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By John Goralski
Sports Writer
When the Lady Knights entered the Milford gym for the 2005 Class L championship meet, a hush descended upon the crowd.
Gymnasts stopped their practice routines to get a better look at the team that had a stranglehold on the state's sports headlines. Coaches stared. Officials laid down their pens to get their first look at the Southington team.
And the Knights were just getting started.
"We definitely felt it," said former Lady Knight gymnastics coach Byron Knox. "There was a lot of pressure. They were watching us like hawks in warm-ups, and it wasn't just gymnasts. It was the coaches and officials. I think people were mesmerized from what they saw from us. From our first kid to our last kid, we were incredible."
There's been a long standing debate among gridiron fans. Which team is better? The 1949 Lewis High School team or the 1954 Southington High School squad? Fans have argued about which softball championship was the greatest or which girls basketball team was the most powerful.
But when it comes to Southington teams and their impact on a sport, no other team can match the 2005 Southington gymnasts. In a sport that's decided by less than a point, they won by dozens. In a sport where records are broken after the decimal point, Southington bested previous marks by five or six points.
When it comes to team sports, the 2005 Lady Knights were in a league of their own.
"If you equate what we did to other sports, it would be like winning a football game by 50 points…at the state championship," said Knox. "I don't think that there can be an argument. I don't think you can debate it at all. What that team did was unprecedented, and I don't think we'll ever see something like that again."
It's almost hard to believe that Southington entered that 2005 season without a single state title in gymnastics. Lady Knight gymnasts had come close as runners up for three consecutive seasons. In 2004, they were edged by Hall in the final event by 0.2 points, but the Knights were already turning the corner when Knox took over the team at the start of the 2005 season. So when a small tide of club gymnasts followed him into the team's first practices, the first-year coach knew that something big was about to happen.
The team returned gymnasts that had already set program records in every event. The team had already set a program record with 142.2 points at the 2004 Class L meet. Jess Gianatti returned to the lineup as a sophomore with team records in two events, but even she wasn't guaranteed a spot on the opening day roster.
After just a few days of practice, Knox knew that his team was about to do something special.
"The competition within the team itself was tougher than anything that any other team could throw at us," he said. "We were jockeying for first and second, second and third, and it was every day at practice. It was so great to coach a group of girls that were friendly to each other but at the same time they were completely competitive. One would show a routine at practice, and then another one would try to top her. They would just keep showing me routines back to back to back."
"We have enough girls to field two teams and be pretty competitive throughout the state," Knox told The Observer during a preseason interview. It sounded like a boastful statement at the time, but his team was about to prove him right.
On Jan. 4, the Knights opened the season with a 46-point victory in the high school gym with a 146.9 team score that shattered the school record. They rallied for 19 wins as Knox shuffled gymnasts in and out of the lineup like a Vegas black jack dealer, and Southington kept raising the bar higher and higher as the Knights navigated a schedule that would be too physically demanding for most teams.
"We had to have five scores from six different meets in order to qualify, so we had to get enough meets so that every kid had a chance to qualify for the state meet," Knox said. "We had a lot of kids on the team, and I really felt that most of them were good enough to compete at the conference level. I wasn't wrong."
The team averaged over 148 points during the regular season and broke the 150-point barrier twice. When they scored 150.85 points against five teams at the Farmington Invitational in late January, the Knights began to see an influx of photographers and journalists at their regular season meets. By the time they broke the 'unbreakable score' again in late February, the Lady Knight gymnasts were snatching sports headlines away from the more popular sports.
The girls enjoyed the spotlight, and they used it to bring even more excitement to their routines. They began rhythmic chanting on the sidelines and exploding into cheers when a teammate stuck a routine. That didn't happen prior to the 2005 team, but it started a tradition that has carried into the present day.
"We brought an excitement to the meet and to the media," said Knox. "It's funny for me to see all the other teams at club meets and high school meets these days. They get together for a cheer before the meet. They cheer on the sidelines during the meet. They clap. They pound the mat and cheer. We started all of that."
That's why heads turned when the Knights entered the state meet. Could this group of public school girls live up to the hype? Critics chalked the scores up to easier scoring at the regular season contests. Sure, the Knights could beat a smaller team by 50 points, but could they do it in the pressure of a state meet?
They were about to find out.
Southington set new state records in every event but floor, and Kristy Dougan set a state record in the all-around with 38.225 points. Jessica Gianatti won vault (9.8). Dougan won bars (9.6) and beam (9.75). Yvette Mirando didn't set a state record, but she won the event easily with a 9.5.
As impressive as the top scores were, it was Southington's depth that was truly unparalleled. Lady Knights scored five of the top eight vault scores. Southington scored the top five scores on bars and the top six on beam. Their worst event was floor where Lady Knight gymnasts scored five of the top eight scores.
"The unique thing was that we had our seniors—those kids with the most experience—going up first or second in our lineup because we had so many qualifiers," said Knox. "Typically, they're toward the end because they're the strongest athletes, but it helped to have them go in the beginning. They led off with good scores. They were consistent, and that pushed our scores even higher."
When the dust settled, Southington's 151.525 team score shattered the previous state record by more than five points. Only 16 scores count toward the team score, but the Knights beat Hall by more than 13 points. If the next four Southington scores in each event were grouped to form a second team, the Knights would have still beaten Hall by more than five points.
Knox's preseason prediction came true.
"We had enough kids in our lineup to make two teams, and we would have finished first and second. We had kids that didn't even compete for us, but they would have been an all-star on another team. It was pretty exciting," said the coach. "Yes, I really talked a good game about what we were going to do, but we had no idea we were going to be that good."
The Knights went on to dominate the postseason. Dougan still ranks as the only gymnast to sweep the postseason with all-around victories at the Class L meet, the state open, and the New England championship. Dougan (all-around) and Gianatti (vault) won titles at the state open. Southington went on to win the New England title with meet records in scoring (151.125), the all-around (Dougan, 38.275), and vault (Gianatti, 9.75).
The team launched a dynasty as the Knights went on to capture six of the next eight Class L titles and three consecutive New England titles. The girls went on to break most of their records in 2007, but the 2005 team launched the dynasty.
It was no surprise when the Southington Sports Hall of Fame selection committee chose the 2005 Lady Knights as one of two teams to be inducted into the Class of 2013. On Thursday, Nov. 14, they will be honored in an induction ceremony at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville
"I really believe that they deserve it," said Knox. "We took a sport that wasn't in the limelight, and we created attention that had never been done before. People that had never even watched gymnastics before came out to see our meets. All through town, we were treated like local celebrities. It was great for the school and great for the sport. I'm proud of those girls."
To reserve tickets, contact Jim Verderame at (860) 628-7335. To comment on this story or to contact sports writer John Goralski, email him at jgoralski@ southingtonobserver.com.
The Gold Medal Gang; The 2005 Lady Knight gymnasts were the best in school history
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Moore, Michael (2017) Flow. Ceramic Sculpture selected for 39th CONCORSO INTERNAZIONALE DELLA CERAMICA D'ARTE DI GUALDO TADINO, ITALY, 2017. Polo Museale Gualdo Tadino, Italy [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2017) 'Metropolis', Ceramics from the Panevezys Civic Art Gallery Collection, at the National Library of Lithuania. Sept. 2017- Oct. 2019. MARTYNAS MAŽVYDAS NATIONAL LIBRARY OF LITHUANIA [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2017) The Shadow of Sodeisha, Japanese and Irish Art in Clay.The National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin. 2017-2018. National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7, Ireland.. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2016) Acrobat included in National Museum of Ireland Collection of Contemporary Design and Craft Internet publication. National Museum of Ireland [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2016) Irish Ceramics Craft Town Scotland. Craft Town Kilbride, Scotland. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2016) Pewter Drinking Vessel. Cantiniere delle arti Gallery in Castellamonte, Turin, Italy. [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2016) Trinity Series 3. International Academy of Ceramics Exhibition, Design Hub, Barcelona 2016. Design Hub, Barcelona [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2016) Yingge Tower Ceramic Sculpture selected for 2016 Latvia Ceramics Biennale. Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre. Latvia. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2015) Cluj International Ceramics Biennial. Cluj-Napoca Museum of Art (2nd floor), 30 Unirii Square, Cluj, Romania. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2015) Michael Moore Ceramics. 'Yingge Tower 2'. Green Acres Art Gallery [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2015) PORTFOLIO@solomon Exhibition of Ceramics from the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland Portfolio of Artists. Solomon Gallery. [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2015) Yingge Tower. Royal Dublin Society (RDS) [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2014) Collaboration: Ceramic Art and Industry 2012-4. In: 'Moving Objects, From Virtual Pasts to Geographic Presence'. The 46th General Assembly of the International Academy of Ceramics., Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland.. IAC2014. 10 pp. [Conference contribution]
Moore, Michael (2014) Double Walled Form by Michael Moore 2014. New Taipei City Ceramics Museum, Yingge, Taipei, Taiwan. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2014) Juror. Triennial for the Silicate Arts, Keskemet, Hungary, July 2014. Kecskemét Cultural and Conference Centre, Keskemet, Hungary. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2014) Juror/ Selector, Zagreb Clayfest, Croatia. Guest Juror, Michael Moore. Zagreb Ex Tempore. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2014) 'Yingge Tower'. NCAD Alumni Ceramics Exhibition during the 46th General Assembly of the International Academy of Ceramics. Sept. 8-12, 2014. Dublin Castle. National College of Art and Design [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2013) Exhibition Review: Figure: Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture', Millennium Court Arts Centre, Portadown, Northern Ireland, Aug. 9- Sept. 28, 2013. Ceramic Review, 264 . p. 26. [Journal article]
Moore, Michael (2013) Flow. Ceramic Sculpture. Galateea Gallery, Bucharest, Romania. [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2013) History of Irish Studio Ceramics - Hidden Treasures of Museum Collections. In: Sharing Cultures, 3rd Conference on Intangible Heritage, Aveiro, Portugal.. Green Lines Institute for Sustainable Development Green Lines Instituto para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável Av. Alcaides de Faria, 377 S.12 4750-106 Barcelos Portugal T http://www.greenlines-institute.org mail@gree. 19 pp. [Conference contribution]
