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Although the fact was unknown to Walters at the time, the 26 numbered tombs opened by the British Museum team in 1897 at their Site A belonged to a contemporary settlement which overlay the burial ground in a manner typical of many other Late Cypriot (LC) towns such as Enkomi and Episkopi-Bamboula. Over the years, various scholars suggested that the cemetery at what is now known as Tsaroukkas belonged to a Late Bronze Age (LBA) harbour community because of the large quantities of imported prestige goods and other wealthy grave offerings found in the tombs. No traces of the corresponding settlement were identified, however, until comparatively recently.
Archaeological survey and excavations led by Dr Sturt Manning of the University of Reading between 1990 and 1996 for the Maroni Valley Archaeological Survey Project (MVASP) revealed the remains of LBA domestic or artisanal structures dating to the 13th century BC, in addition to some 15 looted chamber tombs, some of which were probably among those previously opened by the British Museum team in 1897.[1]
Despite the looted state of these tombs, careful recording of the surviving fragments revealed a wealth of information about their original contents and approximate date. Many of the items match those found in the BM tombs, including much imported Minoan and Mycenaean pottery, though examples of pottery fabrics discarded by Walters (such as plain or coarse wares) were also recovered along with typical LC finewares. An imported scarab dating to the Second Intermediate Period/ Levantine Middle Bronze IIB–C, contemporary with LC IA, was found in a deposit derived from another looted tomb, providing valuable additional evidence for the earliest external relations of the community.
Underwater survey just off the coast confirmed the important maritime role of the community in the LBA, through the discovery of many large stone anchors lost, or jettisoned, by ships arriving at the site. Several more were found during the excavations on land, reused as building materials. In addition was found a deposit of LC IA ceramic material (c. 1650–1550 BC) which was probably destined for export to the Levant and Egypt, while the fragments of Canaanite jars in the same sea-bed deposits were imported from the Levant during the same period of expanding commercial horizons.[2] Both attest to the active involvement of the community in maritime trade as early as the 17th or 16th century BC, allowing us to identify the economic conditions in which the LBA settlement began to develop during this dynamic period of change on Cyprus.[3]
This work also provided important evidence for the nature of the original coastline, which has retreated considerably since antiquity, no doubt eating away at the remains of the LBA settlement in the process. It is likely that a fairly large enclosed harbour or anchorage existed at Tsaroukkas, which became an important focus for the economic life of the region in the transformed conditions at the beginning of the period.
The MVASP also conducted intensive archaeological survey around Maroni to identify and map the remains of other ancient settlements, particular those contemporary with Tsaroukkas and Vournes, as a means of understanding the economic and social relationships between the various sites in the area.
At Tsaroukkas itself, a combination of field-walking, geophysical survey and excavation has revealed that the settlement spread over at least 20 hectares but does not appear to have extended as far as Vournes. Smaller scatters of archaeological material over the wider area suggest that that occupation in the area was fairly extensive. (Renewed fieldwork in the past few years has revealed further information about the extent and density of the site, so our understandning of the settlement is likely to change in the future).
Excavations took place in a number of areas, hampered throughout by the large numbers of trenches dug by previous visitors to the site, no doubt among them Cesnola, Walters and members of the local population. The remains of number of buildings were revealed as a result, the most important of which will now be summarised.
Building 1, for example, was a large, multi-roomed structure, some 20m x 20m in size, arranged around a central yard, possibly with an upper storey. The complex was built over an earlier burial ground, in some cases using the deliberately emptied tombs as foundation trenches for the walls. The tombs may have been the origin of sherds of Mycenaean pottery of earlier date than the buildings found during the excavations. The construction materials used were mostly rubble, with semi-cut stone employed for doorways and other more visible parts of the building. Small pithoi (jars) set in the floors of several rooms seem to be connected with storage or artisanal functions linked to the benches and platforms, which were found in the same area. Fragments of slag and other metallurgical remains, as well as numerous loom weights, hint at the nature of the building as a small industrial complex, perhaps connected with the nearby harbour. Several rooms had fine lime-plaster floors into which storage jars were set. According to the excavators, this suggested a special function related to the processing of liquids, perhaps olive oil.[4]
Buildings of similar size and layout were identified using geomagnetic surveying instruments in other parts of the settlement. Trial excavations in Building 2 uncovered a plastered floor but also an unusual pebble-lined floor showing signs of burning or heating, overlain by a layer of metal slag, suggesting that the area was also used for metalworking. Stone tools found on the surface nearby may be linked to industrial grinding or fairly large-scale food preparation. The excavator argued on this basis that both buildings appear to have possessed fairly large-scale facilities for manufacturing, storage and, perhaps, administration. Although much more modest than the buildings at Maroni-Vournes, they are similar to structures found at other LC settlements, including the domestic areas of nearby Kalavasos-Ayios Dhimitrios mentioned above.
As noted above, Building 1 was erected around 1300 BC, in part over earlier chamber tombs, some of which appear to have been deliberately cleared of their contents to facilitate the operation. This practice, which has also been identified at Vournes (see below) has been linked with the expansion or reorganisation of the settlement during the economically dynamic LC IIC period, but also with changes in the political and ideological structures of the area. Older groups who for generations had buried their dead in the chamber tombs in this area began to lose power and status within society, perhaps as result of the rapid changes visible in the period, which, at other LC sites, are associated with urbanisation. It has even been suggested that their memory and status, enshrined by the chamber tombs, was deliberately erased by emerging new groups within society with no links to the older community structures.[5]
Further excavation will be necessary to answer this, and other important questions, about the site's evolving history, layout and function, particularly the relationship between the older burial ground and the industrial structures described above. No buildings have been discovered dating to before the 13th century BC, so we know little about the settlement inhabited by those buried in the older LC I–IIB chamber tombs or where these structures were located.


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Shannon C. Train, 37, 221 Empire St., Galva, struck and killed a deer with her 1993 GMC pickup at 9:05 p.m. Aug. 10. No injuries were reported.
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Danielle Katherine Golway, 19, 109 Falcon Creek Dr., McKinney, Texas, drove onto the shoulder and lost control of her 2008 Kia, crashing into a ditch at 4:22 p.m. Aug. 12. No injuries were reported. The car had to be towed.
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STOCKTON - It had been awhile since we'd dined at Nena's Mexican Restaurant, long enough ago that it was at the old location on Waterloo Road, less than three miles yet a world away from the current spot inside the downtown Waterfront Warehouse.
STOCKTON - It had been awhile since we'd dined at Nena's Mexican Restaurant, long enough ago that it was at the old location on Waterloo Road, less than three miles yet a world away from the current spot inside the downtown Waterfront Warehouse.
When we arrived at Nena's early on a recent Saturday evening, we were greeted quickly and led through the darkened bar area and onto the enclosed patio in the back.
On our way through the bar, one very important thing caught our eye, and it wasn't liquor bottles. It was a couple of women hard at work making fresh flour tortillas. We'd have been happy to stop right there, power down about 30 plain, gigantic, piping-hot tortillas, and call it an evening.
