be close to other animals.
Rogation Sunday is the day when the Church has traditionally offered prayer for God's blessing on the fruits of the earth and the labors of those who produce our food. The word "rogation" is from the Latin rogare, "to ask."
Since 2006, Grace Church has been conducting this simple service giving thanks and seeking divine mercy for all growing things. Those whose animals are unable to attend are encouraged to bring an item belonging to that creature such as a toy, food dish or bridle, for example. The service takes place on the driveway in front of the historic old church.
Grace Episcopal Church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut and offers a safe, welcoming community for all ages. Weekly worship services and Christian education take place at 9:30 AM each Sunday, and child care is available.
To learn more about Grace Episcopal Church in Yantic, visit-
Or call, 860-887-2082.


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Welcome to the April 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Kids and Personal Care
This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared stories, tips, and struggles relating to their children's personal care choices.
Sometimes babies and toddlers decide to go on a bathing strike. If they're pre-verbal, it can be hard to know what the trigger is-maybe stress from upheaval in other areas of life like a move, maybe the bath water was too hot or too cold last time, or maybe you're in a new place and the bathtub looks and feels different. Whatever the cause, it can be frustrating to mom and dad, who still want their kiddo to look and smell cared for. Our son who is almost 3 has had several short phases where he refused to take a bath in the bathtub by himself, and here are some of the strategies we've tried:
Bathe with him
Bathe him in a "pool"This has been one of the best solutions for our son when he's going through an anti-bath phase. Basically, we bathed him in his kiddy pool. We used regular old water plus a little baby soap (and some clear water ready for rinsing) and didn't make a big deal of it. This worked best for us outside with swimsuits and swim toys, but we've also done it in the bathroom with towels on the floor to prevent slippage. But the word "pool" is in quotation marks because I use it loosely-we also used a big plastic storage tub at one point when he was unwilling to bathe in a new bathtub, both inside and outside the house. Basically, the novelty and the word pool are the important things here, because your kid will think of it as something different than the word "bath" that they've applied the negative connotation to.
Shower with himThis never worked with our son, but I have heard of other people (who I trust 100% were remembering accurately) having great success. One strategy is for Dad to take a shower, and in the middle, have Mom hand him the baby. He cleans the baby off quickly then hands him back. Some toddlers might be willing to stand on their own feet as long as they are out of the main spray. Our son clung to his dad in fear until he was close enough to me to reach for me instead. I think it made his bathing fear worse instead of better. But it was at least worth trying in my opinion.
Toys, Books, and Bubbles
Sponge baths
Combine strategies
So if your baby or toddler goes on a bathing strike, don't despair. Pull a page or two out of my playbook, based on what you think will work best for your family, and try a few different things. And don't stress-your kid will be clean again before you know it!
How does your family make bathtime fun?
PS: I have a son, so I refer to babies/toddlers as male in general in these suggestions, but of course they would all be just as applicable to girls. I'm just not lucky enough to have any yet!
Visit Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama to find out how you can participate in the next Carnival of Natural Parenting!
Please take time to read the submissions by the other carnival participants:
(This list will be live and updated by afternoon April 10 with all the carnival links.)
- Rub-a-Dub Co-Bathing in Our Tub — Bath time is more than soap and water! That Mama Gretchen shares how co-bathing with her toddler has opened up a world of cleanliness, learning, and bonding.
- This is How We Take a Bath — Shannon at GrowingSlower shares her special formulas for babywash and a happy bath time.
- How to Gently Trim Your Toddler's Nails — Shannon at The Artful Mama discusses some of the gentle suggestions she has received to help Little Man overcome his anxiety of having his nails trimmed, as well as how she copes with her need for his nails to be trimmed.
- Baby bath time and skin care — Ursula Ciller shares some simple and natural tips for bathing and skin care.
- Want Your Child To Love Getting Clean? Have Them Make Their Own Soaps, Shampoos, and Lotions! — Jennifer at Hybrid Rasta Mama shares her secret to empowering her daughter to "get clean." Together, Jennifer and her daughter make their own body washes and lotions which makes clean up time fun!
