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Do you own jewelry that instantly makes you feel more of a woman, more powerful? In my case it's my Tiffany Bone cuff.
You see, I remember the instant I noticed this bracelet in the pages of French Elle. I was 18 and fell in love with the sculptural design resembling a small modern art piece. To me, it was a statement, the kind of jewelry a Woman wears. I have bought and was gifted other Tiffany jewelry designed by Elsa Peretti since then, but the Bone cuff remained the one I coveted from afar.
And then came Valentine's Day 2012. I was struck by the advice of my friend Sarah ("Be your own Valentine and treat yourself to something exceptional.") and remembered this may be my last year living in New York City. So into the 5th Avenue store I marched to satisfy a 10-year-old desire. My Bone cuff has since become a regular on my wrist. All heavy silver and curvy lines, it gives me a feeling of strength and instantly classes up the most basic look. It's almost like jewelry for superheroes. Almost.
I leave you with these sublime Tiffany 5th Avenue store windows on which Rachel Zoe collaborated. Each is dedicated to a decade and features a comment from the stylist. So glamorous, I die.
The 1940s were about romance, getting lost in film, the cultures, characters and of course the fashion!
Red carpet decadence of the 1950s is such an inspiration. This was the era when movie stars were born.
The 1960s were all about excess and imagination – and what better way to showcase that style than with a brooch from Elizabeth Taylor's incredible collection.
The 1970s represent effortless glamour. It's the era of my favorite style icons.
Which window is your favorite, dear readers?

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The veteran defender and the young midfielder set the tone that led the US national team to a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier.
Neither Steve Cherundolo (85 caps) nor Graham Zusi (four) played in the 2-1 loss to the Jamaicans in Kingston last Friday, but their impact was immediately felt before a roaring sellout crowd of 23,881 in Crew Stadium.
Cherundolo, from his right back spot, found Zusi on the flank several times, including a ball that Zusi fired off the crossbar in the sixth minute.
"I tucked in and let him do his thing," Zusi said of Cherundolo (above, left). "We combined nicely a few times and we were able to get behind their back line."
The Sporting Kansas City player, second in MLS with 12 assists, also had an open look that he sailed over the goal and Cherundolo had a shot deflect off a defender then the post in the 20th minute of what turned out to be a frustrating scoreless first half for the Yanks.
READ: Cherundolo, Zusi get high marks in US Player Ratings
The US finally broke the stalemate on a Herculez Gomez free kick on the 55th minute and preserved the win from there.
As usually is the case, Cherundolo wanted to talk about the team's performance and not his return after missing last week's match with a calf injury.
"The names on the jerseys, names on the score sheet were irrelevant tonight," Cherundolo said. "We got three points. That was our job. We did that."
Goalkeeper Tim Howard said the team was buoyed by Cherundolo's play.
"Stevie likes to play up and down," he said. "He got in a couple of really good crosses, got ourselves in some dangerous positions, but also a lot of credit has to go to Graham Zusi as well to get on the ball, turn and make a play."


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Ateco Pastry Bag Decorating Kit
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- Summary
Ideal for decorating cookies, cakes, cupcakes and pastries, this kit contains the essential tools for creating countless borders, scrolls, flowers and lettering.
- Durable stainless-steel tips can be used again and again.
- Six tips let you create outlines and fills, writing, beads, dots, stems, flower petals, stars, zigzags, shells, ropes, puffs, rosettes, scrolls and leaves.
- Two durable nylon bags can be hand-washed and used for countless baking projects.
- Plastic coupler secures tips during use and lets you use multiple tips with the same bag.
- Comes with recipes for buttercream and royal icings.
- Instructions included.
- Made by Ateco, producers of professional-quality pastry tools since 1905.
- Dimensions & More Info
Set includes:
- One 6" x 10" nylon decorating bag.
- One 7" x 12" nylon decorating bag.
- 1 plastic coupler set.
- 1 #4 round tip.
- 1 #16 open-star tip.
- 1 #32 scalloped tip.
- 1 #48 basket-weave tip.
- 1 #104 petal tip.
- 1 #352 leaf tip.
Additional information
- Nylon bags.
- Plastic coupler.
- Stainless-steel tips.
- Approx. 1 1/4" long.
- Made in Korea.
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- Hand-wash.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Heidismom13 from Great, Easy Decorating Kit Never used a decorating kit before, but really liked using this one. Easy to learn how to get great results. Tried it out today before Thanksgiving making cucumber appetizers with cream cheese. With a little practice they came out very well. Easy to clean also.Date published: 2016-11-05Rated 5 out of 5 by PalmSpringsBaker from Ateco Pastry Bag Decorating Kit Great Little Starter Kit! Actually, this is my second kit. I like to have more than one bag set up and ready to decorate Christmas Cookies. Saves time during those busy holidays! What I have learned is practice, practice, practice and you will master decorating. And if it does not look quite right... Just eat it and no one will know. :) Williams Sonoma has some cake decorating tips under the recipes tab. Type in Cake decorating in the search tab under recipes and you will see some helpful videos. Enjoy your baking!Date published: 2015-02-26


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NEW YORK — Joe Maddon has no shortage of confidence in Jake McGee and Joel Peralta — or the quality of New York City's salsa.
