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This is a sponsored post with Medieval Times & Dinner Tournament and US Family Guide. My family and I love exploring the state of Florida. Many visitors come here for the theme parks, but they forget that we have so much more to offer. Like making Family Memories At Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament show. Located close to all the attractions, it's the perfect place for both locals and visitors to enjoy a night going back in time.
I haven't visited Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament since I was a young girl living in Kissimmee. Yes, that's how long they have been around. I also believe it's because they really provide a show that is fantastic for the entire family. The have knights for the boys and princesses for the girls. Alcohol for the adults and moms don't have to cook! That's what I call a night the entire family will enjoy!
Everyone was so excited to attend the show and have a nice family night out. Our show time began at 6:00 pm in the evening, so we wanted to arrive early enough to take pictures of the castle. When you arrive at the Medieval Times castle you have the ability to walk around the outside of the castle and inside to explore.
Once you enter you will be given a color, this will determine which knight you will be rooting for during the show. You will also get a fun crown to wear during the event. Moms... Dads... wear your crown! It's so much fun and your kids will love it.
You will also have the opportunity to take a picture with a princess or knight on the way in. You are also able to explore the castle before the show begins. Once you take your seat everything will be brought to you during the show.
Quick tip: Make sure to use the restroom before heading to your seat. Especially if you end up sitting in the middle of the crowd. It can be a bit difficult to get in and out.
My girls absolutely loved being able to eat with their hands. They couldn't believe that I was actually allowing it. It was pretty funny! You will get drinks, a soup, chicken, bread rolls, potatoes, and dessert. I have to say that the food was very good and everyone, even my picky eater ate their food and enjoyed it!
The knights also pick ladies from the audience to give a flower to if they win a battle against another knight. Well, our knight was pretty spectacular and won the entire event, but beforehand won two other tournaments. Giving a flower to each of my daughters. They felt so special!
Medieval Times & Tournament Dinner show was definitely a wonderful night out with my family. We were going through some difficult ties with my health issues going up and down. This was exactly what we needed as a family. If you are looking for a fun night out that the entire family will love, then I highly suggest visiting Medieval Times & Tournament Dinner show!
I'm so excited to share with you all that I have also partnered with Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Orlando for a fun family night out! I will be giving away a family four (4) pack of tickets to attend the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament show in Orlando, Florida. So make sure to enter the Rafflectopter below for a night of fun! Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Also, make sure to check out some of their packages available on the website. We were given the Royalty Package which included VIP seating and a few fun things for the kids to use during the show. Definitely worth the upgrade!
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Earlier today, three people died after shootings at a Jewish community center campus and retirement community in Kansas City.
We saw this video from Yair Rosenberg at Tablet Mag. In it, the suspect audibly yells "Heil Hitler" from the back of the police car. Take a look:
Police are still investigating whether the event was a hate crime.
"It's too early in the investigation to try and label it. We know it's a vicious act of violence ... We're going to have to know more about it before we label it," a city official said during a press conference.


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There's been a bit of a retro vibe in the air recently, with acts like Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings and She & Him unselfconsciously evoking bygone eras and turning in the best records of their careers in the process. It is now the turn of The Mynabirds, where Laura Burhenn (ex of Washington DC duo Georgie James) comes over all soulful Sixties chanteuse, the results constituting a rich and focused debut album.
Comparisons have been drawn with the likes of Feist, latter-day Cat Power and Jenny Lewis, and it pretty much goes without saying that if you like any of those singers' work you're in for a treat with What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood. Certainly, aside from Burhenn's warm, versatile voice, The Mynabirds sound nothing like Georgie James, who peddled a polite, agreeable kind of indie-pop. Burhenn's mission statement for the record was 'Neil Young doing Motown' (indeed, the band take their name from a short-lived group where Neil Young actually did Motown), and by way of Dusty Springfield, Bobbie Gentry and Buffy Sainte-Marie, it is one they've neatly accomplished here.
That said, to classify it mere pastiche would be a disservice. Like Sharon Jones, Joan Wasser and the rest, Burhenn is clearly in thrall to these vintage sounds and styles, but the care and attention to detail found on What We Lose in the Fire… boost it beyond any naysaying. That, and the strength of the songs: there are just ten, each as lovely as the other.
Richard Swift produced and played on the album, and is to be commended for his work – as with Damien Jurado's Saint Bartlett, he's coaxed a stirring performance from its central player, creating a full-bodied world in which Burhenn's vocals flourish. Guests include Nate Walcott and Orenda Fink (of Bright Eyes and Azure Ray respectively), Burhenn's mellifluous pipes the constant; never overwhelmed by the resplendent surrounds.
Singling out particular songs for praise is a difficult exercise, though the smoky shuffle 'Give It Time' builds from an unassuming introduction to high drama, crests of slide guitar hinting at Burhenn's throaty, powerful denouement. 'Let the Record Go' bounds in on honky-tonk piano while 'Numbers Don't Lie' sees Burhenn consider relationship politics over one of the most memorable choruses of the record (both are available as free downloads here, incidentally). 'LA Rain', 'Right Place' and 'Wash It Out' are similarly great – whether jilted or contemplative (or both), Burhenn's knack for a hook is wonderfully consistent.
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...where do I begin?
Truffles are delicious, whether they're made with cream, store-bought frosting, cream cheese, or just straight chocolate and sugar. I'll eat 'em flavored with mint or fruit, filled with caramel or marshmallow, or flecked with toffee bits, nuts, or chocolate chips. A bad truffle is hard to find.
That being said, making truffles brings all sorts of problems to the table. First and absolutely foremost, I can't stop eating them. I'll eat one, leave the room, and even cleanse my palate, and I'm still inexplicably drawn back to the fridge for another. And another. Even in making them, only about 3/4 of the mixture actually makes it to truffle-form--I do a lot of utensil and bowl licking (sanitarily, of course). Truffles are, in fact, a mixing-bowl-licker's dream, as there tends to be a lot left behind.
The second issue I have with truffles is the chocolate-coating process. They say practice makes perfect, but I think I'm getting worse. Last time I ended up with some hideous (although still delicious) mounds of lumpy and extremely unattractive chocolate. The dipping chocolate always hardens up on me before I'm finished with my coating and I end up reheating it several times. I believe I need to learn a tempering technique. I've also heard that a small crock pot works well to keep the chocolate liquid-y, but I haven't tried that yet.
For this batch of truffles, I tried a new recipe. Where did I find it? I have no idea. Can I find it again to give credit where credit is due? Unfortunately, no. So if this is your recipe, thanks. I took the easy way out and rolled the little nuggets in powdered sugar. (Wow--with my laziness here and my aforementioned sloth-like tendencies, ya'll are going to think I'm a complete waste of space. I'm not, I promise. I do have my moments.)
Magnificent Mint Truffles
(makes about 50 1-inch balls of evil deliciousness)
1 8-oz package cream cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted + extra for rolling
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1 teaspoon mint extract
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until well blended. Stir in melted chocolate and mint extract until no streaks remain. Refrigerate for about 1 hour. Shape into balls, roll in powdered sugar, and place under lock and key until time to serve.
April 16, 2008
the trouble with truffles...Yum
...where do I begin?
29 comments:
- Sandy said...
I could just take that right off the internet and eat it! LOL! YUM!
Thanks for visiting me!!
- April 16, 2008 at 8:17 AM
- Cheryl said...
Mmmm, I love truffles!
When dipping them, have you tried adding a little melted paraffin or shortening to the chocolate. I've found that really helps with dipping and coating. It thins out the coating somewhat, but it still firms up just the same when it cools. I also use a really narrow container for dipping, like a Pyrex measuring cup, so I have plenty of depth to dip them into.
Regardless, your truffles look delicious!
And thanks for all the comments on my blog. They always make me smile and laugh. ; )
- April 16, 2008 at 8:38 AM
- kimberleyblue said...
That's the reason I don't make truffles - I'd eat waaay too many.
Though I may make an exception to this rule for mint truffles - those look great!
- April 16, 2008 at 8:48 AM
- Elle said...