Moore, Michael (2013) 'Ring Form' by Michael Moore, Part of 'Bricks in the Rain' curated touring exhibition. the Wandsford Gallery, Cork, April 5th 2013 'Double Walled Form' by Michael Moore, part of 'Bricks in the Rain' curated touring exhibition- The Wandsford Gallery, Cork, April 5th 2013'Made in China' Film by Andrew Standen Raz. Wandsford Gallery, Cork, Ireland. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2012) 'About Buildings and Vessels' 2012 stage 'Dazzle' series. Marianne Heller Gallery. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2012) Dazzle Series 2012 Philadelphia Sentinal 2. New Mexico Museum of Art [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2012) 'Double Walled Form' Hand built ceramics 2012- Dazzle Series 2011-12. Farmleigh Gallery, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2012) 'Grid Form' IAC2014 Members Exhibition, Dublin Castle, Dublin Ireland. The Printworks, Dublin Castle, Ireland. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2011) The Crafts in a Post Colonial Culture. ISSN 1833-1866. 2011. International Journal of the Arts in Society, 5 (6). pp. 225-234. [Journal article]
Moore, Michael (2011) Future Questions in Ceramics. In: Tidal Forces: The Next Wave. National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts 2011., Tapma, Florida, USA. National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. 1 pp. [Conference contribution]
Moore, Michael (2011) 'Higher Shoulder' 'Drum Form' 'Third Wave'. The Farmleigh Gallery Dublin, The Millennium Court Arts Centre, Portadown, The Gallery, Limerick School of Art and Design and the Source Arts Centre, Thurles, Co. Tipperary [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2011) Last Column. Musee National de la Ceramique, Sevres, France. [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2011) Peter Beard. Ceramics Art and Perception, 85 . pp. 3-5. [Journal article]
Moore, Michael (2011) Synagogue Series. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2010) Danish Series 2. [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2010) Dazzle Series, Second Skin. The Clay Studio, The International Ceramics Museum China, Marianne Heller Gallery, Germany, the Farmleigh Gallery, Dublin. [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2010) Irish Ceramics and the Danish Influence. In: European Ceramic Context, School of Design, Bornholm, Denmark. European Ceramics Context. 7 pp. [Conference contribution]
Moore, Michael (2010) Philadelphia Sentinel 2. The American Museum of Ceramic Art [Artefact]
Whitty, Dr. Audrey and Moore, Michael (2010) ''Departures' Michael Moore'. Ceramics Art and Perception, 79 . pp. 3-8. [Journal article]
Moore, Michael (2009) Danish Series 1-5. Galerie Carla Koch. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2009) Drum Form, High Shoulder, 3rd Wave. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2009) 'High Shoulder' 2007. [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2009) 'Last Column' 2009. National Craft Gallery of Ireland. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2009) Public Art Public Spaces. In: Public Sculpture Symposium, International Ceramics Research Centre, Guldagergaard, Denmark.. International Ceramics Research Centre Denmark (ICRC). 5 pp. [Conference contribution]
Moore, Michael (2009) 'Split Form' (2008) and ''The Watcher' (2008). [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2009) Switchform. [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2008) Acrobat. [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2008) Departures. Michael Moore Departures'.Solo Touring Exhibition Millennium Court Arts Centre Portadown Feb 4th- Mar 30th Wexford Arts Centre May 16th – June 30th Strule Arts Centre Omagh, July – August Farmleigh Gallery Dublin (OPW) Sept 1st – Oct 20th. 200. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2008) 'Highest Tower' 2008. Taipei County Yinnge Ceramics Museum. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2007) About: Michael Moore. Perspective, The Royal Society of Ulster Architects, 16 (4). pp. 82-84. [Journal article]
Moore, Michael (2007) 'Floating Outcrop'. [Artefact]
Moore, Michael (2007) (History of) Irish Studio Ceramics of the C20th, an outline of its origins and evolution. In: Utopic Impulses, Contemporary Ceramics Practice. Ronsdale Press, pp. 57-67. ISBN 978-1-55380-52-1 [Book section]
Moore, Michael (2007) 'Sentinel' and 'Transition'. Farmleigh Gallery Dublin, Ireland. Aberyswyth Arts Centre, Wales. [Exhibition]
Moore, Michael (2006) Marcus O' Mahoney. Ceramics Monthly (American Ceramic Society), 54 (7). pp. 42-45. [Journal article]
Wright, Terence and Moore, Michael (2006) Marking the Earth. Maris Gallery, Perm, Russia. [Exhibition]
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More than 150 People Call on RBC to End Tar Sands Financing at Shareholder Meeting
Protestors call on top tar sands financier to protect Indigenous rights and climate
TORONTO - More than 150 people gathered outside the RBC Annual General
Shareholder Meeting today to protest the bank's leading role in funding
the contentious Alberta tar sands. People concerned with the impact of
tar sands projects on First Nations, water quality and the climate came
from every corner of Canada to ensure that the bank heard the message:
'stop bankrolling the tar sands.'
Outside the shareholder
meeting school children, bank customers of every age, First Nations
community representatives and leading environmental groups rallied with
brightly colored signs and chants. Inside the shareholder meeting,
Chief Al Lameman of Beaver Lake Cree Nation of Alberta, Vice Chief
Terry Teegee of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council of BC, and Hereditary
Chief Toghestiy (Warner Naziel) of the Wet'suwe'ten First Nation of BC
addressed RBC CEO Gordon Nixon directly about the way tar sands
extraction projects have jeopardized their health and their rights.
has a decision to make. They can continue to align themselves with the
tar sands, a project that is single-handedly compromising the climate,
drinking water and the health of First Nations," said Brant Olson of
the Rainforest Action Network (RAN), which has been running a campaign
to clean up RBC since its shareholder meeting last year. "Or they can
lead Canada's economy toward clean energy and socially responsible
RBC is clearly feeling the public pressure over
their tar sands financing. Recently, the bank convened a high-level
meeting with more than a dozen international banks for a "day of
learning" about the reputational risks associated with the tar sands.
In addition, according to information the bank provided to RAN during a
February meeting in San Francisco, RBC is currently evaluating new
lending criteria that would apply to the oil and gas sector, in
particular to the tar sands. However, the bank has been reticent to
include Free, Prior and Informed Consent in its policy, which would
ensure that First Nations communities are respected in lending
"RBC's significant financial relationship with
companies pursuing tar sands development activities within our
traditional territory and without consent warrants close attention,"
said Chief Al Lameman of Beaver Lake First Nation. "RBC should update
their policies to include a recognition of Free, Prior and Informed
consent for Indigenous communities; this globally recognized concept
was adopted by TD Bank Financial Group in 2007 and is endorsed by
Indigenous communities across the political spectrum."
tar sands financing is gaining tremendous negative attention. An
increasingly vocal group of shareholders and environmentalists turned
last month's BP, Shell and Royal Bank of Scotland annual meetings into
a referendum on the oil extraction projects.
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organizer of today's rally. "We will not stop until RBC adopts a
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This just sounds like fall! What do we need to know?
61 thoughts on "P & Q: Cranberry Walnut Pumpkin Loaf"
Watch out: the dough has to rest overnight in the fridge.
I did not have fresh cranberries (never seen them here) but found canned ones (in water and sugar): was good but not the best! Impossibile not to squash them!
Will try again with dried cranberries, I'm almost sure, it will be delicious.
I had mine "fresh" and toasted and I preferred toasted.
A yummy autumn loaf.
Hi, I've used two loaf pans of about 9.5″ x 4″. I've never seen smaller loaf pans over here, but I don't think I'd bought them anyway: we love bread too much here!
How manageable is this dough? Would I be able to hand-knead it, or will that be a monstrous disaster?
Hi, I have a question:
Does somebody of you let their bread rise is these baskets?
I'd like to buy one as I love the marks they leave on the breads,
but I'm afraid about the sticking – cleaning – rinsing.
It it hygenic?
What are your experiences?
Thank you so much
Curious if this was a dense bread…or if my yeast just wasn't working!!!! Thanks!
As far as I remember I had to add flour to the dough as it was pretty sticky.
I'll pay more attention when I remake it.
The funny part was the rising in the fridge, into a plastic bag. Before I went to bed I checked, hoping that the bag would not explode!
I took it out, deflated and put it in another bag (two bags in total – as didn't want to risk to clean the fridge)!
PS: It did not explode. yuhhui!
I had the same issue. Never really rose like I´m used to and it was dense… not what I was expecting. I can´t believe both our yeasts failed at the same time and thousands of km away…!
Mine did not rise either, and i bought the yiest at the day of making it..
I thought this was a quick bread too – glad I read these instead of waiting till the day of baking!
I also thought was a quick bread.Now I'm curious to try it;)
I can't find cranberries anywhere! Thanks for the heads up about an overnight rest. I probably would have waited until the last minute :)
I'm not having any luck either, will probably have to use dried cranberries. Good thing dried cranberries are yummy!
I'm re-doing mine with dried cranberries… the dough is resting.
I found frozen cranberries in the freezer aisle and they worked very well once thawed. Just fold the dough gently and you shouldn't smash too many ; )
This is a nice bread. My three loaves rose beautifully; two have already been frozen, and one consumed. I used fresh cranberries, which I always have available in the freezer, but next time I would like to try dried cranberries.
The overnight refrigeration is worthwhile because it improves the texture of the dough before shaping.
I used SAF Gold yeast and the breads seem to be rising…..
Hmmm my bread dough just finished its first "rise" (and I use that term very loosely) and it's certainly gotten bulkier but not risen per se. It's quite sticky. Wondering if I might add some flour now as it goes into the fridge overnight or if I've messed up :(
Oh goodness. So It's out of the fridge at 49˚F right now and it's heavy heavy heavy. Not got a lot of hope for this one.
Im really nervous to make this. I hardly have any time in the day to bake anymore..I do not want to go through all the trouble of baking and it does not turn out. hmmm what to do, what to do?
I too am in love with this bread! I could not resist adding a tiny cinnamon-sugar swirl to the center…I think I will be making this A LOT during the Fall/Winter months. So delicious!
I was pleasantly surprised by this bread once it was baked as initially I wasn't too excited. I've been munching on it all morning. I had to use dried cranberries which is fine by me as i havent seen fresh on the market yet. I made sure to read recipe several times and time myself… reserving the weekend for all the rise periods. It requires a tiny bit of babysitting :)
Going to have to wait for the extra week this month to make this one up. Waited until the last minute. ;)
I disobeyed the recipe and did a standard two-rise today, omitting the refrigeration. The loaves are gorgeous, rose beautifully, and are very tasty!!! I do wonder what the refrigeration would offer the recipe. Did anyone try both ways to compare?
I could not find frozen cranberries or fresh, so I added dried sweetened cranberries which I always have on hand for kids' snacks. Delish!
Whoops, think I should have made this yesterday! I knew it had to sit in the fridge for several hours, but didn't realize it needs to sit at room temp for 6 hours after. Looks like my post will be going up late on Tuesday! Just took the butter out to warm up.


