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The Popular Theory About a Child's Resilience to Divorce May Not Be As Accurate As Once Thought
In recent years, it has become more socially accepted that one's personality is shaped significantly by environmental occurrences throughout one's life, especially in the childhood years of development (Powell). When juxtaposed with the fact that nearly half of U.S. marriages end in divorce, an important question must be aske: How, and to what extent, is divorce affecting children?
This question has become a hot topic for psychologists and social theorist every where. And yet, despite the large amount of opposing views on the issue, each side would agree that there is no clear black and white answer. The most compelling studies on the effects of divorce on children are that divorce is both negative and multifaceted; yet, are these effects long-term?
Society has had the general idea for a long time that the effects of divorce are not long term - that children are "resilient" and are easily adjusted to the changes that come with divorce. But recent case studies and findings have revealed a different position on divorce and its effects on children. As Judith S. Wallerstein put it, "Divorce is deceptive. Legally it is a single event, but psychologically it is a chain - sometimes a never-ending chain - of events, relocations, and radically shifting relationships strung through time, a process that forever changes the lives of the people involved" (Wallerstein 156). Thus, contrary to popular belief, the effects of divorce are often severe and long-lasting, leading to a number of advanced emotional, behavioral, and social struggles for the inflicted youth.
A Change in Culture
Now, first off, the idea and view of divorce has changed drastically over the last 50 years. Back in the 1940's and the 1950's, divorce was more taboo than anything, and its social consequences were seemingly grave. The idea was that a vow was a vow, and even if it meant enduring years of unhappiness, it was important to stay together for the children. The social back lashings and disapproval were much higher for divorce in that age. But beginning in the 1970's, a radical change in mentality occurred. Divorce began marching down the road toward greater social acceptance, rather than disapproval.
Due to the Women's movement of the 1970's, women lost the need to depend as much on their husbands, and were able to support themselves financially (Whitehead 152-153). This, along with the sexual revolution and other sweeping cultural changes, began a shift in family structure and home life. The idea went from being in an unhappy marriage for the kids, to being in a happy divorce for the parents. Of course, most divorced adults would disagree with this statement, simply because they do not see divorce as being that hurtful to their children, which in part is naively understandable. David Blankenhorn, president of the Institute for American Values, sums up this mentality when he says, "There was a sense in the '70s especially, and even into the '80s, that the impact of divorce on children was like catching a cold: they would suffer for a while and then bounce back…" (Time).
This nonchalant view on divorce, though slightly more common during the 70's and 80's, nevertheless constructed the base for a cultural acceptance of divorce, and has thus led America into this new age of marriage termination 'for' the parents' good. Not to say that parents who divorce do not care about their children; that is hardly a credible statement. No sane parent wants to deliberately hurt his or her child (Archibald 15). The problem is that parents considering divorce do not think that the consequences of such an act will be dire and long-term for their children. But this idea that they will 'cope' and 'bounce back' hardly proves to be the case. In order to better comprehend the long-term effects of divorce on children, it is important to understand how they react in the short-term period after their parents' marital termination.
A Child's Common Reactions
A child's reaction and how they are affected during divorce in general, depends on a variety of factors, but there are many common reactions always present. Possibly the biggest feeling a child immediately attains after his or her parents' divorce is a feeling of guilt. They often think that they must be responsible for the separation. The child may attempt to be good, in order for everything to "be all right again".
Another common reaction is disinterest and withdrawal. The child becomes depressed and often distant from the things he or she used to love or take part in. A child may also be afraid and feel alone. This feeling is due to the sense the child has about their family structure being broken or disrupted. Most children also experience a high state of anxiety. This occurs for a few potential reasons: they are uncertain about their future due to the break in family structure, they are worried about their parents and how they are feeling, and/or they are scared that one or both of their parents will leave them entirely (28).
Archibald D. Hart, Ph.D., presents a general timeline of the feelings that occur shortly after divorce. In his book, Children & Divorce, he reveals that "Even when the news is broken gently, the reaction is always the same (and just as I personally experienced it when my parents divorced): shock, followed by depression, denial, anger, fear, lowered self-esteem, and a haunting obsession that they may have been responsible for their parents' problems" (29). All of these reactions to divorce occur either directly or very shortly after a child's parents decide to divorce, and although general, they are substantially supported by the findings in numerous books and by the study results of many psychologists.
The main problem with these common reactions is not the reactions themselves, but the lack of parental action in addressing the issues and taking the utmost care in helping their child begin the process of healing (Linaman). Many parents tend to see divorce as a mere "cold" that will quickly subside. One in which children's inherent resilient nature allows them to 'bounce back' to a state of normality. But the reality is that these emotional and behavioral struggles often become rooted in the child's coping system, leaving doors open for long-term consequences. These reactions toward divorce are what I like to describe as "outward". By this I mean that these are the child's outwardly expressed emotions and behaviors in direct response to divorce. But these outward expressions are not all inclusive of the effects of divorce on a child, and are actually often times the prerequisite for internal emotional build-up. Children's "internal" reactions to divorce are often missed or undetectable and end up having negative effects on their development in later stages of life.
Emotional Build-up
For children of divorce, emotions play a huge role in life, especially when linked with behaviors. In contrast to the earlier stages after the divorce, in which the child expresses more outward reactions, the child gets to a stage in which those outward emotions, whether by scolding or learning, are pushed inward and controlled. For example, a young boy may scrape his knee on the sidewalk and cry, expressing pain and hurt. If the father tells him that he's being a girl or a sissy about it, the boy may invariably believe that expressing pain is a bad thing - that it makes you look like a wuss, and so he may cover it up with anger as a way to look tough. His emotions, which at first may be honestly expressed, become covered up with what his father makes him think is right. Of course, this is a hypothetical situation, but everyone has, in some variation, experienced a situation like this one. This concept, when applied, is key to understanding the longevity of divorce's effect on children.
Initially, it seems as though this example actually strengthens the 'bounce-back' philosophy, especially since children express the most emotional frustration and pain directly after the divorce, but if we truly consider this idea of adaptation, then a question arises: Do the children truly 'adapt' because they are improving, or do they hide their pain beneath a mask in response to the situation as a whole?
The reality is, deep down inside, children long to be accepted by their parents; if this means acting okay and happy around their parents in order not to see them in pain because of the child's own hurt, then that is what a child would likely do. As Dr. Lee Salk put it,
"Children do not like to see their parents unhappy. Many children take on the added responsibility of protecting their parents from discomfort, which can, in turn, cause them to hold back their own feelings and problems so as not to overburden their parents. A child might withhold information to avoid hurting a parent or, more often than not, take a protective attitude toward the parent and suffer quietly" (Salk 42-43).
This quote provides amazing insight into how children seek to adapt during divorce a divorce situation. But as I stated earlier, this truly is not a case of the child 'dealing' with the situation. Rather, it conveys how many children 'hide' their feelings during divorce. And rightly so, as children need guidance in order to deal with the pains in their life. This may help explain why so many surveys and polls come out with a higher percentage of adolescents who are "living good, normal lives" (Ahrons). The reality is, asking someone a question about how divorce has affected them only goes skin deep and how people act is often very different from how they actually feel inside.
For instance, take the story of Brandie, described in Gary Richmond's book, The Divorce Decision. Brandie, at the time an eight year old girl, was described as being attractive, well-groomed, and extremely active. She was just like any other child you would meet, not showing any qualities of being different. But when Gary Richmond asked about her parents' divorce, an interesting side of Brandie was revealed, "'It's not so bad,' she said, "Didn't bother me. You just get more moms and more dads. It's no big deal.'" After stating this, her brother Stephen quickly corrected her by saying that she was lying and that it hurt her a lot. When Gary asked her if this was true, Brandie nodded, saying, "…It would make me cry if I thought about it. So whenever I do, I take my thoughts to my secret place and lock them up. Then I don't have to think about it anymore. Then I don't have to cry". Gary then proceeded to ask her if her secret place was filling up, to which she answered with a soft yes. "What will you do when it gets full, Brandie?" Gary inquired. To which Brandie gave no response (Richmond 23).
Brandie's description of her "secret place" is perfectly aligned with the idea of coping, or 'bouncing back'. Yet, eventually her secret place will fill up, and something is going to leak out (23). This is why the behavioral and emotional effects of divorce are so powerful and potentially long-lasting. They create and develop habitual coping mechanisms, with which the child learns to use in dealing with the divorce.
Using these developed coping mechanisms, the children essentially suppress the emotion that was so easily expressed earlier on. But over time, possibly into adulthood, these "secret places" built inside will begin to fill and eventually, break. This is why it is so difficult to connect the initial effects of divorce to a person's later stages in life. The coping mechanisms have become so engrained in the person's life, that the ability to see the divorce of their parents as a root cause of their struggles becomes very difficult. Certainly Brandie, and many others, including myself, are happy, enjoyable people to be around. We appear 'normal' and stable. Yet, there is always more going on under the skin than can be revealed through outward expression.
