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I love Pinterest. It leads me to so many places I may never have found without it.
Right now I am sitting on my deck, watching the leaves blow in the wind, got my tunes playing, and the laptop on my lap planning my meals for the week. I came across this yummy, simple, clean dinner and wanted to share it with you.
~Disclaimer~ I have not tried this recipe yet; and even if you don't use the exact ingredients the poster did, it shows you how simple a meal can be. A tiny bit of prep, a clock nearby, and you can sit outside near your grill, enjoy a cold beverage of choice, and maybe even watch or play with your kids in the backyard while dinner cooks.
Dinner on the Grill tonight!
Taylor, the original poster, made a simple. dinner all on the grill. Meat, potatoes, salad (yes, I said salad.)
If you try her recipe, leave a comment and let me know. My main purpose for sharing is to show you the simplicity of it. Her pictures show a fabulous meal, my teen boys would happily eat it (minus the grilled romaine - we'll have to test that out and see, but we love kale chips, so maybe) and I could sit with my glass of wine while it all cooks on the grill. I could even prep it before leaving for work in the morning, then plop everything on when I get home.
Dinner, so simple!
Happy Eating!


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I've had one of those days where I'm questioning whether researchers should even be allowed to present their findings to the general public.
It started with the report on the increase in autism rates. I don't want to minimize the devastating effects of autism on families. But it reaches a point that it defies credulity. A jump from 1 in 88 to 1 in 68? In two years? And with a nearly fourfold variation between the lowest and highest states? (Alabama and New Jersey. Can you think of some differences between Alabama and New Jersey to explain that?)
Another study reported that a third of school-age kids have borderline or high cholesterol. These were kids between 9-11, a time we know cholesterol increases naturally--and is probably a necessary increase. And we have no clue how or if this affects them as adults. (By the way, this was just a meeting abstract, not a peer-reviewed paper.)
And, of course, there's the study showing that toddler obesity plummeted, one with significant issues I've already written about. Another writer posted about it recently, raising a different set of (equally valid) problems. An interesting tidbit there was that the author of that piece was not giving media interviews. (And I'm trying to not be bitter that no one cared when I made my arguments a month ago!)
As a researcher, I've had to learn to understand the media, and learn to understand how to present my findings. I'm sure I've stumbled. But this is something we, as researchers, absolutely HAVE to learn--how to explain what we've found. And we have to be absolutely sure what we are presenting is accurate, not just statistically, but in how it gets presented.
Why is this so important? These three studies tell me 1) autism is increasing at a rate that will eventually make it the scourge of the US, 2) a third of kids need intensive cholesterol interventions, and 3) obesity is all better. None of these things are true. Autism prevalence is still a mystery tied up in diagnosis rates and societal norms for "disorder". The only kids who really have cholesterol problems are a small group with genetic hypercholesterolemia--the rest are probably just growing. Obesity, or whatever we want to call this increase in body size, is pretty much unchanged.
Our studies, when promoted in the media, are the foundation of public discourse. They determine the policies that get developed, the programs that get funded, how the public perceives health problems. Carefully putting information in the public domain is our responsibility. We work so hard to do good work and get it into the journals. But that is only the first step. Of course we don't have complete control over the media--but too many of us denigrate journalists as not understanding researchers. That's not true at all, in my experience. We, the researchers, seem to not understand the rest of the world.
I think we need a researcher's promise (with some inspiration from the Girl Scouts).
"On my honor, I promise to always try to ensure my work serves the people of this world, to take an active role in translating the message to non-researchers, and to generously offer my knowledge and time in making research have only a positive impact."
I'm willing to consider edits on that promise!

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Martin Luther's Small Catechism is an amazing gift to the Church. For almost 500 years this little pamphlet has laid out the basics of Christian faith and teaching in a way anybody can understand. "What does this mean?" is a question designed to live in the heart of any inquisitive Christian. It's all about the basics. If you're a Christian, memorize the Small Catechism. It couldn't hurt!
However, we do not live in a Christian culture any more. Our needs are different. What does this mean? It means a lot! For example, here we are in the middle of Advent, we may find ourselves deeply em-bedded in practices of consumption rather than prayer. Soon it will be Christmas and we may talk about gifts rather than Incarnation. The "unchurched" – not just young people, but individuals of all ages and identity –hunger to talk about over consumption and what it's
doing to our earth. How the Divine manifests itself in the everyday? People long to explore the mystery of incarnation. Yet, they perceive, rightly or wrongly, that
this is no longer what we in the Church are about.
What does this mean?
The question of the Catechism is not about calling forth the Reformer. The Catechism is about our common grounding. What is different in today's world is that the teachings of the faith alone can no longer form our cultural, common grounding. The Church is no longer "the voice" of the culture. We are simply "a" voice.
Let's talk about Baptism as the Small Catechism does. Yes! But when Luther asks "What is Baptism?" and writes, "Baptism is not simply plain water. Instead, it is water used according to God's command and connected with God's Word." Let's talk more about that part. What is God's command for water, and how is it connected, deeply connected, with the incarnate Word? That's a question that has traction today. Let's talk ecology, faith and life!
Or, when reading Luther on the Lord's Prayer, "Give us this day our daily bread." And Luther asks, "What does this mean, 'Daily Bread?'" saying, "Daily bread is everything included in the necessities and nourishment for our bodies, such as food, drink, clothing, house, farm …" let's talk more about that part. Luther insists that God gives us our daily bread "Without prayer." How does that work?
"The basics" for our world today are not to be taught. They are to be discovered. Like the baby Jesus, cradled in a bed of straw, you and I must start again. Listen, love, and learn.
Blessed Advent,
Bp. Dave Brauer-Rieke


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MJ brought the seismic change in video design and creativity. All of his videos were the gold standard of the 1980's - where many, many others tried to dethrone the King of Pop on a weekly basis on MTV. His was a personality fit for the Big 80s: big hair, fashion (glove, parachute pants), big money (Wall Street obscene) and eccentricity to an art form (the monkey comes to mind.)
So what are MJ greatest hits, with video expertise included, or as an additional weight on the greatness of the track? (An opinion, not a musical verity.)
1. Billy Jean
2. Thriller
3. Beat It (Youtube)
4. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (Youtube)
5. Bad
6. Dirty Diana
8. Smooth Criminal (Youtube)
9. Wanna To Be Startin' Something
10. Rock With You
Here's His entire catalog
The best of the rest in the 80's musical game that put out the best music and/or videos are:
Madonna - Vogue (technically, 1990, but we know it was made in 1989.)
Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer from SO (guy was so freaky, Genesis cut him loose after he dressed up as a grape and couldn't get a mike next to his mouth.)
Genesis - Land of Confusion (Reagan at his best.)
Pink Floyd - The Wall - the groundbreakers for the weird. Amongst the All-time in sales next to Thriller.
Metallica - One - a hellish existence on video. Really the best heavy metal band.
Bon Jovi - Dead or Alive - a karokee favorite.
The Police - Wrapped Around Your Finger. You were expecting Every Breath You Take?
Prince - Little Red Corvette. With Madonna, amongst the next legends to be mourned.
Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf. They could put out vids.
Aerosmith (featuring Run DMC) - Walk This Way. (Collaboration classic.)
SO, that's the double platinum album. That MJ passed does not mean we should not treasure all the good he produced. There will be plenty of bad revisited by those prone to dwell on the worst.
FROM SO -Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer


text: Here is my recipe for Vegetable Paella. The nutritiional breakdown says it is 1.2 grams of fat/serving. I have tried it with brown rice and for some reason it came out gloppy. It might have been because I used cheap brown rice(I have noticed that brands make a differance). Anyway, the flavor is very nice and it is filling. I sometimes use it as a side dish(main dish for me) when I cook a SAD meal for my husband's family. They enjoy it as well. Joan from Bangor, WI where fall finally came back after a sweltering weekend! ------------------------------


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I stitched the label on this morning….by the fire.
I used one strand of Floche for the embroidery because it is slightly thicker than floss. I had to use short lengths of thread as they had a tendency to shred as I stitched. No problem if I kept the length about 14-16".
This is the quilt done. Completely Done.
We used soft prints mostly with a few solids that came with the Fat Quarter Bundle. They looked quite soft when we were piecing the top.
But when you stand back to look at the quilt, they stick out more. (Quilters call this popping out - they seem to think it is a good thing)
I am learning more and more about how fabric looks when you piece it together. I am so used to the delicate shades of cloth that I use for baby clothes that I am constantly surprised when using colors.
Miah's quilt is very pretty and the quilting design she chose really shows up on the pale fabric.
I can't wait to give it to her. She worked long and hard on it.
Job well done, Miah!
All Designs Are Copyright Protected copyright 2016 Jeannie Baumeister


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I'm once again doing a new link-up, Blogger Book Club!
This month's book is The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Contrary to what most of the reviews have been, I actually really liked this book! I originally wanted to read it after seeing the trailer for the movie, which looked really good. I'm definitely a person who likes to read the books before movies, so I purchased the book online. The photo above is my own copy :)
First off, I think the characters in the book are really well-developed. The main character Charlie is so observant, and the things he does for his friends are super-sweet. I got a bit teary at one particular moment when they all exchange christmas gifts. There are moments where you find yourself wanting to jump into the pages and slap him, but for the most part I liked that he was so caring and loyal to his friends, and to his family. I do agree that the ending was a little bit lacking though, considering Charlie's development throughout the story.