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Kayaking the secluded 'Whanganui River' with Great NZ Bus Tours.
The 'Whanganui River' is in the North Island of New Zealand. 3-days of adventure and pure serenity!
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The Mangapura Valley was opened up by the New Zealand government in 1917 for the pioneering farmers, most of which were returned soldiers from World War 1. Rugged and steep hills covered in thick native forests proved to be back-breaking work for these men who were trying to forge a farming life for their families.
Once they had cut down enough forest, they would set fire to the trees to clear the land, in the warm ashes a seed bed would be sown resulting in small fields in-which cattle could then be introduced for grazing.
To service this area a road was cut through the valley so vehicles could be driven with supplies. Maintaining this road was an on-going task because of the steepness and shear cliff faces that the road had to pass through. One well known cliff face has been named 'battleship bluff', this cliff would constantly collapse and need constant work to keep the road open. It is now a very thin walking track and amazes even the most sure footed hiker how they use to drive vehicles past this forbidding bluff.
Once the road was completed up to the Mangapura Gorge, the now famous 'Bridge to Nowhere' was constructed, It is 130 feet long, and 125 feet above the stream and was built to replace a wooden swing bridge that horses were made to cross on (some-what scary when you first see the gorge).
However economic hardship, and problems with the remoteness and difficulty of access, resulted in many families abandoning their farms. In 1942 there were a few families left. After a major flood in early January of 1942 the Government refused to make further funds available for road maintenance, and it officially closed the valley in May 1942. The disappearing road line, old fence lines, occasional brick chimneys, and this bridge serve as reminders of the ill fated settlement.
This 3-day journey takes in the most picturesque part of the 'Whanganui' River from Whakahoro to Pipiriki. This stretch of the river covers 87 kilo-metres of untouched New Zealand bush, with an abundance of streams and rivers that merge into the Whanganui to create an aura of mystery and serenity.
Start your journey from the small settlement of Whakahoro, a side-stream kayak entry that merges you into the mighty 'Whanganui River', after about 15 minutes of paddling you'll find yourself free and totally immersed into nature - just you and the kayak surrounded by nature, cliff-faces, native untouched forests and the soothing sound of the river flowing.
It's easy to lose yourself here and forget about all of life's problems – it's pure magic!
There are plenty of conservation areas to land your kayak on to stop for a break, maybe just to stretch and have a rest or a well-deserved lunch. The native forests that encompass the river are thick and filled with bird-life so it's well worth taking photos along the way, and there's always wild goats that come to the river's edge to drink and seem use to people kayaking by.
New Zealand's Department of Conservation (DOC) have done an outstanding job of providing campsites along the river, with sheltered areas to cook under in case of rain and flat area's to pitch your tent. They've even got water tanks to catch the rain, so there's a good supply of fresh water to cook your meals and replenish your water bottles (it's a good idea to boil your water first...just to be safe!).
Depending on how much it has rained, will affect the rapids on the first 2-days...but don't worry they are few and far between and easily negotiated even for first time canoeists.
On your 2nd day you'll come across the 'Mangapura Landing' where you'll tie your kayak and make the short hike (30mins) to the famous 'Bridge to Nowhere', abandoned long ago by the early settlers. This really has-to-be-seen! You might say to yourself...it's just a concrete bridge...and you'd be right.... but what these people had to endure and where they were trying to break in the land to start a life for their family is truly amazing!
Carrying on down the river brings you to you last campsite - 'Tieke Kainga' a Maori marae - a place where the culture can be celebrated, where the language can be spoken, inter-tribal obligations can be met, customs can be explored and debated, where family occasions such as birthdays can be held, and where important ceremonies, such as welcoming visitors or farewelling the dead can be performed. It's a truly enchanting and culture campsite to stay at and the local maori are very inviting with a few stories to tell of the river.
Your last day is the shortest but most exciting...Rapids!! There's a few to negotiate and get the heart pounding and it makes the end of your river journey something to remember. The best tip I can give you is aim for the middle of the rapid and paddle hard and fast. Everyone's always nervous about their first rapid but once they've done one they're hungry for more.
As you make your way down this last stretch of the river, the native forest starts to thin out and farm-land starts to appear with sheep and cows grazing in the fields and the odd house appears as you round a bend in the river.
All too soon you're landing your kayak on dry land and back to the real world but what an adventure to tell your friends about!
The Great New Zealand Bus Tour Ltd is proud to incorporate the 'Whanganui River' as part of it's North Island camping tours.