Too Much in the Secret Place
I realize that every person will have a different story, and that many issues involved with divorce can be dealt with correctly to bring about the process of healing. But the problem is that this rarely happens because parents do not think that the effects will be too severe or long-lasting. Even general behavioral and emotional studies and statistics have shown the ill consequences of untouched, long-term effects from divorce.
For example, Barbara Dafoe Whitehead, author of The Divorce Culture, wrote in Taking Sides: Childhood and Society, that "A 1988 survey by the National Center for Health Statistics found that children in single-parent families are 2 to 3 times as likely as children in two-parent families to have emotional and behavioral problems. They are also more likely to drop out of high school, to get pregnant as teenagers, to abuse drugs, and to be in trouble with the law" (Whitehead 148). This statistic helps us see the impact on children living in single-parent families, which, as studies have shown, are increasingly common largely due to divorce (pobct). Furthermore, it has been noted that nearly "60% of children born in the 1990's will live in a single parent family before age 16" (Divorce&Kids).
More painful than this, is the stark connection between divorce, suicide, and homicide. In her book, The Abolition of Marriage, Maggie Gallagher quotes David Lester, saying, "Among all possible contributing factors, 'only divorce rates were consistently associated with suicide and with homicide rates'"(DR Suicide). Suicide and homicide are the most extreme cases of emotional and behavioral disruption. It takes years for someone's emotional state to lead to a decision to take away life.
But divorce, I thought, had short-term effects? Now, it may not be that people whose parents were divorced when they were a child killed themselves or someone else just because their parents ended their marriage, but it is certainly relevant to consider the emotional effects of it playing a large role in their decision. Many emotional problems, especially depression, have also been linked with divorce, both directly and indirectly. For instance, The American Psychiatric Association said that, "Adolescents who consider suicide generally feel alone, hopeless and rejected" (Teen Suicide). This is important, in that numerous studies have found that "there were significant groups of children who, even six years after the breakup of their parents' marriage, were 'impulsive, irritable and socially withdrawn' and tended to be 'lonely, unhappy, anxious, and insecure'" (DR Psychological). Seeing that the main factor in the act of committing suicide is emotional struggle, namely depression, and that depression is closely linked with divorce, we get a good picture of how divorce could easily be the beginning of such a downward spiral.
A Grim Outlook
Perhaps one of the biggest factors and deep seated consequences that divorce has on kids is the relational one. Not only do children suffer from social issues within their group of peers, but with their parents as well. This struggle with relationships is perfectly conveyed when connected to the coping patterns mentioned earlier. Children are not so much thinkers and processors, as they are observers. It is crucial for a child to have a parent to teach them right from wrong, good from bad. And just as many children learn to cope emotionally with divorce, they also unintentionally soak in a view on relationships and what they look like. Take 26 year old Marcie Schwalm, for example. Her parents split when she was four years old, and as a young woman she couldn't seem to stick with the same boyfriend. Of this, she said, "I thought guys were for dating and for breaking up with a few weeks later. I would go into a relationship wondering how it was going to end" (Time). Marcie's outlook on relationship, which was initially conceived when her parent's separated, ultimately led to a pattern of failing relationships.
For many people like Marcie, the concept of a relationship is distorted. Seeing as children look primarily to their parents for guidance and learning, it is no wonder that so many children fail in their relationships like their parents have. In fact, it is projected that 75% of children of divorce end up going through a divorce themselves (Divorce&Kids). This statistic is staggering, proving just how inherently established failed marriages and relationships are in the life of a child of divorce.
Not only do patterns of relationship failure fall upon children of divorce, but the child's parent loses much of his or her ability to raise the child as well. As many as 40% of parents are so stressed by the divorce that their child–rearing behavior suffers. The divorced parent of the child fluctuates from being emotionally distant to emotionally dependent. When the parent's full ability to raise their child is hindered, it creates drastic consequences for the child. The child, having no legitimate role model around, copies much of what the parent does, and often becomes emotionally distance as well (Linaman).
In response to the social road blocks created from the divorce, the child inevitably gains a negative outlook on relationships and marriage. Very little can be done to cure this perspective, and it becomes a rooted long-term effect of divorce. The deep feeling of uncertainty created in the child from the divorce transforms over time into a pessimistic and hopeless view about life in general (Noelle Wood). And with the increasing divorce rate, America can expect to find future generations filled with pessimistic adults.
Divorce does not necessarily 'doom' the children involved to a life of depression and instability, but without the proper understanding of its potentially severe and long-term consequences, and without appropriate help towards setting the child on a path of healing, the negative effects will become perpetuated and habitually instituted into the life of the child affected. Every child whose parents have been through divorce have, in some way, been negatively affected by it, and the misconception is that the effects are only short-term. But when the child's life is carefully surveyed, and when one takes note of the pressing connections between the child's initial outward reaction and their later inward coping mechanisms, signs of long-term consequences become clearly evident. The fact of the matter is that divorce wounds the children involved, and although the negative effects will not all be fully cured, a process of healing can take place to help mend what can be fixed. But healing can only begin for children when divorced parents are able to clearly see the negative, long-lasting effects that the divorce will have on their child's social, emotional, and behavioral aspects of life.


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How Love Happens: Bill and Nancy Devine
Bill and Nancy Devine of Faidley Seafood at their 1958 wedding. Bill Devine is fond of telling any crab cake customer who asks that hes not the owner of Faidleys. I sleep with the owner, hell say. Devine and Nancy Faidley met back in 1958. She was a blind date, a schoolteacher in Halethorpe whose family had a fish business, billed by the guy who fixed them up as a good-looking blond Catholic girl. He was a Naval officer in Norfolk, just back on base after six months in the Mediterranean. He was willing to drive to Baltimore, in bad weather, for a date. Came up in a blinding snowstorm in mid-March, recalled Devine, 78. It was worth the trip. We hadnt been dating two weeks when we decided to get married, he said. There was no formal proposal, no getting down on one knee. Just a near-instant understanding between them that they were meant for each other. It was a mutual decision, Hey, why dont we do this? he said. I guess when you know, you know. Devine shipped out that June 1 for 60 days and got back two days before their wedding, which took place Aug. 16. Toward the end of his tour, he was able to call Nancy, now 74, from sea. You had to go down to the radio shack and call into Boston, he said. She answered the phone. I said, We still getting married? and she said, Whos calling?
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Gurgaon: In separate rulings, the Gurgaon District Legal Services Authority on Tuesday awarded compensations to two rape victims.
Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority Suruchi Atreja Singh awarded a compensation of Rs 1 lakh to a 14-year-old girl who was raped by a man in
It was observed that the victim belonged to a poor family and was entitled to compensation under the State Victim Compensation Scheme.
In an another case, Singh awarded Rs 2.5 lakh to a girl in connection with a case of rape in 2012.
The mother of the victim told the Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary that the face of her daughter was also mutilated with bricks by the rapists in Sector-57 of Gurgaon.
The court of Additional Sessions Judge Alka Malik also ordered payment of an additional Rs 50,000 to the victim.
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"When that happens, it will change everything. ... You'll have to measure time by `Before Obama' and `After Obama,"' Lee said during the panel. "It's an exciting time to be alive now."
The presidency of the first African-American will ripple throughout arts, sports and more, said Lee, whose films include "Malclom X" and "Do the Right Thing."
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Jackson's comment about Obama came last Sunday during a break in Jackson's appearance on Fox News' "Fox & Friends." Unaware his microphone was on, Jackson told a fellow guest that Obama was "talking down" to blacks in speeches on morality at black churches; he also used a slang reference for wanting to sever Obama's testicles.
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"There are middle-class, educated black people who speak the way he does. ... We have to try to move away from this so-called image of what black is, which is largely influenced by rap and that type of stuff," Lee said.
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#2 Jennifer Garner
I chose this picture on purpose because Alias is one of my most beloved tv series. I have loved Jennifer ever since. She kicked major ass on this show and is now a mom of three. I think we could be bffs. (I know two Jen's in a row)
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Nacogdoches- KTRE- With the weather warming up this week our Jack of the Week is a track athlete. Junior Camelia Sams from Longview has been named Southland Conference indoor field athlete of the year. She helped lead SFA to their second consecutive indoor title. Winning both the long and triple jumps, she attributes her success to staying focused and grounded.
"It's all a mind thing and you have to be on you can't slack off hard work pays off in the end its been paying off for me I work every day it's starting to show that I have been working hard," Sams said.
Sams is practicing for the opening outdoor meet next Thursday at Angelo State University and has one goal that can still be hurdled.
"My goal is to make it to the regional outdoor not just winning conference. To make it to regional once you make it to regionals then you know it's on."