- Encouraging Self-care Through Awareness... and Fun — Amy at Presence Parenting shares some tips on how to transform self-care from a struggle into an opportunity -- for kids and adults.
- Caring for kids' curls — Lauren at Hobo Mama tells you how to clean, condition, comb, and style ringlets and waves on little heads.
- Playing in the Rain — Jorje of Momma Jorje loves how her family has come to make a family event of showering!
- The Cleansing Power of the Football — Rachel at Lautaret Bohemiet talks about her son's favorite bath buddy.
- Coconut Oil: Nature's "Baby Magic" — Megan at The Boho Mama has only one must-have baby care item in her cupboard: Coconut Oil!
- For Sensitive Kids, Less Is More — Kadiera at Our Little Acorn finds less cleaning is better.
- Bathtime: Just Another Chance to Play! — Lyndsay at Our Feminist {Play} School discusses the many reasons bath time is important - getting clean isn't one of them.
- Hygiene? What hygiene? — Sheila at A Gift Universe confesses some of her most embarrassing hygiene secrets.
- Confused About Chemicals? — Jaye Anne at Wide Awake, Half Asleep describes how to find out where the toxic chemicals are in your house and tips on alternatives.
- Clipping Those Talons — ANonyMous at Radical Ramblings describes the ways her daughter's tolerance for personal care has changed over time, especially when it comes to nail clipping.
- Sit Back, Relax and Unschool Hygiene — Instead of focusing on tactics of how to 'get' your child to focus on hygiene, Authentic Parenting explains how to help your child internalize hygienic standards.
- Help! My Tot will not let me brush her teeth! — Mudpiemama shares five positive ways to help toddlers brush teeth and sabotage the tooth fairy's secret conspiracy.
- Self Care and the Spirited Child — Amy at Toddler In Tow shares how a balancing act between independence and connectedness helps her spirited child learn appropriate self-care.
- Hairbrushing is a Safety Issue — Dulce de leche guest posting at Natural Parents Network explains that although tangles are not a safety issue, self-confidence and body boundaries are.
- 15 Ideas to Prepare Toddlers and Preschoolers for Dental Procedures — Dionna at Code Name: Mama is sharing ideas on how to thoughtfully prepare little ones for dental visits (particularly those that require anesthesia).
- Holistic Care of your Toddler's Teeth — Erica at ChildOrganics tells a tale of her children's teeth issues and how she uses homeopathy and good nutrition to keep cavities at bay.
- Bath Time Bliss : Fuss-Free Bath Time for Toddlers — Christine at African Babies Don't Cry shares how she has made bath time completely fuss free for both her and her toddler.
- Homemade Natural Toothpaste — City Kids Homeschooling hosts a guest post on a homemade natural toothpaste recipe that kids will love!
- Bodily Autonomy and Personal Hygeine — Mandy at Living Peacefully with Children discusses the importance of supporting a child's bodily autonomy in the prevention of abuse.
- A Tub Full of Kiddos! — Kat at Loving {Almost} Every Moment has kiddos who love the water, so bathtime is a favorite evening activity!
- The Trials of Tidying My Toddler — Adrienne at Mommying My Way shares the difficulties she has with getting her on-the-go son to be still enough to get clean.
- Wiped Clean — Laura at Pug in the Kitchen shares her recipe for homemade diaper wipe solution to clean those sweet little cloth diapered bottoms in her home!
- Snug in a Towel: Embracing Personal Grooming — Personal care is time consuming,especially with more than one child; but the mama at Our Muddy Boots is learning to embrace this fleeting and needful time.
- EC: All or Nothing? — Elimination Communication. Even the title sounds complicated and time consuming. It doesn't have to, if you adapt it to meet your family's needs, says Jennifer at True Confessions of a Real Mommy.
- Routine Battles — In a guest post at Anktangle, Jorje of Momma Jorje outlines a simple incentive to help inspire your little one to follow a routine.
- Redefining Beauty For My Daughter — Justine at The Lone Home Ranger relays her struggle to define her own femininity and how her preschooler unexpectedly taught her a lesson in true beauty.
- Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Three Girls In The Tub — Chrystal at Happy Mothering shares how she turns bath time into a few minutes of peace and quiet.
- Montessori-Inspired Activities for Care of Self — Deb Chitwood at Living Montessori Now has a roundup of Montessori-inspired activities for care of self and ideas for home environments that encourage independence.
- 10 Gentle Tips for Little Ones Who Hate the Bath — Kim at life-is-learning gives 10 tips to get your little one into the bath and maybe even enjoying it.
- The Boy With The Long Hair — Liam at In The Now discusses his son's grooming choices.
- Personal Care in a Montessori Home — Melissa at Vibrant Wanderings shares a summary of the ways she has organized her family's home to make for easy, Montessori-inspired toddler personal care.
- Styling Kids — Kellie at Our Mindful Life is letting her kids decide what to look like.
- Clean Kids: Laundry and Bath Tips — Kimberly at Homeschooling in Nova Scotia shares tips on how to get your children helping with laundry plus recipes for laundry and liquid soap.
- How to Clean Your Children Naturally: A Tutorial — Erika at Cinco de Mommy shows you how to clean your children.
- Cleaniliness is next to... dirt — The lapse-prone eco-mom (Kenna at Million Tiny Things) sometimes forgets to bathe the kids. Except in the mud pit.


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SEC Gets Record Insider-Trading Settlement
March 15, 2013 (United Press International) CR Intrinsic Investors in Stamford, Conn., agreed to pay a record $601 million to settle insider trading charges, the Securities and Exchange Commission said.
Last November, the SEC charged CR Intrinsic participated in an insider trading scheme involving a clinical trial for an Alzheimer's drug jointly developed by two drug companies.
The SEC alleged in 2008 Mathew Martoma, one of CR Intrinsic's portfolio managers, illegally obtained confidential details about the clinical trial from Dr. Sidney Gilman, selected by the drug giants Elan Corp. and Wyeth to present the final drug trial results to the public in July of that year.
The settlement filed Friday in federal court in New York requires CR Intrinsic -- an affiliate of S.A.C. Capital -- to pay $274,972,541 in disgorgement, $51,802,381.22 in prejudgment interest and $274,972,541 as a penalty.
"The historic monetary sanctions against CR Intrinsic and its affiliates are sharp warning that the SEC will hold hedge fund advisory firms and their funds accountable when employees break the law to benefit the firm," said George S. Canellos, acting director of the SEC's enforcement division.
In an amended complaint filed Friday, the SEC added S.A.C. Capital and four hedge funds managed by CR Intrinsic and S.A.C. Capital as relief defendants, saying they made money and avoided losses because of the insider trading.
The settlement is subject to the approval of U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero in New York.
The SEC said the settling parties neither admit nor deny the charges and the settlement doesn't resolve charges against Martoma, whose case is being litigated.


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Salsa, jalapeños, curry—if it's hot, I can't hack it. But there's something about ginger. Crystallized ginger, that is—which zings even as it zaps. Now specialty farmers (think organic, locavore) in the Northeast are growing ginger in hoop houses. I could grow it myself, and maybe someday I will.
So naturally I thought, how marvelous … I can make crystallized ginger in the comfort of my home. But when I googled a recipe … well, about those glittery shards of turbinado sugar coating each half-inch cube of ginger in the bin at my local market … I bet even the natural-foods version of the crystallized ginger I buy has way more sugar in it than I really oughta be eating. So it's got to go.
Just in time to keep hope alive, a friend gave me a half-pint of pickled ginger, homegrown here in the Finger Lakes by Melissa Madden and Garrett Miller on Hickok Road in Interlaken. Of course, even when hoop-house grown, you've got to harvest northern-grown ginger early (hence 若い生姜, or "young ginger"). Google tells me young ginger is milder than fully mature ginger, but my relish has a bit of a kick. Just right if you ask me; depending on the batch, crystallized ginger can almost put me over the edge. Meanwhile, 若い生姜 comes without that rough, scabby skin or those coarse fibers running through the roots—a major plus in my book.
Good work, Melissa and Garrett. I'll have more to say about M and G at Good Life Farm as this year's crop takes root.