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And see, this is the problem with assuming that Europe can just muddle along on its current path.
At some point, the political scene in some country could get so toxic that a politician rises up who just refuses to play by the EU's plan, and torpedo's the whole thing with some kind of hard default.
That's what the Telegraph's famous Euro-skeptic sees here, with a hot column on Portugal...
"We have an atomic bomb that we can use in the face of the Germans and the French: this atomic bomb is simply that we won't pay," said Pedro Nuno Santos, vice-president of the Socialist Party in the parliament.
"Debt is our only weapon and we must use it to impose better conditions, because recession itself is what is stopping us complying with the (EU-IMF Troika) accord. We should make the legs of the German bankers tremble," he said.
Evidently Nuno Santos would like to see all of the hobbled Southern European states band together to fight back against the German/French-imposed austerity regimes.
Europe's future stability depends on keeping the likes of Nuno Santos (as well as the likes of Timo Soini in Finland) in check.


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"All of you have a unique story and an important voice," said Queens Borough President Helen Marshall. "Embrace your voice, enjoy it and develop it."
Representing the class of 2013 was Sara Wong, a Brooklyn resident who received a fellowship to pursue her PhD in biology at the University of Michigan.
The valedictorian drew on her experiences on the college's track and field team to say that graduating was like crossing the finish line "exhausted but accomplished."
"I learned a few things during my time at Queens College," Wong said. "Most importantly to appreciate the people that help us finished."
Graduate Madeling Yap, 21, will spend a year teaching English in Korea thanks to a Fulbright grant.
"This is an opportunity of a lifetime," said the Jackson Heights resident. "It will certainly help me learn about how to teach in a real school setting and shape my career as a language teacher."
Councilman James Gennaro quoted Walt Whitman during his remarks, but left graduates with words from a less historical figure. "In the words of Buzz Lightyear," he said, "to infinity and beyond."


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Akins inspires Burton to victory
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Oxford's opening League game ended in a 1-0 defeat to Burton at the Kassam Stadium as Lucas Akins scored on debut.Akins, 25, who joined from Stevenage, pounced from eight yards in the 42nd minute after Stuart Beavon's powerful run past two defenders on the left carved open Oxford's defence. Both sides had five players making their debuts with Appleton giving the nod up front to England Under-19 striker Carlton Morris, on loan from Norwich, ahead of Danny Hylton, signed in the summer by previous boss Gary Waddock. The U's began brightly, with Josh Ruffels having a fierce drive parried after good interplay between Alfie Potter and the 18-year-old Morris. Dominic Knowles squandered a good chance for Burton when he mis-kicked from eight yards out, and Beavon twice forced saves from George Long. Potter went close again for Oxford when he met Joe Riley's right-wing cross with a firm header that Jon McLaughlin just managed to beat away. Burton controlled most of the second period, playing in Oxford's half as the game disappointingly petered out for the home team.


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Music park on historic site slated to open in early October
The hub of the African American Music Trail is starting to take shape in downtown Kinston.
The location where the park is now being built was at one time a mecca for the rich sounds of jazz, blues and gospel � attracting such greats as Ella Fitzgerald, known as the �Queen of Jazz�; Louis Armstrong; and Dizzy Gillespie.
Kinston�s tobacco barns were part of a route traveled by black musicians and their families, said Sandy Landis, executive director of Kinston�s Community Council for the Arts.
�They would perform in warehouses because they were the biggest places,� she said. Some of the older folks remember climbing under the building as children to listen to the music, she added.
Kinston was home to Little Eva, who wrote and sang �Loco-Motion� in the 1960s, and still home to rhythm and blues saxman Maceo Parker, former bandleader for James Brown and known for his funky music.
The location of the new African American Music Park, on South Queen and Springhill streets, was the New Dixie Warehouse, one of the tobacco barns used as a music venue.
It�s also near Lincoln City, a neighborhood that was once home to people who were involved in the music scene, but it became buyout property after it was devastated by Hurricane Floyd in 1999, Landis said.
So what better place to build a center to honor the great musicians from the early- to mid-20th century, as well as the sounds of today�s black musicians?
The four-acre park, expected to open in early October, is part of the music trail that runs through Lenoir, Greene and Wilson counties.
�We actually started the trail,� Landis said about the local arts council. �We were looking for a project where we could identify and authentically record African American musical artists.�
Nine years ago and through a grant, the arts council hired a folklorist from the N.C. Folklife Institute at Duke University to find and interview local black musicians from Kinston�s rich historical past to record their stories. Landis said she thought there were four or five of those musicians in the area.
�I couldn�t have been further from the truth,� she said. �... We were finding so many musicians from this area that needed to share their stories.�
The folklorist interviewed about 10 Lenoir County musicians, and the project attracted the attention of the N.C. Arts Council.
Through the Creative Economy: Place Based Economic Development grant the following year, the documentation continued when the local arts council received another grant to help Greene and Jones counties write for grassroots grants for arts education. Through that endeavor, both counties became involved in the documentation process and a part of the trail. An Invitation grant provided for the photographing and interviewing of the musicians.
In the third year, Wilson became part of the trail, as well.
In the years following, the emphasis was on developing the trail and providing educational opportunities about musical artists in schools and other venues.
The park, a catalyst for downtown revitalization, is arts-driven economic development, Landis said. The trail is one of a variety of types of trails located in the state to increase tourism.
�This is the only music trail,� Landis said. �We�re looking at how to use this information to better the community.�
�Sonny� Bannerman, 78, is a musician on the music trail. He plays the tenor sax � mostly at church these days.
�I started in a school band way back in the �50s,� he said. Bannerman played in the marching band at Adkin High School.
He said the music park is �a wonderful thing.�
�I�m happy to see it, to tell you the truth,� he said. �There were a lot of musicians during that time (in the 1950s and earlier).�
Bannerman said he would like to be there when the park opens.
�Oh, I�m looking forward to that,� he said. �I�d sure love to be there.�
Construction of the $500,000 park began in the spring on property owned by the city of Kinston and paid for through four grants � from the N.C. Arts Council, N.C. Department of Transportation, the National Endowment for the Arts and Golden LEAF, which provided for a canopy on the bandstand at Pearson Park.
Still, the project needs about $45,000 more to install landscaping, lights and identification signs, Landis said. Donations are being accepted at the Community Council of the Arts.
The park�s walkways, benches, sculpture bases and an anchor for a 23-foot-wide by 13-foot-high sculpture, designed by a team of artists, are in place.
�The anchors for the main sculpture are 15 feet underground,� Landis said. �The landmark sculpture will be housed at the park, but is kind of a welcoming gate of the trail and establishes the trail.�
Several public meetings were held providing input from residents as to the design of the park, she said.
�It really is the culmination of nine years of work,� Landis said about the park.
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Channing Tatum at 10 Years Cast Brunch | Pictures
Channing and Jenna Get Cute at a Busy Brunch For Their New 10 Years
Channing and Jenna Get Cute at a Busy Brunch For Their New 10 Years
Channing Tatum and his wife, Jenna Dewan, joined their 10 Years costars yesterday morning in NYC for a special brunch at the Hotel Chantelle. Along with Channing and Jenna, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Max Minghella, Kate Mara, Ari Graynor, and Rosario Dawson stepped out to mingle at the meal. Channing and Jenna aren't the only real-life couple who worked on the film — Kate and Max are also dating! 10 Years opened in limited release last Friday, and the star-studded cast continues to throw their weight behind the high-school-reunion-themed film.
We caught up with Channing and Jenna before they chowed down on their meal, and they told us about their own experiences as teenagers. Channing skipped his own high school reunion, but says he knows their movie is still true to life. Jenna described her high school years as typically Texan, but with the addition of dance class every night. The training served her well — it was on the set of the dance flick Step Up that she and Channing first got together.