Sams and the SFA track team thrive on the fact at keeping schools in their rearview mirror.
"Everybody is on our back watching out to get SFA being that we are the defending champs outdoor and indoor so we just have to bring our a game to the track meets."
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Lunch in Kowloon. Not Beer Fish
Yangshou, which is about an hour outside of Guilin, is famous for a dish called Beer Fish.
Minxi has been kind enough to share the recipe so you can learn how to cook it yourself:
Step One: Kill a carp. I worry about why her recipes always start, "kill the animal." Are there some recipes where you eat the animal...unkilled? "How to cook live duck," maybe?
2. Clean the fish but do not scale it. Crust it in ginger and salt.
3. Grill the fish lightly in oil. Turn frequently.
4. Once the fish is golden brown, add green onions, ginger, celery, tomato, shredded abalone sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, one bottle of beer. Cover and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes. Turn the fish then simmer again for 5 more minutes.
There you go, how to cook world famous, Yuangshou beer fish from the Guilin gourmet to you.
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We have other recipes too. Check out our chicken foot soup recipe.
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Egyptian Court Sends 529 to Death in Mass Death Penalty Case
This is a legal case heard around the world and even for Egyptian law, it the mother of all verdicts-529 are sentenced to face death in the murder of a police commander. It is the most harsh verdict in any court of law, anywhere in the world. But it gets weirder- the verdict of this mass death penalty case was decided on Day Two of the trial! Now, I am no expert on the law in Egypt, but it defies all logic-a verdict on the second day of trial? Yet, it still gets weirder. The case that the ruling is on actually saw 1000 people killed during a melee last August 150 miles south of Cairo at Minya. This is a Islamic stronghold. The melee began when police attempted to breakup two groups. So far, nobody is charged with the deaths of those 1000!
In reality, Egypt with its military back regime and a sympathetic judiciary really are intent of demolishing once and for all, the Muslim Brotherhood, who just a year ago, seemed to be obtaining a real hold in the political system.
Only 16 managed to escape the death penalty verdict but the other weird thing is that 400 of the total were tried and convicted in absentia because they have not been found! Lawyers of those who were in court were not allowed to state a defense for clients.
So, 129 will be executed unless the appeal works. How did the Egyptian Court respond to public outcry:
"The verdict was reached after careful study of the case and the Court was not influenced in any way by the executive branch of the government". The problem with this fact is the case file details is 3000 pages thick and the decision was only on the second day. I guess all the judges are speed readers or they did not even bother to read it. The lawyers who did represent some defendants, or tried to, were not allowed to present their defenses and the accused were not allowed in the room.
Recall that President Morsi, who was elected and tossed out in July, is still in jail and in December 2013, the Brotherhood was outlawed and declared it was now a terrorist organization by the ruling military. Morsi is facing murder charges (he attended college in California!).
As crazy as it sounds, it still bizarre because how in the world would the prosecutor prove that 500 people each played a meaningful role in the murder of a single person? And, as if that case is not enough, another case involving 683 defendants with similar charges has occurred which includes the Brotherhood's leader.
Since July 2013, police have arrested and jailed 16,000 sympathetic to the Muslim Brotherhood. Huh, I think the message is clear......
This is another US folly in the removal of Mubarak. In any case its back to square one and the islamic forces despite the death sentences will not give up. The genie has come out of the bottle and the USA is responsible with the removal of Saddam and Gadaffi, bulwarks against al Qaeda and there ilk.
This is another US folly in the removal of Mubarak. In any case its back to square one and the islamic forces despite the death sentences will not give up. The genie has come out of the bottle and the USA is responsible with the removal of Saddam and Gadaffi, bulwarks against al Qaeda and there ilk.


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Geoff Muldaur may have been overshadowed by his former wife, Maria Muldaur. They made a few albums as a duo, then went their respective separate ways. Maria does appear on this album, along with John Cale, Richard Thompson... more »
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Geoff Muldaur may have been overshadowed by his former wife, Maria Muldaur. They made a few albums as a duo, then went their respective separate ways. Maria does appear on this album, along with John Cale, Richard Thompson, Benny Carter, Joe Farrell, Merle Saunders & Ron Carter. Guesting on Motion are Dr. John, Jesse Ed Davis, Martin Mull, Cindy Bullens, Klaus Voorman, Jim Keltner, Jim Price & Bobby Keys.
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Forgotten masterpiece
Fenander Staffan | Torsby,Sweden | 08/19/2008
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"This , listeners and fans of original, eclectic music, is a forgotten masterpiece.With the help of loads of the best musicians around and highly original versions of songs from all kinds of musical genres; jazz, gospel, R'n'B etc., plus one great original(Why should I love you) Geoff created a wonderful album. I have three copies of this LP, usually bought as a cut-out for virtually nothing, plus I have bought a couple more and distributed them to friends.They all agree that this is great,
Geoff told me a couple of years ago (I attended one of his guitar-teaching lectures) that it cost him a fortune and sold nothing. The world is strange...
Just listen to Amos Garrett's solo on "Gee, baby...", it's one of his best and just thrills me every time i hear it. Geoff's arrangements on the whole album is nothing but sublime, his version of "Living in the sunlight..." (Yes the Bing Crosby song) is one of those songs and arrangements that just leave a great, silly smile on your face and almost the best moment is the section between "I want to be a sailor" and "Why should I love you" is so intricate and wonderful... . Buy this and get one of those rare absolutely musical experiences that you will keep as precious jewel all of your life!
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"Geoff has gotten wiser, more polished & intelligent with age but what this young stuff lacks in experience it makes up for with exuberance. Confession: the man's a genius, & he has more talent in his little finger than the top thirty artists at the top ten labels for the last thirty years. And always has. This album is loaded with more sheer American musicality and taste than any ten other albums I know -- excluding only all other Geoff Muldaur albums. From early Americana pop to raw blues to even unabashed (but very, very tasteful) schmaltz, every song is a winner."
Wonderful time, wonderful album
Long-time jazz guy | Central Coast CA | 07/21/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Let me concur with my Swedish colleague and add one thing: The arrangement on "Living in the Sunlight" is by one of the true originators and masters of big band arranging, Benny Carter. If you look at the personnel for that one cut, you can see why the album cost Geoff Muldaur a fortune. Truth to tell, Geoff's was the first version of the song I heard, thirty-odd years ago, but I've since heard one by Maurice Chevalier, in which--if I remember correctly--he claims that he "goes sweemin' with naked weemin!""


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You know what really makes vegetables better? Beer. Using a lighter lager in your batter lightens up the texture and gives it a yeasty flavor.
Brine and dine. To give this chicken some extra moisture, a brine is absolutely essential. This fried chicken uses mustard seeds and vinegar.
Let's put an end to the myth of frying chicken being intimidating. Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise for stress-free cooking.
With a crisp exterior and extra melty center, these jalapeño poppers almost resemble chiles rellenos.
How do you keep frying feather-light? Use a tempura batter—it'll keep lighter items (like this flaky fish) from getting too dense.
Fried ramps > Any old ramps
Never throw out Italian bread again. It can even make your fried food better. Blitz it in a food processor and make breadcrumbs for this fried John Dory.
Crunchy, warm, and acidic. If your fried chicken sandwich isn't hitting all of these notes, you're not doing it right. Switch back and forth between dredging in flour and buttermilk to get the breading right on this fried chicken with a puckery slaw.
In case oysters weren't decadent enough, deep frying will seal the deal. Use saltine crackers as the base for the breading.
Meatballs, meet your match. Crisp up these panko-fried meatballs in oil before finishing them off in the oven.
Wiener schnitzel—hard to say, easy to get right. Pound the veal cutlets very thin and fry in butter and oil.
Cease the grease. These onion rings, made with a lighter tempura-like batter and fizzy beer, are a step away from most overcooked greasebombs.
What happens when you combine seafood with battered beignets, a Southern staple? Taste and see.
You'll never believe what the secret to the best fish and chips is. Using club soda and beer makes the basic fish batter super light.
Bite into one of these crisp mozzarella balls and you'll get some gooey, melty cheese.


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How to get to WachapreagueFly in to Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.), 55 mi (88.5 km) from downtown Wachapreague. Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) is the next closest major airport, 56.5 mi (90.9 km) away.
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I love Yoga and enthusiastically recommend it to everyone.
I'm confident that with my care and expertise I can help you discover the
fantastic benefits that yoga can bring.