But this was not an option, unfortunately, so we continued out to the patio. The location is one of the nicest in Stockton, with views of the waterfront, including the arena and the ballpark, where a Ports game was about to begin.
It was not yet crowded, but soon it would be. And if our experience was any indication, Nena's is not a place to visit if you are in any kind of a hurry.
The menu is ample, with something for just about everyone, including a boatload of breakfast options (the restaurant opens every day at 7 a.m.).
Warm chips and a spicy salsa arrived quickly after we were seated, and for the sake of dining journalism, we decided to order an appetizer, something we ordinarily don't do.
But the queso fundido ($6.75) - a melted cheese dip with chorizo, chopped tomato, garlic and chiles - sounded too good to resist.
It took awhile to arrive (did we mention the service was slow?) but when it did, it was definitely worth the wait. And when our server brought us some of the aforementioned almost-too-hot-to-handle flour tortillas, it truly put the fun in fundido.
We probably could have stopped right there and been satisfied. But there was eating to be done. The chicken enchiladas and the chicken tacos were stuffed with chunks of poultry and were delicious, and the accompanying beans and rice were among the best we've had in these parts.
The one disappointment was the camarones con tocino ($12.99) - shrimp wrapped in bacon and blanketed in melted cheese. By the time it arrived, the melted cheese was congealed, rather than the browned, almost crispy cheese we'd hoped for.
When we left, the joint was packed and very noisy. Nena's might not be ideal for an intimate dinner for two. But for a large, fun-loving, hungry party group, it's an excellent choice, and it stays open late for the post-movie crowd. Just don't go when you're in a rush.
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Newport News, VA – The Atlantic 10 Conference announced Wednesday that Davidson will join the league for the 2014-15 season.
The Wildcats are the second school the conference has added this offseason to offset the losses of Temple, Charlotte, Butler and Xavier. George Mason is leaving the CAA to join the Atlantic 10 for the 2013-14 academic year. Davidson originally turned down an opportunity to join the CAA a year ago to stay in the Southern Conference.
"Davidson is an ideal fit for the Atlantic 10 -- as a nationally recognized academic Institution complimented by excellence in a broad-based athletic program -- the Wildcats will be competitive immediately. Their success in men's basketball is important, bringing another nationally recognized brand into the league," Atlantic 10 commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade said.
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Thursday evening 28th November 2013 was the date for the quarterly Radcliffe-on-Trent Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators' and members' meeting. This was held at St. Mary's Church Hall, Main Road, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottingham. David Griffin, the Chairman and Area Co-ordinator, was absolutely delighted that not only did some 65 members attend but also that his special guest speaker was The Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police Chris Eyre.
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I don't know where I was when Kennedy was shot. I don't know what I was doing when the World Trade Center collapsed under the onslaught of two jetliners. But I remember every single detail, every minute, every second, of the day we got the bad news.
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Alcohol-- even wine-- harms
I was glad there was coverage of some of the consequences of drunk driving– and facts about tougher DUI laws. [September 9 cover story: "Confessions of a Drunk Driver."]
As I was reading the story, I could have predicted future disaster when the words "responsible" and "social drinking" were used together.
The media is lax in its reporting about the dangers of light and moderate alcohol use. Among the consequences of "just one" drink are impaired mental and physical capabilities, judgment, concentration, restraint, and reaction time. This, then, negatively affects everything one does and says for many hours after that drink.
Medical literature warns that two hours of waiting to drive after drinking alcohol is not enough. It may actually take six hours. Individuals cannot think clearly after drinking alcohol– even the next day (Clinical and Experimental Research). The brain is still anesthetized long after the BAC has returned to zero.
The negative news about alcohol rarely gets to the public– except to say that "too much" is bad for your health. Few people, including health professionals, are aware that in 2000 our government declared alcoholic beverages to be a Class A human carcinogen– along with arsenic, asbestos, benzene, and tobacco. And the American Institute for Cancer Research warns that alcohol is a tumor-promoter– and that cancer risk is increased by drinking any amount of alcohol.
We still hear about the "French Paradox" to promote wine use even though it was disproved years ago because of faulty data. I feel it is important that the public hear the truth about issues like these that affect their health, so I make it available on my website, jrussellshealth.com.
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Natural Born Killers is the soundtrack to the Oliver Stone film of the same name, and was released by Interscope Records on August 23, 1994. Produced by Trent Reznor, it features three Nine Inch Nails songs: the previously unreleased "Burn," an edited and extended version of "Something I Can Never Have" and "A Warm Place." Tracks 10, 13, 18, 23 and 25 are assembled from various recordings from the film.
The UK limited edition double 12" vinyl splits the tracklist after tracks 6, 13 and 20, while the US and international cassette versions split after 13.
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1040 S. Hill Street,
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The Mayan Theatre, at 1040 South Hill Street in downtown Los Angeles, opened for live shows, in particular, musical comedies, on August 15, 1927 with the stage musical "Oh Kay!" starring Elsie Janis. Carved stone serpent heads, seven warrior figures in full head-dress (each representing the god of war, each used to light up after dark!) and celestial symbols and hieroglyphics were designed by artist Francisco Cornejo to ornament the structure designed by architects Morgan, Walls and Clements. That architectural firm also designed the exteriors of both the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood and of the Wiltern Theatre.
Inside every square inch, decor is fantastical Mayan Revival, from the floor paving to the furniture and fixtures. The entry lobby is a hall of Inscriptions and is coated with hieroglyphics. The foyer is the Hall of Feathered Serpents, In the auditorium, the huge central, polychromed plaster and metal chandelier is a replica of an Aztec calendar stone. The original painted fire safety curtain depicted Mayan jungles and temples, which completed the decorative scheme of the theatre.
The Mayan Theatre, which opened with 1,491 seats, was at first a legitimate theatre, then it showed second run movies. In the 1940's, the theatre was a burlesque house and it is rumored that in 1948 a young Marilyn Monroe appeared here. By the end of the decade it tried arthouse films. From March 3rd 1950, the Mayan was the crown jewel of Francisco Fouce's chain of Mexican film venues and the first presentation was – 'Direct from Buenos Aires' one of Latin America's biggest stars Libertad Lamarque, 'live on stage and on the screen'. The theatre became an adult porn theatre in the early 1970's (some of the films were shot in the basement of the theatre) and around 1977 it was converted into a triple-screen theatre, still screening adult movies.
The auditorium has now been de-tripled and the current nightclub use, replete with the theatre's original exotic Mayan interior, opened February 1990 and renamed The Mayan.
Showcasing the theatre itself, including its exotic interior, are movies including the murder mystery, set in a theatre;Reginald Denny in "It Couldn't Have Happened-But It Did" (1936), "Save the Tiger" with Jack Lemmon (1973) and "The Bodyguard" with Kevin Costner (1992). Gorgeous photographs of its auditorium, and of the next door Belasco Theatre auditorium, are in the 1997 book 'The Last Remaining Seats, Movie Palaces of Tinseltown'.