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OCEAN CITY — The process to find a new Ocean City police chief has entered a critical phase with the calendar about to flip over to April and the summer season looming.< ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
Former Chief Bernadette DiPino's departure last year has triggered a national search to find her replacement while three veteran captains taking turns as interim chiefs.
Ocean City recently concluded its national search, which resulted in 86 applicants from all over the country. According to City Manager David Recor, the first cut reduced that list to 39 candidates, who then received a written supplemental questionnaire seeking specific information regarding their management style, the handling of finances and other matters. That process winnowed the list of potential candidates to 36 as three more applicants dropped out at that point, and that list will be cut by about a third during the next phase of the search.
"We are now in the process of evaluating those written responses," said Recor this week. "We will then do a second cut to the 12-15 range."
With such a weighty decision pending, the town is seeking the public's input on the new chief of police search. Through a release this week, the town of Ocean City invited the public to submit questions for use in the selection process or make comments about the attributes they feel are important in the resort's new chief.
The question and comment feature is available on the town's website. Meanwhile, Recor and the Mayor and City Council are also seeking input from an outside, independent source in the selection process. Town officials have enlisted a retired police chief and former city manager to help with the process.
"We have also asked an independent retired chief of police and city manager to help us evaluate those written responses and give us his top 15 candidates," said Recor. "After we get those 15 or so, we will then establish a panel to do telephone interviews."
According to the town's release, another cut will take place in April, followed by telephone interviews and reference checks for the remaining candidates. Following that process, the remaining candidates will be subjected to personal interviews with an appointed panel and the survivors will then be interviewed by the Mayor and Council before final background checks.
"We expect the Mayor and Council to make the appointment in the first part of June," said Recor.
While Recor said the national search resulted initially in 86 applicants for the position, it is uncertain how many if any are currently in the department. The OCPD's command structure was revised last year with a three-captain format representing each of the department's three divisions — patrol, support services and criminal investigation.
The three current captains include Kevin Kirstein, who joined the department in 1980 and was appointed captain in 2004; Michael Colbert, who joined the department in 1988 and was appointed captain in 2006; and Greg Guiton, a 25-year OCPD veteran appointed to captain last year. The three captains are leading the department on rotating, interim basis until the selection process is completed.


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TagniFi API - Libraries
TagniFi provides on-demand access to standardized financial statement data with metadata including source transparency and links to SEC filings. Collected filings include 10-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q and 10-Q/A. Data types included annual, quarterly and year-to-date. The TagniFi API allows users to make web API calls to search tags, get filings, get companies, and get transparency. The API returns JSON, an account is required with service, and an API Key and SSL are used for authentication.


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Ask Matt: Elementary, Selfie's Fallen Star, Murder, Sleepy Hollow, Sons of Anarchy, and More
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Karen Conyers
Karen "Joyce" Conyers, beloved sister, aunt, friend, and teacher to thousands of students in Kansas and Santa Ana, Calif., has passed away. She was born Sept. 17, 1937, in Marion, Kan. She died April 22, 2014, after a short illness.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Winifred Conyers; and a sister, Marilyn.
She will be missed by her brother, Keith (Mary Ann) Conyers; a sister, Kristine (Walter) Andrew; a nephew, Jeffrey (Lissa) Conyers; nieces Lisa Andrew and Michelle (Eric) Pope; and six great nieces and nephews. Joyce will also be missed by her many friends, retired colleagues, and fellow quilters.
Joyce graduated from Emporia State University and taught at Willard Junior High School in the Santa Ana School District for 35 years. She loved to garden, travel, entertain, quilt, and attend Broadway musicals.
A celebration of Joyce's life will be at her home from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014. An interment ceremony will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Claney Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Joyce's memory to the American Cancer Society, 1940 E. Deere Ave., Suite 100, Santa Ana, CA 92705.


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Texans of all political stripes are intimately familiar with Molly Ivins' writing. She gained international fame as a a firebrand liberal columnist with a distinct Texas accent.
But now, four years after her death, Molly's fans are learning about another side of the larger-than-life Texan. Ellen Sweets, a longtime food writer who lives in Austin, has written "Stirring It Up with Molly Ivins: A Memoir with Recipes."
In addition to recipes for 35 of Molly's signature dishes, the book describes the two women's friendship and describes the private passions of a very public woman.
Good news for Texans on the Potomac: Ellen Sweets will be at the National Press Club book fair Tuesday in Washington. You can talk to her about Molly and her book. You can even buy autographed copies.
The book fair, which runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. EST, is a fundraiser for the National Press Club Journalism Institute, which raises money for journalism training, gives college scholarships encouraging diversity in newsrooms and works as a partner on literacy programs with the SEED School, a charter school in Washington and Baltimore. Even if you can't get to the book fair, you can help a good cause by clicking here.


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The Whole Truth,And Nothing But The Truth
Being brutally honest isn't always the easiest thing to do. But as they say: "The truth shall set you free." So, in hindsight maybe it isn't all that hard to speak up. For Mulvane, Kansas-native Rob Parker, he has nothing to hide.
Rob will be the first to tell you that he isn't the greatest of fabricators. But he'll also tell you that he can usually figure out how to make anything if he wants it bad enough. And for that reason Rob has built numerous vehicles, including this '51 Chevy he picked up from his cousin when he was in the eighth grade. Actually, there wasn't much truck there. All that was purchased was a cab and frame. However, over time Rob and his father, Merrill, managed to piece together the truck from various local resources.
Being a do-it-yourself type of guy, Rob figured he could build the truck with the resources close to him, which meant spending some time in local junkyards looking for parts. For the front suspension, Rob found an AMC Pacer-yes, the very same car Wayne drove in the movie Wayne's World, and yanked the IFS from underneath it. To drop the truck down, Rob cut the Pacer coils 11/2 inches. He even notched the frame in order for the Pacer suspension to tuck up close to the frame to get that extra bit of drop. The steering also came from the Pacer. In the rear, another junkyard part was found: an '87 10-bolt rearend. However, Rob did rebuild the rearend with 3.23 gears and new Camaro disc brakes. As for the motor, Rob found an abused 350 and sent it off to engine builder Mike Mistretta. Mike tore down the motor and bored it 0.030 over. Then he stuffed in new TRW 9.5:1 pistons and slapped in a Comp Cams hydraulic roller camshaft. The top end of the motor is comprised of a new Edelbrock dual-plane manifold with a Demon 750 carb and new ported-and-polished double-hump 194 heads. Adding some character to the motor are the custom aluminum valve covers and air cleaner. Backing up the motor is a fresh 400TH with a B&M Bandit shifter.
As for the body, things have come a long way since Rob first purchased the frame and cab from his cousin back in the eighth grade. Luckily Rob didn't have to look far to get the rest of his truck, as his dad hooked him up with a bed, doors, fenders, and more. From there they began assembling the truck and filling in the missing pieces from various manufacturers. For the most part, the '51 still resembles a fairly stock truck, but Rob did throw in a few custom hues here and there. For instance, the bedrails have been smoothed and louvers have been punched in the tailgate. When it came time for bodywork and paint, Rob once again looked no farther than home. Rob's dad attacked the '51 and banged out the bodywork. Then he shot the truck in DuPont Chromabase Radiant Fire Red. Highlighting the bedrails, tailgate, and hood are vague, dark-red metallic flames that stream rearwards. Creating a packaged deal are American Racing Hopster rims-20×8 out back and 18×7 up front-wrapped in BFGoodrich rubber.
The interior of the truck is also an amalgam of pieces. Not being one to throw any ideas out the door, Rob searched high and low for inspiration. He knew all along he wanted a custom dash, so the first item on the list was to begin creating a one-off dash, which Rob did himself. From there he built a custom center console that houses Auto Meter gauges in a vertical stack. But what really sets the console apart are the jewelry bracelets, an idea Rob's wife gave him, that are disguised as bezels around the gauges. On each side of the console is a new bucket seat from Summit Racing. Once again it's Rob's ingenuity that sets them off. As he works for an aircraft manufacturer, Rob yanked some aluminum aircraft seat brackets from the scrap yard, drilled some holes in them, and fabricated them to work with the seats in the truck. He made the door panels as well, highlighting them with aluminum strips from the aircraft scrap yard. Lastly, Rob upholstered the interior with red carpet and black vinyl. Not bad for a guy who claims to be a so-so fabricator.