A lot of the reviews I have read are quite negative about the book's subject matter. It does deal with some pretty heavy topics like abortion and sexual abuse - but in my opinion, I think it is good that the author isn't afraid to write about such things. I also don't have a problem with the book being aimed at young adults - I think teenagers need to learn that horrible things do happen to some people and that the world isn't always a happy place.
Overall, I loved this book, and I am glad that I own my own copy. I will probably end up reading it again. My final grade is an A! :)
Excited to find out what next month's book will be!
xoxo Rach


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The Washington Post follows up: "A therapist, a lawyer and a sex educator answer our questions about polyamory"
That nice Washington Post story yesterday? Maybe it did well (thanks, all of you who helped spread it on Facebook etc.!) — because this afternoon the writer followed it up with another. She used the same lede photo.
She chose the therapist, lawyer, and sex educator in the title well. They're Tamara Pincus, Diana Adams, and Franklin Veaux.
Clockwise, from top left: Rachel Ruvinsky, 22; Sam Brehm, 21; Bennett Marschner, 26; and Hannah Schott, 22. The group of friends carry on multiple relationships simultaneously. (Photo by Nikki Kahn/The Washington Post)
By Lisa Bonos
Polyamory: No, it's not cheating. Or similar to polygamy. Or even having a few "side pieces."
...I spent some time in December with four 20-somethings in the Washington area to learn what it's like to be young and polyamorous. (You can read about them here.)
In the course of my reporting, I spoke to several experts on polyamory. Here are some of their views on who's drawn to consensual non-monogamy and what types of challenges arise when it comes to raising a family or creating a life with multiple partners.
1. What types of people are drawn to polyamory?
Franklin Veaux, a sex educator and co-author of "More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory," has five partners — and all of his partners have other partners. He notes that he knows people in their 20s up through their 80s who are in polyamorous relationships.
"In my experience," Veaux said in a phone interview, "there's a huge range of people drawn to polyamory. The only thing they have in common is that they don't want monogamy."
And they often have non-traditional ideas about relationships, he added. "There's a lot overlap with polyamory and BDSM, polyamory and swinging."
That doesn't mean, however, that polyamorists are always casual about relationships; they take them very seriously. "It's not for people who are afraid of relationships," Veaux said, noting that that's a common misconception about polyamory. "That would be like saying mountain-climbing is for people who are afraid of heights. If you're scared of relationships, you're certainly not going to do multiple relationships."
2. Why is polyamory becoming more popular with young people?
Increasingly, sexuality is being understood as more of a spectrum than a gay-straight binary. In a 2015 YouGov survey, for example, more than half of millennials agreed that sexuality is a continuous scale. I asked Veaux whether this understanding of sexual fluidity could also mean that young people are more apt to view relationships as fluid and therefore be less focused on monogamy. "Absolutely," he replied. "Millennials are growing up in a world where polyamory is a choice among many [types of relationships]."
"The fact that the gay and lesbian community has been so mainstream," Veaux said, means that "people are more aware of the variety that's out there, that there's more than one way to have a relationship."
When Veaux started getting into non-monogamy in the 1980s, "we didn't have a language, we didn't have a community, we didn't have a way to find each other."...
3. What about jealousy?
"If you're an extremely jealous person, polyamory might not be for you," says Tamara Pincus, a therapist in the Washington area who works with a lot of polyamorous clients and is poly herself.
It's helpful for people to figure out what their jealousy is about, she advises, whether it's stemming from a fear of being replaced or feelings of inadequacy; both responses can arise when multiple relationships are involved.
Pincus sometimes suggests coming up with "an after-care plan," of what to do when someone comes back from a date, for how they might comfort a partner who's jealous.
"People expect to be jealous," Pincus adds. "I think people are more surprised when they're not as jealous as they expect."
Of course there are those who want to be polyamorous but the jealousy undermines the whole thing, Pincus says. "They're not prepared for the amount of emotional work that's it's going to be."...
4. How do you deal with co-parenting when more than two parents are involved?
Franklin Veaux doesn't have children, but one of his partners has a daughter, who was 7 when they started dating and is 17 now. He doesn't take a parenting role with the child. "I never wanted kids," he says. All of his other partners are child-free.
When it comes to custody of kids, U.S. legal policy is structured around the two-person nuclear family and isn't well-suited to protecting polyamorous families with three or four adults in children's lives.
Still, Diana Adams, managing partner of Diana Adams Law & Mediation in New York, works with polyamorous individuals to come up with creative prenuptial, co-parenting and co-habitation agreements to give them "as much financial and legal stability as possible in a legal system that does not recognize their family form," she says.
"I've seen many poly families create stable co-parenting relationships," Adams notes. "It's critical they don't rush into that situation without professionals."
The problems, she says, arise in such situations as when a couple with a child might have a girlfriend move in and it's unclear: Is she a third parent or just a cohabiting friend? "Those kinds of muddled relationships are where the real problems lie," Adams says, "both in co-parenting situations as well in sperm-donor agreements."
Since polyamorous families don't necessarily have legal rights, "you may be up against the proclivities of a specific judge" in a co-parenting or custody dispute, Adams notes. She tries to create contracts that a court would enforce, "but ultimately the judge would be looking at the best interest of the child as well as whatever agreement came before."
5. Does the legalization of gay marriage open the door to plural marriage?
In Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts's dissent in the court's gay marriage decision, he posited that legalizing same-sex marriage could lead to next allowing polygamy. But none of the polyamorists I spoke to are rushing to advocate for it.
Plural marriage would be "helpful, but I don't think it'll happen anytime soon," Veaux says. "It's not something most poly people are pushing for."
Veaux currently wears two rings, signifying his deep commitment to multiple partners, but he's legally single. With the law allowing only two partners in a marriage, he doesn't want to marry one person and put any one partner over another, he says.
"Now that we've achieved same-sex marriage there's an awkward shift," Adams says, an acknowledgement that heterosexual marriage between two partners "is not the only valid family form."
"At this point," Adams says, multi-partner marriage "seems like a far-off potential because there's already so much backlash continuing from same-sex marriage."
Here's the complete story (February 12, 2016).
I praised the people featured in yesterday's Post article for representing us so well. One of them was Bennett Marschner. Today he posted a comment. In case you missed it,
Hi! I'm the Bennett in the article. Thank you for saying such nice things, I was unnervingly aware that we were representing not just ourselves in those interviews. We definitely weren't poly wise at the start, but Rachel and I are coming up on three years now!
Ms. Bonos had a very tight deadline to meet and I'm sure editing for space in the magazine cut it down a bit. Before researching for the article, I believe she said she didn't really know anything about poly. Considering that, I think she did a great job on the article and a fantastic job approaching the subject respectfully and with an open mind!
The bit about youthful optimism that may crash and burn later was one part of the article we found puzzling, as when asked about the future, we all replied that poly was definitely going to be a part of our lives and identities going forward. I personally know more than a few older, more settled poly people – couples, triads, and at least one ... uh, quartet?
There were a few turns of phrase I wasn't thrilled about and there's a lot more to ALL of it than could be included in the article. It's been already been a long, amazing, and often difficult adventure and it's only just getting started and I'm actually still nervous about it even existing as a thing on the internet with my name attached to it....
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Here, attached, are the photos to which Bob Sherwin refers in his letter to us all.
Hi Jim, Al and Susan,
It was nice to meet with you all again last week and giving you the update on what has been happening with our Company during the last year. As you have requested, I have recapped our conversation below, so you can forward it on to your neighbors and members of the Spur Ranch Road Association.
Recap of the past and what you can expect in the next 90 days:
As many of you may already know, I was the distributor for RoadPacker NM and had just purchased the distributorship a few weeks prior to the application or treatment of Spur Ranch Road, which was our first road treated with the RoadPacker formula in NM. The parent Company, RoadPacker International started in Brisbane Australia in 1990 and has had success in over 40 Countries Worldwide. Prior to my purchase of the NM distributorship, I visited roads in Calgary Alberta that were 13 to 16 years old. The photo attached was taken in April of 2012 when the road was 13 years old. This road was a well documented as it was a part of an International Soil Stabilization Study conducted by the City of Calgary in 1999. Each of the 8 Companies in the study stabilized one Kilometer of Road. The RoadPacker product used on this road was the only soil stabilizer in the study that lasted more than one year and as you can see by the photo, it is in great condition 13 years later. It was as a result of seeing roads like the one, that I and my partners decided to buy the exclusive distribution rights for 7 Southwestern States.
Spur Ranch Road was our first so we hired the RoadPacker distributor for Mexico to oversee the work in October of 2011. We also treated a number of other roads in Tx and Arizona during the same time. All of them got very hard and looked great until the rains came and they all got very slippery and muddy when wet. I contacted the person who had sold me the distributorships asking for his assistance and inquired as to what was causing the problem. He flew to NM from Manila Philippines for three weeks to oversee the second application in January of 2012. Unfortunately it too was slippery under wet conditions and he thought it was a result of the freezing temperatures as it was not able to cure properly.
