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Scandinavian-Style Christmas: Pretty Texas Home
A Texas family celebrates Christmas and design with Scandinavian style
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Phone calls, e-mails, and digital photos of generations-old Scandinavian hutches, beds, chairs, and clocks flew back and forth across the Atlantic for several months in a happy confluence of technology and tradition. While Ellisiv and Chad McNeil built their new home in the small East Texas town of Tyler, Ellisiv's Norwegian father was working nearly a half-world away to help furnish it with family heirlooms and antiques.
"He searched local estate sales, classified ads, and internet listings throughout Norway and Sweden to find the right pieces," says Ellisiv. "He drove up to 14 hours each way to pick up some pieces."
Some finds, including an 1800s Norwegian painted travel trunk, were closer to home—in the family's barn in Oppdal, Norway. After father-daughter trans-Atlantic photo sharing and phone conversations (Did she want this Dala hutch? How about these dining chairs?), Ellisiv headed to Dallas with iPad in tow to share her father's finds with interior designer Meredith McBrearty.
"We'd study his pictures and then narrow down what we wanted and exactly where we'd put it. We didn't take everything. There was a lot of editing," McBrearty says. The chosen pieces, including two Swedish tall-case Moro clocks and an eight-foot tall blue-painted Dala hutch, were shipped in a 40-foot container from Norway to Texas. "It took four weeks and, although it was expensive, it was worth it," says Ellisiv. "It afforded me so many reminders of home."
Even holiday decorations made the trip, including several little white-bearded figures called fjøs nisser (barn gnomes) that the McNeils post around the house at Christmas. According to Norwegian legend, the somewhat mischievous gnomes look after a farmer's home and children. "You feed them rice porridge with sugar, cinnamon, and butter," says Ellisiv. "But they also have a naughty side, and if they did not get fed, they might take your best milking cow," Ellisiv warns. (Happily, not an issue with the McNeils.)
"From the beginning, we knew we would incorporate a lot of family heirlooms and antiques from Norway and Sweden," says the designer. "While it was new construction, we wanted the house to have a warm, European feel to it.
That didn't mean formal, however. Chad and Ellisiv, medical doctors and parents of three young daughters (plus two pet labradoodles), insisted on an open floor plan with a casual vibe. "They are so laid back," McBrearty says of her clients-turned-friends. "None of the finishes and fabrics could be too precious. The house had to be liveable and elegant, yet understated."
The Scandinavian antiques with their gently worn blue, gray, and whitewashed paint finishes made the color scheme an easy choice. The soothing blue-gray palette flows throughout the house, setting a peaceful, uncluttered backdrop. A shapely Swedish Moro clock (made in Moro, Sweden) strikes the blue note in the living room but isn't just for looks. Ellisiv's father set up the clocks in Texas (another is in the foyer) and ensured they were functioning.
In the living room, McBrearty paired durable slipcovered sofas with a tufted chocolate brown ottoman that stands up to all types of little-girl roughhousing. A pair of antique Swedish bergères upholstered in silk flanking the fireplace are formal but loosen up when paired with a funky blue glass side table. The living room is grounded with a pretty and practical rug. "The antelope pattern rug is fantastic, the designer says. "It hides everything!"
"I love to mix contemporary pieces with antiques. It keeps the house true to who lives there. It's that balance between formal and informal that is so important in good design," McBrearty explains. "We wanted to respect the style of the home and the antiques that we were using but also include contemporary elements that reflect this young family's lifestyle with a calm, serene environment— visually peaceful."
Even during Christmas the blue theme dominates and decorations reflect Scandinavian influences. Garlands of greens are dusted with silver foliage and sprigs of white and green berries. Tall white amaryllis and urns of green pears dress the mantel, hung with embroidered cream-and-blue stockings.
Although the house is new construction, McBrearty introduced European character and a sense of age with decorative glazes and finishes. Walls, with their large arched openings, and ceilings were finished with a pigmented gypsum plaster that creates a surface reminiscent of those in European homes. Ceiling beams in the living room, several wood doors, and kitchen cabinets were distressed and stained. Floors are a vintage-looking wide-plank white oak.
The living room opens on one side to the kitchen, "which is here we really live," says Ellisiv. There, nearly three-inch thick limestone floor tiles from a French estate were refurbished as kitchen countertops. A custom plaster vent hood and 19th-century colored cement backsplash behind the range "make the kitchen," McBrearty says. The designer confesses she labored and worried the most over the kitchen but it's now her favorite room in the house. "I think you could park a car on that island," McBrearty says. "It's a true working island. The children do homework there, have meals, and chat with friends."
Bar stool seats are covered in a faux leather vinyl for easy cleanups. Heavy crown moldings and standard upper wall cabinets were nixed and replaced with a hand-carved plate rack made by Norwegian brothers. "The idea was to make it look like a European style kitchen," McBrearty says.
A dozen antique chairs shipped from Norway (they don't match but were close enough, the designer says) were stripped and white-washed and surround a trestle table in the dining room. A blue Dala hutch (from the Dalarna region of Sweden) that dates to the 1800s adds height, and sheer draperies the buff color of the plaster walls soften the space.
French doors connect the dining and living rooms to the loggia—a favorite spot for watching TV. Stone arches fitted with motorized insect and sun screens keep the room cozy and bug-free throughout the year. "We often push together the sofas to make a large daybed and all of us watch family movies," Ellisiv says.
Ellisiv's parents, Ola and Anniken Lien, visit their daughter and family at least every other Christmas and feel right at home in Texas, surrounded by furnishings they remember. The McNeil girls and their Norwegian Gommo (grandmother) bake and decorate a gingerbread house (and make another party of eating it after the holiday). One of the girls even sleeps in her grandmother's childhood bed.
"I love that we were able to incorporate so much from Scandinavia," McBrearty says. "It made everything about their home so personal and meaningful."
Photography: Emily Minton Redfield
Produced by Elizabeth R. Beeler
Architectural design: Ryan Phillips, Ryan A. Phillips, 903/805-4507. Interior designer: Meredith McBrearty, 6642 Velasco Ave., Dallas, TX 75214; 202/390-2912, meredithmcbrearty.com.
Above: Arched entry doors were distressed for a vintage look.
Lanterns flanking entry (for similar, "Georgetown"): The CopperSmith, thecoppersmith.net. Hanging lantern: antique.
Welcoming Wreath
A gorgeous wreath on the front door welcomes holiday visitors.
Garlands of greens dotted with silver foliage trail the stair railings. An antique chair was upholstered with "Versailles" fabric from Rose Tarlow-Melrose House. A Turkish Oushak rug covers the white oak floors.
Chair: antique. Fabric ("Versailles"/Azure #2026-02): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, rosetarlow.com. Area rug (Turkish Oushak): Renaissance Collection, rencollection.com. Lantern: owner's collection. Paint (old style gypsum plaster): Segreto Finishes, segretofinishes.com. Base color ("Clay Beige" #OC-11): Benjamin Moore & Co., benjaminmoore.com. Doors (custom): Shortell Design, shortelldesign.com.
Living Room
Wide arched openings connect the foyer, front stair hall, and living room in the Texas house. Plaster walls and ceilings and distressed beams and doors give the house a European feel. The room maintains a sense of elegance without being overly formal.
Wall paint (old style gypsum plaster): Segreto Finishes, segretofinishes.com. Base color ("Clay Beige" #OC-11); trim ("Grand Teton White" #AC-42): Benjamin Moore & Co., benjaminmoore.com. Sofas ("Belgian Roll-Arm Slipcovered Sofa"); slipcover (sand colorway): RH, rh.com. Ottoman (custom): Meredith McBrearty, meredithmcbrearty.com. Ottoman fabric: Duralee, duralee.com. Area rug ("Bowdon"/Antelope, discontinued): Truett Fine Carpets & Rugs, truettcarpetsandrugs.com. Chairs in front of mantel (from Sweden): antique. Chair-front fabric ("Delphina II"/Lady's Slipper #910045-05): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068. Pillows on chairs: The Mews Antiques, mewsantiques.com. Lounge chairs ("March Lounge Chair" #7625-21): Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com. Chair fabric ("Paloma"/Sweet Pea #1002-02): Kerry Joyce Textiles, kerryjoycetextiles.com. Stockings (custom): Meredith McBrearty, meredithmcbrearty.com. Stocking fabric ("Gustav"/Beige #5588, by Rose Cumming): Dessin Fournir, dessinfournir.com. Stocking trims: Samuel & Sons, samuelandsons.com. Throw on chair: Mecox Gardens, mecoxgardens.com. Basket in fireplace (rattan): Wisteria, wisteria.com. Clock (from Sweden): antique. Urns on mantel; candlesticks: The Mews Antiques, mewsantiques.com. Mirror at back on mantel: owner's collection. Mirror at front on mantel: Eclectic Architecturals, earchitecturals.com.