A day after his key relievers had had a rough outing that cost them the game against the Yankees, the manager met with them in the clubhouse over a snack to explain that he still trusted them in tough situations.
On Sunday he showed it, calling on McGee and Peralta to hold the two-run lead the Rays took when James Loney hit a tiebreaking two-run single with two outs in the seventh inning. The bullpen put up zeros and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 3-1.
"I'm a big chips and salsa man, and there was some excellent chips and salsa," Maddon said. "I wanted to talk to Jake and Joel. So I got a little bucket of salsa, a little bucket of chips and I sat down with both of them.
"It was a good moment to just exchange thoughts, and I wanted them to know how much I believe in them, because that was a tough game for those guys," Maddon said.
On Saturday, trying to protect a two-run lead, Peralta loaded the bases, and McGee walked in a run and allowed a three-run double in the seventh inning. On Sunday, Maddon didn't hesitate to go back to them.
"It made me feel really, really good, you know?" Peralta said. "Thanks to Joe for putting me out there."
Peralta got Robinson Cano, Travis Hafner and Lyle Overbay to fly out to center after McGee pitched a scoreless, one-hit seventh.
Then Fernando Rodney struck out the side in the ninth for his 15th save in 20 chances this season.
Chris Archer pitched six innings of one-run ball for his first win in three starts since June 7 and the Rays earned a split of their four-game series in the Bronx after the Yankees celebrated their 67th Old-Timers' Day.
Archer (2-3) struck out four, allowed six hits, with a walk and a hit batter, and outdueled Ivan Nova, who returned to the Yankees' rotation from the minor leagues and settled down after a shaky first inning.
The Yankees right-hander came undone just enough in the seventh.
Nova (2-2) left with two outs in the seventh after he hit Desmond Jennings and Ben Zobrist with pitches. Shawn Kelley walked Evan Longoria to load the bases and Boone Logan got to two strikes on Loney before the Rays first baseman lined a sharp shot up the middle. Joba Chamberlain came on and struck out Wil Myers to end the inning.
That was another case of Maddon trusting a player. He briefly considered pinch-hitting, but decided to roll with Loney against a left- hander.
"I'm getting that chance here again like I did when I first started in the big leagues," said Loney. "I was playing against lefties a lot, too. It's one of those things where I'm glad to be back in that situation."
Nova pitched himself out of a jam two innings before that. He walked Jose Molina to lead off the inning and allowed a two-out single to Desmond Jennings to bring up Ben Zobrist in a tough spot. After getting ahead of him 0-2, Nova threw Zobrist a curveball low and inside. He swung and missed, and catcher Chris Stewart pumped his fist and ran off the field.
Nova finished with seven strikeouts in 6 2-3 innings, allowing 7 hits and three walks.
"I thought he was really good," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "First inning he got his fastball up and then after that he was real good."
Zobrist got the Rays on the board with an RBI single in the first as Nova labored. Cano answered with a sacrifice fly caught on the warning track in the bottom half.
Archer, too, settled down after that and worked with a quick tempo. Once Loney got the big hit for the Rays, Maddon could rest easy, turning the game over to his lock-down bullpen.
"When guys have a tough day like that, and they're your guys, there's no replacements there," Maddon said. "These are our guys. This is how we win this year. I believe in them. And they have to know that."
NOTES: Maddon's snack choice in a city held up for mockery in salsa commercials as the origin of subpar product may have been his boldest decision this weekend. That one worked out, too. "As it turns out ... the chips and salsa were outstanding," Maddon said. "I don't know where they're from here in the city, but they're really, really good." ... Loney finished with three hits and an intentional walk after hitting into a double play in the first inning. ... Molina easily stole a base in the top of the eighth inning. He took off for second, and Stewart couldn't corral a high pitch, allowing the sturdy catcher to take the base easily. ... With the Old-Timers lined up on the basepaths after being introduced, Yogi Berra was welcomed last. The 88-year-old Berra was brought out on a golf cart festooned with eight miniature American flags, and received a warm cheer. ... The Rays face Toronto on Monday night at home, where RHP Jeremy Hellickson (5-3, with a 5.50 ERA) will face RHP Esmil Rogers (3-2, 3.14). ... The Yankees are off Monday before hosting Texas for three games starting Tuesday night.
Maddon's faith in relievers pays off with win over Yanks
NEW YORK — Joe Maddon has no shortage of confidence in Jake McGee and Joel Peralta — or the quality of New York City's salsa.


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Anne G enjoys music of all genres, but is especially well versed in classic and contemporary rock, soul, and alternative. She's a rabid fan of Panic! at the Disco, Fall Out Boy, Greta Van Fleet, Frank Sinatra, and Led Zeppelin.