The Mayan Theatre is designated a Historic Cultural Monument.
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I finally got to tour the inside of the Mayan Theater last Thursday night and am thrilled to say it looks as great inside as it does outside. Although converted to a nightclub, the Mayan is in great shape and still looks like a theater inside (okay, minus 1,400 seats or so). The auditorium and chandelier in particular are definitely something to see. I was surprised at the small restrooms located on the mezzanine level. They seemed way too tiny to service 1,400+ audience members. The nightclub has more restrooms backstage and under the stage, but those would have been inaccessible when this operated as a theater. Are there some "lost" restrooms located behind a false wall somewhere in or underneath the Mayan lobby?
As a nightclub Dec 31, 2009. Amazing that the plaster decor hasn't fallen off the walls. Still in good condition inside with most of the decor intact. The seats have been removed on lower level, the floor leveled, a bar added under the balcony and DJ booth in the balcony area. Virtually the same thing that was done to The Palace in Hollywooed on Vine (now Avalon nightclub)
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Was just at The Mayan for Masterbeat's big NYE party on 12/31/15. Very well kept interior even though it gets a lot use as a nightclub. Wish they had some lighting in the auditorium ceiling like The Belasco does next door.
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agriculture, Connecticut, country fair, Hebron Harvest Fair, Hemi, New York Tractor Pullers Association, tractor pull
Now that winter has settled in, it's nice to think of warmth; of summer. If cold doesn't keep you indoors, chances are good that darkness will. But don't fret. All of those beach days and long, warm evenings and fun, energetic summer activities are a mere half a year away!
The fairer season is also fair time. Rural agricultural fairs have graced the American landscape since Thomas Jefferson was president. But the champion of small farms and tranquil agrarian life never could've foreseen how fairs would evolve. Perfect tomatoes and prize goats still highlight agricultural ingenuity and a healthy spirit of competition. But the horse-drawn weight pulling matches created more than 200 years ago as a show of draft horse prowess are now a sideshow to the ear-splitting, smoke-belching, dirt-flinging main event: the tractor pull. You may not agree that the tractor pull is the most important or most interesting thing to see at a fair (after all, the dock-jumping dogs are cute, you can find anything under the sun battered and deep-fried, and for the fellas, there's no shortage of Daisy Duke-clad young ladies running around) but it's the first thing you hear when you arrive in the parking lot, and the only thing to reach your ears within a 300-yard radius of the track.
The reason why these souped-up tractors shake the earth as they scream by–dragging sleds that weigh several thousand pounds–is because of the incredible amount of power they put out. The object of the race is to drag a heavy sled farther than all the other drivers. There's a variety of different weight and engine configurations grouped into classes: Super stock, super farm, and modified. Super stock and super farm entries still look like tractors and only have one engine each. The gas-powered models roar like small race cars, and the diesel rigs spew thick, aggressive clouds of black smoke into the air as their multiple-turbo-ed engines wind up for the big push, er pull. And yes, that's right. I said only one engine each. Modified class machines–which don't resemble tractors at all, but look like something a spiky-haired Road Warrior villain wearing nothing but chaps and a camo hunting vest would drive to steal a tanker truck–can have two, even three supercharged race car engines. The various arrangements include placing engines side by side, all in a row, crank to crank, or even pointing in different directions. I don't have to tell you what three blown big blocks running simultaneously at wide open throttle sounds like. Your brains actually vibrate. Some racers have their rigs set up with gas turbines and V-12 Allison aircraft motors (there really are no restrictions other than the "tractor's" weight), but those seem as quiet as tiptoeing church mice next to the multiple gas engine configurations.
All of these impressive machines turned up at the Hebron Harvest Fair in Central Connecticut last summer, courtesy of the New York Tractor Pullers Association. Most of the drivers were what you would expect: middle-aged guys, sponsored by family and friends (and, occasionally, race shops and farm implement supply houses) who built their tractors from scratch. But Wild Hare, an entry from the modified class kitted out with two supercharged 526 Hemis, was piloted by a housewife/grandmother named Sharon Everman. Go granny go! Well, granny went, making a very strong showing until a loud bang and a huge ball of flame sounded the death knell of the front Hemi. "That was not cheap folks," the announcer said in his broad New England accent. But a 16 year-old trumped even the grandma. In his first ever race, Matt Ferry, a dairy farmer from Westport, Massachusetts, nearly beat everyone in the last modified run of the day. The crowd cheered hysterically, but behind the grins and screams of encouragement, there probably wasn't a man there who didn't wish his dad had been cool enough to buy him a racing tractor.


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Aromatic Salt
Bell Pepper Chutney
Chaat Masala
Thin soft bread
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Coconut Chutney
Cucumber Raita
Hot Red Dipping Sauce (Chilli Sauce)
Hot Spice Mix
Keema Paratha
Lemon and Coconut Dhal
Mango Chutney or Pickle
Mango Dipping Sauce
Mint Sauce
Muglai Paratha
With egg
Onion Salad
Panch Phoran Mix
Flakey butter bread
Pre-cooked Meats and Vegetables
Pre-cooked Paste
Yoghurt, cucumber, sultanas and a touch of chilli
Red Coconut Chutney
Stuffed Paratha
With mashed potato
Tandoori Roti
Thin soft brown bread
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In the wintertime, visitors come from around the world to experience Stowe's quintessential village and Stowe's world class ski resort.
Each of the trails at Stowe Mountain Resort offers a unique experience – hence "The Great 48." Because no two trails are alike, individualism and self-expression awaken within those who explore the mountain's character.
A horse-drawn sleigh ride is a classic experience not to be missed during your time in Stowe!
See what it's like to take a ride with these amazing animals. Cozy up in a comfortable, one-of-a-kind touring sled, or dare to drive your own team.
Nearby Smuggler's Notch (fondly referred to as "The Notch" by locals) provides a superb playground for ice climbing.
The expertly groomed VAST trail network winds around the area for VAST members. One can also enjoy a guided tour from Stowe Snowmobile Tours.
Stowe offers renowned terrain for cross-country skiing & snowshoeing!
Visit the Trapp Family Lodge Cross-Country Ski Center, Edson Hill Manor, Umiak Outfitters and the Stowe Mountain Resort for numerous trails and guided tours.
Visit the Jackson Ice Arena located one block from the Green Mountain Inn. The Arena offers public skating and skate rentals most days from late October through late March.
Just a short walk from the Inn, Marshall Hill provides a wonderful environment for sledding and tobogganing! Sleds and toboggans may be rented at Shaw's General Store in Stowe Village.
Discovering the eclectic, thriving arts community that exists in our relatively small resort town.
Over 45 unique stores compete for your attention in our charming New England village and along the Stowe Mountain Road. You will find art, jewelry, handcrafted furniture, Vermont specialty foods, clothing & sports equipment.


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Mad about Peggy
Added Jan 9, 2012
by JuliaBobbin
Melbourne, Austr...
When the 'Mad Men' fever takes hold I become consumed with obsessive thoughts on how to re-create the dress that has become the focus of my latest obsession.