Kid-Friendly Ottoman
The custom tufted ottoman in a gorgeous chocolate-brown invites kids to run and jump on it.
Hung by the Chimney with Care
Two antique bergère chairs from Sweden cozy up to the fireplace hung with custom-made stockings.
Blue and Cream Palette
Flowers and natural greens complete the Scandivaian blue-and-cream palette. The embroidered stockings were custom made with trimmings from Samuel & Sons in dusty blue velvet.
Anniken McNeil, named for her Norwegian grandmother, Anniken Lien, awaits the arrival of Santa on Christmas Eve.
Tree Details
The ornaments on the tree speak to the style of the McNeil home – a mix of simple, sophisticated ornaments with fun, colorful glass balls
Dining Room
Antique chairs and an 8-foot hutch were shipped from Scandinavia and were stripped and whitewashed. Sheer drapes by the doors to the loggia soften the space but keep it casual.
Another view is on the following slide.
Chandelier ("Swedish Chandelier" #2098): Paul Ferrante, paulferrante.com. Dining table (antique, original washed long farm table): Wisteria, wisteria.com. Hutch (from Sweden); dining chairs (from Sweden): antique. Chair-seat fabric ("Little Compton"/Cove #805001-05): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068. Drapery: discontinued. Art: antique botanicals. Wall paint (old style gypsum plaster): Segreto Finishes, segretofinishes.com. Trim ("Grand Teton White" #AC-42): Benjamin Moore & Co., benjaminmoore.com.
Graceful Table
The antique dining table is from Wisteria, and the reproduction chandelier is from Paul Ferrante.
Cookies for Santa
Festive baked goods displayed on white cake plates are in theme with the Scandinavian palette.
The McNeils post Norwegian barn gnomes on the hearth during the holidays. The stone archways are fitted with motorized screens that allow the family to use the loggia nearly year round. Sofa and chairs are from RH and coffee table and drum table from Wisteria. Indoor-outdoor rug from Dash & Albert.
Sofa and chairs ("Provence"); fabric (in sand colorway): RH, rh.com. Coffee table ("Parquet-Top Coffee Table"); side table; garden stool: Wisteria, wisteria.com. Area rug ("Diamond Khaki White Indoor/Outdoor Rug"): Dash & Albert, dashandalbert.com. Throw pillows ("Suzani Embroidered Pillow Cover"): Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com.
To give the new home an aged look, walls were plastered and cabinets distressed and glazed. Countertops are made with 3-inch thick limestone tiles salvaged from a French estate. The range hood is plaster. Barstools upholstered in wipeable vinyl are wonderful for a family with small children.
Cabinetry: Texas Woodmill Cabinets, woodmillcabinets.com. Cabinet paint (custom glazed finish): Segreto Finishes, segretofinishes.com. Cabinetry hardware (in Patinated Iron finish): Whitechapel Ltd., whitechapel-ltd.com. Backsplash tile (19th-century colored cement tile); countertops (18th-century Bars Blonde, from France): Chateau Domingue, chateaudomingue.com. Range: Viking, vikingrange.com. Plate rack (from Sweden): antique. Chandelier ("Gothic Chandelier" #DL-CD06): Dennis & Leen, dennisandleen.com. Window treatment ("Lawrence"/Robin's Egg #1132, by Classic Cloth): Dessin Fournir, dessinfournir.com. Bar stools: custom. Bar-stool fabric, front ("Finesse"/Mushroom #3905-05): Brentano, brentanofabrics.com. Bar-stool fabric, back ("Dreamcoat"/Pharoah #910061-04): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068. Refrigerator (by Sub-Zero); range (by Wolf): Sub-Zero/Wolf, subzero-wolf.com. Oven hood (custom design): Meredith McBrearty, meredithmcbrearty.com. Fabrication: Vent-A-Hood, ventahood.com. Wall paint (old style gypsum plaster): Segreto Finishes, segretofinishes.com. Base color ("Clay Beige" #OC-11); trim ("Grand Teton White" #AC-42): Benjamin Moore & Co., benjaminmoore.com. Faucet ("Fairfield Bridge Faucet" #9451-1): Newport Brass, newportbrass.com. Dishwasher: KitchenAid, kitchenaid.com.
Pretty Backsplash
The range backsplash is 19th-century colored cement tiles imported from Europe by Chateau Domingue, a Houston, Texas, business.
Farmhouse Sink
The farmhouse sink and Newport Brassbridge-style faucet complement the antique features of the kitchen.
Plate Rack
A hand-crafted Norwegian plate rack adds vintage charm, hanging above a wood picnic box from Norway that dates to the 1850s.
Serene Master Bedroom
A soft, gray-blue secretary from Sweden was one of Ellisiv's father's Scandinavian finds, and McBrearty built the room's color scheme around it. The blue headboard fabric is from Michael S Smith and the antique Swedish desk chair is upholstered in Duralee's "Chinchilla."
Wall paint (old style gypsum plaster): Segreto Finishes, segretofinishes.com. Area rug (Khotan): Matt Camron Rugs, mattcamron.com. Secretary (from Sweden); chair at secretary (from Sweden): antique. Chair fabric (#36124-452, color, Aloe): Duralee, duralee.com. Bedside table, left of bed (French side table): Crown and Colony Antiques, crownandcolony.com. Bedside table, right of bed: Wisteria, wisteria.com. Table lamps ("Modern Balustrade Round Table Lamp" #CHA8917): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com. Chandelier (Swedish): Crown and Colony Antiques, crownandcolony.com. Chair by bed (from Sweden): antique. Chair fabric ("Versailles"/Azure #2026-02): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, rosetarlow.com. Drapery ("Floralina Mist" #28655-15): Kravet, kravet.com. Sunburst mirror over bed ("Gilded Sunburst Mirror" c.1900): Crown and Colony Antiques, crownandcolony.com. Headboard: custom. Headboard fabric ("Calais"/Blue #JW3501, by Jasper): Michael S Smith Inc., michaelsmithinc.com. Bed-skirt fabric ("Versailles"/Azure #2026-02): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, rosetarlow.com. Bedding (Italian Hotel Satin Stitch Collection): RH, rh.com. Pillow shams ("Monferato"): Groves Bros., grovesbros.com. Throw: Mecox Gardens, mecoxgardens.com.
Classic Master Bath
Twin vanities are tucked in arched niches. Cabinets were given a distressed finish and topped with marble.
Wall paint (old style gypsum plaster): Segreto Finishes, segretofinishes.com. Base color ("Silverpointe" #SW-7653): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com. Vanity Texas Woodmill Cabinets, woodmillcabinets.com. Countertop (marble slab): Chateau Domingue, chateaudomingue.com. Sink ("Caxton Undermount Sink"/White): Kohler, kohler.com. Faucet ("Chesterfield Widespread Lav. Faucet," 930 series): Newport Brass, newportbrass.com. Mirror (custom): Meredith McBrearty, meredithmcbrearty.com. Sconces ("Diamond Sconce" #42-9907): David Iatesta, davidiatesta.com.
Soaking Tub
A Waterworks bathtub is similar in style to those popular in England and France in the early 19th century.
Tub ("Empire Freestanding Rectangular Bathtub" #EMBT01): Waterworks, waterworks.com. Faucets ("Chesterfield"): Newport Brass, newportbrass.com. Chair by tub (from Sweden): antique. Chair fabric (#36124-452, color, Aloe): Duralee, duralee.com. Window treatment ("Lisette"/Natural #2004-01): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, rosetarlow.com.
McNeil Family
Ellisiv and Chad McNeil with daughters Emma, 9, Isabella, 5, and Anniken, 3.
White Christmas
See a lovely Virginia home decorated for the holidays.

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Stop for a moment along the Cotswold Way and it's easy to believe that you've left the big cities of southern England far behind you. Yet for most visitors to the UK the Cotswolds are within easy reach of a day trip, being barely two hours from London and far less from Birmingham or Oxford. To fully appreciate the Cotswolds however a longer visit is recommended, allowing ample time to explore the charming villages, quiet lanes and rolling landscapes that have attracted visitors to this part of England for centuries.
We took the chance to enjoy a couple of days of hiking around the market town of Chipping Campden. Sunny and mild January days can never be taken for granted and yet we were blessed with two in a row, with the only sharp shower ending just as we pulled into the car park before starting our first walk.
The Cotswold Way starts in Chipping Campden and meanders southwest toward Cheltenham. We followed the trail at various points of our two hikes as it passed through traditional villages and across rolling farmland. It is a generally well-signed trail and even in January the mud doesn't get too deep, although good boots and a pair of gaiters are recommended.
