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The Cactus Theatre was opened June 30, 1938. Normally a cinema of only 200 seats in a town of 2,200 people would not create much note among theatre historians, but the little Lincoln Theatre in Limon, Colorado is certainly memorable for at least one quality: it is one of the few "reverse" or 'backwards' theatres in the world! Turns out that when it was built in 1938, the then owner of this cinema which he called the Cactus Theatre, wanted to save $300 in excavation fees, and so had the simple rectangular building situated so that the slope of the seats was upon the higher grade of the land at the rear, and had patrons enter via front doors on the lower grade at the street level at 246 'E' Ave. Yes, the audience had to go up the aisles towards the rear and turn around to see the movie on the screen since the seats faced that way, of course. This 'reverse' format was only used in nine other cinemas in the USA, as far as is known, and in possibly only two in England.
The little Lincoln Thetare could not be called an architectural gem, but its apparently brick construction is solid, having survived a tornado on June 6, 1990 with but cosmetic damage, according to a letter to this writer from the current owner, Marlene L. Steele. It is a simple block shape building with an attraction board built flat against the building after the tornado, and the theatre's name in five-foot-high letters flat on the "earth-tone" wall adjacent to the fluorescent board. Double plate glass doors are the entry with poster frames for one sheets taking on the remainder of the 1-½-story facade.
The small auditorium has paneled walls with some recent movie posters adding interest as one notices the cut out shapes upon the ceiling and the simple double panel, traveler-type drapery in front of the screen enlivened by changing colored light upon it. The red fabric seats are coped in aluminum and the air conditioning makes even sweltering days seem pleasant. This is how the Lincoln looks, since little is known of how the Cactus looked, since it was sold to others, as is brought out in a letter from Mrs. Steele which reeked of 'cotton candy' when I received it in September of 1998:
"Dear Mr. Rankin:
The Cactus (now the Lincoln) was built in 1938 by Egon WG Wieselman. It was sold in 1945 to John L. Steele, who is not a relative as far as we know. He ran the movie house until 1947 when his son, Johnny Steele took over. Then in 1949 it was sold to Sam Feinstein and Charles McCarthy. They changed the name to the Lincoln Theatre in January of 1950. In 1951, Mr. McCarthy's wife, Wanna, took over running the theatre and she and her husband were the owners until July of 1984, when my husband, Larry, and I bought and began running it.
In 1991 we replaced the carbon arc lamp houses with used 1961 Strong Xenon lamp houses. Now we are only 30 years behind the times. But they still work great. Last year, with the threat of 6000-ft. reels becoming a reality, we decided to take the plunge and installed a platter. We still have the two projectors, running the previews on one and switching to the other for the movie which is on the platter. Our projectionist is Marianne Johnson. She still makes up the movies for us and takes over when we need to be gone. Someone in her family has been running the booth at the Lincoln for over 30 years, including both her brothers, Marty and Morris.
"The population of Limon is only 2200 people there are only 4500 people in all of Lincoln County [hence the name of the theatre], so we feel very fortunate that we are still able to keep our theatre open. We generally are able to book in movies 6-8 weeks after they open in Denver. And most of our patrons know this, and are willing to wait until they come to the Lincoln. Our prices are reasonable: $4.00 for adults and $2.50 for children. We run four evenings per week Thursday through Sunday. You can still get a soft drink for 60 cents and a bag of popcorn for $1.25. We are very proud of our theatre and its place in our community. We hope to keep it open as long as possible, as it is a labor of love. Sincerely yours"
In a story in the "Lincoln Leader" newspaper by Dan Jennings of Oct. 23, 1997, he points out that they book PG-rated films during the weekends when the high school is in session, and R-rated flicks when it is not so as to serve a greater audience. He quotes Mrs. Steele as to the difficulty of keeping a small, independent single-screen open these days when she says: "The film industry believes a movie screen needs a population of 15,000 to be profitable." The article continues: "Marlene's favorite part of running a theatre is knowing when the audience really likes a movie. She can tell this when she hears their reaction while she is working in the lobby during the film." Maybe that is why her letter smelled so memorably of cotton candy!