But you don't need to take my word for it, here's what my students are saying:
"Hello Claire, Just letting you know I am moving back to England to live. Your classes are genuinely one of the things I'll miss about living here in Melbourne. I found yoga made a real difference to my posture and I could feel it's benefits in so many aspects of my life. I plan to continue practicing in the UK but doubt I'll find such a lovely laid back class as yours. Thanks for all the great sessions and all the very best to you." Jodie H
"Last Saturday I was so tired and drained of energy when I came to yoga. I was so impressed when I left, as I felt so much better……whatever we had done had stretched all the tiredness out of me. I was ready to have a day mooching around the house but instead we went to Castlemaine and had a great day out and I was not at all tired. So thanks" Katherine S
"When you are going through any kind of a personal crisis it's great to give yourself a bit of a treat, to make the time to spoil yourself. Coming to yoga is my ME time, my time to spoil myself and focus on healing." Cheryle R
"I am very happy that I re-discovered SunYoga. I completely trust Claire. This is really important to me – no trust, no yoga. The personal connection is critical and I know that whatever happens in any class, I am safe, I will be looked after and all will be fine." Jenni P
"Claire, thanks for years of enriching (and I'm sure) of extending my life." Ngaire R
"What do I love about doing yoga? Life is busy; I am constantly on the go and always committed to doing things with little time for myself. Coming to yoga seems like an indulgence in the nicest possible way – I feel like I am spoiling myself by simply taking the time to attend classes. For the duration of the class I focus purely on me! Nobody else, just me, my feelings, my breath, my body... " Lee T
"SunYoga is the best pain management I've found; when I do regular yoga I can move again, I feel better. I find relief and comfort. I can be positive about my life…" Cindy P
I tell a lot of people about yoga. I keep saying, Why don't you get into yoga, it's the best, the best thing ever! Not only does it improve your physical strength and tones your body, it also gives you mental replenishment… I am very happy I have found yoga, it's incredible. I think not many of my generation understand how good it is, have any idea of what it is about, or realise the benefits of yoga… So, I tell as many people as I can. Get into it, the results are amazing!" Sylvia M
I am very happy that I found you! You are great yoga teachers & I feel very comfortable in your class. I missed my yoga teacher from Switzerland, but now I really feel like at home in Australia. Thankyou." Gabi H
"Claire's eclectic approach to yoga means that classes are always different, I am never bored, and what adds to my pleasure is that it is fun! I never come into a class & think "Oh, here we go again", this is what keeps me coming back. We laugh, it is social and I enjoy mixing with the other students, people of all ages, it keeps me young… As I am heading into my 70's I know yoga is very good for my health, even more so than when I was younger, it helps me to concentrate on myself for set times during the week and brings me back to me. A lot of the weight bearing and opening postures are very challenging and you use your body in a yoga class in ways that you just don't do in everyday life. But if you don't use all the bits then they stop working, and the older you get the more important this becomes. Yoga is not for me a place to do amazing poses or push my body beyond its limits, but to be kind and caring to myself..."Maree L
"I guess we all bring our war wounds with us and that affects every moment of each class... but Claire, you are such a skillful, soulful, kind and funny teacher that it is all good." Amanda S
"My introduction to SunYoga came through my sister who started doing pre-natal yoga. I started going to SunYoga weekly, but a bit sporadically, on & off, life got in the way, you know how it is…? But gradually I started to notice that when I didn't do my yoga I didn't feel so good, and that when I did come regularly it made a big difference. My twice weekly yoga is like my medicine, every 3 days I get my dose, my fix, and I really look forward to it…"Natasha C
"SunYoga classes have been of great benefit to me with my health issues-high blood pressure and stress. My blood pressure is now normal and I'm a lot calmer. Thankyou Claire!" Connie F
"You can expect something different every class (which I greatly enjoy). I love the after effect of attending a yoga class. I feel physically, emotionally and mentally lighter, and more balanced. I attended many yoga classes in the past and was searching for a unique teaching style which I have discovered at SunYoga." Fikreta I
"I have noticed a significant improvement in my life long back, shoulder & neck problems. I feel less stiff in the mornings & generally more flexible.Thankyou" Marg
"After a prolapsed disc injury in 1987, I suffered from constant sciatica down my left leg. It was very painful, tiring and quite debilitating. My doctor and physiotherapist both told me that I would never fully recover, I would always have back problems and that I would have sciatica for the rest of my life! I didn't imagine that yoga would cure my back but the classes felt good, I was very comfortable with Claire and my chronic back pain started to improve. When Claire started teaching more and moved to Sunshine I upped my attendance to twice weekly. This change made a big difference to my flexibility and my back problems quietly improved some more. One morning I was lying in bed, contemplating life and it just dawned on me, "My back pain is gone, I can't remember the last time I had sciatica!"Leonie G
"Claire has a gentle & fun approach to classes, which I've really enjoyed – I'll be back for more! After completing the series I feel as though I have some momentum to make positive changes in my life." Steven
"After not doing yoga for a few years it was a great way to return!! I could do it at my pace with clear instructions to guide me & assistance was at hand whenever required. I can't wait to return." Bernadette
"This has been a fantastic experience, I thoroughly enjoyed the classes and have felt fabulous during the day. Makes both body & mind feel great! Really raises the energy levels." Karen
"I thoroughly enjoy and look forward to each session. Like many people I have a busy life crammed with work and family commitments. Over the past 3 years SunYoga classes provide me with an opportunity to stop and 'just be'. Yoga helps me to feel fitter and stronger, but more importantly it helps me to be calmer and more accepting of myself and others."Lynda P
"I thoroughly recommend Claire's approach to back care - her threefold approach of relaxing, stretching and strengthening the back gave me a great tool for reducing the impact of sitting all day at a computer and for overcoming some longer term back issues. Claire's careful consideration of each class member's situation and her wide range of exercises and stretches meant I could put together a tailored solution for my individual problems. The overall feeling of well-being achieved by the relaxations session at the end of the class was also great and I look forward to moving on to one of the more general yoga classes." Christine
"As a yoga student of more than twenty years and a student of Claire's for more than twelve, I can't imagine taking regular classes with anyone else."Sarah H
"I look forward to Monday evenings where I can let go of the outside world & be guided into a peaceful & relaxed state. It prepares me for the week ahead." Marcella O
About SunYoga Retreats
"It is a very special time etched in your person. A bit difficult to even put into words... it feels a bit like a transformation to another part of yourself. It is FUN and energetic, relaxing and interesting, beautiful and quiet, full of different sounds and moods. It is a very special job you have Claire, to help to take us all to another part of ourselves. Thanks for a great week." Lea T
"Once again I was transported to another world - the beauty that surrounded me calmed my soul and allowed the space to focus on me and my feelings. Thoughts, fears, happiness - everyone should take care of themselves like this, a yoga retreat for your own health & well being." Karen P
"Thankyou Claire. A treat to be on this retreat again!" Sheryl L
"Coming on this retreat has been one of the best presents I ever gave myself! Thanks to Claire, a wonderful group of yogis and a beautiful location. I've had one of the most relaxing, peaceful and refreshing holidays ever." Kathryn B
"SunYoga has been a fantastic experience for me. A holiday of yoga, time for yourself, beautiful rainforest & beach, meeting lovely people & incredible good food. I am feeling refreshed, relaxed and alive and looking forward to the next one. Thank you Claire for making this a very special adventure!" Connie
"It's not often that you can take yourself a million miles away from normal life to a place where you can relish each day, and do something you think might make a difference to how you go back to the world you left behind." Amanda
"Coming from a cold Melbourne winter to FNQ you feel the benefits as soon as you step off the plane. That's before you start the retreat, from then on it's pure heaven. Food's great, location beautiful, accommodation comfortable, company interesting and varied. The wonderful yoga sessions are the reason you come, the rest is a bonus." Maree L
"I find it hard to put in words the beautiful, blissful, joyous experience. The week has flowed peacefully along and I feel unwound and refreshed. The rainforest is so beautiful, the beach divine and healing, and what a privilege to see a Cassowary! Plus, my body feels a bit SPUNKY now! Love it."Caroline H
"The retreat was perfect. We all came together with the intent of practising yoga& experiencing the benefits of being in a beautiful place - the sun, the cool breezes on your skin, the frog on the hammock, the Cassowary stalking the grounds, the spiders, the butterflies... And the sharing with others - shared meals, conversations, coffee and laughter... And you Claire, your intent was to provide a nourishing & relaxing holiday - you did this with love... The joy of 13 people and 1 teacher coming together with perfect intent is the memory that we all take away." Lynda P
"Thankyou Claire for a retreat where I can deepen my yoga practise, relax and enjoy the now in the company of a lovely group of people."Leonie G
"It was such a liberating experience to leave all family & friends behind and arrive at the yoga retreat unencumbered by anyone else's inhibitions, fears or prejudice. To only need to care for myself, meet other participants and embrace all the wonderful experiences that Claire had planned for us at the retreat, and enter headlong into the delights of Ubud - wonderful people, amazing food, magnificent scenery and lots of fun haggling over prices of "to good to miss" purchases. We walked for miles, ate more than our body weight in food, meditated, chanted, stretched and breathed our way through a wonderful week in paradise. I feel happy, enlightened and well! Thanks Claire!" Irene Ha
"Quite simply - fantastic!! I arrived in Bali under extreme stress before leaving home. By the end of the week I now know how to breathe, have techniques which I feel I can use in my own time, and met the most wonderful, sociable people!! Many thanks to Claire for her support to a new Yogi. I had a wonderful holiday as well - I recommend for new & experienced yogis."Kaylene P
"Claire, you are unique person with a unique approach to yoga. I am always learning with you and thank you for your support & guidance. The Bali experience has been awesome - a big leap into the unknown" Irene Ho
"The Bali/Ubud retreat was a wonderful experience for me. It provided 6 days of yoga, morning & afternoon at a varying level with our wonderful, compassionate and talented Claire. The accommodation was excellent, food great - healthy & varied. A great opportunity to visit Bali with a friendly, inclusive group of yogis."Maree L
"15 individuals arrived for the yoga retreat & 1 group left. Claire was the catalyst. Thanks Claire." Peter
"I arrived at the yoga retreat feeling frazzled & by the time I left my mind & body were tingling with energy & glowing with renewed clarity." Belinda
"With a little trepidation I set forth on a week long yoga retreat having only experienced one class of yoga. To my joy and amazement I could keep up with the classes, felt I gained strength over the week & thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The rainforest setting was perfect for a chance to fully relax, leave the cares of the world behind you and look after yourself both spiritually & physically." Karen P
"I had no idea what to expect having a) never been on a yoga retreat and b) never been to QLD or the rainforest. It has been an amazing experience. Claire has helped my yoga move forward and I have achieved a rare moment of peace and tranquility. Thanks SunYoga. Thanks Claire." Caroline
"Please come back to Mission Beach & teach more shiatsu. You are brilliant!" Sharyn
"It was such a wonderful way to launch into Spring! Claire's teaching is so intuitive and welcoming, and I found the retreat invigorating and inspiring; the perfect celebration for the longer days and warmer weather!" Jen


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By RICHARD F. BELISLE / Staff Writer, Waynesboro
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GREENCASTLE, Pa. - The Rev. William DeHass will lead a brief service Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Greencastle, then take his congregation to Jason Drive south of the borough to consecrate an 11-acre tract of land.