We had several articles in the New Mexican about SRR and it was because of these articles that I was contacted by the Founder and the Inventor of the RoadPacker formulas in April of 2012. He was googling articles on the internet about RoadPacker and found me me as a result. He said that the person that I had been working with had no technical understanding of the product and was more of a sales person. I offered to fly the founder, inventor and CEO of RoadPacker Australia (Mr. Sonnenburg) to New Mexico from Brisbane Australia in May of 2012 to provide technical assistance and to find out why SRR had not worked in either application under the supervision of two RoadPacker Representatives.
In April of 2012, I hired CMC, one of the largest soil testing facilities in the US, based in Las Vegas NV to perform testing for us. Over the the next 9 months they conducted over 2000 tests for us on every kind of soil we could find in the 7 Southwestern states. Every one of the tests with RoadPacker failed the "96 hour soaked CBR test", which is the most difficult test for any soil stabilizer to pass. Treated soil samples are compacted and placed under water for 96 hours, then tested for hardness and penetration. Every sample we tested was a pile of mud within a few hours. As it turned out, all of the soil we tested in the Southwest had a pH of 7.5 to 9.5. Mr. Sonnenburg told us that the RoadPacker Plus formula was designed to work in acidic soils with a pH below 7. The formula is an acid based product that becomes neutralized in higher pH soils which was the reason for the failures in the SW. This also explained why it worked so well in other Countries like China and Brazil where the pH is 4.5 to 6.
Mr. Sonnenburg has been involved in soil stabilization research and development for 23 years and fortunately for us, in November of 2012 he had his biggest breakthrough ever with a new formula that he calls The Bionic Road Solution. There is not one ingredient from any formula that he has ever created in the past 23 years. He studied Mother Nature to find out how sand, silt and clay turns into rock over thousands or even millions of years. He discovered that there are naturally occurring chemicals in the Earth's crust that must be present, along with water and pressure for the soil to turn into rock. He experimented with various combinations of these naturally occurring chemicals and the percentages of each until he figured it out. Bionic Soil Solution is that perfect blend of naturally occurring chemicals, mixed into water and we add the pressure with a 15 ton roller and we can turn insitu soil into a rock-hard surface that repels water, in one day!
We have conducted another 2500 tests since November of 2012 and the results are unprecedented in the soil stabilization and road building industries. All roads are designed using an International standard called the CBR (California Bearing Ratio) test. The CBR number indicates the strength of the road or its' weight bearing capacity to support the traffic index which is the number of vehicles on the road each day and the weight loads carried on the road. The ultimate test to determine this number is called the "96 Hour Soaked CBR Test". This test assumes the worst conditions that any road should encounter as it simulates a flood condition where the road remains completely submerged for 4 days.
Base Course has been the standard used on all County dirt road surfaces in the US and it is also used by the DOT's for the sub-base or sub grade under asphalt highways. Base course is primary 50% sand and 50% gravel. For the 96 hour soaked CBR test, base course is compacted inside a perforated steel cylinder, then placed under water for 4 days, then tested for hardness with a penetrometer. Sand and gravel does not change much under water as it is a granular material that does not take on water. Silt and clay however quickly turns into mud when placed under water. Base course scores a soaked CBR number of 55 to 70.
Our goal was to achieve a CBR in this range after it had been under water for 4 days. I am happy to announce that the Bionic Road Solution formula has achieved CBR's as high as 212 after being under water which is unprecedented. The engineers that we are working with have never seen CBR numbers over 80 before. Mr. Sonnenburg treated a soil sample of Spur Ranch Road with the Bionic Road Solution and gave it to Jim Garland in early December to do his own under water testing. Last week Jim showed us the compacted soil puck which had been under water for over three months! We also have samples that have been under water since November of 2012 which is now over 8 months and still remain hard.
We just completed our second field demonstration on a parking lot for the Bass Brothers at their offices in Carlsbad NM, using the new Bionic Road Solution. Our pre soil testing produced a CBR of 150. It was immediately put to the test as we received 3" of rain the night we finished the parking lot. At 6:00 am the next morning the Bass Brother Company had a meeting with 35 of their vendors. The attached photo is a picture of the parking lot as the people were arriving for the meeting. Some of the vehicles tracked mud on to the surface however the surface remained hard and intact. The area surrounding the parking lot was untreated which left 6" of mud everywhere. Photo attached.
During the last 16 months we have conducted over 4500 tests totaling over $2.5M. We are finally ready to launch Bionic Road Solutions Internationally, with its roots based here in NM.
As I discussed in our meeting last week with some of the board members, we will have to re-construct Spur Ranch Road at the end of a job with a paying customer. I was originally paid approximately $45K (including the contractors fee) to treat Spur Ranch Road with the RoadPacker product. We have paid $127,000 on SRR to date, in our efforts to make it right for you. It will cost us approximately $80k to $85k additional, to reconstruct SRR with the Bionic Road Solution. I remain committed (as I have been from the beginning) to making this right for the Spur Ranch Road Association
I am in the process of finalizing an agreements with another large community in NM that would like to treat 20 miles in August and September. If we are successful in finalizing this agreement, I intend to complete SRR as soon as we finish with their roads while all of the equipment is mobilized. If you decide to do at least another 1/2 mile section within SRR Association before then, we may be able to expedite the time lines for you.
I apologize to all of you for the amount of time that it has taken us to figure this situation out however we now have an incredible product to reconstruct SRR. We hope to finalize our manufacturing agreements this coming week with Turner Manufacturing in ABQ, who will be manufacturing the product for us worldwide.
When I first met with the SRR Association, I was told by the Santa Fe County officials that Spur Ranch Road was considered one of the two worst roads in Santa Fe County and they recommended that I contact you. It is my intention, that when I am done with SRR, that you will have the best road in the County. Thanks for your patience, we are almost there!


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/Experimental electronica, Abstract, Minimal dub, Avant-garde, Kraut-techno, Drone, Microtonal/
Comment: I do not know what exactly does it mean "ghetto plasma blaster" regarding its functionality and purpose. However, musically it is an impressive set of 10 tracks composed of droning noises, low bass frequencies, bass-heavy rhythms and spaced-out electronic chaos often amplified by dub music-like reverberations and echoes bringing forth some very deep sound layers from the bottom. These elements constitute different combinations within the compartment of electronic music. At times there are up more light-hearted moods supported by glockenspiel chords (888 Stone Steps To The Top). Barry Leaman and Steve Meltzer have done good job because all the aforementioned elements are craftily interwoven with each other and thereby providing no gaps for boredom and nonsense. Although the issue has been released in 2014 it could have been a part of emerging electronic music scene for some decades ago due to its timeless touch and dexterity and unconnectedness to human related aspects. The release is a piece of the discography of an interesting and diverse music label, called 2419 Record Label.


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- ADDRESS: 15 Kestrel Place, Port Lincoln
- PRICE: On asking
- SIZE: 797 square metres
- AGENT: Raine & Horne Port Lincoln
- PHONE: Steve Prout on 0428 601 855
- INSPECT: By appointment
This beautiful house has been specifically designed to be a lock up and leave, low maintenance home.
Designed to embrace the Mediterranean climate, this wonderful home features a huge open plan living area with a lovely timber kitchen, dining area and lounge as well as a pool table or games space.
This area has large picture windows allowing you to enjoy stunning views of the beautiful marina waterways.
Meanwhile the sliding doors will lead you gently from this area open to the enclosed undercover entertaining area with drop down blinds, a fantastic space to host friends and family in.
The home features three bedrooms in total, with the master suite offering a walk in robe and ensuite, while built in robes are present in bedrooms two and three.
Ducted air conditioning throughout helps control the climate in all seasons, and the low maintenance yard means you can sell the lawn mower, thanks to the fantastic artificial turf.
There is outstanding storage for vehicles with a double garage, double carport and a free standing extra height carport for your caravan or boat.
A 5.2kw solar panel system and 30,0000 litres of rainwater storage plumbed to the home to help reduce the cost of services.
This home is set on an outstanding 22.5 metre marina frontage, with a large pontoon ready for the boat of your dreams.
Get in quick and make an appointment to view this home, which truly has to embody the ultimate lifestyle for anyone looking to live a happy life by the water.


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If it seems like everywhere you look someone is running a half-marathon, that's because it's becoming increasingly true. According to Running USA, it's America's favorite racing distance with 2.05 million finishers in 2014, up from 1.85 million half-marathon finishers in 2012. That's a 284 percent increase from the number of folks running them in 2000! While running 13.1 miles still sounds plenty intimidating to many, it's a much more feasible goal to wrap your head around than a full marathon. Not to mention, it's still a pretty impressive accomplishment to check off the bucket list. With the proper training (usually 10-14 weeks), anyone really can run a half-marathon.
Whether you're a running newbie or a seasoned pro who wants to run a half in every state of the nation, we've narrowed down the thousands of options. Trust us, these 50 half-marathons in the U.S. (listed in alphabetical order by state) are well worth the training and registration fees. You'll know it as soon as you cross that 13.1-mile finish line!