Meet my latest copy-cat; a gingham print dress worn by the character Peggy Olson from the TV series 'Mad Men.' She is so sweet it makes me want to douse my eyes in sugar syrup.
And no, I haven't chopped off my locks, I've gotten tricky and pinned it all up and under to make it look like I have a bob hair cut! Sneaky!
For details on how I recreated this dress and a gazillion (sure, that's a word) more photos, visit my blog at JuliaBobbin
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Apr 14, 2014, 01.52 PMby kat034
This is a truly amazing dress! Ever since I saw it I have been dreaming about it and wanted to make myself one. The result (http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/my-julia-dress) is not as beautiful as yours, though… Nonetheless, thanks a lot for inspiring me with your gorgeous creations and beautiful pictures!
Feb 10, 2012, 09.04 AMby elfka
Yours is better :) You look gorgeous.
Jan 23, 2012, 06.54 AMby calicia-1
Jan 17, 2012, 08.42 PMby JuliaBobbin
Thank you lovely lovely people for your lovely lovely comments! x
Jan 16, 2012, 06.30 PMby bohemiannow
Congrats! Speachless and very jealous!
Jan 16, 2012, 03.04 AMby mollykatherine
So flippin adorable!! you should be very very proud :) xx
Jan 14, 2012, 04.59 PMby Maria Antonietta Morelli Medaglia
This is a great and beatiful dress!!
Jan 13, 2012, 08.47 PMby elegantmusings
Absolutely stunning!!! :)
Jan 11, 2012, 08.28 PMby laikadoll
I think I just love you! …in a totally non creepy way haha!
Jan 11, 2012, 12.12 AMby eripper
The dress looks amazing! :)
Jan 11, 2012, 12.11 AMby eripper
The dress looks amazing! :)
Jan 10, 2012, 07.48 PMby sophielophie
This dress is perfect! love the fabric too.
Jan 10, 2012, 12.36 PMby efh1687
this is extremely flattering on you and i love the back collar!
Jan 10, 2012, 11.30 AMby debilovessewing
LOVE this dress! You've done Peggy proud!
Jan 10, 2012, 09.41 AMby Dibii
You inspire me with all your projects and posts!
Jan 10, 2012, 07.40 AMby Ralf Schmitz
this is such a great dress! well made, fits like a glove and it suits you sooo well. you can be proud of this!
Jan 10, 2012, 02.42 AMby schnui
I love Peggy Olsen too and I really love your take on this dress. Thank-you for sharing your amazing talent.
Jan 9, 2012, 10.17 PMby Tracey McGowan Wirth
Just like Peggy! Only better!!! You are such an inspiration!!
Jan 9, 2012, 07.33 PMby iin
Realy WOW me.
Jan 9, 2012, 06.28 PMby brisehuus
Sooooo beautiful.
Jan 9, 2012, 05.35 PMby martinK
just adorable!!!
Jan 9, 2012, 05.17 PMby lienepien
Looks great! Really nice dress! Your hair must have been a work too to pin it all up! But it looks also good!
Jan 9, 2012, 04.44 PMby lauriana
Wow. Great dress. I've loved that dress myself ever since I saw the episode in which Peggy wears it. It's great and I even thought about recreating it myself (which I won't, it wouldn't suit my body). I've done it perfectly. Did you use a vintage pattern, adept a pattern or draft our own (I am off to your blog now to find out)?
Jan 9, 2012, 04.16 PMby LadyDanburry
very pretty julia.
Jan 9, 2012, 03.33 PMby corarae
Turned out wonderful! I've yet to venture in to plaids for fear of slightly angled seams. Bravo!
Jan 9, 2012, 03.28 PMby Seeks Corey
I love the fabric with this particular pattern! Great job! And as stated by others, the button is perfect.
Jan 9, 2012, 02.54 PMby aceshey18
Great fit, love the design!
Jan 9, 2012, 01.36 PMby olac
OK, all of the comments have covedred all the faaabulous aspects, so all that is left for me to do is add this to my favourites!
Jan 9, 2012, 01.31 PMby zrael
I'm soooooo in love with your dress !!! (kind of think I'm jealous ^^) It's an excellent job, well done and that fits you so well !!!
Jan 9, 2012, 12.46 PMby claudinka
Only one word: WOW!!
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Nugent-Hopkins named Canada's captain for WJCby Mike G. Morreale
Less than 24 hours after solidifying the roster for the 2013 World Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia, later this month, Canadian National Junior Team coach Steve Spott named his captain.
Not surprisingly, forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will don the "C" on his Canadian jersey when he represents his country at the WJC for the first time. Nugent-Hopkins, the first selection of the 2011 NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers, is in his last year of WJC eligibility.
Watch WJC on NHL Network-US
Additionally, defenseman Scott Harrington (Pittsburgh Penguins) and forward Jonathan Huberdeau (Florida Panthers) were named alternates. Spott made the announcement on Friday prior to Canada's departure for Helsinki, Finland, for a pre-competition camp.
Canada will play exhibition contests on Dec. 20 against Finland in Vantaa, and Dec. 22 against Sweden in Helsinki. Canada opens the 2013 WJC on Dec. 26 against Germany at 4:30 a.m. ET.
"I think good leaders in situations like this, they find ways to bring the team together," Nugent-Hopkins told the media Thursday. "The best leaders always find a way to do that. Whoever is wearing the 'C' and the 'A's are going to have different responsibilities, but so are all the other guys. That's the way a team should be."
As a 17-year-old in 2010, Nugent-Hopkins was among the last nine players cut on the final day of selection camp.
As a rookie with the Oilers last season, he was a finalist for the Calder trophy after producing 18 goals and 52 points in 62 games. This year, he was given one more shot to fulfill a childhood dream of every Canadian hockey player: representing his country at the WJC.
Nugent-Hopkins, who scored eight goals and 20 points in 19 games with the Oilers' American Hockey League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons, this season, was the only AHL player invited to camp.
Spott admitted there was no assurance Nugent-Hopkins would remain with Canada if the NHL lockout is resolved between now and the tournament's conclusion on Jan. 5, but also said the Oilers were fully supportive of the decision to name Nugent-Hopkins captain.
Huberdeau was chosen No. 3 in 2011 by the Panthers, and Harrington was a second-round pick of the Penguins in the same draft. The 23-man Canadian roster was finalized Thursday in Calgary.
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I was recently at a client site and we started talking about SQL Server licensing, specifically for their development and testing (they call it staging) environments. The client said that they purchased regular licenses for their staging environment but that they had MSDN Professional ("Visual Studio Professional with MSDN") licenses to cover their developers. At this point I started to talk to them about SQL Server Developer Edition and how MSDN subscriptions – while they give you a boatload of available installable software – were intended for individual use and not for shared environments. I dug a little online and could not find anything definitive so I told the client I would call Microsoft.
Before I did that I turned to my primary help resource - #sqlhelp on Twitter. I referenced a blog post I found (but of course anyone can write a blog) talking about how to set up a lab with MSDN subscriptions and asked the question:
This question brought several responses from what I consider reliable technical sources saying "of course it doesn't work that way" which is what I expected.