I'm with Kimberley--I'd eat them all if I made them! Those look deeelicious!
- April 16, 2008 at 8:50 AM
- Mike of Mike's Table said...
Lazy? I think not--these look spectacular to me, and as delicious as the chocolate ones are (likewise for bowl-licking duty), its nice to see something different. I'd definitely gobble these up.
- April 16, 2008 at 9:07 AM
- LyB said...
Those look deliciously evil alright! And I must try that crock pot trick, sounds like it would work wonders!
- April 16, 2008 at 10:18 AM
- RecipeGirl said...
Truffle dipping is tricky business. Add lots of patience!
- April 16, 2008 at 10:49 AM
- April in CT said...
My husband has banned me from buying truffles (he's not a sweets eater, but he inhales truffles), but he never said anything about me making them at home. Loophole!
- April 16, 2008 at 11:51 AM
- kat said...
i'm with you when cooking sweets, I end up eating so much of the batter raw even when I shouldn't!
- April 16, 2008 at 4:30 PM
- Deborah said...
I was going to say what cheryl said - to add a bit of shortening. That always helps me - although I'm still not very good at dipping them! This reminds me that I haven't had a good truffle in ages!
- April 16, 2008 at 4:36 PM
- Karen said...
Well, they looks great!
- April 16, 2008 at 4:49 PM
- Kevin said...
Those look good! I did not know that you could make truffles with things other than chocolate. These cream cheese and chocolate chip truffles sound good. The mint extract is nice touch!
- April 16, 2008 at 8:39 PM
- michelle @ TNS said...
mint truffles are my absolute favorite, tho i've never made them with cream cheese...i bet that's yummy.
i always F the dipping part up too, no matter how hard i try.
- April 16, 2008 at 9:12 PM
- Anonymous said...
mint truffles! my head just exploded! amazing! growing up, my mother kind of implied that truffles were only coated in cocoa, i think to discourage me from eating one trillion. it only kind of worked.
- April 16, 2008 at 10:54 PM
- Ellie @ Kitchen Wench said...
What gorgeous truffles! I like the method too - sounds much easier than traditional chocolate-dipped ones!
- April 17, 2008 at 12:14 AM
- Lina said...
they look great to me!
- April 17, 2008 at 12:42 AM
- StickyGooeyCreamyChewy said...
I can never pass up a good truffle!I have the same truffle issues. I use toothpicks for dipping and that helps. I just bought a truffle dipper at sur la Table. I'll let you know if it works.
- April 17, 2008 at 1:01 AM
- Pixie said...
I have made truffles just once before; it's certainly hard work keeping the chocolate on them and then dipping them into sprinkles or nuts or what have you. And you certainly can never get enough of them! Well done as I know how much work is entailed in making them.
- April 17, 2008 at 2:29 AM
- dabooklady said...
yummy what a great photo and write up..I love truffles...do stop by and enter my recipe contest
I have never made them but love to eat them.. :)
- April 17, 2008 at 2:10 PM
- noble pig said...
Well, they look divine. But I hear you on the batter thing. I've started chewing gum during the batter making (a super minty one) to try and control the little wee bits of self-control I have. It's so hard though. Can you send me some?
- April 17, 2008 at 2:13 PM
- Melanie said...
Trouble or not, those look fantastic! And chocolate and mint (as we have discussed before) is a dreamy combination. I think they turned out perfect!
- April 17, 2008 at 4:39 PM
- LisaRene said...
Oooo, these are so bad yet so good! I'd be happy with a big heaping spoonful of truffle and eat it like a sucker :) I understand the addiction and simply can not make things like this or I'll eat them all within a day! This would have to be something I would make and bring to a friends house/party/hostess gift or something like that and be happy with just licking the bowl :)
- April 17, 2008 at 10:11 PM
- Emiline said...
Who doesn't love a truffle?? It's the world's most perfect food.
I'm considering making truffles today and stuffing them into cupcakes.
- April 18, 2008 at 4:42 AM
- Kim said...
Grace they look good. Is that a Southern thing eating raw batter? Because if it is, I need to know so I can start practicing.
- April 18, 2008 at 5:28 PM
- Rosie said...
I wish I could find away to put my hand in and take a truffle to try!! Those look soooooo scrummy :)
Rosie x
- April 19, 2008 at 7:38 AM
- Krysta said...
Can't type... keyboard is malfunctioning because of the drool.
- April 19, 2008 at 11:57 AM
- TBC said...
Thanks for stopping by my blog and helping me find yours.:)
I found that truffle-making was not as easy as it was made to sound by so many. I had a bit of a problem making my batch.
Your mint truffles sound heavenly! I've tried mine with balsamic vinegar and it was pretty good.
- April 19, 2008 at 12:00 PM
- kellypea said...
Those sound pretty dangerous. I've never made them an any version before. Where have I been? I am quite the bowl-licker, though...
- April 19, 2008 at 3:03 PM
- Mrs. L said...
These look awesome. Since I have had the same trouble with the dipping, I may have to try and try again.
- April 23, 2008 at 1:37 AM


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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Wednesday, April 14, 2010) – It was far from how Real Salt Lake scripted it, but the Utah side ended up getting the job done tonight in its Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup "MLS Play-in" round affair at Buck Shaw Stadium, defeating the San Jose Earthquakes 5-3 in penalty kicks after a wild, back-and-forth 3-3 draw on the campus of Santa Clara University.
In a match that had a little bit of everything, Real Salt Lake would jump out to a lead just seven minutes in when FW Robbie Findley slotted home past 'Quakes GK Jon Busch after the RSL striker alertly pounced on a poor pass in the San Jose defensive third. The visitors then appeared to seize complete control of the result at the hour mark, when MF Nelson Gonzalez's 22-yard free kick tally gave the visitors a 2-0 cushion. But the Earthquakes wouldn't give up that easily, pulling one back through DF Chris Leitch eight minutes later before FW Arturo Alvarez provided a dramatic equalizer with two minutes remaining in regulation to even things up at 2-2, sending the match into 30 minutes of added extra time.
San Jose rookie Justin Morrow would give the home side its first lead of the night in the 103rd minute, just sneaking a shot past RSL 'keeper Kyle Reynish, but Real Salt Lake – much like in its draw with Seattle four nights ago in Sandy – would provide more late drama of its own, this time via DF Nat Borchers' header off a cross from fellow defender Robbie Russell in the 118th minute, pushing the match to a 3-3 draw and, eventually, into kicks from the penalty spot.
Alvarez's sparkling effort after the half wouldn't matter in penalties, as the notorious thorn in RSL's side missed the Earthquakes' first attempt. Meanwhile, the visitors would bury all five of its spot kicks, and fittingly it was RSL's famed "Open Cup hero" MF Andy Williams that finished off the proceedings with his conversion in the fifth round.
Real Salt Lake Notes
- Real Salt Lake still has one more "MLS Play-in" qualifying round to go through to advance into the 96th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, as the Claret-and-Cobalt will face the winner of the D.C. United/FC Dallas match-up at RFK Stadium on Wednesday, April 28. After losing a coin flip, RSL will again be forced to travel for that impending contest, which will be played by early June.
- Although Real Salt Lake advanced from tonight's contest, the result still will not count as the squad's first-ever road win in the competition, as the match will officially go down in the record books as a 3-3 draw, pushing the Utah side's all-time away mark in the tournament to 0-4-1.
- Real Salt Lake lost a key cog on its backline around the half-hour mark, as DF Chris Wingert was forced from the match due to a hamstring strain. It was the second such injury of the match, as San Jose striker Cornell Glen suffered a similar injury just 10 minutes in while going after a ball in the RSL penalty area.
- There will be little rest for the weary, as Real Salt Lake will travel south down the California coast on Thursday to Los Angeles in preparation for this Saturday's Western Conference showdown and MLS Cup 2009 rematch with the LA Galaxy (8:30 p.m. MT, live on Fox Soccer Channel). Among the regular contributors from RSL's first three League matches, DF Nat Borchers, MF Will Johnson, and FW Robbie Findley all put in the full 120 minutes, while DF Robbie Russell played 89 minutes in place of the injured Wingert. DF Tony Beltran, MF Jean Alexandre, and DF Rauwshan McKenzie also put in the full two hours of game action for the Claret-and-Cobalt.