The Best Half-Marathons Across the Country
1. Alabama Mercedes Half Marathon
Location: Birmingham, AL
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2017
Four thousand runners will take on this popular half-marathon course through Alabama's largest city. Scan for sights on-the-go including the Birmingham Museum of Art, 16th Street Baptist Church, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the very hilly Highland Park neighborhood around mile 8. Registration fee: $70-90 (Photo: Pond5)
2. Alaska
Alaska Half Marathon
Location: Anchorage, AK
Date: Saturday, June 18, 2016
Celebrate the upcoming summer solstice (and its 19 hours and 22 minutes of sunlight) at Alaska's biggest half-marathon. With stunning views of Mt. McKinley on the clearest days, you'll experience the wilderness and tough trails of the Last Frontier \u2014 in a whole new light. Registration fee: $50-$65 (Photo: goseawolves.com)
3. Arizona
Sedona Half Marathon
Location: Sedona, AZ
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2017
The 4,500 feet above sea level elevation may make it hard to catch your breath at this challenging half-marathon. While the scenic red rocks and gorgeous valleys along the 13.1 miles of paved and dirt roads make it worth the extra effort, they may also be to blame for taking your breath away. Registration fee: $60-$95 (Photo: Sedona Half Marathon)
4. Arkansas
Little Rock Half Marathon
Location: Little Rock, AR
Date: Sunday, March 6, 2016
This self-proclaimed "epic"race (it says so on the finisher's medal!) invites up to 6,200 runners to trek through the downtown area of Little Rock and along the Arkansas River. It's one of the state's most popular running events with nearly 20,000 annual spectators coming out to cheer you on. Registration fee: $70-$100 (Photo: Little Rock Marathon)
5. CaliforniaNapa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
Location: Sonoma, CA
Date: Sunday, July 17, 2016
Like running? Love wine? Those are the only requirements for this point-to-point half-marathon through the rolling vineyards of California wine country. It starts at Cuvaison Estate Wines and ends with wine tastings in Sonoma Plaza. But don't worry, there's also a chardonnay stop at mile 10! Registration fee: $165 for individuals and $160 for team participants; sold out ( Photo: TJ Nelson)
6. Colorado
Golden Leaf Half Marathon
Location: Snowmass Village, CO
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016
Hailed by magazines like Colorado Runner and Trail Runner, this Snowmass Village-to-Aspen half-marathon attracts serious runners and leaf peepers alike. Expect major elevation changes and tough backcountry trails through the Rocky Mountain ski areas, all surrounded by the brilliant colors of the fall foliage season. Registration fee: $75 (Photo: goldenleafrace.com)
7. Connecticut
Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon
Location: Fairfield, CT
Date: Sunday, June 26, 2016
This beachfront half-marathon has been a popular annual event since 1981. These days, up to 5,000 runners come out to Connecticut's Jennings Beach each year on the first official weekend of summer. You'll race along the water, over a few bridges and past the impressive area homes on this out-and-back course. Registration fee: $55-$67 (Photo: Pond5)
8. DelawareRehoboth Beach Seashore Half Marathon
Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2016
It may be a chilly, little winter race but this coastal half-marathon has a lot of charm. The out-and-back course starts and finishes on the beach town's historic boardwalk and features a stretch along the Junction and Breakwater Trail, which used to serve as a railroad line. Registration fee: $100 (Photo: Dave Frederick / A Simple Running Log)
9. FloridaDisney Princess Half Marathon
Location: Orlando, FL
Date: Sunday, February 26, 2017
Show off your sparkliest tiara and join Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and the rest of the Disney princesses (plus some 13,000 other runners) at this magical 13.1-mile run. You never know which of your favorite characters might be hanging around Cinderella's Castle, Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot®, so be sure to bring a camera! Registration fee: $160-$190; sold out (Photo: Disney Sports)
10. GeorgiaAtlanta Half Marathon
Location: Atlanta, GA
Date: Thursday, November 24, 2016
Get a head start on burning off the gravy-soaked calories with this Thanksgiving Day race, one of the largest half-marathons in the country. You'll have to make your way past Atlanta landmarks like Centennial Olympic Park before getting to the finish line \u2014 and the turkey and pie! Registration fee: $60 (Photo: Atlanta Track Club)
11. HawaiiThe Hapalua
Location: Waikiki Beach, HI
Date: Sunday, April 9, 2017
Its name means "half"in Hawaiian so it's no surprise this three-year-old race (organized by the same team behind the Honolulu Marathon) already considers itself the half-marathon to run in the Aloha State. The 13.1 miles of paradise on Oahu's south shore includes a loop around Diamond Head, Honolulu's most famous volcano. Registration fee: $117-$160 (Photo: The Happula)
12. Idaho
Race to Robie Creek
Location: Boise, ID
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016
Considered the "toughest half-marathon in the Northwest,"this race has been a spring tradition in the Boise foothills for more than 30 years. Keep your head up as you climb, climb and climb some more \u2014 all the way up to Aldape Summit, for an elevation gain of 2,072 feet in the course. Registration fee: $50 (Photo: Sawtooth Photo Pros)
13. Illinois
Chicago Half Marathon
Location: Chicago, IL
Date: Sunday, September 25, 2016
Take an exclusive tour of the Windy City (by foot) at the only race in Chicago that shuts down the busy Lake Shore Drive completely. This traffic-free stretch offers runners views of the city skyline and Lake Michigan, but you'll also get to visit Jackson Park and Hyde Park along the course. Registration fee: $85-$135 (Photo: Chicago Half Marathon)
14. Indiana
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2016
Start your engines for the largest half-marathon in the country, with 35,000 participants! Just don't waste all of your fuel on the lap around the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway at the halfway point. There's still the "Victory Mile"to the finish line on New York Street in downtown Indy. Registration fee: $85 (Photo: 500festival)
15. Iowa
Marathon to Marathon Half Marathon
Location: Marathon, IA
Date: Saturday, June 11, 2016
It may only be 13.1 miles, but you'll be heading toward a marathon at this race \u2014 the finish line at Marathon, IA, that is. Expect a fun, small town vibe as less than 300 residents call Marathon home. The few hundred runners who roll into town for the race nearly double its size! Registration fee: $45 (Photo: Marathon2Marathon)
16. Kansas
Garmin Wickedly Fast Half Marathon
Location: Olathe, KS
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016
There's no place like…Kansas for a half-marathon that's fit for fans of The Wizard of Oz. Fly through the speedy, flat race (with a few wicked rolling hills) alongside some costumed Dorothys and Tin Men. The loop course also travels along some historic wagon trails early settlers used to go west to California, Oregon and Santa Fe. Registration fee: $60-$106 (Photo: Garmin Marathon)
17. KentuckyRun the Bluegrass
Location: Lexington, KY
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017
Join 5,000 runners and horse racing enthusiasts for one of "America's prettiest half-marathons"through the picturesque Thoroughbred Farms of Kentucky. The rural race starts at Keeneland Race Course, where the 2003 film Seabiscuit was filmed. While there may not be many spectators, expect plenty of horses that'll motivate you to keep trottin'. Registration fee: $70-$105 (Photo: Run the Bluegrass)
18. Louisiana
Rock \u2018n' Roll New Orleans Half Marathon
Location: New Orleans, LA
Date: Sunday, February 5, 2016
Put your party pants (and beads) on to hightail it from downtown New Orleans, to the beautiful Garden District, back through the world-famous French Quarter and to the finish in New Orleans City Park. The Rock \u2018n' Roll race series is known for its high-energy entertainment, so you'll love running to the beat of local Big Easy jazz. Registration fee: $75 (Photo: Rock \u2018n' Roll New Orleans)
19. Maine
Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon
Location: Portland, ME
Date: Saturday, July 9, 2016
It's like you're running through a New England postcard (with 3,500 other runners) at this coastal half-marathon through Portland. If the nautical sights of sailboats, lobster boats and tiny little islands all around Casco Bay aren't enough, how does Shipyard Brewing Company beer at the finish line sound? Registration fee: $63 (Photo: Game Face Media)
20. Maryland
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Baltimore Half Marathon
Location: Baltimore, MD
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016
More than 10,000 runners come out each year for a loop around Charm City at this popular urban half-marathon. You'll pass Patterson Park, climb the hills up to Lake Montebello and run by Johns Hopkins University before cruising into the finish at Camden Yards, home of the Orioles and the Ravens. Registration fee: $105-$130 (Photo: Baltimore Half Marathon)
21. MassachusettsBoston's Run to Remember
Location: Boston, MA
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2016
This 10th annual half-marathon honors Boston's fallen law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and takes more than 6,000 runners on a trip around downtown Boston. The race starts and ends at the Seaport World Trade Center, and includes city landmarks like the Charles River, Massachusetts State House and Boston Common. Registration fee: $90-$105 (Photo: Boston's Run to Remember)
22. Michigan
Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers International Half Marathon
Location: Detroit, MI
Date: Sunday, October 16, 2016
Technically, this may be one of the best half-marathons in the U.S. and In its 37th year, more than 16,000 runners will motor through the mostly flat urban streets and cross the Detroit River (and international border) twice via the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. Registration fee: $100-$120 (Photo: Detroit Marathon)