Anne graduated summa cum laude from the Communications Media program.
Anne G. is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education at the University System of MD in Hagerstown.
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Part two: Alison Brooks, Richard Murphy, Simon Allford, Jude Barber and Richard Lavington and David Bickle pick their favourite housing projects in the UK
Jude Barber, director, Collective Architecture recommends:
Tigh-Na-Cladach, Dunoon, Argyll and Bute by Gokay Devici
Tigh-Na-Cladach, meaning 'Houses by the Shore' in Gaelic, sits boldly on the coast overlooking the Firth of Clyde. The development provides much-need affordable housing within the region, while also providing a workshop for a local forest group that provides education for people with special needs.
The project addresses climate change issues and growing fuel poverty through a closed-panel timber system, triple glazing and heat recovery system with very low running costs. In 2010 it was the first social housing scheme in Scotland to be Passivhaus accredited.
The houses themselves are carefully composed to provide a variety of external spaces and clean roof lines are vividly expressed against the dense, woodland backdrop. The chosen form and colour palette are reminiscent of gable-ended fishing villages, yet the project maintains a distinct identity that is at home within its context.
Alison Brooks, founding director, Alison Brook Architects recommends:
The Triangle, Swindon by Glenn Howells Architects
The triangle by Glenn Howells Architects is a rare example of extremely low-energy, low-density affordable housing in a suburban context with a very clear identity, sense of quality and place.
GHA has reversed the traditional masterplanning approach pushing the houses to the edge of the site and reducing private back gardens to create a large communal green space that serves a social purpose as well as providing space for integrated sustainable technologies.
The careful consideration of proportions and a crafted approach to detailing make The Triangle a true exemplar for low-cost, low carbon housing design.
Richard Murphy, director, Richard Murphy Architects recommends:
Donnybrook Quarter, Hackney, London by Peter Barber Architects
I was first intrigued by this project (AJ 31.08.06) when I saw it at the Royal Academy and the reality has fulfilled the promise. This is a very clever design which, while building at high density, gives every apartment privacy, private external space, and at the same time makes a delightful, car-free pedestrian street, well supervised by all the residents.
Unlike in our projects, the staircases are more private but the logic of placing a maisonette on top of a flat makes for a very generous roof terrace that also acts as the entrance to these apartments. The surrounding area of undistinguished, mostly post-war housing now has this almost Aegean village as a landmark at its crossroads.
Simon Allford, director, AHMM recommends:
Oxley Wood, Milton Keynes by RSHP
The best thinking about the home addresses normative ideas of domesticity and then develops proposals for place, promenade, construction and density. These best models are almost all urbane and urban. For that last reason I commend homes in that centre of research, successful and not, named Milton Keynes. Not just because they are prefabricated for £60,000; or because their acoustic design recognises the need for dwellers to live both separately as well as together; or because they pursue a 'modern' aesthetic.
Oxley Wood by RSHP is important because it challenges the ruthlessly efficient financial model of poorly designed clusters of dead-end boxes that choke the life from every village, town and city.
David Bickle, partner, Hawkins\Brown recommends:
Community In A Cube, Middlesbrough by FAT
There's no place like home, but what does home look like? Certainly, the iconography associated with home is important both inside and out and FAT's Community In A Cube (CIAC) questions our attitudes towards taste, class and image.
But CIAC's beauty is more than skin deep - it addresses the context while delivering dense, high-quality homes, it's green and the hope for a community that shares its values and will embrace the building is high. In this world of identikit responses to high density housing, it's got balls.
Furthermore the squashed 'bungalow' on the corner reminds me of the witch's legs sticking out from the debris of Dorothy's hurricane-hit house in The Wizard of Oz - ding-dong!
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Monday, October 22, 2007
Three Buildings in the Ville Coming Down -- For New Houses?
What is interesting is that during testimony Alderman Moore made several puzzling statements. Generally, the alderman was hostile to Cultural Resources Director Kate Shea, who supported demolition although with a noticeable lack of conviction. Shea recommended approval of the demolition with the stipulation that the alderman and neighborhood groups work with her office to create a preservation plan. In response, Moore said that he would come back every month until all of the derelict buildings in the Ville were demolished. Moore stated that residents of new homes in nearby Ville Phillips Estates demanded the demolition. He went on to say that the cleared lots where the three buildings stood would become part of the subdivision.
The original developers of Ville Phillips Estates were none other than Taylor Morley Homes and Preservation Board Vice Chair Mary "One" Johnson, who did not recuse herself from the consideration of this item. (Johnson is no longer involved with the project.) In fact, Johnson made the motion to accept staff recommendation and demolish the buildings. Her motion was approved with dissenting votes from John Burse and David Richardson.
Shea had recommended including the three buildings in a national historic district centered on the home of Peter Humphries Clark, an African-American educator who helped found one of the first black public school systems in the United States in Cincinnati and successfully fought for the repeal of Ohio's anti-black laws. Shea and her staff secured listing of the house on the National Register of Historic Places last year. Alderman Moore stated that he did not know who Clark was, but that the new subdivision on the site of the buildings would be named for him.