Finally MCM Robert Davis (Blog/@SQLSoldier) directed me down the only path to a true judgment:
I called Microsoft licensing today and to my amazement, the MSDN subscription answer appears to be correct, as long as you are careful to have an MSDN subscription of the appropriate level to include SQL Server (currently Professional or higher as shown here) for each of the developers in your environment.
I asked the Microsoft Licensing rep a couple of key questions and here are his answers:
Q: "So if a shop of twelve developers has twelve MSDN subscriptions does that mean they can install 50+ Enterprise Edition SQL Servers for development and testing?"
A: "Yes – as long as all individual developers have subscriptions that include SQL, they can install as many servers as they want"
Q: "The MSDN Licensing page (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/cc150618.aspx) says that 'IT Pros that install a test lab' need subscriptions as well – so if my hypothetical twelve developers have two DBA's that install their dev/test SQL Servers for them, I just need fourteen MSDN subscriptions to be covered for as many copies of SQL as I want in dev/test?
A: "Yes"
Q: "What about end-users that test the software? Do I need MSDN subscriptions for all of them too?"
A: "No – if you look at the Visual Studio 2010 and MSDN licensing white paper you will see a section titled 'Acceptance Testing' that describes the following:
Acceptance Testing
At the end of a software development project, end users (or team members such as a business sponsor or product manager acting as proxies for end users, particularly in cases where it's infeasible or impossible for the actual end users of the program to participate) typically review an application and determine whether it meets the necessary criteria for release—a process often called user acceptance testing or UAT. MSDN software may be accessed by end users who do not have an MSDN subscription for purposes of acceptance testing, provided that the use of the software otherwise complies with all MSDN licensing terms. It is rare that someone whose primary role is designing, developing, or testing the software would also qualify as an "end user."
Under MSDN licensing, acceptance testing must not use live production data. If a copy of any live production data is used, then that copy of the data must be discarded after the testing is complete and cannot be incorporated back into the live production data.
As you can see in this blurb, QA staff (whose primary role is to test software) would not qualify as end-users and as such would need MSDN subscriptions as well under this scheme.
This call still blows my mind – for a little shop, MSDN subscriptions (which generally run $1000+ per year at list price) are expensive and make this scheme undoable compared to SQL Server Developer Edition licenses at $40-$50 each, but for a shop of any size, especially one that may already have MSDN subscriptions for their developers as part of doing business, this could save some money (*especially* if you aren't using SQL Server Developer Edition in dev/test!)
Near the end of my #sqlhelp conversation the other day I had this exchange:
Maybe I finally found something that does work the "beneficial" way in licensing – it must be a trick! ;)


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Predators reach multi-year deal with D Josi
Nashville, TN – The Nashville Predators locked up one of their core young players for the long term on Monday, signing defenseman Roman Josi to a new seven-year contract worth a total of $28 million.
Josi, who was due to become a restricted free agent in July, will earn $2.5 million next season, $3 million in 2014-15, $4 million in 2015-16, $4.25 million in 2016-17, $5 million in 2017-18, $5.25 million in 2018-19 and $4 million in the final year of the deal.
The 23-year-old was recently named the Most Valuable Player and Best Defenseman at the 2013 IIHF World Championships after leading his native Switzerland to a surprise silver medal in the event.
Josi tallied five goals and 11 assists over 52 games as a rookie in 2011-12, then had five goals and 13 assists while playing in all 48 contests this past season. The former second-round pick was elevated to the Predators' top defense pairing alongside captain Shea Weber during his sophomore campaign after 2013 Norris Trophy finalist Ryan Suter signed with the Minnesota Wild as a free agent.
"Re-signing Roman was a top priority as we look to regroup heading into the 2013-14 season," said Predators general manager David Poile. "Roman has proven, with his growth and success here in Nashville and on the international stage, that he is one of the best young defensemen in the NHL. Roman's skating ability and instincts have allowed him to play in all key situations. With today's signing, we have our top defensive pairing locked up long-term, and we look forward to Roman's continued development and contribution to the Predators��� on-ice success."


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What you may not know, or want to know about body after baby I am a post-pregnancy, gas passing, panty tinkling, flabby blob. Okay, if we all thought that might happen after giving birth, there would be lot less pregnancies.
How Soon Is It Safe to Return to Work after Childbirth?
Childbirth is exciting but it is also hard on a mother's body and takes time to recover from. Most OBGYNs recommend a new mother wait at least six weeks before returning to regular activity, including returning to work. There are several things to consider when deciding to return to work after the birth of a baby, including a mother's recovery after childbirth, how well established the breastfeeding relationship is and whether the mother wants more time to bond with her new baby. Financial concerns are always an issue if a workplace does not provide paid maternity leave.
How to Lose the Last 10 Pounds of Baby Weight
Even though most of your baby weight seemed to melt off easily after your baby was born, it's not uncommon to have 10 stubborn pounds still hanging around, despite the fact that you exercise and eat well. If you lost the initial baby weight by cutting your calories and adding exercise, your weight loss may have slowed to a halt because your metabolism has slowed to make up for the loss of calories, according to Dr. Barry Levin in "Fitness Magazine."
Quick Ways to Lose Baby Weight
Many moms return home from the hospital, eager to show off their new bundle of joy and to lose the baby weight that they acquired. While you may have the best baby-weight-loss intentions, the hectic schedules and sleep deprivation associated with being a new mom can make your weight loss efforts seem like a losing battle. With patience and focus, however, you can shed many of those pounds. To lose baby weight rapidly, you must employ a multifaceted approach consisting of diet and exercise.
Can Real Women Do the Celeb Post-Baby Body Bounce-back?
Blame this recent New York Times article for what you're about to read. Let's talk baby weight. Gaining it, losing it, and how celebrities on covers of magazines make the rest of us feel bad. Correction: How they make *some people* feel bad.
5 Ways To Lose Your Baby Weight
Many women are concerned with getting rid of the baby weight. The most important thing to remember is that it took a nine month period to gain that much weight and it is not going to miraculously fall off after the birth of your child. If you are like most, you want to know how to lose that post pregnancy weight gain quickly, but keep in mind it is important to be healthy.
The Post-Baby Bedroom Slump
Did you lose your mojo in a big way after becoming a new mom? While doctors say it's okay to start having sex again around six weeks after having a child, many women report experiencinga decreased sex drive after pregnancy. In fact, some moms don't feel ready for up to a year. Sound disconcerting? Relax. It's quite common, and there is a whole host of reasons why this happens.
Ab Exercises After Pregnancy
Women who have gone through a pregnancy often have the same or similar experiences. After giving birth they are not only heavier but their bodies are not of the same shape and size as they were before they were pregnant. Pregnancy and childbirth can be traumatic. A woman's abdominal muscles will be both stretched and weakened after giving birth, and her body will not automatically restore itself to its original condition. However, a woman can tighten these muscles and slim down the abdominal area with proper exercise.*
Post-Pregnancy Exercise Tips
Being a new mom is a very complicated time, a time when you are dealing with big changes in your life. You are elated for your beautiful new baby, but may also be feeling trapped at home. Plus, you are reorganizing the way you do everything and engaged in a HUGE struggle to get your pre-pregnancy body back
Baby Yoga: Bonding With My Baby While Working Out
Whether first-time moms or repeat offenders, we are always looking for ways to get out of the house with our babies.