23. Minnesota
Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Location: Duluth, MN
Date: Saturday, June 18 2016
The half-marathon counterpart of the beloved Grandma's Marathon, this 13.1-mile race covers the second half of the gorgeous course. The point-to-point run is named after a local Olympian and follows Old Highway 61 along the beautiful, shimmering waters of Lake Superior. Registration fee: $85 (Photo: Jeff Frey & Associates, courtesy of Grandma's Marathon)
24. Mississippi
Mississippi River Half Marathon
Location: Greenville, MS
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2016
Imagine the mighty views as you run right up and over the Mississippi River on the HWY 82 Bridge at the start of this new point-to-point half-marathon. In fact, it's the only actual hill in the entire course! Only in its second year, the race is already earning a reputation as one of the flattest (and hopefully fastest) in the country. Registration fee: $60-$105 (Photo: Mississippi River Half Marathon)
25. Missouri
GO! St. Louis Half Marathon
Location: Louis, MO
Date: Sunday, April 10, 2016
The runner's high comes early in this 14th annual half-marathon, one of the largest in the country with 12,000 runners. Catch a straight-on view of The Lou's Gateway Arch at the starting line. Smell the hops from Anheuser-Busch Brewery at mile 2. And hear the roar of the crowd outside Busch Stadium, home of the Cardinals, at mile 5.5. Registration fee: $70-$110 (Photo: Karen Martinez)
26. Montana
Missoula Half Marathon
Location: Missoula, MT
Date: Sunday, July 10, 2016
Often called the "Hub of Five Valleys,"Missoula hosts 4,000 runners in its scenic, high-elevation Rocky Mountain town. The point-to-point half-marathon starts in the countryside, travels along the Bitterroot River and rolls into the downtown area for a memorable finish. Registration fee: $75-$115 (Photo: Missoula Marathon)
27. Nebraska
Lincoln Half Marathon
Location: Lincoln, NE
Date: Sunday, May 1, 2016
Join some 12,500 Cornhuskers (and maybe some out-of-towners) for the 37th annual half-marathon in the heart of the Great Plains. The flat and fast course starts and ends at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and passes the historic State Capitol in the first mile out. Registration fee: $60; sold out (Photo: Gary Dougherty)
28. NevadaTwilight Red Rock Half Marathon
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Date: TBD
Seventeen miles west of the glitzy Las Vegas strip, experience Red Rock Canyon's colorful sandstone, Joshua trees and Mojave Desert vistas under the moonlight at this nighttime (BYO-headlamp!) half-marathon. After a sunset start, climb the first five miles (only a gain of 1,031 feet) before the scenic loop course goes downhill and along only slightly rolling terrain. Registration: $75-$90 (Photo: Pond5)
29. New Hampshire
Big Lake Half Marathon
Location: Alton, NH
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2016
Need to escape the city life? The glistening waters of Lake Winnepesaukee and the majestic views of the White Mountains welcome nearly 1,200 runners at this annual half-marathon that's fit for nature lovers. The point-to-point course runs right along the lake, over many rolling hills and among the nearby cozy vacation cottages. Registration fee: $45-$75 (Photo: Big Lake Half Marathon)
30. New Jersey
Asbury Park Half Marathon
Location: Asbury Park, NJ
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2017
Greetings from Asbury Park, home of a true Jersey Shore half-marathon! (No, not that Jersey Shore.) This flat and fast race is in the land of Bruce Springsteen, with local icon Tillie as its funny-faced mascot. You'll run through the small area beach towns, along the historic boardwalk and finish with the "RunAPalooza"post-race party at Convention Hall. Registration fee: $50-$65 (Photo: Runapalooza)
31. New Mexico
Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder Half Marathon
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Date: Sunday, September 18, 2016
Surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountains, you can't beat the vistas at this point-to-point half-marathon in the Rio Grande Valley. Unless of course, if it was also downhill. And it is! After a short two-mile climb, you'll drop 1,300 feet overall, past other sites like Camel Rock and the open-air Sante Fe Opera House. Registration fee: $65-$75 (Photo: Santa Fe to Buffalo Half Marathon)
32. New York
NYC Half
Location: New York, NY
Date: Sunday, March 20, 2016
Elite runners lead a pack of more than 14,000 runners through 13.1 Manhattan miles of the Big Apple. You'll start with a loop in the world famous Central Park, stop traffic in the tourist-filled Times Square, head south along the Hudson River and find the finish at the South Street Seaport. This tour definitely beats any double-decker bus! Registration fee: $117-$128; sold out (Photo: NYRR)
33. North CarolinaSouthern Fried Half Marathon
Location: Nags Head, NC
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2016
Boy, do we love the sound of this point-to-point half-marathon \u2014 especially with the promise of southern fried sweet taters at the finish line! To earn \u2018em, you (and more than 4,000 other runners) will take on the second half of the Outer Bank Marathon course, from Nags Head's sand dunes to the enchanting coastal village of Manteo. Registration fee: $75 (Photo: Southern Fried Half Marathon)
34. North DakotaFargo Half Marathon
Location: Fargo, ND
Date: Saturday, May 21, 2016
With only a few hundred at the very first half-marathon in 2002, more than 5,500 runners now take to the streets of North Dakota's largest city each spring. The flat and fast course travels through the "Gateway to the West"(and even over the Red River into Minnesota and back), feeling like a giant dance party with live bands at every mile. Registration fee: $60-$100 (Photo: Fargo Marathon)
35. OhioCapital City Half Marathon
Location: Columbus, OH
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2016
This 11th annual race promises a whopping 14,500 runners "the best tour of Columbus on two feet."The loop course hits city hotspots like the Ohio State University campus, the Short North Arts District, German Village and Columbus Commons. It also promises a champagne toast and chocolate at the finish line. Who can argue with that? Registration fee: $60-$110 (Photo: Capital City Marathon)
36. Oklahoma
The Williams Route 66 Half Marathon
Location: Tulsa, OK
Date: Sunday, November 20, 2016
Voted the best half-marathon by the readers of Oklahoma Sports and Fitness Magazine, this eighth annual race rocks the streets of downtown Tulsa. Get ready for a fast (though pretty hilly in the first half) run through area neighborhoods and parks along the Arkansas River and a cross over the famous Route 66 \u2014 twice! Registration fee: $90-$105 (Photo: Route 66 Marathon)
37. Oregon
Eugene Half Marathon
Location: Eugene, OR
Date: Sunday, May 1, 2016
What better place for a speedy PR than Track Town itself? Along the course you'll see the Willamette River and the historic Hayward Field Track, home to five Olympic trials, countless record-breaking events and the old stomping grounds of legends like Steve Prefontaine. Finish strong on those last 200 yards on the track \u2014 just like Pre himself! Registration fee: $95 (Photo: Eugene Marathon)
38. Pennsylvania
GORE-TEX® Philadelphia Half Marathon
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Date: Sunday, November 20, 2016
Do the steps at the starting line look familiar? That's because they're the same steps Rocky sprinted up! You can become a champ too with 13.1 miles through Philly's most historic streets of Old City, the high-energy Center City and the fall trails along the Schuylkill River, before rounding the corner back to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Registration fee: $60-$115 (Photo: Bill Foster)
39. Rhode Island
UnitedHealthcare Newport Half Marathon
Location: Newport, RI
Date: Sunday, October 9, 2016
You'll hardly notice all the rolling hills with so much to look at during this picture-perfect oceanside race. The half-marathon, voted best in the Northeast by Competitor magazine in 2011, starts at Easton's Beach and makes its way around Fort Adams State Park and past the larger-than-life Bellevue Avenue mansions. Registration fee: $75 (Photo: Liz Cardoso / Global Click Photography)
40. South Carolina
Kiawah Island Golf Resort Half Marathon
Location: Kiawah Island, SC
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2016
How does an early winter run-cation sound? Plan a getaway to this luxurious golf resort for a relaxing retreat and its 37th annual half-marathon. The flat-as-can-be race attracts more than 2,000 to run around the island community, among oak, maple and pine tree-lined streets and scenic marshlands. Just save a little energy to hit the links, too! Registration: $60-$115 (Photo: Kiawah Island Golf Resort)
41. South Dakota
Run Crazy Horse Half Marathon
Location: Hill City, SD
Date: Sunday, October 9, 2014
The colossal Crazy Horse Memorial (still a work in progress) points to the start at this half-marathon through the Black Hills country. After a very short stretch uphill, the course is nearly all downhill for the remainder of the race, as it leads runners to the limestone and gravel trails of the scenic George S. Mickelson Trail. Registration fee: $60-$90 (Photo: Action Sports Images)
42. Tennessee
St. Jude Country Music Nashville Half Marathon
Location: Nashville, TN
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2016
Leave the headphones at home for 13.1 miles through Music City! On-course country tunes will carry 30,000 of y'all from the honky tonks of Broadway to LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans. But save the two-steppin' for the 15th annual half-marathon's post-race party headliner concert. Registration fee: $120-$150 (Photo: Rock \u2018n' Roll Marathon Series)
43. Texas
Austin Half Marathon
Location: Austin, TX
Date: Sunday, February 19, 2017