- Tonight marked the official RSL debut of MF Collen Warner, who started the match in the #10 role and played the first 69 minutes before being replaced by regular captain Kyle Beckerman.
- The goal for Findley was his first for RSL in League or Cup competition in 2010, while Gonzalez's tally was his first official goal in an RSL uniform since joining the squad last August.
Real Salt Lake Quotes
- RSL Head Coach Jason Kreis on the match: "It seems like these Open Cup games are crazy affairs for us, at least they have been the last couple of years. To be up two goals, and then go down 3-2, and then tie it up in the waning moments and win it in penalties, we have to look at this as a positive thing. I feel very good about the way our team reacted to what could have been a very disappointing situation."
- Kreis on players that stood out tonight: "I think Nat Borchers played a solid game tonight. He hustled throughout the entire match and I believe that those who play their hardest will get rewarded in the end. He really help uplift the team tonight and played a major role in our success this evening."
- Real Salt Lake defender Nat Borchers on his 118th minute equalizer: "I saw the scoreboard and read there was only about two minutes left into overtime and decided to take that risk of attacking. The ball popped out, Robbie Russell got a good cross over and luckily I was at the back post and headed it in. I thought it was a lucky header, but in the end that's how the sport is played."
- Borchers on giving up a 2-0 lead: "It's actually tough giving up a lead like that and then trailing in overtime. I believe that third goal they scored on us in overtime really woke us up and made us battle even harder for the tie. We realized they were playing too much in our own half of the field, and when we got the ball we decided to press them and fortunately we got that tying goal."
San Jose Earthquakes v. Real Salt Lake
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup "MLS
Play-in" Qualifier
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 – Buck Shaw Stadium
Scoring Summary:
RSL – Robbie Findley 1 (unassisted) 7
RSL – Nelson Gonzalez 1 (unassisted) 60
SJ – Chris Leitch 1 (unassisted) 68
SJ – Arturo Alvarez 1 (Ramiro Corrales 1) 88
SJ – Justin Morrow 1 (Arturo Alvarez 1) 103
RSL – Nat Borchers 1 (Robbie Russell 1) 118
Penalty Kicks:
RSL – Johnson (goal), Beckerman (goal), Findley (goal), Russell (goal), Williams (goal)
SJ – Alvarez (wide right), Gjertsen (goal), McDonald (goal), Sanchez (goal)
Misconduct Summary:
RSL – Will Johnson (caution) 8
SJ – Steven Beitashour (caution) 51
RSL – Kyle Beckerman (caution) 89
SJ – Bobby Burling (caution) 109
Real Salt Lake – Kyle Reynish, Tony Beltran, Nat Borchers, Rauwshan McKenzie, Chris Wingert (Robbie Russell 31), Will Johnson, Collen Warner (Kyle Beckerman 69), Jean Alexandre, Nelson Gonzalez (Andy Williams 61), Robbie Findley, Alvaro Saborío (Fabian Espíndola 80).
Statistics: Shots: 10; Shots on Goal: 4; Fouls: 19; Offsides: 3; Corners: 6.
San Jose Earthquakes – Jon Busch, Chris Leitch, Bobby Burling, Brandon McDonald, Ramiro Corrales, Javier Robles (Arturo Alvarez 60), Ramon Sanchez, Chris Wondolowski (Eduardo 61) (Omar Jasseh 74), Justin Morrow, Cornell Glen (Steven Beitashour 13), Joey Gjertsen.
Statistics: Shots: 11; Shots on Goal: 5; Fouls: 16; Offsides: 1; Corners: 11.
Referee: Alejandro Mariscal
Senior Assistant: Said Ravenfar, Colin Arblaster
Official: Maurizio
All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial


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More Stories Behind 160 Massachusetts Avenue
Sometimes seeing is believing. Walking around the unfinished studios of the 160 Massachusetts Avenue building, trustee Bill Kaiser looked past construction clutter in the technology center and envisioned the masterpieces that these blank canvases would soon become. A self-proclaimed tech junkie with his own meticulously designed home studio, Kaiser lit up as he passed box upon box of state-of-the art equipment ready to be installed. He was inspired but conflicted.
The Ark and The Bridge
Kaiser hadn't previously considered making a gift by naming a room in Berklee's new 160 Massachusetts Avenue building. But he was drawn to its beautiful studios and inspired by the impact they would have on the Berklee community, on Boston, and through technology, on Berklee's campus in Valencia, Spain. And then it came to him that a donation would be the perfect way to honor the two most influential people in his life: his parents. The gift would combine four of his greatest passions: music, education, technology, and family.
"Our students are some of the most creative and talented people on earth, and we wanted to have facilities worthy of them."
—Berklee president Roger H. Brown
As the technology center neared completion, Studio 2 became "The Ark," in honor of Donald H. Kaiser, Bill's father. "Dad has loved singing, performing, and listening to music his whole life," Kaiser observes. "He continues to share his love of music with his children and grandchildren." The Ark is 1,400 square feet, and Berklee's second-largest recording studio. It features a Neve 88RS console with 48 channels and automation, a Bosendorfer seven-foot grand piano with Disklavier capability, and space for some 30 musicians. (See photos on page 23.)
Studio 3 became "The Bridge," in honor of Barbara L. Kaiser, Bill's mother. "Mom was often whistling and humming around the house," Kaiser recalls. "She has supported our father by attending hundreds of his band concerts during their 70-plus years of marriage." The Bridge features 1,045 square feet of recording space and is especially suited for small-ensemble recordings. It features an SSL Duality Console, a Yamaha C7 grand piano with Disclavier capability, and space for 12 to 15 musicians.
Kaiser is just as impressed by the studios' beauty as he is by their technology. "In a beautiful studio like The Ark or The Bridge, there's a juxtaposition of technology and design that feeds my soul. You don't usually get those two things together. [Walters-Storyk Design Group] created visual perfection in addition to technical perfection." Kaiser imagines that students and faculty alike will be glad to spend many hours in these inviting state-of-the-art spaces.
Berklee honored Kaiser and his generosity during a dedication ceremony of the The Ark and The Bridge in May.
The Shames Family Scoring Stage
Current chair of Berklee's Board of Trustees, Jeff Shames, has served on the board since 2004. Shames's visionary leadership has guided Berklee through several pivotal projects, including Berklee Valencia, Berklee Online, and 160 Massachusetts Avenue. His participation on the board's campus planning committee was influential in turning Berklee's vision for its first purpose-built facility from a dream into a reality. When Jeff recently announced his commitment to a new capital gift, the college was delighted to recognize his contribution through the largest studio in the college's history.
The Shames Family Scoring Stage is 2,200 square feet and can host up to 50 musicians. It has a large-scale analog recording console (Neve 88RS) with 60 channels and automation, a Steinway D nine-foot grand piano (another first in the college's history), complete wiring for surround sound formats, and recording to picture capability (for film scoring and contemporary writing and production majors).
In addition to this gift, Shames has also been generous to the Berklee City Music Program, the Berklee Fund, and Berklee's last capital campaign, Giant Steps.
The Boch MCL Lab
Ernie Boch Jr. '82 is perhaps best known for his success as the president and CEO of Boch Enterprises, his auto business empire, but he is also a talented musician. Boch can attest that much has changed at Berklee since his days as a student. He had the opportunity to envision and implement many of those changes during his tenure on the board of trustees from 2005 to 2011. With his recent capital gift, recognized through the Boch Mastering/Critical Listening Lab (Boch MCL Lab, for short), Boch continues to make an impact on his alma mater and helps to ensure that Berklee remains a leader in contemporary music education.
The Boch MCL Lab is a 350-square-foot room with high-resolution stereo and surround-sound monitoring that will support mastering and critical listening curriculum and activities. Boch has been generous to the Berklee Fund, Berklee City Music Program, the Beantown Jazz Festival, and through scholarship opportunities.
The Gretsch.com Fitness Center
Berklee has also received support from friends of the college for this exciting project. Fred Gretsch, president of the Gretsch Company, and his wife Dinah, company vice president and CFO, have long been generous to Berklee, supporting music business majors through the endowment of the Jimmie Webster scholarship which is awarded to an outstanding student each year. When they learned that Berklee would create its first building from the ground up, they offered early support, recognizing the impact that it would have on the students and the community. Ultimately, the student fitness center on the fourth story of the building inspired them. The Gretsch Fitness Center features treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, a stair climber, rowing machine, and an expansive view that stretches to the Fenway neighborhood and beyond. Students are grateful to have an outlet to exercise their bodies in addition to their minds.
The Gretsch Company also generously donated drum sets (with cymbals donated by Zildjian), for practice and rehearsal rooms in the buildings, ensuring that percussion students have access to brand-new, high-quality equipment.
Jimi, Carole, James, and Donna
A number of generous donors, including Presidential Advisory Council members and parents who want to make a difference, elected to name rooms for favorite musicians. "As proud parents of a new Berklee student in 2009, we were impressed with the thoughtful way our son was welcomed into the Berklee community," reflect Tim and Natalie Hyland. "As we met Berklee administrators and faculty members, we soon realized that there were unique initiatives, programs, and construction projects that required funding. While we hope our son, John Hyland '13, makes his mark in the music world, we wanted to leave our mark on Berklee by helping to fund a couple of Berklee's unmet needs."
The Hylands selected one of three rehearsal rooms in 160 Massachusetts Avenue to recognize their gift, naming it the Jimi Hendrix Room honoring their son's love and passion for the legendary guitarist's music. With drum set, grand piano, PA system, guitar and bass amps in each, the rooms are ready for ensemble rehearsals. The Jimi Hendrix Room sits alongside its two neighbors, the Carole King Room and the James Brown Room, named by Presidential Advisory Council members Cyn and Ray Barrette and Megan and Robert O'Block, respectively. Lori and Peter Comeau recognized faculty vocal instructor Donna McElroy by naming the grand staircase leading from the first floor lobby to the second floor dining and performance pavilion after her.
Berklee thanks all donors who have generously supported 160 Massachusetts Avenue. This project was critical for Berklee to remain the world's leading institute for contemporary music education. In Bill Kaiser's words, "This building will have a transformative impact not only on the Berklee community but also on the city of Boston and the world." Berklee invites you to come see—and believe—for yourself. Join us on June 13, 2014, for our Alumni Reunion and Dedication of 160 Massachusetts Avenue.
Are you interested in supporting Berklee through a gift? For information, contact Cindy Albert Link at email@example.com.
A Special Thank You
Berklee's first new purpose-built facility at 160 Massachusetts Avenue will provide essential opportunities for our students and college community. We wish to thank the following donors for their leadership and generosity (they are listed chronologically).
- Ernie Boch, Jr. '82
- Donna and Jim Chambers
- Paul and Catherine
- Buttenwieser
- Quincy Jones '51
- The Chuck McDermott Family
- Megan and Robert O'Block
- Teri and Morton Salomon
- The Baxter Krahn Family
- Virginia and Jim Scully
- Ivan and Tina Rafowitz
and Family
- Lisa K. Hilton
- The Comeau Family
- Timothy and Natalie Hyland
- Dinah and Fred Gretsch
and Family
- Cyn and Ray Barrette
- Bill Kaiser
- The Eisenson Family
- Jeff Shames
- Cindy Albert Link and
Larry Link
- Charles and Cynthia Hirschhorn
- Seth Saltzman '81
- Sandi and David Whiston
- Beverly Tryon


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There appears to be no end in sight in the growth of betting via mobile phones and tablets.
Gambling giant Tabcorp says fixed odds betting and digital betting, especially on mobile platforms, were the major drivers of a strong performance of its core wagering business in the 2013/14 financial year.
Digital betting turnover grew 18 per cent to $2.9 billion.
Mobile devices accounted for 54 per cent of that - up from 35 per cent a year earlier.
"Our success in digital is no accident," chief executive David Attenborough said.
"Mobile continues to be the key driver of digital growth."
The rapid growth and dominance of mobile betting was evident during the recent soccer World Cup, where it accounted for around 70 per cent of Tabcorp's digital turnover.
Tabcorp generated $25 million in revenue from the World Cup.
Mr Attenborough said Tabcorp had recruited experts from a range of industries to work on mobile design and to get products to market faster.
While digital betting grows, activity in pubs, clubs and TAB stores continues to fall.
Mr Attenborough said Tabcorp was aiming to integrate digital betting with outlets like TABs, pubs and clubs, by offering "non-betting" benefits to customers doing their digital betting in pubs or clubs.
More detail would be provided when a pilot program is launched later this year, he said.
Tabcorp's net profit rose 2.6 per cent to $129.9 million in the year to June 30 from 2012/13.
The Keno business was the only division not to lift its underlying earnings, and Tabcorp has made growing that division a priority for the current financial year.
Tabcorp operates Keno in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
It intends to start jackpot pooling between NSW and Victoria in the first half of the 2015 financial year, with Queensland to follow.
Mr Attenborough said pooling was unlikely to increase the size of multi-million jackpots but would increase their frequency.
Shares in Tabcorp were 10 cents higher at $3.55 at 1301 AEST.
* Net profit of $129.9m, up 2.6pct from $126.6m in 2012/13
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A message from NAESCO's Executive Director, Timothy D. Unruh
Energy Service Companies contract with private and public sector energy users to provide cost-effective energy efficiency retrofits across a wide spectrum of client facilities, from college campuses to water treatment plants. Effectively utilizing a performance-based contract business model, ESCOs have implemented significant comprehensive energy efficiency retrofit projects over the last three decades. The latest Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Report estimates that ESCO investment in energy efficiency retrofit projects currently runs about $5 billion a year. Since 1990, ESCOs have delivered:
$50B in projects paid from savings
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450,000 person-years of direct employment
$33 billion of infrastructure improvements in public facilities
450 million tons of CO2 savings at no additional cost
The U.S. Energy Efficiency Market
The U.S. building efficiency sector accounted for $68.8 billion in revenue in 2016.*
Overall, U.S. building efficiency products and services grew by 8%, or $5 billion in 2016, led by energy efficient lighting and commercial building retrofits, both up 7%, reaching $26.4 billion and 8.4 billion respectively.*
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Teacher resources and professional development across the curriculum
Teacher professional development and classroom resources across the curriculum
Educators Richard Beach and Jamie Myers hope that an inquiry will "challenge or interrogate the common-sense, taken-for-granted assumptions underlying the construction or representation of a social world." This should hold true for all inquiries, regardless of the topic. Students should go beyond the mere collection of facts; they should make connections, develop interpretations, analyze points of view, and draw conclusions about how all these "facts" work together. But without reflection on the process as a whole, students may not see how they were able to cultivate such sophisticated thinking habits. Reflection, in essence, teaches students how they learn.
Inquiry should also lead to some kind of action that extends what is learned beyond the classroom. Beach and Myers give an example of middle school girls who, after reading about the life of a medieval girl in Catherine, Called Birdy, each investigated a topic or issue related to girls or women in present-day society (e.g., eating disorders, the "glass ceiling," single-sex classrooms). They then made presentations on these topics to a group of sixth-grade girls, seeking to transform some of these girls' beliefs about women in society. To do this, they used games, discussions, PowerPoint presentations, opinion polls, video clips, and skits.
Beach and Myers reflect on the benefits of their "social worlds" project: "Learning to use these strategies helps students develop greater understanding of how language serves as a tool for constructing these systems, an understanding essential for interrogating their own social worlds." In other words, taking the understanding gained from an inquiry out of the classroom and into the "real world" is essential. Otherwise, as interesting as the inquiry may have been as a classroom exercise, it remains only that. Students must be encouraged to see that what they have learned can lead to a change of opinion and, however subtle, a change of behavior toward the topic studied.
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How to Use the Club-Behind-the-Spine Fitness Test
The club-behind-the-spine test is a very helpful evaluation tool for evaluating your golf-related physical fitness. One important purpose of this test is to determine your ability to achieve and maintain the ideal, straighter thoracic spine angle at address through adequate chest and middle-spine flexibility. In addition, this test measures muscle strength tightness in your hamstring muscles (the muscles in the backs of your legs).
1Stand upright while holding a golf club behind your back.
In one hand, hold the head of the club flat against your tailbone. In your other hand, hold the grip of the club against the back of your head.
2Bend your hips and knees slightly (10 to 15 degrees) and contract your lower abdominal muscles.
You want to press the small of your back into the shaft of the club.
3While keeping your lower back in complete contact with the clubshaft, straighten the middle and upper portions of your spine and neck.
Make as much complete contact between the shaft and the entire length of your spine and back of your head as possible.
4Try to bend forward from your hips and proportionately from your knees while maintaining club contact with your spine and head.
Keep bending forward until you're able to comfortably see a spot on the ground in front of you where the golf ball would normally be at address.
5Remove the club from behind your back and grip it with both hands in your normal address position while trying to maintain all the spine, hip, and knee angles that you just created.
If properly executed, the club-behind-the-spine test positions you so that you feel comfortably balanced over the ball with muscle activity appropriately felt in your lower abdominals, thighs, hips, upper back, and shoulder blades.
You achieve a straighter, more efficient thoracic-spine angle and a neutral, more powerful pelvic position for the golf address position with proper degrees of hip and knee bend. In other words, you achieve a posture at address with the most potential for producing a safe, highly effective golf swing.


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Monday, January 31, 2011
The art of Shinohara Ushino
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Extremely rare live-steam "Indian" motorcycle toy believed to have been made by prewar Japanese maker C-K. The Sidecar serves as boiler. Via: Antique Trader
'The burble of my exhaust unwound like a long cord behind me. Soon my speed snapped it, and I heard only the cry of the wind battering my head split and fended aside. The cry rose with my speed to a shriek while the air's coldness streamed like two jets of iced water into my dissolving eyes... The next mile of road was rough. I braced my feet into the rests, thrust with my arms, and clenched my knees on the tank til its rubber grips goggled under my thighs... The bad ground was passed and on the new road our flight became birdlike.'
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The concepts of Johnathan CJ Lee
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Holger Aue is a cartoonist and longtime motor fan. He baught his first motorcycle in 1978, and several others followed. He studied social pedagogics, and worked as a tree doctor for two years. He began his studies in Illustration at the Fachhochschule in Hamburg in 1986. In the 1990s, he decided to combine his fascination for motors and his artistic talents, and this resulted in the series 'MOTOmania' Via: lambiek
The art of David Mattingly. Via: Moment D'Inspiration
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"Which helmet shall I wear today?" Via: fosfor gadgets
Friday, January 28, 2011
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The art of Mike 'Bebo' Bibeau
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Forever Lumley.
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Why the Dugally Somma isn't ugly. Via: Hell for Leather
The art of blastcut
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Lotte Laserstein's "The Motorcyclist". Via: The Deutsches Museum
The Truth About Video Game Motorcycles. Via: kotaku
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Monday, January 24, 2011
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"The Whitwood was produced by the OEC company, they specialized in two-wheel cars, with two doors, folding hood and windscreen, in 1934. They had four models with engines from 150 to 1000cc. two small outrigger stabilizing wheels kept the machine stable at rest. Despite some innovative designs, they stopped production in 1936". Via:
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
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Harvard is looking for its first Ivy League victory of the 2011-12 season (Gil Talbot).
Full Game Notes (pdf)
The Particulars
The Crimson hits the road for the first time in two and a half weeks as it looks to exact revenge on ECAC and Ivy League rival Dartmouth. The Big Green upset the Crimson, 3-2, in the teams' first meeting of the 2011-12 season in Cambridge.
Series History
The Harvard-Dartmouth series is the most contested in program history, and also one of the few in which Harvard trails, with a 35-41-2 mark in 78 all-time matchups. Tonight's matchup represents the first time since the start of NCAA play that neither team in the contest has been nationally ranked.
The two teams kicked off the 2011-12 season series at Bright Hockey Center Nov. 23. For the second straight game, Harvard scored within the first minute of play as Lyndsey Fry (Chandler, Ariz.) redirected a Josephine Pucci (Pearl River, N.Y.) shot just 39 seconds in. Dartmouth rallied for a pair of scores in the second period and added a third in the final frame. Jillian Dempsey's (Winthrop, Mass.) goal with under a minute to go wasn't enough to save the Crimson from a 3-2 defeat.
In just its third home game of the 2010-11 season, Harvard defeated ninth-ranked Dartmouth, 5-3, thanks to a balanced scoring attack. Five different Harvard players notched goals as Marissa Gedman (Framingham, Mass.) started the scoring and Liza Ryabkina '11, Elizabeth Parker (Milton, Mass.), Kate Buesser '11 and Katharine Chute '11 followed with tallies. Buesser's goal was a shorthanded effort, and Laura Bellamy (Duluth, Minn.) picked up 20 saves in the win.
In the back half of the home-and-home, Harvard came back twice from one-goal deficits to grab a 3-2 win in Hanover, N.H. Jillian Dempsey scored Harvard's first goal of the night, its second shorthanded effort in as many games, to pull even with the Big Green at 1-1. Alisa Baumgartner (West Vancouver, B.C.) squared the score at 2-2 early in the third period, and Dempsey picked up her second of the night to seal the 3-2 win for the Crimson.
The two teams met for a third time in an ECAC semifinal at Bright, and the Big Green exacted revenge for the regular season results. Josephine Pucci knotted the score at 1-1 with a goal in the first period, but Dartmouth went onto put in three unanswered scores to claim a 4-1 win and advance to the ECAC championship game.
Last Time Out
The No. 9 Crimson ran into a talented No. 2 Minnesota squad in a pair of games last weekend, and the Golden Gophers skated away from Bright with a pair of wins, 2-1 and 7-3.
Game 1 was a defensive battle that featured stellar play from both goalies. Minnesota got on the board first with just under two minutes to play in the fist period and carried the 1-0 lead into the final stanza. The Gophers made it 2-0 at 12:03 of the third period, but Harvard answered two minutes later as Marissa Gedman's slapshot weaved through traffic and found the back of the net, bringing the Crimson within one. Harvard went on the power play with just over two minutes left in the game but was unable to find the qualizer in the 2-1 loss.
Scoring came early and often in Game 2 as the squads combined for four goals in the first five minutes of the contest. Gina McDonald (New Brighton, Minn.) got Harvard on the board off a Jillian Dempsey pass to cut the deficit to 3-1 and Dempsey netted one of her own at the end of the first to make it 4-2 after one period of play.
Sarah Edney (Mississauga, Ont.) notched a power-play tally in the second period, but the Gopher offense proved too powerful in the 7-3 decision.
Scouting the Big Green
Dartmouth is having an up-and-down season through 10 games, bringing a 5-4-1 overall record, along with a 4-2-1 ECAC mark, into the Harvard game. Dartmouth has played three straight one-goal games, claiming victories in the last two.
After sinking the Crimson Nov. 23, the Big Green welcomed No. 10 Northeastern to Thompson Arena and topped the Huskies, 4-3. The guests took a 1-0 lead just over a minute into the game but a power-play goal by Margaux Sharp squared the score at 1-1 entering the first break. Kelly Foley put Dartmouth out in front with the only goal of the second period and Sally Komarek gave Dartmouth a two-goal cushion with a goal just 1:02 into the third period. Northeastern rallied for two goals in the homestretch, forcing the game to overtime, but Komarek struck again, just 51 seconds into the extra frame, giving Dartmouth the dramatic, 4-3 victory.
Foley is the team leader in both points (11) and goals (7), and the senior forward has a team-high 49 shots this year. Reagan Fischer is the team's assist leader with seven on the season, and, at +10, Camille Dumais is the highest-rated player on the squad. Sasha Nanji remains the biggest scoring threat from the blue line with 3-3-6 points and Ali Winkel has the team lead in power-play goals as two of her three scores have come on the player advantage.
Sophomore goalie Lindsay Holdcroft has been excellent for the Big Green, bringing a 1.74 goals-against average and .934 save percentage into the matchup with Harvard. She has allowed just five goals over her last four games.
League's Elite
As a team, Harvard ranks among the top of the league in a number of categories. The Crimson boasts the second-best scoring offense in the league as one of just two teams averaging better than three goals per game at 3.11 per contest. Harvard has converted on 27.3 percent of its power-play chances, which also ranks second in the ECAC, and its 12 power-play goals ranks fifth in the league, despite Harvard playing the fewest number of games of any ECAC Hockey squad.
Granite State of Mind
While teams from the state of New Hampshire have traditionally given Harvard trouble, the Crimson has performed well recently when playing in the Granite State. In its last five games played in New Hampshire, Harvard is 4-0-1, having beaten Dartmouth three straight times on its home ice and gone 1-0-1 against UNH in Durham, N.H. The last time the Crimson lost while playing in its northerly neighbor was 2007-08, when the Wildcats handed Harvard its only regular-season loss of the year, 4-1. Harvard's last loss at Dartmouth came Dec. 15, 2006, a 4-1 decision.
In Need of an Ivy Win
Even though the Crimson boasts the second-best overall record among Ivy League schools, Harvard has yet to record a win against an Ivy team this season in a pair of attempts. Over the past five seasons, Harvard has compiled a 37-8-5 record against Ancient Eight schools, including a perfect 10-0-0 mark in 2007-08. The Crimson finished first in the Ivy standings in 2007-08 and 2008-09.
Everyday Dempsey
Junior Jillian Dempsey has been a consistent force for the Crimson this season. Dempsey missed two games while suiting up for the U.S. Women's National team, but in the seven games she has played for Harvard, she has logged at least one point in six. Dempsey has four multi-point games on the season and has notched two points, on a goal and an assist, in three of her last four games. Dempsey enters the Dartmouth game tied for 21st in the nation with 1.43 points per contest and ranks fifth in the league in that category.
ECAC Recognition
After helping the Crimson clinch the season series sweep against St. Lawrence and Clarkson last weekend, Laura Bellamy was named ECAC Hockey Goalie of the Week for Nov. 21. In Friday's game against the Golden Knights, Bellamy was outstanding, recording her second-highest saves total of the season, with 29 shots in a 2-1 victory. The Duluth, Minn., native was equally solid the following night against the Saints, turning aside 26 shots and helping the Crimson go a perfect 8-for-8 on the penalty kill for the first time since the 2007-08 season. The award marks Bellamy's second league recognition of her career, as she picked up a Rookie of Week nod as a freshman.
Face The Facts
Jillian Dempsey is the go-to person when it comes to faceoffs for Harvard. The junior has posted a winning faceoff record in four of her seven games played and had her best performance on the dot against Dartmouth Nov. 23. Dempsey won 18 of 29 faceoffs against the Big Green.


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Eight Key Things to Think About after You've Been to Court
When the arguments have been made and countered and the judge has had time to mull over the evidence and statements given in court, it will be time to hear judgment. Here's what you need to consider after your trial.
Be prepared to lose.
There are lots of reasons why cases are lost; two of the biggest reasons are not being prepared for the trial and not understanding the legal and factual issues involved. But no matter how well you prepare, you still can lose.
Check out the rules concerning appealing a decision before you start your trial.
This way, if you lose, you can act quickly to appeal, and if you win you can be ready to defend your position should the defendant appeal.
Think about how you will collect if you win.
Getting a judgment and getting paid are two different things. If you've done your homework, you will have information on the defendant's assets, such as keeping copies of checks from the defendant so you can locate a bank account or even just knowing where the defendant works.
Consider entering into a payment plan with the defendant.
Is it better to take less money immediately or to chase the defendant to be paid? It's your choice.
Don't ignore any notices from the court any time you get one.
Even after the trial, the other side can apply to the court for some relief such as a new trial. Actually, not ignoring notices from any court at any time is a rule to follow.
Be prepared to wait a long time to be paid; this is not unusual in small claims cases.
Recognize that, for the most part, the court doesn't collect the money for you; it's up to you to enforce any judgment you get.
Be open to a learning experience.
If you lose, it could well be that you didn't have a great case, or that you just weren't prepared enough to prove it. Either way, take what you can from the experience.
Don't take a loss personally.
The judge really doesn't hate you.
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Preheat the oven to 175°C. Lightly grease and flour a loaf pan. In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs with the vanilla. In a medium bowl, whisk the 1 1/2 cups of flour with the baking powder and salt.
In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream the butter and sugar at medium-high speed utnil fluffy. With the mixer at medium-low speed, gradually beat in the egg mixture until well mixed. Gradually add the flour mixture beating at low speed between additions until just combined. Continue to beat for 30 seconds longer.
Spread 1/3 of the batter in the loaf pan, then spread half of the Nutella on top. Repeat with another third of the batter and the remaining Nutella. Top with the remaining batter. Lightly swirl the Nutella into the batter with a butter knife. Do not overmix.
Bake the cake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Invert the cake onto a wire rack, turn it right side up and let cool completely, about 2 hours. Cut the cake into slices and serve. (just quietly I didn't actually wait until the cake was cool and thought it would also make a great dessert).


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Blame our trend-setting first lady, who, no sooner than she moved into the White House began digging up the lawn to plant filthy organic vegetables. Suddenly everybody had to have their own dumb tomato patch out in their front yard, to prove to their neighbors how little they cared about the appearance of their lawn. And now the good citizens of the United States are attempting to do Michelle Obama one better: not only do they continue to rip up perfectly nice patches of grass and seed them with hideous squashes, many are now even growing chickens.
Chickens are a lot like vegetables, in terms of intelligence, but as an added "bonus" they generate copious amounts of waste material and they constantly make terrible sounds, reserving their most raucous emissions for those dawn hours when humans like to sleep.
The terrible scourge of the "Urban Chicken" is spreading faster than their eponymous pox, and this diaspora shows no sign of stopping.
Growing interest in backyard chickens has fans rallying for change in dozens of cities, although the movement leaves some people squawking.
[...] Chick hatcheries say they can't keep up with urban orders. Murray McMurray Hatchery, the world's largest supplier of rare-breed chicks, has sold out of its "Meat and Egg Combo" collection of meat birds and laying hens. Customers hungry for a standard hen must wait: There's a six-week backlog on orders.
Seed suppliers tell a similar story. There's no way to keep pace with suddenly skyrocketing demand from consumers who can barely keep "alive" the artificial ficus in their office, but who fantasize they'll be able to grow black-eyed peas and exotic vegetables on the 10 tragic square feet of dirt between their front stoop and the sidewalk:
[Barbara Melera, owner of the D. Landreth Seed Co.] said she's talked to beginners who thought you could grow vegetables indoors (you can't) and a customer who wanted to know how many plants he would get per seed (uh, one). She predicted as many as half the new gardeners will give up this summer. "I think we may have one more year, but I'll be surprised if by 2011 we will be seeing the same level of activity we are now," she said.
The only reason anybody should personally own a chicken is so that, on nights when they're feeling bored, they can dress the chicken up in a sailor suit and take it bar-hopping. And there is no excuse whatsoever for growing a vegetable garden and taking business away from our nation's beleaguered factory farms.
Most of all, people need to stop imitating Michelle Obama all the time, since the woman can't even dress herself.
Sara K. Smith buys her vegetables at the grocery store, thank you very much. She writes for NBC and Wonkette.


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At ziggyart.co.uk we want you to be delighted every time you shop with us. Occasionally though, we know you may want to return items. This is ok, however you need to remember that we do need you to follow the guidelines for return.
....A bit of legal jargon first !!
Under the United Kingdom's Distance Selling Regulations, you have the right to cancel the contract for the purchase of any items within a period of 7 working days, beginning with the day after the day on which the item is delivered. This applies to all of our products. However, we regret that we cannot accept cancellations of contracts for the purchase of video, DVD, audio, video games and software products where applicable and where the item has been unsealed. You should be aware that, once we begin the delivery process, you will not be able to cancel any contract you have with us for services carried out by us (e.g. gift wrapping). Otherwise, we can accept returns of 'the complete product', which is unused, in an "as new" condition, in its original box and in a condition where we can re-sell the item.
Faulty items or incorrect items
Our customer service team will guide you through our Returns Policy if required and where relevant provide you with a printable return label by email, if the item is deemed to be faulty or incorrect. We normally require a photo of the faulty product before we can arrange a return/collection. However we understand that in some cases a photo of the product will not represent the damage or fault.
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To cancel this contract, please pack the relevant item securely (preferably in its original outer box, unless damaged), attach your return label and send it to us with the delivery note (invoice) inside so that when we receive it (within 7 working days after the day of the date that the item was delivered) to you or, in the case of large items delivered by our specialist couriers, we can then expedite your refund.
"I don't need it now", or "I've ordered the wrong item"
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We are now down to one of our group who is not yet level 90. My wife hit level 90 last night and I had her go get a few pieces of justice point gear. I was looking to get her some upgrades on the AH, but the only leather gear was PvP gear. Not wonderful.
She immidiately went off on her way and started doing Pet Battles, which she quite enjoys. She said something that I found incredibly true..."At least the made sure that there is not a lack of things to do in MoP".
Isnt that the truth. On top of dailies, there are heroics, AH stuff, scenarios, PvP, and Pet Battles.
It should keep us busy for quite some time.
I am actually happy to still enjoy Diablo 3 for one reason. It gives me a little change of pace. Bored after doing a round of dailies? Smash the crap out of some skeletons and elite packs.
Last night was basically a daily night. I did my dailies on Darraxus then did a few quests on my Druid. I was bored with it, so I decided to play with my monk and gained a few levels.
A couple of fun things I have learned on my Monk that may help you guys out a bit.
1) If you use the mediatation portal to the Monk training area but still need to do some things in SW, then you can hearth back to SW. After you are done there, click the portal again and it will put you back in the zone you were questing in.
2) Monks can get a daily buff where they get an hour of plus 50 percent XP gain. A nice little tip is to let the time run down to about 10 minutes. Go do the daily. Now you have a two hour buff.


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When everything's going well in your life, finances aren't usually a big problem. But inevitably, something unplanned happens that ends up costing you a bunch of money. That kind of "uh-oh" has spelled disaster for many people's promising new financial plans.
But if you're prepared for life's little surprises, that big problem turns into no problem at all. All you need to do is set up a cash cushion that will get you through the worst financial problems you're likely to face.
How much is enough?
The amount you squirrel away in safe, liquid investments is ultimately a personal decision (just like whether you should dye your hair, marry the boring investment banker or the sparkly English teacher, or choose butter over margarine). However, we certainly can provide some Foolish guidelines. How much you should set aside depends on the following factors:
Your willingness to take risk. Some folks are comfortable with five years' worth of planned, major expenses in a safe, stable account. Others are more conservative, taking a seven-year view. Risk-tolerant investors may have more faith in the stock market, keeping just three years' worth of big-ticket expenses in a short-term savings account and putting the rest in stocks. How much volatility can you withstand? How will you react if you're 63 years old and your 401(k) drops 30%? How confident are you in your equity investments? Your answers to these types of questions will help you determine the amount you should have in short-term savings.
Your needs. Three to six months' of living expenses set aside for emergencies should be a given. This will cover your expenses in the case of temporary unemployment or disability. (When it comes to disability, it's just as important to have enough insurance.) Also consider big-ticket bills coming up, such as the auto insurance bill, and a maintenance slush fund to cover an exploding engine or flooded family room. These funds should be safe and easily accessible.
A final consideration is your number of dependents. If you're responsible for just you and your pet gila monster, Gilligan, then you can be a little looser with the emergency fund. However, if you're responsible for a passel, horde, or tribe, then you should shoot for six months' worth of expenses, at the very least. The more people directly involved in your financial well-being, the greater the chance you'll encounter unanticipated expenses.
- Your upcoming expenses. Think of the expenses you must pay for from savings (not wages) over the next few years. Have you set aside money for that trip to the Great Barrier Reef you are planning to take in two years? How about the down payment for that new car or house? Will you need tuition for the child(ren)'s education? Are you getting married and paying for the honeymoon and/or the wedding reception?
Short-term savings scenarios
Let's look at examples of how some folks established their level of short-term savings.
Wanted: savings plan for SWM
Meet Cliff, who is single and carefree. He can't think far enough ahead to plan tonight's dinner, let alone what major cash needs he will have over the next few years. He isn't planning on buying a car or a home, and he isn't planning on getting married. Of course, those things might happen, but he's not going to worry about them now. He will take a vacation or two, but he'll either charge those on his credit cards or pay for them out of any cash available at that time. As for an emergency fund, he figures the only thing he might encounter is the loss of his job. In that event, he intends to move home at Mommy and Daddy's expense until he lands another job. Thus, he sees no need to set aside cash for emergencies.
What will happen if Cliff is wrong? Here are some possibilities: 1) Cliff will banish himself to the debt dungeon, working for years to get himself out; 2) if he's been contributing to retirement accounts, he may have to withdraw those funds, pay taxes and penalties, and shortchange his future; 3) Cliff's parents will disown him.
Prudent preparations
Now let's meet Prudence, who is also single. Unlike Cliff, she believes in independence; she doesn't want to sponge off her folks or go into debt if the unthinkable happens. She intends to put aside enough cash to cover her spending for three months just in case she loses her job or can't work. That amount comes to $4,500. Since she has no dependents and is well-insured, this is probably enough. Prudence also wants to buy her first car in two years, and will make a down payment of $5,000 when she makes that purchase. She anticipates no other major expenditures in the next three to seven years. Prudence, then, has a short-term savings need of $9,500.
Saving for two ... or more
Josh and Millicent have monthly expenses after taxes of $3,000. They want a six-month emergency fund of $18,000 to cover those expenses. Next year, Josh and Millicent will take that Bermuda cruise they saw advertised for a cost of $2,800 per couple. They also intend to buy a new car in four years. After trade-in, they estimate they must pay another $15,000 for the car because they do not wish to finance any part of the purchase. Lastly, their eldest son will start college in five years, and they want to set aside enough to pay for the first two years at $4,800 per year. Based on their situation, Josh and Millicent have a short-term savings need of $45,400.
Note that we didn't account for inflation adjustments to the short-term savings estimates. Why? Because those savings will earn interest. It's reasonable to assume that short-term investments -- if chosen properly, and under normal economic conditions -- will return at least the rate of inflation. The only item listed above that might not be covered on an inflation-adjusted basis is college tuition. To be safe, Josh and Millicent could bump up their education savings.
You should evaluate your short-term savings needs at least once a year, because your goals and circumstances will change. Some near-term expenses will be paid or eliminated, and new ones will be added. Plus you never know when your whole life will change -- along with your financial needs.
More advice on managing your everyday savings:
- Pick the best place to park your short-term cash.
- Start sweating the big stuff and save big -- $26,000 big.
- Figure out specific strategies for saving for college.
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
"Testamentul de ciocolată" (The Chocolate Testament) by Marian Coman
5 comments:
- Enchanté said...
I like reading your reviews. Too often reviewers are afraid to point to the bad stuff as well as the good stuff.
I can't say I was drawn in by your synopsis but your description of how the book is written has gotten my attention
- July 7, 2009 at 1:07 PM
- Maria said...
That synopsis feels like a cheat! Now I'm hungry...and it sounds as though chocolate is merely mentioned in passing. Cheat!
- July 7, 2009 at 8:44 PM
- Mihai (Dark Wolf) said...
Jon, thank you :)
I hope someday Marian Coman's works will be translated in English, because they are very interesting.
Maria, chocolate is very good, but I love even more chocolate icecream :D
- July 8, 2009 at 12:42 PM
- ediFanoB said...
That's fair :>) I love chocolate and after reading your tasty review I need to eat something sweet. I really hope that this book will be translated in English because it sound promising.
- July 19, 2009 at 10:09 PM
- Mihai (Dark Wolf) said...
Michael, I hope that Marian Coman's works will be available in English some day. And maybe it will come together with a chocolate bar ;D
- July 20, 2009 at 12:24 PM


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Market Failures from an Economic Perspective
Several prerequisites must be fulfilled before perfect competition and free markets can work properly and generate the socially optimal output level. Several common problems include the following:
Externalities caused by incomplete or nonexistent property rights: Without full and complete property rights, markets are unable to take all the costs of production into account.
Asymmetric information: If a buyer or seller has private information that gives her an edge when negotiating a deal, the opposite party may be too suspicious for them to reach a mutually agreeable price. The market may collapse, with no trades being made.
Public goods: Some goods have to be provided by the government or philanthropists. Private firms can't make money producing them because there's no way to exclude non-payers from receiving the good.


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This event marks the nation's 57th Presidential Inauguration ceremony. The 20th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution sets the beginning of a president and vice president's terms of office at noon January 20 of the year following their election. Since that date falls on a Sunday this year, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will take private oaths on January 20 and public oaths on Monday, January 21. The theme for this year's inauguration is "Faith in America's Future."
Modern presidential inauguration days usually consist of the events below. Some details for the 2013 Inauguration are still pending. This calendar of events will be updated as more details become available.
The president asks citizens to take part in a "national day of service," continuing a tradition the Obama family started in 2009. According to the National Day of Service website, the campaign is to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Service events are held across the country benefiting local communities.
Since January 20 falls on a Sunday this year, Obama and Biden will take private oaths on Sunday at the White House, and public oaths on Monday.
The private swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 11:55 a.m. ET in the Blue Room of the White House residence (pictured at right). The president will use a Bible that belonged to the family of Michelle Obama's paternal grandmother.
The president will attend a morning worship service just before 9 a.m. ET at St. John's Church. The modern tradition of attending a worship service on Inauguration Day began with FDR in 1933.
In modern inaugurations, the vice president has been sworn in shortly before the president on the same platform, most recently staged on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. This year, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will administer the oath of office to Biden. The oath states:
"I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God."
The oath of office for vice president is not specified in the Constitution. It was created by Congress and appears in the U.S. Code.
After the vice president is sworn in, the presidential oath of office will be administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. The oath is specified in Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution. It states:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
The words "so help me God" do not appear in the Constitutional oath. That phrase was supposedly ad-libbed by George Washington at his first inauguration, thus setting a precedent for future presidents. However, there is no concrete historical evidence that Washington actually did so.
The president will use two Bibles for his second inauguration: the Lincoln Bible, which he used during the 2009 ceremony, and a Bible used by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The Lincoln Bible is part of the collections of the Library of Congress, and was used at Abraham Lincoln's first inauguration, on March 4, 1861.
The president delivers his Inaugural Address shortly after taking the oath of office. Every president has delivered an inaugural address, beginning with George Washington in 1789.
Some big names in music will be performing at Monday's inauguration ceremony. Beyoncé will sing the national anthem, Kelly Clarkson will perform "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," and James Taylor will sing "America the Beautiful."
Richard Blanco has been selected as the inaugural poet. Blanco will be the youngest person to recite a poem at a swearing-in ceremony. He's also the first Hispanic or LGBT person to serve as inaugural poet.
The United States Marine Band, P.S. 22 choir from Staten Island, New York, and the Lee University Festival Choir also perform during Monday's ceremonies.
Since 1953, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has hosted a luncheon at Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol for the president and vice president. Approximately 200 guests are anticipated to attend this year's luncheon.
This year's menu includes steamed lobster, hickory grilled bison with red potato horseradish cake, and Hudson Valley apple pie with sour cream ice cream.
Want to dine like the president? Get all the recipes here.
Following the luncheon, the president, vice president and their spouses lead a procession down Pennsylvania Avenue from the U.S. Capitol to the White House. (See map below)
Once at the White House, the new president, vice president and their spouses will view the parade from a specially built reviewing stand in front of the White House.
See a map of pedestrian walking routes (PDF) »
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will attend two official inaugural balls organized by the Presidential Inaugural Committee on Monday: The Commander in Chief's Inaugural Ball, and the Inaugural Ball, both held at the Washington Convention Center.
The Commander in Chief's ball is by invitation only, honoring members of the armed services and Medal of Honor recipients. The Inaugural Ball is open to the public, but tickets have sold out.
The president, vice president and their spouses will attend a prayer service at Washington National Cathedral (pictured at right) at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Source: Presidential Inauguration Committee, Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies


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Spurs get their man as Pochettino agrees five-year deal
Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed Tottenham head coach, leaving Southampton to pen a five-year deal at White Hart Lane.
The former Argentina international's stock has risen markedly since his controversial appointment at St Mary's in January 2013.
Having arrived in English football a relative unknown, former Espanyol boss Pochettino's possession-based, attacking game and focus on home-grown talent has impressed, as have his on-field results.
Saints managed their best-ever Barclays Premier League finish last season but, after months of speculation, will be now looking for a new manager after Pochettino signed a deal until 2019 to succeed Tim Sherwood in north London.
"This is a club with tremendous history and prestige and I am honoured to have been given this opportunity to be its head coach," Pochettino told Tottenham's official website, www.tottenhamhotspur.com.
"There is an abundance of top-class talent at the club and I am looking forward to starting work with the squad.
"Tottenham Hotspur has a huge following across the world and I have great admiration for the passion the fans show for this team.
"We are determined to give the supporters the kind of attacking football and success that we are all looking to achieve."
Pochettino had a year remaining on his deal at St Mary's and has taken with him assistant manager Jesus Perez, first-team coach Miguel D'Agostino and goalkeeping coach Toni Jimenez.
It is unclear what those appointments mean for Spurs' existing backroom team, while there have been reports questioning the future of technical director Franco Baldini.
What is certain, though, is that Pochettino will be charged with securing Spurs a top-four finish by ambitious chairman Daniel Levy after a disappointing campaign, in which a flurry of summer signings failed to gel.
"In Mauricio I believe we have a head coach who, with his high energy, attacking football, will embrace the style of play we associate with our club," Levy said.
"He has a proven ability to develop each player as an individual, whilst building great team spirit and a winning mentality.
"We have a talented squad that Mauricio is excited to be coaching next season."
Pochettino's Southampton future has been in doubt since the January departure of divisive executive chairman Nicola Cortese, having last summer claimed he would follow the Italian out of the club should he leave.
The former defender did stay on at Saints after Cortese exited but only for a matter of months, with the club concluding negotiations with Spurs today after accepting his resignation.
Malky Mackay, Steve McClaren, Murat Yakin and Michael Laudrup are amongst the early frontrunners to replace Pochettino, while the departure will see speculation intensify over the future of Southampton's players.
Highly-rated teenager Luke Shaw and playmaker Adam Lallana have attracted interest from Manchester United and Liverpool respectively, while Dejan Lovren, Calum Chambers and Jay Rodriguez have also been linked with a move away.
Last month executive director Les Reed said the club's intention was to keep their star players but Pochettino's exit will make that harder, while also heaping the pressure on the recently-formed board, headed by chairman Ralph Krueger, to make a statement.
"The club has been on a constant path of growth since the arrival of Markus Liebherr in 2009," Kruger said in a statement on www.saintsfc.co.uk.
"This growth took place before Mauricio came, it continued strongly under his leadership, and it will continue into the next season.
"The board's job is to find opportunity in this challenge and to continue to move the club forward.
"We have begun the search for a new high-calibre manager. We will be looking for a manager that shares our values, our principles and our philosophy.
"A manager who can continue to grow the first-team and build on our strong foundation - a foundation led by an ambitious vision and plan that continues to build on our world-class academy, our amazing 129-year heritage and our excellent staff, and rewards our loyal and passionate fan base."
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