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Thursday, January 3, 2013
Starting the year off right
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Ah, if only to be related to you! LOL What a beautiful and snuggly quilt for a sister!ReplyDelete
Love the pink!
Here's to keeping resolutions!
Happy 2013!
Love the hair, the quilt, and your goal for 2013, I'm with you, less computer time, more quilts (for me!).ReplyDelete
Love your finish. I have this block on my list for 2013!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousThursday, January 03, 2013
Love the quilt and the hair! You are smart for setting goals, that helps me too. I hope to be better about actually sticking to mine this year! Wishing you lots of creative juice and finished quilts this year! xoReplyDelete
Loving the attitude!ReplyDelete
I like what you've done to your hair.ReplyDelete
I, too, work better with time constraints and am doing HTE same thing for myself -- assigning dates for getting things done! I find the longer I leave things, the less likely they are to be finished!
Lol, what's that about cobbler's children? Love the quilt and the hair, happy new year!ReplyDelete
Lovely finish. You have a lucky sister! All the best to you in 2013!ReplyDelete
It looks fabulous and I am sure she loved it.ReplyDelete
Lovely quilt and the hair looks great! I keep lists and goals; this year I plan to stick to them and not get sidetracked so often.ReplyDelete
Oh I love your quilt for your sis! Such a striking palette!ReplyDelete
Those who love to create will find sewing a worthwhile hobby to pursue. You can work with items as simple as cross stitch designs, or even make your own clothing. The type of sewing supplies that you will need depend on the area of sewing that you intend to pursue.ReplyDelete
Love, love and LOVE your sisters quilt!!ReplyDelete
Beautiful quilt. I'm sure she will love it!ReplyDelete
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The Central Connecticut women's lacrosse team set a season-high for goals scored en route to a 22-7 victory over Howard. The Blue Devils (3-6) were led offensively by seven points from sophomore Elyse Malecki and six points from senior Meaghan McCurry. Freshman Alexandra Hooker also had a stand out game with five goals against the Bison (0-7).
The 22 goals scored by the Blue Devils are the second highest single-game total in program history. The record of 23 was set in a 23-17 victory over Saint Francis U in April 2010.
The Blue Devils jumped out to an 8-0 lead over the first 16:43 of the game with the first seven CCSU goals coming during the opening eight minutes of play.
Hooker led the opening charge with three of the eight goals, while freshman Marissa Soto also tallied a pair. Malecki, McCurry, and freshman Danielle Heedles added the other goals.
Hooker recorded her first career hat-trick within the first 17 minutes of the game, while Heedles' score was the first of her career.
Howard got on the board for the first time at the 12:30 mark and scored again with 10:02 left in the half. A goal by CCSU freshman Kelsey Murphy separated the two scores by the Bison.
With 9:32 left in the half, freshman Jessica Giangarra sparked a 4-0 run by the Blue Devils with a free position goal. Malecki followed with a free position score to make it an 11-2 game and then Giangarra passed to Malecki who found the net to give CCSU a 12-2 lead. Hooker capped the run by scoring her fourth goal of the game with 5:37 left in the period.
The Bison closed the first half with three goals over the final five minutes, but the Blue Devils were also able to net a pair of goals. Malecki scored off a pass from Meaghan McCurry and senior Amanda Toke scored off a pass from Giangarra.
In the second half, the Blue Devils limited the Bison to a pair of goals, while scoring eight of there own.
Sophomore Falynn McCartney started the scoring with an unassisted goal, which was quickly followed by a pair of goals by McCurry.
CCSU's final four goals of the afternoon came from Murphy, Hooker, junior Brigit Hogan and freshman Erin Dougherty. The goal by Dougherty was the first of her career and set the final score at 22-7.
Defensively, junior goalkeeper Morgan Tullar earned the victory to improve to 3-6 on the season. She allowed seven goals and made seven saves in the game.
As a team the Blue Devils caused a season-high 14 turnovers, including two each by senior Ashley Olhausen and freshman Courtney McPartland. Sophomore Madison Hughes and Hooker scooped up a team-high three ground balls in the contest, while Hogan, McCurry, Olhausen and Murphy all had two.
McCartney also recorded a season-high seven draw controls, while Toke, McPartland and Soto each controlled two.
Malecki (7), McCurry (6), Hooker (5), Toke (4), Soto (3), Giangarra (3) and Murphy (2) all registered multiple points in the game.
Toke, Malecki and McCurry each recorded three assists in the game to share the team lead.
The victory over Howard ends the non-conference schedule for the Blue Devils who will open NEC play on Friday, April 4 at Mount St. Mary's. The Blue Devils will then travel to Wagner on Sunday, April 6. The first home NEC game will be played on April 11 against St. Francis U.


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So Its Still Real Out Here Huh? Footage Of 15-Year-Old Getting Stomped Out By Houston Police Department After Committing A Robbery!
"For more than nine months, we've been following the story of Chad Holley, a teen who said he was beaten by police officers during an arrest. Four officers have been charged with crimes for the beating, and now, for the first time in this ABC13 Exclusive, we're getting to see the video. Every patrol cop in this story has been told the video is out. The mayor wouldn't let you see it -- or the district attorney or the police chief. We've all been told it's graphic and disturbing, and we remind you it is, as we show the video so many Houstonians have wanted to see. It was an afternoon in March when a security camera captures the end of a Houston police pursuit. Burglar Chad Holley tries to make a run for it, but he's clipped by a police car and falls on the ground. He clearly puts his arms out in the surrender pose then folds his arms before police move in." - 13 News. s/o to K Lee for the tip
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Key Education Bill Includes Strong Defense of State Authority Over Education
A major education bill introduced today included language that strongly defends states' authority over education policy decisions, provisions of which were introduced in a standalone bill by U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) last month.
H.R. 5, The Student Success Act of 2013, was introduced today by House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN). The bill seeks several reforms to current education law, including affirming the authority of states to determine curricula and set standards free from the coercive influence of the federal government.
Rep. Roby, who is seeking to ensure such rights in her recent legislation, the Defending State Authority Over Education Act, said she is pleased to know the bill language will be included in the House's overall education reauthorization and reform bill.
"Over the past few weeks we have received overwhelming support for our efforts to rein in the federal government's intrusion into state education policy decisions," Rep. Roby said. "Parents, teachers, education advocates and state leaders from all over the country are concerned about the Obama Administration tying funding and special treatment to certain standards or curricula.
"I appreciate Chairman Kline for once again including in the House's comprehensive education bill strong language that defends the authority of states to set education policy without undue pressure from Washington. This makes it more likely that our effort to redefine the federal government's role in education policymaking will make it on to the House floor for a vote."