More than 9,000 runners see what keeps Austin weird at this urban half-marathon. You'll pass Lady Bird Lake, Hyde Park, Congress Avenue, the Colorado River and the University of Texas campus. But it's the extraordinary crowd support from friendly Austinites, Longhorns and local entertainment that makes this race most memorable. Registration fee: $80 (Photo: Mario Cantu)
44. Utah
Salt Lake City Half Marathon
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016
The snow-capped Wasatch Mountains and budding flowers create a beautiful contrast at this annual springtime half. The point-to-point race starts at Olympic Legacy Bridge at the University of Utah, which served as the 2002 Winter Olympic Athlete Village. Maybe the slightly downhill course will help you make it to a medal podium, too! Registration fee: $45-$130 (Photo: Salt Lake City Marathon)
45. Vermont
Covered Bridges Half Marathon
Location: Woodstock, VT
Date: Sunday, June 5, 2016
How does such a small town race sell out 2,300 spots in 30 minutes? It might have something to do with the classic New England point-to-point course, with popular ski areas, open farmland, shimmering rivers and covered bridges along the way. Bonus: Age group winners take home Vermont maple syrup and cheese as prizes! Registration fee: $75; sold out (Photo: Nancy Nutitle-McMenemy)
46. Virginia
American Family Fitness Half Marathon
Location: Richmond, VA
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2016
Get the whole family together for this first-timer-friendly younger sibling of the Anthem Richmond Marathon (always a favorite fall race). There are plenty of downtown city sites, residential tree-lined streets, a loop in Bryan Park and even a sweet junk food mile stop (think gummy bears and cookies!) to keep you smiling along the way. Registration fee: $85 (Photo: Sports Backers)
47. Washington
Bellingham Bay Half Marathon
Location: Bellingham, WA
Date: Sunday, September 25, 2016
Down by the bay (Bellingham Bay, of course), you'll find a tranquil half-marathon that offers 2,100 runners impressive mountain and seaside views. The waterfront course captures the sights, sounds and smells of the Pacific Northwest, courtesy of San Juan Island and Mount Baker vistas, short trails and small bridge crossings. Registration fee: $75 (Photo: Adrenaline Event Photography)
48. West Virginia
The Hatfield-McCoy Half Marathon
Location: Matewan, WV
Date: Saturday, June 11, 2016
There are two important choices to make in this 15th annual half. Which of the two course options will you run? And, are you a Hatfield or a McCoy? Read up on this famous American family feud before taking on the scenic course(s) near the Blackberry Mountains and Tug River. No matter which side you're on, you'll feel like family. Registration fee: $60-$90 (Photo: Hatfield-McCoy Marathon)
49. Wisconsin
Brewers Mini-Marathon
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016
Even in its third year, this half-marathon is quickly becoming a fall tradition \u2014 especially for baseball fans. The hilly course passes the Harley Davidson Museum and runs through Miller Valley, but runners finish with a trip \u2018round the outer track of Miller Park, where they'll earn a voucher for a free Milwaukee Brewers spring home game. Registration fee: $65-$100 (Photo: Race-Brewers)
50. Wyoming
Hole Half Marathon
Location: Jackson, WY
Date: Saturday, September 3, 2016
Discover the thrill of adventure at a destination half-marathon in the heart of the Jackson Hole valleys. It's small, quiet and somewhat serene, but the point-to-point course's jaw-dropping mountain views of Grand Teton and the bright colors you don't always expect to see in nature sure pack a punch. Registration fee: $65-$90 (Photo: Jackson Hole Marathon)
Original article and pictures take http://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/best-half-marathons site


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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Blog Hop Cookie Recipe
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Oh those cookies look wonderful! And what an adorable project - thank you!ReplyDelete
The picture of your cookie recipe really got my attention! I shall be adding this one to my xmas cookie list. Thank you!!ReplyDelete
I love your block!!!! It reminds me of when I was a little girl growing up near Valley Forge, PA. And the cookies sound to die for. Can't wait to make them. Thank You for all the goodies!!!!!!ReplyDelete
Wonderful looking cookies and very nice project!!! I can see using my wools for this one! Thank you for participating!ReplyDelete
How wonderful an idea - and I don't have to fight any traffic. I also used to do fondue for Christmas Eve. Love the cookie recipe and can't wait to try it. Love the pattern with the red truck - glad it is coming to my house.ReplyDelete
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The cookies sound wonderful. I'm heading to a quilt retreat next weekend, and they're coming with me.ReplyDelete
The cookies are wonderful. Just made them this morning. Taking them out to the girls at the rug hooking retreat Wednesday.ReplyDelete
Next the sweet project you gave us.
thank you so much
Oh thanks for sharing the pattern and the cookies look wonderfulReplyDelete
Deb the cookie picture looks fantastic! Great job on the blog!!!ReplyDelete
Lovely yummy cookies! Thank you for the great project and recipe. ~KathleenReplyDelete
These cookies are amazing! And, I love your project. What a fun! Thank you for sharing them. Have a wonderful holiday.ReplyDelete


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Hello, loves! We are back with another exciting D-list interview for your eyes only! This week, I had the chance to grab an exciting lunch with The New Kids On The Block sleeping bag! We discussed his recent comeback, stains, and working with an owner who's grown. Enjoy!
earbudz: First of all, I just want to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to sit down with me.
NKOTBSB: Oh no problem, it is my pleasure. It's been great for me to be so busy once again, but I still enjoy taking a few minutes here or there for the little people.
earbudz: Thank you for calling me little!
NKOTBSB: I didn't mean skinny.
earbudz: Oh. Okay then. So, NKOTB is back on the scene! How has this comeback been for you?
NKOTBSB: Well, to be honest, I don't really understand what the problem was in the first place. My owner used to sleep in me every single night. We were tight and I thought that nothing would separate us. You see that red stain right there? (points to self with non-existent hands)
earbudz: Yes (gasp) is that blood?
NKOTBSB: No, ass nugget. That's lipstick! My owner used to kiss me right there on Joey's face every single night as she listened to, "Please Don't Go Girl." Then the music changed, eventually we hit the "Dirty Dawg" listening days and then… well… one day I was suddenly rolled up and stuck in a musty cellar next to some old lady's corset.
earbudz: Oh that's awful! I totally hate corsets!
NKOTBSB: Tell me about it. I don't know how long I was packed away there, but a couple of months ago, the door opened and I was freed! It has been one whirlwind of a crazy time since then! My owner now fills a lot more of me when she sleeps in me, but she just said that it's because she has some disease called, "old". Additionally, she now has a boy sometimes join her. I don't like him. When he sleeps over, I don't get very much sleep and he has added a new stain to Joey's face that I'm not very fond of.
earbudz: Mmm, yes I see that. Have you tried Oxy?
NKOTBSB: I've tried it all. Well listen, Sweets, it's been great talking to you but I really have to get going. I've got an appointment with the dry cleaners in 15 minutes and it's all the way uptown.
***NKOTBSB gets up and hastily walks out just as the waitress is arriving with two plates of food***
earbudz: Okay, well thank you! (calling after the sleeping bag) Hey! Can I eat this????
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Well, July's done. Shooooot. It's already August. I'm telling ya, tomorrow's going to be October. SLOW DOWN!
The boys went to their first week of sleep-away camp in July with their best buddies, Noah and Joshua. They LOVED it. I thoroughly enjoyed reliving my own CYO days and hearing all about the hike and overnight under the stars, the late night kitchen raids, the games, Mass (with none other than our own parish priest, Father Todd!), campfire, the cheesy songs, etc.
While the boys were away, Kayli and I did play. We had three days in a row of play dates with friends. We spent an afternoon with my dear friend Kate, had our friends from Kayli's gymnastics class over and we spent a day at Remlinger Farm – which is full of rides perfect for the 4ish year old crowd. Including pony rides!
Also, in July, I interviewed for and accepted a job! I'll be the music teacher at Newport Children School. It's a huge preschool (300 kids) and has been a place I've been eyeing for a long time. The music teacher of 25 years is retiring, so, HERE I AM! Come September, I'll be teaching there four mornings a week and continuing my Little Ditties Music Academy classes at Montessori schools two afternoons a week. Life's picking up a bit, people. Busy times.
Last week, Mike and I had a week of early anniversary celebratory festivities. We went to a nice Italian restaurant and saw Wicked at the Paramount. Awesome. We went to the Space Needle for dinner (our first time in the restaurant – though I did have my Senior Prom there) to celebrate with our best friends, Jason and Rebecca – it was Jason's daughter's 18th birthday outing. Super fun to be included in that!
In the middle of all this fun, we managed to jet off to Paris to hit up a flea market where we scored an adorable coffee table and gorgeous kitchen table.
OK, I wish. But we did get all, Pinteresty crafty and refinished our kitchen table (that I'd done blackboard paint on three years ago) and refinished our good 'ol Ikea coffee table. I love 'em!
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Monday, October 22, 2012
giveaway- intuitive lens!
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oh please, oh please, oh please!ReplyDelete
Thea is AMAZING! would love the opportunity to take this online class!
I would love to develop my photography skills.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the opportunity!