Our first walk took us through the old villages of Stanway and Stanton, the latter being a great place to stop for lunch. The Mount Inn is the first building you reach as you descend into the village and provided a perfect halfway break on our walk before heading back to our car in Snowshill. Snowshill is well known for its lavender and if you take this trail in the summer months you'll be treated to a dramatic carpet of colour as you approach the village. Details of the trail can be found here.
On the second day we left the car in Chipping Campden and headed for nearby Dover's Hill. This is the site of the Cotswold Olimpick Games, held every spring and in existence long before the more widely known international sporting celebration. I suspect that the Cotswold version follows the pure ideals of sport far better than the other Olympics do. From Dover's Hill the views are superb, with the northern Cotswolds spreading out far below and the hills of Wales visible to the west.
Eventually our walk took us through the village of Broadway and then up a steep 250 metre climb to Broadway Tower. This 18th century folly has served many purposes over the years, both as a refuge for its eccentric owners and as a military outpost in both the Second World War and the Cold War period. The exhibition on the three levels of the tower is comprehensive if rather disorganised and confusing, but the views from the top make all the effort of the climb from the village worthwhile. Entry to the tower is £4.50.
We stayed in the Cotswold House Hotel as part of our stay which was arranged through Great Little Breaks. Staff were friendly and helpful and the gas fire provided a cosy welcome as we settled into our spacious room. The mini-bar stocked with complimentary beers, soft drinks and chocolate was a lovely touch, while the many switches and lighting themes in the bathroom provided us with a novel blend of entertainment and confusion. Dinner and afternoon tea were included in our package and the food at every meal was excellent.I was particularly impressed by the fact that 'dinner included' meant we were at liberty to pick anything we wanted from the main a la carte menu, rather than being provided with a limited 'special' package selection. We could have chosen the most expensive steaks and really made the most of our package, but the lamb and veal proved to be wise selections. I'm not normally the greatest fan of posh hotels, mainly because I can't stand the way they so often try to relieve you of cash at every opportunity even after you've paid the earth for your room. This was most certainly not the case at Cotswold House and they get a big thumbs up from me as a result.
Disclosure: We received a complimentary afternoon tea, dinner, bed and breakfast package at Cotswold House Hotel through Great Little Breaks, who offer similar deals across the UK at rates that typically offer a big saving against than those you might get by booking direct. To my knowledge the staff at the hotel considered us regular customers with a Great Little Breaks voucher and were unaware that we were staying on a complimentary basis. This post is written by Andy Jarosz who owns the 501 Places travel blog.


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Be Cool and Comfortable at Home or at the Beach!
No matter where you are, life is better when your environment is the right temperature. There's nothing like sitting by the beach watching the sun set while a cool breeze comes along to deliver one of those amazing "close-your-eyes-take-a-deep-breath-I'm-so-happy-to-be-here-at-the-beach moments."
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Enjoy the suggestions below, and be cool!
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We want to know how do you cool-off on your coastal vacation?
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-Walking by the ocean. – Robin L.
-Enjoying my deck overlooking the ocean or strolling our beach strand just outside my back door…yeah, baby!! –Robina N.
-No need to cool off, there is always an ocean breeze and a shade tree. –Becky
-Get into the water at the beach. – Janis F.
-In the water, of course. But under a shady tree, sipping on something cool will also do quite well. – Refined V.
-Just relaxing with Coastal Living magazine and drinking my favorite summer drink. –Norma C.
-Snorkeling, swimming, reading a good book in the shade. – Jennette R.
-Boat rides and/or fresh berry smoothies with a wee bit of rum added. –Michelle M.
-Face down in the ocean looking at fish…under the sea…under the sea. –Jane L.
-Sitting under an umbrella on a white sandy beach while the waves gently wash over your toes as the cool salty breeze blows through your hair and a cold drink sits in your hand with anticipation of quenching your thirst. –Lei C.
-Body surf. –Dina Z.
-Swimming in the beautiful ocean. Then having raw oysters with cool cocktails. –Gail H.
-Lounging in the ocean on my favorite floatie with an ice cold beverage & a big straw hat! –C.S.
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Elizabeth Olsen should have known better.
Prior to taping Monday's episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Chris Evans – her co-star in "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Captain America: Civil War" – hid in the bathroom of her dressing room and scared her silly. Ellen DeGeneres replayed the footage for them later on, but not before Olsen remembered that Evans had done something similar to Scarlett Johansson last year. "Why didn't I think of that?" she asked. Evans told the host, "How can you resist? The best part about your show is you endorse this type of behavior. I really, really am addicted to it."
Little did Evans know, DeGeneres would soon turn the tables on him.
U.S. & World
But first: the Olsen prank! Thanks to DeGeneres' staff, Olsen was lured into the bathroom. "I was told that there were some QVC products in the bathroom to check out. I was like, 'Oh, is that why you did the thing with Julia Roberts the other day?'" the actress said. Little did she know, Evans was crouching down, ready to surprise her the moment she stepped through the door. After seeing her terrified reaction, Olsen laughed and said, "I have a really bad fight or flight response, I think."
Later on, DeGeneres asked the co-stars about romance rumors.
"We've heard that," Evans admitted.
"Well, we've been dating like secretly for the last three years," Olsen said, joking, "We're actually engaged." When reports surfaced that they were seeing each other romantically, Evans sent Olsen a text saying, "Hey, guess what? Apparently we're dating." Olsen replied, "Oh, my God! That's really exciting for us." Evans joked that they dated "real on the low" to avoid suspicion. DeGeneres said they "seem compatible," to which Olsen replied, "Maybe we should."
"I don't know. I'm just saying, think about it. Don't just pooh-pooh it. I mean you're both single," DeGeneres told the co-stars. "If they're saying it, maybe somebody sees something you don't."
As talk turned to Evans' dog, a staffer dressed as Iron Man burst through DeGeneres' coffee table and scared Evans. "You got me. Could we play it back?" he said after settling down. "I really want to see it."
Check it out in the above video. The two stars also took part in a game of "Last Dance."
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The Crimson completed an unbeaten dual-meet season Saturday at home (Kevin Burns).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The No. 16 Harvard men's swimming and diving team won 12 of 16 events en route to a 195-98 victory Saturday afternoon over Penn. The win secured an undefeated dual meet season for the Crimson and outright claim to the Ivy League's dual meet championship.
Harvard finished its dual meet campaign with an unblemished 9-0 overall record with a 7-0 mark in the Ancient Eight. The Crimson has now won eight dual meet titles under Tim Murphy, The Ulen-Brooks Endowed Coach for Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving, and has gone unbeaten in dual meet action seven times. Harvard's dual meet win streak also improved to 10 with the victory.
The Crimson won each of the first four events of the day beginning with the 200 medley relay. Jack Pretto, Chuck Katis, Oliver Lee and Chris Satterthwaite turned in a combined time of 1:30.66, topping Penn's (4-6, 1-6 Ivy League) 'A' team which finished in 1:33.03. Michael Gaudiani followed up with a solid win in the 1,000 free (9:23.61) while Greg Roop (1:40.53), Ty Rocca (1:40.84) and Ryan Cutter (1:42.59) went 1-2-3 in the 200 free. Pretto capped the run off with a winning time of 50.24 in the 100 back.
Following a Quaker win in the 100 breast, Harvard won another five straight events to secure the team win. Christian Carbone led a 1-2-3 finish in the 200 fly to remain unbeaten in the event, turning in a time of 1:50.81 to best Steven Kekacs (1:51.87) and Kyle McIntee (1:53.49). The 50 free belonged to Danny Crigler's time of 20.70 while Mike Mosca (393.23), Michael Stanton (360.90) and Joe Zarrella (330.60) went 1-2-3 on the three meter.
Harvard also swept the top three spots in the 100 free with Griffin Schumacher (45.45) leading the way for Crigler (46.07) and Roop (46.74). Christian Yeager took the 200 back with a time of 1:49.57.
The Crimson finished the day with victories in the 500 free, 100 fly and one-meter diving. Satterthwaite earned his first win of the year in the 500 with a time of 4:36.23, just edging out Gaudiani (4:36.47) and John Bailey (4:39.60). Lee turned a winning time of 50.16 to take the 100 fly as Mosca (365.55), Zarrella (311.10) and Stanton (299.85) swept the one-meter dive.
Harvard will host the ECAC Championships at Blodgett Pool March 1-3 before traveling to Brown for the Ivy League Championships March 7-9.