Citizens Anthony Coffin and Barbara Manzara testified in opposition to the demolition. Manzara recommended abolishing the local historic district ordinance in the Ville if there was no community support for historic preservation in the neighborhood. Notably, aside from the alderman, no residents of the Ville testified or sent letters supporting the demolition.
In July, Steve Patterson wrote about the incomplete state of Ville Phillips Estates. Read more: "Ville Phillips Estates Remains Unfinished Months After New Alderman Takes Office"
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Did Alderman Moore pay much attention to Barbara and Anthony? It must have surprised him to have people from outside the ward tell him how he should run his business.
Moore doesn't sound too interested in historic preservation. He sounds like a pro-demolition, clean-up-the-ward, style alderman.
It sounds like he's pushing for new homes in place of abandoned derelicts. He is the alderman.
Has anyone proposed rehabbing these buildings?
- 7:45 AM, October 23, 2007
Anonymous, the alderman is not a king, and a ward is not a kingdom.
I live on the northside and am in the Ville twice a week. Every neighborhood north of Delmar has high rates of vacant historic buildings, and small clumps of new homes. Every night when I come home from work I too have to look at vacant derelict buildings across the street. But in my little corner of bliss, we have a plan, and we are out pounding the bricks finding buyers and developers for them. By "we" I mean the Alderwoman, the non-profits, the for-profits, the rehabbers, the new homeowners and the long-time residents. All working together on the plan.
Why? Not because we are all brick-huggers north of Delmar, and not because we all see eye-to-eye on historic preservation vs new homes, but because these buildings are WORTH MONEY to a cash-strapped community. We can all agree on the value of the almighty dollar!
The "historic" designation is not just a nice name -- it is a strong development tool which can bring state and federal dollars into the area. But, you have to develop a *plan* to use it. There is no point having a historic designation which eats up CRO and Pres. Board resources if the alderman is not interested in this development tool. For instance, pursuing the HTC dollars wherever possible, or at least working WITH the CRO to target areas for HTC development and decide which areas will be clear-cut.
Then, if the plan turns out to be bulldoze some large area, pass an ordinance to lift the local historic designation so you don't waste everyone's time with individual requests to waive the existing no-demo ordinance for sound buildings. A previous alderman put that ordinance in place with a plan to go after HTC dollars. If there is a new plan, approach this from the ordinance and planning standpoint and don't keep asking a preservation body to do one-off bulldozings for you over and over again. My tax dollars pay for Pres Board and I like to see it following the ordinances, NOT waiving them for an alderman in lieu of a plan.
Also, anonymous, you would be much more interesting to talk to if you'd do some version of this... these are my opinions and you can call and talk to me about them.
Barbara Manzara
3202N 19th St
If it's too scary to be "out" or if you aren't allowed to blog at work, make yourself a cute handle so I can tell you aren't a sock puppet.
- 9:29 AM, October 23, 2007
- UrbanReviewSTL said...
The building at 1826 is one of the most attractive in the entire city. At this point I have little hope for The Ville except perhaps as an unfinished suburban subdivision complete with tacky suburban retail stores with large parking lots out front.
It is funny, the alderman certainly wants help from outside groups to build new projects --- the new housing, the new retail, the planned farmers' market, the planned business incubator are all from outside entities. Outsiders are welcomed as long as you agree with the King of the ward (which keeps changing).
- 10:13 AM, October 23, 2007
- Doug Duckworth said...
From the position of Moore, Mary One's ugly shitboxes are far better than some historic homes because Mary One's aren't going to collapse, at least while he is in office. To him, perhaps a vacant lot, or new vinyl, is simply politically a better outcome. He sees the hedonistic short term results, not a future, higher return down the road. He has no vision.
Regardless, the tragedy is that these architecturally and historically significant homes could have been saved if the LRA, and a community development corporation, would simply market these homes! It is ridiculous that in a local Historic District there is not an effort made to stimulate demand for regionally unique housing. The economic incentive is already there through historical tax credits, however I wonder who is aware? With marketing and a community effort to redefine these neighborhoods, giving them a sense of place, perhaps there could be a turnaround. But it is very unlikely when aldermen simply take the easy road.
I do question the ability and also legitimacy of the black leadership when they aggressively destroy their own history. Leaders who cry "Team Four Plan" and "the white devil" do not seem to hesitate when they are given the option of demolition in historically black neighborhoods. They seem to be rather complicit. One would expect quite the opposite.
Mary One Johnson should be removed from the Preservation Board due to a conflict of interest, but given the other conflicts we see, like the Deputy Mayor and a certain consultant, I doubt that will occur.
- 10:14 AM, October 23, 2007
You're not looking at this issue from the standpoint of longtime area residents who have lived with abandonment, crime, and trash filled vacant lots for too long. Historic district concerns are at the bottom of their priority list.