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Just found the LINCOLN's one-page web site, with no history section, but a nice photo of the facade. The admission prices have increased slightly, but that appears to be the only change. This is the link: View link
This is one of the few "Reverse" or 'backwards' theatres in the world, of which 9 were in the USA and 2 in England, of those that are known. This unusual format had the audience entering the front as usual, but the screen was at their backs as they entered, and the projection room/booth faced them! In some cases it was a construction demanded by the topography, as when the land at the rear sloped up sharply at the rear of the building (as with the DARRESS ( /theaters/1645/ ) and the little LINCOLN in Limon Colorado), but for others as with the WHITEHOUSE in Milwaukee ( /theaters/2642/ ), it was purely a gimmick to make the place memorable in competition with the dozens of other show houses in most communities in the 'golden days!' The known Reverse Theatres are:
Existing in the USA, if not also operating:
1) The SEBASTIAN, Ft. Smith, AR ( /theaters/257/ )
2) The DARRESS, Boonton, NJ ( /theaters/1645/ )
3) The LINCOLN, Limon, CO ( /theaters/7595/ )
No longer existing as a theatre, if still standing at all (USA):
4) The PHIEL, St. Petersburg, FL
5) The METROPOLITAN, 3308 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL (later TERMINAL, METRO)
6) The E.A.R. (for Earl A. Reisden), Chicago, IL ( /theaters/7597/ )
7) The FAMILY, Quincy, IL
8) The HAPPY HOUR, New Orleans, LA
9) The WHITEHOUSE, Milwaukee, WI ( /theaters/2642/ )
These two are known of in England, but status unknown (courtesy of Louis Barfe):
10) The CINEMA ROYAL, Epsom, Surrey (1910—1938)
11) The CINEMA LUXE, Lake, Isle of Wight (1989—?)
And then there is the FOX Theatre, Taft, CA, ( /theaters/7564/ )where one "entered on the side, the back corner, actually," to round out our little list of eccentric theatres.
I visited this theater in April of 2007 and saw "Astronaut Farmer". Much of Mrs. Steele's information in her letter above is still correct. The lobby is modern and cheery while the auditorium is very nostalgic and beautiful. They still have a curtain that opens and closes before and after each feature. Mrs. Steele was very kind to me and spent a lot of time visiting with me and showing me around. The booth is accessed from a very strange staircase which is more like a ladder. The booth contains two Brenkert projectors…one runs the trailers reel-to-reel and the other runs the feature off a platter system. Before she goes upstairs and starts the lobby, Mrs. Steele goes up front, introduces the film and gives a run-down of the rules and conduct of the theater and the consequences any offender will face.
Very nice presentation quality. This is a fun and historic theater to visit.
Current picture newly added to the Photo section.
The "Theaters Under Construction" column of The Film Daily for April 9, 1938, said that the target date for completion of the new Cactus Theatre in Limon, Colorado, was June 30. The architect for the house was Earle A. Deits of Colorado Springs.
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What would you say is the average per person price for a reception? Hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert table included.. I'm getting between $65-$80. I live in the Chicago area so things are a bit more here. Is this typical? BTW, being a bit new to this, why would a reception area have a bridal changing area? I always thought the bride and groom would stay in their attire the whole night until they left for their home/hotel whatever. I dunno..
Oh well.. back to researching!! This was more planning that I thought!!
does that price include alcohol? acutally, i think $50 and up for dinner is the going rate... you don't need a dessert table if you are having cake but most places charges a cake cutting fee. changing room is good b/c you can wait in there until everyone gets seated before your grand entrance. actually, i changed during my reception so i needed a changing room. but if you're not gg to change, then you won't need it.
I think that is pretty average wherever I have looked.
I am having my wedding and reception (the first one) at the same place so a changing room is a must! I also think that if you need to get away to freshen up... or BREATHE... it is a great place. I am using that room as a room for myself and my lovely new husband to sit down and reflect and have the first few moments of married life to ourselves!
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Maybe the changing room is used for brides who want to change into a going away outfit or something more comfortable to dance in.....
ugh ugh UGH, you wouldn't believe how much receptions cost in New York... we were thinking about having our wedding down there since the folks and lots of relatives live in NYC, but we were getting quotes of $100-150... and up to $225 (I kid you not) at one place! I nearly screamed.
I'm starting to think that maybe a Chinese banquet (tend to be much cheaper than American catering) is the way to go after all...
I'm in Chicago, while the prices aren't as high as they are in NYC, they are still high. I was able to cut costs by having it in a suburb and being flexible with the date. We found a place that had a cancellation, they offered us a great deal just to fill the room. We are paying $26.50 per person plus tax and tip. This includes 4.5 hours of open bar also.
If you go into the city you are paying a minimum of $80.
We are in a suburb of Detroit and will be paying about $55 a person on a Friday (that's with the Friday discount).
I missed this thread.....
I recently posted under "Reception Menu" & I'm paying roughly $53 U.S a person. I think the deal my hall is giving me is a great one considering all the food, and the unlimited alcohol.