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The Lezyne EXBBT-CLT is compatible with most external bottom brackets. Brands that accept the EXBBT-CLT are Campagnolo, Chris King, FSA, Phil Wood, RaceFace, Shimano, SRAM, and Truvativ. The cassette tool is also compatible with most popular brands including Shimano, SRAM, SunRace, Suntour, and Chris King.
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Indeo Support
The Ligos Indeo Software Codecs package is distributed "as is" for use with applications that require these codecs for media playback.
Indeo and Microsoft Windows Issue
General – Beginning with the 2002 update to Windows XP (known as Service Pack 1), Microsoft began inconsistent changes regarding the inclusion of the Indeo codecs in its software, which at one time were always a base part of its operating system. For a long period of time, they were not available at all. However, a number of older webcams, games and multimedia titles require Indeo to be installed on the OS in order to function. The inconsistency remains the case of the recently released Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems (which we do not support).
Please note that these are Microsoft's decisions alone, as Ligos honors any legacy Indeo Distribution Agreements between Intel and other parties. We are never informed in advance of Microsoft's decisions on this matter. Questions and comments should be directed to Microsoft through one of their support channels, or to the company from whom you purchased your software.
As an option to meet the needs of those Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP (only) users who still require Indeo, Ligos has created an enhanced bundle of the Indeo codecs called Ligos Indeo Codecs. This package includes Indeo Video version 5.2, as well as support for the older Indeo Video 4.5 and Indeo Audio 2.5 codecs. Free versions of Indeo are no longer available from Ligos. Indeo versions 2.x and 3.x are no longer available, and no longer supported.
Please note that Indeo does not support playback of MPEG-4 content. Indeo is a codec that pre-dates MPEG-4. If you have been referred to Ligos to purchase an MP4 codec or player, it is a mistake as offer no solution for MPEG-4 encoding or decoding.
Windows XP Vista SP2 and Windows 7 – As of May 2009, Ligos noticed indications that Microsoft had begun including versions of Indeo in these operating systems and associated updates, as is their right. These are treated as Core System Files, and cannot be disabled or overwritten by the user. As a result, Ligos Indeo Software Codecs are not usable with these operating systems. In addition, some applications require Indeo 5.11 or greater and may not function on these newer Microsoft OSes. Unfortunately, Ligos is unable to provide a solution to users having issues with this change. Users should contact the original manufacturer of their application or webcam for help, and contact Microsoft Support for a solution. If you have one of these OSes, you should not purchase Ligos Indeo Software Codecs as they will not install, and we are unable to provide refunds for this issue.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Vista – With the 2004 update to Windows XP (known as Service Pack 2), Microsoft has made security changes to the OS and Windows Media Player 9 and up that prohibit the direct playback of Indeo content online. Users will find that they will no longer be able to automatically play video files posted on the web if they were encoded with the Indeo codec. Windows Media Player will only play Indeo files if they are local (on your hard drive). Questions and comments should be directed to Microsoft through one of their support channels.
64-bit Windows Operating Systems – Please note that Indeo Codecs are not compatible with any 64-bit version of Windows OSes (Windows XP 64-bit Edition for Itanium systems, Windows XP 64-bit Edition Version 2003, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, 64-bit versions of Windows Server, and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista, 7 and 8).
3rd Party Webcameras, Multimedia and Game Titles
Please note that we can only support the installation of the Ligos Indeo Codecs package itself, and the playback of Indeo encoded media through players like Windows Media Player. Ligos Corporation does not provide support for software or hardware titles that use Indeo (such as Carnivores, Thief II, Instant Immersion Language, Links, Encarta, Mafia, James Bond 007 Nightfire, Wheel of Fortune, Tonka Search and Rescue, Asheron's Call, Risk II, Logitech QuickCams, etc.).
If you have been referred to this page by a pop-up message or a third-party provider (for another hardware or software product), and are not certain that you require Indeo to make your product work, please contact the original manufacturer. We cannot provide support for or answer questions regarding third party products. In addition, as Ligos Indeo Codecs is a downloadable product, we do not offer refunds once the purchase has been made. Please see the section on Sales Policies for additional information and to get assistance.
If you have difficulty installing Indeo, please refer to the documentation at the link below. If you continue to have difficulty with your game or multimedia title after the proper installation of Indeo, you will need to contact that company for further assistance.
See also "Indeo Frequently Asked Questions & Sales Notes"
Indeo for Macintosh Platforms
Indeo codecs are no longer offered by Apple for Macintosh platforms or QuickTime. There are no plans for an OS X version of the Indeo codecs.


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Corporate Citizenship and Community Relations
The Importance of Community
Community involvement is an absolute must. We have tremendous credibility in our communities and with our clients, which we believe is a direct result of the credibility we in the Ethan Allen community have with one another. As Chairman, President and CEO, Farooq Kathwari sets an example with his personal community leadership activities and encourages the leaders of the local manufacturing, logistics, and Design Centers to set an example as leaders in their communities. Our people are big champions of the causes that matter most to them and their local communities.
In some communities where we have manufacturing facilities, we are the largest employer in the area, and at all levels of the company we take that responsibility very seriously. We are part of hundreds of communities in North America; we are deeply involved in them. And in many countries around the world, we have associates and business partners who are deeply involved in their communities as well.
For more information on Farooq Kathwari's leadership activities please go to his personal website, www.farooqkathwari.com.
Environment, Health, and Safety
It is Ethan Allen's policy to ensure that every operating division makes it a priority to provide a safe workplace and protect the natural environment for the benefit of our employees, the community, and the company.
Fulfilling this policy is a commitment shared at all levels of the company. We are committed to environmental leadership through sound practices, in the fields of environment, health, and safety. Through our Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) Management Standard and by applying a process of continuous improvement, we identify and eliminate potential hazards, liabilities, and risks that may be associated with our operations.
Ethan Allen's EH&S Management Standard provides the systematic framework through which Ethan Allen incorporates worker health and safety and the protection of the environment into its business practices and operations. We actively share information with industry, employees, and community regarding the promotion of environmental issues and protection of the environment. We have participated with the EPA on several initiatives.
Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention
We use a number of methods to reduce, control, and/or eliminate the release of pollutants into the environment during finishing, milling, and other furniture manufacturing processes. Ethan Allen believes that ecologically sound practices and procedures not only help the environment but often reduce costs as well.
Recycling is an essential part of the overall plan for reducing the amount of waste generated by our business. Ethan Allen has instituted a recycling program throughout its operations.
New and innovative technology continues to be evaluated and applied to our manufacturing processes. These new technologies have led to improved efficiencies in production as well as provided the methods to reduce, control, and/or eliminate environmental emissions. Innovative technologies may include, but are not limited to: high pressure/low volume spray equipment, ultraviolet finishes, flat line roll coating, and water-based finishes.
Energy Conservation
We have instituted proven practices to conserve energy. We burn our wood waste from our manufacturing processes to produce steam and heat at many locations. Many air heaters used in our facilities run on an efficient, convection type of heat that reduces energy demands. In some of our manufacturing locations, we produce electricity with the excess steam generated from the burning of wood waste.
Chemical Substitution
Ethan Allen has traditionally worked with our chemical suppliers to reduce, control, and/or eliminate the types of chemicals used in the finish materials (sprayed onto our products) that cause air emissions. Through strong partnerships with our chemical suppliers, we have reduced the toxicity and hazards of their chemicals, thus protecting our employees and further reducing emissions from our processes. We apply water-based coatings to our products where appropriate. We have established practices to reduce toxic chemicals in our packaging materials. We have eliminated the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in our packaging material and have substituted water-based material for the solvent-based foam.
Brownfield Economic Redevelopment Initiative
The EPA's Brownfield Economic Redevelopment Initiative is designed as an economic redevelopment or reuse program for sites that have actual or perceived contamination. Ethan Allen was one of the first companies in Vermont and Virginia to engage in the Brownfield and associated programs.
CertiPUR-US® Certified Foam
We use only CertiPUR-US certified foams in our mattresses and custom upholstery. This means that all foams used in our custom upholstery and mattresses have been rigorously tested and certified by an independent, accredited laboratory to meet specific criteria for physical performance, content, and emissions, as described in the U.S. Voluntary Physical Performance and Environmental Certification Guidelines for Flexible Polyurethane Foam for Use in Furniture and Bedding items. CertiPUR-US certified foams are low-VOC emission materials that are made without formaldehyde, mercury, lead, heavy metals, PBDEs, ozone depleters, or prohibited phthalates.
Our Forestry Practices
Ethan Allen's future depends on healthy, well-managed forests. Our Log and Lumber Director is a professionally trained and experienced forester, and most of Ethan Allen's lumber requirements are satisfied with native hardwood species, including soft and hard maple, black cherry, ash, and yellow birch. These trees regenerate naturally by seeding and by stump and root sprouts. Because of this natural regeneration, hardwoods do not have to be planted. In fact, the natural regeneration often has to be thinned because it becomes too dense. There is approximately 82% more hardwood stock today than there was in 1952.