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Nursery With Dark Jewel-Tone Walls
A New Vintage Nursery Full of Personality and Charm
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A New Vintage Nursery Full of Personality and Charm
Take an ounce of NYC sophistication, a smidgen of Canadian practicality, and an ounce of LA whimsy, and you'll find yourself in the world of Tamara Kaye-Honey. The Pasadena-based interior decorator and force behind House of Honey, not to mention a mom of two, recently completed work on a nursery for the 2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse that showcases her signature "New Vintage Style."
Forgoing any hint of traditional pink or blue, or even the more popular white-on-white, Tamara transformed the space into an ode to the more eclectic side of childhood with the dark jewel box colors that highlight the Uptown Collection of baby furniture she designed in collaboration with Nurseryworks. "I pushed the envelope and created a sense of theatrics and drama with the space by using layers of pattern and pops of color to energize and inspire," she says. "The room is an artful mix of old and new with a definite point of view. I like to think it's both sophisticated yet whimsical." And push the envelope she does! Keep clicking to see how she takes dark colors and antique pieces to create a whimsical room for baby.
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Bernanke Heads to Capitol Hill and More
What's News: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke begins two days of testimony before lawmakers, Italy's election results prompt sell-offs and Google begins to worry about Samsung flexing its muscle. Photo: Getty
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3rd June 2012, 03:23 PM
Has anyone heard of Cavies getting posion ivy? I found some in my back yard and was wondering if that rather then the occasional flea bite is the cause of BB's scratching. BTW, her scratching is not excessive and is centered on the back leg area, I have also found some small bumps but not enough to really be a rash.


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From beer to rock 'n roll: Curious Theatre's Denver Stories scores big
The problem that Curious Theatre Company faced this year with its signature fundraiser, Denver Stories, had nothing to do with filling the house when tickets were going for $1,000 a pop.
Those sold out in a flash.
What challenged playwright Josh Hartwell was the wealth of material he had to work with when he put pen to paper for "Riding on a River of Beer: The Life and Times of the Hon. John Hickenlooper."
"This could have easily been a six-hour, four-act play," allowed Chip Walton, a founder of Curious and its producing artistic director. "But it's not."
What it turned out to be was a very funny look at Colorado's 42nd governor. John Jurcheck, a member of the Curious Theatre Artistic Company, had the title role, and did a bang-up job mimicking Hick's voice and mannerisms. "The only thing I would say to him," Hickenlooper told us, "is that he could have got his foot a little closer to his mouth."
The production included cameo appearances by such Hickenlooper buddies as attorney and political kingmaker Steve Farber; Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries; jobs guru and jazz musician Andrew Hudson; Bow River Capital co-founder Blair Richardson and Roxane White, Hickenlooper's chief of staff; a Tim Tebow-inspired "take a knee;" riffs on his mayoral and gubernatorial campaign, even his wedding to author Helen Thorpe.
"It was so much better than I thought it would be," Hickenlooper admitted afterward, "although only about half of it was true."
The event raised a little over $150,000, which was a record. "We are absolutely ecstatic," Walton said. "Curious just ended its 14th season and this proves we are not just alive and kicking, we are doing great."
Paula Herzmark, executive director of the Denver Health Foundation; Dr. Dean Prina and Jeremy Shamos, president of the Curious Theatre board, chaired the Denver Stories host committee; the event committee was headed by Carmel Koeltzow and Lori Pidick.
Festivities began with cocktails, music by the Andrew Hudson Jazz Quintet and an Occasions Catering buffet in a tent set up outside the theater at 1080 Acoma St. After the show, guests returned to the tent where BJ Dyer and Guenther Vogt of Bouquets had transformed it into a lounge where desserts and nightcaps were served under a crystal chandelier.
It was at the after-party where Hickenlooper and Walton announced that Chuck Morris, president of AEG Rocky Mountain, would be the subject for Denver Stories 2013. "Forty-two years of rock and roll, it's gonna be fun," Morris promised.
The guest list for Denver Stories was a veritable Who's Who of Denver, and included several of those featured in previous Denver Stories: Elbra Wedgeworth, Bob Garner and Judi Wolf, who also had a cameo in this year's show.
Also, Ellie Caulkins, after whom the Ellie Caulkins Opera House is named; philanthropists Barbara Bridges, Janet Mordecai, Merle Chambers and Hugh Grant; Jamie Van Leeuwen, senior adviser to Hickenlooper; Denver Art Museum president Cathey Finlon and her husband, Dick; Jack Finlaw, Hickenlooper's chief legal counsel, and Greg Movesian, a senior vice president with Girl Scouts Colorado; Sally Gart and her son, John; Roscoe Hill and Sheila Wright; Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake; Dorothy Horrell and Pat Livingston from the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation; Lindy Eichenbaum Lent, who had spent six years as Hickenlooper's press secretary when he was Denver's mayor; Tony and Delisa Mayer; David McReynolds; Tamra Ward; attorney Norm Brownstein; J Madden and his wife, Linda Poletti; Denver Center for the Performing Arts chairman Dan Ritchie and DCPA trustee Joy Burns; Will LaBahn, who is helping to plan the Sept. 15 Havana Nights benefit for Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center; artist William Matthews and Laura Barton; UMB Bank's Ryan Chase; Carol Wolf; K.C. Veio; and Paul Borrillo, who was master of ceremonies.
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Mac & Cheese Recipes
Le Mac and Cheese
Yesterday, we had a healthy meal. I worked out for an hour and felt good. But today to hell with exercise! We haven't had macaroni & cheese since Thanksgiving and the kids were asking for it. And when I say kids, I mean my husband.
We always make mac and cheese from scratch, and after trying this recipe, you will too. Say goodbye to those blue boxes of powdered synthetic "cheese" product.
To bring more flavor to an ordinary mac and cheese, I use an herb-infused butter. I picked oregano, tarragon, dill and thyme. This is what I have left in my herb garden from this past season. You can mix and match whatever other herbs or spices you want like basil, chives, marjoram or even garlic and chili. Have fun and create your own unique flavor.
For Mac & Cheese, use any kind of tube-shaped pasta so that it can be coated inside and out with all the cheesy goodness. For this particular preparation, I used the typical elbow-shaped pasta.
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Memory Monday: The Texas Telephone Call
But that is of no importance. Your immediate instinct – to reply "No, this is …." with your own name - is short-circuited. Because you have heard something in that voice, something that has immediately aroused your interest and curiosity.
A Texas accent. You do not live in Texas any longer, you may even have lost your own Texas accent, but you recognize it right away. And the response immediately comes out of your mouth.
"Are your from Texas?"
This starts a conversation. You exchange home towns, perhaps a few stories about these towns and what it was like growing up in them, then information about any visits you have made since moving away. There may also be stories about how people "up North" or "back East" or "out West" react to your Texas accent, if you still have it.
An hour or two later, after wishing one another well, you finally hang up.
You have just experienced The Texas Telephone Call.
The Texas Telephone Call may have regional equivalents, but not all parts of the United States produce people who are so willing and open to talking to strangers from their home state. Moreover, I believe that the era of The Texas Telephone Call, if not exactly over, has definitely passed its peak. With modern types of telephones that have answering machines and Caller ID, we are less inclined to pick up the phone every time it rings. Occasionally, in our household, the nearest phone is one of our "old telephones" and we don't want to run to check the Caller ID on another phone, so we just pick it up. 95.5 percent of the time it's a nuisance call, 4 percent of the time it's actually a friend, relative, or business associate, and the other .5 percent of the time it's a wrong number, so a Texas Call could still happen, but it's not likely.
The only time I remember receiving a real, true Texas Telephone Call was when I was in graduate school in Boston. The only Texas voices I expected to hear were relatives.
The caller had one of those sweet little lady voices. She was very apologetic about dialing the wrong number, but I laughed and said that I never minded hearing a Texas voice and accent, gambling that I had pegged her home state.
"Oh, my, how did you know that?" Only, it sounded more like "Oh, mah, haow did yew know thayut?"
"That's where I'm from. Seymour. It's near Wichita Falls." My conversation-starting instincts were automatically firing up.
"Yew don't sound like a Texan."
"Oh, just wait a few minutes; that'll change." Laughter on the other end.
We exchanged a some pleasantries and a few stories and then hung up. The call was probably no more than 30 or 40 minutes long. But by the end, the accent actually did start to creep back. Five years of college in Washington, D.C. and another year in Boston had erased the Texas overlay on my California accent, but not permanently. A phone call with another Texan can restore it in a few minutes.
My most recent equivalent of the Texas Telephone Call is actually genealogy-related. I have had telephone conversations with three research contacts that started as online exchanges. One lady is a fifth cousin through my South Carolina Lewises, the second contact is a cousin of my half-brother, and the third is a descendant of the wife of a great-great uncle (by a different husband). And all three are from Texas.
And I have had some really looong telephone calls with them. Texans must have extra talking genes. The conversation with the descendant of the great-great-uncle's wife lasted for over two hours, and we're not even related. But we managed to piece together the fascinating life of the great-great uncle's wife, who had had three husbands. He was descended from the first husband, the one who was hanged for horse-stealing. The descendants of the first and third husband did not even know of the existence of the second husband, my great-great uncle, and I was happy to fill them in on the details. We exchanged quite a few bits of juicy information on these families and, of course, on our respective backgrounds in Texas.
I still have an automatic response when I hear "that accent," but the experience is now limited to in-person meetings. Over at What's Past Is Prologue my friend Donna's post tonight deals with how changes in telephone technology have changed our lives. Based on Donna's list at the end, not only am I "at least as old as" she is, I am older, though only because I remember party lines (we weren't on one but we knew people out in the country who were). And one of the hallowed traditions of that long-ago age that has been eliminated by modern improvements in telephony - the prank call - I also remember fondly (and, as in Donna's case, it was my brother and his friends who made these calls). Of course, such modern conveniences as Caller ID were made necessary by the increasingly invasive and pervasive nature of telemarketing and other nuisance calls. But I would never consider a wrong-number call from a fellow Texan to be a nuisance call.
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Good one! It reminds me of my father. He recently picked up a wrong number from some other old guy. They ended up talking to each other for a half hour. My mom and I found that funny!ReplyDelete
I started out laughing as I read your post. I was the caller to Utah for NGS and it ended in a long conversation about the recipient's ancestor from Gilmore, Texas.ReplyDelete
Although not native born I have been here 40+ years, and love the congeniality of Texas people. Thanks for the post.
Not phone calls, but at work many women come into the store and I can always pick out that Pittsburgh accent, which will begin a long conversation. I don't think I have it anymore....too many years away.ReplyDelete
I periodically practise the cold call technique when I am particularly stumped. I love the fact that people, who have never heard of me -- or the family name, are so friendly and willing to talk to me. I always called it the Hokey Calls --- and I love'm.ReplyDelete
Great post - never had a Texas Telephone Call (nor any equivalent) but now I wish I had! :)ReplyDelete
Donna, hummer, Linda, Joan, and Karen - glad you enjoyed this and can identify. Linda - I got pretty good at picking out the "Picksburg" accent because so many people at my church have it. Joan - you are so brave to be able to make a cold call; it's all I can do to write an e-mail to someone I've never had contact with before. Karen - I hope you get a call like this someday. It's so enjoyable! Donna - I guess we come from "talker" families. That could actually be why we like to write.ReplyDelete