A lot of newer halls have bridal suites as a courtesy to the bridal party as a place to get away for some privacy if needed. Also, a lot of them have larger bathrooms & this I know is appreciated by the bride in particular. Need a bit more room with the dress & all. This is a place you can store your wedding gifts & put your gifts of money in the safe. One hall had a great leather sofa. Wonder how many new brides & grooms didnt wait to get to the hotel. I suppose there isnt any reason to wait to find out what "married" sex is like is there?
NY is ridiculous with their reception prices. misspiggy's quotes were right on the money.
I was hearing $$175-$250 in Manhattan for a prime month Friday and Saturday night. Off peak the rates were still high at $125-$150
Mind you they also get you with minimum head count requirements (in our case 150), "service charges" (20% of the total reception which added on another $5000 in our case) and THEN to top it off $2 tip per person for the catering manager and your bridal attendant...OH, and don't forget 8.25% NYS tax!!
Mike --
I'm from Chicago and the prices you've quoted are right on the money. If you go downtown you can expect to pay in excess of $80/head. The suburbs are cheaper, but if you go to some of the ritzier hotels like on the North Shore or in Oak Brook they too run pretty steep. Of course if you get married "off season" (basically from December to March) you get a bit of a break.
We had friends that got married downtown at a hotel on Rush Street (sorry I can't remember the name of it!) in January 2000. The place was so desperate for business that they got them down from $100 to $75/head.
RE : Average Per person $ for receptions and bridal changing room?
We are from San Diego and are getting married at the Halekulani in Hawaii. With alcohol and hors d'oeuvres and a sit down dinner, we will be paying about $280/person. Weddings are expensive, I nearly fell over when I found out chivari chairs cost $12.75/each to rent and that flowers will cost over $10K.
RE : Average Per person $ for receptions and bridal changing room?
I am getting married this Nov 9th and we are paying 200 per person plus tax. The wedding is in a fancy hotel on Long Island, New York, a NYC suburb. Its high but good considering the excellent food and service and decor we are getting. Prices here are usually 100 and up for a really nice place. My price includes champagne before the ceremnony, full bar and champagne throught the evening, a cocktail hour with carving station, Tuscan station, and 12 types of passed hors'doeuvres, salad, shrimp cocktail, filet mignon, chicken or sea bass, dessert and wedding cake. The toal price also includes valet parking for all the guest, a waiter for each table, security, a suite for us to spend the night in and one for my parents.
Its a huge amount of money but tis a dream event for us and our families. This area is crazy and I feel very fortunate we can do this. It is a shame how much weddings can be.
Don't hate me....
But we are spending under $30 per person (maybe $40). The reason I have the maybe is because if we do not exceed $4500, we have to pay a $1700 room rental, so to aviod that, I will add guests or give them more food! If we go with the tent wedding, will be $15 per person for food and $10 per person for location.
If I go with the hotel, we get 4 hours of a room with:
room for bridal party to rest
free hotel room for that night
free cake cutting
dance floor
extra room for cake and presents (the extra room is opened and used as a walkthrough)
free votive candles for every seat
free cake cutter and server
discounted rooms for all your guests
and a bunch of other stuff I forgot.
VA Beach, VA Wedding Site
Hi there,
I just recently got engaged on Nov 5 and am now spending my every free moment researching!
We have finally decided on a site in Va Beach. After comparing prices from here in Northern VA,DC area and down there in Va Beach we have realized that the prices are much more reasonable down there. Since we grew up there traveling won't be a problem with family members.
The fees come to a 3800 minimum food and beverage purchase with a 10% tax and 20% service charge. There are additional fees as well- dance floor set up, bartender set up and take down, and room fees. The champagne toast will be included in fees, as well as the cake cutting fee.
For F&B it looks like we are spending about 50 bucks per person for 75 people.
I think these are reasonable rates.
I'm wondering if it's possible to negotiate fees though...anyone know?
I can't imagine spending as much as the New Yorkers are spending....
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Girl: "Have any of your dogs had puppies before?"
Me: "no they are both fixed and we have had them since they were puppies. why do you ask??"
Girl: "Well my dog isn't fixed yet bc we want her to have puppies, and she has a boyfriend now and I just have never had a dog before so I don't know what I should expect if she got pregnant!"
Me: "well i'll just be honest, it is a huge pain having puppies, and really isn't worth it. we had a few litters with our family dog when i was younger. personally i'm not into breeding unless you show or compete your dogs, but that's just me. i prefer to rescue.
what kind of dog do you have?"
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Me: "I really hope you reconsider. Obviously her being a mixed breed doesn't make her any less wonderful-- because I have no doubt she is a great dog, but there is really just no benefit to breeding her. Because her origins are unknown you have no idea what the temperament of the puppies will be, or what health problems they may face due to their blood lines.