Also, the Ville does not have the correct historic district designation to qualify for historic tax credits.
And Barbara, sorry, but aldermen are "King" or "Queen" of their wards. Cross them at your peril. Their political machines depend on loyalty to their leadership.
They have worked for years to establish their position. They certainly won't let a few derelict buildings weaken their political power.
If their residents aren't clamoring for historic preservation, it doesn't matter what non-ward residents tell them. They answer to their constituents, not you or me.
And Doug, it ain't "Team 4", if the plan is to build new housing in place of abandoned buildings. "Team 4" called for denying the area of public services. New development is the opposite of that.
- 10:33 AM, October 23, 2007
While your apologies for the status quo are eloquent, you ignore a key part of the status quo -- the fact that the city's Preservation Ordinance is law.
In the face of law, it does not matter what an alderman wants, or even what residents want. If they want to tear down buildings in a local historic district, they have to follow the legal process for demolition review -- and live with the result.
The law is King.
- 10:40 AM, October 23, 2007
Who suggested anything illegal? The alderman is working to protect the interests of his residents. He's doing his job as he sees it.
- 1:15 PM, October 23, 2007
Anonymous, despite a strong tradition of aldermanic courtesy, the Alderman is still not King. This particular alderman is new, and does not have a lot of power. He also does not know the ropes. You don't see Boz showing up to petulantly demand that the Pres Board waive the law for him time after time when he wants to demo an area for a developer. He works WITH the system. Believe me, I am not a fan of our incredibly medieval system, but it sure does not improve anything to go around it.
And please start using a handle, it is pretty easy. How about stl_anon? That won't give you away. Most comment sites won't even let you comment with plain old anonymous anymore.
- 9:24 AM, October 24, 2007
Barbara, he does have all the power of an alderman. He doesn't need to have plumb committee assignments or chairmanships. Bottom line, he is the master of his domain.
He and his inner circle have the power of the purse. They decide where to target ward money for demolitions, capital improvements, new development, everything.
The Fourth Ward is political quicksand, and he may not be alderman for long. But he's alderman now, so he pulls the strings.
- 10:02 AM, October 24, 2007
Anonymous -- So, going back to your first comment, if you are the same anonymous throughout... You think that a neighbor and concerned citizen like me has no right to show up to Pres Board to testify that I disagree with the alderman's misuse of a community resource (CRO) to continually ask to be allowed to waive the local ordinance in his own district, where he is in a unique position to rewrite the ordinance?
Sorry, it's still a free country. Sure, I know that the alderman has a lot of power and control. I also have a little tiny bit of power, which is to speak my mind in the correct public venue designed to allow the citizenry to comment on the official acts. That is the way this country is supposed to work -- informed and active democracy. When you give up, all is lost.
- 10:12 AM, October 24, 2007
Of course you are free to testify at public meetings. And the alderman is free to do the same.
The fact that he hasn't removed the local historic district is his business. He probably hasn't given the idea much thought.
He probably thinks, yeah, the Ville has important history, so we don't want to remove our historic district status. But don't stop me when we need to tear down derelict buildings.
If you're looking for efficiency in city government at the ward decision making level, you're gonna go crazy.
- 10:27 AM, October 24, 2007
- Michael R. Allen said...
Bottom line: The city's preservation ordinances are citywide law. Aldermen have to follow due process like anyone else. The Preservation Board is charged with upholding the citywide and localized preservation ordinances, none of which follow ward boundaries. Members of the board who concerned themselves and their decisions with ward-based processes are not doing their jobs.
In the case of the Ville buildings, and any others facing demolition and going through the preservation review process, precedent is important. All citizens have a right to speak out on the interpretation of the laws that govern their quality of life.
Barbara was not speaking out against demolition at a $th Ward Democrats meeting. She was speaking out against demolition at and statutory administrative meeting where the actual demolition permits were being considered. I am glad she did so. We have many people who bemoan the destruction of the city who do not intervene in the one place where they can affect a binding difference -- the preservation review process. Barbara and others are matching rhetoric with an actual personal investment in the process.
- 10:31 AM, October 24, 2007
Where has Moore not followed due process?
Let's cut to the chase...should Moore's next move be to push for removal of the local historic district in the Ville?
Does every demolition in the city require approval of the Cultural Resources board, or only those in designated historic districts?
And while most areas push to preserve or expand their historic districts (Carondelet, ONSL for example), what if a neighborhood wanted to get rid of its?
How would they do that?
- 10:39 AM, October 24, 2007
- Chris said...
I wish anonymous would sign their real name, like many other people on this website.
Chris Naffziger
- 10:56 AM, October 24, 2007
Keeping it anonymous makes it harder to shoot the messenger.
- 11:28 AM, October 24, 2007
Anonymous, to answer your questions --
CRO and Preservation Board only review demolitions in historic districts, both national and local.
The way to remove a local historic ordinance is to propose a new ordinance repealing the old one.