I would so much like taking a course in photography! I'm so jealous of the winner! :-)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 22, 2012 at 9:14 AM
The class looks amazing. Thank you.ReplyDelete
What a lovely time of year to re-think the everyday through the lens.ReplyDelete
Sounds like a fabulous opportunity!ReplyDelete
Wow, what a treat this would be.ReplyDelete
Oh! This would be such a wonderful opportunity! Even if I don't win I think I might sign up! What a wonderful way to kick off the New Year!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 22, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Oh wow! I'd love this!ReplyDelete
My photography could use improvement! I'd love to win this workshop.ReplyDelete
Oh, yes! Thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
I was just looking at her course last week! Yes, I would love a spot. Thank you!ReplyDelete
- Wendy POctober 22, 2012 at 9:59 AM
This would be so wondeful! I need a refresher for my photography skills. :)ReplyDelete
Sounds amazing! Thanks for the opportunity!ReplyDelete
This sounds like the perfect course and format to take my photo skills to a new and rewarding level! Thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
Oh this course looks amazing! I'm so glad to know about it and would love a chance for a spot! Thank you!ReplyDelete
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Thanks for the opportunity. Would love to take this! Sounds like fun!ReplyDelete
What an amazing opportunity! Would love to be able to do this.ReplyDelete
Oh, this would be amazing to win. I'm really wanting to feel more comfortable with my camera and take pictures I love.ReplyDelete
How wonderful to have direction from a talented photographer!ReplyDelete
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This class sounds great! Thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
what a lovely surprise for a monday! would love, love, love to dive in to this creative challenge! would be a good way to beat the winter blues, too! fingers crossed, gretchenReplyDelete
oh that Thea is one amazing and talented soul. She captures real beauty in each of her photographs. What an amazing opportunity, to learn from her. I would love to be a part of this.ReplyDelete
This sounds great! Thanks!ReplyDelete
this is spectacular! what a lovely gift. the lucky soul who gets chosen (i hope it's me!) has an amazing opportunity to learn from a true master.ReplyDelete
I've been thinking and thinking about taking this class and would love to have the opportunity...of course, I have to get a real camera first. :-)ReplyDelete
Oh I would love to win this for my mother. I think she would really enjoy improving her photography and working with Thea.ReplyDelete
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Monday, December 3, 2007
It's a Clear Channel Christmas
At Clear Channel, it means it's time for the annual holiday season bloodbath. The fatality list is too long to list. Ten were whacked in L.A., for starters.
Don't take it personally. If you're with Clear Channel, the stations you work for are line items – nothing more. When your entire business philosophy, post-radio deregulation was "buy 'em now and figure out what to do with 'em later," with absolutely no thought of any down side, what else would you expect? The bigger Clear Channel got – the more problems they created for themselves.
Unless you were fortunate enough, like John Hogan, and given membership in the golden parachute club, which Randy Michaels and Sam Zell set up shortly before scamming the Mays family into buying Jacor, you have no job security.
Catch that, Tribune employees?
See, we misunderstood John Hogan. We thought "less is more" was about reducing commercial inventory – not personnel.
Successful criminals always travel light.
Now we hear that Clear Channel plans to eliminate what little remains of their promotion and marketing departments.
Come January '08, their account executives will be responsible for producing their own remotes. Yes, a $5.85 minimum wage entry level position for someone wanting to break into a career in radio will now be handled by the sales department.
That means in addition to writing the business, sales people will have to drive the station van to the event; set up the banners, booth, and sound system – and tear everything down after the event.
How much you want to bet that the account executives that don't jump ship will just stop selling remotes?
You can thank Fiddle and Faddle a.k.a. the private equity firms of BainCapital and Thomas H. Lee. They're the ones that paid the Axis of Evil, otherwise known as the Mays family, billions to take Clear Channel private.
Who says medieval systems don't work anymore? The Mays family ends up with a major cash incentive for screwing everything up while everyone else, Fiddle and Faddle included, are stuck with a cash disincentive. That's what you do when you run out of money to steal.
We knew that house of cards would tumble eventually. So did the Mays family. The deal was done so it would fall on Fiddle and Faddle. And Fiddle founder Mitt Romney wants to be your next President?
Memo to anyone making six figures or over at Clear Channel: Start looking now.
26 comments:
Why keep a marketing and promotion department at Clear Channel when it has nothing to promote and market.
- December 3, 2007 at 10:53 AM
"Why keep a marketing and promotion department at Clear Channel when it has nothing to promote and market."
What about the loser called HD Radio?
- December 3, 2007 at 10:58 AM
As Bones said to Kirk "It's dead Jim".
The only good news is that Bain Capital may just write off Clear Channel as a loss and you will be right with your prediction about fire sales.
I pray you are right.
- December 3, 2007 at 11:02 AM
"Anyone over six figures start looking".....Hah! Anyone making five figures and less had best be dusting off their resumes also. Will the last person out of the building please throw the transmitter switch to "off" when they leave?
- December 3, 2007 at 7:05 PM
I would say anyone with a full time position is on thin ice. Health and benefits just get in the way of good business. Make the survivors part timers, have the vt their shows and above all treat them like s--t.
Clear Channel destroyed radio.
- December 3, 2007 at 7:37 PM
"In fact, the earnings report was so dismal that it shocked industry analysts and led to yet another drop in Citadel's already sagging stock price, pushing it further into penny stock territory. Given a brutal outlook for the radio business and its own particularly alarming financial future, the company was forced to write off an unexpectedly large portion of the value of its stations, sending investors running for cover. UPDATE: as the trading day continued, CDL shares were pounded even further, closing down $1.46 at $2.40 a share (a 38% loss in just one day). Volume was a heavy 11.5 million shares (405% higher than normal) and Citadel's total market cap loss for the day was a staggering $385,000,000. As recently as 2003, Citadel shares traded as high as $23.00"
When the major-players are tanking, then the whole industry is headed into the toilet.
- December 3, 2007 at 8:45 PM
- John said...
I'm just scratching my head wondering how some of these account execs will figure out the technical aspects of setting up a remote? This could also lead to some serious on air screw ups.
- December 4, 2007 at 7:53 AM
I don't know who has it worse. The people who were terminated, or those that weren't. These poor underpaid, unqualified souls are left in the operating room with a bleeding patient.
- December 4, 2007 at 8:32 AM
This is from this morning's Radio-Info.com which is a good source of daily industry news:
The Clear Channel Budget Reaper sweeps through Chicago.
This is another one of those things where the market manager (in this case, Earl Jones) will tell the local paper (the Sun-Times) that total employment's actually rising at the cluster because of a larger sales force and more resources devoted to Internet sales and programming. But radio's still about what's on the air, and columnist Robert Feder says the cluster's "trimmed at least four staffers from the programming payroll." Those include Armando Rivera, "once considered a rising star", who watched the assistant PD/music director position at V103/WVAZ vanish from under him. Also riffed: WGCI evening personality Victor "The Diz" Blackful. He'll be succeeded by current morning traffic reporter Leon Rogers, working with co-host Frankie Robinson. At "Kiss FM" WKSC, the local overnight shift disappears, leaving Alexx Dupri out (Billy Hammond will stretch to cover some of the overnight hours). And Kiss FM morning show producer Pete Gallindo is gone. Behind the scenes, Feder says the cluster's also X'd out an event manager position in the promotion department. Manager Earl Jones says "We are re-expressing our assets to achieve greater results." That's at least a fresh way to say it.
- December 4, 2007 at 8:45 AM
You nailed it.
25 years in commercial radio and I've never been so happy to leave a job in my life as I was the day I quit Clear Channel.
I told someone recently if I had to choose between working for Clear Channel and living under a bridge, I'd probably do it, but I might have to spend one night under the bridge to make sure.
I went to non-comm and never looked back.
- December 4, 2007 at 9:29 AM
Bain Capital and Thomas H. Lee will break up the company and parcel out the stations regionally. If that does not pan out they will write off the stations as a loss. I agree with you. Mitt Romney wants to be president? He would run the country like Clear Channel ran radio into the ground. Oh, I forgot. The current Clear Channel CEO helped the current president get elected. Politely it is a circle game.
- December 4, 2007 at 10:00 AM
I loved your CC blog this week.
A few quick thoughts:
Sales Folks on Remote Duty...
a) This will mark the first time in the history of Radio that a Salesperson stayed for an entire remote.
b) This will be only the third time in the history of Radio that a Salesperson has listened to three continuous hours of his own station's programming.
c) How much real work can there be breaking down a card table, rolling up a banner, and a toting a box of station key chains, T-Shirts, and Alpo coupons? (it always seemed to me more thought and pride goes into the typical swap meet table than a radio remote)
d) My wife is a ICU Nurse Manager. Once upon a time the hospital she once worked for thought it would be a good idea for the patient "help me" bells and lights to be answered by Housekeeping personnel; yellow rubber gloves, mop bucket, and all. Sort of the flip side to the CC plan. That didn't work, either.
Bob Harper
- December 4, 2007 at 12:54 PM
Do they realize they are doing absolutely the wrong thing and couldn't be MORE wrong with this move? They destroyed the product now they are destroying the marketing?????
Investment groups should not be allowed to own radio licenses. This is the end result.
- December 4, 2007 at 3:45 PM
How low must the stock go before it becomes a fire sale write off? Is there anyone here who understands how this works?
- December 4, 2007 at 5:32 PM
Clear Channel is a mess. Radio in general is a disaster area and those who are closest to the dough at the top kick shit to those on the bottom. Those making the calls to "enhance options" are full of shit. Earl Jones? The dumbest man in radio next to Mr. Haney (Mel Karmazin). You don't need to be good at a job in the industry you're wrecking to make money. You have to be good as bamboozling, bullshitting and taking it in the ass real well to get to that point. There's no grades for job performance based on success anymore because there's no success to be had. They keep cutting and cutting and cutting and yet they're bleeding more and more and more. And all these college educated dopes sit around with their thumbs in their asses completely oblivious to the fact that it is THEIR style, THEIR MISMANAGEMENT, THEIR ways that cost them more and more (not just in revenue) every year since their grand scheme of de-reg occured. Treat people like shit and eventually you'll have to buy everything in sight. That's the only way you can tell people "just be happy you have a job" when the morons are running the asylum into the ground.