Also, you would have to pay for the shots and worming of the puppies, and any other health issues that might arise--with basically no potential to make that money back because you won't be able to sell the puppies of unknown breed. And if any problems arise during birth you could potentially lose all the puppies, and your precious dog.
It just really isn't worth it unless you have a registered dog, with pedigrees showing her bloodlines so you know what kind of health issues might arise, and what kind of temperaments you can guarantee.
Also, so many dogs are killed every day because they don't have homes. If you are wanting to get another dog I beg you to check shelters and rescues. I promise you can find a very special, CUTE dog that way--and you would be saving a life instead of creating new ones. ... See More
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The dominant narrative of the partition of the Palestine mandate posits that the Palestinians uniformly rejected the idea of dividing the territory.
In a new Working Paper from the Crown Center for Middle East Studies, Abigail Jacobson demonstrates that in 1943 a small Palestinian movement -- the leftist National Liberation League -- embraced partition. The paper examines the brief history of the NLL with the aim of offering a more complex perspective of both mandatory Palestine and Palestinian rejection of partition.
Jacobson also reveals the ways in which the NLL, though forgotten in history, anticipated many of the arguments that decades later led other Palestinian nationalists to embrace partition. Additionally, the paper explores ways in which concepts of identity, nationalism, class and ethnicity were conceptualized, debated and contested during a time of national conflict and anti-imperialist struggle, and highlights tensions between ideology and practice, and between nationalism and internationalism.
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UN experts to visit Panama to probe Cuban arms
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. experts monitoring sanctions against North Korea will make a three-day visit to Panama next week to investigate an undeclared arms shipment from Cuba discovered in a North Korean-flagged ship detained in the Panama Canal, the chair of the sanctions committee said Wednesday.
The six-member team will present an initial report on their Aug. 13-15 visit and then a substantive report with their conclusions and recommendations, U.N. Ambassador Sylvie Lucas of Luxembourg told reporters after a Security Council meeting.
Lucas said there has been no discussion in the sanctions committee or the Security Council on whether the shipment violated a U.N. arms embargo.
"We don't yet have a conclusion if it is a violation or not," she said. "The committee will only start discussing once we have the report and then see if we have a consensus on whatever conclusions they have been drawing."
During the closed Security Council meeting, Lucas said "everybody commended Panama for the swift action and for informing the committee and immediately inviting the committee and the panel to assist."
The ship, Chong Chon Gang, was headed from Cuba to North Korea when it was seized in the canal July 15 based on intelligence that it may have been carrying drugs.
The manifest said it was carrying 10,000 tons of sugar, but Cuban military equipment was found beneath the sacks. Panamanian investigators haven't found any drugs yet but they have found live munitions.
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While discussing how aphrodisiac foods can play a part in your romantic dinner recipe. A simple saute procedure for sea scallops and a Red Wine reduction while still hot poured over fresh mozzarella cheese can play a big part for the ending to a perfect evening, after all it's Valentines Day and a day for love.
As legend has it, the goddess Aphrodite was carried to earth on the shell of a scallop. And, thanks to this very tough job, scallops have been enjoyed as an aphrodisiac reputation since the time of ancient Greece.
Today there is evidence that scallops' aphrodisiac classification may be more than folkloric mystique. Like others such as (mussels, oysters and clams), scallops were featured in a 2005 study that indicated that these succulent gems of the sea just may have some fact potential for raising sexual hormone levels in both men and women. Wow quite an amazing discovery.
Scallops have always been a favorite of mine, and not always easy to find the large ones, that are Sea Scallops. Their flesh is far milder than many of the ocean's creatures. Their texture is soft and so sweet. Their shells make beautiful serving vessels. And, when served at their freshest, scallops are one of the best tasting shell fish in the sea. In my opinion. In this post you will find from start to finish a romantic dinner to make for that "special someone in your life, friend first and foremost one who shares your passion for food......and what's in store later... life is full of surprises, and this one can be a night to remember.
My husband and I have been married now almost ten years. There isn't a day that goes by, I think "how lucky I am to have found the love of my life". We share the same things in common, and of course coming from an Italian background food and tradition is very important to us. Valentines Day is a day to show affection and love to one another, not by just giving gifts but enjoying time together which to us is more important. Every day is special, but celebrate each day as it comes, love is rare and should be nurtured and never taken for granted. So, this post, is dedicated to my dear husband Nemo, for the wonderful years we have had and looking forward to the new memories we will make. I wish you all the same happiness that life holds for you all as well.