About the handle -- Keeping it "Anonymous" makes it harder for anyone to take you seriously. If you are afraid of being shot down, grow a thicker skin and learn to enjoy the give & take. You didn't seem worried about casting barbs when you waded in with a little personally-aimed snark at the top of this thread.
- 6:02 PM, October 24, 2007
Just to set the record straight,the dissenting votes were from John Burse and David Richardson
- 9:56 PM, October 24, 2007


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Will Berkovitz is vice president of partnerships and rabbi in residence at a national Jewish service organization called Repair the World. He has served as executive director of Hillel (the official Jewish student organization) at Washington University in St. Louis where he founded an inner-city literacy camp and created several other award-winning initiatives, the University of Oregon where he developed international conferences, and the University of Washington where he made service learning integral to Hillel. Before studying to become a rabbi at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, he worked as a journalist in Seattle where he edited and wrote for local, regional, and national magazines focusing on cultural arts and wilderness travel. A native of St. Louis Park and a 1991 graduate of the University of St. Thomas, he has lived in England and Israel and has led service trips around the world.


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Recent review: Hired Vicki for Jesus May Ball 2019, with around 2,500 guests, to run all night. She provided a brilliant friendly service, and I would thoroughly recommend. A pleasure to work with from booking until the night itself, and the immediate airdrop option for photos was very popular! Prints were good quality too. Thank you!
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5 Reasons Why You Should Always Hire Licensed Electrical Companies – Saddle Rock Estates
If you need electrical services in Nassau or Suffolk County, call MJ Electric, one of the most reputable electrical companies on Long Island. For more than 20 years, their licensed master electrical contractors have been offering top-notch electrical repair, new installations, and upgrades for Long Island homeowners and business owners. With their "Done Once, Done Right" guarantee, you can be sure that they'll get the job done right the first time otherwise they'll make any necessary repairs completely free of charge. Offering exemplary services and the utmost professionalism, it's no wonder why MJ Electric is one of Long Island's premier electrical companies.
If you're the hands-on type, you probably like to take on a lot of the projects around your property yourself. While some improvement and repair projects are certainly fine to DIY – new flooring, painting, and even the installation of a new backsplash, for example – some of them are better left to the experts. One such job that warrants the help of a professional is electrical work.
Whether you want to add a few new outlets in your kitchen or your circuit breaker keeps tripping, avoid the temptation to do the work on your own; instead, call a professional electrician. Here's a look at some very good reasons why you should always hire a commercial electrician or a residential electrician.
Safety First!
If there were just one reason why you should always hire a licensed and experienced electrical contractor, safety is it! It's no secret that electricity can be extremely dangerous and even life-threatening. While installing a light fixture or updating outlets might look like an easy enough job, if any wires should cross or the job isn't done properly, you run the risk of electrocuting yourself, blowing out the entire power system, or even starting a fire!
Though doing the job yourself can be very rewarding, it's just not worth the risk. Safety always comes first, which is why hiring a licensed electrical company is always recommended.
Up to Code
When it comes to installing anything electrical, there are some pretty strict codes that have to be stuck to. These codes are put into place for the safety and well-being of anyone who comes into contact with the components. If you overlook these codes, you could sustain a serious injury and increase the risk of a fire. Plus, if your electrical components aren't up to code, the value of your property will be significantly reduced.
A reputable and experienced electrician will adhere to all codes so you can be sure that everything is running properly and safely.
You might think that you know the reason why your circuit breaker keeps tripping or why your lights are dimming; while you may be right, an experienced electrical contractor will be better equipped to diagnose the problem and determine the proper solutions. Licensed professionals have tons of training and years of experience under their belt, and they can apply that knowledge and background to your electrical problems to make the best decisions to support the proper and safe functioning of your system.
It's Less Costly
While you might think you're doing your wallet a favor by doing the job yourself, in reality, you'll likely end up spending more money when you DIY an electrical repair or upgrade. For example, if you purchase the wrong materials and don't realize it until you install them, you won't be able to return them; plus, you'll have to replace them with the proper items; or, you could make a serious error that could result in costly damages.
When you hire an electrician, you'll end up saving a lot more than you would have if you did the job yourself. Even if it doesn't seem like it initially, in the long run, your wallet will thank you. Plus, you'll have peace of mind knowing that the job is done right and that the system is operating safely; you can't put a price on that!
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Lastly, by hiring an electrician, you'll be able to save yourself a lot of stress and some major headaches. Electrical work might seem like fun at first, but in reality, unless you really know what you're doing, it can be pretty tedious. You'll also avoid the stress of wondering if you did the job the right way and whether or not the property and anyone who uses it is safe. Plus, you'll save yourself a lot of valuable time, which you can invest in other things you need to tend to – even if it's just kicking back and relaxing!
Given all of these reasons, it's safe to say that whenever you need any type of electrical work done, calling in a professional is a much better option than doing it yourself. If you're looking for exceptional electrical services that you can count on, contact MJ Electric. Call 631-346-6300 to learn more or to schedule a service.