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Thursday, September 20, 2007
On The Street…….Carine Roitfeld in New York
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C.R again! She has a nice dress on a nice figure.With the shoes she has,she can certainly pose-but can she walk? Now we have seen all the three grand ladies in a short time.Thanks.
great composition, with the ruffles in the dress working with the louvres on the building. A study in texture, not color.
va-va voom!
k. she just never gets it wrong.
you just want to grab her for a drink at the gramercy. cause you know she knows EVERYTHING.
God I love her smile.
Great dress! Her hair is allways amazing!
thats a beautiful alaia dress
She never takes a bad shot, does she?
Carine certainly knows how to make the most of her assets, and dress "young" without looking silly. I can't believe she's in her 50′s!
Are you stalking her? Enough already……….she's fabulous..and chic…….stylish! Move on! There are other people in the world.
Im not a fan :(
I dont think she carries the dress well at all! She needs better shoes for one.
At least she is wearing a smile though!
Oh my god she's beautiful! I love the blazing, white sunlight the surrounds her, too!
Alaia, Alaia, Alaia
Oh man. Sometimes I think the dresses here are just about how fabulous some women's figures are. Who else could carry off horizontal ruffles (horizontal ruffles!!) and look AMAZING?
Very busy texture on the dress. Most women would not be able to pull this off, but this piece looks good on her.
Love her, Love the shoes- Hate the dress!
What I'd give to see what she do with a pair of Levi's 501, Hanes Tshirt, and a pair of trainers….She is an inspiration.
She looks fabulous in that dress – it really showed off her figure.
oh, she looks awesome!
She's dead-on, as always.
Much better more interesting than Anna Wintour these days.
she looks gorgeous in the dress. it's great to have hope that i might look better in my 50s than i do now in my 20s.
only i actually do think the shoes actually are a little too young for her, and look a tad silly.
did you choose the background specifically to complement the lines in the dress? it looks fabulous
There's no doubt that CR has great style and access to the biggest and best labels available to anyone however; I'd be more impressed if she wasn't always head-to-toe in labels. It's just a sore spot of mine, if you have money and access, then I expect you to look good, it's the everyday person on the street that I find impressive!
love the colors of her outfit (i'd say that dress isn't really for day, though). i've got to say that, as lovely as she is, her hair color is doing her no favors. too orange, too similar in value to her skin, and contrasting in color, bringing out a ruddiness in her complexion. hair tone is so personal and so key. other than that, she clearly has a great eye, lovely smile, and a truly enviable figure. you've gotta love a dress with such great details and textures. the shoes are so 90s prom, right? they're a great grey, and they match the step behind her. in fact, the backdrop is so artfully suited to her outfit, that it certainly was not serendipity, right mr. sart?
ah… such a smart photographer. love the horizontal lines of the doors behind and the horizontal ruffles of the dress. an adorable visual joke.
I aspire to be as cool as Carine. Never get tired of seeing her!
The dress and the ruffling is fantastic, but the heels look like stripper shoes and not in a good way (if there is a good way to look like a stripper!)
You know, I just couldn't stop thinking about this girl (woman), she just always look stunning.. :)
What I love about the photograph is the interplay of the horizontal lines–off the dress and off the shutters in the background. Nice Shot!
LOVE HER! Don't stop taking her photo…she is an inspiration!
ahh she is so inspiring and fabulous, that smile…
She has a nice little figure and knows how to dress it. But I do not understand why she seems to want to hide behind her hair. In all pictures I have seen of her.
she looks happy – great to see her in a lighter colour. she does edgy without being ridiculous so well.
Love this. I never could wear it. Looks great on her.
Nice figure and nice outfit.
I didn't think I'd ever use the phrase "smokin' hot", but here I am using it! Are you sure she's not a hotbot? How does she always look so effortlessly cool and sexy? I mean, besides having a skeleton key to get into any designers wardrobe. An inspiration.
Dress is beautiful on her figure and love the gutsy shoes. Please, please let me look like this at her age!
I don't like the dress, or the way it looks on her even though she has a lovely shape, or the shoes, or the gawky toed-in stance. But I do love the pairing of the ruffles and the screen louvres. Well done.
I, too, think the shoes look silly. And the dress colour is a bit drab. Overall though, of course, she is a very impressively-attractive older woman.
Love how she is always smiling…
This is one of the sexiest pictures I have ever seen of her–and that's saying a lot, because she has taken some amazing pictures in the past.
I try it to express my critic again with a more constructive approach. … ok, sorry.
This alaya dress seems quite cheap to me. On a young girl it could be funny, but for Carine it's too tight, too pale rosa, too much horizontal ruffle stripes.
for the shoes, enough comments have been made.
She does it well sometimes, but here it just doesn't work.
And, yes! Your photos SART are always beautiful.
she looks, as usual, fabulous!
She gives us (older woman) a good name :)
She will forever be… my greatest inspiration. We love you.
Warm and well settled. Match with men wearing Cheap dark brown leather bomber jacket – all genuine match will just fall in place.
That will make a wonderful photoshoot for the ramp…!! Leather and Pencil skirts..!!