My menu consists starting with of course the famous aphrodisiac scallop appetizer. Following the main course of mussels, calamari and shrimp over linguine, then a wonderful heart shaped pastry filled with Italian pastry cream with glazed strawberries for dessert. Then of course there's just a little more.
Starting off with our appetizer, an easy way to make seared scallops, pan fried outside on the grill in a little olive oil. After they are browned and removed the red wine is added until it thickened and the sauce has a nice buttery wine taste.
Sea Scallop Insalata Caprese Appetizer
The scallops cook quickly make sure you cook them till they are started to look done on top, they need to cook on one side much longer than when flipped to get seared through and crusty golden brown on one side.
They should look very golden brown when flipped. The flavors in the pan will be mixed with the wine to make that awesome tasting sauce that you will pour over this appetizer.
Remove the scallops add the butter and wine and cook down till a thicker sauce that takes around five minutes of boiling.
Add the hot glaze over the stacks of fresh sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil ( you will find the basil in the fresh vegetable section of your grocery stores off season) The hot sauce will slightly melt the mozzarella and make a delicious glaze over your scallops.
You should need around eight large scallops for two.
Mussels, Shrimp and Calamari over Linguine with Wine Sauce
Mussels and yet another known aphrodisiac, as they say. The food of love. Coupled with shrimp and calamari, this is a beautiful color to serve your significant other on Valentines Day. Tender delicious seafood with a delicate wine sauce.
Fresh tomatoes to make a marinara sauce are always the best choice. When you can't get them, choose Diced tomatoes with basil and olive oil canned. Put in the food processor and process for 30 seconds to get a pulp that is still a little chunky.
Saute shrimp and mussels in olive oil and chopped garlic until the mussels start to open, around 7 minutes.
Just the right spice, the sauce is cooked to perfection. The mussels, shrimp and calamari are a perfect match for pasta. The colors are wonderful and the aroma is just terrific.
Tender calamari, melts in your mouth, soft mussels and a great wine sauce to make your partner happy happy!
This is an easy dish to prepare and the step by step will amaze anyone like you cooked all day. A very simple dish.
1 box black mussels
12 large shrimp
1/2 cup red wine
8 vine ripe tomatoes run through food processor to make marinara sauce or two 1lb cans of diced tomatoes with olive oil and basil
4 leaves chopped fresh basil, 1/2 teaspoon each parsley, oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, red pepper flakes, black pepper
1/2 pound calamari cut in pieces with a cooking shears
1 lb linguine, cooked
4 leaves chopped fresh basil for garnish
2 tablespoon bread crumbs
In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil. Add garlic, saute until brown. Add the mussels, and shrimp. When shells start to open, takes about 7 minutes, add the marinara , cook five minutes. Add wine and spices, cook 3 more minutes. Then add calamari, cook 5 more minutes. Boil the pasta (in salted boiling water) to desired doneness, then drain ( you can start this step while saute the mussels and shrimp as suggested above). Put pasta on a plate and spoon the fish on top of the linguine sprinkle with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, Italian flavored bread crumbs. .
So, do aphrodisiacs really exist?
Strawberry Glazed Amaretto Shortbread Heart Tart
Fresh strawberries seem to be very popular for Valentines Day, so this dessert will be the perfect ending.
The tart is a shortbread crust and has coconut, macadamia nuts, to make this rich buttery crust.
When evenly browned, remove from the oven, and immediately flip it onto wax paper and cool.
This filling is a regular pastry cream then, Amaretto instead of vanilla is separated.
Fill the heart with pastry cream.
1 cup macadamia nuts, almonds or pistachio's
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
4 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons coconut extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, you will need extra is you are making cookies to roll out
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Process nuts and 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor until finely ground; set aside. Process 1 cup coconut until coarsely ground; set aside.
Put butter, cream of coconut, and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in the bowl of an industrial mixer, beat on medium until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in coconut extract. Reduce speed to low. Add flour, salt, nut mixture, and ground coconut; mix until combined.
Refrigerate until firm, at the minimum an hour. For cookies use below method. For using to fit into heart shaped pan, just take a portion of dough to fit, push into a greased pan ( you can use any shape for the appropriate holiday, even a Christmas Tree work well.)
Let dough come to room temperature. Roll out small sections at a time on lightly floured board to 1/4 inch thick. For tart, take a handful of dough and roll out to fit pan.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut dough into shapes, rounds, squares. Place on cookie sheet about 1 inch apart sprayed with a light cooking oil. Lightly brush tops with beaten egg white; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup coconut. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on sheets of wax paper or on wire
Italian Pastry Cream
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon Amaretto
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
6 egg yolks
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Filling: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and vanilla to a boil . In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the cornstarch and whisk vigorously until no lumps remain. Whisk in 1/4 cup of the hot milk mixture until incorporated with milk and vanilla. Whisk in the remaining hot milk mixture. Using strainer into the saucepan, pour the mixture through a strainer back into the saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and slowly boiling. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and Amaretto. Let cool slightly. Chill at least 2 hours
White Chocolate Covered Strawberries for the End of your evening!