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OCEAN CITY – The owner of a commercial scallop boat that became grounded off the coast of the resort in September 2006 and eventually slammed into the Ocean City Fishing Pier, causing considerable damage to the historic structure, is suing the town of Ocean City and the United States Coast Guard for allegedly failing to assist in the salvage of the vessel before its ultimate demise.
In the early morning hours on Sept. 11, 2006, the fishing boat "Mighty Duck," a 42-foot Novi scallop boat operating out of the commercial harbor in West Ocean City, ran aground in storm-tossed seas just off the coast of the resort. It was left at the mercy of the seas, which were churning with high winds and rough surf before it eventually slammed into the historic pier, causing pilings to fail and deck boards to buckle to the tune of about $25,000 in damages.
The "Mighty Duck" remained wedged under the pier for much of the day before town workers were able to secure it with lines from the beach and eventually pull it from the ocean using a complex block and tackle system and several vehicles. The "Mighty Duck," ravaged by the stormy seas and the later effort to pull it from the water, was ultimately dismantled on the beach and removed by dump truck in several large pieces.
Exactly three years to the day of the incident, the boat owner, Douglas Kelly, of Ocean City, filed a civil suit in federal court alleging negligence on the part of the town of Ocean City and the Coast Guard for the ultimate demise of the "Mighty Duck." The suit, filed on Sept. 11, 2009, is seeking $250,000 in damaged from each of the defendants in the case.
Most of the allegations in the 10-page complaint revolve around the actions of the defendants in the hours after the vessel first ran aground. According to the complaint, the Coast Guard responded to the grounded vessel around 2:40 a.m. and subjected the captain to a breathalyzer test, which yielded no presence of alcohol, according to the complaint. However, with the captain no longer aboard, the vessel continued to founder in the heavy surf and ultimately slammed into the pier.
"By compelling the captain to abandon the vessel, and making it impossible for him to further assist with the salvage of the vessel or to mitigate further harm to the vessel, the Coast Guard did not render aid in accordance with the standards of acceptable seamanship," the complaint reads. "By waiting from 2:40 a.m. to approximately 10 a.m. to alert the state Department of Natural Resources Police of the grounding of the vessel, particularly where the defendant Coast Guard was not willing to offer additional salvage or simple towage during that period of time or thereafter, the Coast Guard breached the duty owed to the plaintiff."
The Ocean City Police Department was notified and responded to the scene to work in conjunction with the Coast Guard from the land, according to the complaint, which is why the town of Ocean City is listed as a defendant. According to the complaint, OCPD officers assured Coast Guard officials they would "keep an eye on the vessel as they patrolled the Boardwalk in the early morning hours." The Coast Guard left the area of the grounded vessel and did not return until roughly 10 a.m., by which time the "Mighty Duck" was being slammed into the pier by the surf.
"Ocean City's statements, made to the captain and Kelly that it would 'keep an eye' on the vessel induced reliance that Ocean City was in control of the salvage operation," the complaint reads. "Ocean City, by failing to secure the vessel before it caused damage to the Ocean City Fishing Pier, breached the duty it owed the plaintiff."
A similar charge of negligence by the Coast Guard is included in the lawsuit, which suggests the federal agency responded in a timely manner to the grounded vessel, but did not take any action to render assistance to the vessel, instead relying on the town of Ocean City and its police and public works departments to deal with the salvage operation.
"Despite being the first agency to respond to the scene of the grounding, the Coast Guard did not otherwise render salvage or simple towage assistance even though it was clear that there was a very strong possibility that the vessel would impact the Ocean City Fishing Pier, further endangering lives and property," the complaint reads. "By failing to further assist with the salvage or simple towage of the vessel and mitigate any additional harm to persons or property, the Coast Guard did not render aid in accordance with the standards of acceptable seamanship, thus breaching the duty owed to the plaintiff."
Eventually, the public works department and the fire department used bulldozers and tow lines to pull the vessel from underneath the pier so it no longer impacted the pilings. By the time the vessel had been pulled from under the pier, all of the hatches had been washed away and the "Mighty Duck" had become full of water and sand.