Although Ethan Allen owns very little timberland, we encourage our suppliers to practice scientifically sound forest management on theirs. Much of our lumber comes from lands that are intensively managed by professional foresters on a sustained yield basis. These forest managers create conditions that are favorable for producing the type of high-quality timber we require for our furniture. We work very closely with these suppliers to achieve a climate that provides for a balanced and fully integrated use of the resource. We also work very closely with our suppliers of nonnative species, such as mahogany, to ensure that the lumber we obtain has been legally harvested from properly managed forests.
Our Commitment to Environmental Protection
Ethan Allen established its formal Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) management system in 1999, and since then, we have set—and surpassed—increasingly high standards in environmental stewardship. We are continually striving to reduce how much energy we consume and waste we produce and to increase how much water we save and material we recycle.
All of our manufacturing facilities in the United States are registered with the Enhancing Furniture's Environmental Culture (EFEC) program. Launched by the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) in 1999, EFEC is an environmental management system that requires companies to analyze and better understand the environmental impact of their processes, raw materials, and finished products. Our registration is contingent upon a policy of continuous improvement in the areas of water and energy conservation, recycling, and waste reduction.
We continually evaluate new technologies to see whether they can be applied to improve our manufacturing processes. The new technologies we have embraced have allowed us to manufacture more efficiently and provided means to reduce, control, and/or eliminate our environmental emissions. We have made strides in minimizing use of chemicals in finishes that produce toxic air emissions and have eliminated the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in our packaging material entirely.
Of all our environmental efforts, we perhaps most proud of the successes we have had in our U.S. manufacturing plants in Vermont. All of the scrap wood and sawdust we produce there is now used to fuel the boilers that heat those facilities, thus reducing the carbon footprints of both. At our sawmill facility in Beecher Falls, VT, steam from those boilers also heats the kilns we use to dry the wood to the proper moisture content before it is turned into furniture and excess steam creates electricity. At our Orleans plant, we recycle nearly everything; over the past six years, we have reduced the amount of landfill waste we produce by more than seventy percent—and we don't plan to stop there.
In the near future, two of our distribution centers and about twenty of our retail service centers will also be participating in the EFEC program. Eventually, we plan to implement EFEC in all of our retail locations and to pursue Sustainable by Design (SBD) certification, for which we will not only be developing strategies for reducing the carbon footprints of all of our facilities but also establishing social responsibility programs that include codes of conduct for all of our overseas suppliers.
Recognition for Our Efforts
We have been recognized by several organizations for our environmental protection efforts:
- 2013 Vermont Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence for reducing our fossil fuel oil use to near zero through increased recycling of sawdust, chips, and wood scrap and increasing recycling in general to reduce land-fill waste.
- Designated a Vermont Business Partner in 2013 by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation for our commitment to preserving Vermont's environment.
- 2012 Environmental Leadership Award and 2012 Environmental Excellence Award by the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) for demonstrating exemplary environmental management and ongoing stewardship.
- Certificate of Environmental Stewardship in 2012 by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's (NJDEP) Environmental Stewardship Initiative for voluntary measures taken to improve the environment and ensure a sustainable future in our manufacturing facility in Passaic.
- Congressional Certificate of Special Recognition in 2012 by Congressman Christopher Murphy of the 5th Congressional District in Connecticut for our dedication to improving the environmental effects of our business operations.
- Sage Awards Honorable Mention in 2012 by AHFA for continually striving to achieve the highest levels of environmental stewardship.
- Outstanding Use of Wood Award in 2011 by the Northeastern Loggers Association (NELA) for our use of manufacturing byproducts to minimize oil consumption in our Vermont facilities.
- 2011 Environmental Merit Award by the New England office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for establishing practices that minimize hazardous air pollutant emissions.
- 2009 Vermont Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence and Pollution Prevention for improvements in material formulation and electricity usage reduction.


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Breville Stainless-Steel Electric Hot Wok
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- Summary
Stir-frying is fun and easy when you use this top-rated electric wok, now updated with a stainless-steel exterior. The bowl heats up quickly and maintains its temperature, and the nonstick coating allows you to cook with minimal oil.
- High-powered stainless-steel wok heats up quickly and maintains cooking temperature.
- Heat is distributed all the way up the pan sides, so foods cook quickly and evenly.
- Precision heat control with 15 settings up to 425°F.
- Generous capacity accommodates one or two steamer baskets (not included).
- Ultradurable titanium-infused nonstick finish allows cooking with minimal oil and ensures easy cleanup.
- Tempered-glass lid with adjustable steam vent allows you to create the ideal amount of moisture.
- 425°F is the perfect temperature for searing.
- Dimensions & More Info
- Model #BEW600XL
- Stainless-steel construction.
- 18" x 14 1/4" x 9 1/2".
- 6 1/2-qt. cap.
- 12 lb. 2 oz.
- This product is intended for use in the United States and Canada and is built to United States electrical standards.
- Designed and engineered in Australia, Made in China.
- Use & Care
- All parts are dishwasher safe except temperature probe and power cord.
- Shipping
Shipping Information
UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 3–5 business days. UPS is unable to deliver to P.O. boxes.
Shipping Rates
The shipping rate varies depending on your order total and shipping destination. View Shipping Options and Charges.
Next Day Delivery
For an additional charge of $26 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Orders received by 9:00 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
Return Policy
At Williams Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
For all cutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners and knife storage), please contact us at 888.922.4108 to initiate the return.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, food, items shipped direct from the vendor or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.
Made to Order and Final Sale Furniture items are non-returnable and cannot be cancelled once the order is placed.
For returns of items purchased from your Williams Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Returns Policy.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by lmhsandiego from LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! I'm in love with my Breville Wok! My kids will FINALLY eat veggies by stir frying them using the wok ; ) If you're trying to find a way to get kids to eat veggies, give this a try. The high heat gives great caramelization and kids love it! I use so much, it stays out in my kitchen and is never put away. I wasn't able to get the highest heat using my electric oven, so with the Breville...I get the high HEAT and sear we were looking for!Date published: 2018-10-23Rated 5 out of 5 by SRTemplet from Love this WOK! Great addition to my kitchen. We are trying to migrate to a healthier diet in our home as well as produce meals that are quick due to work schedules. This wok has truly helped us move in that direction and I find that I am experimenting more and really having fun in the kitchen. I have found that a flexible off-set spatula with wide surface is best for turning the food and removing it from the wok.Date published: 2018-03-14Rated 5 out of 5 by Mayette from Love it!!! I waited a few months to see how this performs (just to be sure). This wok is amazing! Excellent for fried rice, sautee, and searing meats! The shape is a bit awkward at times when searing a big cut of meat (not a design flaw--this is a wok, afterall) but I make it work!Date published: 2016-12-07Rated 5 out of 5 by RKelly from My Favorite Kitchen Appliance I received this as a gift when I moved into my first apartment 4 years ago and I've loved it since. It heats up extremely quickly and is a breeze to clean. For those who don't have gas cooktops its a great appliance to have! I highly recommend it!Date published: 2015-03-01Rated 2 out of 5 by Janmiller from Breville Wok, does not wear well This wok has been great, but after a few years of very occasional use, the surface of the wok has degraded to a brown-yellow. I am sure it is from the high heat....but it is a wok and meant for high heat. I use it less than once monthly. I contacted the company and they refused to replace the wok or repair it without payment. For a high-end electronic product such as this, I would expect much higher quality and certainly better customer service. I will buy another brand next round.Date published: 2015-02-13Rated 5 out of 5 by Petalcup from Wish I had not postponed purchasing I love this wok! I had been wanting it but just felt I could get the same results with my gas stove and wok pan. I was so wrong. I bought on a impulse purchase, for which my husband gave me a "where are you going to put it" look. I found a place. It is large and heavy but that is part of what makes it work so well. We use it weekly, so fast and easy to use. Perhaps one of my best "toy" buys yet.Date published: 2015-01-29Rated 4 out of 5 by Mayah from Wok Your World ! So I've ready every review 10 times over, don't know what I was waiting for I'm already a Breville fan and owner! It has made cooking an even greater joy! If you want simple, clean cooking, this is your tool. The temperature adjusts very quickly whether you turn it up or down, nice when you realize the food may be cooking too fast or slow. The vented lid is great. I'm more than hooked...totally in love! The only thing I don't like is that you need to turn the wok upside down to detach it from the base for cleaning. This is the reason it only received 4 out of 5 stars.Date published: 2014-03-27Rated 5 out of 5 by Dalie from Finally a wok for those without gas burners I am thrilled to have discovered this Breville Electric Hot Wok. For many years I have searched for a way to do crispy seared stir fries. It is impossible when using an electric stove because the wok will not get hot enough. Tonight was the maiden voyage for the Breville Wok. Perfect results! I used it on top of a cold stove to avoid splattering but next time I'll cover some of the stove with foil to further minimize the mess.Date published: 2014-02-10
We never use non-stick pots and pans for cooking for a health point of view. How is the non-stick material for this wok rated from a heath perspective.The non-stick coating on the BEW600XL Breville® Stainless-Steel Electric Hot Wok™ has passed all UL standards for safe use in cooking.Date published: 2019-05-28


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A rare shooting in broad daylight in one of Mexico City's most crowded tourist zones has killed a man.