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Singapore yesterday demanded "definitive" action by Indonesia on forest fires raging in Sumatra as the two neighbors prepared for emergency talks to ease the severe smog enveloping the city-state.
Singapore's air pollutant index was again hovering around the "hazardous" level of 301 at midday, close to the all-time high of 321 set the night before. Any reading above 200 is considered threatening to health.
"This is now the worst haze that Singapore has ever faced," Singaporean Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Vivian Balakrishnan said.
Singapore is sending Singaporean National Environment Agency chief executive Andrew Tan to attend a meeting hosted by Indonesia's foreign ministry in Jakarta, a government statement said.
"We need urgent and definitive action by Indonesia to tackle the problem at source," Balakrishnan said on Facebook ahead of the Jakarta talks. "Singaporeans have lost patience, and are understandably angry, distressed and concerned. No country or corporation has the right to pollute the air at the expense of Singaporeans' health and wellbeing."
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (李顯龍) said he will meet "relevant ministers" yesterday and hold a press conference on the situation.
"Please stay indoors where possible and avoid heavy outdoor activities. Look out for one another — we will get through this together," he said in a message to the public.
Smog still shrouded the city-state — from high-rise residential blocks and skyscrapers to tree-lined parks and promenades — as residents went to work yesterday, and more commuters were seen wearing disposable medical masks than in previous days.
The acrid odor of burnt wood and grass could be smelled in living rooms and bedrooms across the island, as well as inside the air-conditioned trains of Singapore's metro system.
Some residents said they feared rising electric bills this month because they have had to turn on their air-conditioners for longer periods.
Drug stores in the central business district were sold out of disposable masks and refused to take advance orders, telling customers to return the next day in case new stocks arrived.
Parks were deserted of the usual morning joggers, but thousands of employees still trooped to offices and laborers continued their work on high-rise buildings under construction.
Song Seng Wun (宋城煥), a regional economist with Malaysian bank CIMB, said he had not heard of meetings being deferred yet in the financial district.
"But if the haze stays this bad for the rest of the week or beyond, I think there will be cancellations and postponements," he said.
The previous Singapore air pollutant index high of 226 was recorded in September 1997 at the height of a Southeast Asian calamity also resulting from vast amounts of haze from Indonesia, where slash-and-burn farming generates large amounts of smoke during the dry season that begins in June.
Singapore has urged children, the elderly and those with heart or lung disease to avoid outdoor activities and seek medical treatment early if they feel unwell.
Local and international schools were already on summer holiday when the haze reached unhealthy levels at the start of the week.
Parts of Malaysia close to Singapore have also been severely affected by the smog.
The Indonesian forestry ministry said on Wednesday that it plans to use cloud seeding to try and unleash rain on Sumatra.


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Barcelona by night
The city of Barcelona is the perfect place to enjoy a few drinks while looking out over the Mediterranean, strolling through its streets or dining in any of its restaurants. A good area for this is the Port Vell harbour which has numerous bars and restaurants overlooking the sea, and outdoor terraces in summer. The Gothic quarter has designer restaurants, tea shops and traditional beer halls which are ideal for whiling away a few pleasant hours. It also has some of the best-known live jazz venues in the whole city, as well as classic indie sounds. Another option is the area around the Barrio de Gràcia neighbourhood, packed with cosy bars and restaurants with a bohemian atmosphere and offering a varied gastronomy. Another area not to be missed is the Raval neighbourhood, where you'll find an abundance of multicultural venues, and streets teeming with life.
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Have you ever had summers where you find yourself in late August finally having some fun and regretfully feeling like you just let the summer slip through your fingertips? I definitely have. There is something so bittersweet about having a great Labor Day weekend and realizing fall is coming and you didn't have a cookout, didn't go to the beach or lake much, didn't go camping, see friends, take a roadtrip, roast a marshmallow.
Here's the recipe to avoid all that guilt. Plan your summer now. I always find that there is nothing that helps me enjoy life as much as having things to look forward to. Having a fun outing or trip to look forward to always makes the every day must-dos feel much less burdensome to me. It's a great time to pull out the calendar and start planning in fun events for the summer months.
1) Start with your vacation and holiday plans. Maybe your family has an annual trip or tradition you take part in each year. Schedule those in first.
2) Check out local community celebrations. Many of these are free and family friendly. In the area where I grew up there is a parade, rodeo and fireworks weekend in every city within a 10 mile radius at some point over the summer. Every city has their celebration: Strawberry Days, Pioneer Days, Steel Days, Onion Days, there's no shortage of fun things to do. A great way to enjoy your local area.
3) Look for free concerts, outdoor movies, etc. Online you can usually find a community or city calendar for your area. You will find all kinds of events available nearby especially throughout the summer. Many parks, beaches, piers and mountain resorts will host free public events.
4) Look for free talks, classes and workshops. Many business will host bike repair workshops, talks by specialists in different areas, and offer other free learning experiences to the public. The summer is a great time to take advantage of these opportunities.