By this time next year, DeHass hopes bulldozers will dig into that ground to pave the way for construction of a new $500,000 church to replace the edifice at 145 East Baltimore St. The congregation began worshiping in that church in 1927 after breaking away from the Evangelical Lutheran Church on North Washington Street.
Last year, members of Trinity Lutheran, by a near unanimous vote, decided to abandon the 71-year-old structure in favor of a new building outside the borough. They opted for Antrim Township south of Greencastle because it is the fastest-growing area in the region, DeHass said.


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All that shoveling of snow over the weekend made you thirsty! While there's a calm in the weather, it's a good time to get out and restock for the next storm. Today's news has some tips on what's new at the breweries along the front range in Colorado. Several new brewery openings over the weekend and this week. Check 'em out! Here's what's happening around the Colorado craft beer scene today Monday, February 23rd, 2015. If you aren't reading this article on FermentedlyChallenged.com, you don't know what you're missing.
[CO Beer Festivals] -- [CO Beer Dinners] -- [CO Beer Releases]
Metro Denver
Goldspot Brewing Co - Denver's newest brewery opened on Saturday, February 21st with 6 beers on tap including: a collaboration honey IPA with Cerebral Brewing, a regular IPA, a Belgian Pale Ale, a Coffee Cocoa Porter, an Imperial Stout, and a Kolsch-style Golden Ale. Follow them on Facebook or visit them on their site at: www.goldspotbrewing.com. Located at: [4970 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO]
Factotum Brewhouse - This brand new brewery has been hosting some soft openings last weekend and plans to host their official Grand Opening on Thursday, February 26th at 4:00pm. Initially, they plan to have the following business hours: Thursdays 4pm-10pm, Fridays 3pm-10pm, and Saturdays 12pm - 10pm. Their business model is focused on helping homebrewers and other amateur brewers create batches of beer on their system. Factotum Brewhouse will act as a stage for others to showcase their beers. It's all about supporting local brewers at all levels of skill and helping them brew up some great ales. Most of the beers brewed by guest/homebrewers will be put on tap at Factotum. Just about any style may show up on tap - it all depends on the homebrewer's imagination. Visit them this starting this Thursday at: [3845 Lipan St, Denver, CO]
Mu Brewery - Everyone gulped down their Pumpkin Peach they released over the weekend. Within the first 24 hours they went through 50 gallons or 1/3 of the Pumpkin Peach Ale stock. There's still some left so if you haven't tried it out yet come on down soon. It's billed as "The King Of Spoof Beers". Open today at 3pm if you haven't tried it yet. [9735 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO]
Fiction Beer Company - [PRESS RELEASE] Fiction Beer Company is getting ready to release a new beer this month that will surely draw fans from miles around. Fiction Beer Company has made a niche for themselves by finding inspiration in their favorite works of Fiction. Head brewer Ryan Kilpatrick says, "We like to take traditional styles and give them a twist using interesting flavors or unique processes. We also like to develop fun and interesting experimental beers like Denouement (Raspberry Quad with Brett) and Somewhere Around Barstow (Fruited IPA)." In anticipation of spring, warmer weather and their forthcoming patio (opening in May) Fiction will be releasing a new beer. This new beer, Waves and Ripples, is a Gose (a slightly sour salted German Wheat Beer). Gose is a beer style from a small region in Germany that had a high sodium chloride content in their aquifers. The salt content of the water is transferred into this beer as no filtration was available when this style came to fruition. A Gose has a slight lactic acid sour character which can be difficult to impart without overpowering the other ingredients or developing an off flavor. In order to obtain this classic flavor the brewers at Fiction used a technique known as kettle souring. The sugary liquid that would become this beer was placed into the kettle with souring organisms and a heavy dose of carbon dioxide which helps prevent development of off flavors. Once the appropriate pH was achieved the now sour liquid was boiled and the souring organisms killed off, locking in the flavor. In order to enhance and fill out the flavor profile of this beer a lime sea salt was used which contributes a citric acid flavor to complement the lactic acid. Another traditional ingredient in a Gose, coriander, was added but of course Fiction doesn't always stick with tradition, so they also used cardamom and makrut lime leaves as well. All combined this light, refreshing, easy drinking, and sessionable sour beer is sure to be a spring hit. Fiction's Waves and Ripples Gose is 4% ABV with 5 IBUs and will be released at the brewery on Wednesday February 25th at 6pm. [7101 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO]
Dad & Dude's Breweria - [PRESS RELEASE] The Fermentologists recently held a member's only competition with Dad & Dude's Breweria in Aurora, CO. This collaboration gave members an opportunity to do what every homebrewers dreams of doing; creating a recipe and brewing on a professional system at a local brewery. "We were excited to invite the club to join us and look forward to doing this again with them," said Brian Connery, Head Brewer at Dad & Dude's Breweria. "Since all of us here at Dad & Dude's stated as homebrewers, we know what kind of an opportunity it is for them. We enjoy having them in and their enthusiasm is appreciated." - As part of the competition, members were paired into one of four teams and asked to brew a 'Winter Warmer' beer. Teams were challenged to create a recipe that included specific ingredients. These ingredients included something from a tree in Colorado, at least one kind of fruit, a type of adjunct sugar, Maris Otter as their base malt, and White Labs English Ale for their yeast. Each Winter Warmer also had to be above 6% ABV. Members of the Fermentologists worked hard during the month of November to perfect their recipes and brew their beers. Once the beers were ready to drink, Connery and his team sampled the beers and selected one winning recipe. The winner was a Chocolate Raspberry Stout called 'Winter Yum Yum' brewed by Nick Arias and Cole Hinson. The Winter Yum Yum included spruce tips, raspberries, chocolate nibs, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. The final ABV was 9.4%. The homebrew recipe can be viewed at https://www.brewtoad.com/recipes/winter-yum-yum. Arias and Hinson brewed a scaled up version of Winter Yum Yum at Dad & Dude's on February 5. The scaled up version will be 6% so that it is more approachable to guests. It was made with 60 pounds of fresh raspberries that were juiced. The juice and the puree were both added to the beer at the end of the boil. "It was important for us to collaborate with a brewery that fit our founding principles: Education, Community, and Competition," said Scott Davidson, President of The Fermentologists. "Brian and his team at Dad & Dude's take risks and challenge the industry head-on. They continuously exceed expectation from the founding days of brewing on homebrewing equipment, to canning their signature DANK IPA, to now barrel aging beers and expanding their canning line to include two more beers." - Dad & Dude's and the Fermentologists will continue these collaboration competitions quarterly, having each style and parameters decided by Connery and the Dad & Dude's team. The next quarterly competitions will focus on traditional saisons. The Winter Yum Yum will be tapped at 7 p.m. on February 23 at Dad & Dude's Breweria in Parker. [6730 S Cornerstar Way Ste D, Aurora, CO]