A little colored sugar, some white chocolate chip, and the rest of those strawberries. This is for later with that bottle of champange that chilling in the fridge.
Easy to do this one. Clean the strawberries, dry them. Melt the chocolate in the microwave. Spread the red sugar on wax paper. Dip the strawberries in melted chocolate and roll in sugar. Dry on wax paper, chill to set.
To end this perfect evening. Pictured is, some confetti that says I love you, long stemmed roses, my chocolate covered strawberries, champagne, scented candlelight, and a wonderful strawberry scented bubble bath. Have a lovely Valentines Day!


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Once they'd fought at each other's side. Nantahe, the Apache scout, and Jess Faver, trackers for the U.S. Calvary. Then the Army imprisoned its Indian scouts, and the past was left behind. Bound by loyalty and love, Jess helped his blood brother escape. But when an innocent man was found dead in the mud, Jess knew Nantahe had gone bad with hate. Now it was up to him to bring the renegade back. From deep in the Texas badlands to the parched and bloody heart of Mexico, Jess will stalk Nantahe down.
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Death of tortured NYC boy, 4, prompts changes
New York City's child welfare agency missed possible signs that a 4-year-old boy who died after being tortured was at risk, including the fact his father did a stint in jail after being awarded custody of his son, officials said Friday in announcing the results of an official review of the case.
The findings stopped short of faulting individual case workers overseeing the care of Myls Dodson, but they prompted Mayor Bill de Blasio to announced a list of reforms for the Administration for Children's Services.
"We lost a child in a horrible manner. … We want to learn from this tragedy and make changes as a result," De Blasio said at a City Hall news conference.
Dobson died this month after his father was jailed again and left him in the care of his girlfriend. She was charged with assault after allegedly telling investigators she had starved him for several days and also bound, beaten and burned him.
The review looked at interactions between Dobson's family and ACS between January 2011, when it received an allegation of abuse, and last August when it closed the case.
Among the finding was that case workers missed the fact that the father, an ex-con and parolee named Okee Wade, was in jail from September 2012 to February 2013 despite visiting his home nine times during that period. Wade's girlfriend at the time — not the one in charged in the death — told them he was at work, officials said.
Though not a requirement, the ACS considers it a "good practice" to see the primary custodian in person, said Gladys Carrion, the head of ACS. But she also stressed that Myls always appeared safe and healthy before the supervision ended.
De Blasio said he was ordering a review of all cases that include court-ordered ACS supervision. New measures include requiring custodians to appear in family court and get a judge's approval before supervision ends, and expanding ACS's access law enforcement data bases to assess whether caregivers are reliable or not.
The last major investigation into the child welfare agency came in 2011, after 4-year-old Marchella Pierce was found drugged, beaten and starved in her home. A report, issued by a panel that included de Blasio in his role as public advocate, recommended changes to how the agency handled families with complex medical issues.
The agency also said it was strengthening oversight of supervisors and manager training. Fresh guidance on note-taking and documentation requirements was also issued.
The changes were supposedly build on changes already in place after the 2006 death of Nixzmary Brown, a 7-year-old who was beaten and starved by her family without intervention by her teachers and ACS workers. Her mother and stepfather are serving long sentences in her death.


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If it weren't for the absolute hype that was riding on this series when I watched it, it probably would've been higher. However I am susceptible to hype backlash, so I noticed stupid little things that ruined it for me.
However it would've been lower had I not discovered the crazy fandom and Seiteken.
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If you rewatched it at least once, people who voted 7 will get 8, 8 will become 9.
I'm serious.
There's a reason why at the height of the show's popularity and when everyone's watching, that people gave it such high ratings.
Its because the show is almost impossible to fully grasp and understand by a single person on a single watch. It requires lots of rewatches and discussion to fully understand why this show is one of the closest things to perfection.
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Or they glossed over Yuki's hugh speech over tea about what was going on and all. Then didn't listen to Mikuru or Itsuki's versions that said something similar.
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I figured I should reminisce on the original season.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is not my favorite show. But if I were to recommend anime to someone that won't watch much of it, then it's one of the shows that serve as a decent "welcome to anime". Well, at least it worked for me, since this is the show that got me into anime. The way it draws your attention it is quite powerful and never really duplicated.