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Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post to The Baltimore Sun's health blog Picture of Health (baltimoresun.com/pictureofhealth), which is reprinted here. This week, diatetic intern Lauren Silverman weighs in on snacking.
Snacks don't have to be sugary, salty junk foods; they can be a healthful, low-calorie way to sneak some extra nutrients into your diet. Smart snacking can also keep you from overeating at your next meal.
You might not realize it, but snacks are an important part of daily life. Snacks provide an extra boost of energy to get you through the day. It can be tempting to head straight to the vending machine for a quick midmorning snack or reach for a bag of chips after work or school. However, you can easily avoid these temptations.
Here are some tips to help you get started on the right track.
If you intend to bring a snack to work or school, prepare it the night before. You'll have one less thing to worry about in the morning and won't be tempted to grab a bag of chips on your way out the door.
Read the label:
Pay attention to the serving size and the amount of calories per serving listed on the nutrition label. Aim for 200 calories or less for each snack.
Use portion control:
Measure snack ingredients with measuring cups or eat from a single-serve container (such as yogurt). Avoid eating snacks directly from a multiple-serving package, which may lead to overeating.
Snack only when you're hungry:
Avoid the urge to snack mindlessly when you're stressed, bored or sitting in front of the television.
When creating your own snacks, try to choose a variety of healthy items from each of the food groups for great tasting low-calorie snacks:
Choose whole grain when selecting breads, crackers, cereals and other grains.
Choose a variety of colorful vegetables to get the best balance of vitamins and minerals.
Choose an assortment of fruits to snack on. Keep the skin on for extra fiber.
Drink 1 percent or skim milk and choose low-fat dairy products.
Pick lean deli meats (chicken, turkey), nuts, and nut butters; just be sure to follow the serving size on the label.
Low-calorie beverages:
Select water, 1 percent or skim milk, unsweetened iced tea or sugar-free beverages. For a refreshing treat, slice up a lemon, lime or orange for a splash of vitamin C and add to water or seltzer.
Still need some inspiration? From crunchy to savory, here are some low-calorie snack food ideas to satisfy your every craving:
Sugar snap peas (10), yellow bell pepper (10 strips) and hummus (2 tablespoons) equal about 80 calories.
Baby carrots (6), cherry tomatoes (6), low-fat ranch dressing (2 tablespoons) equal about 125 calories.
Air-popped popcorn (2 cups), grated Parmesan cheese (1 tbsp.), Old Bay (1/4 teaspoon) equal about 85 calories.
Low-fat cheddar cheese (cubes), seedless grapes (10) on mini pretzel sticks (4) equal about 150 calories.
Small apple (sliced), peanut butter (1 tbsp.), ground cinnamon (1/4 tsp.) equal about 160 calories
Whole-grain waffle (1), blueberries (1/2 cup), plain Greek yogurt (2 tbsp.) equal about 140 calories.
Mini pizza: one whole wheat English muffin, low-fat mozzarella cheese (2 tbsp.), tomato sauce (2 tbsp.) equal about 180 calories.
Baked Potato (small: 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/2 inch diameter), reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (2 tbsp.) and salsa (2 tbsp) equal 180 calories.
Looking for a quick and easy snack to bring to work or school? Try packing a piece of fresh fruit (pear, apple, peach, small banana) or a single-serving container of light yogurt or Greek yogurt—for extra nutrients, you can buy the kind with the fruit on the bottom or pack 1/4 cup of blueberries, raspberries or sliced strawberries to mix in. Some other great options might be a piece of low-fat string cheese, a single-serving container of cottage cheese, 1 tbsp. of peanut butter with four whole-wheat crackers, or 1/4 cup of pecans, pistachios, walnuts or cashews.
Remember, snack calories count in your total calories for the day, so be sure to choose healthful, low-calorie snacks to sustain your energy until your next meal.


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Allan contributes important research to the field of neurobiology because of his education at UW Bothell. In his undergraduate studies, Allan worked side by side with Dr. Michael Stiber to rewrite a computer simulator to better understand the cerebral cortex. This new simulator is 20 times faster than the old one, and is pioneering an investigation into abnormal behavior in brain cells.
After graduating with his bachelors from UW Bothell, he was one of the first to enroll in the new Masters of Science in Computing and Software Systems (MSCSS) degree at UW Bothell. Allan is still working on his research in nervous system operation and neuron behavior.
My interests combined with UW Bothell lead to success


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Aaron Saft
Age: 36
Family: Wife, Beth; son, Keagan, 6; daughter, Ambrin, 2
Residence: Mills River
Occupation: Owner/manager of Foot Rx Running
Have you lived in the area all your life?
I grew up in Middletown, N.Y. I went to college in Raleigh and ran for North Carolina State University (1995-2000). We moved to Blacksburg, Va., for my wife to attend medical school (2003-2007). Then we moved to Henderson County (2007) for my wife's residency program, and I opened the store.
When did you first get involved with running?
I started running in 1990 when I was in the eighth grade, running cross country and track and field. I was trying out for soccer actually and lapped most varsity players in a one-mile run. I figured I was trying out for the wrong team.
Were you on cross country or track teams in high school or college?
I hated running when I was really young, first through fourth grade. I played goalie in soccer so I didn't have to run. In fifth grade, we had to run a mile for gym class. I had the fastest time in the school, which went up to sixth grade. My parents took notice.
In junior high, that's when I decided to give running a go. I was one of the top middle school runners in the area and broke five minutes for the mile (4:56) in eighth grade. When I went to high school, the older guys in cross country weren't big fans because I was beating them as a freshman.
By my senior year I had been ranked No. 1 nationally in the two-mile and placed second at Indoor Nationals in the two-mile. Colleges had been contacting me a lot. I was recruited by numerous Division I colleges, but I liked the team and the city of Raleigh, so I signed with N.C. State.
While there I was All-ACC in cross country, the mile, the distance medley relay, the 3000 meter in indoor track and the 3000 meter in steeplechase in outdoor track. I was a part of the 1999 NCAA third-place team at the NCAA Cross Country Nationals.
Talk about your first experience running a marathon.
My first marathon was in Burlington, Vt., The Vermont City Marathon in 2000, I believe. I was young and inexperienced and I went out too fast. I had severe muscle spasms from mile 18 to the end and finished in 2:45. I learned about proper training from that race (which I had not done). I also learned a lot of respect for the distance and a little something about pacing oneself.
Describe the DuPont State Forest Marathon and the half marathons there. What do you like about running at DuPont?
Before moving to North Carolina from Virginia, I had set my sights on the 2007 DuPont Forest Marathon, as it was the USA Track and Field National Trail Marathon Championships. It was my goal to win a national title. My son was born that April, so life changed a bit for me that year, but I was bound and determined to give it what I had.
When we moved here, I began to train with some of the locals who showed me the trails of DuPont. I began to realize that running out there distracted me from the rigors of running. The scenery was so amazing that I can lose myself during my runs by just looking around.
That said, race day in 2007, all I could think of and look for was Chad Newton. I knew Chad was a great runner, and I ran scared for 26.1 miles. I'll never forget seeing the finish line and thinking "I'm about to become a national champion." That was pretty awesome.
What were the biggest races of your career, and why?
Oh, so many... I'll say these three:
1. The 2005 Richmond Marathon. Two Russians, 12 Kenyans and yours truly. I was in 14th at mile 12. I finished fifth in 2:27. A personal record and a proud American.
2. Mount Washington Road Race (7.6 miles up the mountain). I ran up Mount Washington! The things you'll do for a decent view (it was pretty cloudy at the summit). As they say in New England, "Wicked hard!" I got a sweet bumper sticker: "The Driver of this Car ran up Mt. Washington."
3. NACAC Mountain Running Championships in Mexico. I represented the USA and had a great time in the process.
I know you were a support member for Dave Horner during his three ultramarathon runs. What was that like, especially since you're used to being the one racing?
That was a memory of a lifetime. I ran once in Death Valley with Dave. I was glad it wasn't me running. That was brutal. Dave is an amazing person. Spiritually, mentally and physically. What he has accomplished very few can say they have or could. Running to help someone else is an amazing feeling. To share in their accomplishment is a better feeling sometimes than running your own race.
When did you first open Foot Rx, and what's it like owning a business?
We opened our doors in June of 2007. I like sharing my passion with other like-minded folks and helping them improve their running or just listening to them talk about their successes or failures. I get to go out running or racing and call it "work." That used to be my part-time job. I've found a way to make it my full-time job. It also allows me time with my kids. They are a huge part of my life, and I want to be the same part in theirs.
What does the future hold for you?
The Lord only knows. Hopefully lots more running with my friends and more races. I can't wait to be a masters runner. These young guys are getting too fast for me! My son will be kicking my butt before I know it.
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