Breckenridge Brewery - [PRESS RELEASE] The year 2015 will be one of growth and innovation for Breckenridge Brewery. With its new farm-inspired brewery campus opening in May, the brewery projects 30% growth in volume and the flexibility to produce more small-batch beers, exciting collaborations, and interesting one-offs. The new brewery in Littleton, Colorado, is wrapping up construction. In addition to the 76,000 square-foot brewery, cellar, and warehouse buildings, the campus includes its Farm House restaurant, which promises an open and welcoming visitor experience with a farm-to-table menu, an outdoor beer garden and music venue, and a world-class tour program. Last year was a challenging year for Breckenridge Brewery as it fought capacity constraints which held the brewery at 64,371 barrels, a 4.15% increase in volume over 2013. But a look at the core business shows impressive brand health. The Vanilla Porter brand posted growth of 21.3%. The seasonal portfolio grew 11.6%. Variety pack business grew 29.4%, with Rocky Mountain Sampler growing 51% in the brewery's home market since the package's redesign in July. Avalanche Amber Ale bucked style trends to grow 6.7%. Despite its capacity limitations, the brewery was able to grow key brands by strategically freeing up fermentation space. It discontinued a 3.2% ABV beer brewed only for Colorado and reduced lagers in its portfolio, most notably spring seasonal Pandora's Bock, which has been replaced with Ophelia Hoppy Wheat. George O'Neill, Director of Sales for Breckenridge Brewery, shares that, "The sales staff worked hard to establish clear brand standards with distributor and retail networks which drove growth on the items identified as the core. This disciplined approach has set us up well for 2015 as we make the move to our new brewery." - This year the company is doubling its sales and marketing staff, another strategic move to add support to its distribution networks and provide more resources to launch new brands. "We're building up our barrel-aged program, something we wouldn't be able to do without our new brewery," says Todd Usry, Brewmaster and Director of Brewing Operations. "We're also experimenting with new hop and malt varieties and have plans for some great collaborations with other brewers this year." Two barrel-aged limited release beers are presently conditioning, soon to be released in draft. Spring seasonal Ophelia is aging in tequila barrels, while 471 Double IPA soaks in whiskey barrels awaiting fresh hops. "You'll see more of these special treatments in the second half of this year," Usry adds. 2015 will be a landmark year for Breckenridge Brewery. Evidence won't just be found on the shelves and in pubs, ale houses, and restaurants. Locals and visitors to Colorado should put the Littleton brewery on the "must see" list for a unique beer tour experience. "A lot of thought has gone into the guest experience at the Littleton brewery," explains Todd Thibault, the brewery's Culture Czar. "We want to make sure people see us for who we are - a fun-loving bunch of folks who take pride in making great beer and living the Colorado lifestyle. We hope to create a connection with each and every one of our guests. Most of all, we want them to have fun along with us - whether they drive, bike or float down the Platte River to get to us." [471 Kalamath St, Denver, CO] (Photo courtesy Breckenridge Brewery)
Joyride Brewing Co - The brewery has a new beer on tap - Blucifer, a Belgian-style Golden Strong Ale. It has the aroma of red apples, pear, with white pepper. There's also a champagne-like effervescence along with a big white head. Stop in for a try tonight. Also join in their Euchre tournament tonight - bring a partner or find one in the taproom. [2501 Sheridan Blvd, Edgewater, CO]
River North Brewery - Imperial Stout lovers take note! On Wednesday, February 25th, River North will tap 1 keg (and 1 keg only) of a special batch of Coffee Avarice Imperial Stout for Wayward Wednesday. It'll tap at 3pm Wednesday. Don't miss this one! [2401 Blake St, Unit 1, Denver, CO]
38 State Brewing Co - There's plenty of beer and happenings this week. On Wednesday, play Trivia starting at 7pm. On Thursday, try your hand at Poker with the Denver Poker Tour (free to play) at 7pm. Live music on Friday with Indigent Row at 7pm and on Saturday with Chancer's Hooley at 7pm. Then work it off on Sunday with Outlaw Yoga at 10:30am. [8071 S Broadway Ste A, Littleton, CO]
Lone Tree Brewing Co - Starting on March 8th, LTBC will start offering a special guided brewery tour deal. For $10 get a tour of their brewhouse, a pint of beer and a pint glass to take home. Inquire in the taproom. [8200 Park Meadows Dr, Ste 8222, Lone Tree, CO]
Zephyr Brewing Co - For the rest of the winter (until the end of March anyway), Zephyr Brewing Co will have new winter business hours: Sundays 12-9pm, Mon-Thurs 3pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-Midnight. Their original hours will return starting April 1st. [1421 26th St, Denver, CO]
Grist Brewing Co - Tomorrow night, Tuesday February 24th, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm stop by the taproom for a chance to win prizes from A-Basin, Ella B Creations, and High Plains Tap House - it's a fundraiser for Advocates for Children. Come dressed up in your best ski attire to qualify for prizes. Tickets are $10 and include: 1 Grist beer, 1 Baker Street Pretzel, and 1 Raffle Ticket. [9150 Commerce Center Cir, Ste 300, Highlands Ranch, CO]
Boulder County
Sanitas Brewing Co - [PRESS RELEASE] On the heels of the first release in Sanitas Brewing Company's new Wild and Sour Project, the Boulder brewery is set to unveil the second installment in the series. Bramble, a blackberry sour ale, will be released on draft at Sanitas' Tap Room on Monday, February 23rd. "We often hear people say they don't like fruit beers," explained Sanitas' Co-Founder Zach Nichols, "Bramble will make them second guess that notion. It's loaded with complex sour notes, deep oak undertones, and finishes crisp and dry with a lingering blackberry characteristic." - The brewers at Sanitas brewed a batch of pale wort last Winter. The beer was then transferred to and fermented in neutral oak barrels with a proprietary blend of wild yeast and bacteria. Blackberries were added near the end of fermentation for further layers of complexity. Pouring light ruby in color and 4% ABV., Bramble is a beautiful example of sour, barrel-fermented fruit beer. Bramble will be released to the public in Sanitas' Tap Room Monday, February 23rd when they open at 3pm. [3550 Frontier Ave, Ste A, Boulder, CO]
Crystal Springs Brewing Co - [Newsletter] Their Fifth Anniversary is coming up on May 13th and they're planning to party hardy! That week is also American Craft Beer Week. In trying to decide what beer they should make to celebrate their Fifth Anniversary, they thought it might be fun if they could get some help from you. So, if you'd like to help, please let them know what style of beer you would like to see released on May 13th. On March 13th, they'll publish the top five vote getters and let you vote on your favorite. On April 1st they'll count the votes and that will be the beer they brew for release at their May 13th Fifth Anniversary Celebration. So please vote for the style you would like us to make by emailing your style choice to firstname.lastname@example.com. Also, they celebrate the 13th of every month with a party at the brewery. They also like to celebrate other holidays that occur in each month. Since St. Patrick's Day occurs in March, they'll be releasing an Irish Red on March 13th. If you wear a kilt or bring your bagpipes to their celebration on March 13th, they'll give you a dollar off each beer you purchase and if you don't play your bagpipes, they'll give you your first beer free! [657 S Taylor Ave, Unit E, Louisville, CO]
Echo Brewing Co - What's on tap this week? Mirror Image IPA, Nocturnal, Tri-Town Brown, C.V. Milk Stout, Hefeweizen, Razz Raspberry Ale, Munich Helles, Kirby Kolsch, Dark Lager, Bourbon Barrel Grand Cru, and Brix Boots & Socks Winter Ale. Happy hour is 2:30-6pm today. Plus, they will be brewing up collaboration beers this week with both Gravity Brewing and Front Range Brewing and also doing a simultaneous brew with Strange Craft Beer Co., Very Nice Brewing, Pikes Peak Brewing and Kannah Creek Brewing. [5969 Iris Pkwy, Frederick, CO]
Avery Brewing Co - Quote of the day from Avery Brewing: "You can now take home any of our 30 draft beers, including Tweak, Pump[KY]n, Rumpkin, Clio, Eremita VIII, Bad Buddha, Bad Karma, Mayan Goddess, Rocky Mountain Olson's, Mint Chocolate Stout, Gored, Chai Brown...and seriously everything else on tap!" [4910 Nautilus Ct, Boulder, CO]
BRU Handbuilt Ales & Eats - Today they are releasing "Pinesnarl", a Cascadian Dark Ale weighing in at 6.5% ABV. This beer was made with Colorado spruce tips and chocolate malt. It's roasty, toasty and available only for a limited time. [5290 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO]
Boulder Beer Co - Good news beer lovers. Pitchers of their Hazed Hoppy Session Ale are just $14 a pitcher every Monday after 3pm in their Pub. [2880 Wilderness Pl, Boulder, CO]
Northern Colorado
Odell Brewing Co - [PRESS RELEASE] In early March, Odell Brewing will release Brazzle Sour Golden Raspberry Ale. Part of the brewery's Cellar Series, Brazzle is an oak aged golden ale brewed with golden raspberries. "We used golden raspberries to brew with, which gives this sour a touch of sweetness. There is also a bright, tart fruit and citrus flavor that comes through," said Barrel Aging/Pilot System Manager, Brent Cordle. "The sour acidity plays well with the raspberry flavor. This is a very unique sour, and WELL worth the wait!" - The base beer in Brazzle is a crisp golden ale that was aged and soured in former Woodcut barrels for a little over two years. 300 pounds of raspberries were added before and after the barrel aging process, giving the beer both a puckering tartness and a hint of raspberry sweetness. Brazzle is offered in 750 ml, cork and cage finished bottles, and will be available within the brewery's eleven state distribution area this spring. Odell Brewing will celebrate the release of Brazzle in the Tap Room February 27th – March 1st. Guests can enjoy samples of the beer, and live music on Sunday afternoon. A special Welsh Rabbit cheese pairing plate will also be available for purchase (while supplies last). For more details on the beer and the Tap Room release party, please visit the brewery's blog.