Sometimes an anime can have a mediocre start but great stuff later on. However, many people will not notice because they simply can't get past the beginning. Kanon, released in the same year as Haruhi, is a good example of this. It's a fantastic show on its own, but it took me 3 years and 3 attempts to get into it, it just didn't catch my attention, and it would take an even greater struggle to get my friends, who aren't into anime, to watch. It wasn't until I got deeper in that show, that I could appreciate it. This applies to the other Key productions Kyoani has adapted.
Haruhi, knowing that viewers have such short attention span, hits the viewer with everything including the kitchen sink. There's little problem in getting people to watch this in my experience. We are introduced to the series by the WTF movie. Episode 00, is one of the most bizzare things I've ever watched. The movie is on Ed wood level, "So bad it's good" that you are just watching to see how worse it can get. Crappy special effects, cliches out the wazoo, terrible dialogue, and terrible camera angles gives the movie such a campy feel that is both amusing and confusing.
And at the end of the episode we see our dictator Haruhi, and oh does it set things in motion.
The genius (or insanity) that is Haruhi not only came up with a way to invite the viewer in and keep them, but the random episode order that actually enhances the narrative order is something that needs to be seen to believe. I haven't seen it before, and I haven't seen anything like it since.
Melancholy I remains one of my favorite episodes, as it introduces us formally to the world of Haruhi. Here we get to see the characters for who they are. The dialogue is witty, and I never really stop laughing. Haruhi is clearly insane, but you're in for something. We are also greeted to the awesome OP for the first time which seems woefully underrated compared to the more notably and catchy Hare Hare Yukai
The next three episodes, Melancholy II-III and Boredom, didn't really impress me as much. Though they are notable for the infamous Yuki hax and Haruhi blackmail, there's only so much of Mikuru being molested that I could take. True, the humor is very dark and we should feel bad for laughing at it, I tend to lump them together, and aren't that compelling to me. I came back to these episodes the least. They're not bad; I just don't care for them that much as compared to the first two.
And then we come to Remote Island Syndrome, which would eventually make me find out what Higurashi was, for better or for worse. The story here is really solid with the initial playfulness and idyllic days theme suddenly degrading into a situation of terror. We also see that Haruhi really doesn't wish for total chaos sometimes, and somewhere along the way she has developed a heart. The look she gives Kyon after their fall and she finds out he's ok, is one to be remembered. The mole at the end is a hillarous red herring, which capitalizes on people's tendencies to overanalyze anything and everything.
In between these two episodes was Mysterique sign. Besides Yuki, the episode was pretty forgettable. But it did provide a lull for you to consider about the alleged murder mystrey that was last episode.
Someday in the Rain is a notable episode in that it seems to depict a far future, where Haruhi still has molester tendencies but has mellowed out. So it paints a pretty bright glimpse of the future where all is well. It is a future they all could look forward to... someday.
And now we have the god-tier trio of episodes. Melancholy IV, showcasing the epic Ryoko vs Yuki confrontation. That fight was simply unforgettable with Yuki just shrugging off being friggin impaled exploded the badass meter. And who would have known Ryoko was actually more of an emotionless unsympathetic cyborg as opposed to Yuki? In any case, the comment about glasses and Tanuguchi's infamous reaction will line the halls of anime history.
Live Alive continues to showcase the unusual change of Haruhi from an insane dictator to someone who gives a damn about people. We're almost talking about a diffrent person on how she actually would not care just about herself, but other people. Haruhi that cares about other people? No way! What happened there? Would the next parts explain it? God knows is of course the great highlight of this part and of the series.
And finally, the Day of Sagittarius. Yuki has always been insanely cool, but in this episode we learn that she does indeed enjoy doing what she does, and her sudden desire to win, greatly amuses Kyon. The ridiculous space battles, especially the conclusion, never ceases to crack me up. Yuki indeed can click faster than anyone. (Also notable is her gradual increase in proficiency playing the game.)
The last two episodes might help explain what happened with Haruhi and Kyon. We can also see the contrast in her behavior early on as compared to later with these episodes. Or maybe it doesn't. Melancholy VI wraps up the series on high note, as we are left to wonder what would happen after the crazy shit that happened. Also the narrative is finally complete with it.
If the series has any weakness, I suppose I could never really have any emotional investment in the story. It was always amusing, but it never really went beyond that. There is no doubt the show is intelligent and cannot be confined to one genre-- it always makes an effort to subvert everything. But the same strength can be its same weakness. Sure it is clever to crack tropes around, but it can only be played with too much and eventually it gets repetitious. By no means is that bad, and Haruhi still handles it better than tons of shows, but it's for that that it doesn't enter my personal (and arbitrary) lists of all time greats. It was a fun ride while it lasted though.