An Associated Press photographer at the scene saw the man's lifeless body covered with a tarp on a blood-covered sidewalk in the Zona Rosa, an area crowded with hotels and restaurants.
An official of the city's Public Safety Department confirmed the man was shot to death. Under department rules, the official was not authorized to be quoted by name.
The official said that one of two men on a motorcycle fired several shots at the man and then drove off.
Assassins commonly use motorcycles in Central America, but that has been less common in Mexico.
Mexico City has largely been spared the drug violence plaguing many parts of the country.
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Coke to Stop Marketing to Kids
Coca-Cola said it would stop marketing to children under 12 and plans to offer low- and no-calorie drinks in all its markets as it seeks to counter criticism that links sugary drinks to obesity. Paul Ziobro reports on The News Hub. Photo: Getty Images.
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Samuel Braverman
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BA, Dartmouth College
JD, Duke University School of Law
Professor Braverman is a partner in the law firm of Fasulo, Braverman & DiMaggio, where he practices in the area of white collar defense, criminal defense, appellate advocacy, commercial real estate, and corporate and commercial litigation. Professor Braverman began his career in 1992 with the Criminal Defense Division of the Legal Aid Society, Bronx County, New York City. From 1998 through 2012, he had his own practice specializing in criminal law, both white and blue collar, appellate advocacy, and commercial litigation in state and federal courts in New York and New Jersey. He is a member of the New York City 18B Homicide Panel, the Appeals Panel for the First Department, and the CJA Panel for the Southern District of New York. He was the Municipal Prosecutor for the Boroughs of Alpine and Tenafly, New Jersey. He is a director and the president-elect of the Bronx Bar Association and has been a Bronx Bar delegate to the Judiciary Committee of the City Bar of New York since 2000. He has won reversals on appeals in both the United States Supreme Court and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
At Pace, Professor Braverman teaches Advanced Trial Advocacy with the program director Louis Fasulo. He has also coached mock trial teams for the school since 1996.


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Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) announced today it has proposed a slate of independent nominees for election to the Board of Directors of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) at the NRG 2009 annual meeting of shareholders, together with a proposal.
CHICAGO (Jan. 30, 2009) -- Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) announced today it has proposed a slate of independent nominees for election to the Board of Directors of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) at the NRG 2009 annual meeting of shareholders, together with a proposal to increase the number of NRG directors from 12 to 19. Exelon said it would nominate nine highly qualified, independent candidates for election at NRG's next annual meeting of shareholders. The slate includes sitting and former CEOs, and corporate governance experts.
"We believe NRG shareholders deserve a board that will act in the best interests of NRG and its shareholders," said John W. Rowe, Exelon chairman and CEO. "We are looking forward to election of nominees who will exercise their fiduciary duty and act in the best interests of NRG and its shareholders and who will take seriously the value creation opportunity represented by the proposed combination with Exelon in comparison with any other strategic choices NRG may have. NRG shareholders have shown their support through their participation in Exelon's exchange offer."
Four nominees are proposed to replace the NRG Class III directors who are up for election at the 2009 annual shareholder meeting. The nominees are: Betsy S. Atkins, Ralph E. Faison, Coleman Peterson and Thomas C. Wajnert. Exelon is also proposing five nominees to fill vacancies created from the proposed expansion of the NRG board to 19 directors. Those nominees are: John M. Albertine, Marjorie L. Bowen, Donald DeFosset, Jr., Richard H. Koppes and Ralph G. Wellington.
If the NRG board is expanded and the entire slate of directors nominated by Exelon is elected, it will represent slightly less than a majority of NRG's board of directors. The two remaining seats on the expanded board would remain open to NRG's own director nominees. Exelon said that its decision to leave two seats open was designed to avoid a change in control of NRG that could trigger a requirement for NRG to pay a significant amount of its debt.
"Exelon is confident that with an expanded and reconstituted NRG board, a majority of NRG directors will exercise their fiduciary duty and vote for the clear path to shareholder value," said Rowe. "Despite the substantial premium our proposal represents to NRG's stock price as of October 17, 2008, and the large number of shares of common stock tendered into Exelon's exchange offer, NRG's current board and management have continued their refusal to allow due diligence - an essential step for a company that takes its fiduciary obligations to shareholders seriously and wants to create shareholder value. We strongly encourage NRG shareholders to support the slate of director nominees, and to tender their shares into Exelon's exchange offer to further drive this point home."
Biographical information on each of the nominees follows:
Betsy S. Atkins
Betsy S. Atkins, 55, is Chief Executive Officer and President of B.S.A. Baja Corp., an early stage venture capital company investing in technology, life sciences, and renewable energy. She previously served as CEO and Chairman of NCI Inc., a nutraceutical/functional food manufacturer.
Ms. Atkins currently serves on the boards of Chico's FAS, Inc., Polycom, Inc., Reynolds American Inc. and SunPower Corporation. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts.
Ralph E. Faison
Ralph E. Faison, 50, recently served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Andrew Corporation, a wireless communications equipment manufacturer that was acquired by CommScope in 2007. He also served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Celiant Corporation before its acquisition by Andrew Corporation in 2002.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Faison served in various roles for AT&T Corporation, including Vice President and General Manager of AT&T's Wireless Business unit and Manufacturing Vice President for its Consumer Products unit in Bangkok, Thailand. From 1995 to 2001, he worked with Lucent Technologies as Vice President for Advertising and Brand Management and Vice President of the New Ventures Group.
Mr. Faison currently serves on the board of NETGEAR, Inc. He received a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University and an M.S. degree in management from Stanford University.
Coleman Peterson
Coleman Peterson, 60, is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Hollis Enterprises, LLC, a human resources consulting firm based in Bentonville, Arkansas. From 1994 to 2000, he served as Senior Vice President, and from 2000-2004 he served as Executive Vice President, of the People Division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Mr. Peterson also held a number of human resource positions at Venture Stores and Osco Drug, Inc.
Currently, Mr. Peterson serves on the boards of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. and J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. He received both a bachelor's degree and an M.S. in industrial relations degree from Loyola University of Chicago.
Thomas C. Wajnert
Thomas C. Wajnert, 65, has been self-employed since July 2006, providing advisory services with respect to the financial services industry. He has been Co-Founder and Owner of TNT Vineyards, LLC, a company that produces high-quality cabernet sauvignon grapes and estate bottled wines, since 2002, and served as Founder, Principal and Senior Managing Director of FairView Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2006.
From 1999 to 2001, Mr. Wajnert served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SEISMIQ, Inc., and he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EPIX Holdings, Inc. in 1998 and 1999. From 1984 through 1997, he served in various roles for AT&T Capital Corporation, including: Founder and Chief Executive Officer (AT&T Credit Corporation); Chief Executive Officer; President, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman; and Chairman.
Mr. Wajnert currently serves on the boards of Reynolds American Inc., NYFIX Inc., and UDR Inc. He received a bachelor's degree in business from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University.
John M. "Jack" Albertine
Jack Albertine, 64, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Albertine Enterprises, Inc., a consulting, merchant banking and lobbying firm. From 1986 to 1992, he served as a director for Fruit of the Loom, and served as Vice Chairman of Fruit of the Loom from 1986 to 1990. Prior to that, he served as President of American Business Conference from 1981 to 1986. He has also served as Executive Director for the Congressional Joint Economic Committee and served as an instructor, assistant professor and associate professor at Mary Washington College.
Mr. Albertine has been a director of 14 publicly traded companies and currently serves on the board of three: Integral Systems, Inc., Intersections Inc. and Kadant Inc. He received his bachelor's degree in Economics from King's College and his Ph.D. in Economics from University of Virginia.
Marjorie L. Bowen
Marjorie L. Bowen, 43, retired as Managing Director with Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, an international investment-banking firm headquartered in Los Angeles where she was employed from 1989 to 2008 and most recently served as National Director of the Fairness Opinion Practice.