Fort Collins Brewery - [PRESS RELEASE] Fort Collins, Colo. – FCB (Fort Collins Brewery) announces the return of its spring seasonal brew, Maibock for the 11th consecutive year on Friday. A gold medal winner at BTI World Beer Championships, Maibock features a smooth malty flavor attained from the richness of Munich malts that finishes with a gentle warming sweetness. Toffee notes and understated hop bitterness round out the bock experience. Maibock is brewed in the fall, aged in the winter and celebrated in the spring. "Maibock has been around since the beginning of the FCB brand and it's truly become a part of our family," said Tina Peters, General Manager at FCB. "Its sweet malt profile, yet subtle hop character is something to look forward To celebrate the release of Maibock, FCB is hosting a Goat Cheese Making Class and Pairing Dinner in the FCB Community Room on Thursday, March 26th. Newborn goats will make a special guest appearance at the brewery. The class option, which runs from 6 – 7 p.m. is $35 per ticket. The class and dinner pairing, with dinner served at 7 p.m. is $50 per ticket. To RSVP, email email@example.com. Maibock is available in 22 oz. bombers and on draft throughout FCB's distribution footprint. It will be available to ship beginning the week of February 23rd and will be out through June.
WeldWerks Brewing Co - After a long journey, WeldWerks Brewing Company opened for business over the weekend in Greeley, CO. WeldWerks becomes the 5th brewery in Greeley and opens less than a month after Brix Taphouse & Brewery did just a few blocks away. WeldWerks renovated an old car dealership building on the corner of 8th Avenue and 5th Street. They started out with 3 beers on tap including a Red Ale, a Coffee Stout and an IPA. They'll also soon have a Hefeweizen. They will be open again starting Wednesday. Taproom hours are: Wed-Thur 4pm-10pm, Fri 4pm-11pm, Sat 2pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-6pm. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays. [508 8th Ave, Greeley, CO]
Fort Collins Brewery - FCB has unleashed Giles - a Golden Imperial Ale. Last Friday, FCB let loose their villainous monster! Giles may be a light-bodied brew, but he's as complex of a creature as any. The fighting trilogy of fruity esters, light, spicy hops and sweet notes of alcohol supported by a soft malt character create an all too familiar mischief-maker. 10.2% ABV. Now available. [1020 E Lincoln Ave, Ft. Collins, CO]
Grimm Brothers Brewhouse - Another new brew is coming onto the tap lines this Saturday, February 28th. Come then to check out "Bearskin", a dry stout that's perfect for the upcoming St. Patrick's day season. This brew has Noble hops and their classic house yeast. It's quite sessionable at 4.2% ABV and 45 IBU. It's got coffee characteristics and a creamy tan head. Slainte! [623 Denver Ave, Loveland, CO]
Pateros Creek Brewing Co - The Ultimate Pi Day is coming - 3/14/15 and Pateros Creek is planning to celebrate big time. All day long they will have free carnival games and FREE pie. As well as four delicious Pie flavored beers! There will be random ways to win free schwag and beer, like pie/pi trivia and pie/pi drawing contest. Plus, anyone wearing their Ultimate Pi Day t-shirt will receive 20% off pints! PCBC Pi Day Shirts go on sale starting today! There's a sign up for them in the taproom until close on Thursday 2/26. The final shirts will be royal blue and will have 3.141592653 on the sleeve. $20.00 gets you a sweet and super soft shirt, as well as dollar off pints on 3/14. [242 N College Ave, Ft. Collins, CO]
Berthoud Brewing Co - Come try their new 1888 ESB - now on tap. Also this week - Tuesdays are growler fill days where you'll get a free pint with your growler fill. Wednesday is Wings day and get $1 off pints for all day Happy Hour. On Thursday, get $1 off their Staff Pick of the Week: Farmhouse RyePA. On Friday, they will tap a keg of cask conditioned Caramel Brownie Stout at 5pm. Plus, live music on Saturday 6:30pm - 9:30pm from Danny Shafer. [450 8th St, Ste B, Berthoud, CO]
Road 34 Bike Bar - [PRESS RELEASE] On Wednesday, February 25th at 6pm Road 34 and Odell Brewing Co. are teaming up to throw an event for all of the barrel-aged beer fans out there. The special kegs being tapped will include a vertical tapping of 2013 and 2014 "Fernet Porter", a brand new bourbon barrel aged imperial porter called "Wicked Underbite", and a keg of the cherry-raspberry sour ale "Friek" form 2013. This event is free and open to the public, and it coincides with the last home game of the CSU Rams men's basketball team which begins at 7 pm. [1213 W Elizabeth St, Ft. Collins, CO]
Snowbank Brewing Co - There's still some brews left over from this weekend's Half Anniversary celebration. Stop in to try" Ghana Chocolate Stout, The Wakatu Experience single hop ale, Winey Blonde Belgian ale, and Bee's Knees small batch IPA Braggot. Plus they now have more Moon Arete Wheat back on tap. Open today from 2pm to 6pm. [225 N Lemay Ave, Ste 1, Ft. Collins, CO]
In other News...
El Moro Spirits & Tavern - El Moro Spirits & Tavern in Durango, CO will host a meet-and-greet event with Stone Brewing Co. CEO and Co-founder Greg Koch. Fans are invited to rub elbows with Koch, while enjoying limited edition Stone special-release beers. WHEN: Friday, February 27. Greg Koch meet-and-greet from 5:30pm to 7pm. WHERE: El Moro Spirits & Tavern - 945 Main Avenue - Durango, CO 81301. Greg will be pouring the following Stone Brewing beers: 2012 Stone Imperial Russian Stout, Baird/Ishii/Stone Japanese Green Tea IPA, and Stone Delicious IPA.
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All that shoveling of snow over the weekend made you thirsty! While there's a calm in the weather, it's a good time to get out and restock for the next storm. Today's news has some tips on what's new at the breweries along the front range in Colorado. Several new brewery openings over the weekend and this week. Check 'em out! Here's what's happening around the Colorado craft beer scene today Monday, February 23rd, 2015. If you aren't reading this article on FermentedlyChallenged.com, you don't know what you're missing.


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Can you still get a house for $50,000? The answer may surprise you. While, the average U.S. home price is $181,000 and for more than $130,000 less than that, you can become a homeowner. However, for that rock bottom price tag you may have to sacrifice a few things on your homebuying wish list such as size, location, age and amenities. Let's look at your options listed through Trulia.com:
A Work In Progress
3 bed/2 ½ bath single-family home in Grove Park
Location: Atlanta, GA
Price: $50,000
To make this your new home you're going to have to either finish it yourself or hire a contractor to finish the work since it's only partially complete. It requires drywall work, electrical exterior painting, countertops, appliances, driveway and more. You may be able to realize a great profit if you can price the work right and you like the location; however it's going to take some major additional cash to make it livable. (Follow this step-by-step guide to make your homeownership dreams a reality. Read Top Tips For First-Time Home Buyers.
Not The Best Area
3 bed/2 bath 1,512 sq ft. single-family home
Location: Beaverton, OR
Price: $48,500
This property is a manufactured home in very good, move-in condition and boasts a new roof along with well-rated local schools. Its location (bordered by a major highway and freeway) may be a turnoff for some potential buyers. In addition there are disproportionately more neighborhood homes for sale that are either in foreclosure or are already bank-owned than in nearby areas which may mean that it's a less attractive area for buyers or that prices haven't dropped as much as necessary.