Upon introduction of her standalone bill, Rep. Roby said she hoped to see the legislative language included in the overall education reauthorization and reform bill [video]. The language is located within Section 467 of H.R. 5, which can be found on page 467 or the bill [bill text].
Overall, the Student Success Act of 2013 would restore local control, support more effective teachers, reduce the federal footprint and empower parents.
Specific to state standards, the bill prohibits the federal government from making special funding grants and coveted regulation waivers contingent on whether a state is using certain curriculum or assessment policies.
Additional reforms included in the Student Success Act of 2013 are:
• Returning responsibility for student achievement to local leaders - The Student Success Act repeals the burdensome Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) from the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and replaces it with state-determined accountability systems, thereby returning authority for measuring student performance to states and local school districts.
• Supporting local efforts to measure teacher effectiveness - The bill repeals federal "Highly Qualified Teacher" requirements and directs states and districts to develop teacher evaluation systems that measure an educator's influence on student learning. Under the Student Success Act, these evaluations must be locally developed and implemented within broad parameters that factor in student achievement, incorporate multiple measures, and include feedback from all stakeholders.
• Creating funding flexibility - Instead of having to comply with a host of federal program requirements dictating exactly how special funds may be spent, under the Student Success Act, state and local officials will be able to use federal funds to meet their own unique needs. While school districts will not be allowed to use Title I funds outside of those schools, they can move additional funding to low-income schools.
• Improving the Impact Aid Formula for schools near non-taxed federal lands - The Student Success Act updates the formula by which the federal government helps make up for the lack of funding in schools on or near non-taxed federal lands. The bill also streamlines provisions for heavily impacted school districts, which are districts with high percentages of military students, Native Americans, or other federally-connected children and requires the Secretary of Education to provide Impact Aid payments within three years.
• Consolidating federal government programs - The Student Success Act consolidates myriad existing K-12 education programs into a new Local Academic Flexible Grant, which provides funding to states and school districts to support local priorities that improve student achievement.
• Encouraging parental involvement - The Student Success Act maintains the current requirement that states and school districts issue and distribute annual report cards, but streamlines the data reporting to ensure meaningful information is easily available to parents and communities, and includes a provision that nothing in the law should be interpreted to impact state laws on parent exercise of authority over low-performing schools.


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According to a poll cited over on TIME's web site, a whopping 85 percent of new college grads will wind up living at home with Mom and Dad.
That's OK, though: this population of idle, unemployed youths with broadband access (thank Mom for that one!) will buoy Facebook's pageview traffic, view YouTube all day, and maybe sign up for a paid online dating account. So at least they are helping the economy.
Unfortunately, the economy is NOT helping them -- they've been all but ignored, and many of them are saddled with $160,000+ in student loan debt that is a) not easy to renegotiate or "settle" out of and b) totally useless. If I were young and $160K in debt, I would want something sweet to show for it, like an Aston Martin or a beach house somewhere in South America. Instead, you have a worthless diploma. Sorry 'bout that.
So what's the solution?
1. Acknowledge that you've been lied to, and throw out all of the "promises" that have been made to you. Watch Fight Club a few times -- now more than a decade old, but still a nice reminder and a reboot that you don't need IKEA furniture and a high-rise apartment to be happy.
2. If you're smart and people savvy, not a bad idea to organize a nationwide planned default on student loan debt. You were sold something that was grotesquely overvalued, and you had almost no say in the matter. Debts not incurred through an act of free will should not be repaid, in my view. I won't be the one to lead this charge because I'm doing well right now -- true revolutions are born of desperation and anger, not quiet contentment. But if you're outraged that you are unable to find a job and have to make minimum payments on $160K to $200K of debt, start spreading the idea among your social circle that all of you should default on your student loan payments -- preferably beginning at the same time, to cause maximum damage to the shady banks that lent to you in the first place.
3. Vote accordingly as well. Both parties have shamefully thrown twentysomethings under the bus. Elect twentysomethings and thirtysomethings to office. Demand progressive legislation -- job programs, assistance, legalization of marijuana (will make living with Mom and Dad bearable, at least. And makes Thor 3D a far more enjoyable experience, I've been told.)
4. Finally, look out for yourself. That "guaranteed" six-figure job working 40 hours per week at a green, ethically operated business that stimulates you -- both mentally and socially -- is likely not in the cards. Doesn't matter if you have a 4.0 GPA and undertook the most impressive internship since Tesla went to work for Edison. You probably won't find a job that adequately challenges and rewards you. Create your own job. And it doesn't have to be online -- the Internet media business is overcrowded, and every recent college grad fantasizes about being a "working" blogger or YouTube video producer. Not sure why this is the case... Aim much higher.
Provide a service better than others in your area and you'll begin to make money. Then, use that money to launch your pet project -- an indie record label, e-book publisher, whatever your true passion is. This will keep you motivated, and also keeps the door open for a large windfall -- trust me, it's far cooler to own the company and start to see it do well or get a couple of unexpected large contracts, rather than work for someone else at near minimum wage -- someone who might not even have a college degree, and certainly doesn't understand the quiet struggle you are going through.
Disclaimer: This article is meant to provoke thought only; I am not actively encouraging financial revolt. My views alone -- not necessarily the opinions or positions of my site's advertisers, content partners, or affiliates.


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BERLIN – Berlin town staff has confirmed two dates in early November for the new fall bulk garbage pick-up, a practice approved by the Mayor and Council earlier in October.
Residents who normally have their trash picked up on Tuesdays will have bulk pick-up on Nov. 7, while properties with a Thursday pick-up will have their bulk trash taken on Nov. 14.
Regular household garbage will not be picked up on the bulk garbage days, but household trash pick-up will resume as normal the week following the bulk garbage pick-up.
Large, bulky items that the town will cart away on those days include furniture, tables, chairs, carpet, mattresses, sinks, toilets, and large appliances, like refrigerators, washers and dryers.
Berlin's Public Works Department asks residents to put smaller bulk items in some kind of container, weighing no more than 100 pounds overall.
The town will not pick-up yard waste or brush, any kind of hazardous waste, paint, construction waste or materials, tires, or propane tanks.
Questions about permitted items can be directed to the Berlin Department of Public Works at 410-641-4001.
Items for pick-up must be set out by 7:30 a.m. on the scheduled day, or they will not be taken at all, according to the town.
Industrial and commercial sites are not eligible for the bulk pick-up, which is for residential properties only.
The town of Berlin has a spring bulk garbage pick-up every year, but this is the first year for the fall pick-up, which surprised some citizens.
The new bulk garbage collection was prompted by a handful of calls to town hall, the mayor and council members.
Some of those callers assumed there would be a fall pick-up, just like in the spring, reported Councilwoman Ellen Lang, who received several phone calls about the pick-up this fall, at the last council meeting.
Although the Public Works Department is busy at this time of year, Lang said the fall bulk pick-up would be a good thing to offer.
The idea was unanimously approved Oct. 9 and was just waiting on the final dates.