Ms. Bowen currently serves on the boards of two companies: Vertis, Inc., and Global Aero Logistics Inc. She received a B.A. from Colgate University and an M.B.A. in finance from the University of Chicago.
Donald DeFosset, Jr.
Donald DeFosset, Jr., 60, retired in November 2005 as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walter Industries, Inc., a diversified company with principal operating businesses in homebuilding and home financing, water infrastructure and energy products.
Mr. DeFosset serves on the boards of four public companies: Terex Corporation, Regions Financial Corporation, Enpro Industries, Inc. and National Retail Properties, Inc. He received a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Purdue University and an M.B.A. from Harvard University.
Richard H. Koppes
Richard H. Koppes, 62, is Of Counsel at Jones Day and Corporate Governance Fellow in the Executive Education Programs at Stanford Law School. He has served as the Administrative Officer of the National Association of Public Pension Attorneys since August 1996 and formerly served as Deputy Executive Officer and General Counsel of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
Mr. Koppes currently serves on the board of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International. He received a bachelor's degree from Loyola Marymount University and a J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Ralph G. Wellington
Ralph G. Wellington, 62, is Chairman of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, a Philadelphia-based law firm, where he has been a partner since 1978. He has extensive experience representing major corporations in significant litigation and business matters throughout the United States and is an active appellate advocate, having argued before the United States Supreme Court, as well as numerous federal and state appellate courts.
Mr. Wellington has served on several non-profit boards and professional committees. He received a bachelor's degree from Kalamazoo College and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.
Important Information
This news release relates to the offer (the "Offer") by Exelon Corporation ("Exelon") through its direct wholly owned subsidiary, Exelon Xchange Corporation ("Xchange"), to exchange each issued and outstanding share of common stock (the "NRG shares") of NRG Energy, Inc. ("NRG") for 0.485 of a share of Exelon common stock. This news release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to exchange, or a solicitation of an offer to exchange, NRG shares, nor is it a substitute for the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO or the Prospectus/Offer to Exchange included in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-155278) (including the Letter of Transmittal and related documents and as amended from time to time, the "Exchange Offer Documents") previously filed by Exelon and Xchange with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Offer is made only through the Exchange Offer Documents. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents and other relevant materials as they become available, because they will contain important information. Exelon expects to file a proxy statement on Schedule 14A and other relevant documents with the SEC in connection with the solicitation of proxies (the "NRG Meeting Proxy Statement") for the 2009 annual meeting of NRG stockholders (the "NRG Meeting"). Exelon will also file a proxy statement on Schedule 14A and other relevant documents with the SEC in connection with its solicitation of proxies for a meeting of Exelon shareholders (the "Exelon Meeting") to be called in order to approve the issuance of shares of Exelon common stock pursuant to the Offer (the "Exelon Meeting Proxy Statement"). Investors and security holders are urged to read the NRG Meeting Proxy Statement and the Exelon Meeting Proxy Statement and other relevant materials as they become available, because they will contain important information. Investors and security holders can obtain copies of the materials described above (and all other related documents filed with the SEC) at no charge on the SEC's website: www.sec.gov. Copies can also be obtained at no charge by directing a request for such materials to Innisfree M&A Incorporated, 501 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, New York 10022, toll free at 1-877-750-9501. Investors and security holders may also read and copy any reports, statements and other information filed by Exelon, Xchange or NRG with the SEC, at the SEC public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 or visit the SEC's website for further information on its public reference room.
Exelon, Xchange and the individuals to be nominated by Exelon for election to NRG's Board of Directors will be participants in the solicitation of proxies from NRG stockholders for the NRG Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Exelon and Xchange will be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Exelon shareholders for the Exelon Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. In addition, certain directors and executive officers of Exelon and Xchange may solicit proxies for the Exelon Meeting and the NRG Meeting. Information about Exelon and Exelon's directors and executive officers is available in Exelon's proxy statement, dated March 20, 2008, filed with the SEC in connection with Exelon's 2008 annual meeting of shareholders. Information about Xchange and Xchange's directors and executive officers is available in Schedule II to the Prospectus/Offer to Exchange. Information about any other participants will be included in the NRG Meeting Proxy Statement or the Exelon Meeting Proxy Statement, as applicable.


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|Wine & Vines: Will Napa Cabernet Become a Commodity?
|Yes, when one lower price emerges as has already happened with Napa and Sonoma Chardonnays. Enologix is in a battle to support the price of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
|Leo McCloskey
As the clock ticks, Napa Valley's Cabernet Sauvignon wines will become increasingly susceptible to commoditization. A commodity is a product for which there is demand, but it is bought and sold without qualitative differentiation.
Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is to California wine what Yosemite is to our national parks. The Oakville district alone produces more cases of 90-plus point wines than any other Cabernet Sauvignon region in the New World. It is something of a State treasure that begs to be preserved.
Napa's Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines were immortalized in the historic Judgment of Paris wine tasting in 1976. After that well-publicized event, many people thought that Napa Valley was "Burgundy in America." They were mistaken. Though Napa was evolving to a luxury Chardonnay producer, it was an undifferentiated one that became a New World commodity.
Diffusion of intellectual property such as rootstocks, scion wood and techniques from Napa led to plantings across California, Australia, New Zealand and Chile. Globalization and overplanting creates an oversupply, resulting in a trend of lower prices that cannot be avoided without classification or regulation of the type found in Europe.
Commodity Chardon nay
Price data supports th e view that Californ i a Chardonnay became a commodity after the 2002 recession as a re s ult of New World overpl a nting. California, Austr a lia and New Zealand's combined planted acres through 2008 were more t h an 200,000 acres.
The tip p ing point to commodity Char d onnay appears to be only 90,000 bearing acres in Californi a . In 2000 Michael Quintu s , then vice pr e sident of Kobrand, the seller of luxury white Burgundies, wa rn ed California winemakers at the Burgundy in America symposium sponsored by Enologix that 2000 figures of 93,000 bearing acres with 103,000 planted would shift the price down. In essence, Quintus predicted that California's most famous luxury white wine would become the commodity we know today. Winemakers at the symposium were incredulous.
Chardonnay became less profitable to grow over time. The problem first emerged in 1999, when bearing acres exceeded 90,000 in California. Grape prices began to drop by the fall of 2001. By 2008 California Chardonnay growers' prices (adjusted for inflation) were 45% lower than 1999. The Napa Valley price slide was 20% between 2001 and 2009. By 2008 the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported 74,000 acres of Chardonnay, compounding the problem.
Over one decade the number of 90-plus-point California wines dropped 50% in Wine Spectator. On March 4, 2009, The New York Times wine writer Eric Asimov wrote, "It's hard to feel neutral about California Chardonnay. The wine's almost effortless popularity as a mass-market white also brought it the mark of infamy."
New luxury Napa Chardonnay wines seemed to disappear. By August 2010, only 12 2008 Napa Chardonnays had scored 90 or more points from Wine Spectator, based on a search of winespectator.com reviews. The price of the 90-point 2008 Merryvale Chardonnay Napa Valley Starmont was $16 at Wine Access. The price of the Wine Spectator 88-point 2006 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Chardonnay was $15 at K&L Wine Merchants. One Chardonnay, the 91-point 2007 Rombauer, appeared to be selling for a luxury price.
Cabernet can be saved
An economic underworld of oversupply may be shifting the price of Cabernet Sauvignon down in the future. Figures show Cabernet Sauvignon exhibiting early signs of commoditization. But it is not too late to save Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
USDA's Grape Harvest Report shows that California Cabernet Sauvignon prices began falling after 1999. By 2007 they (adjusted for inflation) were 28% lower than 1999. In contrast, Napa prices increased 29% between 1999 and 2002. But even before the "Great Recession," Napa prices, adjusted for inflation, were stagnant.
Today there are 75,000 acres of California Cabernet Sauvignon. Australia has 75,000 acres, and Chile an estimated 100,000 acres. As with Chardonnay, there is a path to commoditization for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Diffusion of intellectual property creates a planting path that may pass through the same 90,000 bearing acres that commoditized Chardonnay.
Enologix warns winemakers to differentiate Napa from California by classifying the wines of Napa Valley. In lieu of a classification, Enologix advises that companies create a three-year trailing average 100-point score of 92-plus points to support prices above $50.
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By Leo McCloskey, Ph.D.
Leo McCloskey is president of Enologix, Sonoma, Calif., a company that offers quality metrics to wine producer. This article is [C] Copyright 2010 by Leo McCloskey and Enologix. All rights reserved. May not be used without the express written permission of Enologix, 461 Seventh Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476. To comment on this Viewpoint, e-mail edit@winesan dvines.com.