According to the suit, the value of the vessel and the gear lost as a result of the incident was $161,000. The estimated cost of repairing the pier came in at $25,000, while the cost of rendering aid by the Ocean City Public Works and Fire Departments cost about $13,000. The suit is seeking a combined $250,000 from the defendants in the case.


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ATLANTA — Vad Lee wasn't a typical Duke recruit.
Lee was more like one of the guys. He was a local Durham, N.C., kid who liked to spend time at Duke with former Hillside High teammates.
Lee became close with Duke coach David Cutcliffe. The friendship survived when Lee signed with Georgia Tech after being named The Associated Press North Carolina high school player of the year in 2010.
Cutcliffe has watched with interest and pride as Lee, a redshirt freshman quarterback, has seen his role gradually increase this season. Finally, in Georgia Tech's record-setting 68-50 win at North Carolina last week, Lee took over after the second series and played the remainder of the game.
There was no official proclamation, but it looked like a changing of the guard.
Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson hasn't named a starting quarterback for Saturday's important Atlantic Coast Conference game against Duke. Lee likely will play more than senior Tevin Washington.
After all, why mess with a winning formula? Georgia Tech (5-5, 5-4 ACC) has revived its season by winning two consecutive games. Lee's role has increased even though Washington has remained the starter.
"The way we're doing it has been working pretty well, and unless something crazy happens in practice is probably the way we'll do it," Johnson said.
"Vad has a long time to play football. If he plays as well as he played on Saturday, then he's going to play the majority of the snaps."
Lee completed 6 of 10 passes for 169 yards with one touchdown and an interception and had 23 carries for 112 yards and two touchdowns last week. The 68-50 win over North Carolina was the highest scoring game in ACC history.
Georgia Tech and Duke (6-4, 3-3) are trying to win the Coastal Division and earn a spot in the ACC Championship Game. Georgia Tech must beat Duke and hope Duke then beats Miami (5-5, 4-3) next week. Duke needs wins over Georgia Tech and Miami.
Lee has won Johnson's trust by gradually earning increased playing time through the season.
"I think it's pretty cool, being able to progress throughout the season," Lee said. "Of course I wanted to play early in the season. That's just my nature, that's just the competitor in me. He's done a great job evaluating me and letting me play in key situations."
Johnson stuck with Lee last week after North Carolina's Tim Scott returned an interception for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter.
"The worst thing you could have done was take him out," Johnson said. "He's got to go back out there and right the ship and that's what he did. He went back out there and drove the team back down. That will probably help his development more than anything you could ever say or do, and his confidence."
Washington is losing ground to Lee even though he ranks third in the ACC in scoring with 10.2 points per game. Washington is second on the team with 536 yards rushing and easily leads the team with 17 rushing touchdowns.
"We didn't take him out because he wasn't playing well," Johnson said of Washington. "We took him out because the plan was we give those guys a couple series and see what happens and then Vad did nothing to have me take him out the game."
"You know, as long as you're scoring every possession, it's pretty hard to come out. Then we got to a point in the second half where we were so deep into it, to me then it's his game."
Duke defensive end Desmond Johnson said Lee's dual-threat skills make "a big difference" in Georgia Tech's offense.
"He's one of those players that can make plays," Johnson said.
Added cornerback Ross Cockrell: "He has a strong arm. He threw it like 60 yards downfield one time."
Cutcliffe said he never doubted Lee would succeed at Georgia Tech.
"I have great respect for Vad and I always expected him to do extremely well at Georgia Tech," Cutcliffe said Wednesday.
"You know, he's a fine young man, fine family. And I'll be honest with you, I'm very proud of Vad and what he's accomplished. … We really were very close and we're still close."
Lee has three former high school teammates, receivers Corey Gattis, Desmond Scott and Brandon Watkins, at Duke.
Lee said Cutcliffe, the former Tennessee offensive coordinator and Mississippi coach, would show him film of Peyton Manning and Eli Manning.
Lee says he expected Cutcliffe would win at Duke – but not this quickly.
"I knew the program was moving in the right direction but I didn't think it would move this fast as they already are eligible for a bowl game," Lee said.