"I think a lot of people will take advantage of it," Lang said when the idea was introduced earlier this month.
"I don't see why we can't," Mayor Tom Cardinale said at the first October council meeting. "It's a service that people appreciate."


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Venessa Harrison, the new North Carolina president of AT&T, toured New Bern Wednesday to talk about where AT&T is going and to see how services were benefiting the area.
Venessa Harrison, the new North Carolina president of AT&T, toured New Bern Wednesday to talk about where AT&T is going and to see how services were benefiting the area.
Harrison, Clifton Metcalf, director of public affairs for AT&T�s North Carolina and South Carolina regions, and Josh Gelinas, senior public relations spokesman for the company, spoke with officials from the city and county and learned about the broadband initiative of New Bern.
Harrison, who became president of the company�s North Carolina region in March after working for AT&T for 33 years, said one of the biggest commitments AT&T has is to education, and that is why this year it is donating $116,000 to community colleges across the state. She did not know at this time how much would go to Craven Community College.
The money could be used for equipment and college programs, she said.
In 2008, AT&T made a $100 million commitment for drop-out prevention in schools.
�Education is a big priority for us,� she said.
Last year the company, which employs 7,000 workers in North Carolina, committed $250 million to schools, Harrison said.
Another program the company is involved in is the �It Can Wait� movement, to get states (15 so far) to sign a proclamation against texting while driving. The company also has a car simulator that goes to schools and events to show how texting impairs driving.
Harrison said when she tried the car simulator texting, it frightened her so bad her heart was palpitating. She said she would never text behind the wheel again.
It is estimated 49 percent of adults text while driving compared to 43 percent teenagers, she said.
Metcalf said drivers are 23 more times likely to be involved in a wreck while texting and driving.
�It�s equivalent to drinking and driving,� Metcalf said.
This is the fourth year of the It Can Wait campaign and it was encouraging, he said.
An app is now available for iPhones that will block texting in a vehicle once it reaches speeds of 25 mph, and comes back on after being stopped for 5 minutes, Metcalf said.
AT&T also invested $1.5 billion in North Carolina between 2010-12 for its �Project Velocity IP to expand wireless and wireline broadband networks, and recently announced it would spend $14 billion to continue that expansion across the country, Harrison said.
By the end of 2014, AT&T expects its 4G LTE to cover 99 percent of its customers in the 22 states, including North Carolina that has coverage. The company also plans expanding its U-Verse service (not yet available in New Bern) that uses network and fiber optic for advance digital TV, high-speed internet and digital home phone service, Harrison said.
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Kid's Craft: Valentine Heart Wreath
The Frog Princess has been home with me
all week battling a stomach virus
(She's on day 7 of it -- Yuck!)
so we've been working on some
quiet crafts
to pass our long afternoons.
We made this simple
Valentine's Day Wreath
to add a little
festivity to our decor.
If your child can
tie a basic knot
that's the only skill they need
to help with this project.
If they're too little to tie knots
(like Mini-Saurus)
they can help pick fabrics
and hand you strips
to tie on.
Start by cutting strips
of fabric.
We picked out
reds and hot pinks
from our stash.
I think these were approximately
9" long
(and a few were 4")
I used my
pinking sheers
to keep it from unraveling.
At first, I was not so bright and trying
to slip the smaller strips of fabric
under the branches and tie them on.
Then, the Frog Princess
being the genius that she is
(have I told you she's smarter than her mother?!)
suggested we just tie longer
strips around the whole wreath.
Duh...so much easier
(and faster!)
So easy and quick.
A perfect craft for a gray day
and kid who doesn't feel too hot.
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Labels: Create, Holidays, No Sew Project, Valentine's Day, Winter
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In two days from now, our Age of Dinosaur exhibition opens to the public on Good Friday, 22 April. Just in time for Easter weekend.
'I'm not hungry' moans Camarasaurus, the first animatronic dinosaur you'll meet in the Age of Dinosaurs exhibition
I peeped into the gallery yesterday to see how the exhibition was coming along. Paul Gallagher, the exhibition's installation manager, is relieved installation is nearing its conclusion. 'Now, the only things left to do are to install the smells and misting machines and complete the final snagging, lighting levels in the two Immersive environments and the showcases. We also need to do some paint touch-ups and set dressing.'
As I enter the Jurassic zone, Paul and his team, are busy trying to give Camarasaurus a big bunch of ferns to eat.
The enormous lurching head and neck of Camarasaurus is the first encounter that visitors will have with the animatronic dinosaurs in the exhibition. The guys make several attempts to coax the beast, without success. Understandably though, as Camarasaurus is one of the biggest giant plant-munching sauropods and getting close to that mouth looked pretty daunting. From its perch on a rock opposite, Archaeopteryx looks on inquisitively.
Screech and sqwak: Protoceratops, left, and Oviraptor, right - two of the noisiest animatronic stars of the exhibition's Cretaceous zone. Select all images to enlarge them
Moving on to the Cretaceous zone, I'm startled by the noises of the five animatronic dinosaurs in this desert habitat. The sounds are pretty alarming, particularly the screech of Protoceratops and the Oviraptor's cry. Maybe Protoceratops is afraid that the prowling, feathery Velociraptor, not far away, will steal its eggs...
Of course, the roar of Tarbosaurus, above - the final animatronic dinosaur and T.rex's terrible twin - is awesome. I'm transfixed to the ground, which trembles from the power of that roar, by the gaping teeth and fearsome jaws as the creature lunges towards me. But drawn to it strangely, and imagine myself riding on top of the giant predator for some reason! I think it's because you get so close to the dinosaurs in this exhibition, it makes them all the more real.
It intrigues me how we know about the different dinosaur noises, so I ask Paul and he says: ''The dino roars actually come pre-set with the creatures from Kokoro the manufacturer, in Japan. We can't alter them. But we did develop the Archaeopteryx noise.'
Georgina, the exhibition's interpretation manager, tells me the noises are actually educated guesswork really. 'Scientists look at similar types and sizes of animal live today,' she says. 'They compare what these sound like and their hearing ranges and piece it together through that.'
Paul Barrett, the Museum's renowned dinosaur researcher confirms this: 'Georgina is spot on. We can deduce hearing ranges in dinosaurs though measuring the size of the part of the inner ear that houses the organ of hearing (the size of this is related to the hearing range). And through looking at body size. Comparisons with closely-related animals, and animals with similar behaviours, flesh this out. For example, we know that the hearing range of Archaeopteryx was very similar to that of an emu, crow or magpie, so we selected crow and magpie calls for the animatronic.'
Undeniably, it's the six animatronic dinosaurs and one animatronic dino-bird that are the stars of the show.
But there's lots more to discover in this exhibition including rare plant and marine specimens, a huge variety of dinosaur body parts, large-scale graphic timelines, illustrations and scientific research panels. Along with interactive challenges and a CGI film.
Have a look at the new Age of Dinosaur exhibition slideshow to see what awaits you
There will be more news of the exhibition and a video trailer coming soon, so watch this space.