- December 4, 2007 at 6:39 PM
Message to Earl Jones:
Earl, you're everything wrong with radio. It is you and that chihuahua carrying know-nothing who've made Clear Channel in Chicago a mess. I've always thought you were overrated. When you surround yourself with yes men and people who are dependent on you it's easy to get lost in your own hype. It's good to be hard wired and you should be grateful you have a job. There's so many like you in radio, you keep making these assinine statements and yet there's hot dog stands making more money than you and your incredibly idiotic ways of "re-expressing our assets to achieve greater results" is just a hide behind phrase to shit all over dedicated people who did nothing more than follow your concepts into a brick wall. How much have you wrecked your cluster? Lite FM - a wreck! V103, your only saving Grace was let go. KISS FM? My God son, the worst move I've ever seen, you still haven't recouped from that debacle. NUA? What will you do when the ghost of radio past comes hunting that auto pilot mess down? And WGCI? Do you even see that big high hard one coming for you? (No, it's not Darren either).
Earl, jump now while you still have the parachute. Better yet, leave the parachute and just crash, it'll be more fun to watch. It's people like you who've wrecked this medium. Your grand plans were called out years ago and now everyone but the fools like you are paying for it. Employees and the public, Thanks for nothing.
Ghost of your conscience past
- December 4, 2007 at 6:48 PM
You gotta love the insane, sick and diabolical genius that is Earl Jones; "We are not only a radio company -- we are a platform for content."
Really? Well, then it would make sense that you would fire the very people who create your content, right?
Hello? Is this on?
The upside; there's a very special place waiting in hell for this particular douche nozzle.
- December 4, 2007 at 10:40 PM
I saw on the website for Mix 106.5 in Cleveland that Daune Robinson is now on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. How is that possible? Some of those hours are voice-tracked with the other hours being live.
They moved Lori Bradley's name from between Brian and Joe's names and Daune's name from the On-Air tab to the last one under Kat Jackson's.
Also, Mix has lost Scott Glazier and a promotions person. That station is getting the red-headed stepchild treatment. That station needs to be sold now.
- December 5, 2007 at 2:45 AM
From reading the comments I see that the Clear Channel grim reaper is making the rounds. Punishment for the mistakes made by market managers falls on the staff. I hope Bain Capital and Thomas Lee loses their ass on the CC deal. The real villains are the Mays Family. Let us not forget that.
- December 5, 2007 at 11:50 AM
I enjoy G-mans's blogs immensely and the comments on this topic are quite interesting.
But I believe that little will change without significant "re-regulation" of broadcasting by the FCC and Congress.
That means reversing the majority of the changes made. Not just ownership limits, but commercial limits, strict city of license rules, news and public affairs requirements, technical requirements and policing, cross-ownership prohibitions, banning "lease management" agreements, just about all that was changed or blown out in 1994 and 1996.
And since that is unlikely to happen, then the anticipated sell-off of Clear Channel or anyone else's properties really won't make a difference.
The low-cost and reliable PC-Internet automation technology, diminished audience expectations and numbers and the lack of managers with experience of "how it was and how it could be" means that, while the players will change, I don't believe the end product will be much different.
I would like to be proven wrong, but I don't see anyone stepping forward yet who could do that.
- December 5, 2007 at 1:10 PM
why aren't there laws against what clear channel and other companies have done. it appears that the fcc has become a paper tiger controlled by the major companies. maybe youre not supposed to care these days but those let go from cc over management's mistakes have families, lives and contribute to society. i wonder how the mays family sleeps at night?
- December 6, 2007 at 7:41 AM
What is this trend, these days of down-sizing, or totally removing, marketing departments? I've been in the publishing industry for the last 20 years and am currently observing the removal of all marketing people from many of these businesses. Why would CC think this is a good way to continue doing business? It makes me scratch my head in disbelief. What a stupid, short-sighted business trend.
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Puppies Are Growing
Well after weigh in this morning the puppies are almost 3 lbs and Princeton is trying to walk. Payton however is still eating LOL all she wants to do is eat. I wonder if she is a saint bernard? Ch.Munchkin is being a wonderful Mommy and loves her babies. It will be sad when they leave for new homes but I still have 6 weeks to enjoy them!
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So who in the Houston media world has made my blog's top 10 posts of all time category? You've seen me mention the list, but never post it. So in honor of mikemcguff.com's 10 year existence, here are the top posts of the last decade! And to no one's surprise, Houston TV and radio are dominate with one exception.
The reason these posts are in the top 10 is by page views, so they are what readers clicked on the most.
1. Why is Sharron Melton a KTRK abc13 'field anchor' now?
No duh...huh? I've admitted the August 2014 post about Sharron Melton becoming a KTRK abc13 'field anchor' has been my number 1 post of all time for a while now. And it still remains there by leaps and bounds. From what I understand after leaving channel 13, Melton is still in Houston, but has not popped up on another station...yet.
2. Casey Curry is pregnant
There seems to be a trend of former KTRK abc13 morning folks appearing in my top spots of all time. Based on your reaction, KTRK abc13 meteorologist Casey Curry's birth announcement was akin to the royal family declaring the coming arrival of an heir to the throne. You couldn't stop reading! So I kept updating you through the whole event. Windsor "Winnie" Curry Hahn was born January 30, 2014.
3. KPRC 2's Dominique Sachse gets engaged in Rome
And speaking of Houston TV royalty, the October 2011 news of KPRC 2 anchor Dominique Sachse's engagement to Nick Florescu was a can't miss read around here too. The popular couple officially tied the knot in May of 2012. Pastor Joel Osteen of Houston's Lakewood Church performed the ceremony.
4. 93.7 The Beat Houston replaces 93.7 The Arrow KKRW
I always thought that the then named Clear Channel Houston (now IHeartMedia) switched classic rocker 93.7 The Arrow KKRW to 93.7 The Beat KQBT just to mess with Radio One's 97.9 KBXX because the latter company took on 740 KTRH with News 92 KROI. Then people will tell me to take off my tinfoil hat. Either way, things in the Houston radio ratings world haven't been the same since. I personally will remember my family waiting for me to get off the computer on New Year's Eve Day 2013 as I live blogged the big 93.7 format flip. Oh, the sacrifice of the blog.
5. Casey Curry takes a fall on KTRK abc13's 11am newscast
It just happened last month (September 2015), but when Casey Curry took a fall on KTRK abc13's new set live on TV, the post almost immediately made my top 10 list. The mega-popular meteorologist has lots of concerned fans. I'm no chief weather guesser, but I can predict Curry will return with lots of warm well wishes from channel 13 viewers.
6. Casey Curry and Travis Herzog to switch places on KTRK abc13
I know, enough about Casey Curry, but I can't help it if she's the one you want to read about non-stop! When station management swapped her schedule with mid-day met Travis Herzog in July 2015, viewers stormed my blog looking for details.
7. Elita Loresca joins KTRK abc13 after LA's KNBC 4
Clearly Elita Loresca made a big splash when she arrived at Houston's KTRK abc13 in June of 2015. Just before the Bayou City, she was working mornings in Los Angeles at KNBC NBC4's "Today in LA." I still have loyal Southern California TV viewers on my blog looking for information about her.
8. KPRC 2's Anthony Yanez heading to KNBC LA
Speaking of Los Angles TV weather, it broke many Houston TV viewers' hearts when KPRC 2 morning met Anthony Yanez announced in October 2014 he was heading west to Loresca's old stomping ground of KNBC NBC4. KPRC knew it had to gently send him off with an ad campaign that lasted till January 2015 when he officially signed off in Houston. KPRC morning weekender Britta Merwin took Yanez's spot in Houston.
9. Jane Slater & Mark Elfenbein off 105.3 The Fan KRLD's "Elf & Slater"
What! A Dallas-Fort Worth post made my top 10 of all time list? Oh the horror! Just kidding, DFW is my second biggest area in terms of readers. This was very true in September 2013 when Jane Slater and Mark Elfenbein of 105.3 The Fan KRLD mid-day show "Elf & Slater" were taken off the air. DFW sports fans were outraged apparently.
10. Katherine Whaley leaving KHOU 11
If I were a real journalist/writer, I would take a page from Bill Carter's The Late Shift: Letterman, Leno, and the Network Battle for the Night and write a book about the KHOU 11 morning traffic job. It seems like a compelling story right off the soap opera screen! First, you have popular traffic man Darby Douglas who is seemingly let go overnight in 2009 which makes channel 11 viewers madder than being stuck on 290 in afternoon rush hour. Then Katherine Whaley takes his place and develops a following of her own. Suddenly in the summer of 2014, we get notice the erstwhile traffic man Douglas is back and Whaley will become a channel 11 reporter. So, a few months later, Whaley heads for the exit ramp and to no one's surprise lands at KTRK abc13 where longtime traffic dude Don Nelson is ready to change career lanes himself and retire. Maybe one day you'll be able to read my self-published insider tell-all "The Morning Drive: Douglas, His Hair, Whaley and KHOU 11's battle for Houston commuters."
Coming up...in the last 10 years, which Houston media members were "Googled" the most to get to my blog? Even I was shocked by this one.
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Thanks for the shout out Mike. I've composed an haiku for the occasion:
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- August 29, 2012 at 7:55 PM
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