"Coach Cutcliffe, he recruited me hard and I was definitely thinking about it but I figured the best place for me was here at Georgia Tech," he said.
Cutcliffe said the relationship with Lee "wasn't all about recruiting."
"We did recruit him but it was just different. ... I have to say I'm very proud of who he is and what he's done. You know, I just hope he doesn't do it so well against us, but more likely, that's what he will do."


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Burlington Dump
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Title: Burlington Dump
- McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
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Date Created: 19421944
This view shows the embankment between the Central Vermont Railroad and North Bend Street through which the road will be constructed leading from the intersection of North Bend St. and St. Louis St. to Cat's Island a distance of approximately 1500 lineal feet. The road here will be constructed on 7-3/4 percent grade. The difference in elevation between the level of the curbs on North Bend St. at the intersection of St. Louis St. and the iron pipe on Cat's Island at the proposed City Dump is approximately 83 feet and the difference in elevation between this iron pipe and the level of the Intervale at the bottom of the dump is approximately 41 ft. Note :-The Bulldozer just starting the work of shaping the shoulders and fitting the ravine in the foreground preparatory to lining out the location of the center line of the road.
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text: I was thinking that if Valiant can get a mention in this thread, then I'd 'like' to bring up Prodigal Daughter. I was getting a bit fed up with the Ezri overkill in the final season, and this episode in particular was one too far for me. I wasn't very invested in her family, and the mystery with the company and Norvo was dull. O'Brien shows up too late in the story, but when he does nothing interesting happens anyway. I'm not sure why Ezri had to be anywhere near the follow-up to Honor Amongs Thieves in the first place, expecially as there was such a derth of O'Brien material that season.


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Chrome-plated wall-mounted spout
Chromed brass
Dynamica 88 is a collection of round, full and eclectic single-control mixer taps, the overall impact of which is sculpted smoothness. Dynamica 88 takes its inspiration from contemporary trends that within architecture and design have led to the creation of rounded objects with distinct yet discrete forms. The shapes of Dynamica 88 are born from an hybrid geometric idea, combining square and circle. The base of the body emerges from the plane through an element that is square but also softened on the corners by means of a major rounding, which prepares the soft and delicate shapes characterizing the body as a whole. The mixer has rounded lines, full elements which are not seeking decoration at all costs, while are important in order to star with balance. Dynamica 88 body leans forward towards the user, almost as if it wanted to propose itself, by following and accompanying the flow of water, thereby strengthening its role. Dynamica 88 contains the aesthetics of our times and speaks the language, with its round, full and elliptical shapes, conveying a sculptural softness, that express dynamism and energy. The taps of the Dynamica 88 collection are available with a Tonic jet, with a concealed jet-breaker from which a natural, unaerated water jet flows, or with a Cascade jet that has a full and intense water jet, evoking the emotions incited by a refreshing waterfall. The articles included in Dynamica 88 collection are available in the following finishings: Chrome.
Wall-mounted water spout 3/4'' center distance 225 mm long, complete length 250 mm.


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Hi! I really like sewing and cosplaying. I'm a student in Sherbrooke University and i'm almost finished with 2 degree in philosophy and psychology.
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- Mermaids Princess says, "Hi ummm I LOVE the costumes and I was just wondering if you were selling it."
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- Red Hair Sympathy says, "Pretty good n.n"
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By Ben Golliver
• Silver Screen and Roll examines Pau Gasol trade possibilities.
• The Lakers lost to the Rockets without Gasol, who sat with knee pain, on Tuesday, falling to 8-10. Dwight Howard shot just 8 for 16 from the free-throw line and was fouled repeatedly during a fourth quarter that saw Houston outscore Los Angeles 34-22. Howard was just 5 for 10 from the charity stripe in the final period and didn't attempt a shot from the field during the fourth quarter.
The Orange County Register reported that Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni once again defended his center from criticism.
D'Antoni to Lakers fans asking for Dwight to be benched so they can't foul him: "They have no clue what they're talking about." D'Antoni said. Dwight's free throws weren't the problem -- but he didn't want to bench a guy who's going to be the "franchise player." "You don't do that to him, and it's not him who's causing the problem."
• The Free Darko store is open for business for the holidays.
• David Aldridge suggests the NBA spread out its schedule.
Of course the league is not going to cut back on the 82-game regular season. But it could do something about scheduling. It could reduce the ridiculous and unwatchable exhibition season from its current three-plus weeks to one week, which is all the preseason anybody wants or needs to see. That would give the league another 14 or so days to schedule its 82 games.
Yes, that would mean the regular season would open up against the baseball playoffs. There are tradeoffs. A few lower-rated games at the start of the regular season might well mean a healthier team at the end of the regular season. Or, it may not do that at all. But it would be worth it to find out.
• John Hollinger of ESPN.com goes after Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova.
Any survey of 2012 free-agent failures has to begin in Milwaukee, where a year ago the big buzzword was "Ersanity" after Ersan Ilyasova averaged a double-double in February, won conference player of the week, shot 45.5 percent on 3s for the season and finished with a 20.55 PER.
Now? It's more like "Ilya-coma." After signing a five-year, $40 million free-agent deal this summer ($32 million guaranteed), he has been perhaps the league's most disappointing player. Ilyasova's Odom-esque decline includes a 9.69 PER, a 35.3 percent mark from the floor and some shockingly bad defense. He already has lost his starting job, and in a humiliating 21-point loss to the Hornets Monday night, he was without a doubt the worst player on the court.
• Eric Freeman of Yahoo's Ball Don't Lie takes up the idea of NBA players employing their own beat writers, a practice being pioneered by Nets guard Deron Williams.
A biased website doesn't necessarily have to ignore particular stories. DeronWilliams.com is obviously going to support Deron Williams, but there's a way to do that while remaining a useful spot for news and information even when the Nets are playing badly. Readers aren't dumb, and they don't want to feel like a publication's reason for being causes it to ignore the realities of the stories it covers. Bias is one thing — willful obfuscation is another.
Quasi-journalistic endeavors like DeronWilliams.com are going to be more common, but the key to making them more useful will be in melding the two approaches that constitute them. There's a way to market a player while meeting the negative head on.
• Matt Moore of CBSSports.com with a feature on DeMar DeRozan.
For one thing, DeRozan has figured out he has to use his size. He used just 6.7 percent of his possessions last season in the post, where he was lethally efficient according to Synergy Sports. DeRozan has increased his time in the block this season to 14.9 percent, where he's the 10th-best player in the league at points per possession. DeRozan says it's something that he came to on his own this year.
"That was just me. I feel like I'm bigger than a lot of two-guards, and I think it's just effective. I look at guys like Kobe and, as they started to get older, they got better in the post. I just looked at it as, 'If I get better at it now, that's going to benefit me later.' It's something I think helps make me better than a lot of two-guards."
• Zach Lowe writes at Grantland that Vince Carter deserves consideration for the Hall of Fame.
Is all of it — the Toronto disgrace, the postseason flops, etc. — enough to keep him out of the Hall of Fame? It looked like it a year or so ago, when Carter appeared on his way out with career numbers that were very nice, but that did not quite confer Springfield lock status upon him. But he's averaging 13 per game now, shooting 42 percent from deep, and playing legitimately solid defense. He'll at least approach 22,000 career points this season, and with a guaranteed deal for next season, he has a shot to reach 23,000 if he stays healthy. Only 13 players in NBA/ABA history have eclipsed 22,000 points, 5,000 rebounds, and 4,000 assists; Carter, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce will make it 16 shortly, and a few others — Clyde Drexler, Gary Payton, Larry Bird — barely missed. Eleven of those 13 players are in the Hall of Fame, and the other two are Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant. There is obviously some major cherry-picking involved in selecting those numbers; Carter will barely make the rebound and assist totals, while several players, including Dirk Nowitzki, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Patrick Ewing, have blown away the 22,000/5,000 feat by a wide margin while falling short on the dimes. Still, the numbers are impressive, and if you like plus/minus stuff, Carter's teams have usually scored much more efficiently with him on the floor — and defended at about the same level with him on the floor as on the bench.
• Famous hip hop hype man Flavor Flav hangs out with three young Blazers: Damian Lillard, Will Barton and Elliot Williams. He's wearing his signature alarm clock, don't worry.
• HoopsWorld.com reports that Eddy Curry, who was cut by the Spurs and Mavericks earlier this year, is headed to China to play professionally.
• Trey Kerby has a comprehensive breakdown of the new Air Jordan XX8 at The Basketball Jones.
• The Wizards beat the Heat on Tuesday night and Mike Prada isn't sure exactly how it happened.
The Wizards certainly didn't look like the inept team we've seen all year. Their offense was fluid and their transition game, even without John Wall, actually existed. They put together a balanced scoring effort and, with the aid of some missed Miami three-pointers, got enough stops down the stretch to get the win. I don't know how it happened either, in case you're wondering. For now, let's celebrate and figure out what happened later.
• NetsDaily.com notes that Nets co-owner Jay-Z has five reasons he thinks his franchise is cool.
The five reasons Jay-Z listed are not really surprising: the jerseys ("All-black everything."); the court ("It's herringbone, which is crazy. In fact, the NBA fought me on it."); Barclays Center ("It's beautiful, amazing, really well-done. It's just classy."); Brooklyn ("Well, Brooklyn is cool; that's like the definition.); and well, himself ("Me? Ha, I am Brooklyn.")five reasons the Nets aren't cool


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Empowering deserving military families with educational support and opportunities.
Picked up the shirt this go around. Liked the buckle but had to pass.
TNT009Everything is pretty much sold out..... Bring back the tour patch...
Definitely agree with bringing the tour patch back.
Bring back the tour patch indeed. I have a very similar shirt and the exact same hat as Titleist, so moved along....
I agree with the bring back the tour patch comments... at least they could put the Titleist in script on the shoulder like they did for some shirts in the past. Made a few acquisitions from this release... this was one of the better ones in a while.
They are always sold out of my size. Only Schmedium left in the FJ shirt right now!!! Ha.
I'm told by my contacts at Titleist that the Tour patch is no more.
Picked up the 56-10 indigo wedge, the shirt and belt buckle. Need to show some love to Vokey on the course...
I agree on the tour patch, would love to see that.. Wonder why they won't do it anymore?
You know when Vokey does these new limited releases along with the Scotty Cameron head covers, i think it should be a privilege to get your hands on them since it's limited. I cannot stand people who purchases them to only turn it around and try to make a profit.
I'm already seeing SM5 golf bag out on eBay for more than what it was listed..
Truly sickening and to me that's not a golf fan.
Sorry had to rant....
I considered the shirt and I do like the style, but I wish there was something more to make it a little more special. I understand the Tour patch is most likely gone forever, but maybe the Titleist script on the sleeve would be a nice touch.
I have one of the shirts, one of the most comfortable styles of FJ shirts IMHO!
19holeI'm told by my contacts at Titleist that the Tour patch is no more.
Yeah, that went away last year... bummer!
I think we will see more and more releases by Vokey sell out as many cameron collectors are beginning to abandon the cameron releases since it is too hard to get anything good...and Vokey has awesome FJ apparel also! JAT
Got the Buckle and Strap, the Ebay thing is frustrating. But I guess it is what it is. its nice to see that the vokey at least has a limit on how much you can buy (eventhough its 20). Can't say for the Cameron because everything is gone everytime I look. Really wish I could have gotten the Polo as well...Guess I got to be quicker next time :-)
Early buyer gets the worm. I didn't see anything that wasn't sold out that tickled my fancy. The whole buy to resell is getting a bit old.


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By Staff Writer | July 14, 2011
Intermountain Healthcare has received the first of five GrandNew helicopters from AgustaWestland. The helicopter is the inaugural GrandNew to enter service in the U.S., and the first EMS-configured variant produced in Philadelphia. Intermountain Life Flight will operate the Grand New along with two A109K2s that conduct air medical operations in Utah and northern Nevada.
Photo: Intermountain Grand New
Related: Helicopter EMS News