Overall: 8/10 Still fresh and original over the years, TMoHS is a widely accessible and witty anime that should be experienced by anyone that has an interest in anime.
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The Sports Doctor: Weight training benefits lacrosse players
Weightlifting not only makes one feel better, but early research has shown significant gains in physical capacity as well as an improved performance in lacrosse. Researchers found that players had greater ability for short bursts of power -- to run down that small little rubber ball with a lacrosse stick.
In turn, body fat decreases for improved muscle mass and grip strength improved for some. Forehand stroke speed also improved with an increased velocity. Weight training is also beneficial for maintaining bone density which decreases one's risk for osteoporosis (brittle bones) with age or injury.
There are, however, precautions to take when starting a weightlifting program -- especially if one has tight muscles and joints. It is always important to do some stretching exercises before you begin. Also be sure to keep a positive attitude and increase in moderation; start with a lighter weight before slowly building up to a heavier weight. The weight training program should be at least 20 to 30 minutes, two or three times per week for improved results and do not expect them for at least a few months.
The program should encompass an entire body workout, including leg presses, bench presses, shoulder presses, dumbbell raises, arm pull downs, pull-ups, and calf, back, arm and wrist curls.
Proper shoe gear and cleat design is important for maximum performance, and if there are any biomechanical foot imbalances, a corrected orthotic insert should be used. Always practice safety when weight training by having an instructor or spotter nearby.


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Declarable Facilities
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OPCW Inspections
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Selena Gomez on Lorde Dispute: She's Not Supporting Women
Selena Gomez shows off a lace bra and some midriff in this stunning new feature for Flaunt magazine.
Here's what the 21-year-old entertainer had to share with the mag:
On what she sees in her future: "I hope that I've left a bigger impact…Oh, God. I don't know. I hope that I'm really happy by 30."
On making mistakes: "Obviously I've made a lot of mistakes because I'm human and I go through all of it. I do think you do you have to make your own mistakes and they make you who you are."
On Lorde dissing her song 'Come & Get it': "That's not feminism. [Lorde is] not supporting other women. That's my honest opinion, that's what I would say to her if I saw her. I actually covered her song in all of my shows that I've done so far. I'm not sure if I'm going to continue that."
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The Rural Life...
I hate to hear that it's terribly dry in the Nebraska Sandhills, my childhood home. A friend writes to me that the hills are burnt up -- that is, the grass has shriveled and dried to a crispy crunch.
It's extremely dry in southwest Kansas where my brother and sister-in-law live and ranch. The wheat crop in Kansas is severely damaged this year, I've read. There won't be much of a hay crop either.
In Montana where Sarpy Sam ranches, his hay crop is running 1/3 less than normal due to the drought.
Texas and Oklahoma are suffering from a long drought and the drought extends across much of the Great Plains, the Great Basin, and the Southwest, creating fire hazards, creating adverse conditions for both wildlife and domesticated animals, and bringing economic stress to farmers and ranchers.
Even some of the Gulf Coast states like Georgia and Mississippi are dry. Louisiana is in a drought, as hard as that may be to believe.
AgWeb comments that, "Pastures and summer crops remain under varying degrees of drought stress from Texas to the Dakotas, despite last week's scattered but highly beneficial showers."
A map of drought-stricken areas is provided at the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Let's join in earnest prayer for rain for these drought-stricken areas -- and for a moderation in the rainfall in New England where the floods are!
Kentucky has been fortunate compared to many states. Locally, the water table is low, but we've received enough rain that crops are looking good so far. (Photo of my neighbor's cornfield here.)
O GOD, most Merciful Father, in this our necessity, we beseech Thee to open the windows of heaven, and to send a fruitful rain upon us, to revive the earth, and to refresh the fruits thereof, that we may praise and glorify Thy Name for this Thy mercy; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen.
Prayer Source: Collects and Prayers of the Lutheran Church
O GOD, in Whom we live and move, and have our being, grant us rain, in due abundance, that, being sufficiently helped with temporal, we may the more confidently seek after eternal gifts. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Prayer Source: National Catholic Rural Life Conference
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posted by Thom Holwerda on Fri 29th Jun 2012 18:38 UTC
And so, Flash on mobile is now completely dead. "There will be no certified implementations of Flash Player for Android 4.1. Beginning August 15th we will use the configuration settings in the Google Play Store to limit continued access to Flash Player updates to only those devices that have Flash Player already installed. Devices that do not have Flash Player already installed are increasingly likely to be incompatible with Flash Player and will no longer be able to install it from the Google Play Store after August 15th."