It can also indicate that you may be moving into an area that has a glut of vacant homes because former owners have had to move out.
History In the Making
2 bed/1 bath 897 sq. ft. condo in Hyde Park
Location: Boston, MA
Price: $50,000
The upside is that, as a short sale, the property is well under the local median sales price of more than $262,000, and it's located near public transportation for an easy commute into the city; the downside is that it will require a cash infusion to make some much-needed improvements, especially considering that the property is nearly 100 years old.
(Don't let a slow real estate market drag you down - steer clear of these pitfalls. Check out 5 Mistakes Real Estate Investors Should Avoid.)
Capital Expenses
3 bed/2 bath 1,372 sq. ft. townhome
Location: Centreville, VA
Price: $46,684
This house could be the deal of your dreams if you're looking for affordable living within reasonable driving distance to the nation's capital. While the property doesn't offer a fenced yard or lawn to speak of, it is located in a thriving downtown suburb with a lower than average crime rate and high number of college-educated homeowners and young families.
The cost of living in this area is relatively high so this property may help you afford to reach your goal of homeownership in this area. Similarly-sized REO townhomes are listing for at least five to seven times as much!
Love It Or Lease It
2 bed/1.5 bath 1,040 sq. ft. townhome off Military Highway
Location: Dallas, TX
Price: $50,000
This property is on a pretty tree-lined street in the Riverview Estates/Bruton Terrace neighborhood in Dallas, just outside the city.
The downside is that it's currently leased to a tenant for 12 months; if you can buy and hold until the lease is up and then either move in or rent it again it might be a deal worth considering. Find out what factors you should weigh when searching for income-producing real estate. Check out Top 10 Features Of A Profitable Rental Property.)
Price-wise the property is a steal at 34% lower than comparable homes in the area and 54% lower than the average price for homes in the same zip code. Also, the local crime rate is well above national averages - three times higher overall (for all types of reported crime) and six times higher than the national average for robbery. Safety might rule this sale out. (
Needs Some TLC
2 bed/1 bath 1,006 sq. ft. duplex in Old North Milwaukee
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Price: $45,000
This short sale two-family property is located in a nice neighborhood with wide, tree-lined streets but also comes with a long list of needed repairs. If you're intending to move in or use it as an investment property you'll need to drop money on kitchen and bath remodeling, extensive roof and gutter repair, and drywalling work due to old roof leaks.
However if you've got the cash (or elbow grease and skill) you'll get a gem in the rough - the home was built in 1928, has original hardwood throughout and sits on two acres. The home price is 24% lower than the local average list price and 63% lower than the average home price for properties in the same zip code. Depending on the renovation expense it might not seem like enough of a bargain to seal the deal!
Priced To Move
3 bed/1 bath 1,528 sq. ft. single-family home in Autumnwood
Location: Mobile, AL
Price: $49,500
This brick, ranch-style home is an REO property that is selling for nearly $40,000 less than the last time it was sold - 22 months ago it sold for $85,400. The home was built in 1959 and features wood floors, a fenced backyard, newly-painted rooms and newly-tiled kitchen, and attractively landscaped front lawn. (Don't let buying a home bust your budget. Make sure the house you choose is worth the price you pay. Read 10 Tips For Getting A Fair Price On A Home.)
The home is priced to sell - comparable properties in the neighborhood are selling for $30,000 more.
And while the area is predominantly made up of families the local crime rate is twice the national average overall and nearly four times higher for certain types of crime including robbery and property crime. Get to know the neighborhood well before you rush to make an offer.
Foreclosed Opportunity
4 bed/1 bath 2,340 sq. ft. in Granite School District
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Price: $50,000
This property has just entered the foreclosure process, meaning that the person holding the mortgage has defaulted on the loan.
The property has been on the market for nearly four months (before the homeowner defaulted on the loan) so that may indicate it's either in poor condition or not a great buy for the location even if it is priced at 72% lower than the average list price for homes in the same zip code. (Sometimes it's better to cut your losses, but foreclosures and short selling can have devastating impacts on your credit score. Read Short Sales And Foreclosures: When It's Time To Move On.)
The Bottom Line
If your homebuying budget is tight you may be able to find a "gem in the rough" while the housing market is still depressed.
But you'll need to lower your expectations, do a little legwork (and perhaps a little heavy lifting) to make it the home of your dreams. (To learn more about the homebuying process, be sure to read our Buying A Home tutorial.)


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When viewed through the lens of the $225 million general fund, the 2012 City Council expense account is a trifle.
And yet, deciding how to spend $48,200 next year will be one of the first tests of the Councilors' cooperative skills, and their ability to stretch a government dollar. Thus far, the new Council has been operating under the 2011 budget it inherited from the previous Council. And it's been handling the discretionary portion with, well, not a lot of discretion.
As of a couple weeks ago, the new Council had reported $9,334.09 in business expenses since new members took office in mid-April. The money hasn't been spread evenly among the nine members. (See the breakdown below.)
In seven months, President Scott Hente reported just $35 in expenditures, and Councilor Merv Bennett $70. The three top spenders, Councilors Tim Leigh and Brandy Williams, and President Pro Tem Jan Martin, had racked up $3,362.05, $1,919.77 and $1,639.15 respectively — mostly because they're the only Councilors to have taken city-funded business trips during that time. They've each taken two, with Leigh also having gone on a Colorado Springs Utilities-funded trip that cost $1,365.42.
Members of special boards, like the Colorado Municipal League or National League of Cities, go to meetings. Other times, Council sends forth a volunteer for a specific trip. No expenses stink of any ethical breach.
But beyond travel, there is little consistency in what Councilors report as expenses.
Fill 'er up
Councilor Angela Dougan, known for her objections to city-funded birthday cakes, is one of only three Councilors who have charged the city for in-town mileage — a fact that obviously isn't lost on her colleagues.
Following Dougan's failed call to eliminate snacks at a recent budget mark-up session, Councilor Bernie Herpin remarked, "I didn't raise an issue on paying Council members for mileage when they travel within town, even though I don't ask for that reimbursement, because I don't think Council members should suffer out of pocket for serving the citizens, considering that we earn $3 an hour."
Looking ahead, Council will examine its budget, decide what qualifies as an expense, and consider who should hold the purse strings.
In past years, Council expenses haven't made much of a splash. In 2010, Council as a whole spent $617 on mileage reimbursements, $2,346 on in-town meetings, and $6,843 on out-of-town travel.
Next year, Council's budget for car mileage will increase 315 percent over 2011, from $5,450 to $22,600. In-town meetings will go from $4,055 to $5,423. Out-of-town meetings are skyrocketing from $7,435 to $21,000.
Martin says the outgoing Council insisted on a tight lid. She says it was an "unwritten rule" that councilors not ask for reimbursement for in-town mileage — a remark that Hente agrees with.
"But the new Council really has a different take on that," Martin says. "And they really feel like Councilors should be reimbursed for their local travel."
Dougan, Val Snider and Williams have charged the city $562.25, $569.87 and $77.70, respectively, in local mileage. Dougan says that with gas prices soaring, the reimbursement is sensible.
"I don't feel like it should cost you to do the city's business," she says.
There are similar gray areas. Councilor Lisa Czelatdko, for instance, charged the city $310 for membership to the Winter Night Club, an upper-crust, invitation-only society that meets for dinner five times a year at The Broadmoor. Martin was a member in past years and says the speakers were sometimes informative to her as a Councilor. But she paid her own way.
Should that be expensed?
"That's what makes this so difficult," Martin says. "I really don't think Council wants to be in a position to judge what's valuable and what isn't."
Yours and mine
Council may be relieved of that burden, after a Dec. 5 retreat to address issues like communication, organization and expenses.
Council Liaison Aimee Cox, responding to members' wishes, has a rough new proposal for the 2012 expense budget that would cover group purchases and required fees and trips, then divvy the rest into separate accounts.
Thus, Councilors would be allocated about $4,300 apiece, free from scrutiny. It could be even more if the Council stops paying dues for traditional memberships to outside organization, as some wish.
Martin says she could see food, mileage, trip expenditures and even babysitting as appropriate expenses. But she and others expect strong guidelines for individual accounts.
That sounds fair to Dougan, who feels with separate accounts, each Councilor would be careful with limits.
"It helps me to be more accountable," Dougan says. "When I go to something, I [will] know exactly what it costs."
Leigh, acknowledging he's drawn the most expense funds thus far (and wouldn't mind spending more), reluctantly agrees. "To be fair," he says, "every Councilor probably ought to have an allocation."
Others are less enthusiastic. Hente feels a combined budget allows Council to do what's best for Council, not individual members. "I think I would rather keep it in a big pool and then we could use it as we see fit," Hente says. "I just think if we keep it as a pool, it would give us more flexibility."2011 Individual Council Expenses
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