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8 Ways Out-of-Work Teens Can Have Productive Summers
Help your teen learn the skills needed to be considered for a summer job and to get a head start on the college application process.
Teen jobs are scarce, and if your kid is among the millions who won't be able to find work, there are still ways she can salvage her summer. Plus, she'll build skills that will put her at the top of next season's hiring list and give her a leg up on the college application process.
Kids willing to work without pay can still see big rewards, namely the development of important new skills. "Even something as simple as watching children at church or a day camp a few hours a week will make it easier to find paying work next year," says Marie Schwartz, president and founder of TeenLife Media, Cambridge, Massachusetts. "In an interview, she'll be able to say, 'Yes, I do have experience with kids.'" While working for free may not be what your teen had in mind, research shows that kids who volunteer have a higher sense of self-worth than those who don't and are more likely to say they'll finish college, boosting future earning power. Steer your teen toward causes she's already enthusiastic about—kids, animals, or the environment, for example. And have her check out dosomething.org, which offers small grants to fund great volunteer ideas applicants come up with on their own.
Volunteer...By Hitting the Road
Teens who are encouraged to move outside their comfort zone—as in, away from Mom and Dad—can learn life lessons beyond the ones acquired on the job. Besides giving back to local communities, volunteer trips can be a great way to expand your child's worldview and help her feel more mature. Travel and service programs in the U.S. and abroad for high school students are gaining in popularity, and many are open to kids as young as 14.
Be sure to do your research first, though. Trips can get pricey because you may be asked to pay a fee in addition to supervision, travel, meals, and lodging expenses. "And while they may provide a wonderful experience, many are glorified vacations and won't help a teen demonstrate that they can make a meaningful impact," says Schwartz. She recommends looking for programs that run long enough—several weeks or more in one location—that your child has time to learn demonstrable skills and build a solid relationship with the adult in charge. (The adult can then become a reference.) Idealist.org is a good place to start. If your child is receptive, don't overlook religious groups: Adventures.org can help you track down suitable mission excursions, and werepair.org offers cool service trips for Jewish teens. There's no need to use formal programs, either: If you've got family in New Orleans, for example, your teen can set up an extended visit and find plenty of volunteer opportunities in that area.
Internships are usually associated with college students, who do unpaid work to gain critical on-the-job experience. But younger teens can also be interns. Ask your kid to name a few "dream jobs," then have him approach related businesses about helping out for free. "Offering to work for a frame shop, for example, for little or no money for a few weeks can give a kid a chance to learn skills and impress the owner," says Schwartz. "When there's an opening, his chances of getting a call are much better either at that store, or one like it." Another major perk: Your child will now have a reference who can vouch for him to potential employers.
Work for Mom or Dad
Small-business owners already know there can be tax perks to hiring your teen: You won't have to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on her earnings until she turns 18, and her salary is a legitimate business expense for you according to current Internal Revenue Service guidelines. (Go to irs.gov/businesses/small.) But all parents are potential employers. Is there a big project your teen can handle? Power washing the house? Painting a deck? Reorganizing the basement? Rather than paying him an hourly rate, think about setting an agreement like any you'd make with an outside company—many contractors, for instance, get a third of the fee to start, a third midway through, and a third on completion. Establishing a payment schedule, finalizing a timeline, and negotiating a project fee may make your teen feel more invested in seeing the job through and can minimize misunderstandings and the drama they create. (If you spell out all the terms of your agreement carefully in writing, you're better covered against disputes). And don't limit yourself to cash payment. If money is tight, your teen can work for extra privileges—skipping some other chores, or banking a later curfew or more car access, for example.
Start a Small Business
Whether it's launching a dog-walking business or selling paintings on Etsy.com, entrepreneurial kids can make at least some money and build experiences they can use on future applications. Help kids identify a marketable product or need in the neighborhood and set a price for services. Then think of simple, inexpensive ways to advertise, like handing out flyers and posting signs in local stores. Attracting followers on Twitter or a Facebook fan page might make sense for some start-ups, but direct your teen to resources geared toward adults, too. "Kids will probably just find other teens on Facebook and Twitter," says Schwartz. "Push them to try new ways of networking—LinkedIn.com is more professional and reaches parents who are often the 'buyers' of services, such as tutoring. Or help them find their target market, such as a mother's group, for example." The U.S. Small Business Administration has more ideas at sba.gov/teens. Note: Every parent's comfort level with having kids work for strangers is different. But especially with younger teens, you may want to call or meet briefly with potential employers you don't know or have some connection to (friend of a friend, say). "A parent should always accompany a student to an interview for a job in someone's home," says Schwartz.
Apply for College Scholarships
This could pay off far more than any summer job: There are 2.4 million scholarships out there, worth a total of more than $14 billion, according to U.S. News & World Report. Even though the most likely source of aid will be the college your child attends—something she probably won't be know until senior year—she can still spend a couple days a week sleuthing out and applying now. Among the best starting places: The College Board (www.collegeboard.com), FinAid! The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid (www.finaid.org), FastWeb (www.fastweb.com), or the Sallie Mae's College Answer Scholarship Search (www.collegeanswer.com).
Write That College Essay
Kids going into their senior year already know they should be narrowing down the list of colleges they'll apply to, but summer downtime is ideal for working on the college essay—a short but critical part of some applications, and one that can become more challenging to complete once homework, projects, and extracurriculars start up again during the school year. Remind your kid that this isn't busy work: Payscale.com reports that the more elite the college, the higher the starting salary your teen can earn after graduating. The new Common Application (www.commonapp.org), which is accepted at 418 schools, will be available on August 1, and College Board (www.collegeboard.com) has examples and tips for writing effective essays.
Polish a Portfolio
For some kids, an art, design, or photography portfolio may eventually be part of a college application. Requirements vary widely, but many schools ask for at least 10 pieces of work. Before your teen picks up his camera or paintbrush to start a new project, check out individual colleges for guidelines, and browse through sites like portfolioseries.com and artschools.com to get ideas. As with the essay, the better the student's work, the more colleges are likely to accept her. Encourage your teen to treat portfolio building like a real job. You might even want to set up a special "office" in the house to emphasize the work's importance and to help her focus.
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Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Cattle futures climbed on concern that a second snowstorm in the U.S. Great Plains will disrupt movement of animals and beef supplies. Hogs also rose.
Blizzard warnings stretched from eastern New Mexico through the Texas Panhandle into Oklahoma and Kansas, according to the National Weather Service. Winter-storm warnings and advisories reach across Missouri, Arkansas and Illinois into Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Parts of the Midwest received more than a foot (30 centimeters) of snow last week. Wholesale-beef prices gained 0.5 percent last week, the most this year.
"You had improving cash trade on Friday," Mark Schultz, the chief analyst for Northstar Commodity Investment Co. in Minneapolis, said in a telephone interview. "Hopefully, that spills into a little more because of the winter storm coming in. You've got a lot of high winds and blizzard conditions" that disrupt supplies, which "backs them up a little bit," he said.
Cattle futures for April delivery rose 0.2 percent to settle at $1.28425 a pound at 1 p.m. on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Prices are down 2.9 percent this year.
Feeder-cattle futures for March settlement slid 0.3 percent to close at $1.408 a pound.
U.S. feedlots sold 5.6 percent more cattle to slaughterhouses in January than a year earlier, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said after the close of regular trading on Feb. 22. Analysts surveyed by Bloomberg had forecast a 4.6 percent increase. The report was "encouraging" for the market, Schultz said.
Pork inventories rose 3.4 percent at the end of January from a year earlier, the USDA said in a separate report after the close of regular trading on Feb. 22. The cold-storage data was "a little negative," Schultz said.
Hog futures for April settlement increased 0.3 percent to close at 81.9 cents a pound. The gain halted an eight-session losing streak, the longest decline since Oct. 6, 2008.
--With assistance from Brian K. Sullivan in Boston. Editors: Millie Munshi, Steve Stroth
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Hi lovelies! I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend. Mine was absolutely fantastic as some of my girlfriends had a Birthday dinner party for me! (My birthday is on Thursday!) It was so, SO much fun and I feel so blessed to have such wonderful friends. I'll be sure to do a full post on it soon so you all can share in on the fun and you'll want to get you "Pin it" button ready because the party was absolutely adorable!
A few weeks ago, I had pleasure of attending San Francisco's Fashion's Night Out celebration. Though it isn't as large as the NYC one, it is a time when the fashionistas of San Francisco come together and put on some very fun parties, with shopping, music, oh and some free bubbly 😉 I attended last year and had a fantastic time, so I knew it was going to be a great experience again. Plus, when my girlfriends are involved, how could it not be? Rather than tell you about it in words, this is the sort of event where pictures can tell a better story!
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