5) Plan a little roadtip or campout. In most places in the world you don't have to go too far from home to find a great little camping spot or an interesting historical town or new neighborhood to adventure to. Find inexpensive lodging and enjoy a night away from home.
6) Plan to host a party at your home or a local park. Most people longingly wish they spent more time with their friends, but very few make the effort to plan something. If doing something at your home sounds like too much work, a potluck at a park can be accomplished with just a little planning and perhaps reserving a pavillion for your group. No housecleaning or slaving over a hot stove necessary. Plan something. Your friends will thank you and you'll be glad you did. Summer gatherings with friends are those summer events you remember.
7) Schedule in nature time. Find hikes or nature walks in your area you'd like to explore. Think about an evening hike to enjoy a sunset or get up extra early to catch the sunrise from a beautiful peak. Make sure you are prepared with water, food & emergency needs and you let someone know where you'll be then enjoy the fresh air.
8) Visit an amusement park. Rekindle the spirit of your child inside with a silly day at a local amusement park. Nothing says summer like the crowds, the cotton candy, the roller coasters and paddle boats.
9) Organize some craft activities. The warmer weather is a great time to work on craft projects that require drying time and can be done outside. Paper mache, wood projects, dying fabric, creating concrete garden tiles and many other projects are very conducive to warm summer weather and you can make the mess outside instead of indoors. Get your supplies in advance and make something fun.
10) Plan a sleep out in your backyard. This was one of the most memorable things we did as kids in the summer. When we were younger we would make a blanket fort on the deck off of our kitchen and sleep under it. Once we got the mattresses outside it was hard to get us to come back and sleep in the house again. Plus I think we just dreaded the idea of dragging all the mattresses and blankets back in the house and putting them away. Later my parents built a covered deck at the back of the yard and I remember an Independence Day sleep out with movies and late night fun back there one year.
Hope these ideas will sparks some creative ideas and help you plan a summer full of fun this year. What are your must do summer activities and family traditions? Are you doing anything new this year? I'd love to hear your ideas to help inspire our future summer plans. Have a great Thursday!
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text: GREENFIELD -- Just about everyone has tried eating a melting ice cream cone on a hot summer day. But soon, Stewart's Shops will be using the sun's energy to keep dairy products cold before heading out to the company's chain of 330 convenience stores. The firm recently held a press conference to unveil a new $1.5 million photovoltaic solar panel system that will power its Greenfield distribution and warehouse facility on Route 9N. "This project alone will save Stewart's $40,000 per year and pay for itself in six years," said Frank Murray, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority president and chief executive officer. "It will demonstrate to other distributors and manufacturers that photovoltaic technology is a viable option and can have an impact on their bottom line." Stewart's had considered solar power previously, but until recently it never made sense economically. However, three factors combined to change that -- NYSERDA rebates, a 30 percent federal tax credit and solar panel cost reductions. "Solar really become viable for us last fall," said Nancy Trimbur, Stewart's senior vice president. "It is really exciting to see months of planning result in 'Solar Liftoff.' " The 600-kilowatt system, with 2,405 panels, will produce 630,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year, enough to power 80 homes. Each 5-foot by 3-foot panel weighs 42 pounds. They will be located on the building's roof, with installation scheduled for completion in September. "From that point on, every day the sun is shining the system will be cranking out kilowatt hours, cleanly and quietly, for the next 30 years," said Peyton Boswell, managing director of New York City-based EnterSolar, which is handling the project. During last week's intense heat wave, energy demand on Wednesday reached an all-time high of 6,911 megawatts in National Grid's upstate New York service area, Regional Director William Flaherty said. "These kind of installations keep that demand down for those peak periods," he said. Stewart's President Gary Dake said that his grandfather and great-uncle, Charles V. and Percy Dake, respectively, who founded the company, were well-known for their vision. "Taking care of the environment would be the epitome of long-term thinking," he said. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, D-Amsterdam, a former NYSERDA president and CEO, cited Stewart's for being a "major part of the solution." "You're leading by example, being responsible to that next generation of consumers," he said. "Renewable energy systems are to be taken seriously." Statewide, nearly 60 megawatts of photovoltaic solar power were installed in 2012, twice as much as the previous year, and 300 megawatts have either been installed or are under development in the past 12 months, Murray said. New York has the nation's seventh largest solar energy industry. "Much of that has occurred in the last three to four years," he said. The Stewart's system is part of the state's new NY Sun Competitive PV Program, established to assist businesses and other facilities generate large amounts of solar-generated electricity. It provides incentives for photovoltaic systems larger than 50 kilowatts. The Stewart's project is part of a $46 million award for 76 large-scale projects announced earlier this year. The state provides a maximum of $3 million per project. Stewart's, founded in 1945, employs about 4,500 people and has more than $1 billion in gross sales annually at 320 stores in eastern upstate New York and 10 